Ruffolo drops 30 as men’s basketball takes down No. 14 Lincoln Memorial
By James Beagle
Junior guard Anthony Ruffolo delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, leading Cedarville to an 85-82 victory over Lincoln Memorial University. His totals of 30 points, six assists and seven rebounds led all players on either side.
The Jackets started slow against LMU, which came into the matchup ranked No. 14 in Division II. The Railsplitters jumped out to an early nine-point lead due to their dominant interior defense, which forced multiple turnovers by the ...
Lady Jackets win big in home opener
By Zeke Dubiel
Coming off a loss against Central State on Tuesday, the Lady Jackets were focused and ready to win. Their keen attention to detail and the overall hustle displayed were pivotal factors in the game.
Starting strong in their season home opener, the Cedarville women’s basketball team defeated Roberts Wesleyan 77-42.
The Jackets had a strong defensive start that set the tone for the rest of the game. After an early 3-pointer from Brianna Zajicek, Cedarville set up a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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' ...
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 ...
Yellow Jackets undergo defeat against Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
By Lauren Vargas
Following their last meeting with the formidable Panthers, the Women’s basketball team was revving and aiming for another win against their previously beaten opponent. The Jackets seemed ready to rock the court, and the game was underway. Unfortunately for the Jackets, it did not end in their favor, losing to Kentucky Wesleyan 83-64.
The coaching staff is taking a long look in the mirror as they assess what led to the definitive loss.
“I think mainly as a ...
Jackets win by staying strong in the face of opposition
By Danielle Cherry
January 9 kicked off the first game following winter break for the Yellow Jackets women's basketball team. With six points for Ursuline and not a single point on the board for the Jackets, the preceding game looked rough. Yet, the Yellow Jackets locked in, sealing a victory in the face of a back-and-forth match.
From the beginning, the Jackets were confused, barely moving on offense and missing shots. A scarcely noticeable crowd played no role in boosting the ...
WBB vs Salem Photo gallery
In the first of a doubleheader with the men's team, the Cedarville University women's basketball team decisively gained their first win over Salem University 75-58 on Wednesday evening. The Lady Jackets started the season out 0-2 in non-conference matchups but seem to have found their rhythm in their third game of the season
Cedarville quickly pulled ahead in the second quarter and held their lead for the rest of the game. Coming off the bench, Elyssa Kincaid gave the women a spark and led ...
The Tale of Two Halves: The Loss of the Jackets against Truman State
By Danielle Cherry
There was an air of nerves and excitement as the Cedarville University women’s basketball team played their first game of the season on November 8 against Truman State University. This year, the Jackets welcomed seven new freshmen, making the team relatively new to playing together. They fell to the Bulldogs 74-61 in the season opener.
Cedarville and Truman fought back and forth in the first quarter, never allowing either team to hold onto the lead. The Jackets ...
