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Post by kiyoat on Feb 15, 2023 16:56:26 GMT -5
Never too early to start the thread, right?....
Well, I can have a place to post Spring schedules, too.... and twiddle my thumbs... only six more months...
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Post by kiyoat on Feb 15, 2023 17:14:56 GMT -5
What I could find so far on twitter for Spring Schedule announcements: (haven't looked on school sites yet)
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Post by lovebugsm on Feb 15, 2023 22:24:52 GMT -5
So I voted for St. Thomas, do I really think they are going to win. No….do I think next year they start to become a legit team in the Summit League. Yes
They have a setter coming in who I believe will be a 4 year starter in Morgan Kealy from River Falls.
They had 2 Minnesota kids transfer in. Ella Voegele who was the Libero at Wayzata and Kaitlynn Peterson from Lakeville North. I believe both could see time next season.
They also have Miriam Unongo who is playing on a good 18-1 select team. I don’t know how much she is playing but I believe she has untapped potential.
They also added a 6-2 MB from Wisconsin. I don’t know much about her.
My point is, they are starting to get better players. I think they will be a successful program because Minnesota is so rich in VB talent and with the Gophers don’t take them all. I’m very excited to see the Tommies next season. With good comes bad….I believe a few of the older players won’t see much time.
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 9, 2023 15:21:26 GMT -5
Some more Spring Schedules:
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 10, 2023 10:17:10 GMT -5
More Spring Schedules... (updated)
(Match with Augie re-scheduled to April 18)
Still missing (1):
South Dakota State
Denver
Omaha
Western Illinois
Kansas City
Oral Roberts
Some of these teams chose not to announce anything until right before the matches. Grrrrr.
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 10, 2023 10:28:33 GMT -5
Also, while looking for Spring schedule stuff, I came across this (dated March 3rd): ORU Athletics Names Luke Ward as #ORUVB Head Coach
He replaces Frank Craig, who had coached for 3 seasons with an overall record of 30-47. This was announced at the end of November. |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Mar 10, 2023 10:43:40 GMT -5
Should it be concerning that some of the Summit teams are playing D2 schools (albeit VERY good D2 schools)?
In spring is it about upping confidence and implementing systems, or challenging your squad?
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 10, 2023 11:54:12 GMT -5
Should it be concerning that some of the Summit teams are playing D2 schools (albeit VERY good D2 schools)? In spring is it about upping confidence and implementing systems, or challenging your squad? I'm certainly no expert on this, but I think it's pretty typical. I mean, these are technically exhibition games, right? Another thing to consider is proximity. Not only does the NCAA put a 400-mile cap on Spring opponent distance, but most schools don't want to break the bank in travel costs for an exhibition season (usually poorly attended). Home games are ideal for travel cost, and you are more likely to get a lesser school to travel to a better (or larger) school. So for us mid-majors in the less-populated upper-Midwest region, there are lots of D-II and NAIA schools at close proximity, but less D-I. I think that teams want to challenge themselves if they can. But there are limits to who they can get on the schedule. The Northern Sun is a very competitive D-II conference. So it's a good option for Summit teams scheduling exhibition matches in both the Spring and early Fall. South Dakota has been fortunate to have a history and good relationship with Creighton, so we have played them frequently in exhibition matches. Not every team is so lucky. JMO |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Mar 10, 2023 13:58:17 GMT -5
Should it be concerning that some of the Summit teams are playing D2 schools (albeit VERY good D2 schools)? In spring is it about upping confidence and implementing systems, or challenging your squad? I'm certainly no expert on this, but I think it's pretty typical. I mean, these are technically exhibition games, right? Another thing to consider is proximity. Not only does the NCAA put a 400-mile cap on Spring opponent distance, but most schools don't want to break the bank in travel costs for an exhibition season (usually poorly attended). Home games are ideal for travel cost, and you are more likely to get a lesser school to travel to a better (or larger) school. So for us mid-majors in the less-populated upper-Midwest region, there are lots of D-II and NAIA schools at close proximity, but less D-I. I think that teams want to challenge themselves if they can. But there are limits to who they can get on the schedule. The Northern Sun is a very competitive D-II conference. So it's a good option for Summit teams scheduling exhibition matches in both the Spring and early Fall. South Dakota has been fortunate to have a history and good relationship with Creighton, so we have played them frequently in exhibition matches. Not every team is so lucky. JMO Great explanation! Thank you! |
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Post by ndodge on Mar 14, 2023 10:57:50 GMT -5
