In a small miracle that you will not see for a long time the Rollins Tars held a 33-32 lead over the Seattle Pacific Falcons at the half at the Orleans Arena in the Dixie State Las Vegas Challenge. The Tars led at the half despite being out rebounded 22-7 in the opening stanza. Unfortunately for the Tars they would not be able to maintain what was a hot shooting opening half and would fall 74-54 to the Falcons.
The Falcons (9-3) would win for the second time in as many days in Las Vegas. Wednesday night they were a 76-66 winner over Dixie State. Corey Hutson paced the Falcons with 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting in the game. Brendan Carroll added 12- Matt Borton tallied 11- and- Mitch Penner posted a double-double (10 points and 10 rebounds.) Riley Stockton (the nephew of John Stockton) tallied nine assists for the Falcons. Seattle Pacific shot 49 percent for the game. They shot 36 percent from the 3-point line. The Falcons shot 87 percent (13-15) at the foul line. Seattle Pacific hammered the Tars on the glass 41-13. They had 21 assists and 15 turnovers.
The Tars (5-5) were led by Sharif Almulla and Jeff Dirkin with 13 points each. Chris Uhle added 12 in the defeat. Uhle was the only Tar with more than two rebounds (he had three.) Rollins shot 48 percent from the field in the game. They shot at a 55 percent clip (6-11) from the 3-point line. The Tars struggled at the foul line. They shot 57 percent (4-7.) The Tars had 13 assists and nine turnovers.
It would be Rollins who would begin the game with the first five points. SPU would quickly erase that with a seven point run to take the lead. After a Dirkin jam would tie the game at seven the Falcons would go on another five point run to go up 12-7 at the 13:42 mark on a Penner 3-pointer. Rollins would answer with the next seven capped off by a pair of Scott Schuette free throws. The game would be tied eight times before halftime the last time at 30 on a Almulla 3-pointer at the 1:44 mark. SPU would briefly take a two point lead before a Almulla 3-pointer right before the half would give Rollins a 33-32 lead at the break.
The Tars shot 50 percent (12-24) in the opening half. They were a sizzling 63 percent (5-8) from the 3-point line. Almulla was 3-of 3 from 3-point range. Assistant coach Kyle Frakes in the post game show called it the best half of basketball Rollins played thus far this season.
The next 20 minutes Rollins would learn why the Falcons are a perennial power. Including being DII runner up and a regional finalist a year ago. Jeff Merton would convert a conventional 3-point play 29 seconds into the second half and the Tars would hold a four point lead (36-32.)
SPU would run off the next nine points to take a 41-36 lead early in the second half. The Falcons would never look back after opening up a double digit lead at the 13:35 mark. The Tars would get within six a pair of times but SPU would ride the big second half to the victory.
The Tars will be off for Christmas break and will be back in action January 2nd when they host Palm Beach Atlantic at Warden Arena.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Tars Take on Seattle Pacific Thursday.
The Rollins Tars (5-4) will take on Seattle Pacific in the final day of the Dixie State Las Vegas Challenge Thursday. The Tars are coming off a complete team effort in a 73-67 win over Saint Martin's on Wednesday. Scott Schuette and Jeff Dirkin led the Tars with 13 points each. Alex Blessig scored 12 and had a career best nine assists- while Mike Bedulskis provided a spark with 12 off the Rollins bench. Blessig leads the Tars in scoring on the season at 14 per night coming into Vegas. Chris Uhle is the only other Tar in double figures at 10.4 points per night. Schuette came into the tourney averaging 9.5 per game before his 13 point performance Wednesday. The Tars score 71.1 a game before putting up 73 in Wednesday's win. On the other end they allow 68.1, which will go down after giving up 67 last night.
Seattle Pacific comes in at 7-3 on the year. The Falcons were a 100-67 winner over George Fox the last time out. Mitch Penner led the way with 26 points to go along with 11 rebounds. Matt Borton also scored in double figures with 16. It was the second time this season the Falcons have eclipsed the century mark.
Cory Hutsen is one of three Falcons averaging double figures. He leads the way at 17 points per night. Penner nets 13.2 a game- while Borton averages 12.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest.
You can catch all the action live on the Geico Tars Sports network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Seattle Pacific by 9
Seattle Pacific comes in at 7-3 on the year. The Falcons were a 100-67 winner over George Fox the last time out. Mitch Penner led the way with 26 points to go along with 11 rebounds. Matt Borton also scored in double figures with 16. It was the second time this season the Falcons have eclipsed the century mark.
Cory Hutsen is one of three Falcons averaging double figures. He leads the way at 17 points per night. Penner nets 13.2 a game- while Borton averages 12.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest.
You can catch all the action live on the Geico Tars Sports network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Seattle Pacific by 9
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Rollins Edges Saint Martin's.
Maybe it's because the trip is right after finals. Perhaps the players feel less pressure with no school at the time. For whatever reason the Rollins Tars love playing in Las Vegas. This year is no exception. Playing for the first time in 13 days Rollins was a 73-67 winner over Saint Martin's in the Las Vegas Dixie Challenge at the Orleans Arena.
The Tars (5-4 0-1 SSC) were led by four players in double figures on the night. Jeff Dirkin scored 13 points on 5- of- 8 shooting for the game. Scott Schuette also had 13 to go along with five assists in 35 minutes of action. The senior from Lexington Catholic was 5- of-14 in the victory. Alex Blessig just missed a double-double as well. The transfer from Florida Gulf Coast scored 12 points and dished out nine assists. Mike Bedulskis provided a spark for the Tars when they needed it most. Scoring 11 of Rollins first 12 points to start the second half.
Rollins shot 45 percent from the floor on the night. They shot 32 percent (8-25) from the 3-point line. They shot 63 percent (15-24) from the free throw line. After coming into the game at - 5.1 rebounds per contest the Tars and Saints each gathered 38 rebounds. The Tars had 19 assists and turned the ball over 12 times.
Saint Martin's (3-7) had three players score in double- double. The Saints were led by a double-double (18 points and 14 rebounds) from Tyler Idowu. Tyler Copp scored 16- and- Trey Ingram netted 10 in the loss.
The Saints shot 37 percent from the floor for the game. They shot 31 percent (8-26) from the 3-point line. The Saints shot 94 percent (15-16) from the free throw line. They had 13 assists and 12 turnovers.
Both teams would come out having trouble scoring but it would be the Tars who would score the game's first seven points after the first five minutes. After a pair of Idowu free throws the Tars would jump out to a 11 point lead (13-2) after a Schuette lay up. The Tar lead would remain at 12 (20-8) after a Schuette jumper at the 7:54 mark of the opening half. The Saints would battle back and cut the lead to two (28-26) after a Isaac Bianchini 3-pointer at the 1:16 mark. Sam Phillpott would convert a big 3-point play giving the Tars a five point lead at the half (31-26.)
The Saints would score the first four points of the half and cut the Rollins lead to one (31-30.) After a pair of Bedulskis free throws a Will Bond 3-pointer would knot the game at 33. The Tars would then grab a pair of five point leads. The last being at 40-35 (all by Bedulskis.) The Saints would not go away though. A 7-0 run capped by another Bond 3-pointer would make it 42-40 at the 10:50 mark. At the 9:43 mark the Saints would take what was the largest lead of the game (46-42.) Rollins would bounce back and take the 47-46 lead after a big Blessig 3-pointer. at the 8:29 mark. After the game was knotted at 48 the Tars would score the next five. It would be 53-48 after a Schuette layup at the 6:50 mark. Once again Saint Martin's would fight back. Copp would hit a pair of free throws to give the Saints a one point lead (57-56) with 3:41 to go. Dirkin would give the Tars the lead back on a 3-pointer at the 3:05 mark (60-57.) A pair of free throws would get the Saints to within one at the 2:57 mark but that is as close as they would get. The Tars would lead by as many as nine before securing the 73-67 win.
Rollins will be right back at it Thursday. The Tars will battle the Falcons of Seattle Pacific at the Orleans Arena. Tip time is set for 5:30 PM. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Tars (5-4 0-1 SSC) were led by four players in double figures on the night. Jeff Dirkin scored 13 points on 5- of- 8 shooting for the game. Scott Schuette also had 13 to go along with five assists in 35 minutes of action. The senior from Lexington Catholic was 5- of-14 in the victory. Alex Blessig just missed a double-double as well. The transfer from Florida Gulf Coast scored 12 points and dished out nine assists. Mike Bedulskis provided a spark for the Tars when they needed it most. Scoring 11 of Rollins first 12 points to start the second half.
Rollins shot 45 percent from the floor on the night. They shot 32 percent (8-25) from the 3-point line. They shot 63 percent (15-24) from the free throw line. After coming into the game at - 5.1 rebounds per contest the Tars and Saints each gathered 38 rebounds. The Tars had 19 assists and turned the ball over 12 times.
Saint Martin's (3-7) had three players score in double- double. The Saints were led by a double-double (18 points and 14 rebounds) from Tyler Idowu. Tyler Copp scored 16- and- Trey Ingram netted 10 in the loss.
The Saints shot 37 percent from the floor for the game. They shot 31 percent (8-26) from the 3-point line. The Saints shot 94 percent (15-16) from the free throw line. They had 13 assists and 12 turnovers.
Both teams would come out having trouble scoring but it would be the Tars who would score the game's first seven points after the first five minutes. After a pair of Idowu free throws the Tars would jump out to a 11 point lead (13-2) after a Schuette lay up. The Tar lead would remain at 12 (20-8) after a Schuette jumper at the 7:54 mark of the opening half. The Saints would battle back and cut the lead to two (28-26) after a Isaac Bianchini 3-pointer at the 1:16 mark. Sam Phillpott would convert a big 3-point play giving the Tars a five point lead at the half (31-26.)
The Saints would score the first four points of the half and cut the Rollins lead to one (31-30.) After a pair of Bedulskis free throws a Will Bond 3-pointer would knot the game at 33. The Tars would then grab a pair of five point leads. The last being at 40-35 (all by Bedulskis.) The Saints would not go away though. A 7-0 run capped by another Bond 3-pointer would make it 42-40 at the 10:50 mark. At the 9:43 mark the Saints would take what was the largest lead of the game (46-42.) Rollins would bounce back and take the 47-46 lead after a big Blessig 3-pointer. at the 8:29 mark. After the game was knotted at 48 the Tars would score the next five. It would be 53-48 after a Schuette layup at the 6:50 mark. Once again Saint Martin's would fight back. Copp would hit a pair of free throws to give the Saints a one point lead (57-56) with 3:41 to go. Dirkin would give the Tars the lead back on a 3-pointer at the 3:05 mark (60-57.) A pair of free throws would get the Saints to within one at the 2:57 mark but that is as close as they would get. The Tars would lead by as many as nine before securing the 73-67 win.
Rollins will be right back at it Thursday. The Tars will battle the Falcons of Seattle Pacific at the Orleans Arena. Tip time is set for 5:30 PM. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Rollins Battles Saints In Vegas Wednesday.
The Rollins Tars (4-4) will take on the Saint Martin's Saints (3-6) in the first game of the Dixie State Las Vegas Challenge on Wednesday. Tip time is set for 5:30 PM and you can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Tars are back in action after a 13 day lay off, as they make the annual trip to Las Vegas. They were a 80-64 loser to Lynn the last time out. If the Tars want to have any chance against Saint Martin's they will have to cut down on the 27 turnovers they made in that contest. Alex Blessig had a career high 26 points versus the Fighting Knights but was the only Tar in double figures. He leads Rollins in scoring at 14 points a game. Blessig adds 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. Chris Uhle is the only other Tar scoring double figures. The big man from Ocala is averaging 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest. Uhle has 18 blocked shots on the season. That is good for second in the Sunshine State Conference and 21st nationally.
The Tars are putting up 71.1 points a game. At the other end, Rollins is giving up 68.1 points a night. The glass has been a problem for the Tars this season. They are being out rebounded by 5.1 rebounds per contest.
Rollins has typically had success in Las Vegas. They were 13-7 in the ten years prior to last. Last season the Tars fell to Saint Mary's and Washburn in Vegas.
The Saints were a 67-64 winner over Alaska Fairbanks in the last game they played. Trey Ingram and Riley Carel each scored 11 in the victory.
A pair of Saint Martin's players average double figures on the season. Tyler Copp is the top scorer with 10.8 points a game while Ingram puts up 10.6 a game to go along with 4.4 assists.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
St. Martin's by 3.5
The Tars are back in action after a 13 day lay off, as they make the annual trip to Las Vegas. They were a 80-64 loser to Lynn the last time out. If the Tars want to have any chance against Saint Martin's they will have to cut down on the 27 turnovers they made in that contest. Alex Blessig had a career high 26 points versus the Fighting Knights but was the only Tar in double figures. He leads Rollins in scoring at 14 points a game. Blessig adds 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. Chris Uhle is the only other Tar scoring double figures. The big man from Ocala is averaging 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest. Uhle has 18 blocked shots on the season. That is good for second in the Sunshine State Conference and 21st nationally.
The Tars are putting up 71.1 points a game. At the other end, Rollins is giving up 68.1 points a night. The glass has been a problem for the Tars this season. They are being out rebounded by 5.1 rebounds per contest.
Rollins has typically had success in Las Vegas. They were 13-7 in the ten years prior to last. Last season the Tars fell to Saint Mary's and Washburn in Vegas.
The Saints were a 67-64 winner over Alaska Fairbanks in the last game they played. Trey Ingram and Riley Carel each scored 11 in the victory.
A pair of Saint Martin's players average double figures on the season. Tyler Copp is the top scorer with 10.8 points a game while Ingram puts up 10.6 a game to go along with 4.4 assists.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
St. Martin's by 3.5
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Miscues Doom Tars In Loss To Lynn.
The Rollins Tars get off to a slow start, recovered and reverted back to a slew of turnovers late in a 80-64 loss to Lynn at the Count and Countess de Hoernle Centre in Boca Raton Thursday. The win improved the Fighting Knights to 5-0 (1-0 SSC.) While the loss dropped the Tars to 4-4 (0-1 SSC.)
The Fighting Knights got off to a fast start courtesy of Ben Berry. He scored a basket and nailed a 3-pointer to give the Fighting Knights a 5-0 lead. That lead would be stretched to 12 (16-4) with 13:52 in the opening half. The Tars would not go away. They would battle back and would take a 23-22 lead at the 9:03 mark of the opening half. That lead would be short-lived though as the Fighting Knights would take advantage of 16 Rollins turnovers in the opening half to take a 43-32 lead into the intermission.
The Tars would start the second half on a 10-3 run to get within four (46-42) before a Aaron Harrison 3-pointer would stretch the Lynn lead back to seven. The Tars would only trail by eight before a David Johnson layup would make it 68-58 Lynn at the four minute mark. The Fighting Knights would cruise to victory from there.
Lynn had three players score in double figures in the game. Aaron Harrison led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Benjamin Berry posted 14- and Pavle Raickovic scored 10. Lynn shot 44 percent from the field (29-66.) They shot 32 percent from the 3-point line (7-22.) Lynn was a solid 79 percent at the foul line (15-19.) They out rebounded the Tars 33-32. Lynn had eight assists and 14 turnovers.
Rollins was led by Alex Blessig with a career high 26 points. He was the only Tar in double figures. Jeff Merton added eight and James Ferrell scored five in the loss. The Tars shot 43 percent (19-44) from the floor. This included a 35 percent night (6-17) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 83 percent (20-24) from the free throw line. They had five assists and turned the ball over 27 times. Lynn turned those 27 turnovers into 37 points. While the Tars scored 11 points off of 14 Lynn turnovers.
Rollins will not play again for another two weeks. The next contest for the Tars will be in Las Vegas when they take on Saint Martin's on December 17th. Catch everything Rollins on the Geico Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Fighting Knights got off to a fast start courtesy of Ben Berry. He scored a basket and nailed a 3-pointer to give the Fighting Knights a 5-0 lead. That lead would be stretched to 12 (16-4) with 13:52 in the opening half. The Tars would not go away. They would battle back and would take a 23-22 lead at the 9:03 mark of the opening half. That lead would be short-lived though as the Fighting Knights would take advantage of 16 Rollins turnovers in the opening half to take a 43-32 lead into the intermission.
The Tars would start the second half on a 10-3 run to get within four (46-42) before a Aaron Harrison 3-pointer would stretch the Lynn lead back to seven. The Tars would only trail by eight before a David Johnson layup would make it 68-58 Lynn at the four minute mark. The Fighting Knights would cruise to victory from there.
Lynn had three players score in double figures in the game. Aaron Harrison led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Benjamin Berry posted 14- and Pavle Raickovic scored 10. Lynn shot 44 percent from the field (29-66.) They shot 32 percent from the 3-point line (7-22.) Lynn was a solid 79 percent at the foul line (15-19.) They out rebounded the Tars 33-32. Lynn had eight assists and 14 turnovers.
Rollins was led by Alex Blessig with a career high 26 points. He was the only Tar in double figures. Jeff Merton added eight and James Ferrell scored five in the loss. The Tars shot 43 percent (19-44) from the floor. This included a 35 percent night (6-17) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 83 percent (20-24) from the free throw line. They had five assists and turned the ball over 27 times. Lynn turned those 27 turnovers into 37 points. While the Tars scored 11 points off of 14 Lynn turnovers.
Rollins will not play again for another two weeks. The next contest for the Tars will be in Las Vegas when they take on Saint Martin's on December 17th. Catch everything Rollins on the Geico Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Battle In Boca! Tars Face Lynn Thursday.
The Rollins College Tars (4-3) will open conference play when they battle the Fighting Knights of Lynn (4-0) in Boca Raton. The game will be a 7:30 PM tip at the Count and Countess D"Hoernle Sport and Cultural Center.
The Tars are playing the first game for them in over a week Thursday. This after playing seven games in 11 days to begin the campaign. The Tars last two times out they defeated schools from Puerto Rico (Bayamon and Mayaguez.) This was after three consecutive losses. Two in Charlotte to Livingstone and host Johnson C.Smith. Rollins began the season with a two game sweep in Atlanta over Clark Atlanta and Paine.
Alex Blessig leads the way for Rollins averaging 12.3 points a game. The junior had 21 the last time out and has a team leading 27 assists in the first seven games. Blessig is third in the SSC averaging 2.6 steals per contest. Chris Uhle had 14 points and eight rebounds the last time out. He is averaging 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds a game. The senior leads the conference with 18 made 3-pointer's and is second in the SSC with 16 blocked shots. Scott Schuette puts up 10.1 points a night to round it out for Rollins. Mike Bedulskis has consecutive 12 point games after getting off to a slow start to the season.
Rollins is eighth in the conference averaging 72.1 points per game on the offensive end. On defense the zone has given a few teams trouble and they are fourth giving up 66.4 points a night. The Tars will look to improve on the back boards. Rollins is last in the league at a -5.7 rebounds per night.
