MBB: Liberty League

[hopefan]

SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half.  Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well.   Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game.   Well played by Hobart. 

The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.

you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,

[UfanBill]

Ithaca at RPI postponed... nasty weather in upstate NY... I remember those days... Glad I'm retired in Florida!!!

The weather has cleared so they're playing Sunday after playing a tough one at Union tomorrow. The Dutchmen completely demolished Skidmore tonight 93-45. Union is very good at home where they usually shoot lights out. A trying trip for the Bombers for sure. 

[stlawus]

SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half.  Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well.   Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game.   Well played by Hobart. 

The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.

you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,

If you're familiar with Amherst soccer then that's what they remind me of.   Everyone likes to see an animated bench, but they get too carried away.   Over the top trash talk and showmanship, especially directed at individual players.   They got a technical when they played in Canton, and probably should have got at least 3.  Pull that against a team of similar or better quality in their own house come tournament time and that is just asking for a beat down.

[hopefan]

SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half.  Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well.   Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game.   Well played by Hobart. 

The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.

you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,

If you're familiar with Amherst soccer then that's what they remind me of.   Everyone likes to see an animated bench, but they get too carried away.   Over the top trash talk and showmanship, especially directed at individual players.   They got a technical when they played in Canton, and probably should have got at least 3.  Pull that against a team of similar or better quality in their own house come tournament time and that is just asking for a beat down.

I hate that stuff... wish officials would be courageous enough to call T's each occurrence until it stopped... and the coaching staff can also be faulted for not toning it down... supporting your teammates from the bench does not have to include degrading or taunting the opposition...

[UfanBill]

In a hotly contested fight for 3rd place in the Liberty League the Ithaca Bombers ultimately came out on top 93-82. A quick 16 point run with the Bombers hitting everything, 9/13 from 3 in the 1st half, gave Ithaca a 49-41 midway lead but the Dutchmen fought back in the second half and actually took a seven point 68-61 lead with 9:07 left. From there though the Dutch went cold, they live and die by the 3. I'm not sure why coach Chris Murphy sat his big men...6'8' Rhona Eseyade played only 3 minutes and backups Laud and Loviscolo 5 and 3 respectively. With a 2nd half lead rather than slow it down and work the ball inside the Dutchmen continued to run and gun to defeat . I contend fatigue was a factor for the Union guard's late poor shooting. A virtual replay of a game against RPI last week. Late, great free throw shooting sealed the deal for Ithaca.

This pretty much sets the top four seeding for the LL tournament with RPI at 1, Hobart 2,Ithaca 3 and Union 4th. Ithaca tries to end the RPI 18 game winning steak today at RPI.   

[Caz Bombers]

Ithaca was up 18 at halftime, coughed up the lead and yet won it anyway 62-60 at RPI. Jake Mitchell the winning bucket with 28 seconds left.

[Bartman]

Ithaca was up 18 at halftime, coughed up the lead and yet won it anyway 62-60 at RPI. Jake Mitchell the winning bucket with 28 seconds left.

Thank you Bombers, great game gives RPI their first LL loss setting up a duel in Troy between Hobart and the Engineers for a possible first place tie. IF Hobart can grab the win on the Engineer's court Friday, not sure how the tiebreaker would work, but will worry about that if earned at the end of the season.

[Ithaca798891]

Great win for IC, which has somewhat quietly found itself in great position for a 20-win season for just the seventh time in school history.

The Bombers close the year with four home games, and will be strong favorites in each.

[footballfan911]

Two great environments at Union and RPI.  Not easy to get two road wins back to back. Kudos to Ithaca.  Talented, competitive, passionate players on all three squads.  D3 Hoops is alive and well.

[UfanBill]

Two great environments at Union and RPI.  Not easy to get two road wins back to back. Kudos to Ithaca.  Talented, competitive, passionate players on all three squads.  D3 Hoops is alive and well.

Welcome to the board 911...hope to see you posting on the Liberty league football board as well.

[d3d3d3]

Regional rankings released:

https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/men-regional-rankings-first

[SLUFaithful]

SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half.  Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well.   Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game.   Well played by Hobart. 

The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.

you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,

If you're familiar with Amherst soccer then that's what they remind me of.   Everyone likes to see an animated bench, but they get too carried away.   Over the top trash talk and showmanship, especially directed at individual players.   They got a technical when they played in Canton, and probably should have got at least 3.  Pull that against a team of similar or better quality in their own house come tournament time and that is just asking for a beat down.

As a parent of a SLU player, I usually have to fight my own bias towards any and all things involving the Saints. However, after hearing that a player  told the bench and coaching staff to "suck his d___" repeatedly, I can't help but understand the reaction (even if over the top) by the Statesmen bench. At the end of the day, the best way we could have shut them up would have been a W, oops.

[stlawus]

SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half.  Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well.   Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game.   Well played by Hobart. 

The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.

you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,

If you're familiar with Amherst soccer then that's what they remind me of.   Everyone likes to see an animated bench, but they get too carried away.   Over the top trash talk and showmanship, especially directed at individual players.   They got a technical when they played in Canton, and probably should have got at least 3.  Pull that against a team of similar or better quality in their own house come tournament time and that is just asking for a beat down.

As a parent of a SLU player, I usually have to fight my own bias towards any and all things involving the Saints. However, after hearing that a player  told the bench and coaching staff to "suck his d___" repeatedly, I can't help but understand the reaction (even if over the top) by the Statesmen bench. At the end of the day, the best way we could have shut them up would have been a W, oops.

Yikes, in that case ignore what I said.  I have a feeling I know who did that.  But yea a W would have assuaged and negative feeling, but Hobart is a very well rounded and experienced team. 

[Bartman]

SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half.  Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well.   Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game.   Well played by Hobart. 

The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.

you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,

If you're familiar with Amherst soccer then that's what they remind me of.   Everyone likes to see an animated bench, but they get too carried away.   Over the top trash talk and showmanship, especially directed at individual players.   They got a technical when they played in Canton, and probably should have got at least 3.  Pull that against a team of similar or better quality in their own house come tournament time and that is just asking for a beat down.

As a parent of a SLU player, I usually have to fight my own bias towards any and all things involving the Saints. However, after hearing that a player  told the bench and coaching staff to "suck his d___" repeatedly, I can't help but understand the reaction (even if over the top) by the Statesmen bench. At the end of the day, the best way we could have shut them up would have been a W, oops.

I did not attend this game and hope this type of behavior does not repeat itself, on either side.  Hobart's new coach has a pretty good reputation, and I was surprised to hear of the incident, as the basketball program hasn't had much drama in the past.  Now the the old lacrosse teams from the 70's and 80's that threw Lake Trout at opponents, that was totally indefensible, but the trout was pretty good eating afterwards. +k for accuracy in reporting to the SLU parent.

Now back to basketball. RPI(#2 in RR) and Hobart(#3 in RR) lining up tomorrow night in Troy for a key game pre tournament. GoBart   

[stlawus]

Vassar with the upset against Union.   Vassar is a lot better than their record but they match up well with Union as they slow the tempo and are very bulky in the paint.

SLU sweeps Skidmore for the first time since 2012-2013 to stay in playoff contention, at least for 12 hours.   Quite the battle for the final playoff spot these last 3 games.