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Tuesday, February 23
Men's Basketball
Columbus State CC men's basketball team back in other's receiving votes
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team is back in the other's receiving votes catagory this week. The Cougars are 22-5 overall, 9-4 in the OCCAC and are led by Josh Eichelberger, who averages 14.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Rod Hurst averages 14.3 points per game, while Marcus Britt averages 11.2 points per game. Karriem Baker averages 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Lawrence Bridges averages 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Rod Hurst averages 6.0 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, February 23
Men's Basketball
Sinclair CC's Vest named OCCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Sinclair Community College sophomore guard Kevin Vest has been named the OCCAC men's basketball player of the week. Vest scored 53 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. He also dished out ten assists and snagged six steals. Kevin shot 52.7 percent (19-36) from the floor, 43.8 percent (7-16) from the three point arc and 88.9 percent (8-9) from the free throw line. The OCCAC congratulates Kevin on the award.
Tuesday, February 23
Women's Basketball
Lorain County CC Wodarczyk named OCCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Lorain County Community College freshman guard Christa Wodarczyk has been named the OCCAC women's basketball player of the week. She scored 64 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in three games last week. She dished out eight assists, had eight steals and had one block. Christa shot 37.3 percent (19-51) from the floor, 20.8 percent (5-24) from the three point line and 80.6 percent (25-31) from the charity stripe. She scored a career high 26 points in a win over Columbus State Community College. She also had 22 points against Cuyahoga Community College. "Christa is an excellent player and teammate. She dominates the court and no one can hold her back. She has been a major part of LCCC's success this season.", said head coach Katie Street. The OCCAC congratulates Christa on the award.
Wednesday, February 17
Women's Basketball
Owens Community College moves up to number two in this week poll.
The Owens Community College women's basketball team moved up two spots in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll to number two in the nation. The Express are 24-2 overall, 10-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Jasmine Blanton with 16.2 points per game. Brittany Darling averages 13.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 10.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is in the other's receiving votes catagory again this week. The Surge are 17-8, 9-1 OCCAC and are led by Shadai-Morrison Fountain with 19.1 points per game. Tamara Sneed averages 13.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while Na'Tasha Farr aveages 12.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Javonna Saddler averages 6.3 rebounds per game. Edison Community College is also in the other's receiving votes catagory this week. The Chargers are 15-6, 4-5 OCCAC and are led by Ashley Rice who averages 11.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 11.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Rachel Stiebich averages 11.3 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. Andrea Myer averages 11.2 points per game for the Edison CC. Lakeland Community College is the final OCCAC school in the other receiving votes catagory. The Lakers are 19-5, 8-2 OCCAC and are led by SirShawna Dowdy averages 19.0 points per game. Aslea Williams averages 15.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, while Zipporah Tidwell averages 12.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Danielle Lewis averages 11.1 points per game, while Tiara Roberts averages 5.2 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, February 16
Men's Basketball
Lakeland CC's men's basketball in other's receiving votes catagory this week
The Lakeland Community College men's basketball team moved into the other's receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division II men's basketball poll. The Lakers are 18-7 overall, 8-2 in the OCCAC and are lead by Nate Barnes, who averages 21.3 points per game. Darrell Lampley averages 17.4 points per game, while Tevin Calhoun averages 13.9 points per game. Brendan Cooper averages 12.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while Klein Harper averages 9.5 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, February 16
Women's Basketball
Lakeland's Williams named OCCAC women's basketball player of the week
Lakeland Community College sophomore forward/post Aslea Williams has been named the OCCAC women's basketball player of the week. Williams scored 33 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in two games last week. She also had one steal and one block. Aslea shot 42.9 percent (9-21) from the floor and 71.4 percent (15-21) from the free throw line. The OCCAC congratulates Aslea on the award.
Tuesday, February 16
Men's Basketball
Owens' Dunn named OCCAC men's basketball player of the week
Owens Community College sophomore forward Jonathon Dunn has been named OCCAC men's basketball player of the week. Dunn scored 44 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in two games last week. He also had three steals and three assist. Jonathon shot 36.8 percent (14-38) from the floor and 76.2 percent (16-21) from the charity stripe. "Constantly doubled and tripled to when going to the basket. Jon continues to force teams to guard him which has opened up things for our other players. Key person in our four game winning streak. Still one of the leading scores in the nation.", said head coach Kevin Skaggs. The OCCAC congratulates Jonathon on the award.
