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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
"Miller Named 3rd-Team All-American"
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2010 Division II Women's Basketball All-America teams. Players are selected by the All-America committee.
Walsh's Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) was selected to the third-team. Miller, also a first-team All-American Mideast Conference selection, led Walsh to 24 wins, the AMC Tournament Championship and a NAIA National Tournament appearance.
Miller averaged 16.5 points per game and 3.5 rebounds. She shot 42% from the field, 39% from three-point and 82% from the foul line. She also earned AMC and NAIA National Player of the Week honors.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
"Cavs Ousted 79-68"
(Sioux City, IA) Walsh (24-10) fell 79-68 to Iowa Wesleyan University (26-7) in the first round of the NAIA's Division Two National Tournament this morning. The sixth-seeded Cavs fell for the second time this season to the third seeded Tigers. The Tigers bested the Cavs 76-55 in the regular season.
Walsh came out of the gate strong and led by as many as eight points in the first half. But a Tiger surge gave them a 34-28 lead at the half. Walsh hung tough in the second half, despite falling behind by double digits and not getting to the foul line the first 31 minutes of the game. The Tigers shot 25 free throws before the Cavs stepped to the line once. Walsh cut the lead to 67-60 with a little less then five minutes to play, but would get no closer.
Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) LEFT paced the Cavs with 14 points and eight rebounds. Bedard was 6-12 from the field. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) added 11 points, but could only find the range on five of 18 from the field. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) added 10 points before fouling out and Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) had six points before also fouling out. Krist Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) added eight points and eight rebounds.
Walsh shot just 41% on 29-70 from the field and 19% on 4-21 from behind the arc. The Cavs went to the foul line just 10 times, hitting on six, while the Tigers were 28-35 from the charity stripe. Iowa Weselyan shot 47% from the field on 25-56. Walsh was outrebounded 51-31.
The Tigers' Anna Jones led all scorers with 21 points. Jill Ginder added 19 and Jessi Beachey 15.
Bedard national tourney photo courtesy Gene Knudsen, Siouxland Sports Authority
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
"Miller, Berry Named First Team All-AMC"
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) and Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) have been named first-team All-American Mideast Conference in a vote of conference head coaches. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) was named to the second team. Walsh (24-9) will compete in the NAIA National Championships next week in Sioux City, Iowa.
Miller, who finished third in the conference voting, led the Cavs in scoring, averaging 16.7 points per game. She is shooting .431 from the field, .400 from three-point and .815 from the foul line. Miller, who has fully recovered from two ACL injuries, was also named AMC and NAIA National Player of the Week this season. She has averaged 3.5 rebounds, and finished second on the team with 98 assists and 73 steals.
Berry, a first-team choice and NAIA honorable mention All-American selection last year, is averaging 14.0 points and 4.6 rebounds. She is shooting .462 from the field, .381 from three-point and .790 from the foul line. She leads the Cavs in minutes per game (31.3), assists (4.4) and steals (78). She also reached the 1,000 mark this season.
Bedard, a second-team choice last year, is third in scoring (12.8 ppg) and first in rebounding (7.1). She leads the AMC and is third in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.599). She has set career (128) and single season (69) marks for blocked shots. Bedard also went over the 1,000 point mark this season.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
"Tournament Pairings Announced; Cavs Plays Thursday (3/11) at 11:15 am EST"
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (Bracket PDF) The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially released the 32-team bracket for the 19th Annual State Farm-NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship, held March 10 - 16 at the Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena in Sioux City, Iowa. Tickets can be purchased by calling (712) 279-4850.
Walsh (24-9) received a number six seed in their bracket (Pool 3), and will play Iowa Wesleyan College (26-6) at 11:15 am (EST) on Thursday morning. The Tigers are the number three seed in the bracket. The two teams met in the regular season at the Crimson Wave Classic in December, with Iowa Wesleyan coming away with a 76-55 win. The winner advances to the second round on Friday, and will meet the winner of the Indiana Southeast (#7, 23-8)/Jamestown College (#2, 25-6) at 11:15 am (EST).
Walsh enters the tournament on a three-game win streak, and received an automatic bid after defeating Daemen College 69-62 in the American Mideast Conference Tournament Championship game. The Cavs are 3-4 against teams in this year's tournament. Walsh defeated Shawnee State University twice and Cedarville University once. The Cavs fell to Cedarville, Shawnee State, Taylor University and Iowa Wesleyan.
Iowa Wesleyan enters the tournament with an overall record or 25-7, and won the Midwest Collegiate Conference regular season and postseason tournament championships while tying the school record for wins in a season. The Tigers have a 4-2 record against this year’s tournament field. The Tigers have a 4-2 mark against this year’s tournament field. In addition to defeating the Cavs, the Tigers defeated conference foe Grand View University three times. The Tigers lost to both College of the Ozarks (Mo.), a #1 seed, and Jamestown College. The Tigers will be making their fourth national tournament appearance, all coming in the last five years. IWC is 1-3 in its three previous appearances, with its lone win coming in 2007 in the first round against Menlo College (CA). Last year the Tigers received a #6 seed and lost to #3 seed Concordia University (OR), 70-68 in overtime.
Shawnee State (Ohio) and Haskell Indian Nations (Kan.) will tip off the event on March 10 at 8:30 a.m. CST. The first and second round will feature eight games in three days, followed by the quarterfinals on March 13. Semifinal action takes to the court on March 15, with the National Championship taking place on March 16.
The championship field features six teams that have previously won the title, led by Hastings (Neb.) and defending national champion Morningside (Iowa) with three titles each. Northwestern (Iowa) has held the banner twice. Indiana Wesleyan, Shawnee State and Walsh (1998) have each claimed one national title.
Five teams will represent the Great Plains Athletic Conference and four Mid-Central College Conference squads qualify to Sioux City. The American Mideast Conference and Dakota Athletic Conference each send a trio of teams.
Thirty-one games will be played out in Sioux City. The first 30 games will be video-streamed by NeuLion, the parent company of JumpTV. Three different subscription plans for basketball (Men's and Women's Division I; Men's and Women's Division II) will be available for tournament coverage. Users can purchase the All-Tournament pass, which includes every event offered on College Sports Direct from all four basketball tournaments for $39.95. Each of the four basketball tournaments can be purchased separately for $24.95 and any single day can be purchased for $9.95. In order to view the streaming, click here.
The Championship final on March 16 will be televised live nationally on CBS College Sports Television with tipoff at 9 p.m. CST.
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info courtesy the NAIA and Iowa Wesleyan College
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
"Cavs Defeat Daemen; Headed to NAIA National Tournament"
For the first time since 1998, the Walsh University Women's Basketball Team is traveling to Sioux City, Iowa for the NAIA National Tournament. The Cavs clinched the American Mideast Conference's second automatic berth by defeating visiting Daemen College (20-12) 69-62 in the conference tournament championship game. The 24-9 Cavs will be making their second trip to Sioux City, and to the national tournament. In their only other appearance, they ran the table with five straight wins to capture the school's first national championship in 1998. Seedings for the tournament, which begins on March 10-11, will be broadcast live on the College Fanz Sports Network COLLEGE FANZ NETWORK at 4:30 pm tomorrow.
Walsh played one of its finest halves of the season, in building a 44-31 halftime lead. The Cavs hit 12-12 from the foul line and turned the ball over only four times in the first 20 minutes. Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) PICTURED LEFT scored 14 of her game-high 24 points in the first half, as the Cavs led by as many as 15 points (44-29). Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) also supplied plenty of first half punch with 12 points.
Daemen made runs in the second half, and closed the lead to three points at 65-62, but there were only 51 seconds to play. Jessie Miller PICTURED BELOW then scored on a layup to boost the lead back to five points (67-62) with 23 seconds to play. She finished with 16 points. After a Daemen miss, Katie Berry put the game out of reach with two more free throws. She finished 8-8 from the line, while Miller was 4-4 from the stripe. For the game, the Cavs connected on 15-18 from the line.
The Cavs also received another strong game from Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW), who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added eight rebounds and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) added nine points off the bench.
Sarah Soroka led Daemen with 18 points and six rebounds.
Monday, March 1, 2010
"Cavs Reach AMC Title Game/One Win from National Tournament
NAIA No. 24 Walsh (23-9, 14-5 AMC) won two American Mideast Conference playoffs games last week and now are just one win away from the NAIA National Tournament. The third seeded Cavs bested sixth seeded Notre Dame College 76-65 on Tuesday and stunned second seeded Shawnee State University 65-64 in Portsmouth, Ohio on Saturday. The Cavs now play host to fourth seeded Daemen College (20-11) at Alumni Arena at 7:30 pm on Tuesday night. Adult tickets are $6.00 and student tickets are $3.00. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on the internet at www.wcer.us.
Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) poured in a career-high 34 points in Walsh 76-65 win Notre Dame College (15-13) last Tuesday night at Alumni Arena tonight. Berry played 39 out of 40 minutes in pacing the Cavs. She was 10-20 from the field and a perfect 13-13 from the charity stripe. Notre Dame held its largest lead in the first half, at 10-7, with 12:42 to play. Walsh took the lead for good on a Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) jumper at 15-14 with 10:20 left in the half and stretched the lead to 33-26 at halftime. Walsh would extend the lead to double digits in the second half, and held a 12-point lead at 66-54 with 5:16 to play. Notre Dame would rally and trim the lead to five points on three occasions, the last time at 70-65 with 1:59 to play. They would get no closer. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) and Yoder each had a double-double. Miller tallied 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Yoder chipped in 10 points with a game-high 12 rebounds. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 10 points. Walsh out-rebounded the Falcons 45-31.
Walsh played well out of the gate at Shawnee State, and built a 20-13 lead on a Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) three-pointer with 12:18 left in the first half. Shawnee would then rally with a 15-2 run to take a 28-22 lead with 3:56 remaining in the half. Walsh would then play maybe its finest stretch of basketball of the season, by closing the half with a 16-0 run to take a 38-28 lead into the locker room. Walsh never trailed in the second half, building their lead to 15 points twice, the last time at 57-42 with 10:15 to play. The ninth ranked Bears would make one last run to avoid the upset, and would whittle away at the lead and close to within two points at 63-61 with 1:41 remaining. Cara Bedard would then score Walsh's final two points to give the Cavs a 65-61 lead with 1:20 left. Shawnee State would then score on three free throws, but would miss two shots in the final 12 seconds, the last a three-pointer by Mallory Albers with five seconds to play. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) played one of her finest games of the season, pacing the Cavs with 19 points, on 9-14 from the floor. Bedard would add 16 points on 6-7 from the field and Jessie Miller chipped in 10 points. Katie Berry handed out a game-high nine assists and five steals, and grabbed seven rebounds, along with Bedard and Kovach. Walsh shot 48% from the field, while holding the Bears to just 41%. Walsh also out-rebounded Shawnee State 33-28. For the Cavs, it was their first win at Shawnee State since the 1995-96 season.
Walsh and Daemen played in the regular season, with the Cavs winning 71-64 in North Canton on February 6. Walsh leads the all-time series 6-3. Daemen reached the title game by shocking top seeded Cedarville University 81-79. For the Cavs and Wildcats, this will be their third post season meeting. Daemen defeated the Cavs 81-60 in 2002-03 and 96-89 in 2005-06. Both meetings were at Daemen. For Walsh, this is their first championship appearance since 1997-98, when they lost 91-74 at Shawnee State University. After losing at Shawnee, the Cavs received the final at-large berth at the national tournament, where they then won five games to capture their only national championship. Walsh is 20-18 all-time in post season play.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 16.7 ppg (9th AMC). Miller leads the AMC in three-point percentage (.405) and is shooting .437 from the field and .807 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 13.7 ppg. Berry is shooting .462 (7th AMC) from the field, .376 from three-point and .773 from the line. She leads the Cavs in 4.5 (6th AMC) in assists and 77 steals (2.5, 6th AMC) and is second in assist/turnover ratio (1.3). Cara Bedard is averaging 13.1 ppg and a team-best 7.1 rebounds. Bedard leads the AMC in field goal percentage (.607) and is third in the NAIA. She is third in the AMC in blocked shots (67, 2.1 pg). Kayla Kovach is averaging 10.5 points and 5.9 rebounds and is fourth in the AMC in free throw percentage (.817).
Walsh leads the AMC and is second in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.473) and assists (18.3/AMC 1st/NAIA 2nd).
Saturday, February 27, 2010
"Cavs Stun Shawnee State; Reach AMC Title Game"
(Portsmouth, OH) NAIA No. 24 Walsh (24-9) is one game away from reaching the NAIA Division ll National Tournament, after stunning ninth ranked, and second seeded Shawnee State University (25-6), 65-64 today. The second seeded Cavs now host fourth seeded Daemen College (20-11) at 7:30 pm on Tuesday night at Alumni Arena. The winner receives the AMC's second automatic berth to the national tournament. Daemen reached the title game after shocking top seeded, and NAIA No. 5 Cedarville University 81-79 today at Cedarville. Walsh defeated Daemen in regular season 71-64 on February 6 at Walsh.
