MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
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Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

[bluestreak66]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
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Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

There's a part of me that wouldn't at all be surprised if John Carroll won the next two games!

[JCUStreaks70]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
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Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

There's a part of me that wouldn't at all be surprised if John Carroll won the next two games!

Your lips to God's ears!

[Fifth and Putnam]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
.

Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

There's a part of me that wouldn't at all be surprised if John Carroll won the next two games!

Me neither. Remember that this team was picked to win the league to start the year. Injuries and other issues meant that most of the year this team was not playing to their potential, but they're healthy and clicking finally. A lacking of talent was never the issue at University Heights. It could be that they are picking the right time to realize that potential.

[Dr. Acula]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
.

Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

There's a part of me that wouldn't at all be surprised if John Carroll won the next two games!

Me neither. Remember that this team was picked to win the league to start the year. Injuries and other issues meant that most of the year this team was not playing to their potential, but they're healthy and clicking finally. A lacking of talent was never the issue at University Heights. It could be that they are picking the right time to realize that potential.

I was thinking the same when I saw they won on the river.  They already handled Mount fairly easily in UH not long ago so I'm sure Mount has no delusions that this will be anything other than an absolute battle.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The third public NCAA Division III regional rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/men-regional-rankings-third

[bluestreak66]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
.

Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

There's a part of me that wouldn't at all be surprised if John Carroll won the next two games!

Me neither. Remember that this team was picked to win the league to start the year. Injuries and other issues meant that most of the year this team was not playing to their potential, but they're healthy and clicking finally. A lacking of talent was never the issue at University Heights. It could be that they are picking the right time to realize that potential.

I was thinking the same when I saw they won on the river.  They already handled Mount fairly easily in UH not long ago so I'm sure Mount has no delusions that this will be anything other than an absolute battle.

Dr. A, do you know if Mount broadcasts basketball games? Hoping to watch it tonight!

[Dr. Acula]

Final:  John Carroll 82  Marietta 79

Blue Streaks pull the road upset and the Pioneers will now be looking for a Pool C bid.
.

Damn.  I was hoping for Mount to get a crack at a second win over Etta Thursday.

There's a part of me that wouldn't at all be surprised if John Carroll won the next two games!

Me neither. Remember that this team was picked to win the league to start the year. Injuries and other issues meant that most of the year this team was not playing to their potential, but they're healthy and clicking finally. A lacking of talent was never the issue at University Heights. It could be that they are picking the right time to realize that potential.

I was thinking the same when I saw they won on the river.  They already handled Mount fairly easily in UH not long ago so I'm sure Mount has no delusions that this will be anything other than an absolute battle.

Dr. A, do you know if Mount broadcasts basketball games? Hoping to watch it tonight!

They do.  They will have the standard...video, radio, live stats.  The video feed has been paired with the radio audio for every game I've watched this year.  Some games it was the 1310 AM audio, others it was the student radio (91.1).  Here's the link to the video feed.  Just keep your fingers crossed the kid running the camera doesn't forget to pan with the action!  They've been good the games I've watched.

[MUC57]

Baldwin-Wallace plays at Mount Union Saturday for the OAC Tournament championship - 7:30 PM. 

[Dr. Acula]

That was scary last night.  Mount blitzed JCU in the first half.  All nine Raiders that attempted a shot made at least 50% of their attempts.  57-36 at half.  This thing is on ice!  Fast forward a little bit and I'm sitting there watching Flannery hit a 3 to cut it to 77-73 thinking "holy crap they're gonna blow this game!"  The thing that I mentioned earlier in the season was an issue...they have several good scorers, but no guy that you just give the ball to down the stretch and say "get a bucket."  Luckily their experienced guys made some plays.  Francesconi hit a huge corner 3 to answer when JCU got close.  Niamke made a nice catch/up and under with the left hand.  Good grit shown down the stretch.  Now a chance for the OAC title at home.  Can't ask for more. 

[JCUStreaks70]

That was scary last night.  Mount blitzed JCU in the first half.  All nine Raiders that attempted a shot made at least 50% of their attempts.  57-36 at half.  This thing is on ice!  Fast forward a little bit and I'm sitting there watching Flannery hit a 3 to cut it to 77-73 thinking "holy crap they're gonna blow this game!"  The thing that I mentioned earlier in the season was an issue...they have several good scorers, but no guy that you just give the ball to down the stretch and say "get a bucket."  Luckily their experienced guys made some plays.  Francesconi hit a huge corner 3 to answer when JCU got close.  Niamke made a nice catch/up and under with the left hand.  Good grit shown down the stretch.  Now a chance for the OAC title at home.  Can't ask for more.

Good luck tomorrow Mount. You better beat those latrine lovers from Berea!!!

[raiderpa]

Capital's upset loss had to break their hearts.  JCU is stellar and will be a force in the future.  No seniors on the floor last night, and with the talent young Moran(s) will recruit, they are heading for great things, IMO.

As a Mount fan, I could not have asked for a better set up, however, the OAC teams have ability to blow each other out on any given evening.

The Mount gym was rocking last night, as good as I have seen in years.  The Raiders are balanced, but JCU seemed a bit quicker and Mount needed to shoot nearly 60% in the first half and hang on.  Sartain was amazing, but the Raiders held J Berger better than I thought they could.

Looking forward to Saturday and hope the OAC can get two teams in the tourney.  Mount, Cap, Marietta, or JCU would all be great reps and BW is no slouch.

When and where are the tourney assignments announced, please?

[kiltedbryan]

When and where are the tourney assignments announced, please?

The DIII Selection Show is on Monday, I think it starts at noon. Usually streamed live on the NCAA's DIII page and here on D3hoops.com.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

When and where are the tourney assignments announced, please?

The DIII Selection Show is on Monday, I think it starts at noon. Usually streamed live on the NCAA's DIII page and here on D3hoops.com.

12:30 PM ET - we will have the video on D3hoops.com. (WBB at 2:30 PM ET BTW)

[Fifth and Putnam]

Capital's upset loss had to break their hearts.  JCU is stellar and will be a force in the future.  No seniors on the floor last night, and with the talent young Moran(s) will recruit, they are heading for great things, IMO.

As a Mount fan, I could not have asked for a better set up, however, the OAC teams have ability to blow each other out on any given evening.

The Mount gym was rocking last night, as good as I have seen in years.  The Raiders are balanced, but JCU seemed a bit quicker and Mount needed to shoot nearly 60% in the first half and hang on.  Sartain was amazing, but the Raiders held J Berger better than I thought they could.

Looking forward to Saturday and hope the OAC can get two teams in the tourney.  Mount, Cap, Marietta, or JCU would all be great reps and BW is no slouch.

When and where are the tourney assignments announced, please?

Marietta and Capital should be good to go as at-large selections and the winner of Saturday's game will be in. 3 teams for the OAC this year.