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SCOUTING THE REGENTS
Rockford University has dropped four of its last five games, including three straight in
league play, while giving up 87 or more points in each of its last four games. Last time
out, the Regents dropped a 99-74 decision to visiting Lakeland. Rockford won the rebound
battle, 60-45, including 25 offensive rebounds, but surrendered 37 points off 31 turnovers.
The Regents (8-6, 4-5 NACC) rank second-to-last in the league in points allowed (84.6) and
turnovers (15.6) per game, while leading the league in rebounds (41.5).
David Dixon leads the league with 22.1 points per game and ranks third with 8.9 rebounds
per contest. Scott Suchy is second on the team at 14.6 ppg, while Marlon Sykes and Tory
Minnifield come in at 13.1 and 10.3 ppg, respectively. Sykes leads the s quad with 4.9 assists
per contest.
Mike Keller
F • Jr. • 6-4 • 185
Oostburg, Wis.
15
Cody Veleke
F • Sr. • 6-5 • 200
Oakfield, Wis.
30
Josh Oros
F • Fr. • 6-5 • 205
Montgomery, Ill.
4
5
Carvell Oliver
G • So. • 6-0 • 175
Manitowoc, Wis.
Carlyle Howard
G • Fr. • 6-2 • 170
Chicago, Ill.
GAME 13: ROCKFORD
10
Brandon McCullum
G • Fr. • 6-2 • 170
Joliet, Ill.
20
22
23
31
32
40
Elan Solvik
G • Sr. • 6-5 • 185
Port Townsend, Wash.
Alex Stecker
G • So. • 5-9 • 165
Oostburg, Wis.
James Bartelt
F • Sr. • 6-7 • 205
Madison, Wis.
No. Name
Pos. Ht.
3 Mike Keller
F 6-4
4 Carvell Oliver
G 6-0
5 Carlyle Howard
G 6-2
10 Brandon McCullum G 6-2
12 Alex Gomez
F 6-2
14 Sam Koslowski
F 6-1
15 Cody Veleke
F 6-5
20 Elan Solvik
G 6-5
22 Alex Stecker
G 5-9
23 Drew Binversie
G 6-1
24 Brad Koth
G 6-1
25 Jeff Harris
G 6-2
30 Josh Oros
F 6-5
31 James Bartelt
F 6-7
32 Josh Creed
F 6-6
40 Montrell Hobbs
F 6-2
42 Dickie Knar
G 5-9
50 Brant Nickel
F 6-5
Wt.
185
175
170
170
180
170
200
185
165
190
180
175
205
205
180
185
180
230
Josh Creed
F • Fr. • 6-6 • 180
Chicago, Ill.
Yr.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
Fr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
So.
Sr.
Fr.
Sr.
Fr.
Fr.
Jr.
Fr.
Drew Binversie
G • So. • 6-1 • 190
Valders, Wis.
Montrell Hobbs
F • Fr. • 6-2 • 185
Milwaukee, Wis.
Hometown/High School
Oostburg, Wis./Oostburg
Manitowoc, Wis./Lincoln
Chicago, Ill./Rich Central
Joliet, Ill./Joliet West
Belvidere, Ill./Belvidere North
Neenah, Wis./St. Mary’s Central
Oakfield, Wis./Oakfield
Port Townsend, Wash./Port Townsend
Oostburg, Wis./Oostburg
Valders, Wis./Valders
Butte des Morts, Wis./Winneconne
Chicago, Ill./Richards
Montgomery, Ill./Oswego
Madison, Wis./East
Chicago,Ill./Brother Rice
Milwaukee, Wis./Rufus King
Mundelein, Wis./Mundelein
Waupun, Wis./Waupun
Head Coach: Mark Boyle (26th Season)
Assistant Coaches: Tony Draves, Grant Monroe, Marcus Wiegert, Augustine Avelleyra
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Alex Gomez
F • Jr. • 6-2 • 180
Belvidere, Ill.
14
Sam Koslowski
F • Sr. • 6-1 • 170
Neenah, Wis.
24
25
42
50
Brad Koth
G • So. • 6-1 • 180
Butte des Morts, Wis.
Dickie Knar
G • Jr. • 5-9 • 180
Mundelein, Wis.
Jeff Harris
G • Sr. • 6-2 • 175
Chicago, Ill.
Brant Nickel
F • Fr. • 6-5 • 230
Waupun, Wis.
HC
Mark Boyle
Head Coach
Pronunciations
Carvell Oliver...........................CAR-vell
Cody Veleke..................... vuh-LEH-key
Brad Koth................................... KOHTH
Dickie Knar...............................KUH-nar
Marian University Athletic Communications • Sadoff Gymnasium • 45 S. National Ave. • Fond du Lac, WI • 54935
LAST TIME OUT
The Sabres improved to 8-4 overall, 7-1 in the NACC with an 82-74 victory over
Benedictine last Saturday, Jan. 4, thanks in large part to senior Sam Koslowski’s 32
points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 8-for-10 from downtown.
