MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[voxelmhurst]

An absolutely gutting loss for Elmhurst last night. It's the third year in a row they have squandered a late, second half lead at Augustana. Furthermore, they miss out on an opportunity to sit alone atop the CCIW. Time to find out how they'll pick themselves back up after this one.

[Hightops]

The two losses by Elmhurst this year can be directly connected to technical fouls at inopportune times.  The Bluejays were tagged with three "T's" that lead to North Central points - That game was decided by two points.  In Rock Island last night, a late "T" let Augustana back in the game with a four point swing and disqualification of center, Lavon Thomas.  Those things are self inflicted.

[Titan Q]

Remaining games for the contenders...

* Elmhurst 8-2 (vs Wheaton, vs Carthage, at North Central, at IWU, vs Millikin, vs Carroll)

* North Central 8-2 (vs North Park, vs Elmhurst, at Augustana, at Carroll, vs Carthage, at Wheaton)

* Augustana 7-3 (vs Millikin, at Wheaton, at IWU, vs North Central, vs Carthage, vs North Park)

* Illinois Wesleyan 6-3 (vs Carroll, at Millikin, vs Augustana, vs Elmhurst, at Wheaton, at North Park, at Carthage)

* Wheaton 6-3 (at Elmhurst, vs Augustana, at North Park, at Carroll, vs IWU, vs Millikin, vs North Central)



I think 4 losses earns a share of the championship.

[79jaybird]

Elmhurst needs to have a strong (rebound) performance tomorrow.  Squandering Wednesday's lead is the 2nd time the
Jays have grabbed a L from the jaws of a W.   Time for the leaders to step up and get the team focused again on the court.  I also hope they don't take this Thunder team lightly. 

I too  agree a 3 or 4 loss team wins it.

[BobbyO]

Just took a glance at Massey.  It is showing both Augie and Elmhurst running the table. Wheaton 5-2, NC and Bosko going 3-3, IWU 3-4, Carrol 2-4 and both NPU and Millikin win less.

Closest chances of error North Central 41% over Elmhurst, Wheaton over Augie 49%, North Central over Wheaton 47% and IWU over Carthage 47%.

So with info the prediction is

Elmhurst

14-2

Augustana

13-3

North Central

11-5

Wheaton

11-5

IWU

9-7

Carthage

7-9

Carroll

7-9

North Park

2-8

Millikin

1-9

I still thing that that 3 or 4 losses will win the conference.  5 or more losses might make it but don't bet on it. 6 or more losses no Pool C.

[GoPerry]

I still thing that that 3 or 4 losses will win the conference.  5 or more losses might make it but don't bet on it. 6 or more losses no Pool C.

Going into Wednesday's games, KnightSlappy had Elmhurst as the sole CCIW team even making the Central ranking (#7) with Augie (#9) and NCC (#11) just outside.  Lot of games to be played and the RR's don't come out for another 2 weeks.  But given the league carnage that will continue to ensue, it might be challenging for two CCIW teams to just get regionally ranked much less receive a Pool C.

[Titan Q]

Illinois Wesleyan (12-6, 6-3) vs Carroll (9-10, 2-8), Sat. 2/1, 4:00pm...

Illinois Wesleyan (12-6, 6-3)
G - Luke Yoder, 6-0/170 Fr.  9.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.1 apg
G - Keondre Schumacher, 5-11/175 So.  13.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.9 apg
G - Pete Lambesis, 6-4/195 So.  12.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.8 apg
F - Doug Wallen, 6-5/210 Jr.  11.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg
F - Charlie Bair, 6-7/220 Jr.  8.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg
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G - Cory Noe, 6-2/175 So.  7.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.4 apg

Carroll (9-10, 2-8)
G - Ryan Clarey, 6-0/180 Jr.  8.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.5 apg
G - Nick Penny, 6-2/185 Sr.  14.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.3 apg
F - Charlie Soule, 6-2/190 Sr.  11.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.5 apg
F - Kale Maupin, 6-4/210 Sr.  10.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg
F - Blake Williams, 6-6/185 So.  10.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg
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G - Tarren Hall, 6-2/185 Jr.  6.5 ppg, 2.2 rpg

Links
IWU Notes - https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/iwusports.com/documents/2020/1/30/Game19_Carrollmbb2.pdf

Pantagraph - https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/hall-of-famer-and-iwu-grad-jack-sikma-to-be/article_86ce8772-416b-524f-9e5b-878472ea1284.html

WEXG Radio - http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/WWHP

Video - https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/

Live stats - https://www.iwusports.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary

D3 Championship Belt - http://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=5070.2295

[sac]

The best part of Q's post is the link to the D3 Championship Belt as if its totally normal.

