Things tightened up in the middle of the Sunshine State Conference Wednesday. Here are the scores and standings from Wednesday night:
Saint Leo 60 Eckerd 57
Tampa 71 Florida Southern 69
Nova Southeastern 75 Florida Tech 73
Barry 82 Lynn 78
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-4 (23-4)
Tampa 10-6 (17-8)
Saint Leo 9-6 (21-7)
Barry 8-7 (18-7)
Rollins 8-7 (14-11)
Nova Southeastern 8-7 (12-15)
Eckerd 7-8 (15-12)
Florida Tech 5-10 (16-11)
Lynn 2-13 (8-17)
South Region Standings (Top eight teams qualify:)
1. Florida Southern
2. Delta State
3. Saint Leo
4. North Alabama
5. Fort Valley State
6. Barry
7. West Alabama
8. Tuskegee
9. Tampa
10. Rollins
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tars Sit Back, Watch Wednesday.
The Rollins Tars will not be back in action until Saturday. Wednesday night the Tars will sit back and watch the rest of the league battle.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com
Saint Leo +2@Eckerd
Florida Southern -4.5@Tampa
Florida Tech +6@Nova Southeastern
Barry -5.5@Lynn
Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (23-3)
Tampa 9-6 (16-8)
Saint Leo 8-6 (20-7)
Rollins 8-7 (14-11)
Barry 7-7 (17-7)
Eckerd 7-7 (15-11)
Nova Southeastern 7-7 (11-15)
Florida Tech 5-9 (16-10)
Lynn 2-12 (8-16)
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com
Saint Leo +2@Eckerd
Florida Southern -4.5@Tampa
Florida Tech +6@Nova Southeastern
Barry -5.5@Lynn
Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (23-3)
Tampa 9-6 (16-8)
Saint Leo 8-6 (20-7)
Rollins 8-7 (14-11)
Barry 7-7 (17-7)
Eckerd 7-7 (15-11)
Nova Southeastern 7-7 (11-15)
Florida Tech 5-9 (16-10)
Lynn 2-12 (8-16)
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Tars Get Big Win In Miami.
The Rollins Tars (14-11 8-7 SSC) traveled to Miami Shores, Florida and came away with a big 75-71 win at the Barry Sport and Health Center. The win for the Tars gives them four straight. The loss for the Buccaneers dropped them to 17-7 overall and 7-7 in the SSC.
Three Rollins players scored in double figures in the win. Chris Uhle set a career high by scoring 21 points (17 in the first half) on seven of 10 shooting from the floor. Alex Blessig also tied his career high by putting up 20 points. Blessig was just five of 17 from the field, but he also added four assists and five steals. Mitch Woods added 13 points and four assists before fouling out with 12:20 to go in the contest.
The Tars shot 45 percent (22-49) on the night. They shot at a 45 percent clip (9-20) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 76 percent (22-29) at the foul line in the victory. The Tars had 14 assists and nine turnovers.
Barry had a pair of players score in double figures in the win. Yunio Barrueta tallied a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Deric Hill also added 16 to go along with eight assists. Magne Fivelstad also had a solid game for the Bucs with eight points and 12 rebounds. The Bucs shot 40 percent (25-63) from the floor on the evening. They shot at a 35 percent clip (10-29) from the 3-point line. The Bucs struggled at the foul line where they shot 61 percent (11-18.) Barry was a very impressive +15 on the boards. They out rebounded the Tars 42-27. The Bucs had 19 assists and 18 turnovers.
It was Barry who put the Tars in a quick hole in the first 10 minutes. 10 minutes into the contest the Bucs would open up a 18-8 lead. The Tars would get hot from the 3-point line the rest of the half. A 3-pointer by Woods and then another by Scott Schuette would cut the Barry deficit to four (18-14.) The two teams would go back and forth for the next several minutes before a 12-0 Tars run sparked by the 3-point shooting of Uhle would give the Tars a eight point lead (37-29) at the half.
A Jeff Dirkin dunk would get the Tars off to a good second half start as they would lead by nine. The Bucs would fight back over the next four minutes and get within two (39-37.) The Tars would stretch the lead back out to seven (56-49) on a pair of Uhle free throws at the 10:07 mark.
Barry would battle back over the next four plus minutes and knot the game at 60 on a Hill three at the 5:29 mark. A Schuette lay up would give the Tars the lead back on the ensuing possession. The Tars would take command in the next couple minutes and afterAdam Allen split a pair of free throws with 1:02 to go the Tars would again lead by seven (69-62) at the 1:02 mark. The Bucs would not get any closer than four the rest of the way and the Tars had a huge road win.
Rollins will take the week off before heading to Lakeland to take on Florida Southern Saturday March 1st. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at Jenkins FieldHouse.
Other SSC Scores:
Florida Tech 61 Eckerd 58
Lynn 63 Saint Leo 60
Tampa 71 Nova Southeastern 60
Florida Southern 88 Palm Beach Atlantic 84
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (23-3)
Tampa 9-6 (16-8)
Saint Leo 8-6 (20-7)
Rollins 8-7 (14-11)
Barry 7-7 (17-7)
Eckerd 7-7 (15-11)
Nova Southeastern 7-7 (11-15)
Florida Tech 5-9 (16-10)
Lynn 2-12 (8-16)
Three Rollins players scored in double figures in the win. Chris Uhle set a career high by scoring 21 points (17 in the first half) on seven of 10 shooting from the floor. Alex Blessig also tied his career high by putting up 20 points. Blessig was just five of 17 from the field, but he also added four assists and five steals. Mitch Woods added 13 points and four assists before fouling out with 12:20 to go in the contest.
The Tars shot 45 percent (22-49) on the night. They shot at a 45 percent clip (9-20) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 76 percent (22-29) at the foul line in the victory. The Tars had 14 assists and nine turnovers.
Barry had a pair of players score in double figures in the win. Yunio Barrueta tallied a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Deric Hill also added 16 to go along with eight assists. Magne Fivelstad also had a solid game for the Bucs with eight points and 12 rebounds. The Bucs shot 40 percent (25-63) from the floor on the evening. They shot at a 35 percent clip (10-29) from the 3-point line. The Bucs struggled at the foul line where they shot 61 percent (11-18.) Barry was a very impressive +15 on the boards. They out rebounded the Tars 42-27. The Bucs had 19 assists and 18 turnovers.
It was Barry who put the Tars in a quick hole in the first 10 minutes. 10 minutes into the contest the Bucs would open up a 18-8 lead. The Tars would get hot from the 3-point line the rest of the half. A 3-pointer by Woods and then another by Scott Schuette would cut the Barry deficit to four (18-14.) The two teams would go back and forth for the next several minutes before a 12-0 Tars run sparked by the 3-point shooting of Uhle would give the Tars a eight point lead (37-29) at the half.
A Jeff Dirkin dunk would get the Tars off to a good second half start as they would lead by nine. The Bucs would fight back over the next four minutes and get within two (39-37.) The Tars would stretch the lead back out to seven (56-49) on a pair of Uhle free throws at the 10:07 mark.
Barry would battle back over the next four plus minutes and knot the game at 60 on a Hill three at the 5:29 mark. A Schuette lay up would give the Tars the lead back on the ensuing possession. The Tars would take command in the next couple minutes and afterAdam Allen split a pair of free throws with 1:02 to go the Tars would again lead by seven (69-62) at the 1:02 mark. The Bucs would not get any closer than four the rest of the way and the Tars had a huge road win.
Rollins will take the week off before heading to Lakeland to take on Florida Southern Saturday March 1st. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at Jenkins FieldHouse.
Other SSC Scores:
Florida Tech 61 Eckerd 58
Lynn 63 Saint Leo 60
Tampa 71 Nova Southeastern 60
Florida Southern 88 Palm Beach Atlantic 84
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (23-3)
Tampa 9-6 (16-8)
Saint Leo 8-6 (20-7)
Rollins 8-7 (14-11)
Barry 7-7 (17-7)
Eckerd 7-7 (15-11)
Nova Southeastern 7-7 (11-15)
Florida Tech 5-9 (16-10)
Lynn 2-12 (8-16)
Tars Travel To Miami Shores Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (13-11 7-7 SSC) will head to Miami Shores to take on the Barry Buccaneers (17-6 7-6 SSC) Saturday night at the Health and Sports Center. You can catch all the Tars action on the Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and Worldwide at RollinsSports.com Tip time is set for 6 PM.
The Tars are coming off three convincing wins to close out the home portion of the schedule. After wins over Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern, the Tars used a huge second half to avenge a earlier loss to Lynn. Mitch Woods tied his career high with 26 in the senior night win. Graduate student Adam Allen added 13- and- sophomore Alex Blessig added 13.
