Men's Basketball :: Carleton College

Scott Theisen Voted to D3hoops.com All-West Region First Team

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:10:33 -0500

Following a spectacular all-around senior season, Carleton College wing Scott Theisen was named to the D3hoops.com All-West Region First Team. While his numbers even surpassed these levels, he was the only NCAA Men’s Basketball player across any level (Division I, II, and III) to average more than 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals this season.

Tom Sawatzke and Scott Theisen Named to All-MIAC Team

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:59:48 -0600

The dynamic duo of seniors Tom Sawatzke and Scott Theisen were tabbed to the 2012-13 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team. This is Sawatzke’s second straight year a member of the All-MIAC team, making him the 28th player in the history of Carleton men’s basketball to be a repeat all-conference selection. Sawatzke and Theisen both joined Carleton’s 1,000-point club this season, becoming the 26th and 27th members respectively.

Knights Knocked Out of MIAC Playoffs Despite 31 Points by Scott Theisen

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:30:40 -0600

Senior Scott Theisen was sensational. The versatile wing’s career-high tying 31 points helped the Carleton College men’s basketball team nearly knock off the nationally No. 1-ranked University of St. Thomas in the semifinals of the MIAC Playoffs. Theisen’s stellar performance, the highest post-season point total by a Knight in at least 15 years, was not enough, though, as St. Thomas used a late run to snap a tie and advance to the conference championship game by a score of 70-57.

Sawatzke's Clutch Three-Pointer Lifts Knights Past Bethel

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:31:22 -0600

Tom Sawatzke did it again. With the game tied, under a minute to play, and the shot clock running down, the senior guard drained a contested three-pointer to put the Carleton College men’s basketball team ahead for good in its quarterfinal playoff matchup with Bethel University. The big-time triple, part of Sawatzke’s team-high 19 points on the night, further cemented the senior guard into Knight’s basketball lore and helped push Carleton (16-10, 13-8 MIAC) past the Royals by a score of 48-43 and into the MIAC playoff semifinals.

Thiesen Selected to National Team-of-the-Week

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:51:23 -0600

Following a pair of strong all-around performances last week, senior Scott Theisen was named to the D3hoops.com national team-of-the-week. He averaged 19.0 points, 8.0 assists, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.5 steals in the Knights’ two contests, shooting 60 percent from the field, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. This is the second time this season he was tabbed to this five-player squad.

Seniors Lead Knights Past Hamline and Into MIAC Playoffs

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:20:23 -0600

On Senior Day at West Gym, the three members of the class of 2013 made sure it would not be their final home game. Scott Theisen finished with 25 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and career-high seven steals as the Carleton College men’s basketball team secure the No. 4 seed in the MIAC Playoffs with a 75-59 win over Hamline University. Classmate Tom Sawatzke added 13 points and three steals, while senior Tyler Goetz dished out five of the team’s 24 assists on this day.

MIAC Profile of Excellence: Theisen and Sawatzke, Carleton's dynamic duo

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:01:09 -0600

Seniors Scott Theisen (Champlin, Minn./Champlin Park) and Tom Sawatzke (Monticello, Minn./Monticello) are this week's focus of the MIAC Profiles in Excellence series.

Knights Unable to Close Out Gusties

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:30:47 -0600

In a back-and-forth affair that featured eight ties and a dozen lead changes, the Carleton College men’s basketball team came up just short against the visiting squad from Gustavus Adolphus College, 54-52. Although the Knights received a 13-point, eight-rebound, and seven-assist performance from senior Scott Theisen and 12 points from guard Tom Sawatzke, those contributions were not enough to push Carleton to victory and secure a MIAC playoff spot.

Scott Theisen Named MIAC Player-of-the-Week

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:10:31 -0600

Carleton College senior Scott Theisen continued his amazing senior season last week with a trio of tremendous performances and some serious career milestones. The versatile Knights' wing reached 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in his stellar career last week and notched his second triple-double of the season while leading Carleton to a 3-0 record and the brink of a MIAC Playoff berth. Theisen, who averaged 15.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 4.3 steals in the three victories, was named the MIAC Men's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week for his impact.

Another Triple-Double by Theisen Leads Knights Past Macalester

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:34:44 -0600

Senior Scott Theisen achieved his second triple-double over the last 17 days to propel the Knights to an 84-71 road victory over Macalester College. The triumph inched Carleton closer to clinching a playoff berth. Theisen became just the second player in men’s college basketball (NCAA Div. I, II, and III) to record multiple triple-double performances this season.

Knights Trump Auggies as Theisen Joins 1000 Point-Club

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:32 -0600

Shane McSparron matched his career high with 21 points, and Scott Theisen joined the 1000-point club as the Carleton College men’s basketball team defeated visiting Augsburg College, 63-58. The victory moves the Knights (13-9, 10-7 MIAC) into sole possession of fourth place in the standings.

Knights Improve Playoff Chances by Dispatching St. Olaf

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:09:06 -0600

Taylor Hanson scored a career-high 21 points and Scott Theisen added his seventh career double-double as the Carleton College men’s basketball team pulled away from rival St. Olaf College, 77-53.