Thursday, February 9, 2012

THE THUNDERBIRDS WILL HOST CONFERENCE PLAYOFF GAME TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Please Merritt College Community Fans, Family and friends come and support the Thunderbirds next Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 7:00pm. The Thunderbirds host the 1st round of the Bay Valley conference playoffs.We look forward to as much support as possible.






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THE THUNDERBIRDS CRUISE TO VICTORY IN SOPHOMORE NIGHT VS THE CROSSTOWN RIVAL ALAMEDA COLLEGE COUGARS 95-80

The Thunderbirds came out strong in sophomore night up 14 at halftime by the score of 53-39. The Cougars were able to chip the lead down to 6 but again the Thunderbirds turned up there intensity and cruised to a 95-80 victory over the Alameda College Cougars.The Thunderbirds maintained there intensity throughout the entire game and passed the ball extremely well, as 7 Thunderbirds ended in double figures. The Thunderbirds finish Bay Valley Conference play 7-5 and Overall 14-13.

The Thunderbirds were led by:

Tyler Idowu had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Nick Capiti had 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Jordan Fuselier had 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Jisaun Randle had 13 points

Eric Nelson had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Joshua Amey had 11 points and 8 assists.

Kareem Ransom had 10 points and 7 rebounds.


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Nick Capiti Highlight Tape

Highlights of Sophomore combo-guard Nick Capiti.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbUiiwWcr9g

IN SOPHMORE NIGHT THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THERE CROSS TOWN RIVAL THE ALAMEDA COLLEGE COUGARS WEDNESDAY FEBUARY 8, 2012

Please come and support the Thunderbirds in the final regular season home game as they take on the Alameda College Cougars. Sophomore night is full of festivities for our 7 sophomores please come and support Merritt College Athletics! The women play the Laney College Eagles at 5:30pm and the Men take on the Alameda College Cougars at 7:30pm.






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Friday, February 3, 2012

THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO KENTFIELD TO TAKE ON MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS

The Thunderbirds went to Kentfield to take on the Marin College Mariners and were defeated 71-67. The Thunderbirds will be protesting this contest due to poor officiating.


The Thunderbirds were led by:

Nick Capiti had 18 points 5 rebounds and 2 steals

Jisaun Randle had 15 points 5 rebounds

Tyler Idowu had 10 points and 9 rebounds

Eric Nelson had 8 points and 8 rebounds.



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





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Monday, January 30, 2012

THE THUNDERBIRDS ARE DEFEATED AT CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE

The Thunderbirds and the Contra Costa Comets faced off Monday January 30, 2012 at Contra Costa College. The Thunderbirds played extremely fatigued as they had played 4 games in 7 days. The Thunderbirds were defeated by the score Thunderbirds 53 Comets 67.

Thunderbirds were led by:

Nick Capiti 16 points 5 assists

Jordan Fuselier had 16 points and 8 rebounds

Tyler Idowu had 13 points and 10 rebounds


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS LOSE IN MARYSVILLE

The Thunderbirds played a poor first half and were down by 24 points by the score of 54-30. In the 2nd half the Thunderbirds were able to tie Yuba 39-39. The Thunderbirds left 3pt shooters open the entire night and shot 16-33 from the free throwline. Final score Yuba 93 Thunderbirds 69.

The Thunderbirds were led by:

Nick Capiti 21 points and 6 assists

Jordan Fuselier had 20 points 8 rebounds

Kareem Ransom had 11 points

Eric Nelson had 9 points and 9 rebounds and 4 blocks


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!