Thursday, February 11
Women's Basketball
Owens women's basketball team holds on to the number four ranking this week
The Owens Community College women's basketball team is number four again this week in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Express are 22-2 overall, 8-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Jasmine Blanton with 16.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Brittany Darling averages 13.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 11.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is in the other schools receiving votes category. The Surge are 16-8, 8-1 in the OCCAC and are led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain with 19.1 points per game. Tamara Sneed averages 13.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Na'Tasha Farr averages 12.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Javonna Saddler averages 6.1 rebounds per game. Edison Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Chargers are 15-5, 4-4 in the conference and are led by Ashley Rice with 11.5 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Andrea Meyer averages 11.4 points per game, while Rachel Striebich averages 10.8 points and 12.7 rebounds per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 10.8 points amd 5.2 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College is also in the category. The Lakers are 17-5, 6-2 in the OCCAC and are led by SirShawna Dowdy with 19.0 points per game. Aslea Williams averages 15.1 points per game, Zipporah Tidwell averages 12.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Danielle Lewis averages 11.1 points per game, while Aslea Williams averages 10.8 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College is the last team in the others receiving votes category this week from the OCCAC. The Tartan Pride are 15-7, 5-4 in the conference and are led by Emily Frey with 12.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Chelice Gullett averages 11.9 poins per game, while Haleigh Hickenbottom averages 5.1 rebounds per game. Jessica Pierre averages 5.4 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, February 9
Women's Basketball
Columbus State men's basketball team ranked 15th this week
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team dropped one spot this week to number 15 in the NJCAA Divsion II Men's Basketball poll. The Cougars are 19-3 overall, 6-2 in the OCCAC and are led by Josh Eichelberger who averages 14.7 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Rod Hurst averages 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Marcus Britt averages 11.8 points per game. Karriem Baker averages 11.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while Lawrence Bridges averages 10.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, February 9
Women's Basketball
Sinclair Women's basketball team assisting in Crayons to the Classroom program
The Sinclair Women's Basketball Team is assisting Crayons to Classrooms as their community service project this year. Dayton's Crayons to Classrooms is a free resource center for teachers from under-funded K-12 schools serving children who live in poverty in the greater Dayton area. In partnership with local businesses, individual donors, and community volunteers, DC2C lifts at-risk children's level and love of learning by providing them with basic school supplies that are essential to academic achievement at no cost to the children's teachers, families or schools.
The Sinclair Women's Basketball Team is collecting items at all home games this season to be donated to DC2C. Items most needed are crayons, pencils, pens, glue sticks, folders, sciccors, rulers, notebooks, and filler paper. In addition, the women's basketball team is volunteering on-site. They assist with helping teachers fulfilling their supply lists from DC2C.
Tuesday, February 9
Women's Basketball
Sinclair's Campbell named OCCAC women's basketball player of the week
Sinclair Community College freshman forward Shannon Campbell has been named the OCCAC women's basketball player of the week for the week ending February 5, 2010. Campbell scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds in her only game last week. The entire OCCAC schedule was wiped out Saturday by a massive snowstorm. She aloso had three assists and six steals in the game. She shot 50 percent (7 of 14) from the floor and two for two from the three point arc. Shannon also shot 83.3 percent (5 of 6) from the free throw line. "Shannon has stepped up for our team big time in the face of some key injuries. Her contributions offensively and defensively have been huge.", said head coach Jeff Dillon. The OCCAC congratulates Shannon on the award.
