MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Cali-Scot]

Cabrini is 24-5, they won their conference regular season and tournament titles. They have won 18 of their last 19 games.

They seem to do well in close games with 7 of those 18 wins coming by 7 points or less. They were down 13 at halftime of their last game and outscored SUNY-Purchase by 20 in the second half. The win was Cabrini's 28th straight at home since the start of the 2009-10 regular season. The Cavaliers are 44-2 at Nerney Field House.

It looks like they played 2 teams who made the NCAA Tournament during the season, Scranton and Gwynedd-Mercy.  Scranton beat them back on December 15th 77-64 @Scranton.  Cabrini swept Gwynedd-Mercy in three games (2 regular season and in the conference tournament finals with margin of victory increasing each game (86-83, 83-74 and 92-70).  Both Scranton and Gwynedd-Mercy lost in the 1st round of the tournament.

Cabrini Quick Facts:
Coach: Marcus Kahn
Conference: CSAC
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Enrollment: 1678
Location: Radnor, PA
Colors: Blue, Black, White

I'd be curious to hear about how they play and their lineup, etc... anyone have info?

[smedindy]

First, I have to un-remember the infamous apartment project in Chicago (The Cabrini Green) when talking about Cabrini.

According to Massey, Cabrini is 82nd in power and their SOS is 299th. Their conference isn't the strongest. It has Philly Bible, which went winless this year. Immaculata just recently went co-ed, so their program isn't as mature as others. Centenary (NJ), Rosemont and Baptist Bible are usually tomato cans.

Wooster should be favored by 10 or so, setting up an outstanding matchup against Whitworth or Marietta.

[woosterbooster]

Centenary (NJ), Rosemont and Baptist Bible are usually tomato cans.

I haven't heard that phrase in fifty years except in old boxing movies.  Always was one of my favorites.

[seinfeld]

Wooster should be favored by 10 or so, setting up an outstanding matchup against Whitworth or Marietta.

I understand this sentiment, but based on the way Wooster played over the weekend, they aren't breezing past anyone. The Scots of the NCAC Tournament semifinals and finals has given way, for the most, to the team of the last couple of weeks of the regular season. The intensity is certainly there, especially defensively, but the offensive execution is lacking right now. Manchester's defense certainly had something to do with it, but after opening up Saturday's game with an 11-2 lead, Wooster's offense was literally unwatchable for about the next 25 minutes. Hopefully the long week of practice can help them work some things out, and they can stop being so careless with their passes. It's amazing how many of their turnovers are unforced right now.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Centenary (NJ), Rosemont and Baptist Bible are usually tomato cans.

I haven't heard that phrase in fifty years except in old boxing movies.  Always was one of my favorites.

WooBoo, you need to get around the boards more!  We use that expression pretty regularly on what I will forever call 'CCIW Chat'.

[wooscotsfan]

Spent the past week in rural Virginia due to a family issue.  Unfortunately, I had no web/radio access to this past weekend's games and no D3 board posting ability.

So, let me add my belated congratulations to Wooster on making the Sweet Sixteen for the second year in a row!  This is also the 7th time in the last 13 seasons that the Scots have made the Sweet Sixteen which is indicative of the excellent Wooster coaching staff led by Steve Moore and Doug Cline!

GO SCOTS!

[wooscotsfan]

Cabrini is 24-5, they won their conference regular season & tourny titles. They have won 18 of their last 19 games.

I'd be curious to hear about how they play and their lineup, etc... anyone have info?

Cabrini is 24-5 overall but they are 15-0 at home and only 8-5 in road games this season.

Likely Starters:
6'3" Dom Farrello, Sr.  17.9 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 57 made three pointers (38%)
5'10" Cory Lemons, So.  17.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 51.3% FG shooting, 6.2 assists/game
6'3" John Boyd, Jr.  12.6 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 48 made three pointers (34%)
6'4" Fran Rafferty, Fr.  8.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg
6'7" Goran Dulac, So. 7.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg

Key Reserves:
5'10" AJ Williams, 6.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg
6'6" Jon Miller, 3.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg
6'1" Lamar Fisher, 3.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg

Dom Farrello is the senior leader, top scorer and top rebounder.  Cory Lemons is a lightning quick point guard who shoots 51% from the floor while breaking down defenses and dishing out over 6 assists per game.

On the other hand, Cabrini has only an average road record at 8-5 and they are a short team with only 2 players that are taller than 6'4" on their roster.  Wooster may be able to do some damage inside vs this team.  I did read on another board that Cabrini plays three different zone defenses...probably to offset their short lineup so good outside shooting by Wooster will also be important in this game.

[David Collinge]

Here's a link to Wooster's Sectional Tournament information page.

[Cali-Scot]

Good info wooscotsfan, thanks for sharing.   Hopefully Cabrini will end the season 8-6 on the road after Friday's game!

[mailsy]

 

Good info wooscotsfan, thanks for sharing.   Hopefully Cabrini will end the season 8-6 on the road after Friday's game!

As a Cavs fan.  I know that there could be a sixth loss.  Just hoping that it's not Friday.  Though if you look at it seems that Cabrini doesn't have a chance.  But, that's why they play the game. 

GO CAVS!!

[David Collinge]

One of the two coaches at the NABC Div. III All-Star game, to be held in Salem prior to the National Championship game on Sat. Mar. 19, will be Allegheny legend Phil Ness.  Ness, who retired in 2002 as Allegheny's all-time winningest head coach, and who led the Gators to a share of the 1992-93 NCAC title (the last team other than Wooster or Wittenberg to win the league), will coach the East squad in the All-Star game.  Unfortunately, he won't be coaching his son, second-team All-NCAC post James Ness, as Ness fils is just a junior, and the All-Star game is restricted to seniors.

Ness is presently a Major Gifts Officer at 'Gheny, but I hear there's an opening in the department of athletics....

[woosterbooster]

Ok, where do we vote? 

[ohiofan1954]

well my youngest daughter is due with my second grandchild(first grandson) on saturday. Should I make the trip to wooster on friday night? Might have to flip a coin on this one.

david

[woosterbooster]

well my youngest daughter is due with my second grandchild(first grandson) on saturday. Should I make the trip to wooster on friday night? Might have to flip a coin on this one.

david

Come.  Bring her with you.  We have a hospital here.

[countyroad]

Good morning.

Here's an article from today's DR.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4996537