Woods is the Tars leading scorer at 14.9 points a game- He is joined in double figures by Blessig (10.6 a night) and Allen (10 per contest.)
The Tars have the top scoring defense in the SSC. They only give up 63.5 points a game. On the offensive end, the Tars average just 68.8 a contest.
Barry got off to a 9-0 start and are in the heat of the SSC race. The last time out the Bucs were a 75-72 winner over Nova Southeastern. A pair of Barry players tallied double-doubles in that one. Yunio Barrueta lead the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Deric Hill added 15 points to go along with 11 assists.
Juan Ferrales leads the Bucs at 15.2 points a night- Barrueta scores 14.3 a game- and he is second in the SSC averaging 9.1 rebounds a game. Hill leads the conference getting 2.8 steals a night. The Bucs are second in the league on offense scoring 81.3 points a game. They give up 75.3 per contest.
Barry was a 79-77 winner in the first meeting in Winter Park back on January 25th.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins+7 @Barry
Florida Tech +6@Eckerd
Lynn +10.5@Saint Leo
Tampa+3.5@Nova Southeastern
Florida Southern -12@Palm Beach Atlantic
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (22-3)
Saint Leo 8-5 (20-6)
Tampa 8-6 (15-8)
Barry 7-6 (17-6)
Eckerd 7-6 (15-10)
Nova Southeastern 7-6 (11-14)
Rollins 7-7 (13-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (15-10)
Lynn 1-12 (7-16)
The Tars are coming off three convincing wins to close out the home portion of the schedule. After wins over Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern, the Tars used a huge second half to avenge a earlier loss to Lynn. Mitch Woods tied his career high with 26 in the senior night win. Graduate student Adam Allen added 13- and- sophomore Alex Blessig added 13.
Woods is the Tars leading scorer at 14.9 points a game- He is joined in double figures by Blessig (10.6 a night) and Allen (10 per contest.)
The Tars have the top scoring defense in the SSC. They only give up 63.5 points a game. On the offensive end, the Tars average just 68.8 a contest.
Barry got off to a 9-0 start and are in the heat of the SSC race. The last time out the Bucs were a 75-72 winner over Nova Southeastern. A pair of Barry players tallied double-doubles in that one. Yunio Barrueta lead the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Deric Hill added 15 points to go along with 11 assists.
Juan Ferrales leads the Bucs at 15.2 points a night- Barrueta scores 14.3 a game- and he is second in the SSC averaging 9.1 rebounds a game. Hill leads the conference getting 2.8 steals a night. The Bucs are second in the league on offense scoring 81.3 points a game. They give up 75.3 per contest.
Barry was a 79-77 winner in the first meeting in Winter Park back on January 25th.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Rollins+7 @Barry
Florida Tech +6@Eckerd
Lynn +10.5@Saint Leo
Tampa+3.5@Nova Southeastern
Florida Southern -12@Palm Beach Atlantic
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (22-3)
Saint Leo 8-5 (20-6)
Tampa 8-6 (15-8)
Barry 7-6 (17-6)
Eckerd 7-6 (15-10)
Nova Southeastern 7-6 (11-14)
Rollins 7-7 (13-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (15-10)
Lynn 1-12 (7-16)
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Huge Second Half Lifts Tars Past Lynn.
The Rollins Tars are the only team in the Sunshine State Conference to lose to the Lynn Fighting Knights this season. Up by three (32-29) at the half, the Tars made sure not to have a repeat of what happened in Boca Raton a month ago. The Tars scored the half's first 15 points and rolled to a 73-49 win on senior night at Warden Arena.
With the win the Tars improved to 13-11 on the season and 7-7 in the SSC. Three Tars, including a pair of senior's scored in double figures on senior night. Mitch Woods tied his career high with 26 points. The senior was 12 of 20 from the floor and two of three from the foul line. He also tallied six steals in the game. The other senior, Adam Allen added 13 points on six of nine shooting in the game. The grad student and transfer from Florida scored in double figures for the second straight game. sophomore Alex Blessig also chipped in 13 points. Lukas Winegarner (out-broekn foot) was also honored prior to the contest Wednesday, along with student manager Austin David. The Tars shot 53 percent (30-57) from the floor in the game. They shot at a 33 percent clip (5-15) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 89 percent (8-9) at the foul line. They had 11 assists and just eight turnovers.
The Fighting Knights (7-16 1-12 SSC) dropped there ninth straight. Aaron Harrison scored 14 points in a losing effort- while Caleb Klyburn added nine. Lynn shot 39 percent (19-49) from the field in the game. They shot 29 percent (4-14) from the 3-point line. The Knights shot 70 percent (7-10) at the foul line. Lynn won the rebounding battle 31-29. They had seven assists and 20 turnovers in the contest.
The Tars will be back in action Saturday when they head to Miami Shores to take on Barry. Tip time is set for 6 PM.
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 75 Nova Southeastern 72
Florida Tech 88 Palm Beach Atlantic 84
Eckerd 76 Tampa 49
Saint Leo 76 Florida Southern 73 (OT)
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (22-3)
Saint Leo 8-5 (20-6)
Tampa 8-6 (15-8)
Barry 7-6 (17-6)
Eckerd 7-6 (15-10)
Nova Southeastern 7-6 (11-14)
Rollins 7-7 (13-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (15-10)
Lynn 1-12 (7-16)
With the win the Tars improved to 13-11 on the season and 7-7 in the SSC. Three Tars, including a pair of senior's scored in double figures on senior night. Mitch Woods tied his career high with 26 points. The senior was 12 of 20 from the floor and two of three from the foul line. He also tallied six steals in the game. The other senior, Adam Allen added 13 points on six of nine shooting in the game. The grad student and transfer from Florida scored in double figures for the second straight game. sophomore Alex Blessig also chipped in 13 points. Lukas Winegarner (out-broekn foot) was also honored prior to the contest Wednesday, along with student manager Austin David. The Tars shot 53 percent (30-57) from the floor in the game. They shot at a 33 percent clip (5-15) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 89 percent (8-9) at the foul line. They had 11 assists and just eight turnovers.
The Fighting Knights (7-16 1-12 SSC) dropped there ninth straight. Aaron Harrison scored 14 points in a losing effort- while Caleb Klyburn added nine. Lynn shot 39 percent (19-49) from the field in the game. They shot 29 percent (4-14) from the 3-point line. The Knights shot 70 percent (7-10) at the foul line. Lynn won the rebounding battle 31-29. They had seven assists and 20 turnovers in the contest.
The Tars will be back in action Saturday when they head to Miami Shores to take on Barry. Tip time is set for 6 PM.
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 75 Nova Southeastern 72
Florida Tech 88 Palm Beach Atlantic 84
Eckerd 76 Tampa 49
Saint Leo 76 Florida Southern 73 (OT)
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-3 (22-3)
Saint Leo 8-5 (20-6)
Tampa 8-6 (15-8)
Barry 7-6 (17-6)
Eckerd 7-6 (15-10)
Nova Southeastern 7-6 (11-14)
Rollins 7-7 (13-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (15-10)
Lynn 1-12 (7-16)
Tars Host Lynn In Home Finale Wednesday.
The Rollins Tars (12-11 6-7 SSC) will host the Lynn Fighting Knights (7-15 1-11 SSC) in what is both there home finale and senior night at Warden Arena. You can catch all the action live at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
The Tars are coming off a solid week. They posted a pair of convincing wins. The Tars buried Florida Tech on Wednesday and were a nine point winner over Nova Southeastern Saturday.
Mitch Woods is the Tars leading scorer and 10th in the SSC averaging 14.4 points a game- Woods is fourth in the conference with two steals a night. Alex Blessig puts up 10.5 a night and is coming off a career high 23 in the win over Nova Saturday. Adam Allen is also coming off a career high 22 points. He is putting up 9.8 points a contest. Woods had 17 points and a career high nine assists in Saturday's win. Jeff Dirkin leads the team in rebounding at 6.2 boards a night.
The Tars have the top defensive team in the conference, as they allow 64.1 a night. On the offensive end they score 68.2 a night.
Lynn comes in having lost eight straight. The Knights only conference win came against the Tars in Boca Raton a month ago. Lynn is coming off a 66-60 loss to Tampa the last time out. Fred Landers (17) and Brandon Smith (10) scored in double figures in the loss.
Aaron Harrison leads the Knights and is fifth in the conference scoring 17.5 a game- He is third in the league int abounding at 8.8 a night. Landers scores 12.8 a game- and- Kaleb Clyburn puts up 10.1 a contest.
