ALI HAIDAR,MICHIGAN TECH star

[mavrick_h]

Not the best game from Ali & Michigan Tech.

In 29 min Ali had 9 Pts, 6 Reb & 2 Blocks

[mavrick_h]

MIDLAND, Mich. - The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team shot 65-percent in the second half to hand Northwood a 66-62 GLIAC loss Thursday (Jan. 26) night at the Bennett Center.

Ali's stats: 21 Pts (9-19 FG, 3-5 FT), 6 Reb, 2 Ass & 1 Block in 34 min.

[mavrick_h]

HILLSDALE, Mich. - The No. 20 Hillsdale men’s basketball team finished with a 38-18 advantage in points in the paint in a 91-69 win over Michigan Tech Saturday (Jan. 28). The 91 points was the most the Huskies (10-9, 8-4 GLIAC) have given up this season.

Ali's stats not the greatest

7 Pts (3-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 6 Reb, 4 Ass in 26 min.

[mavrick_h]

Junior Ali Haidar moved up to 19th in career scoring after finishing with 13. He also grabbed six rebounds.

Full Stats: 13 Pts (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 6 Reb & 1 Stl in 27 min

[mavrick_h]

Junior Ali Haidar finished with team-highs in both points (15) and rebounds (eight) for the Huskies.

full stats: 15 (6-13 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-4 FT), Reb 8, 2 Ass, 1 Blk in 34 min

[mavrick_h]

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Junior Ali Haidar scored 35 points, one shy of his career-high, to lead the Michigan Tech men’s basketball team to an 84-72 win over Lake Superior State Saturday (Feb. 11). Haidar shot 11-of-16 (68-percent) from the floor and 11-of-12 (.917) from the free throw line. He also made two of his three 3-point attempts.

“I felt he (Haidar) was in rhythm during practice this week,” said head coach Kevin Luke. “We didn’t put too much pressure on him, and we were able to get him involved early.”

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[mavrick_h]

Ali Haidar vs. Ashland 18 Pts (7-20 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-7 FT), 11 Reb, 1 Blk, 1 Stl in 30 min

[Khalid80]

With the amazing performances that Ali Haidar is having in his final year with Michigan Tech. it would be a shame not to keep this thread updated.

So far Ali Haidar has played 4 games this season (1 friendly and 3 official) and his performances been been stellar so far!


First friendly game:

Men's Basketball Defeats Finlandia 117-53

HOUGHTON, Mich. - GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year Ali Haidar scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Michigan Tech men's basketball team to a 117-53 win over local foe Finlandia Wednesday (Nov. 7). The 64 point margin of victory was the largest ever against Finlandia.

"The biggest thing I felt after the game was that we stayed within ourselves even when we had a large lead," said head coach Kevin Luke. "We were able to get plenty of playing time for our 7-12 guys."

Freshman Kyle Stankowski poured in 17 points shooting 7-of-11 from the field and made all three free throws.

Sophomore Phil Romback (14), junior Austin Armga (11) and senior Matt Esters (10) all finished in double figures for the Huskies. All 13 players in the line-up scored for Tech.

The Huskies used a balanced game outscoring the Lions 60-30 in the first half and 57-23 in the second. Tech cleaned up the glass 46-21 and out shot FU 55-percent to 31-percent.

Junior Ben Coleman was the lone Lion in double figures finishing with 13.

Tech will open the regular season at Southwest Minnesota State Thursday

[Khalid80]

First official game of the season:

Michigan Tech 75 - 67 Southwest Minn. St.

Ali Haidar Stats: (39 minutes of play) 32 points (13-19 FG), 6-12 FT, 14 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steal, 1 Block

Men's Basketball Defeats Mustangs in Season Opener

MARSHALL, Minn. - Ali Haidar scored 32 points and Ben Stelzer added 22 to lead Michigan Tech to a 75-67 win at Southwest Minnesota State Thursday (Nov. 15).

The Mustangs started strong and built a nine point lead, its largest of the game, at the 10:41 mark. Stelzer made back-to-back 3-pointers and a pair of free throws to pull the Huskies within one point at 6:37. The Huskies entered halftime with a one point lead, 35-34.

"I knew this team was going to give a great effort both offensively and defensively and in terms of intensity," said head coach Kevin Luke. "It took some time for us to settle down."

Just like he did in the first half, Stelzer made back-to-back 3-pointers to kick-start a 17-7 run by the Huskies over the final five minutes. Tech's defense excelled during the run allowing a single 3-pointer from the field with Southwest's other four points coming from free throws.

"The changing point for us was the two threes in the first half by Stelzer," said Luke. "And then he followed with another pair in the second half. Our boys came back and played with poise in the second half."

Haidar finished with 14 rebounds to accompany his 32 points to finish with a double-double. The Windsor, Ont., native shot 13-of-19 from the field with three assists, one block and an assist.