Wednesday, February 3
Women's Basketball
Owens Community College remains fourth in this week's poll
The Owens Community College women's basketball team remains fourth in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Express are 21-2, 7-0 OCCAC and are led by Jasmine Blanton who averages 16.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Brittany Darling averages 13.7 points abd 10.4 rebounds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 11.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is in the others receiving votes catagory for another week. The Surge are 14-8, 6-1 in the conference and are led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain averages 19.1 points per game. Tamara Sneed averages 13.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while Na'Tasha Farr averages 12.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Javonna Saddler averages 5.9 rebounds per game. Edison Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Chargers are 14-4, 5-3 in the conference and are led by Ashley Rice, who averages 11.5 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Andrea Meyer averages 11.4 points, per game, while Rachel Striebich averages 10.8 points and 12.7 rebounds per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 10.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, February 2
Men's Basketball
Men's basketball race still up for grabs at the halfway point
As the OCCAC men's basketball season passed the halfway poll on Saturday one thing has become clear, the race is nowhere near over. In fact two games seperate the top seven teams in the OCCAC. Columbus State Community College and Lakeland Community College are tied for first place with a 5-2 conference record. Sincliar Community College sits in third place one half game back at 5-3 in the OCCAC. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Cuyahoga Community College are tied for fourth, one full game behind, with a record of 4-3 in the conference. Owens Community College and Edison Community College are two games behind and tied for sixth with a 3-4 record in the OCCAC. Lorain County Community College is in eighth with an 0-8 record. The second half kicks off Wednesday with Columbus hosting Sinclair, Cuyahoga hosting Owens, Edison hosting Cincinnati State and Lorain County hosting Lakeland.
Tuesday, February 2
Men's Basketball
Columbus State drops four spots in this week's men's basketball poll
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team dropped four spots in this week's NJCAA Division II men's basketball poll. The Cougars are 18-3 overall, 5-2 in the OCCAC and tied for first in the OCCAC. They are led by Josh Eichelberger, who averages 15.0 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, while Rod Hurst averages 13.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Marcus Britt averages 11.9 points per game, while Karriem Baker averages 11.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Lawrence Bridges averages 10.4 points per game, while Anthony Williams averaes 5.2 rebounds per game. The Cougars host Sinclair Community College who are tied for third place in the conference on Wednesday night in Columbus.
Tuesday, February 2
Men's Basketball
Cincinnati State's Goins named OCCAC Player of the Week
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College forward Rayshawn Goins has been named the OCCAC men's basketball player of the week for the week ending January 30th. Goins scored 38 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in two games this week. He also had six steals, four blocks and one assist in 63 minutes of play. Rayshawn shot 33.3 percent (11-33) from the floor and 76.2 percent (16-21) from the free throw line for the week. The OCCAC congratulates Rayshawn on the award.
Tuesday, February 2
Women's Basketball
Edison's Striebich named OCCAC Player of the Week
Edison Community College post player Rachael Striebich has been named the OCCAC women's basketball player of the week for the week ending January 30th. Striebich scored 27 points and grabbed 37 rebounds in two games last week. She also had seven assists, six steals and 11 blocks in two games. She shot 35.7 percent (10-28) from the floor and 77.8 percent (7-9) from the free throw line. The OCCAC congratulates Rachael on the award.
Thursday, January 28
Men's Basketball
Lorain County and Sinclair coaches team up to battle cancer
Please join Coach Price (Sinclair Community College) and Coach Berrios (Lorain County Community College) on Saturday the 30th of January 4:00pm and show your support by wearing your sneakers.
Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend, a collaborative initiative of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), is slated for the weekend of Jan. 29-31, 2010. Participating NABC member coaches will wear sneakers instead of dress shoes with their suits during weekend games to demonstrate their support for the American Cancer Society and its vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Basketball fans are also encouraged to wear sneakers to
games that weekend to show their support
Wednesday, January 27
Women's Basketball
Owens moves up one spot to number four in this week's poll
The Owens Community College women's basketball team moved up one spot to number four in this week's poll. The Express are 19-2 overall, 5-0 in the OCCAC and led by Jasmine Blanton who averages 16.8 points per game. Brittany Darling averages 13.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, Sarah Clark averages 11.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is one of several OCCAC teams in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Surge are 12-8 overall, 4-1 OCCAC and are led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain who averages 18.9 points per game. Tamara Sneed averages 13.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Na'Tasha Farr averages 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Javonna Saddler averages 6.1 rebounds per game. Edison Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Chargers are 13-3 overall, 3-2 in the OCCAC and are led by Andrea Meyer, who averages 12.8 points per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 10.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Ashley Rice averages 10.7 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Rachel Stiebich averages 10.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory. The Lakers are 15-4 overall, 4-1 in the OCCAC and are led by SirShawna Dowdy with 18.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Aslea Williams with 14.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Zipporah Tidwell averages 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Danielle Lewis averages 12.9 points per game. Tiara Roberts averages 10.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, January 26
Men's Basketball
Columbus State drops seven spots in this week's men's basketball poll.
