New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. Matta coined the phrase, The Butler Way. He was 24-8 in his only season as Butler head coach, 2000-2001, delivering the Bulldogs first NCAA tournament victory in 32 years. "After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men's basketball program is needed," Butler athletic director Barry Collier said. Johnsons predecessor at Purdue was Indianapolis native Micah Shrewsberry, a former Butler and Boston Celtics assistant who just finished his first season as Penn State head coach. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. If guys didnt believe in what we were doing, if we hadnt been consistent as a staff, we wouldnt have advanced. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. Jordan returned to Butler in the fall of 2003 and took over administrative and operational duties for the mens basketball program. Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. Jordan, 42, is coming off back-to-back losing seasons at the Big East school, and went 83-74 with one NCAA Tournament appearance in five seasons. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. The Bulldogs brought nearly everyone back from their 2020-21 team, but finished just 14-19 overall and 6-14 in conference play. [1] Butler's athletic director Barry Collier had recruited Jordan as a player and coached him for three seasons. It would be unusual to promote an assistant from the staff of a fired coach, although Ragland is expected to become a head coach soon. Since Butler introduced a basketball program in 1896-97, there is no record of the university ever hiring a coach as experienced as Groce, 50. Health issues effectively ended his coaching career at Ohio State. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. It was Butlers first NCAA Tournament win in 35 years. Butler becomes the third Big East school to undergo a coaching change in this cycle. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. Theyre all great human beings. Jordan had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. Butler shared the Horizon League regular season title in 2007 and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before a loss to eventual national champion Florida. Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. Nored was a head coach for one year at Brownsburg High School (2012-13) and for two years in the G League with the Long Island Nets (2016-18). He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. Butler led the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.5), ranked fifth in scoring defense (57.1), seventh in free throw percentage (76%), 13th in won-loss percentage (.806), 17th in scoring margin (10.5) and 20th in three-point field goals per game (8.9). He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. He took teams to two Final Fours, four Elite Eights (one at Xavier), five Big Ten championships and four Big Ten tournament titles. As Player: 129 G, 7.9 PPG, Butler (Full Record), Career Record (major schools): 6 Years, 94-98, .490 W-L%, Schools: Milwaukee (11-24) and Butler (83-74), Conference Champion: 0 Times (Reg. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. He spent 13 years as an assistant coach, starting his coaching career as an assistant at Butler under Todd Lickliter before going to Iowa and Michigan. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. He left Iowa following 2009-10 and landed a spot on John Beilein's staff at Michigan, where he stayed until taking the Milwaukee job last spring. All rights reserved. (2008-11). He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. Matta last coached at Ohio State. At 54, he is young enough to get back into it if he and Collier believe he can endure the grind. Butler won the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament with wins over Notre Dame, Indiana, Tennessee and Gonzaga. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. $2,000 for each win over a team with RPI 50 or Facing somebody else and having some adversity and seeing who was communicating, having guys make some important shots and seeing what the freshmen can do., Jordan will put his own stamp on the team, but dont expect any wholesale changes to The Butler Way., Weve always been opportunistic here, but valuing the basketball has been a staple, he says. Prior to his arrival at Butler, Jordan spent one season as the head coach at Milwaukee following stints as an assistant at Michigan, Iowa and Butler. Butler University basketball has been remarkably resilient through its last six coaching changes. After earning his bachelors degree in journalism in 2001, Jordan played professional basketball in Europe. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. The Bulldogs posted a 20-13 record in 2005-06 in his second year as an assistant coach, placing second in the league standings while earning an NIT post-season bid. ), 0 Times (Tourn. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. Jordan, who specifically coaches the Wolverines' guards, has been an unsung hero of sorts for the Michigan coaching staff, getting 18- and 19-year-olds to become veteran game managers in limited time. 2023 www.indystar.com. From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. 6 UIC in semifinals", "N. Kentucky beats Milwaukee; secures NCAA bid in first year of eligibility", "Family Provides Focus for New UWM Basketball Coach", "Butler coach LaVall Jordan leans on Christ while leading No. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. There were a lot of reasons not to believe, losing nine in a row, but when we won the first game (in the tournament) it was like, Hey, we just did it the way we wanted to all year.. DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Butler Bulldogs head coach LaVall Jordan reacts to his team's performance [+] on the court during the NCAA Division I Men's Championship First Round basketball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Butler Bulldogs on March 16, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Men's college hoops coaching carousel: Seton Hall on the board after Willard's hire at Maryland, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. 