MBB: USA South Conference

[Rikki_Tikki_Tavi]

What a night in the USA South, I tell yeah. MU goes on the road and beats Averett, Ferrum led by 15 at the half and let it get away but held on to win in...yeah...triple overtime!! And the captans win a track meet over NC Wesleyan. Gotta love a great night in the USA South!

[CNU One]

Last night's game was the best I've seen CNU play all season. They were aggressive from the jump and didn't let up. We actually got to see them fight for rebounds, dive on the floor for loose balls, and simply play like they wanted the win. Can't say enough about Davon. He is really stepping up as the leader of the team. I started having flashbacks to last years games near the end when NCWC made the run at the end but the Captains held on.

[CNU85]

I was joking with Captj last night about the rebounding. CNU was actually blocking out. They were also called for a few fouls while blocking out. I told Captj that the refs aren't used to seeing CNU blocking out, so when they did see it they must have thought it was against the rules!

[CNU85]

I think CNU should keep the pink shoe laces!!

[Rikki_Tikki_Tavi]

I agree, PINK ALL WEEKEND!!

[CNU85]

I agree, PINK ALL WEEKEND!!

Yeah, you looked hot in that pink shirt, RTT! 

[Rikki_Tikki_Tavi]

I agree, PINK ALL WEEKEND!!

Yeah, you looked hot in that pink shirt, RTT! 

You know I could probably find one for you to don this weekend.

[CNU One]

i wanted a pink shirt too but i didn't know where to get it.

[CNU85]

I agree, PINK ALL WEEKEND!!

Yeah, you looked hot in that pink shirt, RTT! 

You know I could probably find one for you to don this weekend.

Bring it and I'll wear it. My wife is a nurse and works for an oncology surgeon. I'd be happy to wear pink.

[CNU85]

i wanted a pink shirt too but i didn't know where to get it.

Be nice to Tavi or Tommasino!

[CaptJ]

I agree, PINK ALL WEEKEND!!

Yeah, you looked hot in that pink shirt, RTT! 

You know I could probably find one for you to don this weekend.

I would like one also, RTT.  Size XXL.  That cause means a LOT to me right now... look at my current hairstyle and you might understand.

[Rikki_Tikki_Tavi]

I dont even know where they came from to be honest with you. I was handed a shirt and told to wear it! Ill see if I can dig some up.

[SU97]

USASAC           W-L  GB
Methodist         6-3   - 
Ferrum             6-3   -
Averett            5-4   1
Shenandoah      4-4   1.5
Greensboro        4-5   2
CNU                 3-5   2.5
NCWC              2-6   3
NY Mets           0-9   6

This one is as close a race as any going into the final two weekends of the season.  Most teams have 3 games remaining (some 4) and the next 5 days could set us up for a crazy final weekend.  A few thoughts down the stretch:

Top 3:

The remaining schedule favors MU to take home the regular season title.  Two of their final three games are at home and the away trip is not only a short one, but also against the last place team in the conference.  They get 4th place SU at home and a 6th place CNU the next day.  Ferrum has the same opponents left, but they have to travel to SU and CNU.  NCWC comes to their place. Averett too has the same common opponents left, but, like Ferrum, travel to SU and CNU.  Being a game back means they need to win and need some help from others against FC and MU.  I'm still a believer in home-court advantage and I think this is going against AU and FC down the stretch.

The Rest of the Pack:

SU is in the same position, sitting 1.5 games out of first and needing a little help...  unfortunately the schedule is pretty tough for the Hornets. They have 4 left to play, but those games include both teams tied for 1st place, the 3rd place team and the 5th place team.  The top half of the conference... but it also means they at least have the opportunity to control some of their own destiny.  Like AU, SU would need help from others and need to win out.  Historically, the GC-MU trip is a nightmare for the Hornets, having never won at MU.  GC has the same 3-game schedule left as MU, FC and AU.  At 2 games back, GC is staring at two home games and will most likely be jockeying for a favorable seed in the tournament.  However, a little help from others and they could still be in the hunt.  It's an outside chance, but still a possibility.  CNU is 2.5 games back and staring at four games left to play.  They have 1st place FC and 3rd place AU coming to the Freeman this weekend.  Not an easy schedule by the least.  Although they seem to be playing better in the second half of conference play, this will be a real challenge.  Then they travel to GC and MU.  NCWC is in last?  With the same schedule left as CNU and SU, I wonder if they might play the role of the spoiler...  I see them stealing a game at home this weekend.  Which game they take could mean all the difference in the world...   

And my Mets are always six games back... 

[CaptJ]

Hey 97... very nice.  In my opinion, hte real race is for the home game in the tournament.  After that, any team has the ability to put together a couple of good games in Newport News to get the NCAA banner.

[CaptJ]

Captains play poorly and still find a way to win.  What a conference battle this is turning out to be! 

HUGE crowd today to see CJ Woollum be inducted into the CNU Athletic Hall of Fame.  Congratulations, CJ!  And Brandon Jones, as well.  I know you remember him, don't you narch?