Forty Bench Points Lifts Hendrix in First SCAC Tournament Final

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.

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

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.

2011 - SCAC Softball Media Days - Southwestern

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 Baseball Media Days - Southwestern

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.

SCAC Men's Soccer Podcast

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 Volleyball Podcast

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 Media Days - Day Four

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

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 Softball Tournament - Southwestern vs. DePauw

Southwestern and DePauw squared off for the right to advance to the finals as the two teams met for the second time this tournament after Millsaps upset DePauw earlier in the day. The Pirates maintained constant pressure on the Tigers, scoring one run in the third, fourth and fifth innings, and took a 3-0 lead through five and a half innings.

DePauw would not be shutout and came roaring back in the sixth, scoring two runs and pulling within one, 3-2. SU was unable to add insurance runs to their lead and had to play sensational defense in the final inning just as the Tigers were mounting a comeback.

Sensational defense is exactly what the Pirates gave, starting with Lyndsy Maus on the mound. After five foul balls Maus got Hallett to ground out to Gola for the first out and then quickly got Anton to do the same. After one last foul ball by Buchanan Maus got the final batter to pop up to the right side infield, ending the game and thrusting Southwestern into the Championship game.

After the game Russell Kramer caught up with Southwestern head coach Angela Froboese and sophomore pitcher Lyndsy Maus.

To listen to Southwestern head coach Angela Froboese, click here.

To listen to sophomore pitcher Lyndsy Maus, click here.

Images from the 2010 SCAC Softball Tournament - DePauw vs. Southwestern

Game three from the 2010 SCAC Softball Tournament from Conway, Ark. wrapped up with DePauw defeating Southwestern 3-0 behind a three hit shutout performance from Megan Soultz. Below are a number of images from the contest.

SCAC Softball Tournament - DePauw vs. Southwestern

The two time defending SCAC champion DePauw Tigers opened up its quest for a third title with a 3-0 win over Southwestern University from Warrior Field on the campus of Hendrix College.

Megan Soultz was sparkling for the Tigers scattering just three hits and surrendering no walks while striking out five in a complete game seven inning performance.

Lyndsy Maus took the loss for the Pirates tonight giving up seven hits, three walks and three earned runs.

Amy Hallet of DePauw broke a scoreless game in the fourth inning after a one out triple scored off an Ashlee Anton double to put the Tigers on top 1-0.

DePauw was able to scratch to more insurance runs across in the bottom of the fifth innings in route to a 3-0 win.

With the loss Southwestern falls to 26-11 on the year and will face Rhodes tomorrow at 1 PM CST in the losers bracket from Conway High School.

DePauw improves to 31-3 on the season and extends their win streak to 19 straight. The Tigers advance to the winners bracket semi-finals and will face the winner of Millsaps and Trinity.

After the game Russell Kramer of the SCAC had a chance to catch up with both head coaches as well as DePauw senior pitcher Megan Soultz.

To listen to Southwestern head coach Angela Froboese, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Bonnie Skrenta, click here.

To listen to DePauw senior Megan Soultz, click here.

SCAC Softball Tournament - Southwestern vs. Centre

Southwestern and Centre opened up the 2010 SCAC Softball Tournament from Conway, Arkansas this morning as the Pirates defeated the Colonels 8-2. Weather was a story as the game was suspended for just over two hours at the start of the sixth inning with a lightning and rain delay. BOX SCORE

The Pirates started off strong scratching across three runs in the bottom half of the first inning. Centre however responded in the top half of the second after a two out walk, first-year infielder Chelsea Collard slapped an RBI double in the gap to bring the score to 3-1.

After a scoreless second for the Pirates, Southwestern was able to score a run in each of the next three innings including a two run sixth. The Pirates took advantage of three Colonel errors and five walks to keep runners on the base paths all afternoon long leaving 11 stranded. Sophomore Kaitlyn Pavilcek went 2-for-4 today and two RBIs to lead the Pirates.

In their final three outs Centre was able to load the bases however only scored one run as the game ended with an 8-2 final score.

Emily Mendor took the loos for Centre who pitched 2.1 innings surrendering five hits, four runs (three earned) and three walks.

First-year pitcher Kara Solomon of Southwestern picked up the win going the distance pitching all seven innings scattering just four hits, giving up two runs and striking out five.

Centre falls to 16-25 on the year and will face the loser of this afternoons second game of the tournament between Trinity and Rhodes.

Southwestern improves to 26-10 on the season and advances in the winners bracket to face the #1 seed from the East DePauw University this afternoon.

After the game Russell Kramer of the SCAC had the chance to catch up with both head coaches.

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

To listen to Southwestern head coach Angela Froboese, click here.

Images from the SCAC Softball Tournament - Centre vs. Southwestern

The first game of the 2010 SCAC Softball Tournament is underway from Conway, Arkansas on the campus of Hendrix College. Here are a few images from the first contest between Centre and Southwestern.

DePauw sinks Pirates 67-60 to Advance to Men's Semifinals

In a rematch of last year's SCAC quarterfinal, the second seeded DePauw University Tigers survived a furious comeback attempt from the third seeded Southwestern University Pirates, and advanced to the 2010 SCAC semifnals with a 67-60 win Saturday night.

DePauw's Steve Lemasters was one of four Tigers who scored in double-figures. He led the team with 18. Tom Callen (13), David Gray (13) and Tomm Weakley (12) rounded out the quartet. Lemasters added six rebounds, one assist and shot 5-for-12 from beyond the arc.

The Tigers jumped out to a 45-26 halftime lead thanks in large part to outstanding shooting. DePauw shot a sizzling 57.7 percent (15-for-26) from the floor, including making 10-of-18 3-point attempts (55.6 percent). DePauw closed the half on a 24-6 run that seemed to put the game out of reach.

Southwestern, however, did not go quietly in the second half. After trailing 50-30, five minutes into the second half, the Pirates responded with a 17-4 run over seven minutes to cut DePauw's lead to 54-47. Southwestern got to within six points with just under two minutes left before the Tigers put the game away.

DePauw out-rebounded the Pirates a 36-24 count while also holding a decisive 18-4 edge in points off the bench. Southwestern was able to convert 19 Tigers turnovers into 19 points.

Southwestern was led by a trio of Pirates who scored in double-figures. Leading the group was senior guard Travis Barber. Barber poured in 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting and added two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Senior guard Anthony Cox posted a solid night with 14 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists while junior forward Jonathan Brown chipped in with 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting (63.6 percent). He also added four rebounds, two steals and a block.

With the win, DePauw now faces #1W seeded Austin College in the semifinals Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. Central.

After the contest SCAC Director of Sports Information Jeff DeBaldo caught up with both head coaches along with DePauw junior Steve Lemasters.

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

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

To listen to DePauw junior Steve Lemasters, click here.

DePauw Cruises past Southwestern 81-43 to Advance to Women's Semifinals

The 14th-ranked DePauw University Tigers had five players score in double-figures and cruised to an 81-42 quarterfinal victory over Southwestern University in the first game of the 2010 SCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Friday afternoon on the campus of Belhaven University.

Katie Mathews, Kate Walker, Katie Aldrich and Danielle Boraz all had 12 points each to lead the Tigers followed by by Kathryn Denbow with 10 points.

Shae Seagraves had 13 points for Southwestern, which ends its season at 10-16.

DePauw (23-3) out-rebounded Southwestern 52-24, with 28 of the Tigers' rebounding coming off the offensive glass and held the Pirates to just 31.0% shooting from the field (13-42). DePauw shot 40.9% from the floor (27-66) and nailed half of its shots from beyond the arc (8-16).

The Tigers led 45-14 at the half.

Winners of 19 straight games, DePauw will take on the winner of Austin College and Rhodes College in Saturday's first semifinal game, which is scheduled to tip at 5 p.m. CT on the campus of Millsaps College.

After the game SCAC Director of Communication had a chance to catch up with both head coaches and junior guard Katie Mathews of DePauw.

To listen to Southwestern coach Pam Ruder, click here.

To listen to DePauw coach Kris Huffman, click here.

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

SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast - Week Seven

On this weeks podcast we will bring you up to date on the latest SCAC Standings take a look back at last weeks cross divisional match-ups as well as take a peak ahead to the final weekend of cross divisional play.

We will also announce this weeks POTW and the conference office also had the chance to catch up with Southwestern coach Bill Raleigh.

To listen to this weeks SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast - Week Six

On this weeks SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast we will take a look back at the first weekend of cross-divisional action as the west protected home court holding a 9-3 advantage. We will also take a look forward to this weekends cross-divisional play as the east looks to even up the record and protect their home court advantage. Finally we will announce this weeks POTW, troll the polls taking a look inside the top 25 and bring you up to date on the latest SCAC standings.

The conference office also had a chance to catch up with Southwestern junior forward Shae Seagraves and Austin College head coach Deb Hunter.

To listen to this weeks SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast, click here.

SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast - Week Three

On this week's holiday edition of the SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast we will take a look back at last weeks light schedule of action with so many of our student athletes in the midst of exams. Look ahead to the schedule of games this week as team close out their games in 2009 plus troll the polls looking inside the top 25 and finally bring you up to date with the latest conference standings.

The conference office also had a chance to catch up with Southwestern University head coach Pam Ruder and Sophomore guard Sharwil Bell of Rhodes.

To listen to this weeks SCAC Women's Basketball Podcast, click here.

SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast - Week One

On the first installment of the 2009 SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast, we will bring you up to date with the latest standings, take a look back at all of last weeks action, look ahead to the first full weekend of conference action as well as announce this POTW and troll the polls looking inside the top 25.

The conference office also had a chance to talk with Birmingham-Southern head coach Mitch Cole and Southwestern University junior forward Jon Brown.

To listen to this week's SCAC Men's Basketball Podcast, click here.

SCAC Volleyball in the 2009 NCAA Tournament

The 2009 NCAA Volleyball Tournament begins tomorrow with two of the three SCAC teams in action. Southwestern University (33-3), the SCAC champion and winners of 31 consecutive matches, will serve as one of eight regional host sites. The Pirates open South Region play against University of Dallas (20-19) while Trinity University (27-11) - also in the South Region - plays Randolph-Macon (28-6) in the first round.

Colorado College (33-4) received a first-round bye in the West Region and will play the winner of Cal Lutheran (20-11) and Puget Sound (18-6) in second round play.

SCAC Director of Communication Russell Kramer had the chance to speak with all three head coaches as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament.

To listen to Trinity head coach Julie Jenkins, click here.

To listen to Southwestern head coach Hannah Long, click here.

To listen to Colorado College head coach Rick Swan, click here.