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Date: 02/28/05
Time: 11:52:24 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Doug Espenson, Senior, Wing, Mankato, Minn., Mankato East H.S.
Gustavus senior Doug Espenson averaged 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks per game as the Gusties defeated Bethel 65-49 and St. Thomas 68-58 to win the MIAC Playoff Championship. Espenson scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished out 9 assists and blocked 4 shots in the semifinal win over Bethel and then scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the championship game against St. Thomas. With game tied at 55-55 and 2:23 remaining, Espenson hit a 3-point shot and followed with a dunk after a steal :30 seconds later to spark a 13-0 run in the final two minutes of the game. Espenson has now scored 30 points or more in a game three times this season. Gustavus, which is in the midst of an 18-game win streak, will host Lawrence University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this Thursday, March 3.
Stats for the week: FG: 16-35 (.435), 3-pt FG: 7-14 (.500), FT: 5-5 (1.00), Rebounds: 16 (8.0 pg), Points: 44 (22.0 pg), Assists: 12 (6.0 pg), Turnovers: 3 (1.5 pg), Blocks: 5 (2.5 pg), Steals: 3 (1.5 pg), Minutes: 70 (35.0 pg)
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Date: 02/23/05
Time: 11:05:23 AM
LOP Augsburg 28 pts and 8Rebs in last three games
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Date: 02/21/05
Time: 11:25:37 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID Doug Espenson, Senior, Forward, Mankato, Minn./Mankato East H.S.
Gustavus senior forward Doug Espenson averaged 23.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game to help the Gusties post a 3-0 record and clinch their second consecutive MIAC regular season title. Espenson scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Monday's 75-62 win at Augsburg, then he scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in Wednesday's 72-60 win at Macalester, and closed out the week by scoring 29 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in Saturday's 82-73 win at home against Saint John's. Espenson reached two milestones during the week as he became the first player in Gustavus history to score 1,000 points, grab 600 rebounds, make 100 3-point baskets and block 100 shots in a career, and only the 12th player to score 500 points in a season. Espenson leads the Gusties in scoring at 20.3 point per game and in rebounding at 6.9 rebounds per game. Gustavus is currently 20-5 overall and 18-2 in the MIAC. Stats for the week: FG: 22-50 (.440), 3Pt. FG: 3-12 (.250), FT: 22-27 (.814), Rebounds: 22 (7.3 pg), Points: 69 (23.0 pg), Assists: 7 (2.3 pg), Turnovers: 5 (1.67 pg), Blocks: 5 (1.67 pg), Steals: 6 (2.0 pg), Minutes: 102 (34.0 pg)
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Date: 02/21/05
Time: 10:56:08 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson - Macalester
Erik Jackson (Sr., Evergreen, Colo.)averaged 19.0 points and 5.0 assists to lead Macalester to a 1-1 week. Jackson had 14 points and three assists in a 72-60 loss to Gustavus on Wednesday. In Saturday's 88-82 win over Augsburg, Jackson went 8-for-11 from the field, including 6-for-9 on three pointers, and finished with 24 points and seven assists. He had just three turnovers in 77 minutes of play in the two games.
Stats for the Week (2 games): 14-27 FG (.519), 8-19 3's (.421), 2-3 FT, 5 reb. (2.5 rpg.), 38 points (19.0 ppg.), 10 ast. (5.0 apg.), 3 to's, 0 blk., 3 steals, 38.5 min./g.
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Date: 02/21/05
Time: 10:39:31 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Brandon Aukes, Sr., F, 6-5, 177, Kiester, Minn. (United South Central)
Senior forward Brandon Aukes averaged 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds as the Pipers finished the week 1-1. Aukes scored a team-high 17 points to lead Hamline back from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Concordia 82-79 Saturday afternoon. Aukes added 14 points in Wednesday's loss to Bethel. Aukes finished the season as Hamline's top scorer (11.2 ppg) and rebounder (5.9 rpg).
Stats for the week: 1-1 record, 15.5 ppg, 8-31 fgs (.381), 3-8 3-pt fgs (.375), 12-14 fts (.857), 4.5 rpg, 2.0 spg
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Date: 02/14/05
Time: 12:14:40 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Sean Sweeney, St. Thomas, Junior, Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Cretin-Derham Hall
Sweeney averaged 12 ppg, 5.0 apg, 3.0 spg, 2.0 rpg and just 2.0 tpg and was 7-for-13 from 3-point range to lead the Tommies to a 3-0 week that secured a top-two MIAC finish and first-round playoff bye. In Monday's 15-point win at St. Olaf, he had 17 points, nine assists, four steals, three rebounds and no turnovers in 37 minutes. In Saturday's 24-point win over St. Mary's, he was 7-for-9 shooting (4-of-6 in threes) and had a season-high 18 points, six assists and three steals. Sweeney leads the MIAC in assists and is shooting 81% from the foul line. UST is 16-7 overall and 16-3 in the conference and has secured its ninth top-two finish in the last 16 seasons.
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Date: 02/14/05
Time: 12:01:12 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson - Macalester
Erik Jackson (Sr., Evergreen, Colo.) averaged 21.5 points, 5.5 rebunds and 2.5 assists in two MIAC games last week. In Monday's 74-72 loss to Carleton, Jackson posted career-high marks of 37 points and eight rebounds while going 10-for-16 from three-point range and falling just one trey short of tying an MIAC single-game record. Jackson had six points and three boards in a 68-51 defeat Wednesday at St. John's.
Stats for the Week (2 teams): 14-31 (.452), 12-24 3's (.500), 3-3 FTs, 11 reb. (5.5 rpg.), 43 points (21.5 ppg.), 5 ast., 4 to, 0 blk., 0 stl., 39.5 min./g.
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Date: 02/14/05
Time: 10:01:40 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Dan Forkrud, Junior, Forward, Rosemount, Minn. Forkrud averaged 23.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as Carleton won twice to assure itself of a MIAC Playoff home game for only the fourth time in school history. He opened the week by posting 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in a 74-72 win at Macalester. Forkrud was 8-for-13 from the field and tallied five of Carleton's final seven points, including a huge three-pointer with under five minutes left, and broke up the Scots' final play with 0.4 seconds left, intercepting the inbounds pass. In Saturday's 86-73 win at St. Olaf, Forkrud tallied 26 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals, going 11-of-19 from the field. The junior has scored 20 or more points in four of Carleton's last five games and led the Knights to a 7-1 mark in the MIAC's second half. They can claim the third seed in the MIAC Playoffs with one more victory.
Stats for week: 19-32 FG (59.4%), 4-9 3-pt FG (44.4%), 5-5 FT (100%), 13 reb. (6.5 rpg), 7 ast. (3.5 apg), 1 TO, 2 blk (1.0 bpg), 5 stl. (2.5 spg), 47 pts. (23.5 ppg).
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Date: 02/13/05
Time: 08:58:39 PM
Greg Peterson, Bethel University Travis Jones, Sr., FW, Willmar, Minn./Willmar H.S.
Despite going 1-2 on the week, senior forward Travis Jones continued his solid play.
In a 65-63 loss to Gustavus, Jones finished with 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-8 3pt, 0-0 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 steal.
In a 74-57 loss to St. Thomas, Jones had 15 points (4-18 FG, 3-14 3pt, 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal.
In Bethel's 85-69 win over Concordia, Jones scored his 1,000 career point and finished with 25 points (9-11 FG, 5-7 3pt, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals.
For the week: 20.3ppg (21-46 FG, 13-29 3pt, 6-6 FG), 4.7 rpg, 6 assists, 6 blocks, 4 steals.
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Date: 02/07/05
Time: 10:59:21 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Brandon Aukes, Sr., F, 6-5, 177, Kiester, Minn. (United South Central)
Senior forward Brandon Aukes averaged 15.5 points and 11.5 rebounds as Hamline went 1-1 on the week. Aukes scored a game-high 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in Hamline's 62-60 win over St. Olaf. Aukes was 8 of 13 from the field in the contest and had 13 defensive rebounds. Aukes scored in double figures for the sixth time is seven games by scoring 11 points with four rebounds against Macalester on Saturday.
Stats for the week: 1-1 record, 15.5 ppg, 12-22 fgs (.545), 7-9 fts (.778), 11.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.5 spg
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Date: 02/07/05
Time: 10:21:24 AM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas SID
Joey Shimek, St. Thomas, Junior, Forward, Prior Lake, Minn.
Shimek shot 71% from the field (23-of-31) and made 11-of-13 at the foul line and averaged 18 ppg and 7.7 rpg in the Toms' 2-1 week that secured an MIAC playoff berth for the 17th time in 18 seasons. He played 38 minutes and had 26 points and seven rebounds in a 90-80 loss to Gustavus. He had eight points and four boards in a 26-point win over Augsburg. He had 21 points and 12 rebounds -- his fourth double double of the season, in Saturday's 92-72 win over St. John's. In season stats, Shimek ranks fourth in rebounding and second in FG% (65%) among conference players.
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Date: 02/07/05
Time: 10:00:02 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel University Travis Jones, Sr., FW, Willmar, Minn./Willmar H.S.
Jones averaged 18 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks as Bethel won three games over St. John's, St. Mary's, and St. Olaf. He led the Royals in scoring in all three games.
In Bethel's 71-59 win over St. John's, Jones recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3pt, 1-2 FT), 7 rebounds (a team-high), 3 blocks, and 2 steals.
In a 74-57 win over St. Mary's, Jones had 14 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3pt, 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 blocks.
In a 100-77 win over St. Olaf, Jones poured in 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-7 3pt, 4-6 FT), and added 7 rebounds (a team-high), 2 blocks, and 1 steal. Jones was part of a 50-11 run over a 12 minute span in the second half when Bethel went from a 14-point deficit to 25-point lead.
Totals for the week: 54 points (18 ppg) (18-36 FG, 11-19 3pt, 7-10 FT), 17 rebounds (5.7 rpg), 8 blocks (2.7 bpg), 3 steals (1.0 spg).
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Date: 02/06/05
Time: 11:24:26 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Sophomore guard Andrew Olson averaged 18.6 points per game and shot 85.7 percent from three-point range (12-14) to help Gustavus claim important MIAC wins over St. Thomas (90-80), Carleton (73-66) and Saint Mary's (69-50)last week.
Olson scored a career high 27 points and made 7-of-9 from three-point range as the Gusties defeated St. Thomas at home on Monday to move into first place in the MIAC. On Wednesday, Olson scored 16 points and made 4-of-4 from behind the arc as the Gusties defeated Carleton in Northfield. Gustavus had lost to both St. Thomas and Carleton earlier in the season. On Saturday, Olson scored 13 points as the Gusties defeated St. Mary's in Winona.
Gustavus is currently in first place in the MIAC with a record of 13-2 and the Gusties have won 11 consecutive games. Olson leads the MIAC in three-point field goal percentage at 53.4 percent (31-58).
Stats for the week: FG-FGA: 16-24 (.667), 3-PT FG-FGA: 12-14 (.857), FT-FTA: 12-15 (.800), Points: 56 (18.7 ppg), Assists: 3 (1.0 pg), Turnovers: 6 (2.0 pg), Rebounds: 6 (2.0 pg), Minutes: 99 (33.0 pg)
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Date: 02/06/05
Time: 04:32:05 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson - Macalester
Erik Jackson (Sr., Evergreen, Colo.) averaged 21.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists while leading Macalester to a 2-1 week. He knocked down 13-of-28 from three-point range (46.4%) and was the team's leading scorer in all three games. Jackson had 17 points in an overtime win Monday (Jan. 31) at St. Olaf. He scored 26 points to go along with five rebounds, four assists and three steals in a loss Wednesday (Feb. 2) to Concordia. In Saturday's (Feb. 5) win at Hamline, Jackson contributed 22 points, five boards and five assists while going 5-for-8 from three-point range.
Stats for the Week (3 teams): 20-45 FG (.444), 13-28 3's (.464), 12-16 FT (.750), 65 points (21.6 ppg.), 14 reb. (4.7 rpg.), 10 ast. (3.3 apg.), 10 to's, 1 blk., 5 steals, 38.7 min/g.
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Date: 01/31/05
Time: 10:18:00 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel University Travis Jones, Sr., FW, Willmar, Minn./Willmar H.S.
With just one game last week, Jones led Bethel to a convincing 91-73 win over Augsburg as he finished with a game-high 32 points and 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, and 1 steal.
Numbers for the week: 11-15 (73.3%) FG, 7-9 (77.7%) 3pt FG, 3-6 (50%) FT, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, 1 steal
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Date: 01/31/05
Time: 10:08:22 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Brandon Aukes, Sr., F, 6-5, 177, Kiester, Minn. (United South Central)
Senior forward Brandon Aukes averaged 18.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per contest as Hamline went 1-1 on the week. Aukes scored a team-high 26 points on 7 of 11 shooting from the field to lead Hamline to a 93-91 win over conference-leading St. Thomas Saturday afternoon at Hutton Arena. He scored the game-winning bucket on a reverse layup with four seconds remaining in the game. Aukes was 10 of 11 from the free throw line in the contest and grabbed seven rebounds. He netted 12 points in the first seven minutes of the game as Hamline built a 20-8 lead. Against Carleton on Wednesday, Aukes posted his second double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Stats for the week: 1-1 record, 12-17 fgs (.706), 3-5 3-pt fgs (.600), 10-11 fts (.909), 18.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.5 spg
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Date: 01/31/05
Time: 08:28:18 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Kyle Beste, Sr., Forward, St. Louis Park, Minn. Beste averaged 21 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals per game in leading Carleton to a pair of victories this week as the Knights inched closer to securing a MIAC Playoff bid. In Wednesday's 70-64 win over Hamline he scored 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting and added six rebounds. He also shut down HU's Jesse Hendricks, who scored 18 points in the first half but zero in the second half after Beste switched over to guard him. He also canned two key baskets in the final three minutes as the Knights held off the upset-minded Pipers. In Saturday's win over St. John's, Beste scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half as the Knights led at the break, 30-13, as Beste outscored the Johnnies 8-1 over the final 5:32 of the half. He ended the day 10-of-15 from the floor and grabbed four rebounds and dished out four assists.
Stats for week: 18-28 FG (.643), 0-3 3-pt. FG, 6-9 FT (.667), 10 reb. (5.0 rpg), 4 ast. (2.0 apg), 4 stl. (2.0 spg), 42 pts. (21.0 ppg)
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Date: 01/30/05
Time: 08:08:40 PM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Kyle Beste, Sr., Forward, St. Louis Park, Minn. Beste averaged 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and shot 64 percent from the field in leading Carleton to a pair of victories this past week. In Wednesday's six-point win over Hamline the senior tallied 20 points and six rebounds, hit two big buckets down the stretch and switched over to guard Jesse Hendricks, who scored 18 points without Beste on him and zero with Beste checking him. In Saturday's 62-43 win over St. John's, Beste's 17 first-half points helped stake the Knights to a 30-13 lead by personally outscoring the Johnnies 8-1 to end the half. He ended the game with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists to go with three steals. It marked his third consecutive game of scoring 20 or more points.
Stats for week: 18-28 FG (.642), 0-3 3-pt FG, 6-9 FT (.667), 10 reb. (5.0 rpg), 4 ast. (2.0 apg), 1 blk (0.5 bpg), 4 stl (2.0 spg), 42 pts. (21.0 ppg)
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Date: 01/24/05
Time: 12:16:54 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Adam TeBrake, junior, wing, St. Peter, Minn., St. Peter HS
Junior wing Adam TeBrake averaged 18.3 points per game and shot 54.0% from the field to help Gustavus defeat Macalester (78-70), St. John's (65-58), and Hamline (90-56). TeBrake scored 14 points in the win over Macalester at home, 19 points in the win at St. John's and 22 points in the win over Hamline at home. TeBrake has really stepped up his game in the Gusties current 7-game winning streak as he has averaged 18.1 points per game while shooting 52.8% from the field (46-87), 47.8% from three-point range (11-23), and 80.0% from the free throw line (24-30).
TeBrake is averaging 14.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Gusties who are currently 11-5 overall and 9-2 in the MIAC.
Stats: FG: 20-37 (.540) 3-PT FG: 3-9 (.333), FT: 12-15 (.800), Points: 55 (18.3), Rebounds: 10 (3.3 pg), Assists: 8 (2.6 pg), Turnovers: 7 (2.3 pg), Blocks: 2, Steals: 4
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Date: 01/24/05
Time: 12:02:56 PM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID:
Lucas Olson-Patterson (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn./Robbinsdale Cooper HS) -- Olson-Patterson averaged 29.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in three close games, keeping Augsburg in contention for its first MIAC playoff berth since the 2000-01 season. In last Monday's 84-80 overtime win over St. John's, Olson-Patterson led all scorers with 30 points and had a key steal with five seconds left in overtime to preserve the win. In Wednesday's 87-73 loss to Macalester, Olson-Patterson led the Auggies with 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals. On Saturday, in an 83-74 overtime loss at St. Olaf, Olson-Patterson scored 32 points and had nine rebounds before fouling out early in overtime.
Olson-Patterson has scored in double-figures in all 15 of his games this season and has a double-figure scoring streak of 23 straight games, dating back to last year. Olson-Patterson has scored in double-figures in 35 of his 38 Augsburg games.
His 20.9 points-per-game and 8.5 rebounds-per-game are both team highs, and he currently leads the MIAC in scoring average (21.5 ppg in league play) and is third in rebounding (8.2 rpg).
Olson-Patterson's week: 88 points (29.3 ppg), 24 rebounds (8.0 rpg), 34-67 FG (.507), 9-21 3FG (.429), 11-18 FT (.611), 7 steals, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 5 TO.
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Date: 01/24/05
Time: 11:32:45 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Tommy Drake, Fy., F/G, Eden Prairie, Minn. Drake scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Carleton past previous MIAC unbeaten St. Thomas, 87-77, in overtime on Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Drake was 4-for-6 from the floor and 10-of-12 from the line, including 9-of-10 in the second half and overtime. More importantly, perhaps, was the fact he held UST's Isaac Rosefelt to six points and one field goal while forcing four turnovers. His two free throws with 10 seconds left in regulation gave Carleton a 70-69 lead, and he made 3-of-4 from the line in the overtime. In Wednesday's 77-73 loss to Bethel, he notched 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists, going 4-for-9 from the floor, including 3-of-5 from three-point range. He also limited Travis Jones to 5-of-13 shooting in the game.
Stats for week: 8-15 FG (53.3%), 6-9 3-pt FG (66.7%), 10-14 FT (71.4%), 17 reb. (8.5 rpg), 8 ast. (4.0 apg), 32 pts. (16.0 ppg)
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Date: 01/24/05
Time: 12:27:23 AM
Keith Eckhoff...MVP
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Date: 01/23/05
Time: 04:29:06 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Tom Conboy – Men's Basketball
Tom Conboy (Fr., Chanhassen, Minn. / Minnetonka) averaged 22.3 points and 13.0 rebounds in three MIAC games to lead Macalester to a 2-1 week. The MIAC's leading freshman scorer had 28 points and 12 rebounds in a 78-70 loss at Gustavus Monday (Jan. 17). He followed that up with a 26-point, 13-rebound performance in an 87-73 win Wednesday (Jan. 19) at Augsburg as the Scots snapped a 10-game road losing streak. Conboy helped Macalester win its 15th straight at home Saturday (Jan. 22) with 13 points and 14 rebounds in a 78-73 win over Bethel.
Stats for the Week (3 games): 24-53 FG (45.3%), 0-2 3's, 19-26 FT (73.1%), 67 points (22.3 ppg.), 39 rebounds (13.0 rpg.), 5 assists, eight turnovers, 2 blk., 1 steal, 30.7 min./game.
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Date: 01/17/05
Time: 10:06:49 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Dan Forkrud, Jr., C, Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount HS) Dan Forkrud posted a huge week for Carleton as the Knights moved into third place in the MIAC standings. The junior averaged 19.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.5 steals and 1.5 blocks as the Knights went 1-1 on the week. In Monday's 67-66 loss to St. Thomas, Forkrud exploded for a career-best 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting and added 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals. This came but two days after he scored a career-worst two points against Macalester. He also held UST's leading scorer, Isaac Rosefelt, to eight points and eight rebounds. Forkrud scored 11 points during a critical 23-8 Carleton spurt, turning a 12-point UST lead into a 58-53 Knight advantage. In Saturday's 76-55 whitewashing of St. Olaf, Forkrud scored 14 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and added four steals and three blocked shots as the Knights retained possession of the Goat Trophy for the 15th time in the last 16 years. Carleton used an 18-4 spurt early in the contest to put the Oles away, with Forkrud scoring eight of the 18 points.
