PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY vs. Newman | Southwestern College Nov. 20-24, 2012 • John Lance Arena • 7 p.m. | 3 p.m.
2012-13 Gorillas Schedule All Times – Central (CST)
NOVEMBER
5 at Wichita State (exhibition) L, 46-100 13 BAKER W, 88-67 16-17 at Chris Tucker Memorial Classic (Joplin, Mo.) 16 vs. Lincoln W, 86-78 17 vs. Avila W, 85-75 20 NEWMAN 7 p.m. 24 SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE 3 p.m. 28 WILLIAM JEWELL 7:30 p.m.
DECEMBER
6 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA * 8 at Lindenwood * 18-19 at Las Vegas Challenge (Las Vegas, Nev.) 18 vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith 19 vs. Dixie State
JANUARY
3 5 10 12 16 19 23 30
NEBRASKA-KEARNEY * NW MISSOURI STATE * at Lincoln * at Central Missouri * at Missouri Southern * FORT HAYS STATE * at Northeastern State * at Emporia State *
FEBRUARY
2 7 9 16 20 23 27
at Washburn * TRUMAN * SOUTHWEST BAPTIST * NORTHEASTERN STATE * at Emporia State * at Central Oklahoma * MISSOURI SOUTHERN *
MARCH
2 EMPORIA STATE * 4-10 MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (Kansas City, Mo.)
7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
The Pittsburg State University men’s basketball team will return to the friendly confines of John Lance Arena for a pair of Thanksgiving week games. The Gorillas will play host to Newman University Tuesday (Nov. 20) at 7 p.m. (CST) and then entertain Southwestern College Saturday (Nov. 24) at 3 p.m.
THE RECORDS Pitt State is off to a 3-0 start to the season. The Gorillas scored 85 or more points in wins over Baker (88-67), Lincoln (86-78) and Avila (85-75) last week. Pitt State downed Baker at home Tuesday (Nov. 20), before sweeping a pair of games played in the Chris Tucker Memorial Classic Friday and Saturday (Nov. 16-17). Newman will bring a 2-0 record into Tuesday’s action. The Jets defeated Manhattan Christian, 99-39, in their most recent action on Nov. 14. Newman opened the season with a 97-60 win over Tabor on Nov. 12. The Jets posted an 18-9 record last year. Southwestern is 7-2 on the season heading into a Tuesday (Nov. 20) match-up against Grace University. The Moundbuilders opened the season with five straight wins. Southwestern was 19-11 in 2011-12.
THE COACHES
7:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. TBA
Pittsburg State’s Kevin Muff is in his third season leading the Gorillas. Muff (Kansas State, ’86) became the Gorillas’ 14th all-time head coach on Apr. 5, 2010, after spending 12 seasons at Cloud County Community College, where he helped the Thunderbirds to an average of 21 wins in each of the last five seasons. [for complete biography, see page 3]
He has a 33-27 (.550) record in his short tenure with the Gorillas. Muff has a 1-0 record against both Newman and Southwestern College. Mark Potter (Newman, ‘86) is in his 15th season coaching his alma mater. Potter has guided the Jets to a 264-154 (.632) record. He is 1-2 vs. Pitt State. Matt O’Brien (Missouri State, ‘92) is in his fourth year leading the Moundbuilders. O’Brien has compiled a 55-42 (.567) record heading into Tuesday’s match-up against Grace University. He is 0-1 vs. Pitt State.
GORILLAS AT HOME
Pitt State has posted a 363-175 (.674) all-time record at John Lance Arena since the facility opened in 1972. The Gorillas have compiled a 176-58 (.752) record at home during the last 18 seasons. Pitt State’s all-time home record stands at 807-336 (.706).
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SERIES HISTORY Tuesday’s action will mark the 23rd all-time meeting between the Gorillas and Jets in a series that dates back to the 1974 season. Pitt State holds a 13-9 advantage in the series, including a 10-2 margin in games played at John Lance Arena. The Gorillas rolled to a 95-68 victory over Newman the last time the two teams met on Nov. 16, 2010. Saturday’s contest will mark the 85th all-time meeting between the Gorillas and the Moundbuilders in a series that dates all the way back to 1910. Pitt State holds a 54-30 advantage in the series. The Gorillas downed Southwestern, 104-71, in the last meeting on Nov. 26, 2011.
SCOUTING THE GORILLAS Early in the season, Pitt State has three players scoring in double figures and five players contributing nine or more points: freshman guard Kaleb Porter, senior center Rico Pierrevilus, junior forward A.J. Adams, senior guard Mark Nolen and senior forward JaVon McGee. Porter is averaging a team-leading 21.3 points per game, while Pierrevilus (12.7 ppg) and Adams (11.0 ppg) also are scoring in double figures. Nolen is scoring 9.7 points per game, while McGee is contributing 9.3 points per game to date. Porter, a true freshman, is off to a fast start to his collegiate career after being named the MIAA Player of the Week Monday (Nov. 19). The Tulsa, Okla., native set a new PSU freshman scoring record with 34 points in Pitt State’s win over MIAA rival Lincoln at the Chris Tucker Memorial Classic. He had 16 points in the season opener vs. Baker on Nov. 13 and he finished the week with a 14-point effort in a win over Avila on Nov. 17. Through three games, Porter is shooting .474 (18 of 38) from the field, .500 (7-14) from 3-point range and .808 (21-26) from the foul line as well as averaging 3.0 assists per game.
