WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Willy Wonka · November 13, 2006, 04:27:16 PM

eastcoast - I spent the weekend among Johnnies. Surprisingly, none of them wanted to talk women's basketball. Especially after Bethel beat them. I doubt the Blazer posters will confirm that if it's true, so we'll have to await this weekend's box scores.

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18.0 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.76 ASP, 48% shooting and 38% from deep.

Earned D3hoops All-American Second Team and Preseason All-American accolades (Vig).

19.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1 ASP, 52% shooting and 40% from deep. More steals and blocks.

Earned zero post-season awards and no mention on preseason teams (Monahan)

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To quote that ever witty commercial...I'm not saying. I'm just saying.

I don't agree with gacbacker on the rankings though. CSB deserves to be there and should be the co-favorite with the Cobbers to start the year. I'm more than a little wary of the coaching change at GAC.

realistic · November 13, 2006, 04:55:59 PM

there was something in the sctimes about that going to an NCAA Appeal....I haven't heard anything since, but was wondering after I saw her amonst the D3hoops preseason AA's.

I think I am actually going to be at the Wesleyan game this weekend. I will post some thoughts Monday.

Maroon&Gold · November 14, 2006, 10:12:29 AM

Quote from: east coast miac fan on November 13, 2006, 04:11:21 PM
Heard a rumor that Darby Noreen is not eligible for the first semester due to grades. Can any one say they heard right or not there?

I have heard the same thing, but I can't say that I fan confirm it or not. Definitely a blow to the Blazers if it is true, but I guess we better wait until we know for sure

Cobbers leaving Thursday morning for a tourney in Virginia, don't know much about the teams they will see, but it would be nice to start the season off with 2 wins and a tourney championship

Collegeville Magic · November 14, 2006, 08:08:53 PM

Good luck to all in the pre-season tourneys, hopefully MIAC squads can start the season with solid records. Nothing worse than having contenders shut out of the NCAAs in the spring because of a few cheap losses in our short non-conference schedules.

As a Blazer fan, all I can say on the Noreen situation is, I REALLY hope she's on the team and I wish I knew more.

cobbernation · November 14, 2006, 09:33:47 PM

Noreen is on the roster for CSB. Does that mean she can play?

blazerguy · November 15, 2006, 05:19:03 PM

Darby is on the team, expect her to play soon.

gacbacker · November 16, 2006, 02:09:21 AM

"soon"? Boy, that couldn't have been more vague.

d3bballfollower · November 16, 2006, 03:30:18 PM

if noreen doesn't play that would put a lot on ariel tauer's shoulders...good or bad for the youngster and can she handle it? what does everyone think?

Nites · November 16, 2006, 04:53:36 PM

CSB always seems to have the deepest team in the league so if any team can overcome the loss of a key player, CSB can. Of course, they also have to try to replace Anna. I don't think they will be able to do that with one player. Ariel will get her chance to step up, even more so if, as rumor has it, Darby is out for any extended period.

The St. Cloud Times had a nice piece on Ariel:

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061107/SPORTS/111070002/1002

Maroon&Gold · November 18, 2006, 09:25:32 AM

Cobbs win opener 70-47 over something called Southern Virginia. Keeley has 18 (5-6 from 3) and Hageman goes for 15 and 8. They now play Notre Dame of Ohio (NAIA) this afternoon for the tourney championship.

gacbacker · November 19, 2006, 11:47:35 AM

A mixed bag of results so far for the conference teams...Concordia is out to a 2-0 start to no surprise. The Blazers drop their opener by three with no Darby Noreen in the lineup...two bench players led them in scoring as the five starters had awful nights shooting the ball it appears.

St. Thomas struggles a little bit just to go 1-1...and Olaf is 0-2 which shouldn't surprise anyone.

gacbacker · November 19, 2006, 03:56:27 PM

Just saw a funny thing on the St. Ben's website in their schedule section.

Nov. 18 Wesleyan University
Nov. 19 Championship Game

Ooops! Looks like someone counted their chickens before they hatched.

gacbacker · November 19, 2006, 08:37:17 PM

Blazers go down again today, 51-44 in overtime to fall to 0-2 on the season. I haven't seen a box score yet, but what a disappointing opening weekend for the Blazers. No at large NCAA berth for them this year I guess.

Willy do you still think the Blazers should be co-favorites with Concordia?

Willy Wonka · November 19, 2006, 09:43:07 PM

That depends on the date of All-World Noreen's return, I suppose. Besides, I'd hate to open my mouth and have the Gusties stumble themselves on Tuesday...

cobbernation · November 19, 2006, 11:42:12 PM

Quote from: Maroon&Gold on November 18, 2006, 09:25:32 AM
Cobbs win opener 70-47 over something called Southern Virginia. Keeley has 18 (5-6 from 3) and Hageman goes for 15 and 8. They now play Notre Dame of Ohio (NAIA) this afternoon for the tourney championship.

Cobbers beat nationally ranked Norte Dame College 77-63. Hageman and Keeley score 24 pts a piece. Keeley named to all tourney team and Hageman is named tourney MVP. Cobbs are 2-0 to start the year and looks good so far. Should be a good first conference matchup as the cobbs take on CSB on Nov. 29.