MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[fantastic50]

If the Scots are fortunate enough to advance to the regionals, there were two teams that might be in line ahead of Wooster to host - John Carroll and (maybe) Centre.  However, Centre went down tonight at home to Averett.  If the Brockport State / Carnegie Mellon winner knocks off John Carroll tomorrow night and the Scots move on, I think that the regional would be at Timken Gym.

Of course, the game (likely) against Capital is still far from a sure thing...

[goscots]

I have been told the Capital TM game is in OT and TM is up.....

[nicevilledave]

Live Stats froze up on my computer with 3:54 left in OT, TMC up by 2.  No audio or video working.

[nicevilledave]

Final:  Capital 80 TMC 77

[kiltedbryan]

Very nice game by the Scots tonight, clearly led by Nathan Balch.  Impressive night for him, 8-9 from the field, 2-2 at the line, three 3-pointers and 7 boards.  All the key Scots contributed and Geitgey was the spark, draining the crucial three pointers to give Wooster the lead for good at the crucial moments of the second half.  This team is showing us its best basketball right now- unlike a few Wooster teams in recent years, the 08-09 group seems to be peaking at just the right moment.  Capital showed its weaknesses tonight, but Wooster did, too, such as the first half when Wooster's 3-pt. game was ineffective.  Gettysburg is a well put together basketball team and they had a fine season- winning the conference tourney and getting a bid is always a successful way to end the year.

I can't wait for a matchup that I have wanted to see for a few years tomorrow.  Capital vs. Wooster.  Should be a great game.

Regardless of what happens, every win from here on out is icing on the cake for a Wooster team that has, I think, already met or exceeded even our highest expectations from the beginning of the season.

Congrats to Coach Steve Moore on victory #600.  Great accomplishment.  Also, congrats to former Wooster standout John Ellenwood- Thomas More impressed everyone (including the Capital radio broadcasters) even in defeat.  Good luck on much more success leading the Saints!

[wooscotsfan]

Tonight at the Capital Center - the irresistible force meets the immovable object!

Capital has not lost a home game all year and they are now 14-0 on their home floor.

Wooster has now won 10 games in a row and 15 of their last 16 contests.  Scots are peaking at the right time.

Included among Cap's home wins are 3 games vs. NCAC opponents (Kenyon lost 89-84, OWU lost 82-70, Witt lost 73-62).  While comparative scores are not always accurate, those results seem to suggest that tonight's game should be exciting and will probably go down to the wire.

GO SCOTS!

[ScotsFan]

Regardless of what happens, every win from here on out is icing on the cake for a Wooster team that has, I think, already met or exceeded even our highest expectations from the beginning of the season.

I was just talking to someone about this yesterday.  I was commenting on what a change it is for Wooster to go into the tournament with a nothing to lose mentality.  Usually the Scots are the ones with the targets on their backs.  It's kind of refreshing to see them kind of flying under the radar for a change!

What a nice 2nd half for Wooster last night.  Gettysburg pushed the lead to 7 on their 1st possession of the 2nd half and from there, it was all Wooster as the Scots outscored the Bullets by 20 the rest of the way!!!  Congrats to Coach Moore on achieving another great milestone!  Although, I'm sure that he would rather trade all those wins in for a chance to hang a national championship banner up in Timken!

[woosterbooster]

I just got off the phone with Capital's SID.  There will be no video of tonight's ballgame.  Technical difficulties.  Screw Capital.  I wonder, is providing live video a criteria for hosting?  Again, screw Capital.  Beat them by fifty blanking points. 

[wooscotsfan]

With a quick phone call, I just got a ticket held at will call for tonight's game at the Cap Center.

Wooster will need to hit their three pointers tonight and play some tough defense if they hope to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.  I am looking forward to seeing this showdown of the Scots and Crusaders!

GO SCOTS!

[wally_wabash]

I just got off the phone with Capital's SID.  There will be no video of tonight's ballgame.  Technical difficulties.  Screw Capital.  I wonder, is providing live video a criteria for hosting?  Again, screw Capital.  Beat them by fifty blanking points. 

[wally_wabash]

Family business has kept me from getting around to posting since last weekend's conference finals so this is belated but still worth posting...

Congrats to the Scots on winning the tournament championship.  Sounds like the final game was well played by both sides.  Also congratulations to the Scots on the first round win and best of luck to them tonight against Capital! 

[Pat Coleman]

I just got off the phone with Capital's SID.  There will be no video of tonight's ballgame.  Technical difficulties.  Screw Capital.  I wonder, is providing live video a criteria for hosting?  Again, screw Capital.  Beat them by fifty blanking points. 

Seriously. I mean, I get you that the video not working is upsetting, but grow the heck up.

[woosterbooster]

I am grown up.  In my opinion, moreso than the staff at Capital, who stated that they would have video of the games but then failed to do so.  I find that very unprofessional.  You don't like me complaining, then ban me, it's what you do best, besides making sarcastic comments.   

[Pat Coleman]

Well, honestly, it's the violent language you use in being immature that is distressing. It's not a good fit with the philosophy of the board and honestly, it just isn't necessary. On a board with a bunch of other Wooster fans, you still have a significantly negative karma. I wonder why that is?

Someone who threatens to punch people in the mouth, who says "screw you" when something doesn't work technologically, who can't get through a game without complaining about officiating like it's some damn conspiracy ... that's not needed. It's not mature. It's not grown-up.

Thanks for the invitation. I think I will take you up on it.

[kiltedbryan]

Can anyone get the WQKT stream to work??