What a dazzling performance by senior guard Chimere Jordan! The local product netted 35 points in her season debut to propel Georgia College (1-0) to a 72-52 victory this past Friday night in Anderson, SC.
Jordan knocked in 29 in the second half to put the match away, while also helping to earn first year head coach Maurice Smith his first victory as a collegiate coach in as many tries.
Now, GC will face USC Aiken in non-conference battle on Wed. Nov 17 to open up the home slate for the Bobcat women.
The Pacers (2-0) and 15-3 a year ago and Bobcats will get a "free" look at one another, as the game does count in the win/loss column, but not in the conference standings.
Therefore, what are the keys for Georgia College? Here you go:
1) TRANSITION DEFENSE: Early on, teams are not in the best of shape due to not seeing much live action. Hence, GC must be aware that the Pacers will look to attack early and can not afford to allow easy buckets.
2) REBOUNDING: I've hear Mo Smith say multiple times at practice, "One shot." What he means by that is that the Bobcats can't allow second chance opportunities against Aiken. The Bobcats won the battle on the boards in the season opener at Anderson 40 to 35, and whaddya know, the result was a win!
3) SPREAD THE SCORING: Because USC Aiken knows who the Bobcats' 'go to gal' is on the squad (Jordan), someone else will need to fill in the void if Jordan does not hit early on. I will be looking for other star senior guard Dominique Huffin to score when Jordan is doubled and cut off from penetrating off the dribble.
4) HAVE FUN: This is your home opener, and the last for seniors Jordan, Huffin, guard Mandi Dudish, and guard Jessica Baker. The crowd will be above average, as multiple festivities will be going on pre-tip invoking student and community spirit. Make it count!
Catch all the action live on News/Sports AM 1450 in Milledgeville or online at http://www.country102fm.com/ (click "Listen live...WMVG"). Humbled and happy to have the radio call in the women's contest!
Talk to you from the friendly confines of the Centennial Center for the home opener!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Georgia College Womens Basketball Set for Season Opener at Anderson
In the words of the 1980s hair band Whitesnake, "Here we go again..."
Granted that lyric entails more, but it's time once again for the return of Georgia College basketball to Milledgeville for the 2010/2011 campaign!
Friday, Nov. 11, starts hopefully a long and joyful journey to the NCAA postseason in early March for the Bobcat women and men.
First year head coach Mo Smith of the women's team is first up on the slated schedule. His 'Cats travel to Anderson, SC to battle the Trojans of Anderson University in the season's opening night in a non conference matchup!
Georgia College is fresh off a 21 and 8 season that saw them win the Peach Belt Conference West Division. Unfortunately, GC just missed out on the national tourney after such a successful year.
The Trojans, on the other hand, have been in postseason glory for quite some time. Anderson has made the NCAA Tournament seven straight seasons dating back to 2004. Last year, AU posted a 20 and 11 mark, while winning three games in a row in the conference tournament to claim the Conference Carolinas title, earning an automatic bid to the 'Big Dance.'
Smith will return some wonderful talent this year in senior guards Chimere Jordan and Dominique Huffin, both which will anchor much of a guard heavy scoring attack. With the loss of point guard Shandrea Moore to graduation, GC will welcome in transfer sophomore point guard Karisma Boykin from DI Jacksonville State to run the show. Boykin netted a team high 20 points in the teams only official exhibtion against DI Mercer a short week ago in a 67 to 57 victory. Jordan posted 18 points, while Huffin knocked in 15 respectively.
With the back court relatively set for GC this year, the post positions will be up the air, however. The Bobcats lost all conference center Antoinette Reames last season along with Moore, again due to graduation. This time around, the squad does return junior forward Tammeshia Law, but the other post position is still vacant. With incoming freshman such as Abby "Cuz" Slocumb and Krysta Lewis, the Bobcats should be able to play a "post by committee" this year.
Therefore, with key returners and and hard working incoming class, the 2010/2011 slate looks to be an exciting one!
Here are come keys to look for in the season opener at Anderson:
1) REBOUNDING: With Reames gone, how well and efficient can the Bobcats rebound the basketball? Last season GC was 10th in the PBC in rebounds per game at 39.5. Rebounding is imperative, especially on the defensive end.
2) TRANSITION DEFENSE: How well can the Bobcats move from offense to defense, stopping an Anderson team that looks to score early and often in transition? Getting back on defense, stopping the basketball, and keeping the Trojans to one shot per possession is crucial.
3) SENIOR LEADERSHIP: This is now the team of Huffin, Jordan, back up point guard Jessica Baker and sharpshooter Mandi Dudish (who has been battling injury over the past year or so). How well these four ladies communicate on the court with their teammates will tell how far the Bobcats go this season.