Walsh played well early and built a 20-13 lead on a Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) three-pointer with 12:18 left in the first half. Shawnee would then rally with a 15-2 run to take a 28-22 lead with 3:56 remaining in the half. Walsh would then play maybe its finest stretch of basketball of the season, by closing the half with a 16-0 run to take a 38-28 lead into the locker room.
Walsh never trailed in the second half, building their lead to 15 points twice, the last time at 57-42 with 10:15 to play. The ninth ranked Bears would make one last run to avoid the upset, and would whittle away at the lead and close to within two points at 63-61 with 1:41 remaining. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) would then score Walsh's final two points to give the Cavs a 65-61 lead with 1:20 left. Shawnee State would then score on three free throws, but would miss two shots in the final 12 seconds, the last a three-pointer by Mallory Albers with five seconds to play.
Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) PICTURED LEFT played one of her finest games of the season, pacing the Cavs with 19 points, on 9-14 from the floor. Bedard would add 16 points on 6-7 from the field and Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) chipped in 10 points. Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) handed out a game-high nine assists and five steals, and grabbed seven rebounds, along with Bedard and Kovach.
Walsh shot 48% from the field, while holding the Bears to just 41%. Walsh also out-rebounded Shawnee State 33-28.
For the Cavs, it was their first win at Shawnee State since the 1995-96 season.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
"Berry's Career-High 34 Points Puts Cavs in Semifinals"
Katie Berry's (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) PICTURED LEFT career-high 34 points propelled Walsh (22-9) to a 76-65 win over sixth-seeded Notre Dame College (15-13) in a first round American Mideast Conference Playoff Game at Alumni Arena tonight. The third-seeded Cavs now head to Shawnee State University (25-5) on Saturday to meet the second-seeded Bears in a semifinal game at 1 pm. Shawnee defeated seventh-seeded Houghton College 73-48 in Portsmouth tonight.
Berry played 39 out of 40 minutes in pacing the Cavs. She was 10-20 from the field and a perfect 13-13 from the charity stripe.
Notre Dame held its largest lead in the first half, at 10-7, with 12:42 to play. Walsh took the lead for good on a Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) jumper at 15-14 with 10:20 left in the half and stretched the lead to 33-26 at halftime.
Walsh would extend the lead to double digits in the second half, and held a 12-point lead at 66-54 with 5:16 to play. Notre Dame would rally and trim the lead to five points on three occasions, the last time at 70-65 with 1:59 to play. They would get no closer.
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) and Yoder each had a double-double. Miller tallied 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Yoder chipped in 10 points with a game-high 12 rebounds. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 10 points. Chelsea Andorka led Notre Dame with 13 points.
Walsh out-rebounded the Falcons 45-31.
Monday, February 22, 2010
"Cavs 24th in Final Poll"
Walsh (21-9) fell one spot to number 24 in the final NAIA Coaches Poll of the season. Walsh, who opens the American Mideast Conference playoff as the number three seed, received 84 total points in the tenth poll of the season.
Walsh will host sixth-seded Notre Dame College (15-12) tomorow night at 7 pm at Alumni Arena.
Monday, February 22, 2010
"Cavs Earn Third Seed for AMC Playoff/Host Notre Dame on Tuesday"
NAIA No. 23 (final poll released today) Walsh (21-9, 14-5 AMC) is the third seed for the American Mideast Conference playoffs which begin on Tuesday night. The Cavs will host sixth seeded Notre Dame College (15-12) on Tuesday at Alumni Arena at 7 pm. Reserved tickets are $7.00, general admission $6.00, student reserved $4.00 and student general admission $3.00. Children under 12 are $4.00 reserved and $3.00 general admission. If Walsh wins on Tuesday, they will play the winner of Houghton College (# 7, 17-10) at Shawnee State University (#2, 24-5) game on Saturday at the site of the highest seed. Cedarville University (26-4) is the top seed for the tournament and will draw a first round bye. They play the winner of the Mount Vernon Nazarene (#5, 19-8)/Daemen College (# 4, 18-11) game on Saturday.
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) broke the Walsh record for three-point field goals made in a game with eight, while leading the Cavaliers to an 81-53 win over Mt. Vernon Nazarene last Tuesday night. Miller set the new mark with 4:27 remaining in the game to make the score 73-47. The old record was seven, set by Walsh’s all-time scoring leader Melanie Scheetz during the 1999-2000 season against Tiffin. Miller finished with a game-high 33 points, with 19 coming in the first half and aiding Walsh to a commanding 50-26 lead at the break. The Cougars led briefly in the first half, 8-6, but an 18-1 run gave Walsh momentum and control of the ball game from there on out. Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) also gave a strong effort with 10 points and tying Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) for the team-high in rebounds with seven.
In the longest game in Walsh history, the Cavs fell to Notre Dame College in a 102-97 triple overtime at Alumni Arena on Saturday. The Cavaliers appeared to be cruising to their 15th conference win, after being up by 18 points with 7:56 to go in the game, but the Falcons (15-12, 11-8) caught fire on an 15-0 run over the next four minutes to get back in the game. Notre Dame eventually took a 68-67 lead with 43 seconds remaining. That lead would grow to three points in the waning seconds before Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) hit a buzzer-beating three to send the game into its first overtime and putting the senior day crowd into an uproar. Both teams battled back and forth, which led to an undecided game after two bonus periods. In the third overtime with the game tied at 95-95 with 1:36 remaining, Notre Dame scored seven of the last nine points to decide the game. Cara Bedard led Walsh with a strong double-double consisting of 19 points and 14 rebounds. Kristi Yoder added 15 points, Leah Seaman (Sr., 5-8, Louisville, OH/HS) 13 points, and Jessie Miller, Katie Berry, and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) all finished with 12 points to round out the double figure scorers for Walsh.
Walsh and Notre Dame meet for the first time in a post season game on Tuesday. Walsh leads the all-time series 28-6.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 17.0 ppg (9th AMC). Miller leads the AMC in three-point percentage (.430) and is shooting .451 from the field and .802 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 13.2 ppg. Berry is shooting .465 (7th AMC) from the field, .386 from three-point and .732 from the line. She leads the Cavs in 4.5 (6th AMC) in assists and 71 steals (2.4, 6th AMC) and is second in assist/turnover ratio (1.3). Cara Bedard is averaging 13.1 ppg and a team-best 7.2 rebounds. Bedard leads the AMC in field goal percentage (.603) and is second in the NAIA. She is third in the AMC in blocked shots (64, 2.1 pg). Kayla Kovach is averaging 10.4 points and 5.9 rebounds and is fourth in the AMC in free throw percentage (.813).
Walsh leads the AMC and is second in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.475), three-point percentage (.366/AMC 1st/NAIA 8th) and assists (18.6/AMC 1st/NAIA 2nd).
Sunday, February 21, 2010
"Cavs Third Seed for AMC Playoffs/Meet Notre Dame on Tuesday"
After falling to Notre Dame College (15-12, 11-8 AMC N) in three overtimes (102-97) in the regular season finale on Saturday, Walsh (21-9, 14-5 AMC S) and the Falcons will meet again in the opening round of the American Mideast Conference Playoffs at Alumni Arena at 7 pm on Tuesday. Walsh earned the third seed and Notre Dame the number six seed. Complete bracket listings are below. The winner of the Cavs/Falcons' game advances to the semifinals on Saturday against the winner of the Houghton College (# 7 seed)/Shawnee State (# 2 seed) game, also on Tuesday night.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
“Walsh Falls in Triple OT Heartbreaker to Notre Dame”
With a chance to host two conference playoff games possibly hanging in the balance, the Walsh University women’s basketball team fell to Notre Dame College in a 102-97 triple overtime heartbreaker.
The No. 23 ranked Cavaliers (21-9, 14-5 AMC S) appeared to be cruising to their 15th conference win after being up by as many as 18 points with 7:56 to go in the second half, but the Falcons (15-12, 11-8) caught fire on an 15-0 run over the next four minutes to get back in the game. Notre Dame eventually took a 68-67 lead with 43 seconds remaining.
That lead would grow to three points in the waning seconds before Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) hit a buzzer-beating three to send the game into its first overtime and putting the senior day crowd into an uproar.
Both teams battled back and forth which led to an undecided game after two bonus periods. In the third overtime with the game tied at 95-95 with 1:36 remaining, Notre Dame scored seven of the last nine points to decide the game.
Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) PICTUERD LEFT led Walsh with a strong double-double consisting of 19 points and 14 rebounds. Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) scored 15 points, Leah Seaman (Sr., 5-8, Louisville, OH/HS) added 13 points, and Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS), Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s), and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) all finished with 12 points to round out the double figure scorers for Walsh.
Notre Dame also had six double figure scorers, with Tracy Payne (Fr., 5-4, Danville, OH/HS) finishing with a game-high 26 points.
Miller, Seaman, Angela Eickelman (Sr., 5-9, Akron, Archbishop Hoban), and Abbie Sullivan (Sr., 5-7, Canton, OH/GlenOak) were all playing in their last regular season home game for the Cavaliers.
Walsh will open the AMC Playoffs as the third seed at home on Tuesday night. The opponent will be determined after play today. BOX
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
"Miller Sets Three-Point Mark in 81-53 Romp Over Mt. Vernon"
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT broke the Walsh record for 3-point field goals made in a game with eight while leading the NAIA No. 23 Cavaliers to an 81-53 win over Mt. Vernon Nazarene. Miller set the new mark with 4:27 remaining in the game to make the score 73-47. The old record was seven, set by Melanie Scheetz during the 1999-2000 season against Tiffin.
Miller finished with 33 points, by far game-high honors, with 19 coming in the first half and aiding Walsh to a commanding 50-26 lead at the break.
The Cougars led briefly in the first half when Sierra Fletcher (So., 5-5, Utica, OH/HS) hit a 3-point shot just under three minutes into the game to make it 8-6, but an 18-1 run gave Walsh momentum and control of the ball game from there on out.
Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) also gave a strong effort with 10 points and tying Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) for the team-high in rebounds with seven. Amanda Himes (Jr., 6-1, Hilliard, OH/Darby) and Fletcher led the Cougars with 16 and 15 points respectively.
Walsh improves to 21-8 overall and 14-4 in the AMC. They return to action this Saturday for the last regular season home game against Notre Dame College. The Cougars drop to 17-7 and 11-6 in conference and will entertain Malone the same day to close out the regular season.
Monday, February 15, 2010
"Cavs 23rd in Latest Poll"
Walsh (20-8, 13-4 AMC) is number 23 in the NAIA's ninth coaches poll of the season. The Cavs actually moved up one spot falling to ninth ranked Shawnee State University 78-49 on Saturday. Walsh received 95 votes.
Walsh is back in action at home tomorrow, with a key American Mideast Conference game against Mount Vernon Nazarene University at 6 pm.
Monday, February 15, 2010
"Cavs Drop to 3rd after 2-1 Week"
NAIA No. 22 (new poll released today) Walsh (20-8, 13-4 AMC) posted a 2-1 week, but fell into third place in the American Mideast Conference after a key loss (49-78) at Shawnee State University (12-3 AMC) on Saturday. Walsh plays two home AMC games this week to close the regular season, while the Bears face a tough week with four games in six days. Walsh reached the coveted 20-win plateau for the first time under Head Coach Laurel Wartluft with their win against Ursuline College (91-55) last Thursday. The Cavs have now 20 games in single season five times. Earlier in the week they bounced rival Malone University for the second time this season, 90-59 on Tuesday. This week the Cavs meet Mount Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday (6 pm) and Notre Dame College on Saturday (2 pm).
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) scored 27 points as Walsh routed Malone University (4-23, 1-15 AMC) 90-59 at Malone's Osborne Hall. Miller scored 21 of her game-high 27 points in the first half, as the Cavaliers raced to a 46-26 halftime lead. She was 8-11 from the field and 5-7 from three-point. She would finish the game 10-14 from the field and 5-8 from beyond the arc. She also grabbed four rebounds and recorded six steals. Walsh shot 60% from the field on 37-62, while holding Malone to 40% on 21-53. The Cavs also out-rebounded the Pioneers 34-23. The Cavs bench stepped up, outscoring Malone 38-20. Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) added 11 points off the bench on 5-9 from the field, Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) added ten points on 4-5 from the floor and grabbed a game-high seven rebounds and Ciera Burkes (5-3, Jr., Shaker Heights, OH/HS) handed out a game-high six assists.
