BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[NCF]

North Central swept Beloit today, by the scores of 8-7 and 3-2.

[BigPoppa]

IWU was pummeled today, 8-0, by CUC, falling to 8-4.  Five hits against what is presumably pretty deep in the CUC pitching order just ain't gonna get it done!

It's not as bad as you think. I have CUC in the top ten nationally... Though other voters have yet to follow suit.

[Mr. Ypsi]

IWU was pummeled today, 8-0, by CUC, falling to 8-4.  Five hits against what is presumably pretty deep in the CUC pitching order just ain't gonna get it done!

It's not as bad as you think. I have CUC in the top ten nationally... Though other voters have yet to follow suit.

Oh, I know they're pretty good - I believe both IWU and CUC are top 25 in the coaches' poll.

[Gregory Sager]

North Park improved to 13-3 on the season by beating UW-Platteville, 3-1. Steve Kuligowski improved his record to 5-1, and Alex Silverthorne picked up his second save. Next up for the Vikings is Benedictine, which will travel to Holmgren Athletic Complex on Wednesday afternoon.

[warrior35]

Coach Augie has to be beside himself with the defense!  That was what always made his teams so good... seems like most all of the 2000's they had ridiculously high fielding percentages, it's like an Augie staple!

[NCF]

North Central brings a 9-4 record into CCIW play. They open with a DH against Elmhurst at home, on March 31st, beginning at noon.

[warrior35]

Some exciting news for the CCIW, Wheaton finally got their stadium upgrades zoning approved... so they've started work.  The stadium itself probably won't be done for a year or two, depending on fundraising, but it's a huge step for the CCIW to have teams upgrading facilities.  Now if Elmhurst and Millikin will do something, the CCIW would probably be the best D3 conference in terms of facilities, and arguably in baseball period!  Unfortunately unless Elmhurst and Millikin turn their programs around and have some continued success, I'm not sure we'll see it any time soon... especially since they both play at city parks, that makes it more difficult.

http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2012/3/24/BB_Stadium.aspx?path=baseball

[Gregory Sager]

Congrats to NPU's Steve Kuligowski and Tony Sanchez, who were named the CCIW's Players of the Week today.

[markerickson]

Old news:  North Park swept a doubleheader against St. Olaf in the HHH Metrodome. FYI:  Baseball was meant to be played indoors where the wind can't influence a hit, the sun can't adversely affect a fielder, and no bad hops occur.

[Gregory Sager]

North Park edged Benedictine this evening, 7-6, behind five shutout relief innings from freshman Wesley Mleziva and the third save of the season for Alex Silverthorne. NPU (14-3) will start off the CCIW slate by hosting Millikin for three games this weekend.

[BigPoppa]

North Park edged Benedictine this evening, 7-6, behind five shutout relief innings from freshman Wesley Mleziva and the third save of the season for Alex Silverthorne. NPU (14-3) will start off the CCIW slate by hosting Millikin for three games this weekend.

Maybe somebody besides myself will finally notice NPU in the poll.

[Gregory Sager]

Speaking of which, the d3baseball.com top 25 that came out on Sunday didn't have any CCIW teams in it. NPU is sitting in 26th place, one point behind Concordia (IL), with Augustana, Carthage, and Illinois Wesleyan all receiving a fair amount of points as well.

The only other team from the region that's getting even the merest nod from the pollsters is Wash U, which got four points in Sunday's poll.

[BigPoppa]

... And WashU's four point came from my #22 ranking of them. I am pretty sure that I am one of the few who sees NPU and Concordia-Chicago as borderline top ten teams. Love them both right now.

[Viking Blue]

This may not be the forum for it, but Concordia picked up a gem when Anthony Even landed in their laps this year.  Former all-stater at Leyden and All-American JUCO player.  Was pissed he didn't wind up in a North Park uniform. 

Poppa-as a North Parker, I'm interested as to what makes you so high on the Vikings.  As a HS coach, I have to follow on line without the luxury of really ever getting to see them in person. 

[BigPoppa]

I have a trusted network of coaching friends that keep me in the loop. I trust my variety of sources deeply and value their info and opinions as a way to validate my own eyes. I too am a high school coach so it is tough to see games but the Internet has made it possible once in a while. NPU always finishes higher than expected under Luke Johnson... I love the pitching they have this year.