@MarianUHoops BASKETBALL NOTES
GAME 14-16: CUW/LAKELAND/BENEDICTINE
Marian Basketball
3
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.
20
22
Elan Solvik
G • Sr. • 6-5 • 185
Port Townsend, Wash.
Alex Stecker
G • So. • 5-9 • 165
Oostburg, Wis.
31
32
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.
10
Brandon McCullum
G • Fr. • 6-2 • 170
Joliet, Ill.
23
Drew Binversie
G • So. • 6-1 • 190
Valders, Wis.
40
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
12
Alex Gomez
F • Jr. • 6-2 • 180
Belvidere, Ill.
24
Brad Koth
G • So. • 6-1 • 180
Butte des Morts, Wis.
42
Dickie Knar
G • Jr. • 5-9 • 180
Mundelein, Wis.
14
Sam Koslowski
F • Sr. • 6-1 • 170
Neenah, Wis.
25
Jeff Harris
G • Sr. • 6-2 • 175
Chicago, Ill.
50
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
@MarianUHoops BASKETBALL NOTES
GAME 14-16: CUW/LAKELAND/BENEDICTINE
LAST TIME OUT
The Sabres made quick work of Rockford last time out, placing six players in double
figures, while forcing the Regents into 22 turnovers that resulted in 29 points en route to an
83-70 win to move to 9-4 overall, 8-1 in the NACC and 7-0 at home this season.
Cody Veleke led the way with 15 points, whlie Sam Koslowski and Drew Binversie
added 10 and 12 points, respectivley. The Marian bench outscored Rockford, 37-15, led by
Josh Creed’s 13-point, six-rebound and four-steal effort. Jeff Harris added 12 points,
while Brad Koth chipped in 11.
The Sabres led by as many as 23 points following an 11-point halftime advantage. The
win gave Marian three straight wins over Rockford and marked a regular season sweep
after a 79-73 victory in Rockford back on Dec. 7.
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
After a slow start out of the gate, Concordia University Wisconsin has won five of its
last six games, including three-of-four conference match-ups and enter the week 7-6
overall, 5-4 in the NACC. The Falcons defeated Benedictine at home last Saturday, 90-76.
The Falcons recorded 11 steals in the game and lead the league with 9.7 steals per game
this season. CUW also ranks first in three-point percentage (37.4).
Sophomore forward Keith Kahlfeldt leads the team with 18.9 points per game on 52.7
percent shooting. Bradley Prinsen averages 15.8 ppg followed by Eric Kittel at 10.5 ppg to
go along with team-bests in assists (3.5) and steals (2.2) per contest. Brett Boettcher hauls
in a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game.
SERIES HISTORY
The Sabres and Falcons will meet for the 58th time in the all-time series with CUW
leading, 32-25. CUW has had Marian’s number in recent years, winning the last 12 meetings,
including both match-ups a season ago by seven points or less. Dating back to the 2008-09
season, nine of CUW’s 11 wins have been by eight points or less with an average margin of
victory of just 5.7 points. The last Marian win came back on Dec. 8, 2007 in Fond du Lac by
a score of 80-60.
A LOOK AT THE MUSKIES
Second to Marian, Lakeland College comes in as the hottest team in the league having
won seven of its last eight contests and brings into the week an 11-3 overall mark, including
a 7-2 NACC ledger. Last time out, the Muskies outscored Dominican 42-28 in the paint en
route to a 75-66 victory at home Saturday. Lakeland leads the league in points per game
(86.2) and three-pointers made per game (7.5), while ranking second in assists (15.8) and
steals (9.2) per contest.
Senior forward Justin Ward ranks second in the league in points (21.4) and rebounds
(10.5) per game and turned in a 22-point, 13-rebound effort in the win over Dominican last
Saturday. James Oshkeshequoam is second on the team with 18.1 ppg, while Joey Burris is
third at 14.5 ppg and a team-best 4.1 assists per game. Stan McKenzie sits right at 10 ppg.
SERIES HISTORY
Marian and Lakeland will meet for the 61st time in the all-time series with the Muskies
holding a slim 31-29 edge in the series. The Muskies have won eight straight meetings
dating back to the 2009-10 season, including three wins last season when top-seeded
Lakeland ended Marian’s season in the first round of the conference tournament. The last
victory for the Sabres came back on Jan. 13, 2010 in a 76-69 win at home.
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
A dministrative 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:
Volleyball:
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