MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[bbfan44]

Too bad there aren't any regular or frequent posters in the NACC to get excited about the present National powerhouse, Benedictine.  I guess it has been much too long, if ever, that there was any excitement in that Conference other than an occasional Aurora team (Buckley, Walton) to hold much interest.  Is that a correct assumption? Still, it's good for suburban Chicago basketball and hopefully will provide an additional very decent option for high school ballers.  With the hiring of a Wheaton football coach as head football coach that program may also start to attract attention.

[Gregory Sager]

I guess it has been much too long, if ever, that there was any excitement in that Conference other than an occasional Aurora team (Buckley, Walton) to hold much interest.  Is that a correct assumption?

Some of us are old enough to remember the great Benedictine team of 1990-91, back when the school was still called Illinois Benedictine College. That team, which featured Jason Forrestal, Mike Geist, John Gianetti, Jim O'Boye, and Dan Lenert, went 23-6 and reached the Elite Eight of the D3 tourney before being blasted by eventual national champion UW-Platteville.

That 1990-91 Bennies outfit under Tony LaScala is still the gold standard for NACC teams, even though the school was at that time under the aegis of the Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference, one of the two predecessor leagues of the NACC.

[bbfan44]

Greg, is that the same O'Boye who is now a ref in the CCIW?

[Gregory Sager]

Yep. His dad, who has the same name, is a local TV producer and the long-time organizer of the premier high-school girls basketball tourney in Chicagoland, the McDonald's Shootout.

[Ryan Stoppable]

I guess it has been much too long, if ever, that there was any excitement in that Conference other than an occasional Aurora team (Buckley, Walton) to hold much interest.  Is that a correct assumption?

Some of us are old enough to remember the great Benedictine team of 1990-91, back when the school was still called Illinois Benedictine College. That team, which featured Jason Forrestal, Mike Geist, John Gianetti, Jim O'Boye, and Dan Lenert, went 23-6 and reached the Elite Eight of the D3 tourney before being blasted by eventual national champion UW-Platteville.

That 1990-91 Bennies outfit under Tony LaScala is still the gold standard for NACC teams, even though the school was at that time under the aegis of the Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference, one of the two predecessor leagues of the NACC.

Out of curiosity, I went and checked. The NACC members only have four combined NCAA Tournament wins between them at this point - two from them, and first round victories for Aurora (2003) and Edgewood (2012). Hopefully this year's Benedictine team can work on that total.

Wednesday
Concordia Wisconsin 86 MSOE 64
Rockford 103 Concordia Chicago 88
#4 Benedictine 91 Dominican 67
Marian 72 Lakeland 70 (OT)
Edgewood 83 Wisconsin Lutheran 79

The Sabres pick up their third overtime win, and second over the Muskies, in 15 days. (Incidentally, that's why, when you're up by three with 10 seconds left, you don't foul a guy who's shooting a 3.) Also, the league leaders tie a 50 year old school record with their 17th straight win; they'll look to break it tomorrow afternoon at MSOE.

[Ryan Stoppable]

Saturday
Aurora 77 Marian 69
Dominican 75 Edgewood 68
#4 Benedictine 67 MSOE 52
Lakeland 97 Concordia Chicago 64
Concordia Wisconsin 86 Rockford 74
Wisconsin Lutheran 66 Maranatha 49 (nc)

Nice to see the Muskies finally have one that isn't right down to the wire.

NACC Standings
1. #4 Benedictine 13-0 (18-0)
2. Aurora 10-2 (14-3)
3. Lakeland 7-6 (11-7)
3. Rockford 7-6 (10-7)
3. Concordia Wisconsin 7-6 (9-8)
6. MSOE 6-6 (9-8)
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7. Marian 6-7 (9-9)
8. Wisconsin Lutheran 5-7 (7-10)
9. Concordia Chicago 4-9 (4-12)
10. Dominican 2-10 (3-13)
10. Edgewood 2-10 (2-15)

The first round byes are all but decided, but only 1 1/2 games currently separating six teams battling for four First Round spots. This week among that group, Lakeland hosts CUW and Marian travels to Wisconsin Lutheran on Tuesday, while Rockford plays host to MSOE on Saturday.

