Four CCSJ Basketball Players Named All-Academic

3/29/12 - The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference has announced the conference's winter all-academic teams.

 The Crimson Wave men and Women's basketball teams had a combined four players earn this distinction.  Senior CJ Montgomery was the lone men's player, while Senior Ashley Kieltyka, Senior Desiree Miller, and Senior Shante Heyward represented the women's team.

To earn a spot on the CCAC All-Academic team an athlete needs a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average or higher and has earned at least 30 semester or 45 trimester hours. The student must also be enrolled at the institution for a minimum of one academic year.

Richardson Named NAIA All-American Honorable Mention

3/14/12 – Crimson Wave sophomore guard Roddy Richardson has been named NAIA All-American Honorable Mention.

Richardson was named CCAC First Team All-Conference along with CCAC Player of the Week  and NAIA National Player of the Week.  Richardson led the Crimson Wave in scoring this season with 13.7 ppg ranking 10th in the CCAC.  Richardson scored 371 total points while grabbing 119 rebounds with a game average of 4.4 rpg.  Richardson also tallied 46 assists and 36 steals. 

Richardson’s most impressive week of the season came as he helped the Crimson Wave knock off then  No. 1 Robert Morris (Ill.), 92-85, in overtime on Feb. 8. He scored the first three points of overtime to put CCSJ up for good, 83-80. Richardson finished with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. In the 69-50 victory over Judson (Ill.) on Feb. 11, Richardson shot 9-for-13 from the field to post 24 points. He added nine rebounds and two steals.  For the week, he averaged 21.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He shot 51.7 percent (15-for-29) from the floor and knocked down 9-of-16 (.563) 3-point attempts.

Richardson joins Wilfredo Escobar, Evinn Herring and Keenan Browder as the only Crimson Wave men’s basketball players to be honored with any type NAIA All-American status. 

Crimson Wave Fall to Wolves in Championship

2/25/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team ended their season today in their first trip to the Championship Game of the CCAC Tournament with a loss to the #6 (NAIA Coaches Poll) Cardinal Stritch University Wolves, 82-62, in Milwaukee, WI.

The Crimson Wave opened the game with back to back jumpers from CJ Montgomery and Roddy Richardson for a 4-0 lead.  After a small Wolves run CCSJ found themselves down by 9 at the 11:37 mark.
At the 7:34 mark in the first half Robert Jackson three from the wing sparked a Crimson Wave run.  A play later Devon Key buried a three from the top of the key to cut the Wolves lead to four.  A pair of Brannon Jones free throws with 5:18 left in the half cut the deficit down to two.  The Wolves answered right back extending their lead back to 9 at the break, 34-25. 

The second half opened with a pair of Wolves free throws.  Key again answered hitting his second three of the game bringing the Crimson Wave within 8.  With 16 minute left in play two quick layups by they Wolves Navjot Singh brought the Wolves lead back to 12.   The Wolves Chad Mazur hit a layup followed by another Singh layup extended the lead to 16.  With 12:51 remaining Richardson ended the Wolves run with a quick jumper from about fifteen feet out.  Thirty seconds later a Jackson bucket cut the deficit back to 12. 

This would be the closest the Crimson Wave would get as the Wolves took the game 82-62.  The Crimson Wave were led by 16 points from Key and 11 points from Richardson.  The Crimson Wave ended their season 18-13 overall and 10-4 in the CCAC.

At the conclusion of the game Richardson was honored as a member of the CCAC All-Conference First Team while teammates Jackson, Jones and Karl Anderson were honored as members of the CCAC All-Conference Second Team. 

Crimson Wave Crush Peregrines in Semi-Final

2/23/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team crushed the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines tonight 90-55 on Alumni Court in the semi final of the CCAC Tournament.  The victory tonight improves the Crimson Wave record to 18-12 overall and a spot in Saturdays Championship Game of the CCAC Tournament.

The Crimson Wave came out to a slow start as they fell behind by eight in the first 8 minutes of play.  At the 12:08 mark in the first half a three from the left wing by Roddy Richardson sparked a 10-0 run by the Crimson Wave that was capped by a Richardson bucket from about twelve feet out.  A Peregrine bucket by Trent Tucker tied the game at 18 a piece with 10 minutes remaining in the first half.

This would be the last tie of the night as Devon Key split a pair of free throws to put CCSJ up one.  A Richardson layup and three point play from Key extended the Crimson Wave lead to six.  Twenty seconds later a Robert Jackson layup made it a 26-18 game.   With 3:21 left in the half Jackson hit a three to put CCSJ up 16, 36-20. Back to Back baskets by PUC’s Alex Richman and Delriko Curtis cut the CCSJ lead to 12, 39-27, going into the break.
The second half started with a PUC bucket from Richman to cut the Calumet lead back to 10.  This would be the closest the Peregrines would come as they Crimson Wave defense took over leading to a dominant second half offense.

A pair of Jackson free throws at the 15:33 mark brought the CCSJ lead to 16.  A Richardson three with 13:31 left extended the lead to 18.  A minute later a pair of Richardson free throws gave the Crimson Wave a 20 point advantage.   Back to back buckets from Richardson and Karl Anderson at the 10:01 mark made it a 24 point game in favor of CCSJ.  With 5:41 left in play Javon Robinson extended the CCSJ advantage to 33 on a pair of free throws.  

The Crimson Wave sealed the victory and a spot in the CCAC championship game with a thirty five point victory when Robinson hit a layup at the buzzer for a 90-55 win. 

The Crimson Wave were led by 24 from Richardson and 22 points from Jackson.  Key and Brannon Jones added 12 and 10 points in the win.  Richman led PUC with 18 points while Andrew Anderson had 11.

The Crimson Wave will travel to Milwaukee, WI for a chance at the CCAC tournament title where they will take on host and the 6th ranked (NAIA Division II Coaches Poll) Cardinal Stritch University at 3:00 pm.

Crimson Wave Cage Panthers

2/21/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team had five players in double digits as they advanced to the second round of the CCAC tournament with a first round win over the Purdue University North Central Panthers 79-58.

The Crimson Wave came out to a slow start as the Panthers went up 10-4 on an Alphonse Futch jumper just three minutes into play. A Roddy Richardson three at the 15:54 mark cut the Panther lead to three.  Devon Key converted a three point play two minutes later to tie the game at 10 a piece.

At the 13:12 mark in the first half Robert Jackson hit a jumper in the paint to give the Crimson Wave their first lead of the night.  Over the next six minutes of play CCSJ built an eight point lead capped by a Chris Diehl three from the right wing.  With back to back scores from Diehl and Richardson along with a Jackson three the Crimson Wave lead extended to 13.  With 2:30 left in the half the Panther’s Kyle Sanders sunk a pair of free throws to cut the Panther deficit to 11.  PNC’s David Kelly split a set for a 10 CCSJ lead.  CJ Montgomery answered back with layup in the paint assisted by Key.  Sanders and Nick Neal ended the half for PNC with back to back jumpers sending the Crimson Wave into the break up 33-25.

Richardson opened the second half with a three from the top of the key followed by a Karl Anderson jumper in the paint to extend the Calumet lead back to 13.  At the 14:35 mark the Crimson Wave lead reached 17 as Anderson hit a shot deep in the lane for the score.  Over the next six minutes of play the game was series of scores by both teams.

With 6:11 remaining in play three straight free throws from the Panthers Sanders and Nick Lafty cut the CCSJ lead to 13.  A Kelly basket at 4:03 made it a 12 point game.  Two Lafty free throws thirty seconds later left CCSJ up by 10. 

With 2:52 left on the clock the Crimson Wave became too much for the Panthers as Diehl buried a three putting Calumet up 66-53.  Thirty-two seconds later back to back Richardson buckets extended the lead back to 17.  The Crimson Wave sealed the game as the Panthers were forced to foul hitting six straight free throws to end the game with a 79-58 victory.

The Crimson Wave were led by 16 points from Richardson.  Anderson, Diehl and Jackson all added 12 points for CCSJ.  Key scored 11 points and picked up 13 assists in the victory.  The Panthers were led by 14 points each from Kelly and Neal.

The Crimson Wav are now 16-12 overall and will host the second round of the CCAC tournament on Thursday February 23rd at 7:00 pm against Purdue University Calumet. 

Men Finish Sweep of Purdue Calumet

2/18/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team have improved their winning streak to seven as they completed the season sweep of the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines today, 71-70, in the second part of the cross town rivalry in Hammond, IN.  The Crimson Wave’s record improves to 15-12 overall and 10-4 in the CCAC.

The Crimson Wave came out strong jumping out to a 5-2 lead on five straight points from Karl Anderson.  Over the next six minutes of play the Peregrines would build a ten point lead.  At the 10:02 mark the Crimson Wave offense exploded on a Robert Jackson layup followed by a Brannon Jones jumper in the paint.

Jackson hit the next four points to cut the deficit down to two.    After a small Peregrine run of their own, the Crimson Wave trailed by 35-29 at the break.

  After a series of buckets by both teams to start the second half Roddy Richardson hit a three with 15:23 to play to make it a two point game.    Three minutes later the Crimson Wave again found themselves down by seven.  With 10:37 left Richardson again hit a three, this time to cut the Peregrine lead to 56-52.  A pair of Richardson free throws ninety seconds later made it a one possession game.   Jackson tied the game at 56 with a quick bucket in the paint.

Richardson buried his third three to give the Crimson Wave their first lead of the half 59-56.  Another Jackson score gave CCSJ a five point advantage.  After a couple Peregrine scores the men found their lead cut to one.  A pair of Anderson free throws brought the lead back to three. 

Two Peregrine layups put CCSJ down one with 2:15 left in play.  Down 69-68 Devon Key stepped to the free throw line.  Key buried both to keep CCSJ ahead by one. 

With 47 seconds left in play the Crimson Wave led by one 71-70.  After a CCSJ turnover Peregrine Alex Richman put up a three from the wing that rimmed out with one second left for the Crimson Wave victory. 
The Crimson Wave were led by 20 points and 10 rebounds from Jackson along with 19 from Richardson and 14 points from Anderson.

CCSJ will host Purdue University North Central in the opening round of the CCAC tournament on Tuesday February 21st. 

Men Continue Streak With Win Over Saints

2/15/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball continued their winning streak tonight as they beat the Holy Cross College Saints 73-66 on Alumni Court.  The Crimson Wave victory tonight improves their record to 14-12 overall and 9-4 in the CCAC and secures a second place CCAC finish, hosting an opening round game.

The Crimson Wave jumped out to a quick five point lead on a Karl Anderson dunk off a Devon Key pass.  A Brannon Jones free throw improved the CCSJ lead to 6 five minutes into play.  After a small Saints run the game was tied at the 9:19 mark at 15 apiece.   

The men retook the lead in the final minutes of the half after back to back threes from Roddy Richardson and a pair of free throws from Robert Jackson.  The Crimson Wave took a 34-29 lead into the break.

The Crimson Wave fell behind, 52-44, early in the second half on a Saints run. A Richardson three then bucket in the paint cut the deficit to three.  The Saints Dane Okuda answered back with a bucket of his own from the wing.  HCC’s Darrell McIntyre gave the Saints another seven point lead. Anderson threw in two points in the paint followed by a Jackson free throw to cut the Saints lead to four.  Jackson then made it a one possession game with a layup in the paint. 

