11/17/2009

The Dallas Baptist University Men’s Basketball Team opened up the 2009-2010 season with a loss on Tuesday night in Stephenville, Texas, as Tarleton State University defeated the Patriots, 81-71.  With the loss, DBU moves to 0-1 on the season.

The Texans 19-2 run midway through the first half spelled disaster for the Patriots, as they were back on their heels early, facing a 29-8 deficit.  Although the Patriots were down they clawed their way back into the game to end the first half down by only 10 points, 43-33.

The Patriot’s efforts to come back in the second half were matched by the Texans as they ended the Patriot’s hope of a comeback to give DBU their first regular season loss.  Tarleton State was led by Corin Henry, who finished the night with 21 points and six assists.

Junior Ty Gough led the Patriots in the loss, as he scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his first double double in regular season play.  Gough shot 6 for 9 from the field and connected on 6 of ten free throws.

Junior Braxton Adamson was right on the heels of Gough, scoring 16 points on 6 of 13 from the field, while shooting 2 for 6 from three point range.  Freshman Hunter Martin and Senior Bryan Baumann also posted double digit points for the Patriots, with Martin scoring 13 points and Baumann 11 points.

The Patriots look to rebound from the season opening loss as they play host to Southwest Baptist University on Saturday, November 21, in the Burg Center.  The 2009 DBU Homecoming  Weekend is scheduled to kickoff with the Alumni Homecoming Banquet beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and the Extravaganza at 8:00 p.m.  Events Saturday are scheduled to begin with the 2009 Tailgate Party beginning at 4:30 in the Quad.  The game will immediately follow, with the tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

11/14/2009

The Dallas Baptist University Patriot Basketball Team faced the Division I University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks on Saturday night as an exhibition game.  UTA was able to pull out the victory 88-84, but not without a fight from the DBU Patriots.

The game started slowly as both teams were shaking off the preseason jitters.  After a few lead changes, the Mavericks held on to an eight point lead throughout the first half.  DBU headed into the locker room down by only seven points, 41-34.

In the second half the Mavericks looked to have the game in hand as they led by 10 points with only 4:18 to play.  The Patriots were able to break the double-digit deficit when Junior Braxton Adamson drained a three point shot with less than four minutes left to play to leave the score, 77-70.

Sophomore Armie Lewis for the Patriots hit an open three point shot with 17 seconds left in the game to edge DBU within five.  Then after Marquez Haynes connected on two free throws for the Mavericks, Adamson for DBU drained his fourth straight three pointer of the night to put the Patriots within two points of UTA, 86-84.

Haynes for UTA came through on two more free throws, then the Patriots last ditch effort for the win was unsuccessful.  The Patriots outscored the Mavericks in the second half, but it was not enough to give them a win, as the Mavericks won 88-84.

Junior Braxton Adamson led the Patriots on the offensive side of the court as he scored 26 points as he shot 7 for 9 from the field and was a perfect 4 for 4 from behind the three point arc.  He also was able to add two assists in the loss.

Junior Ty Gough posted his first double double in a Patriot uniform as he scored 18 points and grabbed 17 boards.  Gough shot 6 for 13 from the floor and was 6 for 10 from the charity stripe.

Other Notables: Sophomore Jordan McGowen (14 points, 6 rebounds), Senior Bryan Baumann (nine points, 10 rebounds)

The Patriots kick off regular season play on Tuesday, November 17, when they travel to Stephenville, Texas, to take on Tarleton State University.  Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.

10/26/2009

Spiritual rejuvenation is not always the same as physical relaxation.  Just ask the DBU Men’s Basketball Team and Cheerleading Squad, who spent their fall break ministering on the other side of the world.  Joined by DBU students, coaches, trainers, and staff, the group of 42 traveled to Seoul, Korea on October 2-9, overcoming jet lag, a foreign diet featuring kim chi, and tiresome long days to provide service to children and homeless individuals of a distant land.

The trip was the latest effort in DBU’s Global Sports Mission Initiative, which in the past several years has seen the University send teams to Guatemala and Peru on missions-based trips.

“The Patriot Athletic Global Sports Mission Initiative was created to allow our student-athletes the opportunity to experience other cultures by living and serving as ‘Champions for Christ’ abroad, which is exactly what the basketball players and cheerleaders did,” stated Ryan Erwin, DBU director of athletics, who helped organize the trip.  “It was a blessing and truly amazing to watch these young men and women serve and share their faith in Christ as they used their God-given talents to minister and spread the Word among the people of South Korea.”

Rising early each morning, the group traveled the city, experiencing the bustling urban life of Seoul and ministering along the way.  Clinics on their respective sports provided Patriot basketball players and cheerleaders many opportunities to share their athletic knowledge and prowess and-most importantly-their testimonies of God’s grace and love with children of all ages.

“It was truly amazing,” shared DBU basketball player Braxton Adamson, “to be able to teach these young students the fundamentals of basketball while sharing the love of Christ.”

Throughout the week, the Patriots went out of their way to engage individuals in meaningful ways.  The DBU student athletes, who received significant fanfare from their young observers, joyfully gave autographs to their supporters and delighted them in their very personal and friendly approach.  Cheerleaders worked diligently to learn and teach special cheers for their students, encouraged them throughout their practice, and invited them to join them in the limelight of performing at the basketball games DBU played during their stay in South Korea.

“I was so proud of the girls that week,” reflected DBU Head Cheer Coach Skyla Alvarado.  “They were able to bless hundreds of lives through their teaching, while also providing a great service for these schools.”

Along their journey throughout Seoul, the group also embraced the homeless.  An afternoon spent at Seoul Station saw them deliver meals and engage in a very memorable time of fellowship and prayer.

“Despite the language barrier, I was able to see God work through prayer with the homeless people,” said DBU cheerleader Michelle Grose.  “It was so moving to see the Holy Spirit intercede during prayer to impact the homeless.  It was very evident that they experienced the love of God.”

Aside from their ministry efforts, the Patriots enjoyed several occasions of spiritual rejuvenation in the company of fellow believers.  They attended services at Central Christian Academy’s Wonchon Baptist Church and Suwon Central Baptist Church.  They had the pleasure and distinct privilege of hearing a sermon presented by the renowned Dr. Billy Kim, former pastor of Suwon Central Baptist Church and former president of the Baptist World Alliance, as well as former head of the Far East Broadcasting Company.  The group had the opportunity to tour the facilities of the Far East Broadcast Company, which airs Christian music and sermons throughout the Eastern Hemisphere.

Americans and Asians, but Christians all, their testimonies inspired one another.  “Grateful for our commitment to make this journey, the Korean Christians in turn inspired us by their passion for Christ,” explained DBU Head Basketball Coach Blake Flickner.  “All over South Korea, thousands of believers go to early morning prayer services six days a week.  The churches are full, and their enthusiasm was contagious.”

Interspersed with their mission work, the DBU Men’s Basketball Team performed well in their three official games during the week.  Following friendly pre-game exchanges of cultural gifts and pleasantries, the Patriots took on two of Korea’s premier institutions, Kyung Hee University and Chung-Ang University.  The games proved to be the first of the new season for the Patriots, who, according to NCAA guidelines, were only allowed to spend a few practices together prior to the trip.  Battling hard, the Patriots fell to the Korean universities in both contests.

Their final game on the trip pitted the Dallas Baptist Patriots against American Patriots as the team took on an all-star squad from OSAN United States Air Force Base.   Battling to the end, DBU secured the victory.

"Our trip to Seoul was an incredible opportunity,” said Coach Flickner.  “We thoroughly enjoyed playing the various teams, and we learned several things that will make us better for the season ahead.”

“However, basketball was a very small part of our experience.  The trip was memorable because of the fellowship and worship we were able to enjoy with believers from half-way around the world.  The clinics we held provided a great opportunity for our players to share their testimonies and to be a witness to the next generation of young people in South Korea.  I was very proud of our student athletes and the love they showed to these kids.  I trust that the young South Koreans were encouraged and challenged in their faith, but I also know that we have grown tremendously through the experience."

10/23/2009

The Patriot Basketball Team held their fourth annual Midnight Madness on October 14 and 15.  The event proved to be a success, with over a 1000 DBU students and family members showing up to support the 2009-2010 Patriots.

The night started with a street party, which consisted of several different stations filled with activities and blowup games.  There were basketball goals, obstacle course, face sketching, homemade ice cream, corndogs, cotton candy, and several more.  The street party also had a pie-eating contest and hot dog eating contest, with the winners taking home a Nintendo Wii and Oakley sunglasses.

After the street party, the madness continued into the gym, with a prep rally put on by the 2009-2010 Patriot Cheerleaders.  The cheerleaders performed several air flying stunts and chants with the crowd before the Patriot Basketball Team was announced for the first time.  

The team and cheerleaders continued their tradition of putting together a little dance for the crowd after being announced to the screaming Blue Brigade Fans.  The team then went right into their dunk exhibition.  Then at the stroke of midnight, the Patriots kicked off their 2009-2010 season, with the Red/Blue game.

At halftime, the fans experienced an impressive show by the Dallas Mavericks Mavs Man.  He flew high above the rim during his dunking routine as the fans watched in disbelief when he even did a front flip before one of his dunks.   

Head Coach Blake Flickner said about the night, "Midnight Madness was an unbelievable event.  It has gotten bigger and better each year we have done it, but this one will be hard to top.  The students were amazing.  So much work went into planning a party on such a grand scale, and there are a lot of people to thank, but it had to be the best atmosphere anywhere in the country last night.  Everyone that was involved had fun and I think it will be a great launching point for our season this year.  The Blue Brigade fans are the best fans in the country!"

