2007-2008 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Dec. 29-30, 2007
2007-2008 TFFL Tournament Statistics
Championship Game - Box Score (Final)
| Sunday, Dec. 30 - 8:25 pm | 1 | 2 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg (PA) | 26 | 23 | 49 | |
| Cal Lutheran | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Recap: The Kingsmen went on a 26-4 run that spanned the started at the 8:51 mark of the first half until 13 minutes remained in regulation. CLU's Andy Meier notched a double-double by halftime and ended with 12 points and 20 rebounds. Gettysburg's Joe Spierenburg had a standout performance blocking 12 shots and scoring 13 points in the tournament finale.
2007-2008 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans All-Tournament Team
Andy Meier (CLU) - MVP
Lucas Gums (CLU)
Corey Dorsey (GC)
Dan Capkin (GC)
Steve Huenink (CUW)
Tommy Saffert (BLC)
Third Place Game - Box Score (Final)
| Sunday, Dec. 30 - 6:00 pm | 1 | 2 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia (WI) | 40 | 40 | 21 | 101 |
| Bethany Lutheran (MN) | 40 | 40 | 9 | 89 |
Recap: Both teams shot well from the floor and the Vikings of BLC once again came back late in the second half to force overtime. However, Concordia connected on 5-of-7 field goals and 9-of-10 free throws, in contrast to a 2-for-11 shooting and 4-for-4 performance from the charity stripe in the overtime period. The Falcons David Lipanot, DeShaun Robinson and Steve Huenink all scored 21 or more points.
Day One Tournament Leaders
Game 1 - Box Score (Final)
| Saturday, Dec. 29 - 6:05 pm | 1 | 2 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia (WI) | 18 | 32 | 50 | |
| Cal Lutheran | 23 | 38 | 61 |
Recap: The Kingsmen defense held the Falcons to just 28% shooting, including a 1-of-19 performance from beyond the arc. CLU's Andy Meier recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds while teammate Lucas Gums scored 10 and dished out six assists. Concordia's Steve Huenink scored 14 points and grabbed five boards.
Game 2 - Box Score (Final)
| Saturday, Dec. 29 - 8:10 pm | 1 | 2 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg (PA) | 33 | 30 | 11 | 74 |
| Bethany Lutheran (MN) | 25 | 38 | 3 | 66 |
Recap: BLC made a 12-3 run to close out the second half and send the game into overtime. However, the Vikings Andy Wills added the lone three of his team-high 18 points in OT as the Bullets sped away to an eight point victory. Gettysburg's Corey Dorsey and Dan Capkin combined for 46 points and 10 rebounds while teammamte Joe Spierenburg notched 14 points and nine boards.