WBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

[2RMCFans]

^ Ouch, that's unfortunate.  Wishing those ladies well for the rest of the season.

We wish we could be there in Lexington tonight, but will be following the game online.

GO JACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[2RMCFans]

That was a tough loss for the Jackets in Lexington last night.  I guess you could say the Generals were healthy!

Time to shake it off & regroup because there's an awfully big test ahead this weekend!

GO JACKETS!!!!

[BH2OFan]

Getting wayyyy ahead of ourselves for just a minute, what are the tiebreakers for tournament seeding for teams with the same record?

I believe the first tie-breaker is head-to- head games.  This makes the Saturday W&L-BC even more important for seeding purposes.  I am not so sure that seedings will be as important this year with the league having more parity.

BIG game in Bridgewater Saturday. I believe the Eagles will prevail as long as Burkholder can stay on the floor- in the first matchup RMC built their lead with her sitting most of the first half, then played more or less even the rest of the way (1 point 2nd half differential).

RMC still has Roanoke looming. If both BC and Roanoke can beat them and then the three of them take care of business with the rest of the schedule, it will be a 3 way tie- anyone else know where to find out about tiebreakers?

[Bammer]

Congratulations to BC for their deserved South ranking.  They have a chance to advance 1 more spot with a good showing against RMC.  Should be a battle, really physical.  Advantage has to go to the home team.

[wmjofva]

Congratulations to BC for their deserved South ranking.  They have a chance to advance 1 more spot with a good showing against RMC.  Should be a battle, really physical.  Advantage has to go to the home team.

Bridgewater hasn't lost a home game this year, I don't think.  Any one know the size of the gym..I know it isn't 94x50.

Watching Jordan Burkholder play is worth the price of the admission, the entire team has blended together in a style that suites them.

[BH2OFan]

Bridgewater hasn't lost a home game this year, I don't think.  Any one know the size of the gym..I know it isn't 94x50.

Watching Jordan Burkholder play is worth the price of the admission, the entire team has blended together in a style that suites them.

Correct, they are unbeaten at home- and have every intention of remaining that way
I do not know the floor dimensions at Nininger Hall, I did overhear someone else mention it was not standard. I have sources though, and will try to find out

Were you there Tuesday night? I swear the guy in line next to me when I walked in stated he was there to watch Jordan play, worth the price of the ticket just for that.

[wmjofva]

No, I had teaching session with some 10 yr olds trying to learn how to play like Jordan.
I wanted to see RM-C and W &L, may not be free this weekend either.. BC vs RM-C very big game in race for regular season title.  It will have little effect regarding the tournament in Roanoke, however.

Roanoke, with their div I transfers and home advantage (Roanoke girls in home beds, while everyone else in hotel) would be who I think will be the favorite. 

[Bammer]

Roanoke and COY Dunnigan had an even stronger team last year.  They had 3 first team all ODAC and Nikki Moats (Tennessee) and Porter (Radford) last year and made an early exit from the tournament.  Has Roanoke won the ODAC tournament in the last 10 years?  I don't think so.  Some coaches just don't handle the one and done pressure well.  I have Bridgewater as the tournament favorite but would not bet against last year's champion, W&L.

[BH2OFan]

  Any one know the size of the gym..I know it isn't 94x50.

My official but unnamed source informs me that the floor at BC is indeed regulation size, the proximity of the walls (3 feet!) gives the illusion it is smaller. By way of proof, it was pointed out that they have hosted NCAA tournament games at Nininger.

[wmjofva]

Roanoke  won in 2000....that gave them 13 titles in 17 years (1983-2000)  from 2001 to 2010...RM-C won 5 times..(1/2)..everyone else was one and done...no back to back except RM-C.

Go to ODAC conference web site...check ODAC past champions (Men & Women)

W&L will be strong, now that they are starting their best 5....getting behind and then putting in your best player has helped other teams this year.

[wmjofva]

  Any one know the size of the gym..I know it isn't 94x50.

My official but unnamed source informs me that the floor at BC is indeed regulation size, the proximity of the walls (3 feet!) gives the illusion it is smaller. By way of proof, it was pointed out that they have hosted NCAA tournament games at Nininger.

Proof would be telling me what the size is...94x50; 84x50;74x48...

[wmjofva]

BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Following a sluggish first half on the defensive end, the Bridgewater Eagles used a press defense to turn a seven point halftime deficit into a 33-13 run to start the second half, while senior Jordan Burkholder posted a triple-double as the Eagles routed visiting Roanoke 85-68 in Nininger Hall.

Behind a 29-4 advantage in pts off turnovers-Bridgewater ran its home winning streak to 12 with a victory over W & L.

With smaller court, you don't have as much space to cover in the 2/3 press defense or ½ traps, a full 94x50 court gives more passing lanes.  If I were a small team, but quick I would want a smaller gym.  I don't think anyone should use that as an excuse for losing.  What I have told people who asked about the size..... is.....if the game where played in a phone booth..and you play your game..you should win.

To me, the issue is what happens when you play away...Tournament, NCAA....can one adjust to size, different style, etc ... Bridgewater tried to play Roanoke straight up...they shot the lights out in first ½ and were down...as long as they can keep the other teams from running their ½ court offenses they are in much better position to win.

[BH2OFan]

  Any one know the size of the gym..I know it isn't 94x50.

My official but unnamed source informs me that the floor at BC is indeed regulation size, the proximity of the walls (3 feet!) gives the illusion it is smaller. By way of proof, it was pointed out that they have hosted NCAA tournament games at Nininger.

Proof would be telling me what the size is...94x50; 84x50;74x48...

Is this really Coach Norman Dale of Hoosiers fame?

My UNofficial, unnamed source says "I run that crap 500 times a day, I wish it were smaller"

[2RMCFans]

We're hoping the Jackets bring home a win tomorrow!

Good luck to all this weekend!

GO JACKETS!!!! 

[2RMCFans]

The Jackets took a tough loss yesterday at Bridgewater, but congrats to the Eagles on their win.  They pinned us down early & had double digits leads for much of the game.  Kudos to the Jackets for pouring it on in the 2nd to finish close. 

Another big challenge is coming this weekend from Roanoke.  It's the "pink out" Friday and Sat., so everyone BRING IT!

GO JACKETS!!!!