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-...
Missed Opportunities: Cedarville falls to Malone in a nail-biter
By Emily Tuttle
Fighting back and forth with only seconds remaining, Cedarville utilized their timeouts to draw up plays and substitute the right player for each scenario. Their game plan was intact, but their failure to secure defensive rebounds allowed this plan to slip out of their fingers on a night when Cedarville narrowly fell to Malone University, 59-57.
The Cedarville Men’s Basketball team (7-5) lost a physical battle to Malone (5-8) despite holding the lead for over half the ...
Cedarville wins against Central State despite injuries
By Danielle Cherry
The crowd was wound up as the pep band’s music rattled the seats, and deep base pierced every moment. The Cedarville men’s basketball team lined up to play against Central State on November 23. Despite a vital team member getting injured, the Jackets won the game 89-73.
The Jackets focused on defense, pressing against the Marauders, not giving them room to get to the hoop. The coaches yelled excitedly as the Yellow Jackets whittled away Central States’ time ...
Cedarville dominates Boyce in home opener
By Emily Tuttle
Fans had waited for this night, and players had practiced tirelessly for this chance. The Cedarville University men’s basketball home opener surely did not disappoint. The pep band led the lively, navy-wearing crowd in spirited dances and chants, and students studied the opposing team's roster, ready to troll the competition for even the smallest mistake.
The men fed off this energy, starting strong and finishing even stronger. The Jackets beat the Boyce College ...
Cedarville welcomes new men’s basketball coach with press conference
By Emily Tuttle
“Today marks the next stage of Cedarville men’s basketball,” said Chris Cross, vice president for athletics.
This stage formally kicked off on Tuesday, August 20 when Cedarville University introduced Rob Jones as the new men's basketball coach.
Jones formerly coached at Liberty University, the University of Richmond and the University of Alabama-Huntsville.
He displayed his passion for not only the sport of basketball but also for discipling players. He ...
Cedarville’s Second-Half Struggles Allow Kentucky Wesleyan to Secure Win
By Emily Tuttle
Cedarville University students and fans came out to support their Jackets in an intense Thursday night thriller. They cheered incessantly and leaped to their feet in crucial moments, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.
The Cedarville men's basketball team narrowly fell to G-MAC leader Kentucky Wesleyan 90-77 in a close matchup.
The Panthers couldn’t seem to miss all evening. They shot nearly 52% from beyond the arc and 50% from the field. They traded baskets with ...
Cedarville narrowly falls to Tiffin in a hard-fought contest
By Emily Tuttle
At the top of the G-MAC and on a nine-game win streak, every opponent is out to beat the Cedarville men’s basketball team. With this target on their back, they fought Tiffin from behind, who was coming off a two-game losing streak and desperate for a win.
Despite the Jackets' best effort in the second half to catch up to the Dragons, they fell 79-75 in a matchup where Tiffin dictated the entire game.
But in the final minutes when the Jackets seemed to ...
Freshman guard Anthony Ruffolo exceeds expectations
By Maggie Fipps
“At guard, a 6-foot freshman from Dayton, Ohio, number two, Anthony Ruffolo!”
With that introduction, Ruffolo stepped onto the court as the starting point guard for Cedarville University.
In his first offensive possession, turnover.
In his second offensive possession, missed shot.
Three minutes in, however, Ruffolo found himself in the right place at the right time: underneath the basket to rebound and quickly lay up Ethan Sellars’ missed shot.
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