WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

[pointlem]

A stunning win by Hope tonight, ending TMC's 94-game winning streak (on the heels of U. Conn) . . . at TMC, and with Francesca playing but 14 minutes?  The video feed being followed by fans at DeVos was in and out, so we don't fully comprehend how they managed that . . . but it looks like defense was a big part of the story.

On to Ohio Northern, I presume, to play Christopher Newport in the first game?

[jspiii]

Thomas More certainly had opportunies down the stretch. They have never been behind going into the 4th quarter, so I think they were a little rattled never experiencing that, this season.

[sac]

Thinking back to all the times Hope's been a top 5 team and the tough losses they've taken through the years.  Nice to turn those tables I'm sure.

[Dutchfan]

I noticed that the NCAA broke their trends and did not have a true "pod of doom" on either side as they so often do.

[sac]

I noticed that the NCAA broke their trends and did not have a true "pod of doom" on either side as they so often do.

Well if Thomas More had won you'd have two unbeaten teams playing in the Sweet 16, that's pretty doom'ish.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

I noticed that the NCAA broke their trends and did not have a true "pod of doom" on either side as they so often do.

The women's committee tends not to have many of these pods for varying reasons, but this year rather easy to not have it as the talented and best teams are very much spread out around the country.

[hope1]

Way to. Go hope girls.  Keep going

[Roundball999]

Looks like having a healthy Mandy Traversa has been a big part of Hope's return to their form from earlier in the season.  After sitting out the St. Mary's game on Senior night with a reported ankle injury, she returned to play in the Trine and Calvin losses but only had 6 pts/ 6 rebs and 3/8 respectively in limited minutes in those games.  This weekend, she played 33 minutes and had a 10/10 double double vs Whitewater before posting 22/14 in 35 minutes vs Thomas More.

Here's to hoping she feels even better by next weekend!

[TUAngola]

Congratulations to Hope for reaching the Sweet 16.  Amazing performance to knock off Thomas More. 

I just read your next round of games will be at Ohio Northern which is where Trine played this past weekend.  It won't be a back breaker for fans wanting to travel.  From Angola it is about a 2 hr drive.  Ada is just a small blip of a town, so if you plan on overnighting Lima is a short 15-20 minute drive to the west of Ada with plenty of hotels to choose from.

I didn't like their gym...the stands are so FAR from the court...I bet its a good 30 ft from the first row to the court.  It's an older gym, but good size.  Dim lighting for the stands too.

Good luck this coming weekend. 

   

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The Division III NCAA tournaments have already seen their fair share of twists and turns. Both defending champions eliminated on the opening night, several home teams beaten, off-the-radar squads tearing Top 10 teams apart, and much more.

It has been an exciting start. What's next?

Can the home teams parlay a perceived advantage into a Championship Weekend appearence? What Cinderalla team will hear the chimes of midnight? What program will continue to make history? How will the battle of Top 25 teams shake out? And will a storied career end this weekend or in Salem?

There is plenty to talk about ahead of the Sectional Weekend and Dave McHugh has a super-sized list of guests on Thursday night's Hoopsville.

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch the show LIVE staring at 7:00 p.m. ET here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2016-17/mar9 --- or via the Facebook Live simulcast. If you missed any part of the show, you can watch it On Demand or listen to the podcast.

Despite the large list of guests, Dave will find time to answer questions as well. Make sure to email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or tweet them and Dave will answer them on air.

Guests scheduled (in order of appearance):
- Brian Morehouse, No. 18 Hope women's coach
- Trevor Woodruff, No. 17 Scranton women's coach
- Craig Carse, Hardin-Simmons men's coach
- Ruth Sinn, No. 2 St. Thomas women's coach
- Michelle Ferenz, No. 16 Whitman women's coach
- Kevin App, Williams men's coach
- Grey Giovanine, Augustana men's coach

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[pointlem]

The link to the Hope women's video tonight is a generic boxcast link, but the actual link is
https://boxcast.tv/view/wbb-sectional-semifinal-game-1-3-10-17-172041

[Mr. Ypsi]

Hope led CNU 37-31 at the half, but a huge 3rd quarter by CNU put them up by 13.  Hope has stormed back and now trails by only 4 with 2+ to go.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Comeback squelched - Hope falls 79-74.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

It looked to me like Hope had the two best players on the court - and CNU had the next 6.  Really sloppy game.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

The MIAA garners multiple all-region awards from d3hoops, including 2 on the first team, one on the second team, two on the third team, and the "rookie of the year". 

1st team
Francesca Buchanan - Hope
Brandi Dawson - Trine

2nd team
Hayley Martin - Trine

3rd team
Ali Spayde - Calvin
Anna Timmer - Calvin

Rookie of the year
Sadia Jonson - Adrian

http://www.d3hoops.com/awards/all-region/2016-17/great-lakes-women