MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[kiltedbryan]

Ohio Wesleyan threw away their game...literally in the last 47 seconds at the end of the game.   I watched the video.

OWU led 60 to 56 with 47 seconds left and they missed the front end of a 1&1 free throw that would have extended their lead.

After Hobart scored on its next possession to make it 60-58, OWU threw away the inbounds pass.  Hobart player was fouled, made first free throw and missed the second.  However, OWU let Hobart claim the rebound and they turned it into 2 more points for a 5 point trip down the floor!  It was Hobart 61-60 and Brady missed his next shot so OWU had to foul.  After Hobart made two free throws, there were 8 seconds left and Andy Winters panicked after crossing half court and threw up a wild shot/pass(?) that went out of bounds  So, OWU never even got off a reasonable three point shot to tie the game and Hobart nailed one more free throw for the final score.

I hate to say it but it was about the worst 47 seconds of basketball that I have seen a team play.

Completely agree. OWU let a game they should've won get away from them through incredibly poor execution at the end. The last minute was a disaster, as wooscotsfan notes, but even before that OWU ran several bad offensive possessions with poor shot selection, poor clock management and poor execution. For example, with 5 minutes left and a 7 point lead, Andy Winters took an ill-advised shot after only taking 14 seconds off the shot clock; their next offensive possession was an unnecessary offensive foul by Greg White (throwing an elbow/lowering the shoulder). Later, with under three minutes to go and with a 6 point lead, Brady fired off a poor look at a 3 after again only expending 14 seconds off the shot clock.

Hobart ended the game on an OWU-enabled 10-0 run for the victory.

A very disappointing performance from the Bishops.   

[smedindy]

We know how much better the NCAC is this year - but this OWU performance doesn't bode well to the thought that's it's "Witt and Woo and I Don't Know Who..."

[wooscotsfan]

At the Half:  Wooster 33  Maryville 33

Wooster started off with ice cold shooting and trailed early 21 to 11.  Scots went on a 16-4 run to retake the lead.

Northern Scots are being led by Justin Hallowell with 12 points and Josh Claytor with 12 points.

Southern Scots are being led by Milton Stanley with 11 points and Wesley Lambert with 8 points.

[wooscotsfan]

Final: Wooster 70  Maryville 63 

Wooster was led by Justin Hallowell with 23 points (10 boards), Josh Claytor with 15 (12 Boards) and Xavier Brown with 12.

Maryville's top scorers were Milton Stanley with 21 and Wesley Lambert with 12

Congratulations to Matt Fegan for tying the Division III record for most career games played at 124

Wooster is now 25-4.     Next up is Capital tomorrow in the NCAA 2nd round!

GO SCOTS!

[wooscotsfan]

Final: Wittenberg 63  Birmingham Southern 56  

Congratulations to the Tigers on a nice first round win!

Witt was led tonight by Josh McKee with 18 points, Alex Brandt with 14 and Clayton Black with 13.

Tigers play the winner of the Carroll - Transy game in the 2nd round.

[nicevilledave]

Final: Wooster 70  Maryville 63 

Wooster was led by Justin Hallowell with 23 points (10 boards), Josh Claytor with 15 (12 Boards) and Xavier Brown with 12.

Maryville's top scorers were Milton Stanley with 21 and Wesley Lambert with 12

Congratulations to Matt Fegan for tying the Division III record for most career games played at 124

Wooster is now 25-4.     Next up is Capital tomorrow in the NCAA 2nd round!

GO SCOTS!

Gritty performance by Claytor.

[wooscotsfan]

Final: Carroll 84 Transylvania 74

Huge upset as Carroll knocks off host Transy.  So, it is Wittenberg vs. Carroll tomorrow on a neutral floor.

[ohiofan1954]

wow capital vs. wooster. Can this possibly match the great game in 09? Trying to talk my wife into making the drive from columbus. Does anyone know what the ticket situation is for tonights game? Would hate to make the drive and find it sold out.

