MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

tarheelfan · December 03, 2008, 07:16:53 PM

Hendrix posted a double-digit victory over Rust last night in Conway 79-65. It was a 22 point game with a couple minutes remaining.

pbrooks3 · December 05, 2008, 04:37:19 PM

There won't be an audio or live stats from Sewanee tonight, but I am here! Will try to post occasionally on the Centre-Sewanee game as cell coverage allows. This is the first time I will have seen either of these squads play this season. One thing you may always count on at this time of year at Sewanee is it's cold. The sun is shining and it still feels bone-chilling on the mountain. Hope the Colonels will warm things up a bit tonight.

pbrooks3 · December 05, 2008, 07:50:13 PM

Centre up 37-15 at half. A local radio station in Cowan TN is streaming the game - WZYX 1440 AM 94.5 FM

pbrooks3 · December 05, 2008, 08:39:41 PM

Centre prevails 60-39 with a fairly ugly 2nd half by both squads. Sewanee played a zone most of the opening 20 and Centre converted 8-17 in the 1st half. Freshman, Jeff Mullaney canned four 3s.

Ron Boerger · December 05, 2008, 11:41:46 PM

Luke Caldarera poured in 29 points to lead Trinity to a 73-59 victory over Colorado College. Caldarera made 10 of 13 shots from the floor and all eight of his free throw attempts. He also pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds.

pbrooks3 · December 06, 2008, 12:26:55 AM

Having seen my first complete SCAC game of the season tonight on the mountain, I am pleased to have a Centre road win in the book. Sewanee was clearly overmatched by the Centre defense. The first 20 minutes was all Centre and the game for all practical purposes was over at the half. Sewanee struggled all night to get the ball on the block to their stud, Ben Pursell, where he could operate. The Tigers made only 12 field goals the entire night. I think Sewanee can give some of their SCAC opponents a challenge on the homecourt if they can develop their man-to-man defense, and learn to rotate the ball better offensively. They will improve as the seaon progresses, but it will be slow growth for them, I believe.

I was impressed with Centre's defense in the 1st half, and offensively the way they successfully and deliberately attacked the zone defense to score 8 3s in the opening 20 minutes. Ryan Crowder looked very solid this evening guiding the offense and playing smart with and without the ball. The Colonels have a steady 2-guard in freshman, Jeff Mullaney. For a young player he plays very much under control and he showed a nice 3-point touch tonight. Starting off-guard, Kris Bentley continues to hustle and contribute key baskets. I was worried about the guard play going into this season given the graduation of Nestheide and Britt. I believe these positions are winding into shape.

What is particularly impressive about the Centre team 5 games deep into the season is that the players know their respective roles and they mesh effectively to execute Coach Mason's offensive and defensive schemes. Sure there are mistakes and turnovers, but the team concept is so apparent as they work in a disciplined fashion to exploit the opponent's achilles heel.

Liked what I saw tonight.

lammersk · December 07, 2008, 12:37:57 PM

Oglethorpe 34 ~ Centre: 31 at the half

pbrooks3 · December 07, 2008, 12:47:59 PM

3-point contest at Oglethorpe the 1st 20 minutes. OU's zone makes you want to shoot the 3-ball, and before you know it you're behind. Centre needs to accentuate some of the size mis-matches,particularly when Ward is not in the game. Competitive game and the Colonels need to return to the floor ready to play the 2nd half. Kris Bentley is 4-11 on 3s.

lammersk · December 07, 2008, 12:51:33 PM

One of Oglethorpe's announcers said that Centre only took one shot in the paint in the first half.

If you're intersted in following the game Oglethorpe is broadcasting it.

jekelish · December 07, 2008, 01:17:41 PM

About 45 minutes until the tip between AC and Trinity here in Sherman. I'll be interested to see how well the supporting cast for the 'Roos can step up, considering I'm sure Trinity will be hounding Kola Alade with someone like Charles Houston all game long. It would be a nice game for Sturtevant to finally break out this season. He's had a couple good games, but certainly not as good as he's capable. Today would be a great day for that to change.

After all, it's Larry Bird's birthday...why not a big game from a tall forward who can knock it down from deep?

pbrooks3 · December 07, 2008, 01:54:04 PM

Centre prevails 64-59 in Atlanta inspite of poor free throw shooting. Centre played fantastic defense in the 2nd half, shut down the 3-pointers and exploited the size advantage they had with Alex Lloyd. Crowder was big down the stretch. Noll led the way with 15. Lloyd had 10 pts and 11 boards. Ward led OU with 18 along with 11 rebounds. Good way for the Colonels to begin the SCAC season on the road.

jekelish · December 07, 2008, 02:42:23 PM

Halftime in Sherman, AC leads Trinity 30-28. Sturtevant is 3-of-5 from the field and has 7 points, and nine players have scored for Austin College. Trinity is 1-of-9 from three as a team, but is out-rebounding the 'Roos 23-17 in the first half, with 10 of those boards coming on offense. High scorer for the Tigers is Patrick Robinson with 7. Houston has 2 points and 4 boards at half, for those who are curious.

Ron Boerger · December 07, 2008, 02:45:04 PM

Quote from: jekelish on December 07, 2008, 02:42:23 PM
Halftime in Sherman, AC leads Trinity 30-28. Sturtevant is 3-of-5 from the field and has 7 points, and nine players have scored for Austin College. Trinity is 1-of-9 from three as a team, but is out-rebounding the 'Roos 23-17 in the first half, with 10 of those boards coming on offense. High scorer for the Tigers is Patrick Robinson with 7. Houston has 2 points and 4 boards at half, for those who are curious.

Thanks for the update, jekelish.

In the two games I saw over the holidays Trinity was a second-half team, it will be interesting to see if they are again today.

pbrooks3 · December 07, 2008, 03:17:34 PM

Any update on Trinity-Austin?

jekelish · December 07, 2008, 03:39:17 PM

Ron, you were right...Trinity continued to be a second half team, opening the half with a 22-8 run that put them up 12, and that ended up being the final margin...Trinity 74, AC 62. Trinity made 22 free throws in the second half and AC shot 31% after halftime. The 'Roos trimmed it to 7 a couple times late but the Tigers just kept making their free throws. Alade had 20 for AC, and Caldarera had 15 points and 15 boards for TU.