The Fighting Knights score 69.5 points a game- while they give up 73.4 a contest.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Lynn +6.5@Rollins
Saint Leo +9@Florida Southern
Eckerd +4.5@Tampa
Palm Beach Atlantic+5@Florida Tech
Nova Southeastern +5.5@Barry
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-2 (22-2)
Tampa 8-5 (15-7)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Nova Southeastern 7-5 (11-13)
Barry 6-6 (16-6)
Eckerd 6-6 (14-10)
Rollins 6-7 (12-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (14-10)
Lynn 1-11 (7-15)
The Tars are coming off a solid week. They posted a pair of convincing wins. The Tars buried Florida Tech on Wednesday and were a nine point winner over Nova Southeastern Saturday.
Mitch Woods is the Tars leading scorer and 10th in the SSC averaging 14.4 points a game- Woods is fourth in the conference with two steals a night. Alex Blessig puts up 10.5 a night and is coming off a career high 23 in the win over Nova Saturday. Adam Allen is also coming off a career high 22 points. He is putting up 9.8 points a contest. Woods had 17 points and a career high nine assists in Saturday's win. Jeff Dirkin leads the team in rebounding at 6.2 boards a night.
The Tars have the top defensive team in the conference, as they allow 64.1 a night. On the offensive end they score 68.2 a night.
Lynn comes in having lost eight straight. The Knights only conference win came against the Tars in Boca Raton a month ago. Lynn is coming off a 66-60 loss to Tampa the last time out. Fred Landers (17) and Brandon Smith (10) scored in double figures in the loss.
Aaron Harrison leads the Knights and is fifth in the conference scoring 17.5 a game- He is third in the league int abounding at 8.8 a night. Landers scores 12.8 a game- and- Kaleb Clyburn puts up 10.1 a contest.
The Fighting Knights score 69.5 points a game- while they give up 73.4 a contest.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Lynn +6.5@Rollins
Saint Leo +9@Florida Southern
Eckerd +4.5@Tampa
Palm Beach Atlantic+5@Florida Tech
Nova Southeastern +5.5@Barry
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-2 (22-2)
Tampa 8-5 (15-7)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Nova Southeastern 7-5 (11-13)
Barry 6-6 (16-6)
Eckerd 6-6 (14-10)
Rollins 6-7 (12-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (14-10)
Lynn 1-11 (7-15)
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Tars Knock Off Sharks.
The Rollins Tars gained a split of the season series with the Nova Southeastern Sharks with a 81-72 win at Warden Arena Saturday. With the win the Tars improved to 12-11 overall and 6-7 in the SSC. With the loss NSU dropped to 11-13 and 7-5 in the SSC.
Alex Blessig had a career day. The transfer from Florida Gulf Coast knocked down seven 3-pointer's on his way to 23 points- Adam Allen netted 22 behind five 3-pointers- Mitch Woods added 17 points and nine assists- while Chris Uhle scored 11 in the win.
The Tars shot 51 percent (26-51) from the field in the game. They shot 46 percent (13-28) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 80 percent (16-20) at the foul line. The Tars had 22 assists and just 10 turnovers.
NSU had three players who scored in double figures. Justin Jeangerard paced them with 24 points- Brian Cahill notched 16 points- and Casey Carroll tallied a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Sharks shot 44 percent (24-54) for the game and 46 percent (19-41) from the 3-point line. NSU won the rebounding battle 31-28. They had 19 assists and 15 turnovers.
The Sharks controlled the game for much of the first half. Blessig started off the scoring with his first of seven 3-pointers but that would be the Tars only lead of the opening half. The Sharks led by as many as seven but the Tars would knot the game at 22 with 8:31 in the half. The Sharks would have a slight edge for the rest of the half and led by four (43-39) at the intermission.
Perhaps inspired by the ceremony that honored the 03-04 Tars team that went to the elite eight at halftime the Tars came out with new energy in the second stanza. Halfway thru the half Rollins would use a 10-2 run capped off by a Allen 3-pointer to lead by five (59-54.) The Sharks would have a quick run and the Tars would have an answer. They would lead by as many as 13 before completing the victory, avenging a 54-46 loss to Nova a few weeks ago.
The Tars will be back in action Wednesday. It will be the final home game of the year, as they will face Lynn. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Florida Southern 93 Florida Tech 83
Eckerd 85 Barry 83
Tampa 66 Lynn 60
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-2 (22-2)
Tampa 8-5 (14-7)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Nova Southeastern 7-5 (11-13)
Barry 6-6 (16-6)
Eckerd 6-6 (14-10)
Rollins 6-7 (12-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (14-10)
Lynn 1-11 (7-15)
Alex Blessig had a career day. The transfer from Florida Gulf Coast knocked down seven 3-pointer's on his way to 23 points- Adam Allen netted 22 behind five 3-pointers- Mitch Woods added 17 points and nine assists- while Chris Uhle scored 11 in the win.
The Tars shot 51 percent (26-51) from the field in the game. They shot 46 percent (13-28) from the 3-point line. The Tars shot 80 percent (16-20) at the foul line. The Tars had 22 assists and just 10 turnovers.
NSU had three players who scored in double figures. Justin Jeangerard paced them with 24 points- Brian Cahill notched 16 points- and Casey Carroll tallied a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Sharks shot 44 percent (24-54) for the game and 46 percent (19-41) from the 3-point line. NSU won the rebounding battle 31-28. They had 19 assists and 15 turnovers.
The Sharks controlled the game for much of the first half. Blessig started off the scoring with his first of seven 3-pointers but that would be the Tars only lead of the opening half. The Sharks led by as many as seven but the Tars would knot the game at 22 with 8:31 in the half. The Sharks would have a slight edge for the rest of the half and led by four (43-39) at the intermission.
Perhaps inspired by the ceremony that honored the 03-04 Tars team that went to the elite eight at halftime the Tars came out with new energy in the second stanza. Halfway thru the half Rollins would use a 10-2 run capped off by a Allen 3-pointer to lead by five (59-54.) The Sharks would have a quick run and the Tars would have an answer. They would lead by as many as 13 before completing the victory, avenging a 54-46 loss to Nova a few weeks ago.
The Tars will be back in action Wednesday. It will be the final home game of the year, as they will face Lynn. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Florida Southern 93 Florida Tech 83
Eckerd 85 Barry 83
Tampa 66 Lynn 60
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 11-2 (22-2)
Tampa 8-5 (14-7)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Nova Southeastern 7-5 (11-13)
Barry 6-6 (16-6)
Eckerd 6-6 (14-10)
Rollins 6-7 (12-11)
Florida Tech 4-9 (14-10)
Lynn 1-11 (7-15)
Tars Host Sharks Saturday.
The Rollins Tars will look to build off a solid performance on Wednesday evening when they battle Nova Southeastern at Warden Arena Saturday. The 2003-04 Rollins College elite eight team will be in the building Saturday as motivation. The game will tip at 4 PM and can be heard on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Robert Siegel will have the call.
The Tars come into Saturday's contest 11-11 on the year and 5-7 in the SSC. They currently sit seventh in the SSC with four conference games remaining. The Tars were a 84-59 winner Wednesday. Mitch Woods and Chris Uhle each had big days. Woods scored 20 points- while Uhle added 17 points- seven rebounds- and seven blocks. The Tars had a team record 12 blocks in the win.
Mitch Woods leads the Tars in scoring at 14.3 a night. The senior is 10th in the conference in scoring. Alex Blessig is getting 10 points and dishing out 3.5 assists a game. Adam Allen adds 9.3 a night. Jeff Dirkin continues to lead the Tars in rebounding at 6.1 a night to go along with his 7.7 points per contest.
The Tars come into Saturday's contest with the seventh best defensive team in the country, giving up just 63.8 points a game. The offense is at the bottom of the SSC scoring 67.6 a game.
The Sharks have really taken off since conference play began. Nova Southeastern in currently second in the SSC with a 7-4 conference record,despite having a losing record (11-12) overall. The Sharks have won three in a row and are coming off a 81-79 win over Lynn Wednesday. Three players scored in double figures in that one. Stian Berg paced the Sharks with 18 points. Chris Page put up 19- and- Justin JeanGerrard scored 13 to go along with nine rebounds.
A balanced attack is part of the reason why the Sharks are playing as well as they are. Five players average double figures on the season for NSU. Page paces the squad at 14.1 a night- JeanGerard puts up 13. 2.- Brian Cahill scores 13.1- with Berg adding 11.1- Casey Carroll (11 a night) and Maurice Fuller (10 a game) also average in double digits.
The Sharks average 77.9 points a game as a team- and allow 78 a night. They shoot free throws at a 75 percent clip. That is good for tops in the conference.
