WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

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Olivet's Campbell Breaks Women's Basketball Assist Records

Olivet senior guard Kelsey Campbell broke the MIAA single-season and career assist records in women's basketball Wednesday in the Comets' 89-72 win over Saint Mary's.

Campbell's 11 assists against the Belles give her 120 for the season and 302 for her career in league play. Calvin's Kristen McDonald previously held the MIAA single-season record of 114, set during the 2004-05 season. Adrian's Jodi Condron had held the career assist mark of 299, set from 1987-91.

Campbell already holds the MIAA single-game assist mark of 16, set last year against Alma.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

While not an "official" milestone, I think it worthy to note and congratulate Coach Morehouse on his teams win last night.  Not only an undefeated records (thus far) and a perfect conference slate this year, but that was win number 450 for Coach Mo. His current coaching record is:

450 - 70  .865

Oh, and winning by a large margin:

Average score over 520 games 72.8 - 54.8

Absolutely amazing!!

[pointlem]

The buzz from DeVos this afternoon was Hope fans delighted by Brittany Berry not being introduced for senior day--hinting that she will use her remaining eligibility next year?  She is such a pleasure to watch, and what a big boost to next year's team that would be.  May it be so.

I've heard that Angelique Gaddy is slated for ACL surgery this week.  She and Rebekah Lorens have been an enthusiastic and supportive presence on the bench.  If they can both return to full strength, at least by midseason next year, Hope will be a hard team to beat. . . . but not to look past this undefeated regular season--worthy of a pause to celebrate, regardless of what happens from this point forward

[Roundball999]

The buzz from DeVos this afternoon was Hope fans delighted by Brittany Berry not being introduced for senior day--hinting that she will use her remaining eligibility next year?  She is such a pleasure to watch, and what a big boost to next year's team that would be.  May it be so.

I've heard that Angelique Gaddy is slated for ACL surgery this week.  She and Rebekah Lorens have been an enthusiastic and supportive presence on the bench.  If they can both return to full strength, at least by midseason next year, Hope will be a hard team to beat. . . . but not to look past this undefeated regular season--worthy of a pause to celebrate, regardless of what happens from this point forward

Yes, congrats to the Dutch for completing the regular season undefeated. And yes the rumor has been that Berry is coming back.

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Final from the NCAC:

Ohio Wesleyan 65
DePauw 64

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Looking at Pool C for Olivet

There are 20 Pool C slots for the women this year.  I have Olivet in the 20-25 range for Pool C candidates based on last weeks rankings.  With upsets among the expected Pool A's, you really have to be 1-10 to feel good about a Pool C slot.

Olivet's problem is being ranked behind ONU/BW.   I don't think either of those are Pool C locks so Olivet may not ever make the table.

Some things have changed since last week but nothing in this region that moves Olivet ahead of any of the OAC ranked teams.

[Roundball999]

Flying Dutch jump to #1 in the USA Today/WBCA poll, landing all 8 #1 votes.  Whitman #2, Thomas More #3, and DePauw drops to #4.

[pointlem]

Flying Dutch jump to #1 in the USA Today/WBCA poll, landing all 8 #1 votes.  Whitman #2, Thomas More #3, and DePauw drops to #4.

With two key starters out with injuries (making an NCAA run a much bigger challenge), I'd say that an undefeated regular season ending with a #1 ranking is plenty enough to celebrate.  What a great season.  This team has been a joy to watch, and anything more is just icing on the cake.

[gohope]

Flying Dutch jump to #1 in the USA Today/WBCA poll, landing all 8 #1 votes.  Whitman #2, Thomas More #3, and DePauw drops to #4.

With two key starters out with injuries (making an NCAA run a much bigger challenge), I'd say that an undefeated regular season ending with a #1 ranking is plenty enough to celebrate.  What a great season.  This team has been a joy to watch, and anything more is just icing on the cake.

Very well stated.  Thanks pointlem! 

[wwjjdd]

Flying Dutch jump to #1 in the USA Today/WBCA poll, landing all 8 #1 votes.  Whitman #2, Thomas More #3, and DePauw drops to #4.

