MBB: Conference of New England

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Honestly, I don't think Wentworth has much of a chance.  The only talented teams they really beat were small on the inside.  That's how they got by Gordon.  Roger Williams has been in a free fall for a couple of weeks and Curry is a guard-led team with a center who shies away from contact.

Fisher's big guys are bruisers and the team is known for lock-down defense.  I just don't think Wentworth is in the same league as Fisher right now.  Wentworth would have to shoot 40% from three to keep this one close and I don't see Fisher letting that happen.

[backboard]

As long as Prezzie-Blue, Doyle, and Bynes can stay out of foul trouble, they'll be able to hang with Fisher.  I'm not saying that they can win the game or anything outrageous, but those three are quite a potent threesome.

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Endicott accepts as ECAC bid and will play Lassell tomorrow at 8 at Tufts.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Curry, Roger Williams and Endicott all got in.  Apparently Gordon did not want to go.

Curry plays at Emerson and RWU plays at St. Joe's.

[Maq Diesel]

I see Fisher winning at home by 20 or so.  Gordon Played their rival Utica last year in the tournament and Utica was a very athletic team that had one of the best d3 players I have ever seen in Ray Bryant.  I don't think Wentworth is going to show Fisher anything they haven't seen.  Bynes is tough in this conference but with the bangers Fisher has they should be able to keep him quite.  I think it is going to be a physical game and that is no good for WIT they just are not deep enough to bang.  I hope they represent the CCC well but my guess is they lose by 15-25 at least, it should be interesting. 

As for Gordon in the ECAC, I am pretty sure that Gordon made and institutional decision not to go to the ECAC tournaments for any sport.  I think it has to do with the fact it is in a way meaningless, but more importantly it is a drain on the schools budget to participate.  I am not a 100% sure about this but, I think this is why they are not there.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

As for Gordon in the ECAC, I am pretty sure that Gordon made and institutional decision not to go to the ECAC tournaments for any sport.  I think it has to do with the fact it is in a way meaningless, but more importantly it is a drain on the schools budget to participate.  I am not a 100% sure about this but, I think this is why they are not there.

It makes sense, now that virtually every conference gets an automatic bid, there is no point for it.  It served a great purpose in the 90's when, for example, the CCC champion rarely got invited to the big dance.

[Jim Rome Of The CCC]

What is up CCC clones?

Since last I posted the subject on most people's minds especially at Gordon has to be WENTWORTH or as I like to say "Wentworth?" Topsy Turvy year in the league has a topsy turvy ending with WIT beating RWU, GC and CC on the road.

I'm hearing a whole lot of silence from Gordon after that 69-68 shocker the WIT layed on them, I liked the diesel picking Fisher by "20 or so" ERRRRR that must mean Gordon would have gone down by "20 or so...plus 1"

Meanwhile lets hope for an all CCC final in the ECACs, where the players moms will enjoy that.

On a serious note to the jungle I want to say a heartfelt "late" to the seniors who I did enjoy having around the league this year and the last few years so I appologize if I forget anyone but: Namanja Markinovic, Mike Sullivan, Mike Herr, Jerry Logan, Pat Quinn, Nick Farenyez, Antoine Silvia, Bryan Gaine, Nate Truncellito, Brendan Parrish, Steve Prescod, Matt Grendal, Jon Hazzard, Dan Sadlowski, Bryan Poccaro, Ryan Seaberg, Chris Corey and Dave Duda.....rack them

Wentworth is in the NCAA tournament.......odd

We're up against a break so I will catch you clones later....we are out on the phone lines to anyone that was alive the last time Wentworth won something and also a post interview with the Gordon radio crew and the Salve Regina band leader....

I am out

[swish57]

Who is this freshman point guard Mark Mastrullo from Curry?  He put up some big time numbers for a freshman.  He averaged 9.3 points and shot 40 percent from three while winning rookie of the week twice.  He put up 25 points against Wentworth in the championship game.  Where was his name all year long?? Curry could be strong again next year with Jones, Mastrullo and Bowers all coming back.

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Endicott squuzes past Lassel (at Tufts) in a crazy game.  Marinkovic led the way with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks.  Whitelaw had 12 and Burton had 10 points with 10 rebounds.  Final score was 68-67

Meanwhile in Boston, Curry took on Emerson College which turned out to be a lobsided shootout with Curry winning 108-88.  Bowers drops 31 to go along with 14 boards.  Tim Jones was held in check 14 points and 4 assits.  Mastrullo had 10 assists, Brittian had 23, and Prescod had 18.  For Emmanuel, Will Dawkins had 33 points and Jeremy Shannon recorded 30.

Roger Wiliiams continued their losing ways dropping the first round of the ECAC tournament to St. Joseph's Maine.  Barranger had 13 and 11 while Bashaw and Woolley both finished with 11.  This program needs to re-evaluate the way they operate before nobody takes them seriously any longer.  Final score was 65-70.

Endicott moves on to play at future conference foe Western New England College and Curry travels to take on St. Joseph's Maine.  Wentworth takes on St. John Fisher.  All games are on Friday.

[d3bballinboston]

Well SJC of ME beating RWU was expected.  SJC was the 2 seed and hosting the game.  The score was actually much closer then expected.

[diehardfan]

Hey guys, we're collecting previews for each team in the tourney on one of the multiregional boards. If I get them by friday I may even be able to stick them in one document for people to peruse. A fun little tourney resource of sorts. Would someone here be willing to do one for Wentworth? Thanks!

http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=5147.0

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Mastrullo's been mentioned on the board all year long consistently.  He's a freshman fourth option on an up and down team.  He didn't win the ROY.  He got about what he deserved.  They'll certainly need him in the future.

Good wins for Endicott and Curry yesterday.  I still think the ECACs are a joke, but at least the CCC is representing well this year.


Wentworth goes tonight.

[Bill Gorman]

St. John Fisher 98, Wentworth 72.  SJF shot lights out.  I don't think it would have mattered which team from the CCC played them tonight.  And, they got a huge boost when Plattsburgh beat Rochester on a shot from beyond half court as time expired.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Wentworth represented really well for the CCC.  Good showing for them and a great year to build on as most of their weapons return.

Now it looks like we're in for a long summer of rumors and recruiting news.

How does the new and improved 14 team CCC look for next year?  Remember Regis is adding Men's basketball and WNEC is coming over.

And as always, will Gordon finally get into the NEWMAC?


I think we might see a bunch of changes around NE this summer.  It should be a good off-season.

[backboard]

Shouldn't Gordon focus on winning the CCC before the move on to a better conference?  Or is it a regional decision?