10/21/2009

In only their fourth year in existence, the Dallas Baptist University Patriot Basketball Team has been picked to win the Heartland Conference men’s basketball title, as the preseason poll was released on Wednesday morning.  DBU edged out the University of the Incarnate Word for the top spot, receiving 162 total points and 12 first-place votes in the poll.  The Heartland Conference poll is voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.

"This is quite an honor for our young program to already be in a position where the other coaches and sports information directors in our conference think so highly of our success.  It is a great compliment to what our team accomplished last year and the potential we have to do some special things this year.  God has been very gracious to our program, and we hope to continue to build on the foundations we now have,” said Head Coach Blake Flickner.

DBU finished their 2008-2009 campaign with a trip to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional in Warrensburg, Missouri that was hosted on the campus of the University of Central Missouri.  The Patriots were 2009 Regional Semi-Finalist as they finished the year with a 24-7 overall record, and were 12-4 in Heartland Conference play.

The Patriots finished last season in record setting fashion as they were ranked high in many national statistical categories, including an 11 game regular season winning streak.  DBU finished third in Division II in three-point field goal percentage, shooting 42.2% from behind the arc.  DBU was ranked 12th in scoring per game, posting an impressive 88 points per game, 12th in assists per game with 17.9, 16th in free throw percentage per game, shooting 75.5% on the season, and 20th in scoring margin at with a 12-point advantage. Along with top national rankings, the Patriots finished first in the Heartland Conference in points per game, field goal percentage, three-point field goal percentage, assists per game, and steals per game.  DBU finished a close second in the conference in scoring margin, free throw percentage, three-point field goal percentage defense, and three-point field goals made.
 
“We are very excited for the Patriot Basketball team and their preseason ranking within the Heartland Conference.  This is a great honor for the DBU coaches and players, as well as the entire DBU Athletic Department.  The coaches and staff have done a magnificent job in building Patriot Basketball to what it is today; in just our fourth season.  The student-athletes and coaches have been working diligently and we are looking forward to the 2009-2010 year and are hoping for another historical season,” said DBU Director of Athletics Ryan Erwin.

The Patriots look to build on the success they saw last season, as they try to qualify for their second consecutive NCAA Division II Tournament.  DBU will be hosting 13 home contests including games against Southwest Baptist University, Abilene Christian University, Tarleton State University, St. Edward’s University, and the University of the Incarnate Word.  Notable road games will be played at Tarleton State, Southwest Baptist, Incarnate Word, and St. Edward’s.

The Patriots kick off the season in Stephenville, Texas, on November 17 as they will play Tarleton State University.  The game is set to begin at 8:00 p.m.  DBU’s home opener is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, as they will face nationally ranked Southwest Baptist University on the Patriots homecoming night.  Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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8/26/2009

On Friday, August 21, new DBU students participated in community service projects at various locations around the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Members of the DBU Basketball team went to Mission Arlington where they helped prepare one of the community buildings to be ready to host a Back to School Youth Rally.  During the afternoon, these student-athletes along with other DBU students spent time at a nearby "Apartment Church" where they played games and encouraged the young boys and girls that live at the apartment complex.
 
The service projects were a part of DBU introducing new students during SWAT (Student Welcome and Transition Week) to one of the central values of Dallas Baptist University.  Community service projects are coordinated through DBU's Center for Service Learning, and reflect the university's Christ-centered philosophy of developing servant leaders.  DBU was recognized on the President's Honor Roll as one of the top universities in the nation committed to service in the neighboring communities.
 
Mission Arlington was started by Tillie Burgin in 1986.  She and her family had been missionaries in South Korea for over a decade.  When they returned to the metroplex, they desired to serve here in much the same way that they had done "missions" overseas.  Mission Arlington is committed to meeting people's physical needs in the name Jesus.  For more information on Mission Arlington, visit www.missionarlington.org.

6/19/2009

The Dallas Baptist University Patriot Basketball team finished the historical 2008-2009 season with a trip to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Tournament for the first time in school history.  The team finished the season with a 24-7 overall record and a 12-4 Heartland Conference record in only their third year.

The Patriots finished the regular season ranked second in the Heartland Conference after receiving a preseason ranking of fourth.  The Patriots defeated St. Mary’s in the Conference Semi-Final game, but fell to the University of Incarnate Word in the Conference Championship.  

DBU received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament, which consists of the top 64 teams in Division II.  The University of Central Missouri hosted the South Central Region, where DBU was the sixth seed.  In their first game, the Patriots started the tournament on fire as they came out and defeated the number three seeded and nationally ranked University of Central Oklahoma, 89-75.  

DBU came up short in the Regional Semi-Final game as they fell to Southwest Baptist University, 74-68, to end the 2008-2009 campaign.   

“It has been an outstanding year.  God has blessed us in so many ways.  I am proud of how hard these young men worked and how unselfishly they played this year.  It was very special,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said about the season.

The Patriots finished their year off in the top tier in many national statistical categories, including an 11 game regular season winning streak.  DBU finished third in all of Division II with the third best three-point field goal percentage, as they shot 42.2% from behind the arc.  They were also ranked 12th in scoring per game, posting an impressive 88 points per game, 12th in assists per game with 17.9, 16th in free throw percentage per game, shooting 75.5% on the season, and 20th in scoring margin (+12.0).  Along with top national rankings, the Patriots finished first in the Heartland Conference in points per game, field goal percentage, three-point field goal percentage, assists per game, and steals per game.  DBU finished in a close second in the conference in scoring margin, free throw percentage, three-point field goal percentage defense, and three-point field goals made.

Individual awards for the Patriots during the 2008-2009 season included, Head Coach Blake Flickner being named the Heartland Conference Coach of the Year.  Flickner was also named the Co-NCCAA coach of the year.  Senior Shelby Lewis was named to the All-Heartland Conference Second Team after receiving Heartland Conference Player of the Week once during the regular season.  Sophomore Braxton Adamson had a standout year being named to the All-Heartland Conference Second Team as well as receiving CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team for his success on the court as well as in the classroom.  Adamson finished the season ranked 16th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage, finishing the year with an impressive 42.7% from behind the arc.

Junior Bryan Baumann played his first year as a Patriot and received All-Heartland Conference Honorable Mention after receiving Heartland Conference Player of the Week twice during the regular season.  Junior Eddie Gloviak also received All-Heartland Conference Honorable Mention.  Newcomer Freshman Jordan McGowen had an outstanding first year receiving Heartland Conference Player of the Week once and finished the year as Co-Heartland Conference Freshman of the Year.

Flickner added, “This team reaped the rewards that grew out of the hard work of players on our first two teams.  They have continued to build on that foundation and have now set the bar higher.  I am excited to see what God has planned for the future of DBU Basketball.  I hope that our program will become a mainstay in the NCAA tournament, but I do not ever want to take it for granted.  What these young men have accomplished is great, and we have a lot to be thankful for.”

6/18/2009

The DBU Patriot Basketball team conducted a free basketball camp for children ranging from third to eighth grade, at Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Duncanville, Texas.

The DBU players worked with 72 campers throughout the week on drills by instructing basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and playing defense. The campers also had the opportunity to play a full game at the conclusion of each day.

The camp was more than just teaching the campers about the fundamentals of basketball, the campers learned fundamentals to grow in their Christian faith. Each day a coach or player shared their testimony and a challenging topic to help the campers advance on and off the court.   

Head Coach Blake Flicker said, "This was another great week of camp. Pastor Cooper and the staff at Antioch have been a huge help. It has been great to partner with them the last few years, and the kids all had a great time. Some of the campers have been with us for three years now, and it is fun to watch them grow up."

The Patriot Basketball coaches and players will be offering two more camps on June 22- 25 at First Baptist Church of Frisco and June 29- July 2 at Longranch Community Baptist Church.

5/19/2009

Coming off a 24-win season and a first round NCAA tournament victory, DBU Basketball is pleased to announce the signing of seven outstanding additions to the basketball program for the 2009-10 season.

Chris Harpe is a 6’7” forward from Killeen Ellison High School where he played for Coach Alberto Jones.  Chris helped lead the Ellison Eagles to the playoffs the past three years and was twice named to the All-District team while averaging 12.9 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists and 2.2 blocks his senior year.  “Chris is a very gifted young man from a great family.  He has the ability to be a shot blocker and rebounder, and he can play both inside and out.  He is the ultimate team player and is willing to do all the little things that often go unnoticed,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

Cameron Frazier is a 6’6” forward out of Grayson County Community College and Mansfield High School where he played for Coach Richie Alfred. While at Grayson, he played for Coach Pat Rafferty where he averaged 5.8 points per game and 3.4 rebounds as a Freshman. Flickner added,“Cameron has played for some excellent coaches and has some really good gifts.  He has a big strong body and can really be a physical presence with soft touch and the ability to use both hands.”

Hunter Martin is a 6’2” guard out of Kingwood High School where he played for Royce Huseman.  He averaged 11 points per game while leading Kingwood to the state playoffs. “Hunter is a tough competitor who knows how to do the things necessary to win basketball games.  He comes from a great high school program and will be an excellent addition to our team.  He can knock down shots and his passing ability makes everyone around him better,” Flickner said.

Dominic Harris is a 6’5” guard out of Frisco High School where he played for Coach Eric Green. This year he also played for The Tilton School in Tilton, New Hampshire. “Nic is a talented young man who can really shoot the ball and has a great feel for the game.  He understands the game, and knows how to make the guys around him better,” Flickner added.