Pierrevilus, who is averaging 12.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game on the young season, had an impressive season debut against Baker on Nov. 13. The West Palm Beach, Fla., native scored a game-high 20 points against the Wildcats. He made his first seven shots from the field, including a pair of 3-pointers. For the season, Pierrevilus is shooting .632 (12-19) from the field and .846 (11-13) from the free throw line. Adams, who came to Pitt State from Eastern Arizona College, has made an immediate impact for the gorillas, averaging 11.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. The Jeffersonville, Ind., native also has recorded three blocked shots. Nolen, a Wichita native, is averaging 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He also leads the team in steals (3.3 spg) and shares the team lead in assists (3.0 apg) thus far. McGee has contributed 9.3 points and a team-leading 7.0 rebounds per game in a reserve role for the Gorillas. The Grandview, Mo., native was slowed in the preseason by an off-season injury, but he has seen 20.0 minutes of court action in Pitt State’s first three games. Senior guard Courtney Ingram also has chipped in with 7.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while freshman guard Jake Bullard also has averaged 7.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. As a team, Pitt State is averaging 86.3 points per game, while limiting its opponents to 73.3 points. The Gorillas are shooting .438 from the field (78-178), but they are limiting their opposition to .412 shooting (75-182). Pitt State has generated 34 percent of its offense from the free throw line thus far. The Gorillas have converted 88 of 121 free throws (.727), averaging 29.3 points per game from the charity stripe. Pitt State has outscored its opponents by an average of 12.3 points from the foul line thus far. Pitt State has committed 48 turnovers thus far (16.0 pg), but the Gorillas also have forced their opponents into 47 turnovers (15.7 pg).
2012-13 Pitt State Numerical Roster
NO 1 2 3 4 5 11 15 20 22 23 24 34 44 RS
NAME Jake Bullard Ray Blanco Kaleb Porter Denton Hays Maurte Harrison Ethan Cordray Marky Nolen A.J. Adams Sam Pugh Courtney Ingram Terrell Eaddy Rico Pierrevilus JaVon McGee Alex Williams
POS G G G F G G G F G G G/F F F F
HT 6-5 6-0 5-11 6-7 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-6 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-6 6-6
WT 190 175 170 208 175 185 200 210 180 205 205 240 235 217
CL FR FR FR FR FR JR SR JR SO SR JR SR SR JR
EXP HS HS HS HS RS TR 1L TR 1L 2L TR 1L 3L TR
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Cleora, Okla. / Vinita High School Passaic, N.J. / Bloomfield Tech High School Tulsa, Okla. / East Central High School Tulsa, Okla. / Jenks High School Kansas City, Mo. / Lincoln Prep Academy Coffeyville, Kan. / Coffeyville Community College Wichita, Kan. / Seward County Community College Jeffersonville, Ind. / Eastern Arizona College Branson, Mo. / Branson High School Tulsa, Okla. / Drury University Bronx, N.Y. / Monroe College West Palm Beach, Fla. / Lewis & Clark College Kansas City, Mo. / Grandview High School Salina, Kan. / Cloud County Community College
Head Coach: Kevin Muff (Kansas State, 1986) Assistant Coaches: Ryan Stock (Southwest Baptist, 2003), Matt Ayers (Pitt State, 2010)
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SCOUTING THE JETS
Newman enters Tuesday’s contest with a 2-0 record to start the 2013 season with wins over Missouri S&T (83-61) and Northeastern State (47-46). The Jets finished last season with an 18-9 overall record. The Jets return two starters and their leading scorer from last year’s squad. Senior guard Shamar Acuay averaged 13.8 ppg during his junior campaign. So far this season he is averaging 16.6 points per game while shooting .813 (13 of 16) from the field. Senior guard Bobby Wesley is averaging 5.0 points and a team-high 5.5 assists per game through the first two contests. Last season, Wesley contributed 8.9 points and 2.8 assists per game. Sophomore guard Ryan McCarthy and junior forward Marquis Cuyler are each averaging 11.0 points per game. Trae Beck is just behind them, contributing 10.5 points per contest. Beck has connected on six of 14 (.429) shots from beyond the arc this season.
SCOUTING THE MOUNDBUILDERS
Southwestern College finished last season with an 19-12 record. Entering a Tuesday night matchup with Grace University the Moundbuilders are 7-2 on the season. The team does not return a starter from last season’s squad. However, they have received a balanced scoring attack with five playersscoring averaging in double digits. Senior Forward Michael Morales leads the team in scoring. Morales is averaging 15.0 points per game and is second on the team pulling down 7.0 rebounds per game. Freshman forward Cameron Clark is the team’s leading rebounder, averaging 8.4 per game. Clark also contributes 11.5 points per game. Freshman guard Taylor Johnson, sophomore guard William Tisdale and junior guard Cayd Bloomquist round out the Moundbuilders cast averaging in double figures. Johnson is second on the team in scoring averaging 13.3 points per game, while shooting .431 (28 of 65) from 3-point territory. Tisdale and Bloomquist are averaging 13.0 and 12.0 points per game, respectively.
