MBB: NEWMAC

[WPI89]

Davis sitting. Not sure if hurt. Magnus 10-1 run since he sat down. Watson back to back 3s from 30 feet. And salutes crowd after each

[madzillagd]

The Harrington shot falling down was unreal. Would like to see a replay of that one. 

[CCC Talk]

WPI just plays such a more fun to watch brand of basketball, they share it, they move it, they cut. Albertus is super talented but just make one on one plays

[WPI89]

Magnus 4 offensive fouls. Next one coach Oliver will get a T. I promise!

[WPI89]

I thought a very high level of first half play. WPI up 2. Some spectacular individual play by Magnus. Wpi playing as well as they can I think. Magnus stays in foul trouble this is anyone's game.  Need to keep working the clock and minimize any AM runs. Fun game.

[GnacBballFan]

Good first half, thought albertus was going to run away with it for a second. Foul trouble completely has changed the game, with Davis at 3 fouls albertus is in trouble

[WPI89]

Very good game. Full report when home from Purchase.  Congrats AM. Now win tomorrow!

[GnacBballFan]

Thanks wpi, heck of a game by both teams

[WPI89]

OK so back home.  Using Dortmunder Gold from Great Lakes Brewery as my beverage of choice to calm me down.

So this will be a series of independent statements - without looking at the game stats.  I reserve the right to revise after I look at the stats.

I will start with my conclusion:  I have never been more excited for a "next year" WPI team.  Provided both Bartley and Copola return (and I have no reason to think they won't), I think WPI might be the number one team in the Northeast next year...............but all that is for another day.

Now for tonight: 
-  High level basketball.  3 weeks ago, I thought this might be a sweet 16 match-up, and that is what it felt like to me.
-  Game in the 60's, tied late........I really started to believe it was WPI's night.  In the end, it was Magnus' D that won the day.  They do play very individual on offense, but boy can they clamp down on D (as a team) when they want.  There were many open 3's the first 30 minutes, and zero open 3's the rest of the way.
-  I think something may have been wrong with Watson.  He showed flashes of div 1 talent in the first, then sort of disappeared.  I also saw some pills (likely Tylenol or advil) being given to him by the trainer a few minutes into the second half - not sure if something was wrong or not?
-  #1 Liujiujiujiujiuj (sorry kidding, but no idea how to spell his name) is a BEAST.  Best big defender with offensive skills I have seen in a very long time. 
-  E. Davis is lightning quick and finishes like a major player.
-  Many other great complimentary parts.

I like Magnus to beat Purchase tomorrow night.

Going to look at the stats and may bore you with some more random thoughts later.
 

[WPI89]

PS - NEWMAC about to be whitewashed and I am not even down about it.  That is how exciting the WPI game was.

[GnacBballFan]

WPI, I saw Watson getting stretched as well, something was going on there. But credit to Longwell for playing solid D on watson. WPI played great D, and both teams played at a high level. I think Davis was the difference in the game WPI has a scary good team coming back, with Coppola as you said. Def had the makings of a sweet 16 type matchup

[GnacBballFan]

Sorry typing quick as I watch Brockport St and morrisville st in triple ot on my other tab

[pjunito]

WPI... I was the guy walking to the bathroom every 10 minutes with my son. He is 2 and all he wanted to do was play with the hand dryer.. But, everytime I went to the bathroom, Albertus went on a run. lol.

I would have said WPI wins a game in the 60s. Davis being in foul trouble really hurt the falcons offense. I think WPI did a great job frustrating both Watson and Jennings. Watson was no where to be found the last 15 minutes of the game. Albertus really stepped up their defense in the second half, every shot was contested. Really good game.

Wish we could have met in a later round. I have no doubt WPI will be a top team next season.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

If nothing else, you can proudly own the worst ever tournament record for one conference in one year.  It'll be real tough for anyone to tie 0-4, let alone beat it.

[rlk]

'Tis a good thing I'm not a drinking man...