MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[Swisscheese]

To this end, the Cabrini playoff run to the nat'l championship was a great thing, bringing many people together.  The school become one big family. The other CSAC teams will also realize the dream can be realized if you work hard no matter what conference your team may belong.  D3 hoops provided and continues to provide a great forum facilitating the national events. As a fan who experienced the long ride from day one through Salem in person, without D3 and the sports information network it would not be as enjoyable nor informative.  Thank you all.  Last year is slowly fading into the past.  The stats will be etched in the archives. Cabrini will raise their banner commemorating their nat'l championship run on November 20th. The new season is upon all of us diehard fans , parents, friends, siblings, students, and alumni as the cycle begins again with the opportunity for all the teams to make their mark in the archives.  Looking forward to a new year; new stars, and role players for all teams  New coaches and current coaches thank you for all you do. May the  current student athletes, new recruits, and staff be safe, work hard, and be ready to BALL ! !

[mailsy]

Down to the final days of practice. 7 days to the first game for most 8 days for the Cavs. CSAC just announced preseason Poll.

2012-13 CSAC MEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON POLL

Pl     Team                   Pts        11-12 Rec (CSAC)
1)    Cabrini (9)            95         31-2 (18-0)
2)    Gwynedd-Mercy    88         17-10 (12-6)
3)    Keystone (1)         82         21-6 (14-4)
4)    Neumann              72        13-14 (9-9)
5)    Immaculata           51        11-16 (8-10)
6)    Rosemont              43        13-13 (9-9)
7)    Marywood              40        8-17 (7-11)
8)    Centenary             39        12-13 (8-10)
9)    Baptist Bible          28        3-22 (3-15)
10)  Cairn                     12        4-21 (2-16)

Cavs should win conference again.
GO CAVS!!!

[mailsy]

Cabrini's roster is up.

http://www.cabriniathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball&

Looks like they have added a transfer this year who is a shot blocker. One other transfer and five freshman. 4 days to the start. 8 til the first home game. Let's see what the year brings.

GO CAVS!!!

[Titan Q]

mailsy, good luck to Cabrini...hope to meet up again somewhere on the tournament trail in March!

[7express]

Who is Cairn??  Is that the Philadelphia Bible College??

[Pat Coleman]

Yes, that's their new name.

[mailsy]

Who is Cairn??  Is that the Philadelphia Bible College??

and they are no longer the Crimson Eagles they are now called the "Highlanders."

[gordonmann]

Houghton College, which joins Division III in the Empire 8, is also called the Highlanders.  I like that nickname, but maybe that's natural given my Scottish first name.

[Swisscheese]

do they wear Kilts?

[Coach C]

Welcome to the season everyone!

Sorry to have been away so long ... I was waiting for the first frost, which hit my town today, so here I am!

Cabrini is probably a bit high in the pre-season given the loss of a POY candidate (Lemons) and the ROY (Walton-Moss) as well as solid contributor to the team (Boyd).

Last year's team was built for the playoff run.  Once again, mid-year transfers may have some affect on the second half of the season.

The real question mark for me is PG play. Lemons was such a special player at this level that his loss is the hardest to fill.

Everyone enjoy!

[lefty2]

Houghton College, which joins Division III in the Empire 8, is also called the Highlanders.  I like that nickname, but maybe that's natural given my Scottish first name.

Former PAC (CSAC) member Misericordia was known as the Highlanders until the mid 80's.

[Swisscheese]

Cavs were down by 19 sloppy game but managed to take to OT and win against Apprentice at Va beach free throws were not consistent but pulled it out.  The Shipbuilders shot the 3 first half but Cavs adjusted on defense in the second.  Cavs had it tough getting inside in first half as well.  Lots of turnovers on both sides. If Cavs play VA Wes tomorrow its gonna be a tough game.   

[mailsy]

Overtime in Scranton. 66 all 5 more minutes to go. Great game though.

[mailsy]

Great game. To bad Cabrini lost by 1 point. 

[mailsy]

Congratulations to Cabrini's Fran Rafferty. He's nominated as a member in D3Hoops team of the week:

http://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2012-13/week2