The Rollins Tars (9-3) dropped a third straight game after a much better effort than yesterday against a very good Angelo State team. The result was a 87-76 win for the Rams.
The sixth ranked Rams (12-0) placed five players in double figures on the afternoon. Stedman Allen and Omari Gudul each tallied double-doubles on the day. Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds- while Gudul had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Leading scorer on the season Tre Bennett added 12- Thomas Tshikaya added 11- and- Prince Foster added 10. The Rams shot 44 percent from the field and 26 percent (6-23) from the 3-point line. They shot at a 79 percent clip (15-19) from the free throw line. The Rams crushed the Tars in the rebounding battle 50-31. The Rams had 20 assists and 15 turnovers.
#16 Rollins played a solid first half but could not recover after a tough beginning to the second. Only two Rollins players scored in double figures Saturday, after just one on Friday. Jeff Merton bounced back after a subpar performance on Friday night to lead the Tars in scoring with 19 points- while Mike Bedulskis added 15 to go along with seven rebounds. Jack Fleming added nine, while Joey Galvis scored eight. The Tars shot 43 percent from the floor in the loss. They shot 39 percent (10-26) from the 3-point line. The team shot 78 percent (14-18) from the free throw line. For the second straight game the Tars had trouble with turnovers. The ratio was better than yesterday though. Yesterday it was seven assists to 21 turnovers, while today the Tars had 14 assists and 18 turnovers.
The game got off to a quick start for both teams. Quay King would open the scoring for ASU on the opening possession. The Tars would lead 11-9 early. A offensive rebound and putback by Allen would knot the game at 11. The two teams would trade baskets for much of the first half and after a Fleming 3-pointer would be off the mark the Tars would go into the locker room down one (37-36.)
The second half would start like the first did with a King 3-pointer. The Rams would take control after a 12-2 run. The turnovers would catch up with the Tars in the second half as well as the lack of rebounding and they would trail by as many as 22 (70-48) at the 7:05 mark. To the Tars credit they would not go away though. Rollins would get to within 10 at the four minute mark but that is as close as they would get.
After taking a break for the holidays Rollins will be back in action January 2nd when they travel to Miami Shores,Fla. to battle pre-season SSC favorite Barry. Tip time is set for 4 PM. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
Tars Look To Bounce Back In Vegas Saturday.
The Rollins Tars (9-2) will look to bounce back after what was there toughest night of the year in a 73-51 loss to #7 Tarleton State Friday night. Things will not get any easier out in Las Vegas as they will face #6 Angelo State. Angelo State was a sweet 16 team a season ago and could set the school record for best start to a season in program history with a win Saturday.
As always you can catch all the action on the Geico Sports Tars Network at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
The Tars are coming off their worst all-around performance of the year. They had 21 turnovers and really struggled shooting the ball in the loss to Tarleton State. Sam Philpott (13 points) was the only Tar in double figures in this one. Mike Bedulskis and Jeff Merton followed closely with eight points each. Merton was limited to 21 minutes and was plagued with foul trouble before fouling out for a second straight game with 10:03 to go. A Rollins teams that averages 80+ points a game was held to just 51 by the Rams.
Sharif Almulla (17.3 points per night-) and Jeff Merton (15.3 points per game) were the Tars leading scorers coming into this trip. Deion Clark also came in averaging double figures (10.7 a night.) They will need contributions from any/ and all of these three guys to hang with the Rams Saturday afternoon.
The Rams (10-0) are looking to make history with a victory. That would give the team the best start in school history set in 2013. Last week Angelo State held off Lubbock Christian 70-68 and drubbed McMurray 115-68.
ASU has a high octane offense that comes in averaging 94.5 points per game. They also lead there conference in free throw shooting, shooting at a 78 percent clip. They are also leading the Lone Star State Conference in assists (18.1 a game) and Steals (9.4 a contest.)
The Rams are very balanced offensively. Tre Bennett leads the way at 17.3 per night- Shelton Boykin scores 16.8- and Stedmann Allen puts up 16.1 a game in just 24 minutes of action a night.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com: Angelo State by 15
As always you can catch all the action on the Geico Sports Tars Network at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
The Tars are coming off their worst all-around performance of the year. They had 21 turnovers and really struggled shooting the ball in the loss to Tarleton State. Sam Philpott (13 points) was the only Tar in double figures in this one. Mike Bedulskis and Jeff Merton followed closely with eight points each. Merton was limited to 21 minutes and was plagued with foul trouble before fouling out for a second straight game with 10:03 to go. A Rollins teams that averages 80+ points a game was held to just 51 by the Rams.
Sharif Almulla (17.3 points per night-) and Jeff Merton (15.3 points per game) were the Tars leading scorers coming into this trip. Deion Clark also came in averaging double figures (10.7 a night.) They will need contributions from any/ and all of these three guys to hang with the Rams Saturday afternoon.
The Rams (10-0) are looking to make history with a victory. That would give the team the best start in school history set in 2013. Last week Angelo State held off Lubbock Christian 70-68 and drubbed McMurray 115-68.
