MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

spartanfan · March 04, 2006, 07:36:31 PM

38-26 Widener leads at half

YCP seems out of sink, might have a little to do with last night's easy win.

ycp · March 04, 2006, 07:45:03 PM

Halftime from YCP...

Widener 38-York 26
This is York's biggest halftime deficit of the year and the biggest since last year's loss to UW Stevens Point.
If Widener continues to play this way, this will be the last game at Wolf Gym for sure.

Malcolm Thomas has 15 points to lead Widener while Clarkson has 8 points.

Bushey and Fass have eight each for YCP

Matt Letourneau · March 04, 2006, 08:40:12 PM

Widener beats York 71-69 and advances.

Sounds like York went down the same way Catholic did---forced up a bad shot at the end. D-Mac is describing it as the player looking for a foul that wasn't going to be called, like Satalin last night.

So, a tough tournament for the CAC. Congrats to York for what they've accomplished---this group of players really has put that school on the map, no question. The senior class in particular deserves credit. They always carried themselves with class on and off the court. So did their coach.

York (and Catholic) can hold their head up high. There are still good days for both programs to come in the years ahead.

cuabigdog · March 04, 2006, 09:21:24 PM

would be nice if York was able to join Catholic and Goucher in the new conf.....would love to see the rivalry continue...
two excelent teams having outstanding season with both being eliminated by 2 .. well like Matt said neither team has anything to feel bad about and both should hold their heads high...

ycp · March 05, 2006, 01:03:05 AM

Well, I would hope to be posting with a happier demeanor but a disappointing result from the final game at Wolf Gym on Saturday night.

First, congrats to Widener. They really stepped up their play from Friday night and were simply outstanding in the first half tonight. They executed and defended the Spartans better than any team has done all year. Malcolm Thomas and Kris Clarkson were great. Thomas hit two huge threes in a span of 43 seconds that really slowed the Spartans as they were making a run late in the second half. Clarkson, a 54.9% free throw shooter this year, hit four freebies in the last two minutes and converted 5-of-6 in the second half. Both ended with 23 points and double digit rebounds.

Second, I am so proud of my Spartans. They were down 12 at the half and trailed by 16 with just over 12 minutes left in the game. They never quit and had a chance to tie, or win, the game in their final possession. The fight and determination is a hallmark of this team and this program, quite a credit to the Spartan coaching staff of Jeff and Dean Gamber.

The Spartans shot the ball poorly in the first half and Widener's defense had a great deal to do with that. York continued to plug away and never gave up and I think the fans were treated to a great collegiate basketball game.

Congratulations to seniors Brandon Bushey, Kenny Fass, Brian Singer, and Paddy Lee. It has been a priviledge to watch you guys play. The senior class led the Spartans to a 53-8 mark over the last two years and the Spartans won 77 games during the last four years. It has been a great ride and each of you have left your mark on the program.

Finally, a bittersweet farewell to Wolf Gym. The joint was jumpin' tonight and the fans for both sides were great. I don't know what big crowds will be like in the new Grumbacher Center but the environment in the gym tonight was wonderful. As nice as the new place will be (and let me tell you, it will be very nice), there is something about an old gym, bad bleachers, and fans right on top of the action. Of course, no one will miss the old tile floor. I will say, the old dame looked about as good as she could have this weekend.

Again, good luck to Widener. If they play the way they played tonight, they have a chance to go far. And to the Spartans, thanks for everything. You make an SID's job an easy one!

muchacho · March 05, 2006, 01:08:12 AM

Quotewould be nice if York was able to join Catholic and Goucher in the new conf.....would love to see the rivalry continue...

It would be nice to see the rivalry continue with York, as well as others in the CAC. I'm disappointed that Catholic is leaving the CAC, because there were a lot of good rivals, both geographically and from building up a competitive edge between the schools. Besides Goucher, I don't have any knowledge about any of the schools in the new conference, and they aren't near where I live in MD.

kitchenrat · March 05, 2006, 02:57:28 AM

Yesterday I said the Widener- CUA game was one of the best I had seen in years, and tonight's game was 3 points shy of being the best hands down. Still, even with the York loss it was an amazing effort from a bunch of guys who never stop fighting. Hurt as I was to watch my alma mater lose, I was exceedingly proud to see the way they kept tenacious on defense and worked their tails off on offense. I was also really proud of the students and other fans who kept positive when the Widener lead was 15 and really made it tough on their players as the Sparts stormed back to within two. Widener missed four straight free throws in the last :25 and York had a chance to win or tie, and really that is all you can ask for.

As much as I am looking forward to another basketball season already, it will be hard to say good bye to this group. As has been noted the foursome of Bushey, Fass, Singer and Lee have meant a ton to the team's success, but moreover they have been superb ambassadors for our school, and our community. Their records and success on the court will always be remembered but the precedents they set should establish a template for future York student athletes, no mater their sport. Anyone who lives in York has heard the commercials about Brandon's dedication to his studies and it should be noted that he isn't alone on the team. I had visions of Brandon rising up from the top of the key and hitting a three with :08 on the clock, but it wasn't a clear shot and he passed the ball in the intelligent, unselfish manner that was the hallmark of this team.

