MBB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OxyBob]

And OxyBob gets to hit another softball out of the park.

Almost as easy as beating La Sierra 4 or 5 times a season.

This is the last time I listen to my wife! She is now back in the kitchen.

My wife gives you an "A"

She's all right by me.

OxyBob

[fhsutiger]

This could be solved if the SCIAC schools would be like some other conferences across the country and play a non-conference game within the conference season.  For as long as I've followed D3 hoops, I've never seen this happen. 

While I agree in some of your points, one I have to discuss is your idea that the SCIAC teams take time to play Chapman while in Conference play. The SCIAC schools play every Wednesday and Saturday nights in conference play. When did you plan on us playing Chapman?
The point I want to make is this: Chapman is just going to have to figure a way to play better teams in the Spring semester! I don't know how they are going to do this, but they need to either A....play a tougher non-conference schedule, or B beg and plead for the SCIAC teams to allow them in our conference. I think option A will happen while in my lifetime.

[etule]

This is truly cheap entertainment,and very funny to boot! Came to catch up on basketball and Oxy Bob had me have to get my dictionary . 

I think tonights games will give a more clear picture of what is going on in league. I excited to listen tonight and Saturday. Go Tigers!!

[oldchap]

Chapman is just going to have to figure a way to play better teams in the Spring semester! I don't know how they are going to do this, but they need to either A....play a tougher non-conference schedule, or B beg and plead for the SCIAC teams to allow them in our conference. I think option A will happen while in my lifetime.

Nah... At the rate Chapman is growing, they'll be Division I before either of these will happen ...and that could be sooner than you think!! Then you SCIAC people can watch us on TV. And there won't be a debate about our strength of schedule anymore. 

[Gray Fox]

Chapman is just going to have to figure a way to play better teams in the Spring semester! I don't know how they are going to do this, but they need to either A....play a tougher non-conference schedule, or B beg and plead for the SCIAC teams to allow them in our conference. I think option A will happen while in my lifetime.

Nah... At the rate Chapman is growing, they'll be Division I before either of these will happen ...and that could be sooner than you think!! Then you SCIAC people can watch us on TV. And there won't be a debate about our strength of schedule anymore. 

That sounds good.  What sports will be scholarship?

[OxyBob]

Chapman is just going to have to figure a way to play better teams in the Spring semester! I don't know how they are going to do this, but they need to either A....play a tougher non-conference schedule, or B beg and plead for the SCIAC teams to allow them in our conference. I think option A will happen while in my lifetime.

Nah... At the rate Chapman is growing, they'll be Division I before either of these will happen ...and that could be sooner than you think!! Then you SCIAC people can watch us on TV. And there won't be a debate about our strength of schedule anymore.  

That sounds good.  What sports will be scholarship?

Great, then Chapman can fill out its schedule every season with 4 or 5 games against Cal State Bakersfield, SIU-Edwardsville, and North Carolina Central.

OxyBob

[Gray Fox]

They will have to PAY Oxy to play them.

[TeeDub]

This could be solved if the SCIAC schools would be like some other conferences across the country and play a non-conference game within the conference season.  For as long as I've followed D3 hoops, I've never seen this happen. 

The SCIAC schools play every Wednesday and Saturday nights in conference play. When did you plan on us playing Chapman?

The day before the Caltech game might be an option...not much prep or rest required for that game.  In fact, it might be a chance to get the primary players some action since the bench will likely be cleared in the game against the Beavers.

[Pat Coleman]

Chapman is just going to have to figure a way to play better teams in the Spring semester! I don't know how they are going to do this, but they need to either A....play a tougher non-conference schedule, or B beg and plead for the SCIAC teams to allow them in our conference. I think option A will happen while in my lifetime.

Nah... At the rate Chapman is growing, they'll be Division I before either of these will happen ...and that could be sooner than you think!! Then you SCIAC people can watch us on TV. And there won't be a debate about our strength of schedule anymore. 

Size doesn't determine what division you're in. This isn't high school.

[D O.C.]

but when you argue back and forth so ugly and not making good points, it takes away from all the fun of being in here.

And spurred you to make your first post.

Nah... At the rate Chapman is growing, they'll be Division I before either of these will happen ...

And you can bring back your floating campus where the gals can run around the deck in their underwear more often than once a year.

Hey! Just kidding each other with no disrespect.

[stag44]

Results from Wednesday

CMS d. Oxy 66-58

CMS was led by Chris Blees (18pts, 8rebs, and 5assts), Jason Toney, and Patrick Lacey. They jumped out on Oxy early, leading by as many as 18 in the first half, settling for a 34-21 halftime lead. Coach Newhall and Oxy came ROARING back in the second half though, cutting the lead down to 4 in what seemed eerily similar to their first meeting last year where Oxy stole one in the Temple of Doom. However, Jason Toney came up huge, hitting a 3, getting a layup and an assist off an O-board to push the lead back to 9. From there CMS remained up by 6-10 for the rest of the game.

Oxy was led by Sean Anderson and Leider with 15 each, but seemed out of rhythm for the whole first half.

On a side not, GREAT to hear Oxy Bob on the call last night!

PP d. Whittier 75-73 (ot)

PP escaped again with an OT win AT Whittier. From their recap, it looks like down 3 with 5 seconds to go, Justin Sexton grabbed an offensive rebound and passed out to Dave Liss who hit a 3 to tie it up and send it to overtime.