ASU has a high octane offense that comes in averaging 94.5 points per game. They also lead there conference in free throw shooting, shooting at a 78 percent clip. They are also leading the Lone Star State Conference in assists (18.1 a game) and Steals (9.4 a contest.)
The Rams are very balanced offensively. Tre Bennett leads the way at 17.3 per night- Shelton Boykin scores 16.8- and Stedmann Allen puts up 16.1 a game in just 24 minutes of action a night.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com: Angelo State by 15
Tars Outmanned By #7 Tarleton State Friday.
After a quick 9-0 start to the season the Rollins Tars have hit a rough patch the last two games. Friday for the first time this season they looked like the team that was picked to finish ninth in the SSC. It was going to be hard enough for the Tars in this one when the season began. It got even tougher when Alex Blessig broke his finger and could not go. All these things added up in Las Vegas Friday night to a 73-51 loss to Tarleton State in the opening game of the South Point Holiday Classic.
The Texans improved to 9-1 on the season. They were led by Michael Hardge who scored a game high 21 points. Charles Hill scored 18- and leading scorer on the season E.J Reed added a double-double (11 points and 10 rebounds.) The Texans shot 44 percent as a team in this one. They were 7-25 (28 percent from the 3-point line.) Free throw shooting was not strong for the Texans as they shot 56 percent (14-25.) On the other hand they dominated the glass, out rebounding Rollins 44-30. The Texans had 12 assists and turned it over 17 times.
#16 Rollins (9-2) really struggled offensively in this one. Only one player (Sam Philpott 13 points would tally double figures in scoring.) He was followed closely by Mike Bedulskis (eight points.) Jeff Merton also scored eight but struggled for the second straight game before fouling out with 10:03 to go. Merton, the Tars second leading scorer at 15.3 a game would only mange to play 21 minutes Friday. The Tars struggled in all facets, especially shooting on Friday night. They shot 35 percent from the floor, went 5-20 (25 percent) from the 3-point line- and the top free throw shooting team in the nation shot just 61 percent (14-23) from the free throw line. The Tars had just seven assists and turned the ball over 21 times in the loss.
The game would get off to a decent start for the Tars. The two teams would trade baskets in the early going and Rollins would lead 11-9 just over six minutes in. The game would stay highly contested the rest of the opening half before the Texans would close the half with a 19-6 run in the last 8:50 to open up a 16 point lead (37-21) at the intermission.
The Texans would keep the lead at 17 five minutes into the second stanza. The Tars would get to within 13, but that is as close as they would get on this night.
The Tars will look to get back on the winning track Saturday when they conclude the South Point Holiday Classic against #6 Angelo State. Tip time for tomorrow's contest is set for 2 PM. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.
The Texans improved to 9-1 on the season. They were led by Michael Hardge who scored a game high 21 points. Charles Hill scored 18- and leading scorer on the season E.J Reed added a double-double (11 points and 10 rebounds.) The Texans shot 44 percent as a team in this one. They were 7-25 (28 percent from the 3-point line.) Free throw shooting was not strong for the Texans as they shot 56 percent (14-25.) On the other hand they dominated the glass, out rebounding Rollins 44-30. The Texans had 12 assists and turned it over 17 times.
#16 Rollins (9-2) really struggled offensively in this one. Only one player (Sam Philpott 13 points would tally double figures in scoring.) He was followed closely by Mike Bedulskis (eight points.) Jeff Merton also scored eight but struggled for the second straight game before fouling out with 10:03 to go. Merton, the Tars second leading scorer at 15.3 a game would only mange to play 21 minutes Friday. The Tars struggled in all facets, especially shooting on Friday night. They shot 35 percent from the floor, went 5-20 (25 percent) from the 3-point line- and the top free throw shooting team in the nation shot just 61 percent (14-23) from the free throw line. The Tars had just seven assists and turned the ball over 21 times in the loss.
The game would get off to a decent start for the Tars. The two teams would trade baskets in the early going and Rollins would lead 11-9 just over six minutes in. The game would stay highly contested the rest of the opening half before the Texans would close the half with a 19-6 run in the last 8:50 to open up a 16 point lead (37-21) at the intermission.
The Texans would keep the lead at 17 five minutes into the second stanza. The Tars would get to within 13, but that is as close as they would get on this night.
The Tars will look to get back on the winning track Saturday when they conclude the South Point Holiday Classic against #6 Angelo State. Tip time for tomorrow's contest is set for 2 PM. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
#16 Rollins Battles Seventh Ranked Tarleton State In Vegas Friday.
The #16 Rollins College Tars will battle the seventh ranked Tarleton State Texans in the opening game of the South Point Holiday Classic Friday at 4:15 PM. You can catch all the action live on 91.5 FM WPRK and worldwide on RollinsSports.com.
The Tars (9-1) are coming off a tough 67-62 loss to Eckerd, in a game they controlled much of the way. They went 24-55 from the field and shot 27 percent from the 3-point line in the loss. Deion Clark led the Tars with 21 points in the game. Sharif Almulla added 13- while Mike Bedulskis had 12.
As a team Rollins continues to be the top free throw shooting team in the nation (86 percent-) they are also fourth in steals per game (11.5-) and 15th in shooting percentage (shooting 51 percent on the year.)
