MBB: Little East

CNU85 · March 01, 2012, 10:02:08 PM

CNU losses were by 2,4,8, and 15 to Va Wesleyan. Pretty close except the last one which was their last loss on December 1. Last game shot 83% in second half. In USA South tourney shot 75% in second half. Need to build a big lead and hang on for a win against CNU. Should be s fun game!

7express · March 01, 2012, 11:34:52 PM

IF Western and RIC both advance past this weekend, there's a pretty good chance RIC hosts the sectionals next weekend.

Assuming the Amherst women win both games this weekend, the Amherst men can't host because the women get hosting rights in the sectionals this year, and that would leave it to RIC, Western then however survives between Hartwick & MIT. You would think MIT would get first dibs, but their not hosting in round 1 (going up to Hartwick) when they probably should be hosting so either they didn't put in a bid or don't have enough capacity. I think RIC (even with the added bleachers) is on the cusp of hosting sectional rights, but with those added I think that gives them the edge. I see Western 3rd in line after MIT/Hartwick which comes in after RIC. However, if the Amherst women lose to Babson Saturday then this is going to Amherst no doubt, likewise if F&M beats Western this is going down to F&M if Amherst can't host.

magicman · March 02, 2012, 12:33:03 AM

Quote from: 7express on March 01, 2012, 06:39:35 PM
Friday predictions:

Western 78 vs. Christopher Newport 73 (game in Lancaster, PA).
As usual, this game will come down to DaQuan Brooks. If he can get open and make his shots I'll take our chances, if CNU is able to shut him down and not give him easy looks, I may have Saturday free in Lancaster. Both teams are averaging over 80 ppg and both are giving up more than 70 ppg, so there should be a lot of points scored. The Captains are 1-4 in games this year against teams that made the NCAA tournament, and the only win came by 2 in overtime.

RIC 73 vs. Salem state 66 (gamke in Staten Island, NY).
Since beating MCLA 101-76 on January 10th to snap a skid where the Vikings had lost 5 of their last 6 games, that win over MCLA started a stretch where they won 13 of 14 to end the year including 11 straight W's. The Vikings are 2-0 against LEC teams this year beating Dartmouth 83-80 and Plymouth 101-82. In their stretch of 13 wins in 14 games the Vikings have scored at least 71 points in all of those 1 wins. Taking out the 2 wins against Western, RIC hasn't had a win this year where they've given up 69+ points. Whichever style wins out wins, but I like RIC.

Eastern 70 vs. Medaille 69 (game in Oswego, NY).
This will be the first game this year Medaille would have played against a team in the NCAA tournament. Madaille is 25-2, but as I said, they haven't played a game yet against an NCAA tournament team. Medaille averages 77.5 ppg and gives up an average of 63.3 ppg, and only have 1 player that averages double digit scoring. Eastern should win by at least 8.

You predict a 70-69 score and then say Eastern should win by at least 8. Way to cover your bases.

I think Eastern will win by double digits.

7express · March 02, 2012, 12:59:54 AM

That was supposed to be 70-59 Magicman.

magicman · March 02, 2012, 01:40:20 AM

Quote from: 7express on March 02, 2012, 12:59:54 AM
That was supposed to be 70-59 Magicman.

That's better. I'll go along with that. Good luck in your inaugural foray into our NCAA Fantasy League later today. I've got you figured for about 5th place, which won't be too bad for a rookie.

Reserved Seat · March 02, 2012, 08:38:30 AM

Doors are suppose to open at 4:00 at F&M.

7express · March 02, 2012, 08:44:14 AM

Quote from: Reserved Seat on March 02, 2012, 08:38:30 AM
Doors are suppose to open at 4:00 at F&M.

Open at 4 for a 5:30 game?? Do they really excpect THAT many people there for the first game?? I'm not sure how well Newport travels, but I'll probably be one of the only Western fans there. Won't be more than 20 or 30 of us in the building there tonight, and I'll probably be the only one that's around for the 2nd game whether or not we win or lose.

Reserved Seat · March 02, 2012, 09:45:40 AM

I don't expect many for the first game. I'm planning on being there around 4:30, just to get my seat. You shouldn't have any trouble for the first game. Did they sell tickets ahead of time on your campus?

WPI89 · March 02, 2012, 10:03:20 AM

Quote from: 7express on March 01, 2012, 11:34:52 PM
IF Western and RIC both advance past this weekend, there's a pretty good chance RIC hosts the sectionals next weekend.

