MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[bballfan52]

What's CUA men going to do this year??

[Matt Letourneau]

Good question.  They're solid.  They lost a lot last year, but they've got 5 seniors who look ready to step it up, led by Dwyer and Fumai.  The question is going to be depth.  At guard they are in good shape, with Olivero, Stolz and Yarborough.  They will need some contributions from the big freshman, but they've got at least two good looking recruits inside.

Its a wide open race this year, I'm confident CUA will be right there at the end.  They are going up to Albright this weekend for a tournament--if they end up facing Albright on Saturday, it will be a good test.

[kitchenrat]

I can't wait for the tip off of the season. I dropped by YCP practice the other day and as much fun as an intersquad game can be it just isn't the same.

[muchacho]

CUA opens up tommorow night at the Albrigh Tournament, but when is everybody else playing their first game? Everybody else getting going this weekend as well?

[Salem, VA]

York opens up the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center on Saturday Night at 7:30 against Villa Julie.  Gotta tell ya though, it feels different after the last two seasons.  Even the gym, granted the new Wolf is better, there is something about that kitchen tile gym that really made it a true home court.  Lots of talent this year but will it all come together?  It will be intresting to see or Brad and Chad react to the different pieces that now surround them.  Most of all, who is going to be the next Kenny Fass.  The toughest and most important part of both NCAA tournament teams.  I guess we will see.  Good Luck to all teams as we embark on a new season.

[mwcsid]

UMW opens with a tough test against Messiah at the Dickinson College Pizza Hut Tipoff Tournament tonight at 8.

Unfortunately, the UMW SID will not be there to partake in free Pizza Hut pizzas.

[kitchenrat]

Definitely some mixed emotions going on this weekend on campus at York. I love the new building, and when it is packed and the place is jumpin it's going to be a great home to play in. But, I too will miss the kitchen. I watched 12 seasons of Spartan basketball there and saw some great players and awesome teams.

As for this year's edition of the Sparts, I think there is a lot to look forward to. The answer to who this year's Kenny Fass is may very well be Nate Lankford. I think Chad can only get better, which should be very scary for opponents. And really good things can happen when you have a group of guys who a lot of people want to write off. We lost a hell of a lot from last year, but this group could be really special too. Just 34 hours till the men tip off and 8 ½ till the Women open the place up!

[Matt Letourneau]

For anyone interested in Catholic, there are a ridiculous number of games notes for the tourney games on the CUA website:

http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mbkb/2006-07/game_notes/2006-07_MBB_Game_Notes-_Game_1-2.pdf

Guess the new SID went all out! (I wonder when Catholic beat Maryland to tip off the season?)

Among the fascinating things I learned is that Catholic is the 6th most winningest D3 basketball program this decade (167-41, .803). 

I know we keep saying it, but its great to see all this promotional work being done for the program.

[bisonpride]

Announcing new Sports Information Director for Bison Athletics

Oscar Ocuto joins Bison Athletics after three years as a program specialist in Gallaudet's Office of Judicial Affairs. Prior to that, he worked for Judicial Affairs as a graduate assistant, and contributed a breadth of articles to various publications such as The Buff and Blue, On the Green, D.C.A.D. Newsletter, ResLife.net, C.I.S.S. Sports Media Team, and DeafDC.com.

The St. Augustine, FL native received his bachelor's degree in secondary education and English from Gallaudet and a master's of education in deaf education, also from Gallaudet. Over the course of his college years, Oscar played varsity football, intramural sports, and contributed to various aspects of student development.

Mr. Ocuto handles all media relations and publications for Gallaudet athletics that will cover 12 sports.

[mwcsid]

Halftime at Dickinson
UMW 32, Messiah 29

Mike Lee played just 11 minutes in the first half with two fouls. Jon Pierce had ten straight points early in the game, UMW has led by as many as nine and as few as 3.

Note: the game time was changed from 8 pm...

[mwcsid]

UMW Men's Basketball Tops Messiah in Season Opener, 83-76


CARLISLE, PA - Senior guard Mike Lee and junior forward Jon Pierce each scored 23 points in leading the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team to an 83-76 win over Messiah College on Friday at the Dickinson College Pizza Hut Tipoff Tournament. Senior guard A.J. Fitzgerald and sophomore forward Kiernan Whitworth each scored 14 for UMW.
The Eagles opened up an early 11-2 lead, thanks to ten straight points from Pierce. UMW kept the lead throughout the first half, and led 32-29 at halftime.
Messiah opened the second half with a three-pointer to knot the score, and led by as many as four, and led, 55-52, with 11:05 on a three pointer by Jonathan Byrd. But Lee hit three straight three pointers and Whitworth added a three-point play, giving UMW a 12-0 run and a 64-55 lead.
A three pointer by Fitzgerald ran the lead to eleven with 2:54 left, and the teams traded baskets in the final minutes, with UMW ending with a seven-point win.
The Eagles will face either Dickinson College or Pitt-Greensburg on Saturday in the tournament title game at 3:30 pm.

[Matt Letourneau]

Catholic beats Neumann 85-73...

According to the CUA News Release (imagine! a game story posted up already! Yes!) Catholic totally dominated inside--46 points in the paint, and some monster numbers--THREE players with double doubles.  Wow:

Pat Dwyer 23 points, 13 Rebounds
Stephen Wheeler, 19 points, 12 Rebounds
Scott Fumai 21 points, 14 Rebounds.

Cardinals play winner of Albright/Adrian at 8:00 pm tomorrow night.

[Pat Coleman]

UMW Men's Basketball Tops Messiah in Season Opener, 83-76

Your login to post on the actual scoreboard is the same as in years past.

[bisonpride]

2006-07 Hampton Inn Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Mt. Aloysius College

Gallaudet Bison lost the season opener to the host and defend tournament champions, Mt. Aloysius College in a good and tight game, 86-83.

Tomorrow, the Bison (0-1) will take on Waynesburg College at 2pm. Waynesburg lost to Salisbury earlier tonight, 95-81. Gallaudet will try to avenge last year's season opener 95-89 lost to Waynesburg for their first win of the 2006-2007 season. While Mt. Aloysius will try to defend and repeat the tournament title against the Salisbury Seagulls at 4pm.

[mwcsid]

Pat
Thanks... I thought we had to subscribe to something. Leave it to the nonfootball guy to foul up the first day.