Box Score Photo Courtesy of Ralph Schudel, ODU
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Trevecca Nazarene University men's basketball team (6-21, 6-12 Great Midwest) won for the fourth consecutive time defeating Ohio Dominican University (12-16, 8-10 Great Midwest), 66-59, for the first time since 2008.
SERIES HISTORY/NOTES
First win for Trevecca to top ODU since the Panthers joined the Great Midwest in 2017. The Trojans defeated the Panthers during the 2008 season and trail 4-2 in the all-time series.
The win is even more impressive as the Panthers defeated Trevecca 70-54 in the second conference game of the year on December 7, 2019.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The only lead of the game for Ohio Dominican came on the opening score of the game from Hasan Varence at the 17:24 mark of the first half … at 16:32 Chris Rogers hit a three to put the Trojans up 3-2, they did not trail again in the game … with Trevecca leading 5-4 (14:09) the Trojans built a 17-8 lead when Gabriel McKay stroked a three-pointer with 11:01 to go capping a 12-4 run … the hosts roared back and tied the game 19-19 on a three-pointer from Varence at 7:03 of the half … it is the last time the game was tied as Jaylon Tharpe flicked in a three-pointer at 6:32, but the Trojans up for good at 22-19 … Trevecca outscored the Panthers 15-5 to the break and lead 34-24 … Trevecca steadily built its lead to 14, its largest of the game, at 17:09 to go in the game when Adam Webb put in two of his career-high 21 at the foul line … the Panthers cut the Trojan led to five (50-45 / 7:55), but could get no closer and the Trojans won by 10 (68-58)
PLAYER STATS REPORT
Adam Webb led Trevecca with a career-high 21 points with seven rebounds and four blocks … Chris Rogers added 14 points, seven assists, and six rebounds … Justin Headrick led the Trojans with 11 rebounds and added eight points and two blocks …
Adam Webb, over the last six games of the season, averaged 15.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.5 blocks per game, while shooting 58.7% (37-63) from the field and 88.9% (16-18) from the foul line.
Here's a glance at Webb's statistics from the first 19 games in comparison to his totals over the last six games of the season. Also, a contrast to his production against these last six opponents the first time met them this season.
Adam Webb Season Stats Analysis
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FIRST 19
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LAST SIX
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1st Meeting w/ Last 6
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5.7 PPG
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15.2 PPG
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6.0 PPG
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4.5 RPG
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9.5 RPG
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4.2 RPG
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43.8% FG
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58.7 FG
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46.2% FG
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75% FT
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89% FT
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80.0% FT
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24 Blocks (1.3 BPG)
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21 Blocks (3.5 BPG)
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6 Blocks (1.0 BPG)
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2.7 TO Per Game
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1.7 TO Per Game
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3.0 TO Per Game
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TEAM STATS BREAKDOWN
Trevecca hit all 12 free throw ties and shot 42.3% (22-52) from the field and 40% (12-30) from long distance … both teams collected 37 rebounds … Trevecca limited the Panthers to 33.3% (22-66) from the field and 30% (9-30) from deep
Over their last six games the Trojan completely turned around their fortunes averaging 70.5 points per game while limiting their opponents to 66.8 points per game.
Here's a closer look at the team numbers from the first 19 games and the dramatic turn over the last six games of the season. Also, a comparison to the team numbers against these last six opponents the first time the teams played earlier this season.
Trevecca Men's Basketball Season Stats Analysis
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FIRST 19
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LAST SIX
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1st Meeting w/ Last 6
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TNU PPG
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61.1 PPG
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70.5 PPG
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58.0 PPG
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OPP PPG
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80.2 PPG
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66.8 PPG
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76.7 PPG
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TNU FG %
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41.1%
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47.5%
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41.1%
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OPP FG %
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46.9%
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38.0%
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50.6%
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TNU 3PT %
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34.7%
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36.8%
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35.8%
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OPP 3PT %
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35.2%
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27.5%
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38.2%
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TNU FT %
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73.4%
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82.7%
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73.4%
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OPP FT %
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75.1%
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66.4%
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81.5%
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TNU REB
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30.9 RPG
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37.8 RPG
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26.0 RPG
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OPP REB
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36.3 RPG
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32.8 RPG
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31.8 RPG
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TNU TO
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16.9 PG
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14.8 PG
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16.0 PG
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TNU Blocks
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2.5 PG
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5.0 PG
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2.2 PG
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WHAT'S NEXT
This concludes the season for the team and the career for seniors Reed Smith, Evan Ragsdale, and Malcom Walker. We say another thank you to each of them and now they are Trevecca Trojans For Life.
Stay tuned for news during the offseason and updated recruiting news from Coach Omar and his staff. Many of the team is scheduled for play during the offseason in conjunction with mission trips and other fun events. Stay tuned to our social media platforms for more news on Trevecca Men's Basketball.
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