WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Dark Knight · January 20, 2011, 09:10:23 PM

The knights set a couple of college records tonight vs. Trine -- largest margin of victory, at 44, and least points by an opponent in a half, at 10. They're still playing tough defense and hitting the threes...

Erm Schmigget · January 20, 2011, 11:04:23 PM

Reminds me of Hope's first game vs. Kazoo in 2006. Hope led 45-6 at the half, and won 93-28. I see Calvin really spread the minutes around tonight, too. Lots of bench minutes (and points) in these games. Looking at the stats from Hope's game 5 years ago, one sort of unusual thing stands out to me: all of Hope's players played either 14 or 12 minutes. Hope went on to beat the Hornets 90-44 at Kazoo. It will be interesting to see what Calvin does to Trine later this year. After this week's games--assuming they don't fall apart against St. Mary's--Calvin makes a strong case for jumping into the d3hoops top 25 rankings, imho.

Erm Schmigget · January 20, 2011, 11:45:03 PM

Solid victory by Hope tonight against a pretty good Albion team. Surprise performance of the night comes from Erika Bruinsma. After going 0-fer 23 minutes against Calvin Tuesday, Erika led all scorers with 19 points, and added 8 rebs, 2 steals, and 2 blocks for good measure. Great game, E!

The Dutch still have some work to do. After taking a 10-2 lead 4 minutes into the game, they went cold, getting outscored 8-2 in the next 5:45. They have to get more consistent with their scoring throughout the game. To their credit, they didn't let the game get away from them tonight, and finished the half on a 15-4 run to lead by 10. The second half scoring was a lot more even and accurate (39.3% 1st half, 51.9% 2nd). For the game, six players hit from 3, three of them twice. Again, the accuracy improved in the 2nd half (30.8% to 45.5%). I'd still like to see better free throw shooting. 52.6%? Really?

I couldn't say if Hope changed their defensive strategy at halftime, but something started working for them. After giving up 4 of 11 3-pointers in the 1st half (some very open looks), they only allowed Albion 6 attempts in the 2nd, none of which were good. After getting out-rebounded in the first half, they turned that around, too. Whatever Coach Mo said in the halftime chat, I'm thinking maybe they could start the rest of their games with that.

A bit slow off the blocks, but once they got it going, a good all-around performance from the Dutch tonight to take sole possession of 2nd in the MIAA. On to the second half of league play, and toward some championships. Go Dutch! Go Hope!

realist · January 21, 2011, 12:24:09 PM

Hard to know about the national rankings. Beating #1 is big, but MIAA overal isn't viewed that highly. Move up yes, but to top 25 I doubt it.
Considering precedent Hope probably drops to 3 or 4.

I notice CS played 20 minutes last night so I assume she suffered no ill affects from Tuesday night knee banging.

Flying Dutch Fan · January 21, 2011, 01:18:59 PM

Quote from: realist on January 21, 2011, 12:24:09 PM
Hard to know about the national rankings. Beating #1 is big, but MIAA overal isn't viewed that highly. Move up yes, but to top 25 I doubt it.
Considering precedent Hope probably drops to 3 or 4.

I notice CS played 20 minutes last night so I assume she suffered no ill affects from Tuesday night knee banging.

I think Hope will be around 5 next week, and Calvin either sneaks in or is just outside the top 25.

Concerning CS, this was reported in the Sentinel today:

"Our seniors really showed up tonight," Morehouse said, including among others, Snikkers who's not 100 percent because of left knee issues and guards Lauren Geers and Miranda DeKuiper.

Dark Knight · January 21, 2011, 04:57:50 PM

Video highlights of the Calvin-Hope game:

http://vimeo.com/19021203

realist · January 22, 2011, 11:16:10 AM

Thanks FDF:

Dark Knight · January 22, 2011, 05:35:58 PM

Wow, Hope gets their lowest point total of the year against Alma (1-16) and squeaks out a win.

What was that all about?

jspiii · January 22, 2011, 06:06:49 PM

[ What was that all about? ]

A lot of unforced turnovers by Hope and poor shooting.

sflzman · January 22, 2011, 06:18:35 PM

Anyone at Hope game today that can fill me in on how my Scots hung in there?

POST 300!!!

fannie · January 22, 2011, 08:18:33 PM

Part of the problem was poor rebounding on Hope's end - Alma 46, Hope 39!
Alma hussled, Hope did not. Hope seemed completely worn out - physically and emotionally. LONG week for them.

sflzman · January 22, 2011, 08:23:32 PM

Thanks fannie...

That is the toughness a two-time breast cancer survivor brings to a team...

realist · January 23, 2011, 05:05:33 PM

Quote from: fannie on January 22, 2011, 08:18:33 PM
Part of the problem was poor rebounding on Hope's end - Alma 46, Hope 39!
Alma hussled, Hope did not. Hope seemed completely worn out - physically and emotionally. LONG week for them.

6 of the 9 MIAA teams had 3 games this week. Olivet, Adrian, and Albion had only 2. Part of the problem with a 9 member rotation. Hope's coach several weeks ago called this "championship" week or words to that affect.

Calvinhoops · January 24, 2011, 10:33:16 PM

Calvin gets back in the rankings at #23. Hope falls to #4

realist · January 25, 2011, 11:03:36 AM

Nice to see Calvin get back in at 23. I expected them to rise some, but thought getting to top 25 was a stretch. I think it really shows the tremendous regard pollsters have for Hope as much as for Calvin.