At the 4:36 mark a pair of Key free throws gave the CCSJ a one point lead.  A quick Saints score gave Holy Cross a 62-61 lead.   Richardson would then take control as he put the Crimson Wave up 63-62 with a jumper from the wing.  After a quick score by the Saints Michael VanderPloeg, Richardson would again answer this time from the left wing.  Thirty seconds later Richardson gave CCSJ a three point lead on a put back in the lane.  Five Key free throws sealed the Crimson Wave victory and second place CCAC finish.

The Crimson Wave were led by 31 points from Richardson and 11 points from Key.    Jones grabbed 10 rebounds in the win.

The Crimson Wave will travel to the South end of Hammond for part two of the cross town classic for a 3:00 pm game with Purdue University Calumet on Saturday February 18th.   

Richardson Named NAIA National Player of the Week

2/14/12 – Crimson Wave men’s basketball player Roddy Richardson has been named the NAIA National Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week, the NAIA national office announced Tuesday. Richardson was selected based on his performances from Feb. 6 - 12 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated groups.

Richardson, a 6-foot-3 sophomore guard, helped the Crimson Wave take down No. 1 Robert Morris (Ill.), 92-85, in overtime on Feb. 8. He scored the first three points of overtime to put CCSJ up for good, 83-80. The native of Lafayette, Ind., finished with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. In the 69-50 victory over Judson (Ill.) on Feb. 11, Richardson shot 9-for-13 from the field to post 24 points. He added nine rebounds and two steals.

For the week, he averaged 21.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He shot 51.7 percent (15-for-29) from the floor and knocked down 9-of-16 (.563) 3-point attempts.

Men Extend Winning Streak to Five With Win Over Eagles

2/11/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team has extended their winning streak to five games today with a conference victory over the Judson University Eagles, 69-50, in Elgin, IL.  The Crimson Wave are currently 13-12 overall and 8-4 in the CCAC. 

The Crimson Wave jumped out to an early five point lead, 10-5, on a pair of Chris Diehl free throws.  Roddy Richardson extended the lead to seven on a jumper from the wing.  After back to back turnovers the Eagles cut the lead back to one.  A Robert Jackson three kept CCSJ in control, 15-11.  After trading buckets Richardson hit his second of six threes to increase the lead to six.  A Jackson layup made it an eight point game.  With back to back threes from the Eagles Josh Edwards and Nick Morgan along with a Eagles layup cut the deficit to one. 

The Crimson Wave would end the half on a nine point run starting with a CJ Montgomery three followed by Richardson layup and Damonte Lowery three. Richardson ended the half with his third three to send Calumet to the locker room with a 10 point halftime lead 35-25.

The second half started with consecutive layups from Montgomery and Brannon Jones.  Karl Anderson gave the Crimson Wave a 16 point lead on a dunk assisted by Devon Key.  The Crimson Wave built a commanding lead to 18 on a Richardson three, 58-40.  In the final minute of play a pair of Lowery free throws pushed the lead to 19 and a CCSJ victory.

Richardson led the Crimson Wave with 24 points and 9 rebounds going 6-10 from behind the arc.  Lowery added 16 points for CCSJ.

The Crimson Wave will host Holy Cross College on Wednesday February 15th at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court. 

Crimson Wave Wash Away #1 RMU in Overtime

2/8/12 – The small private school located off the Duneland shores of Lake Michigan made history on its home court Wednesday evening as CCSJ upset the #1 ranked NAIA Division-I powerhouse Robert Morris (22-2) in overtime. 

Calumet College of St. Joseph (12-12) began the game with an immediate three point lead before senior point guard Diante Watkins of RMU flashed his brilliance by scoring the first seven Golden Eagles points to extend the early lead 7-3.  The Eagles were beginning to soar in the first-half as they extended their lead over CCSJ to 12 points, 28-16, at the 10:42 mark. 

However the Crimson Wave would weather the early storm by RMU through good defense and a balanced offensive attack.  CCSJ would go onto a 16-2 run and take the lead with five minutes remaining in the half, 32-30.  The initial force from the Crimson Wave came from junior center Brannon Jones who scored 11 first-half points to help establish Calumet College of St. Joseph inside the paint and open up the three point shot.  Senior C.J. Montgomery and sophomore Chris Diehl each sank two key three point buckets to help the Crimson Wave extend the team’s lead to eleven, 46-35, as the half-time horn concluded an exciting first-half of action between intra-conference schools.

The second-half between “David and Goliath” began with quick assault by the Golden Eagles led again by Watkins (33 total points) and RMU counterpart Aubrey McAlpine (11 second-half points) to capture a one-point lead, 51-50, five minutes into the half.  Head Coach Ryan Sexson looked to his bench for some extra effort and called upon sophomore guard Robert Jackson (12 second-half points) to help the Crimson Wave defuse the Golden Eagles scoring surge.  Jackson’s ability to attack the rim against RMU provided a new option for CCSJ while senior Karl Anderson attacked the glass relentlessly grabbing six second-half rebounds along with nine points.  The battle between the NAIA Division I and II teams would sway back-and-forth during the final ten minutes of the game concluding with 78-78 tie forcing the both teams to prepare for overtime.

Could the small private school in Northwest Indiana create enough energy to overcome the NAIA juggernaut of #1 RMU, five minutes of overtime would answer that question.  The Crimson Wave took floor and earned the first two points of OT by Jackson only to have Watkins of RMU tie the game back to 80-80.  Then the momentum began to shift to the home team as the enthusiastic roar from the Crimson Wave fans began to feed the team the needed energy to gain the lead after a “big-time” three pointer by sophomore Roddy Richardson preventing RMU the opportunity to take an overtime advantage. Senior Devon Key would hit the final “key” free throws to seal the victory and upset of the NAIA #1 ranked Division I team, Robert Morris University, 92-85.  Four Crimson Wave players finished the epic battle in double figures Jackson (19 points), Richardson (18 points), Anderson (16 points) and Jones (15 points). As a team CCSJ out rebound RMU 54-37 with Anderson collecting 10 boards to led all players.

The victory marks the first time Calumet College of St. Joseph has defeated conference foe Robert Morris University and a national ranked NAIA Division I opponent.

Men Sneak By Trolls at Home

2/4/12 – The Crimson Wave snuck by the Trinity Christian College Trolls today on Alumni Court in the final seconds of play 72-69.  The Crimson Wave victory keeps the men in second place in the CCAC with a  7-4 conference record and 11-12 overall.

The Crimson Wave came out to a slow start taking their first lead of the day on a Chris Diehl three from the wing for a 16-15 lead.  Twenty-five seconds later Diehl buried his second three for a four point lead.  Diehl would hit his third straight three at the 9:50 mark for a 7 seven point Crimson Wave lead.  Damonte Lowery further extended the lead on a bucket in the paint. 

A Brannon Jones bucket followed by a Roddy Richardson free throw and Devon Key score took the lead to 15.  Javon Robinson’s two free throws gave the Crimson Wave a 17 point lead, 42-25 at the half. 

The Crimson Wave lead would not last long as the Trolls cut the deficit to one just a little past halfway through the half.   With 6:28 left in play a Troll three made the score 57-56. 

At the 3:31 mark a Richardson three gave the Crimson Wave a 5 point lead 67-62.  The Trolls Tyler Brunschon hit a layup the Trolls next possession.  Richardson answered right back with a jumper of his own.  TCC’s Mike Taylor brought the lead back to three as he scored from the wing with 38 seconds left on the clock.  A Jones jumper in the paint kept the Crimson Wave in control with a five point lead.  BJ Wortham hit a three for the Trolls to make it a one possession game.  The Trolls fouled Key to try and gain possession.  Key split the pair and with 1 second remaining Brunschon threw up a three from mid court for the tie.  The shot rimmed out and the Crimson Wave took the victory 72-69 on Alumni Court. 

The Crimson Wave were led by 14 points and 6 rebounds from Jones.  Richardson and Diehl added 13 points a piece. 

The Crimson Wave will host Robert Morris University on Wednesday February 8th at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court. 

Men Take Care of Panthers in CCAC Game

2/1/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team improved their record to 10-12 overall and 6-4 in the CCAC with a conference win over Purdue University North Central tonight 74-71 in Laporte, IN.

The Crimson Wave played a tough game as they were led by 21 points and 8 rebounds from Karl Anderson along with 13 points and 10 rebounds from Brannon Jones.  Roddy Richardson and Devon Key added 15 and 10 points respectively.

The Crimson Wave will the Trinity Christian College Trolls on Saturday February 4th at 3:00 pm on Alumni Court. 

Crimson Wave Finish Sweep In Overtime

1/28/12 – With four players in double digits the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team finished the sweep of the Trinity International University Trojans in overtime 74-71.

CJ Montgomery scored two of his 12 points just four seconds into the game. At the 10:34 mark in the first half the Crimson Wave saw a 5 point lead on a Karl Anderson bucket in the paint.  With three minutes remaining in the half Anderson would improve the Crimson Wave lead to 7, 34-27.    A small Trojan run would leave the Crimson Wave with a 40-36 lead at the break.

The second half started with back to back Brannon Jones buckets for an eight point CCSJ lead, 44-36.   Over the next eight minutes of play the Trojans slowly worked their way back in the game and at the 11:47 mark took a two point lead, 55-53.   With 8:04 remaining the Trojans increased their lead to five, 58-53.

With for straight free throws from Devon Key and Anderson the Trojan lead was cut to one.  Thirty seconds later back to back Jones jumpers put the Crimson Wave ahead by two.    Another pair of Anderson free throws extended the CCSJ lead to four, 63-59.

With 2:13 remaining in the second half the CCSJ lead was cut to one on back to back Trojan jumpers.  Jones would again make it a three point game on a score in the paint.  And with 18 seconds left Jones found himself at that the free throw line knocking down a pair to take the lead to five. 

On the next Trojan possession TJ Abrams knocked down a three from the left baseline to keep TIU in the game.  With 7 seconds left on the clock a CCSJ turnover and foul sent the Trojans Nate Ball to the line for the tying score.  Ball sunk both for a 68-68 game.  After a last second attempt from Key the game was sent to overtime.

Jones started the overtime with a made free throw just 42 seconds in for a 69-68 lead.  One minute later Key would split a pair of free throws, and grab a layup to put CCSJ up by 4.   With 2:15 left in play TIU’s Kurt Anderson hit a three from the wing to put the game back at a one point CCSJ lead.  With 20 seconds left in the game the Crimson Wave’s Anderson sealed the game with a bucket in the paint for a 74-71 victory.

The Crimson Wave were led by 17 points from Jones and 15 from Anderson. Roddy Richardson added 10 points for the Crimson Wave.  Anderson and Jones also added 7 rebounds apiece. 

The Crimson Wave are now 9-12 and 5-4 in the CCAC.  CCSJ will host Trinity Christian College on February 4th at 3:00 pm on Alumni Court.   

Men Take Loss to #10 Wolves

1/25/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a tough loss tonight to the 10th ranked (NAIA Division II Coaches Poll) Cardinal Stritch University Wolves 71-45 on Alumni Court despite trailing by only six at the half.

The Crimson Wave came out strong keeping the game close throughout the first half.   CJ Montgomery put a jumper in to make the game four to four just two minutes into play.  The Wolves built a small lead until Robert Jackson converted a three point play to cut the Wolves lead to one at the 11:55 mark.   After a couple quick Wolves scores, Devon Key hit a bucket in the paint to keep the deficit at two.    After a back and fourth game to end the first half, the Wolves took a 31-25 lead into the break. 