Ty Gough is a 6’10” forward that is transferring from Texas State University. Ty graduated from San Juan Alamo HS in Pharr, TX. In his two years at Texas State, he averaged 5.6 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game.  While in high school, Ty earned Most Valuable Player in District 31-5A where he averaged 23 points and 19.2 rebounds while playing for Coach Milton Galloso. “We expect Ty to have an immediate impact. He is a strong, tough competitor who will really give us a presence both inside and out,” said Flickner.

B.J. Dale is a 6’4” guard that is from Nevada Community High School where he played for Coach Mike Swigert.  B.J. averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks per game in route to earning All District and All Region first team awards.  As a freshman, B.J. was awarded the Newcomer of the Year in District 13-3A and his sophomore year won the District Offensive MVP.  He also played quarterback and outside linebacker for the Braves football team during his high school career.  Flickner commented,“B.J. has really exciting upside. He is a very good outside shooter and also has great strength and explosiveness.”

Joseph Carrington is a 6’1” guard from New Waverly High School where he played for Coach Bill Goffney.  Joe was a four year varsity player and was twice named to the Texas 2A All State team. This year he was the District MVP and the Region IV Tournament MVP and made the All State Tournament team as well.  During his senior campaign, he averaged 16.8 points, six rebounds, four steals, and four assists per game.  “Joe is a versatile guard who brings a lot to the table.  He is capable of being a great defender and can score in a variety of ways,” added Flickner.

“We are very excited about this recruiting class. We felt that our biggest need during this off season was to improve our depth, and all seven of these guys have the potential to be great players in our program for years to come. But most importantly, they are quality young men. They are men of character and will be a great addition to the Dallas Baptist University campus.  It is important that we are always investing in the future of our program and trying to take that next step.  These guys will help us do that,” added Flickner.

3/15/2009

Box Score

The Patriots were defeated by the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats on Sunday evening, 74-68.  The Patriots finish their NCAA Division II Championship Tournament run in the South Central Regional Semi-Final to end their season 24-7.

The Bearcats started quick off the tip as they jumped to an early 11 point lead over the Patriots, but DBU fought back with tight defense and sharp shooting to creep back within three by halftime.  The Patriots trailed the Southwest Baptist Bearcats 31-28 heading into the locker room.

Junior Eddie Gloviak led the Patriot charge in the first half with six points, and went on to finish the game with 14 points and two rebounds. 

Freshman Jordan McGowen scored seven points and had three rebounds in the first half, and added another 13 points in the second to finish and lead the Patriot offense with 20 points and grabbed a team high seven rebounds.

Junior Bryan Baumann scored three points and grabbed four big rebounds in the first half, and added 10 more points in the second to end with 13 points and five rebounds in the loss.  Senior Shelby Lewis finished with four points, 10 assists and three rebounds.  

Sophomore Braxton Adamson ended the first half with nine points and two rebounds.  He finished out the game with 12 points and had six rebounds.

The second half was hard fought by both teams, but the Patriots were not able to break through the Bearcat defense and could not get any closer than two points from the lead.

The Patriots were defeated by the Bearcats 74-68 in an intense game that went down to the wire.  The Patriots end their season 24-7 for the year after receiving their first NCAA Division II Championship Tournament birth in school history. 

3/14/2009

Box Score

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The Patriots captured their first NCAA Division II Tournament win defeating the number three seeded University of Central Oklahoma 89-75 on Saturday afternoon on the campus of the University of Central Missouri. 

The Patriots shook off post-season jitters as they began the game, but DBU regrouped taking the lead over the Bronchos 18-12 midway through the first half. 

Junior Eddie Gloviak led the Patriots with aggressive offensive play scoring 10 points in the first half.  Gloviak led the Patriots as he finished the day with 18 points shooting 7-for-11 from the field, and a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe.  He also added one assist and one rebound in the win.

Junior Trent Brownlee was able to put in seven points for the Patriots off the bench as well as Sophomore Jared Whitmire, who added four points of his own.

Sophomore Braxton Adamson finished the half with eight points.  Adamson ended the day with 16 points shooting 4-for-8 from behind the arc, and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe.  Adamson also added three assists, and two rebounds.

The Patriots jumped out to an 11 point lead to start the second half, but UCO capitalized on DBU turnovers to chip away at the Patriot lead and leave the score 53-49 with 12:07 left in the game.

Junior Bryan Baumann gave the Patriots breathing room as he drained two shots from behind the arc to extend the lead back to ten, 61-51, with 8:41 left in the second half.

Baumann ended the day 3-for-5 from the field, 2-for-3 from behind the arc, and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line scoring 16 points.  He led the Patriots on the glass as he grabbed seven rebounds, and added three assists.

Off the bench, Brownlee finished the win with 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.  Freshman Jordan McGowen scored 13 points, and added seven rebounds, and two assists in the victory.

The Patriots continued to pressure UCO as DBU went on an 18-5 run to give 71-54 with 6:00 left in the game.

The UCO Bronchos tried a last ditch effort to come back, but costly fouls allowed the Patriots to finish the game off on top and capture their first NCAA Division II Tournament win in school history, 89-75 over UCO.

The Patriots are back in action on Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 p.m. as they take on second seeded Southwest Baptist University.

3/13/2009

The Patriots look for success in their first ever NCAA post-season tournament as they are set to take on the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos on Saturday afternoon in Warrensburg, Missouri.

The Patriots and Bronchos will open up play for the South Central Region. Tip-off is set for 12:00 noon.  The winner will advance to play on Sunday, March 15, against either Southwest Baptist University or Angelo State University at 4:00 p.m.

Three games will follow the Patriot-Broncho match-up on Saturday.  One will immediately follow and the other two games will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Southwest Baptist University will face Angelo State University scheduled for  a 2:30 p.m tip. The thrird game of the day will be the University of Central Missouri against Texas A&M Kingsville at 6:00 p.m. and immediately following at 8:30 p.m. Midwestern State University will play the University of the Incarnate Word.  Check below for all tournament info.

NCAA Division II Tournament Info

3/8/2009

Tournament Schedule

Tournament Bracket

It is celebration time on the campus of DBU as the Patriots Men’s Basketball Team made history on Sunday night receiving their first ever regional berth in only their third year as a program.  The team earned an at large bid to play in the 2009 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament.

The team was all smiles as they watched their name come across the screen during the NCAA Division II Selection Show as a number six seed in the South Central Region. 

The Patriots will put the smiles away come Monday morning, as the team will have five days to prepare for their regional match-up against the number three seed, the Central Oklahoma Broncos, on Saturday, March 14, at 12:00 noon. 

The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament is made up of the top 64 teams in the nation in Division II.  There are eight regions with teams seeded one through eight in each.  Included in the South Central Region with the number six seed Patriots are, Central Missouri (#1, 21-4), Southwest Baptist (#2, 20-4), Central Oklahoma (#3, 20-5), Midwestern State (#4, 20-6), University of the Incarnate Word (#5, 18-6), Angelo State (#7, 20-8), and Texas A&M-Kingsville (#8, 17-10).

The number one seed in each region will host the regional on their campus.  The South Central Region will be hosted by Central Missouri located in Warrensburg, Missouri.

The winner between DBU and Central Oklahoma on Saturday will advance to play on Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 p.m. against the winner of the 2:30 p.m. Saturday game, Southwest Baptist vs. Angelo State.  The championship game will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m.

“We are extremely excited about this opportunity and the next step in our program's development.  This is big time!  Our players have worked so hard this year, but it is not just this year's team.  The whole DBU Basketball family has been a contributing factor to the team’s success.  I want to thank everyone who helped make this possible over the past two years.  They individuals are our cloud of witnesses.  To be in this position in just our third season as a program is such a blessing,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.  “God has been very gracious to us, and He deserves all the praise.  He is the only audience that we have focused on pleasing this year, and that mindset has helped us to have the hardnosed, unselfish play we showed on the court.  This year's team is an example of what great effort and teamwork can accomplish.  We did not have a First Team All-Conference player and were only ranked fourth in the pre-season Heartland Conference Rankings, but as a group, these men are very tough to beat.  I am so proud of our young men.  They have had a great season up to this point, and have done it with class.”

3/7/2009

Box Score

The Patriots were unable to overcome the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals in the championship game and finish runner-up in the Heartland Conference Championship Tournament.  The Patriots were defeated by the Cardinals on Saturday night in the Heartland Conference Championship game, 67-55.

With the loss, the Patriots fall to 23-6 on the season.  The Cardinals end the Patriots 11 game winning streak with tight defense and physical play.

The Cardinals took the early lead in the first half increasing it to as many as 16 points midway through.  The Patriots were able to fight their way back within striking distance before halftime to trail by only nine points in a defensive battle, 34-25.

The Patriots started the second half scoring first and looked to be on the verge of making a run for the lead, but the Cardinals had something to say as they quickly extended their lead to 13, 42-29.  Pierce Caldwell led the Cardinal offense with 18 points on the night.

DBU made a late run to get as close as five points from the lead, but the Cardinals were able to hold on to defeat the Patriots, 67-55.

Freshman Jordan McGowen finished with 10 points, 2 rebounds, two steals, and one assist in the loss.

Senior Shelby Lewis and Sophomore Braxton Adamson for the Patriots received All-Tournament Team honors for their play during the two games in the Heartland Conference Tournament. 

Lewis ended the championship game with 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  He posted an impressive 10 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in the semi-final game on Friday against St. Mary’s University.

Adamson finished the game against UIW with 10 points and three rebounds, after he contributed 12 points, three rebounds, and three steals in the Patriot semi-final win over the St. Mary’s Rattlers.

The University of the Incarnate Word received an automatic bid into the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament with the championship victory.

The Patriots look to the Tournament Selection Show on Sunday, March 8 to see if they will possibly receive an at large bid into the tournament after posting a 23-6 record for the season.

