MBB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Greek Tragedy]

UWRF,

I feel the same way for Giants vs. Patriots! LOL   I really dislike both teams.  With the Packers and Saints out, my wife wants the Giants to win.  I can't convince myself to root for the Patriots though.  Maybe there will be a good EPL game on tape delay on Super Bowl Sunday!

[badgerwarhawk]

I don't really care who wins between the Giants and Patriots though I suppose if I were forced to pick one I'd go with the Giants.  They're the NFC rep and beat us so we could at least take consolation in knowing we lost to the world champions.

What I am really glad about is that it isn't the 49ers and Ravens.  If I had to spend the next two weeks listening to the media go on and on about the Harbaugh brothers and family I'd get sick to my stomach.  I've had way more of that than I need.

[John Gleich]

There's a nice piece about Joe Ritchay from the SPJ earlier this week:

http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/article/20120124/SPJ02/201240404/1678&located=rss

[stoutfan1]

I am extremely uninterested in the Super Bowl this year. I dont like both teams either and I really dislike Eli Manning ever since he came into the NFL complaining. I will take the Patriots hopefully, as long as it's a good game I suppose. The real winner will be the commercials 

[UWRF]

Yeah this Super Bowl is about equal to a game played by Whitewater-Stevens Point in my opinion. Too bad WW-SP games don't have awesome commercials

[Greek Tragedy]

Yeah this Super Bowl is about equal to a game played by Whitewater-Stevens Point in my opinion. Too bad WW-SP games don't have awesome commercials

Really?  I think WW v SP is way better than the Super Bowl!

[frodotwo]

Point takes one in WHITEWATER 71-60.  Point got out of the gate quickly on a pair of three pointers from Giordana but the WARHAWKS responded tying the score 6-6 and built a lead as high as six points that they held with the exception of three ties for the next eight and half minutes.  Point regained the lead on a three pointer from Hass built it to a high of eleven and held it to the half ended 35-26.  The first eight and half minutes of the second half saw the WARHAWKS make a 19-5 run and hold a 45-40 advantage.  The next seven minutes decided the game.  After going 3 of 14 to start the half the Pointers made 7 or their next 8 shots including 3 three pointers and a pair of free throws.  When it ended they had pushed their lead to 11, 61-50 with four minutes remaining.  The WARHAWKS managed to get back within five a couple of times after that but Point responded each time. 

Point out shot the WARHAWKS 50% to 38%.   

Alec Merg led four WARHAWKS in double figures with 12 points.  Alex Edmunds (11), Luke Knoble (10) and Chris Davis (10) were the others.

The Pointers also had four players score in double figures with Tyler Tillema (16) leading the way.  Brezinski (13), Hass (12) and Dan Tillema (10) were the others. 

Not only was it a good road win for the Pointers but should the conference end with a tie involving them, WHITEWATER and/or River Falls they will hold the tie breaker.

I think WW has to beat RF in their next meeting for SP have an edge over the Falcons. If RF beats WW, the Falcons have the edge via a 2-0 head-to-head.

I think this was the best game the Pointers have played thus far this year. They matched WW's physicality and did not force much. D Tillema plays so much better when he slows his game down and T Tillema seems to play better when he speeds his up. Brezinski played well also, but I just wish he didn't end up outside so much when shots are taken so he could be in position for some offensive rebounds. When he rotates within the offense it seems like he always ends up away from the bucket.

[Greek Tragedy]

SIX to go

Stevens Point (8-2):  Point holds the tie breaker because they beat Whitewater twice
@ Superior
Platteville
La Crosse
@ Oshkosh
Stout
@ Eau Claire

Whitewater (8-2):  Whitewater has beaten River Falls once so far
Eau Claire
@ La Crosse
@ Platteville
@ Superior
Oshkosh
@ River Falls

River Falls (8-2):  Beat Point twice and lost to Whitewater once so far
Platteville
@ Eau Claire
Superior
Oshkosh
@ La Crosse
Whitewater

Eau Claire (5-5)
Platteville (5-5)
Superior (5-5)
La Crosse (4-5)

Stout (1-9)
Oshkosh (0-9)

[Greek Tragedy]

I think a big concern for Point is Dan Tillema's foul trouble.  I've seen one game in person.  Why is he getting into foul trouble?  Is he guarding taller players?  Faster players?  Is he just foul prone?  Are they "dumb" fouls?

Here's a little look:

@ Whitewater 4 fouls-22 minutes
River Falls 5 fouls-26 min.
@ Platteville 4 fouls-23 min.
@ La Crosse 2 fouls-33 min.
@ Stout 5 fouls-23 min.
Eau Claire 5 fouls-22 min.
@ River Falls 4 fouls-33 min.

[Greek Tragedy]

My hats off to Jordan Brezinski...he's been doing pretty well since the new year.

@ Whitewater:  13 pts and 11 rebs
River Falls:  8 and 15
@ Platteville:  12 and 12
@ La Crosse:  8 and 8
@ Stout:  13 and 6
Eau Claire:  18 and 4
@ River Falls:  8 and 3

[bballBG]

I think a big concern for Point is Dan Tillema's foul trouble.  I've seen one game in person.  Why is he getting into foul trouble?  Is he guarding taller players?  Faster players?  Is he just foul prone?  Are they "dumb" fouls?

Here's a little look:

@ Whitewater 4 fouls-22 minutes
River Falls 5 fouls-26 min.
@ Platteville 4 fouls-23 min.
@ La Crosse 2 fouls-33 min.
@ Stout 5 fouls-23 min.
Eau Claire 5 fouls-22 min.
@ River Falls 4 fouls-33 min.

