Men's Basketball | 12/31/2010 10:52:10 AM
Game 15: McPherson College (7-7, 1-3) at York College (5-7, 0-0)
Monday, January 3, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. | York, Neb. | Freeman Center
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The Matchup
The McPherson College men’s basketball team hopes for a new start following a 7-7 first two months of the season, including a five game winless streak in early December. The Bulldogs attempt to kickoff the new year in the right fashion with a road trip to York College (Neb.) on January, 3.
Tipoff between the Bulldogs and Panthers is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (CST) from the Freeman Center in York, Neb. A radio broadcast of the game will be carried locally in the McPherson area by 96.7 FM KBBE Mid Kansas Radio, while an audio stream is available at www.macbulldogs.com.
The Bulldogs (7-7, 1-3) enter the matchup coming off a disappointing 87-89 overtime loss in an exhibition match with NCAA D-II Newman University on December 18. McPherson’s defense held the hot shooting Jets to just 25.8 percent from three-point range, while out rebounding NU 45-35. However, a pair of fouls, including a technical, late in the overtime period gave Newman the edge it needed. McPherson was led in scoring by junior guard
Aaron Frazier (McPherson, Kan.)who finished the night with a season-high 26 points, while classmate
Aaron Jackson (Junction City, Kan.) chipped in 16.
On the season, the previously mentioned guard duo of Jackson and Frazier pace the MC offensive attack. Jackson currently leads the team at 13.4 points per game, while Frazier rounds out the Bulldog double figure scorers at 10.2. Frazier, arguably the best all around athlete for the Bulldogs, also makes his presence known on the defensive end. The 6-0, 185-pound guard leads the squad with 27 steals and 12 blocks.
As a team, the Bulldogs are shooting 41.1 percent (340-of-828) from the field and averaging 69.6 points per game.
McPherson returns to KCAC play on Thursday, January 6, when they play host to Southwestern College. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. inside the McPherson College Sport Center.
Scouting York
York (5-7, 0-0) returns home riding a two game losing streak after falling to Oklahoma City University (79-88) and Southern Nazarene University (68-92) on December 29 and 30. The Panthers last victory came on December 16 against Mount Marty College, 80-64.
In their last match, against Southern Nazarene, the Panthers converted 36.8 percent (25-of-68) of their attempts from the field, including a dismal 7-of-34 from beyond the three-point line, while SNU hit a tremendous 47.8 percent (33-of-69). However, York’s defense proved strong as the Panthers converted 21 SNU turnovers into eight steals.
On the season, YC is led in scoring by senior forward Corey Standerfer. Standerfer, a 6-6 native of El Reno, Okla., ranks 12th in the NAIA averaging 22.2 points per game along with a team-high 6.7 rebounds per contest. He scored in double figures in every game this season, including a five game stretch of great than 20 points per game to open the season. Sophomore guard Dedrick Dews is the only other Panther averaging double figures at 13.6 points per game.
As a team, the Panthers average 80.5 points per game on 45.6 percent shooting from the field. The most impressive part of this York team has been their defense. YC ranks fifth nationally in turnover margin (5.3) and forces its opponents into an average of 19.0 turnovers per game.
York is coached by Brandon Tatum.
In their last meeting...
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson College men’s basketball team scored 57 second half points in a complete team effort, including five players in double figures, to propel the Bulldogs to an impressive 95-76 win over York College on Monday night.
The Bulldogs, who finished the non-conference season an impressive 7-2, improved to 11-2 on the season, while the York College Panthers drop to 8-7 with the loss.
Senior guard and reigning KCAC Player of the Week, Mike Reece paced the McPherson offense with 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, including 2-of-3 free throw attempts. Reece also chipped in with four assists and two rebounds.
In addition to Reece, fellow senior Dwayne Thomas tied a season high 11 rebounds to go along with 13 points en route to his second double double on the season. Thomas hit 5-of-7 shots from the field, including all three attempts from the free throw line. Nine of Thomas’ 13 points came in the second half.
Seniors Antowine Lamb added a strong effort with 13 points and five rebounds, while Charles Moore and Aaron Frazier chipped in with 10 points apiece to give McPherson five players in double digits.
All 14 Bulldogs suited up for the game found the scoring column, as McPherson produced its highest point total of the season, surpassing the 90 points they scored against Doane College at the Hastings Classic.
As a team, McPherson hit 52.1 percent (38-of-73) from the field, including 22-of-37 (59.5 percent) in the second half. The Bulldogs dominated on the glass, 44-31, while committing just 13 turnovers to the Panthers 21. MC finished the game with 30 points off the York miscues. McPherson held the Panthers to 27-of-59 (45.8 percent) shooting, including just 7-of-29 from three-point range. York did connect on 71.4 percent of their free throws and finished the night with six blocks.
Forward Corey Standerfer led York with 24 points, while Darren Best added 15.
At the conclusion of the first 20 minutes, McPherson held a nine-point advantage, 38-29. McPherson shot 44.4 percent from the field in the first half, while the Panthers connected on 11-of-28 shots.
The Bulldogs used a 22-4 run, capped by two alley-oops and a breakaway dunk by Charles Moore, gave McPherson an insurmountable 27-point lead, 89-62. York would chip away at the lead, but the Bulldogs proved to be too much down the stretch.
