WBB: Northwest Conference

Lutefisk · December 19, 2009, 09:47:01 AM

Handles, i have seen loggers play. They have their two outstanding guards and should be a force in the league. The same can't be said for the lutes who seem to be getting worse instead of better throughout the non-league schedule. Just watching their bench you can see that morale is very low.

northernstar · December 23, 2009, 11:30:40 AM

A Safe and Happy Holiday to everyone this year.

At the start of 2010, looking forward to the beginning of a competitive run for multiple teams at the Northwest Conference Title. It should be a fun year to watch!

Handles · December 25, 2009, 04:03:50 PM

I have not had an opportunity to see the Lutes, but the Loggers and the Lutes will face off early in conference play. I'm sure the Lute Logger rivalry will be good, as always. I read the Loggers upset Cal Lutheran?? Anyone see the game? Really big win for the Loggers and the Northwest Conference since Cal Lutheran has beat 4 other teams in the conference.

swiss · January 03, 2010, 04:00:20 AM

Another clasic Bruin/Logger battle tonight. Nothing is easy in this conference but the Bruins passed their first big test. UPS is a strong contender and these two teams will probably face each other three more times this year. Too bad more people don't see these games. They are always nail-biters.

Handles · January 04, 2010, 03:53:02 PM

What a conference......The Loggers take the defending national champions into overtime and almost beat them on their floor, but then almost lose at Linfield who had a 2-7 record. Linfield amost upsets UPS but the night before was man handled by PLU. PLU man handles Linfield but then gets destroyed by Pacific. Whatman gets beatup by LC, but then puts a beating on Willamette. Whitworth....well they split.

Any given night someone could win and someone could unexpectedly lose. Its exciting to see what will happen this week.

Handles · January 08, 2010, 03:38:17 PM

Any predictions for this weekends matchups??

Handles · January 10, 2010, 11:43:25 AM

Doesn't anyone have anything to say about one of the toughest conferences in the nation??? C'mon, lets get to chatting!!

Is it a surprise that Lewis & Clark is 4-0? Can they beat Fox?

BruinFan · January 10, 2010, 12:45:01 PM

Hey Handles,

Apparently Lewis and Clark has a freshman that is very good and one of their returning players is playing at a much higher level. I am not too surprised at them being 4-0 considering their schedule so far. The Pios 2nd half of the season is much tougher. They could go 7-1 or 8-0 in the first half and then possibly drop 2 or 3 games in the second half when they travel to the Whits, GFU, and UPS.

Unless Whitman gets healthy it will be 5 teams playing for the 4 play-off spots. GFU, UPS, LC, WW, and Pacific.

Nice job Bruins at Whitworth. Down 11 early in the second half and don't panic. They end up winning by 9.

Handles · January 12, 2010, 11:23:11 AM

BruinFan,

So the big question then becomes, can LC beat Fox in the first round??? Ive seen LC play and Herring is playing much improved! They are pretty big and their bigs are stepping out and hitting 3's. Granted they are not as big as Munger

Lutefisk · January 16, 2010, 01:12:15 PM

Lutes have been a lot more aggressive defensively since the winter break (except for Pacific game). While they have glaring weaknesses, the team has played with a lot more energy recently. They had a nice win against Whitman last night. It is nice to see them being competitive in such a strong league.

Handles · January 17, 2010, 01:54:03 AM

And.....the Lutes pulled out another victory tonight over Whitworth. They are playing much improved and without one of their top freshman.

The Loggers pulled out a tough hard fought game against the missionaries!! Congrats to them as they stay in the chase and only one game back. Next weekend is huge as LC will play both Fox and UPS.

Anyone know what happened to Schultz on Pacific?? I did not notice her name in the box score. She was one of their top scorers so just wondering if she got hurt??

Handles · January 19, 2010, 11:51:10 AM

This is a huge weekend for the top 3 teams in the Northwest Conference. Congrats to Fox for moving up to #7, congrats to UPS for moving up to #18, and congrats to LC for being just below the top 25 at #26!!!! Way to make a splash.

Now......LC is tied for 1st with Fox in the conference at 6-0. They play Fox Friday night and UPS Saturday night. UPS has only one loss to Fox in OT. Anyone want to take a stand and make some predictions??? C'mon....lets wake this board up a little

Lutefisk · January 20, 2010, 10:37:12 PM

LC over Fox

LC over UPS

LC's star freshman give them nice win in OT.

UPS's lack of depth will be their undoing this weekend in another close game.... UPS has been living on the edge.

Handles · January 21, 2010, 10:48:54 AM

UPS may be living on the edge but they are still winning!!! That has a lot of power in itself. You really think LC can get Fox?? Very bold prediction since Fox is ranked so high......

Hey Swiss....where are you? How do you like Lutefisk's prediction of LC over Fox? What do you think?

Lutefisk · January 21, 2010, 12:23:19 PM

LC over Fox.... OK, really just wishful thinking as it would make the league very interesting down the stretch.

LC over UPS.... I think the point guard for LC will make Ely work a lot more (or be a mismatch for whoever tries to guard her)... make it a little tougher for last minute heroics.

Bottom line - two really BIG games!!