Marquette University Athletics
Marquette-Wofford Game Notes
11/26/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Today?s Game Data
Site - Bradley Center (19,150)
Tipoff - 1:08 p.m.
Radio - Marquette Basketball Radio Network (Steve ?The Homer? True and George Thompson)
TV - MSC (Craig Keshon and Al McGuire)
Officials - Mark Bakko, Terry Davis, Andrew Walton.
Probable Marquette Starters
G #10 - Cordell Henry (So., 5-9, 160, Chicago, Ill.)
10.5 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 1.0 spg, 2.0 spg
had second straight double-figure scoring game with 10 points at Minnesota
G #4 - John Cliff (Sr., 6-2, 210, Decatur, Ill.)
15.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.5 spg
hit 3 three-pointers versus Minnesota
F #22 - Brian Wardle (Jr., 6-5, 212, Clarendon Hills, Ill.)
9.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg
had 12 points at Minnesota
F #43 - Oluoma Nnamaka (So., 6-7, 213, Uppsala, Sweden)
7.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 bpg, 50.0 FG%,
has blocked a shot in first two games of season
C #35 - John Mueller (Jr., 6-11, 231, Cedarburg, Wis.)
4.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg
limited to 15 minutes because of foul trouble at Minnesota
About Marquette The Golden Eagles are 1-1 on the season and are coming off a 66-57 loss at Minnesota Tuesday night.
Marquette averages 59.5 points, compared to 54.5 for its opponents. The Golden Eagles are winning the battle of the boards by a 44.5 rpg-41.0 rpg margin. Marquette also is averaging 4.5 blocks a game.
The Golden Eagles are shooting 38.7% from the field, 24.2% from three-point range, and 52.8% from the charity stripe.
John Cliff has emerged as Marquette?s top offensive threat. He is averaging 15.0 points a game and is coming off a 16-point performance at Minnesota. Cliff shot 3-6 from three-point range against the Golden Gophers. He also is hauling down 7.0 rebounds a game.
Like Cliff, Cordell Henry has reached double figures in points in the first two games. He is averaging 10.5 points a game.
Jon Harris has dominated the boards for the Golden Eagles. Through two games he is averaging 9.0 rebounds. Harris has pulled down 10 offensive rebounds, 55.6% of his season total.
Oluoma Nnamaka continues to provide stability in almost every area. He is averaging 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals and is shooting 50.0% from the field.
Marquette Head Coach Tom Crean Tom Crean was named Marquette?s head coach on March 30, 1999. He is in his first season as a head coach after serving as an assistant for 10 seasons. His coaching resum? includes stops at Michigan State (1989-90), Western Kentucky (1990-94), Pittsburgh (1994-95) and most recently again at Michigan State (1995-99).
He is a 1989 graduate of Central Michigan. Crean is assisted by Tim Buckley, Dwayne Stephens and Darrin Horn.
Tom Crean?s Marquette Record 1-1/1st season
Tom Crean?s Career Record 1-1/1st season
About Wofford The Terriers are playing their fourth road game in nine days and are 1-2 on the season. Wofford dropped a 72-54 decision at West Virginia Tuesday evening. The Terriers recorded one of the biggest victories in school history on Nov. 21 with a 79-74 win at Clemson. Wofford used a 28-2 run and overcame a 17-point deficit with 10:43 remaining in the game.
Following this afternoon?s tilt, Wofford returns to Spartanburg for its first home game ??against King on Dec. 1 ??of the season.
Wofford is averaging 65.0 points, while allowing 74.0 points. The Terriers are losing the battle of the boards by a 43.7-28.7 margin. Wofford averages 9.7 three-pointers a game.
Junior shooting guard Ian Chadwick, projected as the Southern Conference Player of the Year, is averaging 18.3 points a game and hitting 4.7 three-pointers a contest. Chadwick shoots 42.4% from three-point range.
Starzee Walker chips in 15.3 points a game. Mike Lenzly rounds out the double-figure scorers with a 12.0 ppg average. Lenzly shoots 90.5% (19-21) from the free throw line and is tied with Jon Pryor for the team assist lead at 3.7 apg.
Rashane DeLoach tops the squad with a 6.3 rebounding average.
Wofford Head Coach Richard Johnson In 15 seasons at Wofford Richard Johnson has compiled a 200-182 mark. He is a 1976 graduate of The Citadel, where he was a four-year letterwinner in basketball.