Not only did the OCCAC standings receive a major shake up after last week's battle of the top teams, the OCCAC teams in the NJCAA weekly Division II Men's Basketball poll tumbled as well. Columbus State Community College dropped seven spots to number ten this week after losing to Cincinnati State Technical & Community College and Cuyahoga Community College last week. The Cougars are 16-3 overall and 3-2 in the OCCAC and are led by Josh Eichelberger with 15.0 points and 8.9 points per game. Lonnie Hayes averages 14.3 points per game, while Rod Hurst averages 13.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Marcus Britt averages 11.9 points per game, while Karriem Baker averages 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Lawrence Bridges averages 10.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Anthony Williams averages 5.2 points per game. Sinclair Community College dropped to the others receiving votes catagory this week, down from number 11 last week. The Tartan Pride are 16-4 overall and 3-3 in the OCCAC and are led by Jason Clardy, who averages 14.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. British Alexander averages 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, while De'Angelo Gates averages 11.1 points per game. Kevin Vest is pulling down five rebounds per game for Sinclair.
Tuesday, January 26
Men's Basketball
Lakeland's Calhoun named OCCAC Men's basketball player of the week
Lakeland Community College freshman guard Tevin Calhoun has named OCCAC men's basketball player of the week. Calhoun scored 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in two games last week. He also had one assist, two steals and three blocks on the week. Tevin shot 58.6 percent (17-29) from the field, 57.1 percent (4/7) from the arc and 77.7 percent (7/9) from the charity stripe. Calhoun hit two three throws with virtually no time left on the clock on Saturday to beat Cincinnati State T&CC. "Tevin is an energetic player on both ends of the floor, who brings the ability to shoot, defend and slash.", said Head Coach Terry Bowe. The OCCAC congratulates Tevin on the award.
Tuesday, January 26
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati Morrison-Fountain named OCCAC Women's basketball player of the week
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College freshman guard Shardai Morrison-Fountain has been named OCCAC women's basketball player of the week for the week ending January 23. Morrison-Fountian scored 46 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out 16 assists in two games last week. She also had nine steals and one block. Shardai shot 57.1 percent (20/35) from the floor, 30.8 percent (4/13) from the three point arc and 25.0 percent (2/8) from the the free throw line. "Shardai is a freshman that leads by example. She is a tremendous hustle player that leaves it all on the court night in and night out.", said Head Coach Teresa Check. The OCCAC congratulates Shardai on the award.
