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Surge win big against Sinclair Community College
FEB. 1, 2012 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team won by a score of 99-70 over Sinclair Community College on Wednesday night.
Freshman forward Cody Martin had a game-high 19 points off the bench, while shooting 90% from the field. Martin also had 12 rebounds, which marked his sixth double-double of the season. Forward Karriem Baker also came off of the bench to contribute 12 points and 13 rebounds. Center D'Wayne Bazemore rounded out the Surge frontcourt with 12 points. Three of the Surge guards scored in double-figures led by Marquis Wilson with 17 points, followed by Anton Hutchins with 15 points and Charles Clarke with 10. Facilitating the offensive attack was Cincinnati State point guard Jazel Garrett, who recorded a season high 15 assists to go along with 5 steals.
With the win, Cincinnati State improves to 15-6 overall with a 4-2 record in conference play. The Surge return to action at home Saturday, Feb. 4 against Clark State. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
Cincinnati State earns road win against Cuyahoga Community College
JAN. 28, 2012 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team won on the road against Cuyahoga Community College by a score of 74 to 63.
For Cincinnati State, Saturday's win carried a little more significance than usual as the team looked to avenge last year's loss at Cuyahoga- a game that decided the 2011 regular season conference championship. Leading the Surge to victory was freshman forward D'Wayne Bazemore who recorded his first double-double of the season with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Following Bazemore was guard Marquis Wilson who finished with 17 points and 3 steals on the afternoon. Charles Clarke chipped in with 13 points followed by Anton Hutchins who scored 12 points as Cincinnati State was able to bounce back from Wednesday's loss to Columbus State Community College.
Improving to 14-5 overall with a 3-2 record in conference play, Cincinnati State will look to make it two wins in a row when they travel on Monday, January 30th to face Vincennes University - a team ranked 6th in the NJCAA D-I national poll.
Cincinnati State falls at home to Columbus State
JAN. 25. 2012 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team lost to Columbus State by a score of 96 to 84.
Despite a game-high 38 points from sophomore guard Anton Hutchins, the Surge had no answer for Columbus State's balanced offensive attack led by Jordan Watson, Glenn Cosey and Darnell Tubbs - all of whom scored 20 or more points. Cincinnati State also struggled from the free throw line hitting just over 64% as compared to Columbus State's 75%.
After the loss to Columbus State, who is currently ranked 6th in the NJCAA polls, the Surge stand at 13-5 overall with a 2-2 conference record heading into a road matchup against defending Ohio Community College Athletic Conference champion Cuyahoga Community College on Saturday, January 28th.
Cincinnati State earn hard fought win over Owens Community College
JAN. 21, 2012 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team won 65 to 62 over the Owens Community College Express on Saturday afternoon.
Despite leading throughout the entire game, the Cincinnati State Surge were constantly under duress to make every possession count due to the three point shooting of Owens guard Justin Edmonds who hit 6 three point field goals while shooting 45% from beyond the arc on the afternoon. Cincinnati State's Anton Hutchins countered Edmonds throughout the game scoring a team-high 22 points while shooting 8 for 10 from the field and converting 5 of 6 free throws. Perhaps Hutchins' biggest points came on two clutch free throws to put the Surge up four with just under 30 seconds left in the ball game. Forward Karriem Baker established his presence in the paint scoring 16 points and pulling down 9 rebounds as the team was able to hold on to claim the road victory over its conference rival.
Now at 13-4 overall with a 2-1 conference record, the Surge will return home on Wednesday, January 25th to face Columbus State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Surge earn first conference victory of the season against Edison
JAN. 18, 2012 - For the men’s team, Wednesday’s 82-68 win was doubly sweet as it marked the first conference win of the season.
Early in the game, Cincinnati State was down 11-3 before the coaching staff called a timeout. Afterward, the Surge stepped up its defensive pressure and the team jumped to an 8 point lead. Midway through the second half, Cincinnati State extended its margin to 15 led by the shooting of sophomores Charles Clarke, Marquis Wilson, Anton Hutchins and Karriem Baker. Clarke finished with a game high 19 points. Wilson finished with 17 points and 6 assists. Hutchins finished with 16 points and led the way defensively with 4 steals while Karriem Baker finished with 11 points. All four players shot 50% or better from the floor as the Surge pulled away to the 14-point victory.
Bouncing back from a tough loss to Lakeland while improving to 12-4 overall with a 1-1 conference record, the Surge will return to action on the road against Owens Community College on Saturday, Jan. 21.
