WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Gregory Sager]

Whatever they had tonight they'll need it and more at the Shirk on Wed.

I will now post the two most difficult words for me to post:

Go Wheaton!

[RogK]

Millikin 66, Carthage 59 (40 in the first half) :
MIL -- Abby Ratsch 16 pts, 12 reb, 3 stls (this intriguing player got even more so, hitting 3 of 7 3FGs); Jordan Hildebrand 17 pts, 8 reb; Bailey Coffman 15 pts.
CTG -- Kelsey Coshun 14 pts, 9 reb; Autumn Kalis 17 pts; Amanda Larson 10 reb.
Having attended the AUG @ NP game, my supplement to Greg's report includes compliments to NP's Zakiya Newsome who played yet another smart game. Teammate Jacki Rapp is turning into a pretty relentless defender.
It was my first in-person look at Augie; I think they have something very promising in freshman Gabriela Loiz; she "plays taller" than her listed 5'8" and can put the ball in the hoop from near and far. While not a finished product, she should be a key ingredient for the western Vikings.
In this evening's game, North Park was superior stamina-wise. Augie's energy seemed to fluctuate, occasionally dazzling, not so much at other times (of course credit NP's resistance).

[Gregory Sager]

And that was my key concern for tonight, aside from where NPU would make up for the continued absence of the injured Josie Summerville. (Answer: They didn't, but it ultimately didn't matter.) Augie likes to play at a much faster pace than does NPU, and I was worried both that the the accelerated pace would produce sloppiness on the part of NPU and that the Park would run out of steam. As it turned out, the host Vikings were far better at ball protection, even at the faster pace, than was Augie, and, as you said, it was the Rock Islanders whose gas tank ran empty down the stretch rather than the team in white.

Zakiya Newsome who played yet another smart game.

Yes, and her solid play was even more impressive when you consider what a beating she took. She must've been run over by bigger players about three or four times tonight, and it seemed as though every time that I turned around she was hitting the floor again. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Zakiya Newsome is the toughest player in the CCIW, bar none.

Teammate Jacki Rapp is turning into a pretty relentless defender.

Yes, she is. She's not flashy, and she's not the steals machine that Jayla Johnson and Sinead Molloy are, but she gets the job done.

[iwu70]

Greg, I know how how hard it is for your to utter those words.   

Two key games upcoming for the TITANS -- WC and another with NPU.  Titans on a roll.

Let's hope Shanks and Bowen are back to full strength after a few more days rest.

'70

[GoPerry]

Whatever they had tonight they'll need it and more at the Shirk on Wed.

I will now post the two most difficult words for me to post:

Go Wheaton!

Support gladly received, accepted and appreciated!!  (There has to be an orange sweatshirt somewhere in that closet . . .?)

[Gregory Sager]

Whatever they had tonight they'll need it and more at the Shirk on Wed.

I will now post the two most difficult words for me to post:

Go Wheaton!

Support gladly received, accepted and appreciated!!  (There has to be an orange sweatshirt somewhere in that closet . . .?)

I'm calling the Carthage @ NPU men's game, so I have to don a Vikings polo on Wednesday, as usual. But under my winter coat I might wear my orange-and-gray hoodie from the high-school team that two of my nephews play for. That's about as close as I come to owning anything orange. It's not exactly my favorite color.

[RogK]

as of eight minutes ago :
        W-L    (Road Wins - Home Losses)
IWU  6-1             +3
NPU  6-1             +3
MIL   4-3              0
WHE  4-3             -1
AUG  3-4              0
CTG   3-4              0
NCC  3-4             -1
CRL   2-6             -1
ELM  1-6             -3
Wheaton has played only 2 road conference games = few opportunities to do well in the Road Wins category.
At the end of the conference regular season, a team's conference win-loss differential will be double their "Road Wins - Home Losses" figure. Or, if you like, double their "Home Wins - Road Losses."
Wednesday's games will complete the first half of the conference season. Five teams will have done 4 home, 4 road.

[RogK]

Last Monday's Player of the Week considerations did not include the Monday night rescheduled Carthage-Wheaton game in which Hannah Frazier scored 24. While Frazier had three good productive games, she probably rates 3rd for the week, with either Jayla Johnson or Kendall Sosa taking the honor.
In reply #8077, Mr. Ypsi wonders if Sosa leads in the MOP race. Too early to lobby for that, or for debate here, I think.
Also, we recall that IWU beat NC by 45 in December.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Last Monday's Player of the Week considerations did not include the Monday night rescheduled Carthage-Wheaton game in which Hannah Frazier scored 24. While Frazier had three good productive games, she probably rates 3rd for the week, with either Jayla Johnson or Kendall Sosa taking the honor.
In reply #8077, Mr. Ypsi wonders if Sosa leads in the MOP race. Too early to lobby for that, or for debate here, I think.
Also, we recall that IWU beat NC by 45 in December.

If we can do pre-season predictions, it is NEVER too early to lobby or debate awards!

It is, of course, too early to be dogmatic about such things!

[iwu70]

Agree with Ypsi.  One can't be certain or dogmatic about it at this point.  I'd think Hannah Frazier and Jayla Johnson currently MOP candidates too, depending on how the CCIW championship race works out.  In a way, it's a team honor too, though we say it's the MOP.  If I were voting today, I'd vote for Sosa . . .  but still so much basketball to be played. 

IWU vs. WC should be a good one.  We'll see both of these candidates. I happen to think the key for IWU is how Brovelli and Lowis (and perhaps Shanks) play, in facing off against WC's size and strength in the paint.  So the rebounding battle will be key.  IWU likely wins on the perimeter, with their speed and perimeter shooting, etc., but the control of the paint and the boards will be a big factor in this game, hence the role Brovelli and Lowis may play.  Both have played very well in recent weeks.  This is a key game for WC to come back from 4-3. 

IWU has NPU and their quickness following . . . so a study in different styles of play, different key match-ups.  The heart of the season and the conference race now.

Happy Year of the Rat to all! Kung Hei Fat Choi!

IWU'70

[RogK]

Congrats to Kendall Sosa for her 3rd CCIW Player of the Week award!

[iwu70]

My warm congrats to Kendall Sosa as well.  Keep it rolling, esp. in the next two games.

'70

[gordonmann]

Latest Top 25 posted:

https://www.d3hoops.com/top25/women/2019-20/week7

At least one other person is now voting with me for Illinois Wesleyan.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Latest Top 25 posted:

https://www.d3hoops.com/top25/women/2019-20/week7

At least one other person is now voting with me for Illinois Wesleyan.

Since IWU jumped all the way from 2 points to 14, I suspect that more than one fellow voter has seen the light!

They won two road games, but the opponents were not exactly world-beaters.  I was only expecting that they would gain 4-5 points.

[GoPerry]

Latest Top 25 posted:

https://www.d3hoops.com/top25/women/2019-20/week7

At least one other person is now voting with me for Illinois Wesleyan.

Did you move them up from #24 Gordon?  And did you drop Chicago down(assuming you were voting for them prior)?

Just curious, not questioning.