by Phil Kornblut on March 8, 2010
in Wofford
Terriers celebrate their SOCON Tournament Championship
The question all night in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship Game was, could Wofford hold on? The answer? Yes, but barely. The Terriers jumped out to a 16 point first half lead, led by 18 early in the second half, then fought to hold off Appalachian State over the final 17 minutes to win the Southern Conference Tournament Championship 56-51 Monday night in Charlotte. The win gives Wofford its first ever SOCON Tournament title and first ever bid to the NCAA Tournament.
AUDIO: Wofford news conference with Mike Young, Cameron Rundles and Noah Dahlman
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Mike Young
The Terriers led 36-18 with 19:28 to play but Appalachian gradually whittled away at the lead. The Mountainners pulled to within 10 points with 14:43 to play. They got to within five with 5:15 left. And they were down by just four points on five different ocassions over the final 2:28. But the Terriers were steady at the foul line making 10 of their final 14 free throws and wouldn’t let the Mountaineers get any closer than four points.
AUDIO: Mike Young
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Noah Dahlman
Cameron Rundles led the Terriers with 20 points off the bench. Noah Dahlman, the tournament’s MVP, had 10 points and 8 rebounds. The Terriers improve to 26-8 with their 13th straight win, and their 19th win in their last 20 games. Wofford joins Winthrop as Palmetto State teams with spots in the Field of 65. Clemson is expected to join them, either by winning the ACC Tournament or with an at-large bid.
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North Men’s Team
#2 Chris Dean Greer
#3 Chandler Hash Greer
#5 Devonte James North
#20 Brandon Boggs J.L. Mann
#23 Jamar Gillespie Ridge View
#30 Dondray Walker Hillcrest
#31 Savad Garner Hillcrest
#33 Lamar Jack Woodmont
#40 Kenny Cook Clinton
#41 Mikel Trapp Fairfield Central
#42 Ryan Miller Andrew Jackson
#44 Joel Cook Easley
Injured Nathan Prater Ninety-Six
Coaches: Head Coach: Jeff Craft, J.L. Mann
Asst. Coach: Tim Morris, Woodmont
Asst. Coach: Jeff Harrelson, Berea
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Clemson Offense
LT 61 CHRIS HAIRSTON 6-7 325 *Sr.
63 Brandon Thomas 6-4 295 *Fr.
LG 73 DAVID SMITH 6-5 290 *Jr.
54 Matt Sanders 6-6 315 *So.
67 Kalon Davis 6-5 325 Fr.
62 Mason Cloy^ 6-4 310 *Jr.
C 55 DALTON FREEMAN 6-5 280 *So.
78 Ben Ramsey 6-4 280 *Sr.
RG 74 ANTOINE McCLAIN 6-6 320 Jr.
64 Wilson Norris 6-4 310 *Jr.
RT 72 LANDON WALKER 6-6 305 *Jr.
79 Phillip Price 6-6 265 *Jr.
TE 83 DWAYNE ALLEN 6-4 255 *So.
82 Drew Traylor 6-4 245 *Jr.
WR 21 XAVIER DYE 6-4 210 Sr.
85 Brandon Clear 6-5 210 *Jr.
80 Brandon Ford 6-4 210 *So.
QB 11 KYLE PARKER 6-1 200 *So.
10 Tajh Boyd 6-1 225 *Fr.
16 Michael Wade 6-2 210 *Sr.
RB 23 ANDRE ELLINGTON 5-10 180 *So.
or 8 JAMIE HARPER 6-0 230 Jr.
25 Roderick McDowell 5-9 180 *Fr.
FB 30 CHAD DIEHL 6-2 255 *Jr.
48 Kasey Nobles 6-1 240 *Sr.
WR 87 TERRANCE ASHE 6-2 190 *Sr.
18 Jaron Brown 6-2 195 *So.
WR 26 MARQUAN JONES 6-0 195 Jr.
7 Bryce McNeal 6-1 170 *Fr.
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SportsTalk kicks off a new week as we talk baseball, racing, basketball, and so much more. Oh yeah, recruiting was mentioned as well but that is no surprise to you.
- Jack Leggett talked to the media after his Tigers blew out the Gamecocks 19-6 in Columbia Sunday. Listen to what he had to say.
Clemson Skipper Jack Leggett
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- Roy Philpot joined the show to talk about how spring practice is moving along in Tigertown. Tahj Boyd becomes a focal point as the Kyle Parker watch begins. Philpot says he is an impressive athlete.
Roy Philpot of www.cutigers.com
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- Starting pitcher for Clemson, Scott Wiesmann, was the beneficiary of the offensive explosion by the Tigers yesterday and was very appreciative of the run support.
Clemson winning pitcher Scott Weismann
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- USC outfielder Whit Merrifield says it just was not their day but believes his team is much better than what they showed yesterday.
USC outfielder Whit Merrifield
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- Ray Tanner sat down with the Korn this afternoon and talked to him about the state of the program ten games into the season. Tanner says there are some concerns because he knows they are a better ball club than they have shown.
USC Skipper Ray Tanner
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- Even with all of this football, baseball, and basketball talk, let’s not forget they all start with recruiting. That is why the Korn keeps you up to date with the latest.
Monday night’s Recruiting Report
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- Chris Browning could not join us but Jake Harris, Director of Public Relations at Darlington Raceway, filled in nicley as he always does. He talked about whether or not any punishment will be handed down to Carl Edwards after yesterday’s incident.
Browning Points
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- Not to be overshadowed with the fued between Edwards and Keselowski, Kyle Busch went on to win. Listen to what he had to say.
Race winner Kyle Busch
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- Dabo Swinney talks spring training.
Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney
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USC basketball coach Darrin Horn confirmed Monday that his team is only interested in the NCAA tournament or the NIT and will not accept a bid to the CBI or any other postseason tournament should they receive an invitation. The Gamecocks are 15-15 heading into Thursday’s SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Darrin Horn says his team is only interested in two postseason tournaments
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The latest NIT projections have USC as an 8 seed in the 32 team NIT field. According to the projection the Gamecocks would open the tournament at UConn. Coastal Carolina, a team guaranteed a spot in the NIT because of its Big South regular season title, is also projected as an 8 seed.
The College Basketball Invitational, or CBI, was created two years ago. Last year Oregon State was the champion. The College of Charleston was also in last year’s tournament field.
In years past you had to have a .500 or better record to be eligible for the NIT. That is no longer a requirement,although with the automatic bids it is difficult, if not impossible, to get in with a losing record. If the Gamecocks go 1-1 in the SEC tournament you have to like their chances of receiving an NIT bid.
Carolina will play Alabama in the first round of the tournament. The Crimson Tide beat USC last week in Columbia, but they are a team the Gamecocks can match up with. Should USC beat Bama, they will get top seed Kentucky in on Friday at 1:00.
Darrin Horn previews SEC Tournament
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The College Basketball Invitational, or CBI, was created two years ago. Last year Oregon State was the champion. The College of Charleston was also in last year’s tournament field.