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Surge drop first conference game to Lakeland
JAN. 14, 2012 - Cincinnati State lost 81 to 73 in the first OCCAC matchup of the season against Lakeland.
Although in a losing effort, the Cincinnati State men's basketball team nearly came back from a 28 point second half deficit, closing the margin to 6 points with 3 minutes left in the game. Guard Marquis Wilson brought the Surge back with 21 second half points while totaling 24 points for the game. Anton Hutchins finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Karriem Baker finished with 11 points and 17 rebounds in the loss. Four of five Lakeland's starters scored in double-digits led by Chaz Rollins with 17 points and 10 rebounds. For the Surge, free throws would cut the comeback short as the team failed to shoot 50% from the line which included key misses down the stretch.
Now at 11-4 on the year with an 0-1 conference record, the men's program will return to action against Edison Community College on January 18th.
Surge win 11th game of the season
JAN. 12, 2012 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team earned its 11th victory of the season at home on Thursday night.
The men's team improved to 11-3 on the season with a 90 to 53 win over ABCD Prep (TX). Marquis Wilson came off the bench to lead all scorers with 24 points to go along with 5 assists and 5 steals. Anton Hutchins, Cody Martin and D'Wayne Bazemore each had 10 points in the 37 point blowout win. The Surge will return to action this Saturday in the first conference matchup of the year against Lakeland at home starting at 3:00 PM.
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Cincinnati State splits pair of weekend games in Chicago
JAN. 8, 2012 - The Cincinnati State men’s basketball team split a pair of weekend games in Chicago, and return to campus for a game Wednesday against ABCD Prep prior to Saturday’s matchup against conference rival Lakeland Community College.
On Friday, the Surge won their first game of the new year against Olive-Harvey College (Chicago), 85-71. Freshman forward Devonte Brown led the way with his best game of his collegiate career, going for 26 points and 12 rebounds. Sophomore guard Marquis Wilson, who currently leads the NJCAA in steals, followed Brown with 20 points while leading the way defensively with 6 steals. Freshman forward Cody Martin recorded his 5th double-double of the season with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
On Saturday, Cincinnati State lost 50-54 Daley College (Chicago). For the Surge, who beat Daley College earlier in the season, the 50 points scored marked the lowest offensive output of the 2011-2012 season. Now with a record of 10-3 overall, the Surge will look to bounce back at home against ABCD Prep on Wednesday, Jan. 11, followed by the opening night of conference play on Saturday, Jan. 14 against Lakeland.
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Surge improve to 9-2 with overtime victory over Malcolm X
DEC. 19, 2011 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team bounced back from a loss on Saturday night with a 90 to 89 overtime road win against Malcolm X on Monday night.
Cincinnati State sophomore Anton Hutchins (Lime Senior HS) led the Surge with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Center Will Clark proved to be a force on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball recording 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocked shots. Forward Karriem Baker led the Surge in rebounds with 13 to go along with 10 points as the Surge were able to earn the one point victory.
Now with a record of 9-2 heading into the holiday break, the Surge will not return to action until January 6th on the road against Olive Harvey.
Cincinnati State earns 8th win of the season over Quakerdale Prep
DEC. 16, 2011 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team won 77 to 58 over Quakerdale Prep in the opening game of the Kennedy-King Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. Freshman Cody Martin(Cleveland Heights HS) recorded his fourth double-double in five games tallying 13 points and 18 rebounds. At center, freshman Will Clark put together his best game of the season with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. Anton Hutchins(Lima Senior HS) led the Surge offensively with 14 points to go along with 8 rebounds as Cincinnati State cruised to their 8th win of the season.
Now at 8-1, Cincinnati State will play hosting Kennedy-King Community College in the tournament finale tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
Cincinnati State's frontcourt leads Surge to victory over Daley
DEC. 9, 2011 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team played host to a hardnosed Daley College school from Chicago on Friday night. Daley, a NJCAA D-I institution, entered the game with a 6-3 record while Cincinnati State looked to improve upon a 6-1 overall mark.
In a first half which had 7 ties and 12 lead changes, Cincinnati State forward Karriem Baker presented a mismatch for the smaller forwards of Daley College. Although only taking two shot attempts, Baker was able to get to line and convert 7 of 8 free throws while drawing fouls on Daley's key player - Ervin Thomas. Thomas would lead all scorers at the half with 11 points while the Surge were led by guard Marquis Wilson who went 2 for 2 from the 3-point line to finish the half with 10 as Daley took a 35 to 34 lead into the break.