Nova was a 54-46 winner in the first meeting between the two teams back on January 18th.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Nova Southeastern +1 @Rollins
Florida Southern-7.5@Florida Tech
Tampa-5@Lynn
Eckerd+6@Barry
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 10-2 (21-2)
Nova Southeastern 7-4 (11-12)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Tampa 7-5 (14-7)
Barry 6-5 (16-5)
Eckerd 5-6 (13-10)
Rollins 5-7 (11-11)
Florida Tech 4-8 (14-9)
Lynn 1-10 (7-14)
The Tars come into Saturday's contest 11-11 on the year and 5-7 in the SSC. They currently sit seventh in the SSC with four conference games remaining. The Tars were a 84-59 winner Wednesday. Mitch Woods and Chris Uhle each had big days. Woods scored 20 points- while Uhle added 17 points- seven rebounds- and seven blocks. The Tars had a team record 12 blocks in the win.
Mitch Woods leads the Tars in scoring at 14.3 a night. The senior is 10th in the conference in scoring. Alex Blessig is getting 10 points and dishing out 3.5 assists a game. Adam Allen adds 9.3 a night. Jeff Dirkin continues to lead the Tars in rebounding at 6.1 a night to go along with his 7.7 points per contest.
The Tars come into Saturday's contest with the seventh best defensive team in the country, giving up just 63.8 points a game. The offense is at the bottom of the SSC scoring 67.6 a game.
The Sharks have really taken off since conference play began. Nova Southeastern in currently second in the SSC with a 7-4 conference record,despite having a losing record (11-12) overall. The Sharks have won three in a row and are coming off a 81-79 win over Lynn Wednesday. Three players scored in double figures in that one. Stian Berg paced the Sharks with 18 points. Chris Page put up 19- and- Justin JeanGerrard scored 13 to go along with nine rebounds.
A balanced attack is part of the reason why the Sharks are playing as well as they are. Five players average double figures on the season for NSU. Page paces the squad at 14.1 a night- JeanGerard puts up 13. 2.- Brian Cahill scores 13.1- with Berg adding 11.1- Casey Carroll (11 a night) and Maurice Fuller (10 a game) also average in double digits.
The Sharks average 77.9 points a game as a team- and allow 78 a night. They shoot free throws at a 75 percent clip. That is good for tops in the conference.
Nova was a 54-46 winner in the first meeting between the two teams back on January 18th.
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Nova Southeastern +1 @Rollins
Florida Southern-7.5@Florida Tech
Tampa-5@Lynn
Eckerd+6@Barry
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 10-2 (21-2)
Nova Southeastern 7-4 (11-12)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Tampa 7-5 (14-7)
Barry 6-5 (16-5)
Eckerd 5-6 (13-10)
Rollins 5-7 (11-11)
Florida Tech 4-8 (14-9)
Lynn 1-10 (7-14)
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tars Swat Away Panthers.
The Rollins Tars (11-11 5-7 SSC) only dressed 10 players Wednesday night and easily dismantled Florida Tech 84-59 at Warden Arena. With the loss the Panthers dropped to 14-9 and 4-8 in the SSC.
Rollins was led by a trio of players in double figures. Mitch Woods led the way with 20 points- four assists- and-four steals. Chris Uhle had a monster game. He scored 17 points- grabbed seven rebounds- and had a career high seven blocked shots. Scott Schuette returned after a one game suspension by nailing four 3-pointers en route to 14 points. The Tars were without Lukas Winegarner (broken foot) and Sharif Almulla (sprained ankle.) The Tars shot 48 percent (31-65) from the field. They shot 41 percent (16-39) from the 3-point line. The Tars had 22 assists- a season low seven turnovers- and 12 blocked shots (a new team record) But the story of the game was on the defensive end where the Tars held a Panthers squad that scores 81 points a night to just 59.
Corbin Jackson was the only Panther to score in double figures. He had 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jermaine Jackson only scored nine points. The conferences leading scorer came in averaging 20 a game- and Chris Carter had just five. Well under his average of 18 a contest. The Panthers shot 35 percent (22-63) from the field. They were three of 18 (17 percent from the 3-point line. The Panthers did nothing to hurt there status as the worst foul shooting team in the conference by shooting 57 percent (12-21.) The Panthers won the rebounding battle 46-36. FIT had just 11 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Tars got off to a quick start as Uhle scored the game's first five points. They would never trail in the game. The lead would grow to 10, but FIT would cut it to two (21-19) with 8:12 in the opening half.
The Tars would get a pair of Uhle 3-pointers and a Schuette three to stretch the lead back to double digits. The lead would be 14 (38-24) at the break.
The second half would see the Tars continue to shoot extremely well, especially from the 3-point line. The lead would grow to as many as 29. The Tars would cruise to victory.
Billy Mims would see 17 Tech players see action Wednesday. It was a very lackluster effort for a team that has now lost eight of 11 after a 11-1 start.
Rollins will be back in action Saturday at Warden Arena when they take on Nova Southeastern. The 2003-04 Tars Elite Eight team will be honored at halftime of Saturday's contest. Tip time is set for 4 PM. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Nova Southeastern 81 Lynn 79
Saint Leo 57 Tampa 51
Barry 84 Palm Beach Atlantic 78
Florida Southern 104 Eckerd 103 (2 OT)
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 10-2 (21-2)
Nova Southeastern 7-4 (11-12)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Tampa 7-5 (14-7)
Barry 6-5 (16-5)
Eckerd 5-6 (13-10)
Rollins 5-7 (11-11)
Florida Tech 4-8 (14-9)
Lynn 1-10 (7-14)
Rollins was led by a trio of players in double figures. Mitch Woods led the way with 20 points- four assists- and-four steals. Chris Uhle had a monster game. He scored 17 points- grabbed seven rebounds- and had a career high seven blocked shots. Scott Schuette returned after a one game suspension by nailing four 3-pointers en route to 14 points. The Tars were without Lukas Winegarner (broken foot) and Sharif Almulla (sprained ankle.) The Tars shot 48 percent (31-65) from the field. They shot 41 percent (16-39) from the 3-point line. The Tars had 22 assists- a season low seven turnovers- and 12 blocked shots (a new team record) But the story of the game was on the defensive end where the Tars held a Panthers squad that scores 81 points a night to just 59.
Corbin Jackson was the only Panther to score in double figures. He had 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jermaine Jackson only scored nine points. The conferences leading scorer came in averaging 20 a game- and Chris Carter had just five. Well under his average of 18 a contest. The Panthers shot 35 percent (22-63) from the field. They were three of 18 (17 percent from the 3-point line. The Panthers did nothing to hurt there status as the worst foul shooting team in the conference by shooting 57 percent (12-21.) The Panthers won the rebounding battle 46-36. FIT had just 11 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Tars got off to a quick start as Uhle scored the game's first five points. They would never trail in the game. The lead would grow to 10, but FIT would cut it to two (21-19) with 8:12 in the opening half.
The Tars would get a pair of Uhle 3-pointers and a Schuette three to stretch the lead back to double digits. The lead would be 14 (38-24) at the break.
The second half would see the Tars continue to shoot extremely well, especially from the 3-point line. The lead would grow to as many as 29. The Tars would cruise to victory.
Billy Mims would see 17 Tech players see action Wednesday. It was a very lackluster effort for a team that has now lost eight of 11 after a 11-1 start.
Rollins will be back in action Saturday at Warden Arena when they take on Nova Southeastern. The 2003-04 Tars Elite Eight team will be honored at halftime of Saturday's contest. Tip time is set for 4 PM. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Nova Southeastern 81 Lynn 79
Saint Leo 57 Tampa 51
Barry 84 Palm Beach Atlantic 78
Florida Southern 104 Eckerd 103 (2 OT)
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 10-2 (21-2)
Nova Southeastern 7-4 (11-12)
Saint Leo 7-5 (19-6)
Tampa 7-5 (14-7)
Barry 6-5 (16-5)
Eckerd 5-6 (13-10)
Rollins 5-7 (11-11)
Florida Tech 4-8 (14-9)
Lynn 1-10 (7-14)
Tars Tangle With FIT Wednesday.
The Rollins Tars will return home Wednesday night and battle the Panthers of Florida Tech at Warden Arena. Both teams come in with a 4-7 record in the Sunshine State Conference. The Tars are 10-11 overall, while FIT comes in 14-8.
It will begin a three game home stand for the Tars to close the season. Rollins is coming off a pair of losses. The last was a 66-57 loss to Eckerd in St.Pete. Mitch Woods led the way for Rollins with 15, and Sharif Almulla added 12 before suffered a sprained ankle. Almulla will not play Wednesday and is out indefinitely. The Tars continue to excel on the defensive end and struggle on offense. Rollins is tops in the SSC allowing just 64 points a night. On the other end, The Tars are last in the conference scoring 66.9 a night. Woods continues to lead the Tars in scoring on the season. The senior averages 14 points a night. Alex Blessig also averages double figures at 10.2 a game. The Florida Gulf Coast transfer is shooting 53 percent from the field on the season. Adam Allen puts up 9.4 a game. He is coming off a scoreless game versus Eckerd. Jeff Dirkin leads the Tars in rebounding, hauling in 6.1 rebounds a contest.
