Monday, January 16, 2012

News On The Horizon 1/16/2012

Pics/Vids: Game 5 - Butler vs. Cleveland State--Ballin' is a Habit
Power Rankings: Week 10--Run The Floor
Anton Grady Wins the StatSheet Horizon Freshman of the Week - January 16th, 2012--Vikings Ball

Butler's future is bright, but there is work to be done to get there--Ballin' is a Habit
Ballin’: Do Not Adjust Your Standings – the Utah Jazz are 8-4--The Big Lead
Utah Jazz 'Millslap' Nuggets for a 106-96 victory--Deseret News

Best part on this night — when Utah picked up its second road win in a row — was that Millsap had company.

Jefferson was hot early and finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Gordon Hayward played aggressively on both ends of the court, finishing with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots and a steal.

Utah Jazz-Denver Nuggets: Instant analysis--Deseret News

Frontcourt Dominance: Utah was led again by the veteran front court of Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson. Each produced a double-double, the former with 26 points and 12 rebounds, the latter with 18 and 12 of his own. Millsap put the team on his back in the fourth quarter, at one juncture scoring 12 consecutive points on an array of sly moves and jumpers.

Not to be outdone, starting small forward Gordon Hayward added 17 points, four rebounds, and three assists. He made some crucial lay-ups down the final stretch.

Jazz-Nuggets: Report card--Deseret News

FORWARDS: Paul Millsap turned in perhaps his best performance of the young season and was noticeably more tenacious on the glass than Denver's Nene. His 26 points came on 12-19 shooting. Gordon Hayward was nearly as efficient, scoring 19 points on 7-13 from the floor, though his fouls helped Denver's Danilo Gallinari get to the line 12 times, where he converted each time. Overall: A

Youngstown State Vs. Butler: Bulldogs Put It Together To Beat Penguins 71-55--SB Nation Indiana
Non-Conference Opponents Update: January 16--Hammer and Rails

As for our own profile, we got a boost with Minnesota's surge. The Golden Gophers are now at No. 38 in the RPI, giving us a very solid road victory. Iowa's run has them creeping toward the top 100, but Butler's home loss to Cleveland State toppled them over the 100 (and "bad loss" mark). Miami is holding firm, but they have a nice stretch of mediocre in the ACC to get on a run and get into the top 50.
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Butler Bulldogs - 10-9, 4-3 Horizon, RPI: 102 - Butler suffered a crippling 76-69 home loss to Cleveland State Friday night, but the Vikings then lost on Sunday to throw this league in further disarray. Milwaukke leads at 6-1 (their only loss was to Butler), but Cleveland State, Valparaiso, Youngstown State (whom Butler beat on Sunday), and Butler are all right there. The winner of the regular season gets to host the conference tournament and the top two teams only need two wins to get the auto-bid, so a lot is at stake here.

Andrew Smith scores 20 points to lead Butler past Youngstown State 71-55--The Indy Star
Notebook: Freshmen delivering on defense for Bulldogs--The Indy Star
Butler regains its form, takes control against Youngstown--The Indy Star
Watching Dawgs over their shoulder--Indy Star Butler Insider
Butler disposes Youngstown State (+Audio)--Victory Firelight
On this day 14 years ago - Jan 15, 1998--Butler Blue Fever
Youngstown State vs Butler: Recap Notes--Butler Blue Fever
Butler Beats Youngstown State, 71-55--Butler Blue Fever
BUTLER 71, YOUNGSTOWN STATE 55--THE unOFFICIAL BUTLER BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL PAGE
Men’s basketball: Bulldogs take win against Youngstown State--Butler Collegian
Butler Rolls Past Youngstown State, 71-55--ButlerSports.com

Vikings' struggle for points proves costly at Valparaiso: Cleveland State Insider--Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland State can't maintain momentum, falls to Valparaiso, 72-66--Cleveland Plain Dealer
Valparaiso Vanquishes Vikings to Second Place--Let's Go Vikes!
Cleveland State vs Valparaiso: Recap Notes--Vikings Ball
Cleveland State Tripped Up By Valparaiso, 72-66--Vikings Ball
Vikings Fall At Valparaiso, 72-66--csuvikings.com

Flames rise behind guard play--Whoosh!Net

Samplawski becoming a potent 3-point shooter in the Horizon League--The Post-Tribune
Simone Law Named Co-Horizon League Player of the Week--LoyolaRamblers.com

Women's basketball: UWGB balances winning big, respect--Green Bay Press Gazette
Phoenix Receives Highest AP Ranking in Program History--uwgbathletics.com

Wardle Hands Out Player of the Game Honors to Resch Center Crowd--uwgbathletics.com

Excelling in ordinary space--PantherU
Athletic directors made decision on contingency plan #HLMBB #IamUWM #UWM--PantherU

Van Wijk comes up big in Valpo’s win over Cleveland State--The Post-Tribune
Cleveland State at Valparaiso, Jan. 15, Live Blog--Off The Mark
Van Wijk named HL Player of the Week again--Off The Mark
SATURDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Local broadcaster Harlan dies--The NWI Times
Van Wijk carries Crusaders--The NWI Times
Valparaiso Men's Basketball Coach Post-Game Interview--The NWI Times
VU post nabs Horizon League honor--The NWI Times
Cleveland State vs Valparaiso: Recap Notes--Valpo Daily
Valparaiso Picks Up Win Over Cleveland State, 72-66--Valpo Daily
Game Wrap Up; Too big, too strong....--Section EE
Updated HL PPS and Other Stat Leaders--Section EE
Valpo Earns shoutout in weekly watch--Section EE
Valpo Downs Cleveland State, Moves Into Second Place--valpoathletics.com
Van Wijk Earns HL Player of the Week Honor--valpoathletics.com

Wright State freshman ties program’s league player of the week record--Wright State University Sports
Demmings Named HL Co-Player of the Week--wsuraiders.com

YSU drops second straight, at Butler--Youngstown Vindicator
Butler drops YSU--Mahoning Valley Tribune Chronicle
Youngstown State vs Butler: Recap Notes--Guin Report
Youngstown State Sinking After 71-55 Loss To Butler--Guin Report
First-Half Turnovers Costly in Men's Basketball's 71-55 Loss at Butler--ysusports.com

Big Men Shine in Butler, Valpo Victories--Horizon League Network
Valpo's Van Wijk Notches Second Player of the Week Honor--Horizon League Network

Freshmen Share Women's Basketball Player of the Week Honor--Horizon League Network

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