Men's Basketball News

Post Season Accolades for Spartans

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:59:00 GMT

The CBC Spartans ended their regional play with a loss to Grace University, 71-63. CBC had a three point lead, 53-50 but could not close the deal. CBC's record stands at 14-17 as they prepare now for the national tournament. CBC enters the national tournament seeded 12th as they are the host school. They will play the 5th seeded team, Florida Christian College at 8:00 on Tuesday night, March 5th.
CBC 's Joey Kreuter, senior forward was honored as the Most Valuable Player in the NCCAA Region with Mason Horsley earning Second Team Honors. Joey averaged 18 points per game while Mason averaged 15 points per game.

Coach Hanson Recognized by College of the Ozarks

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:19:00 GMT

College of the Ozarks Athletic Director All Waller and Men's Coach Steve Shepherd presenting gifts to Coach Hanson in recognition of his 34 years coaching at CBC. This ceremony was prior to the game at C of O.

Season Update

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:54:00 GMT

Spartans have struggled to a record of 4-17 this season, after dropping a heart wrenching loss to cross town rival, Baptist Bible College on Tuesday evening. CBC lost 91-90 on a last second put back after BBC had missed a three pointer. The Spartans out rebounded the Patriots, 48-30 , out shot them from the free throw line (32-45) while BBC was 10-13 and we still lost the game. One could say that is how this season has gone for the very young and inexperienced Spartans. CBC had seven healthy players for that game as Terence Culler is out with a stress fracture of his left shin and Charles Staten broke his hand against Grace University. Coach Hanson stated, "It has been a struggle this season but the guys continue to play hard and have not quit. In the first half, we were down by 21 points against BBC but came back and had a five point lead with less than a minute to play in that game. Our inability to play defense and take care of the ball down the stretch really hurt us but we had players in the game that had never been in that position before. I think we will improve once we get completely healthy but not sure when that will be. No matter what, the games are scheduled and we need to play them so we will not quit."

Central Bible Hosts NCCAA National Basketball Championships, March 6-10, 2012

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:13:04 GMT

Central Bible College, Springfield, MO will be the host of the 2012 NCCAA Men's National Division II National Championship tournament, March 6-10. The tournament will consist of the top (12) teams from across the country to compete for the national championship. The host hotel will be the Ramada Oasis Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803. For more information, contact Ms. Missy Handyside, 417-866-5253. Rooms are $73 plus applicable tax and these rates include breakfast

You can play for me when...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:11:34 GMT

You don’t care if you are the one who sets the screen or the one who hits the winning three because you are fulfilling your role, whatever that role is, is most important.
You have a desire to excel for the benefit of those relying on you.
You have an unquenchable need to exceed your past limitations.
You play without the option of defeat.
You play and know, without a doubt that you competed like a champion.
You understand your commitment to your teammates.
You understand that basketball is a team sport.
You finish playing and only your body leaves the floor… your heart and soul are captured within the game.
You will exchange blood, sweat, and tears for the benefit of the team.
You understand the irrelevance of individual awards.
You would rather encourage a teammate to success than benefit personally from his mistakes.
Your respect for the game outweighs your personal pride.
You make mistakes and use them to improve instead of using them as excuses.
Your ability to make your teammates better increases each time you play.
You do the little things right when nobody is watching.
You serve your teammates with unselfish motives.
You understand your role and strive to perform it better.
You have done all you can and still feel you haven’t done enough.
You play with pain without creating a scene.
You give more than what is asked and take less than what is deserved.
Your effort is constant and your play is consistent regardless of the situation.
You think you can and you do.