Wednesday, January 20
Women's Basketball
Owens moves up two this week to number five in weekly poll
The Owens Community College women's basketball team moved up two spots to number three in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Express are 16-2 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Jasmine Blanton with 17.7 points per game. Brittany Darling averages 13.7 points and 10.4 rebouds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 11.1 points and 9.1 rebouds per game. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is in the others recieving votes catagory this week. The Surge are 10-8 overall and 2-1 in the OCCAC and are led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain with 18.4 points per game. Tamara Sneed averages 14.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Na'Tasha Farr with 11.8 points and 7.0 rebouds per game. Edison Community College is also in the other receiving votes catagory again this week. The Chargers are 10-3 overall and 1-2 in the OCCAC and are led by Andrea Meyer with 13.4 points per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 11.3 points per game, while Rachel Striebich averages 11.0 points and 12.6 rebouds per game. Ashley Rice averages 9.5 points per game. Lakeland Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory again this week. The Lakers are 14-3 overall and 3-0 in the conference and are led by SirShawna Dowdy with 18.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per games. Aslea Williams averages 14.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, while Zipporah Tidwell averages 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Danielle Lewis averages 12.9 points per game and Tiara Roberts averagew 10.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College is also in the others receiving votes again this week. The Tartan Pride are 13-4 overall and 3-1 in the OCCAC are led by Chelcie Gullett with 12.8 points per game. Emily Frey averages 12.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, while Jessica Pierre averages 5.4 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, January 20
Men's Basketball
Columbus State moves up two spots to number three this week
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team moved up two spots this week to number three in this week's NJCAA Division II men's basketball poll. The Cougars are 16-1 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Josh Eichelberger who averages 15.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Lonnie Hayes averages 14.3 points per game, while Rod Hurst averages 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Marcus Britt averages 12.2 points per game and Karriem Baker averages 11.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Lawrence Briggs averages 10.7 points per game, while Lawrence Bridges averages 5.9 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College moved up one spot this week to number 11 in the poll. The Tartan Pride are 15-3 overall and 2-2 in the OCCAC and are led by Jason Clardy with 14.6 points and 6.9 points per game per game. British Alexander averages 13.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, while De'Angalo Gates with 11.6 rebounds per game, while Kevin Vest averages 5.0 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, January 20
Men's Basketball
Lakeland's Lampley named OCCAC men's basketball player of the week
Lakeland Community College sophomore guard Darrell Lampley has been named the OCCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week. Lampley scored 45 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out 20 assists. He also had four steals and shot 58.6 percent (17-29) from the floor. Darrell shot 57.1 percent (4-7) from the arc and 77.8 percent (7-9) from the charity stripe. "Darrell constistently helps his teammates become better players and make good decisions on and off the court. Darrell is a 3.1 student and works hard on the off the court.", said Head Coach Terry Bowe. The OCCAC congratulates Darrell on the award.
Wednesday, January 20
Women's Basketball
Sinclair's Frey named OCCAC women's basketball player of the week
Sinclair Community College freshman forward Emily Frey has been named the OCCAC women's basketball player of the week. Frey had 43 points and 25 rebounds in two games last week. She also had six steals and shot 42.4 percent (14-33) from the floor. Emily shot 66.7 percent (2-3) from three point arc and 76.5 percent (13-17) from the free throw line. She had a double-double in both games. "Emily has set herself apart as an outstanding player. Her hustle and intensity have helped our team start of strong.", said Head Coach Jeff Dillon. The OCCAC congratulates Emily on the award.
Wednesday, January 13
Men's Basketball
Columbus State hold steady at number five in this week's poll
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team held on to the number five spot in this week's NJCAA Division II men's basketball poll. The Cougars are 14-1 overall, 1-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Josh Eichelberger with 15.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Lonnie Hayes averages 14.3 points per game, while Rod Hurst averages 13.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Marcus Britt averages 11.5 points per game, while Lawrence Bridges averages 10.7 points per game. Karriem Baker averages 10.1 points per game, while Anthony Williams averages 5.9 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College held on to the number 12 ranking for a second straight week. The Tartan Pride are 14-2 overall, 1-1 in the OCCAC and are led by Jason Clardy with 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. British Alexander averages 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, while De'Angelo Gates averages 12.5 points per game. Maurice Mendoza averages 11.7 points per game, while Kevin Vest averages 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College is also in the other's receiving votes catagory. The Lakers are 12-3, 1-0 in the OCCAC and are led by SirShawn Dowdy with 19.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Danielle Lewis averages 13.0 points per game, while Zipporah Tidwill averages 13.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Aslea Williams averages 15.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while Tiara Roberts averages 5.8 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, January 20
Men's Basketball
Lakeland's Lampley named OCCAC men's basketball player of the week
Lakeland Community College sophomore guard Darrell Lampley has been named the OCCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week. Lampley scored 45 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out 20 assists. He also had four steals and shot 58.6 percent (17-29) from the floor. Darrell shot 57.1 percent (4-7) from the arc and 77.8 percent (7-9) from the charity stripe. "Darrell constistently helps his teammates become better players and make good decisions on and off the court. Darrell is a 3.1 student and works hard on the off the court.", said Head Coach Terry Bowe. The OCCAC congratulates Darrell on the award.