3/6/2009

The DBU Patriots captured their first postseason win on Friday night to advance to the Championship game of the Heartland Conference Tournament.  The Patriots were the second seed in the tournament and were matched up against number three seed, St. Mary’s University.  The Patriots defeated the Rattlers 72-68 in a tough physical game.

Both the Patriots and the Rattlers started off slow only scoring a combine 10 points in the first four minutes of the game.  The Patriot offense caught fire soon there after and the DBU defense tightened up as the Rattlers suffered a nine minute scoring drought. 

The Patriots were able to create a 12 point lead over the stunned Rattlers late in the first half, but the Rattlers did not stay down for long as they rallied to get back within six going into halftime, 27-21. 

Sophomore Braxton Adamson led all scorers through the first half scoring 12 points.  Adamson finished the night with 12 points on 4-for-7 from the field, 2-for-3 from behind the arc, and three steals.

The second half started with a Rattler surge as they took over the lead, 30-29.

The Patriots came back with a surge of their own as Junior Eddie Gloviak and Freshman Jordan McGowen led the Patriot offense with 16 points a piece.  Gloviak went 5-for-7 from the field and connected on 6-for-8 from the line in the win.  McGowan shot 3-for-6 from the field and was a perfect 10-for-10 from the charity stripe. 

Senior Shelby Lewis had a impressive overall performance as he finished the night with 10 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.

Junior Bryan Baumann rounded out the Patriots top scorers as he had nine points in the win.

It was a tough defensive battle between both teams as the game had seven ties and nine lead changes down the stretch.

Sophomore Jared Whitmire came in off the bench and hit two crucial free throws in the closing seconds of the game to extend the Patriot lead to four.

The Patriots were close to perfect from the charity stripe as they drained 90 percent of their shots shooting 27-for-30 on the night.  The Rattlers were less than stellar as they shot 43.5 percent from the line connecting on only 10 out of 23 attempts.

The Rattlers outscored the Patriots in the second half 47-45, but it was not enough to overcome the first half deficit as DBU was victorious, 72-68.

The Patriots defense was able to hold St. Mary’s ace Nick Morey to only nine points in the win as he went 3-for-5 from the field and 3-for-5 from the free throw line.  The Patriots beat St. Mary’s on the boards as they grabbed 32 rebounds to the Rattlers 28.

“That was as unbelievable game between the two hottest teams in the conference.  St. Mary’s is a great defensive team, and our players really defended well tonight too.  It was a real battle.  I’m so proud of our team tonight.  We knocked down free throws when it counted, and we out rebounded the number one rebounding team in our conference,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.  “The guys really competed hard and played unselfish basketball the whole game.  What a game!  Tomorrow will be another real test for our team and it should be a great match-up.”

The Patriots are scheduled to play the University of the Incarnate Word for the Heartland Conference Championship on Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas.  The winner will receive an automatic bid into the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament.

3/4/2009

The DBU Patriot Men’s Basketball Team had five players and one coach named to the 2008-2009 All-Heartland Conference Team.  Awards included 2009 Heartland Conference Coach of the Year, All-Heartland Second Team, All-Heartland Honorable Mention, and Co-Freshman of the Year.

Head Coach Blake Flickner was awarded 2009 Heartland Conference Coach of the Year.  Flickner led the Patriots to a 22-5 overall record during the regular season and an impressive 12-4 in Heartland Conference play.  In only his third year as Patriot Head Coach, Flickner has led the Patriots to a second place finish in the Heartland Conference after a fourth place pre-season ranking, and currently ranked fifth in the South Central Region, hopeful of an NCAA Division II Regional Tournament bid. 

Senior Shelby Lewis and Sophomore Braxton Adamson were awarded Second Team honors for their play. 

Lewis on the year averaged 10.9 points per game.  He led the conference in assists per game averaging six per outing.  Lewis also had 52 steals on the year which placed him second overall in the conference as he averaged 1.9 per game.

Adamson led his team in scoring and ended the regular season fifth in the conference averaging 16 points per game.  He finished fourth in the conference in three-point field goal percentage posting a .442 percentage on the year.  Adamson was almost automatic from the charity stripe making 87.4 percent of his free throws.  He was also a top the leader board for the Heartland Conference in three-point field goals made as he finished third draining 80 from behind the arc. 

Juniors Bryan Baumann and Eddie Gloviak were both awarded All-Heartland Honorable Mention for their 2008-09 season. 

Baumann finished off the regular season averaging 13.8 points per game, which was good enough for 12th in the conference.  He was second in the conference in three-point field goal percentage with .461 making 65 (fourth in conference) out of 141 attempts.  Baumann averaged 1.7 steals and 3.7 assists per game to place him fourth and fifth in the conference respectively.

Gloviak averaged 11.4 points per game during the regular season.  With a .521 field goal percentage, Gloviak ended conference play with the seventh best percentage.  He averaged 3.8 rebounds per game and had 25 steals during the regular season.

Freshman Jordan McGowen rounded out the Patriot All-Heartland Conference awards as he received Co-Freshman of the Year.  He shared the honor with Jake Darby from Newman University.  In McGowen’s first year as a Patriot, he averaged 12.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.  He also finished the regular season with a .538 field goal percentage, which placed him fourth in the conference.

The Patriots travel to San Antonio, Texas, on March 6 -7 to compete in the Heartland Conference Championship Tournament hosted by the University of the Incarnate Word.  The tournament consists of the top four ranked teams in the Heartland Conference.  The Patriots first game is scheduled for Friday, March 6, at 8:00 p.m. against St. Mary’s University.  DBU will play for the Heartland Conference Championship on Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. if victorious on Friday evening.

3/2/2009

The DBU Patriots Basketball Team is currently ranked fifth in the South Central Region, and have advanced to postseason play as they finished the season as the number two seed in the Heartland Conference. The Patriots have a conference record of 12-4, which is only one win behind the number one seed, the University of the Incarnate Word.

The Patriots finished off the regular season with a 22-5 record, the best overall record in the three year history of the program.  The five DBU losses were only lost by a total of 14 combined points.

During conference play, the Patriots players were awarded Heartland Conference Player of the Week four times.  Junior Bryan Baumann received the honor twice, Senior Shelby Lewis and Freshman Jordan McGowen each received the award once.

Sophomore Braxton Adamson was awarded CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team honors for his play and academic success in the classroom.  

The Patriots will be traveling to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the Heartland Conference Championship tournament on March 6-7.  The conference tournament includes the top four teams in the conference. The conference tournament will be hosted by the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

The Patriots will play at 8:00 p.m. on Friday night against St. Mary’s University Rattlers (the number three seed).  The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals will play the St. Edward’s University Hilltoppers (the number four seed) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday night. 

The winner of each game on Friday will advance to the Championship game that will be held on Saturday night.  The winner of the tournament will get an automatic bid to play in the NCAA Division II Regional tournament.

To listen to all Heartland Conference tournament games, click here.

Heartland Conference Tournament Schedule

Friday, March 6 – Semifinal Games

Game 1

5:30 – University of the Incarnate Word vs. St. Edward’s University

Game 2

8:00 – Dallas Baptist University vs. St. Mary’s University

Saturday, March 7 – Championship

6:00 – Championship

3/2/2009

Freshman Jordan McGowen of the Patriots was named Heartland Conference Player of the Week for his play during February 15-21, 2009.

McGowen led the Patriots to a 2-0 record for the week, and the Patriots improved to 22-5 on the season and 12-4 in Heartland Conference play.

McGowen helped lead the Patriots in their first win of the week over the Lincoln Blue Tigers, 104-63.  McGowen had an impressive night with 26 points shooting 7-for-10 from the field and a perfect 12-for-12 from the charity stripe.  He also grabbed six total rebounds in the win.

The Patriots defeated the Texas A&M International Dustdevils, 77-61.  McGowen was able to post a double double as he had a game high 23 points and game high 12 rebounds.  He shot 9-for-15 from the field and 4-for-5 from the free throw line.  McGowen also added four assists and one steal in the win.

“Jordan has been a great addition to our team this year.  He is a hard worker who is extremely unselfish.  Jordan is very capable of scoring and rebounding at a high level every night, and is a great complement to our team.  I am so proud of how hard he has worked this year, and the attitude he has had every day in practice.  I'm excited to see what God has in store for him in the future,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

2/23/2009

Box Score

The Patriots traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri, to take on the Blue Tigers of Lincoln University on Monday, February 24, 2009, to end regular season play.  After a slow start the Patriots take it to the Blue Tigers and come out victorious to continue a 10 game winning streak, 90-74.

The first half begin with the Blue Tigers scoring quick to knock the Patriots on their heels gaining the lead after a 13-4 run.  The Patriots struggled on the offensive side of the ball for the majority of the half as the Blue Tigers extended their lead to as much as 12 points. 

DBU was able to take advantage of late fouls as they drained all six chances they were given from the charity stripe with only four minutes in the half.  Sophomore Braxton Adamson and Junior Bryan Baumann hit three crucial shots from behind the arc to give the Patriots the lead going into halftime, 42-37.

Adamson ended the night with 11 points, two steals, and one rebound.

2/19/2009

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2/16/2009

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the Lincoln University Blue Tigers Monday night in the Burg Center for a Heartland Conference match-up.  The Patriots ended the game in convincing fashion breaking the century mark to defeat the Blue Tigers 104-63.

The Patriots forced the Blue Tigers into a hole as the DBU offense went on a 15-2 run to start the game.  The Patriots did not stop there as they extended their lead to 16 with strong defensive play to lead the Blue Tigers into halftime 42-26.  The DBU defense held Lincoln to a field goal percentage of only 34.6 % for the first half.