Midway through the second half in a close game, Cincinnati State went to their biggest advantage and pounded the ball inside with Karriem Baker and freshman forward Cody Martin (Cleveland Heights HS). Picking up where he left off in the first half, Baker continued to draw fouls and knock down shots at the line converting 11 of 15 free throws and finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Cody Martin, who led the Surge in scoring with 18 points, made the biggest play of what was then a 2 point Cincinnati State lead as he collected an offensive rebound and scored with 54 seconds to go. Martin finished the game with 14 rebounds to record his third double-double of the season as the Surge pulled out a 64 to 58 victory.
Now at 7-1, Cincinnati State will look forward to returning to action on the road to Chicago for games against Wright-Wilbur, Kennedy-King and Malcolm X in the Kennedy-King Invitational Tournament beginning on December 16th.
Cincinnati State stays unbeaten at 5-0
NOV. 22, 2011 - The Cincinnati State Surge won 104 to 78 and are now 5-0 on the year.
Sophomore Anton Hutchins (Lima Senior HS) led the Surge in scoring with 23 points while shooting 7 for 12 from the field and converting 9 of 12 free throws. Hutchins also recorded 8 rebounds, 3 steals and a blocked shot in the victory over the JV team of Tiffin University.
Following Anton's performance was freshman forward Cody Martin who by far had his best game of the season thus far. Martin recorded a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds on the night while going 8 for 11 from the field. Four of his nineteen points came on dunks off of set ups from point guard Jazel Garrett (Akron Butchel HS). Garrett, who scored 16 and recorded 4 assists, led the way on defense with 12 steals. Backcourt teammate Marquis Wilson followed Garrett with 8 steals as the Surge forced Tiffin into 40 turnovers for the game. Sophomore Charles Clarke chipped in with his best performance of the young season with 16 points as the Surge pulled away in the second half to win by 26.
The Surge will return to action this Sunday (November 29th) in what will be their biggest test thus far in Triton Community College - a perennial powerhouse in junior college basketball. Last season, Triton beat Cincinnati State and eventually finished third in the final NJCAA national poll. This year's match up promises to be an exciting contest between two teams looking to make an early season statement. The game will be held at Cincinnati State at 1:00 PM.
Cincinnati State flexes muscles in dominant 118 to 57 victory
NOV, 16. 2011 -
The Cincinnati State men's basketball team won in dominant fashion against Georgetown's junior varsity squad on Wednesday night.
Sophomore guard Marquis Wilson (Wooddale HS/ Memphis, TN) had his best offensive night of his collegiate career scoring 31 points on 12 for 20 shooting. Wilson also led all players in assists with 7 and finished with a phenomenal 10 steals in the victory. Detroit native Karriem Baker continued his trend of double-doubles with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Anton Hutchins followed with 15 points off the bench as the Surge cruised to a 118 to 57 victory.
With the win, Cincinnati State improves to 3-0 and are currently ranked 18th in the country in the NJCAA national poll. The Surge will return to action on Friday, November 18th at home against WPAFB starting at 7:30 PM.
Surge improve to 2-0
NOV, 14. 2011 - The Cincinnati State men's basketball team won in dominant fashion over Rio Grande by a score of 125 to 74. Cincinnati State sophomores Karriem Baker, Marquis Wilson,
Charles Clarke (pictured) and Anton Hutchins put together fantastic performances. Baker and Wilson each recorded 23 points to lead all other scorers. Anton Hutchins put together a great all around game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Charles Clarke scored 13 points on the evening highlighted by a dunk in the opening minutes of the first half. Freshman point guard Jazel Garrett ran the offense to perfection while scoring 17 points. Freshman center D'wayne Bazemore chipped in with 10 points in the victory.
With the win, the Surge improve to 2-0 on the year and will look to carry over the success against Georgetown (KY) this Wednesday at home beginning at 7:30 PM
Look for former Surge standouts playing on the D-I level in the 2011-2012 season
Keep on eye out this season for former Surge standouts Rayshawn Goins and Eric Mosley who are now playing on the D-I level.
