Edison (7-7, 0-2 OCCAC) at Owens (13-4, 1-0 OCCAC) January 17, 2015, 3 p.m. 2014-2015 Owens Schedule
Date Opponent Time/Result Nov. 4 IVY TECH W 112-69 Nov. 7 KELLOGG W 93-62 Nov. 8 SCHOOLCRAFT W 99-92 Nov. 12 WAYNE COUNTY W 100-92 Nov. 14 MUSKEGON W 106-97 Nov. 18 DELTA L 93-88 Nov. 22 at Monroe College ! L 64-62 Nov. 23 at CCRI ! W 99-63 Nov. 25 WASHTENAW W 116-61 Dec. 3 MOTT W 84-79 (OT) Dec. 6 JACKSON L 80-75 Dec. 12 @ Oakland # W 93-89 Dec. 13 @ Delta # W 105-82 Dec. 17 @ Jackson W 102-86 Dec. 20 @ Schoolcraft L 106-101 (2 OT) Dec. 30 @ Mott W 94-87 (OT) Jan. 10 @ Sinclair * W 88-79 Jan. 14 CUYAHOGA * W 90-88 (OT) Jan. 17 EDISON * 3 p.m. Jan. 21 @ Lakeland * 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 @ Columbus State * 3 p.m. Jan. 28 @ Lorain County * 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 @ Cincinnati State * 3 p.m. Feb. 4 @ Cuyahoga * 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 SINCLAIR * 3 p.m. Feb. 11 LAKELAND * 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 @ Edison * 3 p.m. Feb. 18 LORAIN COUNTY * 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 COLUMBUS STATE * 3 p.m. Feb. 28 CINCINNATI STATE * 3 p.m. March 3 District Quarterfinals (If Nec.) TBA March 6-7 District Final Four TBA ! - Monroe Classic (New Rochelle, N.Y.) # - Delta Tourney (Midland, Mich.) * - OCCAC game District Tournament @ Ohio Christian University in Columbus, Ohio
Express Notes Upcoming Road Stretch: Following today, Owens will embark on a tough five game conference road stretch against four other the other top five teams in the current OCCAC standings. He’s Back: After missing the conference opener, Shaakir Lindsey returned in spectacular fashion against Cuyahoga by hitting a 3-pointer as time expired in regulation to send the game to OT. He totaled 18 points and 12 assists in the game. On Fire: Since being held to single digits for only the second time this year on Dec. 6, John Murry is averaging 24.3 points per contest in the seven games since. Jones To The Rescue: With his team down seven late in regulation, Kenny Jones blocked a Cuyahoga lay-up attempt to start a game-winning rally. He closed the run with a jumper in OT with 3.2 seconds left to win the game.
Today’s Game
2014-2015 Edison Schedule
The Owens Express men’s basketball team will take on Edison Community College at 3 p.m. today in the SHAC.
Date Opponent Time/Result Nov. 7 WPAFB L 82-66 Nov. 8 OSU - NEWARK W 88-85 Nov. 12 MIAMI - HAMILTON W 90-89 Nov. 15 @ Clark State W 67-58 Nov. 22 WPAFB L 91-68 Nov. 29 @ Ancilla College L 96-72 Dec. 6 @ Glen Oaks L 95-81 Dec. 10 WITTENBERG JV W 78-62 Dec. 13 @ Schoolcraft L 80-72 Dec. 20 CLARK STATE W 76-74 Dec. 28 WRIGHT ST. - LAKE W 89-76 Jan. 4 @ Miami - Hamilton W 95-53 Jan. 10 LAKELAND L 95-73 Jan. 13 @ Columbus State L 84-68 Jan. 17 @ Owens 3 p.m. Jan. 21 CINCINNATI STATE 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 @ Lorain County 3 p.m. Jan. 28 @ Sinclair 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 LORAIN COUNTY 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 CUYAHOGA 3 p.m. Feb. 4 COLUMBUS STATE 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 @ Lakeland 3 p.m. Feb. 11 @ Cincinnati State 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 OWENS 3 p.m. Feb. 18 SINCLAIR 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 @ Cuyahoga 3 p.m. March 3 District Quarterfinals (If Nec.) TBA March 6-7 District Final Four TBA * - OCCAC Game District Tournament @ Ohio Christian University in Columbus, Ohio
Owens has won three in a row and six of its past seven following the team’s overtime win over Cuyahoga Community College on Wednesday. You can watch today’s game live and archived at www.ihigh.com/owenscc in HD for free.
Series Tidbits Owens has won seven in a row over Edison dating back to 2010-11 season. Fourth-year head coach Dave Clarke is 6-0 against Edison. In last year’s home and home series, Owens scored at least 100 points in both games.
OCCAC Standings
Cincinnati State Owens Lakeland Cuyahoga Columbus State Lorain County Edison Sinclair
OCCAC Overall 2-0 1.000 14-3 .824 2-0 1.000 14-4 .778 2-0 1.000 11-5 .688 1-1 .500 10-5 .667 1-1 .500 6-9 .400 1-2 .333 10-7 .588 0-2 .000 7-7 .500 0-3 .000 10-7 .588
Around the OCCAC Upcoming Games Wednesday, January 21 Columbus State at Sinclair, 7:30 p.m. * Owens at Lakeland, 7:30 p.m. * Cincinnati State at Edison, 7:30 p.m. * Lorain County at Cuyahoga, 7:30 p.m. * Monday, January 19 South Suburban at Cincinnati State, 4 p.m. Recent Results Saturday, January 17 Sinclair at Lakeland, 3 p.m. * Edison at Owens, 3 p.m. * Lorain County at Columbus State, 3 p.m. * Cuyahoga at Cincinnati State, 3 p.m. * Wednesday, January 14 Cincinnati State 77, Sinclair 66 * Owens 90, Cuyahoga 88 (OT) * Lakeland 107, Lorain County 91 * Tuesday, January 13 Columbus State 84, Edison 68 * * - OCCAC game
Charger Notes Following Thurman: Malik Thurman is leading the Edison men’s basketball team with 18.4 points per game. He is one of three players averaging double figures including Cody May (14 PPG) and Jalen Hearn (12.4 PPG). Tough Start: After winning three straight, Edison has lost two in a row to start conference play by an average of 18 points. Bad Ratio: As a team, Edison is averaging almost four more turnovers (15.9) per game than assists (12). Shooting Struggles: Edison is shooting 41.9 percent from the field as a team, including a 30.8 percent mark from 3-point range. They are also shooting 63.4 percent from the foul line. Poland’s Play: Caleb Poland has scored in double figures in each of the team’s past four games, while averaging 15 points per game over the first two conference contests.