MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 08:40:02 PM

DePauw and Millsaps are in OT. Frank must be happy.

At the half, Austin 48, BSC 35.

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 08:51:57 PM

My first reply got wiped out so this will be short: Southwestern 69, Oglethorpe 61. The Pirates had a sizable rebounding advantage, 45-33, and outshot the Stormy Petrels 47% to 37%. Box score here.

With 19 seconds left BSC has drawn within four of Austin, 62-66.

DePauw 85, Millsaps 83, final in OT. Nice video from Jackson!

pbrooks3 · January 23, 2009, 08:56:36 PM

Ron, keep us in the loop on DPU-Millsaps.

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 09:04:51 PM

See previous message - updated just after you posted your note.

A tight one in the Springs as, with the second half just underway, CoCo leads Rhodes 42-41. CC led by 8 at the half, 40-32, before the Lynx went on a 9-0 run.

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 09:50:25 PM

Austin did ease past BSC, 69-64, thanks in no small part to 29 from Kola Alade. Aaron Paar had 18 for the Panthers. Box score here.

CoCo had a 5-point lead with 15 seconds left, Rhodes' Jared Hoskins hits a three off a rebound of a missed shot with five seconds left, CC turns it over a second later, and (after a time out) Cory Smith hits a J as time runs out to send that game into overtime.

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 10:10:45 PM

Jerell Sweet hits a jumper with 0:02 left in OT to push Colorado College past Rhodes, 79-77. Sweet had 16, Brady Ohlsen had 23 and 11 to lead CC. The Lynx got 26 from Cory Smith, who tipped in his own miss with 8 seconds left to briefly tie the game.

pbrooks3 · January 24, 2009, 11:32:23 AM

Another heartbreaker of sorts last night at CC for Rhodes. Unfortunate for Rhodes, they tend to dig themselves into holes during games that simply can't overcome. I am convinced this squad has the talent and game to play better than their league record reflects. I think when they face up to the fact that you have to play 40 minutes in the SCAC each game and that defense can win you some games, they'll get some W's.

pbrooks3 · January 24, 2009, 11:46:14 AM

Guess I'm into a predictions type of mood this time of year!

Tonight Southwestern hangs on against Sewanee to win by 4.
Tomorrow, Birmingham Southern wins by 3 at Colorado College;
Rhodes wins its 1st SCAC game in an upset by 3 at Austin;
Oglethorpe loses by 5 at Trinity;
Hendrix beats DePauw by 6;
Centre wins by 8 at Millsaps

hendrixfan · January 24, 2009, 12:17:11 PM

Quote from: pbrooks3 on January 23, 2009, 08:39:15 PM
Centre wins 65-59. A real defensive tussle and Centre dominated in final 20. They got key baskets from TC Thomasen, Danny Noll, and Ryan Crowdis hit his only basket - a 3 - to bump the lead from 1 to 4 in the final minute. Veteran players sucked it up on the road and got a win against a spirited Warrior squad.

Good win on the road last night by Centre. Any road win in the SCAC is a good win.

Hendrix has a lot of problems right now. They have lost 5 in a row, King is not healthy, and the team just doesn't seem to be clicking. Good effort by King, but he appears to be hurting pretty bad.

On a side note, does anyone know if the SCAC will go back to playing the ladies first again next year? The video shows that the Hendrix men aren't getting a very good home crowd this year, and then the ladies have even less.

pbrooks3 · January 24, 2009, 12:32:11 PM

HendrixFan, my understanding is this is in effect for the remainder of this season, and will be evaluated & reviewed annually at the end of season.

Agree about King last night. He showed a lot of game last night when it looked like he was operating at 60-75% at best. Clearly he had no quickness or jump to his step, and he was not the player we normally see when he's not hurt. Really liked what I saw in David Foley last night. He seems like a great young man who has matured on the basketball court each season. Cal Rose looks comfortable slinging it from about 35 feet! He's a fun player to watch too when his shot is clicking. I still like the Warriors' chances against DePauw. It would be a good rebound for the team Sunday to get this one. Of course I'm biased - I want Centre to win and DPU to lose. Good luck the rest of the way, HendrixFan!

frank_ezelle · January 24, 2009, 06:54:15 PM

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Looking forward to seeing Centre playing again this weekend. As previously noted, I'll be appreciative of whomever wins this one as long as each team plays competitively. I've not seen Hendrix play yet this year so I hope I'll see them at full strength with King suited up & playing.
I've never attended a game at Millsaps before. If I can work it out, I'll follow Centre to Jackson for their Sunday games against the Majors. This might provide an good opportunity to meet the great photographer who frequently posts on this site.

Pbrooks, a comment like that never hurts when it comes to improving karma points! Hope you can make it to Jackson--when you see the lighting in the Hangar Dome you'll appreciate my photography even more. Oh how I wish I had the lighting that they have in the Rhodes gym.
Touche. Hope to be there Sunday and see the camera that lights up the dome.

Pbrooks, while I hope you still make it to Jackson for the game, I'm afraid that we'll miss the opportunity to meet. I'm helping a family member move furniture and quite honestly, I need a break from the photography. It's amazing the number of people who assume that the photography is something I do for fun when in reality it is the most demanding thing that I do with my life.

jekelish · January 24, 2009, 08:15:43 PM

It should be an interesting game tomorrow in Sherman. You've got the two top shot blockers in the conference (Bledsoe/Burke) squaring off, and arguably the top two scorers in the league (Smith/Alade) as well. It'll be interesting to see which team can come out on top. I'll admit, I don't know much about Rhodes, but as far as AC goes, their success will largely depend on whether or not Alade's supporting cast (Sturtevant, Lintelman, etc) can get it going tomorrow.

Should be an interesting game.

pbrooks3 · January 24, 2009, 11:53:03 PM

Am in Jackson to see Centre-Millsaps tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the game and visiting another SCAC venue I've not experienced before. Sorry to miss the chance to meet Frank too.

Austin certainly should have the upper hand playing at home against a team without a SCAC win this season. However, Rhodes should be considered a formiable opponent. They have good players with offensive fire power. Smith and Ollie are athletic, and should either one of them or both go off tomorrow, look out.

pbrooks3 · January 25, 2009, 01:39:37 PM

Majors up at the half 28-21. Colonels 0-11 on the 3-ball. Millsaps has gotten some easy baskets. Centre will need to turn up defense and figure out the 1-3-1 that seems to have them confused.

hendrixfan · January 25, 2009, 01:50:19 PM

Quote from: pbrooks3 on January 25, 2009, 01:39:37 PM
Majors up at the half 28-21. Colonels 0-11 on the 3-ball. Millsaps has gotten some easy baskets. Centre will need to turn up defense and figure out the 1-3-1 that seems to have them confused.

That's a little surprising, but the hangar at Millsaps is a tough place to play - especially a Sunday noon game.

Hendrix is up 37-27 at the half.