With two key starters out with injuries (making an NCAA run a much bigger challenge), I'd say that an undefeated regular season ending with a #1 ranking is plenty enough to celebrate.  What a great season.  This team has been a joy to watch, and anything more is just icing on the cake.

Very well stated.  Thanks pointlem! 

And the next several years should be fun as well!!

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Thomas More won by 93 last night over Thiel 127-34
http://www.thielathletics.com/custompages/wbb/201314/HTML/tmcthiw3.htm

As was pointed out to me, TM had 43 made shots, that was 12 more than Thiel was able to attempt.  50 turnovers for Thiel.

[Roundball999]

Thomas More won by 93 last night over Thiel 127-34
http://www.thielathletics.com/custompages/wbb/201314/HTML/tmcthiw3.htm

As was pointed out to me, TM had 43 made shots, that was 12 more than Thiel was able to attempt.  50 turnovers for Thiel.

Those are some amazing stats.  I'm not sure what to make of TM.  Clearly they've added an incredible player in D1 Florida transfer Sydney Moss and their stats and winning margins this year are unmatched by anyone.  But their strength of schedule is considerably weaker than the rest of the highly ranked teams except FDU.  Last year they also had a stellar season except they lost to only two ranked teams they played, Calvin and a solid thumping by Carthage in the NCAAs.   But that was without Moss.

I guess I can only conclude they are certainly among the top teams in the country and their opponents better believe it.

[bballfan13]

Thomas More won by 93 last night over Thiel 127-34
http://www.thielathletics.com/custompages/wbb/201314/HTML/tmcthiw3.htm

As was pointed out to me, TM had 43 made shots, that was 12 more than Thiel was able to attempt.  50 turnovers for Thiel.

Those are some amazing stats.  I'm not sure what to make of TM.  Clearly they've added an incredible player in D1 Florida transfer Sydney Moss and their stats and winning margins this year are unmatched by anyone.  But their strength of schedule is considerably weaker than the rest of the highly ranked teams except FDU.  Last year they also had a stellar season except they lost to only two ranked teams they played, Calvin and a solid thumping by Carthage in the NCAAs.   But that was without Moss.

I guess I can only conclude they are certainly among the top teams in the country and their opponents better believe it.

Thomas More is an interesting team.  History in the NCAA tournament is not on their side.  They have made the NCAA tournament the last 7 years in a row and have only advanced past the first weekend twice.  In 2010 - 2011 they were the number one overall seed and lost at home to Wash U by 19 in the Sweet 16.

They typically have a really strong record going into the tournament but have not played a challenging schedule.  This year they have the 2nd lowest SOS among the 8 ranked GL region teams.  Their conference is normally pretty weak which doesn't help them in the long run.  That being said, they have been absolutely blowing teams out this year and might be a different story.  Jeff Hans has done a nice job of taking over the program and having Sydney Moss definitely helps your chances.  They will be an interesting team to keep an eye on in the tournament.

[pointlem]

I agree . . . the magnitude by which Thomas More has blown everyone out, thanks to returning most of their players and then adding "Miss Kentucky" basketball who was a star frosh at U. Florida . . . makes them a team I would not want to face early in the tournament.  I can understand why Bennett  (http://bennettrankbasketball.com/d3) ranks them #1 among DIII women, and Massey #2. 

Perhaps if Hope can win this week it can avoid meeting either DePauw or Thomas More the first weekend.  Better yet, from Hope's perspective, would be to be in an opposite bracket to those two teams, and to let them play each other.

P.S.  Contrary to my expectation, DePauw retains its #1 regional rank this week, leaving Hope and Thomas More as #2 and #3. 

[Dutchfan]

The new Regional Rankings are out. Despite losing, DePauw retained the no. 1 ranking in the Great Lakes region over Hopoe and Thomas More, despite both teams being undefeated.

How does that work? Hope and Thomas More are a combined 49-0 this year, yet neither jumped DePauw in the rankings? What gives?!