Coming off of back-to-back wins prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, where the Cyclones defeated St Johns University JV 78-71 and Itasca Community College 88-62, SCTCC will head into this week with three home games. Tonight the Cyclones play host to St Johns University JV team again with a 7pm tip-off at the Whitney Recreation Center in St. Cloud. Friday brings Hibbing Community College into town for an 8pm tip, and the week concludes on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm versus Rainy River Community College.
This week also brings a first for the basketball program here at SCTCC. The men's team finds themselves ranked nationally in this week's NJCAA division 3 poll. The Cyclones are currently ranked #7 in the country! Complete rankings can be found here: http://t.co/JIFUkYdcdx
Make sure you get out and support the team. If you are unable to make the trip to St. Cloud, you can find the home games webcast at ihigh.com/sctcc.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Cyclones Complete Weekend Sweep With Win Over Mayville
The SCTCC men's basketball team has had a busy week of game action. Sunday's game against the Mayville State University Comets marked the 3rd game in 5 days for the Cyclones. So far this young season the team has met each challenge, and on this afternoon the result again ended in SCTCC's favor with a 85-78 win.
Both teams were coming off of a game the previous day, so fatigue was a factor going in. However the Cyclones used their depth to wear down the Comets throughout the game. Mayville played very hard throughout, but SCTCC kept the pressure on and withstood some hot shooting from the opponent. The Comets were able to hit 12 three pointers in all, including 4 from back-up guard Josh DeWitt.
Four Cyclones were able to find double figures in the scoring column. SCTCC was led by sophomore Riley West (Lakeville, MN) with a season high 28 points, followed by Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) with 15, Felipe Villalaz (Sauk Rapids, MN) 12, and Lucas Rynda (New Prague, MN) with 10. A trio of Cyclones helped the home team control the glass; Noonan, Villalaz, and Rynda all hauled in 6 rebounds a piece allowing the team to a 44-32 advantage.
Game State vs Mayville
The win moves SCTCC to 5-0 on the season. The team will have the next 8 days away from game competition. The Cyclones will resume November 26 on the road at St. John's and November 27 back at home vs Itasca.
Both teams were coming off of a game the previous day, so fatigue was a factor going in. However the Cyclones used their depth to wear down the Comets throughout the game. Mayville played very hard throughout, but SCTCC kept the pressure on and withstood some hot shooting from the opponent. The Comets were able to hit 12 three pointers in all, including 4 from back-up guard Josh DeWitt.
Four Cyclones were able to find double figures in the scoring column. SCTCC was led by sophomore Riley West (Lakeville, MN) with a season high 28 points, followed by Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) with 15, Felipe Villalaz (Sauk Rapids, MN) 12, and Lucas Rynda (New Prague, MN) with 10. A trio of Cyclones helped the home team control the glass; Noonan, Villalaz, and Rynda all hauled in 6 rebounds a piece allowing the team to a 44-32 advantage.
Game State vs Mayville
The win moves SCTCC to 5-0 on the season. The team will have the next 8 days away from game competition. The Cyclones will resume November 26 on the road at St. John's and November 27 back at home vs Itasca.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Cyclone Men Up-End Central Lakes
Saturday afternoon the SCTCC men's basketball welcomed in the Central Lakes College Raiders into the Whitney Recreation Center. Coming into the game, the Cyclones had never beaten the Raiders in a men's basketball matchup. This time around, SCTCC was able to come out victorious with a 72-58 win.
In the opening minutes both team matched baskets, and played aggressive defense. Good possessions were hard to come by, and the Cyclone's found themselves at the free throw line 21 times. After struggling from the line in previous outings, SCTCC was able to hit at a consistent rate versus CLC, shooting 71% in the half. The home team ended the half shooting 31% from the floor (8/26 FG), but remained in front due to a great defensive effort.
The second half was more of the same, as the teams traded baskets in the early going. Midway through the second half, the Cyclones were able to gain some separation with a 9-0 run. SCTCC continued to attack the Raiders, and made their way to the free throw line throughout the second half. CLC still had fight in them late in the half, but the Cyclones were able to close the game out at the line. In all, the home team shot a total of 38 free throws (27/38). That turned out to be the difference in the scoring column with the Raiders reaching the line 24 times, and hitting 14 of those.
Jared Noonan (Richfiled, MN) led the Cyclones in the scoring department with 19 points. Scott Nystrom (St. Cloud, MN) bounced back with 15 points (7/7 FTs) and Riley West (Lakeville, MN) added 11 points. Freshman post Felipe Villalaz had an outstanding game on the glass with 13, and helped the Cyclones to a 47-38 advantage on the boards.
Game Stats vs CLC
SCTCC returns to the floor, Sunday November 17th versus Mayville State University JV at 12 pm.