The Patriots came out in the second half on fire jumping to a 20 point lead with sharp shooting from Senior Justin Pinckney and Senior Shelby Lewis.  Pinckney scored 16 points shooting 5-for-8 from the field.  He added four rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal in the win.  Lewis was able to score 10 points on the night.  He did it on both sides of the ball with four assists, three rebounds, and three steals to go along with his 10 points. 

The Patriots slowly shut down the Blue Tiger offense with tough defense grabbing a team total 13 steals throughout the game.  Lincoln could not get any traction to mount an attack and were defeated handily by the Patriots, 104-63.  

The Patriot offense was led by Sophomore Braxton Adamson and Freshman Jordan McGowen who both had impressive performances on the night.  Adamson led all scorers with 34 points in the win.  He shot a blistering 79.6 % from the floor going 10-for-13, and 4-for-6 from behind the arc.  Adamson turned in a perfect night from the charity stripe as he went 10-for-10.  On the defensive side of the ball, Adamson grabbed four steals and two defensive rebounds in the win.

2/11/2009

Sophomore Braxton Adamson for the DBU Patriots Basketball Team was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team for his achievements both on and off the court. 

Adamson has been able to excel in on the basketball court, but this has not been his only focus.  He has been a very successful student in the classroom as well.  He currently holds a 3.66 cumulative GPA at DBU.

Adamson’s play on the court has been a major part in the team’s success this season, as the Patriots are 19-5 on the season and 9-4 in Heartland Conference play.  They are positioned in second place in the Heartland Conference, only behind the University of the Incarnate Word.

Adamson has been a starter for the Patriots all season and has posted impressive numbers as he is leading the team in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game.  He has been able to shoot 46.5% from the floor in 24 games, and is currently shooting 44% from behind the arc.  Adamson is a 85.1% shooter from the charity stripe, averaging 3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

“Braxton is an outstanding young man and represents what we want DBU Basketball to be about. He is an excellent basketball player, he is a man of character and great faith, and he is an excellent student. He works extremely hard both on the court and in the classroom.  I am very proud that Braxton has been honored with this award. He is very deserving,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

2/10/2009

Box Score

The Patriots continued their two game road trip Monday night as they traveled to Goodwell, Oklahoma to take on the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies for a Heartland Conference match-up.  The Patriots came out on top to capture their seventh consecutive victory, 81-54.

Senior Shelby Lewis hit a jumper to open up the scoring as the Patriots hit the Aggies hard early in the first half jumping out to a 10 point lead.

The Aggies were able to chip away at the Patriot lead and bring it back to as little as seven points, but the Patriot defense pressured the Aggie offense and were able to grab nine first half steals.  The defensive play helped the Patriots build back upon their lead to finish out the half on top leading by 13 in a score of 34-21.

The second half was no different as the Patriots further extended their lead to run away from the Aggies late in the game to capture their seventh consecutive victory, 81-54.  The Patriots shot 54 percent from the field and 46 percent from behind the arc in the win.

Junior Eddie Gloviak headed up the Patriot offense as he scored a game high 16 points in the win.  Gloviak was close to perfect in the game, shooting 5-for-6 from the field and going 6-for-6 from the charity stripe.  He also posted four rebounds, two steals, and one assist on the night.  His performance was at the top of the four other Patriots scoring in double figures. 

Junior Bryan Baumann was not far behind Gloviak as he was able to post 15 points, five assists, four rebounds, three steals, and one block.  Sophomore Braxton Adamson scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had two steals and one assist.

Senior Shelby Lewis and Junior Trent Brownlee rounded out the Patriots double figure scorers as they both had 10 points in the victory.  Lewis also had two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.  Brownlee helped on the glass grabbing five total rebounds.  He also was able to snatch four steals while giving one assist to his teammates in the win.

With the win, the Patriots improve their season record to 19-5, and move to 9-4 in Heartland Conference play.  The Aggies fall to 4-17 on the season after suffering the loss.

The Patriots are back in action on February 16, 2009, as they host Lincoln University in the Burg Center as DBU looks for their fifth straight home win.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 

2/7/2009

Box Score

Heartland Conference Standings

The Patriots traveled to Odessa, Texas to play the UT-Permian Basin Falcons in The Falcon Dome for a Heartland Conference match-up.  The Patriots were able to fly past the Falcons to capture their sixth straight win.  The Patriots led the entire second half to go on to beat the Falcons, 87-78.

The game started quickly from the tip as Falcons Rob Harris hit a three to open up the scoring.  The lead was being thrown back and forth between the two teams until midway through the first half when Patriot Senior Shelby Lewis connected from 3-point range to start the Patriots on a 9-2 offensive run. 

The Falcons could not find a way to stop the Patriot offense as DBU shot 53.1 percent from the floor in the first half and headed into the locker room with a 10 point lead over the Falcons, 46-36.

The Falcons were able to find life in the second half as they crept back within two of the Patriots with only five minutes ticking off the clock.  The Falcon surge was led by an impressive overall performance from Rob Harris.  He posted a double double in the loss.  Harris scored a game high 31 points, and game high 12 rebounds.  He went 14 of 24 from the field and 2 of 5 from behind the arc.

The Patriots responded with an offensive show themselves pulling away from the Falcons to capture their sixth consecutive victory, 87-78.  DBU continued to shoot well in the second half to finish the night with a 50.8 percent field goal average.  Five players scored in double figures for the Patriots with two posting double doubles.

Senior Shelby Lewis scored 10 points, grabbed six rebounds, and posted a game high 12 assists on the night to help guide his team to the win Saturday night.  Junior Dean Pele also had a double double in the win as he was able to score 20 points on 7 of 12 from the field and 4 for 7 from behind the arc.  Pele also came down with 11 rebounds with nine of them coming on the defensive glass.  Also with a good night, Junior Eddie Gloviak scored 18 points, had two rebounds, and two assists.

With the win, the Patriots move into second place in the Heartland Conference with a conference record of 8-4.  The Patriots season record improves to 18-5.  The Falcons fall to 8-13 on the season and 4-6 in Heartland Conference play.

The Patriots are back in action as they travel to Goodwell, Oklahoma to take on the Aggies from Oklahoma Panhandle State University for a Heartland Conference match-up and look for their seventh straight win.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 

2/5/2009

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the Rattlers from St. Mary’s University on Thursday night for a Heartland Conference match-up.  The Patriots were able to come from behind and finish off the Rattlers for their seventh conference win and fifth consecutive win, 68-59.  The win moves the Patriots record to 17-5 for the season and 7-4 in Heartland Conference play.

The first half started good for the Patriots as they led the Rattlers for the majority of the half.  They extended their lead to as many as six before Darren Lee for the Rattlers drained three consecutive three-point shots to tie the game at 20.  Lee finished the night with 17 points, two rebounds, and one steal.  Then Curtis Mitchell for STMU connected from behind the arc to move the Rattlers in front of the Patriots with six minutes left in the half.  The Rattlers were able to slow down play and hold off the Patriots to finish out the first half leading 35-31.

The Rattlers forced the Patriots on their heels early as they jumped to a nine point lead early in the second half, 35-44.  The Patriots struggled to mount any kind of offensive attack as the Rattler big men were holding down the middle and contesting every DBU shot.  Nick Morey for STMU posted a double-double in the loss scoring 16 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.  He also was able to give one assist and block three Patriot shots.  Center Luiz Moreira also contributed on the glass for the Rattlers as he had eight boards.

The Rattlers moved their lead to 11 midway through the second half and seemed to half the Patriots up against the wall.  The Patriots responded to the Rattler call with hustle and team play as they surged forward to go on a 22-2 run to finish out the game and defeat the Rattlers by nine, 68-59.  The Patriot defense held the Rattlers to a mere two points in the last nine minutes of the game.  

Juniors Trent Brownlee and Dean Pele seemed to be the difference makers late in the game Thursday night as they contributed big off the bench for the Patriots.  Brownlee ended the night with 15 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.  Pele scored 12 points and led the Patriots on the glass as he brought down eight boards.  He also had four steals and one block in the win.  

The Patriots had four total players score in double figures in the win.  Sophomore Braxton Adamson had 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Adamson shot 50 percent on the night going 6-for-12 from the floor and 3-for-6 from 3-point range.  Senior Shelby Lewis rounded the list out as he posted an even 10 points while grabbing one rebound to go along with his four assists on the night.

“What an exciting game.  This was a huge victory for us against a great team. Our team battled and stepped up to the challenge tonight, particularly on the boards. It was one of our best performances of the year in terms of rebounding.  St. Mary's is statistically the best defensive team in our conference, and we are listed as the best offensive team, so it was a ‘strength on strength,’ match-up, and our defense really stepped up to the challenge.  We had one big spurt where our offense got going and we were able to get over the hump.  From that point on our confidence just kept rising, and our guys never looked back.  I am so proud of our guys.  This team has shown a lot of toughness and passion throughout the year.  The team plays so unselfishly.  Even when we were behind, we hung in there and just kept executing our game plan.  It was truly a team effort,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

With the win, the Patriots improve their season record to 17-5 and move into third place in the Heartland Conference with a 7-4 record.  The win marks the Patriots fifth consecutive win, and continues their home winning streak to four games.  The loss moves the Rattlers to 5-4 in the Heartland conference and evens up their season record at 10-10.

The Patriots are back in action as they travel to Odessa, Texas to take on the UT-Permian Basin Falcons for a Heartland Conference match-up.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

2/2/2009

Box Score

The Patriots traveled to Wichita, Kansas , Monday night to take on the Newman University Jets for a Heartland Conference game.  The Patriots come out on top in the end as they defeat the Jets 87-77 to move their winning streak to four games.  The Patriots move their record to 16-5 for the season, and 6-4 in Heartland Conference play with the win.