Lynn (4-0) has won by an average of 26 points per contest during the Fighting Knights current win streak. The Fighting Knights have a pair of wins over Puerto Rico Mayaguez. They also defeated Armstrong and Seton Hill. The Fighting Knights set a school record for points in a half (68) in the last win over Mayaguez.
The top scorer and fifth leading scorer in the SSC is Aaron Harrison at 17.8 points per game. David Johnson nets 14.8 a night and is shooting 62 percent from the field. Pavle Riekovich (12.5 points per game and Haki Stampley (10.8 ppg) also average in double figures. The Fighting Knights are second in the SSC putting up 96.8 points a game. The defense is fifth in the conference giving up 70.8 a contest.
You can catch all the action at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins by 1.5
The Tars are playing the first game for them in over a week Thursday. This after playing seven games in 11 days to begin the campaign. The Tars last two times out they defeated schools from Puerto Rico (Bayamon and Mayaguez.) This was after three consecutive losses. Two in Charlotte to Livingstone and host Johnson C.Smith. Rollins began the season with a two game sweep in Atlanta over Clark Atlanta and Paine.
Alex Blessig leads the way for Rollins averaging 12.3 points a game. The junior had 21 the last time out and has a team leading 27 assists in the first seven games. Blessig is third in the SSC averaging 2.6 steals per contest. Chris Uhle had 14 points and eight rebounds the last time out. He is averaging 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds a game. The senior leads the conference with 18 made 3-pointer's and is second in the SSC with 16 blocked shots. Scott Schuette puts up 10.1 points a night to round it out for Rollins. Mike Bedulskis has consecutive 12 point games after getting off to a slow start to the season.
Rollins is eighth in the conference averaging 72.1 points per game on the offensive end. On defense the zone has given a few teams trouble and they are fourth giving up 66.4 points a night. The Tars will look to improve on the back boards. Rollins is last in the league at a -5.7 rebounds per night.
Lynn (4-0) has won by an average of 26 points per contest during the Fighting Knights current win streak. The Fighting Knights have a pair of wins over Puerto Rico Mayaguez. They also defeated Armstrong and Seton Hill. The Fighting Knights set a school record for points in a half (68) in the last win over Mayaguez.
The top scorer and fifth leading scorer in the SSC is Aaron Harrison at 17.8 points per game. David Johnson nets 14.8 a night and is shooting 62 percent from the field. Pavle Riekovich (12.5 points per game and Haki Stampley (10.8 ppg) also average in double figures. The Fighting Knights are second in the SSC putting up 96.8 points a game. The defense is fifth in the conference giving up 70.8 a contest.
You can catch all the action at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins by 1.5
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Rollins Trips Up Tarzans.
The Rollins Tars (4-3) had a balanced attack for the second straight day at Warden Arena. This time it was the Tarzans of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (0-4) that fell 76-62 inside the Alfond Sports Center.
Nine Tars got in the score book with four of them reaching double figures. Alex Blessig led the way with 21 points. The senior transfer from Florida Gulf Coast was 7-8 from the field including a 3-pointer and 6-7 from the free throw line in 34 minutes of action. He also dished out four assists. Chris Uhle chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds in his 25 minutes. Mike Bedulskis scored 12 points for the second consecutive day. The transfer from UNC Asheville also grabbed six rebounds in 15 minutes. Sharif Almulla rounded out the double digit scorers putting up 11 points in 17 minutes. Kyle Koszuta dished out a team high five assists in his 15 minutes.
The Tarzans had three players tally double figures. Giovanni Guzman and Jamie Perez scored 13 points each- while Alexander Curet scored 12. Jerome Caraballo scored six points and grabbed eight rebounds.
For the second straight game both teams were slow getting going in the first half. After the first 10 minutes it was tied at 14. The Tars would then run off a 13-4 run capped off by a Scott Schuette conventional 3-point play to make it 27-18. The Tarzans would close to within three late in the first half (29-26) but the Tars would lead 37-29 after the first 20 minutes.
The first nine plus minutes of the second half were played fairly evenly as Rollins would lead by 11 (53--42) at the 10:40 mark. The Tarzans would get as close as six twice but that is as close as they would get. The last time being 62-56 at the 4:45 mark. Rollins would run off the next 13 points to open up a 17 point lead (73-56) at the 2:00 mark.
The Tars shot 55 percent for the game while holding the Tarzans to 34 percent from the floor. The Tars shot 32 percent (6-19) from the 3-point line while Mayaguez was 28 percent (7-25.) Both teams struggled at the foul line. Rollins shot 67 percent (18-27) while the Tarzans shot 58 percent (15-26.) The Tars won the rebounding battle 38-32. Rollins had 22 assists to 12 for the Tarzans. Rollins had 23 turnovers that cost them 19 points. The Tarzans had 18 turnovers that cost them 13 points.
The Tars will be back in action Thursday December 4th when they will open up conference play at Lynn in Boca Raton. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com
Nine Tars got in the score book with four of them reaching double figures. Alex Blessig led the way with 21 points. The senior transfer from Florida Gulf Coast was 7-8 from the field including a 3-pointer and 6-7 from the free throw line in 34 minutes of action. He also dished out four assists. Chris Uhle chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds in his 25 minutes. Mike Bedulskis scored 12 points for the second consecutive day. The transfer from UNC Asheville also grabbed six rebounds in 15 minutes. Sharif Almulla rounded out the double digit scorers putting up 11 points in 17 minutes. Kyle Koszuta dished out a team high five assists in his 15 minutes.
The Tarzans had three players tally double figures. Giovanni Guzman and Jamie Perez scored 13 points each- while Alexander Curet scored 12. Jerome Caraballo scored six points and grabbed eight rebounds.
For the second straight game both teams were slow getting going in the first half. After the first 10 minutes it was tied at 14. The Tars would then run off a 13-4 run capped off by a Scott Schuette conventional 3-point play to make it 27-18. The Tarzans would close to within three late in the first half (29-26) but the Tars would lead 37-29 after the first 20 minutes.
The first nine plus minutes of the second half were played fairly evenly as Rollins would lead by 11 (53--42) at the 10:40 mark. The Tarzans would get as close as six twice but that is as close as they would get. The last time being 62-56 at the 4:45 mark. Rollins would run off the next 13 points to open up a 17 point lead (73-56) at the 2:00 mark.
The Tars shot 55 percent for the game while holding the Tarzans to 34 percent from the floor. The Tars shot 32 percent (6-19) from the 3-point line while Mayaguez was 28 percent (7-25.) Both teams struggled at the foul line. Rollins shot 67 percent (18-27) while the Tarzans shot 58 percent (15-26.) The Tars won the rebounding battle 38-32. Rollins had 22 assists to 12 for the Tarzans. Rollins had 23 turnovers that cost them 19 points. The Tarzans had 18 turnovers that cost them 13 points.
The Tars will be back in action Thursday December 4th when they will open up conference play at Lynn in Boca Raton. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com
Tars Finish Rugged Stretch Tuesday.
The Rollins Tars will finish a rugged stretch where they will have played seven games in 11 days Tuesday. It will be the Tars fourth game in five days when they take on Puerto Rico Mayaguez at Warden Arena.
Rollins (3-3) snapped a three game losing skid with a big second half in a 83-57 win over Bayamon Monday night. All 11 Tars who played Monday scored. Jeff Merton led four Tars in double figures with 13 points. Mike Bedulskis and Scott Schuette (12 each) along with Jeff Dirkin also scored in double digits. The Tars scored 30 points off 22 Bayamon turnovers in the win.
Puerto Rico Mayaguez (0-3)was a 77-73 loser to Florida Tech on Monday night. Mayaguez had four players score in double figures in a losing effort at the Clemente Center. Alexander Rivera had a double-double to lead the way (15 points and 10 rebounds.) Francisco Lopez netted 13- Alexander Curet chipped in 12- and Giovani Guzman scored 10 for the Tarzans. They shot 39 percent from the field and went 7-23 from the 3-point line. The Tarzans shot 74 percent (14-19) at the free throw line. Mayaguez won the rebounding battle 42-37. They had 15 assists and 16 turnovers.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 11
Rollins (3-3) snapped a three game losing skid with a big second half in a 83-57 win over Bayamon Monday night. All 11 Tars who played Monday scored. Jeff Merton led four Tars in double figures with 13 points. Mike Bedulskis and Scott Schuette (12 each) along with Jeff Dirkin also scored in double digits. The Tars scored 30 points off 22 Bayamon turnovers in the win.
Puerto Rico Mayaguez (0-3)was a 77-73 loser to Florida Tech on Monday night. Mayaguez had four players score in double figures in a losing effort at the Clemente Center. Alexander Rivera had a double-double to lead the way (15 points and 10 rebounds.) Francisco Lopez netted 13- Alexander Curet chipped in 12- and Giovani Guzman scored 10 for the Tarzans. They shot 39 percent from the field and went 7-23 from the 3-point line. The Tarzans shot 74 percent (14-19) at the free throw line. Mayaguez won the rebounding battle 42-37. They had 15 assists and 16 turnovers.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 11
Monday, November 24, 2014
Balanced Attack Lifts Tars Past Bayamon.
The Rollins Tars (3-3) snapped a brief three game losing skid with a solid defensive effort in a 83-57 win over Puerto Rico Bayamon (0-1) at Warden Arena Monday night. After holding a one point lead (31-30) at halftime the Tars outscored Los Vaqueros 52-27 in the second stanza.
All 11 Rollins players who saw the floor scored Monday. Jeff Merton led four Tars in double figures with 13 points- Scott Schuette and Mike Bedulskis added 12 each- while Jeff Dirkin scored 11. The Tars shot 54 percent (29-54) for the game. This included a sizzling 69 percent (20-29) in the second half. They shot 44 percent (10-23) from the 3-point line, including 64 percent (7-11) after halftime. The Tars shot 68 percent (15-22) at the foul line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 32-29. They had 19 assists and 14 turnovers. Bayamon scored 18 points off those turnovers.
Bayamon was led by Victor Carattini who netted 20 points- while Evander Ortiz netted 10. No other Bayamon player scored more than 5. Bayamon shot 43 percent for the game. They were 38 percent (9-24) from the 3-point line. Bayamon was just 50 percent (4-8) at the free throw line. They had 13 assists and 22 turnovers. Rollins turned those 22 turnovers into 30 points.
Bayamon jumped out to a 9-5 lead early after a Ortiz 3-pointer at the 15:08 mark. The Tars would then score the next 11 points. A Sam Phillpott 3-pointer would make it 16-9 Rollins at the 11:20 mark of the opening half. Bayamon would then score the next eight points and another Ortiz 3-pointer would give them the lead back. The rest of the half would be played evenly until Joey Galvis would split a pair of free throws for the Tars and give them a one point halftime lead.
The Tars would come out in the second half a new team. Bayamon would score the first four points to take a three point lead (34-31) and then the Tars would turn up the defensive heat. Rollins would score the next 11 points and after a Alex Blessig steal and lay up would take a eight point lead (42-34.) A quick five points by Bayamon would cut the lead to three (42-39) with 14:50 to go. Rollins would go on a 25-3 run and put the game away over the next six plus minutes. Bayamon would get no closer than 18 the rest of the way.
The Tars will be right back at it tomorrow afternoon. It will be a 2 PM tip inside Warden Arena against Puerto Rico Mayaguez. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Spors Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
All 11 Rollins players who saw the floor scored Monday. Jeff Merton led four Tars in double figures with 13 points- Scott Schuette and Mike Bedulskis added 12 each- while Jeff Dirkin scored 11. The Tars shot 54 percent (29-54) for the game. This included a sizzling 69 percent (20-29) in the second half. They shot 44 percent (10-23) from the 3-point line, including 64 percent (7-11) after halftime. The Tars shot 68 percent (15-22) at the foul line. The Tars won the rebounding battle 32-29. They had 19 assists and 14 turnovers. Bayamon scored 18 points off those turnovers.
Bayamon was led by Victor Carattini who netted 20 points- while Evander Ortiz netted 10. No other Bayamon player scored more than 5. Bayamon shot 43 percent for the game. They were 38 percent (9-24) from the 3-point line. Bayamon was just 50 percent (4-8) at the free throw line. They had 13 assists and 22 turnovers. Rollins turned those 22 turnovers into 30 points.
Bayamon jumped out to a 9-5 lead early after a Ortiz 3-pointer at the 15:08 mark. The Tars would then score the next 11 points. A Sam Phillpott 3-pointer would make it 16-9 Rollins at the 11:20 mark of the opening half. Bayamon would then score the next eight points and another Ortiz 3-pointer would give them the lead back. The rest of the half would be played evenly until Joey Galvis would split a pair of free throws for the Tars and give them a one point halftime lead.
The Tars would come out in the second half a new team. Bayamon would score the first four points to take a three point lead (34-31) and then the Tars would turn up the defensive heat. Rollins would score the next 11 points and after a Alex Blessig steal and lay up would take a eight point lead (42-34.) A quick five points by Bayamon would cut the lead to three (42-39) with 14:50 to go. Rollins would go on a 25-3 run and put the game away over the next six plus minutes. Bayamon would get no closer than 18 the rest of the way.
The Tars will be right back at it tomorrow afternoon. It will be a 2 PM tip inside Warden Arena against Puerto Rico Mayaguez. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Spors Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Rollins Looks To Get Back To Winning Ways Monday.
The Rollins Tars play just their second home game in six contests when they welcome Puerto Rico Bayamon to Warden Arena for a 7:30 PM tip Monday.
The Tars (2-3) look to snap a three game losing slide after a rough weekend in Charlotte. The Tars had some chances but ultimately dropped both games in the Johnson C.Smith Tip Off Classic. Friday it was a 89-82 loss against the Blue Bears of Livingstone and then Saturday afternoon the Tars lost 64-59 to the host Golden Bulls of Johnson C.Smith. Alex Blessig led the Tars with 14 points on Friday night. Saturday Rollins was led by Scott Schuette with 14 points and six rebounds- while Blessig added 10. Blessig was named a member of the All-Tournament team on Saturday. In the only home game of the season thus far, the Tars fell 66-60 to Warner.
Blessig leads the way for the Tars putting up 12.2 points a game thus far this season. The senior is averaging 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists a contest. Chris Uhle is netting 12 points a night. The senior from Ocala leads the team with 5.4 rebounds an 2.6 blocks a night. Uhle is now the Tars all time leader in blocked shots. Schuette is scoring 11.2 a game to round out the Tars double digit scorers. Sharif Almulla is providing some much needed offense off the Tars bench as he is putting up 9.8 points a night.
Bayamon will be playing their first game of the season Monday. It begins a stretch of five games in six days against Sunshine State Conference opponents. Bayamon was a 65-49 loser to the Tars a season ago.
You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 18
The Tars (2-3) look to snap a three game losing slide after a rough weekend in Charlotte. The Tars had some chances but ultimately dropped both games in the Johnson C.Smith Tip Off Classic. Friday it was a 89-82 loss against the Blue Bears of Livingstone and then Saturday afternoon the Tars lost 64-59 to the host Golden Bulls of Johnson C.Smith. Alex Blessig led the Tars with 14 points on Friday night. Saturday Rollins was led by Scott Schuette with 14 points and six rebounds- while Blessig added 10. Blessig was named a member of the All-Tournament team on Saturday. In the only home game of the season thus far, the Tars fell 66-60 to Warner.
Blessig leads the way for the Tars putting up 12.2 points a game thus far this season. The senior is averaging 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists a contest. Chris Uhle is netting 12 points a night. The senior from Ocala leads the team with 5.4 rebounds an 2.6 blocks a night. Uhle is now the Tars all time leader in blocked shots. Schuette is scoring 11.2 a game to round out the Tars double digit scorers. Sharif Almulla is providing some much needed offense off the Tars bench as he is putting up 9.8 points a night.
Bayamon will be playing their first game of the season Monday. It begins a stretch of five games in six days against Sunshine State Conference opponents. Bayamon was a 65-49 loser to the Tars a season ago.
You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 18
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Golden Bulls Send Tars To Third Straight Loss.
The Rollins College Tars had the lead late but could not hang on Saturday. Ultimately it would be the Golden Bulls of Johnson C.Smith who would go on to the 64-59 win at the Brayboy Gymnasium in Charlotte,North Carolina. For the second straight day the Tars did not have enough in the closing minutes.
Eight different players scored for Rollins (2-3) in what turned out to be there third straight defeat and second in as many days in the JCSU Tip-Off Classic. Scott Schuette led the way for Rollins with 14 points on the day. Chris Uhle chipped in 11-while Alex Blessig and Sharif Almulla scored 10 each in the loss. The Tars shot 40 percent (23-57) on the day. They only knocked down 30 percent (8-27) of the shots they took from the 3-point line. The Tars only got to the foul line six times, making five (83 percent.) They had 14 assists and 11 turnovers.
The Golden Bulls (2-2) won for the second time in as many days. They were paced by 15 points from Joshua Linson. Stedmon Lemon notched 13- while Markell Lotharp chipped in 11. The Golden Bulls shot 41 percent for the game (24-59.) They shot 35 percent (8-23) from the 3-point line. JCSU shot just 57 percent (8-14) from the free throw line. The Golden Bulls dominated the glass, as they out rebounded Rollins 43-29. The Golden Bulls had 17 assists and 15 turnovers.
The game got off to a slow start as both teams looked sluggish out of the gate. A Uhle 3-pointer gave the Tars a 6-4 lead early on. The Golden Bulls would answer with a 14-2 run, as they would take a 16-8 lead with 11:11 to go in the opening half. The Tars would fight back and knot the game at 22. The Tars would take a five point lead (29-24) into the locker room after a Blessig steal and reverse lay up right at the halftime buzzer.
The Tars would extend the lead to eight (39-31) four minutes into the second half. The Golden Bulls would come back and go on a 10-2 run to again tie the game, this time at 41 with 11 minutes to go. Rollins would then run off the next nine points and would lead 50-41 after a Blessig 3-pointer. The Golden Bulls would then erase that deficit in a hurry. Linson would hit four consecutive 3-pointer's for the Golden Bulls and give them a seven point lead (64-57.) The Tars would get a late basket from Blessig but it would not be enough as they would fall 64-59.
The Tars will be back in action Monday when they head home to take on Puerto Rico Bayamon. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at Warden Arena. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Eight different players scored for Rollins (2-3) in what turned out to be there third straight defeat and second in as many days in the JCSU Tip-Off Classic. Scott Schuette led the way for Rollins with 14 points on the day. Chris Uhle chipped in 11-while Alex Blessig and Sharif Almulla scored 10 each in the loss. The Tars shot 40 percent (23-57) on the day. They only knocked down 30 percent (8-27) of the shots they took from the 3-point line. The Tars only got to the foul line six times, making five (83 percent.) They had 14 assists and 11 turnovers.
