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[Titan Q]

Final from Rock Island:

#2 UW-Oshkosh 74
#17 Augustana 67

* Adam Fravert: 14 pts, 11 reb
* Jack Flynn: 14 pts, 6 reb

Augie played without 6-11/240 C Micah Martin and their expected starting SG Austin Elledge.

Augie's 11 man rotation tonight included 3 freshmen, 2 transfers, and 1 player who was a full-time JV guy last year -- 55% of their personnel tonight was not in the rotation last year.  They will very much be a work in progress this year.  The Vikings were just 4-16 from 3 tonight -- outside shooting is a real question mark with this team.

I thought the Titans looked great.  That 1-2 punch they have with Flynn and Fravert is so good.

#2 Oshkosh next gets #3 North Central, in Naperville.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I did watch the first half of the Yeshiva game out at Oxy.  The Macs are way talented - much more so than the previous two years.  Alluf is back and the newcomers are excellent.  Their problem, much like the slow start last season, is they're playing almost no defense at all.  These guys are very capable, but they let Oxy shoot almost 50%.  Not gonna work.  They can't afford another 0 for non-conference.  I hope they get it together.  It's good for d3 if they reach their potential.

[Titan Q]

Here is the rotation the defending champs used last night...

UW-Oshkosh
G - Eric Peterson, 6-4/200 So.
G - JT Petrie*, 6-3/190 So.
F - Connor Duax, 6-5/205 Jr.
F - Adam Fravert, 6-8/210 Sr.
C - Jack Flynn, 6-8/240 Sr.
--------
G - Will Mahoney*, 6-2/180 Fr.
G - David Vlotho, 6-3/205 Sr.
F - Levi Borchert*, 6-5/210 Fr.
F - Brian Wilman, 6-6/215 Sr.
G - Quinn Steckbauer*, 6-0/180 Fr.
G - Eddie Muench*, 6-5/190 Jr.

* Player was not in the rotation at the end of last season.


The Titans are the real deal -- that starting lineup, top to bottom, is about as big as it gets in Division III.  A 6-4 PG is extremely rare, as is a 6-8 PF who can play both inside and outside.  And obviously the big boy down low is a legit 1st Team All-American and a beast.

Seeing UWO play now has me wondering if I made the right call in voting for NCC #1 and Oshkosh #2.  The Titans are a load.  The crazy/great thing is that this Tuesday UWO plays at NCC...can't wait to see how that plays out.  NCC is big and talented as well and that should be a classic.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

They really have a 6'8" PG - Fravert seemed to be doing a lot of the ball handling.

Were you with us, Bob, when we ran into Ben Boots in the lobby of the hotel after the championship?  All he talked about was how good Eric Peterson was going to be.  I don't mind saying I voted them #1 largely because I think they're going to be at least as good as last year.

(Although Swat's first game out was equally impressive, even if it wasn't against the same level of opponent).

[Titan Q]

Were you with us, Bob, when we ran into Ben Boots in the lobby of the hotel after the championship?  All he talked about was how good Eric Peterson was going to be.  I don't mind saying I voted them #1 largely because I think they're going to be at least as good as last year.

I was there, that was a fun scene.  Always great hanging with the traveling party from the team that has just cut down the nets!

Eric Peterson was a combo guard at Batavia, so I wasn't quite picturing him moving right into the PG role.  But he looked good last night.  I still want to see that play out some more -- I feel like there is not a true PG in that starting lineup, and in some games that might hurt.

After watching one game, I think there is a very good chance the Titans are as good as last year...maybe better eventually.

[Greek Tragedy]

Idk. It's one game. And as you pointed out on the boards, Augie was missing Micah Martin and someone else. Oshkosh only won by single digits. Would you be playing a different tune had Augie won?

[Titan Q]

Idk. It's one game. And as you pointed out on the boards, Augie was missing Micah Martin and someone else. Oshkosh only won by single digits. Would you be playing a different tune had Augie won?

Well, yes...but Augie didn't win.

[Titan Q]

Tonight in Naperville -- #2 UW-Oshkosh vs #3 North Central.

Just about a pick 'em...should be a great game.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Tonight in Naperville -- #2 UW-Oshkosh vs #3 North Central.

Just about a pick 'em...should be a great game.

Based on Oshkosh's first game, I went with NCC in this one.  A veteran squad with a lot of experience playing together against a team that's replacing key pieces and still figuring things out.  It was close with Augustana and I expect NCC to be significantly better than Augie at this point in the season - plus home court.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Update for those of you clamoring for Hoopsville (and those who may not or just have a small interest): http://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=7139.msg1956864#msg1956864

[nescac1]

Does anyone else have trouble with prestosports live stats on mobile devices?  Like clicking on the various categories but menus don't expand?

[NEPAFAN]

yes to the issue with live stats

[Smitty Oom]

Yeah I feel like some broadcasts work better than others, but I have definitely had issues seeing live stats on some.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Does anyone else have trouble with prestosports live stats on mobile devices?  Like clicking on the various categories but menus don't expand?

It doesn't work for me on the laptop either.  I think they've got some issues with the tabs.

[nescac1]

Gotcha, thanks. Hopefully they will correct.