MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[d3allstar]

THX... keep the updates coming from the 'roos game...

[DPU3619]

Centre just executed better down the stretch than DePauw did.  The Tigers had about half a dozen open looks at 3's with two or three minutes to go and they just didn't fall.  Centre got hoops when they needed them, DePauw didn't.  I THINK (not sure) that Oilar meant to miss his second free throw with 4.2 left. I assume DePauw was going to try to tip it out to a shooter, but I believe he accidentally made it.  Tony James had a open look at the buzzer for the tie, but it didn't go.

My crystal ball tells me Centre makes a statement and wins by 22.

You may want to get that thing looked at before you stake your reputation on it again.  It's leading you grossly astray.  Not sure, maybe it's running on seven cylinders.  Could be an alignment problem.  I dunno.  Need to have it worked on, though.

If they can slide by Depauw game...they will be a lock for Salem.

FURTHERMORE, I've seen Centre twice this season (vs. Millsaps, @ DPU) and I can tell you that Centre ain't a lock for a darned thing.  The way they've played Millsaps and DePauw this season, they aren't even a lock to win the SCAC tournament, let alone be one of the best four teams in the country.  And I bet Greg Mason is the first to tell you that.  Are they the best team in the SCAC?  Sure.  Are they favorite going into Conway?  That's a big 10-4, good buddy.  But, they're only two bounces away from 2 conference losses.  That's about as far away from booking your hotel rooms early as I can think of.

Perhaps putting the cart BEHIND the horse instead of IN FRONT of it would be something for you to consider.  Just something for you to think about for future reference.  You darned sure ain't gonna make many friends if you keep that up.  Not sure if that's your intention or not.

[jekelish]

AC wins 58-47...

[spfan22]

Looks like a great game was played in Greencastle today.. being that I'm from Indiana.. I was always excited to play up there even though I never won at Rose-Hulam or Depauw.. its just something in the atmosphere.. Wish I could have seen the game, but from what I hear it was one heck of a game.. Centre has a shot to finish the SCAC schedule undefeated.. anybody know if thats been done in recent history??  does this game help or hurt in getting a second team form the SCAC to the tourney.. however, i know alot of this depends on what happens in the conference tourney..

on a side note... Is it safe to say that Britt has just about locked up the POY with a good performance today?? any insight.. i still think Moore and Montgomery have an outside shot, but it seems as if Britt has distanced himself just a little

[pbrooks3]

POTY is still not decided in my opinion. Britt was very solid today - his consistency in big games this year is uncanny. Mike Moore, however, was equally tough today. If that 3-pointer goes down for him near the end today, we'd probably be highlighting him. Moore was the Tiger's start today and he kept them in the game at crucial times when they were leaking oil. His stats also bear this out. Let's see what Edrick Montgomery does against Trinity tonight. How about Andrew King's game against Trinity last night?  He had an impressive game.

[MC wild animal]

Good for Centre...as long as they keep winning, Maryville will probably have to come there.  That is what we all want.  I would love to bring the Maryville train through Danville!

[DPULefty22]

Few thoughts on the DPU-Centre game...

1) Great to see a real-live student section at Neal Fieldhouse this afternoon.  They really added to the atmosphere of the game.

2) Centre doesn't have anybody that can guard Steve Schott. The guys that tried (Herman and Gowers) were in foul trouble all day. And Schott did have a big game - ended up with 19 points. But he should have had 30. DPU has never ran an offense that is predicated upon making Schott the primary offensive option - they prefer to run the motion. They fed Schott a good deal today, but I can't help but feeling he could have put them over the top if he had been the first look down the stretch. Gowers and Herman had four fouls apiece. Schott could have had his way underneath late.

3) Brilliant play drawn up to get Mike Moore that three with 7 seconds left... he just missed that damn thing by an eyelash. Game of inches and all that.

4) Does Centre ever take a bad shot? I've not seen one in the two matchups this year.

5) DPU didn't shoot that well, didn't offensive rebound, and gave up a lot of layups... and still came within a missed three at the horn of beating the #3 team in the country. Make of that what you will, but I don't think there's that big a gap between Centre and DPU (and Millsaps, for that matter).

