MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Walter17 · February 25, 2009, 07:47:47 PM

I was thinking the same thing Pbrooks. My predictions are:

Trinity over Sewanee
DePauw over Southwestern
Hendrix over Oglethorpe
Centre over Austin

Trinity over DePauw
Centre over Hendrix

Trinity over Centre

Obviously, I have no upsets or anything exciting happening in my predictions. I think Trinity picked their game back up this past weekend and will ride some of that momentum into the tournament. DePauw and Centre are also playing very good basketball right now, so it wouldn't surprise me if any 3 of these teams win. Sorry Hendrix fans, I just don't think Hendrix is deep enough to win 3 games in a road, even if it is at home.

any other thoughts?

pbrooks3 · February 25, 2009, 10:51:20 PM

Walter17, you and pundits are consistent. I will be surprised if DePauw doesn't come to play this weekend. I think the game between DePauw and Trinity that will be worth watching. I share some of your sentiments on Hendrix. I'm not sure it is so much a depth issue; simply seems it's an inconsistency abouting finishing games. One would clearly expect them to play inspiring basketball in this tournament. They were very competitive last year and gave Millsaps a heck of a game in the semi-finals.

One thing about Hendrix I can say if I predict they'll win, they lose, and visa-versa.

Though I am not making a prediction just yet, I believe DePauw might topple Trinity.

Do we have any posters attending the tournament? I know HendrixFan will be there. I am going. Anyone else?

hendrixfan · February 26, 2009, 09:55:15 AM

Quote from: pbrooks3 on February 25, 2009, 10:51:20 PM
I share some of your sentiments on Hendrix. I'm not sure it is so much a depth issue; simply seems it's an inconsistency abouting finishing games. One would clearly expect them to play inspiring basketball in this tournament. They were very competitive last year and gave Millsaps a heck of a game in the semi-finals.

Agreed. Hendrix has some guys on the bench who played a lot last year and have been very solid in their limited minutes this year. The problem isn't depth.

I think playing at Conway High is a bad draw for the Warriors. Hendrix would have had a strong and loud student following for an 8:00 Friday night game against Oglethorpe, but the HC student body won't make the trip across town. There probably won't be 250 people total at the game Friday.
(I will go on the record, however, as saying a neutral site is much more fair for everyone involved).

I've seen several reasons why the Warriors have lost so many close games this year (I won't mention them here). I won't be surprised if Hendrix wins the tournament or loses in the first round.

brave heart · February 26, 2009, 12:59:54 PM

I think we will see a Depauw Centre rematch.I know every game is going to be tough and we can't overlook anyone along the way.Trinity has been shown to be beatable as has Centre and of course Depauw.I will be there for the weekend games and look for some real interesting games.

pbrooks3 · February 27, 2009, 12:13:47 AM

HendrixFan, you're right on from what my son tells me about the Hendrix student body and their spectating involvement with sporting events on campus. The strength of a liberal arts institution sometimes runs counter to the student spirit for sporting events, and that's ok. It is too bad when the college plays host and the students are lukewarm to the tournament. Who knows - maybe we'll be surprised. And perhaps the Warriors will open some eyes on the basketball court, too!

evacuee · February 27, 2009, 02:13:19 PM

Is anyone able to listen to the webcast of the current game(TU vs. UOS)? My link keeps kicking me off line.

michaelscott · February 27, 2009, 02:28:28 PM

On a different note is anyone able to watch either the TU men's or women's SCAC 1st round tournament games on the advertised CTVT? I am unable to watch either as it seems there is a computer problem with CTVT that will not allow them to stream. Very dissappointing....

d3allstar · February 27, 2009, 03:02:33 PM

The Championship Gym seems to be working... but not the Mens...

Ron Boerger · February 27, 2009, 03:20:21 PM

Trinity's in danger of going one-and-out, down three with a few minutes late to Sewanee.

Ralph Turner · February 27, 2009, 03:27:40 PM

Sewanee ball 0:08 left. Game is tied at 45. Prestosports is hung at 0:08.

?OT!

Ron Boerger · February 27, 2009, 03:29:35 PM

Live stats aren't updating ...according to scacsports.com the game is going into OT.

Ralph Turner · February 27, 2009, 03:31:14 PM

W&L beat Guilford in 2OT! This is fun, especially after my team has already won today!

Ron Boerger · February 27, 2009, 03:35:42 PM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 27, 2009, 03:31:14 PM
W&L beat Guilford in 2OT! This is fun, especially after my team has already won today!

Yes, Ralph, we notice you over here taking great joy whenever one of the SCAC leaders takes a pratfall.

Sewanee's up by one with a minute to play in OT.

Ron Boerger · February 27, 2009, 03:41:48 PM

Trinity pulls a win out after trailing by 4 with 8 seconds left.

Johnathan Lewis hits a three with 7.1 secs left.

Sewanee inbounds to a 51% FT shooter who's fouled immediately

1-and-1, FT no good, BJ Moon takes it coast to coast and the ball falls in as time runs out.

Gotta play better tomorrow.

d3allstar · February 27, 2009, 03:51:09 PM

WOW! I think the video came on briefly at the end... we will see how it is going for the Pirates game... anyone thinking the Pirates can pull an upset?? I see the tigers losing a close one today...