WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Naf layor]

Chris,
It doesn't take much to figure out who is posting here.  I don't believe that players or coaches are allowed to post to this board, so thinking that Heather is posting to the board or hearing your constant whinning during a game is unrealistic.

Gac,
I would like to see nothing more then for Bethel to have the chance to knock off the Gusties in the 1st round, but I don't believe that you will beat Bens on Saturday.

[she_scores51]

Okay, people. Can we please use spell check? Its whining, not whinning. Some vicious arguments between Naf and Korn...why so late in the game? Since my team won't make the playoffs, I'll have to cheer for my sister's alma mater to win theirs...I just can't bring myself to root for another MIAC team. Sorry all...

[Naf layor]

Sorry She_Scores 51, I never could spell.  Thank god for spell check, maybe I should try using it.

[Willy Wonka]

Naf - Players posting is generally frowned upon, but it does happen. In fact, it was even encouraged on the football board when the starting QB at Auggie Tech posted, because he was informational and an otherwise solid (ie not troublemaking) poster who offered some insight on the new head coach. Heck, I posted as a player too.

The Bennies remain quiet, but Anna H. returned in style Wednesday (20 and 8 ). I'd assume that means she's 100%. Hurts to think the injury tables have turned so much in one night in the MIAC, especially with Saturday's game looming.

With three different schools mad at her, Miss Davis has certainly made a name for herself around the league. I've no idea how old she is, but I'd almost be curious if the league office gets a few complaints about her this offseason and sends a memo around to the refs. It may be justified.

If the Gusties end up hosting Bethel - or CSB hosts the Royals even, they better bring in some extra security to keep the crowd - parents and students - off her if Davis brings high elbows to the party again. I'm guessing both remain fairly upset and will be quick to jump on something of a similar nature.

[Maroon&Gold]

Tempers boiling over near the tape of the MIAC race...I like it.

I tend to believe that Saturday's games will both be very competitive.  GAC and CSB should come right down to the wire, but for some reason I just think the Blazers will get the W, and lock up the #1 seed.  The Piper /Cobber game in Moorhead should be pretty good as well. The Cobbers need to get the win to have a shot at #1, and the Pipers seem to be playing really well lately as well. Plus you have to throw in the Mandy factor, as the former Cobber maestro now is a member of the Hamline staff, so you know the Cobber ladies will be pumped up to play their former teammate.  Should be a fun way to wrap up the regular season.

Seriously how cold is it this morning???   Numbers like -20 and -45 wind chill all run together, all I know is that it is cold enough for me to wear a Mad Bomber hat, and that is pretty damn cold.

[Collegeville Magic]

-20 and -45 are the best two reasons that come to mind to not have to travel to (or live in) Moorhead.  Although my Blazers were the consumate road warriors in last season's conference playoffs, I'd rather not do it again.

Bummer about Linbo, I know her cousins.  It's always horrible to end your senior year without having a say in the matter.  Ask Danni Hannon how it felt to break her hand with a week left a few years back.  It sucks for all involved.

I'm looking forward to the clash in St. Pete tomorrow, and I feel good about CSB's chances.  If losing Linbo means that GAC has more trouble entering the ball to Monahan, then I feel really good about the outcome.

Heikenen is definitely back at it, and looked well rested against the Ugs.  Although I'll never like the GAC cave, it'd be great to see Anna wrap up an undivided conference championship in her last MIAC regular season game.

CSB 68, GAC 63  is my pick.

[Willy Wonka]

GAC alumni game preceding tomorrow's affair. I was supposed to play Stripes, but working until 2am and waking up at 8am to do it just wasn't going to happen.

I like sleep.

However, I'll still be there for the game. I'll share my completely unbiased report when I get a chance

[gacbacker]

CM- Don't count on Monahan's touches being reduced because of Linbo's injury...Vadnais and Boese have the most assists to Bri anyways...Where Linbo will be missed is on the fast break...tomorrow's game is important for GAC not only because a conf. championship is on the line, but they have to get comfortable with playing without Linbo for the playoffs. Whether that means more of Sviggum or Raymo or neither, it will be interesting to see what lineup will emerge as the most effective.

[LA RAMS]

Wish I could make it to one of the games today; preferably in St. Peter where the Bennies and Gusties will clash.  However, this afternoon my alma mater comes a' callin' into Williams Arena to take on the goofy Gophs.  Much like the CSB - GAC clash, it should be a good one. 

