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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, January 30, 2012
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
THE THUNDERBIRDS WEATHER THE STORM 92-69
Wednesday night at the Thunderdome the Thunderbirds defeated the Napa Valley Storm 92-69. The Thunderbirds went into halftime up 10 41-31 and in the second half more of the same as the Thunderbirds out scored the Storm 51-38. The Thunderbirds are 6-2 in Bay valley Conference play and 13-10 overall.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Nick Capiti had 33 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists
Tyler Idowu had 16 points and 8 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 15 points and 8 rebounds
Eric Nelson had 12 points 8 rebounds and 6 blocks
The Thunderbirds head to Marysville, California for a showdown to take on the Yuba College 49ers. The women play at 5:30pm and the men at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Nick Capiti had 33 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists
Tyler Idowu had 16 points and 8 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 15 points and 8 rebounds
Eric Nelson had 12 points 8 rebounds and 6 blocks
The Thunderbirds head to Marysville, California for a showdown to take on the Yuba College 49ers. The women play at 5:30pm and the men at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
THE THUNDERBIRDS TOOK ON THE MENDOCINO COLLEGE EAGLES AND CAME UP SHORT IN OVERTIME 73-71
The Thunderbirds played a nail bitter against the Mendocino College Eagles and lost 73-71 in overtime. The Thunderbirds shot poorly from the free throw line and forced some shots from the field.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Tyler Idowu had 26 points and 15 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 18 points 6 rebounds 5 assists
Nick Capiti had 12 points and 8 rebounds
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Tyler Idowu had 26 points and 15 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 18 points 6 rebounds 5 assists
Nick Capiti had 12 points and 8 rebounds
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!
THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THERE RIVAL THE ALAMEDA COLLEGE COUGARS AT ALAMEDA 73-64
On a stormy Friday night the Thunderbirds went to play there rival the Alameda college cougars and defeated them by the score of 73-64. The Thunderbirds controlled the game in both halves by playing solid defense, controlling the boards and getting to the free throw line 45 times. The Thunderbirds were up by 21 but Alameda was able to chip the lead down too 9.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Kareem Ransom had 17 points 6 rebounds
Tyler Idowu had 17 points and 8 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 16 points and 7 rebounds
Nick Capiti had 12 points and 6 rebounds
Go THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Kareem Ransom had 17 points 6 rebounds
Tyler Idowu had 17 points and 8 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 16 points and 7 rebounds
Nick Capiti had 12 points and 6 rebounds
Go THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
IN A RIVALRY SHOWDOWN THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT IN A ROUT 74- 50 THE #9 RANKED CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE COMETS
The Thunderbirds picked the right time to start playing closer to there full potential as the defeated there rival Contra Costa College by the score of Thunderbirds 74 Contra Costa 50. The Thunderbirds led at halftime by 6 26-20. In the 2nd half it was more focus and aggressive physical play as the Thunderbirds out scored the Contra Costa in the 2nd Half 48 -30. In all 3 phases the Thunderbirds played well. They shot 92% from the free throw line, controlled the offensive and defensive glass, and allowed only 50 points.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Tyler Idowu 16 points 13 rebounds
Nick Capiti 15 points 8 rebounds
Kareem Ransom 13 points 5 rebounds
Eric Nelson 10 points 11 rebounds
Next is a trip across the city and through the tunnel to Alameda to face another rival the Alameda College Cougars. The game takes place this Friday January 20, 2012, the women play the Laney College Eagles at 5:30pm and the Men play at Alameda College at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Tyler Idowu 16 points 13 rebounds
Nick Capiti 15 points 8 rebounds
Kareem Ransom 13 points 5 rebounds
Eric Nelson 10 points 11 rebounds
Next is a trip across the city and through the tunnel to Alameda to face another rival the Alameda College Cougars. The game takes place this Friday January 20, 2012, the women play the Laney College Eagles at 5:30pm and the Men play at Alameda College at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS IN OVERTIME 76-69
The Thunderbirds give up a 13 point lead with 4:30 minutes left in the 2nd half and find themselves in overtime. In the overtime period the Thunderbirds played steady and beat the Marin college Mariners 76-69. Throughout the contest the Thunderbirds were solid on defense and rebounding but the contest wouldn't have been close if the Thunderbirds didn't miss 10 freethrows. The Thunderbirds freethrows need to Improve immediately as the continue through Bay Valley Conference play.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Jordan Fusslier 20 points and 5 rebounds.
Nick Capiti had a double-double 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Kareem Ransom had 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Joshua Amey had 10 points 5 assists and 5 steals.
Jisaun Randle had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Jordan Fusslier 20 points and 5 rebounds.
Nick Capiti had a double-double 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Kareem Ransom had 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Joshua Amey had 10 points 5 assists and 5 steals.
Jisaun Randle had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE SOLANO COLLEGE FALCONS 71-56 TO MOVE TO 2-1 IN CONFERENCE PLAY
In a slow start to the contest the Thunderbirds led the Solano College Falcons at halftime 37-28. Better defense and more aggressiveness toward the basket allowed the Thunderbirds to defeat the Solano College Falcons with the final score of Thunderbirds 71- Falcons 56. The Thunderbirds need to be more consistent at the free throw line on the road as the Thunderbirds shot a anemic 10 for 24. The Thunderbirds stand at 2-1 in Bay Valley Conference play with a match up against the Marin College Mariners this Friday January 13, 2012. The women play at 5:30pm and the men at 7:30pm.Please come and support the Merritt College Thunderbirds!
