Sunday, January 25, 2009
Acuay's triple-double leads Trojans over Hutch
A stellar performance on the defensive end of the floor and a triple-double by Shamar Acuay vaulted the Trojan men’s basketball team to 73-50 victory over Hutchinson Sunday at the Community Building.
Acuay had season highs with 38 points, 18 rebounds and 10 steals. As impressive as his individual effort was, the Trojans defensive effort held one of the top teams in the Jayhawk Conference to 50 points. CCC played a match-up zone for a majority of the contest, but it was very effective against the Blue Dragons.
Colby limited Hutch to 28 percent shooting from the field, and just 4-of-24 from three-point range. Head Coach John Woods inserted 6’4” Colby native Anthony Rohr into the starting lineup and the move paid dividends. While Rohr’s stat line is always less than stellar (2 points, 5 rebounds), his and the team’s defensive effort was the catalyst in the victory. Erick Peguero added 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals for the Trojans.
The Trojans jumped on Hutch early, starting the game with a 12-2 run over the game’s first five minutes. Hutch slowly chipped away at the lead, and closed to within at 19-17. But Peguero hit back-to-back threes for the Trojans. The Trojans continued to stretch the lead as Acuay scored 13 points over the final four minutes of the first half. The Trojans led 44-29 at halftime.
The second half was all Trojans. After the teams traded baskets over the first three and a half minutes of the second half, the Trojans continued to stretch the lead. Hutch was unable to get the ball inside and settled for jump shots and three-point attempts.
With the victory, the Trojans record moves to 4-17 overall, 2-5 in the conference. The Trojans travel to Great Bend to face first place Barton County on Wednesday.
Acuay had season highs with 38 points, 18 rebounds and 10 steals. As impressive as his individual effort was, the Trojans defensive effort held one of the top teams in the Jayhawk Conference to 50 points. CCC played a match-up zone for a majority of the contest, but it was very effective against the Blue Dragons.
Colby limited Hutch to 28 percent shooting from the field, and just 4-of-24 from three-point range. Head Coach John Woods inserted 6’4” Colby native Anthony Rohr into the starting lineup and the move paid dividends. While Rohr’s stat line is always less than stellar (2 points, 5 rebounds), his and the team’s defensive effort was the catalyst in the victory. Erick Peguero added 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals for the Trojans.
The Trojans jumped on Hutch early, starting the game with a 12-2 run over the game’s first five minutes. Hutch slowly chipped away at the lead, and closed to within at 19-17. But Peguero hit back-to-back threes for the Trojans. The Trojans continued to stretch the lead as Acuay scored 13 points over the final four minutes of the first half. The Trojans led 44-29 at halftime.
The second half was all Trojans. After the teams traded baskets over the first three and a half minutes of the second half, the Trojans continued to stretch the lead. Hutch was unable to get the ball inside and settled for jump shots and three-point attempts.
With the victory, the Trojans record moves to 4-17 overall, 2-5 in the conference. The Trojans travel to Great Bend to face first place Barton County on Wednesday.
Lady Trojans vs. Hutch game notes
Lady Trojans vs. Hutch
First Half
The first half was back-and-forth early, with Jamie Alexander hitting two three-pointers early to give the Lady Trojans a 6-4 lead. The Trojans led 9-8 after a Jackie Marshall three-pointer, but Hutch responded with a 7-0 run to take a 15-9 lead.
Hutch picked up the tempo – running in transition – but the Lady Trojans stayed close, trailing 22-24 with six minutes remaining in the half. Hutch went on an 11-0 run over the next five minutes, a run ended by two Ashley Ming free-throws. Danisha Cole, silent offensively through most of the first half, got a lay-up of her own steal to bring the Trojans back to within 10 points (28-38) at halftime.
Other first-half notes
Lady Trojans shot 14 three-pointers – making five – in the first half.
CCC outrebounded 21-11 in first half.
Second half
Back and forth through the first 10-12 minutes of the second half, Colby still trailed by 10 with eight minutes remaining. The Lady Trojans never able to make a serious run at Hutch, as the Lady Blue Dragons were able to limit CCC’s offensive opportunities. The last 8 minutes of the game it was all Hutch, as they outscored Colby 28-7, mainly on free-throws in the final three minutes of the contest.
Tasha Wagoner led the Lady Trojans with 16 points – 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Ashley Ming had 12 points, 10-of-12 from the free-throw line. Jamie Alexander had 8 points and a team-leading 8 rebounds.
Out of Colby’s points 51 points, 39 came from the three-point line and free-throw line. The Lady Trojans struggled getting points inside and from the mid-range.
First Half
The first half was back-and-forth early, with Jamie Alexander hitting two three-pointers early to give the Lady Trojans a 6-4 lead. The Trojans led 9-8 after a Jackie Marshall three-pointer, but Hutch responded with a 7-0 run to take a 15-9 lead.
