MBB: St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

fcnews · January 15, 2006, 05:18:03 PM

Did anyone see the BC 49-48 win. That might be a SLIAC record score

yjacklok · January 15, 2006, 06:30:40 PM

I saw the first half and about 5 minutes of the second half, then had to leave. I'm told that it was 49-48 and Webster had the ball with about 25 seconds to play, worked hard for a good shot, weren't able to get the type shot they wanted, but put one up that didn't go. Credit goes to Blackburn's defense at that moment. But Webster must be credited with a good defensive effort as well anytime you hold the opposition under 50 points. In such a tight defensive battle, Webster also needs to be credited with coming back from 9 points down in the second half to nearly pull it out. Blackburn will always be tough to beat with the way they play defense.

hopefan · January 15, 2006, 09:15:32 PM

FCnews - Rezabek's back is the problem --they are treating with steroid shots, but things look doubtful...

So after Saturday:
Maryville and Blackburn at 3-0
WC And Mac at 2-1
Webster and Gville at 1-2
FC and Prin at 0-3

Wednesday nite
Westminster at Maryville - Westminster won at MU last year at end of season - I hope the guys remember how bad that felt
Blackburn at Greenville - I thought Gville looked good against MU, but then Westminster handled them on Saturday. I think Blackburn's disciplined game wins this one
Webster at Mac - tossup, always nice to win on the road, I think Webster will, but close
Prin at FC - Prin stays perfect, but I'll take Prin if you give me 27.

hopefan · January 17, 2006, 04:26:16 PM

FCnews, Darrly, JKidd, Griffinalum, 123123, Macattack, Peterson, Macnews, GCfan, MUfan, Pantherpride...where are you all? Does no one want to discuss the upcoming games? This is supposed to be the fun time of the season, especially in a league like "ours", where 7 teams are playing for four slots in the conference tournament. Is it really possible that I'm the only person in here who looks forward to Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons?

Does no one from Westminster read this and think they can beat MU tomorrow nite? does anyone from Blackburn read this at all? Where has Darryl disappeared to - I think his team is a legit playoff team!!

Note to Pat Coleman - make up little cards for d3nuts like me to pass out at games advertising the site as a place to capture and discuss D3 info.

Thank goodness for yjak and fcnews (yes FC, tho we tend to unnerve each other, at least we both obviously love d3hoops - I didn't have the nerve to look for you Saturday..)

Well hope somebody sees SLIAC hoops on Wednesday - but if you don't tell us about it here, no one will ever know!!!!

yjacklok · January 17, 2006, 06:28:31 PM

I find it hard to know what to say. This is a league in which just about anybody can beat anybody else on a given night. Obviously, Maryville has to be favored in its games, and Principia needs to prove it can win, but for the 6 teams in between, this season is going to be a real adventure.

Mac Attack · January 17, 2006, 06:54:27 PM

I think MacMurray is still in the process of trying to rehabilitate itself from last season's (and early this season) attempt to outshoot (and therefore hopefully outscore) everyone. Our coach has slowly weened the Highlanders off of the "system" and has settled in on a more traditional offense and defense. There were some close losses early that gave us hope, but poor ball handling and eratic shooting - not to mention a half court defense that sometimes slipped into a coma - punctured any hope of a .500 pre-conference record. And then just as the team started to "mature," it was hit by injuries, academic, and financial issues that really hurt the team's depth. From here on out, I think Mac can beat anyone on the schedule if they shoot well, cut down on the turnovers, and play decent defense. Of course most of the other teams in the SLIAC can make the same arguement - and Mac hasn't yet won a game that it shouldn't have. I think tomorrow night's game will tell us where we are and where we're going. If we can win at home, and steal one or two on the road, they're in the post season. Mac has some pretty good players, and our coach is starting to figure out roles, minutes, and mid-game adjustments. It will boil down to match-ups and execution. Hang on to your hat!

fcnews · January 17, 2006, 07:29:21 PM

Hopefan I was there in living color. I hope you weren't in MU sections of fans that gave the rest of the MU loyalist a black eye. Come on now, the softball coach was kicked out of the womens game. How do get kicked out of the winning side of a blow out

I do like FU's chances tommorrow nite. But no way am I laying 27 pts. with this young team. Plus, we're not in Vegas and sports betting is a NCAA violation. Just kidding and for your own info, I never take any of your comments personally.