Walsh recorded its 20th win of the season, routing Ursuline College (5-22, 1-15 AMC) 91-55 on Thursday. Five Cavaliers scored in double-figures for the Cavs, led by Jessie Miller's 20 points. Miller was 7-13 from the floor and 4-8 from behind the arc. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 16 points and ten rebounds. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) also produced a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds. Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) and Kristi Yoder also reached double figures with 11 points each. Freshman Amanda Bennett (5-7, Tallmadge, OH/HS) handed out a career-best eight assists. Walsh shot 48% from the field and out rebounded Ursuline 49-25.
NAIA No. 7 Shawnee State University (20-5, 12-3 AMC) gained revenge for their loss at Walsh in January, by handing the Cavs a 78-49 setback in Portsmouth, Ohio on Saturday. Walsh held its last lead of the game at 7-6 early in the first half, and then just couldn't keep the pace with the Bears. Mallory Albers scored 13 first half points, as the Bears led 39-25 at the half. Jessie Miller scored ten first half points for the Cavs and led team with 19 points. Shawnee equaled their first half point total in the second half, outscoring the Cavs 39-24. The Cavs would get no closer than 14 points in the second half. Neither team shot well, Walsh just 32% (20-62) and Shawnee State 35% (27-78). The Bears owned a huge advantage at the foul line, 18-3. Walsh played most of the game with Katie Berry, Kayla Kovach and Cara Bedard in serious foul trouble. Berry and Kovach fouled out and Bedard had four fouls. Kovach finished with nine points and nine rebounds, while Berry and Bedard combined for just four points. Bedard grabbed seven rebounds.
Walsh meets fifth place Mount Vernon Nazarene (17-6, 11-5) at Alumni Arena on Tuesday. The Cavs downed the Cougars 80-74 in Mount Vernon on January 12. The Cougars are still very much alive in the AMC playoff race. Walsh leads the all-time series 35-19 and is looking its first series sweep of the Cougars since 2004-05.
Walsh closes the regular season with Notre Dame College at home on Saturday. The Falcons, who have lost their last three games, are tied for sixth place with Houghton in the AMC at 10-7. They are 14-11 overall and play at Daemen College on Tuesday. Walsh leads the all-time series 28-4.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 16.6 ppg (9th AMC). Miller is shooting .448 from the field and .802 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 13.4 ppg. Berry is shooting .469 (7th AMC) from the field, .388 from three-point and .731 from the line. She leads the Cavs in 4.6 (6th AMC) in assists and 70 steals (2.5, 5th AMC) and is fourth in assist/turnover ratio (1.45). Cara Bedard is averaging 13.1 ppg and a team-best 6.9 rebounds. Bedard leads the AMC in field goal percentage (.602) and is second in the NAIA. She is third in the AMC in blocked shots ((60, 2.1 pg). Kayla Kovach is averaging 10.4 points and 5.8 rebounds and is third in the AMC and 18th in the NAIA in free throw percentage (.820).
Walsh leads the AMC and is second in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.477), three-point percentage (.363/AMC 1st/NAIA 9th) and assists (18.6/AMC 1st/NAIA 2nd).
Saturday, February 13, 2010
"Bears Get Revenge"
NAIA No. 7 Shawnee State University (20-5, 12-3 AMC) gained revenge for their January loss at Walsh, by downing the 22nd ranked Cavs 78-49 in Portsmouth, Ohio today. The Cavs drop the Cavs to 20-8 overall and to 13-4 in the AMC. The SSU win also vaults them into second place in the AMC over the Cavs. Walsh returns home for their final two AMC games, against Mount Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday (5:30 pm) and on Saturday against Notre Dame College (2 pm).
Walsh held its last lead of the game at 7-6 early in the first half, then just couldn't keep the pace with the Bears. Mallory Albers scored 13 first half points, as the Bears led 39-25 at the half. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT scored ten first half points for the Cavs and led team wiht 19 points.
Shawnee equaled their first half point total in the second half, out scoring the Cavs 39-24. The Cavs would get no closer than 14 points in the second half. Neither team shot well, Walsh just 32% (20-62) and Shawnee State 35% (27-78). The Bears owned a huge advantage at the foul line, 18-3. Walsh played most of the game with Katie Berry, (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's), Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) and Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) in foul trouble. Berry and Kovach fouled out and Bedard had four fouls. Kovach finished with nine points and nine rebounds, while Berry and Bedard combined for just four points. Bedard grabbed seven rebounds.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
"Cavs Post 20th Win"
Walsh recorded its 20th win of the season, routing Ursuline College (5-22, 1-15 AMC) 91-55 in an American Mideast Conference game. The win improves the Cavs to 20-7 overall and to 13-3 in the AMC. It is their first 20-win season under Laurel Wartluft and first since 2004. The Cavs have now 20 games in single season five times. Walsh travels to Shawnee State University for a key AMC contest on Saturday at 1 pm. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on the internet at www.wcer.us.
Five Cavaliers scored in double-figures for the Cavs, led by Jessie Miller's (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT 20 points. Miller was 7-13 from the floor and 4-8 from behind the arc. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 16 points and ten rebounds. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) also produced a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds. Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) also reached double figures with 11 points each. Freshman Amanda Bennett (5-7, Tallmadge, OH/HS) handed out a career-best eight assists.
Walsh led from start-to-finish, despite 22 first half points from Ursuline's Britany Nair. Nair would finish with a game-high 24 points. Walsh shot 48% from the field and out rebounded Ursuline 49-25.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
"Miller Pours in 27 in Rout of Malone"
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT poured in 27 points, as NAIA No. 22 Walsh routed Malone University (4-23, 1-15 AMC) 90-59 in an American Mideast Conference at Malone's Osborne Hall. The loss was the 12th straight for Malone and gave Walsh a season sweep (2-0). The win improved the Cavs to 19-7 overall and to 12-3 in the AMC. The Cavs return home on Thursday (6 pm) to host Ursuline College in a AMC game, then travel to Shawnee State University on Saturday (1 pm).
Miller scored 21 of her game-high 27 points in the first half, as the Cavaliers raced to a 46-26 halftime lead. She was 8-11 from the field and 5-7 from three-point. She would finish the game 10-14 from the field and 5-8 from beyond the arc. She also grabbed four rebounds and recorded six steals.
Walsh shot 60% from the field on 37-62, while holding Malone to 40% on 21-53. The Cavs also out rebounded the Pioneers 34-23. The Cavs bench stepped up, outscoring Malone 38-20. Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) added 11 points off the bench on 5-9 from the field. Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) added ten points on 4-5 from the floor and grabbed a game-high seven rebounds and Ciera Burkes (5-3, Jr., Shaker Heights, OH/HS) handed out a game-high six assists.
Monday, February 8, 2010
"Cavs Up Two Notches to 22nd"
Walsh (18-7, 11-3 AMC) moved-up two notches to number 22 in the latest NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll of the season. The Cavs received 134 total points in the eighth poll of the season. The Cavs are currently third in the American Mideast Conference, behind first place and NAIA No. 3 Cedarville University and seventh ranked and second place Shawnee State University.
The Cavs are at Malone University tomorrow night (5:30 pm), then host Ursuline College on Thursday (6 pm) and play at Shawnee State on Saturday (1 pm).
Monday, February 8, 2010
"Cavs Post Back-to-Back Wins, Face Big Week"
NAIA No. 24 Walsh (18-7, 11-3 AMC) bounced back from back-to-back losses last week, to post back-to-back wins this past week to stay in the thick of the American Mideast Conference race. Walsh now trails NAIA third ranked Cedarville (13-1) and eighth ranked Shawnee State University (11-2) in the AMC, with five conference games left to play. Walsh returns to the hardwood this week at Malone University on Tuesday (5:30 pm), at home against Ursuline College on Thursday (6 pm) and at Shawnee State on Saturday (1 pm). The Malone and Shawnee state games will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on the internet at www.wcer.us.
Walsh never trailed in defeating Roberts Wesleyan College 86-47 at Alumni Arena on Friday night. Walsh used a balanced offensive attack that saw 12 different players scoring points. The points came early and often for the Cavaliers as they raced out to a 7-0 lead. After Roberts Wesleyan closed the gap to three points at 11-8, Walsh proceeded to go onto a 22-0 run. By halftime, Walsh was up 50-19. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) led the Cavs with a game-high 14 points. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) were the other double-figure scorers for Walsh with 11 points each.
Playing their second game in less than 24 hours, Walsh defeated a scrappy Daemen College team 71-64 Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The Wildcats (13-11, 9-5) came ready to play in hopes of upsetting the 24th ranked Cavaliers, but couldn’t contain Cara Bedard, who paced Walsh with a strong 21-points and a 10 carom double-double in addition to blocking four shots. She was aided by Jessie Miller, who scored 15 points, and Katie Berry’s (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) 13 points. Daemen threatened to take control of the game after a trey by Bridgette Burke gave them a 45-44 advantage with 14:02 to play, but Walsh proceeded to go on a 17-4 run. Eight of those points came from the hands of Miller, who scored 13 of her 15 points in the second half. Daemen would rally, and eventually cut the Cavalier lead to one (65-64) after a Tara Bailey free throw with 2:46 remaining. Walsh’s defense then tightened up and prevented Daemen from scoring again while a couple of Berry baskets and two Bedard foul shots set up the final margin.
Walsh and Malone (4-22, 1-14) meet for the second time this season and 64th time all-time on Tuesday night. The Cavs won the first meeting (Mayor's Cup) 86-54 at Walsh on November 10 and lead the all-time series for the first time at 32-31. Walsh has won the last five meetings. Malone is 0-11 at home and has lost their last 11 games.
Walsh and Ursuline (5-22, 1-14) meet for the second time this season on Thursday. Walsh won the first meeting 93-39 at Ursuline on January 5. Walsh leads the all-time series 11-1. The Arrows have lost their last four games.
Walsh plays one of their most important games of the season in Portsmouth, Ohio on Saturday, against Shawnee State (19-4, 11-2). The Bears are busy this week, playing Mount Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday and Cedarville University on Thursday. Walsh won the first meeting, 64-61, at Alumni Arena on January 15, but trail in the all-time series 34-5. A win would give the Cavs their first ever season series sweep over the powerful Bears. Shawnee has won their last seven games.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 15.9 ppg. Miller is shooting .443 from the field and .795 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 14.3 ppg. Berry is shooting .478 from the field, .411 from three-point and .737 from the line. She leads the Cavs in 4.7 (6th AMC) in assists and 61 steals (2.6, 3rd AMC) and is third in assist/turnover ratio (1.45). Cara Bedard is averaging 13.6 ppg and a team-best 7.0 rebounds. Bedard leads the AMC in field goal percentage (.610) and is fourth in the NAIA. She is third in the AMC in blocked shots (56, 2.2 pg). Kayla Kovach is averaging 10.6 points and 5.6 rebounds and leads the AMC and 13th in the NAIA in free throw percentage (.848)
Walsh leads the AMC and is second in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.480), three-point percentage (.373/AMC 1st/NAIA 5th) and assists (18.7/NAIA 2nd).
Saturday, February 6, 2010
"Cavaliers Win Twice in 24 Hours"
Playing their second game in less than 24 hours, the Walsh University women’s basketball team defeated a scrappy Daemen College team 71-64 Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The win improves Walsh’s record to 18-7 overall and 11-3 in the AMC heading into this Tuesday’s rivalry game at Malone.
The Wildcats (13-11, 9-5) came ready to play in hopes of upsetting the NAIA No. 24 ranked Cavaliers, but couldn’t contain Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) PICTURED LEFT, who paced Walsh with a strong 21-points and a 10 carom double-double in addition to blocking four shots. She was aided by Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS), who scored 15 points, and Katie Berry’s (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) 13 points.
Daemen threatened to take control of the game after a trey by Bridgette Burke (Jr., 5-9, Lockport, NY/HS) gave them a 45-44 advantage with 14:02 to play, but Walsh proceeded to go on a 17-4 run. Eight of those points came from the hands of Miller, who scored 13 of her 15 points in the second half.
The ‘Cats wouldn’t go away and eventually cut the Cavalier lead down to one after a Tara Bailey (Fr., 5-4, Clymer, NY/HS) free throw with 2:46 remaining. Walsh’s defense then tightened up and prevented Daemen from scoring again while a couple of Berry baskets and two Bedard foul shots set up the final margin.
Friday, February 5, 2010
"Walsh Wins Big in Route of Roberts Wesleyan"
Walsh University had an impressive return to Alumni Arena with an 86-47 victory over the Roberts Wesleyan Raiders in AMC action Friday night.
The Cavaliers (17-7, 10-3) were coming off of a four-game road trip that saw them lose their last two games after winning the first two, resulting in a drop in the top 25 poll to No. 24.
