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T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f TOLEDO R O C K E T S Men’s Basketball Game Notes December 13, 2000 Contact: Steve Easton (419) 530-3792 www.utrockets.com For more information, please go to www.utrockets.com Paul Helgren Rockets To Battle Oakland Saturday Night; Look to Get Asst. AD, Media Relations [email protected] Back on Winning Track Before Heading to Fresno Steve Easton TOLEDO, OH —Toledo (5-1) Toledo (5-1) Associate SID looks to return to its winning ways [email protected] Saturday evening at Savage Hall in vs. Brian DeBenedictis its non-conference matchup vs. Oakland (3-6) Assistant SID Oakland University (3-6). WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m. EST [email protected] The Rockets defeated the Golden WHERE: Savage Hall (9,000), Toledo, OH Grizzlies twice last year — a 74-65 2000-01 RECORDS: Tom Milajecki • Toledo (5-1, 0-0 MAC) SID Intern victory at the Hawaii Pacific Tourna- • Oakland (3-6, 2-0 Mid-Continent) [email protected] ment and a 90-76 triumph at Oakland. SERIES RECORD: Toledo leads, 4-1. The Rockets have UT is looking to rebound from its defeated the Golden Grizzlies three times over the last Sports Information lone loss of the 2000-01 campaign, two seasons. The University of Toledo ABOUT OAKLAND: After opening the season with a 2801 W. Bancroft St. an 84-67 setback at St. Bonaventure 97-90 win over Michigan, the Golden Grizzlies have en- Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390 (6-1) last Friday. The contest was the dured a pair of three-game losing streaks. Sandwiched Rockets’ first game played on an between those two skids were conference wins over Phone: (419) 530-3790 Youngstown State (63-62) and Chicago State (71-56). Fax: (419) 530-3795 opponent’s homecourt this year. OU’s current-three losing streak includes losses to De- The Rockets committed a season- troit (77-56), Cleveland State (87-73) and Cincinnati (97- high 21 turnovers in that contest, in- 58). COACHES: Women’s Athletics cluding 14 in the first half. Basketball • Stan Joplin, 70-49 at Toledo (5th year), same overall. Cross Country Senior Greg Stempin led the • Greg Kampe, 280-185 at OU (16th year), same overall. Golf Rockets' attack with 16 points, while ROCKET INJURY UPDATE: None reported. Indoor Track & Field RADIO: WSPD (1370 AM) in Toledo. Mark Beier handles Cullars and freshman Terry the play-by-play and former Rocket guard Jay Lehman Soccer Reynolds chipped in with 13 apiece. Softball provides color commentary. Swimming & Diving Stempin leads the Rockets in both TV: None Tennis Internet: Rocket broadcasts can be heard on the world scoring (19.3 ppg) and rebounding wide web at www.utrockets.com. Track & Field (7.2 rpg), while Reynolds is first in Volleyball Toledo Probable Starters (5-1) assists (5.8 apg) and second in points Pos. No. Name Ppg. Rpg. Apg. Men’s Athletics (17.3 ppg). F 31 Robierre Cullars (Sr., 6-5, 201) 11.5 5.8 1.2 Baseball The Golden Grizzlies utilize a F 33 Greg Stempin (Sr., 6-8, 220) 19.3 7.2 2.5 Basketball prolific three-point attack, averaging C 52 Craig Rodgers (Sr., 6-11, 250) 6.5 5.7 1.2 Cross Country nearly 22 three-point attempts per G 12 Nick Moore (So., 6-1, 190) 9.3 2.5 2.5 Football G 3 Terry Reynolds (Fr., 5-9, 160) 17.7 3.5 5.8 Golf game. Juniors guards Brad Oakland Probable Starters (3-6) Indoor Track & Field Buddenborg (15.8 ppg) and Jason Swimming & Diving Pos. No. Name Ppg. Rpg. Apg. Tennis Rozycki (14.9 ppg) lead Oakland in F 3 Kelly Williams (Fr., 6-5, 185) 6.1 5.1 1.4 Track & Field scoring, while freshman forward F 25 Dan Champagne (Jr., 6-7, 220) 13.3 3.9 0.6 Kelly Williams (5.1 rpg) is the team’s G 2 Mychal Covington (Jr., 6-4, 175) 6.2 4.0 4.7 G 21 Jason Rozycki (Jr., 6-3, 190) 14.9 2.4 3.3 top rebounder. G 34 Brad Buddenborg (Jr., 6-5, 210) 15.8 4.1 2.3 — continued on page 2 — Toledo Men’s Basketball Game Notes - page 2 2000-01 Toledo Rocket www.utrockets.com For the most complete information on University of Men’s Basketball Schedule Toledo athletics, log on to the official athletic website, (5-1, 0-0 MAC) www.utrockets.com. The website, which is part of the FansOnly network of college athletics websites, is up- Nov. 24-26 Mountain Energy Thanksgiving dated daily and features rosters, statistics, photos, inter- Tournament, Kansas City, MO