FIT has also lost two straight. The Panthers have lost seven of 10 after a 11-1 start. The last time out the Panthers were a 72-64 OT loser to Tampa. Jermaine Jackson poured in 23 to lead the way for the Panthers- Chris Carter posted a double-double (13 points and 10 rebounds.) FIT is second in the SSC putting up 81.5 points a game. At the other end, the Panthers allow 76.8 a night.
Jermaine Jackson paces the Panthers with a conference leading 20.8 points a night. Chris Carter has been solid all year, he puts up 18.4 a game and dishes out 7.9 assists a game. Corbin Jackson averages a double-double. He scores 15.4 a game and hauls in a league leading 11.3 rebounds a contest.
You can catch all the action live on the Tars Sports network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Florida Tech -2.5@Rollins
Lynn+9.5@Nova Southeastern
Tampa+3@Saint Leo
Barry-7.5@Palm Beach Atlantic
Florida Southern-7.5@Eckerd
Standings:
Florida Southern 9-2 (20-2)
Tampa 7-4 (14-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (10-12)
Barry 6-5 (15-5)
Saint Leo 6-5 (18-6)
Eckerd 5-5 (13-9)
Florida Tech 4-7 (14-8)
Rollins 4-7 (10-11)
Lynn 1-9 (7-13)
It will begin a three game home stand for the Tars to close the season. Rollins is coming off a pair of losses. The last was a 66-57 loss to Eckerd in St.Pete. Mitch Woods led the way for Rollins with 15, and Sharif Almulla added 12 before suffered a sprained ankle. Almulla will not play Wednesday and is out indefinitely. The Tars continue to excel on the defensive end and struggle on offense. Rollins is tops in the SSC allowing just 64 points a night. On the other end, The Tars are last in the conference scoring 66.9 a night. Woods continues to lead the Tars in scoring on the season. The senior averages 14 points a night. Alex Blessig also averages double figures at 10.2 a game. The Florida Gulf Coast transfer is shooting 53 percent from the field on the season. Adam Allen puts up 9.4 a game. He is coming off a scoreless game versus Eckerd. Jeff Dirkin leads the Tars in rebounding, hauling in 6.1 rebounds a contest.
FIT has also lost two straight. The Panthers have lost seven of 10 after a 11-1 start. The last time out the Panthers were a 72-64 OT loser to Tampa. Jermaine Jackson poured in 23 to lead the way for the Panthers- Chris Carter posted a double-double (13 points and 10 rebounds.) FIT is second in the SSC putting up 81.5 points a game. At the other end, the Panthers allow 76.8 a night.
Jermaine Jackson paces the Panthers with a conference leading 20.8 points a night. Chris Carter has been solid all year, he puts up 18.4 a game and dishes out 7.9 assists a game. Corbin Jackson averages a double-double. He scores 15.4 a game and hauls in a league leading 11.3 rebounds a contest.
You can catch all the action live on the Tars Sports network at 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The lines presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com:
Florida Tech -2.5@Rollins
Lynn+9.5@Nova Southeastern
Tampa+3@Saint Leo
Barry-7.5@Palm Beach Atlantic
Florida Southern-7.5@Eckerd
Standings:
Florida Southern 9-2 (20-2)
Tampa 7-4 (14-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (10-12)
Barry 6-5 (15-5)
Saint Leo 6-5 (18-6)
Eckerd 5-5 (13-9)
Florida Tech 4-7 (14-8)
Rollins 4-7 (10-11)
Lynn 1-9 (7-13)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Short Handed Tars Fall At Eckerd.
The Rollins Tars who were already without Lukas Winegarner (broken foot) for the rest of the season, got a bit of surprising news prior to Saturday's game at Eckerd. guard Scott Schuette would have to serve a one game suspension after a flagrant foul versus Tampa on Wednesday. Schuette who was visibly frustrated after not getting a call on a 3-point shot that fell about two-feet short made a hard foul at the other end. Was it intentional yes, worthy of a flagrant two I really don't agree. My vote does not count and the commissioner on his second day on the job decided to suspend Schuette. It should be noted that the new commissioner of the SSC was an Eckerd grad. Schuette was not able to travel with the team either.
Missing Schuette's shooting ability all day long the Tars would ultimately fall 66-57 at the MaCarthur Center. With the loss the Tars dropped to 10-11 overall and 4-7 in the SSC. Three Rollins players scored in double figures on the day. Mitch Woods led the way as he has much of the season with 15 points. Sharif Almulla scored a season high 12 points in 19 minutes before leaving in the second half with an injury to his knee or ankle. The extent of the injury was not known at the time of this writing. Chris Uhle scored 11 points, all in the second half and also grabbed nine rebounds. The Tars shot 43 percent (20-46) from the field on the day but shot 30 percent (7-23) in the opening half. The Tars went 8-25 from the 3-point line. They were not good at the foul line where they were nine of 17.
The Tritons improved to 13-9 overall and 5-5 in the SSC with the win. It improved there home record to 9-3 on the season. They had four players score in double figures. Josh Snodgrass led the way with 19 points. He was 11 of 12 at the foul line. Matt Beneduci had 11 behind a trio of 3-pointers- while Jerrick Stevenson and Ray Darnell each scored 10. The Tritons shot 53 percent on 16-30 from the field on the day and made a living at the foul line where they shot 82 percent (31-38.)
The game would start with both teams having a hard time finding the basket. Mitch Woods would tie the score at two with a jumper at the 17:45 mark. Over the next six plus minutes the Tritons would go on a 10-0 run and lead 12-2. Woods would score again to cut the deficit to eight (12-4) at about the 11 minute mark. The Tars would get going a little on offense late in the half. A Woods basket and Jeff Dirkin dunk would cut the Eckerd deficit to six (20-14) with 4:49 in the opening half. The Tritons would stretch that lead to 10 (28-18) at the half.
The Tars would get off to a better start in the second half behind the play of Almulla and a pair of 3-pointers by Uhle. James Ferrell would nail a 3-pointer at the 9:49 mark and the game was knotted at 40.. The Tars would again tie it at 44 about a minute later. The Tritons would then go on a 13-2 spurt and would open up a 11 point lead (57-46) with 2:51 to go. The Tars would get to within seven but that is as close as they would get as the Tritons cruised to a season sweep.
The Tars will open up a three game home stand (the last of the season) when they welcome Florida Tech to Warden Arena on Wednesday night. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide on RollinsSports.com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Robert Siegel will have the call from Winter Park.
Other SSC Scores:
Nova Southeastern 97 Palm Beach Atlantic 88 (non conference game)
Tampa 72 Florida Tech 64 (OT)
Saint Leo 78 Barry 58
Florida Southern 94 Lynn 71
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 9-2 (20-2)
Tampa 7-4 (14-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (10-12)
Barry 6-5 (15-5)
Saint Leo 6-5 (18-6)
Eckerd 5-5 (13-9)
Florida Tech 4-7 (14-8)
Rollins 4-7 (10-11)
Lynn 1-9 (7-13)
Missing Schuette's shooting ability all day long the Tars would ultimately fall 66-57 at the MaCarthur Center. With the loss the Tars dropped to 10-11 overall and 4-7 in the SSC. Three Rollins players scored in double figures on the day. Mitch Woods led the way as he has much of the season with 15 points. Sharif Almulla scored a season high 12 points in 19 minutes before leaving in the second half with an injury to his knee or ankle. The extent of the injury was not known at the time of this writing. Chris Uhle scored 11 points, all in the second half and also grabbed nine rebounds. The Tars shot 43 percent (20-46) from the field on the day but shot 30 percent (7-23) in the opening half. The Tars went 8-25 from the 3-point line. They were not good at the foul line where they were nine of 17.
The Tritons improved to 13-9 overall and 5-5 in the SSC with the win. It improved there home record to 9-3 on the season. They had four players score in double figures. Josh Snodgrass led the way with 19 points. He was 11 of 12 at the foul line. Matt Beneduci had 11 behind a trio of 3-pointers- while Jerrick Stevenson and Ray Darnell each scored 10. The Tritons shot 53 percent on 16-30 from the field on the day and made a living at the foul line where they shot 82 percent (31-38.)
