RICHMOND, IN – With a chance at clinching a spot in the conference tournament, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers faced nearby rival Indiana University East on Saturday. After defeating the Red Wolves at home earlier in the year, the Lady Trailblazers struggled to keep pace as IU East ran away with a 101-82 win.
The Red Wolves wasted little time sending their message, building an early 12-point advantage in the opening quarter. It was not until the fourth quarter that the Lady Trailblazers outscored the Red Wolves in a 10 minute stretch, which proved to be too late for a full comeback.
IU East's offense benefited from two key lines in the stat sheet, those being points off turnovers and second chance points. The Red Wolves converted 16 OCU turnovers into 19 points, while also converting 20 offensive rebounds into 27 second chance points.
For the Lady Trailblazers, Helaina Limas (SO/Medina, OH) had one of her better games of the season, scoring 27 points on 9-14 shooting. Staci Pertuset (SR/West Union, OH) was held to only 13 points on Saturday, coming up one rebound shy of a double double.
"We struggled today. We gave up way too many second chance points and IU East came ready to play," said Head Coach Brenda Baker. "We struggled to contain their energy and scoring. At this point in the season, it is anyone's game and we must show up every single quarter. We just need to refocus and finish regular season play strong."
Following the loss, Ohio Christian will return home for their final regular season home game of the year when they host Carlow University on Tuesday night. The women's game will tipoff at 5:00 PM followed by the men at 7:00 PM.
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Youth Groups Invited to Pizza and Points
Published: December 8, 2021
Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the Alice Lloyd College Eagles on
January 29th at 1pm.
The free event includes admission to the game, pizza, giveaways and face
painting. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can enter to shoot a
half court shot for a chance to win a $12,000 scholarship!
Watch our video from a previous Pizza & Points:
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Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the Alice Lloyd College Eagles on
January 29th at 1pm.
The free event includes admission to the game, pizza, giveaways and face
painting. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can enter to shoot
Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the
Catching Up With Coach: Brenda Baker
Published: May 6, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Brenda Baker and her Lady Trailblazer squad exceeded every
expectation set by the outside in 2019-20, turning a predicted last place
finish in the conference into a 21 win season ending with a trip to the 2020
NAIA DII Women's Basketball Championships. Recently, Coach Baker gave her
insight into this past season, the postseason run, and gave a look ahead to
2020-21.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Brenda Baker and her Lady Trailblazer squad exceeded every
expectation set by the outside in 2019-20, turning a predicted last place
finish in the conference into a 21 win season ending with a trip to the 2020
NAIA DII Women's Basketball Championships. Recently, Coach Baker gave her
insight into this past season, the postseason run, and gave a look ahead to
2020-21.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Brenda Baker and her Lady Trailblazer squad exceeded every
expectation set by the outside in 2019-20, turning a predicted last place
finish in the conference into a 21 win season
Seven Lady Trailblazers Named RSC Scholar Athletes
Published: March 30, 2020
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019-20 River States Conference Women's Basketball
Scholar-Athlete Team proudly recognizes 60 student-athletes from around the
conference this year. The Lady Trailblazer basketball program boasted seven
awardees, including Chayla Davis, Staci Pertuset, Carolane Cox, Bethany
Conrad, Katie Thompson, Taylor Rawlings, and Helaina Limas. Student-athletes
named are those who have a 3.25 grade-point average or higher, have at least
two semesters of attendance prior to the current term, participate in an RSC
sport and are nominated by their institution. The NAIA
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019-20 River States Conference Women's Basketball
Scholar-Athlete Team proudly recognizes 60 student-athletes from around the
conference this year. The Lady Trailblazer basketball program boasted seven
awardees, including Chayla Davis, Staci Pertuset, Carolane Cox, Bethany
Conrad, Katie Thompson, Taylor Rawlings, and Helaina Limas. Student-athletes
named are those
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019-20 River States Conference Women's Basketball
Scholar-Athlete Team proudly recognizes 60 student-athletes from around the
conference this year. The Lady Trailblazer
Six Trailblazers Tabbed RSC Scholar Athletes
Published: March 30, 2020
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019-20 River States Conference Men's Basketball
Scholar-Athlete Team proudly honors 36 student-athletes this year. Six of
those athletes come from the Trailblazer Basketball program including Jordan
Green, Samson Sandhu, Juan Woods, Rohan Ashok, Allen Mattam, and Gabriel
Casey. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25 grade-point average
or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance prior to the current
term, participate in an RSC sport and be nominated by their
institution. The NAIA sponsors a similar award program of the
NAIA-Daktronics Scholar
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019-20 River States Conference Men's Basketball
Scholar-Athlete Team proudly honors 36 student-athletes this year. Six of
those athletes come from the Trailblazer Basketball program including Jordan
Green, Samson Sandhu, Juan Woods, Rohan Ashok, Allen Mattam, and Gabriel
Casey. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25 grade-point average
or higher, have at
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019-20 River States Conference Men's Basketball
Scholar-Athlete Team proudly honors 36 student-athletes this year. Six of
those athletes come from the Trailblazer
Lady Trailblazers End Historic Season With Loss In NAIA DII Tournament
Published: March 14, 2020
SIOUX CITY, IA – A year of history and memories ended on Thursday
afternoon, as the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers lost in the
round of 32 in the 2020 NAIA DII Women's Basketball Tournament. Facing the #1
seed in the Duer bracket, the #6 seeded Lady Trailblazers lost to the Fire of
Southeastern University 107-55.
