Wick is supposed to have a good recruiting class. Coach Powell, interim head coach, was the one who brought them in. She'd also recruited the four seniors from last year's team.
A better question is how did Thompson get the SUCO job? Especially after last year's poor record. The four seniors from last year's team came into the year with much promise. Some of her tactics left many shaking their heads. Better luck to you folks at SUCO.

My comment is not so much of a reply to any topic. My comment is more of a question. "What happened at Hartwick?" I still can't make sense of this season. You have four seniors who've seen plenty of floor time since they were freshman. They had all played well. This year looks promising. What happened? Is it time for a change?

Quote from: lileyes on February 03, 2007, 01:28:11 PM
UC beat Ithaca last night by 19...they played a great team game!  Tell me the last time you saw a women's DIII player have 27 pts, 19 rebs, 8 steals, and 5 blocks??

Should be 2 good game's out east today, Elmira and Utica, Ithaca and Hartwick. 

I think there might be only one good game E vs U. Ithaca lost by 19 to a team (U) they had beaten by 18! Ithaca should be coming into this game with something to prove. Especially having lost to Hartwick earlier this season.

Quote from: sotier on January 14, 2007, 08:30:14 AM
The message after week one of league play is ,"Empire 8  is a On Any Given Night League". Until  someone matures(SJF),becomes more consistant(EC)(RIT),properly uses their  strength(UC),or finds their coaching method(HC),anyone can win.

"Finds their coaching method(HC)?" Their head coach has been there since 1992. Did they loose their method along the way or did they not have one? The seniors on this team should be at the top of their game. If anything, they played better as freshmen.

What has happened at Hartwick? I can't believe they can turn this season around with the way they are playing. I see mention of four seniors, but only three are seeing any floor time. This is the first time in four years the team has more than one senior. Is there a story there?
Their main scorer is putting up some points, but have you seen the number of shots taken. As a team they don't shoot 40% from the floor! I agree with an earlier post that they were just outside the elite in the empire 8. Now they play as if they are going through the motions, no heart/no fire. What happened?

     The NFL draft is over, NBA playoffs are going on, and MLB is starting to heat up. More importantly, what's brewing in the E8  Women's hoops for next season?  There has been alot of dead space since the last basket scored at Springfield in the championship game.
     Is there any news out there? New recruits, new coaches or transfers? Will SJF repeat? Let's hear from you.

A good team, Elmira, beats Hartwick 66-50. Elmira shows 16 players on it's roster. Hartwick has maybe 10?  It has to make a difference in practice, which has to make a difference in games.
Playing a dbl OT game the night before is no excuse, but you have to know it makes a difference when you play 7.

Quote from: hoopfan17 on January 18, 2006, 10:31:45 PM
Injuries may ultimately be the downfall to the Hartwick season.  Anytime you have a short bench and you continue to bang in practice those everyday bumps and bruises can continue to wear on them during the long season. 

Hoopfan17 it looks as if your words rang true last night. Hartwick loses to Ithaca in double overtime 79-75. Hartwick had only seven show up in the box score. Tough to hang with a team that can send fresh legs into the game. This is the 2nd game 'Wick went into dbl overtime, vs Oneonta, losing a close one. They need to do something on the "Hill" to attract and keep more players.

I'd like to make it clear frrom the very start that any of my comments are not to be construed as being critical of any of the Hartwick players. Wilson is a fine player, but not a point guard. She plays point because there are no real alternatives on the team. Tichy is a fine player. She plays with injury and has more heart than most who step on the court. Harrison, the freshman, is a fine addition to the team. If she keeps working hard I see a bright future for her at the 'Wick. Also the promising freshman point guard, the one who left the team, was on the team last year. I hope that clears up any of my prior statements.
Hartwick has some talent.  I wish them well.

 Hartwick really hasn't had a point guard since the beginning of last season. Had a freshman who showed promise, but left team during the season. Has since transferred to another school.  Wilson isn't really a point guard regardless of her assist stats. The two big girls mentioned are Knight and Adams. Hartwick doesn't have much size when either of these two is not on the floor.

Quote from: patroonbball on October 22, 2005, 08:02:43 PM
Anyone know what Hartwick has this year?

Hartwick will start four Juniors and a Freshman. Had their 1st game/win against Albertus Magnus 11/22. They had strong play from the starting 5 and excellent off the bench play from their lone Senior.
They will be in the chase for the Empire 8 in 2005-06. The only roadblock will be injury, as they only carry 11 players.