MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

albertjackson · February 05, 2011, 10:38:28 PM

Took in the JCU v Otterbein game tonight - exciting game. Just looked at the scores, surprised by Mt.'s win over Quakers. Guess I was wrong about Quackers making 2nd half surge. Big game coming up for Wilmington & Muskies - winner probably makes tourny as 8 seed. Noticed Pioneers play JCU & Cap. last week of season - big games in deciding title. Marietta should at least share with 2 easier games next week, but I should bite my tongue, this is the OAC. What's the deal in Berea? Another loss to Muskie? When was last time Muskie swept YellowJackets? BW is officially in last place. Considering their location and facility not sure how that happens. Your 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland!! Aint like Marietta, Muskingum, Heidelberg, Wilmington or even Ada. A lot of schools/players on cleveland's west side alone. Just within 40 minutes there are more schools around BW than Muskie, Marietta, Wilmington, and Ada combined!! Bring back Bankston!! I dont care if he's 85 - he won! Sheldon 93-136 lifetime, 29-42 at BW both 40% Bankston won 56%!!

bouncer1 · February 06, 2011, 01:28:15 PM

As long as we are correcting the spelling of coaches' names----there is no t in Bankson. Just thought I would throw that in.

ste24vie · February 09, 2011, 11:16:37 AM

Capital at Otterbein.......another chance for the Cards to show they belong in the top half of the conference. Cap needs a win to keep pace with JCU.

Both teams like to take it inside, foul trouble could be a big factor especially for the Beinies. Otterbein has 6'7, 6'6 and 6'5 on the bench and subs in a 5'7 guy for a big man. Like the game against JCU, if Davis gets in foul trouble, Otterbein has no seasoned big man to replace him. Cap will look most every time to Robertson inside, and kick out to Munro for the open three.

Look for an unexpected hero tonight from the winning team.

ohiofan1954 · February 09, 2011, 10:46:27 PM

good job by the cards tonight. I have only been watching them for 4 years now but that is easily the best overall game I have seen them play. Julian was on fire in the second half. Good to see him doing well. One question though. When the game ended the score on the scoreboard was 81-58(I even have a picture of that). Now Otterbein, Capital, and the OAC show the final as 82-58. Does anyone know if the latter is correct and why the change was made?

David

P.S. Go Cards

ste24vie · February 10, 2011, 01:01:05 AM

WOW !!!!!!! That was a great game played by Otterbein tonight taking down the Capital Crusaders. More assists than turnovers, great shooting, balanced scoring....A TOTAL TEAM EFFORT.

The unexpected hero ...CJ Julian with 13 points in about the first 4 minutes of the 2nd half to blow the game wide open.

Three big conference games remain.....Win out and prolly get 4th place and a first round home game.

WAlum · February 12, 2011, 10:10:23 PM

Ohio Northern 74, Mount Union 65
Baldwin-Wallace 64, Capital 61
Wilmington (Ohio) 93, John Carroll 85
Marietta 73, Heidelberg 61
Otterbein 65, Muskingum 52

ScotsFan · February 12, 2011, 11:05:46 PM

Quote from: WAlum on February 12, 2011, 10:10:23 PM
Ohio Northern 74, Mount Union 65
Baldwin-Wallace 64, Capital 61
Wilmington (Ohio) 93, John Carroll 85
Marietta 73, Heidelberg 61
Otterbein 65, Muskingum 52

Wow. Marietta just pretty much put a stanglehold on the top seed coming out of the OAC tonight with JCU's and Cap's unexpected losses today...

albertjackson · February 13, 2011, 12:10:27 AM

Life in the OAC...BW (last place) sweeps Capital (#3 seed) after losing both times to #9 Muskingum. #8 Wilmington beats #2 JCU. Mount 6-3 first time around OAC, 1-6 after 7 2nd time. Its official BW & Muskie out of tourny. 123 set, 456 all tied up, and Wimington & Mount battling out for 7-8.

