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Erik Holth, Sports Information Director

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The final award of the season was presented earlier this morning by the National Christian College Athletic Association. Ben Madison (JR/Benton, AR) was named first-team All-American, three days after being drafted in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the San Francisco Giants.​

The award is the fifth of the season for Madison. He was also an honorable mention NAIA All-American, First-team All-AMC, AMC Co-Pitcher of the Year and NCCAA Central Region Pitcher of the Year selection and became the first Central Baptist College Mustang ever to be drafted to play professional baseball. Congratulations Ben on all the awards!

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TROUTVILLE, Va. – Having not lost a game yet in either the Regionals or the World Series, Central Baptist College softball played Belhaven University today attempting to win their second NCCAA National Softball Championship (2010). CBC (42-19) completed the tournament undefeated, beating the Blazers 5-2 to win the second national championship in school history!

Kymberlie House (SO/Jacksonville, Ark.) was the tournament’s most outstanding player and was joined on the all-tournament team by teammates Allison Seats (FR/Jacksonville, Ark.) and Alyssa Estrada (SO/Houston, Texas). House won her 21^st game in the win, placing her fourth in a single season, behind only Casey Hammons, Jessica Bock and Jessica Sheldon in the single-season category.

The Mustangs got off to a fast start with Estrada leading off the game with a single then moving to second on an error. After a double play and back-to-back walks by Rachael Jones (SO/Conway, Ark.) and Kaylee St. John (JR/Conway, Ark.), Hunter Clark (SR/Sheridan, Ark.) cleared the bases with a double to give CBC a 3-0 lead. Clark would score later on Baleigh Jackson (FR/Monticello, Ark.)’s double to give the Mustangs a 4-0 lead after one, a lead they would never relinquish.

Belhaven added a run in the bottom of the first to make it 4-1 and CBC would tack on another run in the second on back-to-back two out hits by Seats and Jones to make it 5-1 after two. House would get out of a pair of bases loaded jams from there, allowing only one more run in the sixth.

The Mustangs would go down quickly in the seventh and needed three outs to secure the win. House got all three batters in the inning to fly out and secure the National Championship!

“This team deserves it,” head coach Jordon Jones said after the victory. “They’ve worked so hard, bought into each other, themselves and the process. All the glory and credit for this goes to God! It’s been overwhelming to watch the works He’s done through this team. It’s only up from here!”

42 wins is the fourth most for a softball team is school history and the most wins since 2012. CBC also ended the season on a seven-game winning streak, sweeping through the NCCAA tournament. Congratulations to Coach Jones and her Mustangs on a phenomenal season!

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CONWAY – With nine members and the head coach of the 2007 men’s soccer National Christian College Athletic Association in attendance, the men’s soccer team took the pitch against American Midwest Conference opponent Lindenwood-Belleville. The Mustangs (2-9, 2-3 AMC) took an early lead in the 24^th minute and added another goal later in the first half and cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Lynx (1-7-2, 1-3-2 AMC).

Thomas Milner opened the scoring for CBC and Nestor Moguel added a goal as well in the first half. Joe Adkins would score just after the start of the second half on a ball that was misplayed by the keeper to make 3-0 in the 50^th minute. Lindenwood-Belleville would cut the lead to 3-1 four minutes later, but Callum Morris put the wraps on the match with a chipped goal from just outside the box in the 81^st minute to bring the score to its final margin

MUSTANG NOTES

• Sam Collins finished with two saves for CBC
• Milner’s goal was his second of the season
• Moguel also scored his second goal
• Adkins netted his first goal of the season
• Morris’ goal extended his team leading total to four
• Oscar Marquez posted two assists which gives him three on the season
• Theron Durham notched his first assist of the year

LYNX NOTES

• Joan Carlos Perez made one save
• Garza’s goal was his third of the season to extend his team lead

UP NEXT

The Mustangs are back on the road in AMC play on Oct. 10, when they travel to St. Louis to face the Hornets of Harris-Stowe State. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Carrying a one-shot lead into the final round of the National Christian College Athletic Association Central Regional tournament, Colton Ryan closed out the competition in dominating fashion. Ryan was the only golfer to shoot under par in the final round, posting a one-under 71 to finish the tournament with a six-under 210 to win by five shots over McMurry’s Michael Hunt.

Ryan’s score also helped the team finish second, with a score of 886 (+22), four shots behind McMurry. Dylan Smith also finished in the top-10, tying for eighth with a score of 224 (+8). Leyton Clark placed 14^th with a score of 226 (+10), Edward Millian posted a score of 229 (+13) to finish tied for 18^th and Taylor Morton finish with a score of 234 (+18) to place 26^th overall.

The Mustang golf team returns to the course next Monday for the Freed-Hardeman Fall Invitational at the Covington Country Club in Covington, Tenn.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Three Central Baptist College baseball players, Ben Madison (SO/Benton, AR), Jalin Lawson(SR/Troy, AL) and Cole Johnson (SR/Fordyce, AR), were selected for National Christian College Athletic Association awards this morning. Madison was chosen as a first team All-American, Lawson was selected to the second team and Johnson received Scholar Athlete recognition.

Madison had a great moment this season when he struck out 16 batters in a no-hitter against Martin Methodist on Feb. 19. He finished the season with a 6-4 record and a team leading 129 strikeouts. He was the only pitcher in the American Midwest Conference to post over 100 K’s this season, doing so in just 80 innings pitched.

