Basketball bloggin' by the boss
OK UF men’s basketball? To be honest, I could care less just because I‘m not that big a basketball fan. But I know there are some people out there who love it and can‘t get enough of it. And veteran coach Ron Niekamp has built one of the best programs in NCAA Division II.
So my boss, veteran Courier sports editor Larry Alter wants to share his thoughts with y’all on the UF men’s basketball team.
This from Larry…
“Could this be the best University of Findlay men’s basketball team in the history of the school?
You certainly have to wonder after Saturday’s 91-63 dismantling of Gannon at the Hammermill Center in Erie, Pa. It was the 11th straight win this season, the team’s 13th in a row against GLIAC South Division teams and the 200th road victory for 22-year head coach Ron Niekamp.
What made the victory so unbelievable was the fact that senior Frank Phillips, the Oilers’ leading scorer and top defender, was sidelined after injuring an ankle two days earlier against Mercyhurst. UF was also without Morgan Lewis who was attending to some personal business.
So how good are the Oilers?
Two numbers jump off Saturday’s stat sheet – just 7 turnovers and converting an amazing 22 of 29 field goals in the second half. This game was 39-39 early in the second half when the Oilers went on an 18-4 blitz. The Oilers’ depth, a constant all season, was once again at its best. Obviously, this team is very talented and continues to play at an unbelievable level, especially on defense.
Now UF comes home for 5 straight games at Croy Gymnasium where it is riding a 46-game home streak and will host Hillsdale, Wayne State, Saginaw Valley State and Northwood in the GLIAC and Marygrove in a non-league battle.”
So what are your thoughts out there in cyberland. Are you a fan? Have you attended a game? Do we give them not enough coverage? Too much coverage? Will they win a national championship?
Tomorrow: Analysis and thoughts about the OSU-Florida game! Go Bucks!
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So my boss, veteran Courier sports editor Larry Alter wants to share his thoughts with y’all on the UF men’s basketball team.
This from Larry…
“Could this be the best University of Findlay men’s basketball team in the history of the school?
You certainly have to wonder after Saturday’s 91-63 dismantling of Gannon at the Hammermill Center in Erie, Pa. It was the 11th straight win this season, the team’s 13th in a row against GLIAC South Division teams and the 200th road victory for 22-year head coach Ron Niekamp.
What made the victory so unbelievable was the fact that senior Frank Phillips, the Oilers’ leading scorer and top defender, was sidelined after injuring an ankle two days earlier against Mercyhurst. UF was also without Morgan Lewis who was attending to some personal business.
So how good are the Oilers?
Two numbers jump off Saturday’s stat sheet – just 7 turnovers and converting an amazing 22 of 29 field goals in the second half. This game was 39-39 early in the second half when the Oilers went on an 18-4 blitz. The Oilers’ depth, a constant all season, was once again at its best. Obviously, this team is very talented and continues to play at an unbelievable level, especially on defense.
Now UF comes home for 5 straight games at Croy Gymnasium where it is riding a 46-game home streak and will host Hillsdale, Wayne State, Saginaw Valley State and Northwood in the GLIAC and Marygrove in a non-league battle.”
So what are your thoughts out there in cyberland. Are you a fan? Have you attended a game? Do we give them not enough coverage? Too much coverage? Will they win a national championship?
Tomorrow: Analysis and thoughts about the OSU-Florida game! Go Bucks!
NEWSWORTHY:
NW Ohio Wrestling Results and Info
Findlay Courier Monday Sports
Fostoria Review Times Monday Sports
Fremont Ross boys nail down first victory
Ontario drubs Galion
Shelby boys roll Columbian
O-G Titans cut down Wapakoneta
Archbold boys crush Bryan
Delphos Herald basketball roundup
Calvert edges Colonel Crawford
Mohawk wears down Bucyrus
Bucyrus area basketball roundup
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune Sports Section
Defiance Crescent News Sports
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