MBB: Conference of New England

scout · February 27, 2009, 12:01:44 PM

Quote from: Hoops Fan on February 27, 2009, 11:54:12 AM
Fortunately, CSC's reputation of hitting the boards hard and playing solid halfcourt D is the perfect foil to UNE's style of play.

I completely agree. I feel like the Gordon-UNE game gave teams the perfect blueprint to beat the Nor'easters. Slow the game down as much as possible. Use the shot clock, work the ball around the perimeter to eventually find the open man inside. Take the best shot possible and crash the boards. On defense, get back and play as tight a man-to-man as possible. Again, crash the boards.

Simply put, limit the amount of time UNE has the ball. Get the ball over halfcourt and use the clock.

CSC out-Gordoned Gordon last night. I think CSC has a solid chance.

backboard · February 27, 2009, 01:24:22 PM

We should all be thankful for two things: A great matchup that has previosly resulted in a good game and secondly, the fact that it isn't being played at Curry again.

scout · February 27, 2009, 01:26:30 PM

Agreed...

UNE's gym is solid... Though I long for a championship game to be played at Endicott or Gordon. Those two plus Roger Williams are perhaps the best three venues in TCCC.

What's more... At least there will be a live stream of the game for those who won't be able to make it.

YeahBoss · February 27, 2009, 03:37:38 PM

Live stream and a decent job by the "Voice of the Nor'easters" young man(can't remember the name). Over/Under on the times he says "Splash!" is 5. I'll take the over. "Belmonte brings the ball up the court for the nor'easters, passes off to Jefferson in the corner, from downtown, SPLASH!" Love it.
The info on CSC is great by-the-way. The two contrasting styles will be interesting to see. Who will be able to force the other team to play their style, I think UNE played a very tight game this season, low scoring, maybe against Roger Williams. Has CSC played a fast break game this year, can they run with UNE if they have to?

number1chargerfan · February 27, 2009, 04:47:06 PM

It's been said numerous times..but CSC played UNE hard the first time around..and probably could have won that game..Lemieux and the other guards have been playing out of their minds these playoffs and I do not think UNE has anyone that can stop Chaloux..and if Szeliga gets on as he often does..things should get interesting

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · February 27, 2009, 06:24:06 PM

Quote from: backboard on February 27, 2009, 01:24:22 PM
We should all be thankful for two things: A great matchup that has previosly resulted in a good game and secondly, the fact that it isn't being played at Curry again.

Hey, stop ragging on Curry. I've attended three games at their gym and only twice did physical confrontations between players and fans break out.

YeahBoss · February 27, 2009, 09:57:31 PM

Well played sir.

boston ball 56 · February 28, 2009, 01:16:43 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the Curry love! Miller Gym has seen it's last game after a 52 year run. The new place is almost complete and will be a very nice addition to the campus as well as to the conference. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we will because over the next 3 years all of the Championship Games will be played there!

backboard · February 28, 2009, 06:02:21 AM

Must be something strange in the Milton water. As Rick Pitino would say, "Tim Jones isn't walking through that door."

scout · February 28, 2009, 07:59:34 AM

So predictions for today's game?

Before the tourney started, I picked UNE to win the whole thing. After seeing how CSC has played over its last two games, I'm starting to second guess things...

CSC 78 - UNE 69

We'll see...

cccc-fanatic · February 28, 2009, 08:05:38 AM

UNE played their worst game of the season Thursday and still won.

It was "opposite" night - they did the opposite of everything they've done all year.
Today they will get back to their normal game and win.

UNE 72 CSC 64

YeahBoss · February 28, 2009, 08:31:00 AM

On the UNE floor, home crowd feeding a fast pace that CSC will have to prevent if they want to win, CSC has already peaked on Thursday while UNE will be determined to play better, UNE 76 CSC 64.

number1chargerfan · February 28, 2009, 10:21:46 AM

I'll be doing all in my power to counteract the home court advantage and I hold my own talents as a fan highly..almost too highly..therefore..CSC 75 UNE 70

YeahBoss · February 28, 2009, 11:35:10 AM

Number1Chargerfan, for all of us watching the game online, do something of note so we can see you, no streaking!

hoops55 · February 28, 2009, 12:24:09 PM

How does Mark Mastrullo get left off an all conference team? Curry didn't have a strong season but he cleary is a top guard in the conference. Any player who can score over a grand through there junior season and cant break an honorable mention selection is clearly being overlooked.