MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

sac · January 23, 2010, 04:52:16 PM

Olivet 74 Alma 57

Olivet: McClary 24, Jennings 19, Post 10, Evans 10

Alma: Schneider 14, Ginther 11

jspiii · January 23, 2010, 05:19:35 PM

At Hope:
Chris Nelis went down with a sprained ankle at the 4 min mark of the 1st half and didn't return. Also Adam Dickerson had a broken nose from practice but could have played, but didn't.

sac · January 23, 2010, 05:21:17 PM

Quote from: jspiii on January 23, 2010, 05:19:35 PM
At Hope:
Chris Nelis went down with a sprained ankle at the 4 min mark of the 1st half and didn't return. Also Adam Dickerson had a broken nose from practice but could have played, but didn't.

....and Jared Mysliwiec did not play with a high ankle sprain from Friday.

Flying Dutch Fan · January 23, 2010, 05:57:15 PM

Jared was in street clothes and on crutches today, which makes me think that he may be out for awhile. Kudos to Ty Tanis for stepping in and playing extremely well - best I've seen him play since his freshman year. Nelis was in a boot for the second half of the game, but I suspect that they will have to fully evaluate his ankle later. Huge minutes from Neil, and some great shoooting - including the second game in a row that he buried a deep contested 3 as the shot clock was about to expire. All around a good team effort again from Hope, and a second straight game with great FT shooting as well.

hope1 · January 23, 2010, 05:59:42 PM

jared is out for the seasson he broke his ankle in pratice

Flying Dutch Fan · January 23, 2010, 06:25:14 PM

Quote from: hope1 on January 23, 2010, 05:59:42 PM
jared is out for the seasson he broke his ankle in pratice

What I heard is that they were worried it was broken, but the x-rays showed it was not broken but severely sprained. Either way it may be a long while before he is able to play

HopeConvert · January 23, 2010, 06:52:48 PM

I had a pretty good source tell me Jared had a severe high ankle sprain and will be out 5-6 weeks, effectively ending his season. Ty played well in his stead: a couple of big three-pointers and a sweet behind the back assist. Logan Neil has been hitting a lot of buzzer-beating three-pointers, including a big one in the first half today. If they're calling Logan 4-4, then they're not counting one of the ones he launched trying to beat the buzzer, which was way off. On his last 3-pointer, when he could spot up and shoot, he displayed very nice form.

Adrian played hard and is a good defensive team, but they struggle shooting the ball.

Losing Jared down the stretch isn't good. Let's hope we don't lose Nelis this week, as we will need him desperately on Saturday.

Hopester · January 23, 2010, 08:41:38 PM

Watching this game online reminds me of how I always dislike the PA announcer at Calvin. With his extremely biased and opinionated remarks.

"Snikkers with a great tap pass!"

"Schnyders with a tough driving layup!"

Just stick to the script... My opinion at least. I always think this during games I am at Calvin, I just normally forget it after Hope wins or when the refs have a bad game.

HopeConvert · January 23, 2010, 08:50:10 PM

Talking about Mantel's FT shooting: he might do better if he didn't stand two feet behind the line.

HopeConvert · January 23, 2010, 08:52:59 PM

Quote from: Hopester on January 23, 2010, 08:41:38 PM
Watching this game online reminds me of how I always dislike the PA announcer at Calvin. With his extremely biased and opinionated remarks.

"Snikkers with a great tap pass!"

"Schnyders with a tough driving layup!"

Just stick to the script... My opinion at least. I always think this during games I am at Calvin, I just normally forget it after Hope wins or when the refs have a bad game.

OK - but the "Bond. Wayne Bond" thing was kind of funny.

sac · January 23, 2010, 08:55:24 PM

Midway through the 2nd half Albion had just 5, 2 point baskets. They've got almost no interior game vs Calvin........that had to catch up with them eventually, and it appears thats now.

HopeConvert · January 23, 2010, 08:56:32 PM

That, and a couple big 3's for Calvin.

pointlem · January 23, 2010, 08:59:07 PM

Quote from: HopeConvert on January 23, 2010, 08:56:32 PM
That, and a couple big 3's for Calvin.

And 24 of 26 free throws with 3.5 mins left (and one of the two misses resulted in an Albion rebound foul and two more Calvin free throws). Amazing.

RuleBritannia · January 23, 2010, 09:04:20 PM

Jody May just picked up at T

First time in three years I've seen Albion pick up a T

Officiating has been "inconsistent" at best.

sac · January 23, 2010, 09:05:02 PM

Quote from: HopeConvert on January 23, 2010, 08:56:32 PM
That, and a couple big 3's for Calvin.

Albion had several possessions where they could stem the momentum with a basket and they just can't get anything inside and either forced a tough shot or settled for a three.

This has been a pretty ugly free throw parade this half, as you might expect that doesn't favor Albion who strokes it at a miserable 64%