WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Collegeville Magic · December 24, 2007, 06:30:15 PM

I have proof from Saturday night that the MIAC isn't the only conference with officiating problems. Watching the Stanford-Tennessee OT classic from a few rows back, it's clear that the PAC-10 has their share of amazingly inconsistent stripes.

Happy Holidays to all, and travel safely!

Go Blazers!

Pat Coleman · December 25, 2007, 09:52:25 PM

I enjoyed Souhan the beat reporter. Souhan the columnist leaves a little bit to be desired -- a little too glib, tries to hard to be cute rather than telling the story a little more straight.

That having been said, I read this the other day and I thought it was a great piece.

gacunk · December 27, 2007, 02:34:55 PM

GAC defeats UW Eau Claire (Top Seed) in Surf and Slam Tournament Game 1. Final Score GAC 65 UWEC 60

buf · December 27, 2007, 03:07:48 PM

Quote from: gacunk on December 27, 2007, 02:34:55 PM
GAC defeats UW Eau Claire (Top Seed) in Surf and Slam Tournament Game 1. Final Score GAC 65 UWEC 60

That was a good win for GAC. After UWEC won handily at Carleton its last game, I thought EC would win this game by 15 or so. The Husdon, WI connection really played well for GAC today.

Where did you see the seeds for the tournament? I would be a bit surprised that EC would be the top seed. UWSP is also in the tournament and is ranked higher than EC. The host school is also good.

gacbacker · December 27, 2007, 03:15:49 PM

I don't think the tournament is seeded, but regardless, the win for the Gusties all the sudden makes them look like the team to beat in the conference. With wins over Bethel, St. Ben's and now No. 23 Eau Claire...they're starting to put together a nice resume. Two more wins in this tournament might be too much to ask for but it would sure be nice.

buf · December 27, 2007, 03:19:52 PM

Especially if they were to come against Carroll and UWSP. That would be two more good regional wins.

gacunk · December 27, 2007, 03:50:29 PM

OOPS - You guys are right. The National Rankings have UW Stevens Point (12), Carroll (23) Eau Claire (24). In their preview, Point Loma actually had Stevens point on top, with Eau Claire listed second and Carroll 3rd. You are right, it was not actually seeding.

Vadnais again had an opportunity due to good efforts by the rest of the team to do what she does well. She was 5 of 10 with three of them from behind the arc for a total of 20 (with free throws). Taking some pressure off her was Katie Layman with 11, Emily Nelson with 9, Julia Schultz with 8, Radke with 6 and Peterson with 4.

Go Gusties!!!

gacunk · December 28, 2007, 05:46:42 PM

GAC up 37 - 30 over Carroll at half

Go Gusties

buf · December 28, 2007, 06:40:48 PM

Gusties fell behind by 5 in the 2nd half, but have rallied late in the game to take a 1 point lead with under a minute left. Vadnais got fouled on a 3. She made all FTs to give GAC the lead

buf · December 28, 2007, 06:43:45 PM

After the FTs, GAC stole the ball but missed a shot with 10sec left. Now 6sec left, Carroll ball down by 1. Probably going to Hoewich

buf · December 28, 2007, 06:44:57 PM

CC with a layup at the buzzer

Final
CC 65
GAC 64

LA RAMS · December 29, 2007, 12:30:40 PM

Quote from: Willy Wonka on December 20, 2007, 07:18:52 PM
Thanks, BG. Even Bennie talk is better than nothing.

LA - Souhan is easily the best thing going at the Strib.

Willy, with guys like Souhan, Ruesse, and that old bag of north wind, Sid Hartman, is it any wonder I kept my subscription to the "Cedar Rapids Gazette"?

Tough loss for the Gusties against Carroll yesterday. Still, though, I'm ecstatic that they knocked off UW-EC the other day. Considering how Carleton got thumped at home by EC I was afraid the Gusties would get hammered for sure. Who does GAC play today?

gacunk · December 29, 2007, 01:19:24 PM

Gusties play the Maryville Saints out of St Louis, MO at 2 PM (4 PM Minnesota Central time). Maryville defeated Rivier College (NH) in their first game and lost to UW-Stevens Point in their second game. This game will determine whether Gusties finish 3rd or 5th in the tournament.

Needless to say, the Gusties have made a good showing so far in this tournament beating the 24th ranked team (UW-Eau Claire) and losing by 1 point in a nail biter to the 23rd ranked team (Carroll).

Live Stats are available to follow the game. Go to the Gusties web site, Womens Basketball. At the end of the paragraph under News click on the link.

Go Gusties !!!

gacunk · December 29, 2007, 01:32:29 PM

LaRams: I just checked the link mentioned above and for some reason it is not working. The direct link to "live stata" at Point Loma is: www.pointloma.edu/Athletics/Livestats.htm.

buf · December 29, 2007, 04:32:49 PM

Quote from: gacunk on December 29, 2007, 01:32:29 PM
LaRams: I just checked the link mentioned above and for some reason it is not working. The direct link to "live stata" at Point Loma is: www.pointloma.edu/Athletics/Livestats.htm.

The stats worked the first day but yesterday they didn't (through the GAC link). I just went directly to the Point Loma website yesterday.

GAC will finish either 3rd or 4th, depending on the outcome.