Oklahoma Baptist celebrate Division I title
- Mar 24, 2010
Oklahoma Baptist ensured their second NAIA Division I title as they edged Azusa Pacific in a highly contestant battle 84:83. The first title dates back to 1966. The Bison were paced by 21 points from Aj Hawkins (6'7''-F). Sixteen of those points came in the second half when the Bison came back from a halftime deficit to eke out a tough win. Azusa Pacific dominated in the first half. They earned an 8-point lead midway through the half. The Bison managed to trim the deficit at 7-point mark at the main break. Oklahoma Baptist entered the second half on a 9:0 run to surge in front. The teams turned the game into a roller coaster with 11 lead changes. Aj Hawkins finally drained a decisive triple with 40 seconds remaining bringing Oklahoma Baptist to the victory. Kevin Swinton (6'8''-F) scored 19 points and grabbed 8 boards for the Bison. Nate Brumfield (6'5''-F-86) added 15 points and 7 caroms in the win. Brumfield was named the tournaments MVP. Dominique Johnson (6'3''-G-87) responded with 24 points for Azusa Pacific. Reggie Owens (6'5''-F) accounted for 17 points in the loss. All-Tournament Team Nick Aldridge (6'7''-F) of Mountain State University (W. Va.) Nate Brumfield of Oklahoma Baptist University Xavier Dawson (5'11''-G) of Southern Polytechnic State University (Ga.) A.J. Hawkins (6'5''-G) of Oklahoma Baptist University Robert Jones (6'6''-F) of Robert Morris University (Ill.) Dominique Johnson of Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) Reggie Owens of Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) Jasmine Rogers (6'1''-G) of Southern Polytechnic State University (Ga.) Kevin Swinton of Oklahoma Baptist University Jamel White (6'4''-G-86) of Texas Wesleyan University MVP: Nate Brumfield of Oklahoma Baptist University Hustle Award: Jasmine Rogers of Southern Polytechnic State University (Ga.) Oklahoma Baptist ensured their second NAIA Division I title as they edged Azusa Pacific in a highly contestant battle 84:83. The first title dates back to 1966. The Bison were paced by 21 points from Aj Hawkins (6'7''-F). Sixteen of those points came in the second half when the Bison came back from a halftime deficit to eke out a tough win. Azusa Pacific dominated in the first half. They earned an 8-point lead midway through the half. The Bison managed to trim the deficit at 7-point mark at the main break. Oklahoma Baptist entered the second half on a 9:0 run to surge in front. The teams turned the game into a roller coaster with 11 lead changes. Aj Hawkins finally drained a decisive triple with 40 seconds remaining bringing Oklahoma Baptist to the victory. Kevin Swinton (6'8''-F) scored 19 points and grabbed 8 boards for the Bison. Nate Brumfield (6'5''-F-86) added 15 points and 7 caroms in the win. Brumfield was named the tournaments MVP. Dominique Johnson (6'2''-G) responded with 24 points for Azusa Pacific. Reggie Owens (6'5''-F) accounted for 17 points in the loss. All-NAIA D1 Awards 2009-10 - Mar 31, 2010