4) FREE THROWS: Early season jitters can cause a player to alter his/her shot and sometimes not recover from a bad start. Consequently, free throws are an even tougher battle due to the mental aspect of the shot. Knocking down free tosses early and late in the contest should put the Bobcats on top.
Other stories will unfold in Coach Smiths first game at the helm.
And we hope you join us for those stories on Friday night at 6:50. Tune in to the radio broadcast from Anderson on AM 1450 in Milledgeville or online at www.country102fm.com (Listen Live...WMVG link).
I will be calling the game with Georgia College sports information grad assistant Brian DeCandia, who will add color commentary.
A new era of Bobcat women's basketball is upon us! Talk with you from the Palmetto state!
Granted that lyric entails more, but it's time once again for the return of Georgia College basketball to Milledgeville for the 2010/2011 campaign!
Friday, Nov. 11, starts hopefully a long and joyful journey to the NCAA postseason in early March for the Bobcat women and men.
First year head coach Mo Smith of the women's team is first up on the slated schedule. His 'Cats travel to Anderson, SC to battle the Trojans of Anderson University in the season's opening night in a non conference matchup!
Georgia College is fresh off a 21 and 8 season that saw them win the Peach Belt Conference West Division. Unfortunately, GC just missed out on the national tourney after such a successful year.
The Trojans, on the other hand, have been in postseason glory for quite some time. Anderson has made the NCAA Tournament seven straight seasons dating back to 2004. Last year, AU posted a 20 and 11 mark, while winning three games in a row in the conference tournament to claim the Conference Carolinas title, earning an automatic bid to the 'Big Dance.'
Smith will return some wonderful talent this year in senior guards Chimere Jordan and Dominique Huffin, both which will anchor much of a guard heavy scoring attack. With the loss of point guard Shandrea Moore to graduation, GC will welcome in transfer sophomore point guard Karisma Boykin from DI Jacksonville State to run the show. Boykin netted a team high 20 points in the teams only official exhibtion against DI Mercer a short week ago in a 67 to 57 victory. Jordan posted 18 points, while Huffin knocked in 15 respectively.
With the back court relatively set for GC this year, the post positions will be up the air, however. The Bobcats lost all conference center Antoinette Reames last season along with Moore, again due to graduation. This time around, the squad does return junior forward Tammeshia Law, but the other post position is still vacant. With incoming freshman such as Abby "Cuz" Slocumb and Krysta Lewis, the Bobcats should be able to play a "post by committee" this year.
Therefore, with key returners and and hard working incoming class, the 2010/2011 slate looks to be an exciting one!
Here are come keys to look for in the season opener at Anderson:
1) REBOUNDING: With Reames gone, how well and efficient can the Bobcats rebound the basketball? Last season GC was 10th in the PBC in rebounds per game at 39.5. Rebounding is imperative, especially on the defensive end.
2) TRANSITION DEFENSE: How well can the Bobcats move from offense to defense, stopping an Anderson team that looks to score early and often in transition? Getting back on defense, stopping the basketball, and keeping the Trojans to one shot per possession is crucial.
3) SENIOR LEADERSHIP: This is now the team of Huffin, Jordan, back up point guard Jessica Baker and sharpshooter Mandi Dudish (who has been battling injury over the past year or so). How well these four ladies communicate on the court with their teammates will tell how far the Bobcats go this season.
4) FREE THROWS: Early season jitters can cause a player to alter his/her shot and sometimes not recover from a bad start. Consequently, free throws are an even tougher battle due to the mental aspect of the shot. Knocking down free tosses early and late in the contest should put the Bobcats on top.
Other stories will unfold in Coach Smiths first game at the helm.
And we hope you join us for those stories on Friday night at 6:50. Tune in to the radio broadcast from Anderson on AM 1450 in Milledgeville or online at www.country102fm.com (Listen Live...WMVG link).
I will be calling the game with Georgia College sports information grad assistant Brian DeCandia, who will add color commentary.
A new era of Bobcat women's basketball is upon us! Talk with you from the Palmetto state!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Bobcat Basketball Teams Set for Exhibitions At Mercer
Hello basketball fans!
It's time to hit the hardwood for the 2010-2011 Georgia College basketball season!
We are all abuzz about the upcoming year as both teams will be looking to defend their Peach Belt Conference Western Division Title from just a short year ago.
More information will follow.
Be sure to catch all the action tonight (Thurs, Nov. 4) at Mercer as the Bobcats take on the Lady Bears and Bears in the annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" contest. Tip off for the women is set for 5:00, followed by the men at 7:00.
Great to have hoops back!
Listen in at www.gcsuradio.com or 88.9 FM in Milledgeville. Airtime is set for 4:50.