Walsh never trailed in the game and used a balanced offensive attack that saw 12 different players scoring points. The points came early and often for the Cavaliers as they raced out to a 7-0 lead before the Raiders (11-13, 5-9) scored their first points of the game 1:33 into the game. After Roberts Wesleyan closed the gap to three points at 11-8, Walsh proceeded to go onto a 22-0 run. By halftime, Walsh was up 50-19.
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT led the Cavs with a game-high 14 points. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) were the other double-figure scorers for Walsh with 11 points each.
Marissa Bunce (Fr., 5-8, Phelps, NY/Newark) led the Raiders with 12 points.
Walsh returns to action tomorrow with a matinee matchup against Daemen College at 2 p.m. Roberts Wesleyan will also be in action at the same time at Malone University.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
"Coaches vs. Cancer DH at Walsh on Friday"
This Friday night (2/5), Walsh University will host Roberts Wesleyan University in a women's (6 pm) and men's basketball (8 pm) doubleheader, with proceeds benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer. Throughout the night a silent auction will be take place, with proceeds going to the local "Relay for Life" events.
Throughout the women's game, and up until halftime of the men's game, fans will be able to bid on some great sports items including:
Autographed Grady Sizemore baseball & photo - Courtesy of the Cleveland Indians
Autographed JJ Hickson basketball - Courtesy of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Bernie Kosar Jersey & Bobble-head - Courtesy of the Cleveland Gladiators
Autographed Michael Stanley DVD & CD - Courtesy of Michael Stanley
Kerri Novotny from the American Cancer Society will also be on hand with an information table in the outer lobby. Doors open at 5 pm. Reserved tickets are $8.00, general admission $5.00 and students under 10 and senior citizens $3.00. For more information, contact Jim Clark at 330.390.7017.
Monday, February 1, 2010
"Cavs Fall to No. 24"
After suffering back-to-back losses last week, Walsh (16-7, 9-3 AMC) dropped four spots to number 24 in the NAIA's seventh coaches poll of the season. The Cavs, who are in third place in the American Mideast Conference, received 101 points.
Walsh returns to action with home games this weekend at Alumni Arena. They play AMC games with Roberts Wesleyan College on Friday (6 pm) and with Daemen College (2 pm) on Saturday.
Monday, February 1, 2010
"Cavs Fall From 1st with Back-to-Back AMC Losses/Bedard Reaches 1,000 Points"
Back-to-back losses dropped the NAIA No. 20 Cavs (16-7, 9-3 AMC) from first to third in the American Mideast Conference. After cracking the NAIA top 25 for the first time this season (new ranking today), Walsh had their eight-game win streak snapped on the road by Cedarville University last Tuesday night. The Cavs then lost at Houghton College on Friday night. Walsh now trails 11-1, third ranked Cedarville and 9-2 Shawnee State University. Walsh returns home to Alumni Arena for weekend AMC games with Roberts Wesleyan College on Friday (6 pm) and with Daemen College (2 pm) on Saturday.
Cedarville University led from start to finish in downing Walsh 83-56. Cedarville hit their first six shots, jumped to a 15-3 lead, and never looked back. Walsh would trim the lead to four points at 22-18, but would get no closer. The Yellow Jackets held a double digit lead the entire second half and held their largest lead at 80-52 with 3:23 to play. Walsh shot just 32% (19-59) from the field and placed only Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) in double figures with 12 points. Walsh turned the ball over 21 times and were outrebounded 49-31. Cedarville's Alison Lemon led all scorers with 27 points.
Jessie Miller's (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer fell short in a 62-59 loss at Houghton College. Walsh fell behind by double digits in the first half, but rallied to pull to within six points at the half (30-24). Behind the strong effort of Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo), Walsh rallied for their first lead of the game at 43-42 at the 11:18 mark. Bedard finished with 23 points (9-15) and 11 rebounds, both game highs and became the 17th Walsh player,and second this season, to reach 1,000 career points. Walsh trailed 60-57 with eight seconds to play, when Houghton fouled Bedard to keep the Cavs away from a game-tying three. Bedard would hit both free throws to close the Cavs to within one point (60-59). Walsh then fouled and Houghton's Jennifer Hudson hit both shots to extend the lead back to three points (62-59). With less then five seconds, Walsh advanced the ball, but after taking a pass from Katie Berry, Miller's attempt fell short. Berry would add 14 points and Miller 11. Turnovers once again plagued the Cavs, as they turned the ball over 23 times.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 16.0 ppg. Miller is shooting .454 from the field and .773 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 14.7 ppg. Berry is shooting .478 from the field, .435 from three-point and .746 from the line. She leads the Cavs in 4.7 (5th AMC) in assists and 58 steals (2.6 4th AMC) and is second in assist/turnover ratio (1.4). Cara Bedard is averaging 13.4 ppg and a team-best 6.9 rebounds. Bedard leads the AMC in field goal percentage (.606) and is third in the NAIA. She is second in the AMC in blocked shots (50, 2.4 pg). She is Walsh's all-time single season and career leader (109) in blocked shots. Kayla Kovach is averaging 10.9 points and 5.7 rebounds and leads the AMC and 16th in the NAIA in free throw percentage (.842)
Walsh leads the AMC and NAIA in field goal percentage (.422), three-point percentage (.377/NAIA 5th) and assists (18.5/NAIA 2nd).
Friday, January 29, 2010
"Miller Three Falls Short/Bedard Scores 1000th Point"
(Houghton, NY) Jessie Miller's (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) game-tying three-pointer fell short, as Walsh lost for the second straight time 62-59 at Houghton College (13-6, 6-4 AMC) in an American Mideast Conference game tonight. The loss drops the Cavs to 16-7 overall and to 9-3 in the AMC. The NAIA No. 20 Cavs return to action on Friday, when they host Roberts Wesleyan at Alumni Arena at 6 pm in an AMC game.
Walsh fell behind by double digits in the first half, but rallied to pull to within six points at the half (30-24). Behind the strong effort of Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) PICTURED LEFT, Walsh rallied for their first lead of the game at 43-42 at the 11:18 mark. Bedard finished with 23 points (9-15) and 11 rebounds, both game highs, and became the 17th Walsh player, and second this season, to reach 1,000 career points.
Walsh trailed 60-57 with eight seconds to play, when Houghton fouled Bedard to keep the Cavs away from a game-tying three. Bedard would hit both free throws to close the Cavs to within one point (60-59). Walsh then fouled and Houghton's Jeffiner Hudson hit both shots to extend the lead back to three points (62-59). With less then five seconds, Walsh advanced the ball, but after taking a pass from Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's), Miller's attempt fell short.
Katie Berry would add 14 points and Miller 11. Turnovers once again plagued the Cavs, as they turned the ball over 23 times.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
"Yellow Jackets Rout Cavs, Take Over First in AMC"
(Cedarville, OH) NAIA No. 3 Cedarville University (18-3, 9-1) led from start to finish in downing NAIA No. 20 Walsh (16-6, 9-2) 83-56 in an American Mideast Conference game tonight. The win snapped Walsh's eight-game win streak and gave the Yellow Jackets sole possession of first place in the AMC. The win was the 10th straight for Cedarville. Walsh returns to action on Friday night, when they travel to Houghton College for an AMC game at 6 pm. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on www.wcer.us.
Cedarville hit their first six shots, jumped to a 15-3 lead, and never looked back. Walsh would trim the lead to four points at 22-18, but would get no closer. The Yellow Jackets held a double digit lead the entire second half and held their largest lead at 80-52 with 3:23 to play.
Walsh shot just 32% (19-59) from the field and placed only Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) in double figures with 12 points. Walsh turned the ball over 21 times and were outrebounded 49-31. Cedarville's Alison Lemon led all scorers with 27 points.
Monday, January 25, 2010
"Cavs Crack Top 25 at Number 20"
The wait is over the Walsh (16-5, 9-1 AMC) women's basketball team, as they cracked the NAIA Top 25 for the first time this season. The Cavs, who lead the American Mideast Conference, received 172 points and are ranked number 20, moving-up six spots from the previous week.
Walsh, along with No. 23 Huntington (Ind.) and No. 25 Milligan (Tenn.) are making their first appearance among the Top 25 after receiving votes in five of six previous polls this season and in the preseason poll.
The Cavs travel to Cedarville University tomorrow night to meet the third-ranked Yellow Jackets are 5:30 pm. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on www.wcer.us.
Monday, January 25, 2010
"First Place Cavs Take Aim at Top 25/Showdown at Cedarville Next"
The surging first place Walsh Cavs (16-5, 9-1 AMC, NAIA 26th new ranking today) take their eight-game win streak on the road tomorrow night for first of two American Mideast Conference road games this week. The Cavs face second place Cedarville University at the Callan Center on Tuesday (5:30 pm), then meet Houghton College on Friday night (6 pm). Both games will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us). Walsh won three AMC games last week to stretch the season-long win streak to eight, their longest under fourth year coach Laurel Wartluft and longest since they won 10 straight games in 1997-98. The Cavs won their only national championship in 1997-98 under Karl Smesko.
Walsh bounced visiting Wilberforce University 98-68 last Tuesday night at Alumni Arena. Walsh exploded for 59 second half points to pull away from the Bulldogs. After leading 39-33 at the half, the Cavs outscored Wilberforce 59-35 in the second half. Walsh opened the half with a 12-6 run to lead 51-39 with 15:01 to play. They held their largest lead (31) at 96-65 and the final margin. Walsh's balanced attack produced five players in double figures. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) and Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) led the way with 19 points each. Bedard was 6-9 from the floor and 7-11 from the line. She also grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. Miller, who was named NAIA Player of the Week earlier in the day, was 8-16 from the floor. Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) added 16 points off the bench on 5-7 from the field and 5-6 from the line. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) added 12 points and a game-high nine assists and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds. Walsh shot 49% from the field and out rebounded the Bulldogs 52-46.
Walsh pounded the ball into the paint to the tune of 46 points, in an 83-56 win over Point Park University on the road on Thursday. Walsh led from start-to-finish, and led by as many as 17 points (39-22) in the first half before a late Point Park surge trimmed the lead to 39-31 at the break. The second half was all Walsh, as they led by double figures the entire half, with their largest lead (27 pts.) being the final margin. The Cavs outscored the Pioneers 44-25 in the second half. Walsh's balanced attack was led by Jessie Miller, who led all scorers with 19 points. Miller was 7-10 from the field. Katie Berry added 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals. Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) chipped in 12 points off the bench and Kayla Kovach added 10 points and seven rebounds. Walsh was a blistering 64% from the field on 32-50, shooting 65% in the first half and 63% in the second half. The Cavs outrebounded Point Park 45-22 and came away with 14 steals.
Walsh posted its eighth straight win, winning 85-60 at defeating Carlow College on Saturday. The Cavs continued their hot shooting in the win over the Celtics. After shooting 64% from the floor in their win over Point Park on Thursday, the Cavs shot 50% from the field, a perfect 6-6 from three-point and 74% from the line today. Jessie Miller paced the Cavs with 20 points. Katie Berry added 18 points and Kayla Kovach 17 points and seven rebounds.
Walsh and NAIA No. 5 Cedarville University (17-3, 8-1 AMC) meet on Tuesday. The second place Yellow Jackets have won their last nine games. Walsh won the first meeting, 79-76 in overtime, at home on December 1. A Walsh win would give the them a series sweep for the first time since 1987-98. The Cavs trail in the series 18-16, but have won the last three games.
Walsh and Houghton College (11-6, 6-4 AMC) play in New York on Friday night. The Highlanders are seventh in the AMC and travel to Canton to meet Malone University on Tuesday. Walsh leads the all-time series 6-0.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 16.7 ppg (10th AMC). Miller is shooting .460 from the field and .780 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 14.9 ppg. Berry is shooting .489 from the field and .739 from the line. She leads the Cavs in 5.2 (4th AMC)) and 42 steals (2.8 4th AMC). Cara Bedard is averaging 13.2 ppg and a team-best 6.7 rebounds. Bedard leads the AMC in field goal percentage (.610) and is fourth in the NAIA. She is second in the AMC in blocked shots (50, 2.4 pg). She is Walsh's all-time single season and career leader (109) in blocked shots. Kayla Kovach is averaging 11.6 points and 5.9 rebounds and is second in the AMC and 15th in the NAIA in free throw percentage (.847)
Walsh leads the AMC in scoring average (79.7), field goal percentage (.492), three-point percentage (.381), defensive rebounds (35.6) and assists (19.2). Walsh leads the NAIA in field goal percentage and is second nationally in assists.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
"Cavs Win 8th Straight"
Walsh (16-5, 9-1 AMC) posted its eighth straight win, defeating Carlow College (6-14, 2-9 AMC) 85-60 today in an American Mideast Conference game on the road. The win will keep the Cavs in first place in the AMC, as 7-1 Cedarville University plays at Roberts Wesleyan University today. The Cavs will face off with the Yellow Jackets at Cedarville on Tuesday night at 5:30 pm. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on the internet at www.wcer.us.