“Ben is the most athletic pitcher I have ever had,” said CBC head baseball coach Dr. Aaron Brister. “Topping out at 95 mph on the radar gun. He is definitely a swing and miss guy. He was very impressive to watch. It’s going to be great having him leading the charge of the Mighty Mustangs in 2018.”

Lawson led CBC in every offensive category, including a .392 batting average, 11 home runs and 50 runs batted in. The batting average and home runs were fourth best in the AMC, while he finished tied for fifth in RBI’s.

“Jalin is probably the purest power hitter that I’ve ever coached. He has an unbelievable eye for the ball. Anyone that only has eight strikeouts on the year can really trust his hands and compete,” Brister said about Lawson.

Johnson graduated summa cum laude this past year with a degree in Health Sciences. He finished the season with a 3-0 record and 2.48 ERA in 40 innings, including one save.

“Cole had an unbelieve year,” Brister said. “He was a transfer from UCA (Central Arkansas) and struggled last season finding his place on the staff. This year that was not the case. He was our go to guy out of the ‘pen and was a huge part of the reason we competed so well late in the regular season.”

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McPHERSON, Kan. –  The Central Baptist College Mustangs completed their 2016-2017 season this week at the NCCAA Central Region Championship hosted by Central Christian College of Kansas.  The eight team field was divided into Pool play with CBC seeded #4 in a field with #1 Oklahoma Baptist University, #5 Central Christian College and #8 Randall University.

The Mustangs (30-27) were 0-3 in pool play as Randall University won 1-0, Central Christian College 2-0, and Oklahoma Baptist University 6-2.  Oklahoma Baptist was 3-0 and will advance to the Saturday Championship with Southwestern Christian University (Pool B winner).

The 30 wins this season by CBC marks the fourth season in a row under Head Coach Dr. Aaron Brister that the Mustangs have won 30 games or more.

Pitcher Ben Madison (SO/Benton, AR) was second in all NAIA in the regular season with 119 strikeouts. (one less than the leader at 120).  Madison lead the country with strikeouts per game with a 14.34 average.

Pitcher Brian Moreno (JR/La Victoria, Venezuela) was 15th in strikeouts per game with a 11.31 average and 85 for the season. The Mustangs as a team ranked #2 in total batters struck out with 502.

Monterio May (SR/Helican, AL) tied for first in the NAIA with a 1.000 Fielding percentage.  Jalin Lawson (SR/Troy, AL) was #13 in total doubles (22).

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WINONA LAKE, IND. –  The Central Baptist Mustangs’ title hopes were dashed Wednesday afternoon in a thrilling double-overtime game in the opening round of the NCCAA Men’s Division I National Championship.  CBC was edged by the host Grace College, 80-86.

The Lancers and Mustangs ended the half tied at 33.  With seven minutes left in the half CBC found itself down 15-24.  The Mustangs got to work starting with a back to back baskets by Andy Ettiene (JR/Jersery City, NJ) and Teshawn Sims(SR/Conway, AR). Central Baptist went on a 10-2 run to take the lead 33-31 before Grace’s Erik Bowen hit two free throws to tie it up.

The Lancers opened up a 14-point lead in the second half on a three-pointer by Jaret Sons.  That’s when the Mustangs got to work.  Teshawn Sims scored followed by a DJ Reed (SR/England, AR) basket as CBC battled back to within 60-64.  Fred Albright (SR/Little Rock, AR)’s three-pointer and a basket by Mike Evans (SR/North Little Rock, AR) gave CBC the lead 65-64. A Lancer free throw with seconds left tied it up in regulation at 65.

The teams battle in a first overtime and CBC evened it up at 72 on a Fred Albright free-throw.   The second overtime was a back and forth affair.  The Lancers held an 84-78 lead and then CBC’s Jalyn McBride scored to get within four points before free throws created the final score.

Teshawn Sims would lead the Mustangs with 16 points.  Mike Evans added 13 points and 12 rebounds while Marcelious Green (JR/Houston, TX) scored 11 points.

UP NEXT: The Mustangs play Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in a consolation bracket game against the Hiwassee College (Tenn.) Tigers.

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McPherson, Kan. –  The Central Baptist College gained a birth in the 2017 NCCAA Dl Men’s Basketball National Championship with a win Saturday afternoon over Southwestern Christian University, 78-72.  The Mustangs are an automatic qualifier after winning the Central Region Championship.

As with previous games CBC has played in this championship, the first half was played tight.  The Eagles started off with a three from Jamal Ray. CBC’s Andy Ettiene (JR/Jersery City, NJ) answered for the Mustangs.  The first half saw two ties and a SWCU lead of nine with 8:54 to play in the half. The Mustangs Mike Evans (SR/North Little Rock, AR) would give CBC the lead with four minutes left and the half would end with the Eagles leading the Mustangs 36-32.

The second half would see the Eagles lead early as Marvin White hit a three pointer.  CBC’s defense tightened up and Marcelious Green (JR/Houston, TX) scored off a turnover to give CBC the lead at 50-49.  Green then stole the ball and scored again on a fast break.    SWCU’s Jamal Ray tied the game at 68 with three minutes to play.  CBC’s Fred Albright (SR/Little Rock, AR) answered the call and CBC would be shooting free throws to ice the game.

Jayln McBride (SR/Jonesboro, AR) led the Mustangs with 16 points.  Green added 15 and Mike Evans had 10 points and 12 rebounds. Mon’Darrius Benson (JR/ Birmingham, AL) and Andy Ettiene each scored nine in the game.

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