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.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
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
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