MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

pbrooks3 · February 27, 2011, 04:14:37 PM

Best defensive half of basketball I've seen of Centre basketball this year as the Colonels lead 34-18 at the break. Ross leads with 11; Lloyd has 8.

pbrooks3 · February 27, 2011, 11:58:33 PM

Have returned home from the SCAC tournament. Tim Wise, his Millsaps staff and the SCAC office are to be commended for another fine tournament, and some gorgeous weather to enjoy between games. Must also applaud the improvements made to the venue @ Bellhaven which hosted 1st round games for the men. In an earlier post I believe I'd remarked the Bellhaven gym lighting was lacking. Must retract that after this year's games.

Once we got through the opening round of games I witnessed some tremendous basketball in the Hangar Dome @ Millsaps. Certainly was pleased as well to see Centre triumph for a 3rd consecutive year in this event and further gain its 5th NCAA III bid in a row. The final 2 games against Oglethorpe and DePauw were the best basketball I've seen Centre play this season.

I was further impressed with what I saw out of each team this weekend, but especially Oglethorpe and DePauw. Oglethorpe gave Centre everything it could possibly want in the first 35-36 minutes Saturday. And even though DePauw did not play its best basketball against Centre in the 1st half of Sunday's final, the team demonstrated character and grit to almost completely erase Centre's 16-point halftime advantage.

Now it's way & see what the D3 selection committee has in store for the Colonels when they announce brackets tomorrow afternoon @ noon CT. Congratulations Centre and good luck as you move on representing the SCAC.

pbrooks3 · February 28, 2011, 09:52:01 PM

While some Centre partisans may be disappointed in our D3 draw in the tournament, I'm actually ok with it. I think the committee overall was pretty balanced in its layout of the teams, and I've no qualms about being matched up with the host school @ Marietta. Sure it would have been nice to have been seeded higher but I knew the SCAC was lacking cred across the country and Centre's regional ranking wasn't helping. The way I see it is every game gets tougher when you go dancing. It doesn't do any good to stew about it. I think the Marietta pod is balanced & honestly I don't see an absolutely dominant team among the 4. Given that Marietta plays in the OAC, I expect Centre will get a physical game Friday night from the Pioneers. Go Colonels!

Ron Boerger · March 04, 2011, 03:00:38 PM

Good luck to Centre this weekend!

pbrooks3 · March 05, 2011, 09:20:19 PM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on March 04, 2011, 03:00:38 PM
Good luck to Centre this weekend!

Thanks Ron. Centre didn't string 2 decent halves together last night in succumbing to Marietta. If they had, the outcome might have been different. Got to hand it to the Pioneers - they played hard, smart and defended nicely. They've got complementary pieces and a deep bench. No one on the team is afraid to go aggressively towards the goal. They hung tough again tonight and scored late to take out Wittenberg & advance to the sweet 16.

No sour apples about Centre's game & season. They made a solid effort at a 2nd half comeback on Marietta but just didn't have the juice to complete the task. Hated to see the technicals on Ross and Mullaney, but they didn't affect the outcome except for 2 made free throws. Of course Ross' tech fouled him out but the killer was the 4th foul that led up to the disqualifying T. Another great season for Centre and single senior Alex Lloyd finished his career on a 10 rebound performance and the record as the Colonels' all-time blocks leader. Way to go Alex!

ououou · March 06, 2011, 02:19:33 PM

congrats to centre on a great season. best team in our league. classy kids, parents and coaches.
enjoyed all of it the past four years. best of luck for continued success.

pbrooks3 · March 08, 2011, 08:47:09 PM

Quote from: ououou on March 06, 2011, 02:19:33 PM
congrats to centre on a great season. best team in our league. classy kids, parents and coaches.
enjoyed all of it the past four years. best of luck for continued success.