Walsh continued their hot shooting in the win over the Celtics. After shooting 64% from the floor in their win over Point Park on Thursday, the Cavs shot 50% from the field, a perfect 6-6 from three-point and 74% from the line today. NAIA Player of the Week, Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS), paced the Cavs with 20 points. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) added 18 points and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) PICTURED LEFT 17 points and seven rebounds.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
"Cavs Pound Ball in the Paint; Pound Point Park"
(West Mifflin, PA) Walsh pounded the ball into the paint to the tune of 46 points, in an 83-56 win over Point Park University (9-7, 5-3) in an American Mideast Conference game. The win was the seventh straight for the Cavs and gave them sole possession of first place in the AMC with an 8-1 conference mark. The win improved the Cavs overall record to 15-5. Walsh returns to action on Saturday (2 pm), when they play an AMC game on the road at Carlow College.
Walsh led from start-to-finish, and led by as many as 17 points (39-22) in the first half before a late Point Park surge trimmed the lead to 39-31 at the break. The second half was all Walsh, as they led by double figures the entire half, with their largest lead (27 pts.) being the final margin. The Cavs outscored the Pioneers 44-25 in the second half.
Walsh's balanced attack was led by NAIA Player of the Week Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS), who led all scorers with 19 points. Miller was 7-10 from the field. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) PICTURED LEFT added 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals. Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) chipped in 12 points off the bench and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) added 10 points and seven rebounds.
Walsh was a blistering 64% from the field on 32-50, shooting 65% in the first half and 63% in the second half. The Cavs outrebounded Point Park 45-22 and came away with 14 steals.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
"Cavs Blitz Bulldogs 98-68"
Walsh (14-5, 7-1 AMC) remained tied for first place in the American Mideast Conference with Cedarville University (7-1 AMC), after downing visiting Wilberforce University 98-68 tonight at Alumni Arena. The win was the sixth straight for the surging Cavs. Walsh returns to the hardwood on Thursday night, when they travel to Point Park University for an AMC game at 5:30 pm. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER and on the internet at www.wcer.us.
Walsh exploded for 59 second half points to pull away from the Bulldogs. After leading 39-33 at the half, the Cavs outscored Wilberforce 59-35 in the second half. Walsh opened the half with a 12-6 run to lead 51-39 with 15:01 to play. They held their largest lead (31) at 96-65 and the final margin.
Walsh's balanced attack produced five players in double figures. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) and Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) led the way with 19 points each. Bedard was 6-9 from the floor and 7-11 from the line. She also grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. Miller, who was named NAIA Player of the Week earlier in the day, was 8-16 from the floor.
Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) added 16 points off the bench on 5-7 from the field and 5-6 from the line. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) added 12 points and a game-high nine assists and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds.
Walsh shot 49% from the field and out rebounded the Bulldogs 52-46.
Tuesday, January 19, 2009
"Jessie Miller Named AMC/NAIA Player of the Week"
Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT has been selected the American Mideast Conference and NAIA National Player of the Week in women’s basketball after leading the Cavs to two keys wins in games played on Jan. 11-17.
Miller averaged 25 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5 assists during an 80-74 victory at Mount Vernon Nazarene and a 64-61 upset of NAIA Division II #4 Shawnee State.
Miller registered 24 points, eight rebounds, five steals, four assists, and two blocks as Walsh rallied in the second half at MVNU. She tallied 26 points and six assists in the home win against Shawnee.
For the week, Miller shot 41 percent from the field, hit 7-of-21 three-pointers, and converted 73 percent of her free throws. She totaled 11 rebounds, 10 assists, five steals, and four blocks.
Walsh, who is receiving votes in the national poll, is 13-5 overall and 6-1 AMC. The Cavs are home to Wilberforce University tonight for an AMC game at 6 pm.
Monday, January 18, 2010
"Walsh Ranked 26th "
Walsh's (13-5, 6-1) women moved up three notches to 26th in the latest NAIA Top 25 D-ll poll. Walsh received 84 total points, two points behind 25th ranked Dickinson State. Walsh has beaten number five Cedarville University,number eight Shawnee State and 24th ranked Marian University.
Walsh, winners of their last five games, host Wilberforce University in an AMC South game on Tuesday night (6 pm) in the first of three games this week. The Cavs travel to Point Park University for an AMC crossover game on Thursday (5:30 pm) and to Carlow College for an AMC crossover game on Saturday (2 pm). The Point Park game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us).
Monday, January 18, 2010
"Cavs Take Aim at Top 25/Tied for AMC Lead"
Walsh (13-5, 6-1 AMC, NAIA 29th new ranking today) takes aim at the NAIA top 25 after posting wins at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and at home against fourth ranked Shawnee State University last Friday. Walsh is tied for the AMC lead with Cedarville University at 6-1. The Cavs have posted wins against two top eight teams (Shawnee State, Cedarville) and number 14 Marian University. This week the Cavs place their five-game win streak on the line against three AMC foes. The Cavs host Wilberforce University on Tuesday (6 pm), travel to Pittsburgh, PA to meet Point Park University on Thursday (5:30 pm) and travel to Carlow University (PA) on Saturday (2 pm). The Cavs/Point Park game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us).
Walsh rallied from a 10-point road deficit to win 80-74 at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University last Tuesday night. Walsh trailed by as many as ten points twice (19-9, 33-23) in the first half and trailed 41-33 at the half. The second half was all Walsh, as they outscored the Cougars 47-33. Walsh whittled away at the lead in the final 20 minutes and finally took the lead for good at 52-21 on a Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) three-ball with 12:27 to play. The Cavs then used a 11-2 run to stretch the lead to 63-53 with 9:26 to play. The Cougars would close to with six points three times, but would get no closer. Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) led the Cavs attack with 24 points and eight rebounds. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) came back after missing the University of NW Ohio game with flu to score 14 points off the bench. Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) added 11 points and six rebounds and Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) scored 10 points, grabbed six rebounds and recorded three blocked shots. Walsh shot 53% (16-30) in the second half, while holding the Cougars to just 39% (13-33) in the second half.
Walsh University gained a share of first place in the American Mideast Conference after upsetting NAIA No. 4 Shawnee State University 64-61 Friday night at Alumni Arena. The Cavs led from start to finish, with Shawnee State tying the game only once (2-2). After the two teams exchanged baskets to open the game, Walsh proceeded to go on a 10-0 run, capped off by two jumpers by Jessie Miller. She would make her presence known later in the half with three 3-point field goals, with the last giving the Cavs’ a 39-28 advantage before taking a 41-28 lead into the locker room at the break. Shawnee rallied in the second half and closed to within one-point at 52-51 with 7:25 left in the game. Walsh would respond with another 3-pointer by Miller, giving her four for the night. She finished the evening with 26 points and six assists, both game-highs. The Cavaliers had a strong presence underneath the basket as well, with Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) adding 19 points and six rebounds. Shawnee State would close to within one-point twice more, but strong foul shooting down the stretch by the Cavs preserved the upset. With Walsh leadigng 61-60 with 1:03 to play, Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) nailed two free throws for a 63-60 advantage. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH/Waterloo) then added a free throw with one second to play for the final margin.
Walsh meets Wilberforce (3-13, 1-8) at home on Tuesday. The Cavs won at Wilberforce 104-71 on December 5. The Bulldogs have dropped their last three games. Walsh leads the all-time series 13-5, with three straight wins.
Walsh travels to Point Park (8-6, 4-2), in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday. The Pioneers dropped their last game, 70-66 to Notre Dame on Saturday. Walsh leads the all-times series 7-0.
The Cavs travel back to the Keystone State to meet Carlow University (6-12, 2-7) on Saturday. Carlow has dropped nine of its last ten games. Walsh leads the all-time series 6-1, with three straight wins.
Jessie Miller leads the team in scoring at 16.2 ppg. Miller is shooting .448 from the field and .766 from the line. Katie Berry is next at 14.8 ppg. Berry is shooting .485 from the field and .717 from the line. She leads the Cavs with 85 assists (5.0) and 42 steals. She is third in the AMC in both categories. Cara Bedard is averaging 13.7 ppg and a team-best 6.4 rebounds. Bedard is second in the AMC in field goal percentage (.607) and second in the AMC and third in the AMC in blocked shots (42). She is five behind all-time single season blocked shot leader Ann Alpeter. Kayla Kovach is averaging 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds and is second in the AMC in free throw percentage (.836) Kovach is shooting .500 from the floor. Ciera Burkes has come on strong since joining the team second semester. Burkes is averaging 8.2 points and is shooting .500 from the floor and .471 from three-point. She has 17 assist against only nine turnovers and eight steals.
Friday, January 15, 2010
“Walsh Upsets NAIA No. 4 Shawnee State 64-61”
Walsh University took over first place in the American Mideast Conference after upsetting NAIA No. 4 Shawnee State University 64-61 tonight at Alumni Arena. The Cavaliers led from start to finish with Shawnee State tying the game only once (2-2). The Cavaliers are now 13-5 overall and 6-1 in the AMC while the Bears fall to 12-4 and 4-2 in conference after also being defeated by Notre Dame College Thursday.
After the two teams exchanged baskets to open the game, Walsh proceeded to go on a 10-0 run capped off by two jumpers by Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT. She would make her presence known later in the half with three 3-point field goals, with the last giving the Cavs’ a 39-28 advantage before taking a 41-28 lead into the locker room at the break.
The Bears’ experience came through in the second half as they made an attempt to come back, eventually coming within one after going on an 8-0 run with 7:25 left in the game. Walsh would respond with another 3-pointer by Miller, giving her four for the night. She finished the evening with 26 points and six assists, both game-highs. The Cavaliers had a strong presence underneath the basket as well with Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) scoring 19 points on the evening.
Shawnee State’s Abby Ballman brought them within one point again after a three-ball with less than two minutes to go, but strong foul shooting down the stretch preserved the upset. With Walsh leadigng 61-60 with 1:03 to play, Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr.,Louisville, OH/HS) nailed two free throws for a 63-60 advantage. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added a free throw with one second to play for the final margin.
Walsh will look to remain in control of the AMC on Tuesday, when they host Wilberforce University at 6 pm.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
"Cavs Rally for Road AMC Win at Mt. Vernon"
(Mt. Vernon, OH) Walsh (12-5, 5-1 AMC) rallied from a 10-point road deficit to win 80-74 at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University in an American Mideast Conference game tonight. The Cavs, winners of their last five games, are home on Friday night to meet NAIA No. 4 Shawnee State University (12-2, 4-0) in an AMC game at 6 pm. The Bears are in first place in the AMC, with Walsh holding sole possession of second place.
Walsh trailed by as many as ten points (19-9, 33-23) in the first half and trailed 41-33 at the half. The second half was all Walsh, as they outscored the Cougars 47-33. Walsh whittled away at the lead in the final 20 minutes and finally took the lead for good at 52-21 on a Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) three-ball with 12:27 to play. The Cavs then used a 11-2 run to stretch the lead to 63-53 with 9:26 to play. The Cougars would close to with six points three times, but would get no closer.
Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) PICTURED LEFT led the Cavs attack with 24 points and eight rebounds. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) came back after missing the University of NW Ohio game with flu to score 14 points off the bench. Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) added 11 points and six rebounds and Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) scored 10 points, grabbed six rebounds and recorded three blocked shots.
Walsh shot 53% (16-30) in the second half, while holding the Cougars to just 39% (13-33) in the second half.
The two teams meet at Walsh on February 16.
Monday, January 11, 2010
"Cavs 29th in Latest NAIA Poll"
Walsh (11-5, 4-1 AMC) received 38 votes and are ranked 29th in the latest NAIA Division Two Women's Basketball poll. The Cavs are back in action tomorrow night at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (8-3, 2-2 AMC). The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER at 5:30 pm. On Friday night, the Cavs host NAIA No. 4 Shawnee State University (11-2, 3-0 AMC) at Alumni Arena at 6 pm.
Monday, January 11, 2010
"Cavs Take Three-Game Win Streak on Road"
Walsh (11-5, 4-1 AMC, NAIA 33rd, new ranking today) takes their three-game win streak to Mount Vernon Nazarene University (8-3, 2-2 AMC) on Tuesday night. The Cavs are then home to NAIA No. 4 Shawnee State University (11-2, 3-0 AMC) on Friday. Walsh is tied with Cedarville University (13-3, 4-1 AMC) for third place in the AMC. Shawnee State and Point Park University (7-4, 3-0 AMC) are tied for the AMC lead. The Cavs/Mt. Vernon Nazarene game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us).
Walsh led from start-to-finish in their road rout (93-39) of Ursuline College last Tuesday. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) poured in 26 points on 10-14 from the field. Kayla Kovach (6-0, So., Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) added 14 points and seven rebounds and Kristi Yoder (6-1, So., Millersburg, OH/Hiland) chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) tallied 12 points on 5-7 from the field.
