On a night when the Rollins College Tars played in front of a sparse crowd due to winter break and had to provide some energy by some highlight reel dunks the Tars knocked off Claiflin 65-56. First the Tars had to shake off some rust, after playing for the first time in 15 days at Warden Arena.
The Tars (6-4) were led by a balanced attack. Mitch Woods led the Tars with 14 points to go along with a season high nine assists. Scott Schuette had three big 3-pointers and tallied 11 points. Alex Blessig added 10 points and six assists. The Tars also got eight points each from Chris Uhle and Jeff Dirkin. Dirkin also grabbed eight rebounds. Uhle also added four blocked shots. The Tars shot 56 percent from the field on the game (24-43.) They also shot 55 percent (11-20) from the 3-point line in the contest. They shot just 60 percent (6-10) at the foul line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 34-29. The Tars had 18 assists and 11 turnovers. The win was the fifth straight for Rollins after a 1-4 start.
The Panthers only had one player score in double figures. Montel Williams drained seven 3-pointers en route to a 23 point effort. Marcelus Dunn added nine points and five rebounds. Brandon Curry added eight in the loss. Just like many teams have against the Tars this season, the Panthers struggled against the zone defense. Claiflin managed just 56 points on 35 percent shooting from the field. They were 9- of 21 from the 3-point line with Williams accounting for 7 of 14. The Panters shot 47 percent (7-15) at the foul line. They had 15 assists and seven turnovers.
Neither team could find the basket in the early going. The Panthers would finally score the game's first basket at the 16:53 mark. The Tars would then run off the next seven points. The Tars zone continued to stymie Claiflin and they would open up a 15 point lead (24-9) at the 6:46 mark of the opening half. The Tars would stretch that lead out to 16 on a pair of ocassions but the Panters would get to within 11 just before the halftime buzzer. After a pair of missed free throws by Trip McFall with three second in the opening half, Adam Allen would tip one in at the buzzer to give the Tars a 13 point lead (36-23) at the break.
The first 6:15 of the second half would see the Tars stretch that lead to 20 (49-29) which was the biggest of the contest on a Uhle 3-pointer. The Panthers would get to within eight (52-44) before a Schuette 3-pointer stretched the lead back to 11 at the 9:26 mark. The Panthers would get to within eight again on a Dunn 3-pointer, but Blessig would answer to give the Tars a 11 point lead (58-47) with 7:52 to go. The Tars would hang on down the stretch and secure the victory.
Rollins will take another long break as they will not play again until January 4th. The Tars will battle Tampa at the Bob Martinez Sports Center on that day. As always you can catch all the action on the Tars sports network and 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tars Welcome Claiflin Thursday.
The Rollins Tars (5-4) will play for the first time in over two weeks Thursday when they welcome the Panthers of Claiflin (3-6) to Warden Arena. Both teams will be looking for a early win in the South region.
Rollins, winners of four straight will look to keep the momentum going after shaking off a 1-4 start. Adam Allen had a career- high 21 points as the Tars knocked off defending SSC champ Saint Leo in the conference opener on December 4th. Mitch Woods added 17, and Alex Blessig netted 13.
The Tars zone defense continues to stymie opponents. They lead the SSC and are fourth nationally allowing just 59.8 points a contest. USC Aiken is the only team to score 70 points on the Tars thus far this season. The Tars opponents are shooting 40 percent overall- and 34 percent from the 3-point line on the year.
Woods is leading the Tars box score, he averages 12.1 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game. The sharp-shooting Allen adds 12 a night. Allen is shooting 50 percent from the floor on the year. Blessig adds 9.8 points- and- 3.2 steals a game. The Tars are 19th in the nation in blocked shots with 47. The trio of Jeff Dirkin (13,) Chris Uhle (12,) and Lukas Winegarner (12) do a majority of the shot blocking.
Claiflin (3-6) will face Rollins for the first time in men's basketball. The Panthers have dropped four straight. They are coming off a 81-65 loss to Barry in Miami Shores on Tuesday. Marcelius Dunn led the Panthers with 18 points in the defeat. Kendall Jackson (14,) Adolph Caldwell (13,) and Anton Miller (10) scored in double figures. The Panthers did have a win over Nova Southeastern of the Sunshine State Conference. They have losses against Barry and Florida Tech.
Jarrod Denard leads the Panthers in scoring at 18 a game. Dunn nets 15 a night, while Montel Williams scores 10.3 a contest.
The line: Rollins by 12
Rollins, winners of four straight will look to keep the momentum going after shaking off a 1-4 start. Adam Allen had a career- high 21 points as the Tars knocked off defending SSC champ Saint Leo in the conference opener on December 4th. Mitch Woods added 17, and Alex Blessig netted 13.
The Tars zone defense continues to stymie opponents. They lead the SSC and are fourth nationally allowing just 59.8 points a contest. USC Aiken is the only team to score 70 points on the Tars thus far this season. The Tars opponents are shooting 40 percent overall- and 34 percent from the 3-point line on the year.
Woods is leading the Tars box score, he averages 12.1 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game. The sharp-shooting Allen adds 12 a night. Allen is shooting 50 percent from the floor on the year. Blessig adds 9.8 points- and- 3.2 steals a game. The Tars are 19th in the nation in blocked shots with 47. The trio of Jeff Dirkin (13,) Chris Uhle (12,) and Lukas Winegarner (12) do a majority of the shot blocking.
Claiflin (3-6) will face Rollins for the first time in men's basketball. The Panthers have dropped four straight. They are coming off a 81-65 loss to Barry in Miami Shores on Tuesday. Marcelius Dunn led the Panthers with 18 points in the defeat. Kendall Jackson (14,) Adolph Caldwell (13,) and Anton Miller (10) scored in double figures. The Panthers did have a win over Nova Southeastern of the Sunshine State Conference. They have losses against Barry and Florida Tech.
Jarrod Denard leads the Panthers in scoring at 18 a game. Dunn nets 15 a night, while Montel Williams scores 10.3 a contest.
The line: Rollins by 12
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Tars Knock Off Lions in Conference Opener.
The Rollins College Tars scored a 74-68 win over the Saint Leo Lions in a thrilling Sunshine State Conference opener for both teams at Warden Arena. The game featured eight- ties -and 16- lead changes before the Tars came out on top.
Rollins improved to 5-4 with their fourth straight win after a 1-4 start. Three Tars scored in double figures on the evening. Adam Allen had a career-high 21 points in 26 minutes. The grad student from Milton,Fla. was 8- of- 11- from the field (3- of- 5- from the 3-point line.) He also nailed his only two free throw attempts that "iced" the win for the Tars. Mitch Woods added 17 points, including eight in the final two minutes. Woods also had six rebounds- and- three- steals. Alex Blessig netted 13 points and also added four assists in 34 minutes.
The Tars shot 56 percent from the floor in this game, that included a 40- percent clip (8-20) from the 3-point line. The Tars struggled at the foul line where they shot 50 percent (8-of- 16.) The Tars had 16 assists- 10 turnovers- and- seven- steals.
Saint Leo fell for just the second time this season. The Lions record is now 8-2 and 0-1 in the SSC. They were led by Jerrel Harris who scored 24 points. The conference's leading scorer came in averaging 21.3 points a game, but was held to just eight in the second half Wednesday on 2- of- 9- shooting. Spencer Mitchell chipped in 11 for the Lions, while Chim Kadima netted 10 and grabbed six rebounds. The Lions shot 43 percent from the floor in this one. Leo shot 38 percent from the 3-point line. They shot 67 percent at the free throw line and out rebounded the Tars 32-27. The Lions had 16 assists-12 turnovers- and six steals.
The Tars got off to a quick start and led 14-6 five minutes in capped by a Lukas Winegarner free throw. The Lions would counter with a 15-1 run as a Mitchell lay- in would give the Lions a six point lead. The Tars would battle back and a Allen lay up would give them the lead back 25-24 with 6:21 in the half. The Lions would regain the lead and take the two point lead into the locker room.
The second half began much the same way as the first did as Uhle and Blessig would get the Tars the lead back after two possessions. The next 12 minutes would feature four ties and eight lead changes.
A Blessig lay up would regain the lead for the Tars (63-62.) That would be short-lived as Devin Crisoto would give the Lions the lead back on a conventional 3-point play.
Woods would then come up huge for the home team. He would tie it at 65 with a lay-up and then a old fashioned 3-point play with 1:45 left gave the Tars a 68-65 lead. Cadima missed a potential game tying 3-pointer and then a Woods free throw would stretch the Tars lead to four. After a Lions turnover, Woods would score again to stretch the lead to six with 33 seconds left. Harris would nail a 3-pointer to cut the lead in half at the 27 second mark. Allen would then "ice it" for the Tars with a pair of free throws.
Rollins will take a break for final exams and will resume when they take on Claiflin December 19th at 7 PM. You can catch everything Rollins on the Tars sports network 91.5 WPRK and worldwide at Rollins Sports.com
Rollins improved to 5-4 with their fourth straight win after a 1-4 start. Three Tars scored in double figures on the evening. Adam Allen had a career-high 21 points in 26 minutes. The grad student from Milton,Fla. was 8- of- 11- from the field (3- of- 5- from the 3-point line.) He also nailed his only two free throw attempts that "iced" the win for the Tars. Mitch Woods added 17 points, including eight in the final two minutes. Woods also had six rebounds- and- three- steals. Alex Blessig netted 13 points and also added four assists in 34 minutes.
The Tars shot 56 percent from the floor in this game, that included a 40- percent clip (8-20) from the 3-point line. The Tars struggled at the foul line where they shot 50 percent (8-of- 16.) The Tars had 16 assists- 10 turnovers- and- seven- steals.
Saint Leo fell for just the second time this season. The Lions record is now 8-2 and 0-1 in the SSC. They were led by Jerrel Harris who scored 24 points. The conference's leading scorer came in averaging 21.3 points a game, but was held to just eight in the second half Wednesday on 2- of- 9- shooting. Spencer Mitchell chipped in 11 for the Lions, while Chim Kadima netted 10 and grabbed six rebounds. The Lions shot 43 percent from the floor in this one. Leo shot 38 percent from the 3-point line. They shot 67 percent at the free throw line and out rebounded the Tars 32-27. The Lions had 16 assists-12 turnovers- and six steals.
The Tars got off to a quick start and led 14-6 five minutes in capped by a Lukas Winegarner free throw. The Lions would counter with a 15-1 run as a Mitchell lay- in would give the Lions a six point lead. The Tars would battle back and a Allen lay up would give them the lead back 25-24 with 6:21 in the half. The Lions would regain the lead and take the two point lead into the locker room.
The second half began much the same way as the first did as Uhle and Blessig would get the Tars the lead back after two possessions. The next 12 minutes would feature four ties and eight lead changes.
A Blessig lay up would regain the lead for the Tars (63-62.) That would be short-lived as Devin Crisoto would give the Lions the lead back on a conventional 3-point play.
Woods would then come up huge for the home team. He would tie it at 65 with a lay-up and then a old fashioned 3-point play with 1:45 left gave the Tars a 68-65 lead. Cadima missed a potential game tying 3-pointer and then a Woods free throw would stretch the Tars lead to four. After a Lions turnover, Woods would score again to stretch the lead to six with 33 seconds left. Harris would nail a 3-pointer to cut the lead in half at the 27 second mark. Allen would then "ice it" for the Tars with a pair of free throws.
Rollins will take a break for final exams and will resume when they take on Claiflin December 19th at 7 PM. You can catch everything Rollins on the Tars sports network 91.5 WPRK and worldwide at Rollins Sports.com
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Meet the 2013-14 Rollins College Tars!
Starters:
Alex Blessig (#3)
Guard (Berlin, Germany) (Florida Gulf Coast)
6 foot-2, 181 lbs.
sophomore
Played in 13 games with Florida Gulf Coast last season. Played 5.1 minutes a game. Was 4- of-12- from the field and 2- of- 5- from the 3-point line on the season. Scored a career high eight points vs Ave Maria.
On the adjustment from D1 to DII basketball:
"I am working on offense and defense everyday."
On the zone defense:
"Florida Gulf Coast played some zone so it was not an extremely hard transition to the zone the Tars play."
On Coming to Rollins:
" Rollins was not only a great basketball fit for me, but was also academically exactly what I was looking for."
On his natural position:
"Naturally a point guard but can slide to the off-guard."
On the expectations for the season:
" Try to do well in conference. Do well in NCAA's and get better every day."
On the chemistry of this team:
"We have great team chemistry- we have a great mix of veterans and new guys. Veterans do a great job of helping the new guys on and off the court.
Pete's take: Blessig is learning the offense and will continue to get better at learning it. He will be a big key to this team's success. Can not win if he does not perform well at the Point Guard position.
Mitch Woods (#22)
Guard (Naples,Fla.) (Community School of Naples)
6 foot-3, 210 lbs.
senior
Transfer from Appalachian State
2012-13: Played in every game for the Tars. Averaged 28 minutes a night. Averaged 8.8 points- and 4.3 rebounds a night. Was second on the team with 82 assists. Shot 47- percent- from the field and 42- percent from the 3-point line- and 76 percent- from the foul line. Scored in double digits 13 times- and led the team in scoring- three times.
2011-12: Played in 30 games for Appalachian State. Played 14 minutes a night, averaged 2.1 points- and- one- rebound a game. Started the first four games of the season.
2010-11: Played in 26 games, started 17 as a freshman. Averaged 20-minutes a game. Scored 1.9 points- and grabbed- three rebounds a night. Was second on the team with 63 assists. Season was cut short by injury.
Graduate Assistant Juan Bernal said this about Woods:
"Mitch is the team's best player on both ends of the floor. This team will go as far as Mitch carries them.
Pete's take: The heart and soul of this year's Tars.
Chris Uhle (#24)
Center
Ocala,Fla. (Trinity Cathlolic High School)
6- foot- 11, 245 lbs.
junior
Is a sharpshooting big man who had a breakout sophomore season last year. Gives the Tars experience and versatility.
2012-13: He played in all 30 games- averaging 15 minutes a night. Posted 5.3 points- and 2.2- rebounds- a- game. Shot 41 percent from the field- 43 percent from the 3-point line- and made 90 percent of his free throws.
Adam Allen said this to say about his fellow front court mates:
" I would not be surprised if we saw three bigs on the floor at the same time. These guys have made significant strides since last year.
Fellow front court mate Jeff Dirkin had this to say about Uhle's game:
"Chris has been one of our more consistent players. He does a great job of staying on balance and with his high release he is really tough to stop."
Pete's take: Uhle will need to knock down open three's and will block several shots, as well as alter his share. One of the best strokes you will ever see from a man his size.
Jeff Dirkin (#5)
Forward
Oak Park,Ill. (Oak Park High School)
6- foot- 8, 210 lbs.
redshirt junior
Is in his fourth year with the program. He is a long and lanky big man. Is known for his long defensive ability and his hook shot. Has played in every Tars game the past two seasons.
2012-13: Started in all 30 games- averaged 24.7 minutes a game. Scored 4.3 points- and- grabbed 3.7 rebounds- a night. Was second on the team with 37 blocked shots- and third on the team with- 25 steals.
2011-12: Played in all 27 games. He made five starts. Averaged 3.5 points- and- 2.7 rebounds- a game. Was third on the team with 13- blocked shots.
2010-11: redshirted
Adam Allen said this about Dirkin's leadership:
" Dirkin isn't afraid to voice his opinion either and he brings great energy to practice.
Dirkin on his role on the offensive end:
" This year on the offensive end I am looking to hit the open 3-pointer, and score from the right block.
Pete's take: Dirkin will be one of the vocal leaders of this group. He has improved a great deal on offense since joining the program.
Adam Allen (#40)
forward
Milton,Fla. (Milton High School)
6- foot- 8, 222 lbs.
grad student
Transfer from University of Florida
On the expectations for the season:
" We were picked to finish fourth in the conference, but every person on this team feels we are better than that.
Allen said this about the Tars chances in conference:
" I expect us to finish better than last year and challenge Southern for the conference title."
Allen has been playing college basketball since the 2007-08 season at the University of Florida. He had two medical redshirts and still has knee problems. He will not be able to play a lot of second nights of back to back's.
About his knees Allen says:
" Knees have held up well so far. My focus will be to strengthen the muscles around my knee by doing yoga and rehab. Could only participate in 2-3 practices a week before the season started. Now that the season has begun the days i'm not practicing I will be conditioning in the pool and riding the stationary bike."
Allen added this comment.
" The biggest struggle for me this year will be staying in basketball playing shape without playing basketball on a daily basis."
Pete's take: You have to give Allen a ton of credit for sticking with hoops and fighting through all the knee problems. An emotional leader on this team and probably the team's best pure shooter.
Bench:
Lukas Winegarner (#35)
Forward
Sodertalje,Sweden (Radford)
6- foot- 9- 215 lbs.
senior
2012-13: Played in 26 games- averaged eight minutes- a night. Averaged 2.6 points- and 1.8- rebounds- a game.
2011-12: Played in 28 games for Radford. Averaged 10 minutes a night. Averaged 2.2 points- and 2.3 rebounds- a game.
2010-11: Played in 26 games as a Freshman Played 10 minutes a game. Averaged 2.8 points- and- 2,3 rebounds- a night. Shot 39- percent from the field- and 56 percent- from the 3-point line.
Talking about Winegarner on the offensive end. Dirkin said:
" It's going to be very important for Lukas and myself to be able to handle the ball for 2-3 dribbles in our offense and be effective."
Pete's take: Winegarner will need to rebound well for this team. He will also need to continue to improve his ball handling skills on the offensive end.
Scott Schuette (#33)
Guard
Lexington,Ky. (Lexington Catholic)
6- foot- 3 180 lbs.
junior
Is a three year letter winner and sharpshooter. Also is a veteran leader. Looking to be a scorer and key distributor.
2012-13: Played in 28 games- played 13 minutes a game. Averaged 3.5 points- and 1.6 rebounds- a game. Shot 34 percent from the field- and 32- percent- from the 3-point line. Was 14-18 at the foul line.
2011-12: Played in all 27 games. Averaged 5.1 points- and 1.7- rebounds a game. Had four double digit scoring games. Had 44 assists- one block- and- 18 steals on the season. Shot 33 percent from the 3-point line- and 75 percent- at the foul line.
Pete's take: Schuette will need to be a big key if this team is to have a good season. He must return to the sharpshooter he was his freshman year, after struggling with his shot a year ago.
Trip McFall (#10)
Guard
Indianapolis,Indiana (North Central High School)
6- foot- 3, 195 lbs.
redshirt junior
Is one of the team captain's and a team leader. Here are a couple of his teammates thoughts on Trip as a leader.
Blessig said:
" Trip is one of the reasons this team has such great team chemistry. They have a good mix of veterans and new guys. The veterans (such as Trip) do a great job of helping the new guys on and off the court."
Allen agreed:
" These guys have great team chemistry mostly led by Trip, Mitch and myself. They have made a point to organize team events and include the younger guys in the social scenes."
Bernal weighed in on McFall as a leader:
"Team captain. Emotional leader. Will play spot minutes off the bench. Shooting is his best asset."
Alen reflected back on McFall's season as a redshirt:
" Trip redshirted and he furthered his knowledge of the offense and learned how to help the guys understand there roles."
McFall played in 17 games last year averaging 7.9 minutes a game. Scored 13 points on the season. Has nine assists- and- six- steals- on the year.
2011-12: redshirt
2010-11: Played in 27 games. Logged 6.1 minutes a contest. Averaged 1.5 points- 0.3 rebounds- and- 0.3 assists a game. Shot 43- percent- from the floor- and- 50- percent- from the 3-point line.
Pete's take: Will need McFall to regain his shooting form of his freshman year as well, along with Schuette.
James Ferrell (#11)
Guard
Winter Park,Fla (Winter Park High School)
6 foot, 125 lbs.
redshirt sopomore
2011-12: Redshirt
2012-13: Played in 12 games. Averaged three minutes a game. Averaged 1.5 points- and- 0.5- rebounds- a night. Made 12- of- 13- free- throws on the season.
Pete's take: Will play hard and give team quality minutes when on the floor. Will need to spell Blessig every once in a while. Very good passer. Won two state championships while at Winter Park High.
