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03-18-2018, 06:04 AM
Kansas City, Mo. â For the second straight season, the #14 LSUA men's basketball team has emerged from the Naismith Bracket to advance to the Fab Four of the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship Tournament, using a 34-16 run to blow open the game in an 87-66 quarterfinal victory over the #9 Georgetown Tigers Saturday afternoon at Municipal Auditorium.
NAIA TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINALS
RECORD TEAM 1 2 FINAL
(27-7) Georgetown (Ky.) 36 30 66
(28-7) LSU Alexandria (La.) 40 47 87
The third-seeded Tigers jumped out quick, getting their largest lead of the contest just minutes in as Shadell Millinghaus hit a three to give Georgetown a 7-2 advantage just 1:45 after tip-off. The two teams would trade baskets to make it five again at 9-4, but LSUA wouldn't let the Tigers get away, scoring the next five points thanks to a Chris Vickers three pointer and a William Claiborne put back to tie the score at 9-9 four minutes into the game.
After trading buckets for the next few minutes, the fourth-seeded Generals finally started pulled out in front for the first time as Shannon James, Jr. got to the rim and scored to give LSUA a 16-14 lead six minute into the contest. Over the next nine minutes, there were three lead changes and four ties as the two team battled back and forth. Trailing 32-30 with 4:33 left, William Claiborne stepped up to the free throw line and hit a pair to tie the game and kick off the game-deciding run. With three minutes remaining in the first half, Brandon Moss put back his own miss, breaking the 32-32 deadlock, and the Generals would have the lead for the rest of the contest. After Georgetown had cut the deficit to a single point on a free throw attempt, Jordin Williams would hit a couple of big three pointers, sandwiched around a Tiger three, to give LSUA a 40-36 lead at the break.
The Williams three-pointer before half was the beginning of the key mini-run during the big run as the Generals continued to fire away from deep. Joseph Feraci put up a three and drained it on the opening possession of the second half. After a Tiger turnover, William Claiborne put back a miss to up the lead to nine. Williams would pull up and drain an elbow jumper to complete the 10-0, and 8-0 spurt to start the second half, to give LSUA its first double digit lead of the game at 47-36 less than two minutes into the second half.
Georgetown made a play to get back into the game, whittling the LSUA lead down to six points on a three pointer by Millinghaus, but it was Feraci again who gave the momentum back to the Generals as he dialed up another three pointer and drained it to start another LSUA 10-0 kick that ended the big 34-16 run. Both runs culminated with William Claiborne getting the ball on the low block, turning and scoring to give LSUA a 60-44 lead with 13:45 left in the contest.
With LSUA maintaining the 16 point lead at 64-48 with just less than eight minutes remaining, Georgetown made its final push to get back in the contest. A Troy Steward lay-up started an 11-2 Tiger run that Steward completed with another lay-up to cut the Generals lead to 66-59 with just less than 5:30 remaining.
But the Generals would not be denied, as Brandon Moss made one of two at the line, starting the run that put the dagger in the Tigers' hearts. The 18-4 run took up almost all of the remaining five minutes and helped build the lead to its largest of the game at 84-63 on a pair of Anthony Stove free throws.
"Today's performance was a special one against a tradition-rich program in Georgetown," said LSUA head coach Larry Cordaro. "Our defensive effort tonight was outstanding. They hit ten three-pointers a game and average near 90 points, and we held them to just six three pointers and 66 points. They made us play maybe our best game of the season and our guys stepped up and answered the challenge. I feel we're peaking at the right time and now have to prepare for Monday and try to take that next step."
William Claiborne notched his eighth double-double of the season, getting game highs in both points and rebounds with 20 points and 13 boards, while also contributing two assists and a block. Jordin Williams continues to have a hot hand with 20 points as well to tie Claiborne for game high honors. Shannon James, Jr. and Brandon Moss each put in 13 points, with Moss adding seven rebounds, a block, and three steals, while James also contributed three assists and a blocked shot at well.
While shooting at a good percentage, 44.4%, in the game, LSUA really made its mark on defense, holding the Tiger to just 36.5% from the field overall, including just 28.6% in the second half. A normally good three point shooting team, the Generals held Georgetown to only 24.0% from above the arc, while LSUA hit 11 threes on its way to a 40.7% shooting day from the land of plenty. The Generals also enjoyed an advantage on the glass, grabbing 15 more rebounds than the Tigers, which led to a nine point advantage in second chance points for LSUA, 20-11.
The #14 Generals (28-7) advance to the NAIA's Fab Four for the second straight season and second time in program history. LSUA will meet up with the winner of Saturday's final game of the day, which pits William Penn and Our Lady of the Lake. Tip-off of LSUA's semifinal contest is set for Monday at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Auditorium.
