I'm glad my comment wasn't seen as too abrasive, just thought I'd way in on how I felt, but as we all know, opinions are like a$$holes, everyones got one.  I for one am excited about the finish to this season.  With CSC down, all EC fans can hope for is a loss to CC, who they must play as well.  This could be a huge roadblock for both teams.  As we all know, Curry is capable of playing very well, or very poorly, so who will show up this time is in question.  This brings me to my last point, CCC tie-breakers.  I know they exist for a reason, but with home court at stake, it doesn't seem fair to go to overall record right away.  For example, if I were CSC and lost a tie breaker to a team who played much weaker non conference schedule, such as Gordon, I would be irate.  CSC home court advantage is immeasurable in value to them.  From their perspective, why must they be penalized for taking on the best competition (Keene St., Trinity TX. etc...)  That's just my two cents, if you don't agree thats fine but it just seems like a CSC or EC team could have the chance to go undefeated any given season if they scheduled weak non conference teams(Johnson st., Worcester St.)

24/7, why must u always be so overtly pro GC, i realize that this is an open forum, but it is not entertaining to read the same post over and over again about how GC is so unbelievable with this "unpredicented" streak.  I understand you like Gordon, and that they are having a good year, in conference that is, but bring a little variety to the topic of conversation.  I enjoy Endicott's brand of basketball, but I am more than willing to speak on other teams as well.....

I hear that, a good game is what everyone wants tonight, regardless of the respective favorite.  EC hasnt lost to Gordon in the last 3 seasons, and as much as you dont want to admit it, Nemanja and the EC posts have really thrived in that flex from hell. (half joking half serious).  Gordon refuses to give any weakside help and always front, the result, Nemanja over the top for two.  It will be interesting to see if they address this problem.  Also, I'm sure Gordon will shoot better at home, which is one of their strenghts....It will be interesting to see which team can grind out this match up.  EC is the favorite in my book, but im sure someone will refute that

Very insighful, thank you......I agree that the CCC on the whole is not a very competitive conference compared to the NEWMAC or NESCAC for that matter, but to say that no team in the CCC is amongst the best in the region is incorrect.  CSC plays a strong non conference year in and year about with varying degrees of success, but are always competitve.  EC has the same approach, they beat bates 2 years in a row, and oh ya, Bates is receiving votes for top 25, i think that is a quality win.  EC was also ranked as a top 6 team in the region for two consecutive years behind teams like williams, amherst, keene st.  Those were VERY good teams, with success on the national level....i guess what im trying to say is that your wrong, and that there is plenty of statisitcal support for my position

You've all made some solid points, and the fact that EC does hold the fate of their season in their own hands is a big deal.  Does this alleviate pressure or add to it?  You could argue either way.  From CSC's perspective, they have to hope for a few late season slip ups from both EC and GC if they want to take the regular season title, but either way they will be around for the tournament.  For Gordon, tuesday is a BIG game.  They've played well and beat CSC, who ususally gives them problems.  But, if they lose to EC at home they will have 2 conference losses, EC will be very close to clinching the north title, and that gives them home court, where they have had success, especially in the tourney.  Regardless of this speculation, the game on tuesday will decide most of this.  Until then, they both have tough matchups to worry about.  EC vs. NEC, NEC might be a year away from shaking things up in the league, and has potential to beat anyone in the league on a given night. 

Relax buddy, its a posting forum.  Based on your response I'm assuming your an avid Gordon fan, so you saw the first matchup.  In that game, Gordon had very little success stopping EC in the paint, Marinkovich was strong as usual and clutch down the stretch.  For the past few years this is how EC has beaten them, and Gordon has shown no sign of looking to change their approach defensively, such as no longer fronting the post without ANY weak side help.  Secondarily, besides Marstaller, the majority of their points come from perimiter play.  EC did a pretty good job keeping the guards out of the lane and defending the shooters, who didn't shoot well at all.  SO, if they wan't to beat EC for the first time in a few years, they "have some work to do", as I stated previously

With all of the emphasis being placed on Curry and Gordon one might be lead to believe that they are winning their respective divisions, which they are not.  Although RW lost Gumb ealier this season, they've been playing better basketball and lead the south.  In the north Endicott seems to be mopping up the competition.  I realize that they still have some tough road games in the league, Gordon and Colby Sawyer, but they have to be the favorites at this point.  I was at the game on Tuesday night and was impressed with their talent level and depth, they play 10 deep.  I realize UNE is not the cream of the crop, but they did beat Curry last week so they are a solid club.  I can't wait for next tuesday's rematch at Gordon, could be the best matchup of the year.  Oh ya, Gordon has some work to do if they want to avoid another embarassment like the game at EC earlier this year