MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[frank_ezelle]

The difference between Millsaps and Centre was most obvious when the teams lined up to jump center and when the subs reported to the scorer's table.  Centre had a huge size advantage and they were scoring lots of inside points while Millsaps was having to hope to stay hot from the outside all game. 

Millsaps led this game 28-24 at the half, it was 40-40 with 12:09 to go, Centre had a 52-49 lead at the 5:00 mark, and the last 5 minutes ended with a Centre 12-0 run as Millsaps had to shoot quick 3's to try and catch up and then foul to stop the clock. 

I just went to the Millsaps website to see what Millsaps shot on their 3's and saw the Millsaps story on the game.  Centre outscored Millsaps 32-8 in the paint.  That 24 point advantage is hard to overcome.  Here's a link to that story which has a link to the boxscore:  http://www.gomajors.com/news/2010/2/26/MBB_0226102623.aspx

[pbrooks3]

Centre prevailed with a dominant 2nd half over an overmatched Trinity squad 62-44. As has been Centre's trademark so far in this tournament the team was balanced. Greg Ross and Matt Griggs gave exemplary efforts off the Colonels' bench. Amazingly, neither Noll nor Mullaney scored in the 1st half; each contributed big in the 2nd 20 minutes. Now it's wait & see who they play. DePauw is up 17-16 at the half on a poor shooting game so far for both squads.

[brave heart]

Well its Kentucky vs Indiana today in the SCAC final,both men and women.Depauw men put on a nice run in the second half after a poor shooting first half by both AC and Depauw. Depauw held on at the end by knocking down crucial free throws when AC was forced to foul. Centre had a much easier game against Trinity which I was surprised by.Centre should be fresher but this is the finals and the colonels are our rivals so anything can happen.

[ziggy]

I'm watching the video cast with a radio feed of the final. The announcers stated that the loser may have a chance at an at-large bid. I need to refute that, neither team has a resume to stand up to other pool C candidates.

[DPU3619]

I'd assume that seed got planted when Pat listed DePauw as his sixth team out in the Pool C projections that he released yesterday.

[pbrooks3]

Centre gets it done 60-56 to make it to the D3 tournament for the 4th straight year. From a 1-4 start to a league championship and an 18-8 record speaks volumes of what this team accomplished over the course of the season. The DePauw-Centre game was a typical nip & tuck affair with neither team ever taking real control. Centre got some big baskets from Jeff Mullaney in the stretch run and 2 huge free throws from Josh Crawford to expand a 2- point margin to 4 late in the contest. No shots were taken in last 15 seconds.  Now Centre will wait to see where they head next.

[ououou]

congrats to centre. classy kids... classy parents... classy coach.
they deserved it.

[pbrooks3]

congrats to centre. classy kids... classy parents... classy coach.
they deserved it.

A very nice compliment to Centre. Thank you. Actually I believe your comments apply to many SCAC schools, their student-athletes and their parents.

On another matter, I want to say thanks to Tim Wise and his staff & volunteers for staging an enjoyable tournament at Millsaps. I, myself, was not a big proponent of the Hangar Dome as the tourney venue.  However, coming out of the weekend, I can honestly say all of the Millsaps folks I encountered were as kind as ever and made me feel right at home.  Kudos also to the SCAC Commissioner and his staff. 

[brave heart]

Congrats to Centre players ,fans and coaches.Centre is a very good ball club and deserving of the tournament win. You beat a very good Depauw team three times this year and that is hard to do with any team.Millsaps put on an excellent tournament and should be commended. Depauw players should be very proud of a 20-8 season.You overcame a lot of injuries and always competed. Good Luck Seniors in all you do and to the six Seniors to be, next year is your season lets go one step further.

[pbrooks3]

Colonels are headed to Virginia to play at Eastern Mennonite.  A tough draw for sure, but the SCAC wasn't likely to get any easy 1st round game this year based on the league parity and lack of regional wins outside the conference.

[brave heart]

Good Luck. Saw some pretty impressive video on them.Enjoy the run.

[pbrooks3]

Good Luck. Saw some pretty impressive video on them.Enjoy the run.

Yea, I think that's the key word - be prepared to RUN against this opponent!  Eastern Mennonite went into Guilford earlier in the season and spanked them by 27 - pretty heady stuff.  We'll have our work cut out for us trying to play our style against theirs.  Nevertheless, winning the SCAC was a great accomplishment, and any additional play should be fun and exciting regardless of the outcome.  I know Centre will be ready to play.

[Emu435]

i just came over here to check out Centre since we will be playing yall friday.  I wanted to wish yall good luck, and if anyone is making the trip just let me know if you need some directions or something.  and safe travels to yall as well.

[pbrooks3]

i just came over here to check out Centre since we will be playing yall friday.  I wanted to wish yall good luck, and if anyone is making the trip just let me know if you need some directions or something.  and safe travels to yall as well.

Know that Centre fans will appreciate the offer.  Understand that tournament time is something of a new experience for EMU, particularly the hosting part.  It's an exciting time for the fans & students of the host school, though I understand students at Eastern Mennonite are about to embark on spring break. Thanks.

[pbrooks3]

The Memphis Commercial Appeal has a nice story this morning reporting on the retirement of Rhodes' basketball coach, Herb Hilgeman after 34 years at the helm. Coach Hilgeman compiled an impressive record of 473-360 in his career. He'll be missed by the Rhodes community, players and fans.  He's been a class act for 34 years at this school.  Best wishes to Herb as he moves on to the next chapter in his life.