MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[pbrooks3]

Maybe the coaches voting POTY will take into consideration your comments.

I have a feeling that after Oglethorpe's latest 77-70 win over Depauw that saw OU's Todd Ward score 12 points in the last 3:56 of the game, including a steal and acrobatic layup while being fouled to seal the game will no doubt garner him the honor of being left off of Coach Bill Fenlon's ballot.  While I don't have any "facts" to support this assumption but recent history leads me to believe that I might be fairly accurate.  Time will tell.....

Todd Ward is a very good player when healthy.  He has not been a picture of health this season with several injuries slowing him down.  What he did against DePauw is indicative of what he's capable of when not hurt.  Think Ward will need to wait until his senior year to compete for POTY.  My mind says Kola Alade should be the guy, but something tells me a few glaring statistics may lead the coaches to choose Nick Rose.  

[scaccommish]

SCAC Hoops Weekly - Tournament Edition
http://scacsports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/weekly_reports/022210mbasketballupdate.pdf

[frank_ezelle]

Maybe the coaches voting POTY will take into consideration your comments.

I have a feeling that after Oglethorpe's latest 77-70 win over Depauw that saw OU's Todd Ward score 12 points in the last 3:56 of the game, including a steal and acrobatic layup while being fouled to seal the game will no doubt garner him the honor of being left off of Coach Bill Fenlon's ballot.  While I don't have any "facts" to support this assumption but recent history leads me to believe that I might be fairly accurate.  Time will tell.....

Todd Ward is a very good player when healthy.  He has not been a picture of health this season with several injuries slowing him down.  What he did against DePauw is indicative of what he's capable of when not hurt.  Think Ward will need to wait until his senior year to compete for POTY.  My mind says Kola Alade should be the guy, but something tells me a few glaring statistics may lead the coaches to choose Nick Rose.  

It's very unlikely that the POTY will come from a team that didn't make the SCAC Tournament.  I think it will be Kola Alade based on his play this year and previous voting patterns of the past.

[jekelish]

Well I certainly wouldn't mind seeing Kola get Player of the Year, that's for sure.  And am I crazy, or does AC have a realistic chance of getting both the men's (Kola) and women's (Katy Williams) POTY's AND the men's (Rodney Wecker) and women's (Deb Hunter) Coach of the Year? 

That would be absolutely amazing for Austin College, if it somehow played out like that.

[pbrooks3]

Well I certainly wouldn't mind seeing Kola get Player of the Year, that's for sure.  And am I crazy, or does AC have a realistic chance of getting both the men's (Kola) and women's (Katy Williams) POTY's AND the men's (Rodney Wecker) and women's (Deb Hunter) Coach of the Year? 

That would be absolutely amazing for Austin College, if it somehow played out like that.

I am thinking Byler has got to be in the discussion, too.

[jekelish]

So, any thoughts on how the tournament will play out?

G1: Centre def. Millsaps
G2: Oglethorpe def. Trinity
G3: AC def. Rhodes
G4: DePauw def. Southwestern

And I just realized I picked three out of four from the East.  Anyway, moving on:

Centre def. Oglethorpe
AC def. DePauw

Setting up a showdown between the two #1 seeds.  And because I'm a homer and just want to see it happen, I'll take AC over Centre.

[pbrooks3]

So, any thoughts on how the tournament will play out?

G1: Centre def. Millsaps
G2: Oglethorpe def. Trinity
G3: AC def. Rhodes
G4: DePauw def. Southwestern

And I just realized I picked three out of four from the East.  Anyway, moving on:

Centre def. Oglethorpe
AC def. DePauw

Setting up a showdown between the two #1 seeds.  And because I'm a homer and just want to see it happen, I'll take AC over Centre.

Are you taking in the games live at Millsaps Jekelish?

I just have to believe there will be some upsets in the men's competition.  The only one I think is probably a given is Austin over Rhodes.  I think anything might be possible in the other games.  Trinity is playing much better right now and is certainly capable if they can defend and rebound, and catch Oglethorpe's perimeter game not clicking.  You know more about the status of Southwestern.  They're able to shoot teams out of the gym some nights - not sure how healthy they are right now.  Millsaps being the host team and having gotten strong play the past several games from senior Blake Martinez are threat to dismantle Centre in the opener.

I do like Austin to make the finals.  I am caught between Trinity and Centre on the other side.

[FlightofthePetrel]

G1: Centre def. Millsaps by a margin of 5 points or less
G2: Oglethorpe def. Trinity by 4
G3: Austin def. Rhodes  by 12
G4: Southwestern def. Depauw by1


Oglethorpe def. Centre
Austin def. Southwestern

Oglethorpe def. Austin  in the Finals

I know that probably sounds like a stretch... especially since Oglethorpe hasn't beaten Centre in like 8 years but if they can win that game I would bet they beat whoever comes out from the other side...

[jekelish]

So, any thoughts on how the tournament will play out?

G1: Centre def. Millsaps
G2: Oglethorpe def. Trinity
G3: AC def. Rhodes
G4: DePauw def. Southwestern

And I just realized I picked three out of four from the East.  Anyway, moving on:

Centre def. Oglethorpe
AC def. DePauw

Setting up a showdown between the two #1 seeds.  And because I'm a homer and just want to see it happen, I'll take AC over Centre.

Are you taking in the games live at Millsaps Jekelish?

I will not be making the trip, unfortunately, so I'll be relying on the internet broadcasts to keep me updated on both the men's and women's teams from AC.

[Pat Coleman]

Apparently that Millsaps-Wesley game did take place. Originally Millsaps reported it won; now Millsaps reports that it lost. Oof.

[Ron Boerger]

Yay, Millsaps has added live stats and live video links for today's games.  Go to: 

http://gomajors.com/sports/2010/2/15/GEN_0215102137.aspx?path=mbball

The Majors and Centre are tied at 35 early in the second.

[FlightofthePetrel]

Calderera is keeping the Tigers in game with a stellar second half.

Love the reference to Trinity's facial hair... they always seem to have some interesting combination's.

Oglethorpe's second unit is outplaying the starters... especially on the defensive end... they should get extended minutes in the second half.

[Ron Boerger]

Tomorrow's first semifinal is set.

Centre defeated Millsaps 64-49 - the box isn't up yet so no details available. 

Trinity came back from 7 down at the 6:49 mark in the second to ease past OU, 61-52.   The aforementioned Caldarera ended with 26 points and 9 rebounds; OU had a balanced attack without any single player scoring in double figures.  Wade Weldon had 9 and 9 to lead the Stormy Petrels. 

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re:  Trinity "Tiger D")


Ron,  you failed to mention that the "Tiger D" did not give up a field goal the last 6 minutes of the game. Defense wins tournament basketball.


                                                                             

[pbrooks3]

Centre's 2nd half performance was impressive as they wrestled the lead away from Millsaps with outstanding defense and fresher legs. The game stayed close until late when Millsaps began missing shots from the perimeter - I don't recall a Millsaps basket in the final 5 minutes. Centre got good contributions from all of the starters and several reserves.