Shariff Almula (#0)
guard/forward
Orlando,Fla. (Timber Creek High School)
6 foot 3, 175 lbs.
sophomore
Transfer from Shenandoah University
Bernal on Almula:
" Versatile guard who can also play the wing. Four year varsity player at Timber Creek. Can shoot it decently and his length will be useful in some of the Tars various zone schemes."
Pete's take: One of the new players that could be a key for the Tars by mid- season.
Joey Galvis (#32)
Guard
Tampa,Fla. (Tampa Jesuit High School)
6- foot- 1- 165 lbs.
freshman
Is a shifty guard who gives the team perimeter depth. Won a high school state championship last season.
Blessig on Galvis:
" He is a great character guy who works hard each day. He shoots the ball very well and makes the extra pass when needed.
Bernal on Galvis:
"A walk- on guard that is an above average shooter. Tars looking to bring him along."
Allen on Galvis:
" Joey is a knockdown shooter. Joey has a good feel for the game, but with the depth to compete with guys like Schuette and MCFall minutes will be hard to come by.
Pete's take: A decent shooter who will have to "pay his dues" before he sees any floor time. Is stuck behind some of the more experienced shooters like Schuette and McFall.
Bridger Dawson (#55)
Center/Forward
Aspen,Co. (Aspen High School)
6- foot- 8, 220 lbs.
redshirt sophomore
2012-13- Played in 13 games. Had eight points- and- nine- rebounds for the season.
2011-12: Redshirted
Pete's take: Will benefit from practicing against the likes of Winegarner. Dirkin, Allen, and Uhle every day.
Kyle Schneider (#14)
Winter Park,Fla. (Winter Park High School)
5- foot- 10, 180 lbs.
senior
Played in eight games in the 2010-11 season. Had 31 minutes played. Has battled injuries since. Was a medical redshirt in both the 2011-12, and 2012-13 seasons.
Pete's take: Has had knee problems his entire career. If he can physically play will not see much floor time.
Redshirt:
Sam Phillipott (#31)
Guard/Forward
Noblesville,Indiana (Noblesville High School)
6- foot- 7- 200 lbs.
freshman
Blessig on Phillipott:
"He and Joey are characters that work hard each day." Their game is very good coming out of good high school competition. Both shoot the ball very well and make the extra pass when needed."
Allen on Phillipott:
" Sam is a knock down shooter. Sam has no conscious and a quick release that allows him to get his shot off before the defense gets out to him. If Sam can understand the offense he will find some playing time."
Pete's take: You can always find playing time for shooters. Obviously Phillipott needs to learn the offense a little better, and he will learn it this year from the bench as a redshirt.
Alex Blessig (#3)
Guard (Berlin, Germany) (Florida Gulf Coast)
6 foot-2, 181 lbs.
sophomore
Played in 13 games with Florida Gulf Coast last season. Played 5.1 minutes a game. Was 4- of-12- from the field and 2- of- 5- from the 3-point line on the season. Scored a career high eight points vs Ave Maria.
On the adjustment from D1 to DII basketball:
"I am working on offense and defense everyday."
On the zone defense:
"Florida Gulf Coast played some zone so it was not an extremely hard transition to the zone the Tars play."
On Coming to Rollins:
" Rollins was not only a great basketball fit for me, but was also academically exactly what I was looking for."
On his natural position:
"Naturally a point guard but can slide to the off-guard."
On the expectations for the season:
" Try to do well in conference. Do well in NCAA's and get better every day."
On the chemistry of this team:
"We have great team chemistry- we have a great mix of veterans and new guys. Veterans do a great job of helping the new guys on and off the court.
Pete's take: Blessig is learning the offense and will continue to get better at learning it. He will be a big key to this team's success. Can not win if he does not perform well at the Point Guard position.
Mitch Woods (#22)
Guard (Naples,Fla.) (Community School of Naples)
6 foot-3, 210 lbs.
senior
Transfer from Appalachian State
2012-13: Played in every game for the Tars. Averaged 28 minutes a night. Averaged 8.8 points- and 4.3 rebounds a night. Was second on the team with 82 assists. Shot 47- percent- from the field and 42- percent from the 3-point line- and 76 percent- from the foul line. Scored in double digits 13 times- and led the team in scoring- three times.
2011-12: Played in 30 games for Appalachian State. Played 14 minutes a night, averaged 2.1 points- and- one- rebound a game. Started the first four games of the season.
2010-11: Played in 26 games, started 17 as a freshman. Averaged 20-minutes a game. Scored 1.9 points- and grabbed- three rebounds a night. Was second on the team with 63 assists. Season was cut short by injury.
Graduate Assistant Juan Bernal said this about Woods:
"Mitch is the team's best player on both ends of the floor. This team will go as far as Mitch carries them.
Pete's take: The heart and soul of this year's Tars.
Chris Uhle (#24)
Center
Ocala,Fla. (Trinity Cathlolic High School)
6- foot- 11, 245 lbs.
junior
Is a sharpshooting big man who had a breakout sophomore season last year. Gives the Tars experience and versatility.
2012-13: He played in all 30 games- averaging 15 minutes a night. Posted 5.3 points- and 2.2- rebounds- a- game. Shot 41 percent from the field- 43 percent from the 3-point line- and made 90 percent of his free throws.
Adam Allen said this to say about his fellow front court mates:
" I would not be surprised if we saw three bigs on the floor at the same time. These guys have made significant strides since last year.
Fellow front court mate Jeff Dirkin had this to say about Uhle's game:
"Chris has been one of our more consistent players. He does a great job of staying on balance and with his high release he is really tough to stop."
Pete's take: Uhle will need to knock down open three's and will block several shots, as well as alter his share. One of the best strokes you will ever see from a man his size.
Jeff Dirkin (#5)
Forward
Oak Park,Ill. (Oak Park High School)
6- foot- 8, 210 lbs.
redshirt junior
Is in his fourth year with the program. He is a long and lanky big man. Is known for his long defensive ability and his hook shot. Has played in every Tars game the past two seasons.
2012-13: Started in all 30 games- averaged 24.7 minutes a game. Scored 4.3 points- and- grabbed 3.7 rebounds- a night. Was second on the team with 37 blocked shots- and third on the team with- 25 steals.
2011-12: Played in all 27 games. He made five starts. Averaged 3.5 points- and- 2.7 rebounds- a game. Was third on the team with 13- blocked shots.
2010-11: redshirted
Adam Allen said this about Dirkin's leadership:
" Dirkin isn't afraid to voice his opinion either and he brings great energy to practice.
Dirkin on his role on the offensive end:
" This year on the offensive end I am looking to hit the open 3-pointer, and score from the right block.
Pete's take: Dirkin will be one of the vocal leaders of this group. He has improved a great deal on offense since joining the program.
Adam Allen (#40)
forward
Milton,Fla. (Milton High School)
6- foot- 8, 222 lbs.
grad student
Transfer from University of Florida
On the expectations for the season:
" We were picked to finish fourth in the conference, but every person on this team feels we are better than that.
Allen said this about the Tars chances in conference:
" I expect us to finish better than last year and challenge Southern for the conference title."
Allen has been playing college basketball since the 2007-08 season at the University of Florida. He had two medical redshirts and still has knee problems. He will not be able to play a lot of second nights of back to back's.
About his knees Allen says:
" Knees have held up well so far. My focus will be to strengthen the muscles around my knee by doing yoga and rehab. Could only participate in 2-3 practices a week before the season started. Now that the season has begun the days i'm not practicing I will be conditioning in the pool and riding the stationary bike."
Allen added this comment.
" The biggest struggle for me this year will be staying in basketball playing shape without playing basketball on a daily basis."
Pete's take: You have to give Allen a ton of credit for sticking with hoops and fighting through all the knee problems. An emotional leader on this team and probably the team's best pure shooter.
Bench:
Lukas Winegarner (#35)
Forward
Sodertalje,Sweden (Radford)
6- foot- 9- 215 lbs.
senior
2012-13: Played in 26 games- averaged eight minutes- a night. Averaged 2.6 points- and 1.8- rebounds- a game.
2011-12: Played in 28 games for Radford. Averaged 10 minutes a night. Averaged 2.2 points- and 2.3 rebounds- a game.
2010-11: Played in 26 games as a Freshman Played 10 minutes a game. Averaged 2.8 points- and- 2,3 rebounds- a night. Shot 39- percent from the field- and 56 percent- from the 3-point line.
Talking about Winegarner on the offensive end. Dirkin said:
" It's going to be very important for Lukas and myself to be able to handle the ball for 2-3 dribbles in our offense and be effective."
Pete's take: Winegarner will need to rebound well for this team. He will also need to continue to improve his ball handling skills on the offensive end.
Scott Schuette (#33)
Guard
Lexington,Ky. (Lexington Catholic)
6- foot- 3 180 lbs.
junior
Is a three year letter winner and sharpshooter. Also is a veteran leader. Looking to be a scorer and key distributor.
2012-13: Played in 28 games- played 13 minutes a game. Averaged 3.5 points- and 1.6 rebounds- a game. Shot 34 percent from the field- and 32- percent- from the 3-point line. Was 14-18 at the foul line.
2011-12: Played in all 27 games. Averaged 5.1 points- and 1.7- rebounds a game. Had four double digit scoring games. Had 44 assists- one block- and- 18 steals on the season. Shot 33 percent from the 3-point line- and 75 percent- at the foul line.
Pete's take: Schuette will need to be a big key if this team is to have a good season. He must return to the sharpshooter he was his freshman year, after struggling with his shot a year ago.
Trip McFall (#10)
Guard
Indianapolis,Indiana (North Central High School)
6- foot- 3, 195 lbs.
redshirt junior
Is one of the team captain's and a team leader. Here are a couple of his teammates thoughts on Trip as a leader.
Blessig said:
" Trip is one of the reasons this team has such great team chemistry. They have a good mix of veterans and new guys. The veterans (such as Trip) do a great job of helping the new guys on and off the court."
Allen agreed:
" These guys have great team chemistry mostly led by Trip, Mitch and myself. They have made a point to organize team events and include the younger guys in the social scenes."
Bernal weighed in on McFall as a leader:
"Team captain. Emotional leader. Will play spot minutes off the bench. Shooting is his best asset."
Alen reflected back on McFall's season as a redshirt:
" Trip redshirted and he furthered his knowledge of the offense and learned how to help the guys understand there roles."
McFall played in 17 games last year averaging 7.9 minutes a game. Scored 13 points on the season. Has nine assists- and- six- steals- on the year.
2011-12: redshirt
2010-11: Played in 27 games. Logged 6.1 minutes a contest. Averaged 1.5 points- 0.3 rebounds- and- 0.3 assists a game. Shot 43- percent- from the floor- and- 50- percent- from the 3-point line.
Pete's take: Will need McFall to regain his shooting form of his freshman year as well, along with Schuette.
James Ferrell (#11)
Guard
Winter Park,Fla (Winter Park High School)
6 foot, 125 lbs.
redshirt sopomore
2011-12: Redshirt
2012-13: Played in 12 games. Averaged three minutes a game. Averaged 1.5 points- and- 0.5- rebounds- a night. Made 12- of- 13- free- throws on the season.
Pete's take: Will play hard and give team quality minutes when on the floor. Will need to spell Blessig every once in a while. Very good passer. Won two state championships while at Winter Park High.
Shariff Almula (#0)
guard/forward
Orlando,Fla. (Timber Creek High School)
6 foot 3, 175 lbs.
sophomore
Transfer from Shenandoah University
Bernal on Almula:
" Versatile guard who can also play the wing. Four year varsity player at Timber Creek. Can shoot it decently and his length will be useful in some of the Tars various zone schemes."
Pete's take: One of the new players that could be a key for the Tars by mid- season.
Joey Galvis (#32)
Guard
Tampa,Fla. (Tampa Jesuit High School)
6- foot- 1- 165 lbs.
freshman
Is a shifty guard who gives the team perimeter depth. Won a high school state championship last season.
Blessig on Galvis:
" He is a great character guy who works hard each day. He shoots the ball very well and makes the extra pass when needed.
Bernal on Galvis:
"A walk- on guard that is an above average shooter. Tars looking to bring him along."
Allen on Galvis:
" Joey is a knockdown shooter. Joey has a good feel for the game, but with the depth to compete with guys like Schuette and MCFall minutes will be hard to come by.
Pete's take: A decent shooter who will have to "pay his dues" before he sees any floor time. Is stuck behind some of the more experienced shooters like Schuette and McFall.
Bridger Dawson (#55)
Center/Forward
Aspen,Co. (Aspen High School)
6- foot- 8, 220 lbs.
redshirt sophomore
2012-13- Played in 13 games. Had eight points- and- nine- rebounds for the season.
2011-12: Redshirted
Pete's take: Will benefit from practicing against the likes of Winegarner. Dirkin, Allen, and Uhle every day.
Kyle Schneider (#14)
Winter Park,Fla. (Winter Park High School)
5- foot- 10, 180 lbs.
senior
Played in eight games in the 2010-11 season. Had 31 minutes played. Has battled injuries since. Was a medical redshirt in both the 2011-12, and 2012-13 seasons.
Pete's take: Has had knee problems his entire career. If he can physically play will not see much floor time.
Redshirt:
Sam Phillipott (#31)
Guard/Forward
Noblesville,Indiana (Noblesville High School)
6- foot- 7- 200 lbs.
freshman
Blessig on Phillipott:
"He and Joey are characters that work hard each day." Their game is very good coming out of good high school competition. Both shoot the ball very well and make the extra pass when needed."
Allen on Phillipott:
" Sam is a knock down shooter. Sam has no conscious and a quick release that allows him to get his shot off before the defense gets out to him. If Sam can understand the offense he will find some playing time."
Pete's take: You can always find playing time for shooters. Obviously Phillipott needs to learn the offense a little better, and he will learn it this year from the bench as a redshirt.
Tars Tangle With Lions Wednesday.
The 2013-14 conference season in the Sunshine State will get under way Wednesday evening at Warden Arena when the Saint Leo Lions (8-1) battle the Rollins College Tars (4-4) at 7 PM.
Rollins comes into the contest on a three game win streak. The Tars, are led by a zone defense that is first in the SSC and sixth nationally allowing just 58.8 points a game. The Tars are seventh in D-II with 42 blocks and eighth with 45 steals. The Tars are putting up 68.2 points a game on offense, while shooting 42 percent from the field.
Mitch Woods leads the Tars box score averaging 11.5 points a game. Adam Allen is second on the team averaging 10.7 points a game. Alex Blessig averages 9.4 points- and- 3.1 assists- a game. Chris Uhle puts up 9.1 a game, and Jeff Dirkin averages 7.8 points a contest. Dirkin and Uhle each average 1.5 blocks a game, which is good for fifth in the conference.
The Tars are coming off a sweep of the Puerto Rico schools. They also had a win against Virginia Union, who handed Saint Leo a loss in the Saint Leo Classic. The Tars who picked to finish fourth in the preseason conference poll.
The Lions have won eight of nine, with the lone loss coming to Virginia Union November 22nd. The Lions are fifth in the conference scoring 77.6 points a game. They are third on the defensive end, giving up 63.2 points a game. The Lions are one of the top rebounding teams. They are +14.3 rebounds a game thus far this season. They are the top offensive rebounding team in the conference.
Jerrel Harris leads the Lions box score as he pours in 21.3 points a game, good for third in the conference. Chim Kadima is second on the team scoring 10.8 points a night.
As always you can catch all the action on WPRK 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and world wide at RollinsSports.com
The line: Saint Leo by 2
Rollins comes into the contest on a three game win streak. The Tars, are led by a zone defense that is first in the SSC and sixth nationally allowing just 58.8 points a game. The Tars are seventh in D-II with 42 blocks and eighth with 45 steals. The Tars are putting up 68.2 points a game on offense, while shooting 42 percent from the field.
Mitch Woods leads the Tars box score averaging 11.5 points a game. Adam Allen is second on the team averaging 10.7 points a game. Alex Blessig averages 9.4 points- and- 3.1 assists- a game. Chris Uhle puts up 9.1 a game, and Jeff Dirkin averages 7.8 points a contest. Dirkin and Uhle each average 1.5 blocks a game, which is good for fifth in the conference.
The Tars are coming off a sweep of the Puerto Rico schools. They also had a win against Virginia Union, who handed Saint Leo a loss in the Saint Leo Classic. The Tars who picked to finish fourth in the preseason conference poll.
The Lions have won eight of nine, with the lone loss coming to Virginia Union November 22nd. The Lions are fifth in the conference scoring 77.6 points a game. They are third on the defensive end, giving up 63.2 points a game. The Lions are one of the top rebounding teams. They are +14.3 rebounds a game thus far this season. They are the top offensive rebounding team in the conference.
Jerrel Harris leads the Lions box score as he pours in 21.3 points a game, good for third in the conference. Chim Kadima is second on the team scoring 10.8 points a night.
As always you can catch all the action on WPRK 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and world wide at RollinsSports.com
The line: Saint Leo by 2
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Tars Rip Tarzans Tuesday.
The Rollins Tars evened their season record at 4-4 with a 102-45 pasting of Puerto Rico Mayaguez at Warden Arena Tuesday afternoon. The Tars hardly looked like the same team that started out the season at 1-4 and has had a hard time scoring all season long.
The win was the third straight for the Tars and completed a stretch of four games in five days with a record of 3-1. The lone loss being a hard-fought 70-59 loss to South Carolina Aiken in the Saint Leo Classic. The Tars were led by five players in double figures Tuesday. Alex Blessig nailed five 3-pointer's en route to a career high 20 points. Jeff Dirkin continued a solid stretch of late. Dirkin scored 13 points- grabbed six rebounds- and added to his team leading total with a pair of steals. Scott Schuette hit 4 of 5 3-pointer's to tally 12 points. The 12 points was Schuette's season high. Lukas Winegarner and Mitch Woods added 10 points each. The Tars got 41 points off the bench and everyone played and scored for the home team in this one. Rollins shot the ball extremely well from the field. The Tars shot at a 54 percent clip (37-68) from the field and had the best shooting night of the season from the 3-point line. They hit 51 percent (18-35) from the 3-point line.
Mayaguez fell to 0-8 on the season. The Tarzans did not have a player score in double figures. Gabriel Garcia and Patrick Morales led the Tarzans with seven points each.
The game was close for the first five minutes. Then the Tars opened up a 10 point lead (23-13) at the 11 minute mark of the opening half. A Dirkin slam with 7:15 to go would give Rollins a 16 point lead (31-15). They would out score the Tarzans 15-3 the rest of the opening half and would have a commanding 46-18 lead at the intermission.
The Tars would push the advantage to 30 on a Dirkin tip in on the first possession of the opening half. The Tars would stretch the lead to 43 with 10 minutes to play. The lead would grow to 50 (84-34) at the 7:57 mark. Joey Galvis would get into the act and give the Tars a 57 point lead in the game's final minute and that would be the final margin. The 57 point win was the Tars largest margin of victory since 1983.
The Tars held the Tarzans to 28 percent shooting from the field and just 20 percent (5-25) from the 3-point line. The Tarzans were just 40 percent (4-10) at the free throw line. The Tarzans had just nine assists and 24 turnovers.
The Tars shot 77 percent at the foul line (10-13.) They out rebounded the Tarzans 44-39. The Tars had 26 assists and 15 turnovers. Rollins had 14 steals on the day. Woods led the way with three.
Rollins will take a well deserved week off before they open conference play with a 7 PM tilt against Saint Leo at Warden Arena on December 4th. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and round the world at RollinsSports.com
The win was the third straight for the Tars and completed a stretch of four games in five days with a record of 3-1. The lone loss being a hard-fought 70-59 loss to South Carolina Aiken in the Saint Leo Classic. The Tars were led by five players in double figures Tuesday. Alex Blessig nailed five 3-pointer's en route to a career high 20 points. Jeff Dirkin continued a solid stretch of late. Dirkin scored 13 points- grabbed six rebounds- and added to his team leading total with a pair of steals. Scott Schuette hit 4 of 5 3-pointer's to tally 12 points. The 12 points was Schuette's season high. Lukas Winegarner and Mitch Woods added 10 points each. The Tars got 41 points off the bench and everyone played and scored for the home team in this one. Rollins shot the ball extremely well from the field. The Tars shot at a 54 percent clip (37-68) from the field and had the best shooting night of the season from the 3-point line. They hit 51 percent (18-35) from the 3-point line.
Mayaguez fell to 0-8 on the season. The Tarzans did not have a player score in double figures. Gabriel Garcia and Patrick Morales led the Tarzans with seven points each.
The game was close for the first five minutes. Then the Tars opened up a 10 point lead (23-13) at the 11 minute mark of the opening half. A Dirkin slam with 7:15 to go would give Rollins a 16 point lead (31-15). They would out score the Tarzans 15-3 the rest of the opening half and would have a commanding 46-18 lead at the intermission.
The Tars would push the advantage to 30 on a Dirkin tip in on the first possession of the opening half. The Tars would stretch the lead to 43 with 10 minutes to play. The lead would grow to 50 (84-34) at the 7:57 mark. Joey Galvis would get into the act and give the Tars a 57 point lead in the game's final minute and that would be the final margin. The 57 point win was the Tars largest margin of victory since 1983.
The Tars held the Tarzans to 28 percent shooting from the field and just 20 percent (5-25) from the 3-point line. The Tarzans were just 40 percent (4-10) at the free throw line. The Tarzans had just nine assists and 24 turnovers.
The Tars shot 77 percent at the foul line (10-13.) They out rebounded the Tarzans 44-39. The Tars had 26 assists and 15 turnovers. Rollins had 14 steals on the day. Woods led the way with three.
Rollins will take a well deserved week off before they open conference play with a 7 PM tilt against Saint Leo at Warden Arena on December 4th. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Monday, November 25, 2013
Tars Size Too Much For Vaqueros.
The Rollins College Tars got a career high 16 points from Lukas Winegarner and won a second straight. This one a 65-49 win against an undersized Puerto Rico-Bayamon.
The Tars improved to 3-4 on the season with the victory. Winegarner was 3-of-5 from the field, hit his only 3-point attempt- and was 9- of 9- at the foul line. The transfer from Radford also had five rebounds and blocked two shots. Winegarner was the only Tar in double figures Monday. Adam Allen added nine points and Chris Uhle had eight. The Tars shot 48.6 percent (18-of-37 from the field.) They were a solid 7-of-15 (46.7 percent) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 78.6 percent (22-28) at the foul line. Rollins had 13 assists and 15 turnovers.
The Vaqueros dropped to 3-6 on the year. They were led by Carolos Ramos who scored a game -high 22 points. Victor Caratiny added 10. The Vaqueros shot 37.5 percent (15-of-40- from the field) and went 6-of-19- from the 3-point line (31.6 percent.) The Vaqueros shot 68.4 percent (13-of-19- at the foul line. The Vaqueros won the rebounding battle 26-24. They had nine assists and turned the ball over 19 times.
Both teams started out hot in the early going. The Tars would lead 23-15 midway thru the first half as Winegarner would make four straight free throws. The rest of the half would be played fairly evenly and the Tars would lead 35-25 at the break. Bayamon cut that deficit to six early in the second half, but that is as close as they would get. The Tars would cruise to a second straight victory.
Rollins will be back in action Tuesday when they play for the fourth time in five days. The opponent Tuesday will be Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Tip time is set for 3 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Tars improved to 3-4 on the season with the victory. Winegarner was 3-of-5 from the field, hit his only 3-point attempt- and was 9- of 9- at the foul line. The transfer from Radford also had five rebounds and blocked two shots. Winegarner was the only Tar in double figures Monday. Adam Allen added nine points and Chris Uhle had eight. The Tars shot 48.6 percent (18-of-37 from the field.) They were a solid 7-of-15 (46.7 percent) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 78.6 percent (22-28) at the foul line. Rollins had 13 assists and 15 turnovers.
The Vaqueros dropped to 3-6 on the year. They were led by Carolos Ramos who scored a game -high 22 points. Victor Caratiny added 10. The Vaqueros shot 37.5 percent (15-of-40- from the field) and went 6-of-19- from the 3-point line (31.6 percent.) The Vaqueros shot 68.4 percent (13-of-19- at the foul line. The Vaqueros won the rebounding battle 26-24. They had nine assists and turned the ball over 19 times.
Both teams started out hot in the early going. The Tars would lead 23-15 midway thru the first half as Winegarner would make four straight free throws. The rest of the half would be played fairly evenly and the Tars would lead 35-25 at the break. Bayamon cut that deficit to six early in the second half, but that is as close as they would get. The Tars would cruise to a second straight victory.
Rollins will be back in action Tuesday when they play for the fourth time in five days. The opponent Tuesday will be Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Tip time is set for 3 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Tars Welcome Bayamon To Warden Monday.
The Rollins Tars (2-4) welcome the Vaqueros of Puerto Rico Bayamon to Warden Arena on Monday evening. It will be the Tars third game in a four day stretch that will see them play four games in five days.
The Tars split a pair of games in the Saint Leo Classic over the weekend. The Tars fell to 18th ranked South Carolina Aiken before knocking off Virginia Union. The Vaqueros are coming off a loss to Flagler on Friday night.
The Tars are off to a 2-4 start, but look to win consecutive games for the first time on the young campaign. The Tars split a pair of games at Saint Leo over the weekend. Friday night they fell 70-59 to South Carolina Aiken before they ran past Virginia Union 77-59 Saturday.
The Tars had a seven point lead at halftime versus Aiken before a tough second half. They managed only six field goals made in a second half where they were outscored 40-22. Mitch Woods had 19 points in Friday night's contest to lead Rollins.
On Saturday the Tars come up with a very solid performance in a 77-59 win over Virginia Union. They held VU to just one offensive rebound in the opening half and led "wire to wire". The Tars in a complete reversal from Friday night put up 50 points in the second half Saturday. Woods and Chris Uhle each had 14 for the Tars. The 14 for Uhle was a new career-high. Jeff Dirkin had a career high with 14 rebounds in the win.
The Tars have a pair of players averaging double figures on the young season. Woods leads the way at 12.8 points a game. The senior has nailed 12 of 28 from the 3-point line on the season. Adam Allen is the team's other double digit scorer at 11 per contest. Uhle has also been solid, putting up 9.5 points-grabbing 5.3 rebounds- and dishing out 2.7 assists- a game. Dirkin leads the team in blocks (11) and steals (10.)
The Vaqueros come in with a record of 3-5 on the season. The most recent game being a 90-67 loss to Flagler. Carlos Ramos led the way with 27 points in that one. Hamilton Rullan added 11- and Johnathan Ramos chipped in nine points and five assists.
Bayamon did have a big upset win earlier in the season when they knocked off USC-Aiken 60-55. Ramos had 17 in that one. Jorge Santos put up 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in that one. Bayamon held the Pacers to 30 percent shooting and held them 20 points under there scoring average for the season.
As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Line: Rollins by 14
The Tars split a pair of games in the Saint Leo Classic over the weekend. The Tars fell to 18th ranked South Carolina Aiken before knocking off Virginia Union. The Vaqueros are coming off a loss to Flagler on Friday night.
The Tars are off to a 2-4 start, but look to win consecutive games for the first time on the young campaign. The Tars split a pair of games at Saint Leo over the weekend. Friday night they fell 70-59 to South Carolina Aiken before they ran past Virginia Union 77-59 Saturday.
The Tars had a seven point lead at halftime versus Aiken before a tough second half. They managed only six field goals made in a second half where they were outscored 40-22. Mitch Woods had 19 points in Friday night's contest to lead Rollins.
On Saturday the Tars come up with a very solid performance in a 77-59 win over Virginia Union. They held VU to just one offensive rebound in the opening half and led "wire to wire". The Tars in a complete reversal from Friday night put up 50 points in the second half Saturday. Woods and Chris Uhle each had 14 for the Tars. The 14 for Uhle was a new career-high. Jeff Dirkin had a career high with 14 rebounds in the win.
The Tars have a pair of players averaging double figures on the young season. Woods leads the way at 12.8 points a game. The senior has nailed 12 of 28 from the 3-point line on the season. Adam Allen is the team's other double digit scorer at 11 per contest. Uhle has also been solid, putting up 9.5 points-grabbing 5.3 rebounds- and dishing out 2.7 assists- a game. Dirkin leads the team in blocks (11) and steals (10.)
The Vaqueros come in with a record of 3-5 on the season. The most recent game being a 90-67 loss to Flagler. Carlos Ramos led the way with 27 points in that one. Hamilton Rullan added 11- and Johnathan Ramos chipped in nine points and five assists.
Bayamon did have a big upset win earlier in the season when they knocked off USC-Aiken 60-55. Ramos had 17 in that one. Jorge Santos put up 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in that one. Bayamon held the Pacers to 30 percent shooting and held them 20 points under there scoring average for the season.
As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Line: Rollins by 14
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Rebounding Is Key As Tars Roll Past Panthers Saturday.
The Rollins College Tars knew going into Saturday's matchup with Virginia Union that rebounding would be key. The Panthers averaged 13 offensive rebounds a game as a team. The Tars responded to the challenge Saturday. Not only rebounding very well but correcting a lot of the mistakes that they made in the second half of Friday's loss to South Carolina Aiken. They were not going to let a second half lead slip away for the second day in a row.
The Tars (2-4) out rebounded the Panthers 37-29 in the 77-59 win in the second day of the Saint Leo Classic at the Marion Bowman Activities Center. The Tars led "wire to wire" in this one. They held the Panthers to just one offensive rebound in the opening half. Jeff Dirkin had a career high 14 rebounds. The Tars had three players score in double figures on the afternoon. Mitch Woods scored 14 points and added a team high six assists. Chris Uhle netted a career high with 14 points, to go along with five rebounds. Alex Blessig added 13 points to go along with four assists. Lukas Winegarner added nine points off the bench and Adam Allen had all eight of his points in the second half. The Tars shot 50 percent (23-46) from the field. They were 33 percent (8-24) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 74 percent (23-31) at the foul line. That included 17-18 in the second half. Rollins had 18 assists and 13 turnovers.
The Panthers (1-5) were led by 20 points from Omar Briggs to go along with seven rebounds. Ray Anderson added 15. The Panthers shot 35.3 percent (18-51) from the field. They were just 1-10 from the 3-point line on the afternoon. Virginia Union shot 66.7 percent (22-33) at the foul line. They had just six assists on 18 made baskets and turned the ball over 12 times.
The Tars jumped out to a 5-0 lead early after a Uhle jumper and a Woods 3-pointer in the first three minutes of the game. The Tars would lead 27-19 at the half after controlling it most of the way.
The Tars would get a pair of big three's to start the second half. Adam Allen would bury a 3-pointer to put them up 10 (47-37) and then a Woods three would stretch the lead to 13. The Panthers would get as close as six with just under seven minutes to play but the Tars would cruise to the victory that snapped a brief two game losing skid.
The Tars will be back in Winter Park Monday when they host Puerto Rico- Bayamon at Warden Arena at 7 PM. You can catch all the action with Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Robert Seagull on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
The Tars (2-4) out rebounded the Panthers 37-29 in the 77-59 win in the second day of the Saint Leo Classic at the Marion Bowman Activities Center. The Tars led "wire to wire" in this one. They held the Panthers to just one offensive rebound in the opening half. Jeff Dirkin had a career high 14 rebounds. The Tars had three players score in double figures on the afternoon. Mitch Woods scored 14 points and added a team high six assists. Chris Uhle netted a career high with 14 points, to go along with five rebounds. Alex Blessig added 13 points to go along with four assists. Lukas Winegarner added nine points off the bench and Adam Allen had all eight of his points in the second half. The Tars shot 50 percent (23-46) from the field. They were 33 percent (8-24) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 74 percent (23-31) at the foul line. That included 17-18 in the second half. Rollins had 18 assists and 13 turnovers.
The Panthers (1-5) were led by 20 points from Omar Briggs to go along with seven rebounds. Ray Anderson added 15. The Panthers shot 35.3 percent (18-51) from the field. They were just 1-10 from the 3-point line on the afternoon. Virginia Union shot 66.7 percent (22-33) at the foul line. They had just six assists on 18 made baskets and turned the ball over 12 times.
The Tars jumped out to a 5-0 lead early after a Uhle jumper and a Woods 3-pointer in the first three minutes of the game. The Tars would lead 27-19 at the half after controlling it most of the way.
The Tars would get a pair of big three's to start the second half. Adam Allen would bury a 3-pointer to put them up 10 (47-37) and then a Woods three would stretch the lead to 13. The Panthers would get as close as six with just under seven minutes to play but the Tars would cruise to the victory that snapped a brief two game losing skid.
The Tars will be back in Winter Park Monday when they host Puerto Rico- Bayamon at Warden Arena at 7 PM. You can catch all the action with Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Robert Seagull on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Friday, November 22, 2013
Tars Battle Panthers To Close Out Saint Leo Classic Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (1-4) will battle the Virginia Union Panthers (1-4) Saturday in the second day of the Saint Leo Classic.
The Tars fell 70-59 to 18th ranked USC- Aiken (5-1) after holding a seven point halftime lead. The Tars were led by Mitch Woods 19 points. Woods was only five of 16 from the field but connected on all seven free throw attempts. Adam Allen was five of 11 from the field for his 14 points. All 14 came in the opening half for Allen. He was five of six in the opening half. The Tars shot 31 percent from the field and were just one of 11 from the 3-point line in the second half. The Tars lone win on the season was a 83-61 win over Palm Beach Atlantic. The Tars have lost two straight since.
Virginia Union was a 68-62 winner over host Saint Leo in the nightcap Friday. The Panthers are also 1-4 on the season. A pair of Panthers scored in double figures in the win over the Lions. Ray Anderson scored a game high 21 points. He was seven of nine from the field and seven of nine at the foul line. Gerard Mcbride-Dean added 10 for VUU. Anderson leads the Panthers box score going into the weekend tournament averaging 19.5 points a game. Omar Briggs averages a double-doube (13.3 points and 10.3 rebounds a night.) The Panthers came into the weekend averaging 75.2 points a game. They allow 82.2 points a night. The Tars and VUU have never faced each other in men's basketball. You can catch all the action with Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Victor Anderson on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Tip time is set for 2 PM from the Bowman Center
Line: Virginia Union by 5
The Tars fell 70-59 to 18th ranked USC- Aiken (5-1) after holding a seven point halftime lead. The Tars were led by Mitch Woods 19 points. Woods was only five of 16 from the field but connected on all seven free throw attempts. Adam Allen was five of 11 from the field for his 14 points. All 14 came in the opening half for Allen. He was five of six in the opening half. The Tars shot 31 percent from the field and were just one of 11 from the 3-point line in the second half. The Tars lone win on the season was a 83-61 win over Palm Beach Atlantic. The Tars have lost two straight since.
Virginia Union was a 68-62 winner over host Saint Leo in the nightcap Friday. The Panthers are also 1-4 on the season. A pair of Panthers scored in double figures in the win over the Lions. Ray Anderson scored a game high 21 points. He was seven of nine from the field and seven of nine at the foul line. Gerard Mcbride-Dean added 10 for VUU. Anderson leads the Panthers box score going into the weekend tournament averaging 19.5 points a game. Omar Briggs averages a double-doube (13.3 points and 10.3 rebounds a night.) The Panthers came into the weekend averaging 75.2 points a game. They allow 82.2 points a night. The Tars and VUU have never faced each other in men's basketball. You can catch all the action with Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Victor Anderson on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Tip time is set for 2 PM from the Bowman Center
Line: Virginia Union by 5
A Tale of Two Halves. Tars Doomed by Lackluster Second Half in Loss To Aiken.
The Rollins College Tars looked like a completely different team in the first half on Friday night in the opening round of the Saint Leo Classic than the team that struggled in a overtime loss to the Warner Royals. The Tars, facing the 18th ranked Panthers of South Carolina Aiken led 37-30 at the half. Then a combination of a solid second half with swarming defense by Aiken and a Tars team that could not find the bottom of the net, had too many unforced turnovers and missed a couple front ends of one and one's led to a 70-59 defeat at the Marion Bowman Activities Center.
Aiken improved to 5-1 on the season and collected there fifth straight win. They were led by three players in double figures. Kinley Branch led the Pacers with 14 points, Paul Larsen added 13, while Ronald Zimmerman chipped in 11. Devontae Wright added seven points and eight assists, including a pair of back-breaking 3-pointer's. The Pacers shot 54.5 percent (24-44) on the game. They shot 42 percent (8-19) from the 3-point line. This included five of 11 from the 3-point line in the second half. The Pacers shot at a 61 percent clip (14-23) from the foul line. They had 20 assists and 13 turnovers.
The Tars dropped to 1-4 on the year. They were led by a pair of players in double figures. Mitch Woods led the way with 19 points, and Adam Allen netted 14. Woods was just 5-16 from the floor, but made all seven free throw attempts. Allen scored all 14 of his points in the first half, he missed all five of his shot attempts in the second half. The Tars shot 30.8 percent (16-52) from the field. They were a frigid 22 percent (6-27) in the second half. The Tars shot 23 percent (5-21) from the 3-point line. They were a "ice cold" one of 11 from the 3-point line in the second half. Rollins shot 75.9 percent (22-29) from the free throw line. Each team collected 33 rebounds. The Tars had 10 assists and 15 turnovers. Nine of those 15 miscues were in the second half. The Aiken bench outscored the Tars 28-5 on the game.
The game started with the Pacers scoring the first five points. The Tars would respond and run off the next 13 and led 13-5 on a pair of Blessig free throws at the 14:50 mark. The Tars would stretch that lead to nine on three different occasions, the last being a 24-15 lead at the 9:50 mark after a Allen lay up. The Pacers would then cut the lead to three three different times before the Tars would stretch it back out to seven (37-30) at the break.
The Pacers would come out in the second half and a Wright 3-pointer would cut the Tar lead to four, before Woods would answer with a three of his own. Wright's second three would cut it back to four again (40-36) at the 17:23 mark. The Tars 43-36 lead would become a 48-45 Pacer lead after a 12-2 Pacer run. A Paul Larsen lay up would make it 55-47 Aiken with just over seven minutes to play. Mitch Woods would make two free throws at the 4:20 mark to cut it to six (59-53) but that's as close as the Tars would get.
Rollins will be back in action Saturday at 2 PM when they face Virginia Union in day two of the Saint Leo Classic. You can catch all the Tars hoops action on WPRK 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Aiken improved to 5-1 on the season and collected there fifth straight win. They were led by three players in double figures. Kinley Branch led the Pacers with 14 points, Paul Larsen added 13, while Ronald Zimmerman chipped in 11. Devontae Wright added seven points and eight assists, including a pair of back-breaking 3-pointer's. The Pacers shot 54.5 percent (24-44) on the game. They shot 42 percent (8-19) from the 3-point line. This included five of 11 from the 3-point line in the second half. The Pacers shot at a 61 percent clip (14-23) from the foul line. They had 20 assists and 13 turnovers.
The Tars dropped to 1-4 on the year. They were led by a pair of players in double figures. Mitch Woods led the way with 19 points, and Adam Allen netted 14. Woods was just 5-16 from the floor, but made all seven free throw attempts. Allen scored all 14 of his points in the first half, he missed all five of his shot attempts in the second half. The Tars shot 30.8 percent (16-52) from the field. They were a frigid 22 percent (6-27) in the second half. The Tars shot 23 percent (5-21) from the 3-point line. They were a "ice cold" one of 11 from the 3-point line in the second half. Rollins shot 75.9 percent (22-29) from the free throw line. Each team collected 33 rebounds. The Tars had 10 assists and 15 turnovers. Nine of those 15 miscues were in the second half. The Aiken bench outscored the Tars 28-5 on the game.
The game started with the Pacers scoring the first five points. The Tars would respond and run off the next 13 and led 13-5 on a pair of Blessig free throws at the 14:50 mark. The Tars would stretch that lead to nine on three different occasions, the last being a 24-15 lead at the 9:50 mark after a Allen lay up. The Pacers would then cut the lead to three three different times before the Tars would stretch it back out to seven (37-30) at the break.
