MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Ron Boerger · January 17, 2009, 08:02:50 PM

Southwestern completed a successful weekend with a 62-56 win at Birmingham-Southern. The Pirates held the BSC scoreless for nine minutes spanning the halftime break. Anthony Cox had 15 pts to lead Southwestern. Mikey Klein and Mark Messenger both had 13 for Birmingham-Southern. Three-point shooting was the difference in this one, with Southwestern hitting nearly 50% (7-of-16) while B-SC was about as ineffective as a team could be (2-of-22).

Meanwhile., Rhodes has closed to 51-41.

pbrooks3 · January 17, 2009, 08:30:02 PM

Actually pretty exciting 2nd half as Rhodes has made a game of it getting as close 4 points. It's now 77-69 Trinity with 44.9 seconds to play.

pbrooks3 · January 17, 2009, 08:38:44 PM

Trinity wins 83-77.

Ron Boerger · January 17, 2009, 08:41:38 PM

Rhodes was bombing threes at the end to keep it interesting. If Trinity doesn't hit their FTs, who knows what would have happened.

Cory Smith had 25 (4/7 3FG) for Rhodes, Trinty got 17 from Johathan Lewis.

pbrooks3 · January 17, 2009, 09:50:23 PM

Ron,Rhodes made it interesting but this was never in doubt for Trinity. Their key guys, Houston and Caldarera stepped up when they needed to in this one. There's one thing about this league night in & night out - big leads oftentimes don't hold up. I honestly did not know whether Rhodes would show up for the 2nd half, but to their credit they did. Trinity got a little complacent perhaps, but they showed tonight why they've only lost once.

Centre played better tonight winning 77-59 over Austin with a balanced attack.

frank_ezelle · January 18, 2009, 06:18:36 PM

Quote from: MM_Fan on January 17, 2009, 05:40:44 PM
Frank - I have thanked you privately, now want to do so publicly. Your Millsaps news, insight, and photos are a sight for sore eyes for these Major's parents living far from Jackson. As someone who dabbles a bit in photography, I can appreciate the effort involved in editing and posting all of them, to say nothing of the time spent actually taking them. The quality of your photos are superb and really makes us feel like we saw some of the game. Live video is nice, but the resolution is really not the same as your pictures! I am sure that all Major's parents and fans who are unable to see many games are as appreciative as we are.

I also appreciate the comments from all other posters as I learn about all the schools in the SCAC.

MM_Fan, thanks for the thank you. Back in 1969-73 when I was at Millsaps most of the students were from Mississippi or one of the neighboring states. That has certainly changed and there are many parents who are just too far away to catch many or any games. I'm glad I can provide them with a glimpse of their children in action.

As most on this board already realize, getting involved and supporting the young men and women in the SCAC is a rewarding endeavor. They are outstanding young adults and I enjoy doing what I can to help support and promote their achievements. MM_Fan, I've got photos from the Colorado and Dallas games that I'm working on and they should be ready before next Friday's games. I spent most of yesterday taking and working on photos of performances at the Grand Opening of the Jackson Convention Center. I seem to be able to find plenty of projects, just not enough extra time.

brave heart · January 19, 2009, 11:31:29 AM

A very pleasing weekend for DePauw fans!! Only issue was a slow start with Austin.That is a nice team that will give several programs fits this season. Colorado was apparently feeling the effects of the long travel.They were a bit lethargic and never seemed to step up their game after a very strong DePauw start.We will get a true test of this young DePauw team on the road this weekend at Millsaps and Hendrix.With Trinity to follow at home the following weekend It is imperative that we have a strong show on the road.

pbrooks3 · January 19, 2009, 11:37:17 AM

Quote from: brave heart on January 19, 2009, 11:31:29 AM
A very pleasing weekend for DePauw fans!! Only issue was a slow start with Austin.That is a nice team that will give several programs fits this season. Colorado was apparently feeling the effects of the long travel.They were a bit lethargic and never seemed to step up their game after a very strong DePauw start.We will get a true test of this young DePauw team on the road this weekend at Millsaps and Hendrix.With Trinity to follow at home the following weekend It is imperative that we have a strong show on the road.