Walsh ran away from the University of Northwestern Ohio in the final 12 minutes to post a 96-76 win over the Racers on Saturday. The win avenged an earlier loss at UNOH (73-57). Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) and Bedard each recorded big games, as Katie Berry missed the game due to the flu. Miller paced the Cavs with 26 points on 10-16 from the field, while the steady Bedard hit 8-11 from field and 4-5 from the line for 20 points. She also grabbed 10 rebounds. Bedard is now 76 points shy of 1,000 career points. Kovach also played big with 18 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Walsh outrebounded the Racers 43-28.
Walsh and Mount Vernon play the first of two AMC game on Tuesday. The Cougars come to Walsh on February 16. Mt. Vernon has received votes in the NAIA poll and stand 27th. Walsh leads the all-time series 34-19. The teams have split the season series in each of the last four seasons. Walsh and AMC co-leader Shawnee State tangle on Friday. The Bears have a tough week, with road games at Wilberforce University on Tuesday and Notre Dame College on Thursday. They begin the week with three straight wins. Shawnee has dominated the series with Walsh, holding a 34-4 advantage. They have won the last five meetings and 20 of the last 21.
Katie Berry leads the Cavs in scoring at 15.5 ppg. Berry is shooting .483 from the field, .420 from three-point and .741 from the line. She also leads the Cavs with 81 assists (5.4) and 40 steals. Jessie Miller is next at 14.9 points, Miller is shooting .456 from the field and .412 from three-point. Cara Bedard is averaging 14.6 points and a team-best 6.3 rebounds. Bedard is second in the AMC and 6th in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.623) and second in the AMC and eighth in the NAIA in blocked shots (36, 2.25). Kayla Kovach is averaging 11.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kovach is shooting .507 from the floor and is second in the AMC and 15th in the NAIA in free throw percentage (.843).
Saturday, January 9, 2010
“Walsh Finishes Ahead of Northwestern Ohio”
In a battle between two AMC teams with matching conference records, the hot-shooting Walsh University (11-5, 4-1) used a late first-half surge to defeat the University of Northwestern Ohio (10-4, 3-2) 96-76.
The Cavaliers shot 52.4 percent from the field, making it three straight games they have shot 50 percent or better. The 96 points matches the highest offensive output Walsh has scored under Head Coach Laurel Wartluft.
Walsh’s largest deficit came at 11:16 of the first half when Ashley Jackson’s (So., 5-6, Defiance, OH/HS) jumper put the score at 21-18. The Cavs proceeded to go on a 15-2 run to take control of the game. The Racers would cut the deficit to four with 3:15 to go in the first half. It would be the closest Northwestern Ohio would come to taking the lead as Walsh pushed the lead to 12 by halftime.
Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) led the Cavaliers with 26 points, second to Jackson’s 28 point performance for game high honors. Miller was strongly aided by Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW), both of who garnered double-doubles. Bedard scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds while Kovach tallied 18 points and 11 caroms.
Amanda Francis (So., 5-8, Sidney, OH/Fairlawn) and Molly French (Jr., 5-11, Tipp City, OH/Tippecanoe) both scored in double figures for the Racers with 13 and 12 points, respectively.
Both teams return to action Tuesday, Jan. 12 as Walsh travels to Mt. Vernon Nazarene while Northwestern Ohio hosts Point Park.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
"Cavs Throttle Ursuline on Road"
(Pepper Pike, OH) Walsh (10-5, 3-1) shot 57% (35-62) from the floor, in defeating Ursuline College (4-10, 0-4) 93-39 in an American Mideast Conference game tonight. The 54-point margin proved to be the Cavs largest margin in the start-to-finish victory. Walsh returns to the hardwood on Saturday, when they host the University of Northwest Ohio in an AMC game at Alumni Arena at 2 pm.
Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) paced the Cavs with a game-high 26 points. Berry was 10-14 from the floor and 2-3 from three-point. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPSW) and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) each tallied 14 points. Kovach hit 6-9 from the floor and grabbed seven rebounds. Yoder connected on 6-7 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) added 12 points on 5-7 from the floor.
Walsh led 43-21 at the half.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
"Cavs Rout Marygrove"
Walsh University (9-5) routed Marygrove University (MI) 86-52 in their final game of the Canton Classic at Malone University's Osborne Hall tonight. The Cavs trailed 4-2, then four scored straight points to take the lead for good. The Cavs led by as many as 19 points (38-19) in the first half and led 42-25 at the break.
The second half was all Walsh, as they outscored the Mustangs 44-27, with their largest lead (34) being the games final score. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) PICTURED LEFT led all scorers with 21 points. Bedard was 8-9 from the floor and 5-5 from the line. Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) and Ciera Burkes (Jr., 5-3, Shaker Heights, OH/HS) provided a spark off the bench with 13 and 12 points respectively. Yoder was 7-8 from the line and grabbed six rebounds, while Burkes was 5-6 from the field and 2-3 from three-point.
Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s), who scored her 1,000th career point on Tuesday night, handed out a career-high 11 assists tonight and blocked a career-best shots. She scored nine points, grabbed four rebounds and had two steals.
Walsh shot 55% (34-62) from the floor and 84% (16-19) from the line.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
"Berry Scores 1,000th Point in Losing Effort Against Rio Grande"
Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) PICTURED LEFT scored her 1,000th career point for Walsh University (8-5) Tuesday against Rio Grande in a losing effort as the Cavaliers fell 78-74. Berry became the 16th player in Cavalier history to surpass the milestone on a two-point jumper with 8:04 left in the first half. She had 16 total points in the game, second on the team behind a strong 20-point effort by Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo).
The Red Storm led by as many as 10 with just over 11 minutes left in the second half, but the Cavaliers eventually clawed back to tie the game on a three by Berry with 2:59 to play. Walsh would tie the game twice more but couldn’t take advantage of any opportunities to take the lead. Their last lead of the game was 39-37 at the 17:36 mark of the second half.
Rio Grande was led by Jenna Smith (Jr., 5-8, Bellafontaine, OH) with a game-high 25 points. Three other Red Storm players scored in double figures.
Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPSW) scored 12 points to round out the double-figure scorers for the Cavaliers.
Both teams will return to action Wednesday in the second day of the Canton Classic at Malone University. Walsh will square off against Marygrove at 5 p.m. and Rio Grande caps off the event against Malone at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
"Cavs Fall 76-55 to Iowa Wesleyan/Berry, Seaman Named to All-Tourney Team"
(Whiting, IN) Walsh (8-4, RV) fell 76-55 to Iowa Wesleyan University (9-6) in their final game at the Crimson Wave Holiday Classic today. The Cavs are idle until December 29, when they host the University of Rio Grande at 7 pm.
Walsh played catch-up most of the day and trailed 36-29 at the half. The Cavs held their last lead at 10-9. They were outscored 40-26 in the second half. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) pictured left led the Cavs with 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) and Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) each tallied 13 points. Berry and Seaman were named to the all-tournament team.
Friday, December 18, 2009
"Balanced Attack Leads to Win at Crimson Wave Classic"
(Whiting, IN) Walsh (8-3, RV) produced four double figure scorers in a 69-46 win over the Calumet College of St. Joseph (6-7) at the Crimson Wave Classic tonight. The Cavs meet Iowa Wesleyan University (8-6) on Saturday afternoon (12 pm CST). Iowa Wesleyan defeated Marian University 77-57 tonight.
Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) paced the Cavs with an 18-point effort. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) added 17 points, Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) 12 points and 13 rebounds and Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) tallied 14 points off the bench on 6-9 from the floor.
Walsh led from start to finish and held a 36-22 advantage at the half, as Berry scored 13 of her 17 points in the first half. Walsh would build the lead to 31 points at 67-36 with 3:33 to play. The Cavs held CCSJ to 31% shooting from the floor on 15-49 and out rebounded the host team 42-24.
Monday, December 14, 2009
"Cavs Head to Indiana From Crimson Wave Classic"
After being idle last week due to finals, Walsh (7-3, 2-1, RV) heads to Whiting, Indiana for the Crimson Wave Classic this weekend hosted by the Calumet College of St. Joseph. The Cavs play the host school at 7:30 pm (CST) on Friday night, then meet Iowa Wesleyan University on Saturday afternoon (12 pm CST).
The St. Joseph Crimson Wave are 6-6 on the season. Walsh won 66-51 last season in the only series meeting between the two schools. Iowa Wesleyan stands 7-6 on the season, and will meet the Cavs for the first time.
Jessie Miller (5-10, Sr., Strasburg, OH/HS) is averaging a team-best 17.8 ppg and is shooting 47% from the field and 80% from the line. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) is averaging 15.0 points, 5.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and is shooting 48% from the field and 77% from the line. Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH)/Waterloo) is averaging 14.0 ppg and is shooting 59% from the field and averaging a team-best 6.2 rebounds. Kayla Kovach (6-0, So., Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) is averaging 12.0 ppg and 5.8 rebounds and is shooting 53% from the field and 77% from the line. Walsh is shooting 50% from the field and 72% from the stripe. The Cavs are averaging 79.1 points, while holding the opponents to 68.5.
Monday, December 7, 2009
"Cavs Open AMC Play with Win over Cedarville/Finish Week 2-1"
Walsh (7-3, 2-1) opened American Mideast Conference play with two wins in three games this past week. The Cavs upset 10th ranked Cedarville University at home, lost at University of Northwestern Ohio on Thursday, then skated by Wilberforce University on the road on Saturday. The Cavs are now idle until the 18th of December, when play in the Crimson Wave Classic.
Walsh edged Cedarville 79-76 in overtime in the AMC opener for both teams. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) drained her fourth 3-pointer of the evening as time expired to send the game into the extra period. It was Walsh's second straight overtime game. With a chance to ice the game, with Cedarville up 67-64, the Yellow Jackets missed the back end of two free throws, allowing the Cavaliers’ Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) to pull down the rebound with seven seconds left. She then relayed the ball to Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) who took it up-court before dishing it off to Miller. In the overtime period, Walsh led for the remainder of the game following Bedard’s jumper 12 seconds in to make the score 69-67. The Cavaliers helped themselves by sinking all eight of their foul shots in overtime. Berry led the Cavaliers with a game-high 23 points while adding eight assists and five steals. Miller finished with 18 points and Bedard added 11 to round out Walsh’s double-figure scorers. Both Miller and Bedard provided problems for Cedarville’s offense as they each had four blocks.
Walsh lost its first AMC game 73-57 at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Walsh shot 58% (14-24) in the first half, but still trailed 33-30 at the break. The second half was keyed by a 23-0 Racers run. With the game tied at 45 with 11:02 to play, UNOH reeled off 23 straight points to lead 68-45, holding the Cavs scoreless until the 3:46 mark. The Racers outscored the Cavs 40-27 in the second half, holding them to 40% (13-32) from the field. Turnovers were also a major factor as the Cavs turned the ball over a season-high 35 times. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) hit 8-11 from the field and paced the Cavs with 16 points. Cara Bedard added 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Darlene Woolf (Jr., 5-7, East Rochester, OH/United) scored a career-high 17 points, as Walsh placed six players in double figures in a 104-71 rout of Wilberforce University. Woolf connected on 6-9 from the field and 5-8 from the line in the rout. Walsh exploded for 55 first half points and led 55-36 at the half. Jessie Miller added 16 points and five assists. Katie Berry chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) tallied 13 points and handed out five assists off the bench, Cara Bedard added 12 points and 10 rebounds and Kristi Yoder (6-1, So., Millersburg, OH/Hiland) hit 6-7 fielders off the bench to add 12 points.
Jessie Miller is averaging a team-best 17.8 ppg and is shooting 47% from the field and 80% from the line. Katie Berry is averaging 15.0 points, 5.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and is shooting 48% from the field and 77% from the line. Cara Bedard is averaging 14.0 ppg and is shooting 59% from the field and averaging a team-best 6.2 rebounds. Kayla Kovach is averaging 12.0 ppg and 5.8 rebounds and is shooting 53% from the field and 77% from the line. Walsh is shooting 50% from the field and 72% from the stripe. The Cavs are averaging 79.1 points, while holding the opponents to 68.5.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
"Balanced Attack Provides Road Win at Wilberforce"
(Wilberforce, OH) Darlene Woolf (Jr., 5-7, East Rochester, OH/United) pictured left scored a career-high 17 points, as Walsh (7-3, 2-1) placed six players in double figures in a 104-71 rout of Wilberforce University (2-8, 0-3) in an American Mideast Conference game today.
