Countdown to tip . . .
The Washburn Ichabods will hit the road for a battle with the Pittsburg State Gorillas on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in John Lance Arena. Washburn (16-7, 13-6 MIAA) is coming off a 71-66 over No. 8-ranked Missouri Southern on Thursday night while the Gorillas (13-10, 9-10 MIAA) have been idle since dropping an 82-81 decision at Emporia State. The Ichabods are in a tie for third place in the conference standings with Nebraska-Omaha, but hold a tie-breaker over the Mavericks by virtue of their season-sweep over UNO. Following the game with the Gorillas, the Ichabods will return home to face Emporia State on senior night Feb. 23.
Washburn (16-7, 13-6 MIAA) at Pittsburg State (13-10, 9-10 MIAA)
Feb. 19, 2011 • 3:30 p.m. • Pittsburg, Kan. • John Lance Arena (7,000)
Ichabods on Radio . . .
Washburn basketball games can be heard live on KTPK 106.9 FM. The game can also be heard on the internet at www.wusports.com by following the “Live Audio” link on the basketball schedule page. Four-time Kansas Sportscaster of the year
Bruce Steinbrock will be the play-by-play voice of the Ichabods and former WU quarterback Mark Elliott will be the color analyst.
The Coaches . . .
Washburn Ichabod head basketball coach
Bob Chipman is in his 32nd season at the helm of the Ichabod basketball program. Chipman is the winningest coach in school history and in 2006-07 he became the second winningest coach as a member of the MIAA. Chipman is 694-285 (.710) overall and he has 453 wins since the Ichabods joined the MIAA - the most of any teams in the league since the 1991-92 season. In home games, Chipman has amassed a 406-76 (.840) record going 352-64 in Lee Arena and 54-12 in Whiting Fieldhouse. Chipman is 11th amongst all NCAA II coaches in winning percentage who have coached at least 10 seasons. Among that group, he is second in all-time coaching victories in active coaches in career victories. Among all coaches who have at least 10 years experience in DII, he is 25th in winning percentage and seventh in victories. He is the third active winningest coach in NCAA Division II and 10th in winning percentage and his 694 coaching wins is 28th all-time among all NCAA coaches at all levels. At Washburn he has led the Ichabods to 11 conference regular season titles (9 MIAA), 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and the 1987 NAIA National Championship. Chipman is 46-16 against Pittsburg State.
Pittsburg State's Kevin Muff is in his first season leading the Gorillas. Muff (Kansas State, '86) became the Gorillas' 14th all-time head coach on Apr. 5, 2010, after spending 12 seasons at Cloud County Community College, where he helped the Thunderbirds to an average of 21 wins in each of the last five seasons. He is 13-10 overall and 0-1 against Washburn.
Last time out for the Ichabods . . .
(Feb. 17) TOPEKA, Kan. -- Ichabod senior
De'Andre Washington scored Washburn's final six points all from the free throw line in a 71-66 win over the No. 8-ranked Missouri Southern Lions Thursday night in Lee Arena.
After the ninth tie score of the game,
Jadarren Mumpfield broke the tie with a 3-pointer putting Washburn up 65-62 with 2:43 to play. But the Lions (20-3, 16-3 MIAA) cut the Ichabod lead back to one after a pair of free throws by Marquis Addison with 2:25 remaining in the game. Following a pair of free throws by Washington putting Washburn back up two with 1:53 to go, the Lions again went to the charity stripe and Jason Adams connected on two tosses with 25 seconds left trimming the Ichabod lead back to one. After a foul by the Lions, Washington went back to the line to hit two more with 23 seconds left staking the Ichabods to a 69-66 lead. A 3-point attempt by Adams was off the mark and Washington pulled down the rebound with 12 seconds left hitting both free throws putting Washburn up five at 71-66. Skyler Bowlin's 3-point attempt rimmed out and Washington picked up his game-high 12th and final rebound of the night dribbling out the clock in the win.
The win was the Ichabods' highest win over a ranked opponent since they knocked off a then-No.3-ranked Central Missouri in the first round of the 2010 MIAA Championship Tournament in Kansas City.
In the first half, the teams entered the locker room tied at 35 after the Lions' Adams hit a pair of free throws with 0.8 left on the first half clock.