Almulla leads the Tars in scoring (17.6 points per game-) Jeff Merton adds 15.3 a contest- while Clark rounds out the double digit scorers at 10.7 a night. James Ferrell leads the team in assists at 4.5 per game- while Bedulskis grabs nearly five rebounds a contest.
The Texans (8-1) have reeled off four straight wins, after a brief stay at #1 in the country earlier this season. They are strong at both ends of the floor. As evidenced by the fact they average 86.7 points a night- while they allow 66.4 on the defensive end.
Four Texans average double figures on the season. E.J. Reed paces them at 21.7 points a night. Malcolm Hamilton scores 13.9 a contest- while Charles Hill scores 13.4 a game. Michael Hardge rounds out the double digit scorers at 10 a game.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com: Tarleton State by 7.5
The Tars (9-1) are coming off a tough 67-62 loss to Eckerd, in a game they controlled much of the way. They went 24-55 from the field and shot 27 percent from the 3-point line in the loss. Deion Clark led the Tars with 21 points in the game. Sharif Almulla added 13- while Mike Bedulskis had 12.
As a team Rollins continues to be the top free throw shooting team in the nation (86 percent-) they are also fourth in steals per game (11.5-) and 15th in shooting percentage (shooting 51 percent on the year.)
Almulla leads the Tars in scoring (17.6 points per game-) Jeff Merton adds 15.3 a contest- while Clark rounds out the double digit scorers at 10.7 a night. James Ferrell leads the team in assists at 4.5 per game- while Bedulskis grabs nearly five rebounds a contest.
The Texans (8-1) have reeled off four straight wins, after a brief stay at #1 in the country earlier this season. They are strong at both ends of the floor. As evidenced by the fact they average 86.7 points a night- while they allow 66.4 on the defensive end.
Four Texans average double figures on the season. E.J. Reed paces them at 21.7 points a night. Malcolm Hamilton scores 13.9 a contest- while Charles Hill scores 13.4 a game. Michael Hardge rounds out the double digit scorers at 10 a game.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com: Tarleton State by 7.5
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Eckerd Knocks #11 Rollins From The Ranks of the Unbeaten.
The Eckerd College Tritons used a late surge to knock off Rollins 67-62 at Warden Arena Saturday afternoon. The win by the Tritons stretched there win streak to nine games. They improved to 9-1 overall and 4-0 in the SSC. While the Tars are now 9-1 and 2-1 in the SSC, as there nine game win streak came to an end.
The Tritons were paced by Drushaun McLaurn with 27 points- Trevor Young added 12- while Kevin Walsh chipped in 11. The Tritons shot 44 percent from the field in the win. They shot 25 percent (4-16) from the 3-point line. EC shot 68 percent (17-25) from the free throw line. The Tritons dominated the rebounding battle 37-26. They had just six assists and 17 turnovers.
The Tars had three players in double figures paced by Deion Clark with 21- Sharif Almulla scored 13- and Mike Bedulskis scored 12. The Rollins starters scored 60 of the team's 62 points in the loss. Rollins shot 44 percent from the floor- struggled from the 3-point line where they shot 27 percent (6-22.) The Tars shot 80 percent from the foul line (8-10.) They had 11 assists and turned it over 15 times.
The first half was nip and tuck in this one. The lead changed hands four times to go along with five ties. The Tars led by as many as six in the opening half, while the Tritons briefly held a couple one point advantages. The Tars scored five of the last six points in the opening half to take a four point lead (30-26) into halftime.
The Tars opened the second half with a 16-4 run that saw them stretch the lead to 16 (46-30) after five minutes. The game would change at the 12:51 mark when Jeff Merton picked up his fourth foul. The Tritons would pull to within three (55-52) at the 5:06 mark with Merton on the bench. At the 3:40 mark the Tritons would take a 57-55 lead, before a Almulla old fashioned 3-point play would give Rollins the lead back. After the Tritons retook the lead 60-58 Clark would knot the game at 60. But McLaurn would come thru for the Tritons down the stretch and will them to the victory.
Rollins will be back in action Friday in Las Vegas at the South Point Holiday Classic when they face Tarleton State at 4 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Palm Beach Atlantic 99 Florida Southern 96
Barry 87 Saint Leo 85
Lynn 83 Armstrong State 79
Long Beach St.87 Tampa 60
SSC Standings:
Eckerd 4-0 (9-1)
Rollins 2-1 (9-1)
Florida Tech 2-1 (7-2)
Barry 2-1 (7-2)
Florida Southern 2-2 (4-6)
Saint Leo 2-3 (6-4)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (3-4)
Lynn 1-3 (5-3)
Tampa 0-3 (3-6)
The Tritons were paced by Drushaun McLaurn with 27 points- Trevor Young added 12- while Kevin Walsh chipped in 11. The Tritons shot 44 percent from the field in the win. They shot 25 percent (4-16) from the 3-point line. EC shot 68 percent (17-25) from the free throw line. The Tritons dominated the rebounding battle 37-26. They had just six assists and 17 turnovers.