[fantastic50]

No advance ticket sales, doors open at 5:30.

[ohiofan1954]

thanks for the info. Will be making the trip(hopefully).

[smedindy]

Final: Carroll 84 Transylvania 74

Huge upset as Carroll knocks off host Transy.  So, it is Wittenberg vs. Carroll tomorrow on a neutral floor.

I can imagine the weather and the delayed start probably threw everything into a tizzy.

[wooscotsfan]

Wooster vs Capital matchups:

Wooster 25-4 (NCAC automatic bid)
Starters:
5'11" Fr. Xavier Brown  12.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 103 FT attempts - 75% FT shooting
6'1"  Sr. Matt Fegan  7.6 ppg, 47% on three pointers (57 made)
6'3"  Sr. Justin Warnes  5.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, best defender
6'7"  Sr. Justin Hallowell  13.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 40% on three pointers (69 made)
6'7"  Jr. Josh Claytor  11.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 62% FG shooting

Key Reserves:
5'9"  So. Doug Thorpe  6.3 ppg, 41% on three pointers (35 made)
6'0"  Fr. Jalen Goodwin  2.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg
6'2"  Fr. Evan Pannell  3.0 ppg, 65% FG shooting
6'5"  Fr. Kenny DeBoer  4.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg
6'8"  Jr. Jake Mays  6.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 57% FG shooting

Capital 19-9 (OAC automatic bid)
Starters:
6'0"  Jr. Mitch Westerheide  6.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg
6'1"  Sr. Kelly Winter  13.8 ppg, 181 FT attempts - 82% FT shooting
6'3"  Jr. Michael Sommer  11.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 38% on three pointers (52 made)
6'5"  So. Ben Danhoff  2.4 ppg, 2.3 rpg
6'6"  Jr. Spencer Niekamp  14.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 115 FT attempts - 77% FT shooting, (35 three pointers made)

Key Reserves:
5'10" Jr. Damon Dillard  2.3 ppg
6'0"  Jr. Tim Congrove  2.2 ppg
6'4"  Sr. Tyler Munro  5.1 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 36% on three pointers (28 made)
6'4"  Jr. Ben Jackson  6.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 54% FG shooting
6'8"  So. Jared Cashen  2.7 ppg, 1.2 rpg

Capital wins games by holding opponents to only 42.6% FG shooting and their aggressive defense won the Randy Mac game.

On offense, Kelly Winter and Spencer Niekamp both force you to foul.  Both of these guys play over 30 minutes per game and have more free throw attempts than anyone on Wooster's team (Xavier Brown has 103 FT attempts).  Wooster will need to defend Winter and Niekamp well without fouling them.

Wooster should have an advantage in the paint if Claytor can give another gritty performance tonight.  Hopefully, they can use their height advantage to win the rebound battle.  Wooster's team 47.3% FG shooting is also higher than Capital's 45.4% for the season.

GO SCOTS!  

[ohiofan1954]

nice breakdown Scotsfan. This is shaping up to be another great game between these two. A little historical perspective of the last tournament meeting. Shortly after Cap defeated Wooster Wall Street bottomed out and now has doubled in the three years since. Did Wall Street see the Cap win as a good sign and what will happen Monday if Wooster wins? Could we see another Wall Street Collapse if the Scot's win.

[kiltedbryan]

6'6"  Jr. Spencer Niekamp  14.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 115 FT attempts - 77% FT shooting, (35 three pointers made)

Is there a family relationship between Spencer and former Capital player Ross Niekamp? Younger brother or cousin?

[wooscotsfan]

6'6"  Jr. Spencer Niekamp  14.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 115 FT attempts - 77% FT shooting, (35 three pointers made)

Is there a family relationship between Spencer and former Capital player Ross Niekamp? Younger brother or cousin?

Yes, Spencer is the younger brother of Ross.

Here is the link: http://www.capital.edu/Spencer-Niekamp.aspx     Family relationship under "personal" section.