The Crimson Wave never found their rhythm throughout the second half giving the game to the Wolves 71-45. 

The men were led by 13 points from Jackson.  The Crimson Wave will travel to Deerfield, IL on Saturday to take on Trinity International University at 7:30 pm. 

Men Come Up Short to ONU

1/19/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team had four players in double digits as they took a loss to the Olivet Nazarene University Tigers 75-67 on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave came out strong as they jumped out to an 11-6 lead at the 14:38 mark on a Robert Jackson bucket in the paint.  The Crimson Wave held the lead much of the first half until the 4:49 mark when the Tigers took the lead and carried it into the half, 32-28.

The second half saw a Tiger lead extend to 11 at the 9:13 mark.  The Crimson Wave answered back going on a 12-2 run with Roddy Richardson scoring five, CJ Montgomery burying, and Robert Jackson scoring four.   This would be the closest the men would get as the Tigers took the game 75-67. 
The Crimson Wave were led by 23 points from Montgomery, and 11 points from Jackson, Richardson and Devon Key.

The Crimson Wave are now 8-11.

Men Take Easy Win Over Titans

1/17/12 – Robert Jackson again led the Crimson Wave men’s basketball with 23 points in CCSJ’s third straight victory over the Indiana University South Bend Titans 73-69.

The Crimson Wave took a 6-0 lead after buckets by CJ Montgomery, Brannon Jones, and Roddy Richardson to start the half.  Jackson extended the lead to 16 after a bucket then a Karl Anderson free throw and another Jackson bucket.   Jackson then pushed the lead to 17 on a pair of free throws.   After a small Titan run the Crimson Wave took a 28-23 lead into the break. 

The second half started with Montgomery burying a three to take an eight point lead.  The Crimson Wave lead was increased at the 13:36 mark to 12 on an Anderson bucket.  The lead was further extended on three point play by Jones and a three by Jackson.   The men would hold off a small Titan run to take the victory 73-69.

Jones added 16 points while Montgomery added 11 points in the victory.

The Crimson Wave are now 8-10 overall and will host Olivet Nazarene University on Thursday January 19th at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court. 

Jackson Named CCAC POW

1/16/12 – Crimson Wave men’s basketball player Robert Jackson earned his first CCAC Men’s Basketball Division II Player of the Week for his performances during the week ending January 15th.

Jackson’s performances include 23 points and 11 rebounds in the Crimson Wave win over Holy Cross College 75-60.  Jackson shot 7-16 from the field and 8-13 from the free throw line.  Jackson also added 3 steals, 2 blocks and 2 assists.

Three days later Jackson helped lead the Crimson Wave over cross town rival Purdue University Calumet, 70-53, with 19 points and 8 rebounds while adding three steals and an assist.  Jackson was 11-12 from the charity stripe.   

Crimson Wave Dominate Purdue Calumet

1/14/12 – Robert Jackson led all scoring today with 19 points as the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team beat the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines 70-53 on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave came out strong as they took a 10-2 lead in the first 8 minutes of play after two Brannon Jones buckets in the paint along with Jackson and CJ Montgomery jumpers.  Jackson finished the run with a pair of free throws.  Three minutes later the CCSJ lead extended to nine on a Roddy Richardson three from the wing. 

The Peregrines would go on a 16-6 run with Andy Anderson capping the run on a layup to take the lead.  Down one the Crimson Wave answered back behind guard Devon Key to take a 29-25 lead at the break.
The second half started on back to back Key layups to make it an 8 points CCSJ advantage.  Richardson buried a jumper on the baseline to extend the lead to 10, 35-25.    The Crimson Wave would hold their lead much of the half and after five Jackson free throws in the last two minutes of play the lead would push 15.  Jackson put an exclamation point on the afternoon after a Karl Anderson rebound was passed up court for a commanding dunk.

Key added 14 points while teammate Richardson added 11.  Anderson added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

The Crimson Wave are now 7-10 overall and 4-3 in the CCAC.

Men Roll Over Saints on the Road

1/11/12 - Robert Jackson threw in 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Crimson Wave victory over CCAC opponent the Holy Cross College Saints in Notre Dame, IN.

The Crimson Wave came out strong jumping out to a 13 point lead in the first 8 minutes of play.  The Crimson Wave lead was extended to 15 on a pair of Jackson free throws.  The lead was further extended to 19 on a Mat Johnson jumper and a free throw twenty seconds later.  After two Saint buckets the Crimson Wave took a 15 point, 44-29, lead into the break.

The second half started with the a Devon Key layup followed by a Jackson free throw and a CJ Montgomery bucket in the paint to make it a 20 point game.  At the 10:36 mark the Crimson Wave lead was extended to 26 on a Brannon Jones jumper.    The Crimson Wave maintained control throughout the rest of the half with Holy Cross making a small run in the final few minutes giving the Crimson Wave a 75-60 victory.

Jones added 15 points while teammates Key added 12 points in the CCSJ win. 

The Crimson Wave are now 6-10 overall and 3-3 in the CCAC.  The men will host cross town rival Purdue University Calumet on Saturday January 14th at 3:00 pm. 

Four In Double Digits Can Not Hold Off Eagles

1/7/12 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team came up short today in a loss to CCAC opponent the Judson University Eagles, 73-69, Alumni Court.

CJ Montgomery came out on fire burying back to back threes just minutes into the game for an 8-4 CCSJ lead.  At the 14:42 mark Montgomery extended the lead to 11-6 on another three.  Robert Jackson and Javon Robinson would further extend the advantage to 10 on jumpers in the paint.  The Eagles would soon work their way back into the game cutting the CCSJ lead to just three, 35-32, at the break. 

The Crimson Wave would soon regain their lead as they pushed the score to 51-44 just six minutes into the second half.  A 10-2 run by the Eagles would give Judson a one point advantage at the 10:21 mark.

Over the next six minutes the Eagle lead would go to 7, 65-58.  With back to back threes from Montgomery and Roddy Richardson the Eagle lead would be cut to one a the 3 minute mark. 

This would be the closest the Crimson Wave would get as the Eagles took the game 73-69.

Richardson and Montgomery led the Crimson Wave with 21 and 20 points each.  Teammates Devon Key and Jackson added 13 and 11 points.

The Crimson Wave are now 5-10 overall and 2-3 in CCAC play. 

Four In Double Digits in CCAC Loss

1/4/12 – Four Crimson Wave men’s basketball players scored in double digits as CCSJ took a five point CCAC loss to the Trinity Christian College Trolls tonight on the road.

The Crimson Wave came out to a slow start as they fell behind 7-0 just a minute and a half into the game.  Brannon Jones answered the TCC run with a layup in the paint.  The Trolls increased their lead on a three to 12, 24-12, at the 11:16 mark.  CCSJ worked their way back on a 10- 4 run being capped by a CJ Montgomery three.  At the 2:12 mark Roddy Richardson’s three cut the deficit to four, 31-27.  This would be the closest the men would come in the first half as the Trolls took a 37-27 lead at the break.

The second half started with the Trolls extending their lead to 16 just six minutes into the half.  With 9:08 left the Crimson Wave answered back with a Robert Jackson three followed by a three point play for six quick points.  After back to back Trolls field goals by Matt Buren, Jackson again hit a three to cut the Troll lead to 11.  A pair of Devon Key free throws at 5:53 cut the Troll lead to six.   With a small Troll run the Crimson Wave again found themselves down by 9.  A Jackson three and Javon Robinson jumper made the Troll advantage only four.  After having to foul for possession the Trolls would hold on for a five point win 75-70.

Jackson led the Crimson Wave with 18 points while teammate Richardson added 17.  Montgomery and Robinson added 12 and 11 points each.

The Crimson Wave will host Judson University on Saturday January 7th at 3:00 pm on Alumni Court. 

Defense Stays Strong Over Bearcats     
  
12/30/11 – The 9th ranked scoring defense stayed strong today as the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a 53-48 win over the Brescia University Bearcats on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave got off to a good start as with back to back jumpers from Brannon Jones and CJ Montgomery for an early four point lead.  At the 13:21 mark the Crimson Wave extended their lead to 6 on a Roddy Richardson jumper in the paint.  The Bearcats would soon make a small run as they tied the game at 12 a piece with 7:13 left in the half.  At the 2:16 mark Damonte Lowery put the men up two 18-16.    The lead would not last as CCSJ found themselves down a point, 22-21, going into the break.

Jones opened the second half with a free throw to put the game in its seventh tie of the day.  The men would soon grab a six point advantage with a pair of Devon Key free throws.  After holding the lead much of the half CCSJ found themselves with only a two point advantage at the 3:39 mark, 46-44. 

A Bearcat free throw would cut the advantage to one.  Robert Jackson would answer back with a three to keep a four point lead.  With time running out the Bearcats were forced to foul putting the Crimson Wave on the line.  With the strategy not working the Crimson Wave took the game 53-48.

The Crimson Wave were led by 13 points from each Jones and Jackson and 12 points from Key. 

The Crimson Wave are now 5-8 and will take a short New Year’s break.   

Defense Takes Over in Second Half

12/21/11 – The 9th ranked scoring defense (NAIA Division II) proves itself as the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team beat the University of Northwestern Ohio Racers tonight 69-66 on Alumni Court in a game that came down to the final seconds.

The Crimson Wave came out to a strong start jumping out to a 7 point lead five minutes into the game on a CJ Montgomery three from the wing.   Over the next four minutes of play the Racers would put themselves back in the game with a Jake Bolyard three for a 16-16 score.    The men would fight hard but the Racer offense pushed forward grabbing a 9 point lead with three minutes left in the first half.  The Crimson Wave chipped away with back to back jumpers by Javon Robinson and Robert Jackson, cutting the Racer advantage to 5, 32-27 at the break.

The Racers came out strong keeping the lead till the 7:50 mark when a Damonte Lowery free throw tied the game at 53 apiece.  Thirty seconds later Jackson buried a three and quickly after a Brannon Jones jumper made it a 5 point Crimson Wave ball game.  From there the Crimson Wave defense kicked in holding the Racers to just two points over the next 6 minutes of play.    At the 1:33 mark the Crimson Wave grabbed their largest lead of the night on a Jackson free throw for a 9 point advantage.

The Racers charged back cutting the Crimson Wave lead to two with 12 seconds left in play.   Another Jackson free throw with 4 seconds remaining sealed the 69-66 victory. 

Jackson led CCSJ with 23 points while Montgomery threw in 15 along with 10 points from teammate Roddy Richardson. 

The Crimson Wave are now 4-8 and will host Brescia University on December 30th at 1:00 pm. 

Men Lose at the Buzzer

12/17/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball fell short at the buzzer in Dubuque, IA today as CCSJ fell to the Clarke College Crusaders 52-49.

The Crimson Wave came out with a slow start as they fell behind by eight, six minutes into play.    CCSJ answered back when CJ Montgomery sparked a 16-0 run with a jumper in the paint.  Chris Diehl’s back to back threes tied the game at 5:18.   With 58 seconds left in the half, Damonte Lowery gave the Crimson Wave a six point lead, 27-21, which they carried into the break.

