SLIAC

[hopefan]

As a point of interest, I thought Linclon Christian looked pretty decent the other night against Maryville - They only played 7 or 8 players and were totally outmanned in the 2nd half, but I'm pretty sure they will be able to compete at the 500 level in conference - they have a couple of perimeter players that shot pretty well.

[jdoug2]

It's good to hear there will could be several good teams in the conference. Not that I want every team to be .500, but it is good to have some competition throughout the SLIAC. Since I'm not too familiar with the conference I'm generally guessing as to the quality of the teams. Other than looking at their records of course.

[fcnews]

jdoug - I see where Lauren is leading the league in FT% and top 10 in 3 pt%.

Fontbonne's season out look changed early, with the loss of Michelle Reale. She was FU's leading scorer during conference play last year. Probably the best all-around player on the team. She is rehabbing well from knee surgery. She would of gave FU a much stronger inside presence. Liz Taylor-Sharpe would much rather play facing the basket.

FU will be a solid team. Best chance for a long run will be next year.

[jdoug2]

Thanks FC. She's been playing pretty well, although she needs to cut down those to's. That kid has always been able to shoot. We've just been trying to get her to drive more often. Keep the opponent honest. I didn't know they were using Liz in the post after Michelle hurt her knee. I saw 2 games last year and from what I remember Liz is better facing up. I guess you have to do, what you have to do.

Now I'm going to try and listen to the game vs Wash U.

[jdoug2]

What's the freaking deal? The Wash U site is not playing the game. It's playing elevator music. 

[jdoug2]

Still can't hear the game, but my sister called me with the score. Fontbonne and Wash U are tied 27 all at half.

[jdoug2]

Wash U wins 67-53. Fontbonne just couldn't seem to score. Oh well, at least my niece is headed home for Christmas.

[y_jack_lok]

jdoug2, maybe you've seen a box score of the Fontbonne-Wash U game. I haven't looked. Lauren had what I would describe as an uneventful game. She got one of Fontbonne's first buckets from about 10 feet off a reboud from a missed free throw. She hit a 3 pointer late in the game, but I think missed everything in between (4 or 5 shots). Otherwise not much to say. Her former teammate who plays for Wash U (DeeDee ??, right?) got in for the final minute plus, but Lauren had just come out of the game, so they weren't on the floor at the same time.

[jdoug2]

Thanks for the info Jack. I did check out the box score and my brother-inlaw also told me about the same thing as you. Looks like she didn't have much of a game, but at least they hung in there for a while.

And yes, it's DeeDee who used to play with Lauren in high school. I hate she isn't getting much playing time, but I guess that will happen when you're  a freshman on a good team.

I'm simply glad I'm headed to the airport soon to pu Lauren and her parents.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas or whatever holiday you enjoy.

[jdoug2]

Where has everyone been? I hope everybody had a great break, but it's time again for some posts.

Fontbonne was without a couple of starters for their Florida trip, and it was not a good thing. Div II Univ of Tampa defeats the griffins 85-49. Maybe  the beach and nice weather had a negative effect.

Fontbonne will take get back to SLIAC action next Saturday when they will take on Blackburn College. Plus on Jan 13th the TEXAS contigent will be in attendance. It will be my first trip of the year to STL.

[y_jack_lok]

jdoug, as you've probably noticed there aren't many posters on the women's side of the SLIAC site. Also, there haven't been many games since Fontbonne-Wash U. Webster got thumped by #5 Depauw 94-51 on the 20th, and will probably get thumped again tonight when they play Rose-Hulman who are 10-1.

All 3 Saint Louis SLIAC schools are playing at home on the 13th, which means hopefan will probably be at Maryville and I will be at Webster. Will you still be around for the Webster-Fontbonne games on the 18th?

[y_jack_lok]

Also, Maryville plays Allegheny (8-1, but unranked) at the South Padre Island Shootout tonight. Then tomorrow plays either Messiah (7-1 and ranked 10th), or Pitt-Bradford (4-4).

[jdoug2]

Sounds like the sliac will have things really up and running on the 13th. I know the Christmas break has slowed down the games and the posts.

And Jack we'll only be up for the game against MacMurray. For some reason my job wants me around on occasion, so I'll only be able to make a few select Saturday games. I just wish Fontbonne played Maryville on a Saturday this year. 

[y_jack_lok]

Maryville loses to Allegheny 71-62 and will play Pitt-Bradford tomorrow. As expected, Webster lost to Rose-Hulman 63-46. While this puts Rose-Hulman at 11-1, they are nowhere near the calibre of Millikin, Illinois Wesleyan & DePauw, all of whom beat Webster much more decisively. Also, I think both Fontbonne and Maryville could beat Rose-Hulman.

[y_jack_lok]

Maryville beats Pitt-Bradford 83-49. Allegheny, which beat Maryville yesterday, loses to #10 Messiah. Now all the SLIAC teams have completed their non-conference games, except Webster, who has to play Wash U on Wednesday 1/3/07. After that it will be interesting to see if anyone can compete with Maryville and Fontbonne.