The Tars had three players in double figures paced by Deion Clark with 21- Sharif Almulla scored 13- and Mike Bedulskis scored 12. The Rollins starters scored 60 of the team's 62 points in the loss. Rollins shot 44 percent from the floor- struggled from the 3-point line where they shot 27 percent (6-22.) The Tars shot 80 percent from the foul line (8-10.) They had 11 assists and turned it over 15 times.
The first half was nip and tuck in this one. The lead changed hands four times to go along with five ties. The Tars led by as many as six in the opening half, while the Tritons briefly held a couple one point advantages. The Tars scored five of the last six points in the opening half to take a four point lead (30-26) into halftime.
The Tars opened the second half with a 16-4 run that saw them stretch the lead to 16 (46-30) after five minutes. The game would change at the 12:51 mark when Jeff Merton picked up his fourth foul. The Tritons would pull to within three (55-52) at the 5:06 mark with Merton on the bench. At the 3:40 mark the Tritons would take a 57-55 lead, before a Almulla old fashioned 3-point play would give Rollins the lead back. After the Tritons retook the lead 60-58 Clark would knot the game at 60. But McLaurn would come thru for the Tritons down the stretch and will them to the victory.
Rollins will be back in action Friday in Las Vegas at the South Point Holiday Classic when they face Tarleton State at 4 PM. You can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Palm Beach Atlantic 99 Florida Southern 96
Barry 87 Saint Leo 85
Lynn 83 Armstrong State 79
Long Beach St.87 Tampa 60
SSC Standings:
Eckerd 4-0 (9-1)
Rollins 2-1 (9-1)
Florida Tech 2-1 (7-2)
Barry 2-1 (7-2)
Florida Southern 2-2 (4-6)
Saint Leo 2-3 (6-4)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (3-4)
Lynn 1-3 (5-3)
Tampa 0-3 (3-6)
#11 Rollins-Eckerd Renew Rivalry With Added Incentive Saturday.
The 11th ranked Rollins Tars and Eckerd Tritons will renew there rivalry on Saturday afternoon at 2 PM at Warden Arena. This time around the teams will battle with the winner walking away in first place in the Sunshine State Conference. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK.
Last time out, Rollins (9-0 2-0 SSC) rallied from 15 points down late and came away with a thrilling 75-74 win over Nova Southeastern at the Don Taft University Center. Joey Galvis drilled what proved to be the game winning 3-pointers with five seconds left.
Galvis and Jeff Merton paced the Tars with 20, and 19 points respectively in that game. Each of them drilled six 3-pointers in the contest. Sharif Almulla added 18 points and five assists- while Deion Clark scored 12 to go along with nine rebounds.
The Tars come into Saturday leading the nation in free throw shooting (86.3 percent.) They also are fifth in steals per game (11.6,) fifth in scoring margin (19.6,) eighth in 3-pointers made per game (11.2,) and ninth in field goal percentage (Shooting at a 51 percent clip.) The Tars come into Saturday scoring 89.8 points per night.
Rollins has a pair of players averaging double figures on the season. Almulla leads the way at 18.1 points per night- while Merton scores 16.1 a contest. Mike Bedulskis leads the team in rebounding at 4.9 per game.
Eckerd (8-1 3-0 SSC) comes in having won eight straight. The Tritons are coming off a 81-58 pounding of Tampa last time out. Kevin Walsh led the Tritons with 11 points in that victory- while Oby Kyei had 10.
The Tritons come into Saturday putting up 85 points a night. They allow 70.7 points per at the other end.
Kerrick Stevenson leads the team offensively, scoring 14.9 points a game- he is the only Triton to average double figures. Kyei ranks fifth in rebounding at 7.3 per game.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:Rollins by 6
Other SSC lines:
Florida Southern-5@Palm Beach Atlantic
Barry-2 @Saint Leo
Long Beach St. -26 vs Tampa
Standings:
Eckerd 3-0 (8-1)
Rollins 2-0 (9-0)
Florida Tech 2-1 (7-2)
Saint Leo 2-2 (6-3)
Florida Southern 2-2 (4-5)
Barry 1-1 (6-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (3-4)
Lynn 1-3 (4-3)
Tampa 0-3 (3-5)
Last time out, Rollins (9-0 2-0 SSC) rallied from 15 points down late and came away with a thrilling 75-74 win over Nova Southeastern at the Don Taft University Center. Joey Galvis drilled what proved to be the game winning 3-pointers with five seconds left.
Galvis and Jeff Merton paced the Tars with 20, and 19 points respectively in that game. Each of them drilled six 3-pointers in the contest. Sharif Almulla added 18 points and five assists- while Deion Clark scored 12 to go along with nine rebounds.
The Tars come into Saturday leading the nation in free throw shooting (86.3 percent.) They also are fifth in steals per game (11.6,) fifth in scoring margin (19.6,) eighth in 3-pointers made per game (11.2,) and ninth in field goal percentage (Shooting at a 51 percent clip.) The Tars come into Saturday scoring 89.8 points per night.