Wednesday, January 20
Women's Basketball
Sinclair's Frey named OCCAC women's basketball player of the week
Sinclair Community College freshman forward Emily Frey has been named the OCCAC women's basketball player of the week. Frey had 43 points and 25 rebounds in two games last week. She also had six steals and shot 42.4 percent (14-33) from the floor. Emily shot 66.7 percent (2-3) from three point arc and 76.5 percent (13-17) from the free throw line. She had a double-double in both games. "Emily has set herself apart as an outstanding player. Her hustle and intensity have helped our team start of strong.", said Head Coach Jeff Dillon. The OCCAC congratulates Emily on the award.
Wednesday, January 13
Men's Basketball
Columbus State hold steady at number five in this week's poll
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team held on to the number five spot in this week's NJCAA Division II men's basketball poll. The Cougars are 14-1 overall, 1-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Josh Eichelberger with 15.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Lonnie Hayes averages 14.3 points per game, while Rod Hurst averages 13.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Marcus Britt averages 11.5 points per game, while Lawrence Bridges averages 10.7 points per game. Karriem Baker averages 10.1 points per game, while Anthony Williams averages 5.9 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College held on to the number 12 ranking for a second straight week. The Tartan Pride are 14-2 overall, 1-1 in the OCCAC and are led by Jason Clardy with 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. British Alexander averages 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, while De'Angelo Gates averages 12.5 points per game. Maurice Mendoza averages 11.7 points per game, while Kevin Vest averages 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College is also in the other's receiving votes catagory. The Lakers are 12-3, 1-0 in the OCCAC and are led by SirShawn Dowdy with 19.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Danielle Lewis averages 13.0 points per game, while Zipporah Tidwill averages 13.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Aslea Williams averages 15.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while Tiara Roberts averages 5.8 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, January 13
Women's Basketball
Owens CC holds onto number seven in this week's rankings
The Owens Community College women's basketball team held onto the number seven ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II volleyball poll. The Express are 14-2 overall, 1-0 OCCAC and are led by Jasmine Blanton averages 17.4 points per game. Brittany Darling averages 13.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 11.1 points per game and 9.0 rebounds per game. Edison Community College is in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Chargers are 10-1 overall, 1-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Andrea Meyer with 13.4 points per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 11.3 points per game, while Rachel Stiebich aveages 11.0 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Ashley Rice averages 9.5 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory. The Tartan Pride are 11-3 overall, 1-1 in the OCCAC and are led by Chelcie Gullett with 12.6 points per game. Emily Frey averages 11.4 points and 7.8 points per game, while 5.4 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, January 12
Men's Basketball
Edison's Lowe named OCCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Edison Community College sophomore guard Keith Lowe is the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference men's basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 9th. Lowe scored half of the Chargers points in a 86-83 win over Cuyahoga Community College. Lowe had 43 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals for the game. He shot 12 of 19 from the field, including six of nine from the three point arc. He was also 13 of 16 from the free throw line. Coach Dave Zeller said, "The best game I have seen him play, he was incredible". The OCCAC congratulates Keith on this honor.
Tuesday, January 12
Women's Basketball
Edison's Cates named OCCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Edison Community College freshman wing player Angie Cates has been named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference player of the week for the week ending January 9th. Cates scored 14 points and had ten assists in a 73-55 win over Cuyahoga Community College. She aloso had five rebounds and one steal. Cates was five of nine from the field, including three of five from the three point line. She was also one of two from the charity stripe. The OCCAC congratsulates Angie on the award.