Stats for week: 16-24 FG (66.7%), 3-5 3-pt. FG (60.0%), 4-8 FT (50.0%), 24 reb. (12.0 rpg), 6 ast. (3.0 apg), 3 TO, 3 blk. (1.5 bpg), 7 stl. (3.5 spg), 39 pts. (19.5 ppg)
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Date: 01/17/05
Time: 09:57:35 AM
Gene McGivern St, Thomas SID
Isaac Rosefelt, St. Thomas, Center, Sophomore, St. Paul, Minn./St. Thomas Academy
Rosefelt had his seventh and eighth double-doubles of the season, averaged 14.0 ppg and 15.3 rpg, and shot 67% (18-of-27) from the field to help the first-place Tommies win three road games in a 3-0 week. In Monday's 67-66 win over Carleton he was 4-for-4 from the field and had eight points and six rebounds in 24 minutes. In Wednesday's 10-point win at Bethel he played 36 minutes and had 20 points and 23 rebounds -- the most rebounds in an MIAC game in the last 20 seasons. In Saturday's 29-point win at St. Mary's, he added 14 points, 17 rebounds and three blocked shots in 27 minutes. St. Thomas is 9-4 overall, 9-0 in the MIAC and 6-0 in January. Totals: 18-27 FG, 6-9 FT, 14.0 ppg, 15.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.3 tpg, 1.3 bpg, 1.3 spg
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Date: 01/17/05
Time: 09:56:53 AM
Gene McGivern St, Thomas SID
Isaac Rosefelt, St. Thomas, Center, Sophomore, St. Paul, Minn./St. Thomas Academy
Rosefelt had his seventh and eighth double-doubles of the season, averaged 14.0 ppg and 15.3 rpg, and shot 67% (18-of-27) from the field to help the first-place Tommies win three road games in a 3-0 week. In Monday's 67-66 win over Carleton he was 4-for-4 from the field and had eight points and six rebounds in 24 minutes. In Wednesday's 10-point win at Bethel he played 36 minutes and had 20 points and 23 rebounds -- the most rebounds in an MIAC game in the last 20 seasons. In Saturday's 29-point win at St. Mary's, he added 14 points, 17 rebounds and three blocked shots. St. Thomas is 9-4 overall, 9-0 in the MIAC and 6-0 in January. Totals: 18-27 FG, 6-9 FT, 14.0 ppg, 15.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.3 tpg, 1.3 bpg, 1.3 spg
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Date: 01/17/05
Time: 02:06:46 AM
Jim Cella, Concordia SID
Soren Nelson, Sr., F, Twin Valley, Minn./Norman County East HS
Soren Nelson averaged 24.5 points in helping Concordia post a 1-1 record last week. For the week, he shot a sizzling 62.0% (18-of-29) from the floor, an even better 80.0% (4-of-5) from 3-point range and a solid 75.0% (9-of-12) from the free throw line.
Nelson single-handedly carried the Cobbers to an 83-82 win over Bethel on Saturday. Nelson had a career-high 32 points, 20 in the second half, in the win that jumps the Cobbers into a four-way tie for fourth place in the conference. To go along with his 32 points, Nelson grabbed 10 rebounds to post his third collegiate double-double. In the decisive second half, he went 7-of-11 from the field and 3-of-4 from 3-point range. For good measure, he also hauled down six rebounds and had two blocked shots.
In Concordia's first game of the week, a 76-73 loss at Augsburg, Nelson scored 17 points in 21 minutes of play. He was 7-of-11 from the floor and ended the game with five rebounds.
For the week: 49 pts. (24.5 avg); FG% 62.0% (18-of-29); 3-PT% 80.0% (4-of-5); FT% 75.0% (9-of-12); 15 rebounds; 2 assists; 3 blocks
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Date: 01/10/05
Time: 11:56:08 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Neal Anderson, St. Thomas, Senior, Guard, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Anderson averaged 20.3 ppg and shot 65% from the field to lead the Tommies to a 3-0 week. In Monday's 12-point win at Augsburg, Anderson made 9-of-12 shots (3-of-4 treys) and 4-of-4 at the line for 25 points. In Wednesday's 29-point win at St. John's, Anderson had 18 points (3-of-6 3-pointers, 1-1 FT). In Saturday's 83-56 win over St. Olaf, he had 15 first-half points and finished with 18 points in 21 minutes (4-of-6 3-pointers). Te Tommies are 6-0 in the conference and 6-4 overall with three MIAC road games this week. Totals 23-of-276 FG, 10-of1-16 3FG, 5-5 FT, 2 reb., 5 asst., 2 TO, 1 st, 27 mpg
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Date: 01/10/05
Time: 11:51:11 AM
Jim Cella, Concordia SID
Keith Eckhoff, Jr., G, Alexandria, Minn./Jefferson HS
Keith Eckhoff averaged 27.0 points per game in the Cobbers three games last week. His biggest contribution to Concordia's two league wins was against Carleton where he scored 36 points and hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer in overtime.
For the week, Concordia went 2-1 with their only loss coming to NCAA Division I opponent North Dakota State University. Eckhoff led the Cobbers to a pair of league wins which places the team right back in the MIAC playoff hunt.
Eckhoff had game-high point totals in all three of the Cobbers' games during the week. On Monday, in Concordia's 77-68 win, Eckhoff scored 26 points and was 12-of-13 from the free throw line. In Wednesday's overtime thriller against the Knights, Eckhoff scored 36 points - including 15 of the team's 17 points in overtime. For the game he was 11-of-17 from the field, 5-of-6 from 3-point range and 9-of-10 from the free throw line. On Saturday against NDSU, Eckhoff scored 19 points.
His three-game performance helped Eckhoff to the top of the MIAC scoring race. He also leads the league in 3-point field goal percentage and is second in free throw percentage.
For the week: 81 pts. (27.0 avg.); FG% 50.0% (23-of-46); 3-Pt% 55.5% (10-of-18); FT% 89.2% (25-of-28); 12 Rebounds; 9 assists
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Anthony Baquero, Carleton College, Sr., G, Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount HS) Baquero averaged 20.3 points on 50 percent shooting from the floor in leading Carleton to a 2-1 mark this past week, moving the Knights into a second-place tie in the MIAC standings. In Monday's victory at Gustavus he tallied 14 points, making 6-of-8 free throws, as Carleton won in St. Peter for the first time since 1997. In Wednesday's loss at Concordia, the senior notched 26 points and three assists, canning five three-pointers. On Saturday, his 21 points included two key buckets in overtime as the Knights rallied to beat Macalester.
Stats for week: 17-34 FG (50.0%), 9-23 3-pt FG (39.1%), 18-23 FT (78.3%), 6 reb (2.0 rpg), 6 ast. (2.0 apg)
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Date: 12/13/04
Time: 11:35:22 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Isaac Rosefelt, St. Thomas, SO, Center, St. Paul, Minn., St. Thomas Academy
Rosefelt averaged 17 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 2.3 bpg in the Tommies' 2-1 week, which included two victories in MIAC play. In Saturday's 101-91 loss to Division II Winona State, Rosefelt had 25 points and 15 rebounds. In Wednesday's 62-59 win over Gustavus, he sank two free throws with 57 seconds left for a three-point lead and finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. He had 11 second-half point to lead a comeback win. In Monday's 77-71 win over Hamline, he had 14 points and nine rebounds. He was a combined 20-of-36 in field goals, 14-of-23 in free throws and averaged 17 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.3 tpg, 2.3 bpg and 1.3 spg. St. Thomas is 3-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
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Date: 12/13/04
Time: 10:44:18 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson – Men’s Basketball
Erik Jackson (Sr., Evergreen, Colo.) averaged 19 points, eight assists and five rebounds in leading Macalester to a pair of MIAC wins last week. Jackson dished out a career-high 13 assists and scored 11 points in a 20-point win Monday (Dec. 6) over St. Mary's. Jackson became the 17th player in the program’s history to reach the 1,000-point plateau in career scoring in a 14-point victory Wednesday (Dec. 8) over St. Olaf when he pumped in 27 points on a 7-for-10 three-point shooting performance. He also had three assists and three steals.
Stats for the Week (2 games): 11-24 FG (45.8%), 8-15 3's (53.3%), 8-8 FT, 10 reb. (5.0 rpg), 38 points (19.0 ppg.), 16 assists (8.0 apg.), 5 to's, 1 blk., 5 steals, 31.5 min/game.
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Date: 12/13/04
Time: 10:08:00 AM
Kyle Beste, Sr., F, St. Louis Park, Minn.
Beste averaged 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and shot 51.5 percent from the floor in Carleton's two contests last week, surpassing the 1,000-point plateau in the process. In Monday's 76-49 win at St. John's, Beste exploded for 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting and added six boards and two steals. He tallied 16 points in the second half, scoring seven of Carleton's first nine points of the half to help the Knights blow the game open. In Wednesday's loss to Augsburg, the senior scored 18 points, gathered nine rebounds and dished out six assists. He is the 18th player in Carleton history to score 1,000 points in a career.
Stats for week: 17-33 FG (51.5%), 2-5 3-pt FG (40.0%), 8-12 FT (66.7%), 15 reb. (7.5 rpg), 7 ast. (3.5 apg), 4 stl. (2.0 spg), 44 pts. (22.0 ppg)
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Date: 12/12/04
Time: 12:04:48 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University junior post Paul Henrichs (Stetsonville, Wis./Medford) had four double-doubles, averaged 15.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in four games last week for the Johnnies. In a 76-49 loss to Carleton on Dec. 6, Henrichs had 10 points and 11 rebounds. In a 65-60 win over Bethel on Dec. 8, Henrichs had 15 points and 12 rebounds. In a 81-70 win over Presentation, S.D. on Dec. 10, Henrichs had 15 points and 13 rebounds. In a 73-56 loss to St. Cloud State on Dec. 11, Henrichs had season highs of 22 points and 14 rebounds. On the season, Henrichs is averaging 15.3 points and 11.0 rebounds. SJU is currently 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the MIAC.
STATS: 23-52 FG (44.2%); 16-26 FT (61.5%); 50 REB (12.5); 13 PF; 10 A; 8 TO; 3 BLK; 6 STL; 62 PTS (15.5)
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Date: 12/06/04
Time: 12:00:53 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas
Isaac Rosefelt, St. Thomas, F-C, SO, St. Paul, Minn./St. Thomas Academy
Rosefelt had 15 points, 19 rebounds and four blocked shots in his MIAC debut Saturday to lead the Tommies to a 69-42 win over Macalester. He led an 18-5 first-half run that built an 11-point halftime lead and also sparked a game-closing 31-9 run over the final 15:00. The Tommies are 1-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference with three games this week.
Rosefelt (1 game) 6-18 FG, 3-4 FT, 1 TO, 2 ST, 4 BL, 19 Reb.
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Date: 12/06/04
Time: 11:42:36 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Doug Espenson, Senior, Wing, Mankato, Minn., Mankato East High School
Gustavus senior Doug Espenson averaged 18.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as the Gusties claimed convincing wins over Hamline (91-60) and Concordia (80-57) last week. Espenson put on a shooting display in the two games as he made 13-of-21 field goal attempts (.619) and 7-of-12 three-point attempts (.583). Against Hamline, Espenson scored 17 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished off two assists, blocked one shot and recorded two steals. He was 6-of-11 from the field and 3-of-5 from behind the arc. Against Concordia, Espenson scored 19 points, while also grabbing six rebounds and recording four assists, and two steals. He made 7-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from behdind the arc. Espenson leads the Gusties in scoring averaging 20.4 points per game. Gustavus is currently 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC.
Stats for the week: FG: 13-21 (.619), 3-PT FG: 7-12 (.583), FT: 3-8 (.375), REB: 11, Assists: 6, Turnovers: 4, Blocks: 1, Steals: 5, Points 36.
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Date: 12/06/04
Time: 11:41:23 AM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID
Lucas Olson-Patterson, Augsburg forward (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn./Robbinsdale Cooper HS) -- Olson-Patterson scored 37 points and had 25 rebounds in two games, leading Augsburg to two victories to open the MIAC season.
In Wednesday's 86-71 win over St. Olaf, Olson-Patterson recorded his eighth career double-double with 18 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, to go with three assists and two steals. In Saturday's 75-65 win at St. Mary's, Olson-Patterson led the Auggies with 19 points and eight rebounds, hitting 3-of-6 from three-point range and contributing two steals.
On the season, Olson-Patterson is averaging a double-double, with a 17.5 points and 10.8 rebounds average. He also leads the team with 11 steals.
Last week: 14-of-30 FG (.467), 4-of-9 3FG (.444), 5-of-10 FT (.500), 25 rebounds (12.5 rpg), 3 assists, 4 steals, 37 points (18.5 ppg).
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Date: 12/06/04
Time: 09:17:50 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University sophomore point guard Matt Ohme (Bloomington, Minn./Jefferson) averaged 22.5 points, 3.0 assists and 1.5 rebounds in two games last week. In a 81-79 win over Concordia-Moorhead on Dec. 1, Ohme went 9-of-15 from the field, made all five free throw attempts, had 24 points and three assists. In a 69-67 loss against St. Olaf on Dec. 4, Ohme was 8-of-14 from the field, including three three-point baskets. Ohme is averaging 19.0 points per game this season. SJU is 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the MIAC.
STATS: 17-29 FG (58.6); 4-10 3FG (40.0); 7-9 FT (77.8); 3 REB; 5 PF; 6 A; 10 TO; 5 STL; 45 PTS (22.5)
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Date: 11/28/04
Time: 05:16:51 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson, Macalester (Sr., G, Evergreen, Colo. / Evergreen H.S.)
Erik Jackson averaged 26.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists in a pair of narrow Macalester defeats. The senior point guard pumped in a career-high 30 points Tuesday (Nov. 23) in a two-point loss at Northwestern-Roseville, and in an 81-73 setback Saturday (Nov. 27) at Wisconsin-River Falls had 22 points and five assists. Jackson shot 57% from the field in the two games, including 65% from three-point range (11-for-17).
Stats for the Week: (2 games) 17-30 FG (.567), 11-17 3's (.647), 7-7 FT, 9 reb (4.5), 52 points (26.0), 10 assists (5.0), 5 to's, 5 steals, 35.0 min/g.
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Date: 11/22/04
Time: 10:50:58 AM
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Charley Good, Jr., F/C, 6-6, 235, Alexandria, Minn.
Charley Good went 11 of 15 from the field for 23 points in the Pipers' 90-62 win over Northland College Saturday night in Ashland, Wis. Good went 7 of 8 for 15 points in the second half as the Pipers pulled away. Good played just 17 minutes in the contest. He also grabbed three rebounds. As a team, the Pipers shot 69 percent from the floor (40-58).
Stats for the week: 1-0 record, 23 points, 11-15 fgs, 1-2 fts, 3 rebs, 1 asst, 1 steal
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Date: 11/22/04
Time: 10:01:11 AM
TIm Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Doug Espenson, Senior, Wing, Mankato, Minn., Mankato East High School
Gustavus senior wing Doug Espenson scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help the Gusties open their 2004-05 season with a 88-65 win over Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Espenson made 11-of-14 shots from the field (.785) including 2-of-2 from three point range. He also made 6-of-8 free throws (.750). Espenson also contributed 2 assists, 1 blocked shot and 2 steals in the game. The Gusties, who are currently ranked #20 in the d3hoops.com poll, will play defending Iowa Conference champion Buena Vista on Tuesday at 8:00 pm.
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Date: 11/22/04
Time: 08:23:28 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel University Travis Jones, Sr., FW, Willmar, Minn./Willmar H.S.
Jones led Bethel to the championship in their own Tip-Off tournament as he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds in two wins.
In a 101-63 win over Martin Luther College, Jones finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3pt FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.
In a 88-62 win over UW-River Falls in the championship game, Jones finished with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3pt FG, 5-5 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 blocks, and 1 steal.
For the week: 20 ppg (14-31 FG, 2-9 3pt FG, 10-12 FT) 11 rpg 6 assists 8 blocks 3 steals
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Date: 03/01/04
Time: 10:02:20 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Phil Sowden, Freshman, Post, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Park Center H.S.
Gustavus freshman post Phil Sowden averaged 18.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game to help the Gusties defeat Bethel 76-59 in the MIAC Playoff semifinals and Macalester 75-69 in the MIAC Championship. On Thursday against Bethel, Sowden was nine-of-ten from the field and three-of-five from the free throw line for a career high 22 points. On Saturday against Macalester, Sowden contributed 15 points and seven rebounds including several key baskets in the final minutes of the game to assure the Gusties of the victory. He played 30 minutes or more in both games. Sowden, who has started every game for the Gusties this season, is averaging 9.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. The Gusties, who will open NCAA Tournament play on Saturday, are currently 22-5 overall.
Stats for the week: FG/FGA: 15-28 (.535), FT/FTA: 7-11 (.636), Rebounds: 10 (5.0 rpg), Assists: 2 (1.0 apg), Turnovers: 1 (0.5 pg), Steals: 3 (1.5 spg), Minutes: 61 (30.5 mpg).
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Date: 02/23/04
Time: 10:56:41 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre, Macalester (Sr., F, Minneapolis, Minn. / Washburn H.S.)
Ben Van Thorre averaged 20.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in Macalester wins over Hamline and St. John's as the Scots clinched second place. Van Thorre had 17 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday's 71-61 win at Hamline and in Saturday's 86-70 win over St. John's had 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Stats for the Week: (2 games) 13-28 (.464), 0-3 3's, 15-20 FT (.750), 20 reb. (10.0 rpg.), 41 pts., (20.5 ppg.), 6 ast., 7 to, 0 blk., 4 stl., 31.0 min./g.
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Date: 02/23/04
Time: 10:18:11 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Tim Brown, Senior, Forward, Bloomington, Minn., Jefferson
Gustavus senior All-American Tim Brown averaged 21.5 points per game to help Gustavus defeat MIAC playoff qualifiers Bethel (65-49) and Carleton (66-46) last week. The Gusties won the MIAC regular season title with a record of 18-2. Brown was 9-for-9 from the field and 4-for-4 from three point range for 22 points against Bethel and 8-for-12 from the field and 5-of-6 from three-point range for 21 points against Carleton. Brown made an amazing 17-21 (.809) shots from the field and 9-10 (.910) from three-point range during the week. He also scored his 1,000th career point on Saturday against Carleton.
Stats for the week: FG/FGA - 17/21 (.809), 3-PT. FG/FGA - 9/10 (.900), FT/FTA - 0-1, Reb. - 8 (4.0 rpg), Points - 43 (21.5 ppg), Assists - 2 (1.0 apg), Turnovers - 4 (2.0 tpg), Steals - 0, Blocks - 0, Minutes - 69 (34.5 mpg).
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Date: 02/23/04
Time: 09:08:46 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University sophomore Paul Henrichs, Stetsonville, Wis., averaged 21.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in three games last week. In a 83-76 loss at St. Mary's on Feb. 16, Henrichs had 14 points and six rebounds. On Feb. 18, Henrichs had 16 points and nine rebounds in a 61-60 loss against Carleton. In SJU's season finale on Feb. 21, Henrichs had 33 points and 10 rebounds in a 86-70 loss at Macalester. Henrichs averaged 17.1 points and 9.3 rebounds this season. SJU finished the season with a 8-17 overall record, 6-14 in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/16/04
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Date: 02/16/04
Time: 11:51:05 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Nick Schader, St. Thomas, Senior, Center, Shoreview, Minn./Totino-Grace HS
Schader made a game-winning shot and a game-tying shot that forced overtime and made 21-of-27 from the field (78%) to help the Tommies clinch an MIAC playoff berth for the 16th time in 17 seasons. In Wednesday's overtime loss to Macalester, Schader had a career-high 31 points and had 11 rebounds and made a basket with : 01 to play to force overtime. In Saturday's 63-61 win at Carleton, his putback with 29 seconds left broke a 61-61 tie and proved to be a game winner. Counting his first two seasons at Waldorf College, Schader has 1,231 points and 653 rebounds on his college career. The Tommies are 11-12 overall and 9-9 in the MIAC with two games left in the regular season. Two-game totals: 43 points, 15 rebounds, 21-27 FG, 1-1 Ft, 2 asst, 2 TO, 2 blocks, 1 steal
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Date: 02/16/04
Time: 11:38:38 AM
Mike Wilson, Asst. SID GAC
Tim Brown, GAC, Senior, Forward, Bloomington, MN, Bloomington-Jefferson High School
Gustavus senior forward Tim Brown averaged 22.5 points per game as the Gusties claimed wins over St. Mary's (64-52) and St. John's (83-73). Brown scored 23 points in the home win over St. Mary's and then netted 22 points in the road win over St. John's. Brown shot 71.5 percent from three-point range during the week (5-of-7) including 2-of-3 against St. Mary's and 3-of-4 against St. John's. Brown was 12-of-14 from the free-throw line including 7-of-8 against St. Mary's and 5-of-6 against St. John's.
