NEW ALBANY, IN – Playing their fourth game in seven days, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers took on the Grenadiers of Indiana University Southeast on Saturday. Despite a strong second half performance, the Trailblazers saw too many mistakes in the first half come back to bite them, as the Grenadiers went on to win 84-65.
IU Southeast jumped out of the gates early to seize momentum, as a 15-4 run in the final 6:09 of the first half gave the Grenadiers a 45-26 lead at the intermission.
Following halftime, the Trailblazers began to reap the benefits of increased aggression and mid-game adjustments to hang with their opponent for the final 20 minutes. Despite falling down by as many as 24, OCU tied IU Southeast in the second half 39-39.
Four Trailblazers finished the day in double figures, led by Juan Woods (FR/Pickerington, OH) with 14. Rashard German (FR/North Lauderdale, FL) came in off the bench for the second consecutive game to provide 12 points on 4-9 shooting from behind the arc.
"IUSE really jumped on us with their pressure in the first half, and we did not respond well," said Head Coach Casey Coons. "I was proud of our guys for coming out in the second half and competing. We just need to put two halves together, especially against a tough team like them on the road."
Ohio Christian will now return home to face the Golden Bears of West Virginia Tech on Tuesday evening in the Maxwell Center.
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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
Trailblazers Set To Face Southeastern In NAIA National Tournament
Published: March 5, 2020
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers patiently
awaited their draw in the 2020 NAIA DII National Championship Tournament on
Wednesday evening. Entering the tournament as the #8 seed in the Duer
Bracket, the Lady Trailblazers will face the Fire of Southeastern University,
the #3 seed overall. Ohio Christian received their automatic bid following a
stellar season and impressive conference tournament run in which they rallied
off three consecutive wins of 10+ points, two of which took place on the
road. Their championship victory on Tuesday at Indiana
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers patiently
awaited their draw in the 2020 NAIA DII National Championship Tournament on
Wednesday evening. Entering the tournament as the #8 seed in the Duer
Bracket, the Lady Trailblazers will face the Fire of Southeastern University,
the #3 seed overall. Ohio Christian received their automatic bid following a
stellar season
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers patiently
awaited their draw in the 2020 NAIA DII National Championship Tournament on
Wednesday evening. Entering the tournament as
Archived Articles of Interest
Head Basketball Coach Inducted in Taylor University Hall of Fame
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University’s Head Coach for the Men’s basketball team,
Casey Coons was recently honored by his alma mater. On Oct. 5, Coons was
inducted into Taylor University Athletics 2019 Hall of Fame. Other inductees
included Molly Currens, Tanya Crevier, Rick Atkinson, and Tyler Beachler.
“It was an awesome honor,” Coons said of the induction ceremony. “It
was really cool because all of the other four inductees I know really well.
Two of them I went to school with, Coach Atkinson I interacted with while I
was an assistant there, and Tanya Crevier worked all nine years of basketball
Ohio Christian University’s Head Coach for the Men’s basketball team,
Casey Coons was recently honored by his alma mater. On Oct. 5, Coons was
inducted into Taylor University Athletics 2019 Hall of Fame. Other inductees
included Molly Currens, Tanya Crevier, Rick Atkinson, and Tyler Beachler.
“It was an awesome honor,” Coons said of the induction ceremony. “It
was really cool because all of
Ohio Christian University’s Head Coach for the Men’s basketball team,
Casey Coons was recently honored by his alma mater. On Oct. 5, Coons was
inducted into Taylor University Athletics 2019 Hall of
Casey Coons Inducted Into Taylor University Hall of Fame
Published: October 16, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Ohio Christian University Head Men's Basketball Coach Casey
Coons was inducted into the Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame this
past Saturday, joining the Class of 2019 that also included Molly Currens,
Tanya Crevier, Rick Atkinson, and Tyler Beachler. Coons was a member of the
Trojan's basketball team as a player from 2009-2013 and later served as an
assistant coach for the program.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Ohio Christian University Head Men's Basketball Coach Casey
Coons was inducted into the Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame this
past Saturday, joining the Class of 2019 that also included Molly Currens,
Tanya Crevier, Rick Atkinson, and Tyler Beachler. Coons was a member of the
Trojan's basketball team as a player from 2009-2013 and later served as an
assistant coach
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Ohio Christian University Head Men's Basketball Coach Casey
Coons was inducted into the Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame this
past Saturday, joining the Class of 2019 that
OCU Hosts OCSAA Final Four
Published: March 5, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department was
pleased to once again host the boys and girls state basketball championships
for the Ohio Christian School Athletic Association (OCSAA) on March 1-2. Ohio
Christian has been a long-standing supporter of the OCSAA, hosting both their
Fall and Winter championships in soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
The 2019 Final Four consised of eight games including four semifinals, two
consolation games, and two championship games. On the girl’s side, the New
Hope Lady Statesmen took the state title, while the Sabres from
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department was
pleased to once again host the boys and girls state basketball championships
for the Ohio Christian School Athletic Association (OCSAA) on March 1-2. Ohio
Christian has been a long-standing supporter of the OCSAA, hosting both their
Fall and Winter championships in soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
The 2019 Final Four
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department was
pleased to once again host the boys and girls state basketball championships
for the Ohio Christian School Athletic
