Showing posts with label Lees-McRae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lees-McRae. Show all posts
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Spartans Streak Past Bobcats in Exhibition
UNCG 104 - Lees-McRae 76
UNCG Athletics
Halftime: UNCG 50 - Lees-McRae 36
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Kayel Locke (30)
Leader Rebounds: Kyle Cain (11)
Leader Assists: Parker, Saddler (Tied - 6)
FG: 39-67 (58.2%)
3 Pt: 5-13 (38.5%)
FT: 21-31 (67.7%)
Rebounds: 44
Turnovers: 16
Lees-McRae Stats
Leader Points: Mike Chambers (19)
Leader Rebounds: Bond, Moore (Tied - 5)
Leader Assists: Darius Smith (9)
FG: 28-63 (44.4%)
3 Pt: 6-17 (35.3%)
FT: 14-24 (58.3%)
Rebounds: 33
Turnovers: 21
Thoughts
The completely new look UNCG Spartans showed some substantial firepower on the offensive end by having 5 guys score in double figures and Spartans fans finally got to see Kyle Cain in uniform. Cain didn't disappoint by recording a double double (14 points & 11 rebounds). The star of the show for me, though, was Tevon Saddler. The freshman from Baltimore had a great all around game by tallying 16 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Saddler did a great job of running the break, getting to the rim and setting up teammates (and himself) for easy baskets.
Most of the new guys got decent minutes and made some nice plays. Tyrone Outlaw was very efficient and scoring 13 points. Diante Baldwin, Jordy Kuiper and Clay Byrd also had their moments. Plus, it was nice to see the new guys blend nicely with returning players Kayel Locke and Nicholas Paulos. Locke did his normal thing of making and array of shots around the basket and Paulos took and made 3 pointers in rhythm. All-in-all it was a very good offensive showing.
On the negative side, the Spartans were sloppy with the ball and allowed too many 2nd chance attempts to a team were undersized. These are things that I expect UNCG will work on this week as they head into a game with a very good front line. However, some of these negatives might be due to Coach Miller looking for the right combinations of players. Also, Jordan Potts didn't dress for this game. Not sure of the reason, though.
In the end, it was about what I expected to see on both ends of the court. It was nice to see the balance and sharing of the basketball. The final score honestly never really mattered as UNCG controlled the game the entire time. Now it's time for the real thing.
Go Spartans !!!
UNCG Athletics
Halftime: UNCG 50 - Lees-McRae 36
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Kayel Locke (30)
Leader Rebounds: Kyle Cain (11)
Leader Assists: Parker, Saddler (Tied - 6)
FG: 39-67 (58.2%)
3 Pt: 5-13 (38.5%)
FT: 21-31 (67.7%)
Rebounds: 44
Turnovers: 16
Lees-McRae Stats
Leader Points: Mike Chambers (19)
Leader Rebounds: Bond, Moore (Tied - 5)
Leader Assists: Darius Smith (9)
FG: 28-63 (44.4%)
3 Pt: 6-17 (35.3%)
FT: 14-24 (58.3%)
Rebounds: 33
Turnovers: 21
Thoughts
The completely new look UNCG Spartans showed some substantial firepower on the offensive end by having 5 guys score in double figures and Spartans fans finally got to see Kyle Cain in uniform. Cain didn't disappoint by recording a double double (14 points & 11 rebounds). The star of the show for me, though, was Tevon Saddler. The freshman from Baltimore had a great all around game by tallying 16 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Saddler did a great job of running the break, getting to the rim and setting up teammates (and himself) for easy baskets.
Most of the new guys got decent minutes and made some nice plays. Tyrone Outlaw was very efficient and scoring 13 points. Diante Baldwin, Jordy Kuiper and Clay Byrd also had their moments. Plus, it was nice to see the new guys blend nicely with returning players Kayel Locke and Nicholas Paulos. Locke did his normal thing of making and array of shots around the basket and Paulos took and made 3 pointers in rhythm. All-in-all it was a very good offensive showing.