The Crimson Wave kept the momentum throughout the second half leading by 4 with 2:54 left in play.  The Crusaders Charles Nunn cut the CCSJ advantage to two on a layup.  A minute later Nunn put the game into its fifth tie of the day on a jumper in the paint.  Clarke’s Luke Cassedy hit a shot a the buzzer for the 52-49 win. 

The Crimson Wave are now 3-8 overall and will host the University of Northwest Ohio on Wednesday December 21st at 7:00 pm. 

Men Control Pace on Panthers for Win

12/14/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team moved to 3-7 overall and 2-1 in the CCAC as CCSJ beat the Purdue University North Central Panthers 63-55 tonight on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave came out strong jumping out to a 17-7 lead at the 12:29 mark on a good three by CJ Montgomery.  Two minutes later Montgomery would hit three more of his game leading 19 points to maintain the Crimson Wave lead.  After a small Panther run the Crimson Wave took a 31-24 lead at the break. 

The second half started with another Montgomery jumper.  Over the next three minutes of play the Panthers would cut the Crimson Wave lead down to one with PNC’s David Kelly ending the Panther run.  The Crimson Wave would stay in control bringing their advantage back to five at the 8:55 mark on Karl Anderson layup.  Over the next five minutes of play CCSJ would build their lead back to 7 with Roddy Richardson hitting a shot in the paint.  With 21 seconds left in play Devon Key extended the lead to 11 on a pair of free throws.  PNC’s Vincent Parker hit a three in the final 15 seconds to make the final 63-55 CCSJ.

Richardson added 17 points while Montgomery and Anderson both grabbed 7 rebounds. 

The Crimson Wave will travel to Dubuque, IA this Saturday for a 3:00 pm game at Clarke College.

Tough Loss in Berrien Springs

12/10/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball took a tough loss at Andrews University tonight, 57-46, in Berrien Springs, MI.

The Crimson Wave were led by 11 points from CJ Montgomery and 10 points from Roddy Richardson.  Karl Anderson grabbed 10 rebounds along with 9 rebounds from Richardson. 

The Crimson Wave now 2-7 overall will Purdue University North Central in a CCAC conference game, Wednesday December 14th at 7:00 pm, on Alumni Court.

Crimson Wave Send Lakers Out to Sea

 12/7/11 – Robert Jackson and Karl Anderson led the Crimson Wave tonight as they beat the Roosevelt University Lakers, 68-40, on Alumni Court in a CCAC Division I crossover game.

The Crimson Wave came out strong jumping out to an 8-0 lead with CJ Montgomery scoring first at the 19:18 mark and Anderson scoring two of his 15 points at the 16:54 mark.  Seven minutes later Jackson scored on a fast break off a pass from Javon Robinson for a pair of his game leading 16 points.    Brannon Jones gave CCSJ their largest lead of the half with a bucket in the paint at the 4:38 mark.  The Lakers would make a small run to cut the Crimson Wave lead to 12, 30-18 at the break.

In the first five minutes of the second half the Crimson Wave built their lead to 23 as Anderson put away a layup from Devon Key.  The men never looked back as Robinson made the CCSJ advantage 34 with 8:08 left in play.  The next eight minutes were all Crimson Wave as they took the game 68-40.

Anderson added 8 rebounds along with Jackson’s 7 rebounds on the night. 

The Crimson Wave are now 2-6 overall and will travel to Andrews University for a 7:00 pm EST game on Saturday December 10th.

Crimson Wave Wash Out Trojans

12/3/11 – Roddy Richardson led the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team with 24 points as CCSJ took a 15 point comeback over the Trinity International University Trojans today on Alumni Court.  The Crimson Wave are now 1-6 overall and 1-1 in the CCAC after today’s win.

Five minutes into play the Crimson Wave found themselves down 6 when Trojan forward Nate Ball hit a jumper in the paint.  Richardson scored his first two points of the night on a layup in the paint to make the score 15-10 with the Trojans in the lead.  This would be the last points the Crimson Wave would score of the next six minute of play as the Trojans went on  a 15-0 run to gain a 20 point lead, 30-10.  Karl Anderson hit a free throw at the 5:27 mark to the end the run. 

The Crimson Wave would answer right back starting a run of their own.  A Richardson jumper fouled by Devon Key steal led into a three point play by Anderson to cut the deficit to 16.   Robert Jackson would bury two free throws followed by a Richardson three to put the Crimson Wave down by 11.  Richardson would bury a three at the 2:34 mark for an 8 point Trojan lead.  Less than a minute later Richardson stole the ball from the Trojans TJ Abrams and passed it ahead to Jackson for a dunk and a foul.  After a Key free throw and Richardson short jumper ending a 26-5 CCSJ run the game went into the break tied at 37 apiece.   

The second half was all Crimson Wave as CJ Montgomery buried a three just twenty seconds into the half to start a 21-5 CCSJ run.  The Trojans would never recover as they were held to just 17 second half points.

Anderson, Jackson and Montgomery all added 11 points each in the victory.  Anderson added 9 rebounds while Key grabbed 7.
 
The Crimson Wave will host Roosevelt University on Wednesday December 7th at 7:00 pm on Alumni Court.    

Men Edged Out by #20 Wolves

11/30/11 – CJ Montgomery led four CCSJ players in double digits with 17 points as the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a 83-71 loss to the #20 ranked (NAIA Division II Coaches Poll) Cardinal Stritch Wolves. 

The Crimson Wave came strong as they jumped out to a five point lead 17-12 at the 13:28 mark when Alantae Crawford buried a three from the wing off a pass from Roddy Richardson.  The Wolves would answer back as they scored six straight points to take the lead.  The Crimson Wave defense would dig in and hold the 20th ranked Wolves to just a four point 34-30 lead at the break. 

The Wolves came out strong in the second half extending their lead to 14 with 8:43 left in play.   Montgomery hit a three (4-8) to cut the deficit to 11.  The Wolves came right back with a pair of Derek Semenas free throws.  Two minutes later Richardson converted a three point play cut the Wolves lead back to 10.    Montgomery would then hit a layup off a quick pass from Mat Johnson to make it a 63-55 game.

After a Wolves jumper from Derek Woelffer, two Javon Robinson free throws and a Karl Anderson rebound and put back the Crimson Wave would trail by 6.    This would be the closes the men would get as they were forced to foul for possession.  The Wolves would take the game 83-71.

Devon Key added 12 points as teammates Richardson and Anderson each added 11.

The Crimson Wave 0-6 will host CCAC opponent Trinity International University on Saturday December 3rd at 3:00 pm on Alumni Court.  

Cardinals Top Men in Muncie

11/27/11 – Roddy Richardson scored 13 points in the Crimson Wave men’s basketball’s lost to the Ball State University Cardinals today in Muncie, IN.

The Crimson Wave came out strong against the NCAA Division I Cardinals as Karl Anderson gave CCSJ a three point lead just eight minutes into the game.   The Cardinals would eventually take the lead although the Crimson Wave defense would hold strong holding the Cardinals to a 10 point halftime lead 29-19.

Throughout the second half CCSJ could not get their rhythm as the Cardinals built a commanding lead taking the game 74-39.

Anderson added 8 points and 12 rebounds to the Crimson Wave effort.

CCSJ now 0-5 will travel to Milwaukee, WI to get back on track against the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves on Wednesday Nov. 30th at 7:30 pm. 

Little Giants Take Game at Wabash

11/19/11 – The Crimson Wave basketball team now 0-4 took a loss in Crawfordsville, IN today to the Wabash College Little Giants 63-54.

The Crimson Wave grabbed the first bucket of the game on Brannon Jones layup.  At the 12:48 mark in the first half, CCSJ found themselves down by 10, 18-8.  The Crimson Wave answered back going on an 8-2 run ending with two Jones free throws.    The Little Giants would again extend their lead grabbing a 33-25 lead at the half.

The second half of play started with Crimson Wave gaining back momentum cutting the Wabash lead to five at the 13:35 mark when Devon Key grabbed a rebound and passed it up court to Roddy Richardson who buried a three from the wing.  With 6:30 left in play the Crimson Wave cut the lead to three on a pair of Robert Jackson free throws.  This would be the closest CCSJ would get as the Little Giants took the game 63-54.

The Crimson Wave were led by 15 points from Jackson along with 10 points each from Jones and Richardson.

CCSJ will travel to the University of St. Francis for a CCAC division one crossover game on Wednesday November 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Cardinals Take Victory on Alumni Court

11/1511 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball took a loss tonight to the Andrews University Cardinals on Alumni Court 72-64 after trailing by three at the half.

The Crimson Wave got off to a slow start as they fell behind 5-2 early in the first half.  The men fell further behind at the 8:52 mark when the Cardinals Tyler Woolridge converted a three point play for an 11 point Andrews lead.  Over the next four minutes of play the Crimson Wave exploded going on a 16-3 run with a Karl Anderson jumper in the paint and Devon Key three pointer book ending the run.  The Crimson Wave took a two point lead on the run 27-25.  After a couple of lead changes the Cardinals took a three point half time lead 33-30.

The second half started much the same for the Crimson Wave as they again fell behind by 11 points in the first four minutes of play.  Two Roddy Richardson free throws would spark another Crimson Wave run putting them ahead by two at the 8:48 mark.  After a series of lead changes CCSJ saw their last lead of the night on a Javon Robinson layup with 3:52 remaining in play.  The Crimson Wave could not regain the lead and took the 72-64 loss.

CCSJ was led by 20 points from Richardson along with 13 points apiece from Elliott Jones and Anderson.

The Crimson Wave will travel to Wabash College on Saturday November 19th for a 3:00 pm game.

Crimson Wave Fall Short to Ranked Cougars

11/9/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team fell short tonight to the St. Xavier University Cougars ranked 24th (NAIA Division 1 Coaches Poll) 70-60 in Chicago, IL.

The Crimson Wave fell behind early 9-4 at the 17:41 mark on Cougar jump shot.  Six minutes later CCSJ’s Karl Anderson would tie the game 14-14 on an and one as he was fouled in the paint, sinking the free throw after.  Robert Jackson gave CCSJ a two point lead 30 seconds later on a pass from Brannon Jones.   This would be the last Crimson Wave lead of the half as the Cougars took a 35-27 advantage into the break.

The Crimson Wave came out to a slow start in the second half but picked it up at the 11 minute mark with a steal by Roddy Richardson who would sink two free throws after being fouled on the break.   Javon Robinson cut the Cougar advantage to four (53-49) on a lay up at the 8:41 mark.  This would be the closest CCSJ would come throughout the final minutes of the game as the Cougars took the win 70-60.

The Crimson Wave were led by 14 from Richardson along with 11 points from Devon Key. 

The Crimson Wave are now 1-2 on the season and will host Andrews University on Tuesday November 15th at 7:00 pm.

Men Go Cold in Second Half

11/5/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball hit a second half slump as they took a 54-46 loss to Waldorf College in the second day of the 2011 Crimson Wave men’s basketball classic on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave came out strong as they jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game when CJ Montgomery rounded out the run with a three from the left wing.  The men held their lead much of the first half until the 1:52 mark when Waldorf cut the lead to seven.  The men would hold the seven point lead, 28-21, going into the break. 

The men hit a slump in the second half as Waldorf tied the game at the 15:07 mark on deep three by Eddie Taylor-Boyce.  From their Waldorf took a lead of their own leaving the men behind by eight at the 5:40 mark.  Despite a three from Roddy Richardson and mid lane jumper from Elliott Jones the Crimson Wave could never get the lead back and fell to Waldorf 54-46.

