Rollins will look to get back to their winning ways by picking
up a victory over the Lions. The Tars defeated the Lions in their
last meeting on January 5 when Rollins outlasted Saint Leo 95-88 in
overtime on the road.
SSC STANDINGS
Tampa and Florida Southern lead the SSC with 7-2 records. Rollins,
Lynn and Eckerd follow close behind with a 5-4 mark, while Florida
Tech, Nova, Saint Leo and Barry round out the SSC standings.
IN THE RANKINGS
The Tars were chosen 21st in the last NABC/Division II Coaches Poll
released on February 5. They are sixth in the South Region, while
Tampa ranks first.
SERIES VS. SAINT LEO
Rollins leads the all-time series against the Lions
70-14.
LAST TIME OUT
Outscoring Rollins by a score of 57-36 in the second half, Tampa
defeated Rollins 83-68 on Saturday afternoon. The Tars were led by
Jonny Reibel with 18 points, but only had three in the second half,
Nick Wolf had 13, Craig Reichel had 12 points and Kevin Hogan added
11 for the Tars.'
SCOUTING THE TARS
All-American Jonny Reibel leads Rollins with 20.3 points per game
and 7.4 assists. Craig Reichel (13.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg) and Nick Wolf
(11.2 ppg and 7.1 rpg) have led the Tars in the front court, while
Kevin Hogan (12.8 ppg) and Jeremy Sharpe (12.9 ppg) have provided
support in the back court.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
The Lions are 10-9 overall and 3-5 in the SSC. They are led by
Jordan Prais who is averaging 17.9 points per game and 8.5 boards
per contest. They won their third straight game on Saturday against
the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish.
TARS TIDBITS
Jonny Reibel has had 16 straight games with 10 or more points ...
Craig Reichel has started in 50 career Rollins games ... Jeremy
Sharpe has started every contest this season ... Brock Blanchard
has played in 30 games for the Tars in his two seasons ... Rollins
is No. 1 in the nation in three pointers made per game with 11.5
... Reibel ranks fourth in assists with 7.4 ... Hogan and Reibel
have made at least one three pointer in 15 straight games for the
Tars.
COMPLETE
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