Zimmerman Awarded 2012-13 CoSIDA Academic All-District

Congratulation Kyle Zimmermann

 

 

ARDEN HILLS, Minn.—The 2012-13 Capital One Academic All-District Men's Basketball Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, have been released to recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Included on this short list of competitors is junior forward Kyle Zimmerman (Champlin, Minn.), as he was selected as one of six players among the NCAA Division III District 6 Region (Minn., Mich., Wis.). Zimmerman is the fifth Bethel student-athlete to be recognized bot CoSIDA as a Academic All-District recipient this school year.

 

http://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2013/1/31/MBB_0131134736.aspx

Big Plays Down the Streth Leads Men's Basketball Past Iowa Wesleyan College



La Crosse, Wis. – The Viterbo University men's basketball team stepped up and made big plays when they were needed to defeat Iowa Wesleyan College 74-70.
Trailing 65-64 with just over four minutes left in regulation, Jordan Laufenberg (Jr./So. – Sparta, Wis.) hit his second three-pointer of the game to give the V-Hawks the lead which they never gave back. Viterbo would get another three pointer from Alex Diciaula (Jr./So. – Brookfield, Wis.) to give them a 70-65 lead with 1:34 to go. After the Tigers hit two free throws to pull within three (70-67, 00:28), Matt Turba (Sr./Jr. – Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) was able to break away for a full court inbounds pass to make a lay-up on back to back possessions to help secure the 74-70 victory.
The first half was much like the second half in that it was a back and forth affair. After Viterbo took a 16-10 lead with 13:40 left in the opening period, Iowa Wesleyan College used a 15-4 run to take a 25-20 lead (8:58). Viterbo would then score the next ten points including a three-pointer from Jasper Duberry (Jr. – Brooklyn Park, Minn.) and Laufenberg to give the V-Hawks a 30-25 lead. The Tigers would then outscore the V-Hawks 15-9 to lead 40-39 at the break.

http://www.viterboathletics.com/article/860.php

Down Goes No.1!

CONGRATS EBO NANA-KWESON

MOORHEAD, Minn. (1/21/13)—Jason Huus scored the final seven points in Concordia's improbable 54-52 upset win over No.1-ranked St. Thomas on Monday. Huus finished with nine points, 11 rebounds and four blocks to propel the Cobbers to its biggest win in program history.

Video of the final 2.8 seconds and victory celebration

 "It was the greatest moment of my life – by far," responded Huus on the huge home win.

The win is the first in program history over a No.1-ranked team and snaps a two-game losing streak. It also keeps the Cobbers in the thick of the conference playoff race. Concordia is now 11-6 overall and 8-4 in league play and in sole possession of third place in the MIAC standings.

The 52 points scored by the Tommies is the fewest by a UST team since the 2009-10 season – a stretch that covers 93 games.

Postgame audio interview with head coach Rich Glas

http://concordiamn.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130122h6tezh

Solid All-Around Game Leads Men's Basketball Past AIB College

 



La Crosse, Wis. – Solid all-around games by juniors Matt Turba (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) and Cole Lewis (Prairie du Chien, Wis.) helped lead Viterbo University to a 62-48 Midwest Collegiate Conference win over AIB College.

The two teams played a back and forth first half as the game was tied (24-24) with three minutes left in the opening period. However, the V-Hawks scored the final seven points of the opening half including a three-pointer by Jordan Laufenberg (Jr./So. – Sparta, Wis.) with six second left to lead 31-24 at the break. Jasper Duberry (Jr. – Brooklyn Park, Minn.) scored seven of his ten points in the opening period to lead Viterbo.

http://www.viterboathletics.com/article/851.php

Laufenberg Hits Three-Pointer to Lift Viterbo Past Clarke

 

La Crosse, Wis. – Redshirt sophomore Jordan Laufenberg (Sparta, Wis.) hit a three-pointer with 2.6 seconds left in regulation to help lift Viterbo University to a 60-57 win over Clarke University in their Midwest Collegiate Conference opener.

Trailing 57-55, Viterbo University got a big basket from Cole Lewis (Jr. – Prairie du Chien, Wis.) to tie the game at 57 with 34 seconds left on the clock. The Viterbo defense would then tighten the screws and forced Clarke into a turnover with 9 seconds left. After a Viterbo timeout, the V-Hawks would inbound the ball to Matt Turba (Sr./Jr. – Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) who found Laufenberg for the go ahead three-pointer. Both teams would then take a timeout to set-up the final 2.6 seconds. Clarke would throw an inbounds pass the length of the court but it was Laufenberg who would intercept the pass and seal the win for the V-Hawks.

Clarke scored the first six points of the game and eventually took a 16-10 lead with just over 12 minutes left in the first half. Laufenberg would then score seven straight points to help Viterbo take a 19-16 lead. Clarke would take a five point lead twice over the final five minutes of the first half but it was Viterbo who scored 9 of the final 11 points to lead 33-31 at the break. Junior Jasper Duberry (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) scored 12 of his season high 16 points in the opening half to lead the V-Hawks.

http://www.viterboathletics.com/article/839.php

Cobbers Bring The Heat In Successful Second Half

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (1/02/13)—Concordia turned a 34-34 tie game at halftime into a 15-point victory at St. Olaf on Wednesday. The Cobbers scored 51 points in the second half to post an 85-70 win over the Oles.

The win is the third straight for Concordia and fourth in the past six games. The Cobbers are now 6-4 in all games and 3-2 in conference play. St. Olaf, who shot just 22.2% (2-for-9) from 3-point range in the final period, has now lost four consecutive games and falls to 3-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

"The difference in the second half was our defensive pressure," commented senior Brandon Fisher. "We had six or seven stops in a row at one point and that helped us get on a big run."

Click here for a video clip of Dewon McKenzie with the pretty pass to Fisher for the hoop and harm

The Cobbers trailed 36-35 at the start of the second half, then traded baskets with the Oles to take a 44-42 lead with 13:45 to play before going on a 10-0 run to take command of the game. During that game-changing stretch, the Cobbers forced two turnovers and only allowed St. Olaf to get off one field goal attempt.

Fisher led all players in scoring as he scored 19 points in the second half and finished with a season-high 23 points. He was 8-for-11 from the floor and 4-for-6 from outside the arc. It marked the third straight game that Fisher has recorded at least 15 points. He is averaging 20.0 points per game in the last three games after averaging only 4.43 points in the team's first seven games of the year.

Fisher credited his sudden turnaround to more of a mental change than a technical adjustment. "I am just not thinking about missing a shot," said Fisher. "We are doing more shooting in practice and I think that confidence has carried over to the games."

Fisher's offensive outburst has mirrored Concordia's overall point production. The Cobbers have scored scored at least 78 points in three straight games after only hitting that mark three times in the first seven games of the year. CC is now averaging 77.1 points per game and is third in the league in that statistical category.

Ebo Nana-Kweson recorded his third 20-point game of the season. He went 5-for-6 from floor in the second half, put up 12 points in the final 20 minutes of play and finished with 21. Nana-Kweson also came away with game-highs in rebounds (8) and assists (4).
Cobber point guard Dewon McKenzie added 11 points, collected five rebounds and had two assists.

Concordia will now return home to host the next two games. The Cobbers will square off against Macalester on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. and then face St. Mary's on Monday, Jan. 7 at 5 p.m.