Some MONSTER games from players in this one: Justin Sexton had 21 and 19 for PP, and Drew Menez had 33 points while DaMon Perry added 14 and 12.

ULV d. CLU 66-61

In the surprise of the night, ULV beat CLU at the SuperTent. From the box score, it looks like the Leopards controlled the game all night leading for almost the entire game.

Something must be bothering Andy Meier as he only played 19 minutes and had 4 points. They were kept in the game by Greg Grimm who had 24 as well as Aron Van Klaveren, Kyle Knudsen who had 13 each.

For ULV, they were paced by Austin Napolitano who had 18 and 7 and Trevor Woodland who went for 16.

Looks like La Verne could cause some issues in Conference, taking PP to OT and beating CLU

Redlands d. CalTech 96-64

In the last game of the night, Redlands beat up on CalTech.


Looks like there is some serious parity in Conference this year and each Wednesday and Saturday teams will be slugging it out. I think 11-3 will win conference this year!

Current SCIAC Standings:

CMS  2-0
PP     2-0
ULV   1-1
CLU   1-1
OXY   1-1
UR    1-1
WC   0-2
CIT   0-2

[fhsutiger]

Eyewitness Report from Occidental:

It was good to see you BOB, I enjoyed the Butt whooping we put on your boys last night...Interested in what you thought of the game?

The Stags improve to 10-3 on the season and 2-0 in conference play as the CMS Stags defeated the Occidental Tigers 66-58 in Eagle Rock last night. In the first 6 minutes of the game, the Stags jumped out to a 12-3 lead with a stellar defensive performance. The Tigers had trouble against the Stags in the first half shooting 6-22 from the field for 29%, and 3-10 from the 3-point line. The Stags outrebounded the tigers in the first half 19-11 with 5 coming on the offensive end. The Stags shot 12-23 for 52.2% from the field, and 4-9 from the 3-point line. The Stags led at the break 34-21.

In the second half, the Tigers came out in the second half ready to play. The Tigers were able to get the score within in 4 points at the 12:40 mark at 43-39, but never got any closer the rest of the game. The Stags would then go on an 11-2 run to open the lead to 54-41 with 9 minutes left behind great defense and layups by Chris Blees and Joey Anderson. Although Oxy would get within six points with 1:42 to play, the Stags converted 5-for-6 free-throws down the stretch and the Tigers' shooting continued to be slightly off despite having ample opportunities.

Chris Blees, the 2009 SCIAC Player of the Year, scored a game-high 16 points, adding a team-high eight rebounds and five assists for CMS. Jason Toney had a solid night all around for CMS tonight as well with 13 points, five assists, five rebounds and four steals. Seniors Mike Bagby and Conner Faught combined for 17 points and 6 rebounds to give the Stags that outside punch. The biggest contribution tonight, came from Junior Patrick Lacey, So. Joseph Anderson and Fr. Greyson Blue who controlled the lane for the majority of the night. Patrick Lacey has continued to improve and had a great night from the field.  Lacey contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assist.

For Occidental College Eric Leider and Sean Anderson finished with 15 points collectively. Deshun McCoy poured in eight points and came away with a game-high 10 rebounds. Anderson and Leider had six rebounds apiece.

CMS (10-3, 2-0) will travel to Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday to take on the Caltech Beavers (0-13, 0-2) who were defeated by Redlands 96-64 in Pasadena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm following the women's game at 5:00 pm.

[OxyBob]

It was good to see you BOB, I enjoyed the Butt whooping we put on your boys last night...Interested in what you thought of the game?

Claremont was the better team on both ends. Oxy was simply not able to penetrate the Stags' defense with any consistent effect. It's a thing of beauty to watch Claremont play defense. In the first half Oxy spent most of it passing the ball around the perimeter, as Claremont set up a virtual force field that kept Oxy from getting any dribble penetration or getting the ball into the block or getting any good outside looks from the wing. Except for a 5 minute, 13-3 stretch in the second half where Oxy cut Claremont's lead from 40-26 to 43-39, CMS dominated. After Oxy got it down to 4, Jason Toney got a layup and a 3-ball and an assist, and the lead was back to 9 just like that. Jack Hanley led the Tigers' charge in the second half, but when he fouled out with about 4 minutes left and Oxy down 6 that pretty much sealed Oxy's fate.

Claremont also had a specific mission to stop Sean Anderson and Hanley. The Stags triple-teamed Anderson almost every time he had the ball, and CMS harassed Hanley enough that he wasn't able to get going. Claremont also displayed vastly superior bench strength, as they played 10 guys while Oxy only played 7. Heck, Beau Heidrich and Ben Bergsma, who've played in 11 and 10 games, didn't even get in for CMS.

On the positive side for Oxy, Deshun McCoy and Eric Leider both had some good moments, and Sean Anderson ended up with 15 despite being swarmed by maroon jerseys all night.

A disappointing loss for Oxy, but on to the next game against Cal Lutheran, which like Oxy must be smarting after losing to La Verne.

OxyBob

[D O.C.]

Now that was dull.

[OxyBob]

Now that was dull.

Hey, Operation Market Garden didn't work either because of a failure of tactical initiative. Time to fall back and redeploy. This skirmish was lost but the battle is joined!

OxyBob