WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

deiscanton · February 17, 2009, 06:57:54 AM

I just wanted to pop on and wish Illinois Wesleyan the best of luck tonight against Olivet Nazarene. Even though this game will probably be a more traditional basketball game and not the Grinnell-style game that people were anticipating at the start of the season, this game will be very interesting. I saw Olivet Nazarene's stats from the last 2 games when the Tigers were only playing 8 players, and their stats from 3 pt range would still set UAA records if the Tigers were playing as a UAA team. (16 3's made by Olivet Nazarene last game would break NYU's record of 15 3's made in a UAA game set in 1997, and the average of 44.5 3 pt attempts taken by Olivet Nazarene in the last 2 games would easily break the UAA record of 31 attempts in a UAA women's game set by Case Western Reserve twice in UAA conf. games played last season.)

I want to check up on this game, but I see that no one is doing audio or videocasting of tonight's game to my knowledge. Will there be anyone blogging this game or doing live stats so that I can check up on this game? Thanks-- I'm sure that a lot of people around the country would appreciate it.

Titan Q · February 17, 2009, 07:30:36 AM

Article on IWU's Claire Sheehan...

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2009/02/17/usports/doc499a10e5ccbdf121761009.txt

Titan Q · February 17, 2009, 07:33:16 AM

Quote from: deiscanton on February 17, 2009, 06:57:54 AM
I just wanted to pop on and wish Illinois Wesleyan the best of luck tonight against Olivet Nazarene. Even though this game will probably be a more traditional basketball game and not the Grinnell-style game that people were anticipating at the start of the season, this game will be very interesting. I saw Olivet Nazarene's stats from the last 2 games when the Tigers were only playing 8 players, and their stats from 3 pt range would still set UAA records if the Tigers were playing as a UAA team. (16 3's made by Olivet Nazarene last game would break NYU's record of 15 3's made in a UAA game set in 1997, and the average of 44.5 3 pt attempts taken by Olivet Nazarene in the last 2 games would easily break the UAA record of 31 attempts in a UAA women's game set by Case Western Reserve twice in UAA conf. games played last season.)

I want to check up on this game, but I see that no one is doing audio or videocasting of tonight's game to my knowledge. Will there be anyone blogging this game or doing live stats so that I can check up on this game? Thanks-- I'm sure that a lot of people around the country would appreciate it.

ONU broadcasts all men's games on Shine FM...

http://www.shine.fm/

Not sure if they do the women's games as well.

deiscanton · February 17, 2009, 11:01:48 AM

Quote from: Titan Q on February 17, 2009, 07:33:16 AM
Quote from: deiscanton on February 17, 2009, 06:57:54 AM
I just wanted to pop on and wish Illinois Wesleyan the best of luck tonight against Olivet Nazarene. Even though this game will probably be a more traditional basketball game and not the Grinnell-style game that people were anticipating at the start of the season, this game will be very interesting. I saw Olivet Nazarene's stats from the last 2 games when the Tigers were only playing 8 players, and their stats from 3 pt range would still set UAA records if the Tigers were playing as a UAA team. (16 3's made by Olivet Nazarene last game would break NYU's record of 15 3's made in a UAA game set in 1997, and the average of 44.5 3 pt attempts taken by Olivet Nazarene in the last 2 games would easily break the UAA record of 31 attempts in a UAA women's game set by Case Western Reserve twice in UAA conf. games played last season.)

I want to check up on this game, but I see that no one is doing audio or videocasting of tonight's game to my knowledge. Will there be anyone blogging this game or doing live stats so that I can check up on this game? Thanks-- I'm sure that a lot of people around the country would appreciate it.

ONU broadcasts all men's games on Shine FM...

http://www.shine.fm/

Not sure if they do the women's games as well.

I called Gary Newsome this morning. He is the athletic director at Olivet Nazarene. Unfortunately, Shine FM does not do the women's basketball games. Olivet Nazarene tried to do videocasting of their home athletic events this year, but they had a lot of technical difficulties setting up the equipment and getting out a clear video stream, so they will try again next year to have all of their home sporting events video streamed.

Somebody at the game is going to have to blog about it, as the website for Olivet Nazarene does not do live stats.

Hoosier Titan · February 17, 2009, 11:15:14 AM

I will be at the game. Anyone who wants an update send me a PM before 12:30 Central to arrange contact info. I can text or call and will post when we get back to Bloomington from Bourbonnais.

RogK · February 17, 2009, 11:40:14 AM

A little late with my Saturday report :
I saw Carthage top North Central, 67-54. Early on, both teams turned it over quite a bit. The Lady Reds got a helpful boost from a 4-point play by Katie Klemke.
Heather Gilmore made 2 of 3 threes, on her way to a team high 13 pts. Both teams usually tried to work the ball into the low post, which ate up the shot clock on many possessions. Lisa Gartelos scored 10 in 14:00 and also hosted a post-game dinner for the team in nearby Lisle (this I learned from her dad, who is a very pleasant fellow, by the way.. I've had several nice conversations with him and note that, while naturally a Carthage partisan, he appreciates the efforts of good players on all teams, which coincides with my perspective).
It was a frustrating loss for NC, but they still have a shot at the last CCIW playoff spot.

