"While we are pleased women's basketball continues to grow and the accomplishments of the past season and championship, it's imperative for the committee and all women's basketball stakeholders to be diligent going forward. They came to Savannah to get an education, and I want to see them achieve that dream. Theyve had time to hang out and have conversations with teammates, Baker said. But similar to SSU's only other loss of the season, Benedict owned the final minutes of the game in outscoring the Savannah squad 25-16 in the fourth quarter. Nick Smith contributes 8.0 assists and 3.2 steals per game, while Eddie Puisis makes an average of 3.2 three-pointers a game. On Dec.18, the athletic department announced the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schedule was delayed untilthe beginning of March. Rebound average favors the Tigers 35.5 to 33.4, as does assists (12.0 to 10.4), but turnovers is not as favorable (17.3 to 16.3). The 2022 NCAA Division-II Womens Basketball Championship is March 21-25 in Birmingham, Alabama. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, July 10, 1:03AM. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Committee members also met with the Cleveland Local Organizing Committee, which provided an update on its planning efforts for the 2024 Women's Final Four, to be held April 5 and 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. One of those recommendations was accommodating 25% of a sport's membership with championship access for sports that have at least 200 participating schools. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Check out the Savannah State Tigers College Basketball History, Stats, Records, Polls, Leaders and More College Basketball Stats at Sports-Reference.com. 15 in a national poll, controls its destiny, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 189-324 .368 W-L%, Conference Champion: Feb. 15 Allen University (S.C.), 6 p.m. Key returners:Marcus Scott, 5-9, so., guard (16.4 ppg);Andrew Okorodudu, 6-6, jr., forward(7.8 rpg);Trey DeLoach, 6-5, sr., guard (10.7 ppg). TaQuasia Lampkin, a freshman forward out of Battery Creek, and Amari Heard, a sophomore guard, led the Lady Tigers in scoring, each dropping14 points. See our database of forfeits and vacated games. Players are being tested for COVID-19 three times a week, and for Lady Tigers redshirt-junior guard TaKyla Austin, making sacrifices to stay on the court is nothing new. They formed a true team tonight to win this championship., The last Savannah State men's basketball team to win an NCAA Division II SIAC championship was in 1981,in the schools first season in the division. 7. Some coaches like to play six to seven and leave it like that. Former New Mexico State basketball coach Greg Heiar has been hired to coach Mineral Area College, a junior college in . Coverage: Seeded eighth of eight teams in the South. Toggle navigation. ", Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. They locked in. Time. They now await Selection Sunday on March 13 at 8:00 P.M. EST for the DII Tournament, where they could receive an at-large bid. Find out more. ), 0 Times (Tourn. The Lady Tigers have eight games scheduled, but are also looking to add at least three more games to the season. "One of my strengths is my shooting, so I wanted to make sure I maintained that and improved on it. After the original schedule was confirmed in November, the SIACdelayed the start of all conference games until March. Match History vs Savannah State Univ. They are not encompassing of the school's entire statistical history, so please arrive at conclusions carefully. Football:Savannah State safety Marvin Grunshie's NFL prospects could improve with HBCU Legacy Bowl, Asked in the press conference about the teams growth from the beginning of the year to the championship game, Broadnax said with a laugh, Well, we lost our first game of the season by 40 points.". *Indicates season for which the school's overall and/or conference record has been adjusted by penalty. . Or write about sports? Sponsors. Practices and workouts were scarce for months, and at times, there were doubts whether or not real games would actually be played. Commentary: SSU men's basketball squad had NCAA tournament bid, women had to wait; both can celebrate, Host of Sunday night bracket watch party: Coach's Corner in #Savannah https://t.co/vrF9h0zq6D. All season, SSU overwhelmed their opponents with a high-scoring opening half. Scoreboard Tigers Schedule. Savannah State has never won an SIAC DII women's basketball championship. Dec 1 @ Northwestern, Savannah State (5-6) Loss vs. Northwestern, 58-68, 12. Their next game is 3 p.m. Saturday against Miles College at Tiger Arena. Location: Savannah, Georgia Coverage: 17 seasons (2002-03 to 2018-19) Record (since 2002-03): 189-324 .368 W-L% Conferences: MEAC and Ind Conference Champion: 2 Times (Reg. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Savannah State builtan eye-catching 46-15 halftime lead and heldoff Benedict College to claim the title. #HailSSU#SSU#theSIAC#TigersforLife pic.twitter.com/wuaUOAZ32k. School leaders and record-holders are compiled from our own available season, career, and game-level player data. The Tigers were 1-5 on Dec. 11, 2021. We just made sure we had the same plan to get ready for the season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The No. Feb 16, Savannah State (12-17) Win vs. Utah Valley, 61-46, 30. "I don't want them to play just to be playing," Broadnax said. The Tigers didn't have a winning record coming into the tournament, but for the first time all season, they strung four wins together to claim the title. Held them to six or eight points for a long time. Men's Tournament Challenge Savannah State Tigers Schedule 2022-23 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 . search help. The Savannah State mens basketball team upset Benedict College in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship to claim the title, 76-62. ET (women's championship) and 7:00 p.m. SSU averages 65.2 points a game, to 64.9 for the opposition so basically even. Were excited to get back in the gym and do what we love: play the game of basketball., DELAYED: SSUmen's basketball game postponed; women still playing Tuesday. 2 seed (East)Benedict. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, July 10, 1:03AM. Savannah State Tigers men's basketball (Q7427883) men's basketball team representing Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia, USA Savannah State Tigers Savannah State men's basketball Savannah State Tigers basketball edit Statements instance of basketball team 1 reference college sports team 0 references competition class men's basketball Savannah State men's basketball coach Horace Broadnax doesn't sound intimidated by the Tigers' first-round matchup in the NCAA Division II Tournament. With the two women's basketball events, the percentage of NCAA postseason opportunities would be 28.7%. 1 in two national polls. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Nov 17 (Neutral), Savannah State (3-3) Win vs. Florida A&M, 70-62, 7. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for SIAC. Savannah State Tigers Men's Basketball School History. Sport Navigation Menu. We present them here for purely educational purposes. SIAC champion Tigers: Savannah State men pull off upset of Benedict for crown. Seas. 2023 www.savannahnow.com. Both teams will play Benedict at. Partner updates were provided by ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery/CBS. They put their differences aside. 6 in the NCAA Division II South Region poll all three are the highest rankings earned in program history. "We just did it four games in a row. 15 in a national poll, controls its destiny, Savannah State safety Marvin Grunshie's NFL prospects could improve with HBCU Legacy Bowl, Savannah State quietly putting together a season to remember, Two players from unbeaten SSUwomen's basketball team earn conference honors, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sports Reference has acquired the viral baseball-themed trivia game, More 2007-08 Savannah State (Men's) Pages, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. Dec 22, Savannah State (7-10) Win vs. High Point, 62-59, 18. The last time the tournament expanded was before the 2022 championship, when the field went from 64 to 68 teams. ), 0 Times (Tourn.) They return to Tiger Arena to host Albany State in back-to-back games on Feb. 19-20. 3219 College St. Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 358-4162 VIEW CAMPUS MAP . Dunwoody, GA: Dunwoody: 35: Sean . All SIAC games throughout the tournament can be streamed via the web, smartphones, tablets, and connected devices on the ESPN+ app. Savannah State basketball teams finally to start playing after 11-month layoff By Chris Schoonover For the Savannah Morning News 0:06 0:43 It has almost been a full year since Savannah. "We have spent considerable time leading up to and during the meeting this week reviewing everything that touches the championship and looking for ways to continue growing and improving to make it better for our student-athletes, fans and partners.". NCAA Tournament: 0 Years NCAA Champion: Ranked in AP Poll: 0 Times (Preseason), 0 Times (Final), 0 Weeks (Total) . Theyve been averaging over 80 points a game this season and outscoring their opponents by a 21 point margin according to a press release. I texted the guys and encouraged them to find the nearest gymas well. Members analyzed the two-site regional format that was in play for the first time in 2023 and discussed continued growth for the championship and Women's Final Four. TaQuasia Lampkin answered a minute later with a short jumper fromthe paint to get Savannah State within a point of Benedict at65-66, with 1:18 to play. ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Benedict College Tigers couldn't dig out of a huge first-half deficit, and Savannah State University captured the 2022 SIAC men's basketball championship with a 76-62 victory on Saturday night in the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center. 