Clark State Looks To Bounce Back Today vs Owens; Recap of Edison State Battle

 CLARK STATE RALLY FALLS SHORT TO EDISON STATE, LOSE 90-80; 

 LOOKS TO BOUNCE BACK TODAY VS OWENS CC  

by Deon Cash 

Clark State faced a hungry and angry Edison State team this season, as they defeated Edison State twice last season in coach Alstork first season at the helm. They did it in a crazy fashion as well. 

They even did it with four players on the court.

This year the 1st game would be a different story as Edison State jumped out to a big lead 45-27 lead going into half. 

They were led by Top Scorer in the OCCAC in F Owen Bronston (17), while C  Sam Whitaker gave them the inside boost late in the game to seal the deal.

 G Tyler Myles led Edison State with 24 points and 4 assists, while F Jaylen Simmons added 16 pts and 4 dimes as well.   

Clark State would get back in the game as F Brandon Miller (22 pts, 13 reb) and C Jarmaine Tubbs  (18 pts, 9 reb) spearheaded a comeback to cut the lead to 12 with 4 minutes remaining.

However, too many turnovers, missed shots, and inconsistent play, especially in the 1st half, doomed the Eagles. 

All-American candidate Isaiah Masteller had a off night but still dropped 13-5-5 in the losing effort, as he was harassed all night by Edison State. 

With the loss Clark State is now 4-3 on the season. 

"We knew Edison State would be a tough game. There a well coached team. It was a great atmosphere. We didn't come out ready to play, and it cost us." Head Coach Quinton Alstork would say.

DOUBLEHEADER VS OWENS CC TODAY 

The Clark State Eagles host a doubleheader as Owens Community College will visit.

Owens CC comes in looking for its first OCCAC victory, as they are 0-2 in the conference and 2-6 overall. 

Clark State are looking to get back over .500 in the winning column in the tough OCCAC. 

"We have to execute, play great defense, and get it done today." Coach Alstork would say earlier. 

The men's game will start at 11, and the women will play immediately after the men's game at 1.

New Head Coach Anthony Almond is looking to change the culture at Clark Stste for the girls, as he looks to get his first W in conference play today. 

The Lady Eagles are 2-5 on the season and hope this game today will propel some upward motion as we hit the conference portion of the early season.

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Clark State Wins League Season Opener at Terra State; Faces Huge Rivalry Game vs Edison State Tonight; Who Stays in 1st Place?

 Clark State Mens Squad Wins League Season Opener at Terra State

By Deon Cash

The Clark State Mens team did some early soul searching after a blowout loss on the road last week.

Coach Alstork decided to take it back to the old school with a physical grind-it-out type practice. 

It seemed to do the trick, at least for the season opener, as the Eagles went on the road and came back with a gutty victory over Terra State last weekend 84-78.

Led by All - American candidate Isaiah Masteller, the Eagles used a physical and vibrant defense and some timely shooting to hold off a pesky Delta State team. 

The Eagles would take a 44-35 halftime lead, and would hold off Terra State despite a couple of comeback attempts in the 2nd half.

Masteller had 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in the win, leading 4 players in double figures.

 G Tallice Landers (12), G-F Brandon Miller (12 & 10 reb) & G-F Kyson Jones (12, 2 stls) led the offensive attack, while big man C- Jarmaine Tubbs had 10 rebounds and countless defensive plays to alter the game.

"This was a big win for us. Now we have to stay focused and get another road win over a tough Edison State team. They have reloaded and look good. We have to be ready to play. We know they want revenge after last season." Coach Alstork stated. 

G Bryan Sullivan had 28 points in the loss while F Wendell Henry had a double double (20pts, 10 reb) in the loss. 

BIG SHOWDOWN VS EDISON STATE TONIGHT 

After the Clark State Eagles defeated Edison State, albeit with four guys ending the game, Edison State has begun to re-tool, and with it comes a 3-1 record so far in the early season. 

They are ready and will host Clark State tonight in a Rivalry Game nonetheless.  

 The game is slated for a 7pm tipoff and the gym should be rocking in Piqua tonight. 

Whoever wins will be sitting at 2-0 in the OCCAC, where only 3 teams will make the Regional Playoffs.

Last year Clark State just missed out, finishing in 4th place. Edison Stste didn't make the playoffs last year either, so expect both of these teams to make a run this season. 

Here's the Standings as of Monday: