MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[wooscotsfan]

All the NCAC 1/29 Final Scores:

Hiram 66  Kenyon 55
Wooster 93  Allegheny 76
Wittenberg 75  Wabash 64
Denison 85  Earlham 57
Ohio Wesleyan 75  Oberlin 53

[Li'l Giant]

 

[wooscotsfan]

Current NCAC Standings thru 1/29 Games:

1.  Wooster 8-1, 13-5
1.  Hiram 8-1, 13-5
3.  Ohio Wesleyan 7-2, 11-6
4.  Wittenberg 6-3, 9-8
5.  Kenyon 5-4, 11-7
6.  Wabash 3-6, 8-9
7.  Allegheny 3-6, 7-11
8.  Denison 2-7, 5-13
9.  Earlham 2-7, 2-16
10. Oberlin 1-8, 4-14

Two big games in the title race this Saturday:
Wooster at Ohio Wesleyan
Hiram at Wittenberg

[seinfeld]

If a loss could potentially be a disaster, it was Thursday night for Wooster. In addition to Ian Franks leaving in the first half with an ankle injury, both Bryan Wickliffe and Greg Ross left in the second half with ankle/foot injuries. All three had ice on their feet. And with the snow cancellations Wednesday, this is one less day for recovery. And now they have to face a hot Ohio Wesleyan team on the road.

[ScotsFan]

If a loss could potentially be a disaster, it was Thursday night for Wooster. In addition to Ian Franks leaving in the first half with an ankle injury, both Bryan Wickliffe and Greg Ross left in the second half with ankle/foot injuries. All three had ice on their feet. And with the snow cancellations Wednesday, this is one less day for recovery. And now they have to face a hot Ohio Wesleyan team on the road.

Looks as though Wooster paid a high price for their win over the Gators tonight...    Hopefully the injuries aren't too serious and that all 3 will be able to go for the important game in Delaware on Saturday!

One positive from the win was Wooster's continued success at the charity stripe.  Wooster is shooting an impressive 84% from the line over their last five games.  And even Marty Bidwell is getting into the act.  He was a perfect 9 of 9 from the charity stripe in tonight's game!  8)

[countyroad]

I rarely get to see the Scots play as I no longer live in Wooster, but rather Columbus.  I've never seen them play on the road either.
Would I have difficulty getting tickets for this game tomorrow if I walked up?

[David Collinge]

I rarely get to see the Scots play as I no longer live in Wooster, but rather Columbus.  I've never seen them play on the road either.
Would I have difficulty getting tickets for this game tomorrow if I walked up?

No, you won't; and furthermore, tickets are unnecessary as OWU has waived admission fees for all men's and women's games this season. 

The men's OWU/Wooster game is the second part of a doubleheader which kicks off at 1pm with the 2nd place (tie) OWU women in a key game vs. 4th place Kenyon, just a half game back of the Bishops.  Come early!

[smedindy]

Remember when the NCAC was the Big 2 and the rest?

Not anymore - at least not this season.

Looks like any given Saturday and Wednesday...etc....

[ScotsFan]

From the game article in the DR, it sounds as if Franks should be a go for Saturday.  Coach Moore said that Franks could have gone back in in the 2nd half if needed.  Moore noted that Wickliffe's injury is, "of the most concern for Saturday..." and he said that they would have to wait and see on Ross' injury.

[David Collinge]

Remember when the NCAC was the Big 2 and the rest?

The immortal "Dorksen 8." 

It's worth noting, however, that the Big 2 appear (to me, at least) to be rounding into shape as the tournament approaches.

[David Collinge]

All you Wooster fans planning to travel to Delaware for tomorrow's game:  bring your daughters, and come early.  OWU is hosting a number of clinics for girls (softball, lacrosse, tennis, and soccer), starting at 11am, to be followed by a picnic lunch and the basketball doubleheader.  All of this is in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, which is Weds. Feb. 4 (a date the Bishops are on the road, at Wooster.)

More details are available here.

[wooscotsfan]

Final:  Ohio Wesleyan 83  Wooster 65

Congrats to OWU as the Bishops get the big home win over Wooster.  OWU was led by Kyle Holliday with 27 points, Kyle Miller with 18 points and Brent Pleiman with 11 pts.

Wooster was led by Nathan Balch with 14 points, Ian Franks with 13, Marty Bidwell with 12 points and Justin Hallowell with 11 points.

Wooster lost this game due to poor defense (Breckinridge on the broadcast - "Bishops player ___ burys a wide open three pointer",  "makes a wide open layup" etc.) and far too many turnovers for the Scots - 19).

Kudos to OWU for shooting 55% from the floor and making 8 three pointers.

OWU improves to 12-6, 8-2 NCAC.  Wooster falls to 13-6, 8-2 NCAC.  Next game for Wooster is next Wednesday at Hiram.

[wooscotsfan]

At the Half:  Hiram 39  Wittenberg 37

Here is a case where a Wooster fan yells loudly "GO TIGERS!"

[kiltedbryan]

Hiram wins, 79-75.  The Terriers take sole possession of first place in the NCAC.  Big game looming when Wooster goes there on Wednesday.

[David Collinge]

Congratulations to OWU's Kyle Holliday, whose 27 points today included his 1,000th career point.  It's always good to combine your personal milestone with a huge team achievement, so congratulations, Kyle!