MBB: Liberty League

[Hoaf]

Hamilton looking good and Ray Ray coming off the bench for 20. Good start at 2-0.

Unfortunately, I wasn't at the game but it's always good to see players coming off the bench and putting up some points.

Can't wait for that Utica game. I don't know how competitive it's going to be with Utica trouncing Paul Smith 104-37 on Friday. Hopefully, it will turn out to be a good game.

Until then, Happy Turkey Week. See you after the break!

[rjcarter8]

Anyone have any Union College hoops news? What's the team look like this year? I know they lost a bunch of scoring and their point guard.

[radiomike]

Hobart's new coach and 2006 team will try for their first victory of the season on Tuesday. Will 3rd time be the charm for Izzi Metz and the Statesmen, after losing the first two games by a total of 7 points, with one game being OT? It would be great to get his first win at his first home game at Bristol Gym.

[FisherDynasty]

Woot you must be smokin something, i wouldnt even consider hamilton the favorite against Utica.  For one they play no Defense, for two, Utica plays much more physical for a blowout.  Hamilton only beat hartwick by 11 points and norwhich by a few.  I guarantee Utica would be both of those teams by more points then that.  However, you cant judge a match up on past games and pt differentials.  Either way, Neither team is going to crush the other, mark my words.

[met_fan]

Hamilton over Utica 68-64

[Hoaf]

Hamilton beats Utica 68-64.

Harlee Wood has a key uncontested drive to put Hamilton up by 4 but then fouls Ray Bryant taking a 3 with 24 seconds left.

TK played a great second half, hitting a 3 to put Hamilton within 1.

The first half Hamilton played like garbage. Utica likes to foul while going for offensive rebounds but they play great defense.

Doug Herring is a great player but he's a little cocky. He came to the sidelines during warm ups to talk to his friends and he enjoys dancing to the home team's warm up music. Great Player.

Overall, it was nice to see Hamilton win. TK played a great game. Hamilton's freshman point guards need to learn to not take ridiculous threes (Dave Alston).

GREAT GAME!

[shooters]

Looks like TK is putting up the big numbers early this year! 20 pts in the second half, i take back an earlier comment about him not being all-american material. He has my vote as of right now! Good win for the conts !

[radiomike]

Congrats to Izzy Metz on his first career win last night at Bristol Gym!

[Hoaf]

After Hamilton's win over Utica do you expect them to appear in the top 25?


Thoughts?

[met_fan]

I think Hamilton will at least have to get to break undefeated and start strong in league play before they might break into the top 25.  For one thing, they have to at least finally break through and beat a mediocre Williams team, who they never play well against.

[UCgrad45]

I think Hamilton will at least have to get to break undefeated and start strong in league play before they might break into the top 25.  For one thing, they have to at least finally break through and beat a mediocre Williams team, who they never play well against.

I think it is safe to say the only team in the East Region that will be ranked in the top 25 at the break will be U of R.

U of R, Utica, Hamilton, Fisher, and Cortland are the most talented teams in the region IMO.

BTW, great name, Let's go Mets!

[slickyquick]

Fisher and Cortland, two of the most talented teams in the East Region....In the famous words of Lee Corso, "Not so fast my friend."

Fisher will be down this year because of guard play and Cortland lost quite a bit from last year. Cortland still has shooters but definitely not the most talented. Do we forget Plattsburgh, who won the SUNYAC last year or even SLU who is undefeated w/win vs. Plattsburgh and returns basically their whole lineup from a second place team last year.

[UCgrad45]

Fisher and Cortland, two of the most talented teams in the East Region....In the famous words of Lee Corso, "Not so fast my friend."

Fisher will be down this year because of guard play and Cortland lost quite a bit from last year. Cortland still has shooters but definitely not the most talented. Do we forget Plattsburgh, who won the SUNYAC last year or even SLU who is undefeated w/win vs. Plattsburgh and returns basically their whole lineup from a second place team last year.

I agree that both teams lost some, but their recruting advantages have netted them great talent again. Mike Lewis, a freshman at Cortland is going to be absolutely nasty. He could start for nearly any team in the region. Having coached him in HS lacrosse and watched him play ball since he was in elementary school, I am aware of the kind of athlete and positive attitude that Cortland got in him. I think he will develop into a great player for them.

I think those two teams and UC will be teams that show what they can do more towards the end of the season. They might have a bit of a slow start because of the youth, but as the season goes on they will get used to playing together and put all together.

[UCgrad45]

Anyone have any Union College hoops news? What's the team look like this year? I know they lost a bunch of scoring and their point guard.

I hear 7 new players. Could be a tough year for them, but they always field a quality program.

[FisherDynasty]

My opinion on the best teams in the East Region......

1. NYU (Only team to be ranked in the top 25)
2. UofR (still a year away, will be a better team in the end of the season, but still better then the region)
3. Hamilton (if keep winning will break top 25 eventually)
4. Utica
5. Whichever Sunyac is the best (Platt, Geneseo, maybe Bport)
6. Fisher (might be up to the top by the end of the season and after they get their chemistry in balance).  Game vs. UofR will tell a lot.
7. Clarkson
8. St. Lawrence
9. Nazareth
10.  Sunyac school (hard to tell with so many teams, and many times the teams are very streaky.