WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

[Dutchfan]

Can anyone shed light on why Celina King has not been dressing for games recently?

[pointlem]

Can anyone shed light on why Celina King has not been dressing for games recently?

The word in the stands is that she's getting over a lingering illness.

[Roundball999]

An early Rivalry game this year with Hope hosting Calvin at DeVos.  Both teams are undefeated with Hope 5-0 and ranked #10 and Calvin 6-0 and breaking into the rankings at #24.

I'd give Hope the edge especially being at DeVos, unless Buchanan is still sidelined in which case I think its a toss up.

Calvin has a new coach and a whole new system. The players are hard at work learning lots of new plays, defensive schemes, and the like. In addition, Calvin is working in a couple of freshmen and a sophomore who didn't play much last year.

I think it'll be some time before we see Calvin's potential. Right now they've got a lot to work through.

Well, I guess you had it right.  Calvin had an unblemished record and large winning margins, but you make good points and the teams they've played this year were not strong.  Nevertheless, I can see the potential and Timmer and Spayde are very good already.  Huge games tonight from Spayde for Calvin and a career game from Perkins for Hope. 

[pointlem]

Amazing statistic:  Bench points . . . Calvin 4, Hope 49 . . . partly reflecting huge games by Spayde (Calvin starter) and Perkins (Hope bench)

[scottiedawg]

I was watching on mute, but what happened with that technical in the 2nd half??? Calvin player makes a stumbling layup, turns to run down the court and runs into a stationary, arms-at-side Hope player....Hope gets the T....Calvin ends up making 2 FTs and not scoring again on that possession, so turned out to not influence the game....but in a close game could've been an 8-pt swing and a massive change in momentum.

[bballfan13]

I think you'd have to take a closer look again to realize the arms were not at the side of the player the tech was called on.  There was a pretty big push that caused the fall to happen.  I think the refs got it right here.

[bballforever]

Wow - just looked at the MIAA stats and Calvin starters are all in top 20 in average minutes played.  Might be "tired out" by end of season at this rate.

[jspiii]

Watching Alma vs Hope warmups on video, looks like Perkins has a left leg injury. Anyone know what the problem is?

[Roundball999]

Not a very pretty game at Devos today, with Hope beating UW Stevens Point 56-50.  Hope was pretty much in control the 2nd hald but I can't remember the last time I saw a Flying Dutch team outrebounded by 21, shoot 27%, miss a handful of free throws in the last minutes - and still win.  UWSP shot even a bit worse and the big difference was turnovers, with UWSP turning it over 24 times to Hope's 7.  Classic example of how when the ball isn't going in, good defense and ball management can still win it for you.

[Roundball999]

Big game for Hope tonight vs #3 St. Thomas at Bluffton's tournament.  St. Thomas has the higher ranking and I'd have to give them the edge here.  The Dutch have been uncharacteristically outrebounded in several games recently; they have to play St. Thomas at least even on the boards in order to have a chance IMO.  Still not sure what's up with Elizabeth Perkins, she hasn't played in several weeks after beginning to really round into form coming off of soccer season.  She had 28 vs Calvin and is a high energy sparkplug for Hope especially on defense, they really could use her on the floor today.  Anyone hear anything more about her status?

[pointlem]

Big game for Hope tonight vs #3 St. Thomas at Bluffton's tournament.  St. Thomas has the higher ranking and I'd have to give them the edge here.  The Dutch have been uncharacteristically outrebounded in several games recently; they have to play St. Thomas at least even on the boards in order to have a chance IMO.  Still not sure what's up with Elizabeth Perkins, she hasn't played in several weeks after beginning to really round into form coming off of soccer season.  She had 28 vs Calvin and is a high energy sparkplug for Hope especially on defense, they really could use her on the floor today.  Anyone hear anything more about her status?

Good comments, Roundball.  Hope misses Maura McAfee on the boards.

Massey predicts Saint Thomas 72, Hope 68.

Hopefully Victoria Swift's gaining strength (after her return from last year's injury) can help replace Elizabeth Perkins and Celina King, both of whom appear to be out for the season.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Elizabeth Perkins is indeed out for the year with a knee issue (I think it's an ACL but not positive).  Not sure about Celina King - but if she is I would think red shirting might be an option for her.

[Darryl Nester]

Elizabeth Perkins is indeed out for the year with a knee issue (I think it's an ACL but not positive).  Not sure about Celina King - but if she is I would think red shirting might be an option for her.

I'm courtside at this game and I can confirm that King is not dressed.

[pointlem]

Elizabeth Perkins is indeed out for the year with a knee issue (I think it's an ACL but not positive).  Not sure about Celina King - but if she is I would think red shirting might be an option for her.

I'm courtside at this game and I can confirm that King is not dressed.

There was a note in the local paper that Celina King is redshirting.  Any word on Angelique Gaddy?  Tough for Hope to be playing this big game w/o their star point guard.

[Roundball999]

Elizabeth Perkins is indeed out for the year with a knee issue (I think it's an ACL but not positive).  Not sure about Celina King - but if she is I would think red shirting might be an option for her.

I'm courtside at this game and I can confirm that King is not dressed.

There was a note in the local paper that Celina King is redshirting.  Any word on Angelique Gaddy?  Tough for Hope to be playing this big game w/o their star point guard.

Wow, if Hope did play without Gaddy (and Perkins), I'd have to think they put forth an outstanding effort against a team as good as St. Thomas.  Gaddy is a special player, not many women's point guards at this level can drive and hit a pull up jumper like she can. One can only wonder what might have been had she not lost most of two seasons with two separate ACLs.  Here's hoping that her current injury is not too serious.  Best wishes also to Elizabeth Perkins, sounds as if she may have played her last hoops for Hope.