The Marquette-Wofford Series This afternoon?s contest is the first between Marquette and Wofford. The Terriers are one of two first-time opponents on Marquette?s 1999-2000 schedule. The other is Hampton, who the Golden Eagles host on Dec. 20.
Last Time Out The Golden Eagles dropped a 66-57 decision at Minnesota on Nov. 23.
Early foul trouble hampered the Golden Eagles, putting the Golden Gophers in the bonus with 13 minutes left in the first half. Minnesota took advantage of the situation, converting 14 of 20 free throws, including 8-10 from Dusty Rychart, in the first half alone.
Despite trailing 34-24 at halftime, Marquette battled back to cut the lead to six points on three occasions. But the Golden Eagles couldn?t get closer than that. Marquette held Minnesota scoreless for 2:38 late in the second half and Cordell Henry scored six unanswered points to pull Marquette within eight (57-49). Minnesota went 5-7 from the free throw line in one minute to seal the win.
Minnesota shot 45.1% from the field and were 20-34 from the free throw line. The Gophers also forced 24 turnovers by the Golden Eagles. Minnesota went 0-5 from three-point range, the first time in 75 games that a Marquette opponent failed to hit a three-pointer.
Rychart had game highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds. Terrance Simmons chipped in 11 points. Joel Przybilla added 10 points and four assists.
John Cliff led Marquette with 16 points. Brian Wardle scored 12 and Jon Harris came off the bench to grab a team-best eight rebounds, including five offensive.
Injury Update Junior Greg Clausen underwent surgery on Friday, Oct. 29, to repair a torn medial meniscus in his left knee. He missed both exhibition games, but saw action in the first two games of the season.
Krunti Hester, the lone freshman on this year?s squad, did not appear in either exhibition contest or either of the first two regular-season contests. He is hampered by a right ankle injury.
Bart Miller sprained his left ankle in practice Thanksgiving night. He will not dress today.
Oh Yes They Call It A Streak Marquette has made at least one three-point field goal in 320 consecutive games. The last game without a trey was against Wake Forest on Feb. 2, 1989.
Bench Production Through the first two games of the season Marquette?s bench is averaging 17.5 points and 14.5 rebounds. The reserves shoot 37.8% from the field and 46.7% from the free throw line. The bench has yet to produce a three-pointer.
Marquette in the Bradley Center The Golden Eagles are in their 12th season in the Bradley Center. Marquette has a 129-50 all-time record, including a 1-0 mark this season, in the Bradley Center.
Marquette in the Milwaukee Arena The Golden Eagles will play two regular-season contests (Dec. 7 vs. Dayton, Dec. 29 vs. Coppin State) at the Milwaukee Arena.
The Arena served as Marquette?s home from 1950-51 to 1987-88. The Golden Eagles have played four games in their former home since then and are 4-0 in those contests.
Defending the Three-Pointer Minnesota was 0-5 from three-point territory on Nov. 23, the first time in 75 games a Marquette opponent failed to connect on the long-range shot.
This season, Marquette?s foes are shooting just 13.6% (3-22) from beyond the arc.
Streaks ?n? Stuff
Consecutive Games Played - Greg Clausen - 58
Consecutive Starts - Oluoma Nnamaka - 17
Consecutive Double-Figure Scoring Games - Cordell Henry - 5
Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer - John Cliff - 7
The Last Time a Golden Eagle Scored 20+ Points - John Cliff (37) vs. Memphis - Feb. 21, 1999
The Last Time a Golden Eagle Had 10+ Rebounds - Jon Harris (10) vs. Chicago State - Nov. 20, 1999
The Last Time a Golden Eagle Had a Double-Double (Points-Rebounds) - Oluoma Nnamaka (13 points-10 rebounds) vs. Houston - Feb. 27, 1999
The Last Time a Golden Eagle Had 10+ Assists - Marcus West (11) vs. Dayton - Dec. 21, 1997
The Last Time an Opponent Scored 20+ Points - Dusty Rychart (22) - Minnesota - Nov. 23, 1999
The Last Time an Opponent Had 10+ Rebounds - Dusty Rychart (12) - Minnesota - Nov. 23, 1999
The Last Time an Opponent Had a Double-Double (Points-Rebounds) - Dusty Rychart (22-12) - Minnesota - Nov. 23, 1999
The Last Time an Opponent Had 10+ Assists - Edwin Young (10) - Dayton - Nov. 28, 1998
Climbing the Career Charts John Cliff and Brian Wardle rank among Marquette?s top career three-point shooters. Here?s a look at where they stand on the career statistical lists:
Three-Point Field Goals
7. John Cliff 106 - 44 shy of sixth
10. Brian Wardle 84 - 2 shy of 9th
Three-Point Field Goals Attempted
7. John Cliff 322 - 70 shy of 6th
9. Brian Wardle 262 - 42 shy of 8th
Cliff Hanger Senior John Cliff is enjoying the best offensive production of his career. Entering the season he had a career scoring average of 5.6 points. He is averaging 15.0 points to go with a 7.0 rpg average through the first two games.
