MBB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[CMSfan]

Congrats to Redlands and Coach Ducey on the tournament victory. Wish I could have been there tonight, though I suppose I'm thankful I won't have to drive home after a tough loss.

Nice to see a great season from Redlands, even if it had to come at the expense of the Stags.  I wish Redlands all the best against Chapman (or whoever).  Represent SCIAC well!

Now begins the long countdown to next season...

(Well, except for Redlands).

[OxyBob]

Congrats to Redlands and Coach Ducey on the tournament victory.

Redlands 63 Claremont 54

The game was tied 8-8 at 15:20. Redlands scored 13 straight and led 21-8 at 11:40, and led 30-22 at halftime. In the second half, Claremont cut UR's lead to 41-39 at 10:00, but Stephen Call's 3-ball gave the Bulldogs a 54-43 lead at 5:45 and that was your ballgame.

UR: Tristan Kirk 14, Matt Dietrich 11
CMS: Patrick Lacey 13, Joey Anderson 11

Congratulations to Redlands. UR was 11-3 in conference play, and beat Claremont 3 times. Good luck to the Bulldogs in the NCAA playoffs.

OxyBob

[RFB]

Just wanted to give a big congratulations to the University of Redlands basketball team and Coach Ducey. I've always felt that Redlands had the potential to be a good hoops program but about 15 years of loyalty to Gary Smith stunted the program with no growth at all. Good luck to the Dawgs in the postseason and here is to a bright future.

[cmsme]

REDLANDS--good luck against Chapman and Whitworth.  You are tall, you are big and you shoot well.  I will be rooting for you--assuming there is video.   

[dahlby]

cmsme,
I understand your SCIAC loyalty. I still have a ton of respect for the CMS program. They will be back next year.

There will at least be audio and livestats. I know Chapman is working on a video program, but don't know if it will be up in time for this weekend. I will find out and post for all you SCIACers.

[stag44]

Congrats to Redlands - Have to tip my hat to them, they hit shot after shot when it seemed like CMS was going to make a run. After the 13-0 run to go up 21-8 the Stags were in catchup mode all night.

Game changing play was the over-the-back and subsequent Technical foul on Joey Anderson as the Stags were close with around 10 minutes to go. That gave him 4 fouls and gave the Bulldogs ball and momentum. Tough play, I didn't see what caused the T, but Joey is one of the calmest guys I know, so I'm curious what caused it.

No excuses at all though, Redlands was the better team on Saturday. They have peaked at the perfect time as well, shooting the lights out and really playing well defensively.

They should matchup really well vs Chapman, but playing at Hutton is always difficult. The winner of that game will be thrown into the gauntlet in Spokane against arguably the best team in the nation with one of the best home courts around.

Looking forward to following this week.

Dalhby, any insight on how the Panthers have been playing lately and what their vibe is?

[oldchap]

Dalhby, any insight on how the Panthers have been playing lately and what their vibe is?

If the Panthers play like they did in T.O. against Cal Lu, then Redlands will have no problem beating them. If they play like they did this weekend, then watch out! In other words, despite the fact that it's a home game for Chapman and they are slight favorite, it is still anybody's game. That's why the NBA runs series in the playoffs. Over one game, although the outcome is more or less bound to certain odds, anything can happen.

[dahlby]

stagg44,

As you are aware, January/February are trying months for the Panthers, as the team has limited quality opposition.  They will be hard pressed to pick up their game, after weekend games in Santa Cruz, although UCSC always plays Chapman physically and stays in the game.  Against La Sierra recently, Chapman had a weak first half and beginniing second half, down by around 15 points at one time, but came back with a quality run in the last few minutes to win. La Sierra is a very physical team. After watching the Eagles in person, I can understand how they could beat a good Cal Lu team.

Here's hoping that CU is well rested. Starters did not have to book too many minutes last weekend. If they can hit the hoops on Thursday in the first half, they should win. But, it seems that the rims are smaller for Chapman in the first half. CU has good ballhandlers, rebounds well and can play a tough defensive game. They move the ball well under Coach Bo's well disciplined offense and have the patience to wait for the good shot. Chapman is deep enough on the bench to establish a good rotation off the bench and give the starters a rest. IMHO, it ill come down to first half shooting.

If Chapman has the same student body support that they had against CMS last year in the first game  of the playoffs, that will work to their advantage as well.

[02 Warhawk]

Rick Reilly article on the front page of ESPN.com

First win for Caltech

[OxyBob]

All-SCIAC teams:

First Team

Greg Grimm SR CLU
Patrick Lacey SR Claremont
Jack Hanley JR Oxy
Tristan Kirk SO Redlands
Xavyr Moss SO Pomona
Austin Napolitano JR La Verne
   
Second Team

Trevor Woodland JR La Verne
Joey Andersen JR Claremont
Da'Mon Perry SR Whittier
Todd Cramer FR Caltech
Deshun McCoy SO Oxy
Jordan Sanvictores SR Redlands

David Wells Player of the Year: Andrew Mills SR Redlands

Ted Ducey Award: Ryan Elmquist SR Caltech

The Ted Ducey Award is given to a SCIAC senior who best exemplifies the high ideals demonstrated by Coach Ted Ducey. The criteria includes ability, leadership, sportsmanship, determination and academic pursuits.

From the San Bernardino Sun:

The SCIAC champion University of Redlands basketball team has drawn Chapman (24-3) as a first-round playoff opponent. The announcement was made Monday morning to no one's surprise.

Travel costs are a big consideration when it comes to NCAA Division III playoff draws, leading to matchups of teams that are within commuter distance of each other.

The two teams will square off on Thursday with the winner advancing to play Whitworth (Wash.), which has a first-round bye, on Saturday. That was the same scenario Claremont-Mudd-Scripps had last year when it was the SCIAC's playoff representative.

The Bulldogs (16-11) will be making their first playoff appearance since 1985 when they were directed by longtime coach Gary Smith, current coach Jim Ducey's predecessor.

OxyBob

[dahlby]

For those interested, the Redlands/Chapman contest WILL BE streamed via web on Thursday night. Audio, live stats and video links will be provided via Chapmanathletics.com
 

[bbaddict]

Thanks for the info Dahlby.

[Gray Fox]

I'm watching St. John's and Seton Hall play their last few minutes before the UCLA vs Washington is televised.   Steve Lavin has been ejected for St. John's after two technicals,  and the team is now being coached by Mike Dunlap the head coach at CLU about 18 or 20 years ago.  He's had a few chances to be a head D1 coach but hasn't taken them.

[(509)Rat]

Interesting game down in Orange, CA. Chapman seems to be dominating the game, but only up by 5...make that 7. Chapman doesn't seem to have anyone outside of Riley (sp?) who wants to pull the trigger. Redlands just doesn't look good...at all.

Students are incredibly polite, sitting down, not making much noise, kudos to them. The folks behind them are undoubtedly appreciative 

[(509)Rat]

Redlands opens up the second half on a nice run.

Chapman up 26-24