MBB: Liberty League

[labart96]

I'd expect both SLU and Hamilton to get an invite to the NCAAs...

[slickyquick]

I would just like to say congrats to the Saints and their wonderful run. I saw that Shaver isn't playing a lot and that Augliano didn't play in either game of the tourney. Anyone know what is going on with them?

I'm sure all the teams coming to Larryland won't be ready for the comfort or lack thereof in the North Country.

[shooters]

there was practically no chance of Hamilton getting into the NCAAs, and it didn't happen. I will be interested to see what happens next year w/ TK and Jones being seniors. It seemed like they had trouble scoring this year, I mean what is going to happen when talent like this leaves? Hats off to the women's coach, I think he is in his first year, if I were him i'd take off and get a good d3 job somewhere else (mens team). I will be pulling for SLU in tourney so we'll see what happens.

[Hoaf]

Same here. I'd rather have an LL member win out than a NESCAC school or a UW- Steven's Point.

[FisherDynasty]

Predictions for this wkend:
1st Round:

Fisher +11

UofR +7

St. Lawrence +4

Bport +2

Wooster  +7

Centre + 4

John Carrol +6

2nd round:

Fisher vsUofR  - Fisher +1

Bport Vs St. Lawrence - Bport +2

Wooster vs Centre - Wooster+5

lake Erie vs John Carrol - Lake Eirre +4

[Hoaf]

I think that first round Bport prediction should be a little higher.

[DDirty22]

Crazy weekend in the liberty league.  Rather dissapointed in Vassar, they had an opprotunity to beat St. Lawrence but were unable to close as has been there MO all year.  Had a lead in the final minutes but couldnt come up big when needed.  Brazell and Avitabile were impressive again but nobody else really showed up.  Props to St. Lawrence though, they are not an impressive team but they pull out victories.  On another note, Vassar got the #1 seed in the ECAC tournament with RPI and Clarkson also getting in.  Lastly, I was impressed with Hamilton fans, they had a lot of numbers and were very loud and supportive.  They are lucky to have an administration and refs that lets them be so vocal, that would not have been tolerated at many other schools in the conference even though it should be. 

[Hoaf]

I"m glad you pointed that out about the fans at Hamilton.

Being a member of the a loud vocal fan and member of the student body i have been disappointed how the administration has handled the "Dawg Pound", which is out loud section right behind the hoop. At one point I believe they were told that they couldn't come to games any more and then they came back later on in the season despite league officials not being happy about it.

Compared to Division I school our fans are nothing. I wish we could have a student section that could do pretty much whatever we want within decency. It disappoints me that LL officials got angered by the "Dawg Pound" in the first place.

[FisherDynasty]

I hear ya on that Hoaf.  Same with our fans the past few seasons have been amazing, until their was the scuffle between Fisher and Naz bball teams, then the fans could no longer stay in the front row.  For the remainder of that year they had to sit up in the rafters, it was pretty rediculous.

[b4the3isme]

Where are the ECAC invites?  I'm glad we got 3 teams in.  Everyone thinks the LL is the lesser of the three major upstate NY leagues but when Clarkson has wins over Utica, Oswego and RIT I think that says a lot.  I thought that Vassar plays in the downstate ECAC tournament?  Are they in the same one as RPI and Clarkson?

[DDirty22]

The vassar website says... Following Vassar is the ECAC Upstate Tournament is No. 2 seed Oswego followed by SUNY IT, Ithaca College, RPI, Clarkson, Rochester Institute of Technology and Hilbert.

And I agree with everyone in terms of the attitude of Liberty League officials.  We should be encouraging fans to support their teams not muting them.  Numerous fans have been removed from games this year and it is too bad.  Compared to many colleges LL fans are very tame.

[Hoaf]

Compared to many colleges LL fans are very tame.

Well said.

[labart96]

Interesting bracket for the Upstate teams.  Looks like a veritable "Escape from New York".  My guess is Fisher and SLU meet up in the Sweet 16.  Should be a good one.

[Hoaf]

I had the same thing with SLU playing Fisher in the 16. I think Fisher would win that game.

[b4the3isme]

dd 22 and other Vassar guys out there.  Will be outright shocked if Vassar doesn't take care of Hilbert tonight. Hilbert's Reinard is a pretty good player I'm told.  Point guard Reyes is OK at best-would not play much in LL in my opinion.  Shooting guard is lefty named Ulfland-  DO NOT LET THIS GUY SHOOT STANDING STILL!!!   Make him put the ball on the floor to get his shots.  Almost all points come on threes ( he put up 41 in a game awhile ago with 11 3's).  Challenge him wherever he is 20 ft 25 ft prob even 30 ft and make him put the ball on the ground.  They will not have an answer for Avitiable.  Clarkson at SUNYIT intrigues me- defense minded Clarkson against run & gun SUNYIT.  We'll see what happens there!!