Entries for January 2012

Effort will be key to success for Oilers on the road

BrianLester posted on January 31, 2012 23:50

By BRIAN LESTER As I watched the University of Findlay men's basketball team drag Ashland into a dark alley and beat the Eagles down in a 79-49 ...

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Women's Hoops: Oilers fall to No. 9 Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 29, 2012 01:05

By BRIAN LESTER Rebounding was the difference in the University of Findlay women's basketball team's 71-55 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Atheltic ...

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Oilers get revenge against Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 29, 2012 01:03

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Jack Smith wanted to make sure he brought his best effort on Saturday afternoon against Ashland. Part of it had to...

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UF Game Audio: Oilers vs. Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 28, 2012 22:34

By BRIAN LESTER The University of Findlay men's basketball team avenged its loss to Ashland with a 79-49 win over the rival Eagles on Saturday a...

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UF Game Blog: Oilers vs. Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 28, 2012 11:26

By BRIAN LESTER The Matchup: University of Findlay vs. Ashland University at Croy Gymnasium in Findlay, Ohio. Tip-off set for 3 p.m. Records: O...

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Defense was key for Oilers in win over Storm

BrianLester posted on January 28, 2012 00:38

By BRIAN LESTER Even as the shots came up short and the deficit grew for the University of Findlay men's basketball, I knew it was only a matter...

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Women's Hoops: Oilers struggle offensively against Storm

BrianLester posted on January 27, 2012 21:11

By BRIAN LESTER It was a struggle offensively for the University of Findlay women's basketball team against Lake Erie College Thursday night. ...

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UF Hoops Audio: Oilers vs. Storm

BrianLester posted on January 27, 2012 01:30

By BRIAN LESTER The University of Findlay men's basketball team blasted Lake Erie College 80-55 on Thursday night at Croy Gymnasium. The Oilers...

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Oilers shut down Storm with stellar defense

BrianLester posted on January 27, 2012 01:04

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Aaron Robinson was furious. Lake Erie College's Alex Davis had just scored and stretched the Storm's lead over the...

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UF Game Blog: Oilers vs. Storm

BrianLester posted on January 26, 2012 16:03

By BRIAN LESTER The Matchup: University of Findlay vs. Lake Erie College at Croy Gymnasium in Findlay, Ohio. Tip-off set for 8 p.m. Record...

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Bench has been key to success of Oilers

BrianLester posted on January 26, 2012 06:28

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Josh Brown has embraced his role of coming off the bench and providing a shot of energy to the University of Findlay ...

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Oilers played at a high level against Chargers

BrianLester posted on January 21, 2012 00:11

By BRIAN LESTER I'm not surprised at how the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference showdown at Croy Gymnasium played out on Thursday n...

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Women's Hoops: Defense propels Oilers to win over Chargers

BrianLester posted on January 20, 2012 17:24

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER University of Findlay head women's basketball coach Kate Cummings was at a loss for words Thursday night about the de...

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Oilers blast No. 14 Hillsdale

BrianLester posted on January 20, 2012 17:16

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER There were doubts about the University of Findlay men's basketball team. Dumped from the national poll, issues wi...

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UF Post-Game Audio: Oilers vs. Chargers

BrianLester posted on January 20, 2012 01:28

By BRIAN LESTER The University of Findlay men's basketball team made a statement Thursday night, crushing 14th-ranked Hillsdale College 90-73 at...

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UF Game Blog: Oilers vs. Chargers

BrianLester posted on January 19, 2012 14:01

By BRIAN LESTER The Matchup: University of Findlay vs. Hillsdale College at Croy Gymnasium in Findlay, Ohio. Tip-off set for 8 p.m. Read the gam...

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Oilers set for showdown with Hillsdale

BrianLester posted on January 19, 2012 07:04

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Junior forward Brad Piehl is a little surprised that the University of Findlay men's basketball team has struggled ...

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Oilers need to improve on first-half shooting performances

BrianLester posted on January 17, 2012 12:05

By BRIAN LESTER Effort isn't a problem for the University of Findlay men's basketball team. The defense has made strides as well. And talent? T...

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UF Hoops Audio: Oilers at Warriors

BrianLester posted on January 17, 2012 01:53

By BRIAN LESTER The University of Findlay men's basketball team lost 76-73 to Wayne State on Saturday despite nearly rallying for a win. The Oi...

