WBB: GSAC

GottaHaveHeart · December 03, 2009, 12:18:57 AM

Quote from: scottiedoug on December 02, 2009, 11:59:35 PM
Young Scots looked pretty impressive against a talented and unbeaten Carson Newman! They will beat a lot of teams if they play that well.

They played extremely well! Harmon a scoring force inside as expected. A little more defensive rebounding and we win that game. I was really impressed with the freshman #11, Janell Menard.

Losing Tara is going to hurt.

scottiedoug · December 03, 2009, 11:00:17 AM

What is the report on Tara's injury? She is a big part of the Scots' strength and depth....

GottaHaveHeart · December 03, 2009, 06:11:04 PM

Quote from: scottiedoug on December 03, 2009, 11:00:17 AM
What is the report on Tara's injury? She is a big part of the Scots' strength and depth....

I talked to Todd after the game. He said trainers informed him torn ACL. Have not heard anymore.

GottaHaveHeart · December 11, 2009, 10:33:01 PM

scottiedoug:

Tara did tear her ACL. Surgery scheduled around the 27th of this month.

Roster has really took a hit. Season started with 19 players.
Injuries out - 3 ( Tara, Donja, Ashleigh)
Chosen to leave team for whatever reasons - 5 ( Kelsey, Laura, Kelsie, Jessica and Alex)

Forced 34 turnovers last game. We had 30, but still won by 20.
Berry will be a tough test. Should have a good crowd to cheer our ladies on!!!

bkbfan30 · December 15, 2009, 09:22:40 AM

Offensive rebounding was an issue again for the ladies that along with poor shooting did them in-this IS a good team! Why some chose to quit -don't know w/o the obvious 2 reasons of lack of PT and the tough academic rigors of Maryville in addition to Coach Wrights demands-It takes a special person to play competitive DIII basketball at a strong academic school-I wish the defectors well sometimes these things just don't work out. Injuries are part of it unfortunately and losing Tar hurts b/c she was so clutch-Ashleigh would have given them PG depth and energy-dont know much about Donja. Coach has a good group to work with and remember 2 of their losses are to scholarship teams, and good teams-Berry still has kids that won alot of games while in a tough NAIA league and last I looked Carson Newman is undefeated and just knocked off the #8 team in the country on the road.

scottiedoug · December 15, 2009, 11:04:01 AM

Does anyone know the nature and seriousness of the injuries to Donja and Ashleigh?

bkbfan30 · December 15, 2009, 11:55:29 AM

Ashleigh was an ACL in preseason I think-IDK about Donja

GottaHaveHeart · December 15, 2009, 06:18:09 PM

Donja has something to do with her bursa sac in her knee. Not sure if there's anything else going on.

We need a defensive stopper. Somebody like Mel or Colleen from last year.

And we too nice! Kills me late in games when a player has maybe 1 or 2 fouls and just give up a layup. Make them earn it on the line.

I wouldnt go as far and say those who quit were defectors. Maybe they just didnt want to put up with some of the things that others will put up with, had other priorities other than basketball or just simply didnt want to play.

Team should get back on the winning track versus Greensboro. Most of the players from last years tournament team are gone.

Ralph Turner · December 17, 2009, 08:43:27 PM

Great win for LaGrange over Oglethorpe, 80-72.

GottaHaveHeart · January 02, 2010, 11:57:40 AM

bkbfan30:

I hear Paige, the transfer from Roane State has quit the team. I just checked the box scores from the tourney in Indiana and she was not listed in either game. We will miss her 3-point shooting if true.

Any info?

scottiedoug · January 03, 2010, 12:26:06 PM

Seems like a lot of people leaving a program that is winning.... Page had played for Coach Wright before so you'd think she knew what to ezpect. Could be money or academics? GHH you are usually the one who knows things!

GottaHaveHeart · January 05, 2010, 07:06:27 PM

Quote from: scottiedoug on January 03, 2010, 12:26:06 PM
Seems like a lot of people leaving a program that is winning.... Page had played for Coach Wright before so you'd think she knew what to ezpect. Could be money or academics? GHH you are usually the one who knows things!

Winning is not everything! Being treated and talked to with respect and some show of loyalty means alot to some. Kids watch whats going on around them more than we give them credit for.

I hear Paige left school. I look for at least one more maybe to quit.

scottiedoug · January 05, 2010, 11:12:32 PM

Watching the games has led me to wonder about your comment "Being treated and talked to with respect." D3 is voluntary basketball and, fortunately, people sometimes do not volunteer to be "disrespected," if that really is a word.

I hope Coach Wright pays attention.

bkbfan30 · January 06, 2010, 08:00:57 AM

From what I hear its all about the last two comments. He has an all about me attitude and doesn't care whose feelings are hurt to acheive"HIS" goals. D3 IS all about a "want" to play-most of these kids are playing because they love the game soooo much not because they want to take out $15,000 to play and get disrespected. There is a difference of constructive criticism and bashing-there is also a thing called honesty and if you are not honest with these kids then it will come back to bite you-GHH you are correct in that these girls know what is going on around them. Unfortunately its ruining what could have been a great season-reality is they can win this conference with half their team but if and when they get to the big dance they will eventually get embarrassed with what is happening.

bkbfan30 · January 14, 2010, 10:06:56 AM

Are things that bad on the women's side and in lady scotville that I am the only one thats posted in the past 8 days- Lady Scots run the table and host 1st round of NCAA's-get um ladies