In the opening minutes both team matched baskets, and played aggressive defense. Good possessions were hard to come by, and the Cyclone's found themselves at the free throw line 21 times. After struggling from the line in previous outings, SCTCC was able to hit at a consistent rate versus CLC, shooting 71% in the half. The home team ended the half shooting 31% from the floor (8/26 FG), but remained in front due to a great defensive effort.
The second half was more of the same, as the teams traded baskets in the early going. Midway through the second half, the Cyclones were able to gain some separation with a 9-0 run. SCTCC continued to attack the Raiders, and made their way to the free throw line throughout the second half. CLC still had fight in them late in the half, but the Cyclones were able to close the game out at the line. In all, the home team shot a total of 38 free throws (27/38). That turned out to be the difference in the scoring column with the Raiders reaching the line 24 times, and hitting 14 of those.
Jared Noonan (Richfiled, MN) led the Cyclones in the scoring department with 19 points. Scott Nystrom (St. Cloud, MN) bounced back with 15 points (7/7 FTs) and Riley West (Lakeville, MN) added 11 points. Freshman post Felipe Villalaz had an outstanding game on the glass with 13, and helped the Cyclones to a 47-38 advantage on the boards.
Game Stats vs CLC
SCTCC returns to the floor, Sunday November 17th versus Mayville State University JV at 12 pm.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Cyclones Rally Late For Win
The SCTCC men's basketball team struggled for most of Wednesday night's game at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, MN. The first road test for the Cyclone's was a little overwhelming at times, and found the green and gold down as much as 19 points in the first half, and by 20 in the second half. The team showed some toughness and determination throughout the remainder of the game, and found a way to win.
The Cyclone's could not seem to find their shooting stroke from near or far early on. The team struggled from beyond the 3 point line (0/10) and from the free throw line (5/13) in the first 20 minutes, shooting 36% from the field. Meanwhile, the home Vikings had it working, shooting 49% as a team. ICC was lead by Quenton Housely with 16 points in the first half. A late steal and score from freshman Ashton Bailey (Chicago, IL) gave the Cyclone's a little momentum heading into the locker room, SCTCC remained down 51-35.
After the break, it was a game of runs by both teams. The Cyclone's cut the lead to single digits on two occasions early in the second half, only to see ICC stretch the lead back out. The lead was 72-52 with just over 10 minutes remaining. SCTCC was still down 80-67 with just under 5 minutes on the game clock, and continued to play hard on both ends of the floor. The Vikings saw their last points of the game with 3:36 left, at which point they had an 11 point advantage. It was all Cyclone's to close out the game, as they finished on a 12-0 run capped off by sophomore Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) floater in the paint with 2.2 seconds on the clock to put SCTCC up 83-82. A last second attempt by ICC went awry, as the Cyclone's completed the comeback.
SCTCC was lead in the scoring column by sophomore Riley West (Lakeville,MN) with 19, freshman Ashton Bailey added 17 off the bench, and Jared Noonan finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Game Stats vs ICC
Men's basketball returns home for two games this weekend. Saturday afternoon at 3pm the Cyclone's will face Central Lakes College. On Sunday, they will play Mayville State JV at 12pm. Follow along online with the Game Webcast for each home game.
The Cyclone's could not seem to find their shooting stroke from near or far early on. The team struggled from beyond the 3 point line (0/10) and from the free throw line (5/13) in the first 20 minutes, shooting 36% from the field. Meanwhile, the home Vikings had it working, shooting 49% as a team. ICC was lead by Quenton Housely with 16 points in the first half. A late steal and score from freshman Ashton Bailey (Chicago, IL) gave the Cyclone's a little momentum heading into the locker room, SCTCC remained down 51-35.
After the break, it was a game of runs by both teams. The Cyclone's cut the lead to single digits on two occasions early in the second half, only to see ICC stretch the lead back out. The lead was 72-52 with just over 10 minutes remaining. SCTCC was still down 80-67 with just under 5 minutes on the game clock, and continued to play hard on both ends of the floor. The Vikings saw their last points of the game with 3:36 left, at which point they had an 11 point advantage. It was all Cyclone's to close out the game, as they finished on a 12-0 run capped off by sophomore Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) floater in the paint with 2.2 seconds on the clock to put SCTCC up 83-82. A last second attempt by ICC went awry, as the Cyclone's completed the comeback.