It's time to hit the hardwood for the 2010-2011 Georgia College basketball season!
We are all abuzz about the upcoming year as both teams will be looking to defend their Peach Belt Conference Western Division Title from just a short year ago.
More information will follow.
Be sure to catch all the action tonight (Thurs, Nov. 4) at Mercer as the Bobcats take on the Lady Bears and Bears in the annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" contest. Tip off for the women is set for 5:00, followed by the men at 7:00.
Great to have hoops back!
Listen in at www.gcsuradio.com or 88.9 FM in Milledgeville. Airtime is set for 4:50.
Georgia College Soccer Ends 2010 Going Out With a Bang
In all my years of sports, I have never been a part of something so exciting, something so improbable, and something so unbelievable.
The Georgia College women's soccer squad ended its postseason this past Tuesday night in Dahlonega, Ga, falling to North Georgia 2-2 (6-5 on penalty kicks).
North Georgia garnered a first half goal off a corner kick from Casey Smith. The ball found the head of Natalie Douglass, who put it past GC keeper Mary Rob Plunkett to give the Saints a 1-0 lead.
Going into halftime with a 1-0 score in favor of the Saints, North Georgia added one more goal in first 15 minutes of the second period, to seemingly put the contest away 2-0.
That was, until, senior midfielder Ally Treat took matters into her own hands.
With 17 minutes remaining the game, Treat received a touch from senior Jessica Newland and powered home a goal from 40 yards out to make it a 2-1 ball game.
Then, less than three minutes later, after the North Georgia defense deflected a ball sent down by GC, Treat gathered the rebound, and hammered a shot from 45 yards away, finding the bottom left shelf of the goal past a diving Kirsten Ross to even things up at 2-2!
The game would go into both overtime periods, with neither team able to score. Penalty kicks ensued, and North Georgia was able to win the battle 6-5, moving on to the Peach Belt Conference semifinals.
Congrats to the ladies on a fine season! Much thanks to the six seniors (Mary Rob Plunkett, Jessica Newland, Kelli McLane, Ally Treat, Jessica Binkowski, and Kayla Emerson) for making it a special one for this broadcaster.
Also, thanks to the Bobcat sports information office, front office, and everyone involved in Bobcat athletics for allowing yours truly to bring you the action this season.
A big thank you, finally, to the listeners and fans, for without you, none of this would be possible.
Much is expected in 2011 from Bobcat soccer. I know head coach Hope Clark will be chomping at the bit to get back out there as soon as possible. For now, though, let's get some rest and see what awaits in 2011 as we move on to Bobcat basketball!
Chandler Lee
The Georgia College women's soccer squad ended its postseason this past Tuesday night in Dahlonega, Ga, falling to North Georgia 2-2 (6-5 on penalty kicks).
North Georgia garnered a first half goal off a corner kick from Casey Smith. The ball found the head of Natalie Douglass, who put it past GC keeper Mary Rob Plunkett to give the Saints a 1-0 lead.
Going into halftime with a 1-0 score in favor of the Saints, North Georgia added one more goal in first 15 minutes of the second period, to seemingly put the contest away 2-0.
That was, until, senior midfielder Ally Treat took matters into her own hands.
With 17 minutes remaining the game, Treat received a touch from senior Jessica Newland and powered home a goal from 40 yards out to make it a 2-1 ball game.
Then, less than three minutes later, after the North Georgia defense deflected a ball sent down by GC, Treat gathered the rebound, and hammered a shot from 45 yards away, finding the bottom left shelf of the goal past a diving Kirsten Ross to even things up at 2-2!
The game would go into both overtime periods, with neither team able to score. Penalty kicks ensued, and North Georgia was able to win the battle 6-5, moving on to the Peach Belt Conference semifinals.
Congrats to the ladies on a fine season! Much thanks to the six seniors (Mary Rob Plunkett, Jessica Newland, Kelli McLane, Ally Treat, Jessica Binkowski, and Kayla Emerson) for making it a special one for this broadcaster.
Also, thanks to the Bobcat sports information office, front office, and everyone involved in Bobcat athletics for allowing yours truly to bring you the action this season.
A big thank you, finally, to the listeners and fans, for without you, none of this would be possible.
Much is expected in 2011 from Bobcat soccer. I know head coach Hope Clark will be chomping at the bit to get back out there as soon as possible. For now, though, let's get some rest and see what awaits in 2011 as we move on to Bobcat basketball!
Chandler Lee
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Georgia College Women's Soccer Set for Playoffs as No. 5 Seed in Peach Belt Conference Tournament in Rd. 1 at #4 North Georgia College
Time to throw all the records, stats, and past meetings out the window.
