MBB: MAC Freedom League

BJ - DSU SID · January 26, 2011, 04:34:18 PM

I dunno Gordon...I think you still have a shot at a career in weather. It's not like those people are ever right either.

Meanwhile...as soon as you done reading the local radar...maybe you could answer my email,

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gordonmann · January 26, 2011, 04:51:08 PM

Ha. I responded.

mailsy · January 28, 2011, 08:13:24 PM

The annual battle of Eagle Road is coming up on Monday night. After EU plays @ DeSales and CC plays at Philly Bible the 30 year plus battle continues at the Dixon Center. It will be one of those epic Eastern-Cabrini Battles. Cabrini has owned the street sign for the last 2 years. Will Eastern take the sign back or will Cabrini defend its turf? Good luck to both teams Saturday.

chairman · January 29, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

It should be a lively event. The two teams enter with very different MO's, and pace could have a lot to do with the outcome. Cabrini averages 79 points per game. Eastern gives up 58 ppg. I doubt the final will be in the 50's, but if the score creeps up near the mid 70's then that would seem to favor the Cavs.

While the game has massive rivalry implications, it is nice to see the two athletic departments working together for a good cause. The competitive food drive concludes Monday. People bringing food items to the game will be eligible to win raffle prizes. For more info read http://goeasterneagles.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1913&Itemid=1

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 02, 2011, 03:16:08 PM

First Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2011/02/02/ncaas-mens-regional-rankings/

bill · February 04, 2011, 10:35:43 AM

FDU making things interesting for others with a nice win last night!

BJ - DSU SID · February 04, 2011, 02:07:29 PM

Interesting indeed. Updated Matrix heading into Saturday's schedule of games.

http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/MHoopsmatrix.pdf

kate · February 06, 2011, 03:59:27 PM

The Aggies gave up first place in the league this afternoon, but as Gordon said, DeSales is experienced with playing in the big games. Thank you, Gordon for great coverage - it was fun to watch, too, except in the last five minutes. Hopefully they'll hang on for a play-off spot - GO AGGIES! A big game with King's this Wed. night.

gordonmann · February 06, 2011, 07:07:41 PM

Thanks for watching, Kate. Glad it worked.

kate · February 09, 2011, 10:34:11 AM

Major good luck to the Aggies tonight as they take on King's - it would be a genuine thrill to watch them make the play-offs!

kate · February 12, 2011, 06:39:20 PM

Incredible win for the Aggies today, beating Wilkes with no time left on the clock, with free throws by ONE point 82/81!

BJ - DSU SID · February 12, 2011, 10:04:32 PM

Updated matrix with two games left remaining this week.

http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/MHoopsmatrix.pdf

A couple of notes:
- DeSales has clinched a playoff spot and needs one more win to clinch #1 seed and home court advantage.
- I didn't bother to go thru tiebreakers for the 2-3-4 spots but I believe Delaware Valley, Wilkes, Misericordia, King's, and even Manhattanville at 5-7 are all still alive for a playoff spot. We will know a lot more and I'll go thru some scenarios after Tuesday's games for those interested.

Happy reading and prognosticating.

kate · February 15, 2011, 10:19:17 PM

Del Val prevailed tonight beating Manhattanville 104/92 on Senior Night at James Work! What a game!

ColonelJohn4Life · February 16, 2011, 07:57:58 AM

Wilkes 72, DeSales 64... Nice!

And if I'm reading things properly, this win (1) clinches a playoff spot for Wilkes, and, almost as important, (2) eliminates King's from the playoffs. Time to adjust my calendar for next Wednesday night. Congrats, men!

naismith · February 16, 2011, 02:53:22 PM

CJ,

You haven't mellowed CJ. Still a Lion Slayer.

Thinking of dedicating a YouTube production to Freedom Officials with title:

"Close Encounters of the Last Second"

In the past few weeks, I bring you: ( this is with apologies to Clint)...There is no good just:

BAD) ---- DeSales vs Kings (last Sat.) Tie game with 4 seconds on clock. A pass to the elbow and the beginning of a drive. Foul on Kings. No shot and no lost possession.
Two FT's and DeSales wins.

UGLY)----Wilkes - Del Val----Wilkes ahead 2 points with 1 second. Desperation heave from corner. Shot way off mark. Game over? No. Baseline official on top of play makes no call. Official at half court with no view of play blows whistle. Calls foul with 0 time on clock.

Del Val sharpshooter makes all 3 and DV wins.
Wish I had been there. Wonder if the mystery official needed an escort.

UGLIEST) Misericordia versus DeSales. Tie game. 3 seconds to go and Cougars have the ball. Robbie Johnson attempts shot and misses. OT right...No

In scramble for the loose ball with bodies flying....an astute Freedom Zebra spots a 'loose ball' foul with 1 second. The foul is on MISERY with DeSales 90 feet from a winning basket with 1 second on the clock. HMMM!

DeSales converts and game set match.

Was all this real or was it just my imagination?

Naismith