The Golden Bulls (2-2) won for the second time in as many days. They were paced by 15 points from Joshua Linson. Stedmon Lemon notched 13- while Markell Lotharp chipped in 11. The Golden Bulls shot 41 percent for the game (24-59.) They shot 35 percent (8-23) from the 3-point line. JCSU shot just 57 percent (8-14) from the free throw line. The Golden Bulls dominated the glass, as they out rebounded Rollins 43-29. The Golden Bulls had 17 assists and 15 turnovers.
The game got off to a slow start as both teams looked sluggish out of the gate. A Uhle 3-pointer gave the Tars a 6-4 lead early on. The Golden Bulls would answer with a 14-2 run, as they would take a 16-8 lead with 11:11 to go in the opening half. The Tars would fight back and knot the game at 22. The Tars would take a five point lead (29-24) into the locker room after a Blessig steal and reverse lay up right at the halftime buzzer.
The Tars would extend the lead to eight (39-31) four minutes into the second half. The Golden Bulls would come back and go on a 10-2 run to again tie the game, this time at 41 with 11 minutes to go. Rollins would then run off the next nine points and would lead 50-41 after a Blessig 3-pointer. The Golden Bulls would then erase that deficit in a hurry. Linson would hit four consecutive 3-pointer's for the Golden Bulls and give them a seven point lead (64-57.) The Tars would get a late basket from Blessig but it would not be enough as they would fall 64-59.
The Tars will be back in action Monday when they head home to take on Puerto Rico Bayamon. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at Warden Arena. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Friday, November 21, 2014
Tars In Hostile Environment Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (2-2) will look to get back to there winning ways Saturday when they face host Johnson C.Smith in the JCSU tip off classic on Saturday at 4 PM at the Brayboy Gym in Charlotte,North Carolina.
The Tars have dropped two in a row after a pair of wins in Atlanta to start the campaign. Rollins was doomed on Friday versus Livingstone by a slow start and could never fully recover. The Tars could not overcome a 50 percent night (10-20) at the foul line. They were also out rebounded 39-26 by the Blue Bears. This loss came after a 66-60 loss to Warner in the home opener for Rollins on Tuesday night.
Johnson C.Smith (1-2) got in the win column in a big way Friday night. The Golden Bears throttled Johnson and Whales 95-49 in Friday's nightcap. The Golden Bears shot 59 percent from the field and 64 percent from the 3-point line in the blowout win.
The Golden Bulls opened the season last weekend at the Atlantic Regional Challenge hosted by Indiana University (PA.) The Golden Panthers fell 87-81 to California (PA) and were a 93-67 loser to 15th ranked IUP.
You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The line: Johnson C.Smith by 2
The Tars have dropped two in a row after a pair of wins in Atlanta to start the campaign. Rollins was doomed on Friday versus Livingstone by a slow start and could never fully recover. The Tars could not overcome a 50 percent night (10-20) at the foul line. They were also out rebounded 39-26 by the Blue Bears. This loss came after a 66-60 loss to Warner in the home opener for Rollins on Tuesday night.
Johnson C.Smith (1-2) got in the win column in a big way Friday night. The Golden Bears throttled Johnson and Whales 95-49 in Friday's nightcap. The Golden Bears shot 59 percent from the field and 64 percent from the 3-point line in the blowout win.
The Golden Bulls opened the season last weekend at the Atlantic Regional Challenge hosted by Indiana University (PA.) The Golden Panthers fell 87-81 to California (PA) and were a 93-67 loser to 15th ranked IUP.
You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The line: Johnson C.Smith by 2
Blue Bears Athleticism To Much For Tars.
The Rollins Tars got into a rare hole early and could not dig all the way out Friday. The end result was a 89-82 loss to the Blue Bears of Livingstone College at the Brayboy Gym on the campus of Johnson C.Smith in the opening game of the JCSMU Tip Off Classic.
The Tars (2-2) were led by Alex Blessig with 14 points. Jeff Merton added a career high 12- to go along with five assists. Mike Bedulskis added 10 points in his best effort in his young Rollins career.
The Tars shot 50 percent (29-58) for the game. This included a solid 48 percent (14-29) from the 3-point line. Rollins was doomed by a 50 percent night (10-20) at the free throw line. They had 21 assists and turned the ball over 12 times.
The Blue Bears(1-0) were led by Hakeem Jackson who had a game high 27 points. Jackson was 10 of 18 from the field and seven of eight at the free throw line. Eric Dubose also had a big night for the Blue Bears with 24 points to go along with five assists. Dubose was eight of 12 from the field- three of five from the 3-point line- and five of seven at the free throw line. Eric Mayo also posted double figures scoring 11 points and grabbing eight rebounds. The Blue Bears shot a sizzling 57 percent (31-54) including 50 percent (seven of 14) from the 3-point line. They shot 61 percent (20-33) at the free throw line. The Blue Bears dominated the glass 39-26. They had 18 assists to go along with 18 turnovers.
The Tars led 10-5 early but that lead would be short lived. The Blue Bears would run off the next 13 points and lead 20-12 seven minutes in. The Tars would go on a 8-2 run to cut the lead to two (22-20.) Sam Philpott wold hit a pair of 3-pointer's and Sharif Almulla would knock down a jumper during that span. After another bucket from the Blue Bears the Tars would get a 3-pointer by Kyle Koszuta to cut the deficit to one (24-23.) The Blue Bears would then score the next 12 points (most of them in transition) to stretch the lead to 13 (36-23.) It would be 49-36 in favor of the Blue Bears at the half.
The Tars would fight back in the second half but could not get over the hump. Rollins would be down 10 (61-51) after five minutes in the second half before Blessig would get hot. A 3-pointer by Blessig at the 9:59 mark would get the Tars to within three (63-60.) On the ensuing possession after great defense by the Tars Dubose would drill a 3-pointer up against the shot clock to stretch the lead back to six (66-60.) Livingstone would look to pull away but the Tars continued to fight. Koszuta would hit another 3-pointer and a Bedulskis bucket would cut the lead to three once again. That is as close as the Tars would get as Livingstone would preserve the 89-82 victory.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Tars as they will face host Johnson C.Smith Saturday. Tip time is set for 4 PM at the Brayboy. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and round the world at RollinsSports.com
The Tars (2-2) were led by Alex Blessig with 14 points. Jeff Merton added a career high 12- to go along with five assists. Mike Bedulskis added 10 points in his best effort in his young Rollins career.
The Tars shot 50 percent (29-58) for the game. This included a solid 48 percent (14-29) from the 3-point line. Rollins was doomed by a 50 percent night (10-20) at the free throw line. They had 21 assists and turned the ball over 12 times.
The Blue Bears(1-0) were led by Hakeem Jackson who had a game high 27 points. Jackson was 10 of 18 from the field and seven of eight at the free throw line. Eric Dubose also had a big night for the Blue Bears with 24 points to go along with five assists. Dubose was eight of 12 from the field- three of five from the 3-point line- and five of seven at the free throw line. Eric Mayo also posted double figures scoring 11 points and grabbing eight rebounds. The Blue Bears shot a sizzling 57 percent (31-54) including 50 percent (seven of 14) from the 3-point line. They shot 61 percent (20-33) at the free throw line. The Blue Bears dominated the glass 39-26. They had 18 assists to go along with 18 turnovers.
The Tars led 10-5 early but that lead would be short lived. The Blue Bears would run off the next 13 points and lead 20-12 seven minutes in. The Tars would go on a 8-2 run to cut the lead to two (22-20.) Sam Philpott wold hit a pair of 3-pointer's and Sharif Almulla would knock down a jumper during that span. After another bucket from the Blue Bears the Tars would get a 3-pointer by Kyle Koszuta to cut the deficit to one (24-23.) The Blue Bears would then score the next 12 points (most of them in transition) to stretch the lead to 13 (36-23.) It would be 49-36 in favor of the Blue Bears at the half.
The Tars would fight back in the second half but could not get over the hump. Rollins would be down 10 (61-51) after five minutes in the second half before Blessig would get hot. A 3-pointer by Blessig at the 9:59 mark would get the Tars to within three (63-60.) On the ensuing possession after great defense by the Tars Dubose would drill a 3-pointer up against the shot clock to stretch the lead back to six (66-60.) Livingstone would look to pull away but the Tars continued to fight. Koszuta would hit another 3-pointer and a Bedulskis bucket would cut the lead to three once again. That is as close as the Tars would get as Livingstone would preserve the 89-82 victory.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Tars as they will face host Johnson C.Smith Saturday. Tip time is set for 4 PM at the Brayboy. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Tars-Livingstone To Do Battle In Charlotte Friday.
The Rollins Tars (2-1) coming off a disappointing 66-60 loss to Warner in the home opener Tuesday head to Charlotte for the Johnson C.Smith Tip Off Classic where they will battle Livingstone on Friday.
The Tars are 2-0 on the road thus far this season, with wins over Clark-Atlanta and Paine. Friday will be the third time this season the Tars will play an opponent they have never faced before.
Chris Uhle had four blocks in the game on Tuesday and surpassed Chris Malcolm as the Tars all-time leader in blocked shots for a career with 120. Uhle added nine points and six rebounds in the loss. Alex Blessig led the Tars with 19 points-while Scott Schuette added 11 with three assists.
Rollins has four players averaging double figures on the season. Uhle leads the way scoring 13.3 points a game. He also is grabbing 6-7 rebounds and dishing out 3.6 assists a night. Blessig puts up 12.3 a game to go along with 3.3 assists- while Schuette (12.3 ppg) and Sharif Almulla (10.3 a contest) also average double figures.
The Blue Bears will play what is the opener for them on Friday. The Blue Bears faced Duke in an exhibition game, falling 115-58 on November 4th. Cornelius Johnson led the Blue Bears with 12 points against the Blue Devils- Ty Newman and Christian Henry each scored eight for Livingstone. Duke led 56-14 at the half before the Blue Bears played a much better second half.
The Blue Bears are coming off a 21-8 season a year ago and a trip to the NCAA tournament. The Blue Bears nearly pulled off a stunning upset but fell 99-98 to East Stroudsburg in regional play. The Blue Bears were picked first this season in the CIAA.
You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins by 5
The Tars are 2-0 on the road thus far this season, with wins over Clark-Atlanta and Paine. Friday will be the third time this season the Tars will play an opponent they have never faced before.
Chris Uhle had four blocks in the game on Tuesday and surpassed Chris Malcolm as the Tars all-time leader in blocked shots for a career with 120. Uhle added nine points and six rebounds in the loss. Alex Blessig led the Tars with 19 points-while Scott Schuette added 11 with three assists.
Rollins has four players averaging double figures on the season. Uhle leads the way scoring 13.3 points a game. He also is grabbing 6-7 rebounds and dishing out 3.6 assists a night. Blessig puts up 12.3 a game to go along with 3.3 assists- while Schuette (12.3 ppg) and Sharif Almulla (10.3 a contest) also average double figures.
The Blue Bears will play what is the opener for them on Friday. The Blue Bears faced Duke in an exhibition game, falling 115-58 on November 4th. Cornelius Johnson led the Blue Bears with 12 points against the Blue Devils- Ty Newman and Christian Henry each scored eight for Livingstone. Duke led 56-14 at the half before the Blue Bears played a much better second half.
The Blue Bears are coming off a 21-8 season a year ago and a trip to the NCAA tournament. The Blue Bears nearly pulled off a stunning upset but fell 99-98 to East Stroudsburg in regional play. The Blue Bears were picked first this season in the CIAA.
You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins by 5
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Royals Nip Tars...Again.
Former Rollins coach Sean Hanrahan came into Winter Park on Tuesday and for the third consecutive try walked out of Warden Arena with a victory. The 66-60 win spoiled the Tars home opener.
Hot shooting was on display for Warner on the evening. They shot 53 percent (24-45) for the night. The Royals were red hot from the 3-point line where they shoot 52 percent (13-25.) Warner improved to 6-1 on the year with the victory. Antonio Ansley led three Royals in double figures with 16 points. Jason Pospical nailed five of eight 3-pointers for his 15 points, while Bladimyr Santiago posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Royals only got to the foul line six times but made five (83 percent.) They had 17 assists and 13 turnovers. Warner won the rebounding battle 30-27.
The Tars fell to 2-1. They shot 43 percent (24-56) on the night. Rollins shot 33 percent (8-24) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot only 57 percent (four of seven) at the foul line. The Tars had 14 assists and eight turnovers. A pair of Tars scored in double figures on the night. Alex Blessig scored 17 of his game high 19 points in the second half. The senior missed a crucial front end of a one and one late with the Tars down one. Scott Schuette also tallied double figures with 11. Chris Uhle put up nine in a losing effort. Uhle added four blocks and passed Chris Malcolm as the school's all-time leader in blocked shots.
The game saw the Tars take a 12-11 lead eight minutes in after a Blessig lay up. Then three straight Pospical 3-pointer's would give Warner a 20-12 lead. The Tars would then run off the next seven to cut the lead to one (20-19) but Warner would answer and take a 34-28 lead into the locker room.
The second half would see the Tars regain the lead at 40-36, as Jeff Dirkin would trigger a run from the top of the 1-3-1 zone that forced three steals. The lead would be short lived as the Royals would tie the game at 40. The Tars would regain the lead at 43-40 before Ansley would hit back to back 3-pointer's to give Warner a three point lead (46-43.) Mike Bedulskis would tie the game at 46 with a old-fashioned three point play at the 9:35 mark. Ansley would drill another three to give the Royals the lead right back for good. Sharif Almulla would get the Tars within a point (59-58) with 1:45 to go. The Tars would have a chance to tie or take the lead but Blessig would miss the front end of a one and one. After the miss Keevis Tuckes would put the game away with a 3-pointer that gave the Royals a 64-58 lead with 23 seconds to go.
The Tars will be back in action Friday when they hit the road to Charlotte,NC to take on Johnson C.Smith and Livingstone in the Johnson C.Smith tip off classic. The Tars will take on Livingstone Friday. Tip time is set for 5:30 and you can catch all the action on the Tars Geico Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and Worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Hot shooting was on display for Warner on the evening. They shot 53 percent (24-45) for the night. The Royals were red hot from the 3-point line where they shoot 52 percent (13-25.) Warner improved to 6-1 on the year with the victory. Antonio Ansley led three Royals in double figures with 16 points. Jason Pospical nailed five of eight 3-pointers for his 15 points, while Bladimyr Santiago posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Royals only got to the foul line six times but made five (83 percent.) They had 17 assists and 13 turnovers. Warner won the rebounding battle 30-27.
The Tars fell to 2-1. They shot 43 percent (24-56) on the night. Rollins shot 33 percent (8-24) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot only 57 percent (four of seven) at the foul line. The Tars had 14 assists and eight turnovers. A pair of Tars scored in double figures on the night. Alex Blessig scored 17 of his game high 19 points in the second half. The senior missed a crucial front end of a one and one late with the Tars down one. Scott Schuette also tallied double figures with 11. Chris Uhle put up nine in a losing effort. Uhle added four blocks and passed Chris Malcolm as the school's all-time leader in blocked shots.
The game saw the Tars take a 12-11 lead eight minutes in after a Blessig lay up. Then three straight Pospical 3-pointer's would give Warner a 20-12 lead. The Tars would then run off the next seven to cut the lead to one (20-19) but Warner would answer and take a 34-28 lead into the locker room.
The second half would see the Tars regain the lead at 40-36, as Jeff Dirkin would trigger a run from the top of the 1-3-1 zone that forced three steals. The lead would be short lived as the Royals would tie the game at 40. The Tars would regain the lead at 43-40 before Ansley would hit back to back 3-pointer's to give Warner a three point lead (46-43.) Mike Bedulskis would tie the game at 46 with a old-fashioned three point play at the 9:35 mark. Ansley would drill another three to give the Royals the lead right back for good. Sharif Almulla would get the Tars within a point (59-58) with 1:45 to go. The Tars would have a chance to tie or take the lead but Blessig would miss the front end of a one and one. After the miss Keevis Tuckes would put the game away with a 3-pointer that gave the Royals a 64-58 lead with 23 seconds to go.
The Tars will be back in action Friday when they hit the road to Charlotte,NC to take on Johnson C.Smith and Livingstone in the Johnson C.Smith tip off classic. The Tars will take on Livingstone Friday. Tip time is set for 5:30 and you can catch all the action on the Tars Geico Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and Worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Monday, November 17, 2014
Tars Host Royals In Home Opener Tuesday.
The Rollins Tars (2-0) begin the home portion of there schedule when they host the Warner Royals at Warden Arena Tuesday night.
Rollins got a pair of wins in the opening weekend of the season in the SSC/SIAC Tournament. The SSC went 4-0 in the tourney. Rollins beat Clark Atlanta 80-76, with Florida Tech knocking off Paine. On Saturday the Tars were a 65-51 winner before Florida Tech knocked off Clark Atlanta in the nightcap.
The Tars were led in the opening game by Sharif Almulla and Chris UHF who put up 16 points each. Alex Blessig and Scott Schuette scored 12 apiece for the Tars. Rollins shot 46 percent and went 10-26 from the 3-point line. On the defensive end they held Clark-Atlanta to 36 percent shooting and six of 22 from the 3-point line.
In the win over Paine Uhle led three seniors in double figures with 15 points. Jeff Dirkin and Schuette each scored 14 as well. The Tars shot 51 percent in the victory and went seven of 21 from the 3-point line. Once again the Tars were solid on defense as they held Paine to 36 percent shooting and five of 19 from the 3-point line.
The Royals come into Tuesday's contest with a 5-1 record. The Royals were a loser against Florida Atlantic the last time out. Warner comes into the game averaging 84.8 points a contest while giving up just 53.6 per night.
Three Royals average double figures thus far this season. Warren Hall leads the way at 19.4 points a night- Eddie Delegal scores 13.6 a game- while Bladimyr Santiago is netting 12 points a contest. The Royals are shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from the 3-point line. They have struggled at the foul line shooting 67.7 percent. The Royals are coached by Sean Hanrahan. Hanrahan was an assistant at Rollins from 1999-2001. He is now in his ninth season at Warner after being an assistant at Florida Southern.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins by 9.5
Rollins got a pair of wins in the opening weekend of the season in the SSC/SIAC Tournament. The SSC went 4-0 in the tourney. Rollins beat Clark Atlanta 80-76, with Florida Tech knocking off Paine. On Saturday the Tars were a 65-51 winner before Florida Tech knocked off Clark Atlanta in the nightcap.
