WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[RogK]

Carroll (4-6, 1-1) 53, Lakeland 51 :
Katie Rossetti had 11 rebs, 8 pts, 4 stls and 5 blocks;
the Pios' top scorer was Brittney Wald with 16;
Rachel Van Sluys contributed 11 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls, 4 assists.

[RogK]

Simpson 64, Carthage 60 --
Very good shooting by Autumn Kalis, as she scored 21 pts from just 10 FG att.
Rachel Szydlowski added 16 pts for the Lady Reds.

[Gregory Sager]

[RogK]

I suspect that Simpson has secretly hired Lugash as an assistant coach.

[gordonmann]

Some day I will get my dream match up of Hobart versus Simpson.

[Ralph Turner]

Some day I will get my dream match up of Hobart versus Simpson.

Hmmm.. I don't think that the discussion of a Hobart versus Simpson matchup will occur on the Women's message boards. 

[gordonmann]

Fair point. Homer doesn't have a daughter named William Smith.

[RogK]

This may interest only lmitzel; North Central had nine different starting lineups in their first nine games. The game 10 starting lineup matched that of game 9.
Something to consider during the holiday season.

[iwu70]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the CCIW players, fans and chatsters.  Enjoy your figgy pudding. 

IWU'70

[lmitzel]

This may interest only lmitzel; North Central had nine different starting lineups in their first nine games. The game 10 starting lineup matched that of game 9.
Something to consider during the holiday season.

I knew there had been changes, but not every game for the first nine. I remember being shocked in the home opener when Mayson Whipple wasn't starting, but she has started most games. I think the rest has just been trying to find a good combination. They played well enough against Dubuque that I'm not surprised she went with the same five against Chicago. But she's also spent most of the last few years tinkering with that initial group some... though not to the extent she has this year.

I think they're starting to find their stride a little bit, but I'm worried it could be a long two months on the women's side of CCIW play.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the CCIW players, fans and chatsters.  Enjoy your figgy pudding. 

But of course, the houska and watching my nine month old play with wrapping paper the next few days takes priority. Merry Christmas all!

[iwu70]

Over the river and through the woods, to Colorado Springs we go . . .


'70

[iwu70]

Titans in Colorado, adjusting to the altitude.  Playing at 6,000+ feet.

Go TITANS -- we need these two wins  -- vs. Oberlin and Lewis and Clark.  10-2 going into the rest of the CCIW schedule would be good, good.  Build the resume for March.

IWU'70

[GoPerry]

A telling stat line for senior Kelly Lawson:

2016-17:  29 games(all started),   FG% .458   3FG% .316   FT% .785   Reb/g 4.1   Pts/g  12.0

2017-18:  9  games( all started)   FG% .286   3FG% .286   FT% .577   Reb/g 2.7   Pts/g  8.3

This level of drop off is pretty dramatic for a twice selected All-CCIW performer and unanimous 1st team pick last season.  Not really fair to say this is the sole reason for some mediocre performances by the Thunder this season.  But competing at the top of league will be tough for Wheaton if her struggles persist.  Injury, Illness, something else?  Don't know.  Feeling pressure to lead the team and forcing things a bit?  Maybe, but not necessary since there's plenty of talent.  Thunder fans hope that the extended break will allow her to put the first 9 games behind her and start fresh today against #20 Scranton.  No video apparently.

[RogK]

Elmhurst 76-57 yesterday over Aurora. The Bluejays built a comfortable lead in the 2nd Q and weathered a 12-0 Aurora run in the 3rd.
Mikaela Eppard tallied 24 pts (10/16 2FG, 4/5 FT) and 13 rebs. Among other 'jays who did well were Lisa Logan (14 pts, 5 assists), Kaela Jones (8 rebs, 2 blks, 3 stls) and Jasmin Bailey (12 pts from 7 FG att).

[Gregory Sager]

Final from the Salem State Holiday Classic:

North Park 57
Hamilton 42

Alicia Arnold: 12 pts
Shaylee Sloan: 10 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls
Clarissa Ramos: 10 pts
Gabby Sandoval: 5 rebs, 4:1 a:to

After giving up the opening basket of the game, NPU went on a 15-2 run and never looked back. The Vikings extended their lead to as much as 22 points late in the third period, before the substantially bigger Continentals started making a run via dominating the glass at the offensive end that led to a number of second-chance scores. Nevertheless, Hamilton never got any closer than their 11-point halftime deficit, as the Vikings made their free throws and took advantage of a few well-timed steals to hold the Conts at bay.

Alicia Arnold, playing in her home state of Massachusetts, had a really solid day of shooting. Shaylee Sloan was particularly strong in the third quarter when the Vikings built up their big lead, while Zakiya Newsome and Lauryn Alba Garner really bothered the Conts with their quickness.

NPU got outrebounded 47-37, including 21-7 at the offensive end, but the Park's 15-20 advantage in turnovers somewhat ameliorated that. It was especially gratifying to see the Vikes do well at the FT line, a bugaboo for them as of late, as they went 12-14 to only 12-22 for the Conts. The key stat of the game, though, was the 14-60 (23%) FG shooting of the Conts, who were visibly bothered by NPU's quickness in the halfcourt and tended to rush their shots. Hamilton shot six more FG attempts than did the Vikings, but made six fewer baskets than did NPU.

This is a really solid win for the Park, especially as it comes on the heels of a three-game losing streak in which the Vikes didn't play all that well. Hamilton was not only 8-0 coming into today's game, but the Conts had won all eight of those games by double digits save one, which was a nine-point win over SUNYIT on SUNYIT's home floor. The Conts were averaging 14.8 ppg more than their opponents.

The Vikings (6-4) now await the winner of the second game between homestanding Salem State and Wheaton (MA).