PROBABLE STARTERS PITTSBURG STATE F 20 A.J. Adams, 6-6, 210, Jr., Jeffersonville, Ind. C 34 Rico Pierrevilus, 6-7, 240, Sr., West Palm Beach, Fla. G 3 Kaleb Porter, 5-11, 170, Fr., Tulsa, Okla. G 15 Marky Nolen, 6-4, 200, Sr., Wichita, Kan. G 23 Courtney Ingram, 6-3, 205, Sr., Tulsa, Okla. NEWMAN G 1 Shamar Acuay, 6-0, Sr., Queens, N.Y. G 2 Trae Beck, 6-3, Jr., Coldwater, Kan. G 3 Bobby Wesley, 5-11, Sr., Garden City, Kan. F 4 Marquis Cuyler, 6-5, Jr., Brunswick, Ga. F 13 Josh Pleasant, 6-5, Sr., Gulfport, Miss. SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE G 2 Taylor Johnson, 6-2, 160, Fr., Flower Mound, Texas G 11 Tyler Shirley, 6-3, 190, Jr., Rose Hill, Kan. G 23 Cayd Bloomquist, 6-1, 170, Jr., Emporia, Kan. F 22 William Tisdale, 6-3, 198, So., Tulsa, Okla. F 44 Michael Morales, 6-6, 245, Sr., Ulysses, Kan.
Kevin Muff, Head Coach Kevin Muff is in his third year as head basketball coach at Pittsburg State University after being hired to the position on April 5, 2010. Muff has compiled a 33-27 (.550) record in his short tenure at Pitt State. He led the Gorillas to a 17-14 record and a berth in the finals of the MIAA Postseason Tournament in 2012. Muff, 48, a former assistant coach at Pitt State from 1990-93, returned to campus after serving the past 12 seasons as head coach at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kan., where he averaged 21 wins per season over his last five years at the school. Prior to his assignment at Cloud County, Muff coached five seasons at Wamego High School, leading the school to a Kansas Class 4A state runner-up finish in 1998. He was named the Flint Hills Area Coach of the Year during the 1997-98 season. He served as the top assistant at Pittsburg State from 1991 to 1993 under former head coach Dennis Hill, after serving as a graduate assistant for the Gorillas in 1990. Muff helped the Gorillas post a 21-8 record during the 1991-92 campaign – the school’s first 20-win season in two decades. That Pitt State squad rose to a top 10 national ranking and the Gorillas upset No. 1 ranked Washburn, 72-71, before a school record crowd of 5,000 fans at John Lance Arena on Jan. 18, 1992. Pitt State narrowly missed the NCAA Division II National Tournament that year – at the time only four teams in each region qualified for the postseason and the Gorillas finished the season ranked fifth in the South Central Region. Prior to joining the Pitt State staff, Muff served as an assistant basketball coach at Atwood High School from 1987-90. He served as a student assistant coach at Kansas State University under former Wildcats head coach Lon Kruger during the 1986-87 season. Muff, a member of the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, served as the president of the Kansas Jayhawk Conference Basketball Coaches Association from 2004-2009. He was extremely active in the community of Concordia, Kan., serving as a volunteer coach for Concordia Youth Basketball and a volunteer for “Big Brothers/ Big Sisters” of Cloud County. Muff also served as a lector at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Muff, a Salina, Kan., native, was a two-year basketball letterman at Kansas State during the 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons. He transferred to K-State after playing two seasons at Cloud County Community College, where he was a first-team NJCAA All-Region VI selection as a sophomore in 1983-84. Muff was both a McDonalds and Converse High School All-America selection as a senior during the 1981-82 season at Salina Central High School. Muff earned a bachelor’s of science degree in education (BSed) in social science from Kansas State University in 1986 and a master’s of science degree (MS) in physical education from Pittsburg State University in 1991. He is married to the former Kim Kidd. The couple have three daughters: Alex (20), Skyler (18) and Taylor (12).
Assistant Coaches Ryan Stock
(Southwest Baptist, 2003) Third Season on the Pitt State Staff
Matt Ayers
(Truman, 2005) Third Season on the Pitt State Staff
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MIAA Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Streak 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 W3 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 W3 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 W3 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 W3 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 W3 0 0 .000 2 0 1.000 W2 0 0 .000 1 0 1.000 W1 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 L1 0 0 .000 2 1 .667 L1 0 0 .000 2 1 .667 W1 0 0 .000 1 1 .500 L1 0 0 .000 1 2 .333 W1 0 0 .000 1 3 .250 L2 0 0 .000 1 4 .200 L1 0 0 .000 0 2 .000 L2
2012-13 MIAA STANDINGS Lindenwood University Missouri Southern State University Northeastern State University Northwest Missouri State University PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY University of Central Missouri Washburn University Emporia State University Fort Hays State University Missouri Western State University University of Central Oklahoma Lincoln University University of Nebraska-Kearney Southwest Baptist University Truman State University Upcoming Schedule Nov. 19 Bethany @ WU, 7 p.m. Ecclesia @ NSU, 7 p.m. Central Christian @ TSU, 7 p.m. Nov. 20 WU vs. Rockhurst, 2 p.m.