Logan Stutz tied for game-high honors with Missouri Southern's Keane Thommann who each scored 20 points. Stutz recorded his sixth double double of the season and the eighth of his career adding 10 rebounds. Stutz also recorded a career-high five steals. Washington had 12 points with 12 rebounds and nine assists in the game.
Jeff Reid scored 11 points and Mumpfield scored 10.
Alex North recorded career-highs of nine points, nine rebounds playing 29 minutes.
Washburn was outshot by the Lions 51 percent to 37 percent as the Lions finished 23 of 45 from the field while the Ichabods were 25 of 68. Washburn dominated on the glass outrebounding the Lions 45 to 26 including a 24 to 4 advantage on the offensive boards. The Ichabods turned the advantage into a 21 to 5 edge in second chance points.
The win wil help bolster the Ichabods' postseason fate as Washburn entered the game No. 8 in the latest NCAA South Central Regional Rankings while the Lions were second in the latest poll.
Series history with Pittsburg State . . .
Saturday's meeting is the 165th between the two schools and Washburn leads the series, 92-72. The Ichabods have won the last six meetings. The Ichabods are 26-2 in Lee Arena against PSU and 24-12 against the Gorillas in MIAA play. The home team is 24-6 in the last 30 regular season meetings, dating back to 1996-97. The series goes back to 1919-20 and it has been played at least once a year since 1941-42. Since the 1956-57 season, the Ichabods are 23-29 in Pittsburg while going 7-10 in Pittsburg since becoming a MIAA of the MIAA. The Ichabods have won the last two meetings played in Pittsburg.
Last meeting with Pittsburg State . . .
(Jan. 12, 2011) TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn Ichabods turned a 29-28 halftime deficit into an 82-66 win over Pittsburg State Wednesday night in Lee Arena.
After shooting 33 percent in the first half after hitting 9 of 27 shots and 1 of 12 3-point attempts, the Ichabods turned it around in the second half shooting 62 percent hitting 16 of 26 attempts including a 7 of 14 performance from behind the 3-point line.
Coming out of the break trailing by one, Washburn opened the second half on a 13-4 run with two 3-pointers and a jumper by
Jeff Reid, a 3-pointer by
De'Andre Washington and a lay up by
Logan Stutz pushing Washburn to a 41-33 lead capped by a Reid three with 16:24 to go in the game. The Gorillas cut the lead back to four twice in the stanza, the final time at 46-42 before Washburn ripped off a 20-3 run over the next five minutes wrapped up by a couple of free throws by
Nate Daniels giving Washburn a 66-45 lead. Washburn would go on to lead by as many as 23 in the half on another 3-pointer by Washington at 71-48. Pittsburg State would get no closer than 15 the rest of the way.
The Gorillas led by as many as eight in the first half at 28-20 on a jumper by Logan Jones before Washburn finished the half on the 8-1 run beginning a total run of 21-5 over the final two minutes of the first half and first four minutes of the second half.
In the opening half, both team struggled from the field as Washburn shot 33 percent and the Gorillas were 13 of 30 from the field. They improved to 44 percent in the second half finishing the game 25 of 57 for a 44 pecent average. Washburn finished 25 of 53 for 47 percent. After shooting 9 of 18 from the free throw line the Ichabods were 15 of 25 in the second half finishing 24 of 43 for the game compared to 13 of 23 for Pitt State.
Washington led the Ichabods with his first double double of the season with game-highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds. He was 6 of 13 from the field, 3 of 7 from 3-point range and 8 of 12 from the free throw line. He also had a game-high six assists all in 34 minutes of play. Stutz finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Reid was also in double figures with 16 points hitting 3 of 7 shots from 3-point range.
Eric Ray led the Gorillas with 15 points. Andra Bailey had 13 points and JaVon McGee finished with 12.
About Pittsburg State . . .
The Gorillas are 13-10 overall and 9-10 in MIAA play after dropping four of their last five games. The Gorillas are 7-3 at home this season. PSU is in a three-way tie for dixth place in the conference standings. The Gorillas are led by Eric Ray who is scoring 11.8 ppg. He has hit 21 of 48 3-point attempts this season. Eric Marshall is scoring 10.0 ppg. Overall, the Gorillas have six players averaging at least 9.0 ppg. Andra Bailey is averaging 8.0 rebounds per game. The Gorillas are scoring 76.2 ppg while allowing 72.6 ppg. They are +7.6 in rebound margin this season and hitting 48 percent of their field goal attempts hitting 635 of 1321 attempts. They are 103 of 309 from 3-point range (33 percent) and 380 of 580 from the free throw line (65 percent).
