WBB: GSAC

[Wolfpac]

sorry there, did not say it right...meant that he had the ladies believing in themselves and if you know Coach Dzik he does not expect to lose any game.

The Dzik factor got them there believing in themselves with the attitude and X's and O's to put them into position to win in the final seconds.   Dzik did not turn the ball over twice at the end.  The ladies had to play to the final second and take care of the ball which Coach Dzik could not do for them. ....  Perhaps it was nerves or inexperience.

Either way congratulations to the Lady Lions for doing their best.  Would have loved to had been a fly on the wall when Dzik was telling them what to do and not to do in the final seconds.  The man knows how to win and I have seen him win a game with plays having only 8 tenths of a second on the clock.  

He also beat some teams in the NCAA tourney who he had no business of beating.  He can out coach anyone if the players execute to his plan.

[GottaHaveHeart]

Though a little late....

Congrats to the Lady Scots on winning the regular season and conference tournament championships! Job well done!

Good luck against Washington U. Nobody gave us much of a chance last year against then #5 ranked Oglethorpe and we almost got them.

Relax, have fun and lets see what happens!

If weather permits, I think I'll make the trip.

[batteredbard]

Tossing out a kudos to Agnes Scott.

Thought they did a good job as host. There were a few things I was concerned about going in, like parking and seating capacity, but the parking worked out real well and for whatever reason the crowd wasn't really there this year. Maybe I've misjudged the number of host school's students in the crowd in year's past but it looked a bit empty.

The last minute of the title game reminded me a whole lot of the end of the 2008 title game, when if I remember right, roles were a bit reversed on the last play and outcome.

[MCSID]

NCAA Game at Thomas More. NO LIVE RADIO... Live Audio and Video at: http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/index.asp

[scottiedoug]

I was not able to see the Scots game but did utilize the live stats.  It seemed like the Scots held their own quite well for a long time against Wash U.  I think this should prepare the Scots for next year.  If they work hard over the summer and get some more help (and Tara), they should know they can play at a high level in D3.  WashU is about as good as it gets year to year.

[GottaHaveHeart]

Watched the game.

They played well.

If the one kid from WU hadnt had a career night, things could have been different. She was averaging 11 ppg and scored 31 which included 8 - 12 from 3-point.

[scottiedoug]

I am looking forward to next year already.  I hope the players stay healthy and do well in school and put in the time this summer!   Maybe recruit a few new ones, too.

[MCSID]

Please vote for the Maryville College Women's Basketball Team of the Decade (2000-2010)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KHQFJC5

[scottiedoug]

Congratulations to Alison Harmon for making third team All South Region.  It has been fun to watch her play!

[scottiedoug]

The Scots should take some momentum and confidence into next year as Washington U. won the national title and the Scots played them as well as anyone did in the tournament.

[scottiedoug]

Maryville's recruiting is off to a promising start...a guard who can shoot!

http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/news-detail.asp?sportNameID=10&id=3469

[Big Dog]

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/may/11/lenoir-city-hires-wright-coach-girls-basketball/

Todd Wright leaves Maryville College for Lenoir City Girl's Job.

[scottiedoug]

It is hard to build a successful program changing coaches every few years....
Several quite successful MC coaches have stuck around a few years so it may not be MC that is the problem.

[scottiedoug]

Here is the Daily Times' story about Coach Wright's departure:

http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20100512/SPORTS/305129980/-1/sports

Chances are his wife explained some things about raising young kids alone....

[GottaHaveHeart]

MC let the "BEST" leave without question....Dee Bell.

No stability at the head coaching position since he left.