A member of Cincinnati State's 2010 national runner-up team, Rayshawn Goins now enters his senior season at James Madison University coming off a great junior season with JMU averaging 9.7 ppg and 6.8 rpg. In addition, Goins was named a JMU Scholar Athlete. For more information on Goins, please visit - http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=62354&SPID=6826&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=14400&ATCLID=204999707&Q_SEASON=2011
Mosley, a member of Cincinnati State's 2011 team, will suit up for St. Bonaventure of the A-10 this season. Known as a scoring point guard, Mosley averaged 23.8 ppg for the Surge. In St. Bonaventure's first preseason game, Mosley started for the Bonnies. Mosley played 23 minutes while scoring 8 points in a win. For more information on Mosley, please visit - http://gobonnies.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/bios/moseley_eric_ugf7
Surge open season with 111-57 win
NOV, 9. 2011 - Cincinnati State won 111 to 57 over the club team of The Ohio State University. Six players scored in double figures for the Surge led by Jazel Garrett with 19 points (7/10 FG). Karriem Baker, Cody Martin, D'wayne Bazemore and Thomas Jackson each recorded double-doubles in the victory. The Surge will return to action against Rio Grande on Monday, November 14th at 7:30 PM.
Men's basketball ranked 7th in preseason national poll
OCT, 19. 2011 - The 2011-2012 Cincinnati State men's basketball team will open this season ranked 7th in the NJCAA national poll. Coming of a 24-10 record from a season ago, the Surge will have a new revamped roster featuring transfers Anton Hutchins (pictured - far right) and Karriem Baker (pictured - far left) to go along side returning sophomore shooting guard Marquis Wilson (pictured - left) and freshman forwards Cody Martin and D'Wayne Bazemore.
"We have way more versatility than last year's team. The work ethic and enthusiasm has been off the charts which usually translates to success on the floor," Head Coach Andre Tate said. (pictured - center)
The Surge will look towards recapturing their success from 2009-2010 season in which the team reached the NJCAA National Finals resulting in the best finish in the program's history. This year, the players and the coaching staff look to bring home Cincinnati State's first national championship in the school's history.
"We all just want to win. Every practice and every game we are going to come out and go hard," sophomore team captain Charles Clarke said. (pictured - right)
Cincinnati State will open up the regular season at home on Wednesday, November 9th against the club team of The Ohio State University. Admission is free with a valid Cincinnati State I.D.
Cincinnati State's Cody Martin and Nick Robertson help out at local school
Check out Cincinnati State basketball players Nick Robertson and Cody Martin giving back to the community in Evanston Academy's 5th grade class as tutors and character coaches for the Winners Read Program! The Cleveland, Ohio natives will spend every Friday afternoon working with the kids on study habits, reading, writing and dedication to hard work as part of the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati.
"We just want to help out where we can," Nick Robertson said. "It feels good to do something good for somebody else. Cody and I had a great time working with everyone there. The teachers do a great job with the kids everyday and we were honored to be a part of it."
See Nick, Cody, and the rest of the 2011-2012 Cincinnati State Surge in the preseason home opener on Thursday night against UC Clermont. The game will begin at 7:30 PM.
Roman Hill signs with top D-II program
AUG, 8. 2011 - After playing just one year in the Cincinnati State uniform, Roman Hill has signed a letter of intent to play for Augusta State (GA). After averaging 11.2 points and leading the team with 7.7 rebounds per game while playing at the power forward position, Hill became the leader of the team and was named team MVP by head coach Andre Tate following the season. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Hill's season is the fact that he played in every game with significant injuries to both knees. Despite these injuries, the 6'5 Cincinnati native from Mt. Healthy High School still performed at a high level playing big minutes while starting the majority of the games as he helped lead the Surge to a 24-11 overall record.
“As a natural three, Roman went above our expectation when we were forced to stick him at the four due to injuries up and down our roster,” Tate said. “Roman is a guy who became an instant leader and has great influence on his teammates and on potential recruits.”
In addition to earning team MVP honors, Hill earned the men’s basketball Academic Award for the player with the highest GPA which also served as a critical reason for Augusta State’s interest and his ability to leave Cincinnati State early.
“I am able to go down there for three full years of eligibility while playing for one of the top D-II programs in the country,” Hill says. “It is sad to go. My heart is and will always be in Cincinnati and with my teammates.”
Hill will compete for the starting small forward spot for Augusta State, who finished with an overall record of 30-4 in the 2010-2011 season and ranked 4th in the NCAA D-II rankings.