SCTCC was lead in the scoring column by sophomore Riley West (Lakeville,MN) with 19, freshman Ashton Bailey added 17 off the bench, and Jared Noonan finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Game Stats vs ICC
Men's basketball returns home for two games this weekend. Saturday afternoon at 3pm the Cyclone's will face Central Lakes College. On Sunday, they will play Mayville State JV at 12pm. Follow along online with the Game Webcast for each home game.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Cyclone Men Move To 2-0 With Win Over Bismarck State
On Saturday afternoon, the SCTCC men's basketball team was matched up against Bismarck State College, a NJCAA Division I team. Coming off of Wednesday's win versus Oak Hills, the Cyclones were looking to continue their balanced scoring attack. Bismarck State came into the game with a 1-1 record. The game proved to be a great match-up, and in the end the home team came away with the 90-79 victory.
The first half saw the Cyclones jump out to an early 18-8 lead, as the Mystics struggled to find their shooting stroke. Bismarck State battled back on the hot shooting of Tanner Purintun, and eventually took a 35-33 lead into the half. SCTCC shot 31% from the floor in the first half, including a 4/13 performance from behind the arc. BSC shot 41% from the floor, but struggled from the 3 point line at 0/10 in the half.
The Cyclones regrouped at the half, and got into a rhythm offensively in the second stanza. The home team brought great effort on the defensive end, which lead to great opportunities on the offensive end. SCTCC shot a blistering 67% from the field in the half, and 50% from the 3 point line. Sophomore guard Riley West (Lakeville, MN) led the Cyclones in scoring and assists with 22 points and 7assists. Scott Nystrom (St. Cloud, MN) followed with 15 points, and Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) added 12. Freshman forwards Lucas Rynda (New Prague, MN) and Felipe Villalaz (Sauk Rapids, MN) paced the Cyclones on the boards with 12 and 10 respectively.
SCTCC will hit the road for their next game traveling to Grand Rapids, MN on Wednesday November, 13 to play Itasca Community College at 8 pm. The Cyclones return home for two games next weekend playing host to Central Lakes College at 3 pm on Saturday the 16th, and at 12 pm on Sundaythe 17th vs Mayville State University JV.
Game Stats vs BSC
The first half saw the Cyclones jump out to an early 18-8 lead, as the Mystics struggled to find their shooting stroke. Bismarck State battled back on the hot shooting of Tanner Purintun, and eventually took a 35-33 lead into the half. SCTCC shot 31% from the floor in the first half, including a 4/13 performance from behind the arc. BSC shot 41% from the floor, but struggled from the 3 point line at 0/10 in the half.
The Cyclones regrouped at the half, and got into a rhythm offensively in the second stanza. The home team brought great effort on the defensive end, which lead to great opportunities on the offensive end. SCTCC shot a blistering 67% from the field in the half, and 50% from the 3 point line. Sophomore guard Riley West (Lakeville, MN) led the Cyclones in scoring and assists with 22 points and 7assists. Scott Nystrom (St. Cloud, MN) followed with 15 points, and Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) added 12. Freshman forwards Lucas Rynda (New Prague, MN) and Felipe Villalaz (Sauk Rapids, MN) paced the Cyclones on the boards with 12 and 10 respectively.
SCTCC will hit the road for their next game traveling to Grand Rapids, MN on Wednesday November, 13 to play Itasca Community College at 8 pm. The Cyclones return home for two games next weekend playing host to Central Lakes College at 3 pm on Saturday the 16th, and at 12 pm on Sundaythe 17th vs Mayville State University JV.
Game Stats vs BSC
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Cyclones Open Season With Win At Home
The SCTCC men's basketball team opened the 2013-14 season on Wednesday evening with a convincing victory on their home court. The Cyclones faced off against former NIAC conference opponent the Oak Hills Christian College Wolfpack. This was the first game for both teams on the season, and it times it was evident both teams were working out the kinks early in the season. In the end, the home team came out on top with a 107-42 win.
Statistically the Cyclones over matched the Wolfpack in many areas. SCTCC was lead in the scoring column by freshman guard Scott Nystrom (St. Cloud, MN) with 25 points on 9/11 shooting, including 5/6 from long range. Also providing a scoring punch were freshman Michael Miller (Minneapolis, MN) with 16 points, sophomore Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) with 13 points and 7 rebounds, and freshman Felipe Villalaz (Sauk Rapids, MN) with 13 points and 11 rebounds. In all, eleven Cyclones scored, with 6 scoring in double figures.
The Wolfpack were lead by Walter Fane, with 16 points and Bryar Klopp with 10.
Game Stats vs Oak Hills
The Cyclones will again play at home on Saturday afternoon at 3pm in the Whitney Recreation Center gymnasium. You can also follow the Cyclones online at ihigh.com/sctcc .
