Since the last publication of the Beacon, the Ladies and Men’s Seawolve basketball teams have posted a combined 500% win-loss record. The Men Wolves who are struggling have won two while dropping five out of their last seven games played, while the Lady Seawolves have won four out of their last five.
Greyson Waterman in action against UMaine-Machias. Greyson is averaging 11.2 points per game in conference play behind 57.1 free throw shooting and a 33.3 three-point shooting percentage.
This past weekend the teams traveled on their the farthest road trip of the season to New York City to play Berkeley College, the reigning USCAA Men’s Champions, in Saturday’s games and finished off the weekend against Vaughn College on Sunday.
In Saturday’s action against Berkeley the men fell in what best could be described as the most loop-sided loss of the season (108-46). Ville Wuorenjuuri was the high scorer for the Wolves with a team-high nine points, as all 13 players who entered the game for the Seawolves scored at least a point.
Matt Jarrett fires off a long range jumper against UMaine-Machias. In conference play Matt is averaging 6.3 points per game while posting 16 steals overall.
The Lady Seawolves would extend their winning streak to four with a hard fought 12 point victory (68-56) against the Ladies from Berkeley College. Sammie Griffin led the scoring for the Lady Wolves with 16 points and six rebounds. Amira Jones posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Alicia Hoyt controlled the boards grabbing 18 rebounds and netting eight points.
The men traveled to the Big Apple on the heels of a last minute loss last Thursday evening to Northern Essex Community College and after being on the upside of their most loop-sided win of the season (129-40) against Hampshire College. Against Northern Essex, The Men Wolves found themselves trailing at half by nine points. The second half saw the Men Seawolves battle back tying the game at 75-75 with 1:47 left. The Seawolves missed key shots from the foul line, which opened the door for the NECC Knights to finish out the game on a 6-1 run and grab the 81-76 win.
Six days prior to traveling south, the Lady Wolves dispatched Hampshire College (78-29). Senior forward, Maria Veino led a balanced offensive attack with a game high 13 points and shooting guard Sammie Griffin netted 12 on four shots from beyond the three-point line. Freshman post player Shannon Kriger scored ten points (career high), while grabbing eight rebounds.
Zaire Wilson goes strong to the hoop against NHTI. Zaire is averaging 5.3 points per game and grabbing 3.1 rebounds as a reserve and is a force to be reckoned with under the boards.
As of today the Men Wolves are currently tied for third place with the University of Maine-Augusta in the YSCC East Division standings. Both teams share a 3-3 conference record of. In the YSCC women’s standings, the Lady Wolves sit one game behind the University of Maine-Augusta in second place with a 5-1 record.
Greyson Waterman in action against UMaine-Machias. Greyson is averaging 11.2 points per game in conference play behind 57.1 free throw shooting and a 33.3 three-point shooting percentage.
With a few games remaining before the holiday break both teams are looking to end the first half on positive notes. Wednesday evening the Central Maine Community College Mustangs will take to the court with the women’s game tipping off at 6pm and the men’s game starting around 8pm. The Lady Mustangs find themselves in an unfamiliar place; third in the division with a 3-1 YSCC record. The Lady Seawolves finish off the first half of the season against the Community College of Rhode Island on Saturday with tip-off scheduled for 1pm.
Jordan Turner looks to get the offense going against NHTI. Defensively Jordan has stole the ball 26 times and pulled down 45 defensive rebounds in all games.
The men’s first half of the season ends on Wednesday evening, when they will take to the floor in the second game of the evening against conference rival CMCC. The Men Mustangs are currently sitting atop the YSCC East Division with a 4-0 conference record.
Greyson Waterman in action against UMaine-Machias. Greyson is averaging 11.2 points per game in conference play behind 57.1 free throw shooting and a 33.3 three-point shooting percentage.
With a win on Wednesday evening the Lady Seawolves would put some distance between themselves and the Mustangs, while solidifying themselves as a serious threat in the YSCC.
As the Men Sewolves have had their fare share of obstacles to overcome, the potential to be a solid team remains and a win against CMCC would add to their confidence heading into the second half of the season.
Both teams open the second half of their seasons on the road traveling to Holyoke Community College on Jan. 6th, Saint Joseph’s of Vermont of the 9th and to Great Bay Community College on the 13th.
There only 4 home games scheduled for the second half of the season for both the Seawolves teams. While the men open with CCRI on Jan 16th, the women open their home schedule a week later when they play University of Maine-Presque Isle. Both teams end the regular season against Vermont Tech on February 13th.
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