SIOUX CITY, IA – A year of history and memories ended on Thursday
afternoon, as the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers lost in the
round of 32 in the 2020 NAIA DII Women's Basketball Tournament. Facing the #1
seed in the Duer bracket, the #6 seeded Lady Trailblazers lost to the Fire of
Southeastern University 107-55.
SIOUX CITY, IA – A year of history and memories ended on Thursday
afternoon, as the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers lost in the
round of 32 in the 2020 NAIA DII Women's Basketball
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Trailblazers Hold Off Pioneers In RSC Heavyweight Battle
Published: January 21, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After leading by as many as 14, the Ohio Christian
University Trailblazers held off a hard rally by the Pioneers of Point Park
on Saturday to take control of third place in the River States Conference
East Division.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After leading by as many as 14, the Ohio Christian
University Trailblazers held off a hard rally by the Pioneers of Point Park
on Saturday to take control of third place in the River States Conference
East Division.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After leading by as many as 14, the Ohio Christian
University Trailblazers held off a hard rally by the Pioneers of Point Park
on Saturday to take control of third place in the
Lady Trailblazers Win Second Straight, Claim Third Place In RSC East
Published: January 21, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers sent
their seniors out with a big conference win on Saturday, taking down the
Pioneers of Point Park University. The win moves OCU to 4-3 in conference
play and solo third in the River States Conference East Division.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers sent
their seniors out with a big conference win on Saturday, taking down the
Pioneers of Point Park University. The win moves OCU to 4-3 in conference
play and solo third in the River States Conference East Division.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers sent
their seniors out with a big conference win on Saturday, taking down the
Pioneers of Point Park University. The win moves OCU
Barksdale, Casey Power Second Consecutive Win
Published: January 21, 2020
PITTSBURGH, PA – Coming off a big win at home on Saturday, the Ohio
Christian University Trailblazers hit the road on Tuesday looking for their
second consecutive conference win. Despite a late push by the Celtics of
Carlow, the Trailblazers held off their opponent to grab a three point
victory.
PITTSBURGH, PA – Coming off a big win at home on Saturday, the Ohio
Christian University Trailblazers hit the road on Tuesday looking for their
second consecutive conference win. Despite a late push by the Celtics of
Carlow, the Trailblazers held off their opponent to grab a three point
victory.
PITTSBURGH, PA – Coming off a big win at home on Saturday, the Ohio
Christian University Trailblazers hit the road on Tuesday looking for their
second consecutive conference win. Despite a late
Gillum Posts 25 Pts, 19 Reb In Win Over Celtics
Published: January 21, 2020
PITTSBURGH, PA – Coming off a close loss at home on Saturday, the Ohio
Christian University Lady Trailblazers regained their dominance on Tuesday
night by defeating the Celtics of Carlow University. The 76-63 victory moves
OCU back to .500 in conference play.
PITTSBURGH, PA – Coming off a close loss at home on Saturday, the Ohio
Christian University Lady Trailblazers regained their dominance on Tuesday
night by defeating the Celtics of Carlow University. The 76-63 victory moves
OCU back to .500 in conference play.
PITTSBURGH, PA – Coming off a close loss at home on Saturday, the Ohio
Christian University Lady Trailblazers regained their dominance on Tuesday
night by defeating the Celtics of Carlow University
Trailblazers Win Physical Battle Over Eagles
Published: January 14, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – In a battle of two physical teams, the Ohio Christian
University Trailblazers did what they needed to do on Saturday to get a key
win. Powered by 43 combined points between Juan Woods (FR/Pickerington, OH)
and Justin Barksdale (SO/Fishers, IN), the Trailblazers held off the Eagles
of Asbury University to grab their second conference win of the season.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – In a battle of two physical teams, the Ohio Christian
University Trailblazers did what they needed to do on Saturday to get a key
win. Powered by 43 combined points between Juan Woods (FR/Pickerington, OH)
and Justin Barksdale (SO/Fishers, IN), the Trailblazers held off the Eagles
of Asbury University to grab their second conference win of the season.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – In a battle of two physical teams, the Ohio Christian
University Trailblazers did what they needed to do on Saturday to get a key
win. Powered by 43 combined points between Juan