Rollins has a pair of players averaging double figures on the season. Almulla leads the way at 18.1 points per night- while Merton scores 16.1 a contest. Mike Bedulskis leads the team in rebounding at 4.9 per game.
Eckerd (8-1 3-0 SSC) comes in having won eight straight. The Tritons are coming off a 81-58 pounding of Tampa last time out. Kevin Walsh led the Tritons with 11 points in that victory- while Oby Kyei had 10.
The Tritons come into Saturday putting up 85 points a night. They allow 70.7 points per at the other end.
Kerrick Stevenson leads the team offensively, scoring 14.9 points a game- he is the only Triton to average double figures. Kyei ranks fifth in rebounding at 7.3 per game.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:Rollins by 6
Other SSC lines:
Florida Southern-5@Palm Beach Atlantic
Barry-2 @Saint Leo
Long Beach St. -26 vs Tampa
Standings:
Eckerd 3-0 (8-1)
Rollins 2-0 (9-0)
Florida Tech 2-1 (7-2)
Saint Leo 2-2 (6-3)
Florida Southern 2-2 (4-5)
Barry 1-1 (6-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (3-4)
Lynn 1-3 (4-3)
Tampa 0-3 (3-5)
Friday, December 4, 2015
Galvis Late 3-pointer Lifts Tars To Stunning Victory!
For a team that started out the year picked to finish ninth in the Sunshine State Conference the Rollins Tars sure don't look like it. This time it was a comeback from 13 points down with five minutes to go and eight in the last 1:28 capped off by a Joey Galvis 3-pointer that proved to be the game winner with five seconds left. The Tars would win 75-74 at the Don Taft University Center and improve to 9-0 on the season. The nine wins by Rollins equals their win total from a season ago.
Galvis led the Tars (9-0 2-0 SSC) with a game high 20 points- Jeff Merton scored 19- while Sharif Almulla scored 18. Deion Clark just missed a double-double (12 points and nine rebounds.) Merton and Galvis each nailed six 3 pointer's on the day, none bigger than the Galvis game winner. The Tars shot 39 percent from the floor on the night. The first time this season they shot below 40 percent. They shot 41 percent (15-37) from the 3-point line. The top free throw shooting team shot 75 percent (12-16) from the foul line. They had 20 assists and 14 turnovers.
Nova Southeastern (3-4 1-2 SSC) was paced by Chris Page who scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half before fouling out with 16 seconds left. Mike Chalas nailed five 3-pointer's en route to his 15 points. Harrison Goodrick posted a double-double (14 points and 13 rebounds-) while Nick Pendergast added 11. The Sharks shot 46 percent from the floor- they shot 38 percent (11-29) from the 3-point line. NSU shot 85 percent (11-13) at the free throw line. They dominated the boards out rebounding the Tars 43-30. NSU had 17 assists on the night to go along with 23 costly turnovers.
Both teams started out the game cold and it would be the Sharks who would lead 5-0 two minutes in. Rollins would bounce back and tie the game at 8 with 14 minutes in the opening half. Rollins would then get hot from the 3-point line and open up a 10 point lead (22-12) at the 10:30 mark. NSU would counter with a 17-5 run of their own to take a 29-27 lead with 1:42 in the half. The Tars would get a 3-pointer from Almulla and then Clark would beat the buzzer to give them a three point halftime lead (32-29.)
Rollins would stretch the lead to seven (36-29) after a Clark dunk but the Sharks would have a huge response this time. A 21-2 NSU run would give them a 12 point lead (50-38) at the 11:20 mark. A Galvis 3-pointer at the 9:22 mark would get the Tars back to within four. The Sharks would then stretch the lead back out to 14 with 6:02 to go. The Tars would not go away and make it a seven point game at the four minute mark. Merton, who kept the Tars in the game down the stretch with his four 3'pointer's would nail his sixth of the night with 44 seconds to go to pull the Tars to within two (74-72.) With 16.6 seconds left James Ferrell may have had the biggest play of the night when he drew an offensive foul from Page, which consequently fouled him out of the game. Galvis would nail what would prove to be the game winner from the left wing with five seconds left. The senior from Tampa was not done yet as Galvis would steal the ensuing inbounds pass and kick out to Ferrell as time expired.
Rollins will now be off until December 12th when Eckerd will come to Warden Arena. Tip time is set for 4 PM Saturday and as always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Florida Tech 99 Florida Southern 93
Eckerd 81 Tampa 58
Lynn 97 Saint Leo 91
SSC Standings:
Eckerd 3-0 (8-1)
Rollins 2-0 (9-0)
Florida Tech 2-1 (7-2)
Saint Leo 2-2 (6-3)
Florida Southern 2-2 (4-4)
Barry 1-1 (6-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (3-4)
Lynn 1-3 (4-3)
Tampa 0-3 (3-5)
Galvis led the Tars (9-0 2-0 SSC) with a game high 20 points- Jeff Merton scored 19- while Sharif Almulla scored 18. Deion Clark just missed a double-double (12 points and nine rebounds.) Merton and Galvis each nailed six 3 pointer's on the day, none bigger than the Galvis game winner. The Tars shot 39 percent from the floor on the night. The first time this season they shot below 40 percent. They shot 41 percent (15-37) from the 3-point line. The top free throw shooting team shot 75 percent (12-16) from the foul line. They had 20 assists and 14 turnovers.