Marian shot 56 percent from the field and went 10-for-17 from three-point range. It took
a 51-36 lead into halftime and never looked back. Josh Creed contributed 11 points and
eight rebounds off the bench, while Cody Veleke, Alex Stecker and Drew Binversie
each chipped in nine points in the winning effort.
SERIES HISTORY
The Sabres and Regents have met 17 times previously with Rockford holding the slight,
9-8, edge all-time. Marian is going for three straight victories in the series after a 78-70
victory at the Seager Center in Rockford back on Dec. 7. The Sabres used a 24-5 first-half
run to take a 38-25 lead into the break.
The Sabres were led by Elan Solvik’s 22 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 10-for-14
from the foul line. Cody Veleke and Sam Koslowski each added 14 points. Marian
outrebounded Rockford, 45-39, with Montrell Hobbs leading the way with 11 rebounds
in 22 minutes off the bench.
OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION
The Sabres went into the holiday break coming off a difficult, 106-101, loss to host Aurora
back on Dec. 20, but had plenty to build on offensively. Despite the 15-day layoff, Marian
showed little rust, putting up 51 points in the first half in a win against Benedictine Jan. 4.
Adding a 56-point second half against Aurora to a 51-point first half against Benedictine,
the Sabres scored 107 points in a 40-minute span, which is believed to be a school record.
The Sabres have registered back-to-back performances of 56 percent or more from
the field for the first time since 2012. Marian shot 56.7 percent (34-for-60) in the win over
Aurora, followed by a 56 percent (28-for-50) effort in Saturday’s win against Benedictine.
MAGIC NUMBERS
When the Sabres score 70 or more points in a game this season they are 7-2. Since the
beginning of the 2012-13 season, Marian is 18-4 in games it has scored 70 points or more.
Since last season, the Sabres are 17-2 when tied or leading at halftime, including 6-0 this
season.
ON THE HORIZON
The Sabres face possibly their most difficult stretch of the season with a three-game
week against the likes of Concordia Wisconsin (Jan. 14), Lakeland (Jan. 16) and Benedictine
(Jan. 18). Marian plays host to the Muskies, while hitting the road to take on the Falcons
and Eagles.
GAME 13: ROCKFORD
University
Information
School:
Marian University
City/Zip:
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Founded: 1936
Enrollment: 1,400
Nickname: Sabres
School Colors:
Royal (PMS 293), White
Affiliation:
NCAA III
Conference:
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC)
Interim President:
Robert Fale
Director of Athletics:
Jason Murphy
Administrative Assistant:
Kathy Redig
Athletics Department Phone: 920.923.8156
Athletics Department Fax: 920.923.8134
Athletics Department Website: SabreAthletics.com
Department Head Coaches
Baseball:
Men’s Basketball:
Women’s Basketball:
Men’s Cross Country:
Women’s Cross Country:
Men’s Golf:
Women’s Golf:
Men’s Ice Hockey:
Women’s Ice Hockey:
Men’s Soccer:
Women’s Soccer:
Softball:
Men’s Tennis:
Women’s Tennis:
Men’s Track & Field:
Women’s Track & Field:
V olleyball:
Jason Bartelt
Mark Boyle
Bill Peters
Ryan Schroeder
Ryan Schroeder
Duane Woeshnick
Duane Woeshnick
AJ Aitken
Jamie Kivi
Craig Peltonen
Jason Murphy
Ashley Steltenpohl
John Frausto
John Frausto
Ryan Schroeder
Ryan Schroeder
Kerri Huebel
Athletic Training Staff
Head Trainer:
Assistant Trainer:
Kim Sorensen
Joshua Stuhr
Athletic
Communications
Dir. of Athletic Communications Luke Pattarozzi
Office Phone
920.923.8155
Cell Phone
608.225.9802
E-mail
[email protected]
Assistant Director
Ashley Steltenpohl
Office Phone
920.923.8140
E-mail [email protected]
Graduate Assistant
Jim Naprstek
Office Phone
920.923.8562
Cell Phone
815.207.9168
E-mail
[email protected]
Interviews
All interviews with coaches, student-athletes and staff
members must be coordinated through the Athletic
Communications office. Game credentials and practice
schedules are available upon request by contacting the
Director of Athletic Communications, Luke Pattarozzi.
Marian University Athletic Communications • Sadoff Gymnasium • 45 S. National Ave. • Fond du Lac, WI • 54935