While I hate to see Linbo out does her absence really hurt the Gusties that much?  I just think that the Sviggum, Nelson, Raymo triumverate can step in and do just fine.  Much like before, I think the real key for the Gusties is how their trapping "D" can disrupt the Bennie offensive flow.  Another question:  Can Monahan avoid early foul trouble that has plagued her in a few contests this season?  In the end, I think you'll see GAC winning something like 72-67.

Memo to TM-F:  You DON'T need this win today.  PLEASE rest MV as much as possible, get through the thing in one piece and concentrate on Monday night's affair.

The playoffs start next week.  I'm ready.       

[blazerguy]

  Blazers Win MIAC Championship  Congratulations Coach Durbin and team Good Luck in the Playoffs

[gacbacker]

Blazers had too many weapons yesterday...I thought Tauer and Dalhed were the difference makers. The Gusties on the other hand had 1 and a half weapons...the Blazers did a nice job of blanketing Vadnais for most of the game.

The MVP vote will be interesting to see...I think it's going to come down to Heikenen and Monahan with Hageman finishing third. If the Gusties win yesterday, Monahan is a shoe in for the MVP in my opinion, but now that the Blazers won the conference outright it makes Heikenen a strong choice.

If Gustavus and Carleton can hold serve at home tomorrow, it's going to be a great night of basketball on Wednesday.

[Collegeville Magic]

Great game yesterday in St. Peter, and congrats to my Blazers on the un-shared championship! 

GAC, and especially Monahan, played a very good game.  If I was voting for the conference MVP, it's Heikenen.  You could site personal bias here, but CSB ended up on top of the conference, and she's the best player on the team.  Anna scored 18 yesterday while being BLANKETED by Gustie defenders throughout.

MIAC playoffs should be classic games, as there are no weak teams in this year.  Anything could happen!

GO BLAZERS!!!!!

[Willy Wonka]

Long post warning

Monahan put up 27 and 7 yesterday against the best team in the league, keeping the Gusties in the game almost single-handedly despite being the focus of the CSB defense. Her numbers would have been better, but she got smoked in the face on a jumper - no foul was called when the ref was 2 feet away on the baseline - and it reopened her stitches from the Bethel game.

The game was stopped when she crumpled to the floor and she was sent to the bench for around 5 minutes in the second half to stop the bleeding. After Monahan had cut the Bennie lead from 11 to 4 with two baskets and a 3-pointer, the Bennies stretched the lead back up and GAC never got within 6 again I don't think. Needless to say, it was a HUGE non-call that completely changed the flow of the game.

The Gusties missed Linbo something fierce. Sviggum made a steal and missed a wide open layup at the end of the first half and Raymo airboarded another wide open layup in the second half, making them a combined 0-4 on shots within 2 feet. The Bennies effectively pressured Raymo fullcourt and Kempe got where she wanted to on the court all day against the GAC guards.

Also, strange ending to the first half. After Sviggum missed her layup, she got the board and tried to go back up. She was hacked and the ref put his hand up as if to call a foul. The person I was sitting next to said it was an open fist - as opposed to the closed-fist foul motion - but there was clearly time on the clock and both teams remained on the court as if expecting him to head to the scorer's table to make the call. He didn't.

It's hard to complain about that call when the basket should have been converted on the previous shot though. The Bennies were just the better team. Ariel Tauer was particularly impresssive, as gacbacker mentioned. CSB just has too many weapons to focus solely on Heikenen, who finished with 17 and 5. When four finish in double figures and none is the team's second-leading scorer, that's tough to stop.

[Willy Wonka]

Oh, I forgot to disclose my Durbin sketchy point of the day.

I mentioned GACs need for refs in my last post late Friday night. Apparently the Bennies had a JVer go down with a concussion, so Durbin didn't feel like bringing the other 15 players in his program - who don't play varsity - down for the game.

He called and canceled late Friday night, apparently not realizing his varsity might benefit from sleeping in until the very last minute.

Selfish.

[blazerguy]

Oh, I forgot to disclose my Durbin sketchy point of the day.

I mentioned GACs need for refs in my last post late Friday night. Apparently the Bennies had a JVer go down with a concussion, so Durbin didn't feel like bringing the other 15 players in his program - who don't play varsity - down for the game.

He called and canceled late Friday night, apparently not realizing his varsity might benefit from sleeping in until the very last minute.

Selfish.

You are so unbiased with all your Durbin posts. A perfect example of adding 2+2=5  You never let facts get in the way of your posts..