The best game of the weekend in the NEWMAC is SC-Wheaton - any thoughts on this one from the board?

It should also be noted that SC is starting to come together nicely. Their one loss to CG was a one point game at half time, and turned into a 10 point loss in the second half when SC shot 30% from the field. Looks as though they blew away Clark last night. That sets up a pretty good game at Wheaton this weekend. Looks like there are three real contenders in the conference - SC, CG and Wheaton.

Like I said ya gotta love Mount Holyoke in this one.

Uhhhhhhh, congratulations. Must go and reset expectations.

Cannot see a game in the 40's ... but god luck to both teams.

Congratulations to WPI and MHC - also to Babson with a nice two game playoff stretch.

Picks anyone? I'll take WPI by 7.

SC does indeed have the best posts in the league and if you look at the roster they are all sophomores. They should be set for next year. Rumor has it they have a good post recruit coming as well.

The loss to Babson was the result of poor shooting from their guards and a complete inability to defend the three.

Watch out for SC in the tournament ... they've played fairly well for the past 10 games. A solid first 5 and a more than adequate bench.

Key will be the intensity of the D and to stay away from selfish offensive play where 1-2 players try to do it all themselves.

A lot of contributions this year from sophomores.

My prediction ... SC takes care of business at home on Saturday against Clark by 10. In the second game Mount Holyoke overwhelms WPI.

Sunday vs Mount Holyoke is well worth the price of admission. Though it's tough to beat a team three times in a season, SC uses the home court advantage and a 3 point win.

How many teams from the NEWMAC will make the dance? Tough to keep the runner up from this conference on the sidelines in my opinion.

I've not seen a lot of Bates but was at the tournament. Bates defense forced Springfield into something like 28 turnovers. Bates shot the ball extrememly well and had a very nice inside out game that Springfield never adjusted to.

They're a little banged up, lost thier 5 from last year (they start a freshman there), played some tough teams. Need to play better post defense. Naomi will have them ready for conference play.