Nine in a Row: Lady Jackets Roll On
The Cedarville Lady Jackets used a strong second half to pull away from conference rival Central State University and win their ninth straight game, 89-62.
The Marauders provided an early challenge for a team that had won its previous three games by an average of 39 points. The game started off with a fast tempo, and neither team was able to build much of a lead. Cedarville’s three-point shot was not falling down. The Jackets made their first three ten minutes into the first half.
The ...
Second Half Surge Lifts Jackets
The Cedarville men’s basketball team scored 52 points in the second half to pull away from cross county rival Wilberforce in Thursday's 91-73 non-conference home victory.
The Yellow Jackets locked down defensively in the opening minutes, forcing a Wilberforce timeout less than two minutes into the game after a Cedarville jumped out to a 6-0 lead. The Jackets built the lead to as high as 13, but Wilberforce wouldn't go away easily. The Bulldogs kept the game in reach and stormed back ...
Lady Jackets Extend Winning Streak to Eight Games
The Cedarville University women's basketball team hosted the Wilberforce University Bulldogs Thursday night. The Lady Jackets entered the game on a seven game win streak, hoping to crack the USA Today top 25 poll for Division II.
Cedarville took care of business in their quest for the top 25, winning 85-40. They did not make many mistakes in this game. Senior guard Raegan Ryan slashed into the paint to score a tough left-handed lay-up to start things off. The Lady Jackets would go on to ...
Lady Jackets Win Big Against Ohio Valley
The Cedarville women's basketball team easily handled the visiting Ohio Valley Fighting Scots Thursday night, cruising to an 80-40 victory.
The Lady Jackets jumped out to a quick lead in a home contest against the Scots. The two teams traded baskets with Cedarville maintaining a slight lead. With about ten minutes left in the first half, Cedarville broke the game wide open and didn’t look back.
They initially struggled with the Scots' full court pressure, but once the Jackets figured ...
Offense Powers Jackets to Conference Win
The Cedarville men’s basketball team set a season-high in points scored in their 91-81 win over G-MAC opponent Ohio Valley Thursday night at the Callan Athletic Center.
On offense, it was a three man show for Cedarville in the first half. After giving up a deep three-pointer in the opening seconds and turning the ball over on their first two possessions, an Austin Pickett dunk off of a breakaway steal gave the Yellow Jackets a much needed burst of energy. They played the remainder of ...
Lady Jackets Win Fifth Straight
The Cedarville women's basketball team hosted Trevecca Nazarene University Saturday afternoon and came away with a 69-59 victory. Sophomore power forward Kayla Linkous led the way with her third straight double-double as the Jackets continued their winning ways.
The Lady Jackets held the Trojans to just eight points in the first 10 minutes, but after being stymied offensively, the visiting team started knocking down threes, cutting the lead down to make it 19-17.
The score never got ...
Cedarville Fails to Defend Home Court Against Trojans
The Cedarville men’s basketball team could not contain the offense of Trevecca Nazarene, who emerged with a 91-79 victory over the Yellow Jackets at the Callan Athletic Center Jan. 17.
Both teams looked to push the tempo early on and they remained even for much of the first half. However, a 10-2 run by Trevecca late in the half gave them a lead they would never relinquish. They led 47-39 at halftime.
The Trojans opened the second half with another 10-2 run, stretching their lead to ...
Two Sports, One Goal
Connor Scott experienced a situation that most people can only dream of. In his last collegiate soccer game, the G-MAC championship, he scored a goal that became the difference in a 1-0 victory for the Cedarville men’s soccer team, winning the conference title.
“It was a surreal moment,” he said, “and it’s probably one of the best sports memories I’ll ever have.”
Five days later, Scott traded the grass for the hardwood, stepping into the gym to prepare for the upcoming ...
Jackets Survive Trailblazers, Pick Up Second Win of the Season
The Cedarville men's basketball team won its second game of the year in a thriller against Ohio Christian, 70-69.
This game came down to the wire. With the score tied at 65, senior Jason Cuffee hit a three with 59 seconds left. The Trailblazers answered with a three from Trailblazers point guard Evin Bartlett. Freshman Patrick Bain then stormed down the lane and finished a tough layup to put the Jackets up, 70-68, with 27 seconds left.
But the game did not end there. In a scuffle for ...
Cedarville Crushes Ohio Christian
Coming off of a week-long break, the Lady Jackets showed no signs of rust as they stormed out of the gate and never looked back, rolling over Ohio Christian University 78-43.
Cedarville scored the game’s first 17 points. The Trailblazers were scoreless until a pair of free throws 6:32 into the game got them on the scoreboard. The two teams played evenly after that, and the Jackets went into the half up 39-22.
Senior Raegan Ryan attributed the fast start to being well rested, and she ...
