WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Word is that Gaddy twisted an ankle in practice earlier this week. Hopefully this is just a short term issue

[Darryl Nester]

Word is that Gaddy twisted an ankle in practice earlier this week. Hopefully this is just a short term issue

I did not see any obvious limping during her brief time (3 minutes in Q3) on the floor tonight, so I expect she'll be back before long. I would guess if she is at all sore, she won't play tomorrow (I don't think they'll need her to beat Centre in the consolation game).

[Darryl Nester]

Word is that Gaddy twisted an ankle in practice earlier this week. Hopefully this is just a short term issue

I did not see any obvious limping during her brief time (3 minutes in Q3) on the floor tonight, so I expect she'll be back before long. I would guess if she is at all sore, she won't play tomorrow (I don't think they'll need her to beat Centre in the consolation game).

It's now halftime, and Hope leads 42-11. Every one of Hope's dressed players has played except for Gaddy. My guess is that's how things will continue.

[TUAngola]

Big game in Angola tomorrow night:  Calvin at Trine 6pm (followed by Calvin/Trine MBB).

Calvin 25th in latest DIII poll with Trine receiving some votes.

Trine is playing well, and so is Calvin.  Trine maybe a little deeper bench.  Beating a Hope or Calvin is always a signature win for rest of MIAA. 

Good luck Thunder!!

[Roundball999]

Big game in Angola tomorrow night:  Calvin at Trine 6pm (followed by Calvin/Trine MBB).

Calvin 25th in latest DIII poll with Trine receiving some votes.

Trine is playing well, and so is Calvin.  Trine maybe a little deeper bench.  Beating a Hope or Calvin is always a signature win for rest of MIAA. 

Good luck Thunder!!

I'd give the Thunder an edge in this game, especially at home.  Trine is looking tough, such as their nice win over a good Albion team on their court, while I think Calvin's schedule has been fairly soft other than the Hope game.  In any case, it should be a very revealing game into whether the Thunder can break the Hope/Calvin stranglehold at the top of the league.

[bballforever]

Trine is a really tough place to play too.  Long trip, old gym, enthusiastic fans. 

[sac]

*sigh*   gym built in the 70's is considered 'old'.   *sigh* I was built in the 70's

[TUAngola]

*sigh*   gym built in the 70's is considered 'old'.   *sigh* I was built in the 70's

You're a young'un SAC.  I was built in the 60's...getting close to vintage age.

Last MIAA season for the "old gal" at Trine though...MTI Center supposed to be done in time for 2018 MIAA play.

[TUAngola]

Nice win for the Lady Thunder tonight.  This team just has a lot of grit.  They could have gotten down when Calvin tied the game up at the end of regulation and also with Haley Martin fouling out on the 3 pt play to tie it.  However, they regrouped and kept on doing what they know best.  Play DEFENSE.  I've never seen a woman's team play defense like this Thunder team can.  To hold a good shooting high scoring team like Calvin down says a lot.  This Thunder team is well coached and you can tell they enjoy each other, no egos at all.  If they can knock off Adrian at home Saturday maybe the DIII pollsters will give this team some Top 25 love.

[TUAngola]

Nice win for the Lady Thunder tonight.  This team just has a lot of grit.  They could have gotten down when Calvin tied the game up at the end of regulation and also with Haley Martin fouling out on the 3 pt play to tie it.  However, they regrouped and kept on doing what they know best.  Play DEFENSE.  I've never seen a woman's team play defense like this Thunder team can.  To hold a good shooting high scoring team like Calvin down says a lot.  This Thunder team is well coached and you can tell they enjoy each other, no egos at all.  If they can knock off Adrian at home Saturday maybe the DIII pollsters will give this team some Top 25 love.

New poll release today, Trine comes in at #25.  I am guessing this is a first for the Lady Thunder in NCAA DIII play.  Keep working girls, this is such a fun team to watch!

[Roundball999]

Nice win for the Lady Thunder tonight.  This team just has a lot of grit.  They could have gotten down when Calvin tied the game up at the end of regulation and also with Haley Martin fouling out on the 3 pt play to tie it.  However, they regrouped and kept on doing what they know best.  Play DEFENSE.  I've never seen a woman's team play defense like this Thunder team can.  To hold a good shooting high scoring team like Calvin down says a lot.  This Thunder team is well coached and you can tell they enjoy each other, no egos at all.  If they can knock off Adrian at home Saturday maybe the DIII pollsters will give this team some Top 25 love.

New poll release today, Trine comes in at #25.  I am guessing this is a first for the Lady Thunder in NCAA DIII play.  Keep working girls, this is such a fun team to watch!

Nice to see another MIAA team represented in the polls, they've certainly earned it this year.  Big game next Wednesday with Hope at the Thunder, a win there would give the Thunder the inside track to the regular season title!

[Roundball999]

Heard that Hope's Liz Perkins had knee surgery yesterday.  Best wishes to this outstanding young woman, MIAA MVP and 1st Team Academic All American in women's soccer and she started out her senior basketball season with a league player of the week recognition before her injury.  The Dutch hoops team will miss her energy and athleticism on the court but her spirit remains with them on the bench.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Usually I make sure to alert people of who is on Hoopsville prior to the show. Unfortunately, Thursday was a challenge production wise and I was a bit distracted. So, I hope you don't mind finding out after the fact considering you can watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast(s).

As the season turns from the first to the second half, we are starting to see which teams are doing more than just getting off to good starts. Now conference races are starting to take shape and we get an idea of how the rest of the season may play out.

On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave chatted with several coaches whose teams are either leading their conferences or in the battle for first place. Are these teams going to still be near the top come late February? What do they have to do to maintain their level of success. Dave even hit the road to Washington, DC to chat with several of his guests.

Dave also talked to a coach who now has the second-most wins in Division III history. Wooster's Steve Moore won his 787th (700th at Wooster) Wednesday night. Moore joined Dave in the NABC Coach's Corner to discuss the incredible milestone and all the milestones along the way.

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Guest appearances (in order):
- Steve Moore, Wooster men's coach - NABC Coach's Corner
- Kevin Kovacs, Gallaudet men's coach
- Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach
- Chuck Winkelman, Calvin women's coach
- Dale Wellman, Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach

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[KnightSlappy]

Just listened to the podcast of last night's Hoopsville. Chuck Winkelman was delightful to listen to. He really seems to be enjoying his time at Calvin so far.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Just listened to the podcast of last night's Hoopsville. Chuck Winkelman was delightful to listen to. He really seems to be enjoying his time at Calvin so far.

I would agree with you. Very upbeat.