2013-14 Marshalltown Community College Men's Basketball News
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Sherman Blanford signs pro contract in LuxembourgJuly 30, 2014Sherman Blanford, a two-year standout for the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team from 2010-2012, has signed a professional contract to play for Sparta Bertrange in Luxembourg. Blanford finished up his collegiate career at Eastern Illinois University.
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Rodriguez shines at JUCO All-American ShowcaseJuly 21, 2014Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball player Mike Rodriguez (Boston, MA/Redemption Christian Academy) had the opportunity to display his talents to some of the top Division I coaches across the country this past weekend as the sophomore participated in the All-American JUCO Showcase Elite 80 in Atlanta, GA.
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Carter signs to play Division I basketball at Florida InternationalMay 21, 2014Troidell Carter (Lilburn, GA/Meadowcreek), a two-year member of the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team, has signed his National Letter of Intent to play Division I basketball at Florida International University next year. Carter will play for the Panthers under head coach Anthony Evans.
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Will Clyburn to host summer camp at MCCApril 29, 2014Former Marshalltown Community College basketball standout Will Clyburn will return to the MCC campus to host the first-ever Will Clyburn Basketball Camp from June 9-12. The camp will be held at the Student Activity Center on the campus of MCC.
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Carter, Rodriguez named to All-Region Second-TeamMarch 24, 2014Sophomore Troidell Carter (Lilburn, GA/Meadowcreek) and freshman Mike Rodriguez (Boston, MA/Redemption Christian Academy) of the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team have been named to the Division I All-Region XI Second-Team after leading the Tigers to a 17-14 record.
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Former Tiger Marquis Navarre dominating Australian leagueMarch 04, 2014The Latrobe Demons of the North West Basketball Union (Australia) have landed former Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball player Marquis Navarre.
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Tigers fall to top-ranked Indian Hills in Region XI semifinalFebruary 26, 2014Ottumwa, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team’s season came to a close on Wednesday night as the Tigers fell to top-seeded Indian Hills Community College 133-80 in the Region XI Semifinals at the Hellyer Center.
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Carter closes out regular season as ICCAC Player of the WeekFebruary 25, 2014Sophomore Troidell Carter (Lilburn, GA/Meadowcreek) has been named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week after posting career-high numbers last week.
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Tigers advance to semi-finals with 93-81win over NortheastFebruary 24, 2014Marshalltown, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team pulled away from Northeast Community College in the second half to drop the Hawks 91-83 in the Region XI Tournament Play-in Game and advance to the semi-final round at Indian Hills Community College.
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Tigers to host Northeast in first round of Region XI TournamentFebruary 23, 2014The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team will host the opening round of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Division I Region XI Tournament as the No. 4 seed Tigers take on the No. 5 seed Northeast Community College Hawks at 7:00 PM on Monday night at the Student Activity Center.
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Tigers hang with top-ranked Indian Hills, fall 104-93February 22, 2014Ottumwa, IA—A dominant first half from the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team was not enough to take down No. 1 Indian Hills Community College on Saturday night as the Tigers fell to the top-ranked Warriors 104-93 at the Hellyer Center.
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Tigers rout Grand View JV 89-65 on Sophomore NightFebruary 18, 2014Marshalltown, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team cruised to an 89-65 victory over Grand View JV on Tuesday night’s Sophomore Night at the Student Activity Center, extending the team’s winning streak to a season-high four games.
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Men's basketball game postponed to Tuesday nightFebruary 17, 2014Tonight's Marshalltown Community College men's basketball game vs. Grand View JV has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been moved to tomorrow night, Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7:00 PM in the Student Activity Center.
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23 student-athletes named to Academic All-Region teamsFebruary 13, 2014The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) has announced its Academic All-Region teams for the fall semester, and Marshalltown Community College was well represented. 23 athletes, including 15 on the first-team, across four sports earned recognition from the region.
