MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[jesskleangda]

Watching for those new rankings.  I would expect both CNU and UMW to be in the Top 25 - which is impressive for the C2C.

[CNU85]

That would be very cool!

[CNU85]

There ya go Jess. #1 and #24 in the C2C. Very nice.

[Swish3]

CNU's hosting a sectional for the second time ever...even though the first time was 20+ years ago, I remember it well.  The Captains squeaked by St. John's the first night, then lost a heartbreaker in OT to William Paterson and Horace Jenkins.  CNU was leading by six w/approximately a minute to go in regulation, but I guess it wasn't meant to be...would have been the late CJ Woollum's first and, as it turned out, only final four...hoping CNU can take advantage this time around!

GO CAPS!

[Pat Coleman]

CNU's hosting a sectional for the second time ever...even though the first time was 20+ years ago, I remember it well.  The Captains squeaked by St. John's the first night, then lost a heartbreaker in OT to William Paterson and Horace Jenkins.  CNU was leading by six w/approximately a minute to go in regulation, but I guess it wasn't meant to be...would have been the late CJ Woollum's first and, as it turned out, only final four...hoping CNU can take advantage this time around!

GO CAPS!

Man -- brought back memories right there.

My story that night.

William Paterson 86, Christopher Newport 75 (OT)

By Pat Coleman
D3hoops.com

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — It's called senior leadership.

"When you have guys who have been together for three years, like this group has," said William Paterson head coach Jose Rebimbas, "a lot of time you listen to what they have to say. The last five minutes of the game we asked them, 'What is it that we have to do to win this game?' As always, Horace Jenkins said 'Give me the ball.' It's been a pretty good play for us so far."

The senior guard finished with a game-high 35 points, but it was three of his game-high eight assists that sparked a game-saving rally for Paterson (24-4). Traiiing 62-56 with one minute left, Jenkins found senior forward Ray Ortiz in the corner for a three-pointer that cut the lead to 62-59, then after Jenkins missed a jumper, he hit Rashaan Barner for a dunk to cut the lead to 63-61.

Christopher Newport's Terry Gray and Jenkins exchanged a pair of free throws, then after a Captains turnover, Jenkins found Chris Lauer on an inbounds pass for his only bucket of the night, which tied the game at 65-65.

Carlos Heard missed a layup with 2.4 seconds left for Christopher Newport (25-4) and a Jenkins three from 26 feet out hit off the rim as time expired.

William Paterson outscored Christopher Newport 21-10 in the extra period, behind 5-for-6 shooting from the floor and 9-for-13 shooting from the foul line.

"I was just looking at it as my last minute of basketball," said Jenkins, "with all three seniors. So we just wanted to go out there and leave everything on the court."

The Captains themselves had rallied from a 36-26 deficit late in the first half and as many as nine points, 49-40, with 11:07 to play. CNU then went on an 18-3 run to push in front, 58-52 with 2:41 to play. They maintained that lead to 62-56 before Paterson's final rally.

Christopher Newport was led by Jermaine Woods' 20 points, including 5-for-11 from three-point range. Heard and Gray each finished with 13, while Antoine Sinclair fouled out with 11 points on 4-for-13 shooting.

[Swish3]

CNU's hosting a sectional for the second time ever...even though the first time was 20+ years ago, I remember it well.  The Captains squeaked by St. John's the first night, then lost a heartbreaker in OT to William Paterson and Horace Jenkins.  CNU was leading by six w/approximately a minute to go in regulation, but I guess it wasn't meant to be...would have been the late CJ Woollum's first and, as it turned out, only final four...hoping CNU can take advantage this time around!

GO CAPS!

Man -- brought back memories right there.

My story that night.

William Paterson 86, Christopher Newport 75 (OT)

By Pat Coleman
D3hoops.com

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — It's called senior leadership.

"When you have guys who have been together for three years, like this group has," said William Paterson head coach Jose Rebimbas, "a lot of time you listen to what they have to say. The last five minutes of the game we asked them, 'What is it that we have to do to win this game?' As always, Horace Jenkins said 'Give me the ball.' It's been a pretty good play for us so far."

The senior guard finished with a game-high 35 points, but it was three of his game-high eight assists that sparked a game-saving rally for Paterson (24-4). Traiiing 62-56 with one minute left, Jenkins found senior forward Ray Ortiz in the corner for a three-pointer that cut the lead to 62-59, then after Jenkins missed a jumper, he hit Rashaan Barner for a dunk to cut the lead to 63-61.

