Basketball - Men

The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha is proud to be home to the men’s 2012 Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association state basketball champions.

After cheering on the women’s team and piling on Coach Hervert at the buzzer, UW-Waukesha’s men’s team prevailed 74-68 in a hard-fought, overtime victory over UW-Richland Center. It was the Cougars’ fifth state title in school history.
 

The team celebrated by cutting down the nets. “This was the goal from the first day of practice in October,” said UW-Waukesha coach Neal Nelson. “I’m especially happy for our sophomores. They have sacrificed greatly for two years to try to achieve this milestone. It’s a tremendous accomplishment.”
 

All-tournament selections Chris Prushiek and Carl Robinson each scored 18 points to lead the way. Josh Gierhahn added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
 

“It was a thrilling day for the Cougars with two overtime champions,” Nelson said.
 

In the semifinals, the Cougars knocked off UW-Marathon County 82-71 behind Prushiek’s 28 points. Prushiek’s 4-for-6 shooting from the 3-point area and 7-for-7 free throw shooting were key, Nelson said. Matt Vraney had 17 points and 7 assists in the win.