Both Hendrix and Millsaps are tough venues to play in for the road teams. This will be a big test weekend for both DPU and Centre. Curious how Andrew King is coming along - if I'm not mistaken, he did not play either of the road losses at OU or Sewanee over the weekend. I suspect Hendrix will be mad as a hornet come Friday night when they host Centre. This game I will attend, and it represents a bit of a neutral situation for me - my daughter graduated from Centre in 04; my son is a senior at Hendrix. I usually sit on the Hendrix side of the court for one half and the Centre side for the other.

Walter17 · January 19, 2009, 11:51:49 AM

Trinity's game against Rhodes seemed to be a total flip of what they have been doing all season. Usually they come out slower and then win games in the second half (much like this weekend's BSC game), but Saturday Trinity came out firing away on all cylinders only to let up in the second half. I'd like to take the positive from the situation and say that it is a good sign that Trinity is winning all of these close games. It kind of reminds me of all the close games Centre was able to pull out last year during the regular season. However, after seeing the recent scores of DePauw and Centre, I really think Trinity is going to have their hands full when they travel up that way in two weeks.

Ron, on topic of the newer Friday/Saturday SCAC schedule, it is actually based on the visiting teams' flying arrangements (and it is only if a team is flying and not busing). Too many problems were coming up with teams flying out on Sunday nights after having to make a quick transition from playing an afternoon game and then making it to the airport. So to ease this headache, the SCAC allowed teams to schedule earlier flights on Sunday and elect to play games on Saturdays. I am not sure how BSC was able to get Southwestern to play at 4 on Saturday, because to my understanding, if a Sunday game is moved to Saturday, it has to be 6 and 8 just like a Friday night game.

pbrooks3 · January 19, 2009, 09:57:05 PM

The Southwestern folks told me the 4 pm game scheduling at Birmingham Southern Saturday had something to do with staff working hours at the school's athletic facility. I am not sure exactly what that means. Maybe a BSU reader or the SCAC office can chime in on this.

Walter17 · January 20, 2009, 02:21:52 PM

I am REALLY looking forward to seeing the Oglethorpe/Trinity game this Sunday. I am anxious to see what this solid Oglethorpe team is all about. They seem to be playing well at the moment. I don't know much about Todd Ward, but he is just tallying up the SCAC POTW's. Any other highly anticipated SCAC matchups this weekend?

pbrooks3 · January 20, 2009, 11:24:06 PM

Quote from: Walter17 on January 20, 2009, 02:21:52 PM
I am REALLY looking forward to seeing the Oglethorpe/Trinity game this Sunday. I am anxious to see what this solid Oglethorpe team is all about. They seem to be playing well at the moment. I don't know much about Todd Ward, but he is just tallying up the SCAC POTW's. Any other highly anticipated SCAC matchups this weekend?

Todd Ward is an athletic player that comes to play most nights. Unless they shoot lights out, and TU cannot figure out a zone defense, I like Trinity in this one by 12 points.

brave heart · January 21, 2009, 07:40:33 AM

I expect Trinity to win,but perhaps by 4.Ward is very athletic,but prone to turnovers by taking chances.He is a force and if ogelthorpe is on from three range they can beat anyone in the SCAC.

frank_ezelle · January 21, 2009, 08:23:14 AM

The new website for Millsaps athletics went online yesterday. Check it out and note that there is a box on the lower right where you can sign up for the sports e-newsletter.

Link: http://www.gomajors.com/

Walter17 · January 21, 2009, 10:41:41 AM

Well Trinity definitely owes Oglethorpe one from last season. I think I remember Oglethorpe playing a 2-3 zone. I know Trinity had trouble earlier this year with Millsaps' 1-3-1 zone, but I would credit some of that game to just plain poor shooting. If Trinity comes out with a hot hand, then I say they win big, but if they aren't shooting the ball well, it might be a very interesting game!