views, features and allows fans to purchase basketball Nov. 24 vs. Southeast Missouri State W, 59-43 tickets online. Nov. 25 vs. Auburn W, 95-90 (2OT) Nov. 26 vs. Creighton W, 61-57 Nov. 29 DETROIT W, 78-72 Dec. 2 GEORGE MASON W, 84-75 UT Men’s Basketball Broadcasts on the Dec. 8 at St. Bonaventure L, 67-84 Web Dec. 16 OAKLAND 7:00 p.m. Radio broadcasts of Toledo men’s basketball are avail- Dec. 19-20 Trend Homes Classic, Fresno, CA able on the internet at www.utrockets.com. Listening to Dec. 19 vs. Fresno State 8:00 p.m. the broadcasts requires a RealAudio Player, which can be downloaded at the site. Dec. 20 vs. UL-Lafayette/Samford 5:30/8:00 p.m. Dec. 23 XAVIER 7:00 p.m. Dec. 30 Cincinnati (Rock-N-Roll Shootout) 6:00 p.m. Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH (ESPN Plus) Coach Joplin on the Air Jan. 3 MIAMI* 8:00 p.m. Head Coach Stan Joplin appears weekly on Rocket Jan. 6 at Western Michigan* 2:00 p.m. Replay with Stan Joplin, a half-hour television program Jan. 10 at Eastern Michigan* 7:00 p.m. airing on Sundays at noon during the season on WTVG- Jan. 13 BOWLING GREEN* 7:00 p.m. TV13 in Toledo. The show is hosted by Mark Beier. Jan. 17 BALL STATE* 7:00 p.m. The Stan Joplin Show airs on radio on Mondays at Jan. 20 at Northern Illinois* 2:05 p.m. 6:00 p.m. during the season on WSPD (AM-1370). Mark Beier joins Coach Joplin at Arnie’s Sports Bar in Toledo Jan. 24 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 7:00 p.m. for an hour of interviews and open phone lines. Jan. 29 at Marshall* (Fox Regional) 7:00 p.m. The show can be heard every Monday, except when Jan. 31 OHIO* 7:00 p.m. the Rockets have a game. When that happens, the show Feb. 3 KENT STATE* (ESPN Plus) 2:30 p.m. will take place on Tuesdays. There will be no show on Feb. 7 at Akron* 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 due to the Rockets being in Fresno, CA. Feb. 10 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 7:00 p.m. Feb. 14 at Central Michigan* 7:00 p.m. Media Interview Policy Feb. 17 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 2:00 p.m. • The Toledo locker room is closed to all members of the Feb. 19 at Buffalo* 7:00 p.m. media. Feb. 21 EASTERN MICHIGAN* 7:00 p.m. • All interviews must be arranged with Associate SID Steve Feb. 26 at Bowling Green* (Fox Regional) 8:00 p.m. Easton (419-530-3792). Mar. 3 at Ball State* 1:00 p.m. • Coach Joplin and Rocket players are available for inter- views following practices. Mar. 5 MAC First Round TBA • Coach Joplin and Rocket players will be available for Mar. 8 MAC Quarterfinal Game Noon/2/7/9:00 p.m. interviews before practice on Mondays from 2:30-3:00 p.m. Mar. 9 MAC Semifinal Game 7:00/9:00 p.m. Please make your request for players to Steve Easton be- Mar. 10 MAC Championship Game (ESPN2) 7:00 p.m. fore noon on Monday. • When the Rockets have a game or do not practice on * Mid-American Conference Game Monday, other arrangements will be made to make Coach Joplin and Rocket players available prior to a practice on MAC Tournament Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals at Gund another day that week. Arena, Cleveland, OH • Contact Steve Easton (419-530-3792) if you are inter- Home games in BOLD CAPS ested in attending any practices when not conducting in- Schedule is subject to change terviews. All times are site times Toledo Men’s Basketball Game Notes - page 3 Stempin Aiming for MAC Player Thanksgiving Tournament in Kansas ROCKET of the Year Honors City. Against Southeast Missouri State Senior forward Greg Stempin is in UT’s season opener he registered a NEWS AND NOTES shooting to become the Rockets’ first game-high 23 points, five rebounds, five MAC Player of the Year since Harvey assists and a pair of steals. To top it off, NO. 1 IN THE RPI: Through games he sank all eight of his free throws and played on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Toledo is Knuckles in 1981. He also is looking to ranked first in the RPI computer rankings. did not commit a turnover. become the fourth Rocket ever to earn The Rockets’ 5-1 start has come against first-team All-MAC honors on three oc- Then he turned it up another notch a schedule rated second most difficult in casions. with 36 points and seven assists against the country. Below is the RPI’s Top 10 The other UT players to receive All- Auburn in the semifinals.