Mid-America Christian @ UCO, 7 p.m. Missouri S&T @ ESU, 7 p.m. Newman @ PSU, 7 p.m. MSSU @ Ark.-Fort Smith, 7:30 p.m. TSU @ Quincy, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 LU @ McKendree, 7 p.m.
Nov. 23 MWSU vs. Park, 2 p.m. UCO @ Drury, 3:15 p.m. SBU vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, 4:30 p.m. WU @ St. Mary’s, 7:30 p.m. MSSU @ West Texas A&M, 8 p.m.
Nov. 24 UCM vs. SW Minnesota State, 1 p.m. UCO vs. Missouri-St. Louis, 1 p.m. NSU @ Northwestern Oklahoma, 3 p.m. Upper Iowa @ NWMSU, 3 p.m. Southwestern College @ PSU, 3 p.m. FHSU @ Newman, 4 p.m.
MWSU @ Rockhurst, 4 p.m. WU vs. Minnesota Duluth, 5 p.m. SBU @ Western Washington, 7 p.m. MSSU vs. Eastern New Mexico, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 UCM vs. Upper Iowa, 1 p.m. SW Minnesota State @ NWMSU, 3 p.m.
2012-13 Pitt State Player Biographies Jake Bullard • 6-5 • 190 • FR • G Cleora, Okla. General: First-year player… a talented guard coming off an impressive prep career… an intelligent and versatile player who figures to contend for immediate action as a freshman for Pitt State. In High School: A three-time Oklahoma Class 4A All-State performer at Vinita High… a four-year starter who helped the Bulldogs to three state tournament appearances during his prep career… averaged 18.6 points per game as a senior, helping the Bulldogs to a 24-6 record… averaged 17.5 points, six rebounds and four assists as a junior, helping VHS reach the state semifinals… averaged 17 points and six rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2010… valedictorian of the VHS class of 2012… an honor roll student and member. Personal: Born October 30, 1992… son of Jim and Debbie Bullard… a mechanical engineering major.
Ray Blanco • 6-0 • 170 • FR • G Passaic,N.J. General: First-year player… a talented prep guard coming off an impressive prep career… expected to contend for immediate action in the Pitt State backcourt this winter. In High School: A two-year starter at Bloomfield Tech High… averaged 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals per game for the Spartans his senior season… led the Super Essex Conference in 3-point field goals, earning All-Conference honors… also selected to compete in the state All-Star game… an honor roll student. Personal: Born November 21, 1993… son of Dilepso Blanco and Felicia Reap… an undeclared major.
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Kaleb Porter • 5-11 • 170 • FR • G Tulsa, Okla. General: First-year player… a talented prep athlete who will look to make an immediate impact in the Pitt State backcourt this winter. In High School: A first-team Oklahoma Class 5A All-State performer as a senior at Tulsa’s East Central High…averaged 21 points, three rebounds and 3.5 assists per game his senior season, helping the Cardinals to a state runner-up finish… a three-year starter. Personal: Born June 2, 1993… son of Brenda Porter… a psychology major.
Denton Hays • 6-7 • 208 • FR• F Tulsa, Okla. General: First-year player… a talented frontcourt prospect… joins the Gorillas from a solid prep program… will look to challenge for immediate playing time for Pitt State this winter. In High School: An honorable mention Oklahoma Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Jenks High in 2012… also an All-Metro and All-Conference selection… a three-year starter for the Trojans… averaged 9.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots per game his senior year, helping JHS to regional and area titles… an honor roll student. Personal: Born June 7, 1994… son of Tim and Kimra Hays… a biology major.
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Maurte Harrison • 6-5 • 175 • FR-RS • G Kansas City, Mo. General: Second-year player... a promising guard prospect... made the most of his redshirt season a year ago… will look to compete for action in the Pitt State backcourt this winter. In 2011-12: Redshirt season. In High School: A first-team All-State performer for Lincoln Prep... was named the Conference Player of the Year and a Mo-Kan All-Star after averaging 24 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game... scored a career-high 41 points as a senior. Personal: Born October 27, 1992... son of LaShonda Harrison... a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll… has a 3.00 GPA as an exercise science major..
Ethan Cordray • 6-0 • 185 • JR • G Coffeyville, Kan.