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Women's Hoops: UF rallies for win over Wayne State

BrianLester posted on January 15, 2012 23:06

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER DETROIT -- Folding wasn't an option for the University of Findlay women's basketball team against Wayne State Saturda...

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Rally falls short for Oilers in loss to Warriors

BrianLester posted on January 15, 2012 22:58

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER DETROIT -- Right down to the final seconds, the University of Findlay men's basketball team refused to quit against W...

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UF Game Blog: Oilers at Warriors

BrianLester posted on January 14, 2012 08:34

By BRIAN LESTER The Matchup: University of Findlay at Wayne State at The Matthaei Center in Detroit. Tip-off set for 3 p.m. Records: Oilers are...

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Clay sets school record in the 60-meter dash

BrianLester posted on January 14, 2012 08:20

OBERLIN --- Raven Clay made school history Friday night, setting the University of Findlay record in the 60-meter dash at the Oberlin Invite. ...

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Oilers did enough to get past the Storm

BrianLester posted on January 14, 2012 00:08

By BRIAN LESTER PAINESVILLE --- I'm sure most fans would have loved to see the University of Findlay men's basketball team beat the life right o...

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UF Hoops Audio: Oilers at Storm

BrianLester posted on January 13, 2012 22:12

The University of Findlay men's basketball team knocked off Lake Erie College 67-64 in overtime on Thursday night at the Osborne Center in Painesville...

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Women's Hoops: UF earns key road win over Lake Erie

BrianLester posted on January 13, 2012 06:53

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER PAINESVILLE -- Saira House tipped the ball into the air and came up with a steal near mid-court Thursday night. The ...

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Smith helps Oilers knock off Storm in OT

BrianLester posted on January 13, 2012 06:51

Note: The blog was down last night, which prevented me from providing updates throughout the game. By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER PAINESVILLE -- Ja...

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UF Game Blog: Oilers at Storm

BrianLester posted on January 12, 2012 11:40

By BRIAN LESTER The Matchup: University of Findlay vs. Lake Erie College at the Osborne Center in Painesville. Tip-off set for 8 p.m. Records: ...

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Oilers open two-game road swing against Lake Erie

BrianLester posted on January 12, 2012 07:04

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Life on the road is brutal in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference if a team fails to show up ready to...

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Brown will help make a difference for the Oilers

BrianLester posted on January 11, 2012 23:47

By BRIAN LESTER It's no secret that the University of Findlay football team is going to aim high this season. The Oilers want a Great Lakes Inte...

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Michigan transfer Greg Brown joins UF football team

BrianLester posted on January 11, 2012 08:37

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Greg Brown has the talent to be an impact player. After spending one season at the University of Michigan, the fo...

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Croy Gymnasium came back to life on Saturday

BrianLester posted on January 10, 2012 08:21

By BRIAN LESTER For the first time in a long time, it felt like Croy Gymnasium again on Saturday afternoon. Here was the University of Findlay ...

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Post-Game Audio: Oilers vs. Warriors

BrianLester posted on January 10, 2012 00:53

By BRIAN LESTER The University of Findlay men's basketball team grinded out a 68-63 win over Wayne State on Saturday afternoon at Croy Gymnasium...

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UF Game Blog: Oilers vs. Warriors

BrianLester posted on January 07, 2012 00:35

By BRIAN LESTER The Matchup: University of Findlay vs. Wayne State at Croy Gymnasium in Findlay, Ohio. Tip-off set for 3 p.m. Records: Oilers a...

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Time for the Oilers to crank up the intensity

BrianLester posted on January 06, 2012 22:59

By BRIAN LESTER ASHLAND --- It would be easier to accept a loss to rival Ashland if the University of Findlay men's basketball team was just ave...

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Game Story: UF women's team drops game to Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 06, 2012 06:48

ASHLAND -- The University of Findlay women's basketball came to Ashland with a chance to jump back into the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Confe...

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Game Story: Oilers fall to rival Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 06, 2012 06:47

By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER ASHLAND -- Greg Kahlig sat on the bench and watched the final minute of the University of Findlay's game against As...

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UF Hoops Audio: Oilers at Eagles

BrianLester posted on January 06, 2012 01:33

The University of Findlay men's basketball team lost 94-80 to rival Ashland on Thursday night in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference bat...

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