EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
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Game #6

EDINBORO HGOTING SCOTS [3-2)
VS. CENTRAL STATE MARAUDERS [R-O)

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The Edinboro University men’s basketball
Edinboro Fighting Scots (3~2)
Ppg- Rpg.
F
4 Michael Johnson 6-5 195 So. Pittsburgh, PA
14.4
7.6
team enters its Wednesday engagement with
F
3 James Dickerson 6-4 180 Fr. Cleveland, OH
6.2
1.6
Central State riding a three-game winning
C 15 Troy Stout
6-6 215 Sr. Allentown, PA
7.4
11.4
streak. The Fighting Scots are 3-2 following
G
5 Jean Paul
6-3 185 Sr. Naples, FL
11.0 15 asts.
Saturday’s 82-56 conquest of Mercyhurst, but
G 22 Adam Kaufman
5-11 165 So. Coraopolis, PA
4.0 37 asts.
have some unfinished business. One of the
two blemishes on the ledger is an 80-69 defeat
F 44 Ian Johnson
6-7 200 So. Rankin, PA
7.2
5.2
at Central State in the season opener. The
F 24 Terrance Smith
6-6 190 So. Philadelphia, PA
8.8
4.2
Fighting Scots would like nothing better than to
G 30 Jarrod Graham
6-1 175 Fr. Harrisburg, PA
3.2
3.4
avenge that setback, but it certainly won’t be
C 55 Rob Schodt
6-8 225 So. Erie, PA
6.4
2.2
easy against a Marauder team which is a per­
fect 8-0 after Monday’s 79-67 win at Urbana.
HEAD COACH: Greg Walcavich (170-92,10th year)
SCOUTING THE SCOTS: Make no doubt
about it, this is a different Edinboro team than
Central State Marauders (8-0)
Ppg. Rpg.
the one Central State faced in mid-November.
F 21 Allwyn Jones
6-7 200 Jr. Gary, IN
13.9
6.5
The Fighting Scots turned the comer with a 50F 44 John Hester
6-6 206 Sr. Anderson, IN
11.3
5.4
48 victory over NCAA Division II Final Four
F 50 Ortavius Walker
6-5 190 Sr. Atlanta, GA
13.3
4.8
entrant St. Rose, and have since proceeded to
G 23 Chris Grant
6-2 170 Sr. Warrensville Hts.,OH10.8 33 asts.
victories over Wheeling Jesuit and Mercyhurst
G
5 Shawn Blakney
6-4 195 Jr. Youngstown, OH
5.1
3.0
by an average of 27.5 ppg. It’s easy to get
caught up in the athleticism of the Scots, but
F 22 Kevin Burke
6-5 185 Jr. Dayton, OH
6.4
3.1
the difference has been defense. Coach Greg
F 42 John Smith
6-5 215 Sr. Kent, OH
3.0
6.2
Walcavich’s team is limiting opponents to 38.1
G 11 Terrence Price
5-11 148 So. Minneapolis, MN
6.1
0.4
percent shooting from the floor, while forcing
20.8 turnovers per game. Consider that
HEAD COACH: Michael Grant (32-35, 3rd year)
Central State is the lone opponent to shoot bet­
ter than forty percent from the floor this sea­
son, the Marauders hitting at 51.5 percent in the lidlifter. The last four opponents have hit just 34.5 percent from the field. On Saturday,
the Lakers managed just 31.3 percent. The three-game winning streak has also found opponents scoring just 55.7 ppg... the catalyst
from both an offensive and defensive standpoint has been point guard Adam Kaufman. The sophomore’s absence was clearly evident
against Point Park, as he exited with an eye injury after playing thirteen minutes. He has been on fire since that time. After dishing out
12 assists against Wheeling Jesuit, the 5’H” sophomore handed out 10 more vs. Mercyhurst. That gives him 37 assists for the year.
But scoring passes are nothing new to Kaufman. As a freshman, he set a new Boro record with 273 assists. Kaufman already ranks
seventh in career assists with 310. He also has 10 steals in ‘98-99, good for second on the team... Jean Paul has taken over at guard
alongside Kaufman. The 6’3” senior has an interesting history. He pre­
viously played football at Indiana University, then later joined Bobby
Knighfs basketball team. Paul is a player who’s contributions don’t
always show up in the box score. Most notably, he’s a defensive stop­
per. Paul is one of three Scots scoring in double digits, coming in at 11.0
Fighting Scots
Marauders
ppg., along with 15 assists, second on the team ... while Paul does the
Avg.
Category
Avg.
little things, Michael Johnson provides the flash. The high-flying 6’5”
72.6
Scoring
78.5
sophomore is averaging a team-high 14.4 ppg. after notching a career65.0
Scoring Defense
71.5
high 20 vs. Mercyhurst. He added 10 boards against the Lakers, giving
Field
Goal
Percentage
45.1
45.1
him a team-high 7.6 per game. The 1995-96 PSAC West Rookie of the
38.1
Field Goal Pet. Defense
48.2
Year is shooting 55.8 percent from the floor and leads the Boro both in
64.8
64.7
Free Throw Percentage
steals (13) and blocks (15). Johnson ranks 12th in career blocks with
■^0.8
Rebounding Margin
+4.9
52 ... Johnson is joined up front by senior Troy Stout and freshman
20.0
Turnovers Per Game
15.8
James Dickerson. Stout, a 6’7” center, is the Boro’s leading rebound­
20.8
0pp. Turnovers Per Game
22.5
er at 7.4 per game, adding 11.4 points. He shoots a team-high 63.4 per­
cent from the floor. Dickerson is another of the Scots’ with great leap-