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Men's basketball spends time with Central Area Special OlympicsFebruary 13, 2014Six players from the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team spent time at the Central Area Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition, hosted by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation on Thursday morning.
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Former Tigers enjoy success in the professional ranksFebruary 12, 2014Former Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball players Will Clyburn and Tyler Brown have recently found success playing in the professional ranks both across seas and domestically
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Carter's double-double carries MCC over Kirkwood 73-62February 12, 2014Marshalltown, IA—Troidell Carter (Lilburn, GA/Meadowcreek) dominated on both ends of the court en route to his seventh double-double of the season as the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team defeated Kirkwood Community College 73-62 on Wednesday night at the Student Activity Center.
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Second half surge carries MCC to 82-79 win over EllsworthFebruary 10, 2014Iowa Falls, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team shot 66.7 percent from the floor in the second half to overcome a three-point halftime deficit and defeat Ellsworth Community College 82-79.
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Five players hit double-figures as MCC rolls over NortheastFebruary 08, 2014Marshalltown, IA—Three players eclipsed the 20-point mark on Saturday night as the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team defeated Northeast Community College 100-82 at the Student Activity Center.
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Williams-Perry, Rodriguez each collect third ICCAC honorFebruary 06, 2014Freshmen Courtney Williams-Perry (Milwaukee, WI/Bradley Tech) of the Marshalltown Community College women’s basketball team and Mike Rodriguez (Boston, MA/Redemption Christian Academy) of the men’s basketball team have both earned their third Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Player of the Week honor this season.
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Late lead disappears as MCC falls at No. 20 Southeastern 66-63February 01, 2014Burlington, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team held a double-digit lead midway through the second half but the Southeastern Community College Blackhawks came from behind to knock off the Tigers 66-63.
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No. 17 Iowa Western runs past MCC 81-60January 29, 2014Marshalltown, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team dropped an 81-60 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) matchup to No. 17 Iowa Western at home on Wednesday night, falling to 2-3 in league play.
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Rodriguez lands second ICCAC Player of the Week honorJanuary 28, 2014Freshman guard Mike Rodriguez (Boston, MA/Redemption Christian Academy) continued to spark the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team and for his efforts has earned his second Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Player of the Week accolade.
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No. 6 Indian Hills proves to be too much for MCCJanuary 25, 2014Marshalltown, IA—Taking on the No. 6 team in the country, the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team was overwhelmed by the visiting Indian Hills Community College Warriors, dropping a 111-76 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) contest.
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Rodriguez's career-night lifts MCC to third straight winJanuary 22, 2014Marshalltown, IA—After leading by just four points at halftime, the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team outscored Clinton Community College 42-22 in the second half en route to a 73-49 victory over the Cougars.
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Strong shooting carries MCC to 88-58 win over Wartburg JVJanuary 20, 2014Marshalltown, IA—Four players scored in double-figures as the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team defeated Wartburg JV 88-58 on Monday night.
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Gatali's heroics lift MCC to double overtime win at NECCJanuary 18, 2014Norfolk, NE—Jamal Gatali’s put back with under four seconds remaining in double-overtime propelled the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team to a 101-100 victory over Northeast Community College at the Cox Activities Center on Saturday night.
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Tigers to host Down syndrome awareness night Jan. 25January 17, 2014On Saturday, January 25, the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team will help raise awareness for Down Syndrome as the Tigers host No. 5 Indian Hills Community College at 7:00 PM at the Student Activity Center.
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MCC stalls in final minutes as Southeastern wins 66-54January 15, 2014Marshalltown, IA—The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team dropped a hard-fought Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) contest to Southeastern Community College at the Student Activity Center on Wednesday night, falling to the Blackhawks 66-54.
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Carter, Rodriguez sweep weekly ICCAC awardsJanuary 14, 2014Sophomore Troidell Carter (Lilburn, GA/Meadowcreek) and freshman Mike Rodriguez (Boston, MA/Redemption Christian Academy) of the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team have swept the weekly Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) awards.