Drury Panthers

[crazznewt]

Nyla Myleson is Drury's new AD. Congratulations to her and Drury as this reunion is a perfect match. She is blessed with qualities that will have a positive impact on the Drury community that already appreciates her.

Kudos to Drury's broadcasting team of Ed Beach, Ray Meyer and John Miller for providing excellent play by play and commentary. They are very knowledgeable and professional in their presentations.

Bobby Hearn needs to one up the following:
https://twitter.com/IowaWBB/status/1...C2Wf2v6aQ&s=19

[crazznewt]

The Lewis Women have had the respect of The Drury coaches and announcers since their last meeting and for good reason as the Lady Flyers hand the Lady Panthers their fourth defeat of the season. Like the Lady Panthers, Lewis hasnt had a full roster until lately. Congrats to those kids.

I still like Drury's chances come tournament time. I don't believe the Lady Panthers have peaked because of their own issues with a constantly changing lineup.
4 major GLVC upsets in the last week or so. Let the madness begin early!

[PantherClaws1]

In an update, the announcement is likely to come next Monday afternoon due to scheduling conflicts.

[crazznewt]

Sources: Drury's next athletic director will be announced as soon as this week.

I haven't a clue but would guess Nyla Milleson or Trevor Fisher.

[PantherClaws1]

Sources: Drury's next athletic director will be announced as soon as this week.

[crazznewt]

The Lady Panthers scored 111 points (100 after 3 quarters) against Mckendree as Amy played the end of the bench the whole 4th quarter.

In the two games since Paige Robinson has returned, she has averaged 24.5 points in 21 minutes per game, totaling 17 of 23 from the field and 9 of 13 from 3. She is still scoring In myriad of ways and her shooting form is still perfect despite missing nearly two months with the SHOOTING hand and wrist injury.

Time is flying by, don't blink.

[crazznewt]

Drury's Men could not match the hot shooting and physicality of the Eagles in an 18 point loss. USI has some athletic and skilled players, including a couple who talk too much.

The Lady Panthers put up some huge numbers on defense against the Lady Eagles as they forced 31 turnovers, had 19 steals, and 8 blocked shots, eventually leading by 25 in their 19 point win.

Paige Robinson came off the bench to score 23 points in her first action since Dec 18. She played a great all around game but appeared to have lost a little of her conditioning during her long lay off. The confidence and poise she plays with is second to none in this league.

Kaylee DaMitz and Peyton Richards also had great games on both sides of the ball for Drury who won their 23rd game.

[PantherClaws1]

What you are hearing is correct.

[PantherClaws1]

The Panthers were sharp in their win over William Jewell last night. Despite being pressured hard with quick switching double teams, the Panthers only turned the ball over 6 times for a total of 14 turnovers in the last two games. Not bad for all the games and practices missed and the coach missing half the season. Hopefully this continues.

Panther Claws, do you know if the students are being told to stay away from the games? The student support has never been this bad - It's nearly non existent! Considering this, covid, and the men missing several games, it's a testament to the strength of the women's program to still average 1500 fans a game.

There should be better student support Thursday, but with COVID and a down year for the men in addition to low staffing, there have been a lot of issues contributing.

[DUPanther]

If I remember correctly, a former Drury SID had a huge hand in developing the best student participation in school history and winning a national award in the process. That guy did a lot of good things for the program. He was very passionate about his job and the school. They need to find someone like him for a replacement AD.

[crazznewt]

If I remember correctly, a former Drury SID had a huge hand in developing the best student participation in school history and winning a national award in the process. That guy did a lot of good things for the program. He was very passionate about his job and the school. They need to find someone like him for a replacement AD.

[DUPanther]

Saw the Drury AD was asked to leave and then was hired for the same position at Oklahoma City University (NAIA). That seems like a move down. Any insight?

Fixed it for you.

[alwaysabeaver]

Saw the Drury AD left for the same position at Oklahoma City University (NAIA). That seems like a move down. Any insight?

[crazznewt]

The Panthers were sharp in their win over William Jewell last night. Despite being pressured hard with quick switching double teams, the Panthers only turned the ball over 6 times for a total of 14 turnovers in the last two games. Not bad for all the games and practices missed and the coach missing half the season. Hopefully this continues.

Panther Claws, do you know if the students are being told to stay away from the games? The student support has never been this bad - It's nearly non existent! Considering this, covid, and the men missing several games, it's a testament to the strength of the women's program to still average 1500 fans a game.

[crazznewt]

Sources: Paige Robinson will make her return to the Lady Panthers this week.

Finally! It has been very challenging for The Lady Panthers without Robinson with the once explosive Azia Lynch being slowed. Without the usual solid inside game, the play has been rather erratic.

Robinson has been out for 6 weeks with that injury to her shooting hand. Before she went down, she was leading the conference in scoring again.. in efficient fashion, including .423 from 3. Making that more dangerous for opponents was the fact she led the conference in 3 point attempts by a wide margin when she went down. This was while Drury was playing one of the nation's toughest schedules.

Despite all the nagging injuries and illness to multiple players resulting in missed practices and games, this team is 22 and 3. Amy Eagan and her staff have done an incredible job. Hopefully they can regain the early season form and peak at the right time.