Nova Southeastern (3-4 1-2 SSC) was paced by Chris Page who scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half before fouling out with 16 seconds left. Mike Chalas nailed five 3-pointer's en route to his 15 points. Harrison Goodrick posted a double-double (14 points and 13 rebounds-) while Nick Pendergast added 11. The Sharks shot 46 percent from the floor- they shot 38 percent (11-29) from the 3-point line. NSU shot 85 percent (11-13) at the free throw line. They dominated the boards out rebounding the Tars 43-30. NSU had 17 assists on the night to go along with 23 costly turnovers.
Both teams started out the game cold and it would be the Sharks who would lead 5-0 two minutes in. Rollins would bounce back and tie the game at 8 with 14 minutes in the opening half. Rollins would then get hot from the 3-point line and open up a 10 point lead (22-12) at the 10:30 mark. NSU would counter with a 17-5 run of their own to take a 29-27 lead with 1:42 in the half. The Tars would get a 3-pointer from Almulla and then Clark would beat the buzzer to give them a three point halftime lead (32-29.)
Rollins would stretch the lead to seven (36-29) after a Clark dunk but the Sharks would have a huge response this time. A 21-2 NSU run would give them a 12 point lead (50-38) at the 11:20 mark. A Galvis 3-pointer at the 9:22 mark would get the Tars back to within four. The Sharks would then stretch the lead back out to 14 with 6:02 to go. The Tars would not go away and make it a seven point game at the four minute mark. Merton, who kept the Tars in the game down the stretch with his four 3'pointer's would nail his sixth of the night with 44 seconds to go to pull the Tars to within two (74-72.) With 16.6 seconds left James Ferrell may have had the biggest play of the night when he drew an offensive foul from Page, which consequently fouled him out of the game. Galvis would nail what would prove to be the game winner from the left wing with five seconds left. The senior from Tampa was not done yet as Galvis would steal the ensuing inbounds pass and kick out to Ferrell as time expired.
Rollins will now be off until December 12th when Eckerd will come to Warden Arena. Tip time is set for 4 PM Saturday and as always you can catch all the action on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and round the world at RollinsSports.com
Other SSC Scores:
Florida Tech 99 Florida Southern 93
Eckerd 81 Tampa 58
Lynn 97 Saint Leo 91
SSC Standings:
Eckerd 3-0 (8-1)
Rollins 2-0 (9-0)
Florida Tech 2-1 (7-2)
Saint Leo 2-2 (6-3)
Florida Southern 2-2 (4-4)
Barry 1-1 (6-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-2 (3-4)
Lynn 1-3 (4-3)
Tampa 0-3 (3-5)
#17 Rollins Set To Face Nova Friday Niight.
The last time the Nova Southeastern Sharks and Rollins Tars squared off was in the opening round of the Sunshine State Conference tournament last season. The Sharks would end the Tars season in a hard fought overtime game that day. The two teams will renew acquaintances when they battle at the Don Taft University Center on Friday night. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK. Robert Siegel and Juan Bernal will have the call from the "Shark Tank."
Rollins (8-0) was dominant the last time out in a 85-68 victory over previously unbeaten Embry-Riddle. The Tars were led by a career high 33 points from Sharif Almulla. The most points by a Tar since Jeremy Sharpe had 32 against Nova in 2009. Four other Tars scored in double figures in the win. Sam Philpott and Jeff Merton each scored 12- while Deion Clark added 11- with Joey Galvis scoring 10.
The Tars continued to be solid offensively shooting 56 percent from the field. They shot 52 percent (13-25) from the 3-point line and continued to be tremendous at the free throw line (14-15.) The Tars defense held a Embry-Riddle team that came in averaging more than 91 points a game to just 31 percent shooting.
Rollins is the top team in the SSC allowing just 69.8 points per game. They are second in the conference on the offensive end where they are putting up more than 91 points per night. The Tars also lead the conference in point differential, as they are beating opponents by 21.9 points a game thus far this season.
Almulla who is coming off the career high 33 comes into Friday averaging 18.1 points per night- he is one of three Tars averaging double figures. Merton comes in at 15.8 a contest- while Philpott also is scoring double figures.
NSU comes in with a 3-3 record on the season. They are coming off a 98-79 win over Palm Beach Atlantic Wednesday at the "Shark Tank." Nova shot the ball extremely well in that one, as they shot 52 percent from the field. They also shot 50 percent (15-30) from the 3-point line.
The Sharks were paced by Chris Page who had six 3-pointer's en route to his 30 points. B.J Edwards, Troy Spears, and Harrison Goodrick added 14 of their own.
The Sharks come into Friday's contest scoring 81 points a game, but have struggled on the defensive end where they have given up 84 a night.
Paige leads the Sharks in scoring at 22.7 points per game. He is the only NSU player averaging in double figures on the season. Goodrich and Casey Carroll each score 9.8 a night.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com: Rollins by 4
Other SSC lines (all other games Saturday.)
