University Athletic Association

jaybird44 · March 11, 2011, 08:49:45 PM

Wash-U wins 72-53 over #1 and previously-unbeaten Thomas More, dominating the second half after holding a one-point lead at halftime. Five Wash-U players were in double figures: Dani Hoover 14; Kristen Anda, Kathryn Berger, and Claire Schaperkoetter had 11 each, and Alex Hoover had 10. Berger added 13 rebounds to the cause as well.

Should be a tremendous game tomorrow night...Wash-U meeting Chicago for the 3rd time this season, with a Final Four berth at stake!

WUPHF · March 11, 2011, 11:40:32 PM

Congratulations to both Chicago and Washington University. It looks like the winner gets the winner of Illinois-Wesleyan/George Fox.

And, congratulations to the Rochester men for a great season and a run to the Sweet 16. The men fall 61-52 to Middlebury.

Wydown Blvd. · March 12, 2011, 12:19:05 AM

Quote from: jaybird44 on March 11, 2011, 08:49:45 PM
Wash-U wins 72-53 over #1 and previously-unbeaten Thomas More, dominating the second half after holding a one-point lead at halftime. Five Wash-U players were in double figures: Dani Hoover 14; Kristen Anda, Kathryn Berger, and Claire Schaperkoetter had 11 each, and Alex Hoover had 10. Berger added 13 rebounds to the cause as well.

Should be a tremendous game tomorrow night...Wash-U meeting Chicago for the 3rd time this season, with a Final Four berth at stake!

According to the bearsports write-up, Claire Schaeperkoetter "scorch[ed] Thomas More for eight points in a span of just 59 seconds."

Quite a game. Thomas More hung in for quite a bit, but WashU's defense and rebounding was incredible. The Hoover sisters continue to be clutch. Anda also has stepped up to fill in with huge minutes and at this pace, by the time she is a senior, she's going to be on a different level.

WashU definitely has had the toughest road... and tomorrow doesn't get any easier. Wish the Chicago and WashU were split a bit in the bracket so they wouldn't meet now, but in the Final Four.

Chicago torched Greensboro. They couldn't handle the posts inside, the dribble drives, fast break opportunities of Taylor Simpson, and had communication problems that allowed shooters to be wide open. Chicago and WashU both able to flex that UAA muscle and continue to show the conference's strength strength.

Congrats to both Chicago and WashU!

GuyFormerlyPSBBG · March 12, 2011, 08:49:39 AM

The game with Chicago is kind of how expected it to play out. UAA is tough. I watched Chicago a few times on video feeds. Greensboro would have had to bring their A+ game to win. The one positive thing is Duncan for Greensboro, I think she should be a lock for 1st team all american. Dropped 28 points against one of the top teams in the country, plus undersized compared to Chicago players.

I will take this big game experience in for next season when 4 of the 5 starters should be returning for next season. Greensboro really needs to look to add some top notch outside shooters, at least two for next season or get some more consistency out there. If you are going to shoot the 3 you are going to have to make it $:-\$

My hat is off to Washington U. good job handling Thomas More.

jaybird44 · March 12, 2011, 07:45:35 PM

Wash-U leads Chicago at halftime, 33-22. Wash-U was down 11-2 early after shooting just 1-for-13 from the floor. However, Claire Schaperkoetter stopped that run with a basket, and the Bears proceeded to make 11 of their last 17 shots of the half. Kathryn Berger and Brianne Monahan have 10 points each, with all of Bri's points coming from the bench. Already a career high, by far, for her.

Meghan Herrick has 9 points to lead Chicago, who shot just 26% from the floor in the first half and 3-12 from 3-point range. Bryanne Halfhill is 1-10 from the floor, and Morgan Herrick is 1-7.

When Monahan, Jenny Lloyd, and Schaperkoetter combine for 15 first-half points, en route to an 11-point lead, that is a great omen for Wash-U.

Still a half to play, so I can't get too excited just yet...

Wydown Blvd. · March 13, 2011, 03:21:56 AM

Congrats to the Bears! Great season Chicago!

GuyFormerlyPSBBG · March 13, 2011, 08:02:29 AM

I wanted Chicago to win last night and keeping, helps take the Greensboro loss a little easier.

I did post this on the NCAA board too, teams that beat Greensboro are 1-4 in the following round.

sumfun · March 13, 2011, 09:38:30 AM

So two years in a row, Wash U hasn't been picked in Tourney Preview to make Final Four or given much press. They probably like it that way. So could we see another Amherst-Wash u matchup? Time will tell.

Wydown Blvd. · March 13, 2011, 11:47:38 PM

Quote from: sumfun on March 13, 2011, 09:38:30 AM
So two years in a row, Wash U hasn't been picked in Tourney Preview to make Final Four or given much press. They probably like it that way. So could we see another Amherst-Wash u matchup? Time will tell.

imho, WashU could get even more respect than they currently garner. (Not saying they should have been picked to get out of the "pod/bracket of death" although I did pick them as into the final four on my personal submission to the bracket contest) What they have done as a program, not only in the UAA, but on a national stage, is really is on a different level. This year being Coach Fahey's best coaching performance in beating 4 top 10 teams. The program continues to make history with 4 more Final Fours in 5 years. Ten total as a program. Its mind blowing.

WUPHF · March 14, 2011, 05:53:14 PM

Quote from: Wydown Blvd. on March 13, 2011, 11:47:38 PM
What they have done as a program, not only in the UAA, but on a national stage, is really is on a different level. This year being Coach Fahey's best coaching performance in beating 4 top 10 teams. The program continues to make history with 4 more Final Fours in 5 years. Ten total as a program. Its mind blowing.

I am waiting for the day that ESPN shows up to film a 30 for 30.

WUPHF · March 14, 2011, 05:55:34 PM

The University is again offering an (almost) all expenses paid trip to Bloomington-Normal this weekend. It is the second weekend of spring break, but hopefully we will get a good crowd to help bring our own noise.

Wydown Blvd. · March 14, 2011, 06:27:43 PM

Quote from: WUH on March 14, 2011, 05:55:34 PM
The University is again offering an (almost) all expenses paid trip to Bloomington-Normal this weekend. It is the second weekend of spring break, but hopefully we will get a good crowd to help bring our own noise.

almost? There isn't any charge for it. (Oh, I guess food isn't included, but everything else is free.)

iwumichigander · March 14, 2011, 08:20:51 PM

Quote from: WUH on March 14, 2011, 05:55:34 PM
The University is again offering an (almost) all expenses paid trip to Bloomington-Normal this weekend. It is the second weekend of spring break, but hopefully we will get a good crowd to help bring our own noise.

It is Wesleyan's Spring Break also.

gordonmann · March 17, 2011, 10:32:04 PM

If anyone is still prowling about, we tried something new for this year's final four. We put together five minute profiles on each team that you can listen to and watch on UStream.

Click here for Amherst

Click here for Christopher Newport

Click here for Illinois Wesleyan

Click here for Washington U.

While we're at it, here's the link for audio broadcasts this weekend:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/division-iii-women-s-basketball-championships

Wydown Blvd. · March 18, 2011, 01:55:49 AM

Congrats to Coach Fahey for WBCA Division III National Coach of the Year and Kathryn Berger for 1st Team All-American Honors!

http://bearsports.wustl.edu/Sports/Content/Pages/wbk3-17-11.aspx