WBB: USA South Conference

GuyFormerlyPSBBG · November 16, 2011, 09:19:12 AM

GC VS GC Tonight!!

Greensboro is the favorite in this game, but I wouldn't count anything out in a GC vs GC game. Guilford was picked to finish to finish 2nd this year in the ODAC. They were young last year and competed in the ODAC last season. I think that added experience will give them a boost in this game. I wouldn't expect a score to be as one sided this year as it was last year. However Greensboro is playing at home, if the fans show up in full force for the women's game it can be a very tough environment. It will be the first time these Guilford players will see Hanes Gym. If Guilford can knock down a few 3's then this game could get very interesting. I think Greensboro will be too quick tonight for Guilford. Final score 78-62 Greensboro.

scotts · December 16, 2011, 10:43:26 AM

Anyone have any thoughts about how Piedmont, Maryville and LaGrange will stack up next year in the USA South Conference? I know Maryville will have all but one returner, Lagrange will probably have everyone back and Piedmont will lose Wheeler. How about Greensboro and C-N next year?

Brookland · December 16, 2011, 11:38:06 AM

It's hard to compare strength of conference unless there is a history of cross conference games, which there hasn't been between the USASouth and the GSAC in women's basketball. However, all three teams won at least 20 games last season, and between them had only one losing season in the past 3 - and that belonged to Piedmont, currently ranked #24 by D3hoops, in the 2008-2009 season. If I had to guess, all three will be be competitive in the top half of the conference, and quite possibly immediate contenders for the conference title. Piedmont without Wheeler might even be the weakest of the three next season...

HSC85 · April 02, 2012, 10:25:26 PM

I have watch over 100 games in this conference the past 4 years. This conference faces some real challenges in women's basketball. The officating in this conference is worse than high school games in Virginia. They have some real good young female officials but the bulk of the officiating in games that do not involve the top 3 or 4 teams is just bad. They just do not take pride in the craft. They want to manage the outcome of games by blowing a key whistle or not calling obvious things. I really felt bad for the players. These players get games called more fairly in AAU or high school. They are college athletes. They deserve a conference that takes fairness and consistency seriously. The USA South needs to improve by not continuing the employment of officials that time and again are not up to the task.

BigMac · April 06, 2012, 05:26:27 PM

HSC85 Here is an artical that supports what you are saying and it's in all levels of the sport. In the NCAA tournament it was just crazy. Why are there rules if they are not going to be followed?/

http://www.theday.com/article/20120403/SPORT01/304039933/-1/SPORT

CNU85 · April 27, 2012, 12:32:44 PM

New coach for CNU.

http://cnusports.com/

sumfun · April 28, 2012, 07:34:16 AM

Congratulations, but I still never understood what happened to the old one that took them to a Final 4.

CNU85 · April 29, 2012, 12:05:12 AM

Quote from: sumfun on April 28, 2012, 07:34:16 AM
Congratulations, but I still never understood what happened to the old one that took them to a Final 4.

I have no clue either. Best kept secret on campus!!

CNU85 · August 20, 2012, 08:36:30 PM

Some of you may already know about this. I thought I would pass along the very sad news about former CNU basketball coach and AD...CJ Woollum. I made sure I had permission from CNU before posting this. I am also posting a link for anyone who wishes to sign his guestbook. From the website Caringbridge.com I quote.....

"On July 23rd doctors found a tumor in CJ's brain. It was later identified as glioblastoma multiforme - an aggressive type of brain cancer. Surgery was completed on July 27th to remove the bulk of the tumor." A subsequent journal post indicates that CJ is now in rehab.

There is not enough room on this board to post all the accomplishments of Coach Woollum. Over 500 wins in 26 seasons. Numerous All-Americans. A player drafted by the NBA. Golf Coach. Mentor to the entire CNU Athletic department. CNU athletics grew to national recognition in just about every sport under his guidance.

Please take a moment to pray for Coach Woollum and his family!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cjwoollum

scotts · November 11, 2012, 03:18:24 PM

Next week the season begins. Kind of surprise Maryville was picked second in the preseason poll. I realize preseason doesnt mean a whole lot. Just have to wait and see how it holds up. Maryville will definitely get tested early. Center is up first and #14 Thomas More folows that. Interested in seeing what anybody else thinks.

scottiedoug · December 09, 2012, 01:01:10 AM

Maryville Friday night beat Covenant, which had lost once, and on Saturday beat Emory, which had not lost and is ranked #18. Pretty impressive team, with good defense and lots of depth...playing 10-11 people in tight games. It will be interesting to see how the Scots stack up in the USASouth but I think they will do fine.

Captain Bob · December 09, 2012, 12:14:35 PM

CNU has quietly started the season 6-0.

In their most recent again, at home against St. Mary's (MD), the Captains shot better than 50% from the floor.

scotts · December 09, 2012, 07:53:45 PM

Maryville defeated #27 Centre in their first game, and #18 (0r #14 depending on which poll you look at) Emory yesterday. As someone previously stated, they are playing 10 or 11 deep and with not too much of a drop off. They did lose one of their post players against covenant but not sure for how long. She was on crutches at the Emory game. January will be an interesting month because the scotts will face both Ferrum and Christopher Newport at that time. Will be fun to watch.

scottiedoug · January 10, 2013, 11:21:37 PM

I am new to the USASouth board, coming from the GSAC, and am a bit surprised at the lack of traffic here about women's basketball in the league. There are three teams getting votes nationally and two of them are undefeated and nobody seems to be paying attention. Is this the norm?

Ralph Turner · January 10, 2013, 11:42:37 PM

Quote from: scottiedoug on January 10, 2013, 11:21:37 PM
I am new to the USASouth board, coming from the GSAC, and am a bit surprised at the lack of traffic here about women's basketball in the league. There are three teams getting votes nationally and two of them are undefeated and nobody seems to be paying attention. Is this the norm?

Yes. The Murvul fans helped push the GSAC board.