Tampa+8 @Eckerd
Saint Leo+4.5@Lynn
Florida Tech+10.5@Florida Southern
Rollins (8-0) was dominant the last time out in a 85-68 victory over previously unbeaten Embry-Riddle. The Tars were led by a career high 33 points from Sharif Almulla. The most points by a Tar since Jeremy Sharpe had 32 against Nova in 2009. Four other Tars scored in double figures in the win. Sam Philpott and Jeff Merton each scored 12- while Deion Clark added 11- with Joey Galvis scoring 10.
The Tars continued to be solid offensively shooting 56 percent from the field. They shot 52 percent (13-25) from the 3-point line and continued to be tremendous at the free throw line (14-15.) The Tars defense held a Embry-Riddle team that came in averaging more than 91 points a game to just 31 percent shooting.
Rollins is the top team in the SSC allowing just 69.8 points per game. They are second in the conference on the offensive end where they are putting up more than 91 points per night. The Tars also lead the conference in point differential, as they are beating opponents by 21.9 points a game thus far this season.
Almulla who is coming off the career high 33 comes into Friday averaging 18.1 points per night- he is one of three Tars averaging double figures. Merton comes in at 15.8 a contest- while Philpott also is scoring double figures.
NSU comes in with a 3-3 record on the season. They are coming off a 98-79 win over Palm Beach Atlantic Wednesday at the "Shark Tank." Nova shot the ball extremely well in that one, as they shot 52 percent from the field. They also shot 50 percent (15-30) from the 3-point line.
The Sharks were paced by Chris Page who had six 3-pointer's en route to his 30 points. B.J Edwards, Troy Spears, and Harrison Goodrick added 14 of their own.
The Sharks come into Friday's contest scoring 81 points a game, but have struggled on the defensive end where they have given up 84 a night.
Paige leads the Sharks in scoring at 22.7 points per game. He is the only NSU player averaging in double figures on the season. Goodrich and Casey Carroll each score 9.8 a night.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsbooks.com: Rollins by 4
Other SSC lines (all other games Saturday.)
Tampa+8 @Eckerd
Saint Leo+4.5@Lynn
Florida Tech+10.5@Florida Southern
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tars Make Short Work of Eagles Behind Almulla's Career Night.
The question going into #17 Rollins matchup with Embry-Riddle at the ICI Center Wednesday night was would the Tars be rusty after a eight day layoff since the last game they played or would they be rested. The Tars answered that question loud and clear in a game that they dominated from start to finish. In the end it was a 85-68 win that improved the Tars to 8-0 on the season. Embry-Riddle fell to 5-1 on the year.
The Tars (8-0 1-0 SSC) were paced by a career high 33 points from Sharif Almulla. The 33 points scored by Almulla were the most by a Rollins player since Jeremy Sharpe had 32 on January 17,2009 against Nova Southeastern. Four other Tars scored in double figures for the Tars. Jeff Merton and Sam Philpott each chipped in 12- Deion Clark netted 11-while Joey Galvis added 10.
As they have for the first eight games of the season Rollins continued to be efficient offensively. It is hard to believe after eight games as well as this team has played they were picked ninth in the SSC preseason. They shot 56 percent from the field in the victory- went 13-25 from the 3-point line(52 percent)- and the team that leads all of Division II in foul shooting percentage coming in shot 93 percent (14-15) at the free throw line. Rollins had 17 assists and 15 turnovers.
The Eagles (5-1) were led by 22 points from Joe Gonzalez- Daniel Kiesling added 15- while Dillon Graham scored 12. ERAU shot 32 percent from the field in the loss. They shot 30 percent (11-37) from the 3-point line- they shot at a 85 percent clip (11-13) at the free throw line. The Eagles won the rebounding battle 39-34. They had 16 assists and 12 turnovers.
The Tars ran out to a huge lead. Almulla would set the tone early as he would nail a 3-pointer to open the scoring. It would be a 11 point Tars lead (13-2) after another Almulla 3-pointer at the 16:34 mark. The senior from Timber Creek High School would score 10 of the first 13 points for the Tars. Rollins would keep their foot on the gas and stretch the lead to 21 (29-8) a little more than halfway thru the opening stanza. They would lead by 29 with a minute left in the half and would lead by 26 (51-25) at the intermission.
Rollins saw Almulla scored 23 of his 33 in the opening half. He was 8 of 11 from the field-to go along with 5 of 6 from the 3-point line. Merton and Galvis both added 10. They shot 61 percent as a team and went nine of 16 from the 3-point line. While they held the Eagles to 27 percent shooting on the defensive end.
The second half saw the Eagles make a few modest runs but the Tars would cruise to victory.
Rollins will be back in action Friday night at 5:30 when they head to the "Shark Tank" to battle Nova Southeastern. You can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
Other SSC Scores:
Barry 109 Lynn 101
Eckerd 104 FIT 100 (OT)
Saint Leo 91 Florida Southern 89
SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 2-1 (4-3)
Eckerd 2-0 (7-1)
Rollins 1-0 (8-0)
Saint Leo 2-1 (6-2)
Florida Tech 1-1 (6-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-1 (3-3)
Barry 1-1 (6-1)
Tampa 0-2 (3-4)
Lynn 0-3 (3-3)
#17 Tars Travel To Embry Riddle Wednesday.