Wednesday, January 6
Men's Basketball
Columbus State CC drops one spot in first poll of 2010
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team dropped one spot to number five in this week's NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball poll. The Cougars are 13-1 overall and are led by Lonnie Hayes with 14.3 points per game, while Josh Eichelberger averages 14.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Rod Hurst averages 13.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Marcus Britt averages 11.5 points per game. Karriem Baker averages 10.9 points and 6.9 reboudnds per game and Lawrence Bridges averages 10.8 points per game. Anthony Williams averages 6.4 points per game. Sinclair Community College broke into the top 15 this week at number 12. The Tartan Pride are 13-1 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC and are led by Jason Clardy with 14.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while British Alexander averages 14.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. De'Angalo Gates averages 12.4. points and 5.1 rebound per game and Maurice Mendozza averages 11.0 points per game. Kevin Vest averages 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, January 6
Women's Basketball
Owens CC hold strong at number seven in this week's poll
The Owens Community College women's basketball team held on to the number seven ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Express are 13-2 overall and are led by Jasmine Blanton with 17.3 points per game average. Brittany Darling averages 13.5 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 11.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Three OCCAC teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Edison Community College has a 9-1 overall record and are led by Andrea Meyer with 12.6 points per game, while Rachel Stiebich averages 11.3 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 11.2 point per game, while Ashley Rice averages 9.5 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College has an overall record of 11-3 and are led by SirShawna Dowdy with 18.6 points per game, while Aslea Williams has 15.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Danielle Lewis averages 13.7 points per game, while Zipporah Tidwell averages 12.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College is 11-2 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. They are led by Chelcie Gullett with 12.4 points per game, while Emily Frey averages 11.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, January 6
Women's Basketball
Blanton and Monteleone earn NJCAA Player of the Week honors
Jasmine Blanton of Owens Community College and Julia Monteleone of Lorain County Community College earned NJCAA Player of the Week honors for this Week. Blanton averages 18 points per game over the bread for Owens, including a 27 point performance against Lake Michigan College on December 29th en route to earning Division II Player of the Week Honors. The 5' 9" guard shot 77 percent from the free throw line and added 8.2 rebounds over the pas four games. Blanton's drive and determination are what sets her apart from most athletes according to Head Coach Michael Llanas. He admires her poise to compete for a league title and run at a regional title.
Monteleone nailed a career high six three pointers three times in the past two week to be name the Division III Player of the week. The 5' 6" forward led Lorain County to a 3-1 record over the bread, averaging 19.75 points per game and six rebounds per game. Her week high cam on a 26 point performance in a 76-61 win over CCAC-Allegheny (PA).
Friday, December 11
Men's Basketball
Sinclair's Price notches 100 win in win over University of Pennsylvania JV
Sinclair Community College head men's basketball coach Jeff Price picked up his 100th win at Sinclair on Tuesday night at the famed Palestra in Philadelphia as the Tartan Pride defeated the University of Pennsylvania JV 79-58. Sophomore forward Jason Clardy scored a game high 18 points. Congratulations to Coach Price on his milestone.
Wednesday, December 9
Men's Basketball
Columbus State holds on the number four spot again this week
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team held on the number four spot in this week's NJCAA Division II men's basketball rankings. The Cougars are 8-0 on the season and are led by Josh Eichelberger who averages 14.8 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game, while Rod Hurst averages 13.2 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game. Marcus Britt averages 12.6 points per game. Anthony Williams averages 6.8 rebounds per game, while Lawrence Bridges averages 6.4 rebounds per game.
Wednesday, December 9
Women's Basketball
Owens moves up one spot to number seven this week
The Owens Community College women's basketball team moved up one spot in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll to number seven. The Express, who are 9-2 on the season, are led by Jasmine Blanton who averages 17 points per season. Brittany Darling averages 13.8 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game, while Sarah Clark averages 12.0 points per game and 10.4 rebound per game. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is in the others receiving votes catagory again this week. The Surge are 5-3 on the season and are led by Shardai Morrison Fountain with 20.8 points per game, while Tamara Sneed averages 15.0 points per game and 95. rebounds per game. Na'Tasha Farr averages 12.1 points per game and 7.9 reboudns per game, while Javonna Saddler averages 11.2 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per game. Edison Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory again this week. The Chargers are 8-1 on the season and are led by Andrea Meyer with 12.7 points per game. Rachel Striebich average is 12.1 per game and 12.5 points per game, while Jodi Benanzer averages 11.3 points per game. Ashley Rice averages 9.0 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College at 9-2 on the season is also in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Lakers are led by Aslea Williams, who averages 19.2 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game, while SirShawna Dowdy averages 17.8 points per game. Danielle Lewis averages 16.8 points per game. Sinclair Community College rounds out the OCCAC teams in the others receiving votes this week. The Tartan Pride are 7-2 on the season and led by Emily Frey, who averages 13.6 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game, while Chelcie Gullett averages 11.7 points per game.
