BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

knarocky22 · May 11, 2007, 09:52:26 PM

I'm guessing that Augustana figured out that they were in a win the conference tourny or go home scenario and threw a freshman against Elmhurst which led to a 16-14 win.

Augie beat IWU 7-2 to advance to the championship round. I'm guessing they threw Engle this game.

Mr. Ypsi · May 11, 2007, 10:00:14 PM

I don't know about the Elmhurst game, but you're right about the game against IWU - Engle went the whole way.

Well, BigPoppa, you got your wish. I'm just hoping the Titans are safe for the pool C (I'm pretty confident). I've got them at a QOWI of 9.757, and 5-3 against regionally-ranked teams (Augie and Carthage - did I miss any?). That certainly ought to do it.

EDIT: Make that 5-4 against RR teams - I forgot their loss to WashU.

augie28 · May 11, 2007, 10:07:25 PM

Augie will have a tough time matching Carthage's pitching tomorrow, but hopefully their bats can stay hot and give them a chance.

What do you all think about the new at-large scenario with Augie knocking off IWU. This leaves the season series between the two at 2-2 with a huge late season win going to Augie. It seems like one win tomorrow is all the Vikings need to pull off an at-large, but by looking at last year, you cant do anything but shoot for winning the whole thing.

I would expect a great game tomorrow. The Viking offense has been very strong and aggresive all year and really have to plan on carrying the load from here on out

Mr. Ypsi · May 11, 2007, 10:11:58 PM

augie28,

I don't think the loser tomorrow is TOTALLY out of the running (Augie has so far picked up 33 QOWI points in 3 games and Carthage has 30 in 2 games), but either would still be behind IWU on most if not all the primary criteria. And I just can't see the CCIW getting three bids, however deserving the teams.

knarocky22 · May 11, 2007, 11:42:13 PM

I think if it was Augie vs. IWU in the championship Augie would have a chance at a pool C over Carthage. However, I think IWU is a lock for a pool C the way they basically walked through the conference regular season, and I agree that the CCIW will not get 3 teams in. I think it's win or go home for both Carthage and Augie tomorrow.

Mr. Ypsi · May 12, 2007, 12:31:38 AM

Quote from: knarocky22 on May 11, 2007, 11:42:13 PM
I think if it was Augie vs. IWU in the championship Augie would have a chance at a pool C over Carthage. However, I think IWU is a lock for a pool C the way they basically walked through the conference regular season, and I agree that the CCIW will not get 3 teams in. I think it's win or go home for both Carthage and Augie tomorrow.

IF Augie can force a second game Saturday, their pool C chances are remote but not impossible. They would finish 28-11 in-region (72%), 4-6 vs. IWU and Carthage (did they play any other regionally ranked teams?), and a QOWI of 9.5. Those are solidly bubble credentials. But I think the killer is that they would be behind IWU on all three criteria, and the chances of the CCIW getting three teams is probably extremely remote.

knarocky22 · May 12, 2007, 04:21:12 AM

That is my reasoning that either Carthage or Augie will be eliminated from regional contention tomorrow. Both would be behind IWU (who has pretty much locked up a bid) should they not win the tournament. The CCIW was just not strong enough this year to warrant 3 teams in the NCAA tournament, so either Carthage or Augie is out tomorrow in my opinion.

REDMENFAN · May 12, 2007, 01:46:35 PM

Carthage up 2-0 heading to the third

REDMENFAN · May 12, 2007, 01:52:10 PM

Augie said in the paper the key to them finally putting up some runs was the hitters did a great job in the sixth inning of going the other way against foster. They kept trying to pull him, and he ate them up for 14 straight innings. He also mentioned that he probably should have pulled Livek, as he should've with Husing, but the senior wanted to stay in and refused to come out. Once Livek hit 80 pitches, Augie said he actually got stronger.

football2007 · May 12, 2007, 02:50:55 PM

per the carthage sports line augie leading carthage 3-2 bottom of the 5th. Come on Carthage!!!!

football2007 · May 12, 2007, 03:26:53 PM

Top of the 9th carthage batting tie game 3-3

REDMENFAN · May 12, 2007, 03:55:16 PM

In extras, still 3-3. Dave Hermes hit a solo shot in the 8th to tie it up. Carthage left runners at the corners in the 9th. Krepline came out after the 8th, not sure yet who the Redmen are throwing now

REDMENFAN · May 12, 2007, 03:58:37 PM

5-3 Carthage up in the tenth!!

REDMENFAN · May 12, 2007, 04:00:40 PM

Carthage wins, Corey Richardson is the winning pitcher for Carthage. Congrats to the Redmen. Fifteen in a row, lets keep it going boys!!

Mr. Ypsi · May 12, 2007, 04:04:38 PM

Congratulations to Carthage!

I suspect the Titans and RedMen may meet again in the regionals.