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Tuesday, November 20 (Times are Eastern)
FINAL | 6:34 p.m.
The Chargers fall tonight to Bowling Green 68-54.
MIDWAY THROUGH THE SECOND | 6:09 p.m.
UAH is hitting just 25 percent of its shots in the second period and are trailing 53-42 with 9:14 left.
DOWN AT THE HALF | 5:39 p.m.
Despite outshooting the Falcons 52.2 percent to 44.4 percent, UAH is trailing at the half by a 37-31 score. The difference in the contest at this juncture is BGSU outscoring the Chargers on second-chance points by a 6-0 margin. Blasi is leading the Chargers with 10 points, and he has also grabbed four rebounds.
BLAZING START FOR BLASI | 5:15 p.m.
At the second media timeout with 11:22 left in the half, the Chargers are up 17-10, and
Conner Blasi has eight of the team's points as he is 4-for-5 from the field already.
UNDERWAY | 5:05 p.m.
BOWLING GREEN AWAITS | 2:55 p.m.
The Chargers are preparing to head over to the Sewall Center for their final contest of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Stick with us for updates.
Monday, November 19 (Times are Eastern)
THE REST OF THE WAY | 6:30 p.m.
Twitter (@uahchargers) and Steve Moulton's call on
97.7 The Zone is going to be the best way to follow the rest of the contest.
AN UPDATE FROM McCARTER | 6:16 p.m.
FIRST MEDIA OF THE SECOND HALF | 6:09 p.m.
The Chargers roared out of the gates in the second half, building up a seven-point lead, but Cleveland State just as quickly pulled back into a tie. However,
Andrew Donovan is heating up and has hit back-to-back 3-pointers to help UAH pull back ahead 48-44 with 14:08 left.
UP AT THE HALF AGAIN | 5:53 p.m.
Wayne Dedrick hit one of his three treys as time expired to produce a 34-32 advantage for the Blue and White at the half. The Chargers are shooting 50 percent while Cleveland State is hitting 47.8 percent of their shots.
Dedrick 11
Blasi 10
Campbell 5
Baldwin 5
Smith 3
NEARING THE HALF | 5:34 p.m.
After a strong stretch by the Vikings, the Chargers are on a nice little run and have erased what was a seven-point deficit. It's 30-30 with 2:37 left in the period. UAH shooting 54.5 percent compared to 52.4 percent for Cleveland State.
SECOND MEDIA TIMEOUT IN THE BOOKS | 5:18 p.m.
15-12 advantage for Cleveland State with 10:39 remaining.
A SOLID START | 5:07 p.m.
The Chargers own a 7-6 lead at the first media timeout (15:46). There is a very high level of energy - both from the five on the floor and the bench. Defensively the team has been strong, and the squad is creating some great chances on the other end.
READY FOR ACTION | 4:55 p.m.
OUR VIEW FOR TODAY'S CONTEST | 4:05 p.m.
LINKS FOR THIS AFTERNOON | 3:47 p.m.
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SCOUTING THE VIKINGS | 10:49 a.m.
Assistant Coach David Ivey goes over Cleveland State with the team at today's shootaround.
A QUICK LOOK | 10:24 a.m.
MONDAY SHOOTAROUND | 10:00 a.m.
After breaksfast at the hotel, the Chargers have ventured the short distance to the Sewall Center on the campus of Robert Morris University here in Pittsburgh.
Sunday, November 18 (Times are Eastern)
PRACTICE UNDERWAY | 8:23 p.m.
HELLO AGAIN | 8:10 p.m.
The Chargers have arrived in Pittsburgh for the consolation games of the NIT Season Tip-Off as they will play Cleveland State on Monday and Bowling Green on Tuesday. Both games are slated for 4 p.m. CST.
Tuesday, November 13
FINAL STATISTICS | 11:00 p.m.
UAH shot 16.4 percent (9-for-55) from the floor and 9.1 percent (3-for-33) from three-point range. The Chargers seemed to be out of gas, after spending all of their strength and endurance last night in a win over North Texas.
Assistant coach David Ivey put it this way, "You can't win shooting like that." Indeed, but give UAH credit, they fought hard until the very end on national television.
FINAL HORN | 10:46 p.m.
The Chargers ran into a buzzsaw that was one of the best teams in the country tonight in a 87-26 loss. The end result, UAH came and ran with the big dogs on Monday and Tuesday in one of college basketball's most illustrious preseason tournaments. Despite tonight's loss, the Chargers still knocked off the Sun Belt Conference's preseason favorite last night
, an accomplishment that will that forever stay in Charger athletic history.
INTEREST IN THE CHARGERS | 10:14 p.m.
The website has had nearly 19,000 page views today - demolishing the previous record that came during the first day of the NCAA Division II South Regional last season.
