MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[wabashsid]

The all-time NCAA record is 94 free throws made in a row by Paul Cluxton from Northern Kentucky University (DII). Davidson surpassed the DI mark of 85 owned by Darnell Archey from Butler University.

[Mr. Ypsi]

The all-time NCAA record is 94 free throws made in a row by Paul Cluxton from Northern Kentucky University (DII). Davidson surpassed the DI mark of 85 owned by Darnell Archey from Butler University.

Thanks.  I once made 27 in a row in my driveway, and thought I was really hot sh*t!  I'm just in awe of such a streak under game conditions, where sometimes you're exhausted!

[wooscotsfan]

Final:  Wittenberg 84  Wooster 74

Congrats to Wittenberg on a well played game.  Wooster played a terrible first half shooting only 30% from the floor which meant that they trailed by 13 points at the half.  Scots also played poor defense giving up far too many layups and some wide open three point shots to the Tigers.  The result of this poor defense was Wittenberg shooting 51% for the game compared to only 44% for Wooster.

Wooster is now 19-4, 14-2 NCAC.  Scots have a one game NCAC lead with 2 games left to be played.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The second week Regional Rankings have been released: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/men-regional-rankings-second

[wally_wabash]

Not real great news for the LGs here, but not a death sentence either.  There's (probably) two games left with Wittenberg so Wabash is in control of their positioning here.  Tonight's game is massive.  I don't think you can slide to third in the league and then climb back up over Wittenberg in the RRs even with a semifinal win on a neutral floor.  It's got to be tonight. 

I had been concerned with Wilmington lurking around in the rankings last week and sure enough, that oddball December game is haunting the LGs a little bit today.  As if there were ever any doubts- all the pieces matter. 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Not real great news for the LGs here, but not a death sentence either.  There's (probably) two games left with Wittenberg so Wabash is in control of their positioning here.  Tonight's game is massive.  I don't think you can slide to third in the league and then climb back up over Wittenberg in the RRs even with a semifinal win on a neutral floor.  It's got to be tonight. 

I had been concerned with Wilmington lurking around in the rankings last week and sure enough, that oddball December game is haunting the LGs a little bit today.  As if there were ever any doubts- all the pieces matter.

As we always say ... a game in November means as much as a game in February.

And an entire resume absolutely matters. Those who not-so-great out of conference schedules have to realize how much those things matter.

[fantastic50]

Not real great news for the LGs here, but not a death sentence either.  There's (probably) two games left with Wittenberg so Wabash is in control of their positioning here.  Tonight's game is massive.  I don't think you can slide to third in the league and then climb back up over Wittenberg in the RRs even with a semifinal win on a neutral floor.  It's got to be tonight. 

I had been concerned with Wilmington lurking around in the rankings last week and sure enough, that oddball December game is haunting the LGs a little bit today.  As if there were ever any doubts- all the pieces matter.

I think Wabash likely needs the 3-0 sweep of Wittenberg, reaching the NCAC final, to have a good shot at a Pool C berth.

[wooscotsfan]

Final:  Wooster 94  Oberlin 86

Wooster knocks off Oberlin who shot very well in this game.  Scots led by Reece Dupler with 26 points, Trenton Tipton with 16, Danyon Hempy with 15 and Keonn Scott also with 15.

With Wabash losing at Wittenberg tonight, Wooster clinches their 18th NCAC regular season title! 

[wooscotsfan]

With the win tonight, Wooster is now 20-4 on the season.

Congratulations to Wooster Coaches Steve Moore, Doug Cline and their staff on 23 consecutive seasons of 20 wins or more! 

Amazing streak which is a Division III record!