Coach of the Year: Doug Tolin of Oklahoma Baptist University Player of the Year: Nate Brumfield (6'5''-F-86) of Oklahoma Baptist 1st Team Xavier Alexander (6'6''-G-88) of Southern Nazarene (Okla.) Nick Aldridge (6'7''-F) of Mountain State (W.Va.) Nate Brumfield of Oklahoma Baptist Nestor Colmenares (6'8''-F) of Campbellsville (Ky.) Rocky Hampton (6'9''-F) of Biola (Calif.) Eric Hobbie (6'6''-F) of McKendree (Ill.) Dominique Johnson (6'3''-G-87) of Azusa Pacific (Calif.) Justin Johnson (6'2''-G-88) of Concordia (Calif.) Derrick Parker of LSU-Shreveport Jason Taylor (6'8''-C) of Oklahoma Christian 2nd Team Tay Barber (6'0''-G-86) of Life (Ga.) Ronnie Battle of Bacone (Okla.) Brenton Bell (6'3''-G) of MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) Hollis Giles (6'3''-G) of Georgetown (Ky.) Zack Frey (6'8''-C) of Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) Nick Larson (6'6''-F/C-89) of William Jewell (Mo.) Jasmine Rogers (6'1''-G) of Southern Polytechnic State (Ga.) Brandon Springer (6'5''-F) of Cumberland (Tenn.) Greg Truvillion (6'8''-G/F) of Union (Tenn.) Terrence Worthy (5'9''-G-88) of Concordia (Calif.) 3rd Team Jerel Blocker (6'4''-G/F) of Lee (Tenn.) Ryan Brock (6'3''-G) of Loyola (La.) Jonathan Clark (6'0''-G-86) of Pikeville (Ky.) Brandon Cooks (6'8''-F) of William Carey (Miss.) Andy Garland (6'5''-F) of Carroll (Mont.) Lionel Green of Southern-New Orleans (La.) James Lewis (6'3''-G) of Fresno Pacific (Calif.) Blair Prowse (6'4''-F-85) of Westminster (Utah) Herschel Rodgers (6'1''-G/F) of Park (Mo.) Billy Rush (6'7''-G/F) of Robert Morris (Ill.) All-NAIA Honorable Mention Byron Littlejohn of Allen (S.C.) Nate Thomas (6'6''-C) of Auburn Montgomery (Ala.) Nathaniel Roche (6'8''-F-88) of Belhaven (Miss.) Danny Campbell (6'4''-G) of Biola (Calif.) T.J. Bishop (5'10''-G) of Campbellsville (Ky.) Matt Sherman (6'0''-G) of Central Methodist (Mo.) Chad Byron (6'2''-G) of Cumberlands (Ky.) Spud Harbour (5'11''-G) of Evangel (Mo.) Todd Brown (6'6''-F) of Fresno Pacific (Calif.) Vic Moses (6'6''-F) of Georgetown (Ky.) Gabe Haskins of Huston-Tillotson (Texas) Ben Werner of Indiana-South Bend Davaughn Jackson (6'5''-F) of John Brown (Ark.) Antwan Long of Lambuth (Tenn.) Greg Brown of Life (Ga.) Toriano Adams of Lindenwood (Mo.) Will Shackleford (6'5''-F) of Martin Methodist (Tenn.) Kenny Detmer (6'7''-F) of McKendree (Ill.) Kenny Thomas of Mid-Continent (Ky.) Brandon Roberson of Missouri Baptist Justin Dennis (6'1''-G) of Montana State-Northern Dean Colbray of Montana Tech Jaron Brown (6'6''-C) of Montana Western Marcus Hunter (6'0''-G) of Mountain State (W.Va.) Barry Wellington (6'0''-G-87) of Mountain State (W.Va.) Brandon Dixon (6'3''-G) of Northwestern Oklahoma State A.J. Hawkins (6'5''-G) of Oklahoma Baptist Chris Brown (6'2''-G-84) of Oklahoma City Jordan Harks of Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) Rashad Mitchell of Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) Dionelle Rucker of Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) Robert Jones (6'6''-F) of Robert Morris (Ill.) Nate Richardson (5'6''-G) of Rocky Mountain (Mont.) Deveric Taylor (6'2''-G) of Rogers State (Okla.) Marqise Wright of Shorter (Ga.) A.J. Thomas (6'0''-G) of Southern Nazarene (Okla.) Nick Lagroone of Southern Wesleyan (S.C.) Marcus Coleman (5'11''-G) of Spring Hill (Ala.) Jamel White (6'4''-G-86) of Texas Wesleyan Sylvester Collins (6'9''-C) of Tougaloo (Miss.) Matthew Elliot (6'1''-G) of Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) Greg Scott of Vanguard (Calif.) Ben Walker (6'7''-F-87) of Westminster (Utah) Dan Rasp of Westmont (Calif.)
