MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[smedindy]

I do realize that some people value presentation more than others. But they are #100 in Massey, which is in the first quartile. That ain't hay.

[pennstghs]

Something David pointed out, Wittenberg's three good region wins (Wooster, OWU, Maryville) were all on the road. NONE of Witt's big games have been at home yet, and they are tough to beat at the HPER. I still think if Witt can manage to hold Kenyon this week that will set up a huge game coming up against Wabash.

From talking to someone I know that was closely involved in the game yesterday, he said it was one of the most competitive games he has seen in a while.

[smedindy]

New Top 25 out: http://www.d3hoops.com/top25/men/2011-12/week6

Wabash now 14th.
Wooster now 16th.

Seems like voters self-corrected.

Witt (27th) and OWU (29th) ORV.

[Wabash2011]

Wabash Derek Bailey NCAC player of the week.

http://www2.northcoast.org/basketball/POTW/2011-12

[GoRed]

Bailey's one of my favorite players in the conference.  His shooting style and stats are among the best and he seems to have a good demeanor.  Nice to see his numbers where I always thought they could be when I first saw his shot.  I have him on my short list for potential POY. 

[smedindy]

Let's preview tomorrow's games!

DePauw (2-2, 8-5) @ Wabash (4-0, 12-1) - Another game in the vaunted rivalry takes places tomorrow. Wabash won the earlier matchup pretty handily, and tomorrow may not be different. The New Tigers haven't been consistent, and while Wabash has had some offensive issues (such as relying on the three-pointer too much) their defense and rebounding have helped them through the rockier times during a game. BTW, Wabash and DPU could still play four times this season!

Wittenberg (4-0, 10-3) @ Kenyon (1-3, 7-6) - Both teams have been on a roll lately, but the Old Tigers have played tougher competition with road wins at Maryville and OWU. Kenyon's had a nice run, and has some versatile weapons, so they can't be totally counted out. But I think Witt probably ekes this one out in the long run.

Allegheny (0-4, 2-11) @ Oberlin (0-4, 5-8) - Who wants their first NCAC win? I think both teams would want it, but I think the Yeomen get it. They played pretty well for a half against Wooster and haven't really been routed by anyone in conference play. The Gators are struggling for an identity and I don't think they'll find any answers tomorrow night.

Ohio Wesleyan (3-1, 11-2) @ Denison (2-2, 5-8) - Denison had another disappointing game Saturday and now they play host to one of the elite teams in the league. Can the Big Red stop the Bishops' Tim Brady? Can they play to the best of their ability for 40 minutes? It's going to take a huge effort for Denison to prevail. Is it in them?

Hiram (2-2, 9-4) @ Wooster (2-2, 11-2) - Rivalry game aside, this is probably the best and the most important game of the night. Hiram thrives on chaos, and the Scots like a bit of order. If the Terriers can get Wooster out of their comfort zone they'll have a chance to spring an upset.

[woosterbooster]

BTW, Wabash and DPU could still play four times this season!

Five, right?  Three regular season, NCAC tournament, and, longest-of-shots, in the NCAA tournament!  That has to be illegal...

[wabco]

And also feeding time at the zoo .... "New" Tiger meat.  Danny beatdowns .... very satisfying.

[smedindy]

BTW, Wabash found the national championship game back in 1982 and posted it on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wSEQ-0vhq0&feature=youtu.be

[Pat Coleman]

Saw that in my YouTube feed this morning. Always wanted to get Pete Metzelaars on the front page of D3hoops.com.

[hotdawg]

Wabash, Witt, Oberlin, Denison as my upset pick and Wooster as winners tonight:

Something about getting a huge win streak snapped in your first big-time conference game of the year ... I think will have lingering effects. OWU is in for another setback vs a dangerous Denison team who has been close to knocking off some quality teams at home already this year... but fell short. (Hanover, Marietta,Wabash)

Who you got?

[sac]

BTW, Wabash and DPU could still play four times this season!

Five, right?  Three regular season, NCAC tournament, and, longest-of-shots, in the NCAA tournament!  That has to be illegal...

Hope and Calvin played 5 times in 2007, after playing 4 times in 2006.  Over about a 16 month span they played 9 times, which to be honest is way to many.  When trying to remember those games, they all sort of bleed together.

It's not illegal but it's not as much fun as you think it might be either.

[ScotsFan]

BTW, Wabash found the national championship game back in 1982 and posted it on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wSEQ-0vhq0&feature=youtu.be

I thought I saw you and Wally in the facepaint in the first few minutes of the footage?   

[Ralph Lee Wilson]

Smed, I don't think my bosses should be too happy with you.  Unbeknownst to them, you caused me to do absolutely nothing for about 2 hours today.  An hour and a half was watching the game, and then at least a half hour of email commentary after I sent the video to a group of fellow Wallies.

[smedindy]

My issue with Denison is in almost every loss, they've had a lead and blown it. I can't trust them to finish games.