The Augustana men’s basketball overcame an early shooting slump to defeat Mesa State 95-84 Sunday night in the NCAA Central Regional semifinal in Mankato, Minn. With the victory, the Vikings set a school record for victories with 24 and advance to the NCAA Central Region final.
In Saturday’s opening round, the Vikings opened a large lead early against New Mexico Highlands by shooting over 59 percent in the opening half.
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March 14, 2010
MBK: Augie Cruises To NCAA Central Region Final
March 14, 2010
MBK: USD Will Face Creighton In CIT
The South Dakota men’s basketball team will square off with Creighton in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb.
The Coyotes (22-9) clinched their first trip to the postseason since moving to NCAA Division I by winning the Great West Conference Tournament with a 91-86 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday night in Orem, Utah.
The Coyotes (22-9) clinched their first trip to the postseason since moving to NCAA Division I by winning the Great West Conference Tournament with a 91-86 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday night in Orem, Utah.
March 14, 2010
MBK: Minnesota Is In The Big Dance
It looked like a long shot two weeks ago, but Minnesota is in the NCAA tournament.
The Gophers learned Sunday they'll be the No. 11 seed in the West Region and play No. 6 seed Xavier in the first round on
Friday. They get to stay close to home, too, in Milwaukee.
This is the first time in 15 years that the Gophers have made the NCAA tournament two straight seasons.
The Gophers learned Sunday they'll be the No. 11 seed in the West Region and play No. 6 seed Xavier in the first round on
Friday. They get to stay close to home, too, in Milwaukee.
This is the first time in 15 years that the Gophers have made the NCAA tournament two straight seasons.
March 13, 2010
CWR: Augie's Sherer Wins National Title; Vikings Finish 2nd
Augustana's Jay Sherer won the 141-pound national championship Saturday night at the 2010 NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships in Omaha, Neb. As a team, the Vikings finished second in standings. Nebraska-Omaha won the team championship.
The Vikings finished the tournament with 72 points, while Nebraska-Omaha had 131 points to win its second-straight title and fifth in seven seasons.
The Vikings finished the tournament with 72 points, while Nebraska-Omaha had 131 points to win its second-straight title and fifth in seven seasons.
March 13, 2010
MBK: USD Tops Houston Baptist For GWC Title, CIT Bid
Freshman guard Jake Thomas and junior guard Kendall Cutler both topped the 20-point mark to lead the No. 1 seed University of South Dakota men’s basketball team to a 91-86 win over No. 2 seed Houston Baptist in the final of the Great West Conference Tournament on Saturday in the McKay Center.
The 13th consecutive victory moved the Coyotes to 22-9 on the season and gave them an automatic bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
The 13th consecutive victory moved the Coyotes to 22-9 on the season and gave them an automatic bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
March 13, 2010
WBK: Northwestern Advances To NAIA D-II Final Four
No. 3 Northwestern defeated No. 13 Iowa Wesleyan 89-72 to earn its third straight trip to the NAIA national semifinals. The Red Raiders will be making their sixth overall appearance in the semifinals, winning two championships in 2001 and 2008. They move on with a 29-5 record.
Just like the last two games, Northwestern started out of the gate quick, jumping out to a 9-2 lead and extended it out to a 20-point halftime lead, 52-32.
Just like the last two games, Northwestern started out of the gate quick, jumping out to a 9-2 lead and extended it out to a 20-point halftime lead, 52-32.
March 13, 2010
Iverson, Gophers Advance To Big Ten Title Game
Minnesota held No. 6 Purdue to the worst first half in the Boilermakers' record books and rolled to a 69-42 victory in the Big Ten tournament semifinals Saturday.
Ralph Sampson III scored 13 points for the sixth-seeded Golden Gophers (21-12), who reached the final for the first time. They'll
play No.
Ralph Sampson III scored 13 points for the sixth-seeded Golden Gophers (21-12), who reached the final for the first time. They'll
play No.
March 13, 2010
CBK: Viking Men Roll Over New Mexico Highlands In NCAA Central Regional
The Augustana men’s basketball team opened a first half 21-point lead en route to a 87-73 win over New Mexico Highlands (NMHU) Saturday at the NCAA Central Regional in Mankato, Minn.
With the win, the No. 3 seeded Vikings improved to 23-6 and No. 6 NMHU concluded the season 20-11. The win also continues a streak for head coach Tom Billeter.
With the win, the No. 3 seeded Vikings improved to 23-6 and No. 6 NMHU concluded the season 20-11. The win also continues a streak for head coach Tom Billeter.
March 12, 2010
CWR: Augie Sits Third At NCAA D-II Championships
The Augustana wrestling team enjoyed a solid first day at the at the 2010 NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships Friday in Omaha, Neb. The Vikings won 13 out of 17 matches as they earned six All-Americans, including four semifinalists.
In the team standings, Augustana is in third place.
In the team standings, Augustana is in third place.
March 12, 2010
WBK: Northwestern Rolls Into NAIA Quarterfinals
Northwestern (Iowa) cruised past Sterling (Kan.) 92-50 to punch a ticket into the quarterfinals Friday at the19th Annual State Farm-NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship at the Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena.
The Red Raiders, now 28-6 on the season, advance to the quarterfinals for the third straight year and will square off against Iowa Wesleyan Saturday at 3 p.m.
The Red Raiders, now 28-6 on the season, advance to the quarterfinals for the third straight year and will square off against Iowa Wesleyan Saturday at 3 p.m.