Statistically the Cyclones over matched the Wolfpack in many areas. SCTCC was lead in the scoring column by freshman guard Scott Nystrom (St. Cloud, MN) with 25 points on 9/11 shooting, including 5/6 from long range. Also providing a scoring punch were freshman Michael Miller (Minneapolis, MN) with 16 points, sophomore Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) with 13 points and 7 rebounds, and freshman Felipe Villalaz (Sauk Rapids, MN) with 13 points and 11 rebounds. In all, eleven Cyclones scored, with 6 scoring in double figures.
The Wolfpack were lead by Walter Fane, with 16 points and Bryar Klopp with 10.
Game Stats vs Oak Hills
The Cyclones will again play at home on Saturday afternoon at 3pm in the Whitney Recreation Center gymnasium. You can also follow the Cyclones online at ihigh.com/sctcc .
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
2013 - 14 Season Begins at Home vs Oak Hills Christian
Coming off a sub-par year in the
won/loss column (7-20), the 2013-14 St. Cloud Technical and Community College
men’s basketball team is excited about the prospects for a great season. Last year’s team finished the year with 8
players, and 7 of those being freshman of the first recruiting class for 3rd
year head coach Andy Cone. Five of the
freshman are returning, and are looking to build off the competitive finish to
the 2012-13 season. The group includes
MCAC all-Southern Division guards Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) and Riley West
(Lakeville, MN). Noonan led the Cyclones
in scoring at 17.6ppg and was second on the team in rebounding at 5.8rpg. West returns as one of the top point guards
in the league at 16.1ppg and 4.8apg.
Also returning for their second season are Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN),
Nate Vang (Eyota, MN), and Leland Harris (Brooklyn Park, MN).
The Cyclones are adding a talented
group of first year players, including multiple central Minnesota high school
standouts. Scott Nystrom, a St. Cloud Technical
high school graduate, will return to the floor after sitting out the past three
seasons. The 6-1 guard looks to make an
immediate impact on the floor. Also
returning to the floor after sitting out a season, is 6-5 forward Felipe
Villalaz (Sauk Rapids-Rice HS). Incoming
freshman include:
Ashton Bailey – 6’3 – Chicago, IL
Troy May – 6’1 – Robinsdale, MN
Ted Lutterman – 6’3 – Cambridge, MN
Preston Bosacker – 5’11 – Cambridge, MN
Ben Keike – 6’3 – Sauk Rapids, MN
Michael Miller – 6’1 – Minneapolis, MN
Michael Wiese – 6’4 – Albertville, MN
Beau Maciej – 6’3 – Holdingford, MN
Lucas Rynda – 6’5 – New Prague, MN
Maurice Scott – 6’3 – Waterford, MI
Chris Laymon – 6’5 – Bloomington, MN
The Cyclone’s play all home games at the Whitney Recreation
Center in St. Cloud, MN. You can also
watch live webcasts of all home events at ihigh.com/sctcc.
Home schedule:
November 6 Oak Hills C.C. Whitney
Center 7:00 pm
November 9 Bismarck State Whitney
Center 3:00 pm
November 16 Central Lakes Whitney
Center 3:00 pm
November 27 Itasca CC Whitney
Center 7:00 pm
December 3 St. John’s (JV) Whitney
Center 7:00 pm
December 6 Hibbing CC Whitney
Center 8:00 pm
December 7 Rainy River CC Whitney
Center 3:00 pm
January 7 Ridgewater College* Whitney Center 8:00
pm
January 11 Riverland CC* Whitney
Center 3:00 pm
January 22 MN West* Whitney
Center 8:00 pm
January 25 MN State-Fergus Falls* Whitney Center 3:00
pm
February 8 Anoka Ramsey CC* Whitney
Center 3:00 pm
February 12 Western Wisconsin* Whitney
Center 8:00 pm
February 22 Rochester* Whitney
Center 3:00 pm
Friday, March 1, 2013
Cyclones Receive Post-Season Honors
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) released it's All-Division team this morning. Two student athletes from SCTCC were recognized as all-southern division for 2012-13 season. Freshman Jared Noonan of Richfield, MN and freshman Riley West of Lakeville, MN were among the 14 person team. Jared led the Cyclones in scoring and averaged 18.8 ppg and 6.8 rebounds per game in conference play. Riley was twice named southern division player of the week this season, and averaged 16.4 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game in conference.
Congratulations to these student-athletes, and congratulations to their teammates for which these honors would not be possible without their hard work as well.
Congratulations to these student-athletes, and congratulations to their teammates for which these honors would not be possible without their hard work as well.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Cyclones Season 2012-13 Ends
The SCTCC men's basketball team wrapped up the season last week with a buzzer-beating 1 point defeat to MCAC 2nd place M-State Fergus Falls, and followed that up with a road defeat at 1st place Rochester. Winning 3 out of the last 5 games of the conference season will be looked back upon as a stepping stone for the freshman heavy team. The Cyclones played the conference season with 8 players, including 7 freshman.