The Patriots were able to keep a slight edge over the Jets for the majority of the first half as Sophomore Braxton Adamson led the way scoring 12 points.  The first half ended with the Patriots leading by nine, 43-34.

As the second half started, the Patriot defense was able to hold onto the lead and did not let the Jets offense breath as they allowed few uncontested shots. 

DBU was able to extend their lead to as many as 21 points midway through the second half.  The Jets got their feet back underneath them and their offense started to chip away at the deficit with key performances coming from their starters.

The Jets were able to have two players post double doubles in the loss.  Jaray Mathews scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.  Ryan Bradley was able to score 14 points and had 11 rebounds.  Jarvis Jackson, Stephen Williams, and Jake Darby also had good nights scoring 17, 12, and 10 points respectively.

The Jets were not able to get closer than eight from the Patriots as DBU went on to finish out the game with a 87-77 victory.  The win moves the Patriots to 16-5 for the season, and 6-4 in Heartland Conference play.  With the loss, the Jets drop to 11-9 on the season, and fall to 5-4 in conference.  

1/30/2009

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the Johnson and Wales University Wildcats Friday night in the Burg Center.  The Patriots walked through the Wildcats, winning in convincing fashion, 94-69.

The Patriots went on a 9-0 run to start the game and stunned the Wildcats with quick shots and tight defense.  DBU was able to build on their lead as Sophomore Braxton Adamson led the offense as he connected on 5 for 6 from the field and 4 for 5 in the first half.  He finished the half leading all scorers with 14 points.  The Patriots led Wildcats by as much as 15 points in the first half.

The Wildcats had a late charge in the closing minutes of the half that was led by Ethan Evenson and Nick Maly’s offensive presence to move within six of the Patriots.  Evenson finished the night with 14 points, two assists, and one rebound.  Maly was able to put in 15 on the night shooting 5 for 8 from the field.  He also had five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the loss.  The Patriots led the two teams into halftime, 41-35.   

The Wildcats connected on a jumper to start the second half that moved them within four of the Patriots, but the DBU defense would not allow them to get any closer as they forced 16 turnovers and 10 steals on the night (six steals coming in the second half).  The lead continually grew for throughout the remainder of the half.

JWU could not hold the Patriots off as DBU shot 58.8 percent from the field in the second half to cruise to a 94-69 victory.  With the win, the Patriots extend their home winning streak to three and move their record to 15-5 for the season, and stay at 5-4 in Heartland Conference play.

The Patriots finished the game with five players scoring in double digits.  Adamson added nine more in the second to post a game high 23 points in the win.  He also grabbed three rebounds, had three assists, and forced one steal.  Senior Shelby Lewis was not far behind in scoring as he dropped 16 points in the victory.  He had a big all around night as he also had eight assists, and six rebounds.

Juniors Bryan Baumann and Trent Brownlee for the Patriots scored 13 and 12 respectively.  Baumann led his team on the glass grabbing eight boards while adding three assists and three steals in the win.  Junior Eddie Gloviak rounds out the double digit scorers for the Patriots with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

The Patriots are back to Heartland Conference action on Thursday, February 5, 2009 as they host the St. Mary’s University Rattlers in the Burg Center.  The tip is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

1/26/2009

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1/24/2009

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1/23/2009

Senior Shelby Lewis was named the Heartland Conference Player of the Week for his play during the week of January 11–17.  Lewis led the Patriots to a 1-1 record for the week January 11-17.

In the win at home, Lewis posted a double double in the win over the Texas A&M International Dustdevils on Tuesday, January 13, 111-104.  He ended the night three rebounds shy of his first triple double.  Lewis shot 5 for 10 from the floor and 4 for 6 from the foul line to put up 14 points.  He added 10 assists and had a game high seven rebounds in the win over the Dustdevils.

In the weeks second game, Lewis scored 15 points as he went 5 of 8 from the floor in a loss against the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Saturday, January 17, 87-86.  He was able to assist his teammates seven times and grab one board on the night.

"Shelby has been an unbelievable leader for us this year on the court. He has had to carry a heavy load due to some of our injuries and he has been doing a superb job. Shelby has a special motor, and is a very unique player. He is always a threat to have a triple- double every night out, yet he is willing to sacrifice any individual stats to do whatever the team needs to win. He finds a way to win, and is passionate about his team while remaining extremely humble and poised. Shelby is one of those rare players that is feared by opponents on both ends of the floor.  He can beat you with his defensive pressure and turn around and beat you on the offensive end. He makes everyone around him better," Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

1/22/2009

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the Newman University Jets in the Burg Center on Thursday night for a Heartland Conference match-up.  The Jets were able to pull out an overtime win over the Patriots giving them their third straight conference loss, 92-88.  With the loss, the Patriots fall to 12-5 for the season, and 3-4 in conference play.

The Patriots jumped out to a quick five point lead over the Jets to start the game as Junior Bryan Baumann connected on a shot from behind the arc.  The DBU offense didn’t stop and looked to half the Jets down and out as they led by 11 midway through the first half, but the Jets were able to come storming back as Stephan Williams drained two straight jumpers to gain the lead by one, 37-36.  Williams ended the night with 19 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.

Patriot Senior Shelby Lewis was able to hit a late shot to give DBU the lead going into halftime, 41-37.  Lewis ended the night with seven points, two assists, one rebound, and one steal. 

The second half was a physical half between the Patriots and Jets.  Neither team could manage an easy shot.  The Patriot offense was led by Junior Bryan Baumann as he scored 20 points on the night, shooting 6 for 10 from the floor and 5 for 8 from behind the arc.  He also was able to grab five rebounds while adding five assists, one block, and one steal in the loss. 

A player that contributed on both sides of the ball for the Patriots was Junior Eddie Gloviak.  Gloviak posted a double double scoring 18 points shooting 7 for 14 from the floor and a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe.  He led the Patriots on the glass as he grabbed 11 boards on the night.  He also contributed four assists and two blocks to the stat column during the game.

Newman’s Jarvis Jackson drained two last second free throws to tie the game at 80 and send the two teams into extra time.

The five minute overtime period started with Patriot Sophomore Braxton Adamson connecting on a three point shot.  On the night, Adamson had 19 points, two assists, and one steal.  The Jets fired back quickly as Jake Darby and Stephen Williams both hit jump shots to boost them in front of the Patriots, 84-83, halfway through the overtime period.  Darby and Williams ended the night with 24 and 19 points respectively.

Both teams were scrambling for shots before Junior Baumann for the Patriots connected from behind the arc to tie the game at 88 with only 1:49 left.  The Jets were able to get the ball for an inbounds play underneath their basket with only 22 seconds left on the clock.  The Patriots were unable to stop Newman’s Jaray Mathews on the inbounds play as he put the go-ahead points on the board for the Jets, with the assist coming from a Jake Darby pass.  Mathews posted a double double scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds on the night.

The Patriots missed a quick jumper, and had to immediately foul to stop the clock.  Darby for the Jets made two free throws to put the Jets up by four and seal the deal for the Jets.  The buzzer sounded with the Jets ahead 92-88 to give the Patriots their third straight conference loss.

With the loss, the Patriots fall to 12-5 for the season, and 3-4 in Heartland Conference play.  The Jets improve their record to 9-7 on the year, and 3-2 in the Heartland Conference.

The Patriots are back in action as they host Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the Burg Center on Saturday, January 24, 2009.  Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.    

1/19/2009

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the St. Edward’s University Hilltoppers  Monday night at Burg Center.  The Hilltoppers came out on top as they defeated the Patriots 94-89.  With the loss, the Patriots drop to 12-4 on the season and 3-3 in Conference.

St. Edward’s got out to an early lead as St. Edward’s Jannik Zimmer connected on three free throws.  Zimmer finished the night with 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists.  The Hilltopper’s were able to stretch their lead to 12, but could not hold the Patriots off as they came charging back to get back within five late in the half. 

Hilltopper’s Taylor Mullenax led his team in scoring as he put up 17 on the Patriots defense with 11 coming in the second half.  He added five boards, two assists, and one block on the night.  Mullenax and the Hilltoppers went into halftime leading the Patriots 42-34.

The Patriots came out of halftime strong as they took the lead over the Hilltoppers, 54-53.  It was not long before Jeff Minor from St. Edwards hit a highly contested jumper to take back the lead for the Hilltoppers.

The Hilltoppers held off the Patriot attack in the end with key free throws as they give DBU their fourth loss of the season, and first home loss of the year.    

The Patriot offense was led by Senior Shelby Lewis as he scored 15 points, assisted his team eight times, and grabbed seven boards.  Sophomore Braxton Adamson led all scorers on the night as he knocked down 7 for 11 from the floor to score 18 points.  He also was able to bring down four boards, and add one steal in the loss. 

Junior Eddie Gloviak also had a big night scoring 17 points and grabbing four boards.  He also added one assist and one block in the game. Junior Bryan Baumann rounded out the five Patriots scoring double digits as he posted 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block.

St. Edward’s committed 28 fouls on the night, but the Patriots were not able to capitalize on the opportunity as they were only able to connect on 20 of 35 from the charity stripe.      

With the win, the Hilltoppers move to 10-6 on the season, and 4-1 in Heartland Conference play.  The Hilltoppers have been able to defeat the Patriots each time they have met.  The series count is at 8-0 in favor of the Hilltoppers.  The Patriots move to 12-4 on the season, and 3-3 in Conference play.  

The Patriots are back in action Thursday, January 22, 2009, as they host the Newman University Jets in Burg Center.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.  