As for my picks, I'll take the home team accross the board.

hopefan · January 17, 2006, 08:53:44 PM

FC - no, I am a Quasi oldster, and sat up behind the Maryville bench - in fact sat with Coach rogers and wife for awhile during ladies game. While I'm a fan of the Maryville girl's team, I have not taken to the antics of Coach Ellis (nor was I a fan of his at Parkway South), and his aforementioned fan club led by the softball coach. However, I must admit his ladies have done a great job this season. I was gone after about 10 minutes of the lady's game. I was noting who was walking in and out of the Fontbonne offices - wonder if you were wearing a colorful sweater with a VERy receding hairline - just a shot in the dark

fcnews · January 17, 2006, 09:49:36 PM

no wasn't wearing a sweater and full head of hair.

fcnews · January 18, 2006, 05:33:26 PM

hopefan - Just postedthe completed softball sched. and FU plays Hope twice in the IWU Invitational. Looks like someone will have bragging rights for the summer.

Good Luck to all Tonite.

fcnews · January 18, 2006, 10:38:20 PM

FU 86 PC 40 - Everybody for FU scored and starters only saw about 20 minutes.
If we had been in Vegas, Hopefan, the 27 was an easy cover.

Daryl L Lloyd · January 18, 2006, 11:00:38 PM

Mac Support or Mac Attack: please post the outcome of tonights WU Mac game when it is over. thanks.

hopefan · January 18, 2006, 11:58:53 PM

Webster beats Mac in a low scoring game 57-52

Maryville holds off Westminster 74-61

Looking for a Blackburn - Greenville result oops got it on B-burns site - Blackburn wins easily 78-56

So MU and BBurn 4-0
Westminster, Mac, Webster 2-2
FC, GC 1-3
Prin 0-4

Maryville picked up where they left off in the 2nd half of the Fontbonne game, not playin real good, but well enough to beat a solid Westminster team.

IF, we assume MU and BC will take two spots of 4, I really gotta give Westminster an edge for spot 3. Lots of depth, some nice strong kids around the basket, some good quick shooters outside. But I seem to be impressed each night I see someone different play - I'll probably change my mind in another week.

The story tonight for MU was Matt McCarthy off the bench - 14 points, probably 4 or 5 boards.
One play turned the game around. MU had built a 14 point lead and seemed on the verge of ending it with 10 minutes left.... but WC came back strong cut it to 6, and with about 4 minutes left, ran a beautiful back door from the wing.. a perfect pass, and the kid missed a wide open layup that would have cut it to 4. MU comes down , scores, up 8, and it's basicly the ball game at the 3:30 mark. A huge momentum change.
Regan played well, rebounded at key times and had 16 points. Hebl didn't shoot super, but finished with 14 and amazingly had 11 rebounds- a double double, and Casey Holland got hot for a short span and had 10 pts off the bench. I commented that McCarthy showed signs on Saturday - he really played well tonight. Ryan Klein - we love you - please come back to form and play HARD!!!!

Any guys out there looking for a place for their daughter to play - wow, does Westminster lady's team need help - only 8 dressed. I felt bad for them - they played hard, but were just.....beaten badly. (ie by over 50)

pantherpride · January 19, 2006, 01:18:51 AM

Blackburn d. Greenville 78-56...

It was a battle for about 30 minutes. The Panthers were down but close throughout the whole game. It was 35-29 at half. Greenville came out firing and was down 48-47 with 11:30 to go. After that, Blackburn went on a huge 30-9 run to end the game.

Greenville looks to get back on track as they welcome MacMurray (2-2) on Saturday. Should be a great match-up. MacMurray has played everyone (besides Prin) close. As a Greenville fan, I'm pulling for the Panthers to break our losing skid!!!

fcnews · January 19, 2006, 10:29:55 AM

FU almost pulled off a rare stat last nite. Scoring 80 points with no one in double figures. But, the Griffins were led by Justin Storandt who had 10 pts and 9 rebs. in 20 minutes. McCoy had 10 pts in 18 minutes, the other three starters played 18, 17 and 13 minutes. Brian Fogerty was nursing a slight groin injury but contributed 8 pts. and 4 boards in 8 mins. of play.

If FU could win a tough road game at WC Saturday, they'll return home for two games against BC and WU. These kids could still have a chance to get in the mix.