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ing ability. The former All-Ohio selection from Richmond Heights
High School averages 6.2 ppg... while not necessarily a deep
team, Walcavich has received excellent production from the
bench. Sophomore Terrance Smith leads the way at 8.8 ppg.,
adding 4.2 rpg. The 6’6” transfer from Sacramento City College
led the Scots with 17 points in the first meeting with Central State.
He came off the bench to contribute 15 markers on Saturday ...
sophomore Ian Johnson, like Michael Johnson coming off a lay­
off since the ‘95-96, and sophomore Rob Schodt provide addi­
tional frontcourt relief. Johnson, a 67” forward, averages 7.2 ppg.
and 5.2 rpg. Schodt, a local product from McDowell High School,
had a career-high 16-point output vs. Wheeling Jesuit, then added
10 points and 5 boards against Mercyhurst. The 6’8”, 225 lb. cen­
ter averages 6.4 ppg., while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor
and 88.9 percent (8 of 9) from the line ... 6’1” freshman Jarrod
Graham, via George Junior Republic, backs up both guard posi­
tions. After a slow start, Graham is becoming a major contributor.
He had 9 points and 4 rebounds in the Mercyhurst game, boosting
his scoring average to 3.4 ppg.
SCOUTING THE MARAUDERS: Central State, an NAIA insti­
tution, invades McComb Fieldhouse with an impressive 8-0 ledger.
Included in that victory total is an 86-82 triumph over Northern
Kentucky In the championship of the Northern Kentucky
Tournament. The Norse are annually among the top outfits in
Division II. The Marauders have posted some interesting numbers
while on the way to their quick getaway, but most telltale is the fact
they force 22.5 turnovers per game. That helps negate a 48.2 per­
cent shooting figure from the floor by opponents. Central State
also holds a rebound edge of close to five per game ... third-year
coach Michael Grant can call on a quartet of double digit scorers,
led by 6’7” forward Allwyn Jones. The junior is a transfer from
South Suburban Community College, and is leading the team both
in scoring (13.9 ppg.) and rebounding (6.5 rpg.). Jones comes off
a 21-point, 8-rebound effort at Urbana. He is shooting 56.0 per­
cent from the field ... 6’5” senior Ortavius Walker is next in the
scoring parade at 13.3 ppg. The Atlanta, GA native also pulls
down 4.8 rpg... John Hester was a major thorn for the Scots in the
first meeting, dropping in 22 points and pulling down 9 boards.
The 6’6” senior is averaging 11.3 points and 5.4 rebounds, with 12
steals ... the fourth double figure operative is senior Chris Grant.
The 6’2” guard not only averages 10.8 ppg., but leads the
Marauders in assists (33) and is second in steals (16). Grant has
also made a habit of going to the charity stripe, canning 36 of 53
freebies ... the fifth starter is junior Shawn Blakney, a 6’4” guard.
Blakney scores at 5.1 ppg... Grant has made ample use of his
bench. Junior Kevin Burke, a 6’5” junior, leads the way at 6.4
ppg. and 3.1 rpg. Burke paces the Marauders in field goal per­
centage (63.3 percent) ... Terrence Price not only averages 6.1
ppg. In a reserve role, but is the top three-point threat with 10 in 25
tries. Price is a 5*11” sophomore ... another reserve of note is 6’5"
senior John Smith (6.2 ppg., 3.0 rpg.).

SERIES RECORDi Edlnboro leads 3-2
LASTMEETINB: 1998-99 - Central S^te 80, Edlnboro 69
The Fighting scots opened the 1998-99 campaign on November
14 in Wilberforce, OH against Central State. The Marauders
improved to 3-0 with the 11-point triumph. The big difference in

KAUFMAN NOW 7tll IN GAREBt ASSB1S
Adam Kaufman has put togerher back-to-back double
figure assist games, boosting his career total to 310
assists. The sophomore guard handed out 12 assists vs.
Wheeling Jesuit, then totalled 10 against Mercyhurst.
Kaufman already stands seventh place in career assists
with 310, in just 39 career games.
Rank
5.
6.
7.