Stats for the week: FG: 14-24 (.583), 3 pt. FG: 5-7 (.714), FT: 12-14 (.857), Rebs: 6 (3.0 rpg), Total Points: 45 (22.5 ppg), Assists: 6 (3.0 apg), Turnovers: 3 (1.5 tpg), Steals: 3 (1.5 spg), Minutes: 60 (30.0 mpg)
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Date: 02/16/04
Time: 11:37:11 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Dan Forkrud, So, F, Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount HS) Forkrud averaged 18 points and 11.5 rebounds as Carleton clinched its 12th overall MIAC Playoff appearance this week. In Wednesday's playoff-clinching win at Hamline, the forward scored 18 points on 6-of-15 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds as Carleton won, 69-63. The rebound total was the second-highest in the MIAC this season. He canned 3-of-5 from 3-point range and hit a key triple when Hamline had pulled within one point with five minutes left. In Saturday's 63-61 loss to St. Thomas, the sophomore tallied 18 points, all in the second half, scoring 14 of Carleton's final 16 points. His fourth three-pointer of the game with 1:01 left tied the game at 61-61. The four three-pointers matched his career high.
Stats for week: 13-28 FG (46.4%), 7-12 3-pt FG (58.3%), 3-3 FT, 23 reb (11.5 rpg), 2 ast (1.0 apg), 5 TO, 1 blk. 1 stl. 36 pts. (18.0 ppg)
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Date: 02/09/04
Time: 12:00:35 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Joey Shimek, St. Thomas, Sophomore, F, Prior Lake, Minn.
Shimek scored a career-high 23 points with seven rebounds, including nine points in a game-closing 18-12 run, in Saturday's 61-56 upset win over No. 17 Gustavus. He also had 18 points and five rebounds in a 66-60 win over Augsburg and eight points and five rebounds in a 64-61 loss to Concordia. Shimek made 5-of-6 3-point shots on the week. After a 3-7 MIAC start, St. Thomas has won five of its last six games to improve its playoff chances with an 8-8 conference record. Totals: 18.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 18-34 FG, 5-6 3FG, 8-11 FT, 2 asst, 3 TO, 3 steals
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Date: 02/09/04
Time: 11:44:50 AM
Jim Cella, Concordia College SID
Josh Downey, Sr., Guard, Bigfork, Mont./Bigfork HS
Josh Downey averaged 18.6 points per game, shot 60.0% from the field and 64.7% from 3-point range in helping Concordia to a 3-0 record this past week. With the three victories, the Cobbers clinched a berth in the MIAC postseason tournament for the first time since the 200-01 season.
On Monday against Bethel, Downey scored 17 points and collected four rebounds. He was 6-for-10 from the field, 3-for-5 from beyond the arc and 2-for-2 from the free throw line. He was part of the record-setting performance by the Cobbers at the foul line. As a team, Concordia went 25-for-25 from the free throw line. That mark set an MIAC record and was three shots away from setting the NCAA DIII record. It is the most consecutive free throws in a game this season by any team in any division.
At St. Thomas on Wednesday, Downey scored a team-high 16 points, had two assists and hauled in four assists. He was 5-for-10 from the field, 3-for-7 from 3-point range and 3-for-4 from the free throw line.
In Concordia's third win of the week, a 21-point victory over Carleton, Downey scored a team-high 17 points and grabbed four rebounds. He was 6-for-10 from the floor, 3-for-5 from 3-point range and 2-for-2 from the line.
His totals for the week: Pts: 18.6 ppg; Reb: 3.6 rpg; Asts: 1.67 apg; FG% 60.0% (18-for-30); 3-Pt%: 64.7 (11-for-17); FT%: 90.0% (9-for-10)
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Date: 02/09/04
Time: 11:28:08 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre, Macalester (Sr., F, Minneapolis, Minn. / Washburn H.S.)
Ben Van Thorre posted 20-point performances in wins over Carleton and St. Mary's and an overtime loss to Gustavus, bringing his string of 20-point games to five in a row. Van Thorre averaged 23.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 50% from the field. He had 22 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's 71-60 win over Carleton. In Wednesday's 73-72 overtime loss at Gustavus he had 22 points, seven boards and two blocks. The conference scoring leader closed the week with 27 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a 79-74 victory over St. Mary's.
Stats for the Week: (3 games) 25-50 FG (.500), 1-3 3's, 20-26 FT (.769), 28 reb (9.3 rpg.), 72 pts. (23.7 ppg.), 9 ast., 10 to, 3 blk, 4 stl., 36.3 min/g.
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Date: 02/02/04
Time: 10:48:19 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Anthony Baquero, Jr., G, Rosemount, Minn. Baquero was a school-record 5-for-5 from three point-range and made all six of his field-goal attempts, including the game winner, as Carleton edged rival St. Olaf, 59-57, in Carleton's lone game last week. Baquero's runner in the lane with the shot clock expiring with 39 seconds left gave Carleton a lead they'd never relinquish as the Knights swept the cross-town Oles to regain the Goat Trophy. Baquero has been red-hot from deep of late, as he is now 20-for-28 over the last seven games.
Stats for week: 6-6 FG, 5-5 3-pt FG, 1-1 FT, 3 reb. , 1 ast., 0 TO, 1 blk., 18 points
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Date: 02/01/04
Time: 04:57:04 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre, Macalester (Sr., F, Minneapolis, Minn. / Washburn H.S.)
Ben Van Thorre averaged 25.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists while shooting 57% from the field and committing just one turnover in wins last week over Augsburg and Concordia. He had 20 points and six assists in Macalester's 86-81 win Wednesday at Augsburg. In his team's 86-75 win Saturday over Concordia, Van Thorre had 31 points, eight rebounds and five assists. His 31 points against the Cobbers brings his career total to 1,538 ? just three short of setting a new school record.
Stats for the Week: (2 games) 16-28 FG (.571), 1-4 3's (.250), 18-24 FT (.750), 14 reb (7.0 rpg.), 51 points (25.5 ppg.), 11 ast., 1 to, 1 blk., 2 stl., 34.5 min/g.
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Date: 01/26/04
Time: 01:44:02 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Tim Brown, Senior, Forward, Bloomington, Minn., Jefferson High School
Gustavus senior forward Tim Brown averaged 18.3 points per game as the Gusties claimed wins over Carleton (59-51), Augsburg (71-52) and Concordia (72-54). Brown scored 10 points in the home win over Carleton and then dropped in 25 points in the road win over Augsburg and 20 points in the road win over Concordia. Brown shot 50 percent from three-point range during the week (9-of-18) including 2-of-4 against Carleton, 3-of-7 against Augsburg and 4-of-7 against Concordia. Brown, who is averaging 14.9 points per game, leads the MIAC in three-point field goal percentage at 53.1 percent (26/49). Gustavus, which has won seven straight, leads the MIAC with a record of 11-1.
Stats for the week: FG: 20-35 (.571), 3 pt. FG: 9-18 (.500), FT: 6-7 (.857), Reb.: 9 (3.0 rpg), Total Points: 55 (18.3 ppg), Assists: 2 (0.67 apg), Turnovers: (0.67 tpg), Blocks: 1 (0.33 bpg), Steals: 5 (1.67 spg), Minutes: 93 (31.0 mpg).
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Date: 01/26/04
Time: 12:09:44 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Neal Anderson, St. Thomas, SR, G-F, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Anderson scored a career-high 29 points in a crucial Tommie road win at St. John's, averaged 23.5 ppg and made 15-of-17 at the foul line in the Tommies' 1-1 week. In Monday's 76-72 home loss to Bethel, he had 18 points and seven rebounds. In Wednesday's win in Collegeville, he scored eight points to fuel a 10-0 run to open the second half that built a 15-point lead in a 65-60 victory. Anderson didn't play basketball his last three years of high school or his first two years of college and is starting for the first time. On the season he's made 49-of-114 from 3-point range (43%). The Tommies are 4-7 in the MIAC and still alive in the playoff race. His two-game totals: 13-24 FG, 6-14 3FG, 15-17 FT, 47p, 10r, 4a, 8 to, 1 bl, 2 st.
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Date: 01/26/04
Time: 12:03:31 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Chris Assel, Macalester (Sr., G, Eagan, Minn. / Eagan H.S.)
Chris Assel averaged 18.5 points in Macalester wins over St. John's and Bethel, going 9-for-14 (.643) from three-point range in the two games. Assel had 22 points and three assists in Monday's 82-62 win at St. John's, and added 15 points in Saturday's 91-61 win at Bethel. He's scored in double figures in every game this season for the Scots.
Stats for the Week: (2 games) 12-28 FG (.429), 9-14 3's (.643), 6-7 FTs, 3 reb (1.5 rpg), 37 pts. (18.5 ppg), 3 ast., 3 to, 1 blk, 3 stl., 30.0 min./g.
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Date: 01/26/04
Time: 09:05:01 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Paul Henrichs Stats for the Week: 3 GP, 106 MP, 21-45 FG (46.7%), 9-19 FT (47.4%), 30 REB, 8 PF, 6 A, 5 TO, 2 BL, 12 ST, 51 PTS
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Date: 01/26/04
Time: 08:55:23 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University sophomore wing Paul Henrichs, Stetsonville, Wis., averaged 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in three games last week for the Johnnies. Henrichs had 14 points and six rebounds in a 82-62 loss to Macalester on Jan. 19, 19 points and nine rebounds in a 65-60 loss to St. Thomas on Jan. 21 and 18 points and 15 rebounds in a 61-54 win at Hamline on Jan. 24. On the season, Henrichs is averaging 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds. SJU is currently 7-10 overall and 5-7 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/18/04
Time: 06:50:56 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson, Macalester (Jr., G, Evergreen, Colo. / Evergreen H.S.)
Erik Jackson shot 59% from the field, 69% from three-point range and averaged 19.5 points in Macalester wins last week over St. Olaf and Hamline. He was 7-for-8 on second half three-pointers in the two games as the Scots turned slight halftime leads into decisive victories. Jackson had 20 points, 18 in the second half, in a 73-54 win over the Oles. He went 5-for-6 on treys and scored 19 points in Macalester's 84-67 win over the Pipers.
Stats for the Week: (2 games) 13-22 FG (.591), 9-13 3's (692), 4-4 FTs, 6 reb, 39 points (19.5 ppg.), 4 ast., 4 TO's, 0 blk., 0 stl., 34.0 min/game.
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Date: 01/12/04
Time: 10:21:47 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior guard Pat McKenzie, Green Bay, Wis./Notre Dame, avaraged 21.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in two games last week. In a 86-58 win over St. Olaf on Jan. 5, McKenzie had 24 points, including 20 points in the first half, six rebounds and four assists. On Jan. 10 in a 95-87 overtime loss against Bethel, McKenzie had 19 points and six rebounds, including a three-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. On the season, McKenzie is averaging 13.8 points per game. SJU is 6-6 overall and 4-3 in the MIAC.
Stats: 2 GP, 2GS, 69 MP, 16-28 FG, 8-15 3FG, 3-9 FT, 12 REB, 4 PF, 7 A, 5 TO, 2 ST, 43 PTS
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Date: 01/12/04
Time: 09:44:14 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Doug Espenson, Junior, Forward, Mankato, Minn., Mankato East
Gustavus junior forward Doug Espenson averaged 22.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game to help the Gusties compile a record of 2-1 during the week. Espenson, the first player off the bench for Gustavus scored 16 points in a 66-54 loss at Macalester, 20 points in a 70-61 win at home against St. Thomas and 32 points in a 66-58 win at Saint Mary's. He almost single-handedly guided the Gusties past Saint Mary's as he was 10-11 from the field (including 4-of-5 from three-point range), and 8-of-10 from the free throw line, while also grabbing seven rebounds and blocking two shots. Espenson scored 22 of the Gusties' 32 points in the first half against the Cardinals. He is averaging 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Gusties who are currently 8-4 overall and 6-1 in the MIAC.
Stats for the week: FG: 16-28 (.571), 3-pt FG: 6-11 (.545), FT: 14-17 (.823), Reb.: 16 (5.3 pg), Points: 68 (22.6 pg), Assists: 3 (1.0 pg), Turnovers: 8 (2.67 pg), Blocks: 5 (1.67 pg), Steals: 3 (1.0 pg), Minutes: 82 (27.3 pg).
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Date: 01/12/04
Time: 08:22:56 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College Travis Jones, Jr., FW, Willmar, Minn./Willmar H.S.
Jones averaged 22.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2.3 blocks as Bethel went 3-0 on the week with wins over Augsburg, St. Olaf, and St. John's.
In the Royals 77-62 win over Augsburg, Jones tallied 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3pt FG, 6-8 FT) and 4 rebounds in 28 minutes. He also had 2 blocks and 2 steals.
In a 77-68 win over St. Olaf, Jones had 18 points in 33 minutes (6-21 FG, 6-14 3pt FG) and 8 rebounds. He also had 3 blocks and 1 steal. ***The statistics from St. Olaf were screwed up - it is very doubtful that he had 21 attempts or 14 3pt attempts).
In Bethel's 95-87 overtime win over St. John's on Saturday, Jones had a game-high 27 points (11-20 FG, 5-9 3pt. FG, 0-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 steals in 40 minutes. Bethel came back from a 10-point deficit with 5:05 remaining.
Week totals: 24-55 FG, 14-29 3pt FG, 6-10 FT: 22.3 ppg 5.3 rpg 2 spg 2.3 bpg
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Date: 01/06/04
Time: 03:38:08 PM
Tim Gilbert, Bethel College
He has been the most solid all-around player in the MIAC for the last 4 games averaging over 20 points per game
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Date: 01/05/04
Time: 11:32:35 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University freshman guard Matt Ohme, Bloomington/Jefferson, averaged 21.7 points and 3.3 assists in three games last week. Against Husson, Maine in a 77-68 win on Dec. 29, Ohme had 25 points, including seven three-point baskets, and five assists. On Dec. 31, Ohme had 20 points in a 86-79 loss against Southern Maine. Back in MIAC play on Jan. 3, Ohme had 20 points, three rebounds and three steals in a 81-67 win over Saint Mary's. On the season, Ohme is averaging 14.6 ppg. SJU is 5-5 overall and 3-2 in the MIAC.
3 GP, 3 GS, 105 MP, 23-34 FG (67.6%), 14-20 3FG (70.0%), 5-9 FT (55.6%), 5 REB, 9 PF, 10 A, 11 TO, 1 BLK, 5 STL, 65 PTS
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Date: 01/05/04
Time: 10:38:48 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Neal Anderson, St. Thomas, SR, G-F, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Anderson made several clutch baskets in the Tommies' 1-2 week, which included an overtime loss to UW-Superior, a 56-50 loss to UW-River Falls and a 64-54 win over Augsburg. Anderson averaged 16.3 ppg and 40 minutes a game. He made 12-of-23 from 3-point range and was 18-of-32 overall from the field. In the Auggie win he scored 18 points and made 5-of-8 3-pointers in playing all 40 minutes. His 3-pointer capped a pivotal 12-2 run to open the second half. His 3-pointer with 2:00 left in the game briefly put the Toms ahead of River Falls, and his 3-point basket with 50 seconds left put the Toms ahead of Superior in a game they lost after he fouled out in overtime. Anderson, a first-time starter, didn't play basketball his final three years of high school and his first two years of college. The Tommies are 4-5 and play at Concordia-Moorhead Monday night.
3-Game Totals
18-32 FG, 12-23 3FG, 1-2 FT, 4 reb., 0 asst, 4 steals, 4 TOs, 120 minutes
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Date: 12/15/03
Time: 10:50:03 AM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID:
Lucas Olson-Patterson, Augsburg forward (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn./Robbinsdale Cooper HS) -- Olson-Patterson averaged 20.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game to lead Augsburg to three straight victories during the past week.
On Monday, Olson-Patterson had 18 points and seven rebounds in Augsburg's 79-77 win at Macalester. On Wednesday, Olson-Patterson netted his first Augsburg double-double, with 19 points, 16 rebounds and two blocked shots, as Augsburg topped St. John's 55-44. On Saturday, Olson-Patterson went 8-of-9 from the field, scoring 23 points while pulling down five rebounds as Augsburg topped North Central (Minn.) 98-67 in a nonconference game. The 23 points for Olson-Patterson, a transfer from Iowa Lakes Community College, is a single-game high for him in an Augsburg uniform and the sixth time in his eight Augsburg games that he has scored in double figures.
Olson-Patterson leads Augsburg in scoring (14.8 ppg) and rebounding (6.1 rpg) this season, and is hitting 45.9 percent (45-of-98) from the field this year.
Olson-Patterson's week -- 60 points (20.0 ppg), 28 rebounds (9.3 rpg),. 22-of-37 FG (.595), 3-of-5 3FG (.600), 13-of-21 FT (.619), 2 assists, 2 blocks, 3 steals.
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Date: 12/15/03
Time: 10:15:41 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Josh Hanson, Sr., F, 6-5, 198, St. Cloud, Minn. (Apollo)
Josh Hanson averaged 22.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, and 3.0 apg as the Pipers finished the week 1-1. On Monday against St. Thomas, Hanson scored 17 points including a three-pointer with 2.4 seconds left in the game to lift Hamline to a 62-59 win over the Tommies. Hanson was 6 of 12 from the floor, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. He grabbed three rebounds and dished out three assists. In Hamline's 78-72 overtime loss to Bethel on Wednesday, Hanson scored 27 points on 10 of 18 shooting and 5 of 8 from three-point range. He also had 10 rebounds and three assists.
Stats for the week: 1-1 record, 22.0 ppg, 16-30 fgs (.533), 8-13 3-pts (.615), 4-4 fts (1.000), 6.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2 steals
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Date: 12/15/03
Time: 07:11:03 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College Tim Gilbert, Jr., Guard, Plymouth, Minn./Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert averaged 26.3 points in Bethel's three wins over St. Mary's, Hamline, and Crown last week.
In Bethel's 90-74 win over St. Mary's, Gilbert made 7 of 10 shots and all 13 of his free throws to finish with a career-high 28 points. He also added 4 rebounds and 4 steals.
In the Royals 78-72 win over Hamline, Gilbert had a new career-high as he finished with 30 points, including a three-pointer with five seconds remaining to send the game into overtime.
In a 81-58 win over Crown on Saturday, Gilbert finished with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks, and 3 steals.
Statline for the week: 26.3 ppg (26-43 FG {60.5%}, 12-20 3pt. FG {60.0%}, 15-15 FT, 5.0 rpg, 9 assists, 6 blocks, 10 steals, 32.3 minutes per game)
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Date: 12/14/03
Time: 07:17:25 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre, Macalester (Sr., F, Minneapolis, Minn. / Washburn)
Ben Van Thorre averaged 20.5 points and 10.5 rebounds as Macalester split games with Augsburg and Concordia. Van Thorre had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in a 79-77 loss Wednesday to Augsburg. In Saturday's 78-68 win at Concordia, he added 20 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four steals. He shot 52% from the field for the week. Van Thorre has had 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in three straight games and four times in seven games this season.
Stats for the Week: (2 games) 14-27 FG (.519), 2-4 3's, 11-14 FT (.786), 21 reb (10.5 rpg), 41 pts (20.5 ppg), 11 assists, 6 TO's, 1 blk, 6 stl., 36.5 min/g.
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Date: 12/08/03
Time: 12:34:33 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Chris TeBrake, Gustavus, Senior, Guard, St. Peter, Minnesota
Gustavus senior guard Chris TeBrake averaged 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.5 steals and 2.0 blocks per game as the Gusties posted impressive wins over Augsburg (66-42) and Concordia (76-56) last week. TeBrake scored eight points, dished out five assists, grabbed five rebounds, recorded three steals and blocked one shot in 25 minutes against Augsburg last Wednesday. On Saturday, TeBrake scored 17 points (8-11 fg), grabbed six rebounds, dished out four assists, recorded four steals and blocked three shots in 35 minutes against Concordia. TeBrake's all-around play has been a key for Gustavus this season as he is averaging 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. The Gusties are currently 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC.
Stats for the week: 10-16 FG (62.5%), 1-1 3pt FG, 4-5 FT (80.0%), 11 rebounds, 25 points, 9 assists, 5 turnovers, 4 blocks, 7 steals, 60 minutes.
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Date: 12/08/03
Time: 08:44:37 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University sophomore post/wing Paul Henrichs, Stetsonville, Wis., averaged 16.0 points and 14.0 rebounds in two wins last week for the Johnnies. Henrichs had 11 points and 14 rebounds in a 71-55 win at St. Thomas on Dec. 6. Henrichs had 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 67-43 win over Hamline on Dec. 6. Henrichs is averaging 19.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season. SJU is 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC.
