MBB: NEWMAC

WPI89 · February 20, 2015, 02:58:16 PM

Clark seems to be a different team the last 2 weeks. 2 wins and 2 very hard fought losses to Springfield and Babson.

WPI can not be thinking Pool C with a loss tomorrow. Will not be an easy game but simply must figure out a way to win it.

Of course winning twice next weekend would be even better.

I will throw it out early because of the lack of traffic on our page this year. If any Babson fans are reading this - where should I go for a burger and a beer before the games next Saturday. Preferably someplace, we could park for the games and then walk to.

booyakasha · February 20, 2015, 03:10:58 PM

Quote from: WPI89 on February 20, 2015, 02:58:16 PM
Clark seems to be a different team the last 2 weeks. 2 wins and 2 very hard fought losses to Springfield and Babson.

WPI can not be thinking Pool C with a loss tomorrow. Will not be an easy game but simply must figure out a way to win it.

Of course winning twice next weekend would be even better.

I will throw it out early because of the lack of traffic on our page this year. If any Babson fans are reading this - where should I go for a burger and a beer before the games next Saturday. Preferably someplace, we could park for the games and then walk to.

I'm not an expert but don't think there is anything walkable near Babson, unless it is some kind of on campus pub. It is kind of an isolated campus. Maybe you can wear a cardigan and sneak across the street to the private Wellesley Country Club.

WPI89 · February 20, 2015, 03:11:38 PM

Also anyone have any clue who gets the 3 seed if MIT/Springfield end up tied at 10-4? I can't find the tiebreakers but I saw them a couple of weeks ago.

They would both be 10-4.
Split with each other.
Both 0-2 vs Babson (with MIT loss tomorrow)
Both 1-1 vs WPI
Both 2-0 vs Emerson
Both 2-0 vs Clark
Both 2-0 vs CG (with Springfield win tomorrow)
Both 2-0 vs Wheaton

Could it possibly come to Springfield's extra win (18-7 vs 17-7) (Is the lack of 25 games for MIT because MIT plays Harvard and it has to count but isn't listed?).

WPI89 · February 20, 2015, 03:13:21 PM

+1 Booya

Unfortunately none of my elbow patched jackets fit me anymore!

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · February 20, 2015, 03:23:44 PM

Most conferences have their bylaws or handbooks online, so you can usually find the tiebreakers. I'm not seeing any of that for the NEWMAC - maybe its in the administrative part of the site (that requires a login)?

WPI89 · February 20, 2015, 03:37:22 PM

Hoops, I had seen them - I thought in the "championship" info - but now I can't find it?

BBallers · February 23, 2015, 02:39:02 PM

Quote from: WPI89 on February 20, 2015, 03:11:38 PM
Also anyone have any clue who gets the 3 seed if MIT/Springfield end up tied at 10-4? I can't find the tiebreakers but I saw them a couple of weeks ago.

They would both be 10-4.
Split with each other.
Both 0-2 vs Babson (with MIT loss tomorrow)
Both 1-1 vs WPI
Both 2-0 vs Emerson
Both 2-0 vs Clark
Both 2-0 vs CG (with Springfield win tomorrow)
Both 2-0 vs Wheaton

Could it possibly come to Springfield's extra win (18-7 vs 17-7) (Is the lack of 25 games for MIT because MIT plays Harvard and it has to count but isn't listed?).

I'm not sure what the NEWMAC tie breaker rules are, but MIT will be seeded fourth. The following was written at the end of their Babson game recap:

Next up for both squads will be the NEWMAC Tournament. MIT, the No. 4 seed, will host Emerson College, the No. 5 seed in a quarterfinal game on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. The No. 1 seed, Babson will host the semifinals and finals next weekend, with the Beavers taking on the winner of the MIT/Emerson clash in a semifinal on Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m.

MIT will have to really start playing well to have a chance.

WPI89 · February 23, 2015, 05:15:42 PM

Thanks Ballers - I saw that - still not sure exactly what was the tiebreaker for Springfield. Also - not totally sure who I would have had WPI play? Just like over in the NESCAC - I think any of these 4 teams could win the 2 games next weekend. No disrespect intended to Emerson - just don't think they are ready to beat MIT.

Still looking for a lunch recommendation near Babson for Saturday - if anybody from Babson ever glances at this site.........

amh63 · February 23, 2015, 08:33:36 PM

WPI89....did you win any bets in the CAC pool? If so....take the credit and buy a nice new sports coat or borrow P'Bear's lucky sports coat.....think the herringbone tweed will get you into the local country club. Area is not as posh as yours, I Believe

Off Pitch · February 23, 2015, 10:23:55 PM

Quote from: WPI89 on February 23, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
Still looking for a lunch recommendation near Babson for Saturday - if anybody from Babson ever glances at this site.........

Spent a little time after a soccer game in the Bottom Line Lounge in the basement of the Babson Executive Conference Center. This seemed to be the only option within walking distance. Bar plus a minimal food menu. Not sure what time it opens. More options about a mile away.

WPI89 · February 25, 2015, 09:29:06 AM

Thanks Pitch!

Also - very funny Amh63!

amh63 · February 25, 2015, 12:14:09 PM

WPI...glad you take my humor well....a thought wrt to your lunch situation....pack a lunchbox...believe it is better than walking a bunch in the cold weather! Inquire if Babson allows such things...sushi is good and supports/ uplifts the impression.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 25, 2015, 01:57:00 PM

Final public men's basketball regional rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/02/25/final-public-ncaa-regional-rankings-released/

booyakasha · February 25, 2015, 02:22:04 PM

Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 25, 2015, 01:57:00 PM
Final public men's basketball regional rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/02/25/final-public-ncaa-regional-rankings-released/

Was MIT in the prior published rankings. I thought I saw them, but maybe I'm mistaken. Losses to Babson and WPI push them out?

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 25, 2015, 02:25:13 PM

No... MIT has not been ranked this season.