MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

pbrooks3 · December 05, 2009, 08:36:28 AM

Nothing noteworthy here but a brief video of last night's action between Rhodes & DePauw - nobody scored in this sequence, but DePauw got 86 in 40 minutes! This is purely an amateur's effort and doesn't hold a candle to a true pro like Frank Ezelle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzeDZFWlPRA&feature=youtube_gdata

jekelish · December 05, 2009, 05:23:25 PM

So is everyone playing tonight, or just AC/Millsaps? I would assume most teams are because of finals, but I only know the AC schedule. Anyway, any predictions for tonight? AC won last night despite foul trouble and a pretty minimal scoring output from Kola Alade (he picked up three fouls in the first half and just never really got into the flow).

I'd expect to see him rebound since he's had two subpar outtings in a row and he's due for a big game. Watch out, Majors.

Ralph Turner · December 06, 2009, 12:40:55 PM

Quote from: pbrooks3 on December 05, 2009, 08:36:28 AM
Nothing noteworthy here but a brief video of last night's action between Rhodes & DePauw - nobody scored in this sequence, but DePauw got 86 in 40 minutes! This is purely an amateur's effort and doesn't hold a candle to a true pro like Frank Ezelle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzeDZFWlPRA&feature=youtube_gdata

At least it gives us a chance to see the inside of the Rhodes gym.

pbrooks3 · December 06, 2009, 07:27:53 PM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on December 06, 2009, 12:40:55 PM
Quote from: pbrooks3 on December 05, 2009, 08:36:28 AM
Nothing noteworthy here but a brief video of last night's action between Rhodes & DePauw - nobody scored in this sequence, but DePauw got 86 in 40 minutes! This is purely an amateur's effort and doesn't hold a candle to a true pro like Frank Ezelle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzeDZFWlPRA&feature=youtube_gdata

Actually a nice gym with a good floor and decent lighting. Rarely do they come close to filling it. Of course I liked it for the years the SCAC tournament was played in Memphis. I believe you can catch the Rhodes' home games on video so you might want to check it out sometime.

At least it gives us a chance to see the inside of the Rhodes gym.

phillipst · December 06, 2009, 08:08:24 PM

Rhodes lost to Centre 62-69 today.

Recap and Boxscore
http://www.rhodeslynx.com/news/2009/12/6/MBBALL_Centre_College_Recap_1206090252.aspx
http://www.rhodeslynx.com/documents/2009/12/6/Rhodes_vs_Centre_12_06_09.pdf?id=1338

Rhodes is on the road in Nashville on Tuesday night and then a road game versus University of Dallas before they are off for the Holidays.

pbrooks3 · December 06, 2009, 08:09:16 PM

Centre men picked up their opening SCAC win today 69-62. Rhodes played the Colonels tough defensively for most of the game and the outcome was not clear until the very end. Andrew Gallow played a solid offensive game for the Lynx scoring 16. He took his defender off the dribble successfully several times for timely baskets. Rhodes built a 8-9 point lead midway through the opening half and led by 4 @ the break. Colonels whittled away at the Rhodes lead 5-6 minutes into the 2nd half and maintained a single digit margin much of the final 15 minutes. The Lynx did an effective job of bottling up Danny Noll limiting his touches. The stars for Centre today were Jeff Mullaney who tallied 16 points and 10 assists, and the bench which pitched in with 32 points. Matt Griggs had 10, Kyle Binder 11 and Dee Smith 9. The team shot the ball better breaking the 40% barrier along with 9-23 on the 3-ball. The bench had 7 of the 3's. Outrebounded Rhodes by 8, too.

Colonels need to make improvements on better utilizing their post presence for easy baskets - they're still not getting as many looks or fouls on the offensive end close to the basket. Good win today and the DePauw loss @ Birmingham Southern by 16 today makes the Colonels' loss on Friday to B-S a bit less painful.

brave heart · December 08, 2009, 01:59:42 PM

B-S is a decent team that is quite deep.They wore us down with the full court pressure.DePauw closed it some late in the second half,but BS countered with some nice 3 balls.
It will be a different game( and outcome)when we meet again!

pbrooks3 · December 08, 2009, 10:22:02 PM

Quote from: brave heart on December 08, 2009, 01:59:42 PM
B-S is a decent team that is quite deep.They wore us down with the full court pressure.DePauw closed it some late in the second half,but BS countered with some nice 3 balls.
It will be a different game( and outcome)when we meet again!

So this is a home team thing - the BS team is decent but not good enough to beat the vanquished Tigers on the road?

brave heart · December 09, 2009, 08:19:25 AM

We will see

Playing on Sunday after a tough road contest the day before is a hard test for any team.That will be the case for BS when they visit Greencastle.

pbrooks3 · December 09, 2009, 11:52:29 PM

Quote from: brave heart on December 09, 2009, 08:19:25 AM
We will see Playing on Sunday after a tough road contest the day before is a hard test for any team.That will be the case for BS when they visit Greencastle.

Think you're probably right. I was simply a bit surprised by the margin of the BS victory on Sunday. Still like DePauw as a front-runner when they are balanced and shoot the ball well.

FlightofthePetrel · December 17, 2009, 01:41:37 PM

Oglethorpe unveils new athletics website!

www.gopetrels.com

tarheelfan · December 17, 2009, 09:20:10 PM

Hendrix beat Millsaps in overtime tonight, 71-67. Sophomore Nick Heathscott had 30 points and 9 rebounds for the Warriors.

pbrooks3 · December 18, 2009, 11:53:25 AM

Quote from: tarheelfan on December 17, 2009, 09:20:10 PM
Hendrix beat Millsaps in overtime tonight, 71-67. Sophomore Nick Heathscott had 30 points and 9 rebounds for the Warriors.

Heathscott, for being a 6' 5" post, impressed me with his play when I saw him several weeks ago in Memphis. He's got a nice low post offensive game with the ability to consistently hit the 8-10 ft. jumper. He won't be confused with somebody like Todd Ward but he's an efficient player that plays to his strengths. Sounds like last night's game in Conway was a good one.

pbrooks3 · December 18, 2009, 12:03:24 PM

Centre Colonels picked up their 2nd consecutive win with a homecourt victory last night against NAIA foe, Asbury. Danny Noll led the way with a double-double / 19-11. Alex Lloyd pulled down 12 rebounds and Jeff Mullaney tallied 11 points. Another impressive performance off the bench for Kyle Binder who chipped in with 10 points, his 3rd double figure scoring effort in a row.

Colonels are back in action on the Monday (12/28) after Christmas in their annual holiday season tournament.

phillipst · December 20, 2009, 03:43:25 AM

The Lynx closed out 2009 with a road victory over the University of Dallas on Saturday. Rhodes used a good defensive effort in the second half to build a double digit lead and eventually won 63-52. With the victory the Lynx head into the holidays with a 5-5 record. They are back in action as they travel to Sewanee and Oglethorpe to start 2010.

RECAP: http://www.rhodeslynx.com/news/2009/12/20/MBBALL_University_of_Dallas_1220093423.aspx
BOXSCORE: http://www.rhodeslynx.com/documents/2009/12/20/Rhodes_at_University_of_Dallas_12_19_09.pdf?id=1345

Just want to wish all the SCAC and D3 supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.