MBB: Northwest Conference

Pio20 · February 14, 2008, 01:50:22 PM

Quote from: LogShow on February 14, 2008, 01:48:55 PM
That PLU/WW game is going to be a great one...wish I could see it live!

I agree! How are the WW fans feeling about it? Can WW get out of their funk?

Pio20 · February 14, 2008, 05:43:53 PM

From the "Worth Watching" section of Around the Nation:

No. 21 Puget Sound at Whitworth: The NWC's regular-season champ may end up with more losses than any other league titlist, and with seven of nine teams at .500 or better, that tells you something about league parity. Both these teams enter the weekend sputtering a bit. This is the second straight weekend on the road for the Loggers, who have dropped two of three. Whitworth is thrilled to be home, having dropped three straight.

Pio20 · February 14, 2008, 06:10:03 PM

Here is who still has to play who:

UPS: @ Whitman, @ Whitworth, vs LC, vs Willamette
Whitworth: vs PLU, vs UPS, vs Whitman, @ George Fox
Willamette: vs LC, @ Pacific, @ UPS
LC: vs George Fox, @ Willamette, @ UPS, @ Linfield
Linfield: vs Pacific, @ PLU, vs LC
PLU: @ Whitworth, @ Whitman, vs Linfield, vs Pacific
Pacific: @ Linfield, @ George Fox, vs Willamette, @ PLU
George Fox: @ LC, vs Pacific, vs Whitworth, vs Whitman
Whitman: vs. UPS, vs PLU, @ Whitman, @ George Fox

pineconefan · February 14, 2008, 06:11:55 PM

Whitworth definitely needs to figure things out for this weekend. If they don't they are in danger of missing the NWC tournament. It is reflective of the truly amazing year in the NWC, but with only two weeks to play, Whitworth could finish anywhere between first and sixth. Toughest NWC season, top to bottom, I've seen in some time.

pineconefan · February 14, 2008, 06:18:14 PM

And speaking of top to bottom, I really feel for Whitman.

If it was last season, I think this Whitman team would have four wins at this point. But they are in danger of going 0-fer. But they have been in almost every game. They have not been crushed once like virtually every other last place team has been. The biggest losses have been 20 points, coming at Pacific and at UPS. They have been hard to beat at home, but just haven't been able to get over the top.

Have to credit Coach Molitore for keeping his team playing hard in spite of the losses. They may yet pull a shocker down the stretch.

Pio20 · February 14, 2008, 07:36:55 PM

Quote from: pineconefan on February 14, 2008, 06:18:14 PM
They may yet pull a shocker down the stretch.

Like upsetting Whitworth at home next Tuesday?

nwhoops1903 · February 16, 2008, 12:36:09 AM

WW will handle PLU but not in a blowout. I think they want to re-establish their home court advantage.

nwhoops1903 · February 16, 2008, 01:48:48 AM

Wins by WW, UPS, LC and LIN keep everything in place for a wild finish. Which leads me to the big game tomorrow with UPS. Might be a winner take all, might not. IF WW wins tomorrow and they can, they have 2 more games vs GF and Whitman. UPS then is at home vs LC and WIL, easily a more difficult 2 game finish. I know either of these teams could slide out of the top two spots but I am going to say its doubtful.

The battle for 3rd place is very hot and will likely come down to the UPS/WIL game on the 23rd. Farewell to PAC and PLU, nice knowing you. I think Willamette beats UPS on the 23rd and somehow gets the 3rd spot and then has to come right back to UPS to play the 2v3 game to come to Spokane. Just a guess but I like it. Go sweep those Logs tomorrow Pirates!!!!

Pio20 · February 16, 2008, 03:29:14 AM

We heckled the hell out Brent Satern, and he had all of two points. The Willamette game looms large.

Pio20 · February 16, 2008, 02:39:47 PM

Standings after last night and tonight's matchups:

Puget Sound      10-3 @ Whitworth
Whitworth      9-4 vs UPS
Lewis & Clark      8-5 @ Willamette
Willamette      8-5 vs LC
Linfield      8-6     idle
Pacific Lutheran 6-7 @ Whitman
Pacific (Ore.)      6-7 @ George Fox
George Fox      4-9 vs Pacific
Whitman      0-13 vs PLU

NWCer · February 16, 2008, 03:46:41 PM

Eyewitness report from McMinnville 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8):

It's been a long time since I made that trip, and wow, what an environment. After the last Pacific road game I went to, Lewis and Clark, this was great. The student section was packed, lively, loud, and made an impact. Linfield came out the game on fire, and forced some early turnovers that led to lay ups and a very quick start. I didn't see the first Pac-Linfield game (a 30 point Pac win), but the Linfield team I saw last night looked very good.

Tonight's predictions:

UPS returns the favor and gets one at Whitworth

LC opens up nice lead, and blows it, as Willamette wins close one at home

Whitman, YES WHITMAN!!!, gets their first and only win in conference over PLU

and my Boxers, finds a way to lick the wounds the Wildcats gave last night and gets a close win at Fox.

Pio20 · February 16, 2008, 04:26:52 PM

Quote from: NWCer on February 16, 2008, 03:46:41 PM
LC opens up nice lead, and blows it, as Willamette wins close one at home

Sounds oddly familiar, but I have a good feeling about this one. The Pios are playing with a lot of confidence right now. I'm making the drive to see this one. Does anyone know if Willamette has good crowds?

nwhoops1903 · February 17, 2008, 01:09:48 AM

WW has won! Symes takes over the 2nd half and seals the win with an offensive rebound with 0:06 to go.

80-78 Pirates in 1st! Pirates do it!

LogShow · February 17, 2008, 03:30:47 PM

Man, not sure what happened to the Loggers...1st half was great, 2nd half couldn't get it going

LogShow · February 17, 2008, 03:32:24 PM

Unless something crazy happens it looks like the 3 top teams will be WW, UPS, and Willamette