Woolf connected on 6-9 from the field and 5-8 from the line in the rout. Walsh exploded for 55 first half points and led 55-36 at the half. Jessie Miller (5-10, Jr., Strasburg, OH/HS) added 16 points and five assists. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph) chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) tallied 13 points and handed out five assists off the bench, Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 12 points and 10 rebounds and Kristi Yoder (6-1, So., Millersbrug, OH/Hiland) hit 6-7 fielders off the bench to add 12 points.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
"Second Half Spells Doom at UNOH"
(Lima, OH) Walsh (6-3, 1-1) lost its first American Mideast Conference game of the season, falling 73-57 at the University of Northwestern Ohio (5-1, 1-0) tonight. The Cavs play their third AMC game of the week on Saturday, when they travel to Wilberforce University for a 2 pm game.
Walsh shot 58% (14-24) in the first half, but still trailed 33-30 at the break. The second half was keyed by a 23-0 Racers run. With the game tied at 45 with 11:02 to play, UNOH reeled off 23 straight points to lead 68-45, holding the Cavs scoreless until the 3:46 mark. The Racers outscored the Cavs 40-27 in the second half, holding them to 40% (13-32) from the field. Turnovers were also a major factor as the Cavs turned the ball over a season-high 35 times.
Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) pictured left hit 8-11 from the field and paced the Cavs with 16 points. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Racers' Amanda Francis led all scorers with 23 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
"Walsh Women Win Conference Opener Over NAIA No. 10 Cedarville"
Another ranked team in the NAIA invaded Walsh University’s Alumni Arena for the second time in four days, but this time it was the Cavaliers that won in an exciting overtime showdown. On Saturday, Walsh fell in overtime to Taylor, No. 17 in the latest rankings. This time around it was the Cavaliers that made a last-second shot to force overtime, which led to a 79-76 win in their conference opener.
With a chance to ice the game with Cedarville up 67-64, the Yellow Jackets’ Caitlyn Brooks (Jr., 6-0, Centerville, OH/Alter) missed the back end of two free throws, allowing the Cavaliers’ Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) to pull down the rebound with seven seconds left. She then relayed the ball to Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) who took it up-court before dishing it off to Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) pictured left on the base line in the left corner. Miller then drained her fourth 3-pointer of the evening as time expired.
In the overtime period, Walsh led for the remainder of the game following Bedard’s jumper 12 seconds in to make the score 69-67. Still, Cedarville wouldn’t give up, keeping within one possession from tying the game for the last three minutes. The Cavaliers helped themselves by sinking all eight of their foul shots in overtime, while the ‘Jackets lost two of their starters in overtime, and third of the game, to fouls.
Neither team held a lead more than seven points during the game.
Berry led the Cavaliers with a game-high 23 points while adding eight assists and five steals. Miller finished with 18 points and Bedard added 11 to round out Walsh’s double-figure scorers. Both Miller and Bedard provided problems for Cedarville’s offense as they each had four blocks.
Walsh (6-2, 1-0) will return to action this Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Cedarville (5-2, 0-1) will play on the same day as they host Wilberforce.
Monday, November 30, 2009
"Cavs Receive Votes in First Top 25 Poll"
Walsh (5-2) received 33 votes and are 29th in the first NAIA Top 25 Division Two Coaches Poll of the season.
Walsh opens American Mideast Conference South Division play against 10th ranked Cedarville University at Alumni Arena tomorrow night at 6 pm. The game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us).
Monday, November 30, 2009
"Cavs Lose in OT to Taylor/Open AMC Play with Cedarville"
Walsh (5-2, 0-0) opens American Mideast Conference play with three conference games this week. The Cavs host 15th ranked Cedarville University on Tuesday (6 pm), then travel to the University of Northwestern Ohio on Thursday (6 pm) on Thursday and to Wilberforce University on Saturday (2 pm). The Walsh/Cedarville game will be broadcast live on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us).
NAIA No. 23-ranked Taylor University edged the Cavs in an overtime thriller by a score of 82-81 on Saturday at Alumni Arena. The Trojans (5-2) had to overcome an early second-half barrage by the Cavs that had the hosts up 17 points with 14:14 to play in regulation. Walsh went on a 12-0 run to start the second half, with eight points coming from Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo), to lead 43-29. With momentum still on their side, the Cavs pushed the lead to 17 thanks to a trio of jumpers by Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS). However, the momentum tide would turn as the Trojans reeled off 20-straight points to take a three-point lead at 53-50 with 8:15 to play. The Cavs would retake the lead at 57-56 on a basket by Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) with just over six minutes remaining. They would hold the lead down the stretch until a turnover by Miller with five seconds left gave the Trojans one last chance. Taking advantage of the last opportunity, Bethany Ballard nailed a basket near the top of the key to send it into overtime at 70-70. Taylor struck first in overtime with a baseline basket by Nellie Eskew. Scores by Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland), Miller and Berry seemed to give the Cavs’ control, but the Ballard caught fire and scored seven points down the stretch to give her team a two-point lead with 55 seconds remaining. Bedard then tied it up at the 37-second mark on the assist from Berry, but a Walsh foul sent Taylor to the foul line where Erin Guarneri made one of two to provide the difference. Miller had a career-high 30 points to lead the Cavalier attack, including five 3-pointers. Bedard (16), Berry (12) and Yoder (10) also scored in double-figures for Walsh. Berry was one assist and three rebounds shy of a triple-double.
Cedarville (5-1) brings a four-game win streak to Walsh. The 15th ranked Yellow Jackets defeated Wittenberg University in their last game, 75-63, on November 28. They sport four players in double figures, led by Alison Lemon's 17.2 ppg. Walsh won 74-70 last year and has a modest two-game win streak against the Jackets. Cedarville leads the all-time series 18-15.
Walsh travels to Lima, Ohio on Thursday to meet the 4-1 Racers. UNOH defeated the Cavs 95-81 in the regular season finale last year, denying Walsh an automatic berth to the national tournament. The all-time series is 1-1.
Walsh then travels to Wilberforce to meet the Bulldogs (2-5) on Saturday. The Cavs won both meetings from Wilberforce last year and lead the all-time series 12-5.
Jessie Miller is averaging a team-best 20.0 ppg and is shooting .493 from the field and .881 from the line. Katie Berry is averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 assists per game, 5.3 rebounds and is shooting .527 from the field and .800 from the line. Cara Bedard is averaging 14.9 ppg and is shooting .600 from the field and averaging 5.1 rebounds. Transfer Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) is averaging 13.0 ppg and a team-best 6.0 rebounds. Kovach is shooting .545 from the field and .826 from the line. Walsh is shooting .506 from the field and .746 from the stripe. The Cavs are averaging 78.7 points, while holding the opponents to 66.4 points.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
"Walsh Falls Short of Upset In Overtime"
North Canton, OH – The No. 23-ranked Taylor University edged one out against Walsh here Saturday afternoon in an overtime thriller by a score of 82-81. The Trojans (5-2) had to overcome an early second-half barrage by the Cavaliers (5-2, RV) that had the hosts up 17 with 14:14 to play in regulation.
Walsh went on a 12-0 run to start the second half, with eight points coming from Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo), before Taylor could end the short slump with a jumper by Tess Rudolph (Fr., 5-7, Evansville, IN/Memorial). With momentum still on their side, the Cavs pushed the lead to 17 thanks to a trio of jumpers by Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS). However, the momentum tide would turn as the Trojans reeled off 20-straight points to take a three-point lead at 53-50 with 8:15 to play.
The Cavaliers would retake the lead at 57-56 on a basket by Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph’s) with just over six minutes remaining. They would hold the lead down the stretch until a turnover by Miller with five seconds left gave the Trojans one last chance. Taking advantage of the last opportunity, Bethany Ballard (Sr., 5-11, Indianapolis, IN/Warren Central) nailed a basket near the top of the key to send it into overtime at 70-70.
In the extra period, Taylor struck first with a baseline basket by Nellie Eskew (So., 6-2, Anderson, IN/HS). Scores by Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland), Miller and Berry seemed to give the Cavs’ control, but the Ballard caught fire and scored seven points down the stretch to give her team a two-point lead with 55 seconds remaining. Bedard tied it up at the 37-second mark on the assist from Berry, but a Walsh foul sent Taylor to the foul line where Erin Guarneri (Fr., 5-10, Marion, IN/HS) made one of two to provide the difference.
Miller had a game-high 30 points to lead the Cavalier attack, including five 3-pointers. Bedard (16), Berry (12) and Yoder (10) also scored in double-figures for Walsh. Berry was one assist and three rebounds shy of a triple-double.
The Trojan offense was led by Rudolph and Ballard with 26 and 24 points, respectively. Rudolph shot 9-13 from the field including six 3-pointers.
Walsh will return to action on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at home against Cedarville.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
"Walsh Adds Two Games to Radio Broadcast Schedule"
Walsh and AM 900 WCER has added two more games to the 2009-10 broadcast schedule. Walsh will broadcast the Taylor University game on Saturday, November 28 at 2 pm and the Cedarville University game on Tuesday, December 1 at 6 pm.
Monday, November 23, 2009
"Cavs Improve to 5-1/Host Taylor"
Walsh (RV) improved to 5-1 with a 71-56 win over visiting Ohio Dominican University last Friday night in their only game of the week. This week they host Taylor University on Saturday at 2 pm. The Cavs 5-1 start equals their 2003-04 start.
Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph) and Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10 Strasburg, OH/HS) scored 24 points apiece to lead Walsh over Ohio Dominican University (1-2). Walsh took the lead for good at 15-13 on a Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) layup with 13:44 to play in the first half. Walsh would extend the lead to 13 points at 36-23 with 2:27 to play in the half and lead 36-27 at the break. Walsh shot 50% in the first half on 15-30 from the floor. Berry scored 11 first half points. Walsh never trailed in the second half, but had their lead trimmed to two points at 37-35 with 17:49 to play. It was as close as the Panthers would come. Walsh finally extended the lead to double figures at 59-49 with five minutes to play and led by 17 points at 71-54 with 42 seconds left. Miller scored 16 of her career-high 24 points in the second half, shooting 8-13 from the floor, 3-5 from the line and 5-5 from the foul line. Berry hit on 10-15 from the field. She also grabbed six rebounds. Kovach added 11 points and seven rebounds. Walsh shot 49% (28-57) for the night and out-rebounded the Panthers 34-28
Walsh and Taylor (3-2) are meeting for the third time, with the Trojans holding a 2-0 series advantage. They defeated the Cavs 75-67 last season at Taylor. The Trojans host the University of Saint Francis on Tuesday night. Bethany Ballard leads the team in scoring and is averaging 16.5 points. The defensive minded Trojans are averaging 70.6 points, while giving up 64.4 points per game.
Jessie Miller is averaging a team-best 17.5 ppg and is shooting .565 from the field and .909 from the line. Katie Berry is averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 assists per game, 5.0 rebounds and is shooting .523 from the field and .818 from the line. Cara Bedard is averaging 14.7 ppg and is shooting .600 from the field. Transfer Kayla Kovach is averaging 14.2 ppg and a team-best 6.7 rebounds. Kovach is shooting .540 from the field and .810 from the line. Walsh is shooting .517 from the field and .734 from the stripe. The Cavs are averaging 78.3 points, while holding the opponents to 63.8 points.
Friday, November 20, 2009
"Berry, Miller Lead Cavs to 71-56 Win"
(North Canton, OH) Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph) and Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10 Strasburg, OH/HS) pictured left scored 24 points apiece to lead Walsh University (5-1, RV) to a 71-56 win over visiting Ohio Dominican University (1-2) tonight at Alumni Arena. The win equals the Cavs 5-1 start from the 2003-04 season.
Walsh took the lead for good at 15-13 on a Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) layup with 13:44 to play in the first half. Walsh would extend the lead to 13 points at 36-23 with 2:27 to play in the half and lead 36-27 at the break. Walsh shot 50% in the first half on 15-30 from the floor. Berry scored 11 first half points.
Walsh never trailed in the second half, but had their lead trimmed to two points at 37-35 with 17:49 to play. It was as close as the Panthers would come. Walsh finally extended the lead to double figures at 59-49 with five minutes to play and led by 17 points at 71-54 with 42 seconds left.
Miller scored 16 of her career-high 24 points in the second half. She shot 8-13 from the floor, 3-5 from the line and 5-5 from the foul line. Berry hit on 10-15 from the field. She also grabbed six rebounds. Kovach added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Walsh shot 49% (28-57) for the night and out rebounded the Panthers 34-28. Kirsten Ruen led ODU with 13 points.
Walsh is home to Taylor University next Saturday at 2 pm.
Monday, November 16, 2009
"Cavs Capture Mayors' Cup for First Time/Split in Kentucky"
Walsh (RV) improved to 4-1 with wins in two out of three games last week. The Cavs retired the Mayors' Cup for the first time with a win over Malone University, then split games in Kentucky over the weekend. This week Walsh will host Ohio Dominican University at 7 pm on Friday night at Alumni Arena. The game will be broadcast on AM 900 WCER and on the internet at www.wcer.us. The Cavs 4-1 start is their best since the 2003-04 season when they started 5-1.