Stats: 2 GP, 64 MP, 12-22 FG, 8-14 FT, 32 PTS, 28 REB, 5 AS, 4 STL, 4 PF, 1 TO, 1 BLK,
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Date: 11/24/03
Time: 11:10:02 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University freshman guard Matt Ohme, Bloomington/Jefferson, averaged 18.0 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals in two games on Nov. 21 and 22 at the Wis.-Eau Claire tournament. In a 90-81, double-overtime loss to Cardinal Stritch, Wis., Ohme had 11 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals. In a 74-66 win over Coe, Iowa, Ohme had 25 points, including five three-point baskets, and five assists. SJU is 1-1 overall on the season.
Stats: 12-29 FG, 6-15 3FG, 6-7 FT, 36 PTS, 6 REB, 9 A, 8 TO, 6 S
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Date: 11/24/03
Time: 10:51:02 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre, Macalester (Sr., F, Minneapolis, Minn. / Washburn)
Ben Van Thorre was named to the Cal State-Pueblo Al-Kaly Shrine Classic all-tournament team after averaging 20.5 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting 53% from the field in two games last weekend. He now moves into the third spot on the school's all-time career scoring list with 1,240 points. Van Thorre had 25 points and 10 rebounds in just 21 minutes in a 75-70 loss to Colorado College and in a 76-72 defeat to Colorado State-Pueblo had 16 points, seven boards and three assists.
Stats for the Week: 18-34 FG (.529), 1-5 3's, 4-6 FT, 17 reb (8.5 rpg.), 41 pts. (20.5 ppg.), 4 ast., 4 To's, 1 blk, 3 stl., 60 min.
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Date: 11/24/03
Time: 10:47:12 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Josh Hanson, Sr., F, 6-5, 198, St. Cloud, Minn. (Apollo)
Senior forward Josh Hanson averaged 18.0 points and 9.0 rebounds as the Pipers opened their season splitting a pair of games in Texas. Hanson scored 14 points on 4 of 9 shooting from the field and added 11 rebounds in the Pipers' season-opening 70-64 loss to Schreiner. Hanson came back to score 22 points and grab seven rebounds in a 58-53 win over Texas Lutheran. Hanson was 7 of 15 from the floor, including 4 of 7 from three-point range.
Stats for the week: 1-1 record, 18.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 11-24 field goals (.458), 5-12 3-point range (.417), 1.5 apg, 1.0 bpg, 1.0 spg.
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Date: 11/24/03
Time: 10:25:22 AM
Test - 2003-04 Starts Here
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Date: 10/09/03
Time: 09:38:39 PM
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Date: 03/03/03
Time: 01:06:25 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus SID
Junior wing Tim Brown averaged 16.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game to help the Gusties win the MIAC Playoff Championship with a 65-64 win over Bethel and a 62-36 win over St. Thomas. In the semifinal win over Bethel, Brown scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field. Ten of Brown's 17 points came in the second half as the Gusties came from behind to nip the Royals 65-64. In the championship win over St. Thomas, Brown scored 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. He scored nine of his 15 points in the first half as the Gusties took a 13-point lead (32-29) into the intermission. Brown leads the Gusties in scoring this season with an average of 14.3 points per game. Gustavus, which is currently 21-6 overall, will host Whitworth College of Spokane, Wash. in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 pm.
Stats for the Week: 13 of 22 FG, 4-10 3 pt. FG, 2-2 FT, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 TO, 72 minutes played
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Date: 03/01/03
Time: 11:05:07 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University freshman Paul Henrichs, Stetsonville, Wis., averaged 17.5 points and 15.5 rebounds in two MIAC playoff games last week. In a quarterfinal win at Carleton on Feb. 25, Henrichs had 21 points and 16 rebounds. In a semifinal loss at St. Thomas on Feb. 27, Henrichs had 14 points and 15 rebounds. Henrichs finished the season with 6.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. The Johnnies finished the season 12-15 overall and 10-10 in the MIAC.
Stats: 2 GP, 2 GS, 75 MP, 12-22 FG, 0-0 3FG, 11-13 FT, 31 REB, 8 PF, 1 A, 3 TO, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 35 PTS
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Date: 02/24/03
Time: 11:08:07 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Sean Sweeney, St. Thomas, Freshman, Guard, St. Paul/Cretin-Derham Hall
Sweeney had a career-high 30 points and six assists in Saturday's 84-74 win over Bethel that let the Toms claim the outright MIAC championship. It was an extremely rare 30-point outing by a freshman in a conference game. Sweeney made 8-of-9 shots in the first half, including all four 3-point tries, and finished the game making 12-of-16 from the field. After Bethel tied the game 50-50, Sweeney had six points and two assists to lead a 22-8 run. In Wednesday's triple-overtime loss at St. Olaf, Sweeney played a game-high 52 minutes and had 20 points, five assists and four rebounds. The Tommies, 7-1 in February, climbed to 20-5 overall and host a semfinal playoff game Thursday night.
Sweeney's two-game totals: 82 minutes, 50 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 6 turnovers, two steals, 21-39 FG, 6-11 3FG, 2-2 FT
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Date: 02/24/03
Time: 09:34:19 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior Kevin Buth, Edina, averaged 22.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in two games last week for the Johnnies. In a 78-70 loss at Carleton on Feb. 19, Buth scored 23 points. In a 97-64 win over Macalester on Feb. 22, Buth had 22 points and five rebounds. Buth led the MIAC in scoring this season with a 21.7 scoring average. SJU, 11-14 overall, 10-10 in the MIAC and the number six seed, will open MIAC playoff action at Carleton on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Stats: 15-37 FG; 9-21 3FG; 6-8 FT; 7 REB; 7 PF; 5 A, 6 TO; 1 BLK; 4 ST; 55 PTS; 63 MP
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Date: 02/24/03
Time: 07:42:02 AM
LeAnn Finger - St. Olaf SID
St. Olaf senior Mike Ludwig (Blaine, Minn.) averaged 30.5 points and 7.5 rebounds a game in St. Olaf's two victories over league-leading St. Thomas and Hamline. In Wednesday's 82-80 triple overtime win over the Tommies, Ludwig had a season-high 32 points and 11 rebounds. Saturday, he surpassed 1,600 career points, dropping 29 on 11-of-17 shooting from the field in the Ole's 79-60 win over the Pipers. St. Olaf has won five in a row and seven of nine.
Stats for the week - 61 points (30.5 ppg), 15 rebounds (7.5 rpg), 21-38 fg (55.2 percent), 4-9 3's (44.4 percent), 15-17 free throws (88.2 percent), 5 assists, 5 steals.
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Date: 02/23/03
Time: 03:09:16 PM
Mike Ludwig 2 wins Triple Overtime St. Thomas 32pts 10 of 21 fg/ 10 of 12 ft/ 11 reb
Hamline 29 points 11 of 17 fg/ 5 of 5 ft/ 4 rebounds
5 wins in a row to finish season
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Date: 02/17/03
Time: 12:15:03 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Mark Paulson, St. Thomas, Senior, Center, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Paulson made 13-of-16 shots and averaged 14 ppg and 4 rpg in 27 mpg to help the Tommies go 2-0 and clinch a share of the MIAC championship. In Wednesday's 67-56 win at Macalester, Paulson scored 21 points on 10-of-11 shooting. In Saturday's 71-66 home win, Paulson scored two baskets during an 8-0 run that erased a 52-49 Carleton lead. Pauslon has played in 102 career games and has 797 points and 459 rebounds while helping UST compile a 84-20 record (65-13 MIAC games) in his era. The Tommies have won six in a row to move to 19-4 overall and 15-3 in the conference.
2-Game Totals: 13-16 FG, 2-8 FT, 28 pts, 8 reb, 3 asst, 3 TO, 2 BL, 1 steal, 27 mpg
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Date: 02/17/03
Time: 10:24:52 AM
Le Ann Finger, St. Olaf College
Mike Ludwig, Senior, Forward, Blaine, Minn.
St. Olaf Senior, Mike Ludwig averaged 23.5 points, shot 50% (18-for-36) from the field as St. Olaf posted two wins this week over Augsburg and Macalester.
Ludwig scored 18 points with 11 rebounds in the 69-49 win over Augsburg on Wednesday. Ludwig had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and hit the game winning shot with 3.5 seconds left in game in the 70-69 win over Macalester. Ludwig is in second place for all-time scoring at St. Olaf with 1,555 points.
Week Stats: 2 GP, 18-36 (.50) FG, 8-13 FT, 47 points, 17 reb., 23.5 ppg., 8.5 rpg. In 2nd place tie for all-time scoring with 1,555 points.
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Date: 02/10/03
Time: 12:01:48 PM
Le Ann Finger, St. Olaf College
Mike Ludwig, Senior, Forward, Blaine, Minn.
St. Olaf Senior, Mike Ludwig averaged 16.5 points, shot 42% (10-for-24) from the field as St. Olaf posted a win over Bethel and fell to Saint John's this past week.
Ludwig scored 25 points with 10 rebounds in the 70-57 win over Bethel on Saturday. Ludwig had 8 points and 10 rebounds in the Saint John's game. Ludwig is in second place for all-time scoring at St. Olaf with 1,541 points.
Week Stats: 2 GP, 10-24 (.416) FG, 13-16 FT, 33 points, 20 reb. In 2nd place tie for all-time scoring with 1,541 points.
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Date: 02/10/03
Time: 11:50:10 AM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID:
Yarzue Slowon, Augsburg guard (So., Crystal, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) -- Slowon averaged 15.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during three games last week, as Augsburg kept pace for an MIAC postseason playoff berth. On Monday, Slowon had 23 points -- 16 in the second half -- in Augsburg's 73-67 loss at league-leader St. Thomas. On Wednesday, Slowon had 15 points, five rebounds, six steals and four assists, as Augsburg topped Bethel on the road, 74-62. On Saturday, Slowon had nine points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds in Augsburg's 78-69 home overtime loss to surging Hamline. On the season, Slowon is averaging 13.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, and is third in the conference in assists.
Slowon's week -- 37.3 mpg, 16-42 FG (.381), 4-14 3FG (.286), 11-14 FT (.786), 14 REB (4.7 rpg), 13 AST, 17 TO, 12 STL, 47 PTS (15.7 ppg).
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Date: 02/10/03
Time: 11:39:16 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Kevin Fitzgerald, St. Thomas, SR, For., Centerville, Minn./St. Thomas Academy
Fitzgerald's steady play on defense and in rebounding helped the Tommies go 3-0, including two road wins, and extend their conference lead to two games with four to play. He averaged 10.3 ppg and 7.0 rpg and made 10-of-12 free throws. In Monday's 73-67 win over Augsburg, he played all 40 minutes and had his 11th career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. He also helped hold Auggie standout Jay Howard to 2-for-10 shooting and seven points. In Wednesday's 11-point win at Concordia, he played 31 minutes and had eight points, seven rebounds and five assists. In Saturday's 53-51 win at Gustavus, he played all 40 minutes and had seven points and four rebounds and helped hold Tim Brown to six points on 3-for-9 shooting. Fitzgerald has started all 74 games since his sophomore season, and the Tommies are 60-14 in that stretch. In 93 career games he has 831 points and 519 rebounds. St. Thomas, ranked 22nd in Division III, is 17-4 and has won 33 of its last 38 games vs. MIAC foes.
3-Game Totals: 10-26 FG, 1-6 3FG, 10-12 FT, 31 pts, 21 reb., 10 asst, 7 TO, 1 Bl., 0 steals, 37 min. pg
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Date: 02/10/03
Time: 10:54:02 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior Kevin Buth, Edina, averaged 23.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in two wins last week. In a 75-70 win over St. Olaf on Feb. 5, Buth had 29 points and seven rebounds. On Feb. 6, Buth scored 17 points and had seven rebounds in a 72-52 win over Saint Mary's. On the season, Buth is leading the MIAC in scoring with a 21.8 scoring average. SJU is now 10-11 overall and 9-7 in the MIAC.
Stats for the Week: 2 G; 66 MP; 17-38 FG; 7-14 3FG; 5-5 FT; 14 REB; 4 PF; 4 A; 4 TO; 1 BLK; 4 ST; 46 PTS
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Date: 02/10/03
Time: 08:13:28 AM
Nomination from Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Scott Christensen, Sr. G, Northfield, Minn. Christensen continued his outstanding play by averaging 15 points, 6.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds in three Carleton victories this week, moving past the 400-assist mark for his career in the process. Christensen connected on 50 percent of his field goal attempts and 60 percent of his three-point attempts as the Knights moved back into a second-place tie with the three wins. In Monday's overtime win over Macalester, the senior tallied 18 points, canning 4-of-5 long-range shots, and dished out four assists. He also nailed two crucial free throws in the extra session to give the Knights a three-point cushion in the final minute. In Wednesday's win over SMU, Christensen nearly tallied a triple-double, recording 12 points (on 4-of-6 shooting), 10 assists and eight rebounds. On Saturday, he scored 15 points and added seven boards and six assists. He currently needs only 10 points to reach 1,000 for his career, which would make him the first Carleton player (and one of only a handful in the MIAC) to tally 1,000 points and 400 assists in a career.
Stats for week: 14-28 FG, 9-15 3-pt FG, 8-11 FT, 17 reb. 20 ast., 6 TO, 0 blk., 4 stl, 45 pts.
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Date: 02/03/03
Time: 11:56:12 AM
Jim Cella, Concordia SID
Jared Swanson, Sr., F, Morris, Minn./Morris Area HS
Jared Swanson averaged 27.0 points and shot a combined .767 (23-for-30) from the field in Concordia's two games last week. In the Cobbers heartbreaking 75-71 overtime loss at St. John's on Wednesday, he scored 25 points and was 11-for-16 from the field. He went 3-for-4 from the free throw line and hauled in seven rebounds. On Saturday, in Concordia's 87-74 convincing win over Macalester he scored a career-hig 29 points and was 12-for-14 from the field. He was also a perfect 5-for-5 from the line. He also had rebounds and two assists.
Stats for the Week: 54 points/27.0 ppg avg; FG Pct- 23-for-30 (.767); Ft Pct- 8-for-9 (.889); 15 rebounds; 2 assists; 77 minutes played
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Date: 02/03/03
Time: 10:41:38 AM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID:
Yarzue Slowon, Augsburg guard (So., Crystal, Minn./Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) -- Slowon had two outstanding games this week to help Augsburg get back into the MIAC postseason playoff race. On Wednesday, Slowon led all scorers with a career-high 30 points, and added six assists and six steals in Augsburg's 79-69 win at Macalester. He went 11-for-12 at the free-throw line to pace the Auggies. On Saturday, Slowon scored his first collegiate double-double, with 14 points and 10 rebounds, adding five assists and five steals to lead Augsburg to a 60-59 home win over St. John's. He went 7-for-11 from the field. Slowon has scored in double figures in 13 of Augsburg's 19 games this season, and has had at least five assists in 12 games this year. He is second on the team in scoring (13.3 ppg) and leads the team in assists and steals. He is 12th in the conference in scoring (13.4 ppg, conference games only), second in assists (5.0 apg) and second in steals (2.29 spg). His 1.30 assist-to-turnover ratio is sixth-best in the league. After a devastating seven-game losing streak, Augsburg has won six of its last eight, including the last three in a row, to move back into playoff contention.
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Date: 02/03/03
Time: 10:41:17 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Tyler Petrich, Sr., G, 6-3, 180, Hugo, Minn. (White Bear Lake HS)
Tyler Petrich had an outstanding week as the Pipers beat the top two teams in the conference. In Wednesday's 84-68 win over St. Thomas, Petrich scored 17 points on 5-of-9 from the field and 3-of-5 from three point range. He also grabbed five rebounds. In Saturday's 72-71 win over Bethel, Petrich tallied a game-high 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting. He was also 4-of-6 from beyond the arc and grabbed five rebounds. The wins give the Pipers a five-game winning streak.
Stats for the week: 2-0 record, 22 ppg, 15-25 fgs (60%), 7-11 3-pt fgs (64%), 7-8 fts (86%), 5 rpg, 2.5 apg
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Date: 02/02/03
Time: 08:51:21 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior post Andrew Sherburne, Golden Valley/Benilde-St. Margaret's, averaged 12.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in two games last week for the Johnnies. In a 75-71 overtime win over Concordia on Jan. 29, Sherburne had a career-high 18 points and seven rebounds, including a layup at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. In a 60-59 loss at Augsburg on Feb. 2, Sherburne had seven points and a career-high 18 rebounds. On the season, Sherburne is averaging 6.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. The Johnnies are 8-11 overall and 7-7 in the MIAC.
2 GP; 64 MP; 6-13 FG; 13-14 FT; 25 REB; 6 PF; 2 A; 3 TO; 2 BL; 1 STL; 25 PTS
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Date: 02/02/03
Time: 12:24:52 AM
Northfield H.S. basketball player-for scott christensen of Carleton college
Scott christensen is the clear choice for player of the week. Against St.olaf this past friday, he play tremendously well and was a true spark for the team. He also hit a 30 footer that should have been the game winner since no whistle was blown signaling the play dead even though the shot clock expired. I think you should reward a player who was heads up and knew what he was doing and knew the rule that if even a shot clock horn expires, it doesn't mean play is dead. He is a true genius for basketball sense and in that game he went above and beyond anyone else in the gym.(including the officials)
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Date: 01/29/03
Time: 10:06:29 PM
Nomination from Tyson Bjorklund(Bethel College Freshman) Greg Peterson Bethel College Travis Jones, sophomore forward Willmar, Willmar High School Travis had 6 blocks and 11 rebounds and followed that performamce with 7 more blocks and 6 rebounds. That is not including the points that he chipped in. His huslte is amazing and he needs some credit for what he does. Tyson
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Date: 01/27/03
Time: 11:57:06 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Paul Muenchow - So., 6-10, 206, St. Anthony, Minn. (St. Anthony HS)
Paul Muenchow had a solid week for the Pipers as Hamline recorded three road wins in the conference. Muenchow led the team with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting in Hamline's 74-68 overtime win over St. Olaf on Monday. He added 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting in their 66-60 win at St. Mary's on Wednesday. On Saturday, the sophomore tallied 14 points on 6-of-10 from the floor in Hamline's 76-75 overtime win at St. John's. Muenchow also averaged 6.7 rebounds per game and added seven blocks.
Stats for the week: 3-0 record, 13.7 ppg, 17-29 FGs (59%), 6.7 rpg, 7 blocks
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Date: 01/27/03
Time: 11:30:41 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Scott Christensen, Sr., G, Northfield, Minn. Christensen averaged 19.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game and shot 64.5 percent from the floor, including 69.2 percent from three-point range, as Carleton posted a 2-1 mark during the week. On Monday, the senior tossed in 18 points, dished out six assists and added five rebounds and a pair of steals in a 78-64 win over Gustavus. The win snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Gusties for the Knights. In Wednesday's 85-73 victory at Bethel, Christensen tallied a career-high 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including a perfect 4-for-4 from 3-point range. He added eight assists, as Carleton swept the season series from the Royals. In Saturday's loss at Augsburg, Christensen scored 16 points and grabbed four rebounds.
Stats for week: 20-31 FG (64.5%, 9-13 3-pt FG (69.2%), 10-14 FT (71.4%), 12 reb. 15 ast., 16 TO, 0 blk. 3 stl. , 19.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 5.0 apg
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Date: 01/26/03
Time: 03:41:24 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre ? Macalester (Jr., Forward, Minneapolis, Minn. / Washburn H.S.)
Ben Van Thorre averaged 28.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in two MIAC games last week, an 84-70 win over St. John's and a 73-68 loss to Bethel. He shot 59% from the field and 85% from the free throw line. Van Thorre had 31 points and nine boards in Monday?s win over St. John?s, becoming the 16th player in the program's history to reach the 1,000-point career scoring mark. He added 26 points, six boards and three assists in Saturday?s loss to Bethel. Van Thorre had just one turnover in the two games. He scored his team's first eight points against SJU and first 11 against Bethel.
Stats for the week (2 games) ? 20-34 FG (.588), 0-1 3's, 17-20 FT (.850), 15 Reb. (7.5), 57 pts. (28.5), 3 assists, 1 turnover, 0 blocks, 4 steals, 65 minutes.
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Date: 01/22/03
Time: 08:45:31 PM
i think jared swanson should be player of the week because he has had over 23 point in the last three games and he he has been the heart of concordias team
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Date: 01/20/03
Time: 11:36:03 AM
Le Ann Finger, St. Olaf College
Mike Ludwig, Senior, Forward, Blaine, Minn.
St. Olaf Senior, Mike Ludwig averaged 19 points, shot 52% (14-for-27) from the field as St. Olaf posted a win over Macalester and fell to St. Thomas this past week.
Ludwig scored 24 points in the 70-63 win over Macalester. His 14 points scored in the St. Thomas game, put Ludwig in a second place tie for all-time scoring at St. Olaf with 1,388 points. Ludwig has scored in double digits in 13-of-14 games this season and has played in 73-of-80 games in his St. Olaf career.
