WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[RogK]

I see from the box score that seven different NC players committed at least 3 turnovers, with a team total of 35. Appears that NC getting 65 rebounds was a main factor enabling victory.
That game was played at a Honolulu high school. Does the NCAA mandate a 50x94 court, or could they have used a 50x84 high school court? I guess portable baskets would allow temporary placement of a 94 ft long court.

[lmitzel]

That game was played at a Honolulu high school. Does the NCAA mandate a 50x94 court, or could they have used a 50x84 high school court? I guess portable baskets would allow temporary placement of a 94 ft long court.

I'm admittedly not an expert, but based on my interpretation of the rule book, it's supposed to be the 94 feet.

I would have to assume then that they're playing on a 94 foot court, but the only picture I've seen of the venue is inconclusive as to the length of the floor/status of the baskets.

Earlier tonight, the NCC Cardinals were able to put the allure and charm of the islands out of their collective minds long enough to defeat Chapman by a score of 93-84 in Honolulu.
The Lady Birds were led in scoring by Mayson (Don't squeeze the)(Charmin) Whipple with 17. She also had 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Paula (PZ) Zerante provided strong support with 15, and Natali (Agent 22) Dimitrova, and the always sterling Anita Sterling both had 10.

Tomorrow, the Cards take on Occidental at 3:00 Hawaii time before spending the following three days sightseeing, shopping, and relaxing on the beach. 

LoL, I'm old enough to get it.

*too young to get it*

For you youngsters information....................

Mr. Whipple was all over TV commercials on all the networks, and everywhere in print ads from 1964-1985. 

That explains a lot, because that's 4-25 years before my time. 

[Gregory Sager]

That game was played at a Honolulu high school. Does the NCAA mandate a 50x94 court, or could they have used a 50x84 high school court? I guess portable baskets would allow temporary placement of a 94 ft long court.

I'm admittedly not an expert, but based on my interpretation of the rule book, it's supposed to be the 94 feet.

It's supposed to be 94', but it's possible to play a legal game on a smaller floor ... or, at the very least, it used to be until recently. Prior to opening DeVos Fieldhouse a few years ago, Hope played all of its games at the Holland Civic Center, whose floor falls a few feet short of the required 94' length. That meant that the Dutch had to find an alternate venue when they hosted NCAA tourney games, because tourney rules explicitly require a regulation-sized court.

[gordonmann]

Hey, I'm pretty excited for Augustana's game against Whitewater tonight.

When was the last time someone said that about a women's basketball game?

[Gregory Sager]

Dunno about UWW, but for Augustana? A pretty darned long time.

[badgerwarhawk]

I was hoping to watch it online tonight but I've got a radio gig that conflicts.  Both teams undefeated.  It should be interesting.  GO HAWKS

[iwu70]

Augie's for real, winning over UWW 86-78.  10-0. 

'70

[RogK]

The conference as a whole is probably glad Augie beat Whitewater, given the WIAC dominance otherwise this season. Whitewater had topped IWU and Carroll. Oshkosh beat Carroll and Wheaton. Stevens Point beat IWU, Carthage and North Central.
Carthage beat River Falls. Elmhurst beat Platteville.

[RogK]

North Central ended their game with a 7-0 run to defeat Occidental 82-78. Mayson Whipple scored 4 of the 7 via FTs (she was 10/10 all told) and Shannon Ryan had a steal and a 3 sequence. NC made 19/23 FTs, so Imitzel may breathe a bit easier.
NC did better turnover-wise, committing 15 fewer than last night. Siarra O'Neil and Maya Walls had 3 steals each.

[RogK]

In the Augustana win, Whitewater fought back with a late 15-0 run to tie it at 74, but then Augie's Mikayla Fallon tallied a hoop plus FT. Izzy Anderson scored 7 in the final :36, helping to preserve the lead.
Augie has scored in the 80s six times, once in the 90s and in the low 100s three times.

[iwu70]

RogK, if you were selecting today, who would you put in the CCIW tournament as the best four teams so far?

I guess I'd say WC, Augie, IWU and NPU -- pretty much in that order.  Hard to leave EC and NCC out.

What say you?

It's going to be a great battle for the CCIW crown.

IWU70

[RogK]

Too early to forecast that, iwu70. ha. Ask me in March!
I would certainly include Carthage in the mix. Incidentally, they have had five different players score 20+ this season : Morgan Harris (season high 38), Madie Kaelber (28), Autumn Kalis (24), Bailey Gilbert (21), Morgan Vukovich (20).
We'll have to see how Millikin evolves.
Another question is how good Wheaton's Ellie Zeller and Jennifer Berg will be when they return from major injuries. Also regarding the Thunder, to what extent are more of their freshmen advancing toward earning playing time, not that there is a surplus laying around.

[GoPerry]

In the Augustana win, Whitewater fought back with a late 15-0 run to tie it at 74, but then Augie's Mikayla Fallon tallied a hoop plus FT. Izzy Anderson scored 7 in the final :36, helping to preserve the lead.
Augie has scored in the 80s six times, once in the 90s and in the low 100s three times.

I watched some of last night's Augie game and came away fairly impressed overall.  They have pretty strong guard play with Mayer, Fallon and really don't lose anything when they sub in Anderson and Reiley who got a lot of minutes as non-starters.  Then when you add a defensive presence like Kallenberger, you end up with a very solid team even if lacking a little experience.  I would think they'll be right in the mix once league play resumes although records are difficult to compare right now-  Augie 10-0 with some decent wins,  5-4 IWU team that has yet to play a team with a losing record.  Likewise 6-2 Wheaton(0-8 Blackburn).   I think the quality of last night's win is still TBA since the Warhawks have only 1 victory over a team with a  winning record(@ IWU) although the wins have been decisive. 

[lmitzel]

North Central ended their game with a 7-0 run to defeat Occidental 82-78. Mayson Whipple scored 4 of the 7 via FTs (she was 10/10 all told) and Shannon Ryan had a steal and a 3 sequence. NC made 19/23 FTs, so Imitzel may breathe a bit easier.
NC did better turnover-wise, committing 15 fewer than last night. Siarra O'Neil and Maya Walls had 3 steals each.

Looking over Chapman's numbers and not having seen them play, I have to assume they play an in-your-face, aggressive defense, which would explain the high opponent free throw numbers and the high forced turnover numbers.

But yes, I am relieved to see a better performance at the line.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

North Central ended their game with a 7-0 run to defeat Occidental 82-78. Mayson Whipple scored 4 of the 7 via FTs (she was 10/10 all told) and Shannon Ryan had a steal and a 3 sequence. NC made 19/23 FTs, so Imitzel may breathe a bit easier.
NC did better turnover-wise, committing 15 fewer than last night. Siarra O'Neil and Maya Walls had 3 steals each.

Looking over Chapman's numbers and not having seen them play, I have to assume they play an in-your-face, aggressive defense, which would explain the high opponent free throw numbers and the high forced turnover numbers.

But yes, I am relieved to see a better performance at the line.

Chapman's tallest player is like 5'8" or 5'9".  They have to play physical or they have no chance.