MBB: American Rivers Conference

[sportsknight]

BV having home-court is a big advantage.  The Beavers just don't lose at Sieben's this time of year, as evidenced by their 14-1 record at home in the IIAC tournament in the last 7 seasons.

[DBQ1965]

Loras beats UD by 1 point.  Dubuque had a 1 point lead and shooting a 1 and 1 with 10 seconds left.  UD missed the free throw.  Loras came down, had their shot blocked, got the rebound and threw up a prayer with almost no time left.  The shot rolled around the rim and then seemed like it stopped against the backboard and then slowly rolled in.  Not often your game winning shot drops about a second after the whistle.  Fun game to watch. Close the whole way and a packed house got to watch the game. 

Another Spartan heartbreaker.  Now let's see if they can turn the table in the Conference playoffs.

GO SPARTANS!

[Alfredeneumann]

Loras beats UD by 1 point.  Dubuque had a 1 point lead and shooting a 1 and 1 with 10 seconds left.  UD missed the free throw.  Loras came down, had their shot blocked, got the rebound and threw up a prayer with almost no time left.  The shot rolled around the rim and then seemed like it stopped against the backboard and then slowly rolled in.  Not often your game winning shot drops about a second after the whistle.  Fun game to watch. Close the whole way and a packed house got to watch the game. 

Another Spartan heartbreaker.  Now let's see if they can turn the table in the Conference playoffs.

GO SPARTANS!

Sorry 1965, that UD team wasn't in Waverly last night - 87-68 Knights win. After the Spartans took a 26-25 lead w/ 4:39 left in first half were outscored 11-2 to end the half. Add 12-5 run to start the 2nd half and that was pretty much the game. 46-34 advantage on the boards for the Knights, 17 assists on 32 baskets.

Now on to BV.

[DBQ1965]

Loras beats UD by 1 point.  Dubuque had a 1 point lead and shooting a 1 and 1 with 10 seconds left.  UD missed the free throw.  Loras came down, had their shot blocked, got the rebound and threw up a prayer with almost no time left.  The shot rolled around the rim and then seemed like it stopped against the backboard and then slowly rolled in.  Not often your game winning shot drops about a second after the whistle.  Fun game to watch. Close the whole way and a packed house got to watch the game. 

Another Spartan heartbreaker.  Now let's see if they can turn the table in the Conference playoffs.

GO SPARTANS!

Sorry 1965, that UD team wasn't in Waverly last night - 87-68 Knights win. After the Spartans took a 26-25 lead w/ 4:39 left in first half were outscored 11-2 to end the half. Add 12-5 run to start the 2nd half and that was pretty much the game. 46-34 advantage on the boards for the Knights, 17 assists on 32 baskets.

Now on to BV.

I seem to recall an old song ... "The Boulevard of Broken Dreams" ... that could be the anthem for Spartan sports fans.

[Alfredeneumann]

CR Gazette about Cornell
http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090225/SPORTS/702259897/1008

"I tried not to put a time frame on things, but we really liked this group," DeGeorge said. "The first couple of years they were not ready, and we knew that. It's a delicate balance between not trying to push them too hard so they lose confidence and pushing them enough to get the most out of them.

"Our goal was just constant improvement."

[SLP-O-8]

Some serious freezing rain going on right now could put a hamper in tonights Wartburg game and the womens game of BV/Simpson.  It is very slick here and could cause some serious travel issues.

[Alfredeneumann]

Where are you @ SLP? Cloudy and very light intermittant rain here in Waverly. 35 degrees. Wartburg team is scheduled to leave @ 2:30.

[SLP-O-8]

Storm Lake.  Its been pretty nasty so far today and i believe we are in a severe thunderstrom warning now as well.  Still got some freezing rain going on and its not fun out.

[Alfredeneumann]

Thanks,
Still dry here, but some schools are letting out @ noon just in case. If the Knights make it, and play like they did against BV here or like they did Tuesday against UD we'll have a game. IF not it will be a long trip back and forth for the Knights.

Everyone on BV roster healthy?

[SLP-O-8]

I believe that everyone is healthy and ready to go.  Fogleman rolled an ankle against UD almost 2 weeks ago but he sat out the Loras game and played 10 minutes at luther.  He should be ready to go.  He is a gamer and will give his best effort for sure.  Should be a great game. 

Bv women are leaving here in a couple minutes to head to simpson so that game is on for sure.  I really hope we can get the Mens game in tonight as it should be a great game. 

Good luck to all teams still alive and have a good safe drive.

[coebball70]

BV vs Wartburg should be a great game.  Even Coach VH says Wartburg has defeated the Beavers 3 out 4 halves of basketball this year.  I'm sure both teams will be ready.  Too bad about the bad weather, hope everyone arrives safely.
I hope the Beaver's inconsistency disappears now that every game is a 'lose and go home' kind of pressure.  This old Kohawk wishes the best to both teams.
BV by 5.

[coebball70]

Wartburg wins 4 out of 5 halves over BV....ahead by 2 at half-time!

[Alfredeneumann]

Wartburg wins 4 out of 5 halves over BV....ahead by 2 at half-time!

The Knights win 2 of 3 games  85-81 FINAL. KNIGHTS WIN!!!

[Purple Heys]

Cornell conquers Loras again.

Wartburg upsets the Beavers.

Cornell in the finals!  Home game vs. the Kaniggets.

Way to go Rams!

[The Show]

Being the optimist that I am, the good news is that unlike football, we'll see two IIAC teams in the post season this year.