Some random thoughts....I doubt Marietta wants to play Quakers in 1st round, JCU must win tourny to get in NCAA, JCU-BW no longer a rivalry, Otterbein winning and Mt. losing as I predicted, dont think BW would rather have Banskon at the helm? Yellow Jackets out of OAC tourny 2 out of 3 years since his departure! And people want Reynolds out at Otterbein?! Crazy, best coach in the league!! Schools underachieving...per my usual horn blowing....BW and Mount!! Next year...Cap drops, Marietta everyone back, JCU still contender, ONU/Otterbein/Wilm/Berg better but middle of the pack, BW - has to be better, cant get any worse!, Muskie & Mount same ol same old!

Question how will Marietta do come NCAA Tourny time? Will they win OAC tourny?

P.S. Bouncer1... thanks for the correction (Bankson not Bankston), think I've made that mistake before.

sac · February 14, 2011, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: ScotsFan on February 12, 2011, 11:05:46 PM
Quote from: WAlum on February 12, 2011, 10:10:23 PM
Ohio Northern 74, Mount Union 65
Baldwin-Wallace 64, Capital 61
Wilmington (Ohio) 93, John Carroll 85
Marietta 73, Heidelberg 61
Otterbein 65, Muskingum 52

Wow. Marietta just pretty much put a stanglehold on the top seed coming out of the OAC tonight with JCU's and Cap's unexpected losses today...

Actually Marietta clinched its first OAC Championship since 1975 with those losses. Last year Marietta finished in a tie for 8th.

Marietta is 3 up with 2 to go, and the big week with games @ both JCU and Capital is now pretty much meaningless for the OAC Championship.

Congrats to the Pioneers.

ste24vie · February 15, 2011, 03:56:37 PM

Congrats to Marietta and soon to be Coach of the Year.

Now, it looks like there could be a lot of positioning the last week of the season. That 4th home game is still up for grabs. Huge games Wed, da Berg at Otterbein and ONU at Wilmington. The Quakers are trying to get away from 8th place and a painful first round matchup at Marietta. Otterbein, Heidelberg or ONU need to win out to grab the last tournament home game.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 16, 2011, 03:30:42 PM

Week 3 Regional Rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2011/02/16/ncaa-2011-regional-rankings-week-3/

WAlum · February 18, 2011, 11:08:50 AM

Trying to figure this out. Can the Muskies make the OAC tournament?

David Collinge · February 18, 2011, 11:50:39 AM

Quote from: WAlum on February 18, 2011, 11:08:50 AM
Trying to figure this out. Can the Muskies make the OAC tournament?

No, and neither can Baldwin-Wallace. In fact, except for who gets the home game in the #4/#5 game, the bracket is set:

#8 Wilmington at #1 Marietta
#7 Mt. Union at #2 John Carroll
#6 Otterbein at #3 Capital
#4/#5: Heidelberg vs. Ohio Northern, site TBA

WAlum · February 18, 2011, 12:18:48 PM

Things are rough then in New Concord. 2 consecutive seasons not making the OAC tournament correct?

albertjackson · February 19, 2011, 12:16:19 AM

WAlum,
Not just New Concord, Berea & Alliance too! BW 9th place 2 out of last 3 yrs...unimaginable! Alliance's Mt. Union Purple Raiders hasnt finished in the top 5 since 2003! Raiders last 7 finishes 2011 -7th, 2010 - 7th, 2009 - 7th, 2008 - 8th, 2007 9th or 10th, 2006 - 8th, 2005 -7th, 2004 6th but did make championship game. Raiders average losing margin in OAC tourny since 1999 - 15pts. Basically Coach Hood has had 5 good years in 19, and only once did they play in the NCAA's, 1997. That team was sic good with Shipp & Richards inside. 8 straight years in the bottom half of the OAC?

C'mon man! Mt. Union gots to be better than that no?! Thank Goodness we have football! Question is, is it Kehres who doesnt care about hoops as AD/Football Coach or is it Coach Hood? My vote - BOTH! Cant believe Kehres has allowed the bball program to fall this low. And it appears BW may be headed in similar direction under Sheldon.