Posted: Feb 22, 2013
�Game NotesFAYETTE, Mo. - Central Methodist hosts Baker (Kan.) on Senior Day in Puckett Fieldhouse in Heart of America Athletic Conference men's basketball action. Tip-off on Saturday is set for 4 p.m. CT.
The game can be seen and heard live online at cmueagles.com.
Central Methodist (17-11, 10-6 HAAC) vs. Baker (14-12, 7-9 HAAC)
Saturday, February 23 - 4 p.m. CT
Fayette, Mo.�- Puckett Fieldhouse�(1,700)
Promotion: Senior Day
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Series Information:
Last Meeting: Baker defeated Central Methodist, 65-55, on Jan. 19, 2013.
Streak: Baker has won the last three meetings between the two teams but is 4-7 in the last 11 against the Eagles.
About Central Methodist:
Central Methodist, winners of three straight, enters Saturday's game with a 17-11 overall record and 10-6 mark in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. The Eagles are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Elliott Black�leads the team and ranks fourth in the HAAC in scoring average at 15.96 points per game. Black is second in�the conference shooting 52.1 percent from the field.�Melvin Tillman�ranks eithth in the HAAC in scoring average at 15.14 points per contest, while�Eric Franklin�ranks third in the league in assists per game (4.85) and fifth in steals per game (1.56).
The Eagles are 8-4 in Puckett Fieldhouse this season.
About Baker:
Baker enters Saturday's matchup with a 14-12 overall record, 7-9 mark in Heart of America Athletic Conference play and has lost four games in a row.
In NAIA Division I, Baker:
Ranks Number 17 in Division I in Free Throw Pct (0.716)
Ranks Number 21 in Division I in 3-Pt Fg Pct (0.366)
Ranks Number 28 in Division I in Defensive Rebounds per Game (26.269)
Ranks Number 29 in Division I in Scoring Defense per Game (67.615)
Samer Jassar ranks 12th in Division I in blocks per game (1.375) and 22nd in total blocks (33). Ben Steinlage is 15th in field goal percentage (0.537).
Baker is 2-8 in away games this season, tied with Peru Sate (Neb.) for worst in the HAAC.
Eagles to Celebrate Senior Day
Six Central Methodist seniors will take the court inside Puckett Fieldhouse for the final time during the regular-season on Saturday. Eric Franklin, Alex Barner, Elliott Black, Robert Mason Derek Kitch and student assistant Scott Davis will be recognized immediately following the conclusion of the women's basketball game.
Black Scores Career High in CMU's Latest Victory
Central Methodist senior forward Elliott Black has posted career bests this season in scoring against each opponent before playing Baker. The Saint Louis product poured in a career-high 34 points in last Saturday's 76-72 overtime win against Benedictine (Kan.). Black finished 14-of-19 from the field and 6-of-9 from the charity stripe in surpassing his previous career high of 28, which came in an 89-85 overtime win against Culver-Stockton on Jan. 17. Both wins also came inside Puckett Fieldhouse.
Black vs. Steinlage
Saturday's showdown will feature the two best shooters in the HAAC in Baker's Ben Steinlage and Central Methodist's Elliott Black. Steinlage leads the conference in field goal percentage at 53.7 percent, while Black is second with a 52.1 percent clip.
Both players turned in solid performances in the first battle this season. Black went for 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 3-of-6 from the free throw line. Steinlage, who led his team with 14 points, was 5-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-5 from the charity stripe.
Tillman Returns to Form
Central Methodist's Melvin Tillman needs to continue his recent scoring success on Saturday for the Eagles to pull off a victory. The junior guard has scored in double figures in six of the last seven conference games, and the Green and Black are 5-2 during that stretch.
Despite having a banner day in 2011-12 at Baker with a career-high 33 points, the Richmond, Ind., native tallied a season-low one point in the first matchup on Jan. 19, 2013.
Heading into this campaign, Tillman has averaged 25 points and 54.1 percent shooting against the Wildcats.
Franklin Explodes Against Baker
The Eagles' senior guard Eric Franklin scored 11 of his career-high 24 points in the final 55 seconds of the first game on Jan. 19 in Baldwin City, Kan. Franklin led all scorers with 24.
Baker is 2-8 in away games this season, tied with Peru Sate (Neb.) for worst in the HAAC.