The Pacers would come out in the second half and a Wright 3-pointer would cut the Tar lead to four, before Woods would answer with a three of his own. Wright's second three would cut it back to four again (40-36) at the 17:23 mark. The Tars 43-36 lead would become a 48-45 Pacer lead after a 12-2 Pacer run. A Paul Larsen lay up would make it 55-47 Aiken with just over seven minutes to play. Mitch Woods would make two free throws at the 4:20 mark to cut it to six (59-53) but that's as close as the Tars would get.
Rollins will be back in action Saturday at 2 PM when they face Virginia Union in day two of the Saint Leo Classic. You can catch all the Tars hoops action on WPRK 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Tars Head To Leo For Stiff Road Test Friday.
The Rollins College Tars (1-3) head to the Saint Leo Tournament where they will face a stiff road test against 18th ranked South Carolina Aiken at 5 PM on Friday night.
The Tars are coming off a 66-64 home overtime loss to Warner on Tuesday evening. The loss was the second straight to Warner for the Tars.
Adam Allen and Alex Blessig each scored 14 points for the Tars in the defeat. The game for Blessig was his best in his brief Tar career. He added nine rebounds. Chris Uhle nearly missed a double-double, as he scored nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Tars struggled shooting the ball, as they were 25 of 68 from the field, 9 of 37 from the 3-point line, and just five of 11 at the foul line.
Woods and Allen lead the Tars box score on the season. The transfers from Appalachian State and Florida respectively average 11 points a contest. Uhle is putting up nine points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists a night. Jeff Dirkin adds 7.5 points a game, to go with a team high nine blocks. The Tars have 25 blocks through four games (better than six a contest.) The Tars 1-3 start is it's worst since the 1990-91 season. Rollins ended that campaign with a 11-18 record.
USC Aiken comes in with a 4-1 record on the season. The Panthers lone loss was to Puerto Rico Bayamon. The Panthers have since run off four straight wins. The Panthers faced a pair of DI opponents in the exhibition season. They pushed Ole Miss to overtime before falling 75.70. Then they were a 84-72 loser to the Gamecocks of South Carolina.
Five players scored in double figures for the Pacers in a rout of Tuskegee on November 15th. Ronald Zimmerman led the way with 19 points in the 93-67 rout. Paul Larsen added 13, DeVontae Wright and Kinley Branch chipped in 11 each.
A pair of Pacers lead them in scoring. Zimmerman puts up 16 a night, while Larsen adds 13.4 a game. Branch posts nine a game. The Pacers average 90 points a contest, while they allow just 55.6
The line: Aiken by 12
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The Tars are coming off a 66-64 home overtime loss to Warner on Tuesday evening. The loss was the second straight to Warner for the Tars.
Adam Allen and Alex Blessig each scored 14 points for the Tars in the defeat. The game for Blessig was his best in his brief Tar career. He added nine rebounds. Chris Uhle nearly missed a double-double, as he scored nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Tars struggled shooting the ball, as they were 25 of 68 from the field, 9 of 37 from the 3-point line, and just five of 11 at the foul line.
Woods and Allen lead the Tars box score on the season. The transfers from Appalachian State and Florida respectively average 11 points a contest. Uhle is putting up nine points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists a night. Jeff Dirkin adds 7.5 points a game, to go with a team high nine blocks. The Tars have 25 blocks through four games (better than six a contest.) The Tars 1-3 start is it's worst since the 1990-91 season. Rollins ended that campaign with a 11-18 record.
USC Aiken comes in with a 4-1 record on the season. The Panthers lone loss was to Puerto Rico Bayamon. The Panthers have since run off four straight wins. The Panthers faced a pair of DI opponents in the exhibition season. They pushed Ole Miss to overtime before falling 75.70. Then they were a 84-72 loser to the Gamecocks of South Carolina.
Five players scored in double figures for the Pacers in a rout of Tuskegee on November 15th. Ronald Zimmerman led the way with 19 points in the 93-67 rout. Paul Larsen added 13, DeVontae Wright and Kinley Branch chipped in 11 each.
A pair of Pacers lead them in scoring. Zimmerman puts up 16 a night, while Larsen adds 13.4 a game. Branch posts nine a game. The Pacers average 90 points a contest, while they allow just 55.6
The line: Aiken by 12
As always you can catch all the Rollins hoops action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Deja Vu. Warner nips Tars (Again!)
For the second consecutive season the Warner Royals came into Warden Arena and stole a early season win from the Rollins Tars. This time it was a 66-64 overtime win for the Royals.
Former Rollins assistant Shawn Hanrahan brought his undersized group in ready to play. Hanrahan who was an assistant back when the Tars went all the way into the elite eight in 2004 brought in a team that did not have a player taller than six foot six. He often played with a small lineup that did not have a player over six foot two in the group.
The Tars (1-3) raced out to a 27-12 lead in the game's first ten minutes and looked to be cruising to a second straight win. Then the ball stopped moving,the 3-pointer's kept missing and the Tars had themselves a problem. At the half, it would be 30-21 Tars.
The Royals (2-3)would come out in the second half and would battle back to take a 40-38 lead on a Rice three with 11:04 to go. It would go back and forth for the next several minutes. The Tars would go on a 7-0 run and lead 45-40 with six minutes left. Adam Allen would bank in a 3-pointer from the top of the key to give the Tars a 51-48 lead, only to see Warner answer with a three of their own to tie it. A left handed runner by Blessig would give the Tars a 53-51 advantage with 1:23 to go. After a Tanner Connor lay up would tie it at 53. The Tars would regain the lead on a Dirkin three. The Royals would answer with a deep three that would tie it with 37 second left. The Tars would have a chance to win it in regulation but Mitch Woods' seventeen footer would be off the mark and the game would head into OT.
The Royals would take command late in OT. They would lead by five with less than a minute to go. The Tars would have one last push. After a Chris Uhle three with 55 seconds left would cut the Royals lead to two. Rice would hit a huge bucket that extended the Royals lead and looked to put the game away with 27 seconds. The Tars would see Uhle miss a three, but the ball went out of bounds to the Tars down four with 19 seconds left. A corner three by Dirkin would not fall, Blessig would hit there runner with the left hand with five seconds to cut the lead to two. On the ensuing inbounds the Tars would get the steal only to see Dirkin miss the layup as time expired.
Alex Blessig led the Tars with a career high 14 points. He also added nine rebounds, three assists and three steals. Adam Allen chipped in 14 points to go along with eight boards. Chris Uhle and Mitch Woods netted nine each. Uhle also had 11 rebounds. The Tars shot 37 percent from the field in the evening. They could not find the range from the 3-point line hitting 24 percent (9-37.) The Tars out rebounded Warner 46-37 and had 18 assists to go with 12 turnovers. They were just 5-11 at the foul line.
The Royals were led by Jason Pospichal. He had a game high 22 points off the bench, making six of 13 from the 3-point line. Mitch Rice added sixteen and Lartero Shaw chipped in 10. Warner shot 39 percent from the floor. They were 11-30 from the 3-point line. That included a 50 percent clip (7-14) in the second half. The Royals shot 79 percent at the foul line (11-14.) They had 18 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Tars will be back in action Friday and Saturday. They will head to the Saint Leo tournament where they will face sixth ranked South Carolina Aiken Friday at 5 PM. Then they will face Virginia Union Saturday at 2 PM. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Former Rollins assistant Shawn Hanrahan brought his undersized group in ready to play. Hanrahan who was an assistant back when the Tars went all the way into the elite eight in 2004 brought in a team that did not have a player taller than six foot six. He often played with a small lineup that did not have a player over six foot two in the group.
The Tars (1-3) raced out to a 27-12 lead in the game's first ten minutes and looked to be cruising to a second straight win. Then the ball stopped moving,the 3-pointer's kept missing and the Tars had themselves a problem. At the half, it would be 30-21 Tars.
The Royals (2-3)would come out in the second half and would battle back to take a 40-38 lead on a Rice three with 11:04 to go. It would go back and forth for the next several minutes. The Tars would go on a 7-0 run and lead 45-40 with six minutes left. Adam Allen would bank in a 3-pointer from the top of the key to give the Tars a 51-48 lead, only to see Warner answer with a three of their own to tie it. A left handed runner by Blessig would give the Tars a 53-51 advantage with 1:23 to go. After a Tanner Connor lay up would tie it at 53. The Tars would regain the lead on a Dirkin three. The Royals would answer with a deep three that would tie it with 37 second left. The Tars would have a chance to win it in regulation but Mitch Woods' seventeen footer would be off the mark and the game would head into OT.
The Royals would take command late in OT. They would lead by five with less than a minute to go. The Tars would have one last push. After a Chris Uhle three with 55 seconds left would cut the Royals lead to two. Rice would hit a huge bucket that extended the Royals lead and looked to put the game away with 27 seconds. The Tars would see Uhle miss a three, but the ball went out of bounds to the Tars down four with 19 seconds left. A corner three by Dirkin would not fall, Blessig would hit there runner with the left hand with five seconds to cut the lead to two. On the ensuing inbounds the Tars would get the steal only to see Dirkin miss the layup as time expired.
Alex Blessig led the Tars with a career high 14 points. He also added nine rebounds, three assists and three steals. Adam Allen chipped in 14 points to go along with eight boards. Chris Uhle and Mitch Woods netted nine each. Uhle also had 11 rebounds. The Tars shot 37 percent from the field in the evening. They could not find the range from the 3-point line hitting 24 percent (9-37.) The Tars out rebounded Warner 46-37 and had 18 assists to go with 12 turnovers. They were just 5-11 at the foul line.
The Royals were led by Jason Pospichal. He had a game high 22 points off the bench, making six of 13 from the 3-point line. Mitch Rice added sixteen and Lartero Shaw chipped in 10. Warner shot 39 percent from the floor. They were 11-30 from the 3-point line. That included a 50 percent clip (7-14) in the second half. The Royals shot 79 percent at the foul line (11-14.) They had 18 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Tars will be back in action Friday and Saturday. They will head to the Saint Leo tournament where they will face sixth ranked South Carolina Aiken Friday at 5 PM. Then they will face Virginia Union Saturday at 2 PM. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tars Run Past Sailfish.
The Rollins Tars improved to 1-2 on the season with a 83-61 win over Palm Beach Atlantic (0-1) in the Tars home opener at Warden Arena on Tuesday night.
Coming off a 0-2 trip to Las Vegas to start the season the Tars got out of the gates quickly and never looked back in this one. Adam Allen paced the Tars with a career high tying 20 points in the game. Three other Tars scored in double figures on the night. Mitch Woods used five 3-pointer's en route to a 17 point night to go along with five assists. Chris Uhle netted 11 points and six rebounds, while Jeff Dirkin chipped in 10 points, to go with three blocks and a pair of steals. The Tars shot 51 percent for the game, they also knocked down 46 percent (15-33) from the 3-point line. Rollins was six of nine (67 percent at the foul line.) The Tars had a solid game with 25 assists on 31 made field goals. They also did a much better job of taking care of the basketball than they did in Vegas. The Tars had just 10 turnovers Tuesday.
The Sailfish will be a much improved team from the one that managed just one win a year ago. They were led by Evin Graham who had 13 points, four rebounds and five assists. Clayton Williams chipped in 10, and Christian Martinez added nine.
PBA shot 40 percent from the floor on the evening. The Sailfish were seven of 17 from the 3-point line and made 70 percent (14-20 free throws.) The Sailfish edged the Tars on the boards 33-32. PBA had 14 assists and 17 turnovers.
Led by a hot shooting Allen, the Tars jumped out to a 19-7 lead midway thru the opening half. The Sailifish briefly got the lead into single digits before a barrage of three's led by Mitch Woods gave the Tars a 21 point lead (40-19) with 2:53 left in the half. The Sailfish would then score the last 12 points of the half to cut the Tars deficit to nine (40-31) at the intermission.
PBA would get the lead down to seven early in the second half, but then Woods would nail a pair of 3-pointer's to stretch the lead to 11 (50-39.) The Tars would then make another run and a put back jam by Lukas Winegarner would make it 63-45 Rollins. The Sailfish would get no closer than 15 the rest of the way. Rollins would avoid there first 0-3 start since the 1983-84 season.
Rollins will take a week off and will host the Warner Royals on Tuesday. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.TV. with Jim "Shooter" Ferro" and Robert Seagull. Tip time next Tuesday is set for 7 PM.
Tars Look To Get In The Win Column Tuesday.
The Rollins Tars (0-2) fresh off a rare winless trip to Las Vegas in the Las Vegas tip off classic, will welcome the Sailfish of Palm Beach Atlantic for there home opener at Warden Arena on Tuesday night.
The Tars were drubbed by Washburn out in Las Vegas before a heartbreaking one point loss at the hands of Saint Mary's (Texas) to finish the tournament. Rollins returns three starter's and ten letter winner's from last year's NCAA tournament team. They need to replace the top two scorers from a year ago in Kyle McClanahan and Dave Diakite.
In the 65-42 loss to Washburn the Tars were led by nine points from Chris Uhle. Mitch Woods added six. It was the first time since 2004 that the Tars failed to have a double digit scorer in a game. The Tars shot a frigid 25 percent from the field and only managed to hit three 3-pointer's in 26 attempts.
In the second game out in Las Vegas the Tars found themselves down 17 in the second half before making a furious rally that came up one point short (55-54) against Saint Mary's. The Tars had a shot to win it late but Scott Schuette's potential game winner did not fall with five seconds to go. Mitch Woods led the Tars with 12 points and Alex Blessig added nine in the defeat.
The Tars are 0-2 for the first time since the 1994-95 season and will look to avoid their first 0-3 start since the 1982-83 campaign.
Palm Beach Atlantic will be playing there season opener on Tuesday. They are coming off a 1-24 season last year. PBA returns nine letter winner's, including there top two scorers from last season. They are led by a new head coach David Balza.
Marcus Hardy returns this season, the junior from Detroit averaged 15. 3 points and seven rebounds a game last year. Christian Martinez averaged 12.7 points a contest last season.
The Sailfish were a 71-61 loser to Stetson in there lone exhibition game on this year's slate. Evan Graham led PBA with 12 points, while Hardy added 10 with eight rebounds. The Sailfish shot 41 percent for the game but committed 25 turnovers.
The line: Rollins by 4
The Tars were drubbed by Washburn out in Las Vegas before a heartbreaking one point loss at the hands of Saint Mary's (Texas) to finish the tournament. Rollins returns three starter's and ten letter winner's from last year's NCAA tournament team. They need to replace the top two scorers from a year ago in Kyle McClanahan and Dave Diakite.
In the 65-42 loss to Washburn the Tars were led by nine points from Chris Uhle. Mitch Woods added six. It was the first time since 2004 that the Tars failed to have a double digit scorer in a game. The Tars shot a frigid 25 percent from the field and only managed to hit three 3-pointer's in 26 attempts.
In the second game out in Las Vegas the Tars found themselves down 17 in the second half before making a furious rally that came up one point short (55-54) against Saint Mary's. The Tars had a shot to win it late but Scott Schuette's potential game winner did not fall with five seconds to go. Mitch Woods led the Tars with 12 points and Alex Blessig added nine in the defeat.
The Tars are 0-2 for the first time since the 1994-95 season and will look to avoid their first 0-3 start since the 1982-83 campaign.
Palm Beach Atlantic will be playing there season opener on Tuesday. They are coming off a 1-24 season last year. PBA returns nine letter winner's, including there top two scorers from last season. They are led by a new head coach David Balza.
Marcus Hardy returns this season, the junior from Detroit averaged 15. 3 points and seven rebounds a game last year. Christian Martinez averaged 12.7 points a contest last season.
The Sailfish were a 71-61 loser to Stetson in there lone exhibition game on this year's slate. Evan Graham led PBA with 12 points, while Hardy added 10 with eight rebounds. The Sailfish shot 41 percent for the game but committed 25 turnovers.
The line: Rollins by 4
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Tars Furious Comeback Falls Short.
The Rollins College Tars (0-2) may not be the most talented group that they have had in recent memory but they proved on Saturday in the Las Vegas Tip Off Classic that they will gave you every ounce of energy they have for all 40 minutes.
After being down 17 in the second half the Tars would ultimately have a chance to win the game late but would ultimately fall 55-54 to Saint Mary's (Texas) and go 0-2 in Las Vegas. Mitch Woods led the Tars with 12 points. Alex Blessig added nine points to go along with four rebounds. Jeff Dirkin and Chris Uhle each had seven points for Rollins. The Tars are 0-2 for the first time since the 1994-95 season. The Tars shot 38 percent (15-40) on the evening. They were 7 of 18 from 3-point range. The Tars struggled at the foul line where they were 17-28 (61 percent.) Rollins had nine assists and 17 turnovers.
The Rattlers improved to 1-1 on the season with the win. Fred Wilson and Justin Alexander each had 12 points to lead the Rattlers. Marvin Whitt also scored in double figures, posting 11 points. The Rattlers shot 46 percent on the night. They went 5-16 from the 3-point line. For the second straight night the Rattlers really struggled at the foul line. They were 16-28 (57 percent) for the game. Saint Mary's out rebounded the Tars 31-28. The Rattlers had 12 assists and 20 turnovers.
Rollins got off to a quick start in this one and lead 16-9 nine minutes in. The Tars would then go ice cold and a 16-9 lead would turn into a 27-18 deficit. The Tars would close the half on a 7-3 mini spurt to cut the Rattlers deficit to five (30-25) at the intermission.
The Rattlers would jump on the Tars again early in the second half and stretch the lead to 17 (43-26) with 13:11 to go. The Tars would then force several turnovers and would be assisted by a few missed free throws and with 2:13 to go a Mitch Woods lay up would cut the Tars deficit to three (53-50.) The Rattlers would stretch the lead to five at 55-50 on a pair of free throws. Alex Blessig would get a bucket, the Tars a defensive stop and then a pair of Mitch Woods free throws would make it 55-54 with 48 ticks remaining. After another defensive stop the Tars would regain possession with 22 seconds left. Scott Schuette would have a shot to win the game for the Tars but it would not fall and the Tars would come up empty in Vegas.
Rollins will be back in action Tuesday night when they take on Palm Beach Atlantic in the Tars home opener. Tip time is set for 7 PM at Warden Arena. You can catch all the Tars action all season long on the Tars sports network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide on the web at RollinsSports.com
After being down 17 in the second half the Tars would ultimately have a chance to win the game late but would ultimately fall 55-54 to Saint Mary's (Texas) and go 0-2 in Las Vegas. Mitch Woods led the Tars with 12 points. Alex Blessig added nine points to go along with four rebounds. Jeff Dirkin and Chris Uhle each had seven points for Rollins. The Tars are 0-2 for the first time since the 1994-95 season. The Tars shot 38 percent (15-40) on the evening. They were 7 of 18 from 3-point range. The Tars struggled at the foul line where they were 17-28 (61 percent.) Rollins had nine assists and 17 turnovers.
The Rattlers improved to 1-1 on the season with the win. Fred Wilson and Justin Alexander each had 12 points to lead the Rattlers. Marvin Whitt also scored in double figures, posting 11 points. The Rattlers shot 46 percent on the night. They went 5-16 from the 3-point line. For the second straight night the Rattlers really struggled at the foul line. They were 16-28 (57 percent) for the game. Saint Mary's out rebounded the Tars 31-28. The Rattlers had 12 assists and 20 turnovers.
Rollins got off to a quick start in this one and lead 16-9 nine minutes in. The Tars would then go ice cold and a 16-9 lead would turn into a 27-18 deficit. The Tars would close the half on a 7-3 mini spurt to cut the Rattlers deficit to five (30-25) at the intermission.
The Rattlers would jump on the Tars again early in the second half and stretch the lead to 17 (43-26) with 13:11 to go. The Tars would then force several turnovers and would be assisted by a few missed free throws and with 2:13 to go a Mitch Woods lay up would cut the Tars deficit to three (53-50.) The Rattlers would stretch the lead to five at 55-50 on a pair of free throws. Alex Blessig would get a bucket, the Tars a defensive stop and then a pair of Mitch Woods free throws would make it 55-54 with 48 ticks remaining. After another defensive stop the Tars would regain possession with 22 seconds left. Scott Schuette would have a shot to win the game for the Tars but it would not fall and the Tars would come up empty in Vegas.
Rollins will be back in action Tuesday night when they take on Palm Beach Atlantic in the Tars home opener. Tip time is set for 7 PM at Warden Arena. You can catch all the Tars action all season long on the Tars sports network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide on the web at RollinsSports.com
Tars Battle Rattlers Saturday.
