MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[DPU3619]

75-50 the final.

Hey, DePauw outscored 'em in the second half.  Ha.

On another note, the fine folks at DPU are aware of the streaming issue, I just don't think there's anything they can do from Danville. It's also the weekend in Greencastle, which probably won't help get that problem corrected any faster.

[pbrooks3]

For anyone interested, the Oglethorpe/Rhodes game last night was video streamed live using four camera angles with pre-game show, play by play, color commentary, graphics, etc.  The game has been archived and can be watched by going to http://scoreatl.playonsports.com/?eventId=5279  Thanks goes to Rhodes College and the SCAC office for supporting this endeavor.

Coach, we watched the broadcast on the web last night; it was clear and easy to follow.  Good job.

[pbrooks3]

Well, Centre's going to win today, and do so pretty spectacularly.  It was 19-0 early,  50-14 at half, and at last check, it was 62-27. 

Appreciate the update Wes.  For some reason, can't pick up the broadcast on DPU radio via the web.  I certainly wouldn't have predicted this kind of game between these rivals.  I have seen Centre play 3 games over the past 3 weeks, and they have not been playing well.  Perhaps this is their breakout game for the season, and DePauw is the whipping post for this one!

Doing it against your travel partner (and am I correct in assuming that DPU and Centre are fiercest rivals?) is always good for team chemistry.

That's worthy of karma for sure!

Talked with one of my buddies from Centre a few minutes ago.  Colonels were ready for this one today and started so strong that DePauw couldn't recover.  This was probably the Colonels' top game of the season from its starting unit.  Coach Mason actually called off the dogs in the 2nd half, and DePauw cut the margin of Centre's victory down some.  This is clearly a big win for Centre.  DePauw will probably need to win the SCAC tournament to go further with their season.

[FlightofthePetrel]

For anyone interested, the Oglethorpe/Rhodes game last night was video streamed live using four camera angles with pre-game show, play by play, color commentary, graphics, etc.  The game has been archived and can be watched by going to http://scoreatl.playonsports.com/?eventId=5279  Thanks goes to Rhodes College and the SCAC office for supporting this endeavor.

Coach, we watched the broadcast on the web last night; it was clear and easy to follow.  Good job.

Check out Ward's dunk right after the 1 hour 14 minute mark in the broadcast...

[pbrooks3]

Trinity and Hendrix have gone to OT. Ragged game for both squads, but you'd expect that on a Friday/Saturday back-to-back.

[Ralph Turner]

Hendrix and Trinity tied at 67 with less than 0:49 left in OT!

It appears that Trinity wins 71-67.  (Last entry on Livestats is 0:03 secs. Turnover-Trinity)

[Ralph Turner]

Trinity and Hendrix have gone to OT. Ragged game for both squads, but you'd expect that on a Friday/Saturday back-to-back.

Friday-Saturday back-to-back does get one ready for tournament play.  It is just the 5 hour bus ride in the middle that makes it tough!

[pbrooks3]

Trinity pulls out a victory in OT at Conway 71-67. A very hard weekend of games for Cunnungham's crew, but they escaped with one as they needed win tonight. Good foul shooting in OT for Trinity. Charles Houston was a difference maker getting rebounds and loose balls. Trinity ought to encourage him to drive the ball more to the basket. He's an unselfish player that fits well into Coach Cunningham's style of play. TU probably stays #1 in the league, but Centre is creeping up on them.

[OLD STUDENT/ATHLETE]

I have just returned from the Centre game, and am still amazed. I have been watching Centre play for many years, and have also been a Kentucky season ticket holder for over 40 years, and Centre's first half against a good DePauw team was the finest college basketball both offense and defense that I have ever seen. With a little over 11 minutes to go in the first half, Centre led 22-0. Halftime score was 50-14. The second half was very physical and somewhat sloppy, and the refs went out of there way not to call fouls. It was as if they wanted the game to get over fast. Of course in D3 and this league, the same thing could happen to Centre next weekend. Congrats to the Centre girls who continue to get better every weekend, and were obviously inspired by the boys with their upset win over the nationally ranked DePauw girls.