2:01 pm ET, Bracketology: Boise State boosts its standing, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Top 25 And 1: Bill Self continues to cement legacy, Court Report: Strange resumes, best turnarounds, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Lamar vs. Nicholls State odds, picks, prediction, bets, Butler fires LaVall Jordan after five seasons, Nate Oats says Bama players explained pat-down, March Madness starts with game-winner at buzzer, AP Top 25: Marquette moves up; UK back in rankings, Legendary former Virginia coach Terry Holland dies. [2], Under coach John Beilein at Michigan, Jordan's focus was on recruiting and developing back court players along with defensive strategies, scouting, and on-court coaching. Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. Ve "8@ 8cdXd100Cg | A successor has not School badly botched LaVall Jordan firing, Joining Big East was a gamble, and program is running out of chips, hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". But entering the Horizon League tournament as a 10-seed, the Panthers won three games and lost to eventual champion Northern Kentucky by six points. The Bulldogs went to the NCAA tournament in his first season, winning 21 games and beating Arkansas in the first round of the tournament. %%EOF The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, %PDF-1.7 % Pedon, who interviewed for the job that went to Jordan in 2017, acceptedthe job at Illinois State. New Coach LaVall Jordan spent last year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but that doesnt mean hes a stranger to the program. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. (Photo by Scott W. 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He helped lead the team to three Midwestern Collegiate Conference (now Horizon League) tournament titles and two regular-season championships while also playing in four consecutive postseason tournaments three NCAA (1998, 2000, and 2001) and one NIT (1999). Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. endstream endobj startxref Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. [1] He is a former head coach of He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. LaVall Jordan is a Butler alum who labels his new job as a 'dream destination.' Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced He was the first player in Butler basketball history to play in four NCAA Tournament games and he also played in three NIT games. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. section: | slug: butler-fires-lavall-jordan-bulldogs-move-on-from-coach-after-posting-14-18-record-in-fifth-season | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. He was a starting guard for the Bulldogs in 2000-01, as Butler won the conference regular season and tournament championships and defeated Wake Forest in the NCAA Tournament. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. Butler fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. He was a college teammate at Taylor with Chris Holtmann, who was Butler's coach for three seasonsbefore leaving for Ohio State. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Born: April 16, 1979 Alma Mater: Butler (2001) As Player: 129 G, 7.9 PPG, Butler (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 6 Years, 94-98, .490 W-L% Schools: Jordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. I give that group a lot of credit. []. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. LaVall Jordan, hired a little over 14 months ago to replace the fired Rob Jeter, has agreed to become the next head coach at Butler University. Which is what allowed us to have good results. Join our linker program. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. He was the first Butler player to participate in the NBA Development League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. Jordan played basketball at Butler from 1997-2001 and played a year in the NBA G League before diving into college coaching. He was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. He left after one season for personal reasons. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Since 2007, the Bulldogs have made the NCAA field eight times, reached the Sweet 16 four times and finished as the national runner-up in 2010 and 2011. Ohio's Jeff Boals is considered one of the leading candidates to replace Jordan, sources told ESPN. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. WebLaVall Jordan. LaVall Jordan, a former Butler University assistant coach and player under Coach Todd Lickliter, is in his third year as an assistant coach at Iowa after joining the program as an assistant coach in April, 2007. After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our mens basketball program is needed, Collier in a statement. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. Jordan got his first head coaching opportunity in 2016 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee and had an 11-24 record, including 4-14 mark in Horizon League play, in his lone season with the Panthers. Or write about sports? WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. All rights reserved. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. He was the first person to say we could win the national championship at Butler. But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. The Butler job Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. And they've continued to win despite having four coaches since 2013. But he led the Panthers to a surprising appearance in the Horizon League Tournament championship, where they had a chance to become the team with the most losses to ever make the NCAA Tournament field. He took Ohio to the Sweet 16 in 2011 and also won an NCAA tournament game in 2009 after the Bobcats unexpectedly won the MAC tournament. They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. As an assistant coach at Butler, Jordan helped the Bulldogs post a 29-7 record in 2006-07. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. Butler Athletics In hiring Jordan, Collier made program history. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. Writer / Matt Roberts K&p2_=tO@D QR He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. 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He was the first Butler player to participate in the National Basketball Developmental League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. Jordan was named CBS Player of the Game in Butlers second-round contest after scoring 17 points against nationally-ranked Arizona. Now Jordan, a Michigan native, takes over a program that has gone from one of America's darlings to one of college basketball's most consistent postseason teams. The Bulldogs never returned to the Big Dance during his tenure, however. The Bulldogs couldve had a shot at the 2020 tournament, but it ended up getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Copyright 2023 Towne Post Network, Inc. Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. Jordan is the first head coach to be hired from outside Butler's program since Collier, then a Stanford assistant, returned to the suburban Indianapolis campus in 1989. Prior to taking over at Butler, Jordan was the head coach at Milwaukee for one season. Is there one now? 2023 All rights reserved. Coach Beilein is a great tactician. "After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men's basketball program is needed," Collier said. Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all UW-Milwaukee put a couple seasons worth of tumult behind it Friday afternoon as it welcomed new men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan in a news conference at the Student Union. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Limited Ads. Former Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, who is appearing on the "Field of 68" podcast this season, isn't sure the Indiana Hoosiers are legit. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. Butler fires Jordan after 5 seasons at alma mater, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, New NCAA president readies for NIL, legal issues, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, Tennessee win soured by knee injury to Zeigler, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Houston, Alabama remain atop AP Top 25 poll. Holtmann stepped in as interim coach just before the start of 2014-15 and later had the interim tag dropped as he led the Bulldogs back to the first of three straight NCAA appearances in his first season as coach. [11] Jordan is a Christian.[12][13]. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). He led the 13th-seeded Bobcats to a 62-58 victory over fourth-seeded Virginia in the 2021 NCAA tournament. This is a BETA experience. Because in practice, youre trying to figure out if it was good offense or bad defense. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. ''Wow congrats to LaVall Jordan no one more deserving of that jobmight have to be a butler fan now,'' former Michigan star Caris LeVert wrote on Twitter. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. Todd was terrific at team building. Xavier fired Travis Steele and replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. He neverfinished above .500 in the Big Ten and missedthe NCAA tournament in each of his final four years. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Graduate of University of Delaware. Butler announced Friday it was firing head coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Jordan met with athletic director Barry Collier multiple times since the Bulldogs' season ended, sources told ESPN, but the buyout money Jordan would be owed in case of a firing dropped on Friday. Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. Jordan, 42, is coming off back-to-back losing seasons at the Big East school, and went 83-74 with one NCAA Tournament appearance in five seasons. He was the Buckeyes' head coach from 2004 until 2017. He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. And playing unselfishly has always been a staple, I dont see the way we play changing that much., [] LaVall Jordan and Butler University basketball go way back. He is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsbury, who worked on Stevens' staff at Butler, also was reportedly under consideration. [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. Nothing changed, he says. All Rights Reserved. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | That was really beneficial, Jordan says. 30 0 obj <> endobj Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Johnson was a beloved figure, Coach T, during 10 seasons as a Butler assistant, serving on the staffs of teams reaching NCAA championship games in 2010 and 2011. He was on hand Thursday night as a spectator at Madison Square Garden when Xavier beat Texas A&M to win the NIT championship. "After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men's basketball program is needed," said Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. 0 Assistant coach Todd Townsend, who was on Marquette's 2003 Final Four team, played for and worked under then-coach Tom Crean and could be a top candidate. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. ''Even though the time we had together was short, we are proud to have brought in a coach that embodies such character and a great sense of leadership,'' Braun said in a statement. In 2001, after being selected as the MVP of the Midwestern College Conference Tourney, he helped lead Butler to its first NCAA Tourney win in nearly 40 years. 0:49 Butler has engaged Milwaukee's LaVall Jordan in contract negotiations to be its next head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. I really learned how to run a program from him. Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. [5][6] As a member of the coaching staff, Jordan helped Michigan to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the Elite Eight and one to the National Championship Game in 2013. ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. Instead, Collier chose to stay in-house by hiring former Butler star Brandon Miller. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. Jordan helped the Bulldogs to a remarkably successful run as a four-year letterman from 1997-2001. More AP college basketball at www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 . 11 Bulldogs to strong start", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LaVall_Jordan&oldid=1115539377, Michigan Wolverines men's basketball coaches, Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball coaches, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 October 2022, at 00:10. LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. 46 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<77597A8381D77638F7FFFE5963CC25A5>]/Index[30 27]/Info 29 0 R/Length 80/Prev 1566438/Root 31 0 R/Size 57/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Groce just finished his fifth season at Akron, where he is 39-16 in Mid-American Conference games over the past three yearsand won the MAC tournament. 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