The Tars were led in the opening game by Sharif Almulla and Chris UHF who put up 16 points each. Alex Blessig and Scott Schuette scored 12 apiece for the Tars. Rollins shot 46 percent and went 10-26 from the 3-point line. On the defensive end they held Clark-Atlanta to 36 percent shooting and six of 22 from the 3-point line.
In the win over Paine Uhle led three seniors in double figures with 15 points. Jeff Dirkin and Schuette each scored 14 as well. The Tars shot 51 percent in the victory and went seven of 21 from the 3-point line. Once again the Tars were solid on defense as they held Paine to 36 percent shooting and five of 19 from the 3-point line.
The Royals come into Tuesday's contest with a 5-1 record. The Royals were a loser against Florida Atlantic the last time out. Warner comes into the game averaging 84.8 points a contest while giving up just 53.6 per night.
Three Royals average double figures thus far this season. Warren Hall leads the way at 19.4 points a night- Eddie Delegal scores 13.6 a game- while Bladimyr Santiago is netting 12 points a contest. The Royals are shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from the 3-point line. They have struggled at the foul line shooting 67.7 percent. The Royals are coached by Sean Hanrahan. Hanrahan was an assistant at Rollins from 1999-2001. He is now in his ninth season at Warner after being an assistant at Florida Southern.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins by 9.5
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Trio Of Seniors Lift Tars Past Paine.
The Rollins College Tars rolled past the Paine Lions 65-51 in a "workmanlike victory" at Epps Gymnasium. The win gave the Tars two wins in as many days to start the season in the SSC/SIAC Challenge.
The Tars (2-0) were led by Chris Uhle with 15 points. Uhle also tallied six rebounds and blocked five shots. Uhle is now one blocked shot shy of tying the Rollins career mark set by Chris Malcolm (116 blocks.) Scott Schuette and Jeff Dirkin each netted 14 for the Tars in the win. Dirkin added a team high seven assists. The Tars shot the ball extremely well. They shot 51 percent (26-51) on the day. The Tars shot 33 percent (7-21) from the 3-point line. Although they only attempted seven free throws the Tars shot 86 percent (6-7) on the afternoon. The Tars had 17 assists and nine turnovers in the victory.
The Lions (0-2) were defeated by a Sunshine State Conference team for the second straight day. No Lions scored in double figures on the afternoon. Three Lions led the way with eight points each. Arnas Libazs, Alfonso Davis, and Jay West were the Lions top scorers. Paine shot a frigid 36 percent (20-56) on the day. The Lions shot 26 percent (5-19) from the 3-point line. Paine shot 67 percent (6-9) at the foul line in a losing effort. The Lions won the rebounding battle 37-27. They had just seven assists on 20 made field goals and 13 turnovers in the game.
The game got off to a very slow start as the Tars would hold the Lions scoreless over the first five minutes. The Tars would open up a nine point lead (14-5) with 11:04 in the opening half. The Lions would cut the lead to three with a 6-0 run and trailed 14-11. The Tars would then go on a 13-0 spurt of their own to open up a 16 point lead (27-11) with five minutes left until halftime. The Tars would take a 12 point lead (29-17) into the locker room.
The Lions would come out and score the first four points of the second half to cut the Tars deficit to eight (29-21.) The Tars would quickly answer as Dirkin would nail a big 3-pointer to stretch the lead back out to double digits. The Tars would lead by double digits the rest of the way and cruise to the victory. Kyle Koszuta and Uhle would each nail a 3-pointer to give the Tars there biggest lead of the game at 20 (51-31.)
With the Florida Tech win over Clark Atlanta Saturday the SSC went 4-0 in the SSC/SIAC challenge.
The Tars will continue a stretch of seven games in 11 days with the home opener Tuesday night when they take on the Warner Royals at Warden Arena. Warner defeated the Tars in the home opener two years ago. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com. and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.
The Tars (2-0) were led by Chris Uhle with 15 points. Uhle also tallied six rebounds and blocked five shots. Uhle is now one blocked shot shy of tying the Rollins career mark set by Chris Malcolm (116 blocks.) Scott Schuette and Jeff Dirkin each netted 14 for the Tars in the win. Dirkin added a team high seven assists. The Tars shot the ball extremely well. They shot 51 percent (26-51) on the day. The Tars shot 33 percent (7-21) from the 3-point line. Although they only attempted seven free throws the Tars shot 86 percent (6-7) on the afternoon. The Tars had 17 assists and nine turnovers in the victory.
The Lions (0-2) were defeated by a Sunshine State Conference team for the second straight day. No Lions scored in double figures on the afternoon. Three Lions led the way with eight points each. Arnas Libazs, Alfonso Davis, and Jay West were the Lions top scorers. Paine shot a frigid 36 percent (20-56) on the day. The Lions shot 26 percent (5-19) from the 3-point line. Paine shot 67 percent (6-9) at the foul line in a losing effort. The Lions won the rebounding battle 37-27. They had just seven assists on 20 made field goals and 13 turnovers in the game.
The game got off to a very slow start as the Tars would hold the Lions scoreless over the first five minutes. The Tars would open up a nine point lead (14-5) with 11:04 in the opening half. The Lions would cut the lead to three with a 6-0 run and trailed 14-11. The Tars would then go on a 13-0 spurt of their own to open up a 16 point lead (27-11) with five minutes left until halftime. The Tars would take a 12 point lead (29-17) into the locker room.
The Lions would come out and score the first four points of the second half to cut the Tars deficit to eight (29-21.) The Tars would quickly answer as Dirkin would nail a big 3-pointer to stretch the lead back out to double digits. The Tars would lead by double digits the rest of the way and cruise to the victory. Kyle Koszuta and Uhle would each nail a 3-pointer to give the Tars there biggest lead of the game at 20 (51-31.)
With the Florida Tech win over Clark Atlanta Saturday the SSC went 4-0 in the SSC/SIAC challenge.
The Tars will continue a stretch of seven games in 11 days with the home opener Tuesday night when they take on the Warner Royals at Warden Arena. Warner defeated the Tars in the home opener two years ago. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com. and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.
Tars Battle Paine Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (1-0) fresh off a thrilling 80-76 victory over host Clark Atlanta Friday will take on Paine (August,Ga.) Saturday in day two of the SSC/SIAC cross over.
Rollins used the senior leadership of Scott Schuette and Chris Uhle, some big 3-pointer's and a big steal by Schuette to secure a victory Friday. Jeff Meton (eight points and six rebounds.)- Alex Blessig (12 points.) and Sharif Almulla (16) also came up big in a hostile environment at Epps Gym.
Paine saw a 16 point lead in the last four minutes slip away in a four point loss to Florida Tech. Paine was 17-12 and 11-7 in the SIAC a season ago. Paine like Rollins was picked to finish in a tie for seventh in there conference pre season.
The Lions are led by Kendric Taylor and Alfonso Davis. Taylor averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds a game a season ago. Davis put up 7.6 points a night. Arnaz Lias returns for his senior season as the Lions restarting center. He scored 5.3 points and grabbed 3.5 rebounds a contest a year ago. Markees Walker played in 25 games last season and will run the point for the Lions. You can catch all the action on the Gieco Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro will have the call.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 6.5
Rollins used the senior leadership of Scott Schuette and Chris Uhle, some big 3-pointer's and a big steal by Schuette to secure a victory Friday. Jeff Meton (eight points and six rebounds.)- Alex Blessig (12 points.) and Sharif Almulla (16) also came up big in a hostile environment at Epps Gym.
Paine saw a 16 point lead in the last four minutes slip away in a four point loss to Florida Tech. Paine was 17-12 and 11-7 in the SIAC a season ago. Paine like Rollins was picked to finish in a tie for seventh in there conference pre season.
The Lions are led by Kendric Taylor and Alfonso Davis. Taylor averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds a game a season ago. Davis put up 7.6 points a night. Arnaz Lias returns for his senior season as the Lions restarting center. He scored 5.3 points and grabbed 3.5 rebounds a contest a year ago. Markees Walker played in 25 games last season and will run the point for the Lions. You can catch all the action on the Gieco Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro will have the call.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 6.5
Tars Get By Panthers In Opening Thriller.
The Rollins College Tars opened the 2014-15 basketball season with a "barn burner" against host Clark Atlanta at L.S. Epps Gym. In the end the Tars prevailed 80-76. Friday.
Rollins (1-0) was led by a pair of seniors. Chris Uhle went 5-8 from the floor- nailing four 3-pointer's on the night to go along with eight rebounds. Scott Schuette also came up big netting 12 points. The senior from Lexington nailed a contested 3-pointer up against the shot clock with under a minute to go and got a huge steal in the final minute. Two other Tars scored in double figures, as Sharif Almulla had his best evening as a Tar scoring 16 points. Alex Blessig added 12 in the victory. Jeff Merton also made some big plays down the stretch scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds.
Three Panthers (0-1) scored in double figures in the loss. Clark was led by Derek Harper with 21 points in 26 minutes of action. Damion Enoch notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Najee Whitehead also tallied 14 for the hosts.
The Tars shot 43 percent (25-55 on the day.)- they were a very respectable 39 percent (10-26) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 74 percent (20-27) at the free throw line. Rollins had 16 assists and turned it over 12 times.
The Panthers were held to just 36 percent (23-64) from the field. They struggled from the 3-point line going 6-22 (27 percent.) Clark shot 77 percent (24-31) from the foul line. The Panthers won the rebounding battle 44-35. They had 12 assists and turned the ball over 11 times.
The Tars jumped out of the gate early and quieted the capacity crowd taking a early eight point lead (19-11.) The Panthers would answer and knot the game at 19. The Tars would go on another run and lead by eight (29-21) after a Sam Phillipott jumper late in the first half. Clark would cut into the Tars lead and Rollins would take a 38-35 lead into the locker room.
The Tars would get off to a quick start in the second half and three minutes in would take a nine point lead after a Blessig 3-pointer. The Tars would see the Panthers then go on a 10-2 run to cut the lead to one (52-51) with 12 minutes to go. Uhle would nail a big 3-pointer that would stretch the Rollins lead to four. Once again the home team would answer. Haper would score five straight points. His 3-pointer would give the Panthers a 59-57 lead.
Rollins would then go on a 11-2 run to take a seven point lead (68-61.) Harper would again have the hot hand and the Panthers would regain the lead 70-69. Once again Uhle would nail a 3-pointer to give the Tars the lead back. The Panthers would answer and tie the game at 72 with two minutes to play.
After a Rollins stop on the defensive end Schuette would nail a 3-pointer up against the shot clock to give the Tars a 75-72 lead with under a minute to go. Damion Enoch would make a layup to cut the lead to one (75-74 on the ensuing possession.)
Then a crazy sequence of events ensued. The Tars would see Schuette get a huge steal after Jeff Dirkin intentionally fouled the Panthers despite the Tars only being up two. Rollins would escape as Earl Lawrence would miss both free throws. A 62 percent foul shooter Lawrence would miss the first and then have to intentionally miss the second. The Tars would grab the rebound and Uhle would nail a pair of free throws to seal the victory.
The Tars will be right back in action Saturday when they face Paine. Tip time is set for 2 PM.
Rollins (1-0) was led by a pair of seniors. Chris Uhle went 5-8 from the floor- nailing four 3-pointer's on the night to go along with eight rebounds. Scott Schuette also came up big netting 12 points. The senior from Lexington nailed a contested 3-pointer up against the shot clock with under a minute to go and got a huge steal in the final minute. Two other Tars scored in double figures, as Sharif Almulla had his best evening as a Tar scoring 16 points. Alex Blessig added 12 in the victory. Jeff Merton also made some big plays down the stretch scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds.
Three Panthers (0-1) scored in double figures in the loss. Clark was led by Derek Harper with 21 points in 26 minutes of action. Damion Enoch notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Najee Whitehead also tallied 14 for the hosts.
The Tars shot 43 percent (25-55 on the day.)- they were a very respectable 39 percent (10-26) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 74 percent (20-27) at the free throw line. Rollins had 16 assists and turned it over 12 times.
The Panthers were held to just 36 percent (23-64) from the field. They struggled from the 3-point line going 6-22 (27 percent.) Clark shot 77 percent (24-31) from the foul line. The Panthers won the rebounding battle 44-35. They had 12 assists and turned the ball over 11 times.
The Tars jumped out of the gate early and quieted the capacity crowd taking a early eight point lead (19-11.) The Panthers would answer and knot the game at 19. The Tars would go on another run and lead by eight (29-21) after a Sam Phillipott jumper late in the first half. Clark would cut into the Tars lead and Rollins would take a 38-35 lead into the locker room.
The Tars would get off to a quick start in the second half and three minutes in would take a nine point lead after a Blessig 3-pointer. The Tars would see the Panthers then go on a 10-2 run to cut the lead to one (52-51) with 12 minutes to go. Uhle would nail a big 3-pointer that would stretch the Rollins lead to four. Once again the home team would answer. Haper would score five straight points. His 3-pointer would give the Panthers a 59-57 lead.
Rollins would then go on a 11-2 run to take a seven point lead (68-61.) Harper would again have the hot hand and the Panthers would regain the lead 70-69. Once again Uhle would nail a 3-pointer to give the Tars the lead back. The Panthers would answer and tie the game at 72 with two minutes to play.
After a Rollins stop on the defensive end Schuette would nail a 3-pointer up against the shot clock to give the Tars a 75-72 lead with under a minute to go. Damion Enoch would make a layup to cut the lead to one (75-74 on the ensuing possession.)
Then a crazy sequence of events ensued. The Tars would see Schuette get a huge steal after Jeff Dirkin intentionally fouled the Panthers despite the Tars only being up two. Rollins would escape as Earl Lawrence would miss both free throws. A 62 percent foul shooter Lawrence would miss the first and then have to intentionally miss the second. The Tars would grab the rebound and Uhle would nail a pair of free throws to seal the victory.
The Tars will be right back in action Saturday when they face Paine. Tip time is set for 2 PM.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Tars Open Season in Atlanta Friday.
The Rollins Tars open the 2014-15 basketball season with a trip to Atlanta to take part in the SSC/SIAC crossover.
The Tars will open with a 7 PM showdown with host Clark-Atlanta. The Tars are coming off a 14-13 season a year ago. They will be coming into this season with a "chip on there shoulder" after being picked to finish in a tie for seventh in the SSC. Last year's top scorer Mitch Woods has moved on. The Tars leading scorer a year ago was a first team All SSC player. Also departed are Adam Allen (9.4 ppg) and Lukas Winegarner. Winegarner was lost midway thru last season with a broken foot.
The Tars will return Alex Blessig (10.8 ppg,) along with Chris Uhle and Jeff Dirkin. Uhle put up 9.3 a contest a year ago, while Dirkin scored 7.5 points and led the team grabbing 6.1 rebounds a night. Scott Schuette (6.3 ppg) will look to find his shooting stroke in 2014. James Farrell will see some more minutes in the backcourt. Sharif Almulla will return after missing much of last year with an ankle injury.
The Tars will also welcome some newcomers. Kyle Koszuta, Mike Bedulskis, and Jeff Merton are among them. The Tars were a 106-61 winner over Brunell (London) in their lone exhibition contest.
Redshirt freshman Sam Phillipott led the way in that one. Almulla added 16-while Uhle netted 13.
Clark Atlanta is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and is coming off a 15-11 season (11-7 SIAC.) The Panthers are picked second behind perennial power Benedict.
The Panthers also lost there top three scorers from a season ago. Derek Harper is back after scoring 8.3 points a game as a freshman. Earl Lawrence and Kenneth Green each return as seniors after starting every game there junior season's.
Like the Tars the Panthers had one exhibition game. They were a 92-69 loser to DI Samford. Lawrence led the way with 17 in the exhibition contest. Cornell Barnett added 13 points and six rebounds- while Johnell Young netted 10. The Panthers did out rebound Samford 42-35. They had trouble taking care of the ball though turning it over 22 times.
You can catch all the action with Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Nate Weyant on the Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 6
The Tars will open with a 7 PM showdown with host Clark-Atlanta. The Tars are coming off a 14-13 season a year ago. They will be coming into this season with a "chip on there shoulder" after being picked to finish in a tie for seventh in the SSC. Last year's top scorer Mitch Woods has moved on. The Tars leading scorer a year ago was a first team All SSC player. Also departed are Adam Allen (9.4 ppg) and Lukas Winegarner. Winegarner was lost midway thru last season with a broken foot.
The Tars will return Alex Blessig (10.8 ppg,) along with Chris Uhle and Jeff Dirkin. Uhle put up 9.3 a contest a year ago, while Dirkin scored 7.5 points and led the team grabbing 6.1 rebounds a night. Scott Schuette (6.3 ppg) will look to find his shooting stroke in 2014. James Farrell will see some more minutes in the backcourt. Sharif Almulla will return after missing much of last year with an ankle injury.
The Tars will also welcome some newcomers. Kyle Koszuta, Mike Bedulskis, and Jeff Merton are among them. The Tars were a 106-61 winner over Brunell (London) in their lone exhibition contest.
Redshirt freshman Sam Phillipott led the way in that one. Almulla added 16-while Uhle netted 13.
Clark Atlanta is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and is coming off a 15-11 season (11-7 SIAC.) The Panthers are picked second behind perennial power Benedict.
The Panthers also lost there top three scorers from a season ago. Derek Harper is back after scoring 8.3 points a game as a freshman. Earl Lawrence and Kenneth Green each return as seniors after starting every game there junior season's.
Like the Tars the Panthers had one exhibition game. They were a 92-69 loser to DI Samford. Lawrence led the way with 17 in the exhibition contest. Cornell Barnett added 13 points and six rebounds- while Johnell Young netted 10. The Panthers did out rebound Samford 42-35. They had trouble taking care of the ball though turning it over 22 times.
You can catch all the action with Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Nate Weyant on the Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 6
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Meet The 2014-15 Rollins College Tars
Starters:
Alex Blessig (#3)
Guard (Berlin,Germany) (Florida Gulf Coast)
Six- Foot -Two 181 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Tars starting point guard. Started every game, averaged 31 minutes per night. Team's leading returning scorer at 10.8 points per game- Also averaged 3.4 assists per game. Led the Tars and was third in the SSC, shooting at a 43 percent clip from the 3-point line. Scored in double digits 14 times. Had three games where he scored 20+ points. Had a crucial conventional three point play that forced overtime in upset win over then #2 Florida Southern on January 21st. Also made the free throws to seal that win.
On his expectations for the upcoming season:
"We will try to win the conference and do well in the NCAA's. Be better than last year. Get better each day."
On how much the players who returned from last year have grown since then:
" We grew a lot and learned as a team. Everyone is more comfortable with the offense and defense we play. The new guys also fit in very well."
On the leadership of this year's senior class:
"The seniors are great leaders on and off the court. They have great personalities that will help the freshman a lot and improve the team's chemistry."