The Crimson Wave were led by 15 points from Richardson and 11 points from Jones.

The Crimson Wave are now 1-1 on the season and will travel to St. Xavier University on November 9th for a 7:00 pm game.

Men Sink IU Kokomo in Opener

11/4/11 – The Crimson Wave men basketball team took a victory over Indiana University – Kokomo tonight in the 2011 season opener.

The Crimson Wave came out to a tough battle tonight as they took a 4-0 lead at the 18:02 mark on a Devon Key jumper.  The men extended their lead to five at 14:01 on a Karl Anderson layup from Robert Jackson.  The Crimson Wave defense soon found themselves in high gear as Kokomo returned each basket over the next ten minutes of play.  With 1:12 left in the first half an Elliott Jones jumper from the wing gave the men a one point lead, 42-41 going into the break.

The men came out strong in the second half building a 10 point lead in the first seven minutes of play, 66-56.   Kokomo fought back as they cut the Crimson Wave lead to 6 at the 12:15 mark.  With 7:45 left in play the men saw their lead cut to three 72-69.    The Crimson Wave answered back and extended their lead back to 8 on a Roddy Richardson score from the paint.  From there the men never looked back as they took the game 93-86.

The men were led by 22 points from each Richardson and CJ Montgomery.  Key added 16 points in the win.

The men will take on Waldorf College tomorrow at 2:00 pm on day two of the 2011 Crimson Wave Men’s Basketball Classic.

All-Conference Big Man Signs with the Wave

8/16/11 - Marcus Moody of South Bend, IN has signed his letter of intent to play basketball for Calumet College of Saint Joseph. The 6’7 power forward comes to CCSJ from James W Riley High School where he led his team to a 72-24 record in his 4 year varsity career. Moody averaged 10 points/game and was named to the South Bend Tribune All Metro Team as well as the IBCA top 100.

“Marcus is a winner,” said Head Coach Ryan Sexson. “Whether for his high school team or in AAU, Marcus does all of the things to help his team win games.” “He is a great defender and rebounder because of his length and his athleticism allows him to run the floor extremely well.”

While at Riley HS, Moody led his team to 3 conference championships, two sectional titles and a regional championship in 2008. His success has made him one of the most decorated players in Riley basketball history.

“Marcus has great character and an outstanding work ethic”, said Sexson. “He fit in with our guys from the moment he walked on campus.” I have very high expectations for Marcus and feel that he will contribute immediately.”

Moody chose the Wave because of the outstanding team chemistry and his relationship with Coach Sexson.

“Coach was at all of my games in the summer and the players made me feel very welcome on my visits,” said Moody. “I am very excited about my decision to attend CCSJ.”

Moody plans to major in Criminal Justice while attending CCSJ.

All-Conference Guard Signs with the Crimson Wave

5/20/11 - Javon Robinson of Chicago, IL has signed his national letter of intent to play for Coach Ryan Sexson and the men’s basketball program. The 6’1 guard comes to Calumet College of Saint Joseph after an outstanding junior college career at Morton College. He was named to the First Team All- Illinois Skyway Collegiate Athletic Conference in his sophomore season.

Robinson, known for his tremendous athleticism and court vision, was instrumental in leading Morton College to a 24-8 record, including an undefeated 14-0 in conference play.  As the starting point guard in his two seasons at Morton, Robinson never lost a conference game, going 28-0 for his career. Robinson averaged 8 pts/game and was 7th in the country in assists dishing out 7 per/game.

“We are really excited about the addition of Javon to our basketball program,” says CCSJ Coach Ryan Sexson. “Javon gives us another really good athlete on the perimeter that is capable of applying great defensive pressure on the ball.” “He has very good speed and sees the floor extremely well. Javon is a really nice addition to our program and will be a good player in our league.”
Robinson plans on majoring in Education at CCSJ and would like to pursue a career in teaching and coaching upon graduation.

Escobar Named NAIA Honorable Mention

3/17/11 – Senior men’s basketball player Wilfredo Escobar has been named NAIA All-America Honorable Mention for his performances this season.

Escobar led the CCAC in scoring this season at 18.5 ppg and also free throw percentage at 81.1 percent.  Adding to the two league leading categories, Escobar was also a team leader in 3-pt field goals made, free throws made, steals and scoring. 

Throughout Escobar’s four year career at CCSJ he was named CCAC Freshman of the Year, CCAC First Team his sophomore and junior seasons and CCAC player of the year this year as a senior. 

Escobar holds the career records in scoring, steals and assists for the Crimson Wave men’s basketball program.       

Escobar Named CCAC Player of the Year  
            
2/28/11 – Crimson Wave men’s basketball player Wilfredo Escobar was named CCAC Men’s Basketball Division II Player of the Year.

 Escobar led the conference this season in scoring at 18.5 ppg.  He was also the CCAC leader in free throw percentage shooting 81.1% from the line.  During Escobar’s career he has become the all-time career leader in scoring, assists and steals. 

"Wilfredo has had a tremendous four years at CCSJ and is more than deserving of this award. He has been an outstanding player, leader, and representative of this program since the day he got here."  said Coach Ryan Sexson

Escobar was named CCAC Freshman of the Year in the 2007-2008 season and has been named CCAC First Team All-Conference for all four seasons.

Richardson Named CCAC Freshman of the Year

2/28/11 - Roddy Richardson was named CCAC Men’s Basketball Division II Freshman of the year.

Richardson averaged 7.9 ppg this season as a freshman and 4.3 rpg.   Roddy led the team in assists this season with 77 at 2.7 apg.  Richardson is just the third CCSJ Athlete to receive the CCAC Freshman of the year award.

"Roddy was our best defensive player this year. As his offense continues to develop he will be a really good player in this league for the next few years." said Coach Ryan Sexson

Men End Season at TIU

2/22/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team ended their season tonight at Trinity International University tonight, 74-65, despite having three scorers in double digits.  The Crimson Wave end their season at 12-18 and 7-7 in CCAC play.

The Crimson Wave fell behind earlier 8-2 with Antonio Hurt hitting two free throws for the men’s first score.  With 11:59 left in the half the men capped off a 7-2 run on a Roddy Richardson jumper from in the lane. With the lead down to one the Crimson Wave pressed forward with Robert Jackson hitting a jump shot from the wing to give the men an 11-10 lead.  The men could not hold onto the lead falling behind 32-19 at the break.

The Crimson Wave started the second half on a small run cutting the TIU lead to 9, midway through the second half.  The Trojans made a run of their own extending the lead back to 16.  The Crimson Wave could not get themselves back into the game and gave it to TIU 74-65.

Wilfredo Escobar led the men with 18 points while Shantrell Roberts and Karl Anderson had 10 and 13 points each.   Anderson also grabbed 8 rebounds in the men’s effort.

Men Come Up Short Against PUC

2/19/11 - The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team ended the regular season today in a loss to cross town rival and CCAC opponent the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines 61-56 on Alumni Court.    The Crimson Wave are now 12-17 overall and 7-7 in CCAC play. Between the two games of the doubleheader today the Crimson Wave basketball programs said goodbye to 10 seniors, six women and four men.  Seniors Lydia Aceviz, Chabria Survillion, Whitney Bonham, Jackie Feldpausch, Lisa Upshaw and Tisa Carter on the women’s side and Antonio Hurt, Shantrell Roberts, Jon Contos, and Wilfredo Escobar on the men’s side.  Escobar and Contos both had four year careers with the Crimson Wave with the other seniors playing two.  Upshaw and Escobar will end their collegiate careers as the Crimson Wave all time scoring leaders for the men and women’s basketball programs. 

The Crimson Wave got off to a slow start falling behind by four in the first six minutes of play.  Shantrell Roberts cut the Peregrines lead to one on a three from the left wing.  At the 11:56 mark Roddy Richardson gave the Crimson Wave their first lead of the night, 12-11, on a short jumper in the lane.    
Two minutes later the men improved their lead to five on a Wilfredo Escobar rebound and three pointer.  The men held their lead over the next five minutes until a dry spell let the Peregrines back in the game tying the game at 27 apiece.   The game went into the break with the Peregrines ahead 32-27.

Roberts would score the first points of the second half on a jumper assisted by Escobar.  An Escobar jumper from the right wing gave the men a one point lead at the 17:09 mark. 

With 10:03 remaining the Crimson Wave found themselves with a six point deficit, 45-39.  An Escobar three and Roberts jumper cut the lead back to one, 45-44.  Over the next nine minutes of play the Peregrines built a seven point lead until another set of Roberts and Escobar scores made it a two point game with 43 seconds left in play.   This would be the closest the men would come being defeated 61-56.

Escobar led the men with 25 points and Roberts added 16 points for the Crimson Wave.

The Crimson Wave men will be back in action on Tuesday February 22nd in the first round of the CCAC tournament.    

Men Crush Holy Cross

2/16/11 – Wilfredo Escobar led the Crimson Wave with 22 points in the victory over the Holy Cross College Saints tonight in South Bend, IN, 76-53.  The conference win improves the men’s record to 7-6 in league play and 12-16 overall.

The Crimson Wave men came out on fire jumping out to a 14-2 lead with Shantrell Roberts hitting three three pointers and three free throws after getting fouled on his third three point attempt.   The men improved their lead to 16 on an Escobar jumper at the 13:24 mark in the first half.   The Crimson Wave carried their lead much of the first half.  The Saints made a small run at the 5:34 mark cutting the men’s lead to 11.   The men answered right back going on an 8-3 run to end the first, 33-19.

The second half started on a Karl Anderson jumper giving the Crimson Wave a 35-19 advantage.  The Saints hit a three at the 17:27 mark to cut the lead back to 14.  This would be the closes the Saints would get in the second half as the Crimson Wave.  By the 3:21 mark the men had extended their lead to 30, 74-44.  The men would close out the game on a Chris Diehl jumper for a 76-53 win.

Roberts added 18 points while Brian Brilmeyer had 11 points. 

The Crimson Wave men will host cross town rival and CCAC opponent Purdue University Calumet on Saturday February 19th at 3:00 pm on Alumni Court.  The Crimson Wave men will honor their seniors during the event. 

Crimson Wave Dry Up Against Eagles

2/12/11- The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a tough loss today to the Judson University Eagles on Alumni Court, 45-39.  The men’s record moves to 11-16 overall and 6-6 in league play.

The Crimson Wave men came out on fire as they grabbed a ten point lead, 12-2, at the 15:31 mark on a Shantrell Roberts bucket.  The Crimson Wave lead would not last long as Judson tied the game at 16 a piece at 4:36.   Judson carried a four point lead into the break 20-16.

The Crimson Wave retook the lead in the first two minutes of play in the second half on a Wilfredo Escobar three for a 21-20 advantage.  This would be the last Crimson Wave lead till the 3:13 mark when Antonio Hurt grabbed a rebound and put back to put the men up 36-34.  The men could not hold as Judson took the game 45-39.

Escobar led the men with 14 points while Roberts added 10.  Karl Anderson grabbed 11 boards for the Crimson Wave.

The Crimson Wave men will travel to Holy Cross College on Wednesday February 16th for a CCAC match up at 6:00 pm CST. 

Men Take Loss at RMU

2/9/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a loss to Robert Morris University tonight 73-42 in Chicago, IL in a CCAC cross over game.