Brian?s Song Brian Wardle was limited to 12 minutes against Chicago State in the season opener on Nov. 20. He suffered a mild concussion in the first five seconds of the game. He returned to his old form against Minnesota on Nov. 23 with 12 points in 30 minutes.
The Man in the Middle With Greg Clausen still recovering from Oct. 29 knee surgery, John Mueller is getting the bulk of the minutes at the center position.
Although he was limited to 15 minutes because of foul trouble at Minnesota (Nov. 23), he held All-American Joel Przybilla to 10 points
Oh Henry Cordell Henry returned to the starting lineup at Minnesota (Nov. 23) and responded with 10 points, his second straight double-figure scoring game. He also dished out two assists, his first of the season.
The Versatile Mr. Nnamaka Not enough can be said about Oluoma Nnamaka?s versatility. He averages 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals. He also is shooting 50% from the field. After playing the majority of his freshman season at the small forward position, Nnamaka has shifted to the power forward slot, but still has shown strong ability from the perimeter.
Chairman of the Boards Sophomore Jon Harris has 18 rebounds this season, better than his total (15) from the final 15 games of the 1998-99 campaign.
Harris has grabbed 10 rebounds off the offensive glass, 55.6% of his total.
By the Numbers
Games Led in Scoring
Cliff - 2.
Games Led in Rebounding
Harris - 2.
Double-Figure Scoring Games
Marquette - 5 (Cliff, Henry - 2, Wardle - 1).
Opponents - 6.
Double-Figure Rebounding Games
Marquette - 1 (Harris - 1).
Opponents - 2.
Double-Figure Scoring-Rebounding Games
Marquette - 0.
Opponents - 1.
Tune in to the Golden Eagles Steve ?The Homer? True and George Thompson are in their ninth season on the Marquette Basketball Radio Network.
Milwaukee's WISN AM 1130 is the flagship station of the Marquette Basketball Radio Network. The network includes the following affiliates:
WFAW AM 940 (Fort Atkinson)
WRJQ AM 1050 (Appleton)
WCLO AM 1230 (Janesville)
WOMT AM 1240 (Manitowoc)
WRJN AM 1400 (Racine)
WBWI FM 92.5 (West Bend)
Marquette broadcasts all of its men's basketball games around the world on the Internet. The games will be broadcast on Broadcast.com. All men's games are broadcast live and at no cost to the listener.
The Tom Crean Show on Radio 1130 WISN Marquette head coach Tom Crean and Steve ?The Homer? True will talk Marquette basketball on Crean?s weekly radio show from 7:30-8 p.m. on Radio 1130 WISN, the flagship station for Marquette basketball broadcasts. Here?s a list of dates for The Tom Crean Show:
Monday, November 29
Tuesday, December 14
Monday, January 10
Monday, January 17
Monday, January 24
Monday, January 31
Monday, February 7
Monday, February 14
Monday, February 21
Monday, February 28
Monday, March 6
Channel Surfing Sixteen Marquette basketball games will be televised this season. Below is a list of Marquette?s televised contests:
Nov. 27 Wofford MSC
Dec. 11 at Baylor MSC
Dec. 20 Hampton MSC
Dec. 23 at Wisconsin MSC
Jan. 8 at Cincinnati MSC
Jan. 12 at DePaul MSC
Jan. 23 Cincinnati ESPN2
Jan. 26 at Saint Louis MSC
Jan. 29 at UNC Charlotte ESPN Regional
Feb. 2 at Southern Miss MSC
Feb. 13 at Louisville ESPN2
Feb. 24 at South Florida ESPN
Feb. 26 Memphis ESPN Regional
March 1 UAB MSC
March 4 at Tulane MSC
Let?s Go Surfin? Now Up-to-the-minute information on Marquette basketball can be found at: www.gomarquette.com
For current information on Conference USA, check out this website: www.c-usa.org/index2.htm
Next Up for the Golden Eagles Marquette hosts the Blue & Gold Coca-Cola Classic next Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4. The Golden Eagles will face Western Michigan in first-round action and Appalachian State takes on Toledo.