Rollins insider Juan Bernal summed up Blessig's role this way:
"He will see a lot of time at the two-guard, also will see some time at the one. Is the Tar's best returning player from last season."
Pete's take: Will be relied on heavily in all assets of his game. Tars will go as far as he carries them this season.
Scott Schuette (#33)
Guard (Lexington,Ky.) (Lexington Catholic High School)
Six -Foot- Three 190 LBS.
Senior
2013-14: Appeared in all 27 games (two starts.) Averaged 24.8 minutes per night. Averaged 2.1 points- 2.1 rebounds- and- 1.6 assists per game. Had seven double digit scoring games. Scored season high 15 points versus Florida Tech January 15th. Scored 12 points versus Puerto Rico Mayaguez as well. Started in one of the two meetings versus both Palm Beach Atlantic and Nova Southeastern. Had nine points and seven assists in regular season finale versus Florida Southern.
2012-13: Played in all 28 games, averaging 13 minutes per night. Scored 3.1 points and grabbed 1.6 rebounds a night- shot 34 percent from the field- 32 percent from the 3-point line- went 14-of-18- at the free throw line on the season. Had career high 17 points (5-9 from the 3-point line) in NCAA tournament loss to Saint Leo.
2011-12: Played in all 29 games. Averaged 5.1 points per night- to go along with 1.7 rebounds. Scored in double digits four times. Had career best 12 points versus Lake Erie on December 29th. Also netted 12 points versus Lynn on January 11th. Shot 33 percent from the 3-point line on the season.
Blessig had good things to say about Schuette:
" Scott is a good leader on and off the court. He plays smart. He knows how to get himself and his teammates open shots. He makes everyone around him better. He will bounce back for sure. He spent a lot of time working on his shot in the off season. He has been a much more consistent shooter in practice than he was even last season. "
Eric Castaneda simplifies things:
" He's a knock down shooter."
Bernal adds this:
" Schuette has shown the ability to put it all together by improving various aspects of his game. The Tars will win some games due to his ability to make shots."
Pete's take: Key senior leader to this team. Look to see him shoot the ball much better this season. Fits well in the Tars offense.
Chris Uhle (#24)
Center (Ocala,Fla.) (Trinity Catholic)
Six-Foot- 11 245 LBS.
Senior
2013-14: Started every game for the Tars. Averaged 21.2 minutes per game- scored 9.3 points per night. Led the Tars, shooting at a 40 percent clip from the 3-point line for the season. Shot 45 percent from the field- and- 74 percent from the free throw line- also dished out 4.9 assists per game. Scored in double digits 11 times on the year. Had a career high 21 points versus Barry in January. Had his first career double-double (16 points- and- 11 rebounds) in regular season finale at Florida Southern. Scored 14 points- and- grabbed eight rebounds in SSC tournament loss to Nova Southeastern.
2012-13: Played in all 30 games- played 15 minutes per contest- averaged 5.3 points- and- 2.2 rebounds per night. Shot 41 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3-point line for the season. Also shot 81 percent at the foul line. Scored in double digits three times. Had seven rebounds in NCAA tournament loss to Saint Leo.
2011-12: Played in 25 games. Averaged 8.4 minutes per game. Averaged 2-2 points- and- 1.4 rebounds a night as a freshman. Shot 41 percent from field- 43 percent from the 3-point line- and- went 9-of 10 at the foul line on the season.
Bernal had high praise for the work he put in during the off season:
" Chris is a 3-point shooting big man. He worked hard at fine tuning all facets of his game. He also improved his quickness at both ends of the floor."
Pete's take: Will need his defense to catch up with his offense this season. Very good shooter for a big man. Also a very good rebounder and shot blocker.
Jeff Dirkin (#5)
Forward (Oak Park,Ill.) (Oak Park High School)
Six-Foot-Eight 210 LBS.
Redshirt Senior
His biggest improvement in his game is his ball handling. Getting low to the ground and to the basket. Expect him to drive the lane more this year.
On the focus put on shooting in the off-season after the way last season ended:
"Everyone has worked hard on their shots, free throws included. Not making any free throw predictions. Will see if it translates to the games."
He will be a vocal leader and do a lot of coaching of the young guys. Can help them learn the system, especially on defense.
On the addition of so many young guys this season:
"The young guys are very talented. They are a great group of young men. They have a lot to learn this season." He says he is very interested in seeing how they will do at working hard and getting better every day.
Pete's take: Dirkin is a key big man on this team. He needs to improve his shooting tremendously from last year. He's a great leader and knows the system very well, having been in it for five years. As he said, he hopes this senior class goes out the right way.
Jeff Merton (#44)
Forward (Naples, Fla.) (Community School of Naples)
Six-Foot-Five 215 LBS.
Freshman
Went to a pair of high schools. Began his career at Seacrest Country Day, before transferring to Community School of Naples. In his two seasons at Naples, they went to State Final Four (2013) and Regional Finals (2014.) Was a member of Nike Team Florida for three seasons.
Bernal had high praise for the newcomer:
" Has not played a regular season game."
"Could be one of the best in Rollins history when all is said and done."
Dirkin also had good things to say:
"Jeff is a really talented freshman. He has a really strong pull up jumper, and can get to the basket and finish. He is a great athlete who has a promising future ahead of him."
Pete's take: Can't wait to see this kid play. He's the most talked about recruit since Nick Wolf.
Bench:
Kyle Koszuta (#10)
Guard (Niceville,Fla.) (Louisiana Monroe)
Six-Foot-Two 190 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in 21 games for Louisiana Monroe. Averaged 9.2 minutes per game- scored 1.9 points per game. Had season high nine points in game versus Louisiana Lafayette.
2012-13: Played in 29 games (two starts)- Scored 3.7 points per game. Led the team in 3-point shooting accuracy (44.4 percent on the year.)- played 15.3 minutes per night- Shot 72.7 percent at the foul line on the season. Had three games scoring in double figures.
Blessig had good things to say about his backcourt mate:
" Kyle reads the floor very well. He is also a good ball handler and a good shooter."
redshirt freshman Eric Castaneda was also impressed with Koszuta so far, adding this:
" Kyle wants to achieve the most that he can. He wants to compete and play hard to make it the greatest year possible. He is a great shooter and one of the quickest players I have ever played with."
Bernal echoed both Castaneda and Blessig:
" Kyle shoots the ball very well. He is a solid ball handler and knows how to run a team."
Pete's take: Koszuta will be a great asset to this team. He will allow Blessig to slide over to the two guard, which suits his game better.
Sharif Almulla (#0)
Guard (Orlando,Fla.) (Timber Creek High School) (Shennandoah University)
Six-Foot-Three 175 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in 14 games for the Tars. Season was cut short due to injury. Averaged 2.4 points per game- First two points were on two free throws in season opening loss to Washburn in Las Vegas. Had season high 12 points versus Eckerd on February 8th. Returned from injury for the SSC tournament game versus Nova and scored three points.
2012-13: Started all 26 games for Shenandoah University. Averaged 9.8 points a game- shot 37 percent from the field- and- 38 percent from the 3-point line. Scored in double digits 11 times.
Bernal on Almulla:
"Is a wing than can shoot. Is an improved ball handler who also has improved on the defensive end since coming to Rollins. Will be one of the first guys off the bench."
Pete's take: Tars really missed his offense when he got hurt last season. A very good shooter.
Sam Phillpott (#31)
Guard/Foward (Noblesville,Ind.) (Noblesville High School)
Six-Foot-Seven 210 LBS.
Redshirt Freshman
2013-14: Redshirt
Was a four time letter winner at Noblesville High. Was the MVP of the Indiana All Star Game his junior season. That season he averaged 17.2 points- 16.1 rebounds- and- 3.9 assists a game. His senior year he averaged 16 points-8.1 rebounds- and- 3.5 assists a game.
Dirkin raved about the strides Phillipott has made since last season:
" Sam really came into his own this year. He really improved his jump shot and interior defense this off season. If he gets hot look out."
Bernal has been very impressed with Sam so far:
"Will see some playing time after red shirting last season. Is a really heady player that does a lot of things well."
Pete's take: Perfect fit for the Rollins system
Mike Bedulskis (#14)
Forward (Villinuis,Lithuania) (UNC Asheville) (Phelps School in Philly)
Six-Foot- Nine 220 LBS.
Sophomore
2013-14: Played six games for UNC Asheville. Totaled 14 points in 18 minutes of action. First collegiate basket came November 13th versus Kentucky. Had career high five points versus Virginia Intermont on December 20th. Had five points- and- five assists on December 31st versus Montreal College.
Played first three years of high school in Lithuania. Averaged 17 points- and- 10 rebounds- a game for three seasons.
Transferred to Phelps in Philly for his senior season.
Bernal on Bedulskis:
"Mike is a very versatile big man."
"He has a very good variety of post moves. He is a good outside shooter. Playing time will be determined by how quickly he adapts to the Rollins system.
Koszuta describes what he brings when he steps on the floor:
" Mike is very physical on the boards. He has a very good left hand finish. He can shoot from the outside and has a amazing lefty post game."
Blessig on why Bedulskis came to Rollins:
"He wanted to play somewhere else. The team, coaches, overall location and academics made it an easy decision for him."
Pete's take: Will be a welcome addition to the program. Can always use big bodies who can rebound and score.
James Ferrell (#11)
Guard (Winter Park,Fla.) (Winter Park High School)
Six-Foot-Two 175 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in all 27 games- averaged 11.5 minutes a night. Scored 2.7 points- grabbed 1.1 rebound- and- dished out 1.1 assists per game. Had a career high five points twice early in the season. Eclipsed that with a nine point effort January 22nd versus Palm Beach Atlantic. Hit his only shot attempt (a 3-pointer) and made all six free throw attempts in that game.
2012-13: Played in 12 games averaging three minutes a night- scored 1.5 points- and- grabbed 0.5 rebounds per game. Had career high five points versus Cameron in Las Vegas. Only missed one free throw on the season (12 of 13.)
Was the starting point guard for 6A State Champion Winter Park High School his junior and senior seasons. Played with National Player of the Year and current New Orleans Hornet Austin Rivers.
Bernal defined Ferrell's role on this team:
"James will provide guard depth off the bench. Is also one of the Tars better defenders."
Blessig had high praise for the Tars point guard:
" James is a great point guard and captain on the court. He reads the floor very well and is a great ball handler and shooter."
Pete's take: Another product of the system that is rock solid.
Joey Galvis (#32)
Guard (Tampa,Fla.) (Tampa Jesuit High School)
Six-Foot-One 165 LBS.
Sophomore
2013-14: Played in 15 games- scored a combined 21 points- grabbed four rebounds- dished out four assists- and- nabbed four steals. Scored his first collegiate basket versus Palm Beach Atlantic. Had a career game versus Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Scored eight points- had three rebounds- got two steals- and- his only career blocked shot. Also had four points and a rebound versus Florida Tech.
Bernal praised his defense:
"Joey is one of the team's better defenders. He will use this to try and work his way into the rotation."
Pete's take: Good defender. Not good enough on offense yet to see much playing time.
Marcus Camacho (#34)
Guard (Winter Springs,Fla.) (Winter Springs High School)
Six-Foot-Four 190 LBS.
Freshman
Four year varsity letter winner at Winter Springs. Averaged 10 points- six rebounds- and- three assists as a senior. Was a two year captain and Second Team All-area.
Bernal on Camacho:
"Athletic Walk on. Will look to push team in practice."
Pete's take: Will learn the in's and out's of the system this season
Redshirts:
Eric Castaneda (#15)
Guard (Oviedo,Fla.) (Oviedo High School)
Six-Foot Four 175 LBS.
Freshman
Played four years for the Haggerty Huskies. Led them to the state championship. As a senior, started in the state All Star game.
On why he chose Rollins:
"It was close to home with a good education."
"Very excited to play with a talented group"
Bernal was very impressed with his versatility:
"Will provide depth off the bench. Is very versatile. Has a good understanding of the game. Playing time will be determined by how he develops in the system.
Pete's take: Solid player. Stuck behind a few guys who have paid their dues already.
Zach Ullian (#12)
Guard (Indialantic,Fla.) (Holy Trinity High School)
Six- Foot -Four 195 LBS.
Freshman
Three year letter winner at Holy Trinity. Played in district championship. Advanced to the regional semis in another season he was there. Was the school's most accurate 3-point shooter (47 percent.) Had a career high 38 points versus Father Lopez. Also played lacrosse and track.
Bernal on his role on the team:
"Zach will be used to provide shooting off the bench. One of the freshman the Tars will groom for years to come.
Pete's take: Good shooter. Will have to pay his dues this year.
Out for the Season:
Bridger Dawson (#55)
Center/Forward (Aspen,Co.) (Aspen High School)
Six Foot Eight 220 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in 19 games- scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Had a basket and a rebound in season opener versus Washburn in Las Vegas. Had six points- and- two rebounds versus Purto Rico Mayaguez. Also had five points and three rebounds in game versus Florida Tech.
2012-13: Played in 13 games- had eight points and three rebounds total. Had a two point- two rebound game versus Puerto Rico Bayamon.
2011-12: Redshirt
Pete's take: Has had injury plagued career. Big body is helpful when healthy
Alex Blessig (#3)
Guard (Berlin,Germany) (Florida Gulf Coast)
Six- Foot -Two 181 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Tars starting point guard. Started every game, averaged 31 minutes per night. Team's leading returning scorer at 10.8 points per game- Also averaged 3.4 assists per game. Led the Tars and was third in the SSC, shooting at a 43 percent clip from the 3-point line. Scored in double digits 14 times. Had three games where he scored 20+ points. Had a crucial conventional three point play that forced overtime in upset win over then #2 Florida Southern on January 21st. Also made the free throws to seal that win.
On his expectations for the upcoming season:
"We will try to win the conference and do well in the NCAA's. Be better than last year. Get better each day."
On how much the players who returned from last year have grown since then:
" We grew a lot and learned as a team. Everyone is more comfortable with the offense and defense we play. The new guys also fit in very well."
On the leadership of this year's senior class:
"The seniors are great leaders on and off the court. They have great personalities that will help the freshman a lot and improve the team's chemistry."
Rollins insider Juan Bernal summed up Blessig's role this way:
"He will see a lot of time at the two-guard, also will see some time at the one. Is the Tar's best returning player from last season."
Pete's take: Will be relied on heavily in all assets of his game. Tars will go as far as he carries them this season.
Scott Schuette (#33)
Guard (Lexington,Ky.) (Lexington Catholic High School)
Six -Foot- Three 190 LBS.
Senior
2013-14: Appeared in all 27 games (two starts.) Averaged 24.8 minutes per night. Averaged 2.1 points- 2.1 rebounds- and- 1.6 assists per game. Had seven double digit scoring games. Scored season high 15 points versus Florida Tech January 15th. Scored 12 points versus Puerto Rico Mayaguez as well. Started in one of the two meetings versus both Palm Beach Atlantic and Nova Southeastern. Had nine points and seven assists in regular season finale versus Florida Southern.
2012-13: Played in all 28 games, averaging 13 minutes per night. Scored 3.1 points and grabbed 1.6 rebounds a night- shot 34 percent from the field- 32 percent from the 3-point line- went 14-of-18- at the free throw line on the season. Had career high 17 points (5-9 from the 3-point line) in NCAA tournament loss to Saint Leo.
2011-12: Played in all 29 games. Averaged 5.1 points per night- to go along with 1.7 rebounds. Scored in double digits four times. Had career best 12 points versus Lake Erie on December 29th. Also netted 12 points versus Lynn on January 11th. Shot 33 percent from the 3-point line on the season.
Blessig had good things to say about Schuette:
" Scott is a good leader on and off the court. He plays smart. He knows how to get himself and his teammates open shots. He makes everyone around him better. He will bounce back for sure. He spent a lot of time working on his shot in the off season. He has been a much more consistent shooter in practice than he was even last season. "
Eric Castaneda simplifies things:
" He's a knock down shooter."
Bernal adds this:
" Schuette has shown the ability to put it all together by improving various aspects of his game. The Tars will win some games due to his ability to make shots."
Pete's take: Key senior leader to this team. Look to see him shoot the ball much better this season. Fits well in the Tars offense.
Chris Uhle (#24)
Center (Ocala,Fla.) (Trinity Catholic)
Six-Foot- 11 245 LBS.
Senior
2013-14: Started every game for the Tars. Averaged 21.2 minutes per game- scored 9.3 points per night. Led the Tars, shooting at a 40 percent clip from the 3-point line for the season. Shot 45 percent from the field- and- 74 percent from the free throw line- also dished out 4.9 assists per game. Scored in double digits 11 times on the year. Had a career high 21 points versus Barry in January. Had his first career double-double (16 points- and- 11 rebounds) in regular season finale at Florida Southern. Scored 14 points- and- grabbed eight rebounds in SSC tournament loss to Nova Southeastern.
2012-13: Played in all 30 games- played 15 minutes per contest- averaged 5.3 points- and- 2.2 rebounds per night. Shot 41 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3-point line for the season. Also shot 81 percent at the foul line. Scored in double digits three times. Had seven rebounds in NCAA tournament loss to Saint Leo.
2011-12: Played in 25 games. Averaged 8.4 minutes per game. Averaged 2-2 points- and- 1.4 rebounds a night as a freshman. Shot 41 percent from field- 43 percent from the 3-point line- and- went 9-of 10 at the foul line on the season.
Bernal had high praise for the work he put in during the off season:
" Chris is a 3-point shooting big man. He worked hard at fine tuning all facets of his game. He also improved his quickness at both ends of the floor."
Pete's take: Will need his defense to catch up with his offense this season. Very good shooter for a big man. Also a very good rebounder and shot blocker.
Jeff Dirkin (#5)
Forward (Oak Park,Ill.) (Oak Park High School)
Six-Foot-Eight 210 LBS.
Redshirt Senior
His biggest improvement in his game is his ball handling. Getting low to the ground and to the basket. Expect him to drive the lane more this year.
On the focus put on shooting in the off-season after the way last season ended:
"Everyone has worked hard on their shots, free throws included. Not making any free throw predictions. Will see if it translates to the games."
He will be a vocal leader and do a lot of coaching of the young guys. Can help them learn the system, especially on defense.
On the addition of so many young guys this season:
"The young guys are very talented. They are a great group of young men. They have a lot to learn this season." He says he is very interested in seeing how they will do at working hard and getting better every day.
Pete's take: Dirkin is a key big man on this team. He needs to improve his shooting tremendously from last year. He's a great leader and knows the system very well, having been in it for five years. As he said, he hopes this senior class goes out the right way.
Jeff Merton (#44)
Forward (Naples, Fla.) (Community School of Naples)
Six-Foot-Five 215 LBS.
