MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[David Collinge]

So, who can tell us anything at all about Misericordia?

[Dr. Acula]

It's not really an either/or situation. But yes, Wooster has benefited from its relatively eastern geography in the past, and maybe has done so again today. Still doesn't mean OWU deserves the brutal draw it received.

Anyway, the Scots, should they advance, will be decided underdogs at Marietta.

I could see Marietta getting beat first round, I also see Woo getting past Miser..Marietta hasn't beat anyone great-great, only "good" teams, and they lost twice to a Mount Union team that got beat by Woo...With Marietta being 2 hours away from Wooster, First round will be a home game for the Scots. I see them rolling through the first two round, something changes for them come tournament time.

I'm failing to see much difference between the Etta and Woo resumes.  Neither one has beat any "great-great" teams.  They both beat Mount at home.  Honestly the only real difference I see is in their losses.  The Pios have no "bad" losses.  When your only losses are on the road at 2 NCAA tourney teams and in your conference title game that's not a team that seems to have lapses in their level of play.  I don't think the same can be said for the Scots this season.

[EttaFan1]

A "home game" for the scots?  That's rich.  Marietta has been selling out regularly this season.  Doubt Wooster has much in the way of a crowd advantage for that matchup. 

[wally_wabash]

A "home game" for the scots?  That's rich.  Marietta has been selling out regularly this season.  Doubt Wooster has much in the way of a crowd advantage for that matchup. 

Easy now...

I could see Marietta getting beat first round, I also see Woo getting past Miser..Marietta hasn't beat anyone great-great, only "good" teams, and they lost twice to a Mount Union team that got beat by Woo...With Marietta being 2 hours away from Wooster, First round will be a home game for the Scots. I see them rolling through the first two round, something changes for them come tournament time.

Nobody was taking shots.  The first round neutral court game probably won't be very neutral. 

[EttaFan1]

My bad....completely misread that post. 

I do expect Wooster to travel well (though our weather could impact that a little).  they do for baseball....

[David Collinge]

I would expect several hundred Wooster fans at least to show. The question is, how many Marietta fans will pay the extra admission to root for Misericordia?

[NCACZip]

My bad....completely misread that post. 

I do expect Wooster to travel well (though our weather could impact that a little).  they do for baseball....

I would expect several hundred Wooster fans at least to show. The question is, how many Marietta fans will pay the extra admission to root for Misericordia?

What is the weather down there now? and what is expected tomorrow?
I guarantee the first game will be a home game for the Scots, I've never seen a team travel as well as the Scots.
I highly doubt Etta fans would pay to root against the Scots, either team could beat them. If they make past first round.

[GerryMeyer1966]

So, who can tell us anything at all about Misericordia?

Misericordia, Regular Season and Tournament Champions of the Freedom Conference, School of about 1300 students in Dallas, PA (North of Wilkes-Barre
Record 21-6, 11-3 in Conference, Only faced one D-III Tournament team, Richard Stockton, loss 64-67 at home in November, Won Conference tournament on home court
Team is led by two Senior players
Joe Busacca, 5-10 Guard, POY in Freedom, 15.6 ppg, 2.9 apg, Scored
Steve Ware, 6-4 Forward,  14.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg
Griffin Sponaugle, 6-1 So Guard, 8.6 ppg, 3 pt shooter 40.7%
James Hawk, 6-10 So Center, 7.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, only plays 18 minutes per game
Jamie Egan, 6-1 So Guard, 4.5 ppg
Jessie Urick, 5-10 So Guard, 5.1 ppg

Team Averages 67.3 ppg, Opponents average 60.7 ppg

Wooster will obviously need to defend Busacca and Ware well and shut down the 3 point shotter.

Go Scots, Will be in Marietta to see the game or games

[David Collinge]

Stunner in U. City:

DePauw 83, #14 Washington 73

Third straight win for DePauw over a ranked opponent, two of them on the opponent's home court. DPU advances to face #6 Augustana.

[kiltedbryan]

Stunner in U. City:

DePauw 83, #14 Washington 73

Third straight win for DePauw over a ranked opponent, two of them on the opponent's home court. DPU advances to face #6 Augustana.

DePauw was in the lead and generally in control throughout the game. Great result for the Tigers and the NCAC.

[lefty2]

Pretty accurate info on Misericordia.

Misericordia is 1-1 against NCAA Tourney teams - they beat Scranton.

Team has ranked among national leaders in fg% defense and scoring defense throughout the year.

[countyroad]

Nicely done DePauw. I hope they can keep it going.

[EttaFan1]

Weather down here:

Yesterday we got 9-11" of that white global warming stuff.  Roads in town are still a mess (they closed one of the bridges and a state route south of town due to ice this morning). 

We aren't getting much of a warm up today, but Saturday and Sunday should improve that. 

I don't venture out to the interstate very often (no need to), so I have no idea how the conditions are there. 

Most Marietta fans will not be at the first game. 

And as a Marietta fan, I would much rather play Wooster than Misercordia.  It really doesn't matter who the better matchup would be, I would much prefer facing the "power school" (and the baseball fan in me carries over to help shape my ever lasting love for the Scots). 

[NCACZip]

Weather down here:

Yesterday we got 9-11" of that white global warming stuff.  Roads in town are still a mess (they closed one of the bridges and a state route south of town due to ice this morning). 

We aren't getting much of a warm up today, but Saturday and Sunday should improve that. 

I don't venture out to the interstate very often (no need to), so I have no idea how the conditions are there. 

Most Marietta fans will not be at the first game. 

And as a Marietta fan, I would much rather play Wooster than Misercordia.  It really doesn't matter who the better matchup would be, I would much prefer facing the "power school" (and the baseball fan in me carries over to help shape my ever lasting love for the Scots).

Thanks for the information! #GoScots

[BigRedFan]

Congrats to the Tigers!!!

DO NOT MESS WITH THE NCAC!!!!!

Good luck to OWU and the Scots......