Karl Anderson led the Crimson Wave with 10 points and 10 rebounds.  Wilfredo Escobar added 7 points for the men.

The Crimson Wave are now 11-15 overall and will host Judson University on Saturday February 12th at 3:00 pm on Alumni Court. 

Men Edge By Panthers

2/7/11 – Wilfredo Escobar scored 18 points as the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team improved to 6-5 in the CCAC and 11-14 overall with a victory over the Purdue University North Central Panthers tonight 63-56 on alumni court.

The Crimson Wave men came out strong grabbing an early 17-7 lead in the first seven minutes of play tonight.  The men improved their lead to 13 at the 7:13 mark on a Devon Key rebound then full court layup.  The men built on their lead with back to back jumpers from Roddy Richardson and a good free throw to take a 20 point lead.  The men closed out the lead on a CJ Montgomery jumper in the lane for a 21 point half time lead 44-23.

The Crimson Wave men started the second half on a drought letting the Panthers back in the game.   At the 9:26 mark the Crimson Wave saw their lead cut to 10, 56-46.  After four more Panther points the Crimson Wave advantage was down to six.  Escobar hit a pair of free throws with 1:22 left in play to put the Crimson Wave up by 8.  With under a minute to play the Panthers were forced to foul for possession.  The Crimson hit five of their last eight free throws to hold on to a 63-56 win.

Richardson added 15 points and Montgomery added 11 points in the victory.

The Crimson Wave men will be back in action on Wednesday February 9th at 7:00 pm in Chicago, IL where they will take on #1 (NAIA Division 1 Coaches Poll) Robert Morris University. 

Basketball Preview; PNC

2/7/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team will host the Purdue University North Central Panthers today on Alumni Court at 7:00 pm.  The two teams met for the first time this season in LaPorte, IN on December 22nd where the Crimson Wave crushed the Panthers 79-51.  The Crimson Wave are coming into tonight’s contest 5th in the CCAC at 5-5 and 10-14 overall.

The Panthers enter tonight’s game last in the CCAC at 1-9 and 4-21 overall and are coming off a loss to Holy Cross College on Saturday 77-65.  PNC is led by 14.9 ppg from Nick Neal and 5.2 rpg from Matt Demler. 

The Crimson Wave men are coming off a tough loss to Trinity Christian College on Saturday where the men were defeated 86-68 on the road.  Wilfredo Escobar leads the CCAC in scoring at 18.8 ppg game.  Karl Anderson is grabbing 5.1 rpg for the Crimson Wave.   The CCAC leading defense of the Crimson Wave currently tops the scoring defense, field goal percentage defense, 3 pt field goal percentage defense categories.   

Men Take Loss to Trolls

2/5/11 – Despite 20 points and 6 rebounds from Wilfredo Escobar the Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a loss on the road to the Trinity Christian College Trolls today in Palos Heights, IL.  The loss moves the Crimson Wave record to 5-5 in CCAC play and overall.

The Crimson Wave took a few minutes to warm up as they fell behind 10 in the first ten minutes of play.  The Crimson Wave cut the Troll to 6 on a Shantrell Roberts layup with 8:53 remaining in the half.  In the remaining minutes of the first half the Crimson Wave fell behind and took a 43-24 deficit into the half.

The Crimson Wave made all attempts to catch up, going on a 8-0 run late in the half but the deficit was too much and the men fell to the Trolls 86-68.
Brian Brilmeyer added 12 points and 4 rebounds along with 8 points from Roberts.

The Crimson Wave men will head to Chicago, IL on Wednesday February 9th for  a CCAC cross over game against the 1st ranked (NAIA Division 1 Coaches Poll) Robert Morris University at 7:00 pm.  

Men’s Basketball Game Postponed

2/1/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball game set to be played on Wednesday February 2nd against Purdue University North Central on the campus of Calumet College of St. Joseph has been postponed.  The game will be rescheduled for Monday February 7th at 7:00 pm on Alumni Court.

Men Take Loss at Home

1/29/11 - The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a tough loss today to Trinity International University 72-63 on Alumni Court in a CCAC conference game despite having four players in double digits.  The Crimson Wave are now 10-13 overall and 5-4 in CCAC play.

The Crimson Wave men were led by 16 points from Devon Key and 12 points from Roddy Richardson.  Karl Anderson and Robert Jackson each had 10 points with Anderson grabbing 12 rebounds.

The Crimson Wave men will host Purdue University North Central on Wednesday February 2nd at 7:oo pm on Alumni Court. 

Basketball vs. TIU

1/28/11 – The Crimson Wave basketball teams will host the Trinity International University Trojans tomorrow on Alumni Court on their second trip through the CCAC this season.  The two teams met on December 4th in Deerfield, IL where the Trojans won both games defeating the ladies 76-71 and the men 87-85.

The Trojan women enter tomorrow’s game second in the CCAC at 5-1 and 13-11 overall.  TIU has lost their last two games, first to Indiana University South Bend 63-54 and then to Olivet Nazarene University 118-73.  The ladies are led by 21.4 ppg from Melanie Duplessis and 15.2 ppg from Reanna Perera.  Perera also leads the team in rebounding at 9.9 rpg.

The Crimson Wave ladies are currently 9-14 overall and 4-3 in CCAC play.  The ladies are coming off a tough loss to conference leader Cardinal Stritch University 47-41 on Wednesday night in Milwaukee, WI.   Lisa Upshaw leads the way for the Crimson Wave at ppg.  Upshaw is leading the CCAC in Free Throw Percentage at .797 and 3pt Field Goal Percentage at .417.  Jackie Feldpausch is averaging 9.1 ppg and is co-leading the rebounding category with Moneva Fields at 6.2 rpg.

The Trojan men are sitting at third along with the Crimson Wave at 5-3 in conference and 11-12 overall.  TIU won their last game over Purdue North Central 66-64 in Deerfield on January 26th.  The Trojans are led by 16.9 ppg from Ignas Verbus and 15.1 ppg from Patrick Atkins.  Atkins also leads the team in rebounding at 6.5.

The Crimson Wave men are 5-3 in the CCAC and 10-12 overall.  The men are coming off a loss to Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee on Wednesday night 81-70.   The Crimson Wave are currently leading the CCAC in Scoring Defense, Field Goal Percentage Defense and 3pt Field Goal Percentage Defense.  Wilfredo Escobar is averaging 18.8 ppg leading the CCAC and Roddy Richardson at 8.5 ppg.   Karl Anderson leads the team in rebounding at 5 rpg.  Antonio Hurt is the league leader in blocked shots with 1.4 bpg. 

Tomorrow’s games will be played on Alumni Court on the campus of Calumet College of St. Joseph.  The women will tip off at 1:00 pm with the men immediately following at 3:00 pm. 

Basketball Preview; Stritch

1/25/11 – The Crimson Wave basketball teams will travel to Milwaukee, WI tomorrow night to take on the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves in a CCAC conference game.  This will be the second meeting between the rivals. The two met on December 1st on Alumni Court where the Wolves go the best of the Crimson Wave beating the women 59-36 and the men in overtime 73-67.

The Lady Wolves come into tomorrow night on top of the CCAC at 16-6 overall and 5-1 in CCAC play.  The Wolves are coming off a win against CCAC Division 1 opponent Roosevelt University on January 22nd.  The Wolves defeated the Lakers 72-70 on the road. Stritch is led by 10.9 ppg from Lisa Lawrence and 10 ppg from Julie Raeder.  Lawrence is also averaging 8.4 rpg.

The Crimson Wave ladies enter tomorrow night’s contest one game back in the league at 4-2 and 9-13 overall.  The ladies are coming off two losses after a four game winning streak.  The Crimson Wave were defeated by CCAC Division I opponent Olivet Nazarene University on January 20th 105-91 in Bourbonnais, IL.  The ladies are led by the Crimson Wave’s all-time leading scorer Lisa Upshaw at 15.3 ppg along with Jackie Feldpausch at 9.3 ppg.  Upshaw leads the conference in 3pt Field Goal Percentage at .437.  Moneva Fields leads the Crimson Wave in rebounding at 6.2 rpg.  The Crimson Wave currently lead the CCAC in 3pt Field Goal Percentage.    

The Wolves men are 5-2 in the CCAC and 11-11 overall sharing the second spot in the league with the Crimson Wave.   The Wolves have lost two straight games falling to Robert Morris University and then to St. Xavier University on December 20th 75-58.  The Wolves are led by Brandon D’Amico at 16.5 ppg and 15.3 ppg from Navjot Singh.  Singh also leads the Wolves with 6.6 rpg. 

The league leading Crimson Wave defense comes into tomorrow match up 10-11 overall and 5-2 in the CCAC.  The men defeated CCAC Division I opponent Indiana University South Bend on January 18th on Alumni Court 57-51.  Two days later the men took their first loss in January to Olivet Nazarene University 78-60 in Bourbonnais, IL.   The Crimson Wave men are leading the CCAC in Scoring Defense, Field Goal Percentage Defense, and 3pt Field Goal Percentage Defense. Wilfredo Escobar leads the CCAC at 18.9 ppg and Antonio Hurt tops the league in blocked shots with 1.4 bpg.  Karl Anderson is the team leader in rebounding at 4.9 rpg.

Men Come Up Short at ONU

1/20/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team came up short tonight at Olivet Nazarene University, 78-60, in a CCAC cross over game.

The Crimson Wave men were led by 27 points from Wilfredo Escobar and 12 points from Antonio Hurt. 
The Crimson Wave men are now 10-11 overall and 5-2 in the CCAC.  The men will travel to Cardinal Stritch University on Wednesday January 26th for a 7:30 pm CCAC game. 

Men Edge By Titans

1/18/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team edged out the Indiana University South Bend Titans tonight 57-51 behind 22 points from Wilfredo Escobar in a CCAC crossover game.   Tonight’s win improves 10-10 overall and 5-2 in CCAC play.

The Crimson Wave fell behind by 10 in the first ten minutes of play 18-8.  At the 9:06 mark Antonio Hurt hit a jumper from mid lane to cut the Titan lead to 8.  Over the next four minutes the men cut the Titan advantage to three on a Brannon Jones jumper, sending the game into the break 26-23.

The second half started on a CJ Montgomery three from the wing to tie the game at 26 apiece.  At the 15:41 mark the men found themselves ahead 34-31 on an Escobar layup.   The Titans would make a run of their own and took a 7 point lead at the 10:03 mark.    The men would not take long to go on their own 10-2 run to take a one point lead, 47-46, with 6:10 remaining in play.  After two Titan free throws the IUSB regained the lead 48-47.   This would be the last Titan lead of the night as the Crimson Wave closed out the game on a 10-3 run to seal the victory.
Karl Anderson added 8 rebounds in the Crimson Wave win.

The Crimson Wave will travel to Olivet Nazarene University on Thursday January 20th for a 7:30 pm game in Bourbonnais, IL.   

Escobar Named CCAC POW for 2nd Straight Week

1/18/11 - For the second week in a row, Crimson Wave men’s basketball player Wilfredo Escobar has won the CCAC Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week. CCSJ went 2-0 last week with wins over Holy Cross and Purdue-Calumet.   

Averaging 20.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, Escobar saved his best performance for the final game of the week in an 81-68 win over Purdue-Calumet. He posted 27 points with six rebounds and two assists while hitting three three-pointers. In a 71-60 victory against Holy Cross, he had 13 points and five rebounds.