Freshman
Went to a pair of high schools. Began his career at Seacrest Country Day, before transferring to Community School of Naples. In his two seasons at Naples, they went to State Final Four (2013) and Regional Finals (2014.) Was a member of Nike Team Florida for three seasons.
Bernal had high praise for the newcomer:
" Has not played a regular season game."
"Could be one of the best in Rollins history when all is said and done."
Dirkin also had good things to say:
"Jeff is a really talented freshman. He has a really strong pull up jumper, and can get to the basket and finish. He is a great athlete who has a promising future ahead of him."
Pete's take: Can't wait to see this kid play. He's the most talked about recruit since Nick Wolf.
Bench:
Kyle Koszuta (#10)
Guard (Niceville,Fla.) (Louisiana Monroe)
Six-Foot-Two 190 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in 21 games for Louisiana Monroe. Averaged 9.2 minutes per game- scored 1.9 points per game. Had season high nine points in game versus Louisiana Lafayette.
2012-13: Played in 29 games (two starts)- Scored 3.7 points per game. Led the team in 3-point shooting accuracy (44.4 percent on the year.)- played 15.3 minutes per night- Shot 72.7 percent at the foul line on the season. Had three games scoring in double figures.
Blessig had good things to say about his backcourt mate:
" Kyle reads the floor very well. He is also a good ball handler and a good shooter."
redshirt freshman Eric Castaneda was also impressed with Koszuta so far, adding this:
" Kyle wants to achieve the most that he can. He wants to compete and play hard to make it the greatest year possible. He is a great shooter and one of the quickest players I have ever played with."
Bernal echoed both Castaneda and Blessig:
" Kyle shoots the ball very well. He is a solid ball handler and knows how to run a team."
Pete's take: Koszuta will be a great asset to this team. He will allow Blessig to slide over to the two guard, which suits his game better.
Sharif Almulla (#0)
Guard (Orlando,Fla.) (Timber Creek High School) (Shennandoah University)
Six-Foot-Three 175 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in 14 games for the Tars. Season was cut short due to injury. Averaged 2.4 points per game- First two points were on two free throws in season opening loss to Washburn in Las Vegas. Had season high 12 points versus Eckerd on February 8th. Returned from injury for the SSC tournament game versus Nova and scored three points.
2012-13: Started all 26 games for Shenandoah University. Averaged 9.8 points a game- shot 37 percent from the field- and- 38 percent from the 3-point line. Scored in double digits 11 times.
Bernal on Almulla:
"Is a wing than can shoot. Is an improved ball handler who also has improved on the defensive end since coming to Rollins. Will be one of the first guys off the bench."
Pete's take: Tars really missed his offense when he got hurt last season. A very good shooter.
Sam Phillpott (#31)
Guard/Foward (Noblesville,Ind.) (Noblesville High School)
Six-Foot-Seven 210 LBS.
Redshirt Freshman
2013-14: Redshirt
Was a four time letter winner at Noblesville High. Was the MVP of the Indiana All Star Game his junior season. That season he averaged 17.2 points- 16.1 rebounds- and- 3.9 assists a game. His senior year he averaged 16 points-8.1 rebounds- and- 3.5 assists a game.
Dirkin raved about the strides Phillipott has made since last season:
" Sam really came into his own this year. He really improved his jump shot and interior defense this off season. If he gets hot look out."
Bernal has been very impressed with Sam so far:
"Will see some playing time after red shirting last season. Is a really heady player that does a lot of things well."
Pete's take: Perfect fit for the Rollins system
Mike Bedulskis (#14)
Forward (Villinuis,Lithuania) (UNC Asheville) (Phelps School in Philly)
Six-Foot- Nine 220 LBS.
Sophomore
2013-14: Played six games for UNC Asheville. Totaled 14 points in 18 minutes of action. First collegiate basket came November 13th versus Kentucky. Had career high five points versus Virginia Intermont on December 20th. Had five points- and- five assists on December 31st versus Montreal College.
Played first three years of high school in Lithuania. Averaged 17 points- and- 10 rebounds- a game for three seasons.
Transferred to Phelps in Philly for his senior season.
Bernal on Bedulskis:
"Mike is a very versatile big man."
"He has a very good variety of post moves. He is a good outside shooter. Playing time will be determined by how quickly he adapts to the Rollins system.
Koszuta describes what he brings when he steps on the floor:
" Mike is very physical on the boards. He has a very good left hand finish. He can shoot from the outside and has a amazing lefty post game."
Blessig on why Bedulskis came to Rollins:
"He wanted to play somewhere else. The team, coaches, overall location and academics made it an easy decision for him."
Pete's take: Will be a welcome addition to the program. Can always use big bodies who can rebound and score.
James Ferrell (#11)
Guard (Winter Park,Fla.) (Winter Park High School)
Six-Foot-Two 175 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in all 27 games- averaged 11.5 minutes a night. Scored 2.7 points- grabbed 1.1 rebound- and- dished out 1.1 assists per game. Had a career high five points twice early in the season. Eclipsed that with a nine point effort January 22nd versus Palm Beach Atlantic. Hit his only shot attempt (a 3-pointer) and made all six free throw attempts in that game.
2012-13: Played in 12 games averaging three minutes a night- scored 1.5 points- and- grabbed 0.5 rebounds per game. Had career high five points versus Cameron in Las Vegas. Only missed one free throw on the season (12 of 13.)
Was the starting point guard for 6A State Champion Winter Park High School his junior and senior seasons. Played with National Player of the Year and current New Orleans Hornet Austin Rivers.
Bernal defined Ferrell's role on this team:
"James will provide guard depth off the bench. Is also one of the Tars better defenders."
Blessig had high praise for the Tars point guard:
" James is a great point guard and captain on the court. He reads the floor very well and is a great ball handler and shooter."
Pete's take: Another product of the system that is rock solid.
Joey Galvis (#32)
Guard (Tampa,Fla.) (Tampa Jesuit High School)
Six-Foot-One 165 LBS.
Sophomore
2013-14: Played in 15 games- scored a combined 21 points- grabbed four rebounds- dished out four assists- and- nabbed four steals. Scored his first collegiate basket versus Palm Beach Atlantic. Had a career game versus Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Scored eight points- had three rebounds- got two steals- and- his only career blocked shot. Also had four points and a rebound versus Florida Tech.
Bernal praised his defense:
"Joey is one of the team's better defenders. He will use this to try and work his way into the rotation."
Pete's take: Good defender. Not good enough on offense yet to see much playing time.
Marcus Camacho (#34)
Guard (Winter Springs,Fla.) (Winter Springs High School)
Six-Foot-Four 190 LBS.
Freshman
Four year varsity letter winner at Winter Springs. Averaged 10 points- six rebounds- and- three assists as a senior. Was a two year captain and Second Team All-area.
Bernal on Camacho:
"Athletic Walk on. Will look to push team in practice."
Pete's take: Will learn the in's and out's of the system this season
Redshirts:
Eric Castaneda (#15)
Guard (Oviedo,Fla.) (Oviedo High School)
Six-Foot Four 175 LBS.
Freshman
Played four years for the Haggerty Huskies. Led them to the state championship. As a senior, started in the state All Star game.
On why he chose Rollins:
"It was close to home with a good education."
"Very excited to play with a talented group"
Bernal was very impressed with his versatility:
"Will provide depth off the bench. Is very versatile. Has a good understanding of the game. Playing time will be determined by how he develops in the system.
Pete's take: Solid player. Stuck behind a few guys who have paid their dues already.
Zach Ullian (#12)
Guard (Indialantic,Fla.) (Holy Trinity High School)
Six- Foot -Four 195 LBS.
Freshman
Three year letter winner at Holy Trinity. Played in district championship. Advanced to the regional semis in another season he was there. Was the school's most accurate 3-point shooter (47 percent.) Had a career high 38 points versus Father Lopez. Also played lacrosse and track.
Bernal on his role on the team:
"Zach will be used to provide shooting off the bench. One of the freshman the Tars will groom for years to come.
Pete's take: Good shooter. Will have to pay his dues this year.
Out for the Season:
Bridger Dawson (#55)
Center/Forward (Aspen,Co.) (Aspen High School)
Six Foot Eight 220 LBS.
Junior
2013-14: Played in 19 games- scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Had a basket and a rebound in season opener versus Washburn in Las Vegas. Had six points- and- two rebounds versus Purto Rico Mayaguez. Also had five points and three rebounds in game versus Florida Tech.
2012-13: Played in 13 games- had eight points and three rebounds total. Had a two point- two rebound game versus Puerto Rico Bayamon.
2011-12: Redshirt
Pete's take: Has had injury plagued career. Big body is helpful when healthy
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Tars Take Care Of Ducks in Exhibition.
The Rollins Tars looked new and improved Wednesday night in the team's lone exhibition game. Rollins was a 106-61 winner over the Brunel (London) University Ducks at Warden Arena.
The Tars were led by 17 points from redshirt freshman Sam Phillipott. He was seven of 11 from the field to go along with a three- of-three night at the foul line. Phillipott was one of five Tars in double figures on the evening. Sharif Almulla also had a great night shooting the ball, going seven of eight from the field. The Timber Creek product also hit both of his 3-point attempts. A pair of seniors also notched double digits. Chris Uhle netted 13 points, including three of six from the 3-point line. Scott Schuette posted 12 points behind a three of five night from the 3-point line. Zach Ullian added 11 points to round out the Tars double digit scorers.
The Tars shot 57 percent (41-72) from the field on the night. They also shot it well from the 3-point line, going 11-28 (39 percent.) At the foul line the Tars shot 72 percent (13-18.) This included going nine of 10 in the second half. The Tars dominated the glass 42-28. They had 28 assists and just nine turnovers.
The Ducks placed three players in double figures. Joel Henry led the way with 22 points (5-13 from the 3-point line.) Benji Lawmann added 17- and- Dario Wisdom tallied 11 in the loss. The Ducks shot 42 percent (23-55) from the field. They shot 32 percent (8-25) from the 3-point line. The Ducks went just seven of 15 (46 percent) at the foul line. The Ducks had 16 assists and turned the ball over 21 times. Those 21 turnovers turned into 41 points for the Tars.
The Tars cruised from start to finish. The bench outscored the Ducks 65-4.
Rollins will next be in action next Friday when they begin the regular season in the SSC/SIAC crossover when they battle the host Clark-Atlanta. You can catch all the action on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com
The Tars were led by 17 points from redshirt freshman Sam Phillipott. He was seven of 11 from the field to go along with a three- of-three night at the foul line. Phillipott was one of five Tars in double figures on the evening. Sharif Almulla also had a great night shooting the ball, going seven of eight from the field. The Timber Creek product also hit both of his 3-point attempts. A pair of seniors also notched double digits. Chris Uhle netted 13 points, including three of six from the 3-point line. Scott Schuette posted 12 points behind a three of five night from the 3-point line. Zach Ullian added 11 points to round out the Tars double digit scorers.
The Tars shot 57 percent (41-72) from the field on the night. They also shot it well from the 3-point line, going 11-28 (39 percent.) At the foul line the Tars shot 72 percent (13-18.) This included going nine of 10 in the second half. The Tars dominated the glass 42-28. They had 28 assists and just nine turnovers.
The Ducks placed three players in double figures. Joel Henry led the way with 22 points (5-13 from the 3-point line.) Benji Lawmann added 17- and- Dario Wisdom tallied 11 in the loss. The Ducks shot 42 percent (23-55) from the field. They shot 32 percent (8-25) from the 3-point line. The Ducks went just seven of 15 (46 percent) at the foul line. The Ducks had 16 assists and turned the ball over 21 times. Those 21 turnovers turned into 41 points for the Tars.
The Tars cruised from start to finish. The bench outscored the Ducks 65-4.
Rollins will next be in action next Friday when they begin the regular season in the SSC/SIAC crossover when they battle the host Clark-Atlanta. You can catch all the action on the Tars sports network at RollinsSports.com
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Tars Release 2014-15 Schedule!
The Rollins College Tars have released the schedule for the 2014 and 2015 basketball season. This season will be the 35th for Head Coach Tom Klusman. Brad Ash (14th season) and Kyle Frakes (26th season) will once again join Klusman on the Tars bench.
This year's schedule features a pair of tournaments, including the annual trip to Las Vegas. Rollins will have 10 games against schools who appeared in the post-season a year ago.
The Tars are coming off a 14-13 season last year and return eight letter winners from a season ago. Alex Blessig (10.8 ppg) is the leading returning scorer for the Tars. Also returning as starters are Jeff Dirkin (7.5 points and 6.1 rebounds a game last season) as well as Chris Uhle (9.3 points per game.) The Tars will also rely on Scott Schuette who will be relied upon heavily for his senior season.
Rollins season will begin with an exhibition on November 5th vs Brunel University out of England. In the next pair of games Rollins will face Clark Atlanta and Paine on November 14th and 15th. Clark Atlanta will be the host in this two day event named the SSC/SIAC cross over. The home opener will be on November 18th when the Tars will take on Warner.
Another tournament follows as Rollins will head to Johnson C.Smith in Charlotte. Rollins will face the hosts on the 21st before taking on CIAA Champion Livingston on the 22nd of November.
Rollins will then host the two Puerto Rico teams (Mayaguez and Piedras.
After a busy November, the Tars will travel to Boca Raton for the conference opener against Lynn on December 4th. The December schedule will be light. After a 13 day lay off due to final exams, The Tars will travel to Las Vegas. This year it will be a new tournament for Rollins in Vegas when they play in the Dixie State Challenge in Orleans Arena. The Tars will due battle with Saint Martin on December 17th before they tangle with recent DII runner up Seattle Pacific on the 18th.
The Tars will open January out of conference when they take on Palm Beach Atlantic (January 2) and Florida Memorial (January 3.) The Tars then jump back into conference action when they battle a pair of South Regional participants from last season. First it will be Barry on January 7th and then last season's co-regualr season champion Saint Leo on January 10th. The Tars will close out a five game home stand when they battle Nova Southeastern on January 14th.
Rollins then has a quick three game road swing when they face Eckerd (January 17th,) Florida Tech (January 21st) and another NCAA South regional qualifier Tampa on January 24th. The Tars close out the first half of conference play when they face co-conference champion and tournament champion Florida Southern January 28th. Lynn comes to Winter Park on the last day of January.
February will see the Tars start the month on the 4th at Rubin Arena vs Palm Beach Atlantic. The seventh will be a trip to the Marion Bowman Center and a date with Saint Leo. Barry will be the opponent on the 11th of February before a game versus Eckerd at home on the 14th. The last two road games will be at the "Shark Tank" (Feb.18) to face Nova Southeastern before a trip to the Martinez to take on Tampa on the 21st. The last two regular season games will be home versus Florida Tech on the 25th and the 28th vs arch-rival Florida Southern.
The conference tournament will return to Kissimmee from March 5-8 at Silver Spurs Arena. NCAA regionals take place from the 14th-17th of March. This year's Elite Eight will be in Evansville,Indiana at the Ford Center from March 25th-28th.
As always you can catch all the Tars hoops action on the Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide on RollinsSports.Com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro, Nate Weyant and Robert Siegel will be on the air.
This year's schedule features a pair of tournaments, including the annual trip to Las Vegas. Rollins will have 10 games against schools who appeared in the post-season a year ago.
The Tars are coming off a 14-13 season last year and return eight letter winners from a season ago. Alex Blessig (10.8 ppg) is the leading returning scorer for the Tars. Also returning as starters are Jeff Dirkin (7.5 points and 6.1 rebounds a game last season) as well as Chris Uhle (9.3 points per game.) The Tars will also rely on Scott Schuette who will be relied upon heavily for his senior season.
Rollins season will begin with an exhibition on November 5th vs Brunel University out of England. In the next pair of games Rollins will face Clark Atlanta and Paine on November 14th and 15th. Clark Atlanta will be the host in this two day event named the SSC/SIAC cross over. The home opener will be on November 18th when the Tars will take on Warner.
Another tournament follows as Rollins will head to Johnson C.Smith in Charlotte. Rollins will face the hosts on the 21st before taking on CIAA Champion Livingston on the 22nd of November.
Rollins will then host the two Puerto Rico teams (Mayaguez and Piedras.
After a busy November, the Tars will travel to Boca Raton for the conference opener against Lynn on December 4th. The December schedule will be light. After a 13 day lay off due to final exams, The Tars will travel to Las Vegas. This year it will be a new tournament for Rollins in Vegas when they play in the Dixie State Challenge in Orleans Arena. The Tars will due battle with Saint Martin on December 17th before they tangle with recent DII runner up Seattle Pacific on the 18th.
The Tars will open January out of conference when they take on Palm Beach Atlantic (January 2) and Florida Memorial (January 3.) The Tars then jump back into conference action when they battle a pair of South Regional participants from last season. First it will be Barry on January 7th and then last season's co-regualr season champion Saint Leo on January 10th. The Tars will close out a five game home stand when they battle Nova Southeastern on January 14th.
Rollins then has a quick three game road swing when they face Eckerd (January 17th,) Florida Tech (January 21st) and another NCAA South regional qualifier Tampa on January 24th. The Tars close out the first half of conference play when they face co-conference champion and tournament champion Florida Southern January 28th. Lynn comes to Winter Park on the last day of January.
February will see the Tars start the month on the 4th at Rubin Arena vs Palm Beach Atlantic. The seventh will be a trip to the Marion Bowman Center and a date with Saint Leo. Barry will be the opponent on the 11th of February before a game versus Eckerd at home on the 14th. The last two road games will be at the "Shark Tank" (Feb.18) to face Nova Southeastern before a trip to the Martinez to take on Tampa on the 21st. The last two regular season games will be home versus Florida Tech on the 25th and the 28th vs arch-rival Florida Southern.
The conference tournament will return to Kissimmee from March 5-8 at Silver Spurs Arena. NCAA regionals take place from the 14th-17th of March. This year's Elite Eight will be in Evansville,Indiana at the Ford Center from March 25th-28th.
As always you can catch all the Tars hoops action on the Tars Sports Network on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide on RollinsSports.Com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro, Nate Weyant and Robert Siegel will be on the air.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
A Look Around The SSC: Florida Institute of Technology
The Florida Institute of Technology (referred to as FIT or Florida Tech is a private research institution located in Melbourne,Fla. The 130 acre primary campus is located near the Kennedy Space Center.
With a enrollment of 8,985 (5,582 undergrads) FIT was founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College. The current name came about in 1966.
Despite it's small size and young history Florida Tech is currently ranked among the best national doctoral-granting universities in the United States. FIT has more than 60,000 alumni, which include a National Teacher of the Year recipient, the director of Nasa Center, five astronauts, a bunch of generals, a major league pitcher, and thousands of engineers and pilot's.