General: First-year player… transfers to Pitt State from Coffeyville Community College... a talented guard with longrange shooting skills… will look to make an immediate impact for the Gorillas this winter. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Coffeyville CC… helped the Red Ravens to a pair of Jayhawk Conference championships and a regional title in his first season… averaged five points per game and ranked third in the Jayhawk Conference in 3-point field goal pct. as a sophomore… also an NJCAA Scholar Athlete. In High School: A four-year starter at Coffeyville’s Field Kindley High School… a two-time Kansas Class 4A All-State performer… averaged 17 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game his senior season… also a two-time All-State quarterback in football for the Golden Tornado… helped Field Kindley to a 20-5 record and a fourth-place state finish his senior year. Personal: Born June 22, 1991… son of Mike and Lynn Corday… a biology major.
Marky Nolen • 6-4 • 200 • SR • G Wichita, Kan. General: Second-year player… a talented wing player… coming off a solid junior season… expected to provide a veteran presence for the Gorillas this winter. In 2011-12: Saw action in 30 of 31 games, including 14 starts… averaged 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 21.9 minutes… shot 42% (82 of 195) from the field including 40% (21 of 52) from behind the arc…recorded 45 steals and 44 assists last year…scored a season-high 18 points and 13 rebounds in the MIAA Tournament semifinals against NW Missouri State (Mar. 3)… scored in double figures 13 times on the season. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Seward County CC… averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists as a sophomore, helping the Saints to a 27-7 record… earned secondteam All-Jayhawk Conference honors for the 2010-11 season. In High School: A two-year starter at Wichita South… averaged 12 points, four rebounds, and one assist per game as a senior. Personal: Born June 13, 1989… son of Doris Nolen… a physical education major.
A.J. Adams • 6-6 • 210 • JR • F Jeffersonville, Ind. General: First-year player… comes to Pitt State after two seasons at Eastern Arizona College…a talented frontcourt player who is expected to make an immediate impact for the Gorillas this winter. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Eastern Arizona College… earned second-team All-Conference honors both seasons…averaged 17 points and 7.8 rebounds as a freshman and 12 points and 6.8 rebounds as a sophomore. In High School: An honorable mention All-State selection as a senior at Jeffersonville High… a three-time All-Sectional and two-time All-Area honoree… helped the Red Devils to a 40-10 combined record his final two prep years… a three-year starter at JHS. Personal: Born March 28, 1992… son of Marvena Allen… a physical education major.
Sam Pugh • 6-0 • 180 • FR • G Branson, Mo. General: Second-year player… a talented point guard who adjusted well to the collegiate game last season… expected to be a significant contributor for the Gorillas again this winter. In 2011-12: Saw action in all 31 games, including 12 starts…averaged 3.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in 17.5 minutes of action… scored a season-high 10 points vs. Washburn (Jan. 11)… logged eight points and a season-best six assists vs. Central Oklahoma (Nov. 22)… shot 83.8 percent from the free throw line (31-37) on the year. In High School: A three-year starter at Branson High School… earned All-Area and AllConference honors as a senior, averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game… also set the BHS record for career assists. Personal: Born November 7, 1992… son of Charlie and Anita Pugh… a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll… has a 3.80 GPA as an undeclared major.
Courtney Ingram • 6-3 • 205 • SR • G Tulsa, Okla. General: Third-year player… a versatile wing player with tremendous work ethic… a slasher who likes to attack the basket… will look to build upon a strong junior campaign. In 2011-12: Saw action in 30 games, including 17 starts… averaged 7.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game… scored in double figures 10 times on the season, including a career-high 20 points in a win over Avila (Nov. 19). In 2010-11: Saw action in 10 games with four starts… averaged 9.0 points in 20.4 minutes per game off the bench…was 31 of 63 from the field (.492) on the season… pulled down 33 rebounds for an average of 3.3 per game. At Drury: Spent one season at Drury… averaged 2.1 points in 15 games played for the Panthers… converted 12 of 26 shots from the field (.462) on the season. In High School: A stand-out prep player at Tulsa’s East Central High School… averaged 14 points, six rebounds and three assists per game as a senior for the Cardinals. Personal: Born July 21, 1990… son of April Ingram… a recreation major.
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Terrell Eaddy • 6-5 • 205 • JR • G/F Bronx, N.Y. General: First-year player… comes to Pitt State after one season at Monroe (N.Y.) College… a talented wing player who will look to make an immediate impact for the Gorillas this winter. In Junior College: Spent one season at Monroe College… helped the Mustangs to a 33-4 record… averaged 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game… scored 19 points in his final game… played his freshman season at Western Nebraska Community College. In High School: A standout prep athlete at John F. Kennedy High in The Bronx. Personal: Born December 22, 1988… son of Jessie Eaddy… a business major.