Calumet is now 9-10 on the year and 5-2 in the CCAC.

Basketball Hosts Titans Tonight

1/18/11 - The Crimson Wave basketball teams will host the Indiana University South Bend Titans tonight on Alumni Court in a CCAC cross over game.  The women will tip off at 5:30 pm and the men shortly after at 7:30 pm. 

The Titan women are coming into tonight’s contest on a 10 game winning streak with their last win over CCAC opponent Robert Morris University 57-43 on January 15th.  The Titans are currently 13-3 overall and are being led by 14.4 ppg from Katie Hacker who is also their leading rebounder with 7.9 ppg.  The Titans are currently leading the CCAC Division I side in scoring defense, Field Goal Percentage, Rebounding Defense, 3 pt Field Goal Defense and Rebounding Margin.

The Crimson Wave ladies come into tonight’s contest 9-11 overall and are on a four game winning streak.  The Crimson Wave defeated CCAC opponent Holy Cross College at home on January 12th 62-55 and came back three days later to win their second conference game of the week at Purdue University Calumet, 99-94, in overtime on January 15th.  Lisa Upshaw became the Crimson Wave women’s basketball all-time leading scorer during the Holy Cross matchup and is currently leading ladies with 14.9 ppg.   Upshaw also leads the CCAC in 3 pt Field Goal Percentage.   Moneva Fields leads the women in rebounding with 6.4 rpg. The ladies are currently leading the CCAC in 3 pt Field Goal Percentage at .337. 

On the men’s side the Titans are currently 6-11 overall and are coming off a loss to CCAC opponent Robert Morris University 74-49 on January 15th.   The Titans are led by 15.1 ppg form Steven Heatherly and 13.7 ppg from Kyle Heatherly.  IUSB is led in rebounding by Brad Kunce at 5.5 rpg. 

The Crimson Wave men are coming off six straight wins and a 9-10 overall record.  The men defeated Holy Cross College on January 12th 71-60 and Purdue University Calumet on January 15th 81-68 at PUC improving their CCAC record to 5-2.  The Crimson Wave men are led by CCAC scoring leader Wilfredo Escobar at 18.3 ppg and 4.8 rpg from Karl Anderson.   Antonio Hurt leads the league in blocked shots at 1.5 bpg.  The men currently lead the CCAC in scoring defense, Field Goal Percentage Defense, and 3 pt Field Goal Percentage Defense.   

Men Roll Over Peregrines

1/15/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team rolled over CCAC opponent the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines today 81-68 with Senior Wilfredo Escobar leading the way with 27 points and 6 rebounds.  The victory improves the men’s record to 9-10 overall and 5-2 in conference play.
 
The Crimson Wave defense again picked up where it left off starting the game with a stop leading to a Escobar layup to start the men with a 2-0 lead.  Brian Brilmeyer (freshman) hit a three from the wing to at the 12:36 mark to give the Crimson Wave a 10-4 lead.  The Peregrines would tie the game at 10 all two minutes later.  From there the Crimson Wave would never took back going on a 14-7 run with freshman Roddy Richardson burying a three to end the first half, 24-17.

The CCAC leading Crimson Wave defense would ensure the Peregrines never saw a lead and helped the Crimson Wave in building a commanding second half lead that started with an Escobar three assisted by Richardson on the first possession.   Escobar would get a steal thirty seconds later and another three again assisted by Richardson for a 30-17 Crimson Wave lead.    CJ Montgomery (junior) extended the men’s lead to 16 at the 14:18 mark with a three from the wing.   The men pushed forward to an 18 point advantage when Montgomery hit a jumper in the paint at 8:20.   The defense never let up and the Peregrines were eventually forced to foul to gain possession.  Junior Devon Key went eight for nine from the free throw line in the final two minutes of play to help seal the Crimson Wave victory.

Montgomery and senior Antonio Hurt each added 11 points while Key added 13 points.  Richardson finished the night with 10 points and four assists.
 
The Crimson Wave will host Indiana University South Bend Tuesday January 18th at 7:30 on Alumni Court.  

Defense Takes Over in CCAC Victory

1/12/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team defeated CCAC opponent the Holy Cross College Saints tonight, 71-60, to improve their record to 8-10 overall and 4-2 in CCAC play.  Roddy Richardson led the Crimson Wave with 18 points and 7 rebounds in the victory.

The men came out to a slow start grabbing their first lead of the night,6-5, at 16:48 mark on a Wilfredo Escobar jumper.  The men built a seven point lead over the next three minutes of play on two Richardson jumpers a Brian Brilmeyer three and a pair of Escobar free throws giving them a 17-10 advantage.   The Saints answered back but the men kept pace and took the lead, 39-34 into the break.

The second half started with the Saints cutting the lead to two 36-34.  The Crimson Wave came right back on an Escobar three.  With 11:58 left in play the Saints Justin Breveard hit a three from the right wing to send the game into its fifth tie of the night at 46 apiece.   Antonio Hurt hit consecutive baskets for a four point Crimson Wave advantage.  The Saints Taylor Williams grabbed the next four points of the game for another tie at 52 all.  The league leading Crimson Wave defense set the tone for the rest of play as the Crimson Wave made a 10-2 run for a 62-54 lead.  The Crimson Wave sunk four straight free throws down the stretch to end the game and seal their victory. 

Escobar added 13 points and five assists, along with Hurt’s 10 points and 9 rebounds.

The Crimson Wave will head to south Hammond to take on CCAC rival Purdue University Calumet on Saturday January 15th for a 3:00 pm match up.

Basketball Hosts Holy Cross

1/11/11 – The Crimson Wave basketball teams will host the Holy Cross College Saints for the first time ever tomorrow night in a CCAC conference game on Alumni Court.  The women will tip off at 5:30 pm with the men following shortly after at 7:30 pm.
 
The lady Saints come into tomorrow night’s game 3-16 overall and 1-3 in conference.  The Saints are currently on a five game losing streak with their last game against fellow CCAC opponent Cardinal Stritch University where they were defeated 71-62.  HCC is being led by 16.9 ppg by Lauren Mailinowski and 14.7 ppg by Lindsey Steffen.

The Crimson Wave ladies are come into tomorrow’s contest 7-11 overall and 2-2 in CCAC play.  The Crimson Wave have won their last two conference games defeating Trinity Christian on January 5th, 56-42, and Judson University, 64-44, on January 8th for the first time in program history.    Lisa Upshaw was named CCAC Division II player of the week for her performances in those games along with reaching a career milestone of 1,000 points.  Upshaw currently leads the CCAC in 3pt Field Goal Percentage at .422 and is averaging 14.2 ppg.  Moneva Fields has added to the ladies success with 6.7 rpg, which leads the Crimson Wave this season. 

On the men’s side of the ball the Saints are 2-16 overall and 2-3 in CCAC play.  HCC is coming off a loss to Cardinal Stritch on January 10th 73-48.  Justin Breveard leads the Saints at 15.9 ppg while Taylor Williams is averaging 11.6 ppg. 

The Crimson Wave men come into tomorrow night’s game on a four game winning streak making their record 7-10 overall and 3-2 in the CCAC.  The men defeated Brescia University 95-56 on December 18th and followed that win up by crushing CCAC opponent Purdue University North Central 79-51 on December 22nd.  The holiday break did not slow down the men as they came back on January 5th and beat Trinity Christian College at home 71-57.  Three days later the men beat Judson University, 69-63, who currently holds the best record in the league.  The Crimson Wave lead the CCAC in scoring defense at 66.5, Field Goal Percentage Defense at .397 and 3pt Field Goal Percentage Defense at .299.  Wilfredo Escobar was named CCAC Division II player of the week for his performances in the Crimson Wave victories over Trinity Christian and Judson.  Escobar is leading the Crimson Wave at 18.1 ppg with Karl Anderson grabbing 5.2 rpg.   

Escobar Named CCAC Player of the Week

1/11/11 - Helping the Crimson Wave to stay in the hunt for first place in the CCAC, Wilfredo Escobar is the men's basketball CCAC Division II Player of the Week. CCSJ went 2-0 on the week to improve to 3-2 in the CCAC. Read Full Story

Escobar netted 17 points with four rebounds and two assists to help hand Judson University their first loss in the CCAC. He shot .500 from the field and made both free throws he attempted. In his first game of the week, he provided 19 points in a 71-57 win over Trinity Christian College. For the week, he averaged 18.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and steals per game.

Calumet is currently 7-10 and 3-2 in the CCAC and one game behind Judson University in the standings.

Men Bring Down Eagles

1/8/11 - The Crimson Wave men's basketball team defeated CCAC opponent Judson University tonight 69-63 in Elgin, IL.

The men got off to a slow start falling behind 7-1 in the first two minutes of play.  The Crimson Wave grabbed their first lead of the night, 10-9, at the 15:33 mark on an Antonio Hurt jumpshot.  The half would prove to be a back and forth contest as six  lead changes paved the way for a two point Crimson Wave advantage, 33-31, at the half.

The Crimson Wave started the second half with back to back layups from Roddy Richardson.  After a 10-0 run the Crimson Wave found themselves ahead 49-42 on a Wilfredo Escobar layup. The Eagles would fight back and at the 2:01 mark would cut the men's lead to 1, 61-60.  That would be the closest the Eagles would come as the Crimson Wave buried six straight free throws to take a 69-63 victory.

Hurt led the Crimson Wave in scoring with 19 points while Escobar and Richardson added 17 and 13 points.

The Crimson Wave are 7-10 overall and 3-2 in CCAC play.  The men will host Holy Cross College on Wednesday January 12th at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court.

Men Crush Trolls on Alumni Court

1/5/11 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team crushed the visiting Trinity Christian College Trolls tonight 71-57 in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference contest.  The Crimson Wave are now 6-10 overall and 2-2 in CCAC play. 

The Crimson Wave came out on fire tonight taking a 7-0 lead in the first two minutes of play.  After a Trolls timeout the Crimson Wave picked up right where they left off going on a 16-8 run giving them a 23-8 lead.  The run was capped by a CJ Montgomery jumper from Karl Anderson.  With 10 first half points from Wilfredo Escobar the men took a 36-19 lead into the break.

The second half was more Crimson Wave as the men pushed their lead to 22 points on a pair of Roddy Richardson free throws.   The men dominated the second half holding off a small Trolls run midway through the half.   Escobar and Richardson each had 9 second half points for the men with Anderson grabbing 6 boards.

Escobar ended his night with 19 points while Antonio Hurt and Richardson both had 12 each in the victory.  Anderson grabbed 11 rebounds and Hurt had three blocks.

The Crimson Wave will travel to Elgin, IL this Saturday January 8th for another CCAC contest against Judson University starting at 5:00 pm.

Men To Host Trolls

1/3/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team will host CCAC opponent the Trinity Christian College Trolls on Wednesday January 5 at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court.

The Trolls are coming into Wednesday’s contest 8-8 overall and 2-1 in CCAC play.  The Trolls are coming off a New Year’s Day loss to Indiana Wesleyan University 92-81.  The Trolls are led by 16.7 ppg by Jaime King and 12.7 ppg by Jonathon Huizinga. 

The Crimson Wave men come into Wednesday’s game 5-10 overall and 1-2 in CCAC play.  The Crimson Wave are coming off a CCAC win over Purdue University North Central on December 22, 79-51.  The Crimson Wave are led by 18.1 ppg from Wilfredo Escobar along with 6.9 ppg from Antonio Hurt. 