The Rollins College Tars (0-1) will look to rebound from a poor shooting opener when they face the Rattlers of Saint Mary's (Texas)(0-1) in the second game of the Las Vegas Tip off Classic at the Doolittle Center on Saturday.
Rollins was a 65-42 loser in it's opening contest vs Washburn last night. The Tars were let by Chris Uhle's nine point effort. Mitch Woods added six and four rebounds. Scott Schuette had five to go along with six rebounds, while Jeff Dirkin also added five and five boards. The Tars will look to improve on a dreadful shooting opener on Saturday. Friday night the Tars shot 25 percent from the floor and just 11 percent from the 3-point line. They also must cut down on the 22 turnovers that they committed if they are to leave Vegas with a split.
The Ratttlers also lost the opener in Vegas. They were a 61-54 loser to Missouri Southern State. The Rattlers were led by Christian Bower who scored 10 points. Justin Alexander and Marvin Witt added eight each. The Rattlers shot 42 percent from the floor in the loss and hit 36 percent (5-14) from the 3-point line. The Rattlers made just three free throws, going three of nine (33 percent) for the night. They had 13 assists in the loss and were doomed by 27 turnovers.
The line: Saint Mary's by 14
Rollins was a 65-42 loser in it's opening contest vs Washburn last night. The Tars were let by Chris Uhle's nine point effort. Mitch Woods added six and four rebounds. Scott Schuette had five to go along with six rebounds, while Jeff Dirkin also added five and five boards. The Tars will look to improve on a dreadful shooting opener on Saturday. Friday night the Tars shot 25 percent from the floor and just 11 percent from the 3-point line. They also must cut down on the 22 turnovers that they committed if they are to leave Vegas with a split.
The Ratttlers also lost the opener in Vegas. They were a 61-54 loser to Missouri Southern State. The Rattlers were led by Christian Bower who scored 10 points. Justin Alexander and Marvin Witt added eight each. The Rattlers shot 42 percent from the floor in the loss and hit 36 percent (5-14) from the 3-point line. The Rattlers made just three free throws, going three of nine (33 percent) for the night. They had 13 assists in the loss and were doomed by 27 turnovers.
The line: Saint Mary's by 14
Cold Shooting Tars Drop Opener.
The Rollins College Tars had two droughts of six minutes or longer and never could recover in a 65-42 loss to the Icabods of Washburn College on Friday night in the opening game of the Las Vegas Tip Off Classic at the Doolittle Center.
Chris Uhle lead the Tar attack with nine points, three rebounds and three blocks. Mitch Woods added six points and four rebounds, while Jeff Dirkin and Scott Schuette had five each.
Alex North had 19 to pace Washburn. Christian Ulsaker had 15 as the Icabods other double digit scorer.
The Tars would start the game with a six minute drought before a Mitch Woods 3-pointer with 14 minutes to go in the opening half would cut the Icabods lead to 9-4. Washburn would lead 15-9 a couple minutes later. They would then run off a 12-3 run to take a 27-12 lead. That lead would be 17 (37-20) at the break.
The Tars second half would start much like the first did. It would be 9:26 off the clock in the second half before the first field goal and the Icabods would lead by 27 (51-24.) The Tars would cut the deficit to 20 (56-36) with 5:35 to go, but that is as close as they would get.
The Tars (0-1) shot just 25 percent (13-52) on the night. They were a frigid 11 percent (3-26) from the 3-point line. Rollins made 68 percent (13 of 19) at the foul line. The Tars had 7 assists and 22 turnovers.
The Icabods (1-0) shot 43 percent from the floor and made good on 50 percent (9-18) from the 3-point line. They made just 56 percent (10-18) at the foul line. The Icabods crushed the Tars on the boards 44-33. They had 19 assists and 18 turnovers.
The Tars will be back in action Saturday night when they take on Saint Mary's (Texas) at 6 PM at the Doolittle Center. You can catch all the Tars action on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com and worldwide at RollinsSports.TV. and in Winter Park on 91.5 FM WPRK.
Chris Uhle lead the Tar attack with nine points, three rebounds and three blocks. Mitch Woods added six points and four rebounds, while Jeff Dirkin and Scott Schuette had five each.
Alex North had 19 to pace Washburn. Christian Ulsaker had 15 as the Icabods other double digit scorer.
The Tars would start the game with a six minute drought before a Mitch Woods 3-pointer with 14 minutes to go in the opening half would cut the Icabods lead to 9-4. Washburn would lead 15-9 a couple minutes later. They would then run off a 12-3 run to take a 27-12 lead. That lead would be 17 (37-20) at the break.
The Tars second half would start much like the first did. It would be 9:26 off the clock in the second half before the first field goal and the Icabods would lead by 27 (51-24.) The Tars would cut the deficit to 20 (56-36) with 5:35 to go, but that is as close as they would get.
The Tars (0-1) shot just 25 percent (13-52) on the night. They were a frigid 11 percent (3-26) from the 3-point line. Rollins made 68 percent (13 of 19) at the foul line. The Tars had 7 assists and 22 turnovers.
The Icabods (1-0) shot 43 percent from the floor and made good on 50 percent (9-18) from the 3-point line. They made just 56 percent (10-18) at the foul line. The Icabods crushed the Tars on the boards 44-33. They had 19 assists and 18 turnovers.
The Tars will be back in action Saturday night when they take on Saint Mary's (Texas) at 6 PM at the Doolittle Center. You can catch all the Tars action on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com and worldwide at RollinsSports.TV. and in Winter Park on 91.5 FM WPRK.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Tars Open Season in Vegas.
The Rollins College Tars coming off a NCAA South regional birth and a second place finish in the Sunshine State conference a year ago, will open the 2013-14 season when they take on Washburn College at the Dolittle center in Las Vegas,Nevada at 4 PM Eastern on Friday.
Three starters have departed from the Tars team of a year ago. Last year's leading scorer and current graduate assistant Kyle McClanahan is still with the program. Also departed from last year's tournament squad are Dave Diakite and Brett Chance.
Coach Tom Klussman will return for his 34th season as the head coach of the Tars, Kyle Frakes and Brad Ash also return to the Tars bench. Ash is in his 13th season, Frakes his 22nd. Also joining the Tars coaching staff this year will be former team manager Austin David.
Mitch Woods and Adam Allen will be the leaders of this year's bunch. Allen scored 9.6 points a game last season, while Woods posted 8.8 a night. Jeff Dirkin returns after starting all 30 games a season ago and will most likely see his minutes increase. With Chris Uhle and Lukas Winegarner also returning Rollins will have one of it's tallest front courts in recent memory. Scott Schuette and Trip McFall are also back and will be counted upon as long-distance shooting threats all season long.
Alex Blessig will be brought into the program after transferring from Florida Gulf Coast. Blessig will bring some post season experience after playing on the Eagles sweet sixteen team of a year ago.
The Tars opponent on Friday afternoon will be the Icabods of Washburn,who hail from Topeka,Kansas. They were 19-8 a season ago. Washburn will be led by Jeff Reed who sat out a season ago due to injury, Kyle Wiggins and Leon Flowers. Like the Tars the Icabods have a host of DI transfers. Chris Deanes comes from Jackson State, Korey Fisher (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M), Chris Davis (North Iowa) and Stephon Drane (Western Kentucky) will look to bolster the Icabods squad of a season ago. The Icabods have played one exhibition game and fell 104-76 to Oklahoma.
The line: Washburn by 7
Three starters have departed from the Tars team of a year ago. Last year's leading scorer and current graduate assistant Kyle McClanahan is still with the program. Also departed from last year's tournament squad are Dave Diakite and Brett Chance.
Coach Tom Klussman will return for his 34th season as the head coach of the Tars, Kyle Frakes and Brad Ash also return to the Tars bench. Ash is in his 13th season, Frakes his 22nd. Also joining the Tars coaching staff this year will be former team manager Austin David.
Mitch Woods and Adam Allen will be the leaders of this year's bunch. Allen scored 9.6 points a game last season, while Woods posted 8.8 a night. Jeff Dirkin returns after starting all 30 games a season ago and will most likely see his minutes increase. With Chris Uhle and Lukas Winegarner also returning Rollins will have one of it's tallest front courts in recent memory. Scott Schuette and Trip McFall are also back and will be counted upon as long-distance shooting threats all season long.
Alex Blessig will be brought into the program after transferring from Florida Gulf Coast. Blessig will bring some post season experience after playing on the Eagles sweet sixteen team of a year ago.
The Tars opponent on Friday afternoon will be the Icabods of Washburn,who hail from Topeka,Kansas. They were 19-8 a season ago. Washburn will be led by Jeff Reed who sat out a season ago due to injury, Kyle Wiggins and Leon Flowers. Like the Tars the Icabods have a host of DI transfers. Chris Deanes comes from Jackson State, Korey Fisher (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M), Chris Davis (North Iowa) and Stephon Drane (Western Kentucky) will look to bolster the Icabods squad of a season ago. The Icabods have played one exhibition game and fell 104-76 to Oklahoma.
The line: Washburn by 7
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Tars Come Back Attempt Falls Short, Season Ends.
The Rollins Tars (19-11) saw the 2012-13 basketball season come to an end with a 59-53 loss in the South region quarterfinals against the Saint Leo Lions at Jenkins Field House Saturday night.
As he has all season long, Kyle McClanahan provided the offense for the Tars. McClanahan's brief Rollins career came to a close with a 21 point effort on Saturday evening. The only other Tars who managed double figures was Scott Schuette with 11 points off the bench. Chris Uhle chipped in six points and seven rebounds.
Saint Leo had three players score in double figures. SSC Player of the Year Marcus Ruh had 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jerrel Harris netted 14. Shaun Adams just missed a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. It was the third time the Lions have beaten the Tars in four meetings this season.
The Tars shot 37 percent for the game, while the Lions shot just 31 percent. Both teams nailed seven 3-pointers and had 11 turnovers. The Lions dominated the glass 39-27.
The Tars came out and took a 6-3 lead in the early going. Leo would bounce back and take a 13-10 lead midway thru the opening half. A Mitch Woods 3-pointer would tie the contest at 13. Leo would build a eight point lead (29-21) at the half.
The Lions would stretch that lead to 12 (33-21) at the 17:18 mark. The Tars would then go on a a 8-2 run capped by a Schuette hoop that would cut the lead to six (35-29) with just under 14 minutes to go. The Tars would not get any closer in the next 12 minutes. A 7-0 Tar run would cut the lead to four (52-48) and that is as close as the Tars would get. Mitch Woods would miss a three that could have cut it to one and the Lions would hit eight of 10 free throws to end the Tars season and the Tar careers of McClanahan, Brett Chance and Dave Diakite.
Other Region scores:
Benedict 68 Eckerd 65 (OT)
Alabama Huntsville 60 Christian Brothers 58
Florida Southern 94 North Alabama 80
Sunday's Regional Semifinals:
#6 Benedict vs #2 Alabama Huntsville
#1 Florida Southern vs #4 Saint Leo
As he has all season long, Kyle McClanahan provided the offense for the Tars. McClanahan's brief Rollins career came to a close with a 21 point effort on Saturday evening. The only other Tars who managed double figures was Scott Schuette with 11 points off the bench. Chris Uhle chipped in six points and seven rebounds.
Saint Leo had three players score in double figures. SSC Player of the Year Marcus Ruh had 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jerrel Harris netted 14. Shaun Adams just missed a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. It was the third time the Lions have beaten the Tars in four meetings this season.
The Tars shot 37 percent for the game, while the Lions shot just 31 percent. Both teams nailed seven 3-pointers and had 11 turnovers. The Lions dominated the glass 39-27.
The Tars came out and took a 6-3 lead in the early going. Leo would bounce back and take a 13-10 lead midway thru the opening half. A Mitch Woods 3-pointer would tie the contest at 13. Leo would build a eight point lead (29-21) at the half.
The Lions would stretch that lead to 12 (33-21) at the 17:18 mark. The Tars would then go on a a 8-2 run capped by a Schuette hoop that would cut the lead to six (35-29) with just under 14 minutes to go. The Tars would not get any closer in the next 12 minutes. A 7-0 Tar run would cut the lead to four (52-48) and that is as close as the Tars would get. Mitch Woods would miss a three that could have cut it to one and the Lions would hit eight of 10 free throws to end the Tars season and the Tar careers of McClanahan, Brett Chance and Dave Diakite.
Other Region scores:
Benedict 68 Eckerd 65 (OT)
Alabama Huntsville 60 Christian Brothers 58
Florida Southern 94 North Alabama 80
Sunday's Regional Semifinals:
#6 Benedict vs #2 Alabama Huntsville
#1 Florida Southern vs #4 Saint Leo
Tars Open South Regional vs Leo Saturday.
The fifth seeded Rollins Tars (19-10) will open play in the 2013 NCAA Tournament when they face the fourth seeded and co SSC champion Saint Leo Lions (21-7) for the second straight Saturday. The contest will be a 8:30 tip at Jenkins Field House in Lakeland. Top seed and host Florida Southern will face North Alabama in the opening game at 6 PM. The Tars will be making there seventh trip to the NCAA tournament in the past decade. It is the 12th overall appearance for Rollins. Their best finish was a trip to the elite eight back in 2004.
The Tars went 8-7 on the season at home, but were 11-3 in games away from Warden Arena. The Tars began the season with a seven point exhibition loss to Wake Forrest. The opening regular season game was a surprising loss to Warner before the Tars reeled off eight consecutive wins. They opened the conference season with a 73-45 drubbing of region number three seed Eckerd.
The Tars then fell to Shaw in the Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament before another six game win streak. At 14-2 (6-0 SSC) the Tars looked in great shape. They then hit a rough patch as they suffered blow out losses to both Saint Leo and Southern. The Tars then got a big overtime win to complete the season sweep of Eckerd. The Tars then lost a pair before getting wins at Nova Southeastern and Barry. Rollins then lost the last three of the regular season (Barry, Florida Southern and Saint Leo.)
Coming in as the fifth seed in the conference tournament in Kissimmee the Tars opened with a convincing win over a red hot Florida Tech team that had won nine straight. Saturday the Tars upset top seed Saint Leo and they would fall 72-66 in the championship game to Florida Southern.
First team all SSC performer Kyle McClanahan led the Tars box score at 14.8 a game. The Winter Park native shot 57 percent from the field and dished out 4.5 assists a game. The UF transfer also averages nearly two steals a night. Dave Diakite puts up 12.7 points and hauls in 6.9 rebounds a game. Adam Allen is putting up 10 a night and is the Tars most prolific 3-point shooter. Mitch Woods (8.9 ppg) is coming off a solid SSC tournament along with Brett Chance (8.3 ppg.) Chance is coming off a career high 22 points in the SSC championship game Sunday,
The Tar offense is scoring 70.2 a game, while the defense was second in the conference giving up 64.9 a night. The Tars are 13th in DII knocking down nine 3-pointers a contest. The Tars are 11-13 in 11 previous trips to the NCAA. They have never been the fifth seed. They were 1-1 as the top seed, 4-2 as the second seed. 0-2 is the Tars record as a three seed, while they were 1-1 as the six seed.
The Leo Lions are led by Conference Player of the Year Marcus Ruh. Jerrel Harris and Trent Thomas have also had solid seasons for the Lions. The Lions come into the tournament averaging 69.4 points a contest. The Lions were 11-2 at the Marion Bowman Activities Center on the year and 10-5 away from their home court.
The line: Saint Leo by 4.5
Other Lines:
#1 Florida Southern -10 vs #8 North Alabama
#2 Alabama Huntsville -7 vs Christian Brothers
#3 Eckerd -2.5 vs #6 Benedict
The Tars went 8-7 on the season at home, but were 11-3 in games away from Warden Arena. The Tars began the season with a seven point exhibition loss to Wake Forrest. The opening regular season game was a surprising loss to Warner before the Tars reeled off eight consecutive wins. They opened the conference season with a 73-45 drubbing of region number three seed Eckerd.
The Tars then fell to Shaw in the Winter Park Rotary Tangerine Tournament before another six game win streak. At 14-2 (6-0 SSC) the Tars looked in great shape. They then hit a rough patch as they suffered blow out losses to both Saint Leo and Southern. The Tars then got a big overtime win to complete the season sweep of Eckerd. The Tars then lost a pair before getting wins at Nova Southeastern and Barry. Rollins then lost the last three of the regular season (Barry, Florida Southern and Saint Leo.)
Coming in as the fifth seed in the conference tournament in Kissimmee the Tars opened with a convincing win over a red hot Florida Tech team that had won nine straight. Saturday the Tars upset top seed Saint Leo and they would fall 72-66 in the championship game to Florida Southern.
First team all SSC performer Kyle McClanahan led the Tars box score at 14.8 a game. The Winter Park native shot 57 percent from the field and dished out 4.5 assists a game. The UF transfer also averages nearly two steals a night. Dave Diakite puts up 12.7 points and hauls in 6.9 rebounds a game. Adam Allen is putting up 10 a night and is the Tars most prolific 3-point shooter. Mitch Woods (8.9 ppg) is coming off a solid SSC tournament along with Brett Chance (8.3 ppg.) Chance is coming off a career high 22 points in the SSC championship game Sunday,
The Tar offense is scoring 70.2 a game, while the defense was second in the conference giving up 64.9 a night. The Tars are 13th in DII knocking down nine 3-pointers a contest. The Tars are 11-13 in 11 previous trips to the NCAA. They have never been the fifth seed. They were 1-1 as the top seed, 4-2 as the second seed. 0-2 is the Tars record as a three seed, while they were 1-1 as the six seed.
The Leo Lions are led by Conference Player of the Year Marcus Ruh. Jerrel Harris and Trent Thomas have also had solid seasons for the Lions. The Lions come into the tournament averaging 69.4 points a contest. The Lions were 11-2 at the Marion Bowman Activities Center on the year and 10-5 away from their home court.
The line: Saint Leo by 4.5
Other Lines:
#1 Florida Southern -10 vs #8 North Alabama
#2 Alabama Huntsville -7 vs Christian Brothers
#3 Eckerd -2.5 vs #6 Benedict
Monday, March 11, 2013
Come Dance With Me! Tars To Face Saint Leo Saturday.
The Rollins College Tars (19-10) are making a return trip to the NCAA South Regional after a one year hiatus. The Tars were announced Sunday as the fifth seed and will face a familiar foe in fourth seeded Saint Leo (21-7.)
The Tars are coming off a tough 72-66 loss to Florida Southern in the SSC Championship game on Sunday afternoon.
The game between the Tars and Lions is scheduled to be a 8:30 PM tip on Saturday. Also joining the Tars and Lions from the Sunshine State Conference were top seed Florida Southern and third seeded Eckerd. The Tars and Lions played three times thus far this season. The Lions won both regular season meetings, while the Tars won the Semifinal meeting in the Sunshine State Conference tournament at Silver Spurs Arena.
The host and top seeded Moccasins of Florida Southern will take on eight seed North Alabama at 6 PM Saturday. In the other half of the regional second seeded Alabama Huntsville and seventh seed Christian Brothers will meet. Third seed Eckerd will take on sixth seed Benedict (SIAC champ) to round out the South regional.
Fans can catch all the action of the Tars post season on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
South Region Bracket:
#1 Florida Southern (24-5) vs #8 North Alabama (19-8)
#4 Saint Leo (21-7) vs #5 Rollins (19-10)
#2 Alabama Huntsville (23-5) vs #7 Christian Brothers (21-8)
#3 Eckerd (20-7) vs #6 Benedict (23-6)
The Tars are coming off a tough 72-66 loss to Florida Southern in the SSC Championship game on Sunday afternoon.
The game between the Tars and Lions is scheduled to be a 8:30 PM tip on Saturday. Also joining the Tars and Lions from the Sunshine State Conference were top seed Florida Southern and third seeded Eckerd. The Tars and Lions played three times thus far this season. The Lions won both regular season meetings, while the Tars won the Semifinal meeting in the Sunshine State Conference tournament at Silver Spurs Arena.
The host and top seeded Moccasins of Florida Southern will take on eight seed North Alabama at 6 PM Saturday. In the other half of the regional second seeded Alabama Huntsville and seventh seed Christian Brothers will meet. Third seed Eckerd will take on sixth seed Benedict (SIAC champ) to round out the South regional.