1/13/2009

Box Score

The Patriots traveled to Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday to take on the Texas A&M International Dustdevils in Heartland Conference play.  DBU was able to capture a win in a high scoring shootout, 111-104.  With the win, the Patriots move their record to 12-2 for the season, and 3-1 in Heartland Conference play.

The Patriots started the game on fire as they went on a 13 to 4 run in the first four minutes over the Dustdevils.  Strong play from A&M’s Sean Tucker and Derek Barnes brought the Dustdevils back into the game and they were able to gain the lead and carry it all the way into the half, 57-55.  Tucker ended the night with 18 points, and two rebounds.

The Dustdevils stayed on top of the Patriots the entire second half as A&M’s Barnes led the attack scoring 14 points in the half.  He ended the night with a game high 27 points.  He also was able to add seven assists, two rebounds, and two steals during the loss.

The Patriots were able to reach the foul line numerous times throughout the game.  The team shot 83 percent from the stripe as they went 40 for 48 on the night.  The Dustdevils only had 23 attempts from the stripe.

Six Patriots were able to score in double digits in the win.  Junior Bryan Baumann led the Patriots in scoring as he was able to shoot 7 for 10 from the floor and connect on 5 for 6 from behind the arc to end the night with 22 points.  He also added four assists, three rebounds, and two steals in the win.  Junior Eddie Gloviak was on the heels of Baumann as he scored 21 points.  He also grabbed four rebounds, and had two assists on the night. 

Senior Shelby Lewis ended the night three rebounds shy of his first triple double.  Lewis shot 5 for 10 from the floor and 4 for 6 from the foul line to put in 14 points.  He added 10 assists and had a game high seven rebounds in the win over the Dustdevils.  Lewis has been able to average an impressive 16 points and 9.6 boards for the last three games.

Junior Trent Brownlee helped his team out in a big way, as he was able to score 14 points and pull down six boards.  He also added two steals and one assist.  Freshman Jordan McGowen finished the night off with 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one block.

Both teams had tremendous shooting nights, as the Patriots were able to shoot an impressive 60.8 percent from the floor while the Dustdevils ended the game shooting 50 percent from the floor. 

The Dustdevils looked to have the game in control, but with 3:24 left in the game Patriot Sophomore Braxton Adamson connected from behind the arc to put his team ahead, 98-95.  The Patriots did not look back as they held onto the lead for the remainder of the game to finish off the Dustdevils 111-104, and move their overall season record to 12-2, and Heartland Conference record to 3-1.  Adamson ended the night with 15 points, three assists, two rebounds, and two steals.

The Patriots are back in action Thursday, January 15, as they travel to San Antonio, Texas, to take on the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals in a Heartland Conference matchup.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

1/9/2009

Junior Bryan Baumann was named the Heartland Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season for his play during the week of December 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009.

Baumann helped lead the Patriots to a 2-0 record for the week December 28 - January 4 and an overall record of 11-2, and 2-1 in Heartland Conference play.

In a win at home over the University of the Incarnate Word 63-53, Baumann scored 11 points, had four steals, three assists, pulled down two rebounds, and blocked one shot.  He went 4 for 11 from the floor, and was 1 for 5 from behind the arc.

In the weeks second win, the Patriots defeated St. Mary's University 72-67, Baumann scored a game high 27 points, had four rebounds, and three steals.  Baumann shot 10 for 13 from the floor draining 5 out of 7 from behind the arc to have a 76.9 FG percentage and shooting 71.4 percent from three in the game.

“Bryan has continued to be a huge spark for our team.  He is a great compliment to the other guys and creates a difficult matchup for opponents,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.  “He is a competitor with a huge heart, and is one of those guys that just finds a way to score.  Bryan is an excellent defender and has a knack for getting his hands on the ball.”

1/7/2009

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the East Central University Tigers Wednesday night in the Burg Center.  The Patriots edged out the Tigers in the end to pull out the win 91-86.  With the win, the Patriots move their record to 11-2 overall for the season, and stay at 2-1 in Heartland Conference play.

The Tigers pounced on the Patriots early as they went on a 12-2 run to start the game.  The Patriots were not stunned long as Freshman starter Jordan McGowen scored five straight points to move within five from the Tigers.  McGowen shot 4 for 9 from the floor scoring 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds on the night.  ECU held onto a small lead for the majority of the first half, but Senior Shelby Lewis for the Patriots connected from behind the arc to bump DBU up by one over the Tigers with 4:53 left in the half.  The Patriots led going into the half 48-43.

Strong play from the Tigers tied the game at 67, midway through the second half.  ECU’s Dontae Figgs led all scorers with 30 points off 12 of 22 shooting.  He also added four assists, one steal, and one rebound on the night.  Justin Wilkerson for the Tigers also had an impressive night as he posted a double double scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 boards.  He added seven assists, three blocks, and one steal for the Tigers in the loss.

ECU took the lead 74-73 with 8:42 left in the game, but Junior Heath Wiechman responded as he drained a jumper to regain the lead for DBU.  Wiechman scored in double figures as he helped his team with 10 points, four rebounds, and one assist. 

The Patriots were led by Senior Shelby Lewis on the offensive side of the ball as he was one assist shy of having back to back double doubles.  Lewis was able to connect on 8 of 11 from the floor going 2 for 2 from behind the arc and shooting 2 for 3 from the foul line to score 20 points.  He added nine assists and two rebounds to help the Patriots in the win.

1/5/2009

Box Score

The Patriots traveled to Austin, Texas, Monday night to take on the St. Edward's University Hilltoppers in Heartland Conference play.  The Hilltoppers were able to hold on to a slight edge in the end to capture a win over the Patriots 89-88.

The Patriots were leading the Hilltoppers at the half 47-46, as they shot 57.1 percent from the floor with the Hilltoppers not far behind shooting 53.3 percent.  Junior Eddie Gloviak and Junior Bryan Baumann combined for 20 of the Patriots 47 points in the half, as they posted 10 a piece. 

Gloviak ended the night perfect from the floor shooting 5 for 5 scoring 13 points. He also helped his team by adding two assists and one board on the night.  Baumann was able to finish off his night with 13 points, two rebounds, and one assist.    

Both teams continued their impressive shooting nights in the second half as the Patriots ended the game with a field goal percentage of 59.2, and the Hilltoppers finished shooting 52.3 percent. 

The Patriots ended the game with six players scoring in double digits, but the Hilltoppers tight defense and composure in the end helped them get the victory. 

Hilltopper Reggie Shanks led his team with 15 points, three rebounds, two blocks, and two steals.  In addition, guard Taylor Land for St. Edward’s helped the Hilltoppers as he posted 13 assists, four points, four rebounds, and one steal in the win.

Patriot Senior Shelby Lewis helped lead the DBU attack down the stretch as he posted a double double scoring 14 points and assisting his teammates 10 times.  Lewis also added four steals and two rebounds on the night.  Freshman Jordan McGowen for the Patriots scored a game high 16 points, and had three rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Shanks for SEU put the Hilltoppers ahead by one as he connected on a layup off a Taylor Land assist with only 25 seconds left in the game.  DBU’s Lewis had a chance to put the Patriots ahead, but was unable to convert on a last second shot.  With the miss, the Hilltoppers were able to hold on to a one point lead to beat the Patriots 89-88.  With the loss, DBU falls to 10-2 for the season, and 2-1 in Heartland Conference play.  The Hilltoppers move to 7-5 for the season, and 1-0 in conference. 

Other Patriot Notables: Junior Heath Weichman (12 points, five rebounds, one assist, one block), Junior Trent Brownlee (10 points, six rebounds, one assist, one block) 

The Patriots are back in action Wednesday, January 7, as they host the East Central University Tigers in the Burg Center.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

1/3/2009

Box Score

The Patriots traveled to San Antonio, Texas, Saturday afternoon to face St. Mary’s University at Bill Greehey Arena for their second conference game.  The Patriots were able to beat the Rattlers 72-67.  With the win the Patriots move their record to 10-1, and 2-0 in Heartland Conference play.

The two teams were neck and neck throughout the entire game as the Patriots and Rattlers were playing tight defense down the stretch.  The Patriots were able to go on a 9-4 run at the end of the first half to put them ahead 34-29.

St. Mary’s Nick Morey had an impressive showing as he was able to score a team high 25 points on 11 of 16 from the floor.  He posted a double double when he grabbed 11 boards while adding three blocks, three steals, and two assists.  Morey’s play was not enough to stop the Patriots attack as DBU shot 62.5 percent from behind the arc shooting 5 for 8 in the second half to capture their second conference win 72-67.

Strong play from Patriot Junior Bryan Baumann helped push DBU past St. Mary’s, as he scored a game high 27 points, grabbed four rebounds, and added three steals.  Baumann had a great day shooting as he went 10 for 13 from the floor going 5 for 7 from behind the arc. 

Senior Shelby Lewis was able to add 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals in the Patriot win.  Junior Trent Brownlee also added 11 points, one steal, and one rebound for the Patriots.

“This was a really tough, hard fought victory today.  I’m very proud of our guys. It is hard to win, especially on the road, in conference, against a good team.  St. Mary’s is a very good team that will continually improve.  We had some players make some big plays and the team really stuck together when we were down and their composure allowed them to execute well down the stretch to win the game,” Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

12/30/2008

Box Score

The Patriots hosted the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals Tuesday night in the Burg Center.  The Patriots sent the Cardinals home with their first Heartland Conference loss by winning the game 63-53 in an intense battle.

Both teams were looking forward to start Heartland Conference play against each other.  Neither team could create much of a lead in the first half as strong defensive play prevailed with the Patriots and Cardinals creating eight steals apiece in the first half.    