The game would start with both teams having a hard time finding the basket. Mitch Woods would tie the score at two with a jumper at the 17:45 mark. Over the next six plus minutes the Tritons would go on a 10-0 run and lead 12-2. Woods would score again to cut the deficit to eight (12-4) at about the 11 minute mark. The Tars would get going a little on offense late in the half. A Woods basket and Jeff Dirkin dunk would cut the Eckerd deficit to six (20-14) with 4:49 in the opening half. The Tritons would stretch that lead to 10 (28-18) at the half.
The Tars would get off to a better start in the second half behind the play of Almulla and a pair of 3-pointers by Uhle. James Ferrell would nail a 3-pointer at the 9:49 mark and the game was knotted at 40.. The Tars would again tie it at 44 about a minute later. The Tritons would then go on a 13-2 spurt and would open up a 11 point lead (57-46) with 2:51 to go. The Tars would get to within seven but that is as close as they would get as the Tritons cruised to a season sweep.
The Tars will open up a three game home stand (the last of the season) when they welcome Florida Tech to Warden Arena on Wednesday night. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide on RollinsSports.com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro and Robert Siegel will have the call from Winter Park.
Other SSC Scores:
Nova Southeastern 97 Palm Beach Atlantic 88 (non conference game)
Tampa 72 Florida Tech 64 (OT)
Saint Leo 78 Barry 58
Florida Southern 94 Lynn 71
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 9-2 (20-2)
Tampa 7-4 (14-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (10-12)
Barry 6-5 (15-5)
Saint Leo 6-5 (18-6)
Eckerd 5-5 (13-9)
Florida Tech 4-7 (14-8)
Rollins 4-7 (10-11)
Lynn 1-9 (7-13)
Tars Look To Get Even With Tritons Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (10-10 4-6 SSC) look to return the favor to the Eckerd Tritons at the McArthur Center Saturday afternoon. The Tritons were a 66-59 winner at Warden Arena back on January 11th. A win for the Tars would even the season series with both teams winning on the other's home court.
Rollins is coming off a 72-57 loss at home versus Tampa. 32 of the Tars 48 field goal attempts were 3-pointer's in the loss. Mitch Woods paced the Tars with 17 in the loss- while Adam Allen added 14.
Woods comes into Saturday leading the Tars on the season averaging 14 points a night. Woods also averages 3.2 assists a contest. Alex Blessig is having a solid sophomore season averaging 10.3 points- and just under four assists a night. Allen is scoring 9.8 a night for Rollins.
The Tars continue to excel at the defensive end where they are leading the conference allowing 63.9 points a game. As good as the Tars have been on defense this season, they have struggled at the offensive end.
Eckerd (12-9 4-5 SSC) comes in winners of three of the past four. The Tritons were a 94-90 loser to Nova Southeastern the last time out, The Tritons had three players in double figures in the loss. Ales Bodney was the top scorer with 23 points- Josh Snodgrass scored 19 off the bench- and- Jerrick Stevenson added 18.
Stevenson is the Tritons top scorer at 15.2 a night- Snodgrass averages 12.5- and Bodney puts up 11.8 a night.
As always you can catch all the action on the Tars Sports network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The lines presented by JuanBernalsportsbooks.com:
Eckerd -10 vs Rollins
Palm Beach Atlantic +9.5@Nova Southeastern
Florida Tech +4.5@Tampa
Lynn+12@Florida Southern
Barry@Saint Leo (Pick)
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-2 (19-2)
Barry 6-4 (15-4)
Tampa 6-4 (13-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (9-12)
Saint Leo 5-5 (17-6)
Eckerd 4-5 (12-9)
Florida Tech 4-6 (14-7)
Rollins 4-6 (10-10)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
Rollins is coming off a 72-57 loss at home versus Tampa. 32 of the Tars 48 field goal attempts were 3-pointer's in the loss. Mitch Woods paced the Tars with 17 in the loss- while Adam Allen added 14.
Woods comes into Saturday leading the Tars on the season averaging 14 points a night. Woods also averages 3.2 assists a contest. Alex Blessig is having a solid sophomore season averaging 10.3 points- and just under four assists a night. Allen is scoring 9.8 a night for Rollins.
The Tars continue to excel at the defensive end where they are leading the conference allowing 63.9 points a game. As good as the Tars have been on defense this season, they have struggled at the offensive end.
Eckerd (12-9 4-5 SSC) comes in winners of three of the past four. The Tritons were a 94-90 loser to Nova Southeastern the last time out, The Tritons had three players in double figures in the loss. Ales Bodney was the top scorer with 23 points- Josh Snodgrass scored 19 off the bench- and- Jerrick Stevenson added 18.
Stevenson is the Tritons top scorer at 15.2 a night- Snodgrass averages 12.5- and Bodney puts up 11.8 a night.
As always you can catch all the action on the Tars Sports network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The lines presented by JuanBernalsportsbooks.com:
Eckerd -10 vs Rollins
Palm Beach Atlantic +9.5@Nova Southeastern
Florida Tech +4.5@Tampa
Lynn+12@Florida Southern
Barry@Saint Leo (Pick)
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-2 (19-2)
Barry 6-4 (15-4)
Tampa 6-4 (13-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (9-12)
Saint Leo 5-5 (17-6)
Eckerd 4-5 (12-9)
Florida Tech 4-6 (14-7)
Rollins 4-6 (10-10)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tampa Overmatches Tars Again.
The Tampa Spartans completed a season sweep of the Rollins College Tars with a 72-57 win at Warden Arena on Wednesday night. Tampa improved to 13-6 overall and 6-4 in the Sunshine State Conference. The Tars fell to 10-10 overall and 4-6 in the SSC.
Tampa was led by four players in double figures on the evening. Da'Markco Foster led the way with 20 points for UT- Vincent Cornu added 13 points and eight rebounds- Ryan Kidd chipped in 12- while Jordan Davis stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points- eight rebounds- six assists- and a pair of steals. The Spartans shot extremely well from both the field 55 percent (22-40) and the 3-point line where they shot 69 percent (9-13.) The Spartans struggled at the foul line where they shot 59 percent (19-32.) The Spartans won the rebounding battle 32-29. They had 13 assists and 12 turnovers.
For the Tars three players scored double figures. Mitch Woods led the way with 17 points. Adam Allen posted 14- and- Alex Blessig chipped in 12 in the loss. The Tars shot 38 percent (18-48) from the field. Of the 48 attempts, 32 came from the 3-point line where the Tars shot 34 percent (11-32.) They were not much better at the foul line where they shot 59 percent (10-17.) The Tars had 12 assists and 13 turnovers.
The Spartans would jump out to an early lead and never look back. 10 minutes into the contest it would be a 12 point Spartans lead (21-9.) The Tars would finish strong in the first half and cut the deficit to five (28-23) at the break.
The Tars would get to within two (36-34) with 14:26 to go and would have three chances to tie or take the lead but could not get over the hump. The Spartans would lead 44-37 mark before a Scott Schuette lay up would cut the deficit to five. The Spartans would then go on a 8-0 run and cruise to the victory.
The Tars will be back in action Saturday at 4 PM when they take on the Eckerd Tritons. Tip time at the McArthur Center.
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 94 Florida Southern 76
Nova Southeastern 94 Eckerd 90
Saint Leo 67 Florida Tech 64
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-2 (19-2)
Barry 6-4 (15-4)
Tampa 6-4 (13-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (9-12)
Saint Leo 5-5 (17-6)
Eckerd 4-5 (12-9)
Florida Tech 4-6 (14-7)
Rollins 4-6 (10-10)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
Tampa was led by four players in double figures on the evening. Da'Markco Foster led the way with 20 points for UT- Vincent Cornu added 13 points and eight rebounds- Ryan Kidd chipped in 12- while Jordan Davis stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points- eight rebounds- six assists- and a pair of steals. The Spartans shot extremely well from both the field 55 percent (22-40) and the 3-point line where they shot 69 percent (9-13.) The Spartans struggled at the foul line where they shot 59 percent (19-32.) The Spartans won the rebounding battle 32-29. They had 13 assists and 12 turnovers.
For the Tars three players scored double figures. Mitch Woods led the way with 17 points. Adam Allen posted 14- and- Alex Blessig chipped in 12 in the loss. The Tars shot 38 percent (18-48) from the field. Of the 48 attempts, 32 came from the 3-point line where the Tars shot 34 percent (11-32.) They were not much better at the foul line where they shot 59 percent (10-17.) The Tars had 12 assists and 13 turnovers.
The Spartans would jump out to an early lead and never look back. 10 minutes into the contest it would be a 12 point Spartans lead (21-9.) The Tars would finish strong in the first half and cut the deficit to five (28-23) at the break.