[pbrooks3]

I have just returned from the Centre game, and am still amazed. I have been watching Centre play for many years, and have also been a Kentucky season ticket holder for over 40 years, and Centre's first half against a good DePauw team was the finest college basketball both offense and defense that I have ever seen. With a little over 11 minutes to go in the first half, Centre led 22-0. Halftime score was 50-14. The second half was very physical and somewhat sloppy, and the refs went out of there way not to call fouls. It was as if they wanted the game to get over fast. Of course in D3 and this league, the same thing could happen to Centre next weekend. Congrats to the Centre girls who continue to get better every weekend, and were obviously inspired by the boys with their upset win over the nationally ranked DePauw girls.

Thanks for the eyewitness account on this game.  I made no bones about it throughout the week that I was concerned about the Colonels and the way they have been playing of late.  It was a tremendous relief to know they played so well today.  While I should never have doubted Coach Mason's ability to get his teams prepared for big games, I did not see a 25 point victory in the cards today against DePauw.  A big day all around for the Colonel faithful with victories over two top 25 squads.

[frank_ezelle]

In a game that might have only been of great interest to the participants, Millsaps edged Southwestern in a must have home game this afternoon.  The final score was 83-73 but I believe SW cut a 15-18 point Millsaps lead down to just 1 in the second half and the game was certainly up for grabs going into the final couple of minutes.

This puts Millsaps at 6-8 with a road trip to Hendrix remaining.  Southwester falls to 5-8 but they have two home games left (Austin and Colorado) so they can get to 7 wins and regain the 4th spot in the SCAC West if Millsaps loses at Hendrix.  I believe Millsaps has the tiebreaker if the teams end with the same record.

Here's a link for the boxscore, etc for the game:  http://www.gomajors.com/custompages/MBB/2008-09/stats/mcm08-24.htm

[pbrooks3]

In a game that might have only been of great interest to the participants, Millsaps edged Southwestern in a must have home game this afternoon.  The final score was 83-73 but I believe SW cut a 15-18 point Millsaps lead down to just 1 in the second half and the game was certainly up for grabs going into the final couple of minutes.

This puts Millsaps at 6-8 with a road trip to Hendrix remaining.  Southwester falls to 5-8 but they have two home games left (Austin and Colorado) so they can get to 7 wins and regain the 4th spot in the SCAC West if Millsaps loses at Hendrix.  I believe Millsaps has the tiebreaker if the teams end with the same record.
Here's a link for the boxscore, etc for the game:  http://www.gomajors.com/custompages/MBB/2008-09/stats/mcm08-24.htm

Watched some of this on the web today - Millsaps is a dangerous team if they get in the tournament.  They've been playing well the past several weeks.  The question is whether they get in.  I believe you're correct Frank if they are tied with Southwestern at reguular season's end for the final slot.  However, look at things next weekend in terms of the home teams winning.  Southwestern wins 2 at home for a 7-8 record and a 3rd seed.  Austin loses at Trinity and Southwestern finishing with a 6-9 record.  Millsaps loses at Hendrix finishing 6-9.  Millsaps would lose to Austin because of going 0-2 head-to-head with Austin.

[frank_ezelle]

pbrooks3, I really hadn't thought about Austin as the team that might fall to 5th because I've been focused on what it will take for Millsaps to get ahead of Southwestern.  What Millsaps really needs to do is win on the road at Hendrix, something that isn't easy to do.  One thing that might be going for Millsaps is that they have basically won 3 elimination games in a row since they faced must win situations at Colorado, and against Trinity and Southwestern.  Now they need to finish the job with one more win. 

[pbrooks3]

Frank, Millsaps is on a nice roll.  Hendrix is reeling a bit after losing 2 OT affairs at home over the weekend. It's hard to predict how the Warriors will play next weekend. Hendrix has a habit of giving up leads when seemingly in control in the 2nd half of games. They sometimes play their 2nd halves as if they're trying to preserve leads instead of playing attacking, aggressive basketball. On paper, Hendrix should win against Millsaps. But we know better - that's why they play the game! 

[pbrooks3]

Top 25 this week is down to 2 SCAC teams - Trinity #14 and Centre #17. DePauw drops out.

I for one don't believe we've heard the last of DePauw. Of course, I believe they'll have to run the table to make the D3 tourney. I would be curious to get Wes' or someone else who follows DePauw basketball to give their take on what happened at Centre Saturday. Several of my Centre friends told me the Colonels played their best game of the season against DePauw. Was it all Centre, or was DePauw just a tad bit flat, too?