Week Stats: 2 GP, 14-27 (.518) FG, 9-11 FT, 38 points, 12 reb. Moved into 2nd place tie for all-time scoring with 1,388 points.
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Date: 01/20/03
Time: 10:51:08 AM
Jim Cella, Concordia College SID
Jared Swanson, Sr., Forward/Guard, Morris, Minn., Morris Area HS
Concordia senior Jared Swanson averaged 25.0 points, and shot a red-hot 69% (24-for-35) from the field, in helping Concordia win their first two MIAC games of the year.
On Wednesday, Swanson scored 24 points as Concordia beat Hamline 66-54. He went 11-for-20 from the field and 2-for-4 from the free throw line. He also collected four rebounds and had two blocks. On Saturday, against Augsburg, Swanson had a season-best 26 points. He shot a dream-like 13-for-15 from the field and had six rebounds. For the week he scored 50 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, made 2 blocks and had 3 steals.
Swansons Stats:2 GP, 24-35 (.687)FG, 2-4 FT, 50 pts., 10 reb., 2 asst., 2 blocked shots, 3 steals
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Date: 01/19/03
Time: 11:52:06 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Kevin Buth, Edina/HS, averaged 27.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in two wins for the Johnnies last week. In a 58-56 win over Gustavus on Jan. 15, Buth had 24 points and three rebounds. On Jan. 18, Buth scored a career high 31 points, including six three-point field goals, in a 77-73 win over Carleton. Buth averages 21.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Johnnies, who are 7-7 overall and 6-3 in the MIAC. Buth is currently the second leading scorer in the MIAC.
2 G; 74 MIN; 19-35 (.543) FG; 9-17 (.529) 3FG; 8-14 (.571) FT; 8 REB; 3 PF, 5 A; 7 TO; 2 STL; 55 PTS
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Date: 01/13/03
Time: 12:16:41 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Sean Sweeney, St. Thomas, Freshman, G, St. Paul, Minn./Cretin-Derham Hall HS
Sweeney averaged 17 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 2.0 spg, and his clutch free-throw shooting helped the Tommies win three close games. He scored a career-high 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting in Monday's 67-59 win over Concordia. In Wednesday's 74-70 win over Gustavus, he scored 17 points, including 5-of-6 free throws in the final 1:05. In Saturday's 61-58 win over Macalester, he overcame an 0-for-9 shooting day and made 4-of-4 free throws in the final :31 to help the Toms win. The Tommies have won eight in a row to move to 10-2 overall and 6-1 in the MIAC. (Sweeney's three-game totals: 14-33 FG, 7-19 3FG, 16-20 FT, 51 pts., 13 reb., 2 asst, 6 TO, 6 steals)
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Date: 01/13/03
Time: 11:39:10 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Kyle Beste, So., F, St. Louis Park, Minn. Beste averaged 19.5 points per game in two Carleton victories this past week as the Knights kept pace with Bethel and St. Thomas in the MIAC race. In Monday's road win at SMU, Beste matched his career high with 20 points and added four assists, three steals and three rebounds in a 71-60 victory. In Saturday's win at Hamline, Beste tallied his second double-double of the year with 19 points and 10 rebounds as Carleton won its fifth straight game. He added five assists and three steals.
Stats for week: 14-32 FG (43.8%), 3-5 3-pt. FG (60.0%, 8-11 FT (72.7%), 13 reb., 9 ast., 1 blk., 5 stl., 19.5 ppg,
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Date: 01/13/03
Time: 10:28:07 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Kevin Buth, Edina, averaged 25.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in two games this past week for the Johnnies. Buth had 22 points and five rebounds on Jan. 6, in a 66-56 win at St. Olaf. In a 68-63 loss at Bethel on Jan. 11, Buth had 28 points and six rebounds. On the season, Buth is averaging 20.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Buth is second in the MIAC with a 22.1 scoring average in seven conference games. SJU is currently 5-7 overall and 4-3 in the MIAC.
2 GP; 73 MIN; 18-32 (.563) FG; 6-13 (.462) 3FG; 8-9 (.889) FT; 11 REB; 5 PF; 5 A; 6 TO; 5 STL, 50 PTS (25.0)
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Date: 01/13/03
Time: 09:08:37 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College Andy Gilbert, SR/FW, Plymouth, Minn./Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert averaged 21.7 points and 7 rebounds as Bethel went 3-0 on the week to move to 7-1 in the MIAC and hold onto first-place.
In Bethel's 77-71 win over Augsburg, Gilbert had 12 points (4-13 FG/0-4 3pt. FG/4-5 FT) and added 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
In Bethel's 72-64 win over St. Olaf, Gilbert had 30 points (10-26 FG/1-5 3pt. FG/9-9 FT) and added 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. He made all five of his freethrow attempts in the last 18 seconds to secure the Royals' win.
In the Royals 68-63 win over St. John's, Gilbert had 23 points (8-15 FG/4-5 3pt. FG/3-5 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals.
For the week Gilbert shot 40.7% (22-54), 30.1% on 3pt. shots (4-13), and 84.2% (16-19) on Freethrows.
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Date: 01/06/03
Time: 11:51:33 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Erik Jackson (So., G, Evergreen, Colo. / Evergreen H.S.)
Erik Jackson averaged 19.7 points in a 1-2 week for the Scots, shooting .590 from the field (23-for-39) and .550 from three-point range (11-for-20). He had 26 points, going 6-for-8 from three-point range, in Sunday's 101-71 loss at St. Cloud State. Jackson had 12 points and four steals in Tuesday's 69-61 win at Northwestern-Roseville. In Saturday's 76-69 loss to Carleton he added 21 points and five assists.
Stats for the week: (3 games): 23-39 FG (.590), 11-20 3's (.550), 2-3 FT, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals, 15 turnovers, 35 min/game.
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Date: 01/06/03
Time: 11:20:56 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Brendan Finn, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, Deephaven, Minn./Minnetonka HS
Finn led the Tommies to a 3-0 week with three steady performances. He made 11-of-18 3-point shots and 6-of-8 free throws while averaging 13.0 ppg. In Saturday's 75-57 win at Augsburg, he had 15 points, including six during a 21-7 game-closing run. His 3-pointer erased the Auggies' final lead, and another 3-pointer came after the Auggies pulled within 54-50. In Sunday's 78-74 win over Buena Vista, he had 15 points, including 3-of-4 free throws in the final 43 seconds. In Monday's 77-72 road win over UW-River Falls in the finals of the Cenex Harvest States tourney, he added nine points. Finn is shooting 49.2% from 3-point range on the season (30-of-61). St. Thomas (7-2 overall, 3-1 MIAC) takes a five-game winning streak into three conference games this week.(3-game totals: 11-19 FG, 11-18 3FG, 6-8FT, 2.7 rpg, 13.0 ppg, 1.7 apg, 1.3 tpg, 1.7 spg)
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Date: 01/06/03
Time: 10:52:50 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Kyle Beste, So., F, St. Louis Park, Minn. Beste scored 36 points and grabbed seven rebounds in two Carleton victories this past week. In Thursday's 68-61 win at Northwestern, the sophomore tallied a game-high 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including a key bucket with1:34 left that gave Carleton a six-point cushion. In Saturday's 76-69 win at Macalester, Beste scored 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting. He scored six points during a crucial 15-3 in the second half that snapped a 48-48 tie, giving Carleton a 63-51 lead with 4:39 to go.
Stats for week: 14-28 FG (1-1 3-pt FG), 7-8 FT, 7 reb., 3 ast., 2 TO, 1 blk., 2 stl., 57 minutes, 18 ppg
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Date: 01/05/03
Time: 04:35:03 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Kevin Buth, Edina/HS, averaged 16.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in three losses last week for the Johnnies. Buth had 15 points and three rebounds in a 76-56 loss against nationally ranked Illinios Wesleyan on Dec. 28. On Dec. 29, Buth had 13 points and three rebounds in a 79-70 loss against Nebraska Wesleyan. On Jan. 4 in MIAC ation, Buth had 22 points and eight rebounds in 38 minutes of action during a 72-67 loss at Saint Mary's. On the season, Buth leads the team with a 19.5 scoring average. SJU is 4-6 overall and 3-2 in the MIAC.
3 GMS, 103 MIN, 16-51 FG, 3-12 3FG, 15-23 FT, 14 REB, 4 A, 7 TO, 1 BL, 2 ST, 50 PTS
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Date: 12/16/02
Time: 12:22:11 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Kevin Fitzgerald, St. Thomas, SR, Forward, Centerville, Minn./St. Thomas Academy
Fitzgerald averaged 17.5 ppg and 10.0 rpg and had two strong second-half showings to lead the Tommies to a 2-0 week in MIAC play. In Monday's 75-65 win over Hamline, he scored 17 of his team-high 21 points in the second half and added 12 rebounds for his eighth career double-double. In Wednesday's 65-45 win over St. Mary's, he scored 10 of his 14 points during a 21-7 run that built a 50-34 lead after halftime. Fitzgerald has started 59 consecutive games and the Tommies are 32-5 in that span when he scores in double figures and 15-7 when he scores nine or less. The 4-2 Tommies are idle until the Dec. 29-30 UW-River Falls tourney.
2-game totals: 12-25 FG, 4-6 3FG, 7-9 FT, 35 pts, 20 reb., 4 a, 5 TO, 4 bl., 1 steal
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Date: 12/16/02
Time: 11:42:19 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre (Jr., F., Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn H.S.)
Ben Van Thorre averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds and shot .607 from the field to lead Macalester to MIAC wins over Augsburg and Concordia last week. Van Thorre scored 27 points on an 11-for-15 shooting performance in Monday's 76-72 win at Augsburg, while adding 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals. He had 21 of his 27 points in the second half had nine points and four rebounds in the game-clinching 18-4 second half run. In Wednesday's 71-68 home victory over Concordia, Van Thorre had 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Stats for the the week (2 games): 17-28 FG (.607), 2-5 3's (.400), 6-12 FT (.500), 20 rebounds, 42 points, 5 assists, 7 turnovers, two blocks, six steals, 72 minutes.
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Date: 12/16/02
Time: 09:47:48 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Dan Forkrud, Fy., F, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. (Rosemount HS)
Forkrud averaged 15.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 3.3 apg as Carleton won two of three games this past week and headed into the holiday break in a tie for second place in the MIAC standings. In Monday's nonconference win over UW-La Crosse, Forkrud tallied a then career-high 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point range. He added five rebounds. In Wednesday's overtime loss at St. Olaf, Forkrud scored 11 of his game- and career-high 22 points in the final six minutes of regulation, canning a trio of triples. He finished 8-of-15 from the floor and hauled in nine rebounds and blocked a pair of shots. Saturday, Forkrud was limited to five shots and scored six points, but he contributed eight rebounds and five assists in Carleton's 55-54 win at Concordia.
Stats for week: 15-28 FG (53.6%), 6-13 3's (46.2%), 10-12 FT (83.3%), 22 reb., 10 ast., 5 blk., 4 stls., 46 pts.
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Date: 12/09/02
Time: 12:02:14 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus sports information Tim Brown, Junior, Wing, Bloomington, Minn., Jefferson HS
Gustavus Adolphus College junior wing Tim Brown averaged 19.6 points per game and shot 57 percent from the field and 64 percent from three-point range as the Gusties claimed convincing wins over Martin Luther College (66-51), Augsburg College (71-53) and Concordia College (88-65) last week. Brown started the week with 19 points against Martin Luther. He made 8-of-15 shots from the field and grabbed four rebounds. Against Augsburg, he scored 17 points and shot 7-of-15 from the field and 2-of-3 from behind the arc, while grabbing six rebounds. Brown finished the week scoring a career high 23 points against Concordia. He made 9-of-12 from the field and 5-of-6 from three-point range. In addition, Brown did not commit a turnover in any of the three games. For the week he shot 57.0 percent from the field (24-42), 64.2 percent from three point range (9-14) and grabbed 11 rebounds (3.6 rpg). The Gusties are currently ranked 21st in the D3hoops.com poll and have posted a record of 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC.
Stats for the Week: 24-42 FG 9-14 3 pt. FG 2-4 FT 11 rebounds 59 points 1 assist 0 turnovers 1 block 1 steal
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Date: 12/09/02
Time: 11:26:47 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Anthony Baquero, So., G, Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount HS)
Baquero scored 32 points and shot an amazing 80 percent from three-point range as Carleton won its first two MIAC contests of 2002-03. In Saturday's win over Augsburg, Baquero tallied a career-high 25 points, including a sizzling 7-of-9 from three-point range, as the Knights beat Augsburg 77-67. He tallied 14 first-half points to keep the Knights within six at the break, and then hit two key three-pointers late in the second half when Augsburg had crawled back within six points. Baquero tallied seven points on 3-of-6 shooting on Wednesday as Carleton snapped a seven-game losing streak to Bethel, 73-66. His defensive efforts helped force Bethel's starting guards into a 2-for-14 performance.
Stats for week: 11-18 FG (8-10 3-pt FG), 2-2 FT, 4 reb. 3 ast., 0 blk., 0 stl., 32 pts. (15.5 ppg)
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Date: 12/02/02
Time: 11:16:50 AM
Troy Mallat - Hamline University
Josh Hanson, Jr., F, 6-5, 198, St. Cloud, Minn. (Apollo HS)
Josh Hanson had a tremendous week as the Pipers ran their record to 3-0 on the season. Saturday night, Hanson went 9-of-17 from the floor while scoring 25 points to lead Hamline to a 80-69 win over Northwestern College. Hanson scored 17 points in the second half, shooting 6-of-11 from the field. He also grabbed nine rebounds. The junior also scored 13 points and 7 rebounds in a 70-61 win over Crown College last Monday.
Stats for the week (2 games): 19 ppg, 8 rpg, 2.5 spg
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Date: 12/02/02
Time: 10:58:53 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Brendan Finn, St. Thomas, Senior, Guard, Deephaven, Minn./Minnetonka HS
Finn sank 8-of-12 from 3-point range for 24 points to lead the Tommies to an 88-51 road victory over Northwestern Nov. 26. After going scoreless in the Tommies' Nov. 22 opening loss to Division II No. 4-rated Salem International, Finn has made 14-of-20 of his 3-point tries in two UST victories and is shooting over 40% in 3-pointers on his career. UST is 26-2 over ther last two seasons when Finn makes at least one 3-point basket. The 2-1 Tommies open MIAC play Wednesday at St. John's.
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Date: 11/25/02
Time: 10:54:35 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson
Erik Jackson - Macalester College (6-0, So., Guard, Evergreen, CO / Evergreen H.S.)
Erik Jackson helped Macalester split its two games last weekend (Nov. 22-23) at the UW-Stevens Point Terry Porter Tip-Off Classic. Jackson had 13 points and three assists in a one-point loss to Viterbo (Wis.) and led the Scots to a 71-65 win over Upper Iowa in the third-place game, scoring 24 points on an 8-for-16 shooting effort and landing a spot on the all-tournament team. In the two games Jackson had 37 points (18.5 ppg.), seven rebounds, four assists and a couple steals. He went 12-for-28 from the field (.429), 4-for-10 from three-point range and 9-for-10 from the line.
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Date: 11/25/02
Time: 09:05:47 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Kevin Buth, Edina, averaged 21.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in two games at the University of Chicago tournament on Nov. 23 and 24. Buth had 17 points, three rebounds and two assist in a 71-67 loss to Thiel, Pa. in the semifinals. In a 72-68 win in the consolation game againt Kenyon, Ohio, Buth had 26 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Stats: 21.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 16-34 FG, 4-12 3FG, 7-10 FT
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Date: 11/25/02
Time: 08:53:26 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College Andy Gilbert, SR, Forward, Plymouth, Minn./Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert became Bethel's 21st player to score 1,000 career points as Bethel went 1-1 in their own Tip-Off Tournament. In Bethel's 92-69 win over Finlandia University in Friday night's opener, Gilbert scored a game-high 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3pt. FG, 2-2 FT) and added 6 rebounds.
In Saturday's championship game with UW-River Falls, Gilbert finished with 21 points (8-21 FG, 2-3 3pt. FG, 3-4 FT) and a game-high 12 rebounds in Bethel's 89-87 overtime loss.
For the week, Gilbert averaged 20.5 points, 8 rebounds, and shot 50% from the field, including 66.6% from behind the three-point line. Gilbert now has 1,001 career points.
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Date: 09/19/02
Time: 01:06:13 PM
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Date: 09/12/02
Time: 11:08:50 AM
I think that Reed White should be the MIAC player of the week, for his excellence in the classroom, and his soon to be excellence on the court.
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Date: 02/25/02
Time: 12:08:40 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity HS
Buri led the No. 5-ranked Tommies to two victories and the championship of the MIAC playoffs as he averaged 24 ppg, 6 apg, 4 rpg and 2 spg while playing all 40 minutes in both wins. In the 86-77 semifinal win over Macalester, Buri had 22 points and five assists. In the 73-61 championship win over Bethel, he had 17 of his 26 points in the first half and made four 3-pointers. In 104 career games, Buri has 1,469 points, 158 3-pointers, 380 assists, 335 rebounds and 253 steals. The Toms are 65-15 in his three seasons as a starter. Buri ranks sixth in UST career scoring, just 18 points out of fifth. He's also first in school history in career steals and assists. The Tommies are 24-3 and will host a second-round NCAA playoff game March 2.
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Date: 02/22/02
Time: 08:16:12 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior Luke Witt, Red Wing/Red Wing HS, had 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 83-82 loss at Macalester in the MIAC playoff quarterfinals on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Witt was 9-of-15 from the field and 5-of-6 from behind the three-point line. Witt was the second leading scorer on this year's SJU basketball team, averaging 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Witt ended his basketball playing career with 1,093 career points in 103 varsity games played, which ranked him 18th on the SJU all-time career scoring list. During Witt's career, SJU made three MIAC playoff appearances, two NCAA tournament appearances, won one MIAC regular season title and two MIAC playoff titles. SJU ended the 2001-02 season with a 15-11 overall record and 13-7 in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/18/02
Time: 11:31:48 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Senior center Doug Benson (Maple Plain, MN / Orono-Long Lake) averaged 22.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the final three games of the regular season. He shot 50% from the field (17-for-34) and 83% from the foul line (32-39). Benson had 10 points and nine boards on Monday's triple-overtime loss at St. Thomas; followed that up with 20 points and nine rebounds in Wednesday's loss to St. Mary's; and closed the week with a career-high 36 points in Saturday's win over Hamline. His 20 free throw against the Pipers was just one short of tying the MIAC record established 44 years ago.
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Date: 02/18/02
Time: 10:38:39 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Dusty Lamker, Golden Valley/Armstrong HS, averaged 15.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in three wins for SJU this past week. Lamker was 15-of-29 (.517) from the field, 12-of-19 (.632) from behind the three-point line and 3-of-4 (.750) from the free throw line. Lamker had 11 points on Monday, Feb. 11, in a 82-62 home win over Hamline. In a 69-67 win at Concordia on Wednesday, Feb. 13, Lamker had 18 points and five rebounds, including four three-point field goals. On Saturday, Feb. 16, Lamker had five three-point field goals and 16 points in a 88-66 home win over St. Mary's. On the season, Lamker is averaging 9.0 points/game. SJU is on a six-game winning streak and has a 15-10 overall, 12-7 MIAC record heading into Tuesday's MIAC playoff game at Macalester.
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Date: 02/18/02
Time: 09:16:30 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Eric Robertson, SR/Post, Andover, Minn./Anoka H.S.
Robertson became Bethel's 20th player to score 1,000 career points in Bethel's 86-66 win over Concordia. For the week, Robertson averaged 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds as Bethel went 2-1.
In Bethel's 68-66 loss to Gustavus on Monday, Robertson finished with 9 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT) and 6 rebounds.
In a 81-54 win over Augsburg, Robertson had 8 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 FT) and 7 rebounds in just 15 minutes of play.
In an 86-66 win over Concordia, Robertson scored his 1,000 career point and finished with 21 points (9 of 10 FG, 3-4 FT) and 3 rebounds.
Bethel finished the regular season with a school record 19 wins and a third place finish in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/11/02
Time: 04:25:15 PM
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Date: 02/11/02
Time: 12:35:38 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Kevin Fitzgerald, St. Thomas, Junior, Forward, Centerville, Minn., St. Thomas Academy
Fitzgerald helped the first-place Tommies in a 2-0 week by averaging 13.5 ppg and 10.5 rpg. In Saturday's 91-76 win over St. Olaf, he had his fourth double-double of the season with 20 points and 13 rebounds. In Wednesday's 68-60 win at Concordia, he had 13 points and eight rebounds. He's averaging 12.2 ppg and 8.0 rpg for the 20-3 and No. 5-ranked Tommies. (2-Game Totals: 13-28 FG, 0-5 3FG, 7-10 FT, 4 assists, seven TOs, 1 block, 7 steals)
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Date: 02/11/02
Time: 12:13:20 PM
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Greg Holker, Asst. SID, Gustavus Adolphus
David Newell, JR, Post, Gustavus (Fergus Falls, MN)
Gustavus junior David Newell scored with just six seconds remaining on Wednesday night in St. Paul to carry the Gusties over Macalester for the 26th consecutive time by a 64-62 margin. Newell scored 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting on the night, including an alley-oop dunk three minutes into the second half that gave Gustavus their largest lead in the game, 40-33. Newell added four rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes for Gustavus, who held on to their second-place position, one game behind St. Thomas. Newell is averaging 9.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for Gustavus (19-3, 14-3).