Stelzer's 22 points came compliments of six 3-pointers, and he made all four free throw attempts.

Austin Armga finished with 10 points and six rebounds for the Huskies.

Four players finished in double figures for the Mustangs led by Jordan Miller's 15 points.

Michigan Tech shot 49-percent (26-53) and held SWMSU to 42-percent (23-55). The Mustangs shot 58-percent (7-12) from behind the arc.

Tech will play at Minn. Duluth Saturday (Nov. 17).

[Khalid80]

Second game of the season:

Michigan Tech 58 - 70 Minn. Duluth

Ali Haidar Stats: (21 minutes of play) 22 points (8-16 FG), 1-1 3PT, 5-5 FT, 5 Rebounds

Bulldogs Bite Men's Basketball 70-58

DULUTH, Minn. - Ali Haidar was the only player to score in double figures for the Michigan Tech men's basketball team as they dropped a 70-58 non-conference decision at Minn. Duluth Saturday (Nov. 17).

Haidar finished with a game-high 22 points shooting 8-of-16 from the field and made all five free throws. He also grabbed five rebounds.

"We got out coached, we got out played, we got out everything today," said head coach Kevin Luke. "We didn't defend or play offense. We didn't do anything with any kind of passion. It was very disappointing."

The Bulldogs out-scored the Huskies 36-26 in the first half and 34-32 in the second half.

The Huskies struggled shooting the ball finishing 22-of-57 (39-percent). The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Huskies 40-32.

Brett Ervin led UMD with 20 points, including the first 11 points of the game for the Bulldogs.

Tech will play its third straight NSIC opponent Tuesday (Nov. 20) when it hosts Bemidji State.

[Khaled.Salloum]

First official game of the season:

Michigan Tech 75 - 67 Southwest Minn. St.

Ali Haidar Stats: (39 minutes of play) 32 points (13-19 FG), 6-12 FT, 14 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steal, 1 Block

What a player he's MR Double Double i guess we'r going to have a nice NT with such young talents.

[Khalid80]

Third game of the season:

Michigan Tech 86 - 59 Bemidji St.

Ali Haidar Stats: (31 minutes of play) 35 points (13-18 FG), 4-5 3PT, 5-7 FT, 8 Rebounds, 1 Steal

Haidar Scores 35 in Hoops Win

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Senior Ali Haidar scored a season-high 35 points, including 26 in the first half, to lead the Michigan Tech men's basketball team to an 86-59 win over Bemidji State Tuesday (Nov. 20) at the SDC Gymnasium.

He was one point shy of his career-high of 36 points at Saginaw Valley on Jan. 14, 2011. Haidar shot 13-of-18 from the field including 4-of-5 from behind the arc and 5-of-7 free throws. The Windsor, Ont., native grabbed eight rebounds.

The Huskies couldn't miss with the basketball making their first nine shots of the game. The team would shoot 77-percent (17-22) in the first half and took a 47-34 lead into halftime.

The team would shoot 50-percent (14-28) over the final 20 minutes as it out-scored BSU 39-25. Tech finished the game 10-of-17 (59-percent) from deep.

"I have to give Bemidji credit tonight. They were scrappy and never quit," said head coach Kevin Luke. "What a difference a few days makes. I was proud of the way our guys prepared Monday and Tuesday after what happened in Duluth."

The Beavers struggled shooting ball, shooting 34-percent (19-56) from the floor and 29-percent (6-21) from behind the arc.

Sophomore Phil Romback was the only other player in double figures for the Huskies finishing with 12. He also pulled down seven rebounds and blocked three shots.

Tech will open GLIAC play at Malone Nov. 29.

[Khalid80]

What a player he's MR Double Double i guess we'r going to have a nice NT with such young talents.

Ali will definitely be a very valuable player for the Lebanese NT...Many Lebanese teams from now will be trying to contact him to sign him for next year

And with guys like Ali Haidar and Samer Ozeir I think Lebanon will have some very talented Forwards for the upcoming years to come... without also forgetting about the other young talented guys who play forward and are already playing in the Lebanese league like Bassel Bawji

[gazara]

Hey khalid i think Ghassan Will Take Haidar ,he likes a lot this player specially he had some experience with him remember in a friendly tourney in Jordan ! So I think he will finish by signing for Champville

[Khaled.Salloum]

Ali will definitely be a very valuable player for the Lebanese NT...Many Lebanese teams from now will be trying to contact him to sign him for next year

And with guys like Ali Haidar and Samer Ozeir I think Lebanon will have some very talented Forwards for the upcoming years to come... without also forgetting about the other young talented guys who play forward and are already playing in the Lebanese league like Bassel Bawji

Ur 100% right but hope they'll stay in a foreign league for a longer time, and hope the new fed would get us a good coach that would know how to manage such talents. In my opinion Bassel Bawji is under rated and he's a big player and the reason is GS plus Bassel's cockiness regarding the NT and how he reacted by not playing much minutes.