Last time out for Pittsburg State . . .
PSU Sports Information -- (Feb. 16, 2011) EMPORIA, Kan. -- Emporia State charged back from an 18-point first-half deficit to hold off Pitt State down the stretch and claim a 82-81 victory Wednesday (Feb. 16) at William L. White Auditorium.
Pitt State (13-10, 9-10 MIAA) led 40-22 with 4:30 to play in the first half, but the Gorillas couldn't sustain their quick early pace.
Emporia State (12-13, 9-10 MIAA) rallied to tie the game at 61-61 with 8:23 to play in the game and the Hornets eventually pushed in front in the game's waning minutes.
The Hornets' Michael Tyler made a pair of free throws with 13.3 seconds remaining to give ESU an 82-78 lead.
Pitt State's Adrian Herrera, who hit six 3-pointers in the contest, dropped in a guarded trey with 1.3 seconds left to provide the game's final margin.
Logan Jones and Drake Green added 13 points apiece for the Gorillas while JaVon McGee finished with a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Xavier Burnette scored a game-high 19 points for Emporia State, which shot 56.3 percent from the field (27 of 48) in the game. Tyler added 14, while Robert Moores chipped in with 12 and Adam Holthaus added 10 for the Hornets.
Ichabod player notes . . .
#2 •
De'Andre Washington • F • 6-5 • 235 • Sr. • One assist shy of triple double against MSSU (12pts / 12 rbs / 9 ast)
#3 •
Virgil Philistin • G • 6-3 • 190 • Sr. • Scored four points in the first meeting with Pittsburg State
#4 •
Jadarren Mumpfield • G • 6-0 • 180 • Sr. • Double-figure scoring in 3 of last 4 (10.3 ppg)
#5 •
Jeff Reid • G • 6-6 • 190 • RS-Fr. • Thirty-eight 3-pointers tied for 2nd on WU's all-time freshman chart
#10 • William McNeill • G • 6-1 • 190 • Jr. • Will take a medical redshirt this season (foot)
#12 •
Robert Sigala • G • 6-3 • 180 • Jr. • Played two minutes in first meeting with Pitt State
#14 •
Logan Stutz • F • 6-9 • 225 • Sr. • 468 points this season tied for 13th on WU's senior scoring chart
#15 •
Mitch Allen • G • 5-9 • 165 • So. • Played eight minutes in first meeting with Gorillas
#20 •
Bobby Chipman • F • 6-8 • 210 • So. • Missed MSSU game and doubtful for PSU game (knee)
#21 •
Bryce Simons • G • 6-3 • 195 • So. • Has 20 assists with six turnovers this season
#22 •
Alex North • F • 6-6 • 210 • Fr. • Played 29 minutes against MSSU - 14 more than previous WU high
#24 •
Zack Riggins • F • 6-6 • 230 • Jr. • Missed last two games with concussion
#33 •
Nate Daniels • G • 6-3 • 190 • Sr. • Scored seven points in last meeting with PSU with five rebounds
#44 •
Brandon Scaife • F • 6-8 • 270 • Jr. • Three of three from the field in last meeting with PSU
An Ichabod win over Pittsburg State would . . .
improve the Ichabods to 17-7 overall and 14-6 in the MIAA … give the Ichabods a 93-72 all-time series lead over the Gorillas … make the Ichabods 24-29 in Pittsburg since the 1956-57 season and 8-10 since joining the MIAA … be the seventh-straight win over the Gorillas overall and the third-straight win in Pittsburg … make the Ichabods 1,403-970 all-time.
An Ichabod loss to Pittsburg State would . . .
drop the Ichabods to 16-8 overall and 13-7 in the MIAA … make the Ichabods 92-73 all-time against the Gorillas … snap a six-game winning streak over the Gorillas … snap a two-game winning streak in Pittsburg over the Gorillas … be the first win for PSU over the Ichabods since an 82-69 win in Pittsburg on Jan. 26, 2008 … drop the Ichabods to 1,402-971 all-time.
The Missouri Southern game revisited . . . the win . . .
improved the Ichabods to 16-7 overall and 13-6 in the MIAA … gave the Ichabods a 45-24 all-time series lead over the Lions … snapped a two-game winning streak by the Lions over the Ichabods … was the Ichabods first win over the Lions since a 93-86 win on Feb. 19, 2009 when the Ichabods rallied from 17 points down in Lee Arena for the victory … made the Ichabods 1,402-970 all-time … was the Ichabods' seventh-straight win at home improving to 11-1 on the season in Lee Arena.
