In tonight’s tough game against a scrappy Arkansas Baptist (3-10) team, the Bisons (6-1) managed to pull out a win, 94-83. The Buffaloes actually led at the half 42-41, but the Bisons had come storming back from an early deficit once again, pulling to within one on a Patrick Andrepont dunk at the halftime buzzer. […]
Month: December 2005
Revisiting the GSC's top players
Remember my player groupings from a week or so ago? Let’s revisit where the GSC West players stand based on my schedule-strength-adjusted PER ratings so far. I’ve changed some of the boundaries for the levels to even out the number of players. Elite players (aPER > 25): Kenny Langhorne (SAU), Randy George (HSU), Jasper Johnson […]
Thies family update
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jacob and Rachel Thies on the unexpected passing of their father, Gary. Mr. Thies commented several times on this site and was a very knowledgeable basketball fan. He had been planning to attend the Henderson State game next month, which would have been his first […]
GSC Week in Review – December 4
I thought I’d start doing this on Sundays, since there are usually no games then. It’s a great time to look back at what happened this week in the world of Division-II basketball. Of course, it has nothing to do with the fact that my fantasy football team isn’t in contention or that I am […]
Bisons win a battle to the finish against UNA
The Bisons won a hard-fought game against GSC East foe North Alabama tonight, 99-92, overcoming countless lead changes and very poor officiating in the process. During one stretch midway through the second half, Harding turned the ball over twice in a row on incorrect traveling and out-of-bounds calls. The out-of-bounds call was the most egregious […]
HU slips up early, comes back to defeat Philander Smith
The Bisons (4-1) fell down 25-10 in the early going in tonight’s tilt with Philander Smith College (3-9) but roared back to take a four-point halftime lead and eventually a 93-76 victory. Senior Brandon Sims had a career night as the Bisons’ leading scorer and rebounder, putting up 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Lonnie […]