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Date: 02/11/02
Time: 10:13:13 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior Mike Nester, Redwood Valley/Redwood Falls HS, averaged 19.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in two wins last week for the Johnnies. Nester was 13-of-23 (.565) from the field and 11-of-13 (.846) from the free throw line. In a 90-76 win over St. Olaf on Feb. 6, Nester had 25 points and five reboundsin 32 minutes of playing time. On Feb. 9 in a 67-46 win over Augsburg, Nester had 14 points and four rebounds in 28 minutes. On the season, Nester is averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds. SJU is currently 12-10 overall and 10-7 in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/11/02
Time: 09:30:17 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Brett Repasky, SR, Guard, Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove H.S.
Repasky averaged 17 points as Bethel went 2-0 with dominating wins over Carleton and Hamline.
In Bethel's 93-57 win over Carleton, Repasky finished with 20 points in just 22 minutes. He had 18 points in the first half as he made all 4 of his 3-pt. attempts. He finished the game 6 for 9 from the field, including 4 of 5 from behind the arc, and 4 for 4 on freethrows. He also had 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.
In Bethel's 90-74 win over Hamline, repasky had 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3pt. FG, 1-2 FT), 3 assists, 1 block, and 2 steals in 26 minutes.
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Date: 02/09/02
Time: 09:57:26 PM
Soren Nelson - Concordia College Freshman - Forward - Norman County East, MN
The Concordia Cobbers have not been at the top of the MIAC Conference this year. But, one true player has shined amidst the turmoil. Soren Nelson, a Freshman, has been able to come off the bench and provide an emotional lift to a team that has had its troubles. Nelson does it all as a player. He is a 6' 6" forward, who can shoot outside or post up in the paint. He is a true guard with great ball handling skills, but he can bang inside and rebound. He has really improved his defensive game, picking up forwards and guards. He will be a force for the Cobbers the next three years and a terrific up and coming prospect. Watch for Soren Nelson the next three years!
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Date: 02/09/02
Time: 09:44:24 PM
Soren Nelson has been neglected for way too long. How much longer must the freshman standout go on without any regonition. He has proven time and time again that he is the real deal, and after the week that he has had he should seriously be considered for player of the week. He had a great week on both ends of the court and much of his success can't be regonized in statistics. He has been a intricate piece of the Concordia team as a freshman forward. Coming from the small town of Twin Valley, MN he has emerged into a MIAC powerhouse.
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Date: 02/04/02
Time: 11:40:24 AM
Gene McGivern St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity HS
Buri led the Tommies to a 3-0 week that propelled them into sole possession of the MIAC lead. He averaged 16 ppg, 6.7 apg, 5.0 rpg and 3.3 spg. In Monday's 17-point win over St. Mary's he had eight points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals in 38 minutes. In Wednesday's crucial 61-58 road win at Gustavus, he had 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals while playing all 40 minutes. In Saturday's 24-point win over Augsburg, he had 22 points, eight assists, six rebounds and four steals in 37 minutes. He scored 11 points during a 17-3 run that broke open the game. (3-game totals: 17-38 FG, 3-12 3FG, 10-13 FT). The 11th-ranked Tommies are 18-3 overall and 14-2 in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/03/02
Time: 04:00:00 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Macalester junior forward Patrick Russell (Plymouth, MN / Wayzata) scored 62 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, dished out nine assists and shot 53% from the field to lead Macalester to wins over Augsburg and St. Olaf. Russell had 34 points, eight rebounds and four assists in Monday's 83-68 win at Augsburg, going 8-for-14 from three-point range. In Wednesday's 93-84 overtime win over St. Olaf, Russell had 28 points and five assists, going 4-for-8 on three-pointers and 12-for-12 from the foul line. For the week he was 19-for-36 from the field (.528), 12-for-22 from three-point territory (.545) and 12?for-12 from the foul line while playing 80 minutes. His final two points against St. Olaf moved him into second place on Macalester's career scoring list with 1,216 points.
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Date: 01/28/02
Time: 12:03:04 PM
Greg Holker, Gustavus Basketball SID
Eric Nelson (SO, Inver Grove Heights, MN/Simley)
As Gustavus won two conference contests last week to maintain their hold on first place in the MIAC, Eric Nelson made significant contributions, including a 23 point performance in an 86-78 win over Carleton in St. Peter. Eighteen of Nelson's 23 points came from behind the arc, as he drained 6-of-8 attempts, including a 35-footer that extended a Gustavus run to 22-0 over the Knights. He finished 8-of-13 from the floor with two steals and two assists in 27 minutes. In Saturday's lopsided win over St. Mary's, Nelson recorded six points on 2-of-4 shooting, three rebounds, and two steals.
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Date: 01/28/02
Time: 11:42:20 AM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas SID
Kevin Fitzgerald, St. Thomas, JR, Forward, Centerville, Minn./St. Thomas Academy
Fitzgerald led the Tommies to a 2-0 week that kept them tied for the MIAC lead by averaging 15 ppg and 13 rpg. In Saturday's 68-62 win over St. John's that snapped the Johnnies' six-game win streak, Fitzgerald's 14 second-half rebounds were the difference in a tight game. He made two free throws with 30 seconds to go to put the Toms ahead 65-60. He finished with 19 points and 17 rebounds and played all 40 minutes of an intense contest. In Wednesday's 26-point road win at Hamline, he contributed 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists. His two-game totals were 9-19 FG (2-3 in 3FG), 10-12 FT, 30 pts, 26 reb., 6 asst., 4 TO, 2 BL, 3 steals. The 15-3 Tommies have won 10 of their last 11 games.
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Date: 01/28/02
Time: 09:50:23 AM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID:
Travis Kalis, Augsburg guard (So., Elysian, Minn./Waterville-Elysian-Morristown HS) -- Kalis, a little-used point guard before the last two weeks, made the most of his new-found time in the varsity lineup, with two 20-plus-point performances in Augsburg's two victories, an 87-68 win over Concordia on Wednesday and a 74-63 win over Hamline on Saturday. He scored a career-high 23 points, hitting 3 three-pointers, in the win over Concordia, then scored 22 points, hitting 4 three-pointers, in the win over Hamline. In a crucial 20-8 second-half run to give Augsburg a commanding lead in Saturday's game, Kalis scored 16 points, hitting three 3-pointers and nailing 7-of-10 free throws. He scored 45 points on the week, hitting 12-of-21 FG (.571), 7-of-13 3FG (.538), 14-of-18 FT (.778), adding five steals and four assists. Augsburg has won three of its last four games to move to 9-9 on the season.
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Date: 01/21/02
Time: 11:38:10 AM
Greg Holker, Gustavus Basketball SID
Chad Henke (SR, Gaylord, Minn. - Gustavus Adolphus College)
Gustavus senior post Chad Henke recorded two double-doubles last week, including a 23-point, 13-rebound performance in a convincing 84-58 win at St. Olaf on Saturday that propelled the Gusties back into first place in the MIAC. Henke went 8-of-14 from the floor and 7-10 from the line in just 22 minutes of work. Henke began the week with his 20th career double-double, as he recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds in 19 minutes of action in a 95-69 win over Hamline in St. Peter. Gustavus went 2-1 on the week, as Henke knocked down 52.9% of his shots to score 50 points, while grabbing 29 rebounds. He averaged 16.7 points and 9.7 rebounds in 23 minutes during the stretch.
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Date: 01/21/02
Time: 10:35:26 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Steve Nuessle, Sr., F, Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson) Nuessle averaged 15.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in three Carleton contests this week, as the Knights won twice to maintain their hold on sixth place in the MIAC standings. Nuessle shot 60.6 percent (20 of 33) from the floor and added six assists as well. In Monday's loss to St. Thomas he was six of seven from the floor, netting 13 points. On Wednesday, Nuessle was 6 of 12 in scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season as Carleton beat the Oles for the 11th time in the last 13 meetings. In Saturday's thumping of Augsburg, Nuessle paced all scorers with 17 points on 8 of 14 shooting, adding four rebounds and two assists.
Stats for week 20-33 FG (0-0 3), 6-9 FT, 20 reb. (6.7 rpg), 6 ast (2.0 apg), 4 TO, 0 blk, 1 stl, 46 pts. (15.3 ppg)
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Date: 01/21/02
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Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Mike Nester, Redwood Falls/Redwood Valley HS, averaged 19.7 ppg and 5.7 rpg in three wins for the Johnnies this past week. Nester was 22-of-37 (59-percent) from the field and 15-of-23 (65-percent) from the free throw line during the week. In a 56-54 win over Concordia-Moorhead on Jan. 14, Nester had 19 points and eight rebounds. At St. Mary's on Jan. 16, Nester had 17 points and four rebounds in a 61-41 win. The Johnnies returned home on Jan. 19 and defeated Macalester 69-48 as Nester had 23 points and five rebounds. On the season, Nester is averaging 17.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg and is currently the third leading scorer in the MIAC. SJU has won six straight games and is 9-7 overall, 7-4 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/14/02
Time: 12:00:15 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity
The Tommies' career steals leader, Buri also became the St. Thomas career assist leader last week and led the Tommies to a 3-0 week that let them move into sole possession of the MIAC lead. Buri averaged 17.8 ppg, 4.0 apg, 2.7 rpg, 3.0 spg with 11 turnovers while making 21-of-44 FG (.477), including 8-for-16 3-pointers, and 6-for-8 FT. Buri played all 40 minutes and had 17 points, five assists, three steals and four rebounds in a 22-point win over Concordia; played all 40 minutes and had 15 points in a 25-point road win at St. Olaf; and played 39 minutes and had 24 points -- 18 in the first half -- with five assists and four steals in a 23-point road win at second-place Macalester. The Tommies have won seven in a row to improve to 12-2 overall and 8-1 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/14/02
Time: 11:51:45 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Jimmy Sioris, St. Thomas, JR, Forward, Edina, Minn.
Sioris averaged 14.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.9 apg in 37 minutes a game while making 18-of-26 FG (.692), including 6-for-10 3-pointers, in helping the Tommies go 3-0 and move into sole possession of the MIAC lead. A first-year starter, Sioris had 16 points and four assists in a 22-point win over Concordia; 15 points and 14 rebounds in a 25-point road win at St. Olaf; and 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a 23-point road win at second-place Macalester. Sioris is shooting 50% from 3-point range on the season. The Tommies have won seven in a row to improve to 12-2 overall and 8-1 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/14/02
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Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Andy Gilbert, Junior, FW, Plymouth, Minn./Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert averaged 28.7 points and 7.7 rebounds as Bethel went 2-1 on the week with wins over Carleton and Hamline, and a four-point loss to nationally ranked Gustavus. Gilbert shot 58.5% (31 of 53) from the field, including 70% (7 of 10) from behind the 3point-line in the 3 games.
In the win over Carleton, Gilbert finished with 23 points (10 of 17 FG/2 of 2 3pt. FG) and 9 rebounds. In the win over Hamline, he finished with 24 points (5 of 13 FG/2 of 5 3pt. FG) and 7 rebounds. In the Royals 70-66 loss to Gustavus, Gilbert had a career high 39 points (16 of 23 FG, 3 of 3 3pt. FG) and seven rebounds.
Gilbert is leading the MIAC in scoring with 21.5 points per game.
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Date: 01/13/02
Time: 08:28:03 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Mike Nester, Redwood Falls/Redwood Valley HS, averaged 18.3 ppg and 5.7 rpg in three wins last week for the Johnnies. Nester was 19-for-33 from the field and 16-for-21 from the free throw line in the three games. In a 63-56 win at St. Olaf on Jan. 7, Nester was 8-of-16 from the field, had 22 points and five rebounds in 36 minutes of playing time. In a 76-49 win over Augsburg on Jan. 9, Nester had eight points and three rebounds in 20 minutes of playing time. To close the week on Jan. 12, Nester went 8-for-10 from the field, 9-for-10 from the free throw line, had 25 points and nine rebounds in a 81-69 win at Hamline. Nester is currently the second leading scorer on the team at 16.7 ppg and 6.5 rpg. SJU has won three straight games and is 6-7 overall, 4-4 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/07/02
Time: 11:51:12 AM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity HS
Buri averaged 22 points, 5 rpg, 5 apg and 2.5 apg in the Tommies' 2-0 week (16-30 FG,3-12 3FG, 9-11 FT) and tied the UST career record with 305 assists. In Saturday's 75-72, overtime win over previously-unbeaten Gustavus, Buri played all 45 minutes and scored two baskets in the final minute of regulation to cap a 10-0 run that sent the game into overtime. He had six points in overtime, and twice sank both ends of 1-and-1 situations in the final 35 seconds to secure the victory. He closed with 24 points and seven assists. In Wednesday's 24-point win at St. Mary's, he had 20 points and nine rebounds. On his career in 88 games he has 1,201 points, 136 3-pointers, 305 assists and 218 steals. UST is 50-14 in his three seasons as a starter. The Tommies are 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/07/02
Time: 11:18:08 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Senior center Doug Benson (Maple Plain, MN / Orono-Long Lake) averaged 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds to lead Macalester to MIAC wins over Augsburg and St. Olaf. Benson shot 83% from the field (15-for-18) and 81% from the foul line (13-16). Benson went 11-for-13 from the field and finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 80-46 win over Augsburg. He then went 4-for-5 from the field, 13-for-15 from the foul line and finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds in Saturday's 76-74 victory at St. Olaf.
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Date: 01/07/02
Time: 10:33:43 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Andy Gilbert, Junior, FW, Plymouth, MN/Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert averaged 23 points and 6.5 rebounds as Bethel went 2-0 last week with wins over St. Olaf and St. John's. For the week, he shot 56.25% from the field,43% from 3pt range, and 87.5% from the free throw line.
In the 90-57 win over St. Olaf, Gilbert finished with 23 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3pt. FG, 3-3 FT) and 7 rebounds. In the win over St. John's, Gilbert again had 23 points (9-19 FG, 1-3 3pt. FG, 4-5 FT) and 6 rebounds.
Bethel is 7-2 on the year and 3-2 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/07/02
Time: 10:29:17 AM
Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Scott Christensen, Jr., G, Northfield, Minn.
Christensen scored 19 points, 15 in the second half, as Carleton held off Concordia, 58-52, on Saturday. Christensen was six of 10 from the floor in the second half and added four rebounds, two assists and three steals. He scored 15 of Carleton's 31 second-half points as the Knights snapped a three-game skid against the Cobbers. In Wednesday's 88-80 win over Hamline, Christensen scored eight points and added four rebounds and three assists. Carleton has won three straight games for the first time since the start of the 1999-2000 season. Christensen is averaging 8.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, and 4.7 apg.
Stats for week: 11-22 (2-6 3's), 3-5 FT, 8 reb. 5 ast., 7 TO, 1 blk. 4 stl. 27 pts.
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Date: 01/06/02
Time: 10:33:19 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Mike Nester, Redwood Falls/Redwood Valley High School, averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and was 17-of-29 from the field in two games this past week. In a 61-58 loss at Gustavus on Jan. 2, Nester had 25 points and eight rebounds. On Jan. 5 in a 78-63 loss against Bethel, Nester had 18 points and five rebounds. On the season, Nester is averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds for the 3-7 Johnnie basketball team.
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Date: 12/31/01
Time: 12:31:57 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Senior center Doug Benson (Maple Plain, MN / Orono-Long Lake) averaged 16.0 points and 11.5 rebounds while shooting 57% from the field (12-for-21) in a pair of games against Division I competition at the Furman University Poinsettia Classic in Greenville, South Carolina. Benson had 14 points and 12 boards in an 81-54 loss to Furman, and in Macalester's 90-82 upset win over Yale the next day had 18 points and 11 rebounds.
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Date: 12/17/01
Time: 11:15:51 AM
Brett Johnson, St Marys, Senior Guard from Onalaska High School, Onalaska, WI. Brett scored 45 total points in SMU's two games on December 9 and December 12. His 14th point against Concordia was the game winning free throw scored with no time remaining on the clock to give SMU a 59-58 victory (their first of the year). Brett followed this up on Wednesday with 31 points on 11 of 16 shooting in SMU's 83-71 loss at Bethel. Brett is averaging 19.5 PPG in four MIAC games this year.
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Date: 12/17/01
Time: 10:03:48 AM
Eric Sieger-Carleton SID
Kyle Beste, Fy, Forward, St. Louis Park, Minn. Beste tallied 15 points for the second consecutive game, matching his career high, as Carleton beat host St. John's, 78-73, on Wednesday. Beste was 7-of-14 from the floor and added four rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench for the Knights. It was Carleton's first MIAC win of the season, and marked only the seventh win in 28 tries for Carleton at SJU. It also snapped Carleton's five-game losing streak. (It was Carleton's only game of the week.)
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Date: 12/16/01
Time: 11:47:14 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, Senior, G, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity HS
In UST's 2-0 week, Buri averaged 22 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 6.0 spg and 4.0 apg (16-36 FG, 6-15 3FG, 6-9 FT). The Tommies beat 6-1 Augsburg and 4-1 Loras. In a 62-49 road win at Augsburg on Dec. 12, Buri had 17 points and five steals. In Saturday's 73-61 home win over Loras, Buri had 21 first-half points and finished with 27 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and five assists. In 86 career games he has 1,157 points, 296 assists, 269 rebounds and 213 steals. The Tommies improved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the MIAC.
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Date: 12/16/01
Time: 09:50:35 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Luke Witt, Red Wing, had 39 points, 28 rebounds and four assists in 71 minutes played during two games this week for the Johnnies. Witt was 11-of-29 from the field, 6-of-13 from behind the three-point line and 11-of-13 from the free throw line. On Dec. 12, Witt had 24 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots in a 78-73 loss against Carleton. On Dec. 15, Witt had 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 67-59 loss at St. Cloud State. Witt is averaging 21.3 points and 6.2 rebounds in six games this season. The Johnnies are 1-5 overall, 1-2 in the MIAC.
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Date: 12/10/01
Time: 11:44:32 AM
Greg Holker, Asst. SID Gustavus
Eric Nelson, SO, Guard, Mendota Heights, Minn., Gustavus Adolphus College
In the Gusties' two wins last week, sophomore guard Eric Nelson tallied 10 points and six assists on 5-of-9 shooting in a 85-71 win over Carleton, and then recorded a career-high 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting in a 87-65 defeat of St. Mary's University. Nelson also ripped off seven steals and dished out seven assists in the two contests while grabbing six rebounds. First place Gustavus (8-0, 3-0) is currently ranked 6th in the nation according to d3hoops.com, and will travel to Moorhead to play Concordia College (4-3, 3-1) on Wednesday night.
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Date: 12/10/01
Time: 10:49:02 AM
nominated by Andy Johnson (Macalester SID)
Sophomore forward Ben Van Thorre (Minneapolis, MN / Washburn H.S.) shot 59% from the field (20-for-34) and scored 49 points to lead Macalester to wins over Bethel and Carleton. Van Thorre had 22 points and 11 rebounds in Wednesday?s 65-61 win at Bethel and added 27 points and four blocked shots in Saturday?s 70-63 win over the Knights. During a key five-minute stretch in the second half Van Thorre scored 15 straight Macalester points to help the Scots open up a 10-point lead with 3:02 left.
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Date: 12/10/01
Time: 09:42:16 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
SJU junior wing Kevin Buth, Edina/Edina HS, had 22 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a 75-72 win over St. Thomas on Saturday, Dec. 8, in Collegeville. Buth was 7-for-12 from the field, 2-for-5 from behind the three-point line and 6-of-8 from the free throw line. Buth only committed one turnover in 37 minutes on the court. SJU is now 1-3 overall, 1-1 in the MIAC.
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Date: 12/03/01
Time: 08:49:10 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Luke Witt, Red Wing/HS, had 26 points and four rebounds in a 62-60 loss at Macalester on Saturday, Dec. 1. Witt was 9-of-17 from the field, 4-of-6 from behind the three-point line and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. On the season, Witt is averaging 27 ppg in three games. SJU is now 0-3 overall, 0-1 in the MIAC.