Rico Pierrevilus • 6-7 • 240 • SR • C West Palm Beach, Fla. General: Second-year player… a talented frontcourt player who is primed for a big senior season… expected to play a key role in the Gorillas’ inside game again this season… transferred to Pitt State from Lewis & Clark College. In 2011-12: Saw action in 21 games, including four starts… joined the squad following the end of the first semester… averaged 7.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.5 minutes of action… shot 51.0 percent from the field (51 of 100) incuding 10 of 27 (.370) from behind the arc… led Pitt State with 28 blocked shots… scored in double figures four times, including a season-high 18 points in a win over Truman (Jan. 25)… posted nine points and a season-high nine rebounds in MIAA Tournament semifinals vs. NW Missouri State (Mar. 3). In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Lewis & Clark College… an All-Conference performer, averaging 17 points, eight rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots per game… helped the Trailblazers to a 26-7 record and a fourth-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament as a freshman in 2009-10. In High School: A first-team All-County performer at Santaluces High… helped the Chiefs to three straight district titles and a 51-9 combined record his final two prep seasons. Personal: Born June 7, 1990… son of Maxo and Rose Pierrevilus… a physical education major.
JaVon McGee • 6-6 • 235 • SR • F Grandview, Mo. General: Fourth-year player… a returning All-MIAA performer… a talented frontcourt player who is primed for a big senior season… has scored 819 points in 84 career games (9.8 ppg). In 2011-12: Saw action in all 31 games, including 26 starts… averaged 13.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 27.6 minutes of action, earning honorable mention All-MIAA honors… scored in double figures in 21 games, including four 20-point performances… scored a career-high 25 points in the MIAA Tournament vs. Central Missouri (Mar. 2)… posted a pair of double-doubles on the year… grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds vs. Tarleton State (Nov. 12)… converted 153 of 311 shots from the field on the season (.492)… also posted 48 steals. In 2010-11: Saw action in all 26 games, starting 11… averaged 8.8 points in 22.3 minutes per game… shot 50% (86 of 172) from the field… pulled down 181 rebounds (7.0 rpg) and had 26 steals last year… scored a season-high 17 points to go along with 10 boards in a 85-68 win over Lincoln… registered four double-doubles on the season. In 2009-10: Saw action in all 27 games, including five starts... averaged 7.0 points and a team-leading 6.1 rebounds per game on the season… converted 47.9 percent of his shots from the field (70 of 146)… recorded four double-doubles on the season… scored a season-high 18 points and added nine rebounds vs. Central Missouri (Dec. 28)… contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds in the season finale vs. Nebraska-Omaha (Feb. 27). In High School: An honorable mention All-Metro performer as a senior at Grandview High School… helped the Bulldogs to a 29-2 record and the Missouri Class 5A state runner-up finish in 2009… a three-year starter at GHS… also an honor roll student. Personal: Born September 16, 1991… son of Ellis III and Sharonne McGee… a communication major.
Alex Williams • 6-6 • 217 • JR • F Salina, Kan. General: First-year player… comes to Pitt State after two seasons at Cloud County Community College… a talented athlete who will look to make an immediate impact for the Gorillas this winter. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Cloud County CC… helped the Thunderbirds post a 25-8 record his sophomore season. In High School: A two-time Kansas Class 5A All-State performer at Salina Central High… helped the Mustangs to a third-place state tournament finish in 2009… averaged 17 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior for the Mustangs… also the state runner-up in the triple jump in track & field. Personal: Born April 7, 1992… son of Deidra Thompson… a mangement major.
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2012-13 Pittsburg State Basketball Pittsburg State Season Box Score (as of Nov 15, 2012) All games RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE
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Player
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Pierrevilus,Rico Porter,Kaleb Adams,A.J. McGee,JaVon Bullard,Jake Hays,Denton Nolen,Marky Ingram,Courtney Cordray,Ethan Pugh,Sam Eaddy,Terrell Harrison,Maurte Team Total.......... Opponents......
Score by Periods Pittsburg State Opponents