The Georgia College women's soccer team will embark on their postseason journey on Tuesday (Nov. 2) as the ladies travel to do battle in Dahlonega, Ga. at North Georgia College. The Bobcats will represent the #5 seed in the conference tourney, while the Saints will be #4.
The playoffs represent an exciting time of the year for any team at any level. The stakes are raised. The tension is high. Every minute of every game matters.
These two teams met early in October, with the Saints taking the match 1-0 off a late goal with less than seven minutes remaining.
Ironically, these two teams met last season in round one, with the Bobcats emerging as the victor, 2-1.
This year, the Saints are a lethal team. North Georgia has proven themselves as one of the upper echelon teams in the Peach Belt. Casey Smith leads the team and is tops in the nation with 15 assists. Scoring wise, the Saints have scored 40+ goals this season, obviously presenting problems for the stagnant offense the Bobcats have displayed over the past six games.
But, all is not lost.
Georgia College has a new breath. Making the postseason allows a team to wipe the slate clean and start over. That's what Head Coach Hope Clark and the Bobcats will look to do.
Here are the keys to a Bobcat victory in Round 1 against the Saints:
1) LIMIT NORTH GEORGIA'S SPEED: The saints present a lethal scoring attack and a deadening defense. North Georgia is superb at moving the ball down the field and finding seams in opponents defense. If the Bobcats can limit the midfielders and forwards on the outside of North Georgia, the Bobcats will give themselves a chance.
2) SCORE FIRST: Obviously the Bobcats have struggled to score of late. GC has tallied just one goal in the past six contests. But thankfully the postseason symbolizes a new birth and a new beginning. If the team can keep that in mind and use the attacking offense effectively, Georgia College will have a chance.
3) URGENCY: If you listened or were at the Montevallo game for the seasons final regular day, you saw the Bobcats play with a sense of meaning. The Bobcats knew for the final 10 minutes of the game that they had to somehow try to score a goal. When playing that style, the Bobcats had multiple opportunities to score. If the Bobcats play with that attitude, again, we give ourselves a chance.
4) FINISH: Now is not the time to miss from 10 yards and in. When GC gets a good look on offense, it will be crucial to score.
Nothing like the playoffs! Every aspect of the game will be elevated! This is going to be fun!
Tune in at 5:50 p.m. on www.gcsuradio.com ! First kick is set for 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Georgia College women's soccer team will embark on their postseason journey on Tuesday (Nov. 2) as the ladies travel to do battle in Dahlonega, Ga. at North Georgia College. The Bobcats will represent the #5 seed in the conference tourney, while the Saints will be #4.
The playoffs represent an exciting time of the year for any team at any level. The stakes are raised. The tension is high. Every minute of every game matters.
These two teams met early in October, with the Saints taking the match 1-0 off a late goal with less than seven minutes remaining.
Ironically, these two teams met last season in round one, with the Bobcats emerging as the victor, 2-1.
This year, the Saints are a lethal team. North Georgia has proven themselves as one of the upper echelon teams in the Peach Belt. Casey Smith leads the team and is tops in the nation with 15 assists. Scoring wise, the Saints have scored 40+ goals this season, obviously presenting problems for the stagnant offense the Bobcats have displayed over the past six games.
But, all is not lost.
Georgia College has a new breath. Making the postseason allows a team to wipe the slate clean and start over. That's what Head Coach Hope Clark and the Bobcats will look to do.
Here are the keys to a Bobcat victory in Round 1 against the Saints:
1) LIMIT NORTH GEORGIA'S SPEED: The saints present a lethal scoring attack and a deadening defense. North Georgia is superb at moving the ball down the field and finding seams in opponents defense. If the Bobcats can limit the midfielders and forwards on the outside of North Georgia, the Bobcats will give themselves a chance.
2) SCORE FIRST: Obviously the Bobcats have struggled to score of late. GC has tallied just one goal in the past six contests. But thankfully the postseason symbolizes a new birth and a new beginning. If the team can keep that in mind and use the attacking offense effectively, Georgia College will have a chance.
3) URGENCY: If you listened or were at the Montevallo game for the seasons final regular day, you saw the Bobcats play with a sense of meaning. The Bobcats knew for the final 10 minutes of the game that they had to somehow try to score a goal. When playing that style, the Bobcats had multiple opportunities to score. If the Bobcats play with that attitude, again, we give ourselves a chance.
4) FINISH: Now is not the time to miss from 10 yards and in. When GC gets a good look on offense, it will be crucial to score.
Nothing like the playoffs! Every aspect of the game will be elevated! This is going to be fun!
Tune in at 5:50 p.m. on www.gcsuradio.com ! First kick is set for 6:00 p.m. ET.
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