WBB: GSAC

scottiedoug · December 06, 2008, 11:11:43 PM

My first look at the Scots and I was surprised at how good they looked. Compared to last year, they seem to have a much better idea what they are supposed to be doing and they are doing it...moving the ball, rebounding, hitting free throws, playing defense with a purpose. Emory seemed like a pretty good team, too, which they must be if they beat Oglethorpe.

And Piedmont is 0 and 5.

GottaHaveHeart · December 20, 2008, 10:03:51 AM

I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and support for Alex during her surgeries.

She was officially cleared and released to resume full time practice and play Friday. Doctor said her knee felt great and her strength is back to 90%. She was already during a few team drills. She's been running, shooting, working out at Lee during the break. She's looking forward to getting back. Hopefully, she will be able to contribute to the team soon. Keeping her under control and not rushing, pushing it too hard, for now, is going to be a issue. I've had to pull her in before her release, now its going to be even worse. Its probably going to be more of a mental battle now than a physical one.

scottiedoug · December 20, 2008, 03:50:35 PM

Good luck with that! I look forward to seeing Alex play some basketball.

scottiedoug · January 04, 2009, 10:39:58 PM

It has been a long time since the Scots got whipped as bad as they did at Greensboro....anybody got any encouragement to offer?

GottaHaveHeart · January 05, 2009, 05:11:27 PM

Quote from: scottiedoug on January 04, 2009, 10:39:58 PM
It has been a long time since the Scots got whipped as bad as they did at Greensboro....anybody got any encouragement to offer?

I didn't attend the game, but watched it on Greensboro streaming video online. We were still on Christmas and New Year break. Just one of those games you throw out as being a complete stinker from the start. We will have a tough game against Oglethorpe. Then it would not surprise me if we went 13-1 in our next 14 games, throwing in another stinker somewhere. We will be fine by tournament time.

scottiedoug · January 06, 2009, 12:08:07 AM

I was hoping you'd say that....

A tough game with Oglethorpe may be a bit understated...

scottiedoug · January 07, 2009, 10:29:17 AM

Maryville Daily Times has an article about the Scots' season and Coach Wright's challenges. People getting hurt really messes things up. At least, unlike the men's team, the women can get to the NCAA by winning the GSAC (even though it is a remarkably weak league in women's bb).

http://thedailytimes.com/article/20090107/SPORTS/901079971

GottaHaveHeart · January 07, 2009, 10:29:14 PM

The ladies played well tonight.

They played #6 Oglethorpe pretty much even or better in every catagory except the 3-point shooting. Outscored 30 - 9. ( #10 was 6-14 ) That was the game.

Still got a few wrinkles to work out. Biggest one to me is handling the press, too much dribbling! Get those TO's under 20.

Keep working hard! Conference game Saturday vs Agnes Scott. They beat Piedmont by 11 tonight.

scottiedoug · January 08, 2009, 11:06:16 AM

The Scots still need a shooter! Good effort, though, although OU was able to shoot (and hit) from outside with no one bothering the shooter. I agree about the dribbling.

GottaHaveHeart · January 17, 2009, 09:08:52 PM

scottiedoug:

How the ladies look today? I wasn't able to attend. I see they won by 20, but was only up 7 with 5 minutes to play.

Observations?

scottiedoug · January 17, 2009, 10:29:17 PM

There was no Alex!

I thought played they well. Good effort and ball movement and defensive intensity. Not too much dribbling! Heyboer had 12 points and 13 rebounds in 25 minutes!
A good shooter would be nice.

scottiedoug · January 18, 2009, 10:59:14 PM

The Scots do not play again until Saturday and that would give Alex a few more shots at full contact bb before getting thrown in the fray. Scots looked pretty good today against a really quick team.

scottiedoug · January 19, 2009, 11:34:31 AM

Here is the Daily Times coverage of the Rust game:

http://thedailytimes.com/article/20090119/SPORTS/301199970

scottiedoug · January 21, 2009, 11:24:49 AM

The Knoxville Sentinel, especially the ex-Daily Times Maryville College sports reporter. are doing a nice job with Scots basketball this year. See this from yesterday:

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jan/20/wright-way-for-lady-scots/

GottaHaveHeart · January 23, 2009, 03:19:31 PM

A win tomorrow would go along way in re-claiming the regular season championship for the Lady Scots and the #1 seed in GSAC tournament.

Play Hard!