I am also sad for Kenny that he will finish his career nine points shy of 1000, but proud to know that he probably doesn't care about that milestone, because it isn't a team goal. The four of these guys will be missed, and as Scott pointed out the kitchen will be missed as well. Much like Maryland fans or Celtic nuts felt when they traded in their quirky old digs for new state of the art homes, I am conflicted. There have been a lot of great memories in Wolf, and she held her own amount of advantage for the home team. The new floor will be a bit nicer to all who play on it, and I'm sure the Spartan symbol painted on it will be a bit more modern that the one emblazoned on the tile. But, the new arena will also allow a lot more of York's faithful to crowd in and pull for a new crop of heros, and while the rest of the league may think this will be a monumental drop off for York, I am excited to see the first game with Joe, Brad, Chad, Quinn and Nate and the rest of the fellows, as they try to continue set the bar higher at York.

thereiis · March 05, 2006, 09:23:22 AM

Not trying to rub anything in here, but again, Bisonkiller and anyone else who doubted Widener, you there?

You seem real quiet over there boss? No YOU SUCK posts or anything, whats a matter? ohhhhhh thats rightttt.......your team isnt playing anymore.

Go Pioneers

bbald eagle · March 05, 2006, 10:23:02 AM

Quote from: cuabigdog on March 04, 2006, 09:21:24 PM
would be nice if York was able to join Catholic and Goucher in the new conf.....would love to see the rivalry continue...

Want the rivalry to continue? Don't leave, then.

Matt Letourneau · March 05, 2006, 11:22:00 AM

thereiis...
Maybe you weren't aware, but Bisonkiller wasn't a Catholic or York fan. He was associated with the Gallaudet Bison. I think he felt like you were slighting the 2 CAC teams. But his team's season ended in the CAC tournament, so perhaps he didn't feel like sticking around.

The Catholic and York fans on the board have all taken time to congratulate Widener, so I don't think you need to feel slighted. And it wasn't like either game was an ass-kicking.

As for CUA leaving and not continuing certain rivalries, remember there is still an opportunity to play teams in the non-conference schedule. Particularly appealing beause the CAC teams are all in region, of course. Now there are certain teams I never want to see again (and not because they beat us because they almost never do), but York isn't one of them.

When the CAC was started, most of these teams weren't rivals, either. I'm sure as we get into a new league, new rivarlies will establish themselves. The totality of the situation dictated that something had to be done. Whether or not the fans know the new schools in the conference can't be the paramount concern!

thereiis · March 05, 2006, 01:45:49 PM

Matt, hence why i stated for anyone who doubted widener. i and all widener fans appreciate the thanks thus far from everyone and both games were very good games. like i said, im not posting to rub anything in, both teams were very good teams. i just felt being bisonkillers comments earlier he needed some reassuring. and i didnt know he was not a cua or york fan for the record. thanks for the info.

BisonKiller · March 05, 2006, 05:00:49 PM

Quote from: thereiis on March 05, 2006, 01:45:49 PM
Matt, hence why i stated for anyone who doubted widener. i and all widener fans appreciate the thanks thus far from everyone and both games were very good games. like i said, im not posting to rub anything in, both teams were very good teams. i just felt being bisonkillers comments earlier he needed some reassuring. and i didnt know he was not a cua or york fan for the record. thanks for the info.

LOL....

First thing first....I NEVER SAID Widener sucked....I said YOU SUCK

You came in here dissing CAC with your first post and acting like a total retard.

Yes, Widener is fantastic and gave us CAC teams a rough time and also going 4-0 vs CAC teams this year. I dont think any non conference team have ever done that. Whether or not you like it, I'm kinda hoping Widener wins or make it to the final 4. We, CAC, can say that we played and well competed with one of the best teams in the COUNTRY.

Again...YOU SUCK

yes I promise THIS IS MY LAST POST.....have a nice summer everyone

Matt Letourneau · March 05, 2006, 06:02:02 PM

Congratulations to former Catholic coach Mike Lonergan for upsetting Boston University and Binghamton (at Binghamton) to advance to the America East Conference Final. His Vermont team will play Albany ( a school that interviewed and declined to hire him a few years ago, then lost to his Catholic team) in the America East Conference Finals on Saturday, March 11 at 12 noon on ESPN2.

Great opportunity to see Mike coach on national television. It was only a matter of time.

muchacho · March 05, 2006, 11:51:42 PM

Its good to see that Coach Lonergan has the Catamounts playing well at the right time of the year. It would be really impressive if he gets them into the tournament, because Vermont's 2 most experienced players are Juniors. The team has no seniors, and relies heavily on freshman. I would think Lonergan has done well in his first year as a head guy at D1.

John Rusnak · March 06, 2006, 09:20:50 AM

Quote from: muchacho on March 05, 2006, 11:51:42 PM
Its good to see that Coach Lonergan has the Catamounts playing well at the right time of the year. It would be really impressive if he gets them into the tournament, because Vermont's 2 most experienced players are Juniors. The team has no seniors, and relies heavily on freshman. I would think Lonergan has done well in his first year as a head guy at D1.

Uhhh, ya think?!