Salisbury will head to Mary Washington tomorrow night for the CAC semifinals. The Eagles, the tournament's top seed, are currently ranked in the top 10 nationally and are riding a 20-game winning streak into tonight's contest following a 100-41 thumping of Gallaudet in the first round yesterday.

"This is what I live for as a coach, and this is what an athlete lives for: A chance, as I put it, for David to go slay Goliath, because we're playing the best," Benshetler said. "I wouldn't have it any other way. We've got to go there, we've got to get on the road. Too bad. You want to win a championship you have to go through the best

GO GOLIATH 

Quote from: Dave "d-mac" McHugh on January 27, 2007, 02:07:37 PM

Quote from: HopeConvert on January 27, 2007, 01:22:38 PM
By the way... I am hearing word the CAC is not down shifting things around... could be more changes in the near future.

Any idea what those changes would involve?

It's December not March . Don't Panic.

Nice media guide for the Conference. Would like to see the CAC do something like it as well.

St. Mary's only lists 7 Players on the Roster. 
http://www.smcm.edu/Athletics/women's_basketball/roster.cfm

Quote from: bbald eagle on November 09, 2006, 08:54:57 AM
Here's my preseason prediction

   1. Mary Washington
With 4 returning starters, including All-Americans Debbie Bruen and Liz Hickey, and a strong experienced bench, UMW has to be the preseason favorite.
   2. York
I'm out on a limb here, but with Kristen Daly and Keli Ward, the rookies of the year the last two seasons, it's time for York to make its move (not just to a new gym).
   3. (T) Catholic
CUA will leave the CAC without ever winning a championship.
   3. (T) Marymount
The loss of Randi Jones to graduation and Carolyn Riley to Eastern Mennonite means MU lost its two top scorers. Coach Finney will do his best to overcome that, but it's too much to lose.
   5. Salisbury
Salisbury will play tough and threaten everyone above them but never quite make it over the hump.
   6. St. Mary's
St. Mary's will pull off an upset or two, but not enough of them.
   7. Goucher
Goucher will leave the CAC very quietly.
   8. Gallaudet

Quote from: Balder Eagle on November 09, 2006, 09:11:30 PM
Well I may be full of baloney, are you are

  1. Mary Washington
  2. Catholic
  3. York
  4. Marymount
  5. St. Mary’s
  6. Salisbury
  7. (T)Goucher
  8. (T)Gallaudet

I'd have to agree with Balder on this one. I like York and think they will be tough but I give the edge to Catholic. I don't think Gallaudet will tie with anyone. Marymount may take a while to get in sync but they will be tough come playoff time. One week to the start of the season.

No other CAC team received any votes 
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Catholic & Marymount have the best chance of breaking in the top 25. CUA plays #1 Scranton, #8 UMW twice and #23 Randolph Macon while Marymount plays UMW and #13 Messiah.

UMW has a tough road to start with a possible 2nd game of the season match at Messiah then at Richard Stockton followed by away games at Marymount and York before semester break.

I think the pollsters saw my ranking and decided to spite me for fun

Any idea of why she transfered?

The USA Today ESPN WBCA D-III Poll comes out tomorrow and the D3 Hoops Poll somewhere around November 1st. I'm guessing UMW will be ranked about 7th in the PreSeason top 25. What's everyone else think?

Quote from: Balder Eagle on October 29, 2006, 07:37:28 PM
117 to 89 Total Offense in MWU's favor.
1st half was totally MWU.

Balder Eagle- Say this with me.....UMW......UMW.........UMW 
Thanks for the Update...

Where did MU #11 Caroline Riley go?

Quote from: Pat Coleman on March 13, 2006, 08:36:34 PM
You're welcome, and I'll let our broadcaster, Mark Simon, know this message is here.

It was a special year for us too, with broadcasts of seven of the eight sectionals. I hope we can continue to bring key games to listeners everywhere.

Any chance some Video might happen as well?

Quote from: cuabigdog on March 04, 2006, 10:40:35 PM
congratulations  to the UMW Lady Eagles on a fantastic victory tonight ..(2 down 3 to go) you represent the CAC proudly .. play with heart & confidence in the sweet 16 (vs  Bowdoin)and there are not many teams out there that can beat.. play hard and smart and good things will happen .. remember :: LOW TURNOVERS AND MADE FREETHROWS win games...
the whole CAC is behind you now !!!

Actually it's 2 down 4 to go but we'll just look at it one game at a time.   Great win last night against a very tough Muhlenberg team.
Let's hope we get to stay in Virginia for the next Round! Keep it up EAGLES.......

UMW hosts the 1st Round against The College of New Jersey.
The other match up pits Muhlenberg vs. Wesleyan (Conn). Good luck Eagles.