OVERALL 1-0 0-0 1-0
gp-gs
HOME 1-0 0-0 1-0
Total 3-Point min avg fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg%
1-1 1-1 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-0
25 33 27 14 21 13 30 12 1 22 2 0
1 1
200 200
25.0 33.0 27.0 14.0 21.0 13.0 30.0 12.0 1.0 22.0 2.0 0.0
1st 40 26
7-8 3-9 6-11 4-10 2-4 2-5 2-9 1-3 1-1 1-3 0-0 0-1 29-64 22-60
2nd 48 41
.875 .333 .545 .400 .500 .400 .222 .333
F-Throw ft-fta ft%
1.000
.333 .000 .000
2-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0
.453 .367
5-9 4-14
.556 25-36 .286 19-22
1.000
.500 .000 .000 1.000
.000 .000 .000 1.000
.000 .000 .000
AWAY 0-0 0-0 0-0
4-6 9-11 4-7 1-2 3-4 2-2 0-2 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
.667 .818 .571 .500 .750 1.000
.000 1.000
.000 .000 .000 .000 .694 .864
off
2 0 1 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 13 5
NEUTRAL 0-0 0-0 0-0
Rebounds def tot avg
7 2 9 1 4 2 2 3 0 2 1 0 2 35 27
9 2 10 2 6 3 4 4 0 2 1 0 5 48 32
pf dq
a
to blk stl
pts
avg
9.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 6.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 0.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
3 2 2 1 1 2 2 0 0 3 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 3 0 0 1 2 6 2 0 3 0 0
1 2 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 0
0 1 3 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 0
20 16 16 9 8 6 4 4 3 2 0 0
20.0 16.0 16.0 9.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 0.0 0.0
48.0 32.0
17 23
0 -
18 14
16 20
4 10 6 5
88 67
88.0 67.0
1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 88 67
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GORILLAS VS NEWMAN & SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE | NOV. 20-24, 2012
2012-2013 Game Capsules Game 1
Nov. 13, 2012 • Pittsburg, Kan. • John Lance Arena
Pittsburg State 88, Baker 67
NEWMAN........................................................................67 Player MP FGs 3-PT FTs Reb F A To BS ST Pts 04- Steinlage, Ben 26 1-5 0-0 3-4 1 5 5 1 0 0 5 21-Jascar, Samer 12 1-2 0-0 0-0 3 4 0 2 3 0 2 11-Lysaught, Kevin 20 2-6 1-3 0-0 6 2 2 2 1 0 5 15-Johnston, Todd 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 20-Mills, Juliam 19 3-11 0-2 1-1 3 2 4 1 1 2 7 01-Eils, Todd 19 1-3 0-2 4-6 1 3 1 2 0 1 6 02-Honore, Jordan 21 1-9 0-1 6-6 1 1 0 2 0 0 8 03-Anderson, Corey 20 4-7 1-2 3-3 3 0 1 3 1 0 12 05-Diallo, Baba 15 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 4 0 3 0 0 0 12-Moore, Brandon 11 4-7 2-4 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 34-Carter, E.J 27 5-9 0-0 2-2 8 1 0 2 0 2 12 TEAM 2 TOTALS 200 22-60 4-14 19-22 32 23 14 20 6 5 67
PITTSBURG STATE..........................................................88 Player MP FGs 3-PT FTs Reb F A To BS ST Pts 20-Adams, A.J 27 6-11 0-0 4-7 10 2 0 2 2 3 16 34-Pierrevilus, Rico 25 7-8 2-2 4-6 9 3 1 1 1 0 20 03-Porter, Kaleb 33 3-9 1-2 9-11 2 2 3 2 0 1 16 15-Nolen, Marky 30 2-9 0-1 0-2 4 2 6 3 1 4 4 22-Pugh, Sam 22 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 3 3 2 0 1 2 01-Bullard, Jake 21 2-4 1-1 3-4 6 1 1 3 0 1 8 04-Hays, Denton 13 2-5 0-0 2-2 3 2 2 0 0 0 6 10-Cordray, Ethan 1 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11-Harrison, Maurte 1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23-Ingram, Courtney 12 1-3 0-1 2-2 4 0 2 0 0 0 4 24-Eaddy,Terrell 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 44-McGee, JaVon 14 4-10 0-0 1-2 2 1 0 3 0 0 9 TEAM 5 TOTALS 200 29-64 5-9 25-36 48 17 18 16 4 10 88 Halftime FG% 3PT% FT% BU 26 36.7 28.6 86.4 PSU 40 45.3 55.6 69.4 Officials: Fields, Moore, Short Attendance: 1123 Technicals: PSU-McGee Records: Baker 3-2, PSU 1-0 Notes: First game played in renovated Weede
Game 2
Nov. 16, 2012 • Joplin, Mo. • Legett & Platt Athletic Center
Pittsburg State 86, Lincoln 78
PITTSBURG STATE..........................................................86 Player MP FGs 3-PT FTs Reb F A To BS ST Pts 20-Adams, A.J 21 2-5 0-0 3-6 5 2 1 0 0 2 7 34-Pierrevilus, Rico 12 1-3 0-2 2-2 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 03-Porter, Kaleb 37 11-17 5-6 7-8 6 2 1 5 0 1 34 15-Nolen, Marky 34 4-10 1-2 3-4 3 5 1 2 0 0 12 23-Ingram, Courtney 23 1-5 0-0 2-3 7 4 2 2 0 0 4 01-Bullard, Jake 17 1-4 1-2 2-2 2 1 1 2 0 0 5 04-Hays, Denton 7 0-0 0-0 2-4 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 22-Pugh, Sam 16 1-3 0-0 2-2 3 0 2 1 0 1 4 24-Eaddy,Terrell 7 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 44-McGee, JaVon 26 4-14 0-0 6-9 12 2 1 0 0 1 14 TEAM 7 TOTALS 200 25-62 7-12 29-40 50 21 11 12 0 5 86
