MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

ycp · December 30, 2005, 12:26:12 AM

Details from York (finally!)...

York placed five players in double figures led by Chad McGowan as the sophomore notched 17 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two blocked shots. McGowan was an efficient 7-for-12 from the floor including 1-for-1 from distance. Senior captain Brandon Bushey tallied 14 points and four rebounds as he took over sixth place on the Spartans' all-time scoring list. His fourth point of the night pushed Bushey past former teammate Steve Schmehl as Bushey is now 138 points out of fifth place on the list. Freshman Quinn Howard tallied a career-high 12 points as the forward was 4-for-4 from the floor and a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe. Howard also had three rebounds and two steals for YCP. Senior captain Kenny Fass and senior center Brian Singer were the other two Spartans in double figures as they each notched 11 points. Singer pulled down eight rebounds and had two blocks while Fass recorded five rebounds for York. Senior Paddy Lee had another solid night with seven rebounds, six assists, four points, and a steal in 20 minutes of action.

York faces a very good Ursinus College team in the championship game on Friday night at 6:00 pm at Wolf Gym. York puts its 20-game home win streak on the line in the contest.

Game box
http://www.ycp.edu/sports/mens_basketball/2005/YCPMBB08.HTM

Husky40 · December 30, 2005, 10:11:38 AM

I've learned from a very reliable source that Hood College and Villa Julie will be joining the CAC. Hood will begin play in the conference starting in the 2006-2007 season, while Villa Julie will begin play in 2007-2008. Apparently, CUA and Goucher will not depart the conference until the 2007-2008 season. Can anyone confirm?

Pat Coleman · December 30, 2005, 12:13:21 PM

Husky48,

Villa Julie to the CAC was a done deal, as D3hoops.com reported nearly three weeks ago. At that time, we also reported CUA and Goucher departing in 2007-08.

I have heard from a reliable source about Hood as well. But the rest is on the record and has been for a while. But I think Hood's men's programs will join the CAC first, with the women's following a year later.

eaglemaniac · December 30, 2005, 02:33:10 PM

The Source must be good as Hood joining the CAC is posted on the Hood website

ycp · December 30, 2005, 07:09:24 PM

At the half from York....

YCP 47-Ursinus 36. A competitive back and forth game.

Ursinus' Will Furey leads all scorers with 18 points. Kenny Fass leads York with 10.

ycp · December 30, 2005, 08:51:53 PM

Final from York...

The Spartans post an 85-79 victory over Ursinus in the championship game of the 20th White Rose City Classic.

Details will come shortly.

ycp · December 30, 2005, 11:26:49 PM

Details from YCP..

The York College men's basketball team survived a furious comeback attempt by Ursinus College as the Spartans outlasted the Bears 85-79 in the championship game of the 20th White Rose City Classic in York. The win sealed the Spartans' fifth straight in-season tournament championship as the victory also extended their home win streak to 21. York, who is ranked 10th in the nation, improve to 8-1.
The Spartans were led by Kenny Fass as the senior tallied 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and had three steals. Fass was 4-for-8 from the floor and a solid 9-for-10 at the free throw line in his 38 minutes of work. Chad McGowan added 14 points, a team-high nine rebounds, and two assists for the green and white. Brian Singer chipped in with 13 points and eight rebounds while junior captain Brad Zerfing contributed 11 points including 5-of-6 from the free throw line in the game. Junior Joe Yeck was the fifth Spartan in double figures with 10 points including a perfect 2-for-2 from distance.
York hosts SUNY Brockport on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

Game Box
http://www.ycp.edu/sports/mens_basketball/2005/YCPMBB09.HTM

njlincolnlion · January 04, 2006, 11:25:55 AM

ycp:

Not to get ahead, since York has a game tonight aganist Brockport, but what are you thoughts on the tournament you guys are hosting this weekend?

I see that Messiah is 8-2, and I don't know much about them, but their record is very good. The Spartans have only lost once and and are ranked higher than Lincoln as they should be. It would be a great championship game if Lincoln and York meets on Saturday pitting two top 25 squads. I think Lincoln will stand to lose more from a ranking perspective than York with a loss. Additionally, York will have an advantage playing at home. Maybe......just maybe, the Lions can catch the Spartans on an off night like they had aganist Salisbury.

ycp · January 04, 2006, 02:31:10 PM

LincolnLion,

The tournament pairings are already predetermined and our two squads will not meet. Since Lebanon Valley and Messiah are in the same conference, they did not want to face each other a third time in a tournament. We face Lebanon Valley at 6:00 on Friday followed by your match up with Messiah. On Saturday, Lincoln plays LVC at 1:00 followed by a 3:00 game between York and Messiah.

It would have been a great game to see but we may just have to wait until March. It should be a great weekend of hoops at old Wolf Gym.

Matt Letourneau · January 04, 2006, 02:37:52 PM

Catholic travels to NW PA tonight to play new-conference partner Susquehanna. The Crusaders are 2-8, though they seem to have a tendency to play better teams (Scranton, Gettysburg) close and lose big to lesser teams.

Interesting to see how Brockport fares against York since they will be participating in the annual CUA Pepsi Classic this weekend at DuFour.

njlincolnlion · January 04, 2006, 04:13:10 PM

ycp:

Thanks for the information on the tournament this weekend. Hopefully the Lions will get a good scouting report on York firsthand, and vice versa.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 04, 2006, 04:23:04 PM

In case any of you missed it... York Head Coach Jeff Gamber was on Hoopsville, in the Coach's Corner last night. It was interesting to hear what he had to say about the team, the school, and the future of the program... both this year and down the road.

Just go to the Hoopsville page for more information. Or you listen to these broadband or lowband links.

ycp · January 04, 2006, 07:43:12 PM

At the half in York...

YCP 45-SUNY Brockport 35

Chad McGowan leads York with 12 while Brandon Bushey has 10.

ycp · January 04, 2006, 09:11:08 PM

Final from York....

YCP 91-Brockport 77

Details later.

ycp · January 04, 2006, 10:22:55 PM

Details from York...

York received four double digits efforts on the evening led by Brandon Bushey as the senior notched a season-high 21 points while he also pulled down a season-high eight rebounds. Bushey added four assists and two blocked shots. Senior center Brian Singer recorded his first double-double of the season with 14 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Singer was 6-for-9 from the floor and 2-for-4 from the charity stripe. Sophomore Chad McGowan chipped in with 16 points, four rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals for the green and white. Kenny Fass was the fourth Spartan in double figures with 14 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in 32 minutes.

York hosts Lebanon Valley on Friday and Messiah on Saturday in the Sixth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Friday's game is set for 6:00 pm while the Messiah game is 3:00 pm on Saturday. Lincoln plays Messiah on Friday at 8:00 and LVC on Saturday at 1:00.