Wednesday, January 4, 2012

News On The Horizon 1/4/2012

Another Parity Party in the Horizon League--Run The Floor

Utah Jazz: Jazz look to even record tonight against Bucks--Deseret News

Utah will go with the same starters as Monday: Devin Harris, Raja Bell, Gordon Hayward, Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson.

Utah Jazz beat Milwaukee Bucks sans Andrew Bogut, 85-73--Deseret News

Paul Millsap added 13 points and 12 rebounds, Gordon Hayward contributed 12 points, Alec Burks had nine points and six assists, and Derrick Favors blocked five shots to go with his nine points.

Utah Jazz vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Report card--Deseret News

FORWARDS: There's a reason why Paul Millsap is a fan-favorite. He left the game with a knee injury early in the fourth quarter, but quickly returned. His shot was on, as he went 6-for-7 from the field and had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Gordon Hayward was also much better than he was on Monday night, as he had 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting. Milwaukee's starting frontcourt made 7 of 26 attempts and was badly outplayed by Millsap and Hayward. Grade: A

Utah Jazz: Al Jefferson says Derrick Favors 'set the tone' in win--Deseret News

In the first half alone, Jefferson scored 19 points, hitting 8-of-11 shots from the floor and all three of his free throws, and he also pulled down five rebounds and blocked a shot. He combined with Gordon Hayward and Paul Millsap to account for 32 of Utah's 43 first-half points.

Utah Jazz: Not in our house! It wasn't pretty, but Jazz will take win No. 3--Deseret News

"Defensively, we really stepped up tonight," Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward said. "And we're going to have to keep doing that."
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Millsap added 13 points and 12 boards, Hayward chipped in 12 points and Earl Watson dished out eight assists, filling in nicely for Harris after the starter left in the third quarter. Favors finished with a line of six points, seven rebounds and five blocks.

Final: Utah Jazz defeat Milwaukee Bucks 85-73--Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz dunk Bucks 85-73--Salt Lake Tribune

Swaying like a beaten-down boxer but never hitting the mat, the Jazz survived. Lifted up by a combined 15 fourth-quarter points from Paul Millsap, Gordon Hayward and Al Jefferson, Utah used a 17-6 run that bridged the third period with the fourth to finally put the Bucks away.
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Recent NBA Draft lottery picks Alec Burks, Enes Kanter, Favors and Hayward combined for 32 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists, with each playing a key role in Utah’s survival.

"We’re all, what, 20, 21? Gordon’s the oldest one: 21," Burks said. "We’re all young and we’re going to keep running. We’re just trying to bring as much energy as possible."

Butler’s midseason all-opponent team--Indy Star Butler Insider
Butler Recruiting: 2014 Darius Austin Fits the Mold--Bark of Hinkle
Butler Faces Second Straight League-Leader--ButlerSports.com

Butler Women's Basketball Photos--ButlerSports.com

No friction between Heat's Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole--South Florida Sun Sentinel
Cleveland State's Trevon Harmon to miss 1 or 2 games--Cleveland Plain Dealer
Vikings Continue Homestand Against UIC--csuvikings.com

Vikings Continue Horizon League Play At Valparaiso--csuvikings.com

On this day 14 years ago - Jan 03, 1998--Titans Update

Sign Up Now For National Girls & Women in Sport Day on Feb. 4--detroittitans.com
Titans Earn Back-To-Back Jesuit Honors--detroittitans.com

On this day 14 years ago - Jan 03, 1998--Flame Fanatic

On this day 10 years ago - Jan 03, 2002--LU Wolf Ball
Seeking First League Win, Loyola Travels To Youngstown State Thursday--LoyolaRamblers.com

An update on former Phoenix forward Matt Hill's condition--UWGB Basketball
On this day 3 years ago - Jan 03, 2009--Phoenix Fever

W. Michigan 72, Milwaukee 61--Associated Press
Another wrong turn on road for Panthers--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Victory at WMU is far from meaningless--PantherU
Milwaukee vs Western Michigan: Recap Notes--UWM Update
Western Michigan Gets 72-61 Win Over Milwaukee--UWM Update
Postgame Report - Milwaukee at Western Michigan--Panther Blog Zone
Huge Free Throw Advantage Sends Broncos Past Panthers--uwmpanthers.com

Hall of Fame coach Gene Bartow dies--Eye On College Basketball
On this day 14 years ago - Jan 03, 1998--Valpo Daily
Valparaiso Athletics Mourns the Passing of Gene Bartow--valpoathletics.com

Valpo Returns Home Thursday to Host Cleveland State--valpoathletics.com

RPI ratings released: Where do UD, WSU, Miami rank?--Dayton Daily News
Week 8 Horizon League Power Rankings: Butler takes over top spot--Wright State University Sports
On this day 3 years ago - Jan 03, 2009--Rowdy Review

On this day 14 years ago - Jan 03, 1998--Guin Report

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