MBB: American Rivers Conference

[wizbegs1304]

Marian - 29
Coe - 32
@ Coe, at the half

[Charlie Kohawk]

It didn't come as easy for the Kohawks tonight, but the outcome was the same. Coe 67, Marian 53. Mike Kilburg led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

[Walston Hoover]

Time to get this board kick-started!
I was just looking at the Wartburg schedule today and saw the very smart schedule makers at the IIAC put the Wartburg/Luther game at Wartburg over Christmas break! WHat the ^#&# were they thinking?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[keith45]

Prolly the same people who put the UD/Loras games on Tuesdays!!! ARGH, I hate that..I havent even checked the schedule yet, so I'm saving myself form disapoointment!

Saw the Spartans practice prior to them leaving for CA..they will be a guard oriented team again..the loss of STOTMEISTER will really hurt. The guards are 2 of the best in the conference, but I think thety will suffre in conference.  Nick Thomas has gotten stronger over the summer, but he can't carry them alone....

[youcantseeme]

The schedule starts off fast though with the two top teams from the conference meeting in the opener with the Knights traveling to Coe.  But as with the other complaints, I wish that game would be on the weekend so more people could see it.  Warburg's loses will hurt but they got a great class that should ease some of the pain and Coe sounds like they will be tough but the lack of established outside shooters will hurt them.

By the way, does anyone know why Tierney didnt play for Cornell over the weekend? 

[The Show]

The schedule starts off fast though with the two top teams from the conference meeting in the opener with the Knights traveling to Coe.

Not many people are picking Wartburg as a top two team in the conference this year...

[The Show]

71-65 BV ahead of GAC with 1:30 left in the game.

[The Show]

Buena Vista - 78
Gustavus Adolphus - 70

Nice win on the road for the Beavers.

[Charlie Kohawk]

Coe got a nice "road" win tonight also, 82-62 over crosstown Mount Mercy. I wasn't at the game -- had to announce the women's game instead -- but it looks like Mike Kilburg was his usual force with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Kyle Kuenstling had an off night in the scoring department with only four points, but in 16 minutes he had five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals. Nice work Kohawks. With Wartburg coming to town next Tuesday, Coe could start out 4-0 without ever leaving Cedar Rapids.

[IIAC Observer]

I would say the pollsters have it right so far.  Top 3 will be Coe, BV, and Simpson.  Don't count out Simpson, I think they are primed for a good year if everyone stays healthy.....and BV?? what can you say bad about them??  Take a beating and 3 days later come back and beat Gustavus on the road.  Wartburg will fight to get into that top 3, but I definitely see these 3 teams as the class of the conference.  MUCH MUCH MUCH deeper conference this year in my opinion, with the top 3 being better than the top 3 from a year ago.

[Storm-what?]

Wow, I am not the only one that thinks Simpson has a shot! LOL!
Actually, the team is loaded with experience, 3 seniors have been playing tons for 4 years. A few big men came in to help down low. And, while they haven't been in the top 3 the past few years, they have had big wins and/or overtime losses to the best teams. So, if they are gonna make any noise, this is the year to do it!

[youcantseeme]

I think that Wartburg will be there in the top 3 by the end of the season.  They are young and they might struggle early on, but I think they have enough that they will be a tough out by the end of the season. 

[The Show]

BV beats Northwestern tonight 99-86 in Storm Lake.

[doolittledog]

Dubuque beats Clarke last night  88-59.  Dubuque is now 3-2 on the year.  Their 3 wins are by big margins while their 2 losses were by 2 and 5 points. 

For what it's worth the announcers at last nights game seem to think that the Dubuque basketball team is in for a similar season to what the schools football team had. 

And on a side note I was reminded last night how fast basketball games can change, relative to football games.  I turn on the game as it's hitting halftime and Dubuque is up 37-31.  I go to play some more with our kids and then get them to bed and when I come back Dubuque was up by about 25 points and on cruise control. 

[keith45]

For what it's worth the announcers at last nights game seem to think that the Dubuque basketball team is in for a similar season to what the schools football team had. 

I don't know if UD mens bball team will have the type of turnaround the football team had. In my mind, the key is J. Moore. He is 6-6, 250 and strong as hell...if he can get his emotions under control and use his strength to his advantage, UD can take a step forward. The team knows what to expect from Nick Thomas and Tyler Daugherty, they need a low post presence to step up. If not, it will be a long year for the Spartans.. big win versus Clarke though, now its time to get ready for the conference season!