MBB: NEWMAC

sixer · January 24, 2006, 04:13:59 AM

any thoughts on tonight's WPI-Clark rematch? Clark has home court advantage and some sort of big fan "spirt day" but I bet WPI is thirsting for revenge.

newmacnewcommer · January 24, 2006, 03:19:51 PM

WPI is undefeated on the road but they let teams hang around too long. I'll give the edge to Clark tonight.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · January 24, 2006, 03:21:55 PM

Clark's not beating them twice, I'm more interested in the road games at UMass-Boston, MIT, and Wheaton, along with the Springfield rematch. There is a long way to go for WPI.

sixer · January 24, 2006, 05:06:51 PM

Well I usually follow WPI, but I'm out of New England for the rest of the season and I'm having withdrawls. So I'd love to hear game comments or reports from anyone who can actually make it there. Keep me updated!

I'm biased, but I don't Clark can beat them twice either, I'm gonna call a WPI win here

newmacnewcommer · January 24, 2006, 11:31:13 PM

Well you guys were right. WPI wins. They tried to give it away but Clark was disorganized at the end. How long will they get away with not putting teams away, no wonder why they win 2 games and drop in the polls. no respect and they don't deserve any yet.

hugenerd · January 24, 2006, 11:36:52 PM

MIT plays solid and remains even with WPI in the loss column, by sweeping Wheaton for the season.

sixer · January 25, 2006, 02:05:25 AM

Quote from: hugenerd on January 24, 2006, 11:36:52 PM
MIT plays solid and remains even with WPI in the loss column, by sweeping Wheaton for the season.

yes, but considering MIT's one loss is to WPI, that still puts WPI on top of the NEWMAC.

I agree, it's been frustrating watching (and hearing about) every game coming down to the wire, but somehow they keep pulling it off....I was hoping their only loss to Clark would wake them up a bit, but I guess not.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · January 25, 2006, 10:45:13 AM

After the Babson game, WPI has got a rough road ahead in which every game should challenge them. I think they will drop at least one more game if not two. MIT is still in it and even Coast Guard if they can maintain a high level of play for several weeks.

hugenerd · January 25, 2006, 03:52:45 PM

Not only is MIT still in it, they are one of two teams that control their own destiny (WPI being the other). If MIT takes care of WPI at home, then that puts them in first place all by themselves. Every other team in the NEWMAC needs help, and alot of it, to get a regular season crown.

ashleyjb · January 26, 2006, 04:15:26 AM

That'll be a good game. I'm curious to see if MIT can handle Coleman, b/c they certainly blew it last time.

sixer · January 30, 2006, 05:54:31 PM

WPI @ UMass Boston tomorrow night....historically this has been a pretty interesting game.

umbfan05 · January 31, 2006, 02:00:21 AM

a sixer,WPI is in big trouble going to umass-boston, this is the biggest game in school history. Probably The best team umass-boston ever had. Believe me they will play light out, and leave every thing on the floor. WATCH THE RESULT

sixer · January 31, 2006, 03:18:35 AM

oh God, but UMass Boston has lost to both Fitchburg State and Salem State, and they're terrible! Those are two teams WPI has actually managed to win by a significant margin (20+ points each)

I wouldn't say WPI is "in trouble" going to UMass Boston....but I think it'll be a decent game b/c if I remember correctly UMB's style is quite different from WPI's.

you'll have to watch the game and let me know b/c i'm out of the area and can't make it.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · January 31, 2006, 09:12:02 AM

UMass-Boston has always had lots of talent and they have always played poorly against bad teams and very well against good teams. They have a history of inconsistency. Although, they haven't had the huge win they normally get once a year, so it could happen. The bottom line is that UMass-Boston is not in the NEWMAC and therefore this game doesn't matter whole lot to either team; unless WPI doesn't win the conference tourney.

sixer · January 31, 2006, 10:00:37 AM

Quote from: Hoops Fan on January 31, 2006, 09:12:02 AM

The bottom line is that UMass-Boston is not in the NEWMAC and therefore this game doesn't matter whole lot to either team; unless WPI doesn't win the conference tourney.

Well with all the close games WPI's been pulling out lately I don't think it's safe to assume they'll take the conference tourney. Two seasons ago I believe they were the regular season champs and lost in the tourney, so it could happen. Considering that I think every game matters.

Hoops Fan, if you claim UMass-Boston plays to the level of their competition then this really should be interesting b/c it seems WPI does the same.

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