MBB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Howlinwolf · February 17, 2006, 10:26:46 AM

A question for the SCIAC pundits: Does Oxy have a legitimate shot at CMC on Saturday? Seems the Stags are peaking and the Tigers are sagging. If so, what will it take for Oxy to triumph?

An aside. Speaking of fan chants, one of the worst of the non-vulgar lot is "overrated." In essence you're broadcasting to your team that they haven't played especially well; rather, the team that was favored just isn't that good. Nice way to deflate the effort of your own squad.

dj_hyphen · February 17, 2006, 11:50:29 AM

^^true, it's like when Villanova knocked off UCONN a few days ago and their fans rushed the court...i know it's a big win, but yall were #4 in the country and actually ranked higher than the Huskies in RPI...settle down and don't look so surprised

anyway, of course Oxy can win. CMS is good, but they're nowhere near some legendary 72-10 Bulls type squad...Oxy needs to keep Maceira off the boards and Parsons from having a big game. Taylor's really good, but he won't beat you by himself. Betty obviously has to have a monster game as well.

that said, after the CMS/PP game, I had CMS winning out and taking league...and that was before Oxy/Redlands

Liger Hoops · February 17, 2006, 12:47:04 PM

Quote from: Howlinwolf on February 17, 2006, 10:26:46 AM
A question for the SCIAC pundits: Does Oxy have a legitimate shot at CMC on Saturday? Seems the Stags are peaking and the Tigers are sagging. If so, what will it take for Oxy to triumph?

As the DJ said, of course Oxy can win. The key to Oxy's win against CMS at home this year was the defense that held the Stags to 48 points (Lowest output of the season?). Oxy controlled the tempo of the game and held on in the end with free throws. CMS is extremely difficult to play at home (anywhere, really) and Oxy knows that as well as anybody. I think if the Tigers are going to leave CMS with a victory, 3 things need to happen. 1) Again as Hyphen said, Betty needs a huge game. Something like 20 and 8. 2) Phillips needs to board like a mad man. Although I'm not entirely sure how good of a rebounder Maceira is but Taylor is #1 in conference in RPG, with Phillips right behind him. The Tigers MUST pull down more offensive boards than the 5 they did against Redlands and keep CMS from getting anywhere near the 15 offensive they gave up to the Bulldogs. If Redlands can cash in on those extra chances, CMS can. And 3) Defense, defense, defense. We've seen the polar extremes of Oxy's D this season, the intense D that held CMS to 48 and P-P to 52 and the D that gave up 82 to La Verne and about 1000 points to Mazerei.

Does CMS have anyone that can consitently hit 3's? It seems that the weakness of the Oxy D is found on the perimeter. Both Redlands and La Verne were setting screen after screen to set up looks for thier shooters so look for CMS to do the same.

Stags4Life · February 17, 2006, 02:24:48 PM

Oxy has a chance, but it will be extremely tough. CMS is undefeated at home this year, as Oxy was before Wednesday night. The gym should be rocking. I think it has potential to be close to a CMS-Pomona type game from what I hear. Occi seems to be bringing to busloads of students and the CMS crowd will definitely be there along with the usual alumni from both sides. Should be a great one. Hope to see you all there. GO CMS!

-- Stags4Life

Stags4Life · February 17, 2006, 02:25:56 PM

Check that, apparently both SCIAC losses have been at home for Oxy this year, quite surprising.

Pat Coleman · February 17, 2006, 02:31:10 PM

Quote from: sciacguru on February 16, 2006, 09:18:58 PM
Well Pat, how you care or feel really isnt relevant here, now is it???

Agreed, but it doesn't keep it from being stupid.

sciacguru · February 17, 2006, 03:31:20 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 17, 2006, 02:31:10 PM
Agreed, but it doesn't keep it from being stupid.

You just summed up the SCIAC.......

Quote from: Liger Hoops on February 17, 2006, 12:47:04 PM
As the DJ said, of course Oxy can win. The key to Oxy's win against CMS at home this year was the defense that held the Stags to 48 points (Lowest output of the season?). The Tigers MUST pull down more offensive boards than the 5 they did against Redlands and keep CMS from getting anywhere near the 15 offensive they gave up to the Bulldogs.

I believe CMS only scored 43 against Whittier (15 pts in the 2nd half) Its tough to get O boards when you shoot 74% or get fouled. But you are right on keeping CMS off the glass, which Oxy does a great job. But more importantly, Oxy must keep them out of the paint on their cutting game.

Quote from: dj_hyphen on February 17, 2006, 12:11:07 AM
oh, and pardon me for not checking the box of a Redlands/Whittier game ...

No problem....if I didnt, I couldnt represent my handle then, could I?

And to talk about impressive dunks.............OH MY!!!!!

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dj_hyphen · February 17, 2006, 04:37:01 PM

great pic...here's another recent one...from someone slightly above the Sciac level:

edit: aw it won't let me hotlink, nevermind...

Howlinwolf · February 17, 2006, 08:46:06 PM

Thanks to the "pundits" who posted opinions on the pending Tiger-Stag match-up. No matter the outcome, Ducey should be electric.

OXY Oswald · February 18, 2006, 06:30:42 PM

I find myself wondering how big Ducey is?

Stags4Life · February 18, 2006, 06:55:59 PM

I think Ducey can hold around 1300 seated people but the Pomona-CMS games sometimes approach 1400-1500 because of the standing room areas.

-- Stags4Life

tigersports · February 18, 2006, 11:55:38 PM

56-52 cms, 1.43 left

tigersports · February 18, 2006, 11:58:38 PM

58-52, 22.1

tigersports · February 19, 2006, 12:03:46 AM

62-55 CMS Final

dj_hyphen · February 19, 2006, 01:06:36 AM

so CMS wraps up league right? it was pretty much a forgone conclusion after beating PP last week anyway. congrats to them, hopefully Oxy can still make the tourney as an at large