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NAIA TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINALS
RECORD TEAM 1 2 FINAL
(27-7) Georgetown (Ky.) 36 30 66
(28-7) LSU Alexandria (La.) 40 47 87
The third-seeded Tigers jumped out quick, getting their largest lead of the contest just minutes in as Shadell Millinghaus hit a three to give Georgetown a 7-2 advantage just 1:45 after tip-off. The two teams would trade baskets to make it five again at 9-4, but LSUA wouldn't let the Tigers get away, scoring the next five points thanks to a Chris Vickers three pointer and a William Claiborne put back to tie the score at 9-9 four minutes into the game.
After trading buckets for the next few minutes, the fourth-seeded Generals finally started pulled out in front for the first time as Shannon James, Jr. got to the rim and scored to give LSUA a 16-14 lead six minute into the contest. Over the next nine minutes, there were three lead changes and four ties as the two team battled back and forth. Trailing 32-30 with 4:33 left, William Claiborne stepped up to the free throw line and hit a pair to tie the game and kick off the game-deciding run. With three minutes remaining in the first half, Brandon Moss put back his own miss, breaking the 32-32 deadlock, and the Generals would have the lead for the rest of the contest. After Georgetown had cut the deficit to a single point on a free throw attempt, Jordin Williams would hit a couple of big three pointers, sandwiched around a Tiger three, to give LSUA a 40-36 lead at the break.
The Williams three-pointer before half was the beginning of the key mini-run during the big run as the Generals continued to fire away from deep. Joseph Feraci put up a three and drained it on the opening possession of the second half. After a Tiger turnover, William Claiborne put back a miss to up the lead to nine. Williams would pull up and drain an elbow jumper to complete the 10-0, and 8-0 spurt to start the second half, to give LSUA its first double digit lead of the game at 47-36 less than two minutes into the second half.
Georgetown made a play to get back into the game, whittling the LSUA lead down to six points on a three pointer by Millinghaus, but it was Feraci again who gave the momentum back to the Generals as he dialed up another three pointer and drained it to start another LSUA 10-0 kick that ended the big 34-16 run. Both runs culminated with William Claiborne getting the ball on the low block, turning and scoring to give LSUA a 60-44 lead with 13:45 left in the contest.
With LSUA maintaining the 16 point lead at 64-48 with just less than eight minutes remaining, Georgetown made its final push to get back in the contest. A Troy Steward lay-up started an 11-2 Tiger run that Steward completed with another lay-up to cut the Generals lead to 66-59 with just less than 5:30 remaining.
But the Generals would not be denied, as Brandon Moss made one of two at the line, starting the run that put the dagger in the Tigers' hearts. The 18-4 run took up almost all of the remaining five minutes and helped build the lead to its largest of the game at 84-63 on a pair of Anthony Stove free throws.
"Today's performance was a special one against a tradition-rich program in Georgetown," said LSUA head coach Larry Cordaro. "Our defensive effort tonight was outstanding. They hit ten three-pointers a game and average near 90 points, and we held them to just six three pointers and 66 points. They made us play maybe our best game of the season and our guys stepped up and answered the challenge. I feel we're peaking at the right time and now have to prepare for Monday and try to take that next step."
William Claiborne notched his eighth double-double of the season, getting game highs in both points and rebounds with 20 points and 13 boards, while also contributing two assists and a block. Jordin Williams continues to have a hot hand with 20 points as well to tie Claiborne for game high honors. Shannon James, Jr. and Brandon Moss each put in 13 points, with Moss adding seven rebounds, a block, and three steals, while James also contributed three assists and a blocked shot at well.
While shooting at a good percentage, 44.4%, in the game, LSUA really made its mark on defense, holding the Tiger to just 36.5% from the field overall, including just 28.6% in the second half. A normally good three point shooting team, the Generals held Georgetown to only 24.0% from above the arc, while LSUA hit 11 threes on its way to a 40.7% shooting day from the land of plenty. The Generals also enjoyed an advantage on the glass, grabbing 15 more rebounds than the Tigers, which led to a nine point advantage in second chance points for LSUA, 20-11.
The #14 Generals (28-7) advance to the NAIA's Fab Four for the second straight season and second time in program history. LSUA will meet up with the winner of Saturday's final game of the day, which pits William Penn and Our Lady of the Lake. Tip-off of LSUA's semifinal contest is set for Monday at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Auditorium.
