WBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

[2RMCFans]

^ We have heard FDU has that record b/c their schedule is not that strong.  We have no idea if that is true.  But Harrisonburg to Rocky Mount is certainly not much better (if any) in terms of the drive! 

We also agree H. Cantrell very impressive. 

Wishing to be in 2 places at once tonight.  Hoping the Jackets women have the success on the road this weekend that they had last weekend.  AND hoping the Jackets men are ready for a home stand!!!

GO JACKETS!!!   GO ROYALS!!!   GO ODAC!!!!

[2RMCFans]

Well... both of our ODAC teams are out in the 1st round.  Sorry to see that, but happy for the seasons that they had.  Both will be back strong next year.

[y_jack_lok]

Three ODAC players on this team: http://www.rmcathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/LaHaye_Scotland

[y_jack_lok]

I've seen R-MC's 2014-15 roster and notice Taylor Huber is not listed. Curious about that. 2RMCFans, do you know anything about that? Still plenty of talent and experience returning for a strong season and perhaps a more balanced offense without Huber.

[flightless bird fan]

Here is the 2014/15 link for EMU WBB Roster.  http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/wbkb/2014-15/roster A large crop of newcomers, they should be pretty good.

[2RMCFans]

^^ late to get here this year.  We don't know why Taylor Huber is not at R-MC & she'll certainly be missed as would any member of the team.  Wherever she is, we wish her the best! 

There's so much talent on THIS Jackets team.  They're off to a great start with Sarah Parsons scoring 21 and Katie Anderson with a double double against Ferrum.  2 other Jackets (K. Hester & H. Livermon) scored in double figures.  There's also a new assistant coach, who played at UMW, to welcome to Ashland.

Hopefully, the women can spread it around this season & threaten from anywhere.  After another road game this week, we're excited to get to Crenshaw for the tournament this weekend.

GO JACKETS!!!!

[y_jack_lok]

^^^ 2RMCFans I'm using your up arrows technique, hope you don't mind.     I'll be interested in your observations after you get to see the team play this weekend, especially anything you can share about the newcomers.

[2RMCFans]

Well, we followed the live stats from Marymount as their video would not load up properly & there was never any sound to be found.  The visitors committed most of the fouls in the 1st half, but the home team committed most the fouls in the 2nd half.  How does that happen?  Seems like there'd be some parity half to half:  maybe it's the refs because it's just hard to believe it really happens that way.

Jackets pull ahead in the 2nd half to win the game 68-58.  If the stats are to be believed (and we're really not sure about this), Hannah Livermon led all scorers with 18.  No freshmen really stood out in the stats tonight.

Way to go Jackets!  See you in Crenshaw this weekend.

GO JACKETS!!! 

[y_jack_lok]

The video from Marymount was extremely choppy and "paused" often, so it was hard to get any sense of the flow of the game or which players were doing what. However, in the second half I was able to see clearly enough the Jackets' #23, Hannah Livermon, hit a couple of threes and a couple of twos because she was shooting those shots from spots on the floor with her back to the camera and her uniform number easily visible. So I would guess her point total is likely to be accurate.

[2RMCFans]

#23 had a great game the other night.  Home opener is tonight!

GO JACKETS!!! 

[2RMCFans]

The Jackets blew out Methodist in Crenshaw tonight. Haven't seen the stats but they played well together, the experienced players had a good night & several freshmen had a lot of good minutes.  They showed up to play! 

Everything looked good from where we were sitting.  It was so nice to see recent players Taylor Huber, Page Mills & Katie Williams among the spectators.  Hopefully, even more alums will show up tomorrow. 

GO JACKETS!!! 

[y_jack_lok]

Thanks for the report. I'm curious to hear how freshman Kareema Conteh comes along. I read an article that said she was approached by George Washington University about playing for them.

[flightless bird fan]

after starting with a loss in Ohio, EMU is now 2-1.  Most recent game was a blowout of York (PA).  Story of the game seems to be Freshman Sa'Mone Moore, from Covington, who came into her first college game and hit two quick threes.  All this following the recent passing of her mom. 

[y_jack_lok]

R-MC off to a 4-0 start after two wins at home over the weekend. Newcomers appear to be slowly getting a bit more playing time and contributing a bit more each game.

[2RMCFans]

GO JACKETS!!!!