Roman Hill named Cincinnati State's most valuable player for 2011
JUNE.2, 2011 - For the coaching staff of Cincinnati State, the most valuable player is the individual who helps the team win, performs at a high level and provides leadership on and off the court. Throughout the 2010-2011 season, freshman forward Roman Hill fit the description to the fullest.
"I have known this guy since he was a little kid. Roman has always been someone who will give everything on the court," said coach Andre Tate as he addressed an audience at the Cincinnati State athletic banquet. "He has been a good motivator, great at welcoming potential recruits, and has an extraordinary work ethic."
Part of that leadership quality came from Hill's willingness to do whatever it took for the team to be successful. A natural small-forward, Hill was asked to play and start at the power forward position from the beginning of the 2010-2011 season. Roman answered that challenge by averaging 11.2 points and leading the team in rebounds with 7.7 per game - often times outrebounding players with more size and height.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Hill's season is the fact that he played in every game with significant injuries to both knees. Despite these injuries, the 6'5 Cincinnati native from Mt. Healthy High School still performed at a high level playing big minutes and starting most of the games as he helped lead the Surge to a 23-10 overall record. Cincinnati State finished second in the conference and one win away from a second consecutive NJCAA National Tournament appearance. After the season had ended, Hill had surgery to repair ligaments in his right and left knee which had torn in the later part of the season.
"The toughest thing for me is not being able to play and workout," says Hill, who is now spending the summer rehabilitating his knees. "My goal is to get back to 100% and win next year."
Already taking home the team M.V.P. trophy, Roman Hill also received the men's basketball Academic Award for earning the highest GPA on the team. Also receiving team awards were Marquis Wilson (Unsung Hero) and Bradley Tilford (Most Improved).
Eric Mosley named OCCAC Player of the Year; Little named to All-Conference Team
MAR, 5. 2011- Sophomore guard Eric Mosley won the 2011 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Mosley led all scorers in the conference and ranked third nationally averaging nearly 24 points per game. He recorded a season-high 38 points in the Region XII Tournament semi-finals against Columbus State Community College. Mosley has signed with St.Bonaventure of the Atlantic-10 Conference and will play for the Bonnies next fall.
Sophomore guard Melvyn Little was named to the OCCAC All-Conference First Team. Little had a tremendous season for the Surge averaging 14 points per game. Little made huge improvements on the defensive end. In his sophomore season, Little averaged 2.7 steals per game ranking in the top twenty five nationally in the category.
In his two years at Cincinnati State, Little helped lead the Surge to a 50 and 19 overall record and a NJCAA National Finals appearance in 2010. He has verbally committed to play for Southern Indiana University for the fall of 2011.
Coach Tate wins 100th game
JAN.15, 2011 - With a 94 to 63 win over Owens on January 15th, Cincinnati State Head Coach Andre Tate marked his 100th victory as a head coach. During his time at Cincinnati State, Coach Tate has an overall record of 100-52 (a 66 percent winning percentage). Under Coach Tate's leadership, the Surge have made two trips to the NJCAA National Tournament including last year when Cincinnati State was the 2010 National Junior College Runner-Up. Tate has developed seven First Team All-Conference players, including Cincinnati Bearcat standout John Williamson and Rayshawn Goins, who is currently playing for James Madison.
Surge players headed for D-1 program
APRIL, 2010 - Forward Rayshawn Goins and guard James Millen of the Cincinnati State men's basketball team have signed letters of intent to play at James Madison this upcoming season. Goins led the team in scoring averaging nearly 23 points and 8 rebounds per game. Millen is a local product from Schroder High School. In his two years at Cincinnati State, the 6’2" guard averaged 15 points and 5 assists per game. James’ game was noticed nationally and earned him an invited to participate in the Jerry Muellens Junior College Top 120 Camp in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After their appearance in the NJCAA National Finals, Millen and Goins were named to the National-All Tournament Team.
“James and Ray were great leaders,” Head Coach Andre Tate said. “The reason we went so far last year was the team chemistry. These two guys were one of the main reasons why our team was so close to bringing home the national championship.”
CINCINNATI STATE NJCAA ALL-AMERICANS
Rory Glasco 1980-1981
Mike Eubanks 1989-1990
James Walker 1993-1994
VerDell Rawls 1995-1996
Quentin Smith 1998-1999
Bakary Konate 2000-2001
Malcolm Manier 2002-2003
John Williamson 2005-2006
Kenny Hayes 2006-2007
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