The lone sophomore Nolan Peterson (Mora, MN), will be missed for his hard work and dedication to the team. Nolan will be graduating this spring with a second degree in Electrical Construction Technology after previously completing the requirements for his AA degree. Nolan will finish with a 3.41 GPA. We are very proud of the two years that Nolan has put in at SCTCC.
To finish the season, many of the Cyclones had outstanding year's on the floor as well.
SCORING
FR Jared Noonan (2nd in Southern Division) 17.6ppg
FR Riley West (7th) 16.1ppg
FR Jett Leaf (10th) 14.7
3 PT FG%
FR Zach Jiskra (3rd in Southern Divsion) 40.0%
FR Leland Harris (4th in Southern Division) 38.1%
FR Alex Matchinsky - 35.2%
STEALS
FR Jett Leaf (4th in Southern Division) - 51 (2.0 per game)
FR Jared Noonan - 42
FR Riley West - 39
ASSISTS
FR Riley West (3rd in Southern Division) 4.8apg
FR Jett Leaf - 2.7 apg
FR Jared Noonan - 2.5 apg
REBOUNDING
Nate Vang - 6 rpg
Jared Noonan - 5.8 rpg
Jett Leaf - 4.8 rpg
Overall, the team was ranked in the top 20 among NJCAA schools in a few categories:
Scoring - 18th (79 ppg) Field Goal Attempts - 15th (69.2 Shots per game)
Free Throws Made Per Game - 9th (16.6 made) Free Throws Attempted Per Game - 4th (25.6 att)
The lone sophomore Nolan Peterson (Mora, MN), will be missed for his hard work and dedication to the team. Nolan will be graduating this spring with a second degree in Electrical Construction Technology after previously completing the requirements for his AA degree. Nolan will finish with a 3.41 GPA. We are very proud of the two years that Nolan has put in at SCTCC.
To finish the season, many of the Cyclones had outstanding year's on the floor as well.
SCORING
FR Jared Noonan (2nd in Southern Division) 17.6ppg
FR Riley West (7th) 16.1ppg
FR Jett Leaf (10th) 14.7
3 PT FG%
FR Zach Jiskra (3rd in Southern Divsion) 40.0%
FR Leland Harris (4th in Southern Division) 38.1%
FR Alex Matchinsky - 35.2%
STEALS
FR Jett Leaf (4th in Southern Division) - 51 (2.0 per game)
FR Jared Noonan - 42
FR Riley West - 39
ASSISTS
FR Riley West (3rd in Southern Division) 4.8apg
FR Jett Leaf - 2.7 apg
FR Jared Noonan - 2.5 apg
REBOUNDING
Nate Vang - 6 rpg
Jared Noonan - 5.8 rpg
Jett Leaf - 4.8 rpg
Overall, the team was ranked in the top 20 among NJCAA schools in a few categories:
Scoring - 18th (79 ppg) Field Goal Attempts - 15th (69.2 Shots per game)
Free Throws Made Per Game - 9th (16.6 made) Free Throws Attempted Per Game - 4th (25.6 att)
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Hot Shooting Leads to 3rd Straight Win
On Saturday afternoon the SCTCC Cyclones played host to the MN-West Community College Blue Jays. In their last meeting the game was decided on a last-second buzzer-beating shot by the Blue Jays, giving them a 2 point win. The Cyclones knew coming in that this would be a close game, and it certainly was.
The first half began the right way for the home team, as SCTCC jumped out to an early 15-6 lead. The starting back-court led the way in the opening half as Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) and Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) both poured in 14 points including a combined 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Costly turnovers kept the game within reach however, as the Blue Jays capitalized on 10 Cyclone turnovers, and converted them into 16 points. MN-West was able to shoot a very high percentage in the first half, 60%, and finished the half down 46-44. The Cyclones countered with 50% shooting, including 8 three-pointers.
The second half saw both team make some great runs offensively. The Cyclones went on a 12-3 run out of the break, but that was short lived lead as MN-West worked its way back into the game with some three-point shooting of its own. SCTCC regained their focus and began to rally together defensive stops, holding the visitors to 31.7% shooting in the second half. On the offensive side of things,the Cyclones tied a season high for assists as a team with 24. Riley West had 9 assists for the second game in a row, Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) had 6, and Jett Leaf added 4. Freshman Alex Matchinsky (St.Cloud, MN) came off the bench with 16 points, including 3-of-5 from three. Noonan led the way with 26 points, West 22, and Leaf with 19. SCTCC converted on a season-high 12 three-pointers, and ended the night shooting 48% from the field.
The Cyclones will finish up the home schedule on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm vs Minnesota State-Fergus Falls.
