Ravens annihilate Coastal Bend
Ravens win 87-60
Nona Edwards
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Sports
With faces of intensity, the Ravens basketball team hit the floor with anticipation defeating Coastal Bend 87-60.
Previously shutdown by Temple College with a score 89-104, determination was clearly shown as the starting five aligned themselves for the jump ball.
Changing the line up from the previous home game, guards Devan McDonald, Dion Prewster, Carrington Tankson, Andrew Gonzales and center Lamont Winters set the tone for the evening's game.
Beginning with a tough man-to-man defense, the Ravens showed no mercy inside the paint as they racked up team defensive fouls against penetrating Coastal Bend players.
Along with fouls, the night referee's depicted the Ravens offense with travel calls and lane violations.
Through the already tough scoring first half, big man Winters held position on the bench with two personal fouls in the first few minutes. Persevering through bad calls and inadequate buckets, the Ravens managed to gain a 10-point lead against Coastal Bend.
Gonzales playing more like a post player snagged offensive rebounds helping contribute to the vegetative home score, with back-to-back buckets in the first half.
"We were just standing with no enthusiasm; we had to get it going," Gonzales said, fueled by the team's previous loss.
The slower paced first half held no comparison to the stimulating second half. Frustrated with tempo, head coach Scott Gernander utilized players on the bench, such as center Patrick Johnson, who helped bring down defensive rebounds.
Guard Jerrod Tillmon came off the bench like a bullet scoring the first three-pointer in the second half. Tillmon, with a watchful eye, helped teammates get in position by talking and running offensive plays.
Prewster utilized fundamentals by making himself available inside the paint for easy offensive rebounds, obtaining fouls and making frequent visits to the free throw line.
"Securing the rebound was my main focus and staying out of foul trouble," Prewster said.
Gonzalez, McDonald and Tankson using the second half as a rebirth, scored simultaneously as the half continued. Gonzales scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half's revival.
Guard Santino Clay hit the floor running playing hard defense and taking shots, which helped contribute to the fiery half.
Gernander and assistant coach Scott Horstman gave tremendous instruction on the sidelines. Both coaches gave last minute pointers to players subbing off the bench.
"Be a man out there," Gernander said, as guard Mandela Jackson subbed.
Jackson opened the floor for easy penetration and passing.
The Ravens hold a 3-1 record with several games ahead to finish the preseason.
"We are just taking it one game at a time," Gonzales said.
The team finished hard and fought from a stagnate first half. In the end, Ravens achieved a17-point lead finish.
Horstman said, "Good defense tonight. We just have things to work on."
Previously shutdown by Temple College with a score 89-104, determination was clearly shown as the starting five aligned themselves for the jump ball.
Changing the line up from the previous home game, guards Devan McDonald, Dion Prewster, Carrington Tankson, Andrew Gonzales and center Lamont Winters set the tone for the evening's game.
Beginning with a tough man-to-man defense, the Ravens showed no mercy inside the paint as they racked up team defensive fouls against penetrating Coastal Bend players.
Along with fouls, the night referee's depicted the Ravens offense with travel calls and lane violations.
Through the already tough scoring first half, big man Winters held position on the bench with two personal fouls in the first few minutes. Persevering through bad calls and inadequate buckets, the Ravens managed to gain a 10-point lead against Coastal Bend.
Gonzales playing more like a post player snagged offensive rebounds helping contribute to the vegetative home score, with back-to-back buckets in the first half.
"We were just standing with no enthusiasm; we had to get it going," Gonzales said, fueled by the team's previous loss.
The slower paced first half held no comparison to the stimulating second half. Frustrated with tempo, head coach Scott Gernander utilized players on the bench, such as center Patrick Johnson, who helped bring down defensive rebounds.
Guard Jerrod Tillmon came off the bench like a bullet scoring the first three-pointer in the second half. Tillmon, with a watchful eye, helped teammates get in position by talking and running offensive plays.
Prewster utilized fundamentals by making himself available inside the paint for easy offensive rebounds, obtaining fouls and making frequent visits to the free throw line.
"Securing the rebound was my main focus and staying out of foul trouble," Prewster said.
Gonzalez, McDonald and Tankson using the second half as a rebirth, scored simultaneously as the half continued. Gonzales scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half's revival.
Guard Santino Clay hit the floor running playing hard defense and taking shots, which helped contribute to the fiery half.
Gernander and assistant coach Scott Horstman gave tremendous instruction on the sidelines. Both coaches gave last minute pointers to players subbing off the bench.
"Be a man out there," Gernander said, as guard Mandela Jackson subbed.
Jackson opened the floor for easy penetration and passing.
The Ravens hold a 3-1 record with several games ahead to finish the preseason.
"We are just taking it one game at a time," Gonzales said.
The team finished hard and fought from a stagnate first half. In the end, Ravens achieved a17-point lead finish.
Horstman said, "Good defense tonight. We just have things to work on."
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