Christopher Newport's Terry Gray and Jenkins exchanged a pair of free throws, then after a Captains turnover, Jenkins found Chris Lauer on an inbounds pass for his only bucket of the night, which tied the game at 65-65.

Carlos Heard missed a layup with 2.4 seconds left for Christopher Newport (25-4) and a Jenkins three from 26 feet out hit off the rim as time expired.

William Paterson outscored Christopher Newport 21-10 in the extra period, behind 5-for-6 shooting from the floor and 9-for-13 shooting from the foul line.

"I was just looking at it as my last minute of basketball," said Jenkins, "with all three seniors. So we just wanted to go out there and leave everything on the court."

The Captains themselves had rallied from a 36-26 deficit late in the first half and as many as nine points, 49-40, with 11:07 to play. CNU then went on an 18-3 run to push in front, 58-52 with 2:41 to play. They maintained that lead to 62-56 before Paterson's final rally.

Christopher Newport was led by Jermaine Woods' 20 points, including 5-for-11 from three-point range. Heard and Gray each finished with 13, while Antoine Sinclair fouled out with 11 points on 4-for-13 shooting.

I thought you were there, Pat...one of the biggest crowds in Freeman Center history, if not the biggest...did you ever catch a game in Ratcliffe?

[Pat Coleman]

I never got down to Ratcliffe, no.

Who was the kid who hit the halfcourt shot at the halftime buzzer in this game? Julian something? Or am I making that up?

[Swish3]

I never got down to Ratcliffe, no.

Who was the kid who hit the halfcourt shot at the halftime buzzer in this game? Julian something? Or am I making that up?

Hmm...I don't remember a shot like that in this game, but CNU did have a player named Julian Sumpter.

[Swish3]

CNU did it...hoping for a little payback against Swarthmore...congrats, guys, great job!

[CaptJ]

Congratulations to the Captains!  National Champions!  OMG, what a game.  I thought I was going to have a heart attack.  What an amazing team this has been.  Coach K has put together a team for the ages.  Even though I've been inactive on this board for a decade and haven't been to the Freeman Center in even longer than that, there is no way I was going to miss the opportunity to congratulate this amazing team.  I've been watching from (literally) the other side of the world and have seen just about every game online, and I couldn't be prouder.  Talent and selflessness are an amazing combination, and this team has that.  The future looks very bright for them.  They lose a couple of MAJOR contributors but some very bright stars will be back, and young players who started the season searching for their sea legs have developed into solid contributors and are more than capable of filling the void.  I can't wait to see what they do when Coach K turns them loose next year.  Speaking of Coach K, I will close with a very, very heartfelt plea to the coach.  COME BACK!  There is still more to do here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

[Greek Tragedy]

Congratulations to the Captains!  National Champions!  OMG, what a game.  I thought I was going to have a heart attack.  What an amazing team this has been.  Coach K has put together a team for the ages.  Even though I've been inactive on this board for a decade and haven't been to the Freeman Center in even longer than that, there is no way I was going to miss the opportunity to congratulate this amazing team.  I've been watching from (literally) the other side of the world and have seen just about every game online, and I couldn't be prouder.  Talent and selflessness are an amazing combination, and this team has that.  The future looks very bright for them.  They lose a couple of MAJOR contributors. but some very bright stars will be back, and young players who started the season searching for their sea legs have developed into solid contributors and are more than capable of filling the void.  I can't wait to see what they do when Coach K turns them loose next year.  Speaking of Coach K, I will close with a very, very heartfelt plea to the coach.  COME BACK!  There is still more to do here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

Who do they lose? Brodie is listed as a 5th year player. Graves, Anderson and Latta are listed as seniors. Are all of them done?

[Greek Tragedy]

Mary Washington has Greg Rowson, Cook, McCravy and Aghayere listed as seniors. I wonder if any of them are eligible to return.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Anderson likely has one year left, if he wants it.  The other three, I believe, have done five.

[CaptJ]

Anderson likely has one year left, if he wants it.  The other three, I believe, have done five.

I read on the CNU site that Anderson, Parrish and Latta have indicated they will return next year.  We'll see if they actually do.  Job and life opportunities could change that intention.  Losing Brodie and Graves will be tough. 

[Ralph Turner]

Congrats to the Captains.

Wouldn't that photo of Trey Barber on the front page of D3Hoops make a good Fathead!