MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps beat Dallas this evening 73-60 in a game that was almost painful to watch in the first half.  After 9 minutes Millsaps led 10-4.  After 14 minutes it was knotted up at 12, and the first half ended with Dallas up 24-21.  It was simply a flat game for the first 20 minutes even though I have no doubt that the players were playing hard.  The lady's game was the exact same way.

The second half was a different story as Millsaps went from the 29% first half shooting to 68% in the second half, scoring 52 of their 73 points after the break.  Blake Martinez was the leading scorer with a career high 24 points, and he was followed by Chad Songy, Chris Sanders, and Chris Ingle with 13, 11, and 10 points respectively.  Here's the box score link:

http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/basketball-m/mcm08-14.htm

[pbrooks3]

I couldn't agree more.  I'm not sure if this Trinity team is a top 10 team, with only one or two real obstacles so far on the schedule.  I believe their real test will be Jan. 30 and 31 AT DePauw and Centre, respectively.  Obviously, this weekend's road games should be solid tests for them, but Trinity has never had too much success playing at DePauw, so that game will really show the team's true colors. 

We don't really have any Birmingham Southern fans on here.  What is the word on them?  Who is good for them?  What style of play do they play?  I'll probably be following along the livestats, but I just wanted to know what to expect for my Tigers.

Don't have much of a line on B-S.  I was told one of their better players had been injuried.  Centre handled them without too much difficulty, but they have beaten some teams at home, including Oglethorpe 2 weekends ago, and have wins over Sewanee and Emory.  All but one of their 7 wins have been at home.  Statistically they're the best shooting team in the SCAC (48%).  I expect Trinity will win by 5 this weekend against BS.  They'll probably make it very ugly for Rhodes - maybe 12-15 points.  But you can't let your guard down anywhere along the SCAC road.  Perhaps once Birmingham Southern truly begins competing in the SCAC then we can expect some of their fans posting on this site!

[Walter17]

I'm sad I won't be able to make the game there, because I would love to see Friday's game between TU and BSC.  I have heard that their facilities are very nice and that once they begin playing real SCAC games, they have the potential to build a great program.  Does anyone plan on being at either Trinity game this weekend?

[brave heart]

The BSU facility is nice.I have only been to Trinity and BSU one time,but it seems the two facilities resembled each other.BSu is one maybe two years at most from being if not a force,a leader in the SCAC.They are loaded with talented Freshman and Sophmores and they are getting alot of playing time.The sophmores have the experience of Juniors due to their PT last season.They make mistakes of a young team and lack patients but they play hard and shoot well.

[Ron Boerger]

Remember, until two years ago BSC was Division I.  That means Division I facilities.  That combined with the school's location and academics should result in the school becoming a dominant player in the SCAC in a couple of years.

[pbrooks3]

I'm sad I won't be able to make the game there, because I would love to see Friday's game between TU and BSC.  I have heard that their facilities are very nice and that once they begin playing real SCAC games, they have the potential to build a great program.  Does anyone plan on being at either Trinity game this weekend?

Walter17, I hope to take in the game Sunday at Mallory Gym between Rhodes and TU.  If I make it to that one, I'll post from time to time.  Rhodes doesn't do video or live stats on the web.  If I'm not mistaken, you can get live stats on the BSU website Friday night or through the link on www.scacsports.com.

[Ron Boerger]

BSC-TU live stats will be here.  No audio, unfortunately.   The game starts at 6PM CT.

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps got off to a nice 10-5 lead at Sewanee with each starter getting a bucket.  While this game isn't on the radar of many in the SCAC, it is certainly important to both of these teams if they want to get into the SCAC Tournament.  Millsaps needs at least a split on this road trip and most would think that the more winnable game is tonight.

Millsaps now leads 11-10 after about 5 minutes.  It's a little hard to follow a game with live stats while editing photos so I'll have to just check in every 10-15 minutes.

[Ron Boerger]

Depauw up 66-53 over Austin w/2:30 left.

The BSC live stats froze at 6-6.   

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps up 31-22 at the half.  Link to live stats where you can see the leading scorers, etc:

http://www.sewanee.edu/athletics/xlive.htm

[Ron Boerger]

DPU wins, 73-59.  Mike Moore had 15, Tom Callen had 14 and 11 for the Tigers, Kola Alade had 21 for the 'Roos.

Oglethorpe 80, Hendrix 77.   Todd Ward had a nice game for the Stormy Petrels with a team-high 21 points and 9 boards, and added 4 assists and a couple of blocks.   Hendrix' David Foley led all scorers with 23. 

[pbrooks3]

Southwestern leads Rhodes 37-34 at the half. Kind of a ho-hum game with neither team taking control. Lots of turnovers and some ragged play for sure. I've decided ragged describes Rhodes pretty well most night. Guard, Andyshea Saberioon has keyed Rhodes with 11 on a few nice drives to the hoop. He's been playing consistently well for the past 2 weeks and started tonight's game. He wants to lead the Lynx.  Pirates have canned a number of threes - mostly coming from Barber & Caputo (not Neil on FOX). Either team could win - toss a coin!

[Ron Boerger]

Thanks for the update, pbrooks.  SW seems to live and die by the three ball.

[pbrooks3]

Hit the Centre website - Colonels win 66-51. Noll scored 19 with 5-6 on 3-balls. The East stays log-jammed at the top.

[pbrooks3]

Tight game down the stretch at Mallory. SU leads 78-76 with 23.1 to play. Rhodes ball out in the front-court.