MBB: Liberty League

[d3d3d3]

Wow. Vassar loses to Hobart. Union loses to Clarkson. Skidmore loses to St. Lawrence. It was an eventful evening.

[stlawus]

Make it 2 straight games SLU wins by a point with their opponent having the last shot.  At the tender age of 30 I worry my vascular system will be unable to continue handling these games!    Massey predicted a 65-63 win for SLU, and the final result was 65-64.  Sometimes the computers are spot on

Tons of scenarios now after tonight's results.    The game that Skidmore and RIT haven't made up also have some big implications as it appears they are not going to make it up.   

[Caz Bombers]

Make it 2 straight games SLU wins by a point with their opponent having the last shot.  At the tender age of 30 I worry my vascular system will be unable to continue handling these games!    Massey predicted a 65-63 win for SLU, and the final result was 65-64.  Sometimes the computers are spot on

Tons of scenarios now after tonight's results.    The game that Skidmore and RIT haven't made up also have some big implications as it appears they are not going to make it up.   

RPI guaranteed to host the semis and finals in an empty gym. Very cool, not totally f***ed up at all.

[Caz Bombers]

too bad I can't attend the Vassar at Ithaca doubleheader tomorrow. Women's winner takes the regular season title; men's winner earns a bye to the semifinals.

[stlawus]

Make it 2 straight games SLU wins by a point with their opponent having the last shot.  At the tender age of 30 I worry my vascular system will be unable to continue handling these games!    Massey predicted a 65-63 win for SLU, and the final result was 65-64.  Sometimes the computers are spot on

Tons of scenarios now after tonight's results.    The game that Skidmore and RIT haven't made up also have some big implications as it appears they are not going to make it up.   

RPI guaranteed to host the semis and finals in an empty gym. Very cool, not totally f***ed up at all.

Backfired on them for men's soccer.   You'd think someone in the administration would finally get a clue but they continue to act like they know more than the CDC and local health departments.

[stlawus]

The field is set.  Unfortunately for the Ice Bear the Dutchmen are the odd man out.  Ithaca ends up sneaking ahead of Vassar to get the first round bye.   Vassar will play Hobart and SLU will play Skidmore. 

Props to the Engineers for finishing the season strong without Mahoney to wrap up the Liberty League regular season title.  They did not seem to miss a beat down the stretch.   

Also great job by the Hobart coaching staff and players to extend their season.   Things looked really dire for the Statesmen a month ago, but they won 6 of their last 8 to get the last spot in the LL tournament. 

Very happy with the way SLU played this weekend to get the 4th seed.  Union has had their number the last few years, but they played as good of an offensive game today as I've seen them play all season.  Luke Hicks finally seems to be over his injury woes and Trent Adamson is dominating inside on both sides of the floor. 

[Caz Bombers]

relieved to see that ultimately the two games RIT didn't play had zero relevance on the final standings and seeding.

hearing whispers that the doors will in fact be open at RPI next weekend to supporters of Ithaca, Vassar/Hobart and SLU/Skidmore.

[tony/troy]

relieved to see that ultimately the two games RIT didn't play had zero relevance on the final standings and seeding.

hearing whispers that the doors will in fact be open at RPI next weekend to supporters of Ithaca, Vassar/Hobart and SLU/Skidmore.

Appears Not. Not even for OUTDOOR baseball tomorrow or lacrosse over the weekend. Neither OUTDOOR event is likely to gather even 100 spectators and yet no "external" spectators are allowed. 100 or less not allowed at a baseball facility with a large viewing area and ditto for lacrosse played in a stadium holding over 5,000!!!. As hard as it may be to comprehend for those not from this area, just can't make up the stuff these people come up with. Doubt even the people who write WWE storylines could get there!!!

[Caz Bombers]

relieved to see that ultimately the two games RIT didn't play had zero relevance on the final standings and seeding.

hearing whispers that the doors will in fact be open at RPI next weekend to supporters of Ithaca, Vassar/Hobart and SLU/Skidmore.

Appears Not. Not even for OUTDOOR baseball tomorrow or lacrosse over the weekend. Neither OUTDOOR event is likely to gather even 100 spectators and yet no "external" spectators are allowed. 100 or less not allowed at a baseball facility with a large viewing area and ditto for lacrosse played in a stadium holding over 5,000!!!. As hard as it may be to comprehend for those not from this area, just can't make up the stuff these people come up with. Doubt even the people who write WWE storylines could get there!!!

I highly doubt that baseball game is even happening, lacrosse 50-50. Big snow coming.

EDIT: didn't read closely enough to note baseball was moved up from Saturday to Wednesday. Oops.

[stlawus]

Just back from Burkman where SLU's season came to an unceremonious end with a poor offensive effort against Skidmore.   5-34 from the field in the first half     Had a feeling something like that would happen, almost felt pre-determined with the whole it's hard to beat a team 3 times mantra.  SLU missed plenty of open layups but Skidmore was dialed in defensively.

I don't mean to come off as sour grapes but that was an awful display of coaching from Joe Burke.   Whined, complained and stomped around after 90% of the calls in the game.  That was a bit embarrassing for someone who is one of the premier coaches in the league.  It's unfortunate for the players as every single player on Skidmore was classy and showed no bad sportsmanship.

I see Vassar escaped with a narrow win over Hobart. Unless several players regress next year one would assume they will be a preseason favorite as they return everyone.

[Caz Bombers]

fans will be allowed at RPI this weekend, per their website. Mask and show your card.

[stlawus]

Skidmore smokes RPI.  They were up 10 pretty much the whole game and pulled away at the end.  RPI's lack of depth really hurt them this game, but I don't know if it would matter. Skidmore continues to shoot the ball well and play good defense.   One would assume RPI is still a pool C team, but who knows at this point.

[Caz Bombers]

I think RPI is done. Their resume as usual is pretty thin gruel. A one point win over Nazareth is all that separates them from being absolute no-chancers.

[stlawus]

Looking back at my old posts I picked Vassar to finish 8th.  Shows you how much I know.    I doubt anyone expected them to be top 3, however.   Great season for the Brewers winning their first ever Liberty League title. They led for almost the entire weekend and played well balanced basketball.   Best of luck to them next weekend and let's hope they represent the Liberty League well!     

RPI is likely a pool C pick, but you never know. 

[thebear]

RPI is likely a pool C pick, but you never know.

Drew Pasteur, who is a stats professor at College of Wooster, says Rensselaer should get the 12th out of 20 Pool C. Bids, He gets about 92% of the Pool C bids correct.

It also looks like Oswego, ranked 16th, could wind up hosting a first weekend pod because of a central location, you can bring teams from New England, PA, and Ohio there. [Might never get home with the snow, but hey].