On the negative side, the Spartans were sloppy with the ball and allowed too many 2nd chance attempts to a team were undersized. These are things that I expect UNCG will work on this week as they head into a game with a very good front line. However, some of these negatives might be due to Coach Miller looking for the right combinations of players. Also, Jordan Potts didn't dress for this game. Not sure of the reason, though.
In the end, it was about what I expected to see on both ends of the court. It was nice to see the balance and sharing of the basketball. The final score honestly never really mattered as UNCG controlled the game the entire time. Now it's time for the real thing.
Go Spartans !!!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Preseason Preview: Lees-McRae
Lees-McRae College
@ UNCG Nov 2 (Exh)*
Mascot: Bobcats
Location: Banner Elk, NC
Enrollment: 882
Conference: Carolinas Conference (NCAA D2)
2012-2013 Record: 3-23 (3-17)
Postseason: N/A
Coach: Steve Hardin (3rd Season)
School Homepage
Athletics Homepage
2012-2013 Stats
PPG: 68.1
RPG: 36.2
APG: 11.8
FG %: 38.9
3 Pt %: 34.6
FT %: 68.1
Losses:
Jeremiah Henry F - 20.2 mpg, 6.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Daniel Sepokas G - 25.2 mpg, 16.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.1 apg
DJ Brown G - 21.7 mpg, 6.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg
Corey Young G - 17.5 mpg, 2.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.9 apg
Chad Epply G - 13.1 mpg, 4.2 ppg
Juan Urbina F - 8.9 mpg, 2.2 rpg
Asad Lamont G - 23.8 mpg, 10.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.5 apg
Jeremi King G - 6.7 mpg, 1.5 ppg
Will Lopez G - 8.8 mpg, 3.3 ppg
Aaron Bluitt G - 10.4 mpg, 3.0 ppg, 1.3 rpg
Gideon Oji C - 8.1 mpg, 1.7 ppg, 1.7 rpg
Charles Clarke F - 20.6 mpg, 7.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Robert Hathorne G - 5.3 mpg, 1.8 ppg
Top Returners:
DeAndre Tillman F - 14.6 mpg, 3.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg
Kyle Burton-Harper G - 8.2 mpg, 1.8 ppg, 1.4 rpg
James Saint Marc C - 8.0 mpg, 1.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg
Additions:
Josh Gaither G - 6-3 185
Jacquise Moore G - 6-3 175 (Transfer Wallace State CC)
Chad Hicks F - 6-4 210
Darius Smith G - 5-10 165 (Transfer UVA-Wise)
Donte Falls F - 6-6 190
Rishad Felton G - 5-10 170
Raul Tutton F - 6-6 195 (Transfer Motlow College)
Mike Chambers G - 6-2 170
Avery Wallis G - 6-4 175
Chase Arnold F - 6-5 205
Darius Malbon G - 6-4 175
Darryl Bond F - 6-8 215 (Transfer Motlow College)
Marcus Hash F - 6-6 175
Shakir Arnett G - 5-11 160
Damian Edwards G - 6-1 170
Sandy Elliot - G 5-9 175
Pharon Johnson G - 6-1 170
Dwain Jones G - 5-9 165
Jordan Michael G - 6-2 185
Justice Singletary G - 6-3 170
Tashan Thornton G - 6-0 160
Jordan Turner G - 6-2 160
* - Game to be played at Fleming Gym on the campus of UNCG
@ UNCG Nov 2 (Exh)*
Mascot: Bobcats
Location: Banner Elk, NC
Enrollment: 882
Conference: Carolinas Conference (NCAA D2)
2012-2013 Record: 3-23 (3-17)
Postseason: N/A
Coach: Steve Hardin (3rd Season)
School Homepage
Athletics Homepage
2012-2013 Stats
PPG: 68.1
RPG: 36.2
APG: 11.8
FG %: 38.9
3 Pt %: 34.6
FT %: 68.1
Losses:
Jeremiah Henry F - 20.2 mpg, 6.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Daniel Sepokas G - 25.2 mpg, 16.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.1 apg
DJ Brown G - 21.7 mpg, 6.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg
Corey Young G - 17.5 mpg, 2.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.9 apg
Chad Epply G - 13.1 mpg, 4.2 ppg
Juan Urbina F - 8.9 mpg, 2.2 rpg
Asad Lamont G - 23.8 mpg, 10.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.5 apg
Jeremi King G - 6.7 mpg, 1.5 ppg
Will Lopez G - 8.8 mpg, 3.3 ppg
Aaron Bluitt G - 10.4 mpg, 3.0 ppg, 1.3 rpg
Gideon Oji C - 8.1 mpg, 1.7 ppg, 1.7 rpg
Charles Clarke F - 20.6 mpg, 7.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Robert Hathorne G - 5.3 mpg, 1.8 ppg
Top Returners:
DeAndre Tillman F - 14.6 mpg, 3.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg
Kyle Burton-Harper G - 8.2 mpg, 1.8 ppg, 1.4 rpg
James Saint Marc C - 8.0 mpg, 1.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg
Additions:
Josh Gaither G - 6-3 185
Jacquise Moore G - 6-3 175 (Transfer Wallace State CC)
Chad Hicks F - 6-4 210
Darius Smith G - 5-10 165 (Transfer UVA-Wise)
Donte Falls F - 6-6 190
Rishad Felton G - 5-10 170
Raul Tutton F - 6-6 195 (Transfer Motlow College)
Mike Chambers G - 6-2 170
Avery Wallis G - 6-4 175
Chase Arnold F - 6-5 205
Darius Malbon G - 6-4 175
Darryl Bond F - 6-8 215 (Transfer Motlow College)
Marcus Hash F - 6-6 175
Shakir Arnett G - 5-11 160
Damian Edwards G - 6-1 170
Sandy Elliot - G 5-9 175
Pharon Johnson G - 6-1 170
Dwain Jones G - 5-9 165
Jordan Michael G - 6-2 185
Justice Singletary G - 6-3 170
Tashan Thornton G - 6-0 160
Jordan Turner G - 6-2 160
* - Game to be played at Fleming Gym on the campus of UNCG
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Spartans Cruise Past Bobcats
UNCG 86 - Lees-McRae 47
UNCG Athletics
Lees-McRae Athletics
Halftime: UNCG 35 - Lees-McRae 25
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Nicholas Paulos (26)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (9)
Leader Assists: Parker, Armstrong (Tied - 4)
Team FG: 33-63 (52.4%)
Team 3 Pt: 11-27 (40.7%)
Team FT: 9-16 (56.2%)
Rebounds: 42
Turnovers: 10
Lees-McRae Stats
Leader Points: DJ Brown (15)
Leader Rebounds: Tillman, Sepokas (Tied - 7)
Leader Assists: Young, Sepokas (Tied - 2)
Team FG: 16-54 (29.6%)
Team 3 Pt: 8-24 (33.3%)
Team FT: 7-9 (77.8%)
Rebounds: 32
Turnovers: 21
Thoughts
The Bobcats used a packed in zone to really make the first half slow and ugly. In the second half, Armstrong drove at the defense and Paulos shot over it. It was a very impressive 51 point second half outburst for the Spartans. It was against a winless DII team. So, it was exactly what UNCG was supposed to do against them.
Still, it was a good shooting night where UNCG really seemed interested in sharing the ball. The Spartans had 18 assists on 33 made baskets. Trevis Simpson seemed much more intent on getting the ball in others hands than scoring (6 pts). Also, UNCG seemed very interested on the defensive end. They forced Lees-McRae in 21 turnovers and 29% shooting.
So, it was a feel good night that gave the Spartans a chance to get themselves settled down. Now it's time the SoCon grind. It starts Saturday at Western. Go Spartans !!!