Player (Years)
Assists
Larry Betar (1971-75)
341
Tim Smiley (1973-77)
323
Adam Kaufman (1997-presenl) 310

TIE SULTAN OF SWAT
Michael Johnson has definitely made a lasting
impression on opponents in his return to the Fighting
Scots. After not playing since the 1995-96 campaign,
Johnson has picked up where he left off - as an intimi­
dating shot blocker. The 6’5” sophomore swatted away
six shots against St. Rose, then rejected four more shots
against Wheeling Jesuit. He has 15 for the year, giving
him a career total of 52, good for 12th all-time.
Rank Player (Years)
Blocked Shots
9.
Lasana Crider (1992-94)
59
10.
Tyrone Tillman (1977-80)
55
11.
Junior Simpson (1991-93)
54
12.
MichaelJohnson (1995-prersent) 52
the contest was 31 Boro turnovers, offsetting a 43-31 advantage
off the glass. Both teams shot the ball well, with Edinboro coming
in at 51.9 percent from the floor, and Central State at 51.5 percent.
Five Scots reached double digits, led by Terrance Smith, who
deposited 17 points before fouling out. Troy Stout and Ian
Johnson added 12 markers, Johnson with 8 rebounds. Michael
Johnson had 11 points and 8 boards, while Jean Paul also
notched 11 tallies. The Marauders featured the 22-point, 9rebound effort of John Hester. Also in double figures were
Ortavius Walker (12 points), Allwyn Jones (11) and Shawn
Blakney (10).

NEXT
FOR TOE FHITIN6 SCOTS:
Saturday, December 5 vs. Lake Erie, 7:30 p.m.

Bdinboro University of Pennsylvania
1998-99 Fighting Scots Numerical Roster
No

Name

Pos

Ht

Wt

Yr

Hometown/High School

3

James Dickerson

F

6-4

180

Fr

Cleveland, OH/Richmond Heights

4

Michael Johnson

F

6-5

195

So

Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills

5

Jean Paul

F

6-3

185

Sr

Naples, FL/Lely

15

Troy Stout

F

6-6

215

Sr

Allentown, PA/Dieruff

22

Adam Kaufman

G

5-11

165

So

Coraopolis, PA/Montour

24

Terrance Smith

F

6-6

190

So

Philadelphia, PA/Simon Gratz

30

Jarrod Graham

G

6-1

175

Fr

Harrisburg, PA/George Junior Republic

44

Ian Johnson

F

6-7

200

So

Rankin, PA/Woodland Hills

45

Michael Cassidy

G

6-1

210

Sr

Philadelphia, PA/Mastbaum Tech

55

Rob Schodt

C

6-8

225

So

Erie, PA/McDowell

Head Coach: Greg Walcavich (Rutgers University, 1973)
Assistant Coach: Brian Cupps (Wichita State University, 1994)
Student Assistant Coach: Patrick Cleary

Central State University
1998-99 Marauders Numerical Roster
No

Name

Pos

Ht

Wt

Yr

Hometown/High School

4

Victor Stallworth

C

6-9

240

Jr

Indianapolis, IN/Lake Land CC

5

Shawn Blakney

G

6-4

195

Jr

Youngstown, OH/Chaney

11

Terrence Price

G

5-11

148

So

Minneapolis, MN/Washburn

20

Larry Stephens

G

5-11

170

Jr

Dayton, OH/Alabama A&M

21

Allwyn Jones

F

6-7

200

Jr

Gary, IN/South Suburban CC

22

Kevin Burke

F

6-5

170

Jr

Dayton, OH/Trotwood-Madison

23

Chris Grant

G

6-2

170

Sr

Warrensville Hts., OH/WarrensvIlle Hts.

24

Estaban Weaver

G

6-5

180

So

Columbus, OH/Tallahassee CC

25

Chris High

C

6-7

215

Jr

Canton, OH/Lakeland CC

32

Steve Short

G

6-3

181

Sr

Cincinnati, OH/Hughes

33

Chris Clark

F

6-5

185

Sr

Chicago, IL/Hubbard

42

John Smith

F

6-5

215

Sr

Kent, OH/Roosevelt

44

John Hester

F

6-6

206

Sr

Anderson, IN/Anderson

50

Ortavius Walker

F

6-5

190

Sr

Atlanta, GA/Columbia

52

Allen Moore

F

6-5

220

Jr

Bronx, NY/Fashion Inst, of Tech.

Head Coach: Michael Grant (3rd year)
Assistant Coaches: Doug Lewis and Ben Waterman

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