Fans can catch all the action of the Tars post season on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
South Region Bracket:
#1 Florida Southern (24-5) vs #8 North Alabama (19-8)
#4 Saint Leo (21-7) vs #5 Rollins (19-10)
#2 Alabama Huntsville (23-5) vs #7 Christian Brothers (21-8)
#3 Eckerd (20-7) vs #6 Benedict (23-6)
Southern Holds Off Tars late.
The Rollins College Tars fell to 19-10 after a gut-wrenching 72-66 loss to Florida Southern in the SSC Championship game at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. The win gave the Moccasins the automatic bid to the NCAA Division II South Regional and all but assured the Mocs will be the host school.
The Tars led nearly the entire game until a 3-pointer by Tyler Kelly with 7.1 seconds left proved to be the game winner. The Tars had a chance to win it but a highly contested Diakite shot went wide right with 1.1 second to go. The Mocs tacked on five of six free throws to account for the final score as Diakite was hit with a pair of technical fouls in the waning seconds.
Brett Chance had a huge day for the Tars scoring a team high 22 points on eight of 12 shooting, including six of nine from the 3-point line. Kyle McClanahan added 14 points and three assists, while Diakite netted 11 points to go along with 12 rebounds.
Both McClanahan and Diakite were named to the All Tournament time after the game.
Seth Evans lead all scorers with 26 points including six three's and was named the Tournament MVP. Brett Bailey chipped in 11 points and six rebounds, while Cameron Vines put up 11 points to go along with six rebounds.
Rollins shot 50 percent from the field and the 3-point line (12-24.) The Mocs shot 40 percent from the floor and hit 13-34 3 pointer's.
The Tars won the rebounding battle 33-30. FSC forced 20 Tars turnovers while having just 11 of their own.
The Tars came out with all the energy and led 20-4 after the game's first 10 minutes. As all good teams do the Mocs would have an answer and a Evans three would spark a 20-2 Mocs run that would give Southern a 24-22 lead. Chance would run off the next eight points and give the Tars the lead back. A pair of dunks by Capers would get FSC within five with 3:33 in the half. The Tars would that lead to seven (37-30) at the break.
The Tars would get off to a hot start in the second half and open up a 13 point lead (48-35) with 15:21 to go. The Tars would maintain a lead until the Mocs would get it down to a three point game (59-56) with 6:41 left. The Mocs would have the lead for the first time at the 4:34 mark(63-62.) The Mocs would add a free throw before a McClanahan bucket tied it and Mitch Woods would give the Tars a 66-64 lead with a lay up at the 1:53 mark. The Mocs would score the game's last eight points.
The Tars will await there fate when the NCAA pairings are released at 10 PM on Sunday night.
The Tars led nearly the entire game until a 3-pointer by Tyler Kelly with 7.1 seconds left proved to be the game winner. The Tars had a chance to win it but a highly contested Diakite shot went wide right with 1.1 second to go. The Mocs tacked on five of six free throws to account for the final score as Diakite was hit with a pair of technical fouls in the waning seconds.
Brett Chance had a huge day for the Tars scoring a team high 22 points on eight of 12 shooting, including six of nine from the 3-point line. Kyle McClanahan added 14 points and three assists, while Diakite netted 11 points to go along with 12 rebounds.
Both McClanahan and Diakite were named to the All Tournament time after the game.
Seth Evans lead all scorers with 26 points including six three's and was named the Tournament MVP. Brett Bailey chipped in 11 points and six rebounds, while Cameron Vines put up 11 points to go along with six rebounds.
Rollins shot 50 percent from the field and the 3-point line (12-24.) The Mocs shot 40 percent from the floor and hit 13-34 3 pointer's.
The Tars won the rebounding battle 33-30. FSC forced 20 Tars turnovers while having just 11 of their own.
The Tars came out with all the energy and led 20-4 after the game's first 10 minutes. As all good teams do the Mocs would have an answer and a Evans three would spark a 20-2 Mocs run that would give Southern a 24-22 lead. Chance would run off the next eight points and give the Tars the lead back. A pair of dunks by Capers would get FSC within five with 3:33 in the half. The Tars would that lead to seven (37-30) at the break.
The Tars would get off to a hot start in the second half and open up a 13 point lead (48-35) with 15:21 to go. The Tars would maintain a lead until the Mocs would get it down to a three point game (59-56) with 6:41 left. The Mocs would have the lead for the first time at the 4:34 mark(63-62.) The Mocs would add a free throw before a McClanahan bucket tied it and Mitch Woods would give the Tars a 66-64 lead with a lay up at the 1:53 mark. The Mocs would score the game's last eight points.
The Tars will await there fate when the NCAA pairings are released at 10 PM on Sunday night.
Tars Stun Saint Leo! Face Southern Sunday.
The Rollins College Tars (19-9) held Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year Marcus Ruh to just two points and dominated on the defensive end for the second straight day in a 62-53 upset of top seeded Saint Leo in the SSC Semifinals at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee,Fla.
Mitch Woods led the Tars attack with 16 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. Chris Uhle was big from the 3-point line for the Tars, hitting four of eight en route to his 13 points. Kyle McClanahan added 12 points, while Dave Diakite netted 11 points to go along with nine rebounds in the victory for the Tars that highly boosted there tournament resume.
Saint Leo fell to 21-7 on the year. The co-SSC champions with Florida Southern were led by a 21 point effort from Trent Thomas. Jerrel Harris chipped in 11 for the Lions.
The Tars shot 40 percent (17-42) from the field on the day. The Lions shot 32 percent (18-55 from the field) and went 10-36 from three.
Rollins won the rebounding battle 36-28.
In the previous two meetings (both won by St.Leo) the Tars found themselves in a early hole and could not dig out of it. Saturday it was the Tars that got off to the quick start and behind a pair of Uhle 3-pointers took a 16-6 lead midway thru the opening half.
Leo would answer with a 12-0 run and take a 18-16 lead two minutes later. The lead would change hands three more times and the game would be knotted at 26 at halftime.
Leo would take advantage of a cold shooting Tars team to begin the second half and open up a six point lead (34-28.) The Tars missed six straight attempts from the floor to begin the half. The Tars would answer right back as a Scott Schuette three would cap a 14-3 run that gave the Tars a 42-37 lead with 9:46 remaining.
Saint Leo would get it down to a one possession game on a pair of occasions but the Tars defense would get big stops in both situations. The next two minutes saw the Tars continue to play stifling defense and stretch the lead to 11. The huge win for Rollins all but assured them a spot in the NCAA South Regional, but they can take the league's automatic bid with a win over second seeded Florida Southern on Sunday. The Tars have made 10 trips to the championship game, winning four. The last being a 75-65 win over Eckerd in the finals two years ago. The Tars have lost both meeting to Florida Southern this season.
Sunday's Final:
#5 Rollins (19-9) vs #2 Florida Southern (23-5) 3:30 PM
Mitch Woods led the Tars attack with 16 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. Chris Uhle was big from the 3-point line for the Tars, hitting four of eight en route to his 13 points. Kyle McClanahan added 12 points, while Dave Diakite netted 11 points to go along with nine rebounds in the victory for the Tars that highly boosted there tournament resume.
Saint Leo fell to 21-7 on the year. The co-SSC champions with Florida Southern were led by a 21 point effort from Trent Thomas. Jerrel Harris chipped in 11 for the Lions.
The Tars shot 40 percent (17-42) from the field on the day. The Lions shot 32 percent (18-55 from the field) and went 10-36 from three.
Rollins won the rebounding battle 36-28.
In the previous two meetings (both won by St.Leo) the Tars found themselves in a early hole and could not dig out of it. Saturday it was the Tars that got off to the quick start and behind a pair of Uhle 3-pointers took a 16-6 lead midway thru the opening half.
Leo would answer with a 12-0 run and take a 18-16 lead two minutes later. The lead would change hands three more times and the game would be knotted at 26 at halftime.
Leo would take advantage of a cold shooting Tars team to begin the second half and open up a six point lead (34-28.) The Tars missed six straight attempts from the floor to begin the half. The Tars would answer right back as a Scott Schuette three would cap a 14-3 run that gave the Tars a 42-37 lead with 9:46 remaining.
Saint Leo would get it down to a one possession game on a pair of occasions but the Tars defense would get big stops in both situations. The next two minutes saw the Tars continue to play stifling defense and stretch the lead to 11. The huge win for Rollins all but assured them a spot in the NCAA South Regional, but they can take the league's automatic bid with a win over second seeded Florida Southern on Sunday. The Tars have made 10 trips to the championship game, winning four. The last being a 75-65 win over Eckerd in the finals two years ago. The Tars have lost both meeting to Florida Southern this season.
Sunday's Final:
#5 Rollins (19-9) vs #2 Florida Southern (23-5) 3:30 PM
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Rollins Cools Off FIT in SSC Quarters.
The Rollins College Tars improved to 18-9 and put an end to the Florida Tech Panthers nine game win streak with a solid defensive effort in a 57-42 win over the Panthers in the SSC Quarterfinals at Silver Spurs Arena Friday. The Tars advance to the SSC Semifinals Saturday, where they will face top seed Saint Leo.
Dave Diakite led the Tars with his second double-double of the season. The senior from Washington had 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Mitch Woods continued his hot shooting in the past couple games. Woods knocked down a trio of 3-pointers to post 13 points. Woods also grabbed seven rebounds. Kyle McClanahan who was named to the first team in the conference earlier in the day scored 12 points, had six rebounds, four assists and three steals. The win stopped a three game losing skid for the Tars.
Chris Carter was the only Panther in double figures scoring 16 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Julius Reed had five points and nine rebounds in the loss for a Tech team that was eighth in the last regional rankings and will not make the NCAA tournament due to a horrid 1-7 start in conference before the recent surge.
The Tars shot 44 percent (22-50 from the field) while the Panthers who came in averaging more than 80 points a game shot 23 percent (15-65.) Both teams struggled from the 3-point line. The Tars were 5 of 22, while the Panthers went four of 27. The Tars won the rebounding battle 42-38.
Offense was at a premium in the early going and the Tars led 5-3 at the 14:56 mark in the opening half. In the next couple minutes the Tars would go on a 12-2 run and open up a 17-5 lead. The Tars would maintain a 10 point lead (33-23) at the half.
The Panthers would get it into single digits early in the second half but a 12-1 Tar run would give them a 55-37 lead with 3:41 to play and they would cruise to victory.
Rollins will face a Saint Leo team that swept them in the regular season and were the co-SSC champs Saturday at 5 PM. You can catch all the action live on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park with Robert Seagull and Jim "Shooter" Ferro and worldwide on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
#1 Saint Leo 68 #9Tampa 55
#2 Florida Southern 75 #7 Barry 57
#3 Eckerd 62 #6 Nova Southeastern 48
SSC Semifinals Saturday:
#1 Saint Leo (21-6) vs #5 Rollins (18-9) 5 PM
#2 Florida Southern (22-5) vs #3 Eckerd (20-6) 7:30 PM
Dave Diakite led the Tars with his second double-double of the season. The senior from Washington had 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Mitch Woods continued his hot shooting in the past couple games. Woods knocked down a trio of 3-pointers to post 13 points. Woods also grabbed seven rebounds. Kyle McClanahan who was named to the first team in the conference earlier in the day scored 12 points, had six rebounds, four assists and three steals. The win stopped a three game losing skid for the Tars.
Chris Carter was the only Panther in double figures scoring 16 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Julius Reed had five points and nine rebounds in the loss for a Tech team that was eighth in the last regional rankings and will not make the NCAA tournament due to a horrid 1-7 start in conference before the recent surge.
The Tars shot 44 percent (22-50 from the field) while the Panthers who came in averaging more than 80 points a game shot 23 percent (15-65.) Both teams struggled from the 3-point line. The Tars were 5 of 22, while the Panthers went four of 27. The Tars won the rebounding battle 42-38.
Offense was at a premium in the early going and the Tars led 5-3 at the 14:56 mark in the opening half. In the next couple minutes the Tars would go on a 12-2 run and open up a 17-5 lead. The Tars would maintain a 10 point lead (33-23) at the half.
The Panthers would get it into single digits early in the second half but a 12-1 Tar run would give them a 55-37 lead with 3:41 to play and they would cruise to victory.
Rollins will face a Saint Leo team that swept them in the regular season and were the co-SSC champs Saturday at 5 PM. You can catch all the action live on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park with Robert Seagull and Jim "Shooter" Ferro and worldwide on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
#1 Saint Leo 68 #9Tampa 55
#2 Florida Southern 75 #7 Barry 57
#3 Eckerd 62 #6 Nova Southeastern 48
SSC Semifinals Saturday:
#1 Saint Leo (21-6) vs #5 Rollins (18-9) 5 PM
#2 Florida Southern (22-5) vs #3 Eckerd (20-6) 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tars-Panthers Set For Clash in SSC Quarterfinals Friday.
The fifth seeded Rollins Tars (17-9 9-7 SSC) will take on the fourth seeded Florida Tech Panthers (16-10 9-7 SSC) in the Sunshine State Conference Quarterfinals at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee on Friday afternoon. The contest will be the opener of a four game slate Friday.
The Tars come into the tournament having dropped three straight. Despite the losing skid the Tars are ranked sixth in the latest Region Rankings released on Wednesday. The Tars are come off a hard fought 76-73 loss to co SSC champion Florida Southern at Jenkins Fieldhouse Saturday. Kyle McClanahan led the Tars with 21 points in the defeat. Mitch Woods was a perfect seven for seven from the floor and scored 17 in the contest, while Dave Diakite chipped in 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
McClanahan leads the Tars averaging 14 points a game. He is eighth in steals at 1.8 a game and third in the SSC in assists at 4.7 a contest. McClanahan is also in the top three in the league in both field goal percentage (57 percent) and at the free throw line (83 percent.) Diakite averages 12.7 a game and 6.5 rebounds a contest. Adam Allen is one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in the league and scores 10.3 a night.
The Tars average 71.2 points a game (fourth in the SSC) and have the second stingiest defense in the conference (65.9 ppg.) The Tars are 30-29 all-time in the SSC tournament but just 2-4 as the fifth seed. The Tars were much better on the road (7-2) than at home (8-5) on the season. Thursday's game will be the Tars third game at a neutral site this season, they went 2-0 out in Vegas back in December. Rollins won the first meeting of two versus Florida Tech 74-62 on January 9th to give Coach Tom Klusman his 600th career win. McClanahan (19,) Diakite (16) and Brett Chance 15 scored in double figures on that night. The Tars are 3-1 all time against Florida Tech in the SSC tournament.
The Panthers (16-10 9-7 SSC) come into this one red hot. FIT has won nine straight and currently sit eighth in the latest South region rankings (top eight qualify.) FIT is coming off a 55-52 win over Tampa on Saturday. Julius Reid poured in a game high 30 points, while Jermaine Jackson added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Chris Carter and Jackson lead the season box score for the Panthers at 18 a game. Reid scored 15.5 a contest. The Panthers have the second best offense in the league putting up 80.2 points a game. The defense is eighth as they give up 80.5 a game.
The Panthers were a 87-73 winner over the Tars on February 13th. Jermaine Jackson had 20 points, while Reid had 19, nine rebounds and four steals. Carter had 18 and Randy Echols added 10.
The line: FIT by 2.5
Other SSC Lines:
#1 Saint Leo -12 vs #9 Tampa 2:30 PM
#2 Florida Southern -12 vs #7 Barry 5 PM
#3 Eckerd -8 vs #6 Nova Southeastern 7:30 PM
South Region Rankings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Eckerd
4. Saint Leo
5. Benedict
6. Rollins
7. North Alabama
8. Florida Tech
9. Christian Brothers
10. Morehouse
The Tars come into the tournament having dropped three straight. Despite the losing skid the Tars are ranked sixth in the latest Region Rankings released on Wednesday. The Tars are come off a hard fought 76-73 loss to co SSC champion Florida Southern at Jenkins Fieldhouse Saturday. Kyle McClanahan led the Tars with 21 points in the defeat. Mitch Woods was a perfect seven for seven from the floor and scored 17 in the contest, while Dave Diakite chipped in 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
McClanahan leads the Tars averaging 14 points a game. He is eighth in steals at 1.8 a game and third in the SSC in assists at 4.7 a contest. McClanahan is also in the top three in the league in both field goal percentage (57 percent) and at the free throw line (83 percent.) Diakite averages 12.7 a game and 6.5 rebounds a contest. Adam Allen is one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in the league and scores 10.3 a night.
The Tars average 71.2 points a game (fourth in the SSC) and have the second stingiest defense in the conference (65.9 ppg.) The Tars are 30-29 all-time in the SSC tournament but just 2-4 as the fifth seed. The Tars were much better on the road (7-2) than at home (8-5) on the season. Thursday's game will be the Tars third game at a neutral site this season, they went 2-0 out in Vegas back in December. Rollins won the first meeting of two versus Florida Tech 74-62 on January 9th to give Coach Tom Klusman his 600th career win. McClanahan (19,) Diakite (16) and Brett Chance 15 scored in double figures on that night. The Tars are 3-1 all time against Florida Tech in the SSC tournament.
The Panthers (16-10 9-7 SSC) come into this one red hot. FIT has won nine straight and currently sit eighth in the latest South region rankings (top eight qualify.) FIT is coming off a 55-52 win over Tampa on Saturday. Julius Reid poured in a game high 30 points, while Jermaine Jackson added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Chris Carter and Jackson lead the season box score for the Panthers at 18 a game. Reid scored 15.5 a contest. The Panthers have the second best offense in the league putting up 80.2 points a game. The defense is eighth as they give up 80.5 a game.
The Panthers were a 87-73 winner over the Tars on February 13th. Jermaine Jackson had 20 points, while Reid had 19, nine rebounds and four steals. Carter had 18 and Randy Echols added 10.
The line: FIT by 2.5
Other SSC Lines:
#1 Saint Leo -12 vs #9 Tampa 2:30 PM
#2 Florida Southern -12 vs #7 Barry 5 PM
#3 Eckerd -8 vs #6 Nova Southeastern 7:30 PM
South Region Rankings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Eckerd
4. Saint Leo
5. Benedict
6. Rollins
7. North Alabama
8. Florida Tech
9. Christian Brothers
10. Morehouse
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Mocs Nip Tars Saturday.
The Florida Southern Moccasins (21-5 12-4) SSC gained a share of the Sunshine State Conference regular season title with a 76-73 win over the Rollins Tars at Jenkins Fieldhouse on Saturday night.
The Tars (17-9 9-7 SSC) had two shots to tie the game late but Adam Allen and Dave Diakite were not able to connect as time expired. Kyle McClanahan led the Tars with 21 points on the evening (19 in the second half.) Mitch Woods went seven of seven from the field including three 3-pointers to tally 17 points, while Dave Diakite added 12 points and eight rebounds. The Tars shot 58.3 percent (28-48) for the game. They nailed 11-23 3-pointer's (47.8 percent) and were six of seven (85.7 percent) at the foul line. The Tars had 17 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Mocs improved to 21-5 on the season and 12-4 in the SSC. The Mocs got a share of the Sunshine State Conference title with Saint Leo. Seth Evans paced the Mocs with a game high 25 points including 11 of 11 at the free throw line. Dominic Lane added 19. Lamar McKinght and Brett Bailey added nine each. The Mocs shot 42 percent for the game, they were 10 of 24 from the 3-point line. The Mocs were a solid 81.5 percent (22-27) at the foul line. FSC won the rebounding battle 32-22. They had 13 assists and 11 turnovers.
It would be the Tars that would get off to a quick start and lead 8-2 in the early going. FSC would cut that lead to 12-11 but the Tars would run off the next seven points and lead 19-11 halfway thru the opening half. The Tars would maintain that lead and lead 36-29 at the half.
The Tars would push the lead to nine early in the second. The Mocs would then go on a 9-0 run to take a 45-43 lead. The Mocs would stretch that lead to nine (59-50) with 7:42 left. The Tars would battle back and cut the lead to two (65-63) at the 3:38 mark. The Mocs would then stretch the lead back out to seven. Chance would hit a 3-pointer and McClanahan would convert a conventional 3-point play to cut it to one (74-73) with 34 seconds left. Evans would hit both free throws with 16 seconds left to stretch the lead back to three. Allen would miss a three, Diakite would grab the rebound and miss a three of his own a time expired.
The Tars will head to the SSC tournament as the #5 seed and face #4 seed Florida Tech at noon on Friday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
Other SSC Scores:
Eckerd 67 Lynn 65
Florida Tech 55 Tampa 52
Nova Southeastern 61 Barry 57
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-4 (21-5)
Florida Southern 12-4 (20-6)
Eckerd 11-5 (19-6)
Rollins 9-7 (17-9)
Florida Tech 9-7 (16-10)
Nova Southeastern 7-9 (15-11)
Barry 6-10 (13-13)
Tampa 3-13 (16-13)
Lynn 3-13 (11-15)
South Region Standings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8. North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
SSC Tournament Pairings (All games at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee)
Game 1 Wednesday 3/6 7:30 PM: #8 Lynn vs #9 Tampa
Game 2 Friday 3/8 Noon: #4 Florida Tech vs #5 Rollins
Game 3 Friday 2:30 PM: Game 1 winner vs #1 Saint Leo
Game 4 Friday 5 PM: #2 Florida Southern vs #7 Barry
Game 5 Friday 7:30 PM: #3 Eckerd vs #6 Nova Southeastern
The Tars (17-9 9-7 SSC) had two shots to tie the game late but Adam Allen and Dave Diakite were not able to connect as time expired. Kyle McClanahan led the Tars with 21 points on the evening (19 in the second half.) Mitch Woods went seven of seven from the field including three 3-pointers to tally 17 points, while Dave Diakite added 12 points and eight rebounds. The Tars shot 58.3 percent (28-48) for the game. They nailed 11-23 3-pointer's (47.8 percent) and were six of seven (85.7 percent) at the foul line. The Tars had 17 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Mocs improved to 21-5 on the season and 12-4 in the SSC. The Mocs got a share of the Sunshine State Conference title with Saint Leo. Seth Evans paced the Mocs with a game high 25 points including 11 of 11 at the free throw line. Dominic Lane added 19. Lamar McKinght and Brett Bailey added nine each. The Mocs shot 42 percent for the game, they were 10 of 24 from the 3-point line. The Mocs were a solid 81.5 percent (22-27) at the foul line. FSC won the rebounding battle 32-22. They had 13 assists and 11 turnovers.
It would be the Tars that would get off to a quick start and lead 8-2 in the early going. FSC would cut that lead to 12-11 but the Tars would run off the next seven points and lead 19-11 halfway thru the opening half. The Tars would maintain that lead and lead 36-29 at the half.
The Tars would push the lead to nine early in the second. The Mocs would then go on a 9-0 run to take a 45-43 lead. The Mocs would stretch that lead to nine (59-50) with 7:42 left. The Tars would battle back and cut the lead to two (65-63) at the 3:38 mark. The Mocs would then stretch the lead back out to seven. Chance would hit a 3-pointer and McClanahan would convert a conventional 3-point play to cut it to one (74-73) with 34 seconds left. Evans would hit both free throws with 16 seconds left to stretch the lead back to three. Allen would miss a three, Diakite would grab the rebound and miss a three of his own a time expired.
The Tars will head to the SSC tournament as the #5 seed and face #4 seed Florida Tech at noon on Friday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
Other SSC Scores:
Eckerd 67 Lynn 65
Florida Tech 55 Tampa 52
Nova Southeastern 61 Barry 57
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-4 (21-5)
Florida Southern 12-4 (20-6)
Eckerd 11-5 (19-6)
Rollins 9-7 (17-9)
Florida Tech 9-7 (16-10)
Nova Southeastern 7-9 (15-11)
Barry 6-10 (13-13)
Tampa 3-13 (16-13)
Lynn 3-13 (11-15)
South Region Standings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8. North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
SSC Tournament Pairings (All games at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee)
Game 1 Wednesday 3/6 7:30 PM: #8 Lynn vs #9 Tampa
Game 2 Friday 3/8 Noon: #4 Florida Tech vs #5 Rollins
Game 3 Friday 2:30 PM: Game 1 winner vs #1 Saint Leo
Game 4 Friday 5 PM: #2 Florida Southern vs #7 Barry
Game 5 Friday 7:30 PM: #3 Eckerd vs #6 Nova Southeastern
Struggling Tars Travel To Florida Southern Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (17-8 9-6 SSC) will look to avoid a third straight loss to close out the regular season when they battle Florida Southern at Jenkins FIeldhouse Saturday night.
Rollins is coming off an overtime loss to Barry on Wednesday at home. The Tars have been very good on the road this season, where they are 7-1. The only loss was to eventual conference champion Saint Leo. Adam Allen led the Tars in the loss to Barry with 15 point, Kyle McClanahan and Mitch Woods each netted 14, while Chris Uhle posted 12 in the loss.
McClanahan is ninth in the SSC and paces the Tars putting up 14.8 points a game, he is third in the conference in both assists (4.7 a game) and field goal percentage (57 percent.) Dave Diakite is second on the team putting up 12.7 points and 6.4 rebounds a game. Diakite has struggled of late and is coming off a five point- six rebound performance in 30 minutes versus Barry. Allen is also averaging double figures, he is scoring 10.6 a contest.
McClanahan had 18 points to lead the Tars in a 97-74 loss to Southern back on January 29th. Allen had 13 and Diakite 12 in that loss.
Rollins is fifth in the SSC offensively. The Tars average 71.1 points a game. They are second in the league on defense, as they give up 65.5 a night. They also lead the league in field goal percentage (46 percent) and blocked shots (4.4 a night.)
The Mocs come in with a record of 20-5 and 12-3 in the SSC. With a win Florida Southern would share the conference title with Saint Leo (the Lions would win the tiebreak by virtue of a season sweep of the Mocs.) The last time out FSC was a 77-57 winner over Tampa. After winning nine straight, the Mocs have now dropped three of the past five. Five Mocs scored in double figures in the win over Tampa. Seth Evans and Kevin Capers paced the Mocs with 15 points each. Lamar McKnight chipped in 13, Brett Bailey added 12 and Dominque Williams posted 10.
Three FSC players post double figures on the year. Evans paces the Mocs box score at 15.4 a game, Evans leads the conference in made 3-pointers (76.) Dominic Lane puts up 14.4 a game, and Bailey puts up 10.7 a night.
The Mocs have the best offense in the league, putting up 85.7 a game. On defense, they are the worst in the league as they allow 74.1 a night. The Mocs are the best in the league at taking care of the ball as well. They force seven more turnovers a game than they make.
In the game versus the Tars the Mocs were led by four players in double figures. Lane led the way with 22, Evans had 17, Bailey 15 and McKnight 14. The Mocs shot 52.9 percent and hit 14 of 35 3-pointers in that victory. They had just nine turnovers, and they forced 18.
The line: Southern by 10.5
Other SSC Lines:
Lynn +11@Eckerd
Tampa +13.5@Florida Tech
Nova Southeastern +2 @Barry
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-4 (20-6)
Florida Southern 11-4 (20-5)
Eckerd 10-5 (18-6)
Rollins 9-6 (17-8)
Florida Tech 8-7 (15-10)
Nova Southeastern 6-9 (14-11)
Barry 6-9 (13-12)
Tampa 3-12 (16-12)
Lynn 3-12 (11-14)
Region Rankings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8. North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
Rollins is coming off an overtime loss to Barry on Wednesday at home. The Tars have been very good on the road this season, where they are 7-1. The only loss was to eventual conference champion Saint Leo. Adam Allen led the Tars in the loss to Barry with 15 point, Kyle McClanahan and Mitch Woods each netted 14, while Chris Uhle posted 12 in the loss.
McClanahan is ninth in the SSC and paces the Tars putting up 14.8 points a game, he is third in the conference in both assists (4.7 a game) and field goal percentage (57 percent.) Dave Diakite is second on the team putting up 12.7 points and 6.4 rebounds a game. Diakite has struggled of late and is coming off a five point- six rebound performance in 30 minutes versus Barry. Allen is also averaging double figures, he is scoring 10.6 a contest.
McClanahan had 18 points to lead the Tars in a 97-74 loss to Southern back on January 29th. Allen had 13 and Diakite 12 in that loss.
Rollins is fifth in the SSC offensively. The Tars average 71.1 points a game. They are second in the league on defense, as they give up 65.5 a night. They also lead the league in field goal percentage (46 percent) and blocked shots (4.4 a night.)
The Mocs come in with a record of 20-5 and 12-3 in the SSC. With a win Florida Southern would share the conference title with Saint Leo (the Lions would win the tiebreak by virtue of a season sweep of the Mocs.) The last time out FSC was a 77-57 winner over Tampa. After winning nine straight, the Mocs have now dropped three of the past five. Five Mocs scored in double figures in the win over Tampa. Seth Evans and Kevin Capers paced the Mocs with 15 points each. Lamar McKnight chipped in 13, Brett Bailey added 12 and Dominque Williams posted 10.
Three FSC players post double figures on the year. Evans paces the Mocs box score at 15.4 a game, Evans leads the conference in made 3-pointers (76.) Dominic Lane puts up 14.4 a game, and Bailey puts up 10.7 a night.
The Mocs have the best offense in the league, putting up 85.7 a game. On defense, they are the worst in the league as they allow 74.1 a night. The Mocs are the best in the league at taking care of the ball as well. They force seven more turnovers a game than they make.
In the game versus the Tars the Mocs were led by four players in double figures. Lane led the way with 22, Evans had 17, Bailey 15 and McKnight 14. The Mocs shot 52.9 percent and hit 14 of 35 3-pointers in that victory. They had just nine turnovers, and they forced 18.
The line: Southern by 10.5
Other SSC Lines:
Lynn +11@Eckerd
Tampa +13.5@Florida Tech
Nova Southeastern +2 @Barry
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-4 (20-6)
Florida Southern 11-4 (20-5)
Eckerd 10-5 (18-6)
Rollins 9-6 (17-8)
Florida Tech 8-7 (15-10)
Nova Southeastern 6-9 (14-11)
Barry 6-9 (13-12)
Tampa 3-12 (16-12)
Lynn 3-12 (11-14)
Region Rankings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8. North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tars Let One Slip Away.
The Rollins Tars had several opportunities to close out it's first win inside Warden Arena since January 19th but could not get the job done. The result was a 70-68 overtime loss to the Barry Buccaneers.
With the loss Rollins fell to 17-8 overall and 9-6 in the SSC. The Tars currently sit fourth in the standings with one game left in the regular season. Adam Allen hit three 3-pointers in rout to a team high 15 points in the loss. Kyle McClanahan had another solid game. The Senior from Winter Park posted 14 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had eight assists plus five steals. Chris Uhle also chipped in 12 points. The Tars shot 41 percent in the game. The Tars made 12 of 35 3-point attempts and hit eight of nine free throws. The Tars had 14 assists, 11 turnovers, and were out rebounded 36-34.
The Buccaneers improved to 13-12 overall and 6-9 in the SSC. Chad Renfro led the Bucs with 20 points, Vladimir Raymonvil netted 13 and Justin McCoy notched 12 for Barry. The Bucs shot 43 percent for the game and were 14-30 from the 3-point line. The Bucs were 10-16 at the foul line. They had 13 assists and 14 turnovers.
The game started out well for the Tars. They would lead by seven on three separate occasions. Barry would erase that seven point deficit in a hurry and the game would be tied at 23 with 5:50 in the opening half. The Bucs would gain the lead 29-28 with six seconds left in the half. McClanahan would beat the buzzer right before the half and the Tars would take a 30-29 halftime lead.
Neither team would be able to get out to a lead in the first part of the second half. The Tars would then get a Uhle jumper and 3-pointer by Allen to go up 45-39 with 8:26 to go. Barry would once again erase the deficit, this time on a Renfro 3 at the five minute mark. Barry would then take a 3-point lead but Brett Chance would nail a 3-pointer to tie the game at 50 with three minutes left. The teams would trade baskets and then Allen would hit a twisting lay up with 1:15 left to give the Tars a two point lead (54-52.) The Tars would get a stop at the other end and looked to have the game well in hand. McClanahan (a 84 percent foul shooter) would miss the front end of a one and one with 23 seconds to go. Barry would score at the other end to tie the game. Mitch Woods would have a chance to win it for the Tars but his shot wouldn't go and the game went into overtime.
In the OT Rollins would score first but Barry would open up a four point lead (64-60.) The Tars would then run off the next five points to regain the lead. Uhle drained another three and McClanahan hit a pair of free throws. Anoter Renfro three would give the Bucs the lead back and they would stretch it to four. The Tars would get a Woods 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds to cut the lead to one. After a made Barry free throw the Tars had one last chance with 1.8 on the clock and the length of the court to go. Woods shot from half court would fall short and the Tars would suffer a crushing defeat.
Rollins will look to bounce back when they head to Lakeland to take on Florida Southern Saturday night. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at Jenkins Field House.
Other SSC Scores:
Eckerd 69 Saint Leo 68
Florida Southern 77 Tampa 57
Florida Tech 90 Nova Southeastern 82
South Region Standings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8 North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
With the loss Rollins fell to 17-8 overall and 9-6 in the SSC. The Tars currently sit fourth in the standings with one game left in the regular season. Adam Allen hit three 3-pointers in rout to a team high 15 points in the loss. Kyle McClanahan had another solid game. The Senior from Winter Park posted 14 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had eight assists plus five steals. Chris Uhle also chipped in 12 points. The Tars shot 41 percent in the game. The Tars made 12 of 35 3-point attempts and hit eight of nine free throws. The Tars had 14 assists, 11 turnovers, and were out rebounded 36-34.
The Buccaneers improved to 13-12 overall and 6-9 in the SSC. Chad Renfro led the Bucs with 20 points, Vladimir Raymonvil netted 13 and Justin McCoy notched 12 for Barry. The Bucs shot 43 percent for the game and were 14-30 from the 3-point line. The Bucs were 10-16 at the foul line. They had 13 assists and 14 turnovers.
The game started out well for the Tars. They would lead by seven on three separate occasions. Barry would erase that seven point deficit in a hurry and the game would be tied at 23 with 5:50 in the opening half. The Bucs would gain the lead 29-28 with six seconds left in the half. McClanahan would beat the buzzer right before the half and the Tars would take a 30-29 halftime lead.
Neither team would be able to get out to a lead in the first part of the second half. The Tars would then get a Uhle jumper and 3-pointer by Allen to go up 45-39 with 8:26 to go. Barry would once again erase the deficit, this time on a Renfro 3 at the five minute mark. Barry would then take a 3-point lead but Brett Chance would nail a 3-pointer to tie the game at 50 with three minutes left. The teams would trade baskets and then Allen would hit a twisting lay up with 1:15 left to give the Tars a two point lead (54-52.) The Tars would get a stop at the other end and looked to have the game well in hand. McClanahan (a 84 percent foul shooter) would miss the front end of a one and one with 23 seconds to go. Barry would score at the other end to tie the game. Mitch Woods would have a chance to win it for the Tars but his shot wouldn't go and the game went into overtime.
In the OT Rollins would score first but Barry would open up a four point lead (64-60.) The Tars would then run off the next five points to regain the lead. Uhle drained another three and McClanahan hit a pair of free throws. Anoter Renfro three would give the Bucs the lead back and they would stretch it to four. The Tars would get a Woods 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds to cut the lead to one. After a made Barry free throw the Tars had one last chance with 1.8 on the clock and the length of the court to go. Woods shot from half court would fall short and the Tars would suffer a crushing defeat.
Rollins will look to bounce back when they head to Lakeland to take on Florida Southern Saturday night. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at Jenkins Field House.
Other SSC Scores:
Eckerd 69 Saint Leo 68
Florida Southern 77 Tampa 57
Florida Tech 90 Nova Southeastern 82
South Region Standings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8 North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
Tars Host Barry On Senior night.
The Rollins College Tars (17-7 9-5 SSC) will host the Barry Buccaneers on senior night at Warden Arena. Dave Diakite, Brett Chance, and Kyle McClanahan will be honored prior to Wednesday evening's game.
The Tars are coming off of a 76-60 loss to conference champion Saint Leo on Saturday. The Tars will be looking to win at home for the first time since January 19th. The Tars are 3-4 at home in conference play this season. This is in contrast to a 6-1 road record. Scott Schuette led the Tars with a career high 17 points on five 3-pointer's in the loss against Saint Leo. McClanahan was the only other Tar in double figures in that game.
McClanahan leads the Tars box score and is eighth in the conference at 14.7 ppg. He is third in the conference in assists at 4.6 a contest and second in field goal percentage (56 percent.) Diakite puts up 13 points and grabs 6.5 rebounds a contest. The 13 points are 14th in the SSC, while the 6.5 rebounds are good for seventh in the league. Adam Allen chips in 10.4 points a game. The Tars are fourth in the conference on offense (71.2 points a game) and are second on the defensive end (65.3 a night.)
Barry comes in with a 12-12 record and 5-9 in the conference. The Buccaneers have won three of the last four. In the last game, the Bucs knocked off Tampa 63-54. Magne Fivelstad led the Bucs with 13 points, and Damien Dwane grabbed a game high seven rebounds. Justin McCoy leads Barry averaging 14.4 points a night, Fivelstad puts up 10.7 and Phillip Torec is grabbing seven rebounds a contest. Barry is eight on offense (60.5 points a game) and seventh on defense (70.1 ppg.)
The line: Rollins by 11
Other SSC Lines:
Florida Tech -8 vs Nova Southeastern
Saint Leo -6 vs Eckerd
Florida Southern -12 @Tampa
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-3 (20-5)
Florida Southern 10-4 (19-5)
Rollins 9-5 (17-7)
Eckerd 9-5 (17-6)
Florida Tech 7-7 (14-10)
Nova Southeastern 6-8 (14-10)
Barry 5-9 (12-12)
Tampa 3-11 (16-11)
Lynn 3-12 (11-14)
Regional Rankings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8. North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
The Tars are coming off of a 76-60 loss to conference champion Saint Leo on Saturday. The Tars will be looking to win at home for the first time since January 19th. The Tars are 3-4 at home in conference play this season. This is in contrast to a 6-1 road record. Scott Schuette led the Tars with a career high 17 points on five 3-pointer's in the loss against Saint Leo. McClanahan was the only other Tar in double figures in that game.
McClanahan leads the Tars box score and is eighth in the conference at 14.7 ppg. He is third in the conference in assists at 4.6 a contest and second in field goal percentage (56 percent.) Diakite puts up 13 points and grabs 6.5 rebounds a contest. The 13 points are 14th in the SSC, while the 6.5 rebounds are good for seventh in the league. Adam Allen chips in 10.4 points a game. The Tars are fourth in the conference on offense (71.2 points a game) and are second on the defensive end (65.3 a night.)
Barry comes in with a 12-12 record and 5-9 in the conference. The Buccaneers have won three of the last four. In the last game, the Bucs knocked off Tampa 63-54. Magne Fivelstad led the Bucs with 13 points, and Damien Dwane grabbed a game high seven rebounds. Justin McCoy leads Barry averaging 14.4 points a night, Fivelstad puts up 10.7 and Phillip Torec is grabbing seven rebounds a contest. Barry is eight on offense (60.5 points a game) and seventh on defense (70.1 ppg.)
The line: Rollins by 11
Other SSC Lines:
Florida Tech -8 vs Nova Southeastern
Saint Leo -6 vs Eckerd
Florida Southern -12 @Tampa
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-3 (20-5)
Florida Southern 10-4 (19-5)
Rollins 9-5 (17-7)
Eckerd 9-5 (17-6)
Florida Tech 7-7 (14-10)
Nova Southeastern 6-8 (14-10)
Barry 5-9 (12-12)
Tampa 3-11 (16-11)
Lynn 3-12 (11-14)
Regional Rankings:
1. Saint Leo
2. Florida Southern
3. Alabama Huntsville
4. Rollins
5. Eckerd
6. Benedict
7. Christian Brothers
8. North Alabama
9. Florida Tech
10. Morehouse
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Another Slow Start Dooms Tars.