FINAL 20 MINUTES STARTS | 10:06 p.m.
The second half is underway. The game is on ESPN2 and on 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville.
HALFTIME IN THE LITTLE APPLE | 9:51 p.m.
The Chargers trail 47-11 at the break. The Wildcats have boosted their field goal percentage up to 56.7 percent, and they have connected on half (5-for-10) of their shots from beyond the arc.
Wayne Dedrick leads the Chargers with four points, and the team's undoing has been a 1-for-15 performance in 3-point attempts.
K-STATE STILL HOT | 9:35 p.m.
Behind a 52.6 percent showing from the field including a 4-for-9 performance from 3-point land, Kansas State has built up a 28-6 lead with 7:22 left in the half.
NEEDING A BREAK | 9:21 p.m.
The Chargers are in dire need of something good to happen as they trail 17-2 with 11:51 left in the opening half. K-State has been tough defensively, and a couple good looks haven't fallen for the Blue and White. That's going to have to change to turn the momentum.
COURSTIDE TONIGHT | 9:14 p.m.
HOT K-STATE START | 9:11 p.m.
The hosts roared out to a 7-0 start, and a
Jaime Smith basket cut the lead to 7-2. That's where we sit at the first media timeout in a loud Bramlage Coliseum.
READY TO GO | 9:02 p.m.
The teams have been introduced, the anthem performed, and we're ready to go here at the Midwest Regional final of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Watch on ESPN2 and listen on 97.7 The Zone.
STARTERS FOR TONIGHT | 8:51 p.m.
For UAH: Baldwin, Blasi, Campbell, Mack, and Smith
For K-State: Williams, Rodriguez, Henriquez, McGruder, and Spradling
ALMOST TIME | 8:43 p.m.
LINKS FOR TONIGHT (AGAIN) | 8:31 p.m.
We'll post these again as we get closer to tip, but we just wanted to put them out there early.
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WARM-UPS UNDERWAY | 8:12 p.m.
WATCHING IN AUSTRALIA | 6:43 p.m.
The game tonight will be available in Australia, according to former men's soccer player Jarrod Muggleton who has returned to his homeland. He posted on Facebook this afternoon that he will be watching and "cheering on the boys".
PRE-GAME MEAL COMPLETE | 6:40 p.m.
The Chargers have had their pre-game meal and are back at the hotel preparing to depart once more for Bramlage Coliseum where they will face Kansas State in a nationally televised contest.
ONE LAST LOOK BACK | 3:48 p.m.
Here are Coach Acuff's thoughts following last night's win over NT:
LINKS FOR TONIGHT | 3:42 p.m.
We'll post these again as we get closer to tip, but we just wanted to put them out there early.
Live Audio
Live Stats
Live Video (WatchESPN.com available to select cable customers)
And of course, the contest will be available on ESPN2 as well.
PREPARING FOR K-STATE | 1:58 p.m.
UAH AT SHOOTAROUND | 1:08 p.m.
The Chargers have arrived for their game-day shootaround ahead of today's Midwest Regional final against K-State.
THE FINAL COUNDOWN | 10:00 a.m.
MORE POSTGAME REACTION | 9:45 a.m.
THE MORNING AFTER | 8:55 a.m.
No, you weren't dreaming. The Chargers really did beat North Texas last night. We'll be posting reaction throughout the morning. First, freshman
Greg Gardner:
A HISTORIC DAY COMES TO A CLOSE | 2:40 a.m.
The team enjoyed some late night food and got back to the hotel at around 2:30 a.m. They now will get some much-needed sleep for their matchup with Kansas State tomorrow night.
Player and coach interviews will be posted early tomorrow morning.
Monday, November 12
IT'S A FINAL | 11:58 p.m.
UAH wins 78-75. Full reaction to come.
FOLLOW THE END | 11:18 p.m.
As we sit with 3:15 left in the game and UAH leading 72-65, the best place for updates will be on
Twitter and on
97.7 The Zone.
THE UNDER EIGHT MEDIA | 11:07 p.m.
FOUL TROUBLE | 11:02 p.m.
Jaime Smith is on the bench with four fouls and
Zane Campbell is in the game with three fouls. Mitchell for NT also in the game with three fouls. Chargers leading 60-52 with 9:13 left.
STAYING IN FRONT | 11:00 p.m.
PUSHING AHEAD | 10:51 p.m.
The Chargers are on a strong run right now, jumping out to a 53-45 lead - the largest advantage for either team in the game. A NT trey cuts it to 53-48 with 12:38 left in the contest.
SETTLING THE NERVES | 10:43 p.m.
The Chargers looked a bit tight coming out of the halftime break, but have settled down a bit of late. The squad leads 42-41 with 15:41 remaining in the game.