Game Stats vs MN-West
The first half began the right way for the home team, as SCTCC jumped out to an early 15-6 lead. The starting back-court led the way in the opening half as Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) and Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) both poured in 14 points including a combined 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Costly turnovers kept the game within reach however, as the Blue Jays capitalized on 10 Cyclone turnovers, and converted them into 16 points. MN-West was able to shoot a very high percentage in the first half, 60%, and finished the half down 46-44. The Cyclones countered with 50% shooting, including 8 three-pointers.
The second half saw both team make some great runs offensively. The Cyclones went on a 12-3 run out of the break, but that was short lived lead as MN-West worked its way back into the game with some three-point shooting of its own. SCTCC regained their focus and began to rally together defensive stops, holding the visitors to 31.7% shooting in the second half. On the offensive side of things,the Cyclones tied a season high for assists as a team with 24. Riley West had 9 assists for the second game in a row, Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) had 6, and Jett Leaf added 4. Freshman Alex Matchinsky (St.Cloud, MN) came off the bench with 16 points, including 3-of-5 from three. Noonan led the way with 26 points, West 22, and Leaf with 19. SCTCC converted on a season-high 12 three-pointers, and ended the night shooting 48% from the field.
The Cyclones will finish up the home schedule on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm vs Minnesota State-Fergus Falls.
Game Stats vs MN-West
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Cyclones Tally Another Road Win
SCTCC traveled to Lacrosse, WI for a MCAC southern division
contest against the Western Wisconsin Technical College Cavaliers. Coming into the game the Cavaliers and
Cyclones were tied in conference play. After
a solid defensive effort in their last game at Anoka-Ramsey, the Cyclones were looking to
continue with that same intensity.
The first half did not begin the way SCTCC hoped as the Cavaliers
began with hot shooting from all over the floor. After getting down 36-26 9 minutes into the game, the
Cyclones regrouped on both ends of the floor.
They held the home team to just 10 points the rest of the half, and went
into the locker room trailing by 1, 46-45.
SCTCC was led by Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) with 11 points and
8 rebounds, and Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) with 10 points and 8
rebounds. Freshman Jared Noonan
(Richfield, MN) added 11 points and Freshman Alex Matchinsky (St. Cloud, MN)
came off the bench with 7 points and 4 assists.
Midway through the second half, SCTCC built a 69-57
lead. However, coming down the stretch they
would need all of that lead as Western Tech made another run to cut the lead in
the final minutes. The Cyclones would
finish the game by hitting their free throws, and controlling the glass on the
defensive end, ending with a 93-88 win.
It was another balanced effort in the victory Jett Leaf
finished the game with 22 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Cyclones in both
categories. Jared Noonan ended with 18 points and 8
rebounds. Riley West almost came away
with a triple-double in an 18 point, 12 rebound, 9 assist night. Matchinsky followed up with 15 points, 5
rebounds and 4 assists. Zach Jiskra
added 12 points; Leland Harris and Nate Vang finished with 4 points, Vang
adding 10 rebounds.
SCTCC plays home at Whitney Center on Saturday, February
16th versus MN-West at 3pm.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Cyclones Earn Road Win vs Anoka-Ramsey
The SCTCC Cyclone men's basketball team traveled down Highway 10 to take on the Anoka-Ramsey Rams on Saturday afternoon. On this day it was the Cyclones who got out to a hot start, opening the game with a 16-4 advantage. Although the ball was going in on the offensive end, it was the defensive effort that built the lead. SCTCC did a great job holding the Rams top scorers from getting good looks at the basket, finished the half with 6 steals and held the Rams to a 35.5 field goal percentage. On the offensive side of things, the Cyclones were sharing and moving the ball, and it showed up in the box score. Freshman Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) led the way with 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Freshman center Nate Vang (Eyota, MN) added 8 points and 5 rebounds. The unofficial highlight of the first half was a tip-in dunk by Freshman Leland Harris (Brooklyn Park, MN), that was eventually called for goal-tending. Nate Vang followed up a miss with a put back dunk shortly after, and the Cyclones headed to the locker room with a 42-32 advantage
The second half began with more of the same from SCTCC with an offensive board from Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) and an assist to the cutting Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) for the bucket and the foul. The defensive pressure picked up for Anoka-Ramsey, and they forced the Cyclones into a few turnovers which turned into easy baskets. The ball movement continued throughout the half for SCTCC, and the Cyclones always seemed to have an answer for the runs AR was making. Jiskra added 11 second half points and finished with 14 for the game. Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) stepped up and made big free throws down the stretch as the Cyclones kept the Rams at arms distance, finishing with an 86-75 win.