The Tars would get to within two (36-34) with 14:26 to go and would have three chances to tie or take the lead but could not get over the hump. The Spartans would lead 44-37 mark before a Scott Schuette lay up would cut the deficit to five. The Spartans would then go on a 8-0 run and cruise to the victory.
The Tars will be back in action Saturday at 4 PM when they take on the Eckerd Tritons. Tip time at the McArthur Center.
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 94 Florida Southern 76
Nova Southeastern 94 Eckerd 90
Saint Leo 67 Florida Tech 64
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-2 (19-2)
Barry 6-4 (15-4)
Tampa 6-4 (13-6)
Nova Southeastern 6-4 (9-12)
Saint Leo 5-5 (17-6)
Eckerd 4-5 (12-9)
Florida Tech 4-6 (14-7)
Rollins 4-6 (10-10)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
Spartans Invade Warden Arena Wednesday.
The Tampa Spartans (12-6 5-4 SSC) will look to continue there recent dominance of the surging Rollins College Tars (10-9 4-5 SSC) when the two clash in a key Sunshine State Conference showdown on Wednesday night. You can catch all the action on the Tars Sports Network on 91.5 WPRK Winter Park and Worldwide at RollinsSports.com
The Tars are coming off a superb week when they knocked off then second ranked Florida Southern on Wednesday and then came away with a 61-59 win at Saint Leo against the defending conference Regular Season Champs. Alex Blessig paced the Tars with 16 points in the win at St.Leo. The sophomore transfer from Florida Gulf Coast added seven rebounds and a pair of assists. Chris Uhle knocked down four 3 pointer's on his way to a 14 point day.
Rollins continues to excel on the defensive end of the court where they are leading the SSC allowing just 63.5 points a night. Those numbers have the Tars sitting ninth nationally. The Tars are ninth in the league on offense scoring just 67.9 points a contest.
Mitch Woods is the Tars top scorer at 13..8 points a game. The senior is coming off a week in which he averaged 22 points a night. Blessig scores 10.2 game and is averaging a team leading 3.5 assists a night. Jeff Dirkin leads the team averaging six rebounds a game- he is fifth in the conference shooting 56 percent from the field.
Tampa comes in losers of two of the last three, but they were a 68-67 winner over Barry on Saturday. Eric Moraes scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds- he also had the game winning dunk in Saturday's win. Jordan Davis had 15, while Ryan Kidd netted 14.
Tampa is second on defense in the league giving up just 65 points a game. The Spartans score 68 a game on offense.
Da'Marko Foster paces the Spartans at 15.8 points a game. Davis scores 11.8 a night and dishes out 7.1 assists a contest. Eric Moraes rounds out the double figure scorers at 11.8 a game- and is grabbing a team leading 7.9 rebounds a night.
Tampa was a 76-63 winner at the Bob Martinez Center back on January 4th.
The line: Rollins by 3
Other lines:
Saint Leo +3 @Florida Tech
Florida Southern -4 @Barry
Eckerd +3@Nova Southeastern
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-1 (19-1)
Barry 5-4 (14-4)
Tampa 5-4 (12-6)
Nova Southeastern 5-4 (8-12)
Eckerd 4-4 (12-8)
Saint Leo 4-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 4-5 (14-6)
Rollins 4-5 (10-9)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
The Tars are coming off a superb week when they knocked off then second ranked Florida Southern on Wednesday and then came away with a 61-59 win at Saint Leo against the defending conference Regular Season Champs. Alex Blessig paced the Tars with 16 points in the win at St.Leo. The sophomore transfer from Florida Gulf Coast added seven rebounds and a pair of assists. Chris Uhle knocked down four 3 pointer's on his way to a 14 point day.
Rollins continues to excel on the defensive end of the court where they are leading the SSC allowing just 63.5 points a night. Those numbers have the Tars sitting ninth nationally. The Tars are ninth in the league on offense scoring just 67.9 points a contest.
Mitch Woods is the Tars top scorer at 13..8 points a game. The senior is coming off a week in which he averaged 22 points a night. Blessig scores 10.2 game and is averaging a team leading 3.5 assists a night. Jeff Dirkin leads the team averaging six rebounds a game- he is fifth in the conference shooting 56 percent from the field.
Tampa comes in losers of two of the last three, but they were a 68-67 winner over Barry on Saturday. Eric Moraes scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds- he also had the game winning dunk in Saturday's win. Jordan Davis had 15, while Ryan Kidd netted 14.
Tampa is second on defense in the league giving up just 65 points a game. The Spartans score 68 a game on offense.
Da'Marko Foster paces the Spartans at 15.8 points a game. Davis scores 11.8 a night and dishes out 7.1 assists a contest. Eric Moraes rounds out the double figure scorers at 11.8 a game- and is grabbing a team leading 7.9 rebounds a night.
Tampa was a 76-63 winner at the Bob Martinez Center back on January 4th.
The line: Rollins by 3
Other lines:
Saint Leo +3 @Florida Tech
Florida Southern -4 @Barry
Eckerd +3@Nova Southeastern
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-1 (19-1)
Barry 5-4 (14-4)
Tampa 5-4 (12-6)
Nova Southeastern 5-4 (8-12)
Eckerd 4-4 (12-8)
Saint Leo 4-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 4-5 (14-6)
Rollins 4-5 (10-9)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
Saturday, February 1, 2014
How Sweep It Is. Tars Hold Off Lions.
The Rollins Tars had one of the biggest wins in school history over #2 Florida Southern on Wednesday night. So many wandered what would they do for an encore? How about Sweeping the defending Sunshine State Conference regular season champs. Rollins turned the trick with a hard fought 61-59 win at the Marion Bowman Activities Center.
The Tars (10-9 4-5 SSC) moved right into the logjam at the top of the SSC with the win. Four Rollins players scored in double figures in the second big win of the week. Alex Blessig led the way with 16 points on the day. Chris Uhle used a solid day from the 3-point line to score 14 points going four of six from 3-point range. Adam Allen and Mitch Woods added 10 points each despite battling foul trouble all day long. The Tars shot 43 percent (24-56) from the field on the day. They struggled from the 3-point line in the win going six of 25 ( 24 percent.) The Tars shot 70 percent (7-10) at the foul line. They had 14 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Lions (16-6 4-5 SSC) fell to 9-3 at home on the year. They were paced by 15 points from Jerrell Harris. Ron Foxx had 14- and- Chim Kadima netted 10 in the loss. The Tars zone gave the Lions trouble once again. Leo shot 36 percent (18-50) from the field. They also shot 36 percent (8-22) from the 3-point line. Leo was a solid 79 percent (15-19) at the foul line. The Lions edged Rollins on the glass 35-33. They had 14 assists and 17 turnovers.
The Tars picked up right where they left on Wednesday in the early stages of this one. Rollins would jump out to a 10 point lead (17-7) in the early stages of the opening half. As most good teams do the Lions would have an answer. This time a 10-0 spurt that would knot the game at 17. The Tars would have the lead for much of the first half, but the Lions would regain the lead 29-28 in the final minute. Harris would nail a 3-pointer and give the Lions a 32-28 halftime lead.
Rollins would score the first six points of the second half and take a 34-32 lead. The Lions would get the lead back, only to see three Woods free throws and a Uhle 3-pointer give the Tars a four point lead (42-38) with 13:12 to go. The Tars would stretch the lead to as many as 10 but the Lions would battle back once again. A Harris 3-pointer would tie the game at 57 with 1:09 to go. For the second straight game Blessig would hit a huge basket late that would give the Tars the lead this time 59-57. Woods would get a steal and lay up to stretch the lead to four (61-57) with 24 seconds to go. Devin Crisosto would cut the lead in half with eight seconds to go. Blessig would miss the front end of a one and one to give the Lions one last chance. The Tars defense which has been tops in the league all season long came up with one last stop as Harris missed a desperation 15 footer and preserved another big Tar win.
Rollins will be back in action Wednesday night. They will be taking on Tampa on Wednesday night at Warden Arena. Tip time is set for 7:30. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other Scores:
Florida Tech 72 Lynn 63
Eckerd 68 Palm Beach Atlantic 63
Tampa 68 Barry 67
Florida Southern 95 Nova Southeastern 73
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-1 (19-1)
Barry 5-4 (14-4)
Nova Southeastern 5-4 (8-12)
Tampa 5-4 (12-6)
Eckerd 4-4 (12-8)
Rollins 4-5 (10-9)
Saint Leo 4-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 4-5 (14-6)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
The Tars (10-9 4-5 SSC) moved right into the logjam at the top of the SSC with the win. Four Rollins players scored in double figures in the second big win of the week. Alex Blessig led the way with 16 points on the day. Chris Uhle used a solid day from the 3-point line to score 14 points going four of six from 3-point range. Adam Allen and Mitch Woods added 10 points each despite battling foul trouble all day long. The Tars shot 43 percent (24-56) from the field on the day. They struggled from the 3-point line in the win going six of 25 ( 24 percent.) The Tars shot 70 percent (7-10) at the foul line. They had 14 assists and 14 turnovers.