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY | 10:33 p.m.
The Blue and White are already the first Division II team in history to play in the NIT Season Tip-Off, and now they'll try to win a game. Listen to the finish on
97.7 The Zone.
STATS AT THE HALF | 10:26 p.m.
A balanced effort for the Chargers in the first half as Smith, Mack, and Dedrick all have eight. The squad is shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc as all three of the team's leading scorers have a pair of treys. Smith also has five assists.
SEEING IS BELIEVING | 10:22 p.m.
A FANTASTIC START | 10:19 p.m.
The Chargers are leading 41-37 at the half.
BACK-AND-FORTH WE GO | 10:05 p.m.
UNT RESPONDS | 9:53 p.m.
The Mean Green answered back with a 7-0 run to take a 15-12 lead, but it's back to a one-point game at 16-15 UNT with 10:29 left in the opening period.
A STRONG START | 9:40 p.m.
Head Coach
Lennie Acuff has emphasized the importance of a strong start in tonight's game, and in the early minutes the Chargers have accomplished that objective to a large degree. Strong play on the defensive glass, a couple key buckets from in close, and a long-range shot from
Jaime Smith have the Chargers up 9-6 at the first media time out. 15:04 to play in the half.
STARTERS INTRODUCED | 9:29 p.m.
Well, here we go folks. The starters for both teams have been introduced and we're ready to go. Follow along with the
live stats and by listening on
97.7 The Zone.
UAH ENTERS BRAMLAGE COLISEUM | 9:17 p.m.
Here was the scene earlier as the Chargers came out for pre-game warm-ups.
CHARGERS ON THE FLOOR | 9:04 p.m.
After K-State's victory over Lamar, the Chargers have taken to the floor for pre-game warm-ups. Here are your links for coverage of the contest against North Texas:
97.7 The Zone with Steve Moulton
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IT WON'T BE LONG NOW | 1:19 p.m.
The Chargers have wrapped up their game-day shootaround and will now return to the hotel for some rest and final preparations before heading out for a pregame meal and then the big game. Stick with us through the rest of the day.
COACH ACUFF AFTER SHOOTAROUND | 1:10 p.m.
SHOOTAROUND AT K-STATE (Part 2) | 12:01 p.m.
SHOOTAROUND AT K-STATE | 11:50 a.m.
The Chargers have arrived at Bramlage Coliseum for their game-day shootaround ahead of tonight's contest with North Texas.
GAME DAY IS UPON US | 10:22 a.m.
Head Coach
Lennie Acuff just wrapped up recording his pre-game chat with Steve Moulton for tonight's broadcast on 97.7 The Zone. If everything with the first game goes as scheduled, Steve is set to go on the air at around 9:15 p.m., so tune in then to hear Acuff's thoughts.
One person that we know will be listening is former Charger All-American
Josh Magette who will be rising early in Holland with tip scheduled for 4:30 a.m. local time for UAH's all-time leader in assists.
Sunday, November 11
SIGNING OFF FOR THE NIGHT | 11:15 p.m.
The team had dinner at a local establishment after practice, and they're all settled in for the evening ahead of the big day tomorrow. Stay tuned throughout the day tomorrow as we near the 9:30 - well, technically 9:32 p.m. - tip against North Texas.
ACUFF AND SMITH AFTER PRACTICE | 10:45 p.m.
PICTURES FROM PRACTICE | 7:55 p.m.
A sampling of some of the action here at Bramlage Coliseum tonight:
Men's Basketball at the NIT Gallery
PRACTICE UNDERWAY | 7:20 p.m.
CHARGERS IN MANHATTAN | 4:15 p.m.
The Blue and White have arrived at their hotel in the Little Apple and are relaxing before tonight's practice session. We have received several questions on
Twitter about video coverage for tomorrow night's game, and as of right now there is none planned. However, Steve Moulton will have the call on
97.7 The Zone. And that's better than video anyways.
EARLIER TODAY | 2:05 p.m.
The Chargers left Huntsville at 7:40 a.m. after meeting at Spragins for the short trip to HSV.
The team paused for a quick group picture in KC. This was before the guys quickly realized just how cold it is up here. The temperature when the plane landed was a crisp 34F. The wind makes it feel quite colder. Fortunately, basketball is played indoors, and the forecasted low of 22F tonight in Manhattan won't matter that much.
ARRIVAL IN KANSAS CITY | 12:15 p.m.
The Chargers have landed in Kansas City and have boarded a bus that is currently en route to Manhattan. The squad will eat lunch shortly and then finish the two-hour drive. After resting up for a bit this afternoon, the team will have a 7 p.m. practice as the Blue and White prepares for tomorrow night's showdown with North Texas.
We'll have continious updates, so refresh this page often.
