MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[pennstghs]

well, this weekend bearing some unforseeable upsets seems to be just a setup for the slate of games that we have next week. Wittenberg should pull off a relatively easy win at home, as we have not been tested at home this year besides the wooster game. I still am going with my prediction if Borchers has a huge game again he gets POW honors for time number 2

[David Collinge]

I'm grateful to each and every one of you for posting here.  Everyone adds to the conversation and makes out support for our teams and conference that much more vibrant.  However, I'm a wee bit more thankful when we hear from a new voice supporting a school that otherwise gets no support here; hence the warmer welcome for Zu than for some of our new Witt friends.  I admit to being remiss in saying thanks to the Witt crew, who for years has been represented mostly by Witt4Ever all alone.  It's much better (IMO) to have a full-throated Witt contingent like we have finally achieved this year.  So thanks Willie, gotigers, Pete, 1973, tigerup97, pennstghs, jscwittfan, and anyone else I may have overlooked. 

Now if we could only get support for OWU, 'Gheny, and Oberlin, as well as Kenyon and Denison beyond what feeble support I can provide for these two neighborhood schools, I'd be truly happy. 

[hope1]

when  witt and wooster  play next week    what is the radio station  number for i could listen to the  game please

[David Collinge]

when  witt and wooster  play next week    what is the radio station  number for i could listen to the  game please

In the Wooster area:
WQKT 104.5 FM or via the web at WQKT.com or Wooster.edu

In the Springfield area:
WUSO 89.1 FM or via the web at Wittenberg.edu

[DenisonFan]

Like ZU11414 I have loved reading all the various comments by the dedicated followers of the NCAC.

If David Collinge doesn't work for SI or ESPN he should.  His recaps are nothing short of amazing.

Since ZU took the plunge I would like to do the same.

I attend almost all home games at Denison and venture rarely to away venues but I would like to give my 2 cents on this season.

I think it can be somed up in three words:  Defense Turn Overs

Defense:  Denison doesn't play any..........period.

Turn Overs:  They have made it an art form.  At an average of 17 a game you don't beat very many teams.

I think they have talent.  Hodgkinson is certainly a star in this league.  He has been his whole career.  But he does not like to bang anyone.   
Izzo is a very good player.  Clearly the best defender on the team but is not consistant from game to game with his scoring. 

The entire guard crew is limited in what they can do.  Coach Ghiloni has tried every combination he can think of and nothing seems to work.

I like McMahon...I think he has an excellent shot but for some reason he started out like a house on fire and has lost it.  Hopefully he can find his stroke before the season ends.  They need him to score.

Luther, the freshman, has shown promise of late and I think he can be a huge contributer.

The problem is the outside shooting is terrible.  Teams know it and almost hope they will shoot 3's.  So all Denison sees is zone defenses hoping Denison will take the long shot.  Hitting at less than 30% odds are it isn't going in.

I don't have an answer for it.  I think defense can make up for a lot but they don't play it.  I don't know why. 

I would also like to comment on the officiating. Not as an excuse, I really think it has been AWFUL.  Most of these guys should be doing high school freshman girls games.  I have seen games that were truly unbelievable.   And it not just against Denison, every team has fallen victim to these guys and it really takes away from the game.  I know others have mentioned it and I agree 100%.  I have no answer for it but it is a shame the players have to be subjected to guys who have NO CLUE what they are doing and have determined the outcome of games.

I am hoping they can get it together and win a few games and get into the tournament.  Saturday at Witt would be a good start but I think that is a bit of a stretch.

[David Collinge]

Welcome back, BigRedFan, and thanks for the complement.  Of course, I despise ESPN and have been boycotting Sports Illustrated for about 20 years, but I appreciate the thought.  If only I could work for NBCSports.com...

[David Collinge]

when  witt and wooster  play next week    what is the radio station  number for i could listen to the  game please

In the Wooster area:
WQKT 104.5 FM or via the web at WQKT.com or Wooster.edu

In the Springfield area:
WUSO 89.1 FM or via the web at Wittenberg.edu

I see from the schedule page at Wooster.edu that there will be a free live video feed as well.  I'm not sure exactly how that's going to work, but you'll be able to access it from that page.   

[earlhamalum]

Long-time no post.   Only game I have seen this year was the Wabash game, and Earlham showed up as much as the WabasH student body.  *not counting the drunk guy that the police put in the back seat of their cruiser!!  Highly dissappointed to see the WaBasH student body being fair weather fans... the fans looked like Lil' GiaNts

Needless to say I hope I'm not bad luck, because i'll be making the trip to Richmond tomorrow.   I think this might be my 20th attempt at (playing or attending) a Wooster/Earlham Men's college basketball game.   Sorry to read about TiM, but hopefully Earlham can give the Scots a run for their money.

(not like they don't have 12 deep on their roster anyways)

To all the Scot Fan's making the trip over have a safe and enjoyable experience... I hope the drive back isn't as enjoyable as the drive there!   

[roadtrip]

bigredfan...I'll second your opinion on the refs in d3...Having been to a few games at Wabash and listening to different school sites playing Wabash (I like to get the enemy perspective when possible) and attending CCIW games at North Park (close to home)...IMO the refs in high school call a more consistent game and the game is just as fast (at least around here) as it is in the NCAC/CCIW.

[wooscotsfan]

At the Half:  Earlham 29  Wooster 27

This game got off to a slow start as Wooster only made 2 of their first 12 shots and they trailed 14-8.  Earlham is playing a deliberate game offensively and a zone defense to slow the tempo.

Devin Fulk leads Wooster with 11 points (3 three pointers), Tom Port has 5 points and James Cooper has added 4 points.

For Earlham, Tristian Gregory has 10 points and Markous Jewett has added 8 points.

GO SCOTS!

[wooscotsfan]

9:01 remaining:   Wooster 50  Earlham 34

Wooster went on a 23-5 run to start the 2nd half and they have taken control of this game.

[David Collinge]

Wooster struggles to a season-low 27 points in the first half (although they have taken control in the 2nd, as wsf has pointed out).  In the meantime, Wittenberg is rolling the scoreboard like a pinball machine; they lead Denison 30-18 with 7:00 remaining in the 1st.

The world's turned upside down. 

[ScotsFan]

Can anyone say 2nd half adjustments??? 8)

[imderekpoe]

9:01 remaining:   Wooster 50  Earlham 34

Wooster went on a 23-5 run to start the 2nd half and they have taken control of this game.

For whatever reason, it seems like the Scots just can't put together two good halves when they play in Richmond.  Fortunately one good half has been enough to win yet again this year. I don't remember the exact record, but I know that Coach Moore's Scots' teams have never lost to Earlham.

[wooscotsfan]

Final:  Wooster 64  Earlham 51

Wooster played solid defense in this game to pick up a nice road win.    Wooster's shooting improved in the 2nd half, including 4 made three pointers.

Wooster was led in scoring by Devin Fulk's season high 16 points, Tom Port with 15 points (11 boards) and Evan Will added 10 points.  Wooster won the battle of the boards by a 41-29 count.

For Earlham, Markous Jewett had 24 points and Tristian Gregory chipped in 10 points.

Wooster is now 17-2, 10-0 NCAC    Next game at home vs Allegheny on 1/31

GO SCOTS!