2011-12 newberry college wolves men's basketball game notes

COACH ‘EM UP!
Newberry head coach Dave Davis had a reputation for winning
at Pfeiffer which he is working on continuing at Newberry. After
13 wins last season, Davis now has 356 wins entering his 21st
season.
Davis ranks as the 36th winningest active coach in Division
II. With a 20-win season this year, Davis could pass the 375 win
mark this season.
Active Coaching wins (entering games Tuesday)
Pl Coach, Current School Yrs Record
28. Bob Hofman, Fort Lewis 24 409-264
29. Ron Righter, Clarion 26 403-279
30. Gary Tuell, Nova Southeastern 25 402-316
31. Lennie Acuff, Ala.-Huntsville 22 376-262
32. Bob Rukavina, Pitt.-Johnstown 23 367-247
33. James Stinson, Livingstone 22 364-270
34. Art Luptowski, American Int’l 23 364-274
35. Robert Corn, Mo. Southern St. 23 363-278
36. Dave Davis, Newberry 21 362-216
37. Ron Lievense, Barton 24 353-295
38. John Reilly, Gannon 19 343-216
SCORING SAVANT
Newberry redshirt freshman Savad Garner currently ranks 5th
in the nation in shooting percentage, as he has made 67.4% of
his attempts.
NATIONAL RANKING (As of Dec. 18, 2011)
Rank Name GM M-A Pct
1 Obi Ukwuoma, Wheeling Jesuit 9 61-82 74.4
2 Keane Thoman, Mo. Southern St. 11 104-147 70.7
3 Marcus Goode, Benedict 4 40-57 70.2
4 Vincent Bailey, Lincoln Memorial 11 58-84 69.0
5 Savad Garner, Newberry 9 58-86 67.4
6 Tim Beinert, Assumption 9 51-77 66.2
7 Jack Osborn, Adams St. 8 41-62 66.1
8 Donald Sims, West Tex. A&M 10 63-96 65.6
9 Kevin Kotzur, St. Mary’s (TX) 8 70-108 64.8
10 Wilbur O’Neal, Indianapolis 9 48-75 64.0
DONATING AT THE CHARITY STRIPE
In 2010-11, the Wolves obliterated the South Atlantic Conference
record for the most free throws attempted in a season, with
900 attempts at the free throw stripe in 27 games.
The previous record was 863 attempts in 34 games by the
2006-07 Wingate squad.
Newberry also set the SAC record for made free throws, with
599 made free throws, breaking the 2006-07 Wingate team’s record
of 568.
Newberry’s opponents also set the SAC record for free throws
made (649, old record was 524), and attempts (880, old record
790). The opponents’ free throw percentage was also a SAC record
(.738, old record .731).
TICKLING THE TWINE
After being held to 70 points at Tusculum, Newberry’s scoring
average dipped below 90 ppg, and the Wolves now rank 7th nationally
in scoring, and third in the Southeast Region behind for
mer Newberry coach Jeremy Luther’s team at Armstrong, and
Belmont Abbey.
NATIONAL RANKING (as of Dec. 18, 2011)
Rank Name GM W-L PTS PPG
1 West Liberty 11 10-1 1079 98.1
2 Ky. Wesleyan 9 9-0 880 97.8
3 Armstrong 9 4-5 840 93.3
4 Northern Ky. 9 9-0 825 91.7
5 Belmont Abbey 9 6-3 822 91.3
6 St. Edward’s 8 5-3 726 90.8
7 Newberry 9 6-3 808 89.8
8 Mo. Southern St. 11 10-1 970 88.2
9 Bellarmine 9 8-1 788 87.6
10 C.W. Post 9 7-2 785 87.2
Edinboro 9 6-3 785 87.2
As of Dec. 18, 2011 - New stats for Sat game
NEWBERRY IN DIVISION II STAT RANKINGS
Here’s how the Wolves finished up against the rest of the country’s
Division II teams in the weekly statistical rankings.
296 teams were ranked in all categories.
Category Nby Rank Stat Leader Stat
Scoring Offense 7 89.8 West Liberty 98.1
Scoring Defense 263 81.9 Cal St. L.A. 52.8
Scoring Margin 84 7.9 Northern Ky. 30.8
Field-Goal Percentage 60 47.8 Bellarmine 54.7
Field-Goal Percentage Defense 112 43.0 LeMoyne-Owen 33.3
Lincoln Memorial 33.3
Three-Point Field Goals Per Game 26 8.8 King (TN) 11.3
Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage 59 38.3 Drury 45.3
Three Pt FG Defense 130 33.5 Coker 21.6
Free-Throw Percentage 35 75.0 Kutztown 79.7
Rebound Margin 22 7.4 Lincoln Memorial 14.5
Assists Per Game 20 17.4 Alas. Anchorage 22.1
Assist Turnover Ratio 229 0.7 Alas. Anchorage 1.7
Blocked Shots Per Game 247 1.7 Holy Family 6.7
Ohio Valley 6.7
Steals Per Game 63 8.8 LeMoyne-Owen 13.8
Turnovers Per Game 278 25.0 Augusta St. 9.3
Turnover Margin 262 -4.4 Barton 8.2
Personal Fouls Per Game 276 26.6 Bentley 13.0
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