MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Titan Q]

As Hoopsville Great Lakes regional reporter Jared Rosenbaum said Tuesday on the show, "This is one of those days I wish there were two of me."  I think Jared opted for the Hope/Albion game today.

I'm glad I'll be at the Shirk Center tonight to see IWU face a very good Elmhurst team in a big CCIW game, but I wish I could see Wittenberg and Wooster go at it too.  Best of luck to all in the big 1 vs 2 clash.

[smedindy]

Just back from Chadwick. Wabash led 19-2 at one point but Denison came back. Funny enough, they did it in a stretch where either Hern or Hodgkinson were sitting out (but not both).

When Hodgkinson was subbed for the first time it was 24-10 with 9:59 to go in the first half. Later Hodgkinson came in for Hern. When they both played together again, it was 28-24 at the 4:29 mark. It later became 40-28 at the half.

So Wabash outscored Denison 36-14 when both Hern and Hodgkinson were in the first half!

Denison seems to have an aversion for defense at times. They have some good offensive talent, but seem to do a lot of one-on-one stuff.

They played nine, but they needed to. Koechler gives them the little things (screens, etc.) but no scoring. Izzo and Gognat didn't play well. I was impressed by Shea and Krantz off the bench.

[CentralOH]

Thanks for that recap, smed.
 

Denison seems to have an aversion for defense at times. They have some good offensive talent, but seem to do a lot of one-on-one stuff.

I think your observation is dead-on re: DU's interest in guarding people.

Also, a very quick glance at the box revealed 12 Big Red turnovers from two guys:  Hern and Gognat (six each).  That's going to be tough to overcome no matter who you're playing against.

[earlhamalum]

Anyone giving Wooster/Wittenberg up-dates?

[David Collinge]

Yes, there's a separate board.

[DarkSide-D]

EA,

If you go to the main post up page for the GL region...there is a page set up just for the game

[wooscotsfan]

At the Half:  Wooster 49  Wittenberg 40

Wooster made 9 three pointers in the first half to outscore the Tigers.  Wooster is being led by James Cooper with 15 points and Andy Van Horn with 11 points.  Daniel Russ is leading Witt with 12 points.

The pace of this game seems to be in Wooster's favor but there is a lot of time left.  Cooper hit another long three pointer right before the half ended!

GO SCOTS!!

[wooscotsfan]

Final:  #2 Wooster  86  #1 Wittenberg 77

HUGE win for Wooster as they beat the Tigers on their home floor in a sold out building!    Wooster has virtually clinched the NCAC regular season title with a 2 game lead and only 4 games left in the season.

Wooster was led by James Cooper with 24 points, Tom Port with 13 points, Tim Vandervaart with 12 points, Andy Van Horn with 11 points and Brandon Johnson with 11 points.  Wittenberg was led by Daniel Russ with 22 points and Dane Borchers with 22 points.

Wooster won this game by shooting a higher field goal percentage than Witt and by making 12 three pointers!    What a sweet road win!

Wooster is now 20-1, 12-0 in the NCAC!!   

GO SCOTS!!

[MoneyBallSTL]

SCOTS WIN 86-77!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW #1 TEAM IN THE LAND...Can't wait to be at the NCAC Tourney back in Woo!

[Ralph Turner]

SCOTS WIN 86-77!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW #1 TEAM IN THE LAND...Can't wait to be at the NCAC Tourney back in Woo!

I think that he typed that in Size 24 font.

[wally_wabash]

Congratulations to Wooster...what a great win on a night showcasing the NCAC's best to the D3 community at large.  

Quick poll talk...this will almost assuredly move Wooster to #1.  If I had a vote, Witt would only drop to #2, but I don't have a vote and I don't know how much longer 19-0 Lawrence can be denied.  Is Lawrence the second best team in the country?  I don't know.  In fact I'd probably doubt it, but as the last undefeated team in the universe it's hard to argue against putting them there.  

Quick formatting note....the preview button.  It rocks.  Use it.  

[David Collinge]

I dunno; Witt lost at home, and they were never any closer than about 4 or 5 after the first few minutes.  Everytime they'd make a run and get it to 4 or 5, Wooster would answer and push it back to 10.  Losing by 9 at home is not helpful, no matter who you lost to.  I think Witt falls to #4 or #5, behind Lawrence, Hope, and perhaps Augustana.

I quickly point out that there's absolutely no shame in being #5 in the country!  And I'd still make Wooster and Witt co-favorites in the NCAC tournament.

[sac]

hmmmm.....

definately Woo #1

I'd move Lawrence and Augie up a notch each to #2 and #3.

I'd give real serious consideration to Hope at 4 ahead of Witt.  But Witt doesn't really deserve to drop more than 3 spots to #5.  Its a toughy.

Maybe I'll have to delve into the schedules more.

oh and congrats to COW

[woosterbooster]

If anyone hears about a televised replay of this game on Clear Picture or elsewhere, please don't be shy about letting us know!

[MoneyBallSTL]

Wow, I really must apologize for my formatting blunder...I don't want to shame any Wooster grads by my D3hoops posting ability. I am still fairly new, haha. Anyway, vanillacow wanted me to ask about the mysterious exit of the Wittenberg student section leader BJ Harris out the back door of the HPER center tonight. It's a shame that BJ doesn't want to hang around and talk with the fans or media after a loss, haha. I'm sure vanillacow, candyland, "attapep", and myself, as well as other wooster alums that attend games would gladly converse with the public.