The athletic teams at Florida Tech are nicknamed the Panthers. The school fields 11 men's and 11 women's teams. They of course are a DII school and members of the Sunshine State Conference. The sports include baseball, men's and woman's basketball, men's and women's crew, men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, men's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and women's volleyball. The most famous athletic alum of Florida Tech is former Pitsburh Pirates and Boston Red Sox Pitcher Tim Wakefield. He played first base and set the school home run record as a first baseman in 1987. His number (3) was retired in 2006.
Florida Tech won two national championships in Men's Soccer (1988 and 1991.) They also won a individual Women's golf title in 2007 (Daniela Iacobelli.)
With a enrollment of 8,985 (5,582 undergrads) FIT was founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College. The current name came about in 1966.
Despite it's small size and young history Florida Tech is currently ranked among the best national doctoral-granting universities in the United States. FIT has more than 60,000 alumni, which include a National Teacher of the Year recipient, the director of Nasa Center, five astronauts, a bunch of generals, a major league pitcher, and thousands of engineers and pilot's.
The athletic teams at Florida Tech are nicknamed the Panthers. The school fields 11 men's and 11 women's teams. They of course are a DII school and members of the Sunshine State Conference. The sports include baseball, men's and woman's basketball, men's and women's crew, men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, men's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and women's volleyball. The most famous athletic alum of Florida Tech is former Pitsburh Pirates and Boston Red Sox Pitcher Tim Wakefield. He played first base and set the school home run record as a first baseman in 1987. His number (3) was retired in 2006.
Florida Tech won two national championships in Men's Soccer (1988 and 1991.) They also won a individual Women's golf title in 2007 (Daniela Iacobelli.)
Monday, September 8, 2014
A Look Around The SSC: Lynn University
Lynn University is an American, private, non profit university in Boca Raton, Florida founded in 1962. The school opened as Marymount College, a woman's junior college founded by the Religious Sacred Heart of Mary. In 1971 the school was placed under the control of a lay board. Donald E.Ross was named President at the time. In 1974 the school's name was changed to the College of Boca Raton. In 1986 the school was granted accreditation level two. At the time it was only a two year program. In 1988 this was raised to level three and the school transformed from a two to a four year program. In 1991 the school's name was changed to Lynn University to honor its benefactors, the Lynn family.
Donald E.Ross retired after 35 years in 2006. His son Kevin M.Ross then took over for him. According to the Chronicle of Higher education Donald Ross received a total compensation of 5, 738,422 which was the highest of any university President. This being in his final year of service.
In October 2012 Lynn hosted the presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney concerning foreign policy. The debate was held at the Performing Arts Center and moderated by journalist Bob Schieffer of CBS News.
Today the University has students from nearly all 50 states, and approximately 80 nations. 24 percent of students come from counties outside the United States (percentages includes students with dual citizenship.) the largest percentage of any university in the southeastern United States.
Lynn's athletic teams are known as the Fighting Knights. The school has won a total of 21 NCAA and NAIA national championships and 30 Sunshine State Conference Titles. Men's varsity sports are basketball, baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Woman's sports are basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, softball, tennis and volleyball. Lacrosse will be added for the 2014 season.
On July 17,2007 Lynn was vacated of it's 2005 Division II softball championship due to extra benefits given to two players. The NCAA found that coach Thomas Macera gave the two softball players cash payments totaling more than 3,000 dollars. Lynn was also placed on probation for two years.
A few notable alum of Lynn include Jean Alexandre (Midfielder San Jose Earthquakes,) Scott Gordon (Defender Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) John McCormack (Head Baseball Coach at Florida Atlantic.)
Donald E.Ross retired after 35 years in 2006. His son Kevin M.Ross then took over for him. According to the Chronicle of Higher education Donald Ross received a total compensation of 5, 738,422 which was the highest of any university President. This being in his final year of service.
In October 2012 Lynn hosted the presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney concerning foreign policy. The debate was held at the Performing Arts Center and moderated by journalist Bob Schieffer of CBS News.
Today the University has students from nearly all 50 states, and approximately 80 nations. 24 percent of students come from counties outside the United States (percentages includes students with dual citizenship.) the largest percentage of any university in the southeastern United States.
Lynn's athletic teams are known as the Fighting Knights. The school has won a total of 21 NCAA and NAIA national championships and 30 Sunshine State Conference Titles. Men's varsity sports are basketball, baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Woman's sports are basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, softball, tennis and volleyball. Lacrosse will be added for the 2014 season.
On July 17,2007 Lynn was vacated of it's 2005 Division II softball championship due to extra benefits given to two players. The NCAA found that coach Thomas Macera gave the two softball players cash payments totaling more than 3,000 dollars. Lynn was also placed on probation for two years.
A few notable alum of Lynn include Jean Alexandre (Midfielder San Jose Earthquakes,) Scott Gordon (Defender Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) John McCormack (Head Baseball Coach at Florida Atlantic.)
A Look Around The SSC: Barry University
In June 1940, a 40 acre tract of lush, tropical vegetation located in Miami Shores was transformed into one of the leading centers of education in South Florida. Founded by the most Reverend Patrick Barry, Bishop of Saint Augustine, and Reverend Mother M. Gerald Barry, prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, and supported by Reverend Monsignor William Barry, as well as Mayor of Miami Shores John Graves Thompson Barry University offers a a supportive atmosphere. It also provides intellectual excellence and and a 800 year tradition of truth seeking and dedication to service.
In the years since Barry opened its doors, the campus has expanded to 122 acres and 17 locations throughout Florida. This includes seven schools and two colleges with numerous liberal arts and professional disciplines.
Today Barry University is comprised of over 9,000 students, served by more than 2100 administrators, faculty members and support staff from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The faculty and administration have worked closely together to serve the the student population and the local community surrounding the university, where expansion and growth have kept pace with excellence in education programs.
The beauty of Barry includes 54 buildings, with indoor and outdoor athletic facilities spread over 80 acres of the 122 acre campus. The university has had six presidents since it's inception. Mother M, Gearlad Barry (1940-1961,) Mother M. Genevieve Weber (1962-63,) Sister Dorothy Browne (1963-74,) Sister M. Trinita Flood (1974-1981,) Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin (1981-2004,) and Sister Linda Bevilacqua (2004- present.)
Barry University is home to fourteen sports for men and woman. Baseball, Men's and Woman's basketball, men's and woman's cross county, men's and woman's golf, rowing, men's and woman's soccer, softball, men's and woman's tennis, and volleyball. Barry has won 13 national championships, 57 Sunshine State Conference titles. They have had 277 All Americans and 317 Scholar All-Americans. The athletes at Barry are nicknamed the Buccaneers and the mascot is Bucky the Parrot. Barry became a member of the Sunshine State Conference in June, 1988.
Some notable Barry alum include Amy Diaz (Ms. Rhode Island 2008,) Mark Anderson (soccer player of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) Shaquille O'Neal (Educational Doctorate,) Yan Gomes (catcher Cleveland Indians.)
In the years since Barry opened its doors, the campus has expanded to 122 acres and 17 locations throughout Florida. This includes seven schools and two colleges with numerous liberal arts and professional disciplines.
Today Barry University is comprised of over 9,000 students, served by more than 2100 administrators, faculty members and support staff from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The faculty and administration have worked closely together to serve the the student population and the local community surrounding the university, where expansion and growth have kept pace with excellence in education programs.
The beauty of Barry includes 54 buildings, with indoor and outdoor athletic facilities spread over 80 acres of the 122 acre campus. The university has had six presidents since it's inception. Mother M, Gearlad Barry (1940-1961,) Mother M. Genevieve Weber (1962-63,) Sister Dorothy Browne (1963-74,) Sister M. Trinita Flood (1974-1981,) Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin (1981-2004,) and Sister Linda Bevilacqua (2004- present.)
Barry University is home to fourteen sports for men and woman. Baseball, Men's and Woman's basketball, men's and woman's cross county, men's and woman's golf, rowing, men's and woman's soccer, softball, men's and woman's tennis, and volleyball. Barry has won 13 national championships, 57 Sunshine State Conference titles. They have had 277 All Americans and 317 Scholar All-Americans. The athletes at Barry are nicknamed the Buccaneers and the mascot is Bucky the Parrot. Barry became a member of the Sunshine State Conference in June, 1988.
Some notable Barry alum include Amy Diaz (Ms. Rhode Island 2008,) Mark Anderson (soccer player of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) Shaquille O'Neal (Educational Doctorate,) Yan Gomes (catcher Cleveland Indians.)
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
A Look Around The SSC: Nova Southeastern
Nova Southeastern, formerly known as Nova and now commonly called NSU is a private, co educational, nonsectarian research university located in Broward County, Florida. It's main campus is in Fort Lauderdale. The university is the eighth largest not for profit private university in the nation. NSU operates eight Student Educational Centers in Florida, the latest being a 300 campus located 24 miles north of Downtown Miami.
The University was Nova University of Advanced technology on a former Naval Landing Field built during World War II. The first degrees offered at the university were physical and social sciences. Leo Goodwin Senior left a 16 million dollar gift to the university in 1971 which funded it's expansion thru the 1970's and 1980's. In 1994 the college merged with the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and assumed its current name.
NSU currently consists of 18 colleges and schools offering over 175 programs of study with more than 250 majors. The university offers degrees in law, business, medicine, pharmacy, and nursing amongst others. IN 2011-12 Nova enrolled 28, 457 students and had over 145,000 alumni.
NSU is classified as a high research and community engaged university by the Carnegie foundation.
NSU is a DII school in the SSC and competes in 17 intercollegiate sports. They have ten woman's and seven men's teams. They are as follows:
Women:
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Men:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Track
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
The women's golf team won four straight national titles from 2009-12. Baseball has always been a powerhouse at Nova. 24 players have gone onto to play in the pros. Some notable alumni include:
JD Martinez (Detroit Tigers)
Sherman Bergmann (American Kick boxer)
Luke Albert (Atlanta Braves)
Esau Simpson (Swimmer 2012 Olympics)
Leroy Gilbert (Chaplin of U.S Coast Guard)
The school's nickname is the Sharks. They play basketball at the Don Taft University Center, also known as "The Shark Tank". It is by far the nicest venue in all of the conference and is nicer than most DI facilities.
The University was Nova University of Advanced technology on a former Naval Landing Field built during World War II. The first degrees offered at the university were physical and social sciences. Leo Goodwin Senior left a 16 million dollar gift to the university in 1971 which funded it's expansion thru the 1970's and 1980's. In 1994 the college merged with the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and assumed its current name.
NSU currently consists of 18 colleges and schools offering over 175 programs of study with more than 250 majors. The university offers degrees in law, business, medicine, pharmacy, and nursing amongst others. IN 2011-12 Nova enrolled 28, 457 students and had over 145,000 alumni.
NSU is classified as a high research and community engaged university by the Carnegie foundation.
NSU is a DII school in the SSC and competes in 17 intercollegiate sports. They have ten woman's and seven men's teams. They are as follows:
Women:
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Men:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Track
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
The women's golf team won four straight national titles from 2009-12. Baseball has always been a powerhouse at Nova. 24 players have gone onto to play in the pros. Some notable alumni include:
JD Martinez (Detroit Tigers)
Sherman Bergmann (American Kick boxer)
Luke Albert (Atlanta Braves)
Esau Simpson (Swimmer 2012 Olympics)
Leroy Gilbert (Chaplin of U.S Coast Guard)
The school's nickname is the Sharks. They play basketball at the Don Taft University Center, also known as "The Shark Tank". It is by far the nicest venue in all of the conference and is nicer than most DI facilities.
A Look Around The SSC: Eckerd College
This month will feature two schools in the series on the schools of the SSC. First it will be Eckerd College. Eckerd is a four year liberal arts school in Saint Petersburg, Fla. in the Tampa metropolitan area (very tip of St.Pete.)
Eckerd was established in 1958 and has 1800 students. Eckerd was founded as Florida Presbyterian College after World War II as part of national growth in post-secondary education. driven by Gls entering college and the anticipated baby boom of children. The United Presbyterian Church and the U.S. Presbyterian Church worked together to start the college, recieving a charter from the Florida legislature in 1958 and opening in 1960. In 1971, Jack Eckerd donated 12.5 million to the college, the largest gift the school ever received. The school's name was then changed to Eckerd College to recognize Mr.Eckerd's support.
The past presidents of the college are William Kadel (1958-1968,) Billy Wireman (1968-1977,) Jack Eckerd (1977, interim President,) Peter Armacost (1977-2000,) and Eugene Hotchkiss (2000-2001, also as interim President.) Current President Donald R.Eastman has been in that role since July 1st of 2001.
In the 1980's the college embarked on an extensive developmental program for land owned adjacent to its main campus. The development included a retirement center and the construction of waterfront homes. President Armacost would have to eventually retire due to financial irregularities related to these projects. The school would also lose part of it's endowment, and would eventually lose land adjacent to the campus.
Some famous alumni of Eckerd are New York Yankees First Baseman Steve Balboni, writer Dorothy Allison, Dennis Lehane (writer of Mystic River and Gone Baby Gone, and Brian Sabean (Gm of the San Fransisco Giants.)
The school's nickname is the Tritons. The schools color are navy, teal, and black. They participate in Division II in athletics. The school fields 13 teams.
Men's Sports:
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis
Sailing
Woman's Sports:
Sailing
Basketball
Volleyball
Tennis
Softball
Golf
Eckerd also has club sports:
Rugby
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
The basketball arena is "state of the art" and is called the McArthur Center.
Eckerd was established in 1958 and has 1800 students. Eckerd was founded as Florida Presbyterian College after World War II as part of national growth in post-secondary education. driven by Gls entering college and the anticipated baby boom of children. The United Presbyterian Church and the U.S. Presbyterian Church worked together to start the college, recieving a charter from the Florida legislature in 1958 and opening in 1960. In 1971, Jack Eckerd donated 12.5 million to the college, the largest gift the school ever received. The school's name was then changed to Eckerd College to recognize Mr.Eckerd's support.
The past presidents of the college are William Kadel (1958-1968,) Billy Wireman (1968-1977,) Jack Eckerd (1977, interim President,) Peter Armacost (1977-2000,) and Eugene Hotchkiss (2000-2001, also as interim President.) Current President Donald R.Eastman has been in that role since July 1st of 2001.
In the 1980's the college embarked on an extensive developmental program for land owned adjacent to its main campus. The development included a retirement center and the construction of waterfront homes. President Armacost would have to eventually retire due to financial irregularities related to these projects. The school would also lose part of it's endowment, and would eventually lose land adjacent to the campus.
Some famous alumni of Eckerd are New York Yankees First Baseman Steve Balboni, writer Dorothy Allison, Dennis Lehane (writer of Mystic River and Gone Baby Gone, and Brian Sabean (Gm of the San Fransisco Giants.)
The school's nickname is the Tritons. The schools color are navy, teal, and black. They participate in Division II in athletics. The school fields 13 teams.
Men's Sports:
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis
Sailing
Woman's Sports:
Sailing
Basketball
Volleyball
Tennis
Softball
Golf
Eckerd also has club sports:
Rugby
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
The basketball arena is "state of the art" and is called the McArthur Center.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
A Look Around The SSC: Rollins College
Rollins College is a private co-educational college in Winter Park,Florida. The School has a total undergrad enrollment of 1884 students. The campus is made up of 41 percent male and 59 percent female students. The campus covers over 70 acres.
The college is named after Chicago businessman Alonzo Rollins (1832-1887.) Rollins made substantial donations to enable the founding of the college, and was also a trustee and the first treasurer.
The school campus contains a range of amenities including a Theater For Performing Arts, the Cornell Campus Center and the Alfond Sports Center.
2013 was the ninth consecutive year that U.S news and World report ranked Rollins as the number one University in the South. It is also ranked as one of the best in the nation in both academics and athletics.
For a majority of it's sports Rollins competes at the DII level. The school nicknamed the Tars (a sailor at the front of a ship) is the only school in the country with that nickname. They compete in several sports. Men's sports include Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Water Ski. Women's Sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Ski. The Tars have won 22 national Championships and 65 Sunshine State Conference Titles.
The school is in Winter Park, Florida, not far from downtown Orlando, A tradition that has started amongst Rollins students and alumni is Fox Day. Fox Day is annual traditional at Rollins. Since 1956 each spring the President cancels all classes, providing students with a surprise day off to explore local beaches and amusement parks together as a college returning in the late afternoon for a barbecue. It is known as Fox Day because a statue of a fox is placed on Mills Lawn (the school's main lawn) to signify the day off. The fox statue accompanied with a cat statue were a gift from Senator Murray Sams in 1934 to President Hamilton Holt. The Fox is hidden and only brought out on Fox Day.
The college is named after Chicago businessman Alonzo Rollins (1832-1887.) Rollins made substantial donations to enable the founding of the college, and was also a trustee and the first treasurer.
The school campus contains a range of amenities including a Theater For Performing Arts, the Cornell Campus Center and the Alfond Sports Center.
2013 was the ninth consecutive year that U.S news and World report ranked Rollins as the number one University in the South. It is also ranked as one of the best in the nation in both academics and athletics.
For a majority of it's sports Rollins competes at the DII level. The school nicknamed the Tars (a sailor at the front of a ship) is the only school in the country with that nickname. They compete in several sports. Men's sports include Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Water Ski. Women's Sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Ski. The Tars have won 22 national Championships and 65 Sunshine State Conference Titles.
The school is in Winter Park, Florida, not far from downtown Orlando, A tradition that has started amongst Rollins students and alumni is Fox Day. Fox Day is annual traditional at Rollins. Since 1956 each spring the President cancels all classes, providing students with a surprise day off to explore local beaches and amusement parks together as a college returning in the late afternoon for a barbecue. It is known as Fox Day because a statue of a fox is placed on Mills Lawn (the school's main lawn) to signify the day off. The fox statue accompanied with a cat statue were a gift from Senator Murray Sams in 1934 to President Hamilton Holt. The Fox is hidden and only brought out on Fox Day.
A Look Around The SSC: University Of Tampa
The University of Tampa is a private co- educational university in downtown Tampa, Florida. The school has over 150 undergrad degree options. along with 12 master's degree programs in business administration, accounting, finance, education, marketing, instructional design and technology, nursing, and creative writing.
UT has approximately 7200 students from 50 U.S States. Students from Florida make up over half of the student body. 65 percent of the students live in campus housing.
The University of Tampa competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Sunshine State Conference. UT is among the top schools in the number of student- athletes named to the Commissioner's honor roll. The school's mascot is the Spartan.
The Spartans have won a total of 13 DII national titles. Six times they have been baseball national champions (1992,1993, 1998, 2006, 2007 and 2013.) Three times in Men's soccer (1981, 1994 and 2001.) Two in golf (1987 and 1988.) One in Volleyball (2006) and one in Woman's Soccer (2007.)