NAIA2: Saint Francis take first national championship
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Mar 17, 2010 Saint Francis defeated Walsh 67:66 to earn the first ever national championship title. Qadr Owens accounted for a late jumper to pilot the Cougars to a 67:66 victory at the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of College of the Ozarks. Saint Francis entered the game strongly building a 22:16 lead. Walsh responded with 10 points in a row and surged ahead. The Cavs stretched the margin to 8 points before Saint Francis cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the big break. Saint Francis opened the second half with a pair of triples to level the situation. The teams went neck-and-neck from now on. The Cougars led 65:63 late in regulation. Brandon Sparks fired from downtown giving Walsh a 66:65 advantage with just over two minutes to go. Several missed shots were followed by a layup from Qadr Owens. Walsh misfired four shots in the dying seconds to lose the battle. DeJovaun Sawyer-Davis (6'5''-F) scored 22 points and was named the championships most outstanding player. Matt Edmonds (6'5''-F) added 14 points, while Qadr Owens had 11 points in the victory. Ricky Jackson (6'7''-F-87) responded with 16 points and 13 rebounds for Walsh. Jeremy Snardo delivered 13 points in defeat. NAIA Division II All-Tournament Team: DeJovaun Sawyer-Davis (Saint Francis) Qadr Owens (Saint Francis) Matt Edmonds (Saint Francis) Jeremy Snardo (Walsh) Ricky Jackson (Walsh) Antoine Dade (6'8''-F) (Bellevue) Avery Tyler (Bellevue) Sadiel Rojas (6'5''-G/F) (Oklahoma Wesleyan) Steve Briggs (5'10''-G) (Oklahoma Wesleyan) David Butler (6'8''-F) (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) 2010 Rawlings NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coach of the Year: Jeff Rekeweg (Saint Francis (Ind.)). 2010 Emil Liston Team Sportsmanship Award: Oklahoma Wesleyan 2010 Hustle Award: Ferdinand Morales-Soto (6'4''-F) (Saint Francis). All-NAIA D2 Awards 2009-10 - Apr 6, 2010
Player of the Year: Steve Briggs (5'10''-G) of Oklahoma Wesleyan University of Oklahoma Wesleyan Coach of the Year: Donnie Bostwick of Oklahoma Wesleyan 1st Team Steve Briggs of Oklahoma Wesleyan University Scott Buschman (6'7''-F) of Viterbo University Zach Coverstone (6'9''-F) of Indiana Wesleyan University Darrin Dorsey of Dakota Wesleyan University Luke Enos (6'7''-F) of Black Hills State University Ricky Jackson (6'7''-F-87) of Walsh University Errick McCollum (6'1''-G) of Goshen College Nathan Menefee (5'10''-G) of Evergreen State College Justin Parnell (6'4''-G) of Oregon Institute of Technology Dejovaun Sawyer-Davis (6'5''-F) of University of Saint Francis 2nd Team Ricardo Alliman (6'7''-F/C-87) of Cedarville University Jordan Gregg (6'7''-C) of Eastern Oregon University Sean High of Central Christian College Antonio Jones (5'10''-G) of St. Thomas University (Fla.) John Lierman (6'4''-G) of Aquinas College Eric Lorenzi (6'5''-F-87) of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sadiel Rojas (6'5''-G/F) of Oklahoma Wesleyan University Jeremiah Slough (6'1''-G) of Hastings College Avery Tyler (6'1''-G) of Bellevue University Corey Viet (6'5''-F) of Grand View University 3rd Team Eric Dummermuth (6'6''-F) of Notre Dame College Derell Henderson of Warner University Romar Jones of Friends University Ryne Lightfoot (6'3''-G) of Bethel College (Ind.) Matt Malloy of University of Sioux Falls Omar Reed (6'5''-F) of Bluefield College Jeremy Snardo (6'0''-G-89) of Walsh University Trey Triplett of Cardinal Stritch University Mikah Turner of Berea College Brady Wiebe of Dakota Wesleyan University |
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DeJovaun Dawyer-Davis is NAIA Division II tournament MVP (Photo:naia.cs
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