[Titan Q]

The best part of Q's post is the link to the D3 Championship Belt as if its totally normal.

Gotta cover all the key story lines.

[Titan Q]

I'm flying up for the IWU/Carroll game today.  Looking forward to seeing a conference game in person.

[Greek Tragedy]

The Central Region is a mess with the power conference teams beating each other up.

In no particular order?

Elmhurst 17-2 (CCIW), wins over SNC, Oshkosh, Augustana, Wheaton, IWU, Carthage. Losses to NCC and Augustana

Wash U 15-2 (UAA), wins over Eau Claire, Augustana and IWU. Loss to Platteville

NCC 15-4 (CCIW), wins over Elmhurst, Wheaton, IWU, Augustana. Losses to Oshkosh, Benedictine, IWU, Carthage

Platteville 16-3 (WIAC), wins over Wash U, LeTourneau, 2 wins over Oshkosh, La Crosse. Loss to Stevens Point

La Crosse 15-3 (WIAC), wins over Augustana, Stevens Point, Eau Claire. Losses to Oshkosh and Platteville

Benedictine 15-3 (NACC), wins over SNC, LeTourneau, NCC. Loss to WLC

St. Norbert College 15-3 (MWC), wins over Eau Claire, Oshkosh. Losses to Benedictine, Elmhurst

Oshkosh 12-7 (WIAC), wins over NCC, Augustana, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Stevens Point. Losses to Elmhurst, Carthage, SNC, Emory, Platteville twice

Augustana 13-6 (CCIW), wins over Stevens Point, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Carthage. Losses to Oshkosh, Wash U, IWU, La Crosse, Elmhurst and NCC.

Stevens Point 13-6 (WIAC), wins over Christopher Newport, ETBU, Platteville. Losses to Augustana, Texas-Dallas, La Crosse, Oshkosh

IWU 13-6 (CCIW), wins Augustana, NCC, Carthage. Losses to Wheaton, Wash U, NCC and Elmhurst

Eau Claire 13-6 (WIAC), win over Whitworth, Stevens Point. Losses to Wash U, SNC, Platteville, Oshkosh and La Crosse

Wheaton 13-6 (CCIW), wins over IWU, Carthage twice. Losses to NCC, Augustana, Elmhurst

Carthage 12-7 (CCIW), wins over Oshkosh and NCC. Losses to IWU, Augustana, Elmhurst, Wheaton twice

Wisconsin Lutheran 14-4 (NACC), win over Benedictine

Monmouth 13-5 (MWC), loss to SNC

[Gregory Sager]

In all of the 34 years that the three-point line has been around in D3, I've never seen a player go to the free-throw line after being fouled in the act of shooting a trey attempt and then proceed to miss all three free throws.

Luke Anthony just did it for Wheaton at Faganel ... and right after he'd expertly suckered Ebrahim Jobe into jumping into him on the shot-block attempt, thereby committing his third first-half foul.

[Mr. Ypsi]

IWU led Carroll by 9 at halftime.  Then things got ridiculous!  Final Score from B'town: Titans 88, Pios 44.

Carroll had a poor record (9-10, 2-8 conference), but played everyone tough - their WORST loss of the season prior to tonight was 8 points (3 different times).  Bizarre game!

Fair warning to opponents: IWU graduates NO significant seniors (Coderre has never been a factor; O'Neill was expected to be, but hardly plays anymore).

[Gregory Sager]

Elmhurst 80
Wheaton 69

[bbfan44]

In all of the 34 years that the three-point line has been around in D3, I've never seen a player go to the free-throw line after being fouled in the act of shooting a trey attempt and then proceed to miss all three free throws.

Luke Anthony just did it for Wheaton at Faganel ... and right after he'd expertly suckered Ebrahim Jobe into jumping into him on the shot-block attempt, thereby committing his third first-half foul.

Pretty sure Anthony clanked three in their first Elmhurst game.