Friday, December 4
Men's Basketball
Sinclair men's basketball team serves Thanksgiving dinner
Tuesday the 24th of November, the Sinclair Community College Men’s Basketball Team handed out Turkey and Dressing instead of Dunks and Assist. Before heading home for the Thanksgiving break, members of the Sinclair Community College Men’s Basketball team spent time at the Dayton Boy’s & Girls Club serving a hot Thanksgiving Dinner to all in attendance. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Since 1930, the vision of the Boys & Girls Clubs has grown and changed with the needs of our children and so will the dynamics of our programs and services. The Boys & Girls Club of Dayton provides some 1,000 youth in the Greater Dayton area with a safe and positive place to learn and grow.
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Friday, December 4
Women's Volleyball
Zumberger named Second Team All-Amercian
Columbus State Community College sophomore libero Morgan Zumberger has been named a NJCAA Division II Volleyball Second Team All-American. Zumberger helped lead the Cougars to a seventh place finish at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Tournament. She averaged 0.34 aces per game and 4.78 digs per set for the season.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Owens Community College holds on to the number eight ranking this week
The Owens Community College women's basketball team held onto the number eight ranking for the second straight week in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Express (7-2) are led by Jasmine Blanton with 16.3 points per game, while Brittany Darling has 13.9 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game. Sarah Clark averages 16.3 points per game and 10.3 rebounds per game. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is in the other receiving votes catagory this week. The Surge are 4-3 for the season and are led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain averages 22.1 points per game, whil Tamara Sneed averages 13.0 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game. Na'Tahsa Farr averages 12.4 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per game, while Javonna Saddler has 7.7 rebounds per game. Lakeland Community College is also in the other receiving votes catagory this week. The Lakers are 7-2 and led by Aslea Williams with 19.3 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game, while SirShawna Dowdy averages 17.8 points per game. Danielle Lewis averages 16.8 ponts per game. Edison Community College is also in the other receiving votes catagory this week. The Chargers are 6-1 on the season and led by Andrea Mayer with 13.1 points per game, while Rachel Striebich averages 12.5 points per game and 12.7 rebounds per game. Jodi Benanzer averages 10.4 points per game and Ashley Rice averages 9.4 rebounds per game. Sinclair Community College rounds out the OCCAC teams in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Tartan Pride are 5-1 on the season and are led by Emily Frey with 14.8 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Chelcie Gullett averages 12.2 points per game. Jessica Pierre averages 10.8 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Tuesday, December 1
Men's Basketball
Columbus State moves up one spot in this week's rankings
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team moved up one spot this week to number four, in the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Poll. The Cougars (7-0) are led by Karim Baker with 22.0 points per game and 9.0 rebound per game, while Josh Eichelberger averages 16.5 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game. Kendall Holt averages 14.5 points per game, whil Marcus Britt averages 14.0 points per game. Rod Hurst averages 13.0 points per game and Anthony Williams averages 10.0 points per game.
Tuesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Owens Community College moves up one spot in this week's poll
The Owens Community College Women's Basketball team moved up one spot this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll to number eight. The Express are 4-1 overall and are led by Brittany Darling with 19.3 points per game and 10.7 rebounds per game, whil Jasmine Blanton averages 17.7 points per game. Sarah Clark is averaging 11.7 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game. Four OCCAC schools are in the other receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-3), Edison Community College (4-0), Lakeland Community College (7-2) and Sinclair Community College (4-1) are the team in that catagory this week.
Tuesday, November 24
Men's Basketball
Columbus State Community College drops two spots this week
The Columbus State Community College dropped two spots in this week's NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball poll to number five. The Cougars are 6-0 on the season after defeating Marietta College last night.
Saturday, November 21
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State finishes seventh at volleyball nationals
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball team defeated Kalamazoo (MI) Valley Community College today, 25-22, 25-21, 25-22 to finish seventh at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The Cougars finish the season with a record of 43-10 overall on the season.