The The Thunderbirds were led by:
Jordan Fuselier 20 points 5 assists 4 rebounds
Nick Capiti had 12 points 8 rebounds
Tyler Idowu had 11 points and 8 rebounds
Jisaun Randle had 10 points and 5 rebounds his first double figure game of the season!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The The Thunderbirds were led by:
Jordan Fuselier 20 points 5 assists 4 rebounds
Nick Capiti had 12 points 8 rebounds
Tyler Idowu had 11 points and 8 rebounds
Jisaun Randle had 10 points and 5 rebounds his first double figure game of the season!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, January 9, 2012
IN THE HOME OPENER THE THUNDERBIRDS COME BACK AND DEFEAT THE LOS MEDANOS MUSTANGS 70-63
After 16 road games in the home opener the Thunderbirds played a lethargic first half and found themselves down 6 by the score of 27-33. In the 2nd half the Thunderbirds played more inspired and out scored the Los Medanos college Mustangs 43-27 winning the game by the final score of Thunderbirds 70 Mustangs 63.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Kareem Ransom had a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Jordan Fuselier had 15 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Nick Dixon had his first double figure game and double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Tyler Idowu had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
The Thunderbirds head back on the road to Fairfield, Ca on Wednesday January 11, 2012 to take on the Solano College Falcons. The Women play at 5:30pm the Men play at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Kareem Ransom had a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Jordan Fuselier had 15 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Nick Dixon had his first double figure game and double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Tyler Idowu had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
The Thunderbirds head back on the road to Fairfield, Ca on Wednesday January 11, 2012 to take on the Solano College Falcons. The Women play at 5:30pm the Men play at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 6, 2012
THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE MUSTANGS IN THERE HOME OPENER TONIGHT!
The Thunderbirds play in front of the home crowd for the first time this season as they take on the Los Medanos college Mustangs in Bay Valley Conference play. The Thunderbirds have played 16 straight road games and look forward to some home cooking. After a disapointing effort in the league opener the Thunderbirds look to get back on the wining track. The women play at 5:30pm and the mens game is at 7:30pm. Please come and support Merritt College Athletics!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE THUNDERBIRDS FALL IN THE LEAGUE OPENER IN UKIAH 81-69
In the first half the Thunderbirds maintained some focus, poise and pride. However it was short lived as the Thunderbirds gave up a 12 point lead to the Mendocino Eagles who play well at home as they went in to halftime down 35-31. In the second half the Thunderbirds were out of sync emotionally and lacked focused turning over the basketball 18 times and fell to the Mendocino College Eagles 81-69.
Nick Capiti led all scores with 23 points and 8 rebounds
Tyler Idowu had a double double of 16 points and 15 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 15 points and 4 rebounds and 3 steals
Kareem Ransom chipped in 8 points
Nick Dixon had 12 rebounds
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!
Nick Capiti led all scores with 23 points and 8 rebounds
Tyler Idowu had a double double of 16 points and 15 rebounds
Jordan Fusslier had 15 points and 4 rebounds and 3 steals
Kareem Ransom chipped in 8 points
Nick Dixon had 12 rebounds
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
THUNDERBIRDS: NEWS, STATS, RECORD ETC
Players, parents and fans can get updates on Thunderbirds news, stats and records at: www.teampages.com/teams/46442-Merritt- Basketball-team-website
BAY VALLEY CONFERENCE PLAY STARTS TONIGHT FOR THE THUNDERBIRDS!
Happy New Year everyone! Before the close of the 2011 year the Merritt College Thunderbirds played at the Chabot College Classic December 28-30 at Chabot College in Hayward. After a lack luster effort and defeat in the first round vs the home team Chabot College, the Thunderbirds faced two Bay Valley Conference foes in the Los Medanos College Mustangs and cross town rival Alameda College Cougars. The Thunderbirds defeated the Los Medanos College Mustangs 58-50 in the second round and then in the consolation championship down 15 came back on a 19-0 run and defeated the Alameda College Couguars 70-66. The Thunderbirds finished 2011 winning 2 out of there last 3 games and finishing preseason 7-8.
Bay Valley Conference play begins tonight and the Thunderbirds have there hands full as the Thunderbirds head to Ukiah, California to take on the Mendocino College Eagles. Mendocino is a high scoring team who plays well at home. The Thunderbirds will be successful if they stay mentally focused for 40 minutes playing stingy defense and executing on the offensive end. Game time is 5:30pm for the womens game and 7:30pm for the mens game.There will be post game updates Thursday January 5, 2012.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
Bay Valley Conference play begins tonight and the Thunderbirds have there hands full as the Thunderbirds head to Ukiah, California to take on the Mendocino College Eagles. Mendocino is a high scoring team who plays well at home. The Thunderbirds will be successful if they stay mentally focused for 40 minutes playing stingy defense and executing on the offensive end. Game time is 5:30pm for the womens game and 7:30pm for the mens game.There will be post game updates Thursday January 5, 2012.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
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