LINCOLN.........................................................................78 Player MP FGs 3-PT FTs Reb F A To BS ST Pts 04-Fifer, Montez 40 5-8 4-7 1-1 2 4 1 2 0 1 15 42-Cole, Charles 35 6-17 4-8 2-4 6 3 1 1 2 2 18 50-Harris, Sean 36 5-11 0-0 1-3 8 4 1 2 6 0 11 01-Preston, Shakir 30 1-6 0-0 1-3 1 5 3 4 1 0 3 12-Ridle, Cedric 28 5-11 1-5 7-10 4 4 3 2 0 2 18 15-Booker, Devin 7 1-2 1-1 0-0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 23-Watkins, DeShun 8 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 4 32-Whitson, Darius 12 2-3 0-0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 6 35-Stanciel, Brandon 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 TEAM 5 TOTALS 200 27-60 10-21 14-23 30 28 9 12 9 5 78 Halftime FG% 3PT% FT% PSU 41 40.3 58.3 72.5 LU 45 45.0 47.6 60.9 Officials: Lynde, Hendricks, Ronan Attendance: 197 Technicals: None Records: PSU 2-0, LU 1-3 Notes: Chris Tucker Memorial Classic
Game 3
Nov. 17, 2012 • Joplin, Mo. • Legett & Platt Athletic Center
Pittsburg State 85, Avila 75
PITTSBURG STATE..........................................................86 Player MP FGs 3-PT FTs Reb F A To BS ST Pts 20-Adams, A.J 26 4-6 0-0 2-3 5 2 0 2 1 0 10 34-Pierrevilus, Rico 22 4-8 1-2 5-5 1 2 1 0 0 0 14 03-Porter, Kaleb 28 4-12 1-6 5-7 4 4 5 3 0 2 14 15-Nolen, Marky 31 4-7 0-2 5-8 7 4 2 5 0 3 13 23-Ingram, Courtney 24 2-6 0-0 10-10 5 0 0 1 0 0 14 01-Bullard, Jake 20 3-5 0-1 3-4 1 3 3 0 0 1 9 04-Hays, Denton 11 1-1 0-0 1-2 1 4 0 1 2 0 3 10-Cordray, Ethan 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22-Pugh, Sam 13 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 3 2 2 0 0 3 24-Eaddy,Terrell 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 44-McGee, JaVon 20 1-6 0-0 3-6 7 0 1 4 0 2 5 TEAM 7 TOTALS 200 24-52 3-12 34-45 39 23 14 20 3 8 85
AVILA..............................................................................75
Player MP FGs 3-PT FTs Reb F A To BS ST Pts 12-Redmond,B. 31 5-10 0-1 7-8 9 4 0 3 0 0 17 15-Chapman,Max 12 1-3 0-0 0-0 5 5 0 3 1 2 2 03-Johnson,Sedrick 32 4-12 0-0 2-3 4 4 4 0 0 3 10 04-Miller,Lance 32 6-10 4-7 0-0 0 5 0 2 0 1 16 11-Churchman,C. 38 5-12 1-1 5-6 4 3 4 1 0 3 16 22-Taylor,Keith 17 3-4 0-0 1-2 2 5 1 1 0 3 7 23-Fairlee,Terry 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24-Everson,Sam 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 32-Henderson,Justin 12 1-9 0-3 3-3 0 1 1 2 0 1 5 34-Lowe,Louis 15 1-2 0-0 0-2 4 5 1 2 0 0 2 45-Raney,Bryce 3 0-0 0-0 0-2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM 7 TOTALS 200 26-62 5-12 18-26 36 34 11 15 1 13 75 Halftime FG% 3PT% FT% PSU 36 46.2 25.0 75.6 AU 31 41.9 41.7 69.2 Officials: Hamilton, Brewer, Call Attendance: 597 Technicals: None Records: PSU 3-0, Avila 2-3 Notes: Chris Tucker Memorial Classic
Pitt State Pulls Away Down Stretch for 88-67 Season Opening Win PITTSBURG -- Rico Pierrevilus scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the first half while A.J. Adams and Kaleb Porter combined for 25 second-half points to lead Pitt State to an 88-67 season-opening victory over Baker Tuesday (Nov. 13) at John Lance Arena. The Gorillas (1-0) led by as many as 19 points at 56-37 with 11:59 to play in the game but the Wildcats (3-2) used a 17-5 run over the next 4:36 to trim the margin to seven at 61-54 on Corey Anderson’s three-point play. Adams and Porter combined to score the game’s next seven ponts and Marky Nolen completed a 9-0 Pitt State run to push the Gorillas back in front 70-54 with 5:24 remaining in the contest. The Wildcats never got any closer than 11 points of the Gorillas down the stretch. Pierrevilus made his first seven shots from the field while scoring 18 first-half points as Pitt State built a 40-26 halftime advantage. He added nine rebounds to narrowly miss posting a double-double for the Gorillas. Adams did log a doubledouble with 16 points and a game-high 10 boards as Pitt State owned a 48-32 rebounding edge against Baker. Porter also finished the game with 16 points on the strength of nine for 11 shooting from the free throw line. Pitt State made 25 of 36 charity shots in the contest as the Wildcats were whistled for 23 personal fouls. JaVon McGee added nine points while Jake Bullard contributed eight points and six rebounds. Baker got 12 points apiece from Anderson and E.J. Carter, while Brandon Moore chipped in with 10 points. The Gorillas limited the Wildcats to 36.7 percent shooting (22 of 60) in the game. Pitt State will return to action Friday (Nov. 16) when the Gorillas take part in the Chris Tucker Memorial Classic. The Gorillas will face MIAA rival Lincoln at 12 Noon and then round out the classic format tournament with a game against Avila (Mo.) at 5 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 17).
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