MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

pbrooks3 · January 21, 2009, 01:21:24 PM

The secret to dissecting Oglethorpe's 3-2 is patience and excellent passing. Of course it doesn't hurt if you're hitting a few 3's, too. They love that zone, but it can be broken down.

I really like Ward as many of you know from my past posts. He will get impatient sometimes and commit turnovers when he tries to do too much or he perceives he's not getting enough touches. Oglethorpe is most effective when there's some balance between Ward and effectively 4 wings.

This being Trinity's homecourt I would be surprised if OU wins this game.

brave heart · January 21, 2009, 01:49:02 PM

Depauw led OU 27-18 at the half at Atlanta only to lose that led early in the 2nd half.We fought back to within two with a minute to play and lost.Ward was "held" to 14 but we were killed by Kennedy"s20 second half points on threes and 7-8 FT.

pbrooks3 · January 21, 2009, 11:56:57 PM

Looking forward to seeing Centre playing again this weekend. As previously noted, I'll be appreciative of whomever wins this one as long as each team plays competitively. I've not seen Hendrix play yet this year so I hope I'll see them at full strength with King suited up & playing.
I've never attended a game at Millsaps before. If I can work it out, I'll follow Centre to Jackson for their Sunday games against the Majors. This might provide an good opportunity to meet the great photographer who frequently posts on this site.

pbrooks3 · January 23, 2009, 07:44:00 AM

My game predictions for tonight:

Trinity by 13 over Sewanee;
Southwestern by 3 over Oglethorpe;
Rhodes by 4 over Colorado College;
Austin by 11 over Birmingham Southern;
DePauw by 5 over Millsaps;
Hendrix by 3 over Centre

Walter17 · January 23, 2009, 11:38:59 AM

My Predictions:

Trinity by 8 over Sewanee;
Oglethorpe by 3 over Southwestern;
Rhodes by 10 over Colorado College;
Birmingham Southern by 4 over Austin;
DePauw by 12 over Millsaps;
Centre by 8 over Hendrix

frank_ezelle · January 23, 2009, 01:01:43 PM

Quote from: pbrooks3 on January 21, 2009, 11:56:57 PM
Looking forward to seeing Centre playing again this weekend. As previously noted, I'll be appreciative of whomever wins this one as long as each team plays competitively. I've not seen Hendrix play yet this year so I hope I'll see them at full strength with King suited up & playing.
I've never attended a game at Millsaps before. If I can work it out, I'll follow Centre to Jackson for their Sunday games against the Majors. This might provide an good opportunity to meet the great photographer who frequently posts on this site.

Pbrooks, a comment like that never hurts when it comes to improving karma points!

Hope you can make it to Jackson--when you see the lighting in the Hangar Dome you'll appreciate my photography even more. Oh how I wish I had the lighting that they have in the Rhodes gym.

pbrooks3 · January 23, 2009, 01:08:30 PM

Quote from: frank_ezelle on January 23, 2009, 01:01:43 PM
Quote from: pbrooks3 on January 21, 2009, 11:56:57 PM
Looking forward to seeing Centre playing again this weekend. As previously noted, I'll be appreciative of whomever wins this one as long as each team plays competitively. I've not seen Hendrix play yet this year so I hope I'll see them at full strength with King suited up & playing.
I've never attended a game at Millsaps before. If I can work it out, I'll follow Centre to Jackson for their Sunday games against the Majors. This might provide an good opportunity to meet the great photographer who frequently posts on this site.

Pbrooks, a comment like that never hurts when it comes to improving karma points! Hope you can make it to Jackson--when you see the lighting in the Hangar Dome you'll appreciate my photography even more. Oh how I wish I had the lighting that they have in the Rhodes gym.

Touche. Hope to be there Sunday and see the camera that lights up the dome.

pbrooks3 · January 23, 2009, 01:14:47 PM

Quote from: Walter17 on January 23, 2009, 11:38:59 AM
My Predictions:

Trinity by 8 over Sewanee;
Oglethorpe by 3 over Southwestern;
Rhodes by 10 over Colorado College;
Birmingham Southern by 4 over Austin;
DePauw by 12 over Millsaps;
Centre by 8 over Hendrix

Walter17, what is your assessment of Hendrix? I am looking forward to seeing them play tonight for 1st time this season. I think they're going to be tough for Centre, especially after a difficult road swing last weekend with no Andrew King. The Colonels have won in Conway before, but it's never been easy in recent years. I think the timing is right and Hendrix will play much better tonight. That's why I am predicting they'll beat Centre.

Walter17 · January 23, 2009, 05:09:45 PM

Well, they are a tough team with King healthy. Rose has the ability to really stretch out the defense with his shooting to make life easier on the inside (King's life that is). I definitely think this Hendrix group is the best they've had in quite a while, I just don't know if they are to the level of beating a very solid Centre team. They lack the depth that the top tier teams have in the SCAC, as displayed when King sat out a couple of games. With that said, I think they are capable of beating anyone on any night. I feel like teams like Colorado College and Rhodes have to have outstanding games to compete and beat the top tier teams, but Hendrix could win with just having a solid overall performance and one player (King or Rose usually) having a good game.

FlightofthePetrel · January 23, 2009, 05:37:38 PM

With the teams in Texas and no games to see tonight I figured I'd weigh in on the projections:

My Predictions:

Trinity by 18 over Sewanee;
Oglethorpe by 11 over Southwestern;
Colorado College by 2 over Rhodes;
Austin over Birmingham Southern by 3;
DePauw by 8 over Millsaps;
Centre by 16 over Hendrix

FlightofthePetrel · January 23, 2009, 07:15:43 PM

Could anyone who is at or is watching the OU v. Southwestern game post updates on here? It would be greatly appreciated.

pbrooks3 · January 23, 2009, 07:43:46 PM

Hendrix jumped out 8-0 and is maintaining an 8-pt cushion at the half - 33-25. Rose and Foley have played well. King started the game but he's not nearly 100%. Warriors are better without King in the game tonight. They were a step quicker than Centre in the half. Colonels are inconsistent and have had numerous turnovers dribbling left in the front-court. Hendrix looks focused and quick to the ball. Centre will need to find energy, an even stroke on shots and play smart in the final 20 or this could be a 15 or 20 pt game in the Warriors' favor tonight.

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 08:29:37 PM

Trinity 55, Sewanee 40, final. TU raced out to a 29-17 halftime advantage and Sewanee got no closer than 10 the rest of the way. BJ Moon had 16 (including 4/5 from downtown), Dwight Lutz had 15. Sewanee got 11 from Ben Pursell and 10 from Bradley Pierson.

Ron Boerger · January 23, 2009, 08:32:49 PM

Quote from: FlightofthePetrel on January 23, 2009, 07:15:43 PM
Could anyone who is at or is watching the OU v. Southwestern game post updates on here? It would be greatly appreciated.

Front page has Southwestern 60, Oglethorpe 52, 2:26 to play.

pbrooks3 · January 23, 2009, 08:39:15 PM

Centre wins 65-59. A real defensive tussle and Centre dominated in final 20. They got key baskets from TC Thomasen, Danny Noll, and Ryan Crowdis hit his only basket - a 3 - to bump the lead from 1 to 4 in the final minute. Veteran players sucked it up on the road and got a win against a spirited Warrior squad.