The men's basketball team will travel Wednesday to Lacrosse, WI to play Western Wisconsin Tech at 7pm. SCTCC will return home next Saturday February 16th to face MN-West.
Game Stats vs Anoka
The second half began with more of the same from SCTCC with an offensive board from Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) and an assist to the cutting Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) for the bucket and the foul. The defensive pressure picked up for Anoka-Ramsey, and they forced the Cyclones into a few turnovers which turned into easy baskets. The ball movement continued throughout the half for SCTCC, and the Cyclones always seemed to have an answer for the runs AR was making. Jiskra added 11 second half points and finished with 14 for the game. Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) stepped up and made big free throws down the stretch as the Cyclones kept the Rams at arms distance, finishing with an 86-75 win.
The men's basketball team will travel Wednesday to Lacrosse, WI to play Western Wisconsin Tech at 7pm. SCTCC will return home next Saturday February 16th to face MN-West.
Game Stats vs Anoka
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Cyclones End Skid with Home Win
Coming off an 0-3 start to the conference season, SCTCC entered Saturday's home game versus Western Wisconsin Technical College Cavaliers needing to get back in the win column. The Cyclones provided an entertaining afternoon for the home fans by pulling out a 95-91 victory at the Whitney Recreation Center.
The Cyclones began the game focused, and it showed on both ends of the floor. The hot shooting on the offensive end was provided by a few different players as the home team hit 53% from the floor including 6 of 10 from behind the arc in the first 20 minutes. Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) provided the bulk of the scoring with 17 first half points. Freshman Leland Harris (Brooklyn Park, MN) came off the bench to hit 3 of 3 from beyond the 3 point line. Fellow Freshman Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) added to the total with 10 points. SCTCC jumped out to a 30-15 lead, only to have the lead cut to 54-46 at half.
The second half was more of the same, with both teams continuing the high paced and high scoring exchange. Western would shoot 5 of 11 from three and manage to cut the Cyclone lead to 3 with only seconds remaining. Ray Goines had three free throw attempts to potentially tie the game. Western would miss all three and Riley West would hit 1 of 2 from the line to put the game out of reach. The Cavaliers were led by Cody Krueger with 29 points overall, but only one other player reach double figures for the visitors as they came up short.
West would finish the afternoon with a season high 36 points. Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) added 17 points. Freshman Alex Matchinsky (St. Cloud, MN) and Leland Harris both contributed 14 points. Zach Jiskra had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Game Stats vs WW
SCTCC will hit the road this week to face MN-West CC on Wednesday night in Worthington, and follow that up with a trip to Fergus Falls Saturday to play MN State-Fergus Falls.
The Cyclones began the game focused, and it showed on both ends of the floor. The hot shooting on the offensive end was provided by a few different players as the home team hit 53% from the floor including 6 of 10 from behind the arc in the first 20 minutes. Freshman Riley West (Lakeville, MN) provided the bulk of the scoring with 17 first half points. Freshman Leland Harris (Brooklyn Park, MN) came off the bench to hit 3 of 3 from beyond the 3 point line. Fellow Freshman Zach Jiskra (Sartell, MN) added to the total with 10 points. SCTCC jumped out to a 30-15 lead, only to have the lead cut to 54-46 at half.
The second half was more of the same, with both teams continuing the high paced and high scoring exchange. Western would shoot 5 of 11 from three and manage to cut the Cyclone lead to 3 with only seconds remaining. Ray Goines had three free throw attempts to potentially tie the game. Western would miss all three and Riley West would hit 1 of 2 from the line to put the game out of reach. The Cavaliers were led by Cody Krueger with 29 points overall, but only one other player reach double figures for the visitors as they came up short.
West would finish the afternoon with a season high 36 points. Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) added 17 points. Freshman Alex Matchinsky (St. Cloud, MN) and Leland Harris both contributed 14 points. Zach Jiskra had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Game Stats vs WW
SCTCC will hit the road this week to face MN-West CC on Wednesday night in Worthington, and follow that up with a trip to Fergus Falls Saturday to play MN State-Fergus Falls.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Cyclones Unable to Finish at CLC
In the final game of the Central Lakes College winter classic, SCTCC was matched up against the host school CLC Raiders. Being the second night of a back to back, the Cyclones were expecting a close game, and that is exactly what they got. However, they failed to pull out the road win with a 86-78 loss
SCTCC began the game knocking down shots and fought hard to stop the Raiders on the defensive end. Let in the half however, the Cyclones were battling foul trouble and not shooting with the same consistency as earlier in the half. Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) led the offensive attack with 11 points and fellow freshman Alex Matchinsky (St. Cloud, MN) added 10 points. The half ended with the home team taking a 40-31 lead into the locker room. SCTCC shot only 33% from the field and allowed CLC to shoot 44% from the floor.