RogK · February 17, 2009, 01:26:10 PM

My congratulations, too, to IWU on clinching 1st place in the conference.
Millikin and Elmhurst won must-win games over Augie and North Park.
Kayla Pembrook had a sharp performance for Millikin, going 7/9 (5/6 threes), 3/4 FT, for 22 pts plus five rebounds and five assists.
Lyndsie Long (CCIW Player of the Week, twice in a row) tallied 17 and grabbed 11 rebs, while teammate Kelsey Monroe had 10 pts and 12 assists in 22:00. NP's LaRae Kostreva blocked 8 shots.
We have an interesting sprint to the finish line for the conference playoff positions. Good luck to all.

deiscanton · February 17, 2009, 09:56:10 PM

I just got the final score on a text message from Hoosier Titan--

Illinois Wesleyan 87, Olivet Nazarene 66

Thanks to Hoosier Titan for the update.

Mr. Ypsi · February 17, 2009, 10:19:37 PM

Wheaton led 47-28 at the half, but Millikin outscored them 36-16 over most of the second. Wheaton eventually prevailed, 72-70, despite what must be Fidelia's worst game of the season: 2-13 from the field, 2-5 from the line, more TOs than assists, and an efficiency score of -2.

Hoosier Titan · February 17, 2009, 11:46:44 PM

The IWU-Olivet Nazarene was closer than the 87-66 score would indicate for much of the game. Although IWU never trailed, the lead was 38-34 at halftime. The goal of the Titans was a fast-paced game, and they were not initially effective at this. They have rarely missed so many point-blank and wide-open shots! This was the first game I can remember seeing where neither team took a single shot during halftime; each team returned to the floor with under a minute to go and they simply resumed play. Whatever Mia Smith said in the locker room was effective, as the Titans slowly built the lead in the second half. They won the second half 49-32.

Six Titans scored in double figures, with this game's super sub Nikki Preston leading the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Hope Schulte and Kylie Castans each had 14, Stacey Arlis had 11, and Colleen Caplice and Christina Solari each had 10. Mallory Heydorn had 5 assists and Holly Harvey 4; the Titans had 19 steals and forced the Tigers into 33 turnovers.

This game was probably a good experience overall for the Titans. They saw a new opponent and were tested; the defense seemed to focus on Solari and Sheehan, so the Titans found other weapons.

RogK · February 18, 2009, 03:26:07 PM

Adding a little to Hoosier Titan's summary, I thought it was an entertaining contest and another example of IWU's ability to prevail in any sort of game.
ONU played a very active half-court defense in the 1st half, trying to double-team the ball wherever it went. This took a lot of energy and probably wasn't sustainable over 40:00 by just eight players.
Mia Smith certainly implemented some effective revisions for the 2nd half, too. Colleen Caplice made some key 11 or 12 ft jumpers, exploiting a hole in the ONU defense. ONU clogged up the area right under the basket, taking away lay-up opportunities. IWU had lots of open threes and normally will make more than 7 of 36. They hit 28 of 54 two's and won comfortably.

RogK · February 18, 2009, 07:09:00 PM

With North Central winning last night and Millikin and Elmhurst losing, a three-way tie exists among them, with the final Saturday and Tuesday games awaiting.
Meghan McGuire (a candidate for 2nd team all CCIW?) scored 19 for NC, while Jackie Errico and Mallory Carlini each took in 11 rebounds during their win over North Park. The Vikings' Danielle Bradley missed just one shot while scoring 16 pts.
Carthage's defense held Elmhurst to .259 FG shooting. At the other end, Lisa Gartelos shot 75% FG (9/12) and 4/4 FT for 22 pts in 20:00. The Lady Reds moved the ball around well, committing only 9 turnovers.

Hoosier Titan · February 20, 2009, 08:28:45 PM

Illinois Wesleyan has a JV v. alums game scheduled for 11:30 tomorrow (varsity Senior Day is at 2:00 v. North Central). Word is that the concession stand is offering hot dogs and popcorn to IWU students with ID for $1.00 each item.

Titan Q · February 21, 2009, 06:54:32 PM

IWU 78
North Central 40

http://www.iwusports.com/custompages/WBB/WBB2009/IWUWB24.HTM

* Mallory Heydorn: 20 pts (4-7 3-pt)
* Christina Solari: 14 pts, 8 reb

- Rebounds: IWU 48 NCC 31
- NCC: 8 assists, 24 turnovers

IWU moves to 24-0, 13-0 in the CCIW. The Titans play @ Elmhurst Tuesday to finish the league season.

RogK · February 21, 2009, 08:10:32 PM

The rest of the league made for exciting games today.
Meghan Merklein hit the game winner for Elmhurst as the Jays edged Millikin 68-67. Brittany Bobruk grabbed 11 rebounds for EC and Lyndsie Long scored 25 pts. M's Tracie Yantis had a fine game: 20 pts, 6 reb, 4 assists, 3 steals.
I watched North Park's three seniors enjoy a win on Senior Day; they topped Augie 51-46.
Amanda Phillips led with 16 pts. Stylianee Damianides made key free throws in the waning minutes to preserve the lead and LaRae Kostreva rung up 15 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists and 3 blocks. Contributions from more youthful North Parkers included 5 steals by Larisa Coldebella and 8 defensive rebounds by Danielle Bradley.
Wheaton beat Carthage 69-63 in OT. Kathleen Fidelia tallied 19 and fellow Thunderites Laura Karsten and Jamie Jones put in 15 each.
Katie Jarger scored 21 for the Lady Reds while Carlie Janowiak seized a dozen rebounds.