WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

buf · February 22, 2007, 10:15:41 PM

St. Ben's and Gustavus both win

cobbernation · February 22, 2007, 10:30:46 PM

Gac beats Cobbers by 11. GAC goes on 18-0 run to end the game. Tough ways to go out. Good season girls!

Touchdown Tommy · February 22, 2007, 10:34:50 PM

Wonka: Don't forget the Patty melt with cheesy browns at Sal's PREGAME.....

Korn Lover · February 23, 2007, 12:06:47 AM

Just back from St. Peter

Congrats to the Gusties. Their final 8 minutes were impressive and I cannot take anything away from them. Vadnais had some unreal drives and made shots, congrats.

Thankfully, the patheic officials did not have any influence on the outcome. How those three clowns got a playoff game is beyond me. They stunk!

Go get those cocky Bennies!

Congrats to the Cobber seniors Keely, White and Krabbenhoft. They will be missed and they had a great career at a great school with a great coach.

Didn't want this to end this way....sob!

gacbacker · February 23, 2007, 12:12:40 AM

Pat- In your estimation, how much does the Simpson loss tonight in the IIAC semifinals help the loser of the St. Ben's/Gustavus game as far as a pool C bid?

Is the loser of that game in better shape than Simpson now?

scorekeeper · February 23, 2007, 12:48:11 AM

What a great win for the Blazers over Carleton tonight. After being up by nearly 30 points St. Ben's cruised to victory and gave us cocky Bennies a chance to roost. Tauer had a big game with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Schmidt and Goehner combined for over 20 points off the bench and the CSB D shut down Oken-Berg, holding her to 3 points and 4 fouls. That was pretty much the story of the game as Carleton could not work their offense around her. The first-years for Carleton were held in check as well. St. Ben's forced 20 Carleton turnovers and committed just 10 of their own. I am very excited for Saturday and I do believe that both GAC and CSB will get bids just by getting to the title game. I think they both have a shot at hosting the first round with a win. It should be a great time. I just hope the weather holds up so I can make the double header and catch the Johnnies and Tommies later Saturday night in St. Paul. What a great day of basketball to look forward to.

gacbacker · February 23, 2007, 01:06:43 AM

Well the Gustie victory was by no means as easy as the St. Ben's win was...but the Gusties finally got some of the things to go their way that Concordia had go their way the last 6 times the two teams had met - all Cobber victories.

The Gusties got big plays at big times from other players besides Monahan and Vadnais....After the Cobbers took their largest lead of 6 with 6 minutes to go, Erin Boese hit a big shot to stop the Cobber run...Kenzie Consoer had three huge shots inlcuding one that put the Gusties up three after Monahan had put the Gusties up for good with a three pointer....and Julia Schultz had 7 huge rebounds including several offensive boards during the Gusties' big run in the final 4 minutes.

The Gustie coaching staff also had a trick up their sleeve with the game on the line that Rahman has tended to have the past 3 years....With the Gusties up 6 in the waning minutes, Haller called an inbounds play that worked to perfection and got Radtke a wide open lay-up to push the lead to eight and the game was basically over at that point.

Can't wait for Saturday...

Pat Coleman · February 23, 2007, 04:04:29 AM

Quote from: gacbacker on February 23, 2007, 12:12:40 AM
Pat- In your estimation, how much does the Simpson loss tonight in the IIAC semifinals help the loser of the St. Ben's/Gustavus game as far as a pool C bid?

Is the loser of that game in better shape than Simpson now?

It's a mixed bag mathematically. Simpson has a higher QOWI but a lower regional winning percentage.

30   10.409   3   Simpson   0.773 (17-5)   21-6
40   10.208   5   St. Benedict   0.875 (21-3)   21-5
44   10.115   6   Gustavus Adolphus   0.846 (22-4)   22-4

Nites · February 23, 2007, 08:36:04 AM

Awesome performance by the Blazers last night! They really stuck it to the Knights. The two best regular season teams (on both the Men's and the Women's side) meet for the championship. Hopefully, both CSB and GAC will get in the tourney regardless of the outcome on Saturday.

Collegeville Magic · February 23, 2007, 10:12:08 AM

Bring on Showdown Saturday! Nothing better for the CSB and SJU fans than both Johnnies and Blazers in the playoff title game. With the predicted storm, the crowd in St. Joseph tomorrow may not be what we hope... It would be great to see both GAC and CSB in the NCAAs on Sunday, but I'm assuming nothing.

I'd say the key play last night at St. Ben's (some might call it the "flipping point") happened about five minutes in, with Carleton holding a slim lead. In a struggle for a loose rebound, CSB's Alissa Mohr collided with Sarah Lincoln. A foul was rightly called on Mohr for creating the initial contact, but the sequence ended with Lincoln's arm wrapped around Mohr's neck, which directly lead to Mohr hitting the ground hard.

