MBB: USA South Conference

Jeremybozz · January 08, 2009, 09:15:46 PM

Shenandoah 82, Bridgewater 79 FINAL Double OT

narch · January 09, 2009, 05:42:15 PM

Quote from: Jeremybozz on January 08, 2009, 09:15:46 PM
Shenandoah 82, Bridgewater 79 FINAL Double OT

sounds like a great game!

scottiedoug · January 10, 2009, 04:06:50 PM

Maryville's coach Lambert in his post-game radio interview went on and on about Greensboro's Walter Brady. He must be a pretty good player for Randy to be so complimentary. The Scots had a tough time handling him.

cnububba · January 11, 2009, 09:32:01 AM

Good game last night between CNU and a very talented and deep RMC team. Deep being the key phrase; RMC bench-20, CNU-5. CNU made a good run late, but got away from what was working—patience and going inside.

Great game by Barton. Completely different player when he has a chance to rest his legs. He did a good job on RMC's leading scorer Short (5-12 from the field/10-11 from the free throw line) who scored most of his points late from the free throw line and ran the CNU offense very well. He looked quick and had a real bounce in his step last night. CNU's wings, Whinnett and Baker had an off night shooting; 5-18 and only 2 rebs. #33 Brown for RMC had 4 blks and pretty sure they all were on perimeter jumpers. Green had a solid game inside with 17 points and 9 rebs. He is relentless on the offensive glass and has a nice, soft touch from 15 feet. Blasingame once again did a great job of anchoring the post. It was nice to see him step out and shoot the 15-foot jumper. Why not? He's shot 70% against RMC and is shooting 66% on the season. He logged 39 mins, 17 pts, 8 rebs and 6 blks.

The bench was 2-11 shooting. I'd be interested to know what's going on with #22. For the first half of the season he was our best 6th man on both ends of the court. I sincerely hope everything is OK and he's back on the court soon.

CNU should be battle tested and ready for conference play. They are talented, but consistent play from the first five and a productive bench will be the key.

CNU85 · January 11, 2009, 12:31:17 PM

I agree Bubba. Blasingame and Barton are ready for conference play. Going gives Barton a chance to rest his legs. Going had a problem last night with the quickness of RMC. They stole a few of his passes. He will adjust. Whinett...man, talk about hot and cold. Not sure what's up. I can understand a cold shooting night...but the big man had ZERO rebounds!!!!

And I am curious about Russell. For a time I thought he would become a starter. Now, he's not even playing. I'm confused???

The bench has had better days. But then again, Nobody came off the bench until halfway through 1st half.

And a final note in which I will preface it with saying that RMC would have won the game anyway - but that one bald, white ref was without a doubt AWEFUL. I've NEVER seen such a bad game called by a ref. He makes the NFL ref Hochuli look like an All-Star. I could go on and on with specific plays such as the RMC player fouled while dribbling....stopped dribbling, walked about 3-4 steps threw up an underhand shot not even thinking it was going to count and that bald headed guy counted it.....even if this was the NBA with the continuation rule...he WALKED after being fouled. At one point during a timeout I caught his eye and really wanted to flip him off...Instead I stared him down and slowly shook my head.....

ok - I'm done venting. And like I said RMC would have won anyway.

CNU85 · January 11, 2009, 12:32:11 PM

Captj,

did u hear name on radio? They said they would mention you.

donho · January 11, 2009, 05:17:29 PM

CNU85,
You are correct, I follow RMC and could only laugh when the goal was counted. He took soooo many steps. I also was thinking that the ref should have just stayed home.

CaptJ · January 11, 2009, 07:30:23 PM

Quote from: CNU85 on January 11, 2009, 12:32:11 PM
Captj,

did u hear name on radio? They said they would mention you.

I woke up too late to catch the game except for the very end. I am 13 hours ahead of you guys, so coordinating things like sporting events is a bit of a challenge for me. Too many mango daiquiris? So, what did they say about me?

Quiet board this year.

CNU85 · January 11, 2009, 08:28:01 PM

Quote from: CaptJ on January 11, 2009, 07:30:23 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on January 11, 2009, 12:32:11 PM
Captj,

did u hear name on radio? They said they would mention you.
I woke up too late to catch the game except for the very end. I am 13 hours ahead of you guys, so coordinating things like sporting events is a bit of a challenge for me. Too many mango daiquiris? So, what did they say about me?

Quiet board this year.

Heck if I know. I just asked them to say something to you. They said they would. Dary also asked about you.

CNU85 · January 11, 2009, 08:29:52 PM

Quote from: donho on January 11, 2009, 05:17:29 PM
CNU85,
You are correct, I follow RMC and could only laugh when the goal was counted. He took soooo many steps. I also was thinking that the ref should have just stayed home.

Donho,

RMC is a very talented team and very well coached. I can see why you guys beat GMU. Beating RMC is on my bucket list.

We can't seem to top you guys lately.

donho · January 12, 2009, 05:04:44 PM

Well actually you all beat us two years ago. You are correct about the coaching. Both coach Rhoades and Byers are very good at what they do;also both are great people. Anyone that comes in contact with either of them would be better for it.

SU97 · January 12, 2009, 09:36:55 PM

Quote from: narch on January 09, 2009, 05:42:15 PM
Quote from: Jeremybozz on January 08, 2009, 09:15:46 PM
Shenandoah 82, Bridgewater 79 FINAL Double OT
sounds like a great game!

Great game in Shingleton Narch, but would have liked to have been out of there for the start of the National Championship game... Not much to talk about in Winchester this year, slow start and SU hasn't had anyone stand up and make plays. Hornets need to hold onto the ball against CNU, if they do and start knocking down some shots then we may have a chance against Blasingame...

CNU on the clock.

narch · January 14, 2009, 01:56:41 PM

an interesting opening night of conference hoops last night as the monarchs beat gc 71-59 and fc beat au by the same 12 point margin, 72-60 - mu was led by a really nice performance from a.b. lehman who had 21 pts, 6 asst, 6 reb, 1 steal and just 1 to...not a bad nights work

- sigman had 13/7/3 for the monarchs and they held walter brady to 1-9 shooting (although he did grab 15 boards) and just 6 points

it's nice to be 1-0 in conference

box score

the monarchs are in the midst of the "other predatory felines" portion of their schedule, with ferrum this weekend, then averett and lagrange (panthers, cougars and panthers, respectively...after the pride last night)...it sure would be nice to have a little winning streak start here (fingers crossed and wood sufficiently knocked)

CaptJ · January 14, 2009, 08:58:13 PM

Captains win 57-48 at Shenandoah. Ugly game, even when just listening to it. Must have been excruciating for the home team fans to watch.

CNU85 · January 14, 2009, 09:13:26 PM

I only followed game on livestats.....CNU shoots 36.7% and was 0-16 on their 3 pt shooting.....and win by 9. SU went about 12 minutes without scoring in second half. They led CNU 32-28 at the half and end up only scoring 16 in second half. That must have been one of the ugliest games in a long time. Oh well....... a road win it is!