March 12, 2010
CBK: USD Men Win, Women Lose At GWC Tourney
MBK: USD Bucs Broncs 76-71
Junior guard Kendall Cutler scored six points in the final three minutes to lead the No. 1 seed University of South Dakota men’s basketball team to a 76-71 win over No. 5 Texas-Pan American in the semifinals of the Great West Conference Tournament on Friday in the McKay Center.
Junior guard Kendall Cutler scored six points in the final three minutes to lead the No. 1 seed University of South Dakota men’s basketball team to a 76-71 win over No. 5 Texas-Pan American in the semifinals of the Great West Conference Tournament on Friday in the McKay Center.
March 12, 2010
MBK: Walsh Eliminates USF At NAIA Tournament
The University of Sioux Falls was tied with NAIA DII No. 1 Walsh University (30-2) with 15 minutes left in the game, but sharp free throw shooting down the stretch earned the Cavaliers a 98-90 win in the second round of the NAIA National Tournament in Branson, MO.
The Cougars (25-10) showed spurts of great play in the first half, going on a couple of significant runs, but in a hole after a 11-0 run by Walsh to open the half.It was at the 16 minute mark that De’Shawn Howard (Tucson, Ariz.) scored USF’s first points of the game.
The Cougars (25-10) showed spurts of great play in the first half, going on a couple of significant runs, but in a hole after a 11-0 run by Walsh to open the half.It was at the 16 minute mark that De’Shawn Howard (Tucson, Ariz.) scored USF’s first points of the game.
March 12, 2010
MBK: Boots, Cain Honored By 'Sporting News Today'
South Dakota Head Coach Dave Boots and senior forward Tyler Cain have been named the Great West Conference Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively, by Sporting News Today, the publication announced on Friday.
Cain (Rochester, Minn.) earned the same accolade from the conference office on Tuesday after posting a dominant season for the Coyotes.
Cain (Rochester, Minn.) earned the same accolade from the conference office on Tuesday after posting a dominant season for the Coyotes.
March 12, 2010
WBK: Coyotes Fall To UND In GWC Semifinals
For the second consecutive day sophomore forward Amber Hegge led the South Dakota women’s basketball team in scoring, but this time the Coyotes lost a 70-60 game to No. 1 seed North Dakota in the semifinals of the Great West Conference Tournament on Friday in the McKay Center.
After trailing by double digits early in the second half, USD climbed within eight with under three minutes left, but free throws down the stretch by UND iced the game.
After trailing by double digits early in the second half, USD climbed within eight with under three minutes left, but free throws down the stretch by UND iced the game.
March 11, 2010
WBK: Hegge, Coyotes Top NJIT At GWC Tournament
Sophomore forward Amber Hegge posted 21 points and the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team opened the second half with a decisive 11-0 run to claim a 57-49 win over NJIT in the first round of the Great West Conference Tournament on Thursday in the McKay Center.
“It was nice to get that first win,” USD Head Coach Ryun Williams said.
“It was nice to get that first win,” USD Head Coach Ryun Williams said.
March 10, 2010
WBK: Augie Ready For NCAA Regional
The SDSU women aren't the only ones dancing this March.
Dave Krauth and the Augustana women have earned a spot in Division Two's NCAA Tournament for a second straight year.
Augie will open Central Regional play Friday night against NSIC-rival Minnesota-Duluth in Durango, Colo.
Dave Krauth and the Augustana women have earned a spot in Division Two's NCAA Tournament for a second straight year.
Augie will open Central Regional play Friday night against NSIC-rival Minnesota-Duluth in Durango, Colo.
March 10, 2010
MBK: USF Advances To NAIA's Sweet 16
The University of Sioux Falls and Grand View University both held substantial leads, but the Cougars were able to close the gap on the Vikings' lead in the second half to force overtime, fitting for the No. 16, USF, and No. 17 teams in the NAIA. USF played their best ball of the game in the overtime, pulling away for the 69-65 win in the first round of the NAIA Division II Basketball Tournament held in Branson, Mo.
March 9, 2010
WBK: Back-To-Back Extra Special For Jacks
The label of back-to-back Summit League Tournament Champions will likely never get old for the Jacks. But there's no question, the road to this year's title was considerably different. And the Jacks say, in some ways, that makes this one a little more special.
As the final seconds ticked away, Jackrabbit fans reacted much like they did a year ago.
As the final seconds ticked away, Jackrabbit fans reacted much like they did a year ago.
March 9, 2010
WBK: Jacks Survive ORU, Win Summit League Title
The South Dakota State University women’s basketball team will make its second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, surviving in overtime for a 79-75 victory over Oral Roberts (Okla.) in the Summit League Championship before a crowd of 5,460 at the Sioux Falls Arena.
The third-seeded Jackrabbits improved to 22-10 overall, winning for the 10th time in 11 games.
The third-seeded Jackrabbits improved to 22-10 overall, winning for the 10th time in 11 games.
March 9, 2010
MBK: USD's Cain Named GWC Player Of The Year
Senior Tyler Cain has been named the Great West Conference Player of the Year in men’s basketball, the league announced Tuesday.
Cain (Rochester, Minn.) earned the Player of the Year honors and also was named the GWC Defensive Player of the Year in addition to earning first-team honors.
Cain (Rochester, Minn.) earned the Player of the Year honors and also was named the GWC Defensive Player of the Year in addition to earning first-team honors.
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