Up seven spots in the NABC Division II coaches poll from a week ago the Rollins Tars will travel to Daytona Beach to battle the Eagles of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University on Wednesday night. Tip time is set for 7:30 PM at the ICI Center and you can catch all the action on the Geico Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com and on 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park.
Rollins (7-0) comes into the game after defeating Puerto Rico Mayaguez 93-81 the last time out. The Tars were led by a 20 point evening from Sharif Almulla- Jeff Merton (13 points-) and Sam Philpott (11) also scored in double figures in that one. The Tars shot better than 50 percent from the field, went 11-26 from the 3-point line- and- were a solid 22-27 from the free throw line. Merton comes into Wednesday averaging 16.3 point per game-) while Almulla (16.0 Ppg) and Philpott (10.6) also average double figures through seven games.
Rollins has been solid in all offensive categories in the early season. They are 18th in all of Division II offensively averaging more than 92 points per game. The Tars are sixth in field goal shooting (53.2 percent-) fifth in steals (12.1 per contest) and lead all of Division II in free throw percentage (86.7 percent.)
Embry-Riddle also comes in with an unblemished record (5-0.) The last time out was a 92-79 win over Tampa inside the Bob Martinez Center. Ognien Miljkovic paced the Eagles with 25 in the victory- with Reed Ridder posting a 22 point night.
Like the Tars, Embry Riddle comes in with a high powered offense. ERAU is averaging 91.4 points a night offensively, while giving up 73.8 at the other end. Two areas the Eagles have dominated the opponent are on the glass (+10.8 rebounding margin) and from the 3-point line where they are shooting 45 percent as a team.
Miljkovic is leading ERAU in scoring averaging (18.9 points per evening-) he is joined in double figures by Ridder (18.0 ppg-) Dillon Graham (15 per evening-) and Dalton Barnes (12.0 per contest.)
The Eagles and Tars have only met seven previous times with the Tars winning five. The last meeting was December 1,1999 with the Tars edging the Eagles 74-71 at the ICI Center in Daytona.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com: Embry Riddle by 1.5
Other SSC lines: Lynn +7@Barry
FIT+10@Eckerd
Florida Southern Even@Saint Leo
Palm Beach Atlantic +3.5@Nova Southeastern
Current SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 2-0 (4-2)
Rollins 1-0 (7-0)
Eckerd 1-0 (6-1)
Florida Tech 1-0 (6-1)
Saint Leo 1-1 (5-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-1 (2-3)
Barry 0-1 (5-1)
Lynn 0-2 (3-2)
Tampa 0-2 (3-4)
Rollins (7-0) comes into the game after defeating Puerto Rico Mayaguez 93-81 the last time out. The Tars were led by a 20 point evening from Sharif Almulla- Jeff Merton (13 points-) and Sam Philpott (11) also scored in double figures in that one. The Tars shot better than 50 percent from the field, went 11-26 from the 3-point line- and- were a solid 22-27 from the free throw line. Merton comes into Wednesday averaging 16.3 point per game-) while Almulla (16.0 Ppg) and Philpott (10.6) also average double figures through seven games.
Rollins has been solid in all offensive categories in the early season. They are 18th in all of Division II offensively averaging more than 92 points per game. The Tars are sixth in field goal shooting (53.2 percent-) fifth in steals (12.1 per contest) and lead all of Division II in free throw percentage (86.7 percent.)
Embry-Riddle also comes in with an unblemished record (5-0.) The last time out was a 92-79 win over Tampa inside the Bob Martinez Center. Ognien Miljkovic paced the Eagles with 25 in the victory- with Reed Ridder posting a 22 point night.
Like the Tars, Embry Riddle comes in with a high powered offense. ERAU is averaging 91.4 points a night offensively, while giving up 73.8 at the other end. Two areas the Eagles have dominated the opponent are on the glass (+10.8 rebounding margin) and from the 3-point line where they are shooting 45 percent as a team.
Miljkovic is leading ERAU in scoring averaging (18.9 points per evening-) he is joined in double figures by Ridder (18.0 ppg-) Dillon Graham (15 per evening-) and Dalton Barnes (12.0 per contest.)
The Eagles and Tars have only met seven previous times with the Tars winning five. The last meeting was December 1,1999 with the Tars edging the Eagles 74-71 at the ICI Center in Daytona.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com: Embry Riddle by 1.5
Other SSC lines: Lynn +7@Barry
FIT+10@Eckerd
Florida Southern Even@Saint Leo
Palm Beach Atlantic +3.5@Nova Southeastern
Current SSC Standings:
Florida Southern 2-0 (4-2)
Rollins 1-0 (7-0)
Eckerd 1-0 (6-1)
Florida Tech 1-0 (6-1)
Saint Leo 1-1 (5-2)
Nova Southeastern 1-1 (2-3)
Barry 0-1 (5-1)
Lynn 0-2 (3-2)
Tampa 0-2 (3-4)
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