The Lions (16-6 4-5 SSC) fell to 9-3 at home on the year. They were paced by 15 points from Jerrell Harris. Ron Foxx had 14- and- Chim Kadima netted 10 in the loss. The Tars zone gave the Lions trouble once again. Leo shot 36 percent (18-50) from the field. They also shot 36 percent (8-22) from the 3-point line. Leo was a solid 79 percent (15-19) at the foul line. The Lions edged Rollins on the glass 35-33. They had 14 assists and 17 turnovers.
The Tars picked up right where they left on Wednesday in the early stages of this one. Rollins would jump out to a 10 point lead (17-7) in the early stages of the opening half. As most good teams do the Lions would have an answer. This time a 10-0 spurt that would knot the game at 17. The Tars would have the lead for much of the first half, but the Lions would regain the lead 29-28 in the final minute. Harris would nail a 3-pointer and give the Lions a 32-28 halftime lead.
Rollins would score the first six points of the second half and take a 34-32 lead. The Lions would get the lead back, only to see three Woods free throws and a Uhle 3-pointer give the Tars a four point lead (42-38) with 13:12 to go. The Tars would stretch the lead to as many as 10 but the Lions would battle back once again. A Harris 3-pointer would tie the game at 57 with 1:09 to go. For the second straight game Blessig would hit a huge basket late that would give the Tars the lead this time 59-57. Woods would get a steal and lay up to stretch the lead to four (61-57) with 24 seconds to go. Devin Crisosto would cut the lead in half with eight seconds to go. Blessig would miss the front end of a one and one to give the Lions one last chance. The Tars defense which has been tops in the league all season long came up with one last stop as Harris missed a desperation 15 footer and preserved another big Tar win.
Rollins will be back in action Wednesday night. They will be taking on Tampa on Wednesday night at Warden Arena. Tip time is set for 7:30. As always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other Scores:
Florida Tech 72 Lynn 63
Eckerd 68 Palm Beach Atlantic 63
Tampa 68 Barry 67
Florida Southern 95 Nova Southeastern 73
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 8-1 (19-1)
Barry 5-4 (14-4)
Nova Southeastern 5-4 (8-12)
Tampa 5-4 (12-6)
Eckerd 4-4 (12-8)
Rollins 4-5 (10-9)
Saint Leo 4-5 (16-6)
Florida Tech 4-5 (14-6)
Lynn 1-8 (7-12)
Resurgent Tars Head To Leo Saturday.
The resurgent Rollins Tars (9-9 3-5 SSC) will look to keep the momentum rolling on Saturday when they head to the Marion Bowman Activities Center to battle the Saint Leo Lions (16-5 4-4 SSC.)
The Tars are coming off a stunning 82-76 OT win over the then second ranked Moccasins of Florida Southern Wednesday night. The Tars win was in front of the second largest crowd in the history of Warden Arena. Mitch Woods led the way with 26 points for the Tars. Woods was 10 of 11 at the free throw line, including six of six in the overtime period. Adam Allen broke out of his recent shooting slump in a big way as he nailed four of five 3-pointers en route to his 17 points. Chris Uhle netted 11, included the 3-pointer that put the Tars up for good in the OT. The Tars played nearly flawless basketball in the last one minute 46 seconds of regulation and the overtime after trailing by seven with 1:46 to go. In the extra session the Tars were four of five from the field and nine of nine at the free throw line.
The Tars still have the top defense in the Sunshine State Conference. They allow just 63.7 points per game. On the other end, the Tars are putting up 68.3 points a night . On the season Rollins is third in the conference in 3-point shooting, shooting at a 36 percent clip. On Wednesday they shot it very well from the 3-point line going 12-21.
Woods leads the Tars box score at 14 points a game, and is coming off arguably his best game in his 1.5 years at Rollins. Alex Blessig comes in averaging 9.9 points- and- 3.6 assists a contest. Adam Allen is scoring 9.6 a game- while Jeff Dirkin is having a solid season averaging 8.2 points- and a team leading 5.9 rebounds a game.
The Lions come in having won three of their past four games. The last was a 86-60 loss at the "Shark Tank" to Nova Southeastern. Chim Kadima led the Lions with 16 points. Ron Foxx put up 13 in the loss.
Jerrell Harris is second in the conference and leads the Lions in scoring at 19.8 points a night. Kadima adds 11.9 a contest- while Foxx scores 8.1 points and grabs 7.6 rebounds per night.
The Lions are fourth in the conference in scoring at 76.6 points a game. They allow 68 points per contest. The Lions lead the conference in field goal percentage defense, as teams shoot just 40 percent against them. They are second in the conference in rebounding, as they get more than seven rebounds a game than the opponent.
The two teams met earlier this season, with the Tars coming away with a 74-68 win back on December 4th. Allen put up 21 in that win. Woods added 17, and Blessig had 13.
Saint Leo was led by Harris with 24, while Spenser Mitchell had 11, and and Kadima netted 10 in the loss back in December.
As always you can catch all the action on the Tars sports network at Rollins Sports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
The line: Leo by 10
Florida Tech -2.5@Lynn
Barry+3@Tampa
Palm Beach Atlantic+8 @Eckerd
Nova Southeastern +9@Florida Southern
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 7-1 (18-1)
Barry 5-3 (14-3)
Nova Southeastern 5-3 (8-11)
St.Leo 4-4 (16-5)
Tampa 4-4 (11-6)
Eckerd 4-4 (11-8)
Florida Tech 3-5 (13-6)
Rollins 3-5 (9-9)
Lynn 1-7 (7-11)
The Tars are coming off a stunning 82-76 OT win over the then second ranked Moccasins of Florida Southern Wednesday night. The Tars win was in front of the second largest crowd in the history of Warden Arena. Mitch Woods led the way with 26 points for the Tars. Woods was 10 of 11 at the free throw line, including six of six in the overtime period. Adam Allen broke out of his recent shooting slump in a big way as he nailed four of five 3-pointers en route to his 17 points. Chris Uhle netted 11, included the 3-pointer that put the Tars up for good in the OT. The Tars played nearly flawless basketball in the last one minute 46 seconds of regulation and the overtime after trailing by seven with 1:46 to go. In the extra session the Tars were four of five from the field and nine of nine at the free throw line.
The Tars still have the top defense in the Sunshine State Conference. They allow just 63.7 points per game. On the other end, the Tars are putting up 68.3 points a night . On the season Rollins is third in the conference in 3-point shooting, shooting at a 36 percent clip. On Wednesday they shot it very well from the 3-point line going 12-21.
Woods leads the Tars box score at 14 points a game, and is coming off arguably his best game in his 1.5 years at Rollins. Alex Blessig comes in averaging 9.9 points- and- 3.6 assists a contest. Adam Allen is scoring 9.6 a game- while Jeff Dirkin is having a solid season averaging 8.2 points- and a team leading 5.9 rebounds a game.
The Lions come in having won three of their past four games. The last was a 86-60 loss at the "Shark Tank" to Nova Southeastern. Chim Kadima led the Lions with 16 points. Ron Foxx put up 13 in the loss.
Jerrell Harris is second in the conference and leads the Lions in scoring at 19.8 points a night. Kadima adds 11.9 a contest- while Foxx scores 8.1 points and grabs 7.6 rebounds per night.
The Lions are fourth in the conference in scoring at 76.6 points a game. They allow 68 points per contest. The Lions lead the conference in field goal percentage defense, as teams shoot just 40 percent against them. They are second in the conference in rebounding, as they get more than seven rebounds a game than the opponent.
The two teams met earlier this season, with the Tars coming away with a 74-68 win back on December 4th. Allen put up 21 in that win. Woods added 17, and Blessig had 13.
Saint Leo was led by Harris with 24, while Spenser Mitchell had 11, and and Kadima netted 10 in the loss back in December.
As always you can catch all the action on the Tars sports network at Rollins Sports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
The line: Leo by 10
Florida Tech -2.5@Lynn
Barry+3@Tampa
Palm Beach Atlantic+8 @Eckerd
Nova Southeastern +9@Florida Southern
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 7-1 (18-1)
Barry 5-3 (14-3)
Nova Southeastern 5-3 (8-11)
St.Leo 4-4 (16-5)
Tampa 4-4 (11-6)
Eckerd 4-4 (11-8)
Florida Tech 3-5 (13-6)
Rollins 3-5 (9-9)
Lynn 1-7 (7-11)
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