WBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

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Other 1/23 results:

Alverno 66, Marian 42 (Inferno used a 14-0 scoring run to start the 2nd half to take control of this one--3 Inferno players scored in double-figures, with Sorgi getting a double-double--per Inferno press release)

WLC 67, Maranatha 48

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1/26 finals:

Alverno 64, CUC 61

WLC 65, MSOE 56 (Warriors outshot Raiders from the floor 45% to 29% for the game--W Miller 24 pts, Dillon 15 to offset Cayo double-double --per WLC stats)

Lakeland 59, Rockford 39 (Muskies had a strong scoring run to start the second half--Rockford committed 19 turnovers to Lakeland's 5--per Muskie stats)

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1/28/10 update:

Alverno 62, WLC 46  2 1/2 min left 2nd half (Inferno went on a 10-0 scoring run to start 2nd half --taking a 7-pt lead--they were never headed after that-- 3 Inferno players scored in double figures--Warriors held to 14 2nd half pts-per Alverno stats--Alverno already has 7 in-conference wins!

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Other 1/28/10 final:

Benedictine 69, Dominican 57 (IL Eagles outshot Stars 43% - 26% from field for game-per Dominican stats) 

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1/30/10 finals:

Edgewood 63, MSOE 61 (Raiders' Guthrie got them on level terms by scoring 8 straight points, then the WI Eagles' Beckwith hit a jumper with 2 seconds left to give Edgewood the win--per MSOE stats)

Alverno 62, Maranatha 51 (Inferno came back from an 8-pt half-time deficit in this one--Diedrich had 16 pts was one of 3 Inferno players in double figures--per Alverno stats)

Lakeland 59, WLC 58

(things got tighter at the top end of the NAthCon South with those results)

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Aurora 76, Marian 70 (A 7-4 Spartan scoring run over last 1:42 sealed this one-per Marian  PBP acct--despite having 4 players score in double figures and one get a triple-double the Sabers still fall short on the road.)

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2/1/10 final:

Benedictine 81, Alverno 68 (Jen Bren had 24 pts, the Eagles shot 52% from the floor and went 10-10 from FT line in last 4 minutes to keep Inferno from tying WLC at the top of the South-per Alverno release.)

[hoop_junkie]

Anybody know of anyone who has applied for the head job at Marian?

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2/3 Finals:

MSOE 53, Dominican 47  (Cayo had another double-double- 3 Star players fouled out --Dominican made a late run, but Raiders FT shooting down the stretch was the difference here-per MSOE stats)

WLC 51, CUC 44 (Warriors used a 9-0 scoring run to close this one out-W Miller another double double-per WLC release)

[billys]

Anybody know of anyone who has applied for the head job at Marian?

Is that a job anyone would want? Can't imagine it pays enough either to gain a good list of candidates. I have heard some people who are interested in learning more 

[hoop_junkie]

I heard they are expecting upwards of 100 applicants. Obviously, it's not a tremendous job, but the expectations are low and the previous head coach did a poor job of recruiting. When you're at a school of Marian's stature, you've got to target hundreds of kids in hopes that you will get 10-15 players. I look at how many more females attend Marian than males and I think that could lend itself to a turnaround. Marian needs to hire a young person that will go out and recruit non-stop. And in the NAC all it takes is 1 or 2 marquee players mixed in with 5-6 other decent kids and you're at the top of the league. 

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I heard they are expecting upwards of 100 applicants. Obviously, it's not a tremendous job, but the expectations are low and the previous head coach did a poor job of recruiting. When you're at a school of Marian's stature, you've got to target hundreds of kids in hopes that you will get 10-15 players. I look at how many more females attend Marian than males and I think that could lend itself to a turnaround. Marian needs to hire a young person that will go out and recruit non-stop. And in the NAC all it takes is 1 or 2 marquee players mixed in with 5-6 other decent kids and you're at the top of the league.  

Alverno's another case in point. Before Coach Duckworth and his staff got there teams like CUC, Edgewood and Lakeland were beating that squad by 20 or more points. (no knock intended) In the last 2 seasons the Inferno has improved a lot. (Look at the impact that the Inferno's players have had this seasson).  

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Other 2/3 finals:

Alverno 91, Aurora 67 (Inferno shot 62% from the floor in 1st half and 58% for entire game-took a 50-32 halftime lead, and the Spartans got no closer than 15 pts after that. 3 Inferno players scored in double-figures per Alverno release).

CUW 51, Rockford 46 (Falcons used a 13-0 scoring run starting 4 min into second half to take the lead for good-per Rockford PBP acct)

Edgewood 73, Marian 50 (WI Eagles had a 58-35 rebounding advantage per Marian release)

[billys]

I heard they are expecting upwards of 100 applicants. Obviously, it's not a tremendous job, but the expectations are low and the previous head coach did a poor job of recruiting. When you're at a school of Marian's stature, you've got to target hundreds of kids in hopes that you will get 10-15 players. I look at how many more females attend Marian than males and I think that could lend itself to a turnaround. Marian needs to hire a young person that will go out and recruit non-stop. And in the NAC all it takes is 1 or 2 marquee players mixed in with 5-6 other decent kids and you're at the top of the league. 

I agree with nearly everything you said ... it's a big umbrella job. I would feel like it's still easier to get those kids to come to Milwaukee (in the case of Alverno) as opposed to Fond du Lac.

I guess I'm curious what types of coaches would be interested? D3 assistants? Varsity coaches? It'll be interesting. I have a friend that coaches at Parkside. I'll have to ask if he's interested or has heard of people who have talked about it.

[hoop_junkie]

I've heard a few names. Some men and women's d3 assistants. I would think anyone who is looking for a starter job might be interested. I think the Fox Cities is a goldmine area for talent but would the kids want to attend Marian is the real question? It's hard to say. I believe the previous head coach was there 20+ seasons and if he made little or no effort to recruit then maybe it remains to be seen as to whether or not you could get players to go there. There baseball team has a roster of over 50 so obviously there not having too much trouble getting male athletes to attend.