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DePauw Travels To Hope For NCAA First Round Matchup

2011-03-03T12:05:00.003-05:00

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament champion DePauw University will make its eighth straight trip to the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, traveling to Hope (Mich.) College for first round play in an announcement made today. Printable Bracket | Interactive Bracket | NCAA Tournament Announcement | Selection Show

The Tigers won the SCAC's automatic bid with a 80-71 win over Hendrix College in the championship game.

Hope (26-2) earned a Pool C bid after being upset by rival Calvin 67-65 in the MIAA Conference Championship game.

The winner of the DePauw/Hope game will play the winner of the Denison (Ohio) University (28-0) vs. defending NCAA Champion Washington (Mo.) University (20-5).

DePauw was the only SCAC team selected to the tournament this year. Head coach Kris Huffman owns an 18-8 career record in the NCAA Tournament, including the 2007 NCAA National Title where the DU Tigers defeated Denison in the second round and Washington-St. Louis in the national title game.

On Wednesday SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with DePauw head coach Kris Huffman as the DU Tigers prepare for their NCAA first round match-up with Hope on Friday.

To listen to DePauw head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

Centre Travels To Marietta For NCAA First Round Matchup

2011-03-03T11:53:00.003-05:00

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament champion Centre College will make its fifth straight trip to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament, traveling to Marietta (Ohio) College for first round play in an announcement made today. Interactive Bracket | NCAA Tournament Announcement

The Colonels won the SCAC's automatic bid with a 75-63 win over DePauw University in the championship game.

Marietta (25-3) earned the Ohio Athletic Conference's automatic bid by virtue of its tournament victory, culiminated with an 88-85 victory over John Carroll University with a game winning, three-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining.

The winner of the Centre/Marietta game will play the winner of the La Roche (Pa.) College (25-2) vs. Wittenberg (Ohio) University (19-8).

Centre was the only SCAC team selected to the tournament this year. Head coach Greg Mason owns a 2-4 career record in the NCAA Tournament, including a 69-55 victory over fellow Ohio Athletic Conference member Capital in the first round of the 2007 Tournament.

On Tuesday SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with Centre head coach Greg Mason to discuss the Colonels NCAA first round match-up with Marietta.

To listen to head coach Greg Mason, click here.

Centre Wins Third Straight SCAC Men's Basketball Championship

2011-03-03T11:30:00.005-05:00

The Centre College Colonels survived a furious DePauw University second half comeback attempt and earned the school's third straight Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship with a 75-63 win over rival DePauw. Box Score

With the win, the Colonels (21-5, 13-3 SCAC) earn the SCAC's automatic bid to the 2011 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship.

Appearing in the SCAC championship game for a sixth-straight year, Centre won its fourth championship in that span thanks to a 23 point performance from junior forward Greg Ross. Ross, the tournament's MVP, broke the SCAC tournament scoring average by scoring 23.7 points per game. Sophomore guard Bryon Ellis joined Ross on the All-Tournament team.

Against DePauw, Ross scored 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting and added eight rebounds. Sophomore teammate Bryon was 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and finished the tournament shooting a remarkable 84.6 percent from 3-point range (11-of-13 total).

Centre jumped out a commanding 34-18 lead thanks in large part to outstanding shooting and superb defensive effort. The Colonels connected on 14-of-23 from the field (60.9 percent) and limited a DePauw offense to 6-of-24 from the floor (25 percent).

The second half was a different story as the Tigers (19-9, 12-4 SCAC) shot over 62 percent (18-of-29) and trimmed Centre's lead to three with seven minutes remaining in the game. DePauw couldn't quite comeback as Centre was too much down the stretch.

The Tigers were led by junior Sean Haseley's 20 points and 10 rebounds. Ryan Sever chipped in with 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting. Both Haseley and Sever were named to the All-Tournament team. Oglethorpe senior guard Joe Kennedy rounded out the All-Tournament team performers.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director Jeff Debaldo caught up with both head coaches along with sophomore guard Bryon Ellis and junior forward Greg Ross of Centre.

To listen to DePauw head coach Bill Fenlon, click here.

To listen to sophomore guard Bryon Ellis of Centre, click here.

To listen to junior forward Greg Ross of Centre, click here.

To listen to Centre head coach Greg Mason, click here.

DePauw Claims Second Straight SCAC Title; Sixth All-Time

2011-02-27T15:28:00.004-05:00

DePauw had five players score in double figures and out rebounded Hendrix 45-32 en route to an 80-71 victory to claim their second straight SCAC Tournament Title and sixth overall in their final SCAC Tournament as a member of the conference. BOX SCORE

Hendrix fought tough early having led most of the first half, however the DU Tigers closed out the first half on a 16-6 run just after the Warriors claimed a 23-19 led for a 35-29 halftime score.

Senior guard Katie Mathews paced five Tigers in scoring with 14 points to go along with two assists and two rebounds. Matthews also clipped the 1,000 career point mark in the contest becoming the 12th DU Tiger to reach that plateau. Sophomore guard Kate Walker recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists. DePauw got a huge lift from its bench as Alex Gasasway netted 14 points and Ali Ross notched 11 points all in the second half.

Senior Christina Byler led all scorers on the evening with 25 points and five rebound in her final game for the Hendrix Warriors. The Warriors shot well for beyond the arc hitting on 47.1% (8-for-17) but it wasn't enough as Hendrix closes out the year with a record of 17-11.

Matthews was named SCAC Tournament MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament team by teammates Walker and Katie Aldrich along with Byler of Hendrix and Senior Shae Seagraves of Southwestern.

With the win, DePauw improved to 25-3 and earned the SCAC's automatic qualification into the NCAA Division III Championship. The SCAC tournament title was DePauw's sixth since the event began in 2003 and the Tigers' 10th SCAC title overall in 13 years of conference play.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with DePauw teammates Katie Mathews, Katie Aldrich and Kate Walker.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

To listen to DePauw senior guard Katie Mathews, click here.

To listen to DePauw junior forward Katie Aldrich, click here.

To listen to DePauw sophomore guard Kate Walker, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

Centre Advances to Face DePauw in SCAC Title Clash

2011-02-27T01:37:00.005-05:00

Centre College, the East's No. 1 seed, advanced to its sixth consecutive Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship game with a 70-57 semifinal win over division rival and No. 3 East seed Oglethorpe University.

Sophomore guard Bryon Ellis led Centre (20-5, 13-3 SCAC) as he scored a game-high 28 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including an SCAC tournament record eight 3-point field goals. Ellis was 8-of-10 from beyond the arc. He matched former Centre standouts Matt Nestheide (Feb. 25, 2007) and Kris Bentley (March 1, 2009) as the only three to make at least eight shots from 3-point range in SCAC tournament history (since 2003).

Oglethorpe raced out to a 36-34 halftime lead on the strenght of shooting nearly 56 percent (15-of-27) in the first half. The Stormy Petrels (15-12, 10-6 SCAC) could not keep up their hot shooting as the Colonels limited Oglethorpe to 28 percent shooting (7-of-25) in the second half. Centre came into the SCAC tournament as the nation's second leading scoring defense, giving up an average of just 55.3 points per game.

Centre's Greg Ross, a night after scoring an SCAC tournament single-game record 38 points, added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Colonels. Heading into the championship game, Ross is averaging 24 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.

Oglethorpe was led by senior guard Joe Kennedy's 18 poins, four rebounds and one steal. He shot 7-of-18 from the floor. Also chipping in for the Stormy Petrels were classmates Alex Richey (15 points) and Todd Ward (11 points).

The turning point of the game came on an Ellis three-pointer which gave Centre a 60-50 lead with 6:28 left in the game. From there, the Colonels were able to extend the lead to 68-54 with just over one minute remaining before earning the win.

Centre advances to the SCAC championship game for the sixth consecutive year and will look for its fourth SCAC championship in the last five years. The Colonels square off against yet another divsison rival in DePauw. These same two teams played for the conference championship a year ago with Centre prevailing 60-56. This will mark the third time that Centre and DePauw meet with an SCAC championship on the line. DePauw won the 2006 championship with a 64-61 win over Centre.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director Jeff DeBaldo caught up with both head coaches along with sophomore guard Bryon Ellis of Centre.

To listen to Oglethorpe head coach Phil Ponder, click here.

To listen to Centre guard Bryon Ellis, click here.

To listen to Centre head coach Greg Mason, click here.

DePauw Men Advance to Third SCAC Championship Game

2011-02-26T20:22:00.004-05:00

DePauw University avenged its regular season loss to Trinity University as the Indiana Tigers (19-8, 12-4 SCAC) advanced to their second consecutive SCAC championship with a 58-56 win over the Texas Tigers in the first semifinal of the 2011 SCAC Men's Basketball tournament.

DePauw jumped out to a 33-24 halftime lead thanks to 50 percent shooting in the first half. The Indiana Tigers shot 13-of-26 while holding Trinity to 37 percent shooting in the first half (10-of-27).

Trinity scored 36 of their 56 points from three starters as Ryan Beall paced the group with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Beall was 5-of-9 from the floor. Freshman Robert Kitzinger scored 12 points while senior forward Luke Caldarera scored 10 points and added five rebounds.

In the second half DePauw cooled off as Trinity limited the Indiana Tigers to 9-of-23 shooting (39.1 percent). Trinity shot better as they connected on 14-of-29 from the floor in the second stanza (48.3 percent). Trinity tied the game with less than 30 seconds remaining on the heels of 13 offensive rebounds during the game.

Trailing 58-56 with 30 seconds left in the game, Trinity had a chance to tie or win the game on their final possession. However, Trinity's Caldarera was not able to get the tying basket as time expired.

With the win DePauw advances to its third all-time appearance in the SCAC championship game and second straight trip. DePauw won the 2006 SCAC championship before falling to Centre in last year's final, 60-56. DePauw will play the winner of the Centre vs. Oglethorpe semifinal on Sunday, February 27 at 2:30 p.m. CT at Millsaps College.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director Jeff DeBaldo caught up with both head coaches and DePauw senior Steve Lemasters.

To listen to Trinity head coach Pat Cunningham, click here.

To listen to senior Steve Lemasters of DePauw, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Bill Fenlon, click here.

DePauw Advances to Eighth SCAC Title Game

2011-02-26T18:32:00.006-05:00

With its 73-53 semifinal win over Trinity, DePauw's 10th-ranked women advanced to its eighth Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament title game in the nine-year history of the event.

The Tigers improved to 24-3 with their 10th straight win, while Trinity finished its season at 14-13. DePauw faces Hendrix in tomorrow's Noon CST title game. The Warriors topped Southwestern, 77-67, in the day's other semifinal contest.

Trinity jumped out to an 11-2 lead and still held a 23-14 advantage after Jana Tucker's free throw with 9:26 left in the first half.

Kate Walker responded with a three which ignited a 12-0 DePauw run and gave the Tigers a 26-23 lead. DePauw led at the break, 34-30.

The Tigers scored the first five points of the second half to push the lead to 39-30. DePauw's lead was 49-39 with just under 12 minutes left before Ali Ross hit a jumper which started a 14-0 stretch and extended the Tigers' lead to 24 points.

Walker led DePauw with a career-high 19, while Katie Aldrich followed with her second double-double of the tournament with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Gasaway added 11 points with Katie Mathews and Brooke Osborne leading with four assists each.

Danielle Hubenak led Trinity with 18 points with Libby Kruse grabbing eight rebounds.

DePauw shot 46.7 percent from the field to Trinity's 33.3. The Tigers hit 51.7 percent in the second half to Trinity's 20.0 percent. DePauw also held a 43-33 edge on the boards.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with sophomore guard Kate Walker of DePauw.

To listen to Trinity head coach Amie Bradley, click here.

To listen to sophomore guard Kate Walker of DePauw, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

Forty Bench Points Lifts Hendrix in First SCAC Tournament Final

2011-02-26T16:03:00.005-05:00

Led by junior guard Anna Roane's 17 points, the Warriors bench outscored Southwestern's bench 40-11 to send Hendrix to their first ever SCAC Title game with a 77-67 victory from the Hanger Dome.

Hendrix, who had been 0-3 in semifinal games previously, hit 18-of-21 free throws in the second half including 14-of-16 in the final six minutes as the Warriors advance to the school's first ever title game.

Hendrix had five players score in double figures led by Anna Roane who had two assists to go along with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field. The Warriors crashed the boards as well out rebounding Southwestern 42-35 including 14-8 on the offensive end.

Southwestern had three players in double figures led by Anna Fareed with 17 points, two assists and two steals. Senior Shae Seagraves chipped in with 12 rebounds and seven points in her final game for the Pirates. With the loss, Southwestern closes out the year with a record of 17-10.

Hendrix improves to 17-10 on the year with the win and will play for a birth to the NCAA Division III National Tournament tomorrow in the SCAC Championship game. The Warriors will face the winner of today's second SCAC semifinal game between Trinity and DePauw tomorrow at 12:00 PM CST from the Hanger Dome on the Campus of Millsaps College.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with junior guard Anna Roane of Hendrix.

To listen to head coach Kerri Brinkoeter of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to junior guard Anna Roane of Hendrix, click here.

To listen to to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

Oglethorpe Soars to Men's Final Four

2011-02-26T02:05:00.004-05:00

Just like their first meeting this season, Oglethorpe had a lead on Colorado College at halftime. However the Stormy Petrels were able to hang on and survive the Tigers' rally and advanced to teh SCAC semifinals with a back and forth 61-58 win.

In a matchup of arguably two of the best players in the SCAC in Colorado College's Nick Rose and Oglethorpe's Todd Ward, it was Ward's Petrels who secured the win. Oglethorpe had a 39-30 lead with 12:09 to play only to see Colorado College mount a comeback similar to the teams' regular season meeting back on Jan. 21. This time Oglethorpe was able to hold on for the win, unlike in the previous meeting.

The Stormy Petrels (15-11, 10-6 SCAC) shot a blistering 61.5 percent (8-of-13) in the second half as seniors Joe Kennedy and Ward combined to score 32 of the teams' 61 points. Ward added seven rebounds and now needs just six rebounds to tie and seven to break the all-time SCAC career rebounding record. Also scoring in double-figures for Oglethorpe was Alex Richey (12 points) and Andrew Steioff (11 points).

Colorado College was led by Rose's 18 points and 10 rebounds. He connected on 7-of-17 shooting. Freshman Ryan Milne added 16 points on 6-of-11 including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Ben Foley had a solid all around game for the Tigers (14-12, 10-6 SCAC) as he scored nine points, dished out six assists, did not committ a turnover and totaled two rebounds.

Oglethorpe advances to the SCAC semifinals on Saturday, February 26 where they will square off against division rival and No. 1 seed Centre College. The Stormy Petrels will make just its second-ever appearance in the SCAC semifinals and the program's first semifinal appearance since Oglethorpe lost in the championship game in 2004.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director caught up with both head coaches along with senior guard Joe Kennedy of Oglethorpe.

To listen to Colorado College head coach Andy Partee, click here.

To listen to senior guard Joe Kennedy of Oglethorpe, click here.

To listen to Oglethorpe head c0ach Phil Ponder, click here.

Trinity Presses into Women's Semi-Final

2011-02-26T01:45:00.005-05:00

Trinity pressured Rhodes all night long forcing the Lynx into 23 turnovers helping lead the way to a 85-51 victory tonight from the Hanger Dome on the campus of Millsaps College.

Abby Dietert posted a game high 16 points, connecting on 7-for-10 shooting to go along with eight rebounds for the TU Tigers. Defensively Trinity forced turnovers all night long and help Rhodes to just 29.5% from the field.

Junior guard Sharwil Bell of Rhodes dropped 14 points to compliment nine rebounds in the losing effort. With the loss Rhodes closes out its season with an overall record of 9-16.

Trinity advances to tomorrow's semi-final round to square off against DePauw. This will mark the 6th meeting against the two teams in the SCAC Tournament with Trinity holding the 3-2 advantage. The TU Tigers are now 14-12 entering tomorrow's contest.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications caught up with both head coaches along with junior guard Abby Dietert of Trinity.

To listen to Rhodes head coach Matt Dean, click here.

To listen to junior guard Abby Dietert, click here.

To listen to Trinity head coach Amie Bradley, click here.

Ross' Tournament Record 38 Guides Colonels to 54-46 Win Over Hendrix

2011-02-25T21:51:00.003-05:00

Centre College's Greg Ross scored an SCAC tournament single-game record 38 points on 11-for-19 shooting and added 11 rebounds in leading the East's No. 1 seed to a 54-46 win over No. 4 West seed Hendrix College Friday evening.

Ross broke previous record holder Jon Query's mark of 34 points. Query of Rose-Hulman scored 34 points against Southwestern in a quarterfinal loss back on Feb. 27, 2003.

The Colonels, (19-5, 13-3 SCAC), were held to under 40 pecent shooting (18-of-49) but rode Ross' record night to the win. No other Centre player scored more than six points as Ross accounted for 70 percent of Centre's scoring. Senior Alex Lloyd helped add to the Colonels' 50-25 rebound margin by tallying 10 rebounds.

Hendrix was led by Ammon Martin's 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting. He also added four rebounds. James Ewing and Colton Primm both added seven points for teh Warriors (10-16, 5-11 SCAC).

Centre jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead early in the first half before taking a 25-14 lead into the halft. Hendrix took its first lead afer coming back from a 26-15 deficit. The Warriors put a 17-2 run together midway through the second half to take a 32-28 lead. The Colonels then responded and closed out the game with a 26-14 run.

Centre advances to the SCAC semifinals on Saturday, February 26 where they await the winner of the No. 2 West Colorado College vs. No. 3 East Oglethorpe University match up. The Colonels will make its seventh consecutive appearance in the SCAC semifinals and the program's eighth semifinal appearance since 2003.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director Jeff DeBaldo caught up with both head coaches along with junior forward Greg Ross of Centre.

To listen to head coach Thad McCracken, click here.

To listen to junior Greg Ross of Centre, click here.

To listen to Centre head coach Greg Mason, click here.

DePauw Tigers Defeat Colorado College Tigers 67-42 in Women's Quarterfinal Action

2011-02-25T21:04:00.003-05:00

DePauw out rebounded Colorado College 45-28 including 17 offensive boards helping lead to a 67-42 victory Friday evening from the Hanger Dome on the campus of Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.

Senior Katie Matthews of DePauw poured in 20 points to lead all scorers and junior Katie Aldrich chipped in with 17 points and 13 rebounds for the DU Tigers. DePauw closed out the last five minutes of the first half and continued the momentum second with a 20-5 run over Colorado College to open up the contest.

Colorado College held DePauw to just 1-for-12 from beyond the arc but it was the offensive rebounding that hurt the CC Tigers. Senior Alyssa Aldaz paced Colorado College with 10 points and three rebound in her final game for the CC Tigers. With the loss Colorado College closes out their season with a record of 11-15.

In their final year in the SCAC DePauw has now advanced to 10 straight tournament semi-final games. The win improves the DU Tigers record to 23-3 and will face off in the second women's semi-final game tomorrow against the winner of tonight's Rhodes Trinity match-up.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with senior guard Katie Mathews of DePauw University.

To listen to Colorado College head coach Liz Doran, click here.

To listen to DePauw senior guard Katie Mathews, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

DePauw Tips Austin College; Advances to Second Straight Semi-Final

2011-02-25T19:23:00.003-05:00

DePauw University (18-8, 12-4 SCAC) overcame a four point halftime deficit and withstood an Austin College rally late in the second half and advanced to the SCAC semifinals with a 61-56 win Friday afternoon.

Trailing 59-56 with 6.2 seconds left in the game, Austin College had a chance to tie the game. The No. 3 West seed Kangaroos inbounded the ball from underneath its own hoop and had a potential 3-on-2 break away only to be fouled on the inbounds pass. Ransom Okpala missed the ensuing free throw and DePaw's Steve Lemasters grabbed the rebound and iced the game with a pair of free throws.

The Kangaroos (12-14, 7-9 SCAC) shot just under 43 percent in the first half in jumping out to a 30-26 lead. Austin College was led by Walter Phillips' 14 points on 4-for-9 shooting. Also scoring in double-figures for the Kangaroos was Scott Straley who chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.

DePauw's Michael Wilkison scored a team-high 14 points while teammate Tommy Weakley added 11 points. Wilkison added five assits to go along with four rebounds. Senior Ryan Sever nearly tallied a double-double as he scored eight points and grabbed a team high 10 rebounds, including a crucial offensive rebound with under 10 seconds to play and his team clinging to a 58-56 lead.

DePauw advances to the SCAC semifinals on Saturday, February 26. The Tigers square off against No. 1 West seed Trinity, who beat Rhodes 62-42 earlier in the day. The Tigers will make its second straight appearance in the SCAC semifinals and the program's fifth semifinal appearance since 2003.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director Jeff DeBaldo caught up with both head coaches along with senior forward Ryan Sever of DePauw.

To listen to Austin College head coach Rodney Wecker, click here.

To listen to senior Ryan Sever of DePauw, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Bill Fenlon, click here.

Southwestern Women Clip Centre 84-70 for First SCAC Tournament Win in School History

2011-02-25T18:21:00.003-05:00

Southwestern used a lights our performance from beyond the arc, 11-for-22, one three point made FG shy of tying the SCAC Tournament record for made 3s in a game to defeat Centre 84-70 in the second women's quarterfinal match-up of the day.

Katelyn Bartell, Shae Seagraves and Reilly Robinson each scored 20 points for the Pirates who shoot 43.9% (25-for-57) from the field. Seagraves also chipped in with eight rebounds a steal and an assist. Southwestern took 25 trips to the free throw line connecting on 23 of them including 19-for-21 in the second half.

Maggie Prewitt led the Colonels in a losing effort with 21 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals. Centre, who had advanced to last years championship game, falls to 17-9 on the year with the loss.

With the win, Southwestern improves to 17-9 on the season and a semi-final match-up with Hendrix. In the regular season Hendrix defeated Southwestern twice most recently back on February 4th 75-59.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications caught up with both head coaches along with senior forward Shae Seagraves of Southwestern.

To listen to Centre head coach Wendie Austin-Robinson, click here.

To listen to senior Shae Seagraves, click here.

To listen to Southwestern head coach Kerri Brinkoeter, click here.

Trinity Knocks off Rhodes 62-42 Advancing to Men's Semis

2011-02-25T16:54:00.004-05:00

The West's top seed, Trinity University, used a stifling defensive effort in limiting Rhodes College to just 11 first half points and a 62-42 win in the opening game of the 2011 SCAC Men's Basketball tournament.

With the game tied at 9-9, Trinity went on a 26-2 run to take a commanding 35-11 halftime lead. Rhodes, the No. 4 seed out of the East, went over 13 minutes without a basket as the Lynx shot just 16.7 percent (4-of-24) in the first half.

The Tigers used both a 3-2 zone and 2-3 zone defensively against Rhodes (7-18, 3-13 SCAC) in limiting the Lynx. Rhodes sophomore guard Andrew Galow shot just 2-for-10 and scored six points. Rhodes shot just over 43 percent in the second half to finish 17-of-54 (31.5 percent) for the game.

In the second half Trinity (16-10, 11-5 SCAC) led 53-21 with 9:41 before earning the 20 point win. The Tigers used a balance scoring effort as Kitzinger was the only Tiger to score in double-figures. Senior forward Luke Caldarera (eight points) was one of six Tigers to score four or more points. Zach Lambert also score eight points for Trinity.

With the win, Trinity advances to the SCAC semifinals on Saturday, February 26. The Tigers take on the winner of the DePauw (No. 2 East) and Austin College (No. 3 West) quarterfinal matchup. Trinity will make its fifth straight appearance in the SCAC semifinals and the program's eighth semifinal appearance since 2003.

After the game SCAC Sports Information Director caught up with both head coaches along with senior Luke Caldarera of Trinity.

To listen to Rhodes head coach Mike DeGeorge, click here.

To listen to senior Luke Caldarera of Trinity, click here.

To listen to Trinity head coach Pat Cunningham, click here.

Hendrix Tops Oglethorpe 80-57 Advancing to the Women's Semi-Final Round

2011-02-25T16:00:00.007-05:00

Hendrix junior guard Samantha Devlin led all scorers with 21 points to go along with five rebounds and two assists as the Warriors knocked off Oglethorpe University 80-57 in today's first game of the SCAC Tournament.

The Warriors used a 45 to 24 rebounding edge to advance to their second s Petrels traight SCAC semi-final round. Senior Christina Byler added 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals as four Warriors were in double figures on the afternoon.

Katie Weeks paced the Stormy Petrels with 11 points and three rebounds in the losing effort. Oglethorpe closes out the season with a 6-10.

Hendrix improves to 16-10 on the season and will face the winner of #2 east seed Centre and #3 west seed Southwestern tomorrow at 1 PM CST from the Hanger Dome on the campus of Millsaps College.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with junior guard Sam Devlin of Hendrix.

To listen to Oglethorpe Interim head coach Fallon Rehmert, click here.

To listen to Hendrix junior guard Sam Devlin, click here.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

2011 - SCAC Women's Lacrosse Media Days - Sewanee

2011-02-25T12:35:00.006-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Women's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Michele Dombrowski and seniors Allison Bland and Carly Grimm of Sewanee.

Dombrowski enters her 4th season as the head coach of the Purple Tigers. Last year Stuart guided Sewanee to a record of 12-3 as they head into the inaugural season of SCAC Women's Lacrosse.

Bland enters her senior season after an incredible junior season posting 27 goals and 23 assists. Fellow senior Carly Grimm returns after a junior year that saw her post 34 goals and six assists.

To listen to head coach Michele Dombrowski, click here.

To listen to senior Allison Bland, click here.

To listen to senior Carly Grimm, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Southwestern

2011-02-25T11:57:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Joe Ernst and senior midfielder Luther Faulk of Southwestern.

Ernst guides the Pirates into the second year of SCAC conference play. Last year Ernst and the Pirates posted a record of 1-11, 1-3 in conference play finishing fourth in the inaugural season of SCAC Lacrosse.

Faulk enters his senior year after posting four goals and six assists as a junior.

To listen to head coach Joe Ernst, click here.

To listen to senior midfielder Luther Faulk, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Sewanee

2011-02-25T11:42:00.007-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Marty Watters and senior midfielder Travis Brannon of Sewanee.

Waters guides the Purple Tigers into the second year of SCAC conference play. Last year Waters and the Purple Tigers posted a record of 4-10, 2-2 in conference play finishing third in the inaugural season of SCAC Lacrosse.

Brannon enters his senior season after posting two goals as a junior and will anchor the midfield as a captain for the Purple Tigers.

To listen to head coach Marty Watters, click here.

To listen to senior Travis Brannon, click here.

2011 - SCAC Women's Lacrosse Media Days - Millsaps

2011-02-24T23:11:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Women's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Tracy Cepnio and freshman midfielder Kenya Strong-Johnston of Millsaps.

This year will mark the inaugural season for lacrosse on the campus of Millsaps in Jackson, Mississippi. The Majors will take part in just the second season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse.

To listen to head coach Tracy Cepnio, click here.

To listen to freshman midfielder Kenya Strong-Johnston, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Oglethorpe

2011-02-24T22:56:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Jay Gardiner and sophomore goalie John Brewer of Oglethorpe.

This year will mark the inaugural season for lacrosse on the campus of Oglethorpe in Atlanta, Georgia. The Stormy Petrels will take part in just the second season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse.

To listen to head coach Jay Gardiner, click here.

To listen to sophomore John Brewer, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Millsaps

2011-02-24T22:40:00.006-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Luke Beam and freshman goalie Chris Hood of Millsaps.

This year will mark the inaugural season for lacrosse on the campus of Millsaps in Jackson, Mississippi. The Majors will take part in just the second season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse.

To listen to head coach Luke Beam, click here.

To listen to freshman goalie Chris Hood, click here.

2011 - SCAC Women's Lacrosse Media Days - Colorado College

2011-02-23T20:52:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Women's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Susan Stuart and junior midfielder Grace Maloney of Colorado College.

Stuart enters her 16th season as the head coach of the CC Tigers. Last year Stuart guided Colorado College to a record of 7-5 as they head into the inaugural season of SCAC Women's Lacrosse.

Maloney enters her junior season as one of the top returning scorers from a season ago. As a sophomore Maloney recorded 10 goals and one assist.

To listen to head coach Susan Stuart, click here.

To listen to junior midfielder Grace Maloney, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Hendrix

2011-02-23T20:39:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Curt Foxx and senior defender J.D. Recobs of Hendrix.

Foxx takes over the Warriors in his first year as head coach. Foxx takes over a program that posted a record of 0-13 in inaugural season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse play.

Recobs returns for his senior year after anchoring a defense that held opponents to a .535 shots on goal percentage. Recobs also chipped in on the offensive with an assist.

To listen to head coach Curt Foxx, click here.

To listen to senior defender J.D. Recobs, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Colorado College

2011-02-23T20:00:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Guy Van Arsdale and senior midfielder Buck McKenna of Colorado College.

Van Arsdale enters his third year at the helm of the CC Tigers. Last year Van Arsdale led the Tigers to a 10-2 record including 4-0 in conference play. The Tigers return as the defending conference champions claiming the inaugural title in the first season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse.

McKenna returns for his senior season after posting three goals and one assist as a junior.

To listen to head coach Guy Van Arsdale, click here.

To listen to senior midfielder Buck McKenna, click here.

2011 - SCAC Women's Lacrosse Media Days - Centre

2011-02-22T22:44:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Women's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Julie Beer and freshman midfielder Meg Hawthorne of Centre.

This year will mark the inaugural season for women's lacrosse on the campus of Centre in Danville, Kentucky. The Colonels will take part in just the second season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse.

To listen to head coach Julie Beer, click here.

To listen to freshman midfielder Meg Hawthorne, click here.

2011 - SCAC Women's Lacrosse Media Days - Birmingham-Southern

2011-02-22T22:10:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Women's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Emily Wetmore and junior midfielder Chelsea Van Voorhis of Birmingham-Southern.

Wetmore arrives on the Hilltop taking over in her first year as the head coach of the Panthers. Last season the Panthers posted a record of 12-3 now headed into the inaugural season of Women's Lacrosse in the SCAC.

Van Voorhis is coming off a sophomore year in which she produced 39 goals nine assists and 48 points.

To listen to head coach Emily Wetmore, click here.

To listen to junior midfielder Chelsea Van Voorhis, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Centre

2011-02-22T21:07:00.002-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day one features a sit down with head coach J.E. Bert Severns and sophomore attacker Scott Hughes of Centre.

This year will mark the inaugural season for lacrosse on the campus of Centre in Danville, Kentucky. The Colonels will take part in just the second season of SCAC Men's Lacrosse.

To listen to head coach J.E. Bert Severns, click here.

To listen to sophomore attacker Scott Hughes, click here.

2011 - SCAC Men's Lacrosse Media Days - Birmingham-Southern

2011-02-22T17:42:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual Men's Lacrosse "media days" event beginning Tuesday, February 22.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Andy Bonasera and senior defender Ben Schaefer of Birmingham-Southern.

Bonasera guides the Panthers into the second year of SCAC conference play. Last year Bonasera and the Panthers posted a record of 7-8, 3-1 in conference play finishing second in the inaugural season of SCAC Lacrosse.

Schaefer returns for his senior year after helping to anchor a defense that allowed just 10.90 goals per game good for second best in the SCAC.

To listen to head coach Andy Bonasera, click here.

To listen to senior defender Ben Schaefer, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Trinity

2011-02-17T18:36:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Selena Collins and junior outfielder Karen MacPhearson of Trinity.

Collins arrives in San Antonio for her first year at the helm of the TU Tigers. Collins take over a team the finished 2010 with a record of 16-22, 7-7 in conference play.

MacPhearson returns for her junior season after earning Second Team All-SCAC honors a season ago. As a sophomore MacPhearson batted .339 with 42 hits, 38 runs scored, 10 RBIs and a conference high 29 stolen bases.

To listen to head coach Selena Collins, click here.

To listen to junior outfielder Karen MacPhearson, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Southwestern

2011-02-17T17:36:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Angela Froboese along with junior pitcher Lyndsy Maus of Southwestern.

Froboese, a two time SCAC Coach-of-the-Year, enters her third season at the helm of the Pirates. Last season Froboese led Southwestern in just their second year as a program to an SCAC Championship and birth in the NCAA Tournament.

Maus returns for her junior year after a Second Team All-SCAC performance as a sophomore. Last season Maus posted a record of 17-6 with a 1.82 ERA in 146 innings of work recording 116 strikeouts.

To listen to head coach Angela Froboese, click here.

To listen to junior pitcher Lyndsy Maus, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Sewanee

2011-02-16T16:42:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Amber George along with junior outfielder Erin Polena of Sewanee.

George enters her fourth season managing the Purple Tigers. Last season she guided Sewanee to a 2-17 overall record.

Polena returns for her junior season after batting .238 with 10 hits, four runs scored and three RBIs as a sophomore.

To listen to head coach Amber George, click here.

To listen to junior outfielder Erin Polena, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Rhodes

2011-02-16T16:10:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day three features a sit down with head coach David Hicks and senior shortstop Allison Conn of Rhodes.

Hicks enters his sixth season as the head coach of the Lynx. Hicks has guided Rhodes to back-to-back 25 plus win seasons for the first time in school history including a 27-15 record in 2010.

Conn returns for her senior year after earning Second Team All-SCAC honors as a junior. Last year Conn batted .400 with 56 hits, 33 runs scored and 26 RBIs.

To listen to head coach David Hicks, click here.

To listen to senior shortstop Allison Conn, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Millsaps

2011-02-15T17:10:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Roland Rodriguez and senior catcher Amanda Berry of Millsaps.

Rodriguez enters his fifth year at the helm of the Majors after being named SCAC Co-Coach-of-the-Year last season. In 2010 Rodriguez led the Majors to a 24-18 record, 12-4 in SCAC play advancing to the SCAC Tournament championship before falling to Southwestern.

Berry returns for her senior campaign after hitting .217 with 15 hits, 15 runs scored and 15 RBIs as a junior.

To listen to head coach Roland Rodriguez, click here.

To listen to senior catcher Amanda Berry, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Hendrix

2011-02-15T16:30:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Amy Weaver along with senior first baseman Jaclyn Herrera of Hendrix.

Weaver enters her ninth season at the helm of the Warriors. A year ago Weaver led the Warriors to a 19-19 season, 4-12 in SCAC play.

Herrera enters her senior year coming off a career junior season. Last year the first baseman hit .383 with 49 hits, 34 RBIs and 26 runs scored, all career highs.

To listen to head coach Amy Weaver, click here.

To listen to senior first baseman Jaclyn Herrera, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - DePauw

2011-02-15T13:28:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Bonnie Skrenta along with senior first baseman Ashlee Anton of DePauw.

Skrenta enters her ninth year as the head coach of the Tigers having guided DePauw to five straight 30 plus win seasons. Last year Skrenta led the team to an record of 40-9 tying the previous SCAC record for most wins in a season and the teams second NCAA Softball World Series.

Anton returns for her senior year after a junior season that saw her named to the All-SCAC Second Team. A first baseman, Anton hit .353 from the plate with 42 hits, 19 RBIs and 12 runs scored a year ago.

To listen to head coach Bonnie Skrenta, click here.

To listen to senior first baseman Ashlee Anton, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Centre

2011-02-14T18:16:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day one features a sit down with associate head coach Chris Mason along with senior infielder Taylor Childress of Centre.

Mason enters his 11th season with the Colonels after helping to guide Centre to a 16-26 record, 5-11 in SCAC play a season ago. It was the sixth time in the past seven seasons that Centre has posted at least 15 plus wins in a year.

Childress returns for her senior season after an outstanding junior campaign. A year ago, the Nashville, Tennessee native hit .286 with 32 hits, 28 runs scored, 15 RBIs and 11 stolen bases.

To listen to associate head coach Chris Mason, click here.

To listen to senior infielder Taylor Childress, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Birmingham-Southern

2011-02-14T14:49:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Kimbal Cassady along with junior pitcher Ronni Ferris of Birmingham-Southern.

Cassady enters her first year as the head coach of the Panthers taking over a program that went 25-9, 12-4 in conference play a year ago. Cassasdy is no stranger to the BSC program having served as an assistant from 2002-2004.

Ferris returns for her junior season after a Second Team All-Conference year as a sophomore. The right-handed pitcher went 13-5 on the mound in 115.2 innings with 142 strikeouts. Ferris also contributed from the plate hitting .374 with 37 hits, 24 runs scored and 20 RBIs.

To listen to head coach Kimbal Cassady, click here.

To listen to junior pitcher Ronni Ferris, click here.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Austin College

2011-02-14T12:42:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual softball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 14.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Edie Fletcher along with senior first baseman Stefanie Faith of Austin College.

Fletcher and the 'Roos enter their fifth season since joining the SCAC with a combined conference record of 24-36 in the previous four seasons. Fletcher guided Austin College to a record of 12-18 a year ago, 5-11 in SCAC play.

Faith, a three time all conference performer, enters her senior season just two home runs shy of breaking the SCAC career record. As a junior, Faith hit .381 with 27 hits, 32 RBIs, 20 runs scored and nine home runs.

To listen to head coach Edie Fletcher, click here.

To listen to senior Stefanie Faith, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Trinity

2011-02-10T17:27:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Tim Scannell along with senior catcher Kyle Felix of Trinity.

Scannell a five time SCAC Coach of the Year enters his 13th season as the manager of the TU Tigers. Last season Scannell guided Trinity to an SCAC Championship and fifth NCAA Tournament appearance with a record of 32-9.

Felix returns for his senior season as a three time First Team All-SCAC performer. In a injury plagued junior season Felix still put up big numbers hitting .426 with 49 hits, 42 runs scored and 41 RBIs in just 26 games.

To listen to head coach Tim Scannell, click here.

To listen to senior Kyle Felix, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Southwestern

2011-02-10T13:03:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day four features a sit down with head coach Jim Shelton along with senior pitcher Chris Churchwell of Southwestern.

Shelton enters his seventh season as the manager for the Pirates. Last season Shelton guided Southwestern to a 13-26 record, 6-14 in conference play missing out on the SCAC Tournament for the second straight season.

Churchwell returns for his senior season to lead the Pirates. As a junior, the 5'10" right-hander posted an ERA of 7.45 in 29 innings of work striking out 27 batters.

To listen to head coach Jim Shelton, click here.

To listen to senior Chris Churchwell, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Sewanee

2011-02-09T16:50:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Scott Baker along with senior outfielder Taylor Irwin of Sewanee.

Baker returns to the mountain for his 11th season (117-240) at the helm of the Purple Tigers. Last year Baker guided Sewanee to a record of 7-28, 2-13 in conference action.

Irwin, a three time All-SCAC performer, returns for his senior season after batting .406 with 54 hits, 36 RBIs and 26 hits as a junior.

To listen to head coach Scott Baker, click here.

To listen to senior Taylor Irwin, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Rhodes

2011-02-09T13:53:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Jeff Cleanthes along with senior outfielder Matt Gilbert of Rhodes.

Cleanthes enters his eight season as the manager of the Lynx. Under Cleanthes, Rhodes has posted five straight seasons of 25 plus wins, including last year when the Lynx finished out 2011 with a 27-17 record.

Gilbert returns for his senior season coming off a First Team All-Conference performance a year ago. As a junior, Gilbert hit .365 from the plate with 42 hits, 26 runs scored, 22 RBIs and 22 stolen bases.

To listen to head coach Jeff Cleanthes, click here.

To listen to senior Matt Gilbert, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Oglethorpe

2011-02-09T11:41:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day three features a sit down with head coach Dan Giordano along with senior shortstop Matt Cornwell of Oglethorpe.

Giordano enters his seventh season as the manager for the Petrels after guiding them to a 19-23 season last year, 7-8 in SCAC play. Oglethorpe has posted back to back 15 plus win seasons for the first time since 2001-2002.

Cornwell returns for his senior year after an All-Conference year as a junior. The Boca Raton, Florida native hit .322 from the plate with a team high 46 runs scored and 20 stolen bases. Cornwell also posted a 7-4 record from the mound with five complete games and 61 strikeouts.

To listen to head coach Dan Giordano, click here.

To listen to senior shortstop Matt Cornwell, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Millsaps

2011-02-08T16:41:00.003-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Jim Page along with senior infielder Josh Ordeneaux of Millsaps.

Page, a six-time conference Coach of the Year selection, enters his 23rd season at the helm of the Majors' baseball program after leading Millsaps to a 25-15 record in 2010, 12-5 in conference action.

Ordeneaux returns for his senior season after being named first team All-SCAC as a junior. Last year Ordeneaux produced 57 hits, 47 runs and 31 RBIs with a .377 average from the plate. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native stole 18 bases and posted a .925 fielding percentage in 40 games a year ago.

To listen to Majors head coach Jim Page, click here.

To listen to senior Josh Ordeneaux, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Hendrix

2011-02-08T14:21:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day two features a sit down with head coach R.J. Thomas along with junior infielder Nathan Harr of Hendrix.

RJ Thomas enters his fifth season as the skipper for the Warriors with a record of 67-91-1. Last year he guided Hendrix to a 18-18 record, 7-13 in conference play.

Harr returns for his junior season after batting .338 with 46 hits, 38 runs scored and 25 RBIs as a sophomore. Harr was strong in the field posting a .962 fielding percentage with just three errors all year.

To listen to head coach R.J. Thomas, click here.

To listen to Nathan Harr, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Birmingham-Southern

2011-02-08T11:20:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day two features a sit down with head coach Jan Weisberg along with senior infielder Drew Leachman of Birmingham-Southern.

Weisberg enters his fourth season at the helm of the Panthers carrying an overall record of 82-36. Last year he guided Birmingham-Southern to a 34-5 record being named Co SCAC Coach-of-the-Year.

Leachman enters his senior year after an explosive junior season. Named to the ABCA All-South Region team, Leachman hit .433 in 39 games with five home-runs and 51 RBIs. Leachman led the SCAC in runs scored (61) and triples (5) a season ago.

To listen to head coach Jan Weisberg, click here.

To listen to senior Drew Leachman, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - DePauw

2011-02-07T17:16:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Jake Martin along with junior third baseman Alex Wright of DePauw University.

Martin enters into his second full season as the manager for the DU Tigers. Last year he guided DePauw to a record of 26-17, 9-6 in SCAC play, and a runner-up finish at the SCAC Tournament.

Wright enters his junior season after posting a .333 batting average with 51 hits, 28 RBIs and 25 runs scored. In the field Wright had 55 assists from third with a .953 fielding percentage.

To listen to head coach Jake Martin, click here.

To listen to junior third baseman Alex Wright, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Centre College

2011-02-07T13:46:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day one features a sit down with head coach Mike Pritchard along with senior third baseman Cory Crowdis of Centre College.

Pritchard enters his seventh season as the skipper of the Colonels and is just six wins shy of his 100th career victory at Centre. The Colonels are coming of a 12-21 year, 5-10 in SCAC play.

Crowdis is coming off a junior season in which he hit .303 from from the plate with 33 hits and 18 RBIs. A Louisville, Kentucky native, Crowdis also had eight stolen bases a year ago.

To listen to head coach Mike Pritchard, click here.

To listen to senior third baseman Cory Crowdis, click here.

2011 - SCAC Baseball Media Days - Austin College

2011-02-07T12:19:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual baseball "media days" event beginning Monday, February 7.

Day one features a sit down with head coach James Rise along with senior shortstop Andy White of Austin College.

Rise, enters his first year at the helm of the 'Roos, inherits a team that is coming off a 2010 season posting a 19-20 record 9-11 in SCAC play.

White is a two-time All-SCAC performer coming off a junior campaign in which he hit .413 from the plate with 57 hits and 33 RBIs. White was also spectacular in the field with 121 assists on .957 fielding percentage.

To listen to first year head coach James Rise, click here.

To listen to senior shortstop Andy White, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast

2011-02-04T10:47:00.002-05:00

On this week's SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week junior guard Sharwil Bell of Rhodes.

Bell led the Lynx to a 1-1 week. Bell led the Lynx with 31 points, nine rebounds and six assists in their 88-75 win against the Southwestern on January 29th. In the Lynx 77-66 loss against Trinity, Bell recorded her league leading eighth double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

For the week Bell averaged 28.0 ppg (56 pts), 10.0 rebounds (20 rebs) and 4.0 assists. Bell leads the SCAC in scoring (19.6 ppg), steals (2.8 spg) and is 3rd in the SCAC in rebounding (8.8 rpg).

To listen to the junior guard, click here.

SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast

2011-02-04T10:44:00.002-05:00

On this week's SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week senior forward Todd Ward of Oglethorpe.

Ward averaged a double-double with22 points and 11.5 rebounds per game in a pair of SCAC home wins over Millsaps and Hendrix. He scored 13 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and tallied two assists to go along with two steals in Oglethorpe’s 72-64 win over the Majors Friday night.

He then posted his 10th double-double of the season with 31 points and 13 rebounds in an 89-77 win over Hendrix. He added three assists and one steal. In the two games, Ward shot 57.7 percent (15-of-26) from the floor. Through 20 games, Ward is now averaging 15.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

To listen to the senior forward, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast

2011-01-28T09:53:00.003-05:00

On this week's SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week Senior forward Christina Byler of Hendrix.

Byler led her team to a pair of conference wins over the weekend, placing the Warriors in a four-way tie for first place in the SCAC West Division. The Little Rock, Ark. native paced Hendrix with 20 points in a 71-63 win over Rhodes on Friday and then led the team with 18 points in a 71-65 victory over Birmingham-Southern on Sunday. Byler found her stroke from behind the arc as she knocked down nine 3-pointers over the weekend, including a 5-of-6 performance on Sunday. She currently ranks third in the league with a 43.0 percentage from distance.

On the weekend, Byler averaged 19 points; six rebounds along with one block and steal per contest. On the season her 15.5 points per game ranks sixth in the conference to this point.

To listen to the Little Rock, Arkansas native, click here.

SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast

2011-01-28T09:49:00.003-05:00

On this week's SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week freshman guard Donovan Whiteside of Centre.

Whiteside averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in a pair of SCAC road wins over Southwestern and Trinity. The first-year player scored 16 points with four rebounds, three assists and three steals in Centre’s 72-54 win over the Pirates Friday night.

He then came back the next day to post his first double-double of his collegiate career with 11 points and 11 rebounds in a 73-61 win over Trinity. In the two games combined, Whiteside made 11 of 18 (61.1%) from the floor.

Through 16 games, Whiteside is now averaging 8.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

To listen to the Knoxville, Tennessee native, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast

2011-01-21T12:28:00.004-05:00

On this week's SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Co Player-of-the-Week Katie Aldrich of DePauw and the Tigers head coach Kris Huffman.

Aldrich averaged 19 points on 17-of-26 (65.4%) shooting to go along with eight rebounds per game to help lead the DU Tigers to a pair of conference wins over the weekend. Aldrich also added a pair of steals and a block while averaging 28.5 minutes a game.

Aldrich scored career high 32 points and grabbed 8 rebounds against Hendrix. The 32 points equaled the second-best single-game output in school history. For the season Aldrich is shoot a league best 52.7% from the field averaging 12.6 points and 5.9 rebounds a contest.

To listen to junior forward Katie Aldrich, click here.

To listen to DePauw University head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast - Week 2

2010-12-17T11:46:00.003-05:00

On this week's SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week Josh Saunders of Austin College.

Saunders a junior forward from Athens, Texas, has been named SCAC Basketball Player-of-the-Week for games played Monday, December 6 through Sunday, December 12.

Saunders scored a game-high 18 points and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds in the Kangaroos’ 79-64 win over Rhema Bible College. He finished the game one assists shy of a triple-double and tallied three steals.

Saunders shot 46.2 percent (6-of-13) from floor while connecting on all four of his free throws. He also was 2-of-3 shooting from three-point range in the win.

To listen to Saunders, a junior forward from Austin College, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast - Week 2

2010-12-17T11:40:00.005-05:00

On this week's SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week Jana Tucker of Trinity.

Tucker sophomore post from Katy, Texas, has been named SCAC Basketball Player-of-the-Week for games played Monday, December 6 through Sunday, December 12.

Tucker led Trinity to a 71-62 win at the University of Dallas on Tuesday, snapping the team’s five-game losing streak.

Tucker scored her first double-double of the season, doing so with 13 points and an impressive 19 rebounds. The 19 boards ties her for 10th in Trinity history for a single game. She hit 4-9 from the field and 4-5 from the foul line, and also swiped three steals in her 33 minutes off the bench.

Even more impressive was Tucker’s second half: She scored all 13 of her points in the final 20 minutes, and grabbed 12 of her 19 rebounds in the second period.

For the season, Tucker is third on the team with 8.6 points/game, but leads the Tigers with 8.0 rebounds/game. She is hitting 31.7% (20-63) from the field this year, and is also tied for third on the team with 13 total steals.

To listen to Tucker, the sophomore post from Trinity, click here.

SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast - Week 1

2010-12-10T13:06:00.004-05:00

On this week's SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week Ryan Milne of Colorado College.

Milne a first year guard from Phoenix, Ariz., has been named SCAC Basketball Player-of-the-Week for games played Monday, November 29 through Sunday, December 5.

Milne averaged 15 points, 6.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game during three games during the week. He shot just under 45.7 percent from the floor (16-of-35) for the week.

Milne averaged 21.5 points, 7.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game while leading Colorado College to road victories at SCAC members Hendrix and Millsaps. Milne made 15 of 29 shots from the floor (.517), 7-of-13 three-point attempts (.538) and all six of his free throws. He had 14 assists and only one turnover.

During the 68-48 victory at Hendrix, Milne finished with a career-high 27 points and had nine assists and seven rebounds. In Sunday’s 55-51 victory at Millsaps, he had 16 points and five assists with no turnovers.

To hear Milne the first-year guard from Colorado College, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast - Week 1

2010-12-10T12:59:00.004-05:00

On this week's SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with Player-of-the-Week Sarah Giles of Oglethorpe.

Giles sophomore forward from Marrietta, Ga., has been named SCAC Basketball Player-of-the-Week for games played Monday, November 29 through Sunday, December 5.

Giles averaged 22 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game while leading Oglethorpe their first two wins on the season.

Giles posted 18 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks in the Petrels 71-55 win over Agnes Scott. In the first conference game of the year against Sewanee Giles posted a game high 26 points and 12 rebounds to go along with five assists as the Petrels held the top scoring offense in the conference to just 54 points. On the week Giles shot 58.3% from the field (21-for-36) including a red hot 12-for-16 night against the Purple Tigers.

On the season Giles is shooting 51.4% from the field (4th in SCAC) averaging 13.8 points, 10 rebounds (3rd in SCAC) and 2.5 blocks (2nd in SCAC) per contest.

To hear Giles the sophomore forward from Oglethorpe, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Trinity

2010-11-18T17:46:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day four features a sit down with both head coaches Amie Bradley and Pat Cunningham along with senior forward Luke Caldarera and senior guard Danielle Hubenak of Trinity.

Danielle Hubenak returns for her senior year to run the point guard position for the Tigers after pacing them a season ago with 12.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per games as a junior. The four year starter broke an 11 year old record for most assists in a career last year and stands with 334 just 37 assists away from cracking into the top 10 all-time in SCAC history. Amie Bradley returns to guide this team after finishing last year with a record of 17-9, 11-5 in SCAC play.

To listen to Trinity head coach Amie Bradley, click here.

To listen to senior guard Danielle Hubenak, click here.

Luke Caldarera enters his senior year as the conference's active leading scorer with 1,015 points through his junior year. Last year Caldarera averaged 15 points and 7.9 rebounds as the Tigers posted a 14-13 record 9-7 in league play. Pat Cunningham enters his 12th season at the helm of the Tigers basketball program. Through his first 11 seasons coach Cunningham has amassed a record of 217-86 (.716) both the most wins and highest winning percentage in Trinity history.

To listen to Trinity head coach Pat Cunningham, click here.

To listen to senior forward Luke Caldarera, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Southwestern

2010-11-18T17:03:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day four features a sit down with both head coaches Kerri Brinkoeter and Bill Raleigh along with senior forward Shae Seagraves and senior guard Nick Caputo of Southwestern.

Kerri Brinkoeter returns to led the Pirates after a stint as the head coach from 2002-2005. The Pirates return three of their top four scorers from a season ago that saw Southwestern post a 10-16 record 6-10 in conference play. Shae Seagraves returns for her senior season after leading the Pirates as a junior averaging 15.5 points and 5.6 rebounds a contest.

To listen to Southwestern head coach Kerri Brinkoeter, click here.

To listen to senior forward Shae Seagraves, click here.

On the men's side Southwestern welcomes 11 newcomers to a team that last year posted an overall record of 16-10, 9-7 in conference play. The Pirates will be led by a strong senior class in Jon Brown, Nick Caputo and Robbie Hanley. Bill Raleigh enters his 12th season as the head coach of the Pirates who averaged 7.2 three point field goals made last year. Caputo, who shot 37% from long range, averaged 12 points a game as a junior.

To listen to Southwestern head coach Bill Raleigh, click here.

To listen to senior guard Nick Caputo, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Sewanee

2010-11-18T16:29:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day four features a sit down with both head coaches Dickie McCarthy and Bubba Smith along with junior guard Danni Kabbes and senior guard Tony Marelle of Sewanee.

Dickie McCarthy enters his eight season at the helm of the Sewanee Tigers but his second running the fast paced Grinnell system. Last season the Tigers set an SCAC record with 247 made three point field goals. The full court up tempo style also led to Sewanee leading the league in turnover margin at +8 a contest. Danni Kabbes returns for her junior year after averaging 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds as a sophomore.

To listen to Sewanee head coach Dickie McCarthy, click here.

To listen to junior guard Danni Kabbes, click here.

Bubba Smith returns to the mountain for his third season as the head coach of the Tigers. Sewanee posted a 4-21 record 1-15 in SCAC play last year as the Tigers led the conference in offensive rebounds at 12.9 per game. Tony Marelle returns for his senior season as one of just three upperclassman on a team that features 11 freshman and sophomore. Marelle combined for 5.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

To listen to Sewanee head coach Bubba Smith, click here.

To listen to senior guard Tony Marelle, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Rhodes

2010-11-17T18:44:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day three features a sit down with both head coaches Matt Dean and Mike DeGeorge along with junior guard Sharwil Bell and senior forward Josh Arant of Rhodes College.

Head Coach Matt Dean enters his ninth season at the helm of the Lynx after posting a 14-13 record a year ago including a 6-10 conference record. SCAC Newcomer of the Year Sharwil Bell returns to pace Rhodes after a sophomore campaign accounting for 13.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

To listen to Rhodes head coach Matt Dean, click here.

To listen to junior guard Sharwil Bell, click here.

Mike DeGeorge takes over at the helm of the Lynx basketball program after legendary coach and the SCAC all-time winningest coach Herb Hilgeman (473 victories) retired at the end of last season. Rhodes who finished fourth in rebounding margin last year finished the season with a 10-16 record 4-12 in SCAC play. Josh Arant returns as the lone senior after posting 1.7 points and 2.2 rebounds a game.

To listen to Rhodes head coach Mike DeGeorge, click here.

To listen to senior forward Josh Arant, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Oglethorpe

2010-11-17T18:06:00.005-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day three features a sit down with both head coaches Ron Sattele and Phil Ponder along with senior guard Chelsea MacDonald and senior guard Joe Kennedy of Oglethorpe University.

The Lady Petrels storm into this season after posting an 11-16 record a season ago, 4-10 in SCAC play. Head coach Ron Sattele has now lead Oglethorpe to five straight season with 10 or more wins for the first time in school history. Last year the Petrels led the SCAC in blocks with 5.8 per contest. Senior Chelsea MacDonald returns as one of two seniors on the squad after finishing last year averaging 6.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

To listen to Oglethorpe head coach Ron Sattele, click here.

To listen to senior guard Chelsea MacDonald, click here.

Phil Ponder enters his eight season as the head coach of the Petrels coming off a 15-11 campaign last year, 9-7 in conference play. Joe Kennedy (865 pts) returns as one of three seniors on this OU team that has a chance to clip the 1,000 career point mark along with Todd Ward (1,009 pts) and Alex Richey (804 pts). As a junior Kennedy averaged 10 points and 3.4 rebounds a game.

To listen to Oglethorpe head coach Phil Ponder, click here.

To listen to senior guard Joe Kennedy, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Millsaps

2010-11-17T17:29:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day three features a sit down with both head coaches Chuck Winkelman and Tim Wise along with sophomore guard Kristin Salmon and junior guard Brian Merkel of Millsaps College.

Chuck Winkelman takes over as the head coach for the Lady Majors who finished last year with a record of 1-24. Winkelman is no stranger to the SCAC having coached at Hendrix from 1995-2004. Kristin Salmon returns to help lead this team after a freshman season in which she averaged 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

To listen to Millsaps head coach Chuck Winkelman, click here.

To listen to sophomore guard Kristin Salmon, click here.

Tim Wise enters his eighth season as the head coach of the Majors just five wins shy of his 100th victory at Millsaps. The Majors closed out the season strong winning five of their final eight games posting a 12-13 record 8-8 in SCAC play. Junior guard Brian Merkel will handle the point guard duties after averaging 4.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest.

To listen to Millsaps head coach Tim Wise, click here.

To listen to junior guard Brian Merkel, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - DePauw

2010-11-17T16:34:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day two features a sit down with both head coaches Kris Huffman and Bill Fenlon along with senior guard Lauren Goff and junior guard Sean Haseley of DePauw University.

Head Coach Kris Huffman returns for her 18th season at the helm of the DU Tigers coming off a 26-4 season which DePauw won its ninth SCAC Title and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Huffman has guided DePauw to nine straight 20 plus win seasons and is just 20 wins shy of her 400th career win. Lauren Goff returns for her senior year as a threat from the outside connecting on 35% from long range as a junior averaging 6.5 points and 1.3 rebounds a game.

To listen to DePauw head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

To listen to senior guard Lauren Goff, click here.

On the men's side DePauw is coming off a 2009-10 season finishing 20-8 on the year 11-5 in conference play making a run to the SCAC title game before falling to eventual champion Centre. Fenlon notched his 400th career victory last season as a head coach and currently is the winningest active coach in the SCAC with 415 victories. Sean Haseley returns for his junior campaign after averaging 11.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest a season ago.

To listen to DePauw head coach Bill Fenlon, click here.

To listen to junior guard Sean Haseley, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Hendrix

2010-11-16T18:09:00.006-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day two features a sit down with both head coaches at Hendrix Emily Cummins and Thad McCracken along with senior forward Christina Byler and senior guard Ryan Rizos.

After a season as the head coach of the Lady Warriors, McCracken returns to the men's team in his first year at the helm. McCracken served as the Warriors top assistant under former head coach Dan Priest for four years (2005-09). Rizos returns for his senior year hopeful to return this team back to the SCAC Tournament after posting a 7-16 a year ago 4-12 in conference play. As a junior Rizos averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Thad McCracken, click here.

To listen to senior guard Ryan Rizos, click here.

The Lady Warriors return to the hardwood after one of the most exciting seasons in Hendrix history with its first SCAC Western Division title after finishing 20-5 overall and 13-3 in SCAC play. Emily Cummins steps in as the new head coach in Conway after spending time at LaGrange College becoming the third head coach in as many years for the Warriors. Senior forward Christina Byler returns poised and hungry averaging 17.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game in route to being named 1st team all-conference as a junior.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

To listen to senior forward Christina Byler, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Colorado College

2010-11-16T17:53:00.004-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day two features a sit down with both head coaches Liz Doran and Andy Partee along with junior forward Becky Luetjen and senior guard Nick Rose of Colorado College.

Colorado College is coming of a 12-13 season 6-10 in conference play after leading the SCAC in scoring offense with 74.6 points per contest. Doran enters her third year at the helm of the CC Tigers who are looking to return to the SCAC Tournament after finishing fifth in the Western Division in 2009-10. Luetjen returns for her junior campaign after averaging 16.4 points and 8.8 rebounds a year ago.

To listen to Colorado College head coach Liz Doran, click here.

To listen to junior forward Becky Luetjen, click here.

On the men's side CC enters 2010-11 coming off their best season since joining the SCAC posting a 12-13 record 7-9 in conference action. Coach Partee has seen his team improve each year and has his troops poised to make a run at their first appearance in the SCAC Tournament. Senior Nick Rose the conference's leading scorer from last year averaging 21.9 points per contest to go along with 5.8 rebounds.

To listen to Colorado College head coach Andy Partee, click here.

To listen to senior guard Nick Rose, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Centre

2010-11-15T17:13:00.006-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day one features a sit down with both head coaches at Centre Wendie Austin-Robinson and Greg Mason along with senior guard Amanda Stovall and senior center Alex Lloyd.

Centre, 18-9 (11-5) last year, embarks on the 2010-11 season as the two time defending SCAC champions. The Colonels led the SCAC a year ago in scoring defense holding opponents to just 56.7 points per game. Now in his 12th season at the helm Greg Mason is looking to lead his team to a third straight SCAC title for just the second time in league history (Trinity 2002-03 - 2004-05). SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Year Alex Lloyd returns for the Colonels after averaging 7.3 points and 9.7 rebounds during his junior year.

To listen to Centre head coach Greg Mason, click here.

To listen to senior center Alex Lloyd, click here.

Following another outstanding season the Centre women’s basketball team will look to continue its recent success in the 2010-2011 season. The Colonels posted their first consecutive winning seasons since 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, and also recorded their most wins in a season since the 2000-2001, finishing with a 19-8 overall and record and 12-4 mark in the SCAC. Senior Amanda Stovall who averaged 7.8 points and 3.3 rebounds her junior year returns to help lead this Colonels squad under head coach Wendie Austin-Robinson.

To listen to Centre head coach Wendie Austin-Robinson, click here.

To listen to senior guard Amanda Stovall, click here.

2010 SCAC Basketball Media Days - Birmingham-Southern

2010-11-15T16:44:00.006-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day one features a sit down with both head coaches at Birmingham-Southern Brad Hodge and Mitch Cole along with senior guard Katelyn Wilson and senior guard Patrick Price.

The Panthers enter the 2010-11 season after finishing atop the Eastern Division last year with a 20-5 record, 11-5 in conference action. It was the best finish since Birmingham-Southern joined the SCAC as the Panthers went a perfect 14-0 at home averaging a league best 77 points per game. Patrick Price returns to lead this Mitch Cole led team after averaging five points and 1.6 rebounds last season.

To listen to Birmingham-Southern head coach Mitch Cole, click here.

To listen to senior guard Patrick Price, click here.

The Lady Panthers enter to 2010-11 campaign after coming off an 13-12 year in 2009-10, 7-9 in SCAC action. BSC lead by head coach Brad Hodge will look to improve this year after posting the second highest average points per game total at 72 a night. Senior Katelyn Wilson returns to pace the Panthers who in her junior year averaged 10.3 points and 3.5 rebounds a contest.

To listen to Birmingham-Southern head coach Brad Hodge, click here.

To listen to senior guard Katelyn Wilson, click here.

2010 SCAC Basketball Media Days - Austin College

2010-11-15T16:13:00.006-05:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day one features a sit down with both head coaches at Austin College Michelle Filander and Rodney Wecker along with senior forward Spenser Cruikshank and junior forward Josh Saunders.

The Roos enter the 2010-11 season under head coach Rodney Wecker coming of a banner season just a year ago. Austin College behind SCAC Player-of-the-Year Kola Alade posted a 20-7 record 12-4 in conference play and the top seed in the Western Division. Josh Saunders returns to lead a team with no seniors after posting 6.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per contest.

To listen to Austin College head coach Rodney Wecker, click here.

To listen to junior forward Josh Saunders, click here.

The Lady Roos return to the hardwood under new head coach Michelle Filander who arrives in Sherman from Washington and Jefferson College. Behind Player-of-the-Year Katy Williams Austin College posted its best record since joining the SCAC at 18-8 (12-4). Senior Spenser Cruikshank returns to lead the Roos after a junior campaign which she averaged 5.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 24.2 minutes a ballgame.

To listen to first year head coach Michelle Filander of Austin College, click here.

To listen to senior forward Spenser Cruikshank, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

2010-10-15T12:49:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Will Hawkins and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Michael Galatas both of Millsaps College.

Hawkins tallied 14 tackles (12 solo), three tackles for loss and added two sacks in the Majors’ 35-19 win over visiting Huntingdon (Ala.). Hawkins currently leads the SCAC with 13 tackles per game and is second in the league in sacks.

Galatas totaled 195 all-purpose yards in the Majors’ 35-19 win over Huntingdon (Ala.). He totaled 11 yards on five kickoffs (22.2 avg.) and also contributed by averaging 17.3 yards per punt return on three returns with a long return of 51 yards.

Galatas is second in the league in punt return average (9.9/return).

To listen to Will Hawkins, click here.

To listen to Michael Galatas, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

2010-10-15T12:43:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Jordan Azar of Trinity.

Azar led the Tigers to three wins over the past week, including a 2-0 SCAC victory over Austin College on Sunday afternoon.

Azar contributed two goals and two assists to pace the Tiger offensive attack, scoring a point in all three of the games. Against Mary Hardin-Baylor, she scored a goal and an assist, then opened the weekend’s action with a goal against Dallas. In Trinity’s SCAC win over Austin College, Azar assisted on the eventual game-winner in the 76th minute of action, keeping the Tigers unbeaten in conference play.

For the season, Azar is third on the team with five goals, four assists, and 14 total points. With her assist on Sunday, she moves into the top 10 in Trinity history for career assists.

To listen to Jordan Azar of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

2010-10-15T12:33:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Offensive Player-of-the-Week Ryan Staten of Southwestern.

Kramer also spoke with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Freddie Delchamps of Sewanee.

Staten had three goals on five shots and one assists for the Pirates this weekend as they remain unbeaten in conference action. Staten and the Pirates are off to their first 4-0 conference start since the 2003 season.

Delchamps four shots in the Tigers 1-0 victory over Oglethorpe on Saturday, including a crucial penalty shot to hold on for the shutout.

To listen to Ryan Staten of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to Freddie Delchamps of Sewanee, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

2010-10-08T12:35:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Kyle Lewis of Trinity, Defensive Player-of-the-Week Jimmy Eye of Rhodes and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Garrett Biel of Trinity.

Lewis ran for 160 yards on 25 carries (6.4 avg.) and scored two touchdowns in Trinity’s 38-28 win at Birmingham-Southern. He totaled 86 yards on 14 (6.1 avg.) attempts in the first half and then upped his production in the second half to 74 yards on 11 carries (6.7 avg.).

Lewis ran for just 17 yards on five carries the previous week in a loss at Millsaps. On the season, Lewis leads the team with 365 yards on 59 carries (6.2 avg.) to rank third in the SCAC.

Eye tallied six tackles (four solo), three tackles for loss and a career-high 2.5 sacks in the Lynx’s 42-28 loss to visiting LaGrange (Ga.).

Biel connected on a career-long 49 yard field goal late in the first quarter of the Tigers’ 38-28 win at Birmingham-Southern. His 49 yard field goal was the third-longest in school history and was his third field goal made from 45 or more yards.

Biel also connected on all five of his PAT attempts to tally eight total points.

To listen to Kyle Lewis of Trinity, click here.

To listen to Jimmy Eye of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to Garrett Biel of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Podcast

2010-10-08T12:18:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Field Hockey Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with Rhodes' teammates and SCAC Offensive and Defensive Players-of-the-Week, Charlie Wagner and Sarah Dockery.

Wagner is an undeniable presence in every game the Lynx play. She helped led her team to two big wins this weekend from the center mid position, playing all 170 minutes and running goal line to goal line throughout both matches.

Wagner was successful on her penalty stroke which was vital in the DePauw win and also scored the Lynx third goal at Sewanee on Sunday. Wagner's vision, distribution, and elimination skills make her standout as one of the best players in the region.

Dockery was integral in Rhodes’ big wins this weekend at DePauw and Sewanee. In Friday’s match Sarah earned a total of 17 saves including several one on one stops in regulation and overtime. In penalty strokes Dockery blocked all three DePauw attempts that were on frame including a phenomenal stick save.

Dockery earned Sunday’s win over Sewanee in shutout fashion and notched nine saves along the way. Sarah has worked hard and improved tremendously over the last six weeks and the Lynx thrive on her confidence and communication from goal.

To listen to Charlie Wagner of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to Sarah Dockery of Rhodes, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Podcast

2010-10-08T12:12:00.002-04:00

This week on the SCAC Volleyball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Player-of-the-Week Alex Bothe of Birmingham-Southern.

Bothe hit .269 while averaging 3.0 kills per set and 2.2 digs per set to lead Birmingham-Southern to a 4-0 record at the SCAC Crossover matches at Birmingham-Southern.

She hit .588 with 11 kills and only one attack error in a 3-0 win over Sewanee. Bothe had double-digit kills in three of her four matches with 11 against Sewanee, 12 against Centre and 15 against Millsaps where she added 11 digs against the Majors for a double-double. She finished off the weekend with nine service aces to go along with four total blocks.

To listen to Alex Bothe of Birmingham-Southern, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

2010-10-08T12:02:00.007-04:00

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Bess Goodman of Seawnee.

Kramer also caught up with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Emily White of DePauw.

Goodman scored four goals in a 7-0 win over the University of Dallas on Sunday. Goodman opened the scoring just seven minutes into the contest and then scored three goals in the last eight minutes and one seconds to give her four on the day.

Goodman became just the third player from Seawnee to score four goals in one game since 1991 in women's soccer and the first in the SCAC since 2008.

White led the Tiger defense in two shutout SCAC wins against Birmingham-Southern and Millsaps. White along with the Tiger defense allowed just 17 shots all weekend and nine corners.

White also got involved on the offensive end chipping in with a goal in the 3-0 win over Birmingham-Southern.

To listen to Bess Goodman of Sewanee, click here.

To listen to Emily White of DePauw, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

2010-10-08T11:48:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Josh Settle of Centre.

Kramer also spoke with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Denny Mask of Trinity.

Settle continued his strong offensive play with a pair of braces over the weekend. The Colonels started their road trip at Millsaps College on Friday night, where Josh began his impressive weekend. Settle was a constant threat, tallying six shots on the night with four on goal. Settle scored two amazing free kick goals in the final eleven minutes to guarantee the 2-0 win for the Colonels.

On Sunday, Settle continued his scoring streak, tallying two more goals, en route to helping the Colonels to a 3-0 victory. On the weekend, Settle had nine shots with six on goal, tallying four goals in the process. On the season, Settle has 10 goals and two assists for 22 total points.

Mask led the Tiger defense that went 1-1 last week, recording a shutout victory on Friday, but falling in a game against top-ranked Christopher Newport Saturday.

Mask and the rest of the defense allowed just four shots to Rowan in a 3-0 win on Friday, then against Division III’s top-ranked team gave up a single score. Coming into the game, CNU was averaging four goals/game.

Friday’s shutout was the third of the year for the Tigers, who have given up just 11 goals in 10 games this season.

To listen to Josh Settle of Centre, click here.

To listen to Denny Mask of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

2010-10-01T13:19:00.005-04:00

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Alex Koors of DePauw, Defensive Player-of-the-Week Jonathan Lambert of DePauw and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Taylor Russolino of Millsaps.

Koors became DePauw's all-time receiving yardage leader breaking the mark of 2,913 held by Dan Ryan (1999-2002) by catching six passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns. He also tied the DePauw single-game record with his three receiving touchdowns. Koors also moved into second-place on the SCAC’s career receiving yardage list and is just 220 yards from setting the conference mark.

Lambert tallied 13 tackles (seven solo) while also breaking up a pass in DePauw’s 35-7 win over visiting Sewanee.

Russolino averaged 40.7 yards per punt on seven punts while pinning three of his kicks inside the 20-yard line in a 27-23 win at Trinity. He also had one punt which was fair caught. Russolino also handled kickoff duties and tallied one touchback on five kickoffs.

To listen to Alex Koors of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Jonathan Lambert of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Taylor Russolino of Millsaps, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Podcast

2010-10-01T13:07:00.002-04:00

This week on the SCAC Field Hockey Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Margaret Ellis of DePauw and SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Regan McLaughlin of Rhodes.

Ellis scored 3 goals in the first half against Division II's 8th ranked Bellarmine.

Over the weekend, Ellis scored DePauw's second goal in SCAC win over Centre.

Ellis now leads the SCAC with 12 goals; the sophomore is just five goals shy of tying the SCAC single season record.

McLaughlin had two outstanding games for the Lynx this weekend. With exceptional speed and ball control Regan is all over the backfield for Rhodes. McLaughlin also has great game sense which leads to a strong offensive push and presence from the Lynx defensive end.

Coming off a calf injury which kept her out of play last weekend, McLaughlin was a big part of both the Hendrix and Lindenwood wins. Regan has started and played in every game she was healthy this fall. Regan played the vast majority of both games this weekend and helped to hold opponents to just nine shots and one goal in 140 minutes of play.

To listen to Margaret Ellis of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Regan McLaughlin of Rhodes, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Podcast

2010-10-01T12:51:00.005-04:00

This week on the SCAC Volleyball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Players-of-the-Week Ali Smith of DePauw University and Catharine Found of Trinity University.

Smith averaged 10.64 assists per set while tallying 149 total assists. She also totaled 30 digs (2.14/set) and eight blocks. She registered 52 assists against Colorado College (10.4/set), 50 assists against Austin College (12.5) and 47 assists against Trinity (9.4).

Found hit .411 while averaging 2.24 kills per set to lead Trinity to a 3-1 record at the SCAC Crossover matches at Sewanee. She hit better than .300 in each of the Tigers’ four matches. Against Centre, Found hit a blistering .565 with 16 kills and four blocks. She then tallied 10 kills and four blocks against #20 Austin College.

To listen to Ali Smith of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Catharine Found of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

2010-10-01T12:35:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Abby Loar of Trinity University.

Kramer also caught up with SCAC Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week Allyson Thrall of Trinity University.

Loar scored three goals and had two assists to lead the Tiger women’s soccer team to a pair of road wins that opened up SCAC play.

Loar had both game-winning goals for the weekend, and either scored or assisted on five of the team’s seven goals. Against Hendrix, she scored the eventual game-winner in the 18th minute, then assisted on the game’s second goal later in the first half. In the Rhodes game, she scored the first goal of the second half that put Trinity up 2-0, and later turned out to be the difference in the 2-1 win.

For the season, Loar is tied for the team lead with three goals and three assists, and a total of nine points. The weekend’s game-winners were the first of the season for Loar, who led the Tigers in scoring last year.

Thrall led a stingy Tiger defense that allowed just one goal and five shots in a pair of SCAC wins at Hendrix and Rhodes over the weekend. Thrall and the Trinity defense yielded just one shot in Friday’s shutout win over Hendrix, then went into the 90th minute before allowing a late goal against Rhodes on Sunday. For the season, the Tiger defense has posted three shutouts and given up just seven total goals.

To listen to Abby Loar of Trinity, click here.

To listen to Allyson Thrall of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

2010-10-01T12:04:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week Andrew Desmarais of DePauw University.

Desmarais spearheaded DePauw's defensive performances in a pair of 1-0 shutouts over Oglethorpe and Sewanee.

To listen to Andrew Desmarais of DePauw, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

2010-09-24T13:12:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Shane Bowser of Millsaps along with Defensive Player-of-the-Week Clay Adams of Rhodes.

Bowser ran for 150 yards on 21 carries (7.1 yards/carry) in the Majors’ 38-24 win over visiting Austin College. He also added two touchdowns while accumulating 189 all-purpose yards. Bowser had a long run of 26 yards. He also caught two passes for 39 yards.

Adams tallied seven tackles while also intercepting two passes and returning them for a total of 53-yards and also chipped in with one pass break up in Rhodes’ 22-16 win at Trinity.

To listen to Shane Bowser of Millsaps, click here.

To listen to Clay Adams of Rhodes, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Podcast

2010-09-24T13:05:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Field Hockey Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Lindsey Gurkovic of Rhodes and SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Taylor Helms of DePauw.

Gurkovich scored both game winning goals for Rhodes this weekend in wins over Centre and Transy, both of which were on the road. Gurkovich found the back of the cage at Transy just minutes into play and scored a second goal within 10 minutes of the first.

On Sunday at Centre, Gurkovich netted a goal off of an assist from Sara Sanders mid way through the first half. Gurkovich scored three goals this weekend on just seven shots. Lindsey leads the team in points with 12 thus far this season on four goals and four assists.

Helms showed outstanding defensive skill this weekend in leading the Tigers to two victories on the weekend. In the SCAC opener at Sewanee, Helms showed outstanding individual skill, especially on penalty corners, limiting her opponent’s opportunities for shots on goal. Her strong second half performance helped the Tigers pull out the win.

On Sunday against Division II Limestone, Helms had another big game, especially during the overtime periods, leading the Tigers to a 2-1 victory.

To listen to Lindsey Gurkovich of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to Taylor Helms of DePauw, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Podcast

2010-09-24T12:58:00.002-04:00

This week on the SCAC Volleyball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Players-of-the-Week Emily Perkins of Colorado College and Lindsay Thompson of Southwestern.

Perkins hit .348 while averaging 3.47 kills per set to lead Colorado College to four victories last weekend at the SCAC Crossover matches at Southwestern University. Defensively, Perkins averaged 3.27 digs and .533 blocks per set. She posted her fourth and fifth double-double of the season on Saturday, including a 21-kill, 20-dig performance during the five-set victory over Millsaps. Perkins averaged 5.6 points (kills + aces + blocks) per contest during the weekend.

Thompson had 55 kills in 17 sets for a 3.24 kills/set average and had only 10 errors for a .375 hitting percentage. She also led the Pirates in block with 22 to lead Southwestern to a perfect 4-0 conference record.

To listen to Emily Perkins of Colorado College, click here.

To listen to Lindsay Thompson of Southwestern, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

2010-09-24T12:49:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC C0-Offensive Players-of-the-Week Ali Ryan of Austin College and Alicia Plotky of Birmingham-Southern.

Kramer also caught up with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Kelli Lenz of Centre.

Ryan scored twice in Austin College’s lone game last week and added an assist, giving the junior six goals in five games so far this year. Ryan has scored a goal in every game so far this season for the ‘Roos.

Plotky scored a hat trick in the Panthers’ home opener on Sunday against Agnes Scott College, and also recorded two assists in the 7-0 victory. One of her assists was on the first goal of the game, which would become the game-winner. Plotky also led the team with five shots, four of those on-goal.

Lenz earned a pair of shut-out wins on the road this past weekend for the Colonels. Saturday afternoon in Hanover, Ind., Centre defeated Hanover College 1-0. Lenz faced seven shots and recorded four saves in the net.

Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati, Ohio, Centre defeated the College of Mount Saint Joseph 4-0 in which Lenz faced eight shots and recorded four more saves. In over 500 minutes of play, Lenz has earned three shutouts and posts a GAA of 0.66.

In seven opening games, Lenz’s leadership in goal has helped earn the Colonels four shut-outs and has limited their opponents to three goals and only seven corners.

To listen to Ali Ryan of Austin College, click here.

To listen to Alicia Plotky of Birmingham-Southern, click here.

To listen to Kelli Lenz of Centre, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

2010-09-24T12:39:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Sam Temple of Austin College.

Kramer also spoke with SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Chris Jackson of Centre.

Temple scored five goals, including a first half hat trick, despite playing less than half the game in a 6-0 victory over Dallas Christian College in Austin College’s lone match of the week. Temple has a team-best eight goals in six games this season.

Jackson had a great weekend for the Colonels in the net. Over the weekend, the Colonels traveled to Mount Saint Joseph’s on Friday and Wilmington College on Saturday. In the first match at MSJ, Jackson made several breakaway stops on his way to five total saves in the game, to secure the win for Centre.

The following game, Jackson posted his third shutout of the year against Wilmington College, making three saves along the way for the Colonels. helping Centre improve to a 5-1 record. On the weekend, Jackson made eight saves and had a .50 GAA.

To listen to Sam Temple of Austin College, click here.

To listen to Chris Jackson of Centre, click here.

SCAC Football Podcast

2010-09-17T11:33:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Football Podcast; Director of Communications Russell Kramer sat down with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Michael Engle of DePauw, Defensive Player-of-the-Week Matt Finke of Austin College and Special Teams Player-of-the-Week Jordan Albright of Centre.

Engle equaled a DePauw single-game school record with six touchdown passes as the Tigers' cruised to a 45-16 season-opening victory over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Engle completed 26-of-36 passes for 300 yards in just his second career start, and tied the school mark of six TD passes set by Spud Dick against Rhodes last year. The senior signal-caller tossed two TD each passes to all-American wideout Alex Koors (7 and 12 yards) and Nathan Evans (9 and 5 yards). Jon Ellis (12 yards) and Bobby Coburn (1 yard) each hauled in one scoring reception from Engle.

Finke tallied five tackles (two solo) while also intercepting two passes and returning one interception 68-yards to the Texas Lutheran one-yard line. Both interceptions led to Kangaroo touchdowns in a 20-14 home win over TLU.

Albright returned four punts for 119 yards for an average of 29.8 yards per punt in the Colonels’ 35-0 home-opening win over Maryville (Tenn.). Albright had a long return of 54 yards in the game.

To listen to Michael Engle of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Matt Finke of Austin College, click here.

To listen to Jordan Albright of Centre, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Podcast

2010-09-17T11:26:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Field Hockey Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Addie McDonnell of DePauw and SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Sydney White of Centre.

McDonnell contributed to the Tigers' wins over Transylvania (7-0) and Wooster (1-0). In Saturday's win over Transylvania, she score just 5:24 into the match, and added her second goal of the game midway through the second half.

McDonnell generated many offensive bursts for the Tigers on Sunday against Wooster, showing outstanding speed and creating several break-away opportunities. By creating pressure on the Wooster defense.

White overcame a slow start in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 Colonel win over Ohio Wesleyan to put on a dominant defensive display in the second half and another superior match in Centre’s 1-0 win over Denison.

White shutout down any chances for Centre’s opponents to develop a legitimate attack down her side of the field and contributed greatly to Centre’s commanding possession and shot totals. She also made a tremendous block on a late penalty corner attempt by Denison with less than two minutes to play to preserve Centre’s fourth consecutive shutout victory.

To listen to Addie McDonnell of DePauw, click here.

To listen to Sydney White of Centre, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Podcast

2010-09-17T11:22:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Volleyball Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Player-of-the-Week Laura Goldsmith of Colorado College.

Goldsmith averaged 6.53 assists per set as Colorado College split a pair of matches. During Saturday’s five-set loss to #16 Eastern University, she finished with a career-high 33 digs.

Goldsmith tallied 20 or more digs in all four matches and jumped up to 24th-place on Colorado College’s career digs list with 611 just nine matches into her sophomore season.

To listen to Laura Goldsmith of Colorado College, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast

2010-09-17T11:14:00.003-04:00

This week on the SCAC Women's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week Brittany Garr of Centre and SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Kaitlin Elledge of Austin College.

Garr continues to be a driving force for the Colonels offense, currently leading the team with five goals and two assists. Saturday evening, while only playing 15 minutes, she earned a goal in the Colonels 5-0 win over Spalding.

Sunday afternoon against Berry, Garr earned two more goals and also posted three shots on the outing. For the weekend, Garr earned 6 points for the Colonels. On the season, Garr has earned 12 points in four games.

Elledge had a pair of shutouts over the weekend, blanking East Texas Baptist and the University of Dallas.
Elledge has three clean sheets in four games this season, surrendering a lone goal during a 4-0 start for Austin College.

To listen to Brittany Garr of Centre, click here.

To listen to Kaitlin Elledge of Austin College, click here.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

2010-09-17T11:01:00.004-04:00

This week on the SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast Director of Communications Russell Kramer had the chance to catch up with SCAC Co-Offensive Players-of-the-Week Tyler Evans of Birmingham-Southern and Ryan Garvey of Centre.

Kramer also spoke with SCAC Co-Defensive Players-of-the-Week Kyle Porter of Trinity and Andy McGhie of Colorado College.

Evans scored a hat trick against University of the Ozarks, Saturday, and recorded an assist against Huntingdon, Sunday, to help the Panthers win their second straight tournament title at the Kyle Rote, Jr., Invitational, hosted by Sewanee. For his efforts, Evans was named Offensive MVP of the tournament.

Garvey had a prolific weekend for the Colonels. Against Oberlin College on Friday, Garvey was a constant attacking threat, hitting the bar and post along with calling on the OC keeper to make several special saves. Garvey’s play continued Saturday night, in the Championship game against Hiram College, as he earned his first hat-trick of his Centre career, from five shots on goal. On the weekend, Garvey finished with 3 goals and 1 assist, earning him Co-Most Valuable Player award and helping the Colonels improve to 3-1 on the season.

Porter led a Tiger defense that produced two shutout victories over the weekend, defeating both Hardin-Simmons and UT-Dallas. Porter and the Trinity defense yielded just five total shots in the two games, including zero shots in the second half of the 1-0 win over UT-Dallas on Saturday. Porter, who missed last season due to injury, has started all five games this season, and has led a stingy Tiger defense that has allowed just four goals and 25 shots in the first five games.

McGhie posted back-to-back shutouts to help Colorado College post a 1-0-1 record for the week. During the 0-0 tie with Penn State-Behrend on Sunday, he stopped six shots en route to his third shutout of the season and the fifth of his career. McGhie now has played 330:43 since allowing a goal against Willamette on a penalty kick. He had to make only one save during Friday’s 2-0 victory over McMurry University.

To listen to Tyler Evans of Birmingham-Southern, click here.

To listen to Ryan Garvey of Centre, click here.

To listen to Kyle Porter of Trinity, click here.

To listen to Andy McGhie of Colorado College, click here.

SCAC Football Media Days - Day Four

2010-09-02T18:16:00.003-04:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its second annual "media days" event beginning Monday, August 30.

Day four is a sit down with Sewanee head coach Robert Black along with seniors McLain Still and Chalankis Brown.

The SCAC also had the opportunity to talk with Trinity head coach Steve Mohr along with seniors Caleb Urban and Jarrod Burns.

To listen to head coach Robert Black of Sewanee, click here. Part Two.

To listen to senior OL McLain Still of Sewanee, click here.

To listen to senior DB Chalankis Brown of Sewanee, click here.

To listen to head coach Steve Mohr of Trinity, click here.

To listen to senior WR Caleb Urban of Trinity, click here.

To listen to senior LB Jarrod Burns of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Volleyball Media Days - Day Four

2010-09-02T17:59:00.006-04:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its second annual "media days" event beginning Monday, August 30.

Day four is a sit down with Millsaps head coach Jamie Burns, Sewanee head coach Jessica Cortese, Southwestern head coach Hannah Long and Trinity head coach Julie Jenkins.

To listen to Jamie Burns of Millsaps, click here.

To listen to Jessica Cortese of Sewanee, click here.

To listen to Hannah Long of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to Julie Jenkins of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Women's Soccer Media Days - Day Four

2010-09-02T17:38:00.003-04:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its second annual "media days" event beginning Monday, August 30.

Day four is a sit down with Southwestern head coach Jene' Baclawski and Trinity head coach Lance Key.

To listen to Jene' Baclawski of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to Lance Key of Trinity, click here. Part Two.

SCAC Men's Soccer Media Days - Day Four

2010-09-02T16:48:00.004-04:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its second annual "media days" event beginning Monday, August 30.

Day four is a sit down with Sewanee head coach David Poggi, Southwestern head coach Don Gregory and Trinity head coach Paul McGinlay.

To listen to David Poggi of Sewanee, click here.

To listen to Don Gregory of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to Paul McGinlay of Trinity, click here.

SCAC Football Media Days - Day Three

2010-09-01T18:11:00.005-04:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its second annual "media days" event beginning Monday, August 30.

Day three is a sit down with Millsaps head coach Aaron Pelch along with seniors Michael Galatas and Kevin Peters.

The SCAC also had the opportunity to talk with Rhodes head coach Joe White along with seniors Matt Gilbert and Andrew Meier.

To listen to head coach Aaron Pelch of Millsaps, click here.

To listen to senior WR Michael Galatas of Millsaps, click here.

To listen to senior DB Kevin Peters of Millsaps, click here.

To listen to head coach Joe White of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to senior RB Mitt Gilbert of Rhodes, click here.

To listen to senior LB Andrew Meier of Rhodes, click here.

SCAC Field Hockey Media Days - Day Three

2010-09-01T18:01:00.003-04:00

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its second annual "media days" event beginning Monday, August 30.

The final day features an installment with head coach Jen Baldaccini of Sewanee.

To listen to Jen Baldaccini of Sewanee, click here.