Walsh retired the Mayors' Cup for the first time, and improved to 3-0 on the season with a 86-54 win over rival Malone University. The Cavs led from start-to-finish to even the Cup Series at 7-7 and to take an all-time lead in the series at 32-31. Walsh has won the last five meetings with Malone. Walsh scored the games' first ten points and never looked back in taking a 45-19 halftime lead. The Cavs shot 61% (19-31) in the first half and held their largest lead at the break. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the first half. Bedard shot 7-8 from the floor, nailed her only three-ball and connected on 4-5 from the stripe. The Cavs shot 56% in the second half and held the games largest lead at 70-28 with 10:40 to play. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10 Strasburg, OH/HS) added 17 points on 7-10 from the floor to go with seven assists. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) tallied 12 points and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) chipped in 15 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench. Walsh held Malone to 36% (20-55) from the floor and forced 31 turnovers.
Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph) scored a career-high 31 points to lead the unbeaten Cavs to a 79-62 win at Berea College on Friday. Berry shot 10-19 from the floor, 4-6 from three-point and 7-8 from the line. She also grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds and had six assists and three steals. Kayla Kovach added 19 points and eight rebounds and Cara Bedard 17 points and five rebounds. Walsh shot 53% (16-30) from the floor in the first half and led 43-23 at halftime. The Cavs held their largest lead at 59-35 in a game in which they led from start to finish.
St. Catharine College (1-3) won its first game of the season and handed Walsh its first loss of the season, 71-63 on Saturday. Walsh shot well (48%), but turned the ball over 25 times in the defeat. The Cavs shot a blistering 64% (14-22) in the first half, but trailed 33-30 at the break. The Cavs cooled off in the second half, connecting on 13-37 (35%) from the floor and were outscored 38-33. Kayla Kovach recorded a double-double scoring a game-high 20 points and adding a game-high 10 rebounds. She was 9-14 from the floor. Cara Bedard put together another fine effort with 18 points and seven rebounds. She was also 9-14 from the field. Katie Berry, who scored a career-high 31 points on Friday night, added 11 points.
Cara Bedard is averaging a team-leading 16.8 ppg and is shooting .654 from the field. Jessie Miller is averaging 15.3 ppg and is shooting .545 from the field and .833 from the line. Transfer Kayla Kovach is averaging 14.8 ppg and a team-best 6.6 rebounds. Kovach is shooting .558 from the field and .800 from the line. Katie Berry is averaging 13.6 points, 7.0 assists per game, 4.8 rebounds and is shooting .480 from the field and .833 from the line.
Walsh is shooting .522 from the field and .730 from the stripe. The Cavs are averaging 79.8 points, while holding the opponents to 65.4 points.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"St. Catharine Hands Cavs First Loss"
(St. Catharine, KY) St. Catharine College (1-3) won its first game of the season and handed Walsh (4-1, RV) its first loss of the season, 71-63 in the Blue Grass State today. The Cavs return to action next Friday night at home against Ohio Dominican University at 7 pm at Alumni Arena.
Walsh shot well (48%), but turned the ball over 25 times in the defeat. The Cavs shot a blistering 64% (14-22) in the first half, but trailed 33-30 at the break. The Cavs cooled off in the second half, connecting on 13-37 (35%) from the floor and were outscored 38-33.
Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) pictured left recorded a double-double scoring a game-high 20 points and adding a game-high 10 rebounds. She was 9-14 from the floor. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) put together another fine effort with 18 points and seven rebounds. She was also 9-14 from the field. Katie Berry(5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph), who scored a career-high 31 points on Friday night, added 11 points.
Friday, November 13, 2009
"Berry's 31 Points Lead Cavs to Fourth Straight Win"
(Berea, KY) Walsh's Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph) pictured left scored a career-high 31 points to lead the unbeaten Cavs (4-0, RV) to a 79-62 win at Berea College (1-3) tonight. The Cavs 4-0 start is their best under head coach Laurel Wartluft and best since the 1997-98 season when they won their first ten games on their way to a NAIA National Championship.
Walsh shot 53% (16-30) from the floor in the first half and led 43-23 at halftime. The Cavs held their largest lead at 59-35 in a game in which they led from start to finish.
Berry shot 10-19 from the floor, 4-6 from three-point and 7-8 from the line. She also grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds and had six assists and three steals.
Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) added 19 points and eight rebounds and Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) 17 points and five rebounds.
Walsh concludes their trip to Kentucky with a 2 pm game at St. Catharine College tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
"Cavs Retire Mayors' Cup for First Time, Thrashing Malone 86-54"
Walsh (RV) retired the Mayors' Cup for the first time, and improved to 3-0 on the season with a 86-54 win over rival Malone University (1-1) at Alumni Arena. The Cavs led from start-to-finish to even the Cup Series at 7-7 and to take an all-time lead in the series at 32-31. Walsh has won the last five meetings with Malone. The two teams meet in an American Mideast Conference game on February 9 at Malone.
Walsh scored the games' first ten points and never looked back in taking a 45-19 halftime lead. The Cavs shot 61% (19-31) in the first half and held their largest lead at the break. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) pictured left scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the first half. Bedard shot 7-8 from the floor, nailed her only three-ball and connected on 4-5 from the stripe.
The Cavs shot 56% in the second half and held the games largest lead at 70-28 with 10:40 to play. Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10 Strasburg, OH/HS) added 17 points on 7-10 from the floor to go with seven assists. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) tallied 12 points and Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) chipped in 15 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench. Walsh held Malone to 36% (20-55) from the floor and forced 31 turnovers.
Monday, November 9, 2009
"Cavs Open 30th Season and New Building with Back-to-Back Wins"
Walsh (RV) opened its 30th season with back-to-back wins at the new Alumni Arena. The Cavs downed Concordia College (MI) 94-76 in the first basketball game in the new 2,000 seat Alumni Arena on Friday night. Then on Saturday, they bested Marian College 77-64 in the final game of the Walsh Classic. This week they host Malone University (1-0) on Tuesday in the 14th Annual Mayors' Cup game, and then travel to Kentucky for a pair of games this weekend. The Cavs meet Berea College on Friday night (6 pm) and St. Catharine College on Saturday (2 pm). The Walsh/Malone game will be broadcast on AM 900 WCER (www.wcer.us) at 7:50 pm.
Walsh's balanced attack produced five double figure scorers in the win over Concordia. Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) led with a team-high 16 points in her first game in a Walsh uniform. The Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne transfer shot 6-8 from the floor. Walsh shot a blistering 60% (35-68) for the game and handed out 29 assists. Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10 Strasburg, OH/HS) each scored 15 points. Bedard pulled down a team-high seven rebounds. Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) chipped in 14 points and Darlene Woolf (Jr., 5-7, East Rochester, OH/United) 10. Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph) handed out a game-high nine assists.
Walsh then improved to 2-0 under Wartluft for the first time, and first time since 2004, with a 77-64 win over Marian University. Leah Seaman (5-8, Sr., Louisville, OH/HS) came off the bench to lead all scorers with 17 points. Bedard added 15 points, Miller 14, and Berry 13 and seven assists. Walsh shot 50% (29-58) from the floor and 78% from the line, and for the second straight game recorded more assists than turnovers. The Cavs Cara Bedard was named Classic MVP.
Walsh and Malone meet in the 14th annual Mayors' Cup game on Tuesday. Malone leads the Cup Series 7-6. Walsh has won the last two Cup games and can retire the Cup for the first time with a win on Tuesday. The all-time series is tied at 31. Overall, the Cavs have won the last four games played between the two schools.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
"Walsh Classic Bodes Well For Cavs"
Two games in the brand new Alumni Arena resulted in two wins over the weekend for the Cavaliers as they downed the Marian Knights 77-64 today in the final game of the Walsh Classic. Both teams were coming off strong games Friday evening although Marian fell to Shawnee State. The Knights (0-2) stayed close with the Cavaliers (2-0, RV) for a half, but Walsh slowly pulled away and held a double-digit lead for all but 21 seconds of the second half.
The offensive attack was well-balanced once again today as four Cavs reached double figures in scoring, with one player a single tally shy of making it five as one day prior. The leading scorer for Walsh was Leah Seaman (Sr., 5-8, Louisville, OH/HS), who turned in a game-high 17-point effort coming off the bench. She shot 6-7 from the floor and made all three 3-pointers attempted.
Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) added 15 for the Cavs, while Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10, Strasburg, OH/HS) added 14 and Katie Berry (Jr., 5-11, Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) pitched in 13. Berry led the team in assists again with seven on the day. Leading the team in rebounds was Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) with seven in addition to her nine points.
Bedard’s 30 points over the two days earned her accolades as the Walsh Classic MVP. Miller’s 14 in addition to her 15 on the first night placed her on the Walsh Classic All-Tournament team. Others named to the team were Mallory Albers (Sr., 5-7, Fort Loramie, OH/HS) and Abby Ballman (So., 5-9, Cincinnati, OH/Mother of Mercy) from Shawnee State, Hannah Sabol from Concordia (Fr., 5-11, Shelby Township, MI), and Molly Lauck (Sr., 5-11, Greenwood, IN/Center Grove) from Marian.
Walsh won’t have long to celebrate the good weekend as they host rival Malone on Tuesday night for the Mayor’s Cup. Game time is schedule for 8 p.m. following the men’s home opener against Cincinnati Christian College at 6 p.m.
Friday, November 6, 2009
"Cavs Christen New Arena With Win"
The brand new Alumni Arena was christened in impressive fashion as the Walsh Cavaliers (RV) women’s basketball team defeated the Concordia Cardinals 94-76 in the Walsh Classic. It was the first basketball game to be played in the gymnasium.
The Cavaliers jumped out to a 7-0 start and never looked back, eventually getting to a 20-point lead just under 10 minutes into the game. The lead would reach as high as 31 points in the first half, but a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Concordia sent the teams into the break with Walsh up 55-27. The second half faired better for the Cardinals as they outscored the Cavaliers during that time, but the deficit was just too much to make up as Walsh easily won 94-76.
A hot-shooting night aided in the victory for the Cavs as they shot 68.8 percent from the floor in the first half and 60.3 percent for the entire game. All nine Cavaliers that saw playing time scored and eight of nine shot 50 percent or better. Five players reached double figures including Kayla Kovach (So., 6-0, Lakewood, OH/HS/IPFW) with a team-leading 16, Cara Bedard (Jr., 6-0, Randolph, OH/Waterloo) and Jessie Miller (Sr., 5-10 Strasburg, OH/HS) with 15, Kristi Yoder (So., 6-1, Millersburg, OH/Hiland) with 14, and Darlene Woolf (Jr., 5-7, East Rochester, OH/United) with 10. Berry led the team with nine assists and Bedard pulled down seven boards.
Walsh (1-0) will return to action tomorrow for the second day of the Walsh Classic as they do battle with the Marian College Knights with a scheduled start of 4 p.m. Concordia (1-1) will play in the opening game tomorrow at 2 p.m. against Shawnee State, a 64-51 winner over Marian in tonight’s nightcap.
Monday, November 2, 2009
"Cavs Open 30th Season and New Building"
Walsh (RV) opens its 30th season at home on Friday with the Walsh University Classic. The Cavs 6 pm game with Concordia College (MI) is also the first basketball game in the new 2,000 seat Alumni Arena. Marian College plays Shawnee State University at 8 pm. On Saturday, Shawnee State and Concordia meet at 2 pm, with the Cavs and Marian playing at 4 pm.
Walsh, under fourth year head coach Laurel Wartluft, finished 19-12 last season and qualified for the AMC Playoffs with their 11-4 conference finish. The Cavs were picked third in the 2009-10 AMC preseason poll. Shawnee State was selected to repeat as conference champions.
Walsh returns four starters, including NAIA Honorable Mention All-American selection Katie Berry (5-11, Jr., Cleveland, OH/St. Joseph's) pictured left. Berry, also a first-team All-AMC choice, averaged 13.8 points and 4.1 assists. Also back is second-team All-AMC post player Cara Bedard (6-0, Jr., Randolph, OH/Waterloo) pictured below. Bedard averaged 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and shot .538 from the floor.
Monday, October 26, 2009
"Cavs Receive 35 Votes in NAIA Preseason Poll"
Walsh received 35 votes in the NAIA Preseason Basketball Poll. The 35 votes place the Cavs 31st. Walsh finished 19-12 last season and qualified for the AMC Playoffs with their 11-4 conference finish. They were picked third in the 2009-10 AMC preseason poll.
Walsh opens the season on Friday, November 6 (6 pm) against Concordia College at the new Alumni Arena.
