MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[kiko]

Don't encourage him, WUPHF.

I was going to come back and remind him that his Titans were ranked higher by the AVCA, but duly noted, I'll drop it... 

If I hear nothing of this on the boards tomorrow, I'll assume that the Bears picked up the W... 

[Gregory Sager]

Don't encourage him, WUPHF.

I was going to come back and remind him that his Titans were ranked higher by the AVCA, but duly noted, I'll drop it... 

If I hear nothing of this on the boards tomorrow, I'll assume that the Bears picked up the W... 

Frankly, I'd prefer that he went back to opera talk. It's far less exasperating.

[kiko]

Don't encourage him, WUPHF.

I was going to come back and remind him that his Titans were ranked higher by the AVCA, but duly noted, I'll drop it... 

If I hear nothing of this on the boards tomorrow, I'll assume that the Bears picked up the W... 

Frankly, I'd prefer that he went back to opera talk. It's far less exasperating.

I think Pat should grab the www.d3titans.com domain in the off chance it will channel things over yonder instead of to this neighborhood...

[GoPerry]

Don't encourage him, WUPHF.

I was going to come back and remind him that his Titans were ranked higher by the AVCA, but duly noted, I'll drop it... 

If I hear nothing of this on the boards tomorrow, I'll assume that the Bears picked up the W... 

Frankly, I'd prefer that he went back to opera talk. It's far less exasperating.

I think Pat should grab the www.d3titans.com domain in the off chance it will channel things over yonder instead of to this neighborhood...

Promise?

[WUPHF]

If I hear nothing of this on the boards tomorrow, I'll assume that the Bears picked up the W... 

[Insert Vicky Valencourt prediction scene GIF here.] 

[AndOne]

Should North Central, as is expected, be awarded a home football game for the first round of the playoffs next Saturday, the Cardinals first basketball game, currently scheduled for 2:00, will be moved to a 5:00 start.

[Titan Q]

Illinois Wesleyan vs U. of Chicago, 4 pm...

Titans
G - Brady Rose, 6-3 Sr.
G - Colin Bonnett, 6-4 Sr.
G - Jason Gregoire, 6-4 Sr.
F - Charlie Bair, 6-7 Sr.
C - Alex O'Neill, 6-9 Sr.

Maroons
G - Jordan Baum, 6-3 Jr.
G - Noah Karras, 6-4 Sr.
F - Ryan Jacobsen, 6-5 Sr.
?
?

Pantagraph - https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/titans-to-take-on-chicago-minus-curry/article_158e9687-a632-5703-b741-f0859dbb9607.html

Live Video - https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/

WEXG Radio - http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/WWHP

[WUPHF]

Illinois Wesleyan vs U. of Chicago, 4 pm...

Maroons
G - Jordan Baum, 6-3 Jr.
G - Noah Karras, 6-4 Sr.
F - Ryan Jacobsen, 6-5 Sr.
?
?

Picking the UChicago starting line-up is never an easy task, but I was surprised to see two question marks.  Then, I went to the roster and Sustacek is no longer listed.  That is a huge loss for the Maroons.

My guess so far...

G - Jordan Baum, 6-3 Jr.
G - Noah Karras, 6-4 Sr.
G - Justin Jackson, 6-4 Sr.
F/C - Ryan Jacobsen, 6-5 Sr.
F/C - TBD

[Titan Q]

Illinois Wesleyan vs U. of Chicago, 4 pm...

Maroons
G - Jordan Baum, 6-3 Jr.
G - Noah Karras, 6-4 Sr.
F - Ryan Jacobsen, 6-5 Sr.
?
?

Picking the UChicago starting line-up is never an easy task, but I was surprised to see two question marks.  Then, I went to the roster and Sustacek is no longer listed.  That is a huge loss for the Maroons.

My guess so far...

G - Jordan Baum, 6-3 Jr.
G - Noah Karras, 6-4 Sr.
G - Justin Jackson, 6-4 Sr.
F/C - Ryan Jacobsen, 6-5 Sr.
F/C - TBD

Sustacek suffered a career-ending wrist injury.

[WUPHF]

Wow, that is terrible. Best of luck to him as he recovers.

[Greek Tragedy]

IWU loses by 1?!

[WUPHF]

IWU loses by 1?!

The Women's Basketball team lost by 1, yes...

[Greek Tragedy]

IWU loses by 1?!

The Women's Basketball team lost by 1, yes...

Ok. I just checked the stats link real quick. I didn't realize that was the women's game. Thanks.

[Titan Q]

IWU 81
Chicago 73

https://www.iwusports.com/boxscore.aspx?id=6745&path=mbball

* Colin Bonnett: 19 pts
* Brady Rose: 15 pts 
* Jason Gregoire: 12 pts, 2 reb, 2 assists
* Grant Wolfe: 9 pts, 7 assists
* Charlie Bair: 9 pts, 8 reb
* Matt Leritz: 8 pts, 6 reb

* Dominic Laravie: 19 pts, 9 reb
* Justin Jackson: 11 pts, 2 reb, 2 assists


Not terribly pretty but I thought the Titans did a nice job grinding this one out.  Chicago presented a lot of problems with their 4/5 out offense and dribble drive.

Brady Rose was in foul trouble the entire game.  Picked up his 4th with 14:00 to play...played just 21 minutes.  Rose made a few very big shots, however, down the stretch when he returned.

Colin Bonnett had a really nice game - provided a scorer on the floor at all times when Rose was sidelined.

IWU got very nice contributions from young guys - Charlie Bair (So), Grant Wolfe (So), and Matt Leritz (Fr).  Adding Doug Wallen and a couple others to this group, the Titans really have a nice nucleus for the future.  I think 6-6 post Leritz is going to be a really good player - super skilled 4 man.  And I really like Bair - blue collar, hard working guy.

IWU starts 1-0 and plays at Calvin in Grand Rapids November 16.

[iwu70]

Yes, a good start for IWU.  Grinding it out, never really in control, but able to pull out the W.

Totally agree with Q about the future, the new players.  Rose didn't play well tonight, surely Bonnett did -- offensively and defensively.  He was everywhere.    Gregoire a sold contribution. 

And, I think Bair will have a good year, backed up by Baker.  But, the most impressive newbie was surely Fr. Matt Leritz and the energizer bunny, never-stop-hustling and causing trouble to the opposition, Grant Wolfe.  Love his energy, his game. 

The season begins on a good note.

IWU'70