Men Split at Marian Tournament      
      
12/18/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball split this weekend at the Marian University Tournament in Indianapolis, IN.  Wilfredo Escobar was named to the all-tournament team for his two performances.

On Friday night the Crimson Wave men lost to host Marian University 67-61.  The men were led by 12 points from  Escobar, 11 points each from CJ Montgomery and Robert Jackson and 10 points from Roddy Richardson.  Karl Anderson grabbed 12 boards in the Crimson Wave effort.

On Saturday the men crushed Brescia University in the consolation game of the tournament 95-56.  Escobar led the Crimson Wave throwing in 32 points with Montgomery and Devon Key putting in 16 and 10 points each. 

The Crimson Wave men are now 4-10 overall.  The men will travel to Laporte, IN on December 22nd for a CCAC game against Purdue University North Central at 7:00 pm.

Men to Compete at Marian Univ. Tournament

12/16/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team will be traveling to Marian University in Indianapolis, IN this weekend to compete in the St. Vincent Sports Performance Holiday Tournament.   The tournament will be Friday December 17 and Saturday December 18th. The Crimson Wave will start the tournament at 6:00 pm EST on Friday playing host Marian University.

Marian University is currently receiving votes in the NAIA Division II coach’s poll and are currently coming off a three game winning streak in which the Knights defeated Grace College, 71-50, at home and then Indiana University – East, 78-69, and fellow CCAC member Holy Cross College 58-48 on the road.  The Knights are led by 18.8 ppg by Jordan Tucker and 11.7 ppg from Aaron Evans.  The Knights are currently 6-3 overall.

The second game of the invite will match up Doane College and Brescia University.  Doane College is currently 8-4 overall coming off a December 11th win against Nebraska Wesleyan University 65-53.  The Tigers are lead by 14.9 ppg from Nick Reed and 12 ppg from Joshua Riser.  Brescia University is currently 4-6 overall and is on a four game losing streak.  The Bearcats are led by 16.7 ppg from Aaron Tandy. 

The Crimson Wave are currently sitting at 3-9 overall.  The men are coming into the tournament off of a CCAC conference loss to Trinity International University where the Crimson Wave came up a basket short 87-85 on the road.  The men are led by 17.4 ppg from Wilfredo Escobar.  Brannon Jones is currently averaging 5.2 rpg.  The Crimson Wave are currently 22nd in NAIA Division II basketball in 3-Pt Fg Pct Defense (0.295). “We are excited to get back on the court after a two week break. Marian is playing good basketball right now and we look forward to the opportunity to compete for a tournament championship.” said head coach Ryan Sexson

The tournament will be stat casted live at this link. Click Here for Live Stats

Men Will Travel to TIU

12/3/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team will travel to Deerfield, IL tomorrow to take on the Trinity International University Trojans in their second CCAC conference game of the season at 3:00 pm.

The Trojans come into tomorrow’s match up 4-5 overall and 1-0 in CCAC play.  The Trojans received their first win of the conference season on December 1st beating Purdue University North Central 8-63 in LaPorte, IN.  The Trojans are lead by Ignas Verbus at 18 ppg along with Patrick Atkins with 16.6 ppg.

The Crimsons Wave enter tomorrow’s contest 3-8 overall and 0-1 in the CCAC.  The Crimson Wave took their only conference loss on December 1st to Cardinal Stritch University, last year’s regular season champion, in overtime at home on Alumni Court.  The Crimson Wave will look to get their first CCAC win behind Wilfredo Escobar who is averaging 15 ppg.  Brannon Jones is leading the men in rebounding at 5.5 rpg.  The Crimson Wave are currently leading the CCAC in scoring defense at 67.6. “This will be our first road conference game and TIU is not an easy place to play for the visiting team. We have to be that much tougher both mentally and physically to come out of there with a win. We are excited about the opportunity.” said head coach Ryan Sexson 

Men Fall Short to Wolves in OT

12/1/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team came up just short tonight in overtime against CCAC opponent the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves, 73-67, despite having four players in double digits.

The men were led by 22 points from Wilfredo Escobar while Roddy Richardson and Shantrell Roberts each had 10 points.  Antonio Hurt had 12 points along with 5 blocks. 

The Crimson Wave are now 3-8 overall and 0-1 in CCAC play.  The men will travel to Trinity International University Saturday December 4th for a 3:00 pm CCAC game. 

Men Host Cardinal Stritch Preview

11/30/10 - The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team will host the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves tomorrow night at 7:30 pm in their first CCAC conference game of the 2010-2011 season.

Cardinal Stritch comes into tomorrow night’s game with a 4-4 overall record.  The Wolves are coming off a triple overtime win against Northland College at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Turkey Trot.  The Wolves are led by Brandon D’Amico who is currently averaging 19 ppg.

The Crimson Wave men enter tomorrow’s game with a 3-7 record coming off a tough loss to the University of St. Francis where the men were defeated 67-51.   The Crimson Wave will look to start the conference season with a win over the Wolves behind leading scorer Wilfredo Escobar at 15 ppg.  Center Brannon Jones is grabbing 5.5 rebounds per game for the men. "We are excited about the start of the conference season and the opportunity to play the defending champions in our own building. It should be a great environment for a college basketball game." said Head Coach Ryan Sexson

Men Take Tough Loss to Fighting Saints

11/23/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a tough loss to CCAC Division I opponent the University of St. Francis Fighting Saints 67-51.

The men were led by 22 point from Wilfredo Escobar.  CJ Montgomery and Shantrell Roberts added 9 and 8 points each. 

The Crimson Wave are now 3-7 overall and will host Cardinal Stritch University on Wednesday December 1st at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court.

Men Take Loss at Carthage

11/16/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took a loss to #5 (NCAA III) Carthage College tonight 74-33 in Kenosha, WI.

The Crimson Wave were led by Brannon Jones and Alantae Crawford with six points each.  Jones also grabbed 12 rebounds for the Crimson Wave. 

The Crimson Wave are now 3-4 and will travel to the Davenport University Invite on Friday November 19 and 20th. 

Men Compete at Bethel Classic

11/13/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team competed in the Bethel University Classic in McKenzie, TN this weekend.

The Crimson Wave took on Martin Methodist College on Friday being defeated 57-46.  Karl Anderson led the men with 14 points and 8 rebounds.  Wilfredo Escobar added 11 points for the men. 

On Saturday the Crimson Wave matched up against host Bethel University.  The men came up short losing 64-58 in a tough fought battle.  Escobar led the men with 20 points while Robert Jackson had 15 points.

The Crimson Wave are now 3-3 on the season and will travel to Carthage University on Tuesday November 16th for a 7:00 pm game. 

Men Defeated By SXU

11/9/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team was defeated tonight by CCAC division one opponent St. Xavier University 68-53.  St. Xavier is currently receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Poll.

The Crimson Wave were led by 12 points from Wilfredo Escobar and 11 points from Roddy Richardson. 

The Crimson Wave are now 3-1 and will travel to Bethel University (TN) on Friday November 12th for the Bethel University Classic. 

Basketball Hosts St. Xavier University

11/9/10 – The Crimson Wave basketball teams will host nationally ranked St. Xavier University Cougars tonight on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave women will take on the #6 ranked (NAIA Coaches Poll) division one Cougars at 5:30 pm.  The Crimson Wave women are coming off two losses at the Berea College Classic this past Friday and Saturday where they played #18 Bethel College (IN) and division one opponent #19 Bethel University.  The Crimson Wave ladies will look to get back on track tonight against the Cougars in their first home game of the season. 

The Crimson Wave men will play game two of the doubleheader scheduled to start at 7:30 pm against the division one Cougars who are currently receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Poll.  The Crimson Wave are coming off three straight wins to open the season against Indiana University Northwest, Waldorf College and Roosevelt University.  The Crimson Wave men will look to move to 4-0 on the season tonight.

Men Put Away Roosevelt

11/3/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team put away CCAC Division 1 opponent the Roosevelt University Lakers tonight in a 59-50 win on Alumni Court.

The Crimson Wave jumped out to a 10 point lead 16-6 at the 12:13 mark in the first half of play.  Wilfredo Escobar led the Crimson Wave charge scoring 10 of the Crimson Wave’s 16 points.   The men would let the Lakers back into the game late in the half, taking a four point lead 31-27 into the break.

The second half started with the Crimson Wave grabbing five quick points on Antonio Hurt and Elliott Jones jumpers along with a Jones free throw.   The Lakers would not back away and made a mid half run cutting the Crimson Wave lead to one with 6:57 left in play.  Alantae Crawford would answer back for the men hitting back to back jump shots giving the Crimson Wave a five point lead.  The Crimson Wave held off the Lakers final run and took the game 59-50.

Escobar led all scorers with 16 points while Crawford threw in 13 for the Crimson Wave. 

The men are now 3-0 and will host St. Xavier University on Tuesday November 9th at 7:30 pm on Alumni Court.   

Crimson Wave Edge Out Waldorf

10/30/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team edged out the Waldorf College Warriors today, 69-63 after trailing by five at the half.

The Crimson Wave jumped out to an 11 point lead starting the game on a 14-3 run.  The Warriors cut the lead to four over the next two minutes of play on back to back threes and short jumper.  The Crimson Wave held their last lead of the half at the 9:48 on a Brannon Jones jump shot.  The Crimson Wave would end the half down five, 34-29.

The Crimson Wave started the second half strong when Elliott Jones was fouled and split a pair at the free throw line that would spark a 14-2 Crimson Wave run being capped with a  Roddy Richardson steal to a Karl Anderson bucket.  Anderson would go onto score 8 second half points.  The Crimson Wave would fend off the Warriors for the rest of half taking the game 69-63.

Wilfredo Escobar led the Crimson Wave with 15 points and 8 assists.  E. Jones scored 10 points while B. Jones had 9 points and 11 rebounds. 

The Crimson Wave are now 2-0 to start the season.  They will host Roosevelt University Wednesday November 3rd at 7:00 pm on Alumni Court.   

Men Take Care of Business Against IUN

10/29/10 – The Crimson Wave men’s basketball team took care of business in the opening round of the Crimson Wave Tip-off classic tonight beating the Indiana University Northwest Redhawks 74-61.

The Crimson Wave got off to a slow start giving the Redhawks a four point advantage 4-0 in the first two and half minutes of play.  The Redhawk lead would not last long as the Crimson Wave went on a 10-3 run being capped by a Roddy Richardson jump shot at the 13:40 mark.  The Crimson Wave would extend their lead to 14 over the next six minutes of play with Wilfredo Escobar leading the way burying two three point baskets and three free throws.   The Crimson Wave headed into the break with a 9 point lead 37-28.

The second half looked to become a battle as the Redhawks chipped away, cutting the Crimson Wave lead down to five in the first four minutes of play.  The Crimson Wave quickly responded back scoring back to back jump shots first on a Brian Brilmeyer three and a Brannon Jones jumper with the 13:04 left in play.  The men pushed forward at full force and ended the game with a 13 point victory 74-61.

Escobar led all scorers with 19 points, while Jones and Brilmeyer each put in 14 for the Crimson Wave.  Antonio Hurt ended the night with 11 points.  Jones also grabbed 7 boards in the win. 
 
The Crimson Wave will take on Waldorf College tomorrow at 3:00 pm in the second day of the Crimson Wave Tip-off Classic. 

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