Assuming the Amherst women win both games this weekend, the Amherst men can't host because the women get hosting rights in the sectionals this year, and that would leave it to RIC, Western then however survives between Hartwick & MIT. You would think MIT would get first dibs, but their not hosting in round 1 (going up to Hartwick) when they probably should be hosting so either they didn't put in a bid or don't have enough capacity. I think RIC (even with the added bleachers) is on the cusp of hosting sectional rights, but with those added I think that gives them the edge. I see Western 3rd in line after MIT/Hartwick which comes in after RIC. However, if the Amherst women lose to Babson Saturday then this is going to Amherst no doubt, likewise if F&M beats Western this is going down to F&M if Amherst can't host.

Amherst women losing either of their first 2 games would be a bigger upset than any men's game you could pick! Think the equivalent of the UCONN women (usually) in the first 2 rounds. In fact if I had to put a dollar on - will they win by a combined 60 points in the 2 games or will they lose a game, I would confidently pick the former.

Selfishly, I would love WestConn to host next weekend as I live 5 minutes away!

7express · March 02, 2012, 10:07:20 AM

Quote from: Reserved Seat on March 02, 2012, 09:45:40 AM
I don't expect many for the first game. I'm planning on being there around 4:30, just to get my seat. You shouldn't have any trouble for the first game. Did they sell tickets ahead of time on your campus?

Don't think so. Mapquest says it takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes to get where I'm from in Fairfield county, CT down to Lancaster, so I figure if I leave here by 11:30 that should give me more than enough time to get there by 5:00, and since the hosts are playing 2nd I don't think I'll have much trouble find a seat much less getting in. I'll probably be one of the few people in the crowd wearing a Western sweatshirt, come say hello if you want.

7express · March 02, 2012, 10:25:05 AM

Quote from: WPI89 on March 02, 2012, 10:03:20 AM
Amherst women losing either of their first 2 games would be a bigger upset than any men's game you could pick! Think the equivalent of the UCONN women (usually) in the first 2 rounds. In fact if I had to put a dollar on - will they win by a combined 60 points in the 2 games or will they lose a game, I would confidently pick the former.

Selfishly, I would love WestConn to host next weekend as I live 5 minutes away!

I agree Amherst should win and probably will, but Babson is a very good team that's loaded in the frontcourt, and Amherst's one weakness is frontcourt depth. What are the odds of MIT hosting if they get past Hartwick?? Does MIT even have enough of a capacity to host the sectionals?? Franklin & Marshall should be next in line and if they go 2-0 this weekend would more than likely get 2 games at home again the following week. Things get confusing if Western wins, what's the 3rd choice after F&M?? Hartwick?? MIT?? RIC?? Staten Island?? At least 2 of those 4 teams won't be playing after Saturday. Or if you want to throw in a wrench how about Christopher Newport winning the F&M pod, what does the NCAA do there?? CNU is over 500 miles from RIC, Hartwick & MIT but is only 387 away from Staten Island, does the NCAA have the pod at CSI (if they beat RIC) because it's within driving distance of CNU and everyone else or do they ship CNU out on a plane to the Hartwick/MIT winner which is probably where it should be?? I guess after Saturday we'll know for sure who the 2 teams are, and by Tuesday at the latest know where the site is, but from here it looks good for either RIC or Western if they win this weekend.

Reserved Seat · March 02, 2012, 10:25:53 AM

York requested 500 tickets to sell on their campus and expect to sell them all by noon today. As of yesterday, they had sold almost 400.

amh63 · March 02, 2012, 12:05:42 PM

What happens if York wins? Nice gym/facility....saw it several years ago while attending an Amherst soccer game. Since York is about 15-20 miles away from F&M....the NCAA may keep the regionals in the area for geographical reasons. Just a thought.

Swish3 · March 02, 2012, 12:57:26 PM

Everything seems to point to a close game between CNU and WCSU....I'm taking the Captains by three!

GO CAPS!

onetinsoldier · March 02, 2012, 01:22:57 PM

Quote from: 7express on March 01, 2012, 06:39:35 PM
Friday predictions:

Western 78 vs. Christopher Newport 73 (game in Lancaster, PA).
As usual, this game will come down to DaQuan Brooks. If he can get open and make his shots I'll take our chances, if CNU is able to shut him down and not give him easy looks, I may have Saturday free in Lancaster.

Not sure how familiar you are with Lancaster. If you are over 21, there is a casino in grantville about 40 minutes away that has an ok poker room. Theres also a good microbrew called iron hill right across the street from F&M called iron hill. about a half mile from F&M theres a great sports bar and restaurant called the Brickyard. Should you have saturday free, theres a great outlet mall right outside the city (rockvale square outlets).