UNCG Athletics
Lees-McRae Athletics
Halftime: UNCG 35 - Lees-McRae 25
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Nicholas Paulos (26)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (9)
Leader Assists: Parker, Armstrong (Tied - 4)
Team FG: 33-63 (52.4%)
Team 3 Pt: 11-27 (40.7%)
Team FT: 9-16 (56.2%)
Rebounds: 42
Turnovers: 10
Lees-McRae Stats
Leader Points: DJ Brown (15)
Leader Rebounds: Tillman, Sepokas (Tied - 7)
Leader Assists: Young, Sepokas (Tied - 2)
Team FG: 16-54 (29.6%)
Team 3 Pt: 8-24 (33.3%)
Team FT: 7-9 (77.8%)
Rebounds: 32
Turnovers: 21
Thoughts
The Bobcats used a packed in zone to really make the first half slow and ugly. In the second half, Armstrong drove at the defense and Paulos shot over it. It was a very impressive 51 point second half outburst for the Spartans. It was against a winless DII team. So, it was exactly what UNCG was supposed to do against them.
Still, it was a good shooting night where UNCG really seemed interested in sharing the ball. The Spartans had 18 assists on 33 made baskets. Trevis Simpson seemed much more intent on getting the ball in others hands than scoring (6 pts). Also, UNCG seemed very interested on the defensive end. They forced Lees-McRae in 21 turnovers and 29% shooting.
So, it was a feel good night that gave the Spartans a chance to get themselves settled down. Now it's time the SoCon grind. It starts Saturday at Western. Go Spartans !!!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Lees-McRae (0-11) @ UNCG (2-10)
When: Wednesday, January 9 7 pm
Where: Greensboro Coliseum (7,617/23,500)
TV: None/Spartan All-Access
Lees-McRae Athletics
UNCG Stats
Last Game: @ Davidson (L 53-85) Recap
PPG: 74.5
RPG: 37.5
APG: 12.8
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (19.1)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (6.9)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (3.4)
FG %: 41.8
3 Pt %: 32.6
FT %: 68.8
Lees-Mcrae Stats
Last Game: Mount Olive (L 70-112) Recap
PPG: 71.9
RPG: 37.1
APG: 13.1
Leader Points: Daniel Sepokas (17.6)
Leader Rebounds: Charles Clarke (4.3)
Leader Assists: Daniel Sepokas (4.0)
FG %: 39.2
3 Pt %: 37.4
FT %: 65.5
Thoughts
Okay, this is a winless DII team from Banner Elk, NC. UNCG has been beaten and battered for the last few weeks. It's time to get healthy, get some energy and some confidence. This is a team that UNCG should pound by using whatever style they feel like running. I won't be surprised if they hang around for a while, but this one should not be in doubt by halftime.
What I'm looking for is defensive intensity, good shot selection and a lot of energy. I want to see the Spartans come out mad and ready to take it out on a lesser opponent.
Go Spartans !!!
Where: Greensboro Coliseum (7,617/23,500)
TV: None/Spartan All-Access
Lees-McRae Athletics
UNCG Stats
Last Game: @ Davidson (L 53-85) Recap
PPG: 74.5
RPG: 37.5
APG: 12.8
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (19.1)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (6.9)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (3.4)
FG %: 41.8
3 Pt %: 32.6
FT %: 68.8
Lees-Mcrae Stats
Last Game: Mount Olive (L 70-112) Recap
PPG: 71.9
RPG: 37.1
APG: 13.1
Leader Points: Daniel Sepokas (17.6)
Leader Rebounds: Charles Clarke (4.3)
Leader Assists: Daniel Sepokas (4.0)
FG %: 39.2
3 Pt %: 37.4
FT %: 65.5
Thoughts
Okay, this is a winless DII team from Banner Elk, NC. UNCG has been beaten and battered for the last few weeks. It's time to get healthy, get some energy and some confidence. This is a team that UNCG should pound by using whatever style they feel like running. I won't be surprised if they hang around for a while, but this one should not be in doubt by halftime.
What I'm looking for is defensive intensity, good shot selection and a lot of energy. I want to see the Spartans come out mad and ready to take it out on a lesser opponent.
Go Spartans !!!
Friday, July 13, 2012
In-State School Lees-McRae Coming to Coliseum
I figure I'll stick with schedule updates today. So according to their athletics website, Lees-McRae will be making a stop at the Greensboro Coliseum on January 9th. The Bobcats are a NCAA Division II school from Banner Elk, NC. Last season they finished 9-17 (including a 90-61 loss to neighbor App State). The Mountaneers appear on their schedule this season as well.
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