MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[mailsy]

Great win last night for CNU...I knew it was gonna be tough, but they pulled it out, which I thought was imperative leading into the home finale against York.  The CNU write-up said the winner on Saturday would be the #1 seed...now, if the Captains were to win, they would technically be tied w/York in the conference standings, but I think CNU's sweep of Salisbury would give them the nod...Saturday should be a fun day at the Free!

GO CAPS!

Also, I was surprised to see that Salisbury lost at Wesley...I figured they would finish strong after winning at York.  Speaking of York, they seem to be struggling...I'm sure they'll be ready Saturday, though.

Wesley was defending the D3 Championship Belt^TM.  I'm sure that made the difference.

Fixed it for you. You gotta watch out for those weasels... even on this board. They are are among us.

[CNU85]

Congrats to Francis Tommasino, The Voice of The Captains. Tonight he broadcast his 600th CNU basketball game. I wonder how many games in total he has broadcast. He was at St. Bonaventure before CNU. (Not to mention football games!)

[Swish3]

Congrats to Francis Tommasino, The Voice of The Captains. Tonight he broadcast his 600th CNU basketball game. I wonder how many games in total he has broadcast. He was at St. Bonaventure before CNU. (Not to mention football games!)

Where have you been, '85?

Great win for the Captains Saturday night!  Albeit a share, this marks the 3rd consecutive season CNU has won the regular season and #1 seed...hoping they can make it 3 straight conference tourney championships, but it will be tough.  A very solid Eagles team will likely visit the Free on Thursday night w/revenge on their minds...if they can slip by UMW, they'll likely see York again in a rematch for all the marbles!

Admittedly, I didn't see the Captains in this position after losing Marcus and struggling early w/some mediocre teams...I was wrong and want to congratulate the players and coaching staff on a great job...now, I hope they can keep it going, as the fun is just beginning!

Speaking of coaching...the coach from York will likely win COY, and is deserving, but you could make a case for Coach K.  Given the circumstances, what CNU has accomplished so far has been pretty impressive...more often than not, he comes up big.

Also, Spencer Marin simply has to stay out of foul trouble...the refs were pretty horrible and I think he picked up a couple of cheap ones, but he has to use his head and play solid defense w/out fouling...he was 4 of 4 from the field, but he only played 12 minutes!  CNU needs his production, and isn't as good w/out him...sorry, I had to vent!

GO CAPS! 

[CNU85]

I've been under the weather for about 6 weeks. Missed several home games. Just now getting back to semi-normalcy.

[Swish3]

I've been under the weather for about 6 weeks. Missed several home games. Just now getting back to semi-normalcy.

Glad you're doing better, and just in time for the post season excitement!

[jesskleangda]

There have been several very good coaching performances this year in this conference.  York, CNU and UMW all performed better than expected and would be deserving.  York and UMW's improvement has been tremendous.  I would bet one of those two win the award.

[spartanfan13]

I've been enjoying YCP basketball for many years and this season has been fun.  However, they've hit a lull at the wrong time. Early on they were playing with lots of confidence and seemed to be enjoying the game. Lately, their body language says they are playing too tight and are afraid to make mistakes. They are definitely good enough to go on a run and win the conference championship, but they can be beat in the semifinal with the way they've played lately.  If they get by the semifinal, a rematch with CNU down there will be difficult.

I wish I could give advice on how to get their MOJO back. My only suggestion is to play your game and not try to force things (easier said than done). I am hoping they enjoy the ride and put together a nice run to end the season.

Let's go Spartans!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Been so busy, haven't had the chance to post this from last week: https://smnewsnet.com/archives/430229/update-four-students-from-st-marys-college-of-maryland-arrested-for-armed-robbery-at-college-dorm-room/

Sounds like things in St. Mary's could be ... better.

[Swish3]

I've been enjoying YCP basketball for many years and this season has been fun.  However, they've hit a lull at the wrong time. Early on they were playing with lots of confidence and seemed to be enjoying the game. Lately, their body language says they are playing too tight and are afraid to make mistakes. They are definitely good enough to go on a run and win the conference championship, but they can be beat in the semifinal with the way they've played lately.  If they get by the semifinal, a rematch with CNU down there will be difficult.

I wish I could give advice on how to get their MOJO back. My only suggestion is to play your game and not try to force things (easier said than done). I am hoping they enjoy the ride and put together a nice run to end the season.

Let's go Spartans!

Stick around, spartanfan13, it's always good to hear from other fans...this board is too quiet.

[Swish3]

Been so busy, haven't had the chance to post this from last week: https://smnewsnet.com/archives/430229/update-four-students-from-st-marys-college-of-maryland-arrested-for-armed-robbery-at-college-dorm-room/

Sounds like things in St. Mary's could be ... better.

Geez, that's some bad press for a program that was already struggling...what's going on at SMC?

[CNU85]

Been so busy, haven't had the chance to post this from last week: https://smnewsnet.com/archives/430229/update-four-students-from-st-marys-college-of-maryland-arrested-for-armed-robbery-at-college-dorm-room/

Sounds like things in St. Mary's could be ... better.

Ouch!

[MW_Eagles]

Yikes, that's tough about St. Marys.   

Heading to Fredericksburg tonight for the first round game.   Frostburg scares me as they may be motivated in what could be their coach's last game.  MW played well last game against Marymount so can hopefully get by the Bobcats tonight.   Shaw played really well, and he obviously doesn't want this to be his last game.  A MW/CNU semi-final would be exciting!

[MW_Eagles]

Nice article on Shaw in the Free Lance Star :   http://www.fredericksburg.com/sports/college/mary_washington/staying-put-pays-off-for-umw-s-eric-shaw/article_20a50a4f-96ca-5a8e-8e9a-58240b8aeabb.html

[mailsy]

Yikes, that's tough about St. Marys.   

Heading to Fredericksburg tonight for the first round game.   Frostburg scares me as they may be motivated in what could be their coach's last game.  MW played well last game against Marymount so can hopefully get by the Bobcats tonight.   Shaw played really well, and he obviously doesn't want this to be his last game.  A MW/CNU semi-final would be exciting!

BTW. This is Frostburg's first defense of The Belt^TM  Let's see if they can hold on to it or will Mary Washington claw it away?

[Swish3]

Okay, the stage is set for the semifinals...will CNU ground the Eagles for a third time this season?  Will York clip the Gulls and get a little payback?  These should be two very good, competitive games!

GO CAPS!