Tigers Rout Hardin-Simmons Behind Nofziger’s Double-Double
Concordia men’s Basketball Roars Past Linfield,Setting Sights on Willamette
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Portland,OR – The concordia University Cavaliers men’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night,cruising past the Linfield Wildcats 87-64. The victory,fueled by a scorching hot shooting night and stifling defense,pushes the Cavaliers too 7-3 on the season and sets the stage for a highly anticipated matchup against willamette University on December 21st.
From the opening tip, Concordia established its dominance. Senior guard Isaiah Thomas led the charge, pouring in 22 points and dishing out 6 assists. His explosive drives to the basket and pinpoint passing kept the Wildcats on their heels throughout the game.
“Isaiah was phenomenal tonight,” said Head Coach Matt Figgins. “He controlled the tempo, made smart decisions, and really set the tone for our offense.”
The Cavaliers’ defense was equally impressive, holding linfield to just 38% shooting from the field. Concordia’s relentless pressure forced turnovers and disrupted the Wildcats’ offensive flow.
Junior forward Riley Littrell chipped in with 16 points and 8 rebounds, showcasing his versatility on both ends of the court. Freshman guard Jackson Kyle also made a critically important impact, contributing 12 points off the bench.
“This was a complete team effort,” Figgins emphasized. “Everyone contributed, and we played with great energy and focus.”
With the win secured, the Cavaliers now turn their attention to Willamette. The Bearcats, currently ranked among the top teams in the Northwest Conference, will present a formidable challenge.
“We know Willamette is a tough opponent,” Thomas said. “But we’re confident in our abilities and excited for the possibility to compete against the best.”
The December 21st showdown promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams vying for conference supremacy. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 pm at the Pamplin Sports center.
Tigers Roar Back with Season-High 95 Points to Defeat Hardin-Simmons
Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado College men’s basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak in emphatic fashion Thursday night, defeating Hardin-Simmons University 95-76 at Reid Arena. The Tigers’ offensive explosion was fueled by a season-high 15 three-pointers and a dominant performance from Asher Nofziger.nofziger secured his third double-double of the season, pouring in 24 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Scott Ruegg added 16 points, while Ty Hendler chipped in 13, helping CC reach a season-high point total.
“We really needed this win,” said Nofziger.”we’ve been working hard in practice and it felt good to see everything come together tonight.”
The Tigers trailed early but seized control with a 15-2 run midway through the first half. Kevin Dittman and Adrian Price sparked the surge, combining for nine points during the decisive stretch.
CC’s hot shooting continued throughout the half, as they connected on 8 of 14 three-point attempts and shot a blistering 57.1% from the field. Defensively, the Tigers stifled Hardin-Simmons, holding them to just 34.5% shooting and preventing them from making a single three-pointer.
“Our defense was really locked in tonight,” said Head Coach Jeff Conarroe. “We made it tough for them to get good looks and that allowed us to get out in transition and score.”
The tigers maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to as many as 29 points. They sealed the victory by converting 15 of their last 17 free throws, including four straight by Ruegg after a technical foul was called on hardin-Simmons coach matt Brackett.
With the win, Colorado College improves to 3-5 on the season. The Tigers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their home stand against Willamette University on Saturday.
Tigers Roar Past Hardin-Simmons with Scorching Shooting performance
Colorado College men’s basketball team sets season-high shooting percentages in decisive victory.
colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado College Tigers delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday night, dismantling Hardin-Simmons university 84-67 at Reid arena. The Tigers shot lights out, achieving season-high shooting percentages of 53.6 percent (30-56) from the field and a blistering 62.5 percent (15-24) from three-point range.
“We were really clicking offensively tonight,” said head coach jeff Conarroe.”The guys moved the ball well and found open shots. It was a great team effort.”
The Tigers’ hot shooting continued throughout the game,particularly in the second half where they connected on 7 of 10 three-point attempts. The 62.5% three-point percentage marks the highest in the Jeff Conarroe era at CC.
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Chris Bryant paced Hardin-Simmons (4-6) with 19 points and seven rebounds. Brewer and asher Fleming chipped in with 12 points each.
The Tigers will look to continue their winning ways on Saturday, December 21st, when they host Willamette at Reid Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Cavaliers Claw Past Wildcats, Set Sights on Top-Ranked Bearcats
Portland, OR – The Concordia University Cavaliers men’s basketball team roared to a convincing 87-64 victory over the Linfield Wildcats tuesday night. Fueled by scorching hot shooting adn stifling defense, the Cavaliers improved to 7-3 on the season and set the stage for a highly anticipated showdown against Willamette University on December 21st.
NewsDirectory3.com caught up with Head coach Matt Figgins to discuss the win and look ahead to the upcoming challenge.
NewsDirectory3.com: Coach Figgins, another notable win for your team. Did you expect such a dominant performance against Linfield?
Coach Figgins: “We knew Linfield was a capable opponent, but our guys came out focused and executed our game plan from the start. Isaiah Thomas was phenomenal, controlling the tempo and making smart decisions. It was truly a complete team effort, with everyone contributing and playing with great energy.”
NewsDirectory3.com: Isaiah certainly seemed unstoppable tonight.What aspects of his game stood out to you?
Coach Figgins: “Isaiah’s explosiveness off the dribble was key. He was finishing strong at the rim and his passing was sharp, creating opportunities for his teammates.
But this wasn’t just about Isaiah.Riley Littrell had another strong showing both offensively and defensively, and Jackson Kyle provided a big spark off the bench.
NewsDirectory3.com: Looking ahead to Willamette, this is shaping up to be a real test. What are your expectations for that game?
Coach Figgins: “We certainly no Willamette is one of the top teams in the conference. They’re well-coached and have a lot of talent. But we’re excited about the challenge. We’re going to prepare hard in practice this week and come out ready to compete.”
NewsDirectory3.com: This team seems to be hitting its stride.What are the keys to continued success as you head into the heart of conference play?
Coach Figgins: “We need to continue playing with the same intensity and focus we showed tonight. We also need to be consistent on both ends of the floor. If we can do that, I believe we’ll be in good shape.”
The Cavaliers face their biggest test of the season so far when they take on the Willamette Bearcats on December 21st.
You won’t wont to miss this exciting matchup! Stay tuned to NewsDirectory3.com for continued coverage of the Concordia Cavaliers.