I think the team that executed better and the team that played smarter won today.

[pbrooks3]

Weekend thoughts:

In a close one at Greencastle, the Colonels using solid defense pull out a hard-fought victory in regulation by 3.

DPULefty22, agree with you that we have three top-tier teams in this league for sure, and Oglethorpe and Trinity are close behind.  Schott definitely had his way on the block, and exposed a weakness of Centre's; we really miss not having 6'8" Alex Lloyd down there to help out.

One observation about DePauw - their style of offense which is someone predicated on the 3-point shot may have taken them away from what was clearly a mismatch in the post today.  As the DPU bloggers noted, more touches for both Schott and Oliar in the paint probably produce a different outcome for them.  The other interesting stat is DePauw won the 3-point game, but Centre won the in-the-paint game by scoring more down low and on dribble drives to the hoop.  The Colonels produced 26 rebounds (1 more than DPU).

Keys to the victory today: good shots, 50%+ shooting, hitting free throws and solid play in the stretch.

[pbrooks3]

Was so fired up about the DePauw-Centre game today that I didn't mention how important that game was to Hendrix last night in San Antonio.  Going into this weekend they were scuffling some and I was concerned they might be in a dog fight to even get the 4th spot in the west for the tournament.  Three straight losses would have left them at 5-10.  Now they have some momentum going into their game tonight with Southwestern, a team they can legitimately beat.  Kind of figure they'll lose to Millsaps in Jackson next week, but that would still leave them at 7-8 in the league and now likely the 3rd seed.  Since Hendrix is hosting the tourney, it would be good to see both men's and women's teams in the field, and it now appears that will be the case. 

[wiley123]

Wow!!What a game that was at Depauw!! I just got my room booked in Salem at the Holiday Inn for 89.00 a night baby! The atmosphere was amazing...boy those fans can be brutal sometimes.
To Disguntled Depauw fan (wes anderson): Sorry you a had a bad day because your team lost but that is no reason to attack my integrity. Ok..so I was off a little on the score but where do you speak of me saying today Britt would have a big day....22. I told you there was a 22 in my crystal ball. And  as for your wanting to make friends comment...if I wanted to make friends I would sign up for EHarmony!! Centre has now been battle tested on the road and has won 21 straight. How many do you have to win to be considered elite? They are undefeated in a conference that is going to send 3 teams to the dance....this is grown up message board..don't be so emotionally immature just because your team is no good.

[Ralph Turner]

Southwestern leads Hendrix, 61-55. 10:05 left.

Final: at SU 80, Hendrix 79.

[pbrooks3]

Ok Western Division bloggers, help figure things out for the 3rd and 4th seeds now that Hendrix has lost. There's a good chance three teams fighting for these slots could all end up 6-9. If Hendrix loses to Millsaps, Southwestern wins at CC, but loses at Austin, and Austin loses to Trinity than we have this scenario. Frank, sort this out for me so I don't have to go back to review earlier games.

wiley123, glad you  enjoyed yourself in Greencastle. I'm sure you were a big hit at Neal Fieldhouse.  Are you going to any other Centre games before your scheduled stop in  Virginia?

[frank_ezelle]

That will be interesting if 3 teams end up at 6-9 but I think I'll let the SCAC office figure that out if that's the final result. 

For those who are interested, the Millsaps vs. Emory baseball game has been moved up to 10:30 ET tomorrow because of expected rain in the afternoon.  The game will be broadcast at:  http://www.espnradio1240.com/

[DPULefty22]

this is grown up message board..don't be so emotionally immature just because your team is no good.

Yep, we're all grown-ups here. Except for the guy who is so emotionally immature that he figures he can show his ass just because his favorite team's won 21 straight. Ah, ain't internet anonymity a wonderful thing?

[pbrooks3]

Good for Centre...as long as they keep winning, Maryville will probably have to come there.  That is what we all want.  I would love to bring the Maryville train through Danville!

Thank you, MC wild animal.  Congratulations on a stellar victory today against Huntingdon.  I'll predict a step up in the polls, perhaps as high as #23.