WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Out_Of_My_Kitchen]

Can anyone give a definitive update on Karen Solari's injury and status?  It sounds, from the reference to the injury made by Coach Smith in the Pgraph piece earlier, that the injury was serious and would likely mean Karen is done for the season.   Can anyone informed about this clarify?  Wish her the best . . . and hope she can still play next weekend. 

I saw her go down on Friday night.  Looked like a knee injury.  She was going for a rebound, got bumped a little bit by one of her own teammates and went down holding her knee.  If I had to speculate, I would say she isn't going to be ready to give any meaningful minutes Friday.  But I am not a doctor and she knows her body better than anyone. 

[mark_reichert]

Who's looking forward to the game with WashU?  The Titans have beaten them four straight years.  On the other hand....well, you already know or can find out the points in the Bears favor yourself.

[larry_u]

Can anyone give a definitive update on Karen Solari's injury and status?  It sounds, from the reference to the injury made by Coach Smith in the Pgraph piece earlier, that the injury was serious and would likely mean Karen is done for the season.   Can anyone informed about this clarify?  Wish her the best . . . and hope she can still play next weekend. 

I talked to her before last night's game.  She said that she still needed to have an MRI when the swelling went down, but that they did not think anything was torn enough to warrant surgery, however it was a very severe sprain, and her chances of playing on it next weekend were very slim.

[iwu70]

Thanks, Larry-U, hope Karen is OK and that she can recover by next weekend.  Doesn't sound too good.  I'm a great fan of her play and her contributions to the Titan's overall effort and season, so sure would be nice to have here playing next weekend.

I think the Wash U game for the Titans is a huge challenge -- we all know the DIII dance record that Wash U has, and with 5 championships already, they will be tough, well-coached with many many top-notch players.  I saw the game earlier in the season and it basically came down to a few possessions, with IWU just playing better at a few key moments late in the game. 

Should be a great test for both teams, as any National Semi is surely likely to be.  Let's hope the sixth women -- the IWU home crowd -- will bring us through to the championship game.  Overall team effort again . . . and please, ladies, no early holes to dig out of this time, heh?

I have Amherst over C-N, though C-N has this scoring machine, Ms. Schwerrs? 

Keep it rolling Titans . . . "home Final Four," can't beat that!  Congrats again to Coach Smith and all the TITANS on amazing Sectional wins up in Wisconsin.  Heart-stopping, heart pounding stuff. 

Two more.  Enjoy the ride, the Final Four weekend.  Everyone has worked so hard for it.  Very deserved.

[iwumichigander]

Thanks, Larry-U, hope Karen is OK and that she can recover by next weekend.  Doesn't sound too good.  I'm a great fan of her play and her contributions to the Titan's overall effort and season, so sure would be nice to have here playing next weekend.

I think the Wash U game for the Titans is a huge challenge -- we all know the DIII dance record that Wash U has, and with 5 championships already, they will be tough, well-coached with many many top-notch players.  I saw the game earlier in the season and it basically came down to a few possessions, with IWU just playing better at a few key moments late in the game. 

Should be a great test for both teams, as any National Semi is surely likely to be.  Let's hope the sixth women -- the IWU home crowd -- will bring us through to the championship game.  Overall team effort again . . . and please, ladies, no early holes to dig out of this time, heh?

I have Amherst over C-N, though C-N has this scoring machine, Ms. Schwerrs? 

Keep it rolling Titans . . . "home Final Four," can't beat that!  Congrats again to Coach Smith and all the TITANS on amazing Sectional wins up in Wisconsin.  Heart-stopping, heart pounding stuff. 

Two more.  Enjoy the ride, the Final Four weekend.  Everyone has worked so hard for it.  Very deserved.

For CCIW fans, Chelsie Schweers seems to be the women's equivalent Stevie D.  Schweers is a senior three time All American whom averages 25.9 PPG; .521 FG%; .508 3PT% (deadly129-254 3PT) and .833 FT%.  Her numbers are incredible.

[RogK]

Was just looking at the stats of the earlier IWU/WashU game and noticed that there were 51 fouls in that one. And, it wasn't a game with a real high number of possessions. There were 2 foul-outs and six players finished with 4 fouls. Friday's game may be different; who knows?
From the stats of the IWU/GFox game, I see that Shelby Jackson played 19:00, nine more than she had played in any other game. I assume that was to matchup with the 6'5" opponent and may not mean she'll be in that much in the next two games. Again, who knows? She sure might be a prominent part of the '11-'12 Titans, especially if she maintains a .679 FG pct over a greater quantity of shots. OK, back to this season!
Go Titans!

[gordonmann]

Schweers is the best pure shooter I've ever seen in D3 women's hoops.  Not the best all around player, per se, but definitely the best shooter.

[iwu70]

Shelby Jackson played well the other night.  Seems she is filling in for, taking the minutes of the injured Karen Solari.   Very likely she has a bright future with the Titans now and in future years. Next year, Titans will have a good core coming back, even with the loss of all the talented seniors.  Coming back are Hasselbring, Lett, Solari, Gardner . . . add Shelby Jackson and the other untested freshmen, sophomores.  Looks bright.  Making a Final Four at home can't hurt recruiting.

[WUPHF]

...Chelsie Schweers seems to be the women's equivalent Stevie D.

Except much better looking!  Whew!  Am I allowed to say that?  Sorry.

[Mr. Ypsi]

...Chelsie Schweers seems to be the women's equivalent Stevie D.

Except much better looking!  Whew!  Am I allowed to say that?  Sorry.

I suspect she wouldn't object.

And, actually, considering the numbers, it would be more accurate to say that Steve D. is the male Chelsie Schweers of d3!   I understand the reason for the comparison (I daresay more viewers here are familiar with Steve than Chelsie), but he could only dream of her numbers.

[Yeah, yeah - one on one I'll take Steve and spot 17 in a game to 21.  So?? ]

[iwu70]

Ms. Schweers numbers are truly impressive, without doubt.   But, I have Amherst over C-N in the first national semi on Friday at The Shirk.  I have IWU over Wash U in a close one in the second semi. 

Keep it rolling TITANS.  Nothing quite like "home cook'in."

[Mr. Ypsi]

My final was also IWU over Amherst.  Alas, my other two teams were Hope and Kean.

[iwu70]

Chuck, are you going over to The Shirk this weekend for the big party, the "home Final Four?"  Wish I could make it, but, alas, a bit too far for a weekend jaunt home. Many of our classmates will be there.  My folks will be there, too.  Hope you can make it . . . and, hope our Titans keep it rolling, go all the way. 

[mactitan]

I filled out a tournament pick 'em, but cannot find where to check how I'm doing.  I feel like I might be doing well, but am not sure.  A little help?

[Out_Of_My_Kitchen]

Congrats to Laura Karstens on being first team all region from D3Hoops!  And Stacey Arlis for being Third Team.  Lot of great talent in this region!