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
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