MBB: St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[y_jack_lok]

A quick correction for hopefan. Fontbonne and Webster play Fisk next Monday and Tuesday respectively. The other opponent this weekend for MU and WU (other than Reinhardt) is Milwaukee School of Engineering.

[hopefan]

y jak   I didn't mean to imply that Fisk was other opponent this weekend  -  I was aware of MSOE this weekend  (another pretty decent program by the way) and Fisk in town on Monday/tuesday .....  I was just lumping Fisk/Reinhart as unknown entities to most of us who appear to be pretty good....  I will say, most of the Sliac Schools are really stepping up their schedules....

[fcnews]

Guys- I noticed Reinhart's success also. To bad it was after I made my picks. Biggest problem in facing this type of NAIA teams at this time of the year is the games played. Any team that has played 6-8 games prior to playing you has an advantage. It is in-game experience. That was one of the problems FU faced in their game against HLG.

I am unable to attend tonites contest. Should be very interesting game. Guy's please update me when possible.

[fcnews]

Good Luck to the Beavers!

[pantherpride06]

Final from Lebanon, Ill.

Greenville 59, McKendree 82 (F)

Greenville really played with heart in the first half.  Big play at the end of the half cut the Bearcat lead to 10 at the break (40-30).  The second half was a flood of scoring for McKendree.  Panthers outscored 42-29 in the second frame. 

Greenville
Simmons 2-7, 5 reb, 12 points
West 3-12, 3 reb, 7 points
Hensold 6-13, 2 reb, 12 points
Taylor 2-5, 6 reb, 5 points
Mutton 1-4, 5 reb, 2 points

Bench Notes
Hobbie 3-4, 8 points
Ellis 2-9, 3 reb, 7 points

McKendree Notes
Eric Palm 7-11, 18 pts
Mike Strobbee 6-8, 12 reb, 14 pts
Nick Livas 7-12, 8 reb, 19 points

Greenville: 22-36 (34.9) FG // 4-14 (28.6) 3FG // 11-19 (57.9) FT // 35 Rebs
McKendree: 33-64 (51.6) FG // 5-17 (29.4) 3PG // 11-19 (57.9) FT // 48 Rebs

Hey fellas, I'm off to Indiana.  Have a great Thanksgiving.  Give thanks to God... and the basketball God.    Ill be on occasionally.  Good luck to the SLIAC schools with games over break.  We'll see you all next week.

[hopefan]

THUD!!!  Wash U 79, Blackburn 43        Blackburn never in it, Wash U's inside game killed them, and when Blackburn played with some energy in the first half, they shot poorly  -  dead on their feet in the second half.   While SLIAC teams can't match the size and atleticism of Wash U's big men, the SLIAC teams that are able to pound it inside are going to be very problematic for Blackburn.  Blackburn has some good speed and quickness, but a limited bench may slow down their running game.   The new coach... first impression .. a very quiet fellow

[fcnews]

For those interested: Reinhardt 72 Jacksonville St. 95

[Mac Attack]

Monmouth 92   MacMurray 86

Tough, tough loss for the Highlanders. In Mac's first 12 possessions, they had 8 turnovers. Got down by nine early, then cut it to about four at the half. Mac broke from the gate quick in the second half and grabbed a 59-50 lead with about nine minutes left. Monmouth hit some big shots and Mac just couldn't hang on. Compton, Greene, and Whalum had terrific games for Mac. Greene really shut down Terwelp in the post, despite giving up a couple of inches and about 25 pounds. Whalum and Compton's shooting in the second half sparked the comeback. Mac could have and maybe should have won this game, but just couldn't get over the hump. Too many breakdowns in the half court defense, especially dribble penetration by Monmouth's guards, really hurt Mac. More on this tomorrow, but Mac's seniors really need to step up and contribute more when they have the chance. Grinnell comes to town Saturday and that will be a tough one.

[Mac Attack]

From the SLIAC website:

Tuesday, November 21   
MBB17 McKendree d. Greenville 82-59
MBB18 St. Louis Pharmacy d. Principia 68-60
MBB19 Eureka d. Knox  83-78
MBB20 Monmouth d. MacMurray 92-86
MBB21 Washington U d. Blackburn 78-43

[hopefan]

Tough night for the SLIAC men - congrats to newcomer Eureka for getting a win... but if you think the guys feel bad, check out the SLIAC ladies last night....
Maryville ladies play tough but lose to NAIA Mo Bap by 12.     BUT,  Fontbonne loses to DePauw by 65, Blackburn loses to Wash u by 63, and Webster lose to Millikin by 62----- These are D3 schools losing to D3 schools  -  maybe there does need to be a D4.

[Daryl L Lloyd]

Hopefan, it was indeed it was a tough night for the SLIAC women.  Webster actually lost to Millikin by 61 I believe, it was IWU they lost to by 62. . . the very next night (not that it really matters).  This might be a long year for Lady Gorlok BBall now 0-3.  Ill be around from time to time, but I cannot honestly say how many games I will be attending.  Personal matters take precedance and I have alot of situations lately.  Bunchtime, give me a holla when you get the chance. 

[fcnews]

We've had a Daryl Drive by! What's up Mr. Lloyd? How's life your corner of the world? Hope big brother is doing well. How's our future lawyer freind doing?

[wilburt]

Fontbonne (on Monday 11/27) and Webster (on Tuesday 11/28) should be very wary of Fisk. I listened to my alma mater, Randolph-Macon (no slouch of a program), lose to Fisk last year. I remember the broadcasters commenting on Fisk's quickness and I especially remember one sequence in which they stole the ball on three successive R-MC possessions and got fast break lay ups. Watch your backs, fellas, or these guys will pick your pocket.

FYI, this is a rebuilding year for Fisk.  We graduated 4 starters from last year's team, including the guard (Chris Adams) who made those 3 successive steals.   We are off to an (0-2) this season so far.  And after Fisk leaves St. Louis I would not be surprised if we are (0-5)!

[fcnews]

Wilburt- Thanks for your imput. The Fisk website does not contain much content. Who have they played so far this year?

[wilburt]

Fisk is going through some changes in the Athletic Department so bear with us on the website thing.  We have a new AD and basketball coach for both the men's and women's teams. So there are some adjustment issues.

So far we have lost to NAIA Crichton and D1 Belmont (who played in the D1 NCAA tourney last season).  Hence, our (0-2) record.  We play D1 Lipscomb on Saturday which would make us (0-3) and after we return from St. Louis I expect us to be (0-5)!

For what it is worth, there is some talk of rejoining the SIAC (of which Fisk was a charter member in 1913) and going D2 in the next year or so contingent upon a number of variables.