[Khalid80]

Hey khalid i think Ghassan Will Take Haidar ,he likes a lot this player specially he had some experience with him remember in a friendly tourney in Jordan ! So I think he will finish by signing for Champville

Yeah Ghassan really likes Ali and for sure will try his best to sign him with Champville next year.... I also heard though that Riyadi are also very interested and will try hard to sign him... It's still early though and I hope he can help his team keep winning and get a great result in the NCAA Division II.

[Khalid80]

Ur 100% right but hope they'll stay in a foreign league for a longer time, and hope the new fed would get us a good coach that would know how to manage such talents. In my opinion Bassel Bawji is under rated and he's a big player and the reason is GS plus Bassel's cockiness regarding the NT and how he reacted by not playing much minutes.

But which league would Ali be able to sign for if he's playing in the second division of the NCAA? It's very difficult to get recognized these days and I think it will be very difficult for him to get offers to play in other leagues that are better than the current one in Lebanon... For me for example I was against when Ahmad Ibrahim left university after his freshman year at Rice to come back and play in Lebanon because I believe those extra few years in college would have helped him mature much more and be much better prepared to play if he was to come back and play in Lebanon... As for Ali Haidar since this is his senior and final year at university I don't know what are his options after he graduates this year but i'm sure the appreciation and even the money he might get to play in Lebanon might be much better than the options he might have.

[Khalid80]

Ali Haidar's profile with his university:

http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/s...dar_ali00.html

[Khalid80]

Fourth game of the season:

Michigan Tech 71 - 58 Malone

Ali Haidar Stats: (30 minutes of play) 22 points (8-15 FG), 1-2 3PT, 5-8 FT, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assist

Romback Double-Double Secures Tech Win

CANTON, Ohio - Sophomore Phil Romback recorded his first career double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds) to lead the Michigan Tech men's basketball team to a 71-58 win at Malone to open GLIAC play Thursday (Nov. 29).

"We challenged Phil, and he has really stepped up," said head coach Kevin Luke. "To come out and score a double-double on the road in league play is a good night's work."

The Huskies slowly built a lead over the first half that culminated at 10 points, 29-19, by halftime. The Tech lead would grow to as many as 22 points in second half, but full court pressure from Malone caused numerous Tech turnovers. Tech, who shot 68-percent in the second half, out-scored Malone 42-39 over the final 20 minutes for the 13 point win.

Ali Haidar scored a team-high 22 points and junior Austin Armga added 15. Freshman Luke Heller, who was celebrating his 19th birthday, finished with four points for the first points of his career.

Isiah Elliott scored a game-high 24 points for the Pioneers.

The Huskies (3-1, 1-0) struggled from the free throw line shooting just 60-percent (15-25), but finished with a 36-30 lead in rebounds.

Tech will play at Walsh Saturday (Dec. 1).

[Khalid80]

Fifth game of the season:

Michigan Tech 75 - 84 Walsh (after OT)

Ali Haidar Stats: (42 minutes of play) 20 points (7-18 FG), 0-4 3PT, 6-12 FT, 22 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Block

Men's Basketball Falls in Overtime

CANTON, Ohio - Four players scored in double figures for the Michigan Tech men's basketball team in an 84-75 road overtime loss at Walsh Saturday (Dec. 1).

The two teams battled in the first half with neither squad leading by more than five. The Huskies erased an eight point lead late in the second half. Sophomore Ben Stelzer made a jump shot with 22 seconds remaining to lead by two. Junior Alex Culy missed a free throw following a Cavelier turnover. Davonte Beard tied the game with eight seconds remaining. Stelzer's shot at the buzzer bounced off the rim as the game headed to overtime.

Walsh out-scored the Huskies 16-7 in the extra session for the win.

"It was a hard fought, tough, tough loss," said coach Kevin Luke. "We made a heck of an effort to get back into it, including a defensive stop with 16 seconds remaining."

Senior Ali Haidar tallied a double-double with a team-high 20 points and 22 rebounds. The Windsor, Ont., native shot 7-of-18 from the field but was 6-of-12 from the free throw line.

Three others players scored in double figures for the Huskies. Junior Austin Armga finished with 18, and junior Alex Culy had 17, including five 3-pointers. Sophomore Ben Stelzer chipped in 12.

Tech (3-2, 1-1) struggled at the free throw line shooting 53-percent (10-19). Walsh (5-0, 2-0) made all 20 free throw attempts.

Kenny Kornowski led five Cavaliers in double figures with a game-high 24.

Tech hosts Findlay Thursday (Dec. 6).