With no foul called on Lincoln for a body slam pro wrestlers would be proud of, the Blazers responded by turning up the intensity a few notches, and the end result was an easier win than anybody could have predicted.

Oken-Berg's foul trouble was definitely the major difference for Carleton in the game, as the CSB posts were relentlessly attacking the rim all night. One of her four fouls was questionable, but that's not a shock with inconsistent officiating.

It was a treat for the home fans to see all 5 CSB seniors end the game on the court together, including Katie Kempe's emotional introduction. I'll give Tammy credit for telling the Carleton defense to let Kempe shoot at the end, knowing that it would likely be Katie's last on-court appearance as a player. Unfortunately, each of Kempe's shots narrowly missed, but it's great to see an injured senior enjoy a minute or two of unexpected action after a major injury.

On to tomorrow, Go Blazers!! and Go Johnnies!!

blazerball · February 23, 2007, 10:49:15 AM

My goodness...I don't want to be cocky...but, since we'll be accused of it regardless I will continue. CSB put on an impressive display last night and completely dismantled the Knights. Oken-Berg was rendered ineffective and Isler was an absolute non-factor (she really should not be a starter for a decent team...it shows how weak the Knights are at the guard spot). CSB basically did what they wanted on both ends and cruised to the victory. Carleton was clueless when Oken-Berg was off the floor.

Since I have given Tammy a hard time before on this page I will give her some credit and acknowledge that she was very classy when Katie Kempe came into the game with less than a minute left. Mike Durbin wanted to honor Katie for all she has meant to the CSB program and let her step on the floor one more time with her teammates. A much better memory than the last time she was on the floor. Tammy called a timeout and told her team to let Katie shoot and I think they would have even let her drive for an uncontested layup. But, with Katie's knee there was no way she was going to move or try a drive. She missed her three looks but it was still exciting and I want to acknowledge and thank Tammy for the gesture. Many CSB fans noticed it and it was appreciated. I've taken my shots at Tammy but she was incredibly gracious last night...

Nites · February 23, 2007, 12:27:07 PM

Quote from: blazerball on February 23, 2007, 10:49:15 AM
Since I have given Tammy a hard time before on this page I will give her some credit and acknowledge that she was very classy when Katie Kempe came into the game with less than a minute left. Mike Durbin wanted to honor Katie for all she has meant to the CSB program and let her step on the floor one more time with her teammates. A much better memory than the last time she was on the floor. Tammy called a timeout and told her team to let Katie shoot and I think they would have even let her drive for an uncontested layup. But, with Katie's knee there was no way she was going to move or try a drive. She missed her three looks but it was still exciting and I want to acknowledge and thank Tammy for the gesture. Many CSB fans noticed it and it was appreciated. I've taken my shots at Tammy but she was incredibly gracious last night...

Her actions are completely consistent with her character and integrity. She's a kind and caring person. She's also passionate and highly competitive so in the heat of battle against your team, it's easy for someone to dislike her for reasons based upon perceptions that are wholly incongruous with reality.

Korn Lover · February 23, 2007, 12:44:02 PM

Blazer, Collegeville - Your cockiness is well earned and derserved (That's as close to a compliment as I can get today

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Nites- As one who also points out Tammy's on-court antics, I am in agreement as to her class. She's a real pro and worthy of respect. Like me, her competitve juices get the better of her...maybe that's why I like her!

Still have to pull for the Gusties though.

blazerguy · February 23, 2007, 05:25:01 PM

I also would like to give credit to coach Tammy for the way she handled Durbins substitution of Katie kempe with about 30 seconds left in the game. Mike put her in so she could leave her basketball career in a way that was better than being carried off the floor. The Carlton players defended her, rightfully so, as they would defend any player. I was watching to see what Tammys reaction would be, and as soon as she saw what was happening, she immediately called a timeout. When the timeout was over, Carlton no longer defended Katie and allowed her to take 3 open shots. I have a new appreciation for "Terrible" Tammy, and thank her for showing some real CLASS!! I might be as wrong about her as opposing fans are about Durbin.

At least til next year...

blazerball · February 23, 2007, 05:26:25 PM

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Her actions are completely consistent with her character and integrity. She's a kind and caring person. She's also passionate and highly competitive so in the heat of battle against your team, it's easy for someone to dislike her for reasons based upon perceptions that are wholly incongruous with reality.
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Nites...that may very well be the case...as an opposing fan it is grating a times to see some of her antics. I know others criticize Durbin but your above comments would have to apply to him as well...maybe they apply to most coaches...