Emmanuel National Champs!

Micah Hayes is Tournament MVP

The All Tournament Team

Micah Hayes	Emmanuel (MVP)
Michael Spann	Asbury
Brendan Puckett	Colorado Christian
Reid Berens	Northwestern
Jaeves McLendon	Emmanuel
Valiant Jones	Nyack
Stedford McLeod	Nyack

The All American Team

Steve Briggs	Oklahoma Wesleyan
Sean High	Central Christian
Ben Falkenberg	Mt Vernon Nazarene
Richard Colick	Geneva
Coryon Ross	Bluefield
Curtis Dixon	Bluefield
Eric Gaff	Grace
Antonio Murrell	Indiana Wesleyan
William Walker	Bethel
Kurt Gruppen	Trinity Christian
Tedrick Hudson	Emmanuel
Jaleel Nelson	Chowan

The NCCAA Scholar-Athletes

Name	GPA	School
Reggie Anderson II	3.44	Carver Bible College
Jonathan Black	4.0	Southwestern Assembly of God University
Richard Blair	3.76	Spring Arbor
Rob Boss	3.77	Spring Arbor
Travis Brown	3.72	Mt Vernon Nazarene
Adam Clouse	3.79	Cedarville
Tyler Davidson	3.48	Roberts Wesleyan
John Duren	3.54	Northwestern
Ben Falkenberg	3.85	Mt Vernon Nazarene
Tyron Goldsmith	3.63	Mid-America Christian
Daron Hall	3.5	Central Baptist
Chris Kenon	3.5	Chowan
Ian McCulla	3.9	Indiana Wesleyan
Matt McKinley	3.58	Mt Vernon Nazarene
Mouhammadou Kane	3.44	Oakland City
Kory Lantz	3.9	Bethel
Mark Lettinga	3.9	Bethel
Ryne Lightfoot	3.6	Bethel
Aaron List	3.78	Spring Arbor
Jared List	3.69	Spring Arbor
Ryan Reep	3.56	Cedarville
Mark Saladzius	3.88	Roberts Wesleyan
Bryce Sandborn	3.64	Mt Vernon Nazarene
Chris Sandifar	3.82	Oakland City
Jake Santel	3.54	Cincinnati Christian
Nathan Schumacher	3.84	Oakland City
Michael Smith	3.68	Cinciannti Christian
Jadin Thomas	3.63	Mt Vernon Nazarene
Grant Walker	3.46	Cedarville

 

Emmanuel's Ben Brim goes up strong in the Championship game against Nyack. Emmaunel are the Champs by a score of 67-62. Congratulations to all the teams!

Emmanuel up at Half

Emmanuel holds a convincing 38-20 lead at the half.

Emmanuel Out to an Early Lead

Nyack coach Ted Quinn draws up a plan after Emmanuel jumped out to a 25-13 lead midway through the first half.

Nyack and Emmanuel Now Playing for Title

Emmanuel has some loyal fans pulling for them in tonight's final.

Colorado Christian Takes 3rd Place

Colorado Christian coach Dave Daniels makes a plan for his team during their 82-71 victory over Northwestern.

Colorado Christian Leads at Half

Northwestern's coach Tim Grosz gives a pep talk during a time-out. Colorado Christian leads 42-37 at the break.

Colorado Christian and Northwestern Vie for 3rd

Eric Garst of Northwestern is introduced right before the tip.

Asbury Takes 5th Place

Asbury's Michael Spann lit up Oakland City for 37 points in a 103-99 win for 5th place in the tournament.

 

Asbury Jumps Out to Early Lead

Asbury's Michael Spann drives on OCU's Zach Adams. Asbury leads 56-41 after the first half of play in the fifth place game.

Oakland City and Asbury Vie for 5th Place

Oakland City's coach Mike Sandifar waits with his players as they watch Ecclesia and Central Baptist head into overtime.

Ecclesia Defeats Central Baptist in OT

Elroy Youngblood ties the game to send it into OT. Ecclesia dominated the extra frame to win 87-81 and take home seventh place.

 

Cental Baptist and Ecclesia Kick-off Final Day

Jarome Addison looks to get Eccelsia's offense in gear. Addison is averaging 19 points per game for the tournament.

Ecclesia and Central Baptist in Game 1 on Day 3

Three members of the dedicated Tournament Staff relax before the day's action. It all starts again at 2pm CST.

Nyack Wins to Face Emmanuel in Championship

Nyack's James Oyamo pressures the ball in his team's 61-44 win. Nyack will square off with Emmanuel in Saturday's Title Game.

Nyack vs. Colorado Christian for Spot in Final

Nyack and Colorado Christian are underway for the right to play Emmanuel on Saturday for the NCCAA National Title. Nyack has taken control of the pace of the game and lead 32-21 at the half.

Emmanuel Holds On to Advance to Final

Northwestern's Steve Discher works the ball against Emmanuel's Tedrick Hudson. Emmanuel won the game 75-71.

Emmanuel and Northwestern in Semi Final

Emmanuels holds a 23-17 lead just before the half.

Oakland City Wins

Central Baptist's Ryan Barnes looks to pass around Oakland City's Evan Hutchinson in OCU's 75-69 win.

Game on for Oakland City and Central Baptist

Oakland City's Craig Parks makes a move in Friday's second game. OCU leads at the half over Central Baptist 27-25.

 

Asbury Wins Over Ecclesia

Ecclesia's coach JD Parker does his best to communicate during his team's late rally in game 1 on Friday. The Royals came up short, losing to Asbury 96-91.

Ecclesia and Asbury Start Day 2

Ecclesia's Elroy Youngblood moves the ball upcourt in the opening minutes of Friday's action. Asbury leads at the break 49-39.

Colorado Christian Upends Hosts

Evan Hutchinson drives on Colorado Christian for two points. It wasn't enough though as Colorado Christian pulled away in the second half for an 81-61 win.

Oakland City and Colorado Christian Face Off

Brandon Hopf moves to the hoop in the first half. Colorado Christian is leading the game at the break by a score of 34-28.

Nyack Hangs on to Win

Nyack's Adam Watts looks for daylight in his team's 67-53 win.

Nyack and Central Baptist

Nyack up 33-16 at half

Northwestern Wins 70-62

Northwestern's Eric Garst looks for an opening. Northwestern won the game 70-62, Garst had nine rebounds.

Ecclesia and Northwestern Underway

Northwestern has a 36-24 lead at the break.

Emmanuel Runs Past Asbury

Emmanuel's Elamin Daouda grabbed 11 boards in the 76-53 win.

Tourney Kicks Off With Banquet

Princeton High School Coach Tom Weeks addresses the NCCAA Banquet

Play tips-off today in the NCCAA National Tournament at 1pm, as Emmanuel College faces Asbury. Festivities got underway on Wednesday with the teams performing Community Service Projects around Gibson County. The day capped off with a banquet which included a moving testimonial from Princeton High School basketball coach Tom Weeks.

The seedings for the National Tournament are:

1. Colorado Christian (19-12)

2. Emmaunuel College (22-10)

3. Northwestern College (18-8)

4. Central Baptist College (22-11)

5. Nyack College (9-18)

6. Ecclesia College (22-9)

7. Asbury College (19-12)

8. Oakland City University ( 12-14)