189-324 .368 W-L%, Conference Champion: Congratulationsto Benedict., More hoops:Savannah State quietly putting together a season to remember. The first half was unbelievable, Broadnax said in a press release. "If we play defense, we'll give ourselves a chance.". All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Congratulations to Benedict.. Savannah State has earned the SIACs automatic qualifier and an appearance in the 2022 NCAA Division II Championship Tournament. Dec 20, Savannah State (6-10) Loss vs. Stetson, 62-70, 17. The Sharks are led by 6-5 Sekou Sylla, tops on the team in scoring (22.9) and rebounding (10.4). By the half, Benedict had only managed 15 points. Avery Joyner, a former Bethesda Academy standout,putaway 15 points of his own. "During my three years on the committee, we have made great strides in moving the championship forward as a destination event, and I look forward to continuing the upward trajectory we have enjoyed.". The first half was unbelievable, Broadnax said. SSU's Tigers made 19 of 35 shots (54.29%) from the floor, including 6 of 14 from long range, in the first half. All rights reserved. The games are closed to the public but can be streamed through the Savannah State Athletic Department's website, ssuathletics.com. Bey dropped a layup for Benedict at the 8:24 mark, sparking a 7-0 run for the reigning SIAC champions to open the game. Site Search: submit search. More:Family comes first with Savannah's Broadnax clan, with sports not far behind. Key returners:LeAndrea Gillis, RS-so., guard(18.1 ppg);TaKyla Austin, RS-jr., guard(2.8 apg);Amari Heard, RS-fr., guard (7.7 rpg), SSUmen's basketball game postponed; women still playing Tuesday, contest against Benedict College was postponed, Savannah State football coach harvests homegrown talent, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Theyve been averaging over 80 points a game this season and outscoring their opponents by a 21-point margin. Savannah State Men's Basketball Leaders & Records. Were going to get in shape as the season progresses. The Savannah State men's basketball season opener on Monday, Feb. 8, against Benedict College has been postponed. "That's a key thing we can do.". They were better than Benedict (23-7)in the end. 1 seed (East) Morehouse Colleges 18-game streak to make Saturdays game against No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Jan 2 @ Maryland, Savannah State (7-12) Loss vs. Maryland, 48-75, 20. . We typically shoot the ball extremely well from the perimeter, It didnt work in our favor tonight. But the season likely isnt over. Nov 24, Savannah State (4-4) Win vs. Emmanuel (GA), 78-68 Sports Reference has acquired the viral baseball-themed trivia game. Teams in the SIACwere allowed to play nonconference games starting in February and need to play a minimum of 11 games to qualify for the NCAA Division II National Championship Tournament. Do you have a blog? ROCK HILL, S.C. The Savannah State men's basketball team saved itsbest play this season for the conference tournament. The Lady Tigers are ranked No. Why SSU; . The Tigers entered the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament last week in Rock Hill, S.C., with only one path to theDII dance: Snag the automatic bid as SIAC tournament champion. Jan. 25 I Final - W mbball 58 vs Clark Atlanta University 54 Jan. 28 I Final - L mbball 57 at Clark Atlanta University 59 Jan. 30 I Final - L mbball 64 at Morehouse College 66 Feb. 4 I Final - W mbball 2 at Benedict College 0 Feb. 6 The original schedule was slated to start in the fall but it was pushed back to the start of the year. Marcus Scott was the named the 2022 SIAC Championship MVP for his work during the tournament. SSUhad difficulty hitting perimeter shots, a typical engine starter for the teams offensive effort. Location: Savannah, Georgia Seasons: 17 (2002-03 to 2018-19) Record: 189-324 .368 W-L% They will travel to Allen on Feb. 20, then Benedict College on Feb. 22, followed by back-to-back games at Miles College on Feb. 27-28. Feb 2 @ Florida Atlantic, Savannah State (10-16) Loss vs. Florida Atlantic, 68-94, 27. 1 goal is to win, Scott said. Meanwhile, the SSU women's squad had dominated the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference while ascending to its highest national ranking ever No. Email him at [email protected]. At the 15:58 mark of the opening half, Benedicts Brandon Smith sank a jump shot to give his team a 6-5 lead. "We're playing with house money anyway, so we can go down there and play hard and have fun," Broadnax said. They beat Benedict 76-62 on the strength of a 46-15 advantage in the first half that Broadnax called unbelievable. SSU (15-13) had entered the postseason with a losing record overall (11-13) and in the. 0 Times (Preseason), 0 Times (Final), 0 Weeks (Total). Through 14 seasons, the Savannah State men's basketball team has showed tremendous improvement under Broadnax. Talks this week during the committee's summer meeting in Savannah, Georgia, follow the announcement in January of the creation of a 32-team postseason invitation tournament for women's basketball starting in 2024. . As a student-athlete, it kind of came natural to not be able to do everything that a regular student can do, Austin said. Jan 7 @ Kansas State, Savannah State (8-13) Loss vs. Kansas State, 25-85, 22. SSU's Amari Heard dropped a buzzer-beating field goal to end the game, but it wasnt enough. Men's Basketball Roster Schedule Statistics SIAC Championship Live Stats Live Stream 2022-23 Quick Facts News Additional Links. Lampkin and Heard led SSUwith 14 points each. Savannah Morning News 0:05 0:52 Horace Broadnax has questions, and the Savannah State men's basketball coach is hoping for some positive answers. Men's Tournament Challenge Savannah State Tigers Schedule 2022-23 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 . Better than the 0-3 start to the season including a 40-point loss, 107-67, at Saint Leo in the opener on Nov. 16. Do you have a blog? It was a great season. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, GOOD JUMPER by SCOTT,MARCUS(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by BOOKER,DEVIN(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by JOYNER,AVERY(fastbreak)(in the paint), GOOD LAYUP by MILLINGTON,DESHAWN(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by JONES,MARTEZ(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by JOYNER,AVERY(in the paint), GOOD JUMPER by DELOACH,TREY(in the paint). With COVID, if we were to do something as a team or with other people, we made sure to have our masks on at all times and maintain social distancing.. The Tigers put up 46. The Savannah State men's basketball team will have 15 home dates during the 2012-13 basketball season which includes exhibition games with two former Division II rivals. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In an effort to ensure the teams meet established safety protocols and guidelines . 2 Times (Reg. Skip To Main Content. All season, the Tigers overwhelmed opponents with a high-scoring opening half. Radcliff, KY: Virgil I. Grissom: 25: Tahj Mitchell: G: 5-8: 165: Fr. Women's basketball:Savannah State, up to No. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Lady Tigers struggled to score in the opening quarter. But on Saturday, the Tigersproved they were better than their regular-season record. Scored the ball extremely well. 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The mens basketball team wasslated toopen the season with four homes, followed by four road games. 1021 Phone: 912.358.3446 Fax: 912.358. . We typically shoot the ball extremely well from the perimeter, Baker said. Savannah State, up to No. The 1980 and 1979 squadsalso won SIAC championshipsbut on the DIII level. Do you have a sports website? In addition, the committee elected Derita Dawkins of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, to serve as chair of the committee in 2024-25. Broadnax likes to use a lot of players, keeping his Tigers fresher while the opponent may be tiring in the game's late stages. Jan 29 @ Kennesaw State, Savannah State (10-15) Loss vs. Kennesaw State, 77-79, 26. Savannah State Athletics, in partnership with the Savannah State Journalism and Mass Communications Department, will stream all home basketball games through the departments website,ssuathletics.com. The BenedictTigers shot 7 of 29 (24.14%) in the first half, including 0 for 6 on 3-point attempts. VIEW. Student Portal|Web Mail. More:'We're in fertile ground': Savannah State football coach harvests homegrown talent. Top Stories. We definitely have to work a lot harder in practice. 2 Times (Reg. In January, the NCAA announced the creation of an annual 32-team postseason invitation tournament for women's basketball beginning in 2024, which will be owned and funded by the NCAA. SAVANNAH, GA (February 22, 2023) - The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) released the seedings and bracket for the 2023 TIAA SIAC Basketball Championship presented by Cricket that will take place February 25 - March 4 hosted by Savannah State University. Got up 31 points. For me, I worked out with my dad, Tigers sophomore guard Marcus Scott said. We play Miles College four times, and theyre a really good team. Or write about sports? It was different, and there was a little bit of frustration until you begin to understand the importance of the whole situation, Bakersaid. Savannah State mens basketball wins SIAC Tournament Championship, SSU women finish runner-up. The Tigers went 2-0 this campaign against Tuskegee. Came up a little short today., Honors:Two players from unbeaten SSUwomen's basketball team earn conference honors. It was unbelievable., Broadnax was asked in a press conference about the teams growth from the beginning of the year to the championship game, Broadnax said with a laugh, Well, we lost our first game of the season by 40 points.. All rights reserved. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Family comes first with Savannah's Broadnax clan, with sports not far behind, 'We're in fertile ground': Savannah State football coach harvests homegrown talent, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. At 27-2 overall, the Savannah State women tied the school record for most wins in a season. The Savannah State men's basketball season opener on Monday, Feb. 8, against Benedict College has been postponed. Heres the moment.. Hail SSU.Hail The Champions. About SSU. Carver College, 88-48, 2. Not including 11 schools currently in the reclassifying process from Division II, there are 349 Division I institutions that sponsor women's basketball, translating into 19.5% of schools that make the NCAA tournament. SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY . The more time we got, the more we understood what we needed to do.. Nov 29 @ Creighton, Savannah State (5-5) Loss vs. Creighton, 52-78, 11. 7:00 PM. We know what the goal is and we have a plan to execute it..