Going to miss the OU seniors - Kennedy, Richey and Ward. They were fun to watch. Believe Coach Ponder has similar sentiments.

scaccommish · March 10, 2011, 12:14:34 PM

Brown's 61-Foot Buzzer Beater Chosen as SCAC Men's Basketball Top Moment

SUWANEE, Ga. - As one of the few Division III conferences that conducted its championship game on Sunday afternoon, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, to some degree, held center stage on February 26 as the Centre College and DePauw University men awaited tip-off of their 2006 conference title match-up. By the end of the evening, courtesy of one amazing and unbelievable game-ending shot (and several video replays by the four-letter network), the SCAC would hold center stage all over the basketball world.

To view the complete release, click here:
http://www.scacsports.com/inside_athletics/anniversary20/mbkb_top_moment

To view the complete list of SCAC Men's Basketball Top Moments, click here:
http://www.scacsports.com/inside_athletics/anniversary20/top20_mbkb

Ron Boerger · April 06, 2011, 04:56:31 PM

Maybe someone will read this before next season

http://www.trinitytigers.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/4-6-2011_mbkb_cunningham_award

Trinity's Men's Basketball Coach Cunningham Named Guardian of the Game

San Antonio -- Trinity University Tigers head men's basketball Coach Pat Cunningham has been named a Guardian of the Game by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

According to the NABC Web site: "The Guardians Awards recognize NABC coaches who exemplify one of the four Guardians of the Game core values: Advocacy, Leadership, Service and Education."

The recipients were honored last Sunday at the NCAA Men's Final Four in Houston.

Coach Cunningham received the Advocacy Award, which recognizes leadership and guidance on issues affecting the basketball community.

Recently completing his 12th season at the Trinity helm, Coach Cunningham is very active in the basketball community. He has served for four years on the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship Committee, and is chair of the NABC committee which selects the outstanding service awards.

Coach Cunningham was instrumental in helping to start the NABC Division III All-Star Game, part of the DIII Basketball Championship weekend.

In addition, Coach Cunningham is Trinity's NCAA compliance officer.

On the court, Coach Cunningham is the winningest men's basketball coach in Trinity history. His teams have amassed a record of 233-97 (.706) over 12 seasons.

Coach Cunningham has guided the Tigers to four Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championships, and six NCAA Division III postseason appearances, including 2009.

The Tigers advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2005. Trinity completed that season with a school-record 25 victories. Coach Cunningham's teams have produced six 20-win seasons.

Respected by his peers, Coach Cunningham was elected the SCAC Men's Basketball Coach of the Year on four occasions, in 2000, 2004, 2006 and 2009.

Ralph Turner · April 11, 2011, 10:31:50 PM

Yeah, an ASC fan!

etg · July 08, 2011, 06:33:13 PM

(El Tea Gray--re: Trinity Tiger BB Class of 2015)

Check the Tiger BB Blog for the 5 new players to start this fall (2011). WOW!
Even a transfer red-shirt from Arizona State.

Ralph Turner · September 28, 2011, 05:02:19 PM

Centenary to the SCAC. They should be a full member by August 2014. If the SCAC can find a 7th, then they maintain the AQ.

http://www.d3sports.com/notables/2011/09/centenary-moves-to-scac

pbrooks3 · November 15, 2011, 08:50:57 PM

Senior Greg Ross is out of the gate fast tonight in scoring 20 first half points to give the Centre Colonels a 31-24 halftime lead on Maryville. Ross is 9-10 from the field on mostly layouts and short jumpers. He's a big-time D3 player for sure.

pbrooks3 · November 15, 2011, 09:39:08 PM

Centre prevails 70-50; Ross pours in 32 on 13-17 from the field & 6-6 @ the line. Balanced scoring among the other starters and several reserves. All of this without Donavan Whiteside playing because of injury.

scottiedoug · November 15, 2011, 09:53:35 PM

Maryville did not play very well and Greg Ross did. As usual, Centre made few mistakes while the Scots were uncharacteristically flat. Coach Lambert was not very happy on the postgame show. He thinks Maryville is a good bit better than tonight, and Centre probably is too, with Whiteside out. Good luck to the Colonels; I hope the Scots see them again this year!