2012-13 Men's Basketball News
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King Basketball Season Comes To An End...
March 11, 2013King went 5 - 3 vs the top teams in the region but failed to make the NCAA tournament -
Piccinini, Lyle, and Seymore named All-Conference
March 08, 2013Piccinini and Lyle make 2nd team, Seymore 3rd Team All-Conferecnce
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King Holds #6 Ranking in Latest NCAA Southeast Region Poll
March 06, 2013King held on to the #6 spot in the final NCAA Southeast Region poll to be released before Sunday night's Selection Show for the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship.
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Piccinini's Clutch Free Throws Edge Coker, 73-72
February 23, 2013Eddie Piccinini scored 22 points, including two free throws with 2.5 seconds left. Jason Seymore added a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
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King Offense Stalls in Second Half at Limestone
February 20, 2013The Tornado trailed by only four at the break, but Limestone pulled away in the second half.
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Standifer Leads King to Big Win Over Mount Olive
February 16, 2013King expanded upon a 12-point lead at half by exploding with a 52-point second in their 91-58 victory against Mount Olive. Drew Standifer finished with a career-high 23 points.
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King Athletics Announces Schedule Alterations
February 14, 2013Due to weather and other conflicts, Tornado Athletics has announced multiple schedule alterations for the weekend and next week.
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Second Half Outburst Helps King Down Bobcats
February 13, 2013Logan Lyle exploded from three-point land, hitting 6-of-8 and leading the Tornado with a season-high 26 points in the team’s 88-64 win over Lees-McRae.
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Offensive Drought Spurs Late Run in Loss to Belmont Abbey
February 09, 2013Belmont Abbey used a late 21-3 run to defeat King, 110-92, in the Wheeler Center. Drew Standifer and Aaron Wheeler both set new career highs in points scored.
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Fleet Crash and Burn in Rematch with Tornado
February 06, 2013Logan Lyle flashed the hot hand in the second half, supplementing King’s 67-59 win over Erskine on Solid Blue 2013.
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Tornado Feeling Charitable, Serves Defeat to No. 12 Barton
February 02, 2013King set a school record with 45 made free throws to help defeat No. 12 Barton for the second time this season.
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King to Hold Youth Basketball Night Saturday
January 31, 2013This Saturday evening, King will hold Youth Basketball Night. Any child playing in an area parks and/or rec basketball league will have free admission to both games.
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Tornado Outlasted in Tigerville, Piccinini Leads with 17
January 30, 2013North Greenville used a 12-6 rally at the beginning of the second half and held on toward a 63-55 win over the King Tornado.
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Cobras Overcome Tornado in Second Half
January 26, 2013Both teams shot above 45 percent from the field and had near-replica but trips to the free throw line in the second half helped Coker separate itself for a 79-70 win over King.
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KU Rises Above Saints in Final Minute of Thrilling Conference Win
January 24, 2013The Student Center Complex shook with newly-minted K-U chants as King overcame the Limestone Saints, 76-73, behind Eddie Piccinini’s 18 points.
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Tornado Athletics Announces Military/Veteran Appreciation Night
January 22, 2013King will host Military and Veteran Appreciation Night on Jan. 24. Active or veteran military personnel and their families are welcome to both basketball games, free of charge.
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Tornado Rebound with 72-48 Drubbing of Rival Bobcats
January 21, 2013The Tornado did all the little things right by limiting turnovers, winning the rebounding game, and presenting a strong defense in its win over Lees-McRae
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King Athletics to Host Make-A-Wish Night for Local Youth
January 19, 2013Enjoy a night of King Basketball and help grant Kellan's wish to go to Disney this Thursday night!
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Piccinini Tosses in 20, Tornado Fall to Royals
January 19, 2013Senior Eddie Piccinini led the Tornado with 20 points and kept King within reach of Queens before the Royals pulled away with a 66-54 victory.
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King Athletics to Hold First Responder Appreciation Night
January 15, 2013On Jan. 21 will be First Responder Appreciation Night. All local EMS, fire, and police department staff members and their families will be granted free admission.
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Tornado Continue to Receive Votes in Latest NABC Poll
January 15, 2013King Men’s Basketball is currently receiving votes in the latest NABC/Division II Coaches’ Poll, released Jan. 15.
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Defense Sets the Tone in 67-51 Victory Over Falcons
January 12, 2013The No. 22 King Tornado held Pfeiffer to 12 first-half points to pace them toward a 67-51 victory. Jason Seymore led King with 16 points.
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King Athletics Invites You to Community Appreciation Night
January 10, 2013Admission will be free to Saturday evening’s women and men’s basketball games for all Bristol, TN/VA and TriCities residents.
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Erskine Shoots Way to Upset Over No. 22 King
January 09, 2013The Flying Fleet forced 23 turnovers and shot above 50 percent in its 77-61 upset win over No. 22 King. Logan Lyle led the Tornado with 16 points.
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Seymore Tabbed Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
January 08, 2013Senior Jason Seymore was rewarded for his solid play after being named Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.
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Tornado Ranked 22nd in NABC/Division II Poll
January 08, 2013King achieved its highest national ranking since joining NCAA Division II after the latest NABC/Division II Poll tabbed the Tornado No. 22 in the country.
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Lyle Leads Tornado Past Crusaders, 80-67
January 05, 2013Logan Lyle scored a team-high 21 points in King’s win over Belmont Abbey, Saturday night, to remain undefeated in conference play.
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Tornado Set New Shooting Records, Upend No. 15 Barton, 97-72
January 03, 2013King set a new team shooting record, hitting 70.6 percent of their shots in their upset win over nationally ranked Barton.
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Tornado Meet Pacers in Nonconference Play Today, 3 p.m.
December 30, 2012Live stats and video are available for today’s nonconference men’s basketball game between King and the USC Aiken Pacers.
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Tornado Close Nonconference Schedule with Comeback Win Over Pacers
December 30, 2012King overtook the Pacers with 9:47 remaining and held off their charge with clutch bench play and strong defense in their 88-84 win.
