MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[wooscotsfan]

Nicely played game by Wabash as they have a 11 point lead with only 1:12 left.

Congratulations to the Little Giants as they remain undefeated.

For Wooster, committing 15 or more turnovers per game and shooting less than 42% equals a loss.

[David Collinge]

Bah, humbug.

[ScotsFan]

For Wooster, committing 15 or more turnovers per game and shooting less than 42% equals a loss.

Going 2-9 from beyond the arc doesn't help either.    Also, if someone locates Justin Hallowell, please let me know.  He's been a non-factor in each of Wooster's last 2 games now.  If he can't find a way to get things going offensively, I don't look for much to change going forward when Wooster goes up against more talented teams.

Congrats to Wabash on a nice win today.  Wabash's veteran team proved to be too much for the Scots on this day.  Wooster has quite a few things to work on over their 9 days off before heading to Puerto Rico.  Starting off 0-2 in conference play isn't ideal, but at least it's still VERY early in the season and there is still a TON of basketball left to be played.

[smedindy]

Bashbro,

Wooster's Xavier Brown is just a frosh and he's their leading scorer (18.3 coming into Wabash). He's odds on for newcomer of the year.

But nice to see Hodges out on the court!

[smedindy]

When was the last time Wooster lost two in a row in conference?

They need to regroup, and fast, otherwise they could have to travel (gasp) in the first round. I don't think Witt, OWU or DPU will be intimidated by them.

[smedindy]

I think I answered my question. In 1996-97, Wooster lost to Allegheny on January 15 and Witt on January 18.

[smedindy]

Relax, I didn't know. I don't know if Hodges will break into the starting lineup. I'm glad Carpenter worked him into the rotation, though.

[smedindy]

And about Carpenter, I think this team has taken the personality of its coach. Just a bunch of hard-nosed and hard working gentlemen.

[cave2bens]

As for the announcers, what is it they do with incompetents in Indiana?  Ride them out of town on the Monan rail?

I have mine on mute... 

If you're gonna paraphrase "Hoosiers," it's more akin to hide strap your old bones to a rail car and send you down the Monon line... other than that, and student announcers aside after GOK how many years listening to Timken drivel in the Wayne County cheese aisle of the Killbuck corridor, incompetence is a rather harsh word when the game is played on the court and not a mike.   Be glad you're in your cozy environment with capability of a video feed and broadcast - some aren't.    Love and xxx's from freakin' Botswana... oh, and WAF! 

Smite away - earned too much from the football threads and ego needs tempered

[woosterbooster]

They ARE incompetent, and they aren't students.  They get the score wrong, mispronounce names (Varnes?), assign fouls to the wrong players, and whine about every call against Wabash.  They essentially called the Wooster players stupid three or four times.

Needs tempered?  Did they teach you that grammar at Wabash?

[sac]

Oberlin 74 Alma 66   Merritt with 33 to lead the Yeo's

Kalamazoo 75 Denison 66  -- Dimonde Hale with 24 for the Big Red

[smedindy]

They ARE incompetent, and they aren't students.  They get the score wrong, mispronounce names (Varnes?), assign fouls to the wrong players, and whine about every call against Wabash.  They essentially called the Wooster players stupid three or four times.

Needs tempered?  Did they teach you that grammar at Wabash?

Yes, they were students Woo Boo, at least the PBP guy (he's class of '12). And whine about every call? Pot, meet kettle (I can research this thread if you want me too...)

[smedindy]

Oberlin 74 Alma 66   Merritt with 33 to lead the Yeo's

Kalamazoo 75 Denison 66  -- Dimonde Hale with 24 for the Big Red

Thanks to our MIAA correspondent!

Other scores in league:

Wittenberg 65, Allegheny 54 - Michael Cooper led the Tigers with 16. James "Untouchable" Ness led all scorers with 17 for the Gators, who fell behind 13 at half.

Ohio Wesleyan 67, DePauw 60 - Big win for the Bishops. Tim Brady was a beast, scoring 33 for OWU. Tommy Weakley led DPU with 15 while Barry Flynn added 14.

[sac]

They ARE incompetent, and they aren't students.  They get the score wrong, mispronounce names (Varnes?), assign fouls to the wrong players, and whine about every call against Wabash.  They essentially called the Wooster players stupid three or four times.

Needs tempered?  Did they teach you that grammar at Wabash?

Yes, they were students Woo Boo, at least the PBP guy (he's class of '12). And whine about every call? Pot, meet kettle (I can research this thread if you want me too...)

As a fan of rivalries I appreciated the several references to the 'evil Tigers'. 

Not that it matters but as a neutral I thought the video was excellent, the replays spaceage compared to my only being able to follow livestats of my school.  And the announcers didn't bother me at all.  Its D3, not the NBA.

[Wabash2011]

Wabash senior leadership was huge today, they just let the game come to them.  Bailey and Kurosh in foul trouble, step up Zinnerman and Shelborne.  They have at least 6 guys capable of double digit scoring and they really don't care who does it, as long as they win.  Zinnerman showed what he is capable of off the dribble, Shelborne can score when he wants to, he just chooses to distribute the ball.   Bailey doesn't score much today but his defense was very good on Hallowell.  Kurosh takes a critical charge in second half.   And Hodges, Surenkamp and Nicksic played huge minutes and roles today!   Really like the team, prepare to climb in the polls.