Triumphant redemption: Lady Jackets defend home court against Thomas More
By Lauren Vargas
The Cedarville women’s basketball team played hard the evening of Feb. 27th, head to head against the Thomas More Saints. The game seemed to mirror the turbulence of the rain outside, as both sides vied for a chance at a basket. The Jackets, ever determined to “dominate in the name of Jesus,” fought tooth and nail for the victory and came out on top with a score of 81-63.
The pace seemed slow at first. Dictating the offensive side of the ball proved a little ...
Josh Paul breaks Cedarville’s 20-year standing triple jump record
By Danielle Cherry
Freshman Josh Paul takes a breath, steeling himself for his third jump of the National Christian College Athletic Association indoor track meet on February 7 at Cedarville. Nervous but confident, he begins his approach. A bounding leap, followed by a lengthening step, finishing with a jump into the pit, Paul breaks the longstanding Cedarville record held since 2005 by mere inches.
“When I broke it the first time, I wasn't really thinking about it. I was just like, ...
Cedarville beats Ashland in an exciting comeback
By Danielle Cherry
On Feb. 22, Cedarville’s packed gymnasium roared as the seniors walked across the court, being recognized for their dedication to Yellow Jackets’ basketball. A back-and-forth game ensued, but Cedarville’s teamwork and intensity won them a lively comeback for all 2,263 spectators, leaving Ashland in the dust 81-69.
“What an amazing crowd,” coach Rob Jones said. “I'm so happy for the seniors to be recognized on a day like this and then to have such a ...
MBB vs Walsh Photo Gallery
The Cedarville men’s basketball team narrowly fell in a heartbreaking loss to Walsh University on Feb. 20, 80-79, with the game teetering until the final seconds. The university’s Gold Rush game brought out 812 fans, with the first 750 receiving a free gold shirt to support the Jackets.
After a slower start in the first, the Jackets let their opponent gain a 13-point lead, which they struggled to grapple back from the rest of the game. The Cavaliers shot 53% from three in the first ...
Lady Jackets Declare Victory Against Lake Erie
By Lauren Vargas
After meeting their match in the Lady Jackets only a week prior, Lake Erie seemed determined to have a taste of redemption. With a 0-13 season under their belts, a win was essential to improve their rankings. Unfortunately for them, the Jackets stole the show with yet another victory, improving their record to 11-12 on the eve of Valentine’s Day by a score of 81-61.
Although a definitive win for the Jackets, they struggled at times to gain control of the game, starting ...
Cedarville falls victim to Lake Erie’s “Storm” in 23-point loss
By Emily Tuttle
The Lake Erie Storm stepped onto the Cedarville University basketball court, ready to wreak havoc on the Jackets for a full 40 minutes. The Storm’s frenetic pace and unrelenting full-court press caught the Jackets in their whirlwind on February 8, where Cedarville fell to Lake Erie 74-51.
Head Coach Rob Jones knew Lake Erie’s style of play was unique: fast-paced, tenacious and, unfortunately, efficient. In a one-day turnaround from their loss to Ashland, the Jackets...
Lady Jackets fall to Ashland in a tooth-and-nail brawl
By Danielle Cherry
On the dreary night of February 8, the Cedarville women’s basketball team pulled all their effort together to face Ashland in a tooth-and-nail fight, where the Eagles came out on top 75-51.
After the thrilling win against Findlay a week ago, the women began with excitement and confidence. A technical issue at the beginning of the game seemed like it wouldn’t be anything more than a setback, yet the game that followed proved it messed with the Jackets' ...
Cedarville precision and aggression sweep the floor with Hillsdale
By Danielle Cherry
Coming off of a streak of losses, the Cedarville men’s basketball team hoped to grab a win against Hillsdale on January 30. Through a physically aggressive game, their precise teamwork and communication allowed the Jackets to sweep the floor with the Chargers: 81-65.
From the start, Cedarville got out to an early lead. With only 10 seconds left on the shot clock, the Jackets struggled to get off a shot. But this was only a tactic. Weaving in and out of the defense, ...
Yellow Jackets encounter stinging defeat against Ohio Dominican Panthers
By Lauren Vargas
The Cedarville’s men’s basketball fan base walked away a little less confident this past Thursday, January 23, as, in a devastating turn of events, their team fell to the Ohio Dominican Panthers 68-51.
Both teams started strong, and fans knew an exciting game was afoot. Ohio Dominican ramped up their energy and pace within the first few minutes of the game and quickly sank multiple consecutive baskets.
The Jackets, not wanting to be outdone, swept in with three-...
Communicating confidence despite loss against Ohio Dominican
By Danielle Cherry
The importance of defense has been drilled into the Cedarville women’s basketball team’s minds throughout their season. Despite putting Ohio Dominican through the ringer on the offensive side of the ball, on January 23, the Jackets lost to the Panthers’ speed and grit by a score of 84-56.
To start the first, the Panthers led by six points, and conversely, the Jackets couldn’t get a shot to fall. Finally relief came. Whisking to the basket, Chloe Downing sealed ...