[Greek Tragedy]

Whatever happened to Concordia - Chicago's Kylan Anderson? He was a complete stud for the 1st 10 games or so and now he isn't even on the roster.

[Just Bill]

Whatever happened to Concordia - Chicago's Kylan Anderson? He was a complete stud for the 1st 10 games or so and now he isn't even on the roster.

I believe he became ineligible at semester, but I don't know for a fact.

[Ryan Stoppable]

In this week's Top 25 poll, Benedictine improves to #3 following Elmhurst's loss to North Central, while Aurora is once again also receiving votes on the strength of an eight-game winning streak.

Those two teams meet again February 3 in Aurora, and it's one the Spartans need to have to make something of the conference title race.

[Ryan Stoppable]

Tuesday
Wisconsin Lutheran 76 Marian 74
(ARV) Aurora 100 Concordia Chicago 82
#3 Benedictine 95 Rockford 72
MSOE 97 Edgewood 73
Concordia Wisconsin 87 Lakeland 74
Dominican 71 Maranatha 68 (nc)

Benedictine has already clinched at least a first round bye (No. 2) in the conference tournament, and it's not even February yet! Behind them, CUW probably has the most favorable schedule to finish inside the revolving door of the 3rd spot, and then who knows after that?

[Captain_Joe08]

(ARV) Aurora 103 Edgewood 90
#3 Benedictine 87 Lakeland 62
MSOE 75 Rockford 60
Wisconsin Lutheran 76 Dominican 73 (Another game winning buzzer-beater for the Warriors)

CIT Tournament (Aka the Missouri Synod Tournament)

Consolation: Concordia-Ann Arbor 81 Concordia Chicago 66
Championship: Concordia-Nebraska 86 Concordia Wisconsin 85 (Falcons fall victim to another buzzer-beater)

NAIA Concordias carried the day against the NCAA Concordias.

[Ryan Stoppable]

Wisconsin Lutheran 76 Dominican 73 (Another game winning buzzer-beater for the Warriors)

And that could make all the difference with the standings bunched as tightly as they are.

NACC Standings - end of January
1. #3 Benedictine 15-0 (20-0) (y)
2. (ARV) Aurora 12-2 (16-3) (x)
3. Concordia Wisconsin 9-6 (11-9)
4. MSOE 8-6 (11-8)
5. Wisconsin Lutheran 7-7 (9-10)
6. Lakeland 7-8 (11-9)
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6. Rockford 7-8 (10-9)
8. Marian 6-8 (9-10)
9. Concordia Chicago 4-11 (4-15)
10. Dominican 2-11 (4-14)
11. Edgewood 2-12 (2-17)
(x) Clinched NACC Tournament berth; (y) and also a 1st round bye

A big slate of games on Wednesday, highlighted by the NACC's game of the season (and perhaps of ever) as Aurora hosts Benedictine, looking to avenge a December drubbing at the Rice Center, keep their conference title hopes alive, and perhaps stake a claim for a Top 25 spot of their own. But as we all know, to do what they themselves and 19 others have failed to do will be far easier said than done.

Also a couple important games in the battle for conference tournament berths, as Concordia Wisconsin hosts Marian, while Wisconsin Lutheran travels across town to take on MSOE.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.

Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4

You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016

Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Time	Guest	School
10:15am	Connie Tilley	St. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court
10:40am	Jamie Purdy	Peidmont (WBB)
11:00am	Keri Carollo	UW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
11:20am	Brent Pollari	Saint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB)
11:40am	Kent Madsen	No. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB)
12:00pm	Russell Loyd	Rose-Hulman (MBB)
12:20pm	Kevin Broderick	Nazareth (MBB)
12:40pm	Justin Scott	Arcadia (MBB)
1:00pm	Sam Hargraves	No. 12 Alma (MBB)
1:20pm	Lenny Reich	Mount Union (SID)
1:40pm	Maureen Webster	Clarkson (WBB)
2:00pm	Betsy Witman	York (Pa.) (WBB)
2:20pm	Sara Lee	Denison (WBB)
2:40pm	Klay Kneuppel	Wisconsin Lutheran (MBB)
3:00pm	Brian Van Haaften	Buena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
3:30pm	Sydney Moss	No. 1 Thomas More (WBB)
3:45pm	Aaron Rousell	Bucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach
4:00pm	Tim Shanahan	Staten Island (WBB)
4:20	Pat Cunningham	Trinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner
4:50pm	Bubba Smith	Sewanee (MBB)
5:15pm	Ben Strong	Former Guilford All-American
5:30pm	Kevin Connors	ESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus
6:00pm	Kristen Dowling	Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB)
6:20pm	Allison Coleman	Sage (WBB)
6:40pm	Landry Kosmalski	Swarthmore (MBB)
7:00pm	Dave Niland	No. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB)
7:20pm	Aaron Galletta	Lasell (MBB)
7:40pm	John Baron	Gwynedd-Mercy (MBB)
8:00pm
8:20pm
8:40pm	Melissa Hodgdon	Wheaton (Mass.) (WBB)
9:00pm	G.P. Gromacki	No. 2 Amherst (WBB)
9:20pm	James Wagner
9:40pm	HAPPY HOUR	Free-for-all of calls, tweets, and fun!

We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087

Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville

And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509

Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com

Thanks!

[Ryan Stoppable]

Wednesday
#3 Benedictine 93 (ARV) Aurora 70
Lakeland 87 Edgewood 83 (OT)
Rockford 89 Dominican 77
Concordia Wisconsin 73 Marian 72
Wisconsin Lutheran 73 MSOE 70

Not one but two game winning shots in the NACC tonight, as Trevor Krizenesky hits a runner at the final buzzer for CUW, while Tanner Schieve of Wisconsin Lutheran makes a game winning 3 for the second game in a row! Positions 4 through 7 are separated by only a half game now, with MSOE and WLC at 8-7 and Lakeland and Rockford at 8-8.

There is far less drama on top, as it's over all but mathematically now, and that will be coming soon. In fact, the (southern) Eagles can clinch a share of the title and the No. 1 conference tourney seed as soon as Saturday.

[Captain_Joe08]

For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.

Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4

You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016

Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Time	Guest	School
10:15am	Connie Tilley	St. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court
10:40am	Jamie Purdy	Peidmont (WBB)
11:00am	Keri Carollo	UW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
11:20am	Brent Pollari	Saint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB)
11:40am	Kent Madsen	No. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB)
12:00pm	Russell Loyd	Rose-Hulman (MBB)
12:20pm	Kevin Broderick	Nazareth (MBB)
12:40pm	Justin Scott	Arcadia (MBB)
1:00pm	Sam Hargraves	No. 12 Alma (MBB)
1:20pm	Lenny Reich	Mount Union (SID)
1:40pm	Maureen Webster	Clarkson (WBB)
2:00pm	Betsy Witman	York (Pa.) (WBB)
2:20pm	Sara Lee	Denison (WBB)
2:40pm	Klay Kneuppel	Wisconsin Lutheran (WBB)
3:00pm	Brian Van Haaften	Buena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
3:30pm	Sydney Moss	No. 1 Thomas More (WBB)
3:45pm	Aaron Rousell	Bucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach
4:00pm	Tim Shanahan	Staten Island (WBB)
4:20	Pat Cunningham	Trinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner
4:50pm	Bubba Smith	Sewanee (MBB)
5:15pm	Ben Strong	Former Guilford All-American
5:30pm	Kevin Connors	ESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus
6:00pm	Kristen Dowling	Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB)
6:20pm	Allison Coleman	Sage (WBB)
6:40pm	Landry Kosmalski	Swarthmore (MBB)
7:00pm	Dave Niland	No. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB)
7:20pm	Aaron Galletta	Lasell (MBB)
7:40pm	John Baron	Gwynedd-Mercy (MBB)
8:00pm
8:20pm
8:40pm	Melissa Hodgdon	Wheaton (Mass.) (WBB)
9:00pm	G.P. Gromacki	No. 2 Amherst (WBB)
9:20pm	James Wagner
9:40pm	HAPPY HOUR	Free-for-all of calls, tweets, and fun!

We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087

Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville

And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509

Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com

Thanks!

Klay coaches the Women. Skip Noon still coaches the men.