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03-21-2018, 07:06 PM
Westside Wrote:Kansas City, Mo. â For the second straight season, the #14 LSUA men's basketball team has emerged from the Naismith Bracket to advance to the Fab Four of the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship Tournament, using a 34-16 run to blow open the game in an 87-66 quarterfinal victory over the #9 Georgetown Tigers Saturday afternoon at Municipal Auditorium.Alexandria has the program.
NAIA TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINALS
RECORD TEAM 1 2 FINAL
(27-7) Georgetown (Ky.) 36 30 66
(28-7) LSU Alexandria (La.) 40 47 87
The third-seeded Tigers jumped out quick, getting their largest lead of the contest just minutes in as Shadell Millinghaus hit a three to give Georgetown a 7-2 advantage just 1:45 after tip-off. The two teams would trade baskets to make it five again at 9-4, but LSUA wouldn't let the Tigers get away, scoring the next five points thanks to a Chris Vickers three pointer and a William Claiborne put back to tie the score at 9-9 four minutes into the game.
After trading buckets for the next few minutes, the fourth-seeded Generals finally started pulled out in front for the first time as Shannon James, Jr. got to the rim and scored to give LSUA a 16-14 lead six minute into the contest. Over the next nine minutes, there were three lead changes and four ties as the two team battled back and forth. Trailing 32-30 with 4:33 left, William Claiborne stepped up to the free throw line and hit a pair to tie the game and kick off the game-deciding run. With three minutes remaining in the first half, Brandon Moss put back his own miss, breaking the 32-32 deadlock, and the Generals would have the lead for the rest of the contest. After Georgetown had cut the deficit to a single point on a free throw attempt, Jordin Williams would hit a couple of big three pointers, sandwiched around a Tiger three, to give LSUA a 40-36 lead at the break.
The Williams three-pointer before half was the beginning of the key mini-run during the big run as the Generals continued to fire away from deep. Joseph Feraci put up a three and drained it on the opening possession of the second half. After a Tiger turnover, William Claiborne put back a miss to up the lead to nine. Williams would pull up and drain an elbow jumper to complete the 10-0, and 8-0 spurt to start the second half, to give LSUA its first double digit lead of the game at 47-36 less than two minutes into the second half.
Georgetown made a play to get back into the game, whittling the LSUA lead down to six points on a three pointer by Millinghaus, but it was Feraci again who gave the momentum back to the Generals as he dialed up another three pointer and drained it to start another LSUA 10-0 kick that ended the big 34-16 run. Both runs culminated with William Claiborne getting the ball on the low block, turning and scoring to give LSUA a 60-44 lead with 13:45 left in the contest.
With LSUA maintaining the 16 point lead at 64-48 with just less than eight minutes remaining, Georgetown made its final push to get back in the contest. A Troy Steward lay-up started an 11-2 Tiger run that Steward completed with another lay-up to cut the Generals lead to 66-59 with just less than 5:30 remaining.
But the Generals would not be denied, as Brandon Moss made one of two at the line, starting the run that put the dagger in the Tigers' hearts. The 18-4 run took up almost all of the remaining five minutes and helped build the lead to its largest of the game at 84-63 on a pair of Anthony Stove free throws.
"Today's performance was a special one against a tradition-rich program in Georgetown," said LSUA head coach Larry Cordaro. "Our defensive effort tonight was outstanding. They hit ten three-pointers a game and average near 90 points, and we held them to just six three pointers and 66 points. They made us play maybe our best game of the season and our guys stepped up and answered the challenge. I feel we're peaking at the right time and now have to prepare for Monday and try to take that next step."
William Claiborne notched his eighth double-double of the season, getting game highs in both points and rebounds with 20 points and 13 boards, while also contributing two assists and a block. Jordin Williams continues to have a hot hand with 20 points as well to tie Claiborne for game high honors. Shannon James, Jr. and Brandon Moss each put in 13 points, with Moss adding seven rebounds, a block, and three steals, while James also contributed three assists and a blocked shot at well.
While shooting at a good percentage, 44.4%, in the game, LSUA really made its mark on defense, holding the Tiger to just 36.5% from the field overall, including just 28.6% in the second half. A normally good three point shooting team, the Generals held Georgetown to only 24.0% from above the arc, while LSUA hit 11 threes on its way to a 40.7% shooting day from the land of plenty. The Generals also enjoyed an advantage on the glass, grabbing 15 more rebounds than the Tigers, which led to a nine point advantage in second chance points for LSUA, 20-11.
The #14 Generals (28-7) advance to the NAIA's Fab Four for the second straight season and second time in program history. LSUA will meet up with the winner of Saturday's final game of the day, which pits William Penn and Our Lady of the Lake. Tip-off of LSUA's semifinal contest is set for Monday at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Auditorium.
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