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2012 NCCAA Nationals Update
(3/16/12) In the NCCAA II National Basketball competition last week, the CCC women’s team finished in fourth place and the men’s team ended up in sixth place.
Cougars Fall Short
(3/9/12) In the semi-finals of the NCCAA D-II National Basketball tournament, the fifth seeded Clearwater Cougars faced off against the one seed Kentucky Christian University. Clearwater came out strong, but after about six minutes, fell into an offense drought which allowed Kentucky to make a 12-0 run before Clearwater was able to get their rhythm offensively back. Kentucky led at the half 41-24. Clearwater came out of the locker room with a focus and determination and cut the lead back to 9 points with ten minutes left in the game. But Clearwater would not get any closer. Kentucky defeated the Cougars 72-54. The Cougars will play the host institution, Ohio Christian for third place on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Cougars Win First Round at the National Tournament to Advance to the Semi-Finals
(3/8/12) The fifth seed Clearwater Cougars defeated the fourth seed, the Hillsdale College Saints to advance to the semi-final round on Friday night at 6 p.m. EST against the first seed Kentucky Christian University. Katie Jo Mullens led the team wth 17 points. Tori Hale added 16 points. Justina Bechtel had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Cougars Headed to Nationals
(2/29/12) The Cougars took on the Toccoa Falls Eagles in the Regional Championship to claw out who would represent the South Region in the National Tournament. The first half started with Clearwater scoring, but Toccoa seemed to come right back with an answer. The Cougars were able to pull away in the final few minutes to take an 11 point lead at the half. In the second half, Clearwater was determined to make a statement and came back strong. In the final 6 and a half minutes, Clearwater held Toccoa to 2 points. Clearwater finished 72-48, coming home with a regional banner and a ticket to the National Tournament to be held in Circleville, Ohio on March 8-10, 2012.
Cougars Advance to National Tourney
(2/29/12) After excellent performances at the south region tournaments, both basketball teams will participate in the 2012 NCCAA II national basketball tournaments.
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