Freshman Jordan McGowen drained a jumper in the closing seconds of the half to pull the Patriots within one, leaving the score 25-24 going into halftime.  McGowen led all scorers on the night with 16 points shooting 5 for 11 from the floor and a perfect 6 for 6 from the stripe.  He added seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the win.

The Patriots carried their momentum into the second half as they took the lead by two, 40-38 midway through the half from a jumper by Junior Trent Brownlee.  Cardinal Chris Patterson led his team with 14 points in only 19 minutes.  Patterson was able to pull down two boards while adding two steals and one assist on the night.  DBU did not take their foot of the gas, as tight defense did not allow the Cardinals to regain the lead the rest of the night. 

The second half Patriot offensive charge was led by Junior Bryan Baumann as he scored all 11 of his points.  Baumann added four steals, three assists, and two rebounds to help his team in the win.  The Cardinals were forced to foul, but clutch free throws from McGowen and Sophomore Braxton Adamson finished off UIW, 63-53. 

Patriot Senior Shelby Lewis recorded 11 points, three steals, six rebounds, and one assist on the night.

With the win, the Patriots move to 9-1 on the season and 1-0 in conference play.  The Cardinals fall to 8-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference.  

DBU's defense was able to find a way to hold Cardinal sharp shooter Pierce Caldwell to 12 points as he shot 3 for 14 from the floor with 10 of his 12 points coming in the first half.

The Patriots are back in action January 3, 2009 as they travel to San Antonio, Texas, to take on the St. Mary's Rattlers in Heartland Conference play.  The game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.

12/20/2008

Box Score

The Patriots traveled to Lawton, Oklahoma, Saturday afternoon to take on the Aggies from Cameron University .  The Patriots were defeated by the Aggies 63-60 in a low scoring battle and suffered their first loss of the season to fall to 8-1 on the year.

Both teams started the game off with a defensive mindset after the match up these teams had only one week ago as the Patriots won 72-63.  The Aggies took an early lead and held on as they took a 30-28 lead into halftime over the Patriots.  CU’s Dave Smith scored 10 points to lead his teams attack in the first half.  Smith ended the game with 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists.

Senior Shelby Lewis led the Patriot offense with a team high 15 points as he went 5 for 10 from the floor.  Lewis also added 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal on the night, but it was not enough to hold off the Aggies.

Cameron’s players were focused and ready to play as their defense only allowed the Patriots to lead for a total of 6 minutes and 29 seconds during the game.  Dylan Gilliam contributed a game high 18 points in the Aggie win while adding 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 rebounds to his arsenal.    

Patriot big man Junior Heath Wiechman came off the bench strong scoring 12 points shooting 5 for 8 from the floor.  He grabbed 9 boards, and blocked 3 Aggie shots to help his team on the defensive side of the ball.  Freshman Jordan McGowen shot 50 percent against the Aggies on Saturday scoring 10 points and pulling down 7 rebounds. 

The Patriots could not close the gap in the second half as the Aggies shot 43.5 percent from the floor and were able to go 12 for 18 from the free throw line to keep their small lead.

The Patriots had a chance to tie the Aggies with a last second three point attempt by Patriot Sophomore Braxton Adamson.  Adamson was unable to connect as the Patriots drop their first game of the year to the Aggies 63-60.  With the loss to Cameron, the Patriots fall to 8-1 for the season.  The Aggies move to 5-4. 

The Patriots are back in action on December 30, 2008, as they host the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals in the Burg Center to kick off Heartland Conference play.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.    

12/17/2008

The Patriot Basketball Team has been recognized in the NCAA Division II National Rankings in both the team and individual categories.  There are 270 colleges and universities included in the rankings.

The Patriots are ranked seventh in the nation in scoring offense, as the team has been able to average 96.3 points per game throughout the early part of the season.  As a result, the Patriots have had quality wins over schools such as Midwestern State University (88-83), Abilene Christian University (108-99 OT, 77-65), Huston-Tillotson University (104-97), East Central University (125-111), and Cameron University (72-63).  The high-powered offense for DBU has also garnered them a 17^th best scoring margin in all of Division II Basketball leading them to an early 8-0 record.

Sharp shooting from behind the arc from Sophomore Braxton Adamson and Junior Bryan Baumann has helped lead the Patriots to a ranking of seven in both three-point field goals per game (10.0 per game) and three-point field-goal percentage (44.0 percent).  Braxton ranked 17^th in the individual rankings in three-point field goals per game making 3.4 from behind the arc each game and 19^th in three-point field-goal percentage shooting 49.1 percent.  Baumann was close behind with a 25^th place ranking in three-point field goal percentage with a 47.6 shooting percentage for the season.

Unselfish play and successful teamwork has allowed the Patriots to become the nations sixth best team in assists per game.  Leading the way has been Senior Shelby Lewis as he has averaged 6.3 assists per game earning him a ranking nationally of 21 in individual assists per game.

Strong and focused defense has also placed the Patriots second in the nation in steals per game averaging 14.1 through eight games.

"So far this season, we have experienced a great deal of success on the court. There have been a number of 'firsts' for our program, and we are enjoying each one of them. We know we will face many challenges throughout the remainder of the season, but this team has demonstrated a unity and an ability to handle adversity that is very encouraging. Everyone is contributing and everyone has been working hard.  I am excited to see what God has in store for us the rest of the 2008-09 season," Head Coach Blake Flickner said.

12/13/2008

Box Score

12/6/2008

The Patriots hosted the Rhema Bible College Eagles Saturday afternoon in the Burg Center .  The Eagles kept it close early until the DBU offense caught fire putting up big numbers.  The Patriots finished off the game with a win 96-45 to move to 7-0 for the season.

Sophomore Dean Pele led the Patriots offense with 14 points in only 13 minutes playing time to give DBU a commanding 47-22 lead going into halftime.  Pele shot 5 for 8 from the floor and had 7 rebounds in the half.

The Patriots did not let up in the second as Senior Shelby Lewis started an 11-2 run as he connected on a three point attempt to boost their lead to 34 points.

The Eagles were able to receive good performances from starters Gabe White and Robert Sanders. White scored 15 points and pulled down 6 rebounds, and Sanders posted 12 points and 4 rebounds.

The Patriots had good team effort as six players scored in double figures.  Sophomore Braxton Adamson led all scorers with 17 points shooting 6 for 11 from the floor.  Sophomore Dean Pele finished with 14 points and 8 rebounds. 

Junior Heath Wiechman came off the bench and contributed big with 11 points and 5 rebounds.  Senior Shelby Lewis and Junior Eddie Gloviak scored 10 a piece.  Freshman Jordan McGowan was one rebound shy of a double double as he pulled down nine while scoring 10 points. 

The Patriots finished off the Eagles in convincing fashion as they won 96-45 to improve to 6-0 for the season.

“We had great success today on both sides of the ball.  Our team showed how unselfish ball can win games.  The guys racked up 25 assists on the day!” Head Coach Blake Flickner said about the win.  “Being able to hold the other team to low shooting percentages with our tight defense we were able to find open looks on the offensive side of the ball.  Now we focus on our match up against Cameron University.”   

The Patriots are back in action December 13, 2008, as they host Cameron University in the Burg Center .  Tip off is schedule for 2:00 p.m.

12/5/2008

The Patriots hosted the Huston-Tillotson University Rams Friday night at Burg Center .  Both teams came to play and gave the fans an exciting thrill ride as the Patriots and Rams took their intensity all the way to the final seconds.  The Patriots were able to hold off the charging Rams to win 104-97, and improve their season record to 6-0.

The Rams took a late first half lead to have a ten point advantage over the Patriots 35-25 with six minutes left.  High flying D'mond Grismore for HTU was able to score 18 points in the first half shooting 8 of 10 from the floor and pulled down seven rebounds for his team.

The Patriots fired back going on a 14-2 run started by Sophomore Braxton Adamson as he drained two quick three-point shots.  The Rams answered with a three from Robert Hartfield and took into half time a slight one point lead over the Patriots 42-41.

Halfway through the second half the score was tied at 69, and both teams were fighting hard to manage a two point lead either way.  Adamson for the Patriots connected again from distance after a Freshman Jordan McGowan jumper to put DBU up by five with 7:45 left. 

The Patriots did not look back as they shot a blistering 88.9 percent making 8 out of 9 from behind the arc in the second half to build a 14 point lead over the Rams with 3:45 left on the clock.

Strong efforts from HTU players Gabe Haskins and Robert Hartfield were able to pull their team back within five 102-97, but DBU's McGowan sunk two late free throws in the last seconds to give the Patriots a 104-97 win. 

With the win, the Patriots move to 6-0 for the season, while the Rams fall to 2-5.

Five Patriots recorded double digit scoring night with Sophomore Braxton Adamson leading the way with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals.  Freshman Jordan McGowan was close behind with 20 points and 6 rebounds.  Other Patriots with big nights were Junior Eddie Gloviak (14 points, 2 rebounds), Senior Shelby Lewis (13 points, 3 rebounds), and Sophomore Dean Pele (11 points, 5 rebounds).  Junior Trent Brownlee also had a strong showing scoring 9 points while grabbing 8 boards for the night.

The Patriots are back in action Saturday, December 6, 2008, as they host the Rhema Bible College Eagles for an afternoon match up scheduled for 1:30 p.m.    

12/3/2008

Junior Bryan Baumann was named the Heartland Conference Player of the Week for his play during the week of November 24-30.  Baumann played a vital role in the Patriots win over East Central University 125-111.

Baumann led all scorers in the match up against the Tigers with 30 points.  Baumann hit eight out of 13 attempts from three, and shot 11 for 20 from the floor.  He also added five assists and grabbed four rebounds to help lead his team to victory.