Eagles to Celebrate Senior Day
Six Central Methodist seniors will take the court inside Puckett Fieldhouse for the final time during the regular-season on Saturday. Eric Franklin, Alex Barner, Elliott Black, Robert Mason Derek Kitch and student assistant Scott Davis will be recognized immediately following the conclusion of the women's basketball game.
Black Scores Career High in CMU's Latest Victory
Central Methodist senior forward Elliott Black has posted career bests this season in scoring against each opponent before playing Baker. The Saint Louis product poured in a career-high 34 points in last Saturday's 76-72 overtime win against Benedictine (Kan.). Black finished 14-of-19 from the field and 6-of-9 from the charity stripe in surpassing his previous career high of 28, which came in an 89-85 overtime win against Culver-Stockton on Jan. 17. Both wins also came inside Puckett Fieldhouse.
Black vs. Steinlage
Saturday's showdown will feature the two best shooters in the HAAC in Baker's Ben Steinlage and Central Methodist's Elliott Black. Steinlage leads the conference in field goal percentage at 53.7 percent, while Black is second with a 52.1 percent clip.
Both players turned in solid performances in the first battle this season. Black went for 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 3-of-6 from the free throw line. Steinlage, who led his team with 14 points, was 5-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-5 from the charity stripe.
Tillman Returns to Form
Central Methodist's Melvin Tillman needs to continue his recent scoring success on Saturday for the Eagles to pull off a victory. The junior guard has scored in double figures in six of the last seven conference games, and the Green and Black are 5-2 during that stretch.
Despite having a banner day in 2011-12 at Baker with a career-high 33 points, the Richmond, Ind., native tallied a season-low one point in the first matchup on Jan. 19, 2013.
Heading into this campaign, Tillman has averaged 25 points and 54.1 percent shooting against the Wildcats.
Franklin Explodes Against Baker
The Eagles' senior guard Eric Franklin scored 11 of his career-high 24 points in the final 55 seconds of the first game on Jan. 19 in Baldwin City, Kan. Franklin led all scorers with 24.
Central Methodist Ranks in Multiple NAIA Division I Categories
In NAIA Division I, Central Methodist:
Ranks Number 6 in Division I in 3-Pt Fg Pct Defense (0.294)
Ranks Number 10 in Division I in Free Throw Pct (0.726)
Ranks Number 13 in Division I in Total Assists (425)
Ranks Number 15 in Division I in Assists per Game (15.179)
Ranks Number 16 in Division I in Assist/Turnover Ratio (1.090)
Ranks Number 19 in Division I in 3-Pt Fg Pct (0.375)
Ranks Number 19 in Division I in Scoring Defense per Game (65.679)
Ranks Number 19 in Division I in Total 3-Pt FG Made (208)
Ranks Number 23 in Division I in 3-Pt Fg Made per Game (7.429)
Ranks Number 25 in Division I in Field Goal Pct (0.459)
Ranks Number 32 in Division I in Total Rebound Defense (34.107)
Ranks Number 36 in Division I in Scoring Margin (5.143)
Ranks Number 50 in Division I in Total Scoring Offense (1983)
Eagle Players Rank in Several NAIA Division I Categories
Ranks Number 10 in Division I in Free Throw Pct (0.726)
Ranks Number 13 in Division I in Total Assists (425)
Ranks Number 15 in Division I in Assists per Game (15.179)
Ranks Number 16 in Division I in Assist/Turnover Ratio (1.090)
Ranks Number 19 in Division I in 3-Pt Fg Pct (0.375)
Ranks Number 19 in Division I in Scoring Defense per Game (65.679)
Ranks Number 19 in Division I in Total 3-Pt FG Made (208)
Ranks Number 23 in Division I in 3-Pt Fg Made per Game (7.429)
Ranks Number 25 in Division I in Field Goal Pct (0.459)
Ranks Number 32 in Division I in Total Rebound Defense (34.107)
Ranks Number 36 in Division I in Scoring Margin (5.143)
Ranks Number 50 in Division I in Total Scoring Offense (1983)
Eagle Players Rank in Several NAIA Division I Categories
Eric Franklin ranks 13th in assists (131), 14th in assists per game (4.852) and 24th in assist/turnover ratio (2.113).
Elliott Black is 20th in field goal percentage (0.521) and 38th in scoring (447).
Melvin Tillman ranks 43rd in assists (96) and 44th in 3-point field goal percentage (0.398).
Elliott Black is 20th in field goal percentage (0.521) and 38th in scoring (447).
Melvin Tillman ranks 43rd in assists (96) and 44th in 3-point field goal percentage (0.398).