I'm certainly no expert on this, but I think it's pretty typical. I mean, these are technically exhibition games, right? Another thing to consider is proximity. Not only does the NCAA put a 400-mile cap on Spring opponent distance, but most schools don't want to break the bank in travel costs for an exhibition season (usually poorly attended). Home games are ideal for travel cost, and you are more likely to get a lesser school to travel to a better (or larger) school. So for us mid-majors in the less-populated upper-Midwest region, there are lots of D-II and NAIA schools at close proximity, but less D-I. I think that teams want to challenge themselves if they can. But there are limits to who they can get on the schedule. The Northern Sun is a very competitive D-II conference. So it's a good option for Summit teams scheduling exhibition matches in both the Spring and early Fall. South Dakota has been fortunate to have a history and good relationship with Creighton, so we have played them frequently in exhibition matches. Not every team is so lucky. JMO Great explanation! Thank you! St. Thomas now has this note on their spring schedule article (the part at end added): "Friday, March 31 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (4 p.m.)/Closed to Public". One could surely speculate why it's private. I wanted to see how they would fare. The one against UMD is public which would be similar I guess (not sure how close UMD and Concordia currently stand with their spring rosters). |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Mar 14, 2023 11:12:14 GMT -5
Great explanation! Thank you! St. Thomas now has this note on their spring schedule article (the part at end added): "Friday, March 31 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (4 p.m.)/Closed to Public". One could surely speculate why it's private. I wanted to see how they would fare. The one against UMD is public which would be similar I guess (not sure how close UMD and Concordia currently stand with their spring rosters). I’m a little disappointed that they didn’t make that match open to the public. Locally, it’s no secret that Concordia-St. Paul is a very good D2 team that could beat some D1’s. But losing to Concordia could hurt snagging some local athletes attracted to the lure of playing D1. |
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Post by bucky415 on Mar 15, 2023 6:33:52 GMT -5
Going with South Dakota and Omaha, knowing nothing about 2023 prospects. Good programs, hope they continue to be so, and that Juhnke can be back and 100%. Interesting league last year. St. Thomas could make it tougher further into the transitioning phase. Western Illinois, that is hard, spent a week in Macomb in 1989 at WIU basketball camp, being relegated to a local elementary school gym, because we were the bottom tier, fairly, small school JV. That is the hardest sell in this league, imo.
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 27, 2023 15:28:10 GMT -5
Just a quick update on Summit League transfers, all info coming from this board. (the spreadsheet: link) Overall, there have been two transfers out, two in, and there are still 4 in the portal wanting to transfer out (2 Grad, one JR, one SOPH). overall, I'd say pretty below-average number of transfers.* updated June 20th, 12 transfers out, 8 in, plus 4 still in the Portal. Denver and Oral Roberts appear to have been negatively effected the most. Both schools will have a new coach for the 2023 season. South Dakota:
out: Alexis Moses, 6-0 Freshman MB (4yrs eligible) to D-II Upper Iowa (redshirted in 2022)Omaha:in: Erica Fava 5-10 Soph OH (3 years) from JC Western Nebraska College
Denver:out: Hailey Green, 6-2 Junior OH/OPP (2 year) to West Virginia-----Brianna Green, 6-1 Grad MB (1 year) to TCU-----Lorrin Poulter, 5-11 Grad S (1 year) to Purdue-----Lauren Carter, 5-10 Soph S (3 year) to Northwestern
-----Maddy Hanson, 6-1 Fresh OH (4 year) to Iowa (redshirted in 2022)in: Cassie Davis, 6-4 Senior OH (2-year) from BaylorNDSU:out: Syra Tanchin, 6-1 Grad OH (1 year) (All-Summit in 2022) to Florida International
SDSU:out: Jadyn Makovica 5-6 Grad Libero (1 year) ------------ in: Sydni Shetnan 6-5 Soph OH/OPP (3 year) from LouisvilleUND:in: Kaycee O'Dell 6-2 Grad MB (1 year) from Montana State---Jarolin de los Santos Lugo 6-4 MB Junior(2 year) From JC Indian Hills CC
Oral Roberts:out: Jeslyn Spencer, 5-8 Grad OH (1 year) to North Carolina Central University (MEAC)-----Kaia Dunford, 5-11 Junior OH (2 year) to Kansas City-----Sakira LaCour, 6-0 Grad MB (1 year) to UTEP-----Bryanne Soares, 5-7 Junior S (2 year) to Loyola University Maryland(Patriot League)-----Serena Kohler, 5-10 Soph OH (3 year) to Gardener Webb (Big South)
Kansas City:out: Devynn Day, 6-0 Junior OH (2 year) ---------- in: Sila Ozyurek, 5-11 Junior MB (2-year) from JC Miami Dade College----Kaia Dunford, 5-11 Junior OH (2 year) from ORUSt. Thomas:out: Hannah Pham, 5-9 Soph S (3-year) ----------- Western Illinois:
out: Hailey Sperling 5-9 Junior OH/DS (2 year) -------- in: Keyana Cruse 6-0 Junior OH/OPP (2 year) from UNLV
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Post by kiyoat on Apr 5, 2023 11:37:03 GMT -5
updated spring schedule lists on the previous post - several teams made announcements in mid-late march.
Still nothing from the south-west flank teams of ORU, KC or WIU. Maybe they are skipping a Spring season of exhibition matches.
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Post by kiyoat on Apr 10, 2023 11:08:57 GMT -5
Looks like Western Illinois and KC are playing spring matches after all. Both just announced on Friday. I added it to the earlier post.
Of note:
1. WIU will be playing in Iowa City on April 22.
2. KC just hosted a ton of teams this past Easter weekend: Arkansas, Mizzou, UNI, Tulsa, Wichita State and Rockhurst.
(ORU literally just hired a new HC, so no surpise he hadn't set anything up for a spring season)
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