MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps did beat Hendrix this afternoon.  It wasn't a pretty game on the offensive end as the final score was only 49-38.  That's okay, a win is a win, and it is nice to put one in the "W" column even when the shots aren't falling.

Next up for Millsaps are Austin and Colorado College next weekend.  Tough games for sure, but if Millsaps can win those two and get into the SCAC Tournament, they will be a team with momentum and playing on their home court.  That could make for a tough combination.

[pbrooks3]

The Eastern Division has just tightened up this afternoon as Oglethorpe wins a thriller at home over DePauw 77-70,  Todd Ward came up big down the stretch with several key "old fashioned" three point plays to help Oglethorpe get it done.  The game had a ton of lead changes with no team dominating.  Centre plays at Sewanee this afternoon - a win for them keeps them knotted with DePauw in the conference standings.  Right now if both DePauw and Centre win out, Centre draws #1 seed based on the 2 wins over DePauw during the regular season.

[jekelish]

Austin College clinches the SCAC West with a 76-64 win over Southwestern today.  Kola Alade, Kyle Lintelman and Nick Wade each scored 15 to place the 'Roos, who are now 18-5.  The 18 wins is already the second highest single season total in school history (most in a season is 19, back in 1958).

[pbrooks3]

Austin College clinches the SCAC West with a 76-64 win over Southwestern today.  Kola Alade, Kyle Lintelman and Nick Wade each scored 15 to place the 'Roos, who are now 18-5.  The 18 wins is already the second highest single season total in school history (most in a season is 19, back in 1958).

Jelelish, Austin is looking solid down the stretch; if they win their final two, they'll move into the tourney with a 20-5 record and a nice regional ranking.  Austin is the only SCAC team that I think can make the D3 tournament without winning the SCAC tournament.

After today's games, looks to me like Millsaps will need to beat both Colorado College and Austin to make the tournament.  Trinity is in a nice position should they lose to Southwestern next week.  Going 8-8 still gets them in position for a likely #3 seed unless Colorado College wins two on the road this coming weekend.  They own the head-to-head tiebreaker on CC.  If Trinity, Millsaps & Colorado College all tie at 8-8, Trinity would be #3 and Millsaps #4 based on overall head-to-head.  If Millsaps finished 7-9 and tied with Colorado College, they would lose out to CC based on the regional record tiebreaker. 

[jekelish]

Any chance Austin College sneaks into the Top 25, or at least also receiving votes this week?

[pbrooks3]

Any chance Austin College sneaks into the Top 25, or at least also receiving votes this week?

Think they're on the cusp on making the top 25, but probably not this week.  If they win two on the road next week, I think they are an even bet to get into the 25 rankings next week.  Right now I see them at 27 or 28, but that's one opinion.

[pbrooks3]

Rhodes played an out-of-conference tune-up game tonight as they easily defeated Free Will Baptist 91-68.  Coach Hilgeman got a chance to play his entire bench.  Reid Hamilton led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds.  Nate Ollie scored 15, and Andrew Galow had 12 with 9 rebounds.  Rhodes got a much-needed win as they prepare for the final weekend of the SCAC regular season with road games at DePauw and Centre.

[phillipst]

Rhodes Defeats Free Will 91-68

RECAP: http://rhodeslynx.com/news/2010/2/15/MBBALL_Free_Will_0215103159.aspx?path=mbball
BOXSCORE: http://rhodeslynx.com/documents/2010/2/15/Rhodes_vs_Free_Will_Final_Statistics.pdf?id=1393

As we close out the regular season do any of the regular posters have any predictions for the conference tournament?

[pbrooks3]

A couple of uglies - Centre up at the half 22-17 and Rhodes leads 20-19 over DePauw after 20 minutes.

[pbrooks3]

Centre prevails over Birmingham Southern 66-57. Much better shooting for both teams in the 2nd half. Mullaney led the Colonels with 17 shooting the ball well tonight. Crawford scored 13 in a good performance. He also had 6 assists.

DePauw locks things down and defeats Rhodes going away 53-36.

[pbrooks3]

A dangerous team is emerging from the West, and it's called Trinity.  They won tonight at Southwestern; this caps off a strong finish where they won 6 of their last 7, only dropping a game at Austin.  They went from sitting on the tournament bubble into a #2 seed as they tie Southwestern at 9-7 in league play.  Now everything comes down to Sunday to see whether Colorado College or Millsaps captures the #4.  Millsaps, I believe, needs to not only win but have Colorado College lose at Hendrix.  Both of these teams have a lot to play for this weekend!

[Pat Coleman]

So, the game on Millsaps' schedule against Wesley (Miss.) -- did it get canceled?

[pbrooks3]

So, the game on Millsaps' schedule against Wesley (Miss.) -- did it get canceled?

Don't know - perhaps Frank can answer whether they'll try to get the Wesley game in or not.  From their website there is no indication this game will be played.

[frank_ezelle]

I don't think Millsaps is planning on playing Wesley in a makeup game.  It would seem rather pointless to play if Millsaps doesn't qualify for the SCAC Tournament and if Millsaps does qualify, I'm sure they would rather spend that time preparing for the first round team.

As an aside, the Wesley roster has a former Millsaps player on the roster--as in former from 6 years back.  The NCCAA rules must be different from the eligibility rules used in the NCAA.

[hendrixfan]

Hendrix will say goodbye to their seniors today before the game with CC.

Cal Rose, Jansen Hightower, Jesse Ford, and Sean McQueen are the survivors from a large recruiting class that helped turn the Warrior program back in the right direction.

These young men will surely be successful in whatever they do.
Thanks from one of your loyal fans!