Ichabods in the latest NCAA South Central Regional Rankings . . .
(Feb. 16, 2011) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Washburn Ichabods climbed from ninth to eighth in the latest NCAA South Central Regional Rankings which were released today. The Ichabods will host the No. 2 team in the region, Missouri Southern, on Thursday in Lee Arena at 7:30 p.m.
Washburn went 1-1 last week falling at Central Missouri and then winning at Southwest Baptist on Saturday. The Ichabods won their first game of the week topping Truman at home on Feb. 14. Following Thursday's game with Missouri Southern, the Ichabods will travel on Saturday to face Pittsburg State.
The regional rankings will be released each Wednesday for the remainder of the season with the top eight teams in the final rankings on Sunday, March 6 qualifying for the South Central Regional at a campus site to be determined. 1. Central Oklahoma, 2. Missouri Southern, 3. Fort Hays State, 4. West Texas A&M, 5. Tarleton State, 6. Midwestern State, 7. Incarnate Word, 8. Washburn, 9. Central Missouri, 10. Cameron.
'Bods and Ends . . . three-dot notes
The Ichabods have hit at least one 3-pointer in 218 straight games dating back to a Dec. 30, 2003 game with Missouri Western … overall the Ichabods have hit at least one 3-pointer in 1,055 of the last 1,057 games not hitting one against the Griffons and against Northwest Missouri on Jan. 30, 1990 …
Nate Daniels has averaged 6.6 ppg with 3.6 rpg in five games against the Gorillas going 5 of 13 from 3-point range …
Jeff Reid scored 16 points in his only meeting with PSU earlier this season hitting 3 of 7 3-point attempts …
Logan Stutz has averaged 11.8 ppg in five career meetings scoring 21 in the first match up this season in Lee Arena …
De'Andre Washington has averaged 16.7 ppg with 10.7 rpg in three career games with the Gorillas with 13 assists … the Ichabods are shooting 42 percent from the field in their seven losses while shooting 50 percent in their 16 wins … Washburn opponents are shooting 53 percent from the field in the Ichabods' seven losses while shooting 42 percent in the Ichabods' 16 wins … the Ichabods are +7.9 in their 16 wins this season and they are -2.6 in the losses … the Ichabods are averaging 19.0 assists per game in their wins and 13.3 in their losses … Washburn is 16-0 when leading at the end of regulation this season … Washburn is shooting 50 percent from the field in the second half of games scoring 41.3 points per half while they are shooting 46 percent in the first half scoring an average of 36 points per half …
Logan Stutz is 82 of 116 from the field in the first half of games this season (71 percent) while scoring 9.8 points per half … in the second half he is scoring 10.6 points per half … the Ichabod bench has outscored their opponent's bench 484 to 483 this season …the Ichabods have scored 386 points off of opponent turnovers this season … this season when the Ichabods have more 3-point attempts than their opponent, Washburn is 6-5, when they shoot fewer 3-pointers than their opponent, the Ichabods are 8-1 … they are 1-2 in game which both teams shoot the same number of 3-point attempts … Washburn is allowing opponents an average of 62.3 ppg in home games this season while allowing 78.6 ppg in away and neutral site games … Washburn is +4.3 in rebounding margin in MIAA play.
Ichabod Basketball History . . .
Washburn is 1,402-970 (.590 in 2,372 games) in its 105th season of intercollegiate action. The Ichabods are the 10th-winningest team in NCAA Division II history and the 26th winningest team this decade. The Ichabods are 453-203 since joining the NCAA Division II ranks, which is the most since the 1989-90 season in the MIAA.
Home sweet home - the Ichabods In Lee Arena . . .
The Ichabods are 352-64 (.848) all-time in Lee Arena - the 27th season of play. The Ichabods recorded a school-best 28-game winning streak from Nov. 19, 1993 to Feb. 8, 1995 in Lee Arena.
Up next. . .
Washburn come back home to Topeka for Senior Night on Feb. 23 against Emporia State. Washburn will then wrap up the regular season at Lincoln on Feb. 26 in Jefferson City before starting the MIAA Championship Tournament on March 3 in Kansas City.