[imderekpoe]

I can't remember the entire list of tiebreakers, but I was able to find these:

1) Head to head
2) Combined record against all teams above the tied teams
3) Record versus individual opponents examined in descending order of standings

For Witt and Wabash, if they both win on Saturday then Witt gets the #2 seed based on their sweep of Allegheny. If they both lose, I have no idea what would happen. They would still be tied, but now the first teams that they have a different record against would be Hiram or Oberlin, whichever is higher in the standings.  But Hiram and Oberlin would also be tied, and it would seem that their tiebreaker would be dependent on whether Witt or Wabash is #2. I'm not sure how that circular situation is resolved, but maybe it is addressed in other tiebreaker rules.

And its still possible for there to be a 3-way tie with DePauw, Hiram, and Oberlin for 4 - 6.

Anyway, we do know that Wooster will host Allegheny on Tuesday, and that OWU will be the #7 seed and play at Witt or Wabash.  Seems like the Scots have played the Gators frequently in the first round of the tourney and that those games are usually much closer than anticipated.

[sigma one]

Davidson was 3/3 FTs last night.  He is now at 92 straight--and counting.

[wally_wabash]

I can't remember the entire list of tiebreakers, but I was able to find these:

1) Head to head
2) Combined record against all teams above the tied teams
3) Record versus individual opponents examined in descending order of standings

For Witt and Wabash, if they both win on Saturday then Witt gets the #2 seed based on their sweep of Allegheny. If they both lose, I have no idea what would happen. They would still be tied, but now the first teams that they have a different record against would be Hiram or Oberlin, whichever is higher in the standings.  But Hiram and Oberlin would also be tied, and it would seem that their tiebreaker would be dependent on whether Witt or Wabash is #2. I'm not sure how that circular situation is resolved, but maybe it is addressed in other tiebreaker rules.

And its still possible for there to be a 3-way tie with DePauw, Hiram, and Oberlin for 4 - 6.

Anyway, we do know that Wooster will host Allegheny on Tuesday, and that OWU will be the #7 seed and play at Witt or Wabash.  Seems like the Scots have played the Gators frequently in the first round of the tourney and that those games are usually much closer than anticipated.

This is what was published this fall for the football tiebreak situation (h/t to David Jablonski for tracking this down and printing it):

1. Head-to-Head result(s) between tied teams.
2. Result(s) versus individual opponents examined in descending order, individually, until tie is broken. The first team to have beaten a higher ranked team that is a common opponent wins the tiebreaker. If the tie is not broken in the descending order review, start from the bottom of the standings and examine opponents in ascending order. The first team to have lost to a lower-ranked team loses the tiebreaker.
3. Number of conference wins by the conference opponents you defeated. Team whose opponents they defeated had the highest number of wins breaks the tie.
4. Number of conference wins by the conference opponents you lost to. Team whose opponents they lost to had the highest number of wins breaks the tie.
5. The team with the longest active winning streak in conference games at the end of the season.
6. The team with the best overall record.
7. Coin Toss.

So, assuming this list applies to all sports and is not football-specific, Allegheny does indeed break the tie (assuming Witt and Wabash win on Saturday). 

Whether Wabash ends up seeded 2 or 3 in the tournament, I do think the LGs have to win 3 games next week to keep playing. 

[Dr. Acula]

Davidson was 3/3 FTs last night.  He is now at 92 straight--and counting.

That is absolutely incredible.  I wouldn't have made 92 straight lay ups alone in the gym when I was playing hoops!

[sigma one]

Jack Davidson made his first 3 FTs today, giving him 95 in a row, and the all-time, all-division NCAA record.  He missed his fourth attempt and ended the day 10 of 12.  (He missed again in the second half.)  He was 99 of 100 at one point.   Not to put too fine a point on it, but Davidson just did something no NCAA player--ever--has achieved.  (The NBA FT record is 97 straight.)  Think about that.

[wooscotsfan]

Final: Wooster 81  DePauw 70

Nice road win by Wooster as they pick up a regionally ranked win vs. DePauw.  Wooster was led by Danyon Hempy with 29 points and Reece Dupler with 20 points.

Wooster is now 21-4, 16-2 NCAC 

Next up is Allegheny at home on Tuesday in the first round of the NCAC tourney.

GO SCOTS!