The Rollins Tars got off to another rough start and ultimately would fall 76-60 to Saint Leo in a big Sunshine State Conference showdown on Saturday at Warden Arena.
The loss dropped the Tars to 17-7 and 9-5 in the SSC. Rollins is now in a virtual tie for third place with Eckerd in the league standings. Scott Schuette led the Tars with five 3-pointers and a career high 17 points. The sophomore from Lexington Catholic was also two of two at the free throw line. Kyle McClanahan netted 14 points, to go along with four rebounds and four assists. Adam Allen chipped in 13 points in a losing effort. The Tars shot 38 percent (19-50) for the game. They shot 10-29 (34.5 percent) from the 3-point line. Rollins shot 66.7 percent (12-18) at the free throw line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 32-28. They had 10 assists and 18 turnovers in the loss.
Saint Leo improved to 20-5 and 12-3 in the SSC. They clinched the regular season title and the top seed in the upcoming Sunshine State Conference Tournament when Florida Southern lost to Florida Tech Saturday night. The 20th ranked Lions had four players tally double figures Saturday. Jerrel Harris paced the Lions with a game high 23 points, this included a perfect 10-10 at the free throw line. Trent Thomas provided a huge spark off the Lions bench and netted 15 points. Shaun Adams posted a 13 point day, and Marcus Ruh scored 12 for Saint Leo. The Lions shot 43.5 percent (20-46) on the day. They were six of 15 from the 3 point line (40 percent.) The Lions made a living at the foul line where they shot 85.7 percent (30-35.) The Lions had six assists and nine turnovers.
The game started with both teams struggling offensively and after a McClanhan 3-pointer the Tars would have a 3-2 lead nearly five minutes into the contest. The Tars would then go ice cold and Trent Thomas would score 10 points off the Leo bench and spark a 13-0 run that would give the Lions a 15-3 lead. That lead would be stretched to 13 (21-8) with 4:30 left in the opening half. The Lions would lead by 16 (34-18) at the half.
The Lions would stretch the lead to 23 (53-30) with 10:45 to go. The Tars would get to within 10 (58-48) behind a pair of Brett Chance 3-pointers with 6:19 to go. The Tars would get it to eight (60-52) on a Adam Allen tip in with 3:47 to go but that is as close as they would get.
Rollins will look to bounce back on Wednesday. The Tars will host Barry on Senior night. Tip time at Warden Arena is set for 7:30 PM. You can catch all the action on WPRK 91.5 FM Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 63 Tampa 54
Florida Tech 83 Florida Southern 78
Nova Southeastern 90 Lynn 74
Eckerd 84 Palm Beach Atlantic 61
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-3 (20-5)
Florida Southern 10-4 19-5)
Rollins 9-5 (17-7)
Eckerd 9-5 (17-6)
Florida Tech 7-7 (14-10)
Nova Southeastern 6-8 (14-10)
Barry 5-9 (12-12)
Tampa 3-11 (16-11)
Lynn 3-12 (11-14)
South Region Standings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8. Christian Brothers
9. Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
The loss dropped the Tars to 17-7 and 9-5 in the SSC. Rollins is now in a virtual tie for third place with Eckerd in the league standings. Scott Schuette led the Tars with five 3-pointers and a career high 17 points. The sophomore from Lexington Catholic was also two of two at the free throw line. Kyle McClanahan netted 14 points, to go along with four rebounds and four assists. Adam Allen chipped in 13 points in a losing effort. The Tars shot 38 percent (19-50) for the game. They shot 10-29 (34.5 percent) from the 3-point line. Rollins shot 66.7 percent (12-18) at the free throw line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 32-28. They had 10 assists and 18 turnovers in the loss.
Saint Leo improved to 20-5 and 12-3 in the SSC. They clinched the regular season title and the top seed in the upcoming Sunshine State Conference Tournament when Florida Southern lost to Florida Tech Saturday night. The 20th ranked Lions had four players tally double figures Saturday. Jerrel Harris paced the Lions with a game high 23 points, this included a perfect 10-10 at the free throw line. Trent Thomas provided a huge spark off the Lions bench and netted 15 points. Shaun Adams posted a 13 point day, and Marcus Ruh scored 12 for Saint Leo. The Lions shot 43.5 percent (20-46) on the day. They were six of 15 from the 3 point line (40 percent.) The Lions made a living at the foul line where they shot 85.7 percent (30-35.) The Lions had six assists and nine turnovers.
The game started with both teams struggling offensively and after a McClanhan 3-pointer the Tars would have a 3-2 lead nearly five minutes into the contest. The Tars would then go ice cold and Trent Thomas would score 10 points off the Leo bench and spark a 13-0 run that would give the Lions a 15-3 lead. That lead would be stretched to 13 (21-8) with 4:30 left in the opening half. The Lions would lead by 16 (34-18) at the half.
The Lions would stretch the lead to 23 (53-30) with 10:45 to go. The Tars would get to within 10 (58-48) behind a pair of Brett Chance 3-pointers with 6:19 to go. The Tars would get it to eight (60-52) on a Adam Allen tip in with 3:47 to go but that is as close as they would get.
Rollins will look to bounce back on Wednesday. The Tars will host Barry on Senior night. Tip time at Warden Arena is set for 7:30 PM. You can catch all the action on WPRK 91.5 FM Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 63 Tampa 54
Florida Tech 83 Florida Southern 78
Nova Southeastern 90 Lynn 74
Eckerd 84 Palm Beach Atlantic 61
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 12-3 (20-5)
Florida Southern 10-4 19-5)
Rollins 9-5 (17-7)
Eckerd 9-5 (17-6)
Florida Tech 7-7 (14-10)
Nova Southeastern 6-8 (14-10)
Barry 5-9 (12-12)
Tampa 3-11 (16-11)
Lynn 3-12 (11-14)
South Region Standings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8. Christian Brothers
9. Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
Friday, February 22, 2013
Seeking A Little Payback.
The Rollins College Tars (17-6 9-4 SSC) look to get a little revenge on Saturday afternoon when they host Sunshine State Conference leader Saint Leo in a 4 PM showdown inside the Alfond Sports Center's Warden Arena. The Tars suffered the only road loss of the season when they were crushed by Saint Leo 79-54 on January 26th. After nine and a half minutes the Lions led 27-2 and never looked back.
The Tars come in riding a two game win streak. The zone defense that has been a Tom Klusman staple in his 33 seasons at Rollins has been a big reason why. In the last two victories the Tars have allowed just 47 points a contest. Rollins comes in ranked fifth in the first South region standings that were released on Wednesday. Rollins was a 52-45 winner over Lynn and a 56-48 winner over Nova Southeastern in the last two contests.
Kyle McClanahan leads the way for the Tars on the season scoring 14.9 points a game, he is second in the conference in field goal percentage (57 percent), third in assists (4.6 a game) and eighth in steals (1.7 a game.) Dave Diakite is second on the team at 13.4 points a game and is seventh in the league in rebounding at 6.5 boards a contest. Adam Allen is scoring 10.2 a game as the team's third leading scorer.
The Tars are fourth in the league on offense at 71.7 points a game and are second on the defensive end, giving up just 64.9 a night. The Tars lead the SSC shooting at a 47 percent clip from the field. Rollins is 8-5 at home on the season, including 3-3 in conference play. The Tars only road loss of the season was to Saint Leo.
Saint Leo comes into Saturday as the conference leader. They have a half game lead on Florida Southern, with the Tars a game and a half back. The Lions are 19-5 overall and 11-3 in the SSC. They have the lead in the conference on the strength of a season sweep of Florida Southern. The Lions last outing was a 62-59 win over Tampa. Marcus Ruh leads the Lions and is fourth in the SSC averaging 16.6 points a game. Ruh has been deadly from the 3-point line on the season, where he is shooting at a 49 percent clip which is good for the top spot in the league. Jerrel Harris puts up 13.8 points a night, while Trent Thomas scores 13.5 a contest. The Lions have the top defense in the league, as they allow
62.5 points a game on the defensive end. The Lions are seventh on offense (69.9 a game.)
The line: Saint Leo by 3
Other SSC Lines:
Florida Tech +10.5@Florida Southern
Palm Beach Atlantic +18.5@Eckerd
Lynn +7@Nova Southeastern
Barry +4@Tampa
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 11-3 (19-5)
Florida Southern 10-3 (19-4)
Rollins 9-4 (17-6)
Eckerd 9-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 6-7 (13-10)
Nova Southeastern 5-8 (13-10)
Barry 4-9 (11-12)
Tampa 3-10 (16-10)
Lynn 3-11 (11-13)
South Region Standings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8.Christian Brothers
9.Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
The Tars come in riding a two game win streak. The zone defense that has been a Tom Klusman staple in his 33 seasons at Rollins has been a big reason why. In the last two victories the Tars have allowed just 47 points a contest. Rollins comes in ranked fifth in the first South region standings that were released on Wednesday. Rollins was a 52-45 winner over Lynn and a 56-48 winner over Nova Southeastern in the last two contests.
Kyle McClanahan leads the way for the Tars on the season scoring 14.9 points a game, he is second in the conference in field goal percentage (57 percent), third in assists (4.6 a game) and eighth in steals (1.7 a game.) Dave Diakite is second on the team at 13.4 points a game and is seventh in the league in rebounding at 6.5 boards a contest. Adam Allen is scoring 10.2 a game as the team's third leading scorer.
The Tars are fourth in the league on offense at 71.7 points a game and are second on the defensive end, giving up just 64.9 a night. The Tars lead the SSC shooting at a 47 percent clip from the field. Rollins is 8-5 at home on the season, including 3-3 in conference play. The Tars only road loss of the season was to Saint Leo.
Saint Leo comes into Saturday as the conference leader. They have a half game lead on Florida Southern, with the Tars a game and a half back. The Lions are 19-5 overall and 11-3 in the SSC. They have the lead in the conference on the strength of a season sweep of Florida Southern. The Lions last outing was a 62-59 win over Tampa. Marcus Ruh leads the Lions and is fourth in the SSC averaging 16.6 points a game. Ruh has been deadly from the 3-point line on the season, where he is shooting at a 49 percent clip which is good for the top spot in the league. Jerrel Harris puts up 13.8 points a night, while Trent Thomas scores 13.5 a contest. The Lions have the top defense in the league, as they allow
62.5 points a game on the defensive end. The Lions are seventh on offense (69.9 a game.)
The line: Saint Leo by 3
Other SSC Lines:
Florida Tech +10.5@Florida Southern
Palm Beach Atlantic +18.5@Eckerd
Lynn +7@Nova Southeastern
Barry +4@Tampa
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 11-3 (19-5)
Florida Southern 10-3 (19-4)
Rollins 9-4 (17-6)
Eckerd 9-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 6-7 (13-10)
Nova Southeastern 5-8 (13-10)
Barry 4-9 (11-12)
Tampa 3-10 (16-10)
Lynn 3-11 (11-13)
South Region Standings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8.Christian Brothers
9.Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Diggin' Deep!
The Rollins College Tars (17-6 9-4 SSC) did not play there best game of the year by any stretch of the imagination on Wednesday night at the Don Taft University Center. For the second straight game it was a defensive struggle. The Tars prevailed 56-48 over Nova Southeastern.
Kyle McClanahan led all scorers with a game high 23 points on the evening. Dave Diakite added eight points and 10 rebounds, while Mitch Woods and Adam Allen had eight points each. The Tars shot 36 percent for the game, including 32 percent (10-31) from three. Rollins made good on 80 percent (12-15) from the foul line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 31-28, had 13 assists and 14 turnovers. The Tars also added nine steals (three by Brett Chance.)
NSU fell to 13-11 overall and 5-8 in the SSC. Justin Jeangerard led the way for the Sharks with 15 points, Maurice Fuller netted 11, Lukas Roesch and Iran Hollis had seven each. The Sharks shot 37.8 percent on the night and hit on 9-25 from the 3-point line. NSU shot 62.5 percent (5-8) at the foul line. The Sharks had 11 assists and 15 turnovers.
For the first time in nearly a month the Tars got off to a quick start. Brett Chance nailed a 3-pointer on the Tars opening possession to get them off and running. Nova would tie the game at eight in the early going but would never lead in this one. The Tars would run off a 8-1 run and lead 16-9 midway thru the opening half. The Tars lead would balloon to as many as 12, and they would lead 29-19 at the half.
The second half would start the same way the first did, as this time it would be Dave Diakite who buried the three to give the Tars a 32-19 lead. The lead would be as many as 14 (41-27) before the Sharks would make a run to cut it to 46-39 at the 7:23 mark. That would be as close as the Sharks would get the rest of the way. The Tars have now won seven of the past eight versus NSU.
Other SSC Scores:
Eckerd 85 Florida Southern 75
Barry 67 Palm Beach Atlantic 58
Saint Leo 62 Tampa 48
Florida Tech 90 Lynn 80
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 11-3 (19-5)
Florida Southern 10-3 (19-4)
Rollins 9-4 (17-6)
Eckerd 9-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 6-7 (13-10)
Barry 4-9 (11-12)
Tampa 3-10 (16-10)
Lynn 3-11 (11-13)
South Region rankings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8. Christian Brothers
9. Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
Kyle McClanahan led all scorers with a game high 23 points on the evening. Dave Diakite added eight points and 10 rebounds, while Mitch Woods and Adam Allen had eight points each. The Tars shot 36 percent for the game, including 32 percent (10-31) from three. Rollins made good on 80 percent (12-15) from the foul line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 31-28, had 13 assists and 14 turnovers. The Tars also added nine steals (three by Brett Chance.)
NSU fell to 13-11 overall and 5-8 in the SSC. Justin Jeangerard led the way for the Sharks with 15 points, Maurice Fuller netted 11, Lukas Roesch and Iran Hollis had seven each. The Sharks shot 37.8 percent on the night and hit on 9-25 from the 3-point line. NSU shot 62.5 percent (5-8) at the foul line. The Sharks had 11 assists and 15 turnovers.
For the first time in nearly a month the Tars got off to a quick start. Brett Chance nailed a 3-pointer on the Tars opening possession to get them off and running. Nova would tie the game at eight in the early going but would never lead in this one. The Tars would run off a 8-1 run and lead 16-9 midway thru the opening half. The Tars lead would balloon to as many as 12, and they would lead 29-19 at the half.
The second half would start the same way the first did, as this time it would be Dave Diakite who buried the three to give the Tars a 32-19 lead. The lead would be as many as 14 (41-27) before the Sharks would make a run to cut it to 46-39 at the 7:23 mark. That would be as close as the Sharks would get the rest of the way. The Tars have now won seven of the past eight versus NSU.
Other SSC Scores:
Eckerd 85 Florida Southern 75
Barry 67 Palm Beach Atlantic 58
Saint Leo 62 Tampa 48
Florida Tech 90 Lynn 80
SSC Standings:
Saint Leo 11-3 (19-5)
Florida Southern 10-3 (19-4)
Rollins 9-4 (17-6)
Eckerd 9-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 6-7 (13-10)
Barry 4-9 (11-12)
Tampa 3-10 (16-10)
Lynn 3-11 (11-13)
South Region rankings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8. Christian Brothers
9. Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
Tars Head to "Shark Tank" Wednesday.
The Rollins College Tars (16-6 8-4 SSC) head to Nova Southeastern for a showdown with the Sharks at the Don Taft University Center. The Tars look to complete a season sweep of Nova with a win.
Rollins is coming off a hard fought 53-46 win over Lynn on Saturday. The win snapped a string of four losses in five games for the Tars. Rollins won by 11 in the first meeting between the two schools in Winter Park. Dave Diakite had 25 point and 13 rebounds in the win The Tars shot just 34 percent in the win over Lynn and hit on just three of 16 3-point attempts. The Tars were a solid 22-33 at the foul line in the victory. Kyle McClanahan (15 points, three rebounds and three steals) and Mitch Woods (12 points, five rebounds and two assists led the Tars in the victory. Lynn shot just 36 percent and hit two of 20 3-pointers in the defeat.
Kyle McClanahan leads the Tar box score at 14.5 points a game, he also is second in field goal percentage (56 percent) in the league, McClanahan is third in assists (4.8 a night) and third in minutes played (35 a game.) Dave Dikaite (13.7 points and 6.4 rebounds,) as well as Adam Allen (10.4 ppg) are having solid seasons thus far.)
The Tars are third in both offense (72.5 ppg) and on defense (65.6 ppg.) The Tars do have the top field goal shooting percentage in the SSC at 47 percent on the year.
Nova Southeastern comes in with a record of 13-9 and 5-7 in the SSC. The Sharks have won two straight after they had a four game losing skid to begin February. The last time out the Sharks were a winner over Tampa 75-72. Iran Hollis led the way with 13 points, Justin Jeangerard had career highs in both steals and assists (seven each.) Hollis leads the Sharks at 12.3 points per game, he also grabs 6.9 rebounds a contest. Brian Cahill (10.9 ppg) and Lukas Roesch (11.2) are averaging double figures as well.
NSU is sixth on offense (71.0 ppg) and defense (70.5 ppg.) The Sharks have shot 45 percent from the floor (fourth in the SSC.) The Sharks are 8-5 at home this season, including 2-4 in conference play.
The line: Rollins by 2.5
Other SSC lines:
Florida Southern -5@Eckerd
Palm Beach Atlantic +11@Barry
Tampa +12 @Saint Leo
Florida Tech -3.5@Lynn
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 10-2 (19-3)
Saint Leo 10-3 (18-5)
Rollins 8-4 (16-6)
Eckerd 8-5 (15-6)
Nova Southeastern 5-7 (13-9)
Florida Tech 5-7 (12-10)
Barry 4-9 (10-12)
Tampa 3-9 (16-9)
Lynn 3-10 (11-12)
South Region Rankings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8. Christian Brothers
9. Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
Rollins is coming off a hard fought 53-46 win over Lynn on Saturday. The win snapped a string of four losses in five games for the Tars. Rollins won by 11 in the first meeting between the two schools in Winter Park. Dave Diakite had 25 point and 13 rebounds in the win The Tars shot just 34 percent in the win over Lynn and hit on just three of 16 3-point attempts. The Tars were a solid 22-33 at the foul line in the victory. Kyle McClanahan (15 points, three rebounds and three steals) and Mitch Woods (12 points, five rebounds and two assists led the Tars in the victory. Lynn shot just 36 percent and hit two of 20 3-pointers in the defeat.
Kyle McClanahan leads the Tar box score at 14.5 points a game, he also is second in field goal percentage (56 percent) in the league, McClanahan is third in assists (4.8 a night) and third in minutes played (35 a game.) Dave Dikaite (13.7 points and 6.4 rebounds,) as well as Adam Allen (10.4 ppg) are having solid seasons thus far.)
The Tars are third in both offense (72.5 ppg) and on defense (65.6 ppg.) The Tars do have the top field goal shooting percentage in the SSC at 47 percent on the year.
Nova Southeastern comes in with a record of 13-9 and 5-7 in the SSC. The Sharks have won two straight after they had a four game losing skid to begin February. The last time out the Sharks were a winner over Tampa 75-72. Iran Hollis led the way with 13 points, Justin Jeangerard had career highs in both steals and assists (seven each.) Hollis leads the Sharks at 12.3 points per game, he also grabs 6.9 rebounds a contest. Brian Cahill (10.9 ppg) and Lukas Roesch (11.2) are averaging double figures as well.
NSU is sixth on offense (71.0 ppg) and defense (70.5 ppg.) The Sharks have shot 45 percent from the floor (fourth in the SSC.) The Sharks are 8-5 at home this season, including 2-4 in conference play.
The line: Rollins by 2.5
Other SSC lines:
Florida Southern -5@Eckerd
Palm Beach Atlantic +11@Barry
Tampa +12 @Saint Leo
Florida Tech -3.5@Lynn
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 10-2 (19-3)
Saint Leo 10-3 (18-5)
Rollins 8-4 (16-6)
Eckerd 8-5 (15-6)
Nova Southeastern 5-7 (13-9)
Florida Tech 5-7 (12-10)
Barry 4-9 (10-12)
Tampa 3-9 (16-9)
Lynn 3-10 (11-12)
South Region Rankings:
1. Florida Southern
2. Alabama Huntsville
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Rollins
6. Eckerd
7. Benedict
8. Christian Brothers
9. Nova Southeastern
10. Morehouse
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