I've seen about five pointer games this year and I have no explanation for Dan's fouls.  Foul prone? Maybe?  They aren't taller or faster players in most cases.  Most of them are him being aggressive.  A decent amount on the offensive side, either trying to post up or charging.  He needs to stay clear of foul trouble if they have a chance of winning the WIAC tournament.  On another note, Jason Ziemer has been getting some playing time.  Nice to see him shake some rust off after two years of being injured/not playing.

[frodotwo]

I think a big concern for Point is Dan Tillema's foul trouble.  I've seen one game in person.  Why is he getting into foul trouble?  Is he guarding taller players?  Faster players?  Is he just foul prone?  Are they "dumb" fouls?

Here's a little look:

@ Whitewater 4 fouls-22 minutes
River Falls 5 fouls-26 min.
@ Platteville 4 fouls-23 min.
@ La Crosse 2 fouls-33 min.
@ Stout 5 fouls-23 min.
Eau Claire 5 fouls-22 min.
@ River Falls 4 fouls-33 min.

I've seen about five pointer games this year and I have no explanation for Dan's fouls.  Foul prone? Maybe?  They aren't taller or faster players in most cases.  Most of them are him being aggressive.  A decent amount on the offensive side, either trying to post up or charging.  He needs to stay clear of foul trouble if they have a chance of winning the WIAC tournament.  On another note, Jason Ziemer has been getting some playing time.  Nice to see him shake some rust off after two years of being injured/not playing.

I think he's pressing too much. In prior years he was not the main focus and that allowed him to just flow with the game. Now that he is the senior leader he is trying too hard at times and hurrying his game, which has led to offensive fouls. He seems to get more offensive fouls on post-up moves than just about anyone I've seen this year. (Lots of flops by defenders too  ) When he slows down and gets into the game flow he is so much better.

Ziemer has been getting some minutes lately. He has quick hands and feet and it's gotten him some steals, and he sees the court pretty well too. He had some good minutes against RF and WW, but Coach Semling has a quick hook and seemingly a long memory.

[badgerwarhawk]

Point takes one in WHITEWATER 71-60.  Point got out of the gate quickly on a pair of three pointers from Giordana but the WARHAWKS responded tying the score 6-6 and built a lead as high as six points that they held with the exception of three ties for the next eight and half minutes.  Point regained the lead on a three pointer from Hass built it to a high of eleven and held it to the half ended 35-26.  The first eight and half minutes of the second half saw the WARHAWKS make a 19-5 run and hold a 45-40 advantage.  The next seven minutes decided the game.  After going 3 of 14 to start the half the Pointers made 7 or their next 8 shots including 3 three pointers and a pair of free throws.  When it ended they had pushed their lead to 11, 61-50 with four minutes remaining.  The WARHAWKS managed to get back within five a couple of times after that but Point responded each time. 

Point out shot the WARHAWKS 50% to 38%.   

Alec Merg led four WARHAWKS in double figures with 12 points.  Alex Edmunds (11), Luke Knoble (10) and Chris Davis (10) were the others.

The Pointers also had four players score in double figures with Tyler Tillema (16) leading the way.  Brezinski (13), Hass (12) and Dan Tillema (10) were the others. 

Not only was it a good road win for the Pointers but should the conference end with a tie involving them, WHITEWATER and/or River Falls they will hold the tie breaker.

I think WW has to beat RF in their next meeting for SP have an edge over the Falcons. If RF beats WW, the Falcons have the edge via a 2-0 head-to-head.

I think this was the best game the Pointers have played thus far this year. They matched WW's physicality and did not force much. D Tillema plays so much better when he slows his game down and T Tillema seems to play better when he speeds his up. Brezinski played well also, but I just wish he didn't end up outside so much when shots are taken so he could be in position for some offensive rebounds. When he rotates within the offense it seems like he always ends up away from the bucket.

My bad for some reason I thought Point and River Falls had split their two meetings.  Double checking I see that River won both of them and that would change things in certain senarios.     

[Falcons04]

RF with a hard fought 61-53 win over Platteville tonight.  Manor with 18 and Guerin with 13 pts 6 rebs off the bench.  He didn't start because of an ankle injury, but ended up playing 26 minutes.  Platteville looked bad on offense in the first half only scoring 20 points on 34% shooting, but came out with a run in the second half to get back in it.  Game was close for most of the second half, with RF icing it on the line.  Interesting stat...RF was 13-16 at the line (9-9 in 2nd half) while Platteville was 0-4.  Can't remember seeing a game where a team makes 0 FT's.  Platteville appears to have some promising young players.  #34 Manning had some impressive stretches with good size/strength.  Not sure how healthy Cross is after being injured early in the year, but he was not much of a factor before fouling out.  RF has a week to rest before going to EC. 

[emerging1]

Good road win by UWSP.  Nice game TT!  But we continue to have no inside presence beside JB.  Can any one tell me why Richards continue to play before any of the bench players?  Am I missing something?  Last game:  34 Richard, Alex.......    0-0    0-0    0-0    0  0  0   0   0  0  0  0  0   2.  You mean to tell me there is no one else that can give you goose eggs?? We need to give JB some help!!!  Something just doesn't seem right!  I listened to the coach's post-game interview and I think it's not right for him to say there is no one who came come in off the bench.  I go to school with some of the guys.  What production are getting from the people you are currently bringing in???  I know we are guard oriented but this is getting to be questionable.  I know we are winning but where is the development of the players you currently have?