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Date: 12/02/01
Time: 10:24:20 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas SID
Brendan Finn, St. Thomas, Junior, Guard, Deephaven, Minn./Minnetonka HS
Finn scored 17 of his game-high 23 points in the second half to help the Tommies score a 79-71 MIAC win over Bethel Saturday in a battle of expected MIAC title contenders. It was the second time in as many games in an eight-day span that Finn scored 23 points. He made 6-of-7 3-point baskets, including five in the second half. Two of those treys fueled a 20-5 run that erased a 49-44 Bethel lead. A first-year starter, Finn leads the 4-1 Tommies this season at 17.6 ppg and has made 15-of-16 at the foul line (94%) and 21-of-37 from 3-point range (57%0. (This was UST's lone game last week).
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Date: 11/26/01
Time: 11:15:08 AM
Greg Holker, Asst. SID, Gustavus
Hans Sviggum, JR, Guard, Kenyon, Minn., Gustavus Adolphus
Gustavus junior Hans Sviggum (Kenyon, Minn./Kenyon-Wanamingo High School), a 5-8 guard, was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Nebraska Wesleyan University Classic on November 23-24. In the Gusties’ opening contest against Buena Vista University, Sviggum scored a game-high 16 points and dished out four assists on 4-of-8 shooting from the floor and an 8-of-9 performance from the line. Against Simpson College in the Gusties’ second game, Sviggum added a team-high 22 points on 6-8 shooting and another stellar 8-of-8 performance from the foul line in 31 minutes of action. Gustavus, ranked 13th in the latest d3hoops.com poll, improved to 4-0 overall and will meet Northwestern College (MN) on Wednesday in Roseville at 7:00pm.
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Date: 11/26/01
Time: 10:53:23 AM
Andy Johnson, Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre (So., forward, Minneapolis, MN / Washburn)
Sophomore forward Ben Van Thorre (Minneapolis, MN / Washburn) led Macalester to a split against a pair of NAIA Division II nationally-ranked teams at the Daytona Beach News-Journal Thanksgiving Classic over the weekend, pumping in 49 points in the two games while shooting 50% from the field (16-for-32) and 88% from the foul line (15-for-17). Van Thorre had 23 points, seven rebounds and three steals in a 73-65 loss to No. 18 Flagler (Fla.). He led all scorers with 26 points the next night in an 85-80 come-from-behind victory over No. 3 Embry-Riddle (Fla.), going 8-for-16 from the field for the second straight game while dishing out three assists.
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Date: 11/25/01
Time: 09:14:27 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Luke Witt, Red Wing/HS, had 32 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 36 minutes played in a 72-65 loss to Wis.-Stout on Nov. 20. Witt was 10-of-14 from the floor and made eight of nine free throw attempts. Witt also made all four of his three-point field goal attempts. SJU is 0-2 on the season.
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Date: 11/20/01
Time: 11:32:52 AM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity HS
Buri was named MVP of Wooster's Al Van Wie Classic after leading the Tommies to the championship with two victories. He also became the Tommies' 23rd men's basketball player to surpass 1,000 career points as he totalled 37 in two games and now has 1,029 on his career. In Friday's 70-63 win over Randolph-Macon, he played all 40 minutes and had 16 points, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 rebounds. In Saturday's 76-66 upset of No. 6-rated Wooster (24-4, NCAA qualifier last season), Buri played all 40 minutes and had 21 points, seven rebounds, four steals and two assists. He combined to make14-of-25 from the field, 4-of-8 treys and 5-of-7 FTs. He has scored in double figures in 25 consecutive games and started 55 consecutive games.
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Date: 11/20/01
Time: 12:30:34 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior wing Luke Witt, Red Wing/HS, had 21 points, two rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 79-71 season-opening, overtime loss to Wis.-Platteville on Nov. 18. Witt was 7-of-19 from the floor and made all six of his free throw attempts. Witt made a jumper with seven seconds left to tie the game at 67-67 and send it into overtime. SJU is 0-1 on the season.
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Date: 11/19/01
Time: 12:00:25 PM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID
Adam Kotewa, Augsburg guard (Jr., Mankato, Minn./Mankato West HS) -- Kotewa earned tournament MVP honors with 49 points in two games, as Augsburg won the season-opening Wisconsin-Eau Claire Tip-Off Classic over the weekend with wins over Dakota Wesleyan (S.D., 77-69) and host Wisconsin-Eau Claire (75-61), the No. 26 team in the D3hoops.com preseason national poll.
Kotewa had 28 points -- 17 in the second half -- with five 3-pointers in the win over Dakota Wesleyan, and led the Auggies with 21 points and eight rebounds in the win over Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He hit eight 3-pointers on the weekend. These were Kotewa's first Auggie games, after playing his first two seasons at Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato).
The tournament win for Augsburg marked just the second time in 24 years that Wisconsin-Eau Claire has not won its season-opening tournament. Augsburg is now 2-0.
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Date: 11/19/01
Time: 10:38:11 AM
Greg Holker, Asst. SID, Gustavus
Eric Nelson, SO, Guard, Mendota Heights, Minn., Gustavus Adolphus College
In the Gusties impressive wins over Martin Luther College and Luther College on Friday and Saturday, Eric Nelson fired an insane 12-of-18 from the floor (66.7%) and 9-of-11 from three point range (81.8%), scoring 36 points. Against MLC, Nelson went 7-of-12 from the floor and 5-of-7 from beyond the arc for a game-high 19 points in 25 minutes of action. He also grabbed four rebounds in the Gusties 97-52 win. On Saturday, Nelson made all but one of his shots, going 5-of-6 from the floor and 4-of-4 from three point range for a game-high 17 points in just 15 minutes of action in the Gusties 95-47 win over the Norse.
2-gms, 36-pts, 6-rbds, 66.7-FG%, 81.8-3pt%, 20-min/gm.
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Date: 09/12/01
Time: 04:05:54 PM
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Date: 02/27/01
Time: 03:00:08 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
SJU junior forward Mike Nester averaged 15.5 points and six rebounds in two winning efforts last week for the Johnnies in MIAC playoff games. In a 69-52 semifinal win over Concordia-Moorhead on Feb. 22, Nester had eight points and six rebounds. In the championship game against Gustavus Adolphus on Saturday, Feb. 24, Nester had a season-high 23 points and six rebounds, including a 10-for-11 shooting performance from the field.
On the season, Nester is averaging 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Nester is currently ranked second nationally with a 69.3 percent field goal shooting percentage. Named All-MIAC this season, Nester will help lead the Johnnies into a second round game of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. SJU is currently 21-5 overall and riding a 15-game winning streak.
Mike Nester: 2 GP, 48 MINUTES, 14-17 FG, 0-0 3FG, 3-9 FT, 12 REB, 31 PTS, 2 ASSISTS, 3 TURNOVERS, 3 BlOCKED SHOTS, 2 STEALS
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Date: 02/19/01
Time: 03:33:56 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Mike Nester, 3-game statistics 16-21 FG, 3-3 3FG, 9-13 FT, 15 REB, 44 POINTS, 4 ASSISTS, 2 TURNOVERS, 4 STEALS
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Date: 02/19/01
Time: 03:31:58 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University junior wing Mike Nester, Redwood Falls, averaged 14.7 points and five rebounds in three wins for the Johnnies this week. On Monday, Feb. 12, Nester had 15 points and six rebounds, including a 6-for-6 performance from the field in a 86-59 win. Three days later, Nester went 4-for-5 from the field and had 11 points and four rebounds in a 91-57 victory. In the 83-54 regular season finale win at Saint Mary's, Nester was 6-for-10 from the field and 3-of-3 from behind the three-point arc for 18 points and five rebounds. On the week, Nester also had four steals and a 2-to-1 assist to turnover ratio.
On the season, Nester is averaging 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds. Nester is currently first in the MIAC and third in the nation with a 68.1-percent field goal shooting percentage. The Johnnies are riding a 13-game winning streak and currently have a 19-5 overall, 17-3 MIAC record heading into the MIAC playoff semifinals this Thursday in Collegeville.
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Date: 02/19/01
Time: 11:14:49 AM
Greg Holker, Gustavus Adolphus
Bobby Johnson, Gustavus, SR Post, Jackson, Minn.
In the Gusties' three wins last week, Bobby Johnson led all scorers in each of those contests as he averaged 24 pts/game and 52% shooting from the floor. The senior post also made a drastic improvment in his foul shooting, draining 16-of-18 free throws for an average of 89%. On the season, Johnson is a 56% shooter from the line. In the wins over Bethel, Hamline, and Augsburg, Johnson also fired 47% from beyond the arc. He tied his season high in points (27) against Augsburg in the Gusties 73-59 win, as his team averaged 81 points/game during the week. Johnson's sound play helped the Gusties recover from their only losing streak, propelling them into the MIAC Playoffs as the #2 seed behind St. John's. Gustavus (20-4) is currently on a four-game win streak and ranked 22nd in the nation.
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Date: 02/12/01
Time: 07:04:48 PM
Gene McGivern -- St. Thomas
Mike Wrobel, St. Thomas, Senior, Forward, Willmar, Minn./Willmar HS
In a 3-0 week for the Tommies, Wrobel averaged 17.0 ppg and 9.0 rpg. Not only did Wrobel help St. Thomas secure an MIAC playoff week for the 13th time in 14 seasons, he also surpassed 1,000 career points (now has 1,026 points and 749 rebounds). He made 18-of-27 field-goal tries (67%) and 15-of-21 at the foul line (71%). Wrobel had 15 points and 10 rebounds in the Toms' 32-point road win at Augsburg; he had 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 14-point home victory over Concordia; and he collected 22 points and seven rebounds in a 16-point road win at St. Olaf. The Tommies have won 12 of their last 14 games and are 17-5 overall and 13-5 in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/12/01
Time: 10:56:53 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Eric Robertson, Jr.Post, Andover, MN/Anoka HS
Robertson led Bethel to three wins over St. Mary's, Carleton, and Hamline last week as he averaged 20.7 points and 11 rebounds.
In Bethel's 76-67 win over St. Mary's, Robertson made 7-13 shots and 11-12 freethrows on his way to a game-high 25 points. He also added a game-high 13 rebounds.
In Wednesday's 68-59 win over Carleton, Robertson made 5-13 shots, 4-5 freethrows for 14 points. He also had a game-high 9 rebounds.
In Saturday's 82-79 win over Hamline, Robertson had a team-high 23 points (7-14 fg,9-10 ft) and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Weekly totals: 19-40 fg (47.5%), 24-27 ft (88.9%)
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Date: 02/05/01
Time: 05:03:59 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson - Macalester SID
Ben Van Thorre - Macalester (Fr., Forward / Minneapolis, MN / Washburn H.S.)
Freshman forward Ben Van Thorre (Minneapolis, MN / Washburn) scored 16 points in all three Macalester games last week while adding 21 rebounds and five blocked shots. Van Thorre nailed a three-pointer with 2.4 seconds left in overtime to tie the score and added the game-winning free throw at 1.6 to go to lead Macalester past Augsburg 81-80 Wednesday. He also grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in that game. Van Thorre had 16 points and four blocked shots Thursday in a 77-63 loss at Carleton and in Saturday's 64-62 loss at St. Olaf added 16 points and six rebounds.
Totals for the Week: 3G, 15-36 FG (.417), 5-14 3PT (.357), 13-20 FT (.650), 21 Reb. (7.0), 48 points (16.0), 3 AST, 5 BLK, 3 STL.
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Date: 02/04/01
Time: 10:51:45 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior guard Troy Bigalke averaged 21.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in three wins over MIAC title contenders for the Johnnies last week. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Gustavus Adolphus, Bigalke had 14 points, four rebounds and three steals in a 74-67 win over the Gusties. The next evening, Thursday, Feb. 1, Bigalke had 19 points and three rebounds in a 76-56 win over St. Thomas. On Saturday, Feb. 3, Bigalke contributed a team, season-high 30 points, six rebounds, four assists and a 14-for-14 performance from the free throw line in a 84-72 win over Bethel.
On the season, Bigalke is averaging 19.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Johnnies, who are riding a seven-game winning streak. SJU is 13-5 overall and 11-3 in the MIAC and 1/2 game behind league-leading Gustavus in the MIAC standings.
3 G, 15-34 FG, 5-11 3FG, 28-29 FT, 13 REB, 63 PTS, 5 ASSISTS, 7 TO, 1 BLOCK, 6 STEALS, 103 MINUTES
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Date: 01/29/01
Time: 08:34:12 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior guard Troy Bigalke hit two free throws with three seconds left in overtime to give SJU a 70-69 win over Macalester in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Bigalke led all scorers with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
On the season, Bigalke is averaging 18.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
1 G, 3-13 FG, 1-5 3FG, 11-13 FT, 10 REB, 18 PTS, 5 TO, 2 STEALS, 38 MINUTES
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Date: 01/23/01
Time: 01:49:56 PM
Greg Holker, Gustavus
Junior post Chad Henke's play over the last week helped propel the Gusties into 1st place in the MIAC. In the Gusties lone loss of the season on Monday, Henke recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds against Bethel. Against Hamline on Wednesday, Henke dropped in a game-high 25 points and grabbed 8 boards in the Gusties 94-87 win. On Saturday, Henke recorded his sixth double-double of the year when he scored 12 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the win over Augsburg College in St. Peter. Henke is averaging 17.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and is shooting 53.6% from the floor. Gustavus is currently 13-1 overall and 9-1 in the MIAC and ranked eighth in the latest d3hoops.com poll.
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Date: 01/23/01
Time: 01:09:51 PM
St. Olaf Kurt Anderson
Sophomore Mike Ludwig led the Oles to victory twice last week. Against league leading Augsburg he had 15 points on 6 of 14 from the field, 1 of 1 on three pointers, and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He also snared 7 rebounds.
On Saturday against cross-town rival Carleton, Ludwig led all scorers with 21. He was 7 of 15 from the field, and 6 of 7 from the charity stripe. He had 4 rebounds.
2 games 36 PTS, FG 13 of 29, FT 8 of 10, 11 Rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
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Date: 01/22/01
Time: 10:53:10 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior guard Troy Bigalke, Monticello, averaged 19.3 points and six rebounds in three games for the Johnnies last week. On Jan. 15, in a 82-66 win over Hamline, Bigalke had 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists. In a 69-52 win at Concordia on Jan. 17, Bigalke led all scorers with 19 points, four rebounds and three steals. Finally, on Jan. 20 in a 84-70 win against Saint Mary's, Bigalke led all scorers with 24 points, six rebounds and made 11 of 13 free throws.
On the season, Bigalke is averaging 18.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the 9-5 Johnnies. Bigalke is currently the eighth leading scorer in SJU school history with 1,321 career points.
3 g, 58 pts., 16-28 FG, 2-8 3FG, 24-29 FT, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block
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Date: 01/22/01
Time: 08:37:10 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Brett Repasky, Jr, Guard, Maple Grove, MN/Maple Grove HS
Repasky led Bethel to a 2-1 record last week as he shot 50% from the field and averaged 14.3 points.
On Monday against Gustavus, Repasky had a well balanced game as he had a team high 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3pt FGs, 3-4 FTs), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. He also played a significant factor on defense as Bethel handed Gustavus their first loss of the season.
In Wednesday's loss to Augsburg, Repasky had 11 points (5-11 FGs), 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 4 steals.
In Bethel's dominating 83-47 win over Concordia on Saturday, Repasky contributed 14 points (5-7 FGs, 3-5 3pt FGs, 1-1 FTs), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals.
Stats for the week: 16-32 FGs, 7-15 3pt FGs, 6-7 FTs, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 9 steals.
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Date: 01/21/01
Time: 08:25:19 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson - Macalester SID
Ryan Gerry - Macalester (Jr., Forward / Cave Creek, AZ / Paradise H.S.)
Junior forward Ryan Gerry (Cave Creek, AZ / Paradise) scored 55 points (18.3 ppg.) while making 15-of-26 from three-point range in three Macalester games last week. Gerry had 14 points (4-for-9 on treys) in Monday's 64-60 loss at St. Thomas, added 21 points (5-for-8 on treys) in Wednesday's 83-73 win at St. Mary's, and in Saturday's 65-50 victory at home over Hamline contributed 20 points (6-of-9 from three-point range).
Totals for the Week: 3G, 19-35 FG (.543), 15-26 3PT (.577), 2-2 FT (100%), 6 Reb., 55 Pts. (18.3 ppg.), 2 Ast., 5 TO, 3 Steals.
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Date: 01/15/01
Time: 12:07:47 PM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Andy Gilbert, So., FW, Plymouth, MN/Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert averaged 17.67 points and 7.67 rebounds on the week as Bethel went 3-0 and moved into third place in the MIAC at 5-2. The Royals are 7-4 overall.
In Bethel's 81-71 win over St. Mary's, Gilbert led Bethel will 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3pt, 4-4 FT) and 4 rebounds. He also added 1 block and 2 steals.
In the Royals 76-58 win over Carleton, Gilbert had a game high 23 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3pt FG, 5-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 steals.
In Saturday's 70-41 win over Hamline, Gilbert had 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3pt FG,) and a game high 12 rebounds.
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Date: 01/15/01
Time: 10:04:34 AM
Travis Hinze, Augsburg guard (Sr., Janesville, Minn./Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton HS) -- Hinze had two dominating performances to lead Augsburg College in two victories during the previous week, keeping the Auggies unbeaten in MIAC play. Augsburg has won its last five games in a row and eight of its last nine to stand at 8-3 overall, 7-0 in the MIAC.
In Monday's 62-61 win at St. Thomas, Hinze led all scorers with 23 points, hitting 67 percent (6-of-9) from the field (including 2-of-2 from three-point range) and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. In Saturday's 78-69 home win over St. John's, Hinze again led all scorers with 23 points, shooting 12-of-15 from the free-throw line and also collecting four steals. In the second half, Hinze provided a spark in Augsburg's comeback from a 34-29 halftime deficit, as he scored 17 points (including 12-of-14 from the charity stripe).
In his first year as a starting guard, Hinze leads the Auggies in scoring, averaging 13.9 points per game. He also leads the team in steals (25), three-point percentage (.567) and free-throw percentage (.753). Hinze transferred to Augsburg last season after playing his first two years at Bethany Lutheran (Mankato), where he led the nation's junior colleges in three-point shooting (44 percent) his sophomore year.
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Date: 01/14/01
Time: 01:56:42 PM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior guard Troy Bigalke, Monticello, averaged 22 points and 3.3 rebounds in three games for the Johnnies last week. Bigalke had 18 points and five rebounds in a 78-69 loss at Augsburg on Jan. 13. On Jan. 10, Bigalke had a season-high 27 points in a 90-60 win over St. Olaf. In a 70-51 win against Carleton on Jan. 8, Bigalke had 21 points and four rebounds.
On the season, Bigalke is averaging 18.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the 6-5 Johnnies. He is currently the eighth leading scorer in SJU school history with 1,263 career points.
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Date: 01/09/01
Time: 11:36:02 AM
Nomination from Eric Sieger, Carleton SID Jeff Jensen, Sr., F, Billings, Mont. (Skyview) Jensen scored 48 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and added five assists as Carleton went 1-1 this past week, upending Hamline 90-88 and falling 62-61 to Concordia. Against the Pipers, Jensen tallied a career-high 32 points on 10 of 18 shooting, including 9 of 14 from three-point range, and also set a career-best with eight rebounds. The nine 3-pointers was one shy of the school record and two short of the league mark. In Saturday's loss to Concordia he posted 16 points on 5 of 12 shooting and grabbed seven boards and two assists.
Stats for week: 15-30, 11-19 3-pt. FG, 5-7 FT, 15 reb., 5 ast., 1 TO, 1 blk., 0 stl.
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Date: 01/09/01
Time: 11:11:47 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University junior Luke Witt had 32 points and seven rebounds in two games for the Johnnies last week. In a 66-63 loss to nationally ranked Gustavus on Jan. 3, Witt had 14 points and three steals and two rebounds. On Jan. 6, Witt led all scorers with 18 points, five rebounds and three steals in a 83-61 win at Bethel.
On the season, Witt is averaging 15.1 points/game and 4.2 rebounds/game for the 4-4 Johnnies.
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Date: 01/09/01
Time: 10:53:43 AM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus Adolphus
Chad Henke, JR, Post, Gaylord, Minn., Sibley East High School
Gustavus junior post Chad Henke scored 41 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Gusties picked up significant wins over St. John's 66-63 and St. Thomas 81-77 last week. The Gusties remained undefeated on the season with a record of 9-0. Henke scored 22 points (8-of-14 fg's), grabbed seven rebounds, dished off two assists and recorded a steal against St. John's in Collegeville last Wednesday and then contributed 19 points (7-of-11 fg's), and grabbed 12 rebounds with one steal, one assist and one blocked a shot in a hard-fought win against St. Thomas in St. Peter on Saturday. Henke is averaging 15.8 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game through nine games. Gustavus is currently 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/08/01
Time: 01:09:46 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson - Macalester SID
Doug Benson - Macalester (Jr., Center, Maple Plain, MN / Orono-Long Lake)
Junior center Doug Benson scored 34 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in two Macalester games last week. Benson had 16 points, going 11-for-14 from the foul line, nine rebounds and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 76-67 loss at Augsburg. In Saturday's 84-62 victory over St. Olaf, Benson went 8-for-9 from the field and finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. He shot 63% from the field and 76% from the line in Macalester's two games. Benson leads the Scots this season in scoring (15.5 ppg.), rebounding (8.5) and field goal percentage (.610).