The Cyclones continued playing hard throughout the second half, outscoring CLC in the half. The 1st half deficit proved to be too much to come back from, as the Raiders knocked down their free throws to close out the game. Jett Leaf and freshman Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) led the way with 24 points a piece. Alex Matchinsky had 18 points and 8 rebounds. Nate Vang (Eyota, MN) added a season high 11 rebounds.
The Cyclones will open up MCAC southern division play this Wednesday at Ridgewater College. The top four teams in each division will qualify for the MCAC state tournament at the end of the season.
Game Stats vs CLC
SCTCC began the game knocking down shots and fought hard to stop the Raiders on the defensive end. Let in the half however, the Cyclones were battling foul trouble and not shooting with the same consistency as earlier in the half. Freshman Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) led the offensive attack with 11 points and fellow freshman Alex Matchinsky (St. Cloud, MN) added 10 points. The half ended with the home team taking a 40-31 lead into the locker room. SCTCC shot only 33% from the field and allowed CLC to shoot 44% from the floor.
The Cyclones continued playing hard throughout the second half, outscoring CLC in the half. The 1st half deficit proved to be too much to come back from, as the Raiders knocked down their free throws to close out the game. Jett Leaf and freshman Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) led the way with 24 points a piece. Alex Matchinsky had 18 points and 8 rebounds. Nate Vang (Eyota, MN) added a season high 11 rebounds.
The Cyclones will open up MCAC southern division play this Wednesday at Ridgewater College. The top four teams in each division will qualify for the MCAC state tournament at the end of the season.
Game Stats vs CLC
Friday, January 4, 2013
Cyclones Begin 2013 with a Buzzer Beating Loss
Coming off of winter break, the SCTCC Cyclones hit the hardwood again at the Central Lakes Winter Classic in Brainerd. The first match-up put the Cyclones against NJCAA #3 ranked Vermillion Ironmen. The last time these two teams met, the Ironmen pulled out an 8 point win. SCTCC knew it was going to be a hard-fought game, and it turned out to be a heart breaker in the end.
The first half saw the Cyclones jump out to an early 20-8 lead with great ball movement and defensive intensity. The Ironmen worked their way back into the game forcing 11 first half turnovers, and converting many of the Cyclone mistakes into baskets. The first half ended with the Ironmen taking a slim lead at 37-36. The Cyclones were lead by starting guard trio of Riley West (8 points), Jett Leaf (8 points) and Jared Noonan (7 points).
The second half was much of the same, SCTCC and VCC played a closely contested game. The Cyclones would tie the game up late, and have to play the final 30.7 seconds on the defensive end as Vermillion held the ball for the last shot. VCC went to a ball screen on the wing, in which the Cyclones covered very well. The Ironmen's Derek Meger caught the ball on the baseline and drove towards the basket throwing up a runner as time expired. The ball caught the front of the rim and rattled in sending the Cyclones to a 79-77 loss.
SCTCC was lead by Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Riley West (Lakeville, MN) finished with 12 points, 6 assists. Alex Matchinsky 10 pts, 5 rebs - Leland Harris 10 pts - Zach Jiskra 6 pts - Nate Vang 4 pts, 5 rebs - Brandon Marek 2 pts.
SCTCC will play Central Lakes College Saturday at 4:00 pm in Brainerd.
Game Stats vs Vermillion
The first half saw the Cyclones jump out to an early 20-8 lead with great ball movement and defensive intensity. The Ironmen worked their way back into the game forcing 11 first half turnovers, and converting many of the Cyclone mistakes into baskets. The first half ended with the Ironmen taking a slim lead at 37-36. The Cyclones were lead by starting guard trio of Riley West (8 points), Jett Leaf (8 points) and Jared Noonan (7 points).
The second half was much of the same, SCTCC and VCC played a closely contested game. The Cyclones would tie the game up late, and have to play the final 30.7 seconds on the defensive end as Vermillion held the ball for the last shot. VCC went to a ball screen on the wing, in which the Cyclones covered very well. The Ironmen's Derek Meger caught the ball on the baseline and drove towards the basket throwing up a runner as time expired. The ball caught the front of the rim and rattled in sending the Cyclones to a 79-77 loss.
SCTCC was lead by Jared Noonan (Richfield, MN) with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Jett Leaf (Howard Lake, MN) added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Riley West (Lakeville, MN) finished with 12 points, 6 assists. Alex Matchinsky 10 pts, 5 rebs - Leland Harris 10 pts - Zach Jiskra 6 pts - Nate Vang 4 pts, 5 rebs - Brandon Marek 2 pts.
SCTCC will play Central Lakes College Saturday at 4:00 pm in Brainerd.
Game Stats vs Vermillion
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