Maybe a dumb question: how do you find out who is in the portal other than the athlete announcing it on X or Insta? The actual portal is only available to coaches, correct?

Tough loss for UMW to Emory. Up by 10 points at one point in first half, tied at halftime and Emory went up by 12 with 2:19 left. UMW clawed back to within two with the ball and 8.8 seconds left on clock. Got a good look on a three that hit the rim and then got their own rebound and had one more shot for two to tie it up and it fell short.

Still, an amazing run for a team that was 11-14 at the end of the regular season. Go Eagles, next year is bright with only losing two seniors (albeit one who scored a career high 31 points in the Emory game).

They're all great kids!

Agreed. UMW is crazy young, 10 of current 12 healthy players are freshman or sophomores. But Coach Kahn took Cabrini to championship game in 2012 and has been to tournament several times. This ties for the furthest UMW has ever gone. Team was 11-14 going into conference tournament. 

If you had told me two weeks ago that UMW was going to the Sweet 16 and CNU and RMU were not, I would have asked, "What are you smoking?" Sorry to see those programs out but beyond happy that UMW is still dancing.

You read my mind...Sweet 16.

And I would note that 12 of GAC's 21 wins were against teams ranked 200+ in Massey whereas UMW only played 5 teams ranked 200+.  So if by "beating each up other in conference play" you mean beating up on bad teams, then I guess you have a point.

It always sucks for the last teams out and arguments can be made to change the system but this is the one for this year.

Agreed CNU85. I'm new to all of this but the situation is way less than optional. That said, those are the rules and glad to see both CNU and UMW in the dance.

But UMW was 3-4 vs. ODAC teams and that would have been good enough for their tournament.

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Quote from: Greek Tragedy on March 01, 2025, 10:50:26 PMMary Washington wins the most undeserving AQ. Gosh I hate the C2C.

Why the hate for the C2C? UMW beat a good Salisbury team (16-10 and Top 100 in Massey) and then a very strong CNU (#13 in Massey after the loss) to win their championship. UMW has a Top 20 SOS and lost to RM (#4) by 4 and Hampden (#8) by 5. Fly Eagles Fly!   

Probably that 13-14 record and making the tournament with it.

I'll grant you their record is not the best...

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on March 01, 2025, 10:50:26 PMMary Washington wins the most undeserving AQ. Gosh I hate the C2C.

Why the hate for the C2C? UMW beat a good Salisbury team (16-10 and Top 100 in Massey) and then a very strong CNU (#13 in Massey after the loss) to win their championship. UMW has a Top 20 SOS and lost to RM (#4) by 4 and Hampden (#8) by 5. Fly Eagles Fly!   

Bid thievery by UMW in the C2C finals! Big win over CNU for first time in 14 games. UMW was up virtually the entire game and after CNU clawed back from 12 points down, UMW hung on to win. CNU shot horribly from 3P, 2/20, but Hines had his usual strong game. 25p, 8r. This will knock them back in seeding a bit but bigger concern may be poor shooting last few games. We'll see how far the young Eagle can go.

Congrats to Jahn Hines. I've seen him in two CNU/UMW games this year and he's a beast. Had 32 points against UMW last game and basically single-handily beat them. The C2C Championship tonight is a rematch of last year's game, CNU v. UMW as UMW won their semi-final game versus Salisbury 60-50. Stud Jordan Oates was held scoreless for the first time all year. Tonight's win goes to the NCAAs but CNU will go even with a loss.

Excellent analysis on UMW (Young, needs height, etc.). But also: they lost a 6'8" senior about 7 games in who quit, have had a 6'8" frosh hurt all year and recently had injuries to a 6'3" soph and a 6'5" freshman who were arguably the most explosive players on the team. So they only have 11 guys on the roster and only play 9 (which is another story since the two guys on the bench are 6'5" and 6'4" so some needed height on a team with no one over 6'5"). Also, Zach Blue is a great defender (lots of steals) but struggles offensively with splits of 33/32/64. I still see a bright future if everyone returns.

Johnson and Wales-Charlotte joining the C2C next year. I think they're currently D3?