Hutch picked up the tempo – running in transition – but the Lady Trojans stayed close, trailing 22-24 with six minutes remaining in the half. Hutch went on an 11-0 run over the next five minutes, a run ended by two Ashley Ming free-throws. Danisha Cole, silent offensively through most of the first half, got a lay-up of her own steal to bring the Trojans back to within 10 points (28-38) at halftime.
Other first-half notes
Lady Trojans shot 14 three-pointers – making five – in the first half.
CCC outrebounded 21-11 in first half.
Second half
Back and forth through the first 10-12 minutes of the second half, Colby still trailed by 10 with eight minutes remaining. The Lady Trojans never able to make a serious run at Hutch, as the Lady Blue Dragons were able to limit CCC’s offensive opportunities. The last 8 minutes of the game it was all Hutch, as they outscored Colby 28-7, mainly on free-throws in the final three minutes of the contest.
Tasha Wagoner led the Lady Trojans with 16 points – 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Ashley Ming had 12 points, 10-of-12 from the free-throw line. Jamie Alexander had 8 points and a team-leading 8 rebounds.
Out of Colby’s points 51 points, 39 came from the three-point line and free-throw line. The Lady Trojans struggled getting points inside and from the mid-range.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Trojan men unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Garden City
A lackluster beginning and end doomed the Trojan men in Sunday’s contest with Jayhawk West foe Garden City. The Trojans lost 67-55, dropping them to 3-16 overall, 1-4 in the conference. Aireus Stephenson led the Trojans with 18 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field. Shamar Acuay had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Charleston Smith had 11 points and 5 rebounds.
CCC was hampered early by offensive inefficiency – mainly poor ball movement and turnovers. Garden City jumped out to a 21-5 lead over the first 10 minutes of the opening half and led by 18 points with just under six minutes left in the first half. The Trojans closed to within 12 points at halftime as Aireus Stephenson scored seven points in the last two minutes.
CCC took a little momentum into the second half, and came out with much better intensity. The Trojans closed within two points at 47-45 with 10:15 remaining in the game, but Garden City responded with a 13-0 run. Colby wasn’t able to make another serious run and lost by the 12-point margin.
CCC was hampered early by offensive inefficiency – mainly poor ball movement and turnovers. Garden City jumped out to a 21-5 lead over the first 10 minutes of the opening half and led by 18 points with just under six minutes left in the first half. The Trojans closed to within 12 points at halftime as Aireus Stephenson scored seven points in the last two minutes.
CCC took a little momentum into the second half, and came out with much better intensity. The Trojans closed within two points at 47-45 with 10:15 remaining in the game, but Garden City responded with a 13-0 run. Colby wasn’t able to make another serious run and lost by the 12-point margin.
Lady Trojans win at home against Garden City
The Lady Trojan basketball team defeated Garden City 69-53 Sunday at the Community Building. Danisha Cole had a team-leading 24 points and also pulled down 6 rebounds. Jamie Alexander added 13 points, Jaclyn Marshall had 11 points and Tasha Wagoner added 10.
After trailing 4-7 early in the first half, CCC went on a 18-2 run and lead 22-9 with 12 minutes remaining in the opening period. Garden City closed within five points at 28-23, but Wagoner had a lay-up and Alexander hit a three in the final minute of the half to push the lead back to 10.
Colby went on another run to begin the second half, keyed by Cole who scored 20 points in the second half. Cole scored nine points alone in the first three minutes of the second half, and Garden City was never able to get the deficit under 10 points.
The Lady Trojans are now 8-11 overall and 3-2 in the Jayhawk West Conference. The win keeps CCC tied with Barton County for fourth place in the standings.
After trailing 4-7 early in the first half, CCC went on a 18-2 run and lead 22-9 with 12 minutes remaining in the opening period. Garden City closed within five points at 28-23, but Wagoner had a lay-up and Alexander hit a three in the final minute of the half to push the lead back to 10.
Colby went on another run to begin the second half, keyed by Cole who scored 20 points in the second half. Cole scored nine points alone in the first three minutes of the second half, and Garden City was never able to get the deficit under 10 points.
The Lady Trojans are now 8-11 overall and 3-2 in the Jayhawk West Conference. The win keeps CCC tied with Barton County for fourth place in the standings.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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Monday, January 5, 2009
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Trojans defeat Pratt 80-78 in overtime for first conference win
It has been somewhat of a tough season for the Colby Community College men’s basketball team, and it appeared it was going to get tougher. Twice the Trojans appeared to have Pratt beaten, but twice Pratt was able to tie the score.