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Date: 12/11/00
Time: 12:23:27 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus Adolphus
Bobby Johnson, SR, Post, Jackson, Minn., Jackson High School
Gustavus senior post Bobby Johnson scored 43 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Gusties picked up wins over Carleton 83-65 and St. Mary's 73-68 last week and remained undefeated on the season with a record of 7-0. Johnson scored 17 points (6-of-13 fg's), grabbed nine rebounds, dished off one assist and blocked one shot against Carleton in St. Peter last Wednesday and then contributed 27 points, grabbed four rebounds, recorded 3 steals, dished off two assists and blocked a shot in a hard-fought win at St. Mary's on Saturday. Johnson is averaging 18.6 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game through seven games. Gustavus is currently 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the MIAC.
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Date: 12/11/00
Time: 12:01:12 PM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas
Mike Wrobel, St. Thomas, SR, F, Willmar, Minn.
In the Toms' 2-0 week, Wrobel averaged 14.5 ppg and 9.5 rpg while shooting 15-of-18 at the foul line and 7-of-14 from the field. He had 17 points and 14 rebounds in Saturday's 67-59 win over St. John's and had 12 points and five rebounds in Wednesday's 84-74 road win at Hamline. Wrobel has recorded double-doubles in seven of his last 13 games dating back to last season. In helping the Toms to a 6-1 start, he's averaging 13.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg while making 50% from the field and 83% at the line.
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Date: 12/11/00
Time: 11:54:26 AM
Nominated by Andy Johnson - Macalester SID
Chris Palm - Macalester (Jr., Guard, Hudson, WI / Hudson H.S.)
Junior guard Chris Palm (Hudson, WI) had 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and five steals to lead Macalester past Bethel 69-62 on Wednesday and in Saturday's 88-67 win over Carleton had 13 points on a five-for-six shooting effort and four rebounds. In Macalester's two wins Palm had 29 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and six steals. He shot 71% from the field (10-for-14) and made three of five from three-point range.
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Date: 12/05/00
Time: 11:30:40 AM
Nomination from Eric Sieger, Carleton SID
Steve Nuessle, Jr., C, Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson) Nuessle continued his stellar play in the early season, scoring a game-high 22 points in Carleton's 83-70 loss to Ausgburg. In 37 minutes of action, Nuessle was 8 of 14 from the field and 6 of 10 from the line while grabbing 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Nuessle, who has scored in double figures in each of Carleton's five contests, leads the Knights with 17.2 ppg and 7.8 rpg while shooting 59 percent from the floor.
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Date: 12/04/00
Time: 07:24:39 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Andy Gilbert, So., Forward, Plymouth, MN/Armstrong H.S.
Gilbert led Bethel to a 73-62 win over St. Thomas to open up the conference schedule on Saturday. Gilbert, a member of last year's MIAC All-First Year team, scored 18 points in the first half as Bethel opened up a 36-29 lead. He finished with 29 points as he made 10 of 19 shots, including 4 of 10 from three point range. He also tied for the team high with five rebounds.
On Monday, Nov. 27, Gilbert led the Royals with 20 points as they beat Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. In the win, he made 7 of 9 shots (3 of 3 three pointers).
For the week, Gilbert averaged 24.5 points and 5 rebounds. He made 17 of 28 shots, including 7 of 13 3pt. FGs and 8 of 9 FTs.
Bethel is now 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the MIAC.
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Date: 12/04/00
Time: 03:09:58 AM
Jim Cella, Concordia
Joe Snowden, Sr., G, St. Paul, MN, Roseville Area H.S.
Snowden averaged 26.3 points in three games as he helped Concordia win the University of Redlands Tournament. His 42 point performance in the championship game, a 109-107 quadruple overtime victoryover Willamette (OR), was on of the top three point performances in a single game in school history. He started the tournament with 14 points against previously unbeaten Chapman(CA)and then put up 23 points in the Cobbers semifinal victory over Redlands. Snowden was 25-for-56(.446) from the field in the tournament and shot a scorching 15-for-30(.500) from three point range. For his outstanding three game performance he was named the tournament MVP.
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Date: 11/27/00
Time: 12:14:18 PM
Tim Kennedy, Gustavus
David Newell, SO, Wing, Fergus Falls, Minn., Fergus Falls High School
David Newell, a sophomore wing for Gustavus scored 38 points in two games at the Colorado College Tournament over the weekend as the Gusties won the CC Tournament Championship with wins over Mary Hardin-Baylor (100-64) and Southwestern University (94-66). Newell, who was named to the all-tournament team, scored 17 points on six-of-seven shooting against Hardin-Baylor and then added 21 points and six rebounds in the win over Southwestern in the championship game. Newell is averaging 14.3 points per game for Gustavus, which has started the season with three consecutive victories.
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Date: 11/21/00
Time: 10:49:37 AM
Mike Ludwig - St. Olaf
Mike led the Oles to the Lee Pfund Tournament Championship hosted by Wheaton College.
Ludwig was the high point man scoring 18 points against Asbury College in the semis and also against the host, Wheaton, in the championship game. He also gathered 4 boards in each contest.
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Date: 11/21/00
Time: 10:08:15 AM
Michael Hemmesch, Saint John's SID
Saint John's University senior Troy Bigalke, Monticello, had 22 points, seven rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes of play during a 70-63 loss at Wis.-Platteville on Nov. 19. Bigalke was 8-of-16 from the field and 6-of-9 from the free throw line to lead the Johnnies. SJU is 0-1 on the season and currently ranked #10 in the latest d3hoops.com national poll.
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Date: 11/21/00
Time: 09:47:51 AM
Scott Christensen - Carleton (nom by Eric Sieger, SID) So., G, Northfield, Minn. Christensen, making his first appearance since breaking his leg in February, paced Carleton with 18 points on 7 of 11 shooting, including three of six from behind the arc, as the Knights defeated Crown 73-66 in their season opener. Christensen added three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot in 36 minutes of action.
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Date: 11/21/00
Time: 09:32:41 AM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, JR, Point Guard, St. Paul, Minn./Trinity HS
Buri was named MVP of the four-team Lopes Shootout at Grand Canyon (Ariz.) University after leading the Toms to a pair of victories. Buri had nine points and six assists in a 58-45 win over previously-unbeaten St. Xavier (Ill.), and came back with 16 points, four assists and four rebounds in the 67-57 championship victory over Fresno Pacific. Buri was 4-for-4 at the line and also made a basket in the final 1:46 to help hold off a late Fresno bid. For the tournament, he was 9-of-21 shooting (3-of-10 in 3-pointers).
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Date: 02/28/00
Time: 09:16:52 AM
Saint John's University junior guard Troy Bigalke, Monticello, scored 44 points and had 14 rebounds last week as the Johnnies won the MIAC playoff title.
In Thursday's, 58-57, semifinal win at Augsburg, Bigalke had 11 points and eight rebounds. Bigalke hit two free throws with six seconds left that ended up being the game-winning points. In the game, Bigalke also became the 25th player in SJU history to score 1,000 points in a career.
In Saturday's, 78-64, championship game win at St. Thomas, Bigalke had a career-high 33 points, including 7-for-7 from behind the three-point line. Bigalke also brought down six rebounds.
Bigalke, named Co-MVP of the MIAC last week, is averaging 19.3 ppg and 4.6 rpg. Bigalke will lead the 20-6 Johnnies into the first round of the NCAA Div. III tournament on Thursday, March 2, at Ripon, Wis.
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Date: 02/21/00
Time: 01:02:48 PM
From: Don Stoner, Augsburg SID (Sorry for not posting earlier, access to the web has been down at Augsburg intermittently all morning)
Kevin Van Rossum, Augsburg guard (Sr., Green Bay, Wis./Preble HS) -- Van Rossum became the 15th player in Augsburg College history to break the 1,000-point barrier with three outstanding performances last week. In each game of the three -- an 86-70 win over St. Olaf on Monday, an 82-78 win at Carleton on Wednesday and an 82-70 win over Hamline on Saturday -- he hit six 3-pointers, scoring 20 points on Monday, 21 points on Wednesday and 23 points on Saturday. Van Rossum now has 1,012 career points and a school-record 236 three-pointers -- also good for third all-time among MIAC men's basketball players (all games). Van Rossum led the Auggies in scoring in each game, lifting Augsburg to a second-place finish in the MIAC and a berth in the conference playoffs for the fourth year in a row. Van Rossum is averaging 13.3 points per game and has 70 three-pointers this season, the third-best in a single season in school history.
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Date: 02/21/00
Time: 09:49:42 AM
Gene McGivern/St. Thomas SID
Mike Wrobel, St. Thomas, Junior, 6-7, Forward, Willmar
Wrobel had two double-doubles last week, averaging 18.0 rpg and 14.5 ppg (14-of-27 FG), to lead the Toms to a 2-0 week that clinched the MIAC Championship. In Monday's 89-79 win over Gustavus, Wrobel had 12 points and 21 rebounds. In Wednesday's 17-point win at St. John's, he contributed 17 points and 15 rebounds. Wrobel has five double-doubles on the season while averaging 11.4 ppg and 8.4 rpg and shooting 55% from the floor. In his first season at St. Thomas, Wrobel has helped the Toms to a 20-4 record, including wins in 14 of their last 15 games. UST is the top-seed for the MIAC playoffs and hosts Bethel Thursday (7:30 p.m.) in a semifinal game.
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Date: 02/20/00
Time: 07:11:19 PM
Saint John's University junior forward Troy Bigalke, Monticello, averaged 23.5 points and four rebounds in two games for the Johnnies this past week.
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Bigalke had 24 points and six rebounds in a 70-53 loss against St. Thomas. Bigalke was 7-of-18 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free throw line.
On Saturday, Feb. 19, Bigalke had 23 points and two rebounds in a 85-77, double overtime win at Macalester. Bigalke was 5-of-12 from the field and 10-of-14 from the line. Bigalke hit a three-point basket at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime and a driving lay-up at the end of the first overtime to also tie the game.
Bigalke is averaging 19.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg this season and currently has 995 career points. Bigalke will lead the Johnnies into their first MIAC playoff game in five seasons on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Augsburg. SJU is currently 18-6 overall and 14-6 in the MIAC.
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Date: 02/14/00
Time: 11:30:39 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Eric Robertson, Sophomore, Post, Andover, MN/Anoka H.S.
Robertson led Bethel to two victories last week over St. Olaf (76-55) and league leading St. Thomas (83-77). In the win over the Oles, the 6-8 post had 18 points (7-10 FGs/4-5 FTs) and five rebounds. In Bethel's win over St. Thomas, Robertson netted a career high 24 points (9-13 FGs/6-9 FTs), four rebounds, 1 block and two steals in his 28 minutes.
Robertson averaged 21 points and 69.5% shooting from the field for the week. Bethel has won seven consecutive games and is tied for fourth place in the MIAC with Gustavus, at 10-7.
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Date: 02/07/00
Time: 10:51:19 AM
Gene McGivern/St. Thomas SID
Kip Sparby, St. Thomas, SR, Guard, Cold Spring/Rocori HS
Sparby came off the bench to average 16 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 3.0 apg and hit nine-of-22 threes to lead the first-place Tommies to a 3-0 week. Sparby scored 13 points in the final 3:02 to lead a 13-6 game-closing run as the Toms rallied to beat second-place Augsburg, 91-89. Augsburg led 86-82 with 1:40 left when Sparby hit a three. He converted a three-point play with :37 seconds to go to put UST ahead. After an Auggie three-pointer with :20 left, Sparby converted a three-point play with :06 to go that erased an 89-88 Auggie lead. Sparby also had 13 points (all first half) in 31-point win at St. Olaf, then hit 17 (all in second half) of 12-point home win over Carleton. He moved into second place in MIAC history for three-point baskets with 232 and needs eight to move past leader Jim Lovrein of Carleton (239, 1994-98). Sparby also surpassed 1,300 career points Saturday. The Toms have won 11 in a row and have a two-game lead over runner-up St. John's with four games to play.
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Date: 02/07/00
Time: 10:44:30 AM
From: Andy Johnson, Macalester College
Patrick Russell - Macalester College (6-5 Soph., Forward) Plymouth, Minn. / Wayzata H.S.
Sophomore forward Patrick Russell scored 52 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in two games last week to lead Macalester past Concordia and Hamline. Russell went 10-for-20 from the field, including 6-for-15 from three-point range and finished with 31 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday's 73-67 win at Concordia. The MIAC's leading scorer then scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Saturday's 80-75 win over Hamline. In the two games Russell went 18-for-40 from the field (.450), 8-for-24 from three-point range (.333) and 8-for-8 from the free throw line.
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Date: 01/31/00
Time: 01:15:54 PM
Donny Nadeau, SID, Saint Mary's University
Nick Michaels (Fr., Forward, Dyer, Ind.)
Michaels averaged a team-leading 18.7 ppg and chipped in 7.0 rpg as Saint Mary's went 2-1 last week. Michaels scored 19 points in a four-point loss to Bethel, then posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds as SMU snapped a four-game losing streak with a 61-59 win over Macalester. The freshman forward followed that performance up with a 17-point, seven-rebound outing in a 69-55 win over Carleton.
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Date: 01/31/00
Time: 12:01:43 PM
From Don Stoner, Augsburg SID:
Kevin Van Rossum (Sr., Green Bay, Wis./Preble HS) -- Van Rossum became the second MIAC athlete this season to break the 200 career three-pointer barrier this week as Augsburg went 1-1. In a 73-69 win over Gustavus on Wednesday, Van Rossum connected on four 3-pointers and scored a team-high 16 points, giving him 201 on his career. On Saturday, in an 88-81 upset loss at Bethel, Van Rossum had three extra-pointers and scored 11 points. Van Rossum now has 204 three-pointers on his career, a school record.He is currently second on the team in scoring with an 11.2 points per game average.
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Date: 01/31/00
Time: 08:43:25 AM
Saint John's University sophomore post Luke Witt, Red Wing, averaged 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in three games this past week. In a 71-49 win over Macalester on Jan. 24, Witt had 12 points and three rebounds. On Jan. 26, at St. Olaf, Witt had nine points and five rebounds in a 53-50 win. In a 68-62 loss at Concordia-Moorhead on Jan. 29, Witt led all Johnnie scorers with 17 points and six rebounds.
Witt is currently third on the team in scoring with a 9.2 per game average. SJU is 14-3 overall and 10-3 in the MIAC.
Michael Hemmesch, SID
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Date: 01/31/00
Time: 08:07:19 AM
Greg Peterson, Bethel College
Brett Repasky, So. Guard, Maple Grove, MN/Maple Grove HS
Repasky led Bethel to two MIAC wins last week, moving the Royals within two games of fourth place in the MIAC. In Monday's 72-68 win over St. Mary's, Repasky led Bethel with 15 points (7-10 FGs). In Saturday's 88-81 win over Augsburg, he led all-scorers with 24 points (8-11 FGs, 5-6 3pt FGs, 3-3 FTs). Three of his three point shots came in the first 6:30 of the second half and pushed Bethel to a ten point lead.
For the week, Repasky averaged 19.5 points, four rebounds. He shot 71.4% from the field (15-21 FGs) and 71.4% from 3pt range (5-7 3pt FGs).
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Date: 01/24/00
Time: 11:08:49 AM
Gene McGivern/St. Thomas SID
Mark Buri, St. Thomas, sophomore, point guard, St. Paul/ Trinity HS
Buri averaged 19 ppg, 5 apg, 4.5 rpg and only one tpg to lead the Toms to a 2-0 week that let them move into a share of the MIAC lead. In Monday's 76-67 win over St. John's, Buri had 15 points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3FG, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one TO. In Saturday's 81-63 win over St. Mary's, Buri had a career-high 23 points (7-of-8 FG, 1-2 3 FG, 8-10 FT) with seven assists, five rebounds, three steals and one TO. St. Thomas has won six in a row to climb to 12-3 overall and 9-2 in the MIAC.
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Date: 01/23/00
Time: 08:12:02 PM
Nominated by Andy Johnson (Macalester College)
Doug Hoffert - Macalester College 6-3 Senior Forward - Bloomington, Minn. / Jefferson H.S.
Senior forward Doug Hoffert scored 48 points in two games last week, leading Macalester to MIAC wins over Bethel and St. Olaf. He went 5-for-10 from three-point range in both games. Hoffert had 26 points on a 7-for-13 shooting effort with four assists in Monday's 83-78 win over Bethel. He added 22 points in Saturday's 79-71 win at St. Olaf. For the week, Hoffert was 13-for-28 from the field (.464), 10-for-20 from three-point territory (.500) and 12-for-14 from the free throw line (.857).
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Date: 01/17/00
Time: 10:30:23 AM
From Jerry Pyle
Concordia's Jeff Ubben (So., 6-7, Moorhead, Moorhead HS) scored 55 points and had 24 rebounds last week as the Cobbers went 2-1, putting themselves in 4th place in the MIAC with a 5-4 record. Ubben had 21 points in Monday's overtime loss to St. Thomas. He scored 23 points in Wednesday's 70-67 win at St. Olaf. And he racked up 16 rebounds and 11 points in Concordia's 67-52 win over St. Mary's Saturday. Ubben is averaging 13.6 ppg and 7.2 rpg for the season.
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Date: 01/17/00
Time: 10:27:23 AM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas
Mike Wrobel, St. Thomas, Junior, Forward, Willmar
Wrobel averaged 13 ppg and 10.7 rpg while shooting 59% from the field and helping the Toms go 3-0 -- all road victories.
In Monday's 79-76 overtime win at Concordia, Wrobel had 20 points and 13 rebounds (7-of-10 FG, 7-of-11 FT), including the go ahead points in regulation and the first four points in OT. In Wednesday's 63-60 win at Bethel, he was scoreless (0-for-4 FG) but had eight rebounds and three blocks. In Saturday's 80-58 win at Gustavus, he had 18 points and 11 rebounds (9-of-13 FG). In six January games, Wrobel is averaging 15 ppg and 8 rpg. The Toms have won four consecutive road games and are 10-3 overall and 7-2 in the MIAC, with eight of their next 10 games at home.
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Date: 01/10/00
Time: 11:55:59 AM
Gene McGivern, St. Thomas SID
Mike Wrobel, St. Thomas, JR, Forward, 6-7, Willmar
Wrobel had three solid outings last week -- averaging 16.3 ppg and 8.8 rpg and shooting 70% from the field -- to help the Tommies post a 2-1 record. Playing on a sore ankle in Monday's 110-78 home win vs. St. Olaf, he had 12 points and five rebounds on 6-of-7 shooting. In Wednesday's 86-82 road loss at Augsburg, he had 21 points and 16 rebounds on 7-of-11 FG shooting. In Saturday's 88-71 road win at Carleton, he had 16 points and five rebounds on 6-of-9 shooting. He's averaging 10.1 ppg and 6.4 rpg in the Toms' 7-3 start.
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Date: 01/10/00
Time: 11:44:22 AM
nominated by Andy Johnson (Macalester SID)
Patrick Russell (Macalester College) 6-6 Soph. Forward / Plymouth, MN / Wayzata H.S.)
Patrick Russell had 39 points and 12 rebounds while shooting .667 from the field (14-for-21) and .714 from three-point range (10-for-14) in two MIAC games last week. Russell scored 14 points, making four of seven from three-point territory, in Macalester's 60-36 win over Concordia on Wednesday, and added 25 points and eight rebounds in Saturday's 60-59 loss at Hamline. Against Hamline, Russell was 9-for-12 from the field and 6-for-7 from behind the arc.
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Date: 01/10/00
Time: 11:35:36 AM
From: Don Stoner, Augsburg SID
Jeoffrey Reed, Augsburg guard (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn./De La Salle HS) -- Reed had two strong games as Augsburg went 1-1 on the week to remain in the chase for the MIAC title. On Monday night, in a 72-66 loss at St. Mary's, Reed had 16 points, five steals, four rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes of action. On Wednesday night, Reed notched 20 points with eight rebounds and three assists to lead the Auggies to an 86-82 home win over preseason conference favorite St. Thomas. Reed hit four 3-pointers against St. Thomas, including two extra-pointers in a row in the final four minutes of play to put the Auggies ahead 79-72. Reed is averaging 15.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.