WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[RogK]

lmitzel will be very pleased to learn that North Central topped Kean 83-70 and made 22/25 FTs.
Natali Dimitrova did quite well : 6/11 FG (a 3 included) and 4/5 FT for 17 pts, along with 10 rebs, 4 assists, 2 blks, 2 stls.

[RogK]

Millikin 85, Illinois College 67.
Devin Curry 28 pts (5/8 2FG, 6/9 3FG) excellent shooting fully overlays her six turnovers;
Emily Schultz 17 pts, 11 rebs, 3 stls;
Jordan Hildebrand 15 pts in 14:00 (5/5 2FG, 5/6 FT)

[RogK]

Carthage beat Ripon 63-52 and committed only 7 turnovers in the process.
Maggie Berigan had 17 pts and 3 steals, making 8 of 11 FG att.
Morgan Harris made numerous contributions : 15 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls.
Elmhurst lost to Loras, 75-71. Mikaela Eppard was outstanding again : 19 pts 10 rebs, 5 assists, 3 blocks, 2 stls, 0 TOs.

[RogK]

IWU 80, Lewis & Clark 58 --
Ashley Schneider 16 pts, 6 rebs
Sydney Shanks 13 pts, 7 assists, 3 stls
Rebekah Ehresman 5 steals
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UW Oshkosh 76, Carroll 50
Sara Hartl scores 11 pts on 8 FG att

[iwu70]

RogK, thanks for the summary of IWU vs. L & C.  I didn't get up to watch this time, given the issues with the CC feed.

Titans did have a good night shooting 49%.  The usual 22-11 TOs ratio, leading to lots of points off TOs.

Bench players contributing nicely. 

Merritt also 12, Anderson 10.  Do wonder why no Molly McGraw at all tonight.  Flu?  Injury?  Needed rest going into CCIW play?  Time will tell.

A wonderful Colorado trip I'm sure, going 2-0, now 10-2.  Hope the team got to sample all the local sites, food, and "other products."  If so, they can fly high into the rest of the season!   LOL   

New Year's Eve in HK.  Happy New Year to all.

Now to the serious business of pursuing a CCIW championship.  Many good, tougher games upcoming.

IWU'70

[iwu70]

The Pgraph article on the IWU game says McGraw has an ankle injury from the game vs. Oberlin.  No word on seriousness, how long she'll be out. 

Good time for rest, holiday cheer and preparing for Augie on Jan. 3.

Happy New Year!

IWU'70

[lmitzel]

lmitzel will be very pleased to learn that North Central topped Kean 83-70 and made 22/25 FTs.
Natali Dimitrova did quite well : 6/11 FG (a 3 included) and 4/5 FT for 17 pts, along with 10 rebs, 4 assists, 2 blks, 2 stls.

I almost did a double take when I saw their free throw line at half of the men's game. I'm glad they finally had a good game at the line, and getting their third win of the year right before getting back into CCIW play is a plus.

Last I checked in that one, Kean got called for three techs. I'll have to go back and watch to see what happened.

[GoPerry]

Wheaton over Marywood 75-42.   Looks like everyone wearing a uniform got into the game.

Wheaton at 7-4 (1-2) needs some urgency to pocket some conference road wins beginning on Wednesday @ Carthage.  Pretty important game for both teams.

[RogK]

Augustana trailed Central of Iowa 25-15 early in the 2nd quarter this evening. Augie subsequently outscored Central by 40, winning 92-62.
Izzy Anderson had 20 pts, 7 rebs, while Meghan Stovall tallied 18 pts and 4 assists. Teammate Clare Kramer (6/8 FG, 3/5 FT) scored 15 in 14:00.

[Gregory Sager]

The CCIW is 46-33 (.582) in non-conference play thus far.

[iwu70]

Well, here we go for the conference race.  My TITANS are playing very well, have a real shot at running the table.  If they keep playing like they have been, avoid injuries (we'll see on McGraw), and keep the good defensive pressure going, shooting and high percentage and getting just enough from the three-point line, I think they have a good shot at a 20+ game winning season, perhaps more.  The overall roster is shorter, but the depth and experience are there, going about 9 deep, with the new freshmen really contributing.  Gotta be optimistic for the rest of the season. Mia has them playing well, with a clear identity and strategy.  First half for me, Ehresman is the MVP of the TITANS.  Solid and consistent.  Maddie Merritt just behind. 

Already 2018 in Asia -- Happy New Year to all -- be safe, stay warm out there.  Brutal cold in the Midwest.  Sure glad I'm on the Far Side.

IWU'70

[Mr. Ypsi]

Mark, I hesitate to predict 16-0.  But I wouldn't be at all surprised with 15-1 or 14-2.

I wouldn't be shocked, but I'd be surprised, if the conference tourney was not in B'town.

On the other hand, the men may have to fight like crazy to even make the conference tourney.  They just don't look right somehow to me.  (On the other other hand, I thought the same thing about a couple of teams that went to Salem. )

[iwu70]

Ypsi, Happy New Year, my friend.  Hope you and all the family are well.

I think the IWU women are surely in a good position, playing well with a clear identity and depth.  Yes, 14-2 and a CCIW crown would be just fine -- then the conference tournament @ The Shirk.  We'll see.  The competition surely getting tougher now.

The men -- well, what can you say?  Inconsistent, too much talent spread too thinly, no real identity, and not enough scoring or rebounding support (save for Beasley) from the 3-5 positions . . . I, too, worry that they may not make the CCIW tournament.

Wednesday night vs. Augie a real gut check.  Augie just looked awesome vs. Wash U.

IWU'70

[GoPerry]

My TITANS are playing very well, have a real shot at running the table. 

16-0 . . . seriously?

[Gregory Sager]

My TITANS are playing very well, have a real shot at running the table. 

16-0 . . . seriously?

Forget it, he's rolling.