WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

RogK · January 22, 2007, 07:27:38 PM

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RogK · January 23, 2007, 11:34:49 AM

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titan30 · January 23, 2007, 10:34:20 PM

ATN-

Everyone is biased no matter what role they may have with rankings. I say leave us down there - just makes the team more fired up to play harder! IWU should be higher, but they'll take on the 16 above them any day! Better to be the underdog!

RogK · January 24, 2007, 02:18:24 PM

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RogK · January 24, 2007, 03:18:49 PM

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RogK · January 24, 2007, 03:45:18 PM

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Mr. Ypsi · January 25, 2007, 06:41:32 PM

A nice writeup on the IWU women's team in Around the Nation - don't miss it!

Titan Q · January 27, 2007, 10:09:32 AM

The IWU/Carthage women's game can be heard on WJBC, AM-1230. Pregame coverage starts at 4:45pm.

http://www.wjbc.com/

Titan Q · January 27, 2007, 10:13:19 AM

I haven't looked at the big picture in a ton of detail, but I've been thinking that IWU and Chicago are competing for the #1 seed in the region. Any Chicago losses (like last night) are big for IWU.

Still a long way to go in the CCIW though. The Titans need a road win in Kenosha today.

Gregory Sager · January 27, 2007, 06:12:34 PM

This afternoon at the Griz, Millikin jumped out to a 14-point lead but then had to hold off a late NPU surge to beat the Vikings, 61-54. NPU got to within a point with under two minutes left, but the Big Blue made just enough FTs down the stretch to stave off the visitors.

Sounds like the two respective All-American candidates for the two teams put on a good show. Lindsay Ippel, whom NPU held to 12 points in the meeting in Chicago between the two teams, had 32 points and 15 boards for Millikin, while Laura Mount scored 26 for NPU.

atn alum · January 28, 2007, 12:30:08 AM

Thanks for the compliment, Mr. Ypsi, except some doofus (me) botched the name Mallory Heydorn and called her "Molly."

My apologies to any offended IWU folks out there

Hoosier Titan · January 28, 2007, 12:41:15 AM

Atn,

It was a really nice story. As you said in the story, the IWU women's program has long been in the shadow of the men; it's great that they are coming into their own. And Mallory scored 27 points tonight in a hard-fought game at Carthage; I don't think she was traumatized by being called "Molly." Nice job.

Titan Q · January 29, 2007, 11:11:33 AM

The ATN feature on the IWU women was very well done and much appreciated. It is certainly nice to see Mia Smith's team step out of that shadow.

The Titans showed a lot of heart Saturday at Carthage. It was a back-and-forth game for the final 10 mintues with two IWU guards taking over down the stretch...Sarah Bull kept the Titans in it with some big shots and Mallory Heydorn drilled a 3 from the top of the key to give IWU a 3-point lead with about 1:00 left.

By continuing to win in the CCIW, the Titans can put themselves in great tournament position by earning the #1 seed in the region (which could lead to an opportunity to host a sectional). Current in-region records:

Illinois Wesleyan (CCIW) 15 0 1.000
UW-Stout (WIAC) 16 1 .941
Lake Forest (MWC) 13 1 .929
Chicago (UAA) 14 2 .875
Concordia (Wis.) (NATHC) 11 2 .846

Still a long way to go, but the opportunity to win the CCIW title, host the conference tournament, and earn a #1 seed should be enough to keep the intensity level high every night out.

RogK · January 30, 2007, 01:51:56 PM

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Illinihoops4 · January 30, 2007, 05:45:38 PM

I was also at the Elmhurst/Augie game. I was disappointed as they did not really display the same type of fight and effort that they have in the past. I'm hoping that tonight's game vs. NPU will be a better one. The last match-up was in November and I think both teams are drastically different than they were a few months ago. I also thought that the coaching staff looked drained. I doubt they read this- but as words of encouragement- stay positive and stay consistent! You are changing the program!

The Wheaton at Carthage game is an interesting match-up. I'm pulling for Wheaton in this one.

On a side note, with Concordia-WI not having an automatic qualifier this season- realistically- what are their chances? The conference is not a strong one in general and with all those conference games- it didn't leave much room for non-conference opponents to challenge them. Although I suppose they could get in the same way Rockford did the past few years(weaker schedule, big #'s in the win column, but no major competition.......just some thoughts............