BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Just Bill]

Linfield is broadcasting the UWSP/Linfield game:

http://secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php?user=lin&o=cal_stamp&sd=1154415600

UWSP leads 1-0 in the 4th on a Brad Frank HR.

[cubs]

Point takes step one in their quest for Appleton....

In the bottom of the tenth Point gets runners on second and third with one out following a sac bunt.  Linfield decides on an intentional walk to Schiedler to load the bases and set up the double play, even though it means facing Coe.  Coe responds with a RBI single to score the winning run. 

Point 2
Linfield 1   FINAL/10 innings

-Thrun goes 8.0+ solid innings, and Zielke comes in and gets out of two jams to get the win.

Point will now face the winner of Augustana/Wartburg tomorrow at 7:00 pm.

If you want to see some additional details, check the Midwest Regional thread.  I inadvertently posted updates over there on accident.

[ShineTime]

I was surprised Linfield didn't throw their ace(Clark) but it really didn't matter and Point got very lucky to win.  They definitely pissed away some chances also but not like Linfield did.  I have to admit I thought it was over in the 9th. 

[OshDude]

My all-WIAC first team while we wait for Wednesday. Tell me where I screwed up.

Jeremy Rubens, UWO (pitcher of the year)
Mike Thrun, Point
Adam Dominick, WW
Aaron Dott, WW
Travis Kempf, Point

Doug Coe, Point (player of the year)
Billy Johnson, WW
Brandon Scheidler, Point
Jordan Stine, WW
Brad Demmin, UWO
Kevin Zalnis, WW
Jeff Donovan, WW
Storm Gram, LAX
Nolan Fadness, UWO
Brad Frank, Point
Ben Prather, WW
Justin Bushong, Point
Kyle Kannenberg, UWO
Stew Larson, Point
Jason Fosler, UWO

Nice Work Oshdude!!!  All of the bolded guys made the All Conference team.  A little surprised at Dominick getting Pitcher of the Year over Rubens, although I am sure being a Senior didn't hurt Dominick's cause.

These were the guys you missed:
Ross Bennett-Platteville
Sean Cummings-Superior
Tom Corcoran-Whitewater
Joe Lange-Platteville
Jared Surman-Stevens Point

Three of the four Stevens Point guys you listed were Honorable Mention selections, with Larsen not receiving any mention.

Ah, I just hit all the layups. I did better last year; I think I only missed one of 20.
Had a feeling I didn't get the 5th pitcher right ... so many logical options.

I can see Surman there, but he produced (a lot) in far fewer ABs than the other WIAC leaders. Prorate his numbers and I'd put him on there. Thought he was HM as it stands IMO.

No problems from me with the rest. Surprised at no Bushong, though. Judging from the ones I got wrong, apparently I'm a bigger fan of the Pointers than the coaches are. With all due respect, that's saying something.

[Just Bill]

No third straight WS trip for UWSP.  Webster eliminates the Pointers today 9-7.

[mr_b]

No third straight WS trip for UWSP.  Webster eliminates the Pointers today 9-7.

Nice recovery for Webster after starting the season 0-7.

[KitchenSink]

Bummer.  But that kid learned how to play some serious ball on that TV show...

[buf]

Softball update:

EC is 3-0 so far and is in the championship game tomorrow after defeating the #1 ranked team today.

UWW lost its first game, but has since won 3 in a row.  If they win in the first game tomorrow, it will be an all-WIAC final.

[Bronko7]

Not to sound too bitter, because it really doesnt matter at all, but maybe a little love for my season?

4th in ERA, 3rd in OPP BA, 11th in K's...  and thats with some pretty unlucky games, Point and WW, off the top of my head there was probably about 6 IF hits in the Point game alone.

That being said I dont have a problem with any of the pitchers OshDude named being 1st teamers if thats how it pans out.

Wow, how about being a little humble. Also you need to take into account that you are not the best pitcher on your own staff. When you come in where UWS did in the standings you're not going to get the numbers on the all-conf team that might be deserving. Be happy with what your TEAM accomplished this season which should be any players focus. But give it a rest on tooting your own horn for a while, it's not fair to your teammates. If any award should go to UWS it should be to Coach Morgan for turning that program into something players such as yourself should be proud of. He is making great strides and hope to see him make another one next year.

[buf]

Softball update:

UWW hit a 2 out, 2 run homerun in the bottom of the 6th to defeat the #1 ranked team, 2-1, and thus advance to the national championship game against UWEC.

Ithaca, Muskingum, and Louisana college have all been swept by the two WIAC teams.  These teams were a combined 3-0 against other opponents in the championships.

Should be a good game between UWEC and UWW.  UWW needs to win today and tomorrow.  UWEC needs to win just one of two.

[Greek Tragedy]

Should be a good game between UWEC and UWW.  UWW needs to win today and tomorrow.  UWEC needs to win just one of two.

So, if EC wins today, they can play all the subs tomorrow? 

[buf]

Should be a good game between UWEC and UWW.  UWW needs to win today and tomorrow.  UWEC needs to win just one of two.

So, if EC wins today, they can play all the subs tomorrow? 

I guess so .  Actually they just won in extra innings, 4-3 in 9 innings, over UWW.  Jahnke hit a 2-out solo HR.  In the bottom of the 7th, with EC down 3-1 and with 2 out and nobody on base, EC rallied to tie the game and send it into the extra frames.

Congrats to EC on their national championship!

Congrats to UWW on a great season.

And finally congrats to the WIAC in fielding 2 teams in the national championship.  Its the first time in softball that 2 conference teams have met in the championship game.

[Just Bill]

And finally congrats to the WIAC in fielding 2 teams in the national championship.  Its the first time in softball that 2 conference teams have met in the championship game.

I wonder how often that happens in ANY D-III sport.  It's probably happened in ice hockey, but there's a lot fewer schools playing hockey.

[badgerwarhawk]

Darn, we had it but a fielding error sent the game to extra innings and EC did to us what we've done to so many others this season, hit a home run. 

Congrats Eau Claire and WARHAWKS.  You've made the WIAC and your fans proud.  It would have been great to force a game 15 but I guess national runner up isn't a bad thing to settle for.

The WARHAWKS conclude the season with a team and conference record 68 home runs.  The NCAA record is 72 held by St Thomas.

[Greek Tragedy]

Stevens Point beat River Falls in the '93 Championship in St. Thomas, MN, I believe.  I just know it was in Minnesota because we went to the Mall of America!

I'm guessing Stevens Point beat St. Thomas in the 2nd semi final.  River Falls beat Plattsburgh, I think.  The funny thing was, River Falls was just 14-13 or something like that and Plattsburgh had a great record coming in.  Point beat River Falls in OT, still have it on tape!