In overtime, The Trojans took a 73-72 lead on an Anthony Rohr lay-up with a minute remaining, and extended the lead to five on Aireus Stephenson free-throws. But Pratt hit back-to-back three pointers, including one by Michael Tyler with just four seconds remaining. But on the ensuing in-bounds pass, Erick Peguero heaved the ball to the other end of the court to teammate Shamar Acuay, who finished with a lay-up. Acuay’s lay-up gave the Trojans an 80-78 victory.
Acuay finished with a team-leading 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 steals. Charleston Smith had 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, Stephenson had 13 points, Derrick Thomas had 11 points and 3 assists, and Peguero had 7 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Trojan men led most of the second half, and led by three with just 1.6 seconds in regulation.
The Trojans fouled Pratt guard Brett Crittenden, who made the first free-throw and intentionally missed the second. The Trojans failed to effectively block out Pratt forward and leading scorer Michael Tyler, who took the missed free-throw and laid it in to tie the game as time expired.
In the first half, the Trojans rallied from an early nine-point deficit. CCC trailed 18-27 with 8:47 remaining, but went on an 8-0 run keyed by an Acuay steal and dunk.
In overtime, The Trojans took a 73-72 lead on an Anthony Rohr lay-up with a minute remaining, and extended the lead to five on Aireus Stephenson free-throws. But Pratt hit back-to-back three pointers, including one by Michael Tyler with just four seconds remaining. But on the ensuing in-bounds pass, Erick Peguero heaved the ball to the other end of the court to teammate Shamar Acuay, who finished with a lay-up. Acuay’s lay-up gave the Trojans an 80-78 victory.
Acuay finished with a team-leading 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 steals. Charleston Smith had 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, Stephenson had 13 points, Derrick Thomas had 11 points and 3 assists, and Peguero had 7 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Trojan men led most of the second half, and led by three with just 1.6 seconds in regulation.
The Trojans fouled Pratt guard Brett Crittenden, who made the first free-throw and intentionally missed the second. The Trojans failed to effectively block out Pratt forward and leading scorer Michael Tyler, who took the missed free-throw and laid it in to tie the game as time expired.
In the first half, the Trojans rallied from an early nine-point deficit. CCC trailed 18-27 with 8:47 remaining, but went on an 8-0 run keyed by an Acuay steal and dunk.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Women's Recap vs. Pratt
Lady Trojans vs. Pratt
1st half recap
Lady Trojans jumped out to an early 12-2 lead over the first seven minutes of the first half and led 34-11 at halftime. CCC applied steady defensive pressure, combined with poor Pratt shooting from the outside. The Lady Trojans capitalized on early Pratt mistakes which led to easy baskets. The Lady Trojans biggest lead of the first half was 26 points at 32-6 with 3:00 minutes remaining.
Jamie Alexander led the Trojans with 8 points. Tasha Wagoner had 6 points, Jaclyn Marshall had 5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nikki Welsh also had 5 rebounds and left the game with 1:40 left in the first half after rolling her ankle after a lay-up.
2nd half recap
Back and forth action in the second half. Pratt scored the first five-points in the second half and seemed poised to make a run, but back-to-back baskets pushed the lead back to 22 points. Pratt came out more determined on offense, scoring 39 points in the second half compared to 11 in the first, but the Lady Trojans were still able to find easy baskets and open looks. The Lady Trojans converted on their free-throws down the stretch and finished with a 74-50 victory.
Finals Stats
Danisha Cole - 17 points, 3 assists
Jamie Alexander - 15 points, 11 rebounds
Tasha Wagoner - 14 points, 7-of-9 shooting from field
Jasmine Gardner - 11 points
Jaclyn Marshall - 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
1st half recap
Lady Trojans jumped out to an early 12-2 lead over the first seven minutes of the first half and led 34-11 at halftime. CCC applied steady defensive pressure, combined with poor Pratt shooting from the outside. The Lady Trojans capitalized on early Pratt mistakes which led to easy baskets. The Lady Trojans biggest lead of the first half was 26 points at 32-6 with 3:00 minutes remaining.
Jamie Alexander led the Trojans with 8 points. Tasha Wagoner had 6 points, Jaclyn Marshall had 5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nikki Welsh also had 5 rebounds and left the game with 1:40 left in the first half after rolling her ankle after a lay-up.
2nd half recap
Back and forth action in the second half. Pratt scored the first five-points in the second half and seemed poised to make a run, but back-to-back baskets pushed the lead back to 22 points. Pratt came out more determined on offense, scoring 39 points in the second half compared to 11 in the first, but the Lady Trojans were still able to find easy baskets and open looks. The Lady Trojans converted on their free-throws down the stretch and finished with a 74-50 victory.
Finals Stats
Danisha Cole - 17 points, 3 assists
Jamie Alexander - 15 points, 11 rebounds
Tasha Wagoner - 14 points, 7-of-9 shooting from field
Jasmine Gardner - 11 points
Jaclyn Marshall - 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
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