UT competes in Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Soccer. They also compete in Men's and Women's Golf, Swimming and Cross Country and Track. Women's Rowing, Women's Tennis, Men's Lacrosse and starting in Spring 2014, Women's Lacrosse.
The UT Hall of Fame in Sports includes former New York Yankees Manager Lou Piniella, former Yankee and Seattle Mariners first baseman Tino Martinez, as well as former NFL players Freddie Solomon (San Fransisco 49ers) and John Matuszak (Oakland Raiders.)
UT was established in 1931 as a junior college. IN 1933 the school moved to it's current location which was then the defunct Tampa Bay hotel. The school received it's full accreditation in 1951.
Financial troubles hit the school in the early 1990's. The school had budget deficits for consecutive years as a result of declining student enrollment. The University President resigned, faculty left for other opportunities and the school faced an uncertain future.
In 1995 the school got a new President, elected by the Board of Trustees to lead the school out of it's troubles and prevent bankruptcy. Dr. Ronald Vaughn, who was the Dean of the School of Business became the new President. Vaughn was able to raise over 83 Million Dollars in a 10 year span to get the school passed the 70 million dollar goal it had set. Two gifts of 10 million and 28 million dollars were given by the John H.Sykes Family. One in 1997 for 10 mill and then a 28 million dollar gift in 2000 which were thought to be the largest gifts to a Florida University at the time of the donations. The Sykes were just residents of Tampa, and had no one who had attended UT in the family. Vaughn is now one of the 10 highest paid employers of a private, mid level institution after resurrecting UT.
UT has approximately 7200 students from 50 U.S States. Students from Florida make up over half of the student body. 65 percent of the students live in campus housing.
The University of Tampa competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Sunshine State Conference. UT is among the top schools in the number of student- athletes named to the Commissioner's honor roll. The school's mascot is the Spartan.
The Spartans have won a total of 13 DII national titles. Six times they have been baseball national champions (1992,1993, 1998, 2006, 2007 and 2013.) Three times in Men's soccer (1981, 1994 and 2001.) Two in golf (1987 and 1988.) One in Volleyball (2006) and one in Woman's Soccer (2007.)
UT competes in Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Soccer. They also compete in Men's and Women's Golf, Swimming and Cross Country and Track. Women's Rowing, Women's Tennis, Men's Lacrosse and starting in Spring 2014, Women's Lacrosse.
The UT Hall of Fame in Sports includes former New York Yankees Manager Lou Piniella, former Yankee and Seattle Mariners first baseman Tino Martinez, as well as former NFL players Freddie Solomon (San Fransisco 49ers) and John Matuszak (Oakland Raiders.)
UT was established in 1931 as a junior college. IN 1933 the school moved to it's current location which was then the defunct Tampa Bay hotel. The school received it's full accreditation in 1951.
Financial troubles hit the school in the early 1990's. The school had budget deficits for consecutive years as a result of declining student enrollment. The University President resigned, faculty left for other opportunities and the school faced an uncertain future.
In 1995 the school got a new President, elected by the Board of Trustees to lead the school out of it's troubles and prevent bankruptcy. Dr. Ronald Vaughn, who was the Dean of the School of Business became the new President. Vaughn was able to raise over 83 Million Dollars in a 10 year span to get the school passed the 70 million dollar goal it had set. Two gifts of 10 million and 28 million dollars were given by the John H.Sykes Family. One in 1997 for 10 mill and then a 28 million dollar gift in 2000 which were thought to be the largest gifts to a Florida University at the time of the donations. The Sykes were just residents of Tampa, and had no one who had attended UT in the family. Vaughn is now one of the 10 highest paid employers of a private, mid level institution after resurrecting UT.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
A Look Around the SSC: Saint Leo University.
Continuing with my look around the schools in the Sunshine State Conference this off-season will be my feature school of this month Saint Leo University.
Saint Leo is a private non profit Roman catholic liberal arts university established in 1889 and reestablished as a college in 1959. It is located in Saint Leo, Fla. which is 35 miles north of Tampa. The university is associated with the Holy Name monastery, a Benedictine convent, and Saint Leo Abbey, A Benedictine monastery. The University and the abbey are both named in honor of Pope Leo The Great, who is recognized by catholics as both a Saint and one of the most outstanding leaders in the history of the church. The oldest catholic college in Florida, and the sixth largest in the United States, Saint Leo was one of the first universities to provide distance learning opportunities to students, beginning to educate millitary men and woman in 1973 during the Vietnam era at the height of the anti war movement. Saint Leo has 17 education centers in seven different states, including California, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
In 2012 Saint Leo had a total enrollment of 15,932 students worldwide. Many of which were military based students. 2,167 students were enrolled at the main Florida campus. Saint Leo University offers over 40 associate, baccalaureate, and masters degree, and certificate programs, and is inaugurating it's first doctoral program in 2013. The university does not utilize teaching assistants, but employs 1,380 faculty members.
Saint Leo's team colors are green and gold. They are a member of NCAA DII athletics. The Lions is the school's nickname and they are a member of the Sunshine State Conference. Men's sports include basketball, baseball, cross county, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis. Woman's sports include basketball, golf, lacrosse, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, softball and volleyball.
Saint Leo is a private non profit Roman catholic liberal arts university established in 1889 and reestablished as a college in 1959. It is located in Saint Leo, Fla. which is 35 miles north of Tampa. The university is associated with the Holy Name monastery, a Benedictine convent, and Saint Leo Abbey, A Benedictine monastery. The University and the abbey are both named in honor of Pope Leo The Great, who is recognized by catholics as both a Saint and one of the most outstanding leaders in the history of the church. The oldest catholic college in Florida, and the sixth largest in the United States, Saint Leo was one of the first universities to provide distance learning opportunities to students, beginning to educate millitary men and woman in 1973 during the Vietnam era at the height of the anti war movement. Saint Leo has 17 education centers in seven different states, including California, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
In 2012 Saint Leo had a total enrollment of 15,932 students worldwide. Many of which were military based students. 2,167 students were enrolled at the main Florida campus. Saint Leo University offers over 40 associate, baccalaureate, and masters degree, and certificate programs, and is inaugurating it's first doctoral program in 2013. The university does not utilize teaching assistants, but employs 1,380 faculty members.
Saint Leo's team colors are green and gold. They are a member of NCAA DII athletics. The Lions is the school's nickname and they are a member of the Sunshine State Conference. Men's sports include basketball, baseball, cross county, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis. Woman's sports include basketball, golf, lacrosse, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, softball and volleyball.
Monday, April 14, 2014
A Look Around The SSC. Florida Southern College
As part of the off season, I will be giving everyone a look at all the schools in the Sunshine State Conference. This month's feature school will be the SSC regular season and tournament champion Moccasins of Florida Southern College. The Mocs were the host school in the South regional this season but were upset by eight seed Tuskegee in the opening round.
Florida Southern College (formally knows as Florida Southern, Southern or FSC) is a private college located in Lakeland,Florida. The school is the home of the world's largest single site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The Princeton review selected FSC as the most beautiful campus in the country in both 2011 and 2012. The Mocs have won national titles in NCAA Division II competition in baseball, golf, swimming, and basketball. The Mocs official colors are scarlet and white.
FSC was founded as a South Florida Institute in Orlando,Florida in 1856 and moved to nearby Leesburg in 1885 under the sponsorship of the United Methodist Church and was open to both male and female students. It moved to Sumerland (now Palm Harbor in 1901) and changed it's name to Southern College in 1906. Due to the fires of the early 1920's it was temporarily relocated to Clearwater Beach and then to Lakeland in 1922. In 1935 it was renamed Florida Southern College by the board of trustees.
Florida Southern College has over 2,319 students and 50 undergraduate majors in a variety of disciplines and offers both Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Science Degrees. At the graduate level, the school offers masters degrees in Business Administration, teaching, Masters of Education and Masters of Science in Nursing.
Florida Southern's athletic teams are known as the Moccasins, often shortened to Mocs. Prior to 1926 they were known as the Southerners. The official colors are scarlet and white, although athletes sport red, white, and blue uniforms. FSC is a DII school that participates in the Sunshine State Conference except for woman's lacrosse (Independent.) The Mocs have won 27 DII championships, 12 in Men's Golf, nine in baseball, Four in Woman's golf, and one each in Men's Basketball and Woman's Softball. The Mocs most recent championship was in May 2010 when the men's golf team won it's 12th title.
Florida Southern College (formally knows as Florida Southern, Southern or FSC) is a private college located in Lakeland,Florida. The school is the home of the world's largest single site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The Princeton review selected FSC as the most beautiful campus in the country in both 2011 and 2012. The Mocs have won national titles in NCAA Division II competition in baseball, golf, swimming, and basketball. The Mocs official colors are scarlet and white.
FSC was founded as a South Florida Institute in Orlando,Florida in 1856 and moved to nearby Leesburg in 1885 under the sponsorship of the United Methodist Church and was open to both male and female students. It moved to Sumerland (now Palm Harbor in 1901) and changed it's name to Southern College in 1906. Due to the fires of the early 1920's it was temporarily relocated to Clearwater Beach and then to Lakeland in 1922. In 1935 it was renamed Florida Southern College by the board of trustees.
Florida Southern College has over 2,319 students and 50 undergraduate majors in a variety of disciplines and offers both Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Science Degrees. At the graduate level, the school offers masters degrees in Business Administration, teaching, Masters of Education and Masters of Science in Nursing.
Florida Southern's athletic teams are known as the Moccasins, often shortened to Mocs. Prior to 1926 they were known as the Southerners. The official colors are scarlet and white, although athletes sport red, white, and blue uniforms. FSC is a DII school that participates in the Sunshine State Conference except for woman's lacrosse (Independent.) The Mocs have won 27 DII championships, 12 in Men's Golf, nine in baseball, Four in Woman's golf, and one each in Men's Basketball and Woman's Softball. The Mocs most recent championship was in May 2010 when the men's golf team won it's 12th title.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Ten Things Tars 2013-14.
The Rollins Tars had a up and down 2013-14 basketball season. Here's a breakdown of the good and the bad.
The good:
1. The Tars rally for a 82-76 overtime win over then second ranked Florida Southern on January 29th. It was dubbed by Nate Weyant (Sports Information director) as an instant classic. Mitch Woods had a monster day and almost single handedly willed the Tars to the win.
2. Mitch Woods is named All Sunshine State Conference First Team. Woods led the Tars averaging 15.4 points a game on the year. This included 35 and 26 points in the two meeting with Florida Southern. Woods was joined on the All Conference Team by Yanio Barruetta (Barry,) Kevin Capers (Florida Southern,) Jerrel Harris (Saint Leo,) and Jermaine Jackson of Florida Tech. Capers was the Conference Player of the Year, while Corbin Jackson (Florida Tech) was Defensive Player Of The Year. Barrueta was the Newcomer Of The Year. Adrian Gonzalez (Barry) was the freshman of the year. Linc Darner of Florida Southern won Coach Of The Year.
3. The Tars sweep defending Conference Champion Saint Leo. The Lions are one of four SSC teams to make the NCAA Tournament South Regional. SSC regular season and tournament champion Florida Southern will be the top seed. The Mocs will host Tuskegee on 3/15 in Lakeland. #5 Tampa will face #4 North Alabama. #3 Delta State will take on #6 Barry. #2 Seed Saint Leo will face #7 West Alabama.
4. The Tars win four straight league games before falling to Florida Southern late in the season finale.
5. Alex Blessig averages double figures in his first season with the Tars after leaving Florida Gulf Coast.
The bad:
1. The Tars hit rock bottom when they lose 70-67 to Lynn on January 15th. This is the Fighting Knights only win in the first half of the SSC schedule.
2. Rollins gets off to a rocky 1-4 start. It is the worst start for the Tars in 10+years.
3.Lukas Winegarner goes down to a broken foot. A devastating injury to the Tars front court, and one of it's three seniors.
4. The Tars fall to Warner for the second straight year at Warden Arena.
5. The season comes to a close in large part due to poor foul shooting and 3-point shooting against Nova Southeastern. The Tars lose in overtime. As coach Klusman said:
"Not shooting 50 percent at the foul line and poor 3-point shooting were bugaboos they had all season."
The good:
1. The Tars rally for a 82-76 overtime win over then second ranked Florida Southern on January 29th. It was dubbed by Nate Weyant (Sports Information director) as an instant classic. Mitch Woods had a monster day and almost single handedly willed the Tars to the win.
2. Mitch Woods is named All Sunshine State Conference First Team. Woods led the Tars averaging 15.4 points a game on the year. This included 35 and 26 points in the two meeting with Florida Southern. Woods was joined on the All Conference Team by Yanio Barruetta (Barry,) Kevin Capers (Florida Southern,) Jerrel Harris (Saint Leo,) and Jermaine Jackson of Florida Tech. Capers was the Conference Player of the Year, while Corbin Jackson (Florida Tech) was Defensive Player Of The Year. Barrueta was the Newcomer Of The Year. Adrian Gonzalez (Barry) was the freshman of the year. Linc Darner of Florida Southern won Coach Of The Year.
3. The Tars sweep defending Conference Champion Saint Leo. The Lions are one of four SSC teams to make the NCAA Tournament South Regional. SSC regular season and tournament champion Florida Southern will be the top seed. The Mocs will host Tuskegee on 3/15 in Lakeland. #5 Tampa will face #4 North Alabama. #3 Delta State will take on #6 Barry. #2 Seed Saint Leo will face #7 West Alabama.
4. The Tars win four straight league games before falling to Florida Southern late in the season finale.
5. Alex Blessig averages double figures in his first season with the Tars after leaving Florida Gulf Coast.
The bad:
1. The Tars hit rock bottom when they lose 70-67 to Lynn on January 15th. This is the Fighting Knights only win in the first half of the SSC schedule.
2. Rollins gets off to a rocky 1-4 start. It is the worst start for the Tars in 10+years.
3.Lukas Winegarner goes down to a broken foot. A devastating injury to the Tars front court, and one of it's three seniors.
4. The Tars fall to Warner for the second straight year at Warden Arena.
5. The season comes to a close in large part due to poor foul shooting and 3-point shooting against Nova Southeastern. The Tars lose in overtime. As coach Klusman said:
"Not shooting 50 percent at the foul line and poor 3-point shooting were bugaboos they had all season."
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Sharks Outlast Tars.
In the game of basketball especially in March it comes down to the little things. After trailing by 10 points with four minutes remaining and six with a minute to go the Tars made a furious rally to force overtime. Unfortunately for the fifth seeded Tars that would not translate into overtime as they would fall 75-71 to the Sharks of Nova Southeastern. Ultimately the game would come down to foul shooting in the extra session. The Sharks who were the best foul shooting team in the conference drained free throws when it counted. For the Tars Jeff Dirkin missed three of four free throws late.
Rollins season ended with a record of 14-13. The Tars had five players score in double figures. Jeff Dirkin led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds in 37 minutes- Chris Uhle added 14 in 39 minutes of action. Alex Blessig also added 14 in the loss- Mitch Woods and Adam Allen each scored 10 points in what would be their final game as members of the Tars. Rollins shot 40 percent (28-70) on the night. They struggled from the 3-point line where they shot 28 percent (9-32.) The Tars were a costly 46 percent (6-13) at the foul line. They had 16 assists and seven turnovers.
The Sharks (13-16) also placed five players in double figures as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the SSC tournament to face Eckerd Friday at 5 PM in Kissimmee. Chris Page and Justin Jeangerard paced NSU with 18 points each- Jeangerard added 14 rebounds in the win. Stian Berg added 16- Maurice Fuller had 13- and Brian Cahill had 10 for NSU. The Sharks shot 41 percent (23-56) in the game. NSU shot 39 percent (15-39) from the 3-point line. The Sharks shot 70 percent (14-20) from the foul line on the night. NSU won the rebounding battle 44-40. They had 16 assists and 14 turnovers.
Rollins trailed by seven early but would battle back and knot the game at 15 midway thru the opening half. Five lead changes and two ties happened in the next 10 minutes before the Sharks would take a three point lead (31-28) at the half.
The Sharks were in command much of the second half and looked to have the game in hand leading by 10 (58-48) with 4:03 left. The Tars would not go quietly. A Dirkin put back would get the Tars within four (62-58) with 1:21 to go. A steal and bucket by Blessig would get the Tars within two (62-60) Blessig would nail a 3-pointer after the Sharks split a pair of free throws to tie it at 63. Rollins would have the last chance at the end of regulation but the Tars would have a pair of turnovers and the Sharks one in the waning seconds of regulation.
NSU would strike first in OT and lead by three. Uhle would nail a 3-pointer to knot the game at 70 with 2:38 in the extra session. The Tars would not make a field goal over the last 2:38 and the Sharks would win it at the stripe.
Rollins season ended with a record of 14-13. The Tars had five players score in double figures. Jeff Dirkin led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds in 37 minutes- Chris Uhle added 14 in 39 minutes of action. Alex Blessig also added 14 in the loss- Mitch Woods and Adam Allen each scored 10 points in what would be their final game as members of the Tars. Rollins shot 40 percent (28-70) on the night. They struggled from the 3-point line where they shot 28 percent (9-32.) The Tars were a costly 46 percent (6-13) at the foul line. They had 16 assists and seven turnovers.
The Sharks (13-16) also placed five players in double figures as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the SSC tournament to face Eckerd Friday at 5 PM in Kissimmee. Chris Page and Justin Jeangerard paced NSU with 18 points each- Jeangerard added 14 rebounds in the win. Stian Berg added 16- Maurice Fuller had 13- and Brian Cahill had 10 for NSU. The Sharks shot 41 percent (23-56) in the game. NSU shot 39 percent (15-39) from the 3-point line. The Sharks shot 70 percent (14-20) from the foul line on the night. NSU won the rebounding battle 44-40. They had 16 assists and 14 turnovers.
Rollins trailed by seven early but would battle back and knot the game at 15 midway thru the opening half. Five lead changes and two ties happened in the next 10 minutes before the Sharks would take a three point lead (31-28) at the half.
The Sharks were in command much of the second half and looked to have the game in hand leading by 10 (58-48) with 4:03 left. The Tars would not go quietly. A Dirkin put back would get the Tars within four (62-58) with 1:21 to go. A steal and bucket by Blessig would get the Tars within two (62-60) Blessig would nail a 3-pointer after the Sharks split a pair of free throws to tie it at 63. Rollins would have the last chance at the end of regulation but the Tars would have a pair of turnovers and the Sharks one in the waning seconds of regulation.
NSU would strike first in OT and lead by three. Uhle would nail a 3-pointer to knot the game at 70 with 2:38 in the extra session. The Tars would not make a field goal over the last 2:38 and the Sharks would win it at the stripe.
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