MBB: NEWMAC

atn alum · January 11, 2012, 02:48:58 PM

MIT vs Coast Guard at 7 ET

Broadcast link
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/coast-guard-sports

Feel free to tune in. (e-mail us during broadcast at cgbears2008@aol.com)

WPI89 · January 11, 2012, 04:09:06 PM

Thanks ATN - here is to hoping the Bears keep it close for as long as possible. I have watched your broadcasts - you guys do a great job - keep it up!

Hugenerd · January 11, 2012, 09:17:38 PM

Routine win for MIT, 83-55. Hollingsworth had 24 points in 27 minutes. Tashman had 21 points and 14 boards in 27 minutes. MIT ties the Institute record for consecutive wins at 15, they look to break the record at Babson on Saturday.

atn alum · January 11, 2012, 10:09:58 PM

In the spirit of MIT, can I propose that someone on this board do an "unbeaten season" probability calculation?

That's an impressive team they've got there, Hugenerd...

(thanks to those who tuned in tonight...had a larger audience than usual)

Hugenerd · January 12, 2012, 08:00:39 AM

Quote from: atn alum on January 11, 2012, 10:09:58 PM
In the spirit of MIT, can I propose that someone on this board do an "unbeaten season" probability calculation?

That's an impressive team they've got there, Hugenerd...

(thanks to those who tuned in tonight...had a larger audience than usual)

Nice broadcast as usual, Mark. I was listening but didnt email in.

I agree the team has been quite impressive this year. Clearly they have the dominant front line in the NEWMAC, and possibly one of the best in the country, in Tashman and Hollingsworth. In addition, they have 4 young big men (3 freshman and 1 sophomore), all who are at least 6'8", that they can bring in to rest their starters when needed. Add to that one of the best point guards in the country, in my opinion, (Kates) and two very solid wings in Karraker and Bender, and it is a lineup that is hard to match up with. The beauty of the lineup is that you really have to guard all 5 players on the court. Kates can take it to the basket at anytime or make his own shot, Hollingsworth and Tashman are strong in the post, and occasionally step out to make jumpers also, but if you try to double on any of those 3 guys, Karraker and Bender will pick you apart from behind the arc (both shoot ~50% from 3). Karraker has been the beneficiary of many wide open 3s as teams have tried to double or triple on Hollingsworth and, to his credit, he has made them pay (averaging over 4.5 three-pointers made per game). The exciting part is that the team will only get better as the season goes on, as all their young guys get more experience (the aforementioned big men, as well as the backup point guard, freshman Paul Dawson).

Also, with regard to the probability of going undefeated. Since all games are independent events, one could simply multiply the odds of winning each individual game together (from Massey, for example), which would give you the odds of winning all games. Because they still have 9 games left, the calculated odds are only about 10% that they will go undefeated, but that is because they still have a relatively large number of games remaining. They are favorites in every remaining game this season. As they get closer to the end of the season, and remain undefeated, those odds will increase.

Hugenerd · January 14, 2012, 04:27:01 PM

Spirited effort for Babson today, but MIT comes away with the 72-63 victory. MIT was led by point guard Mitch Kates in about every way possible, as he had team and game highs in points (20, 8-12 FG), rebounds (8), assists (6), and steals (2). Tashman and Hollingsworth each added 16 points, Bender had 11, and Jamie Karraker was 3-3 from 3 for 9 points. MIT now has a week break until they host WPI on January 21.

toooldtoplay · January 15, 2012, 12:14:03 AM

MIT has so many weapons. Last weapon is Mitchell who turns the extra gear on only when needed as evidenced by Tufts game and now Babson. No one cares who scores, only who wins the game. It is the beauty of upperclassmen. With that type of unselfish play, the sky is the limit.

mass_d3fan · January 15, 2012, 10:13:04 PM

WPI beaten by Wheaton 65-51. The Engineers looked extremely tired. No legs at all, got beaten to almost every loose ball and badly out rebounded. The Engineer guards were routinely beaten off the dribble all day. Only bright spot for WPI was Carr who put up another double-double with 21 points and 13 boards to go with 3 blocks. Coppola scored 10 and Sam Longwell added 3 treys for 9 points.

Give a lot of credit to Will Bayliss of Wheaton who put up a game-high 23 - most all of them on dribble drives. Also the Lyon 3-pt shooters had a good day going 9 for 20 with a great number of those shots being unchallenged. Another game where WPI leaves weak side shooters alone to go help when help was not needed (Daily,Desravines, Capstick, Naylor & Clinesmith combined for only 12 pts). Another game with virtually no changes or adjustments as the contest played out, only difference this time over the previous 2 was no miracle ending.

Clark beat Coast Guard, 76-65. Travis Curley had a game-high 28 points, Tucker Esborn scored 14, DJ Bailey posted 13 points and 6 boards, Mitch Renshaw contributed 7 pts & 8 rebounds and Drew Billingham had 10 assists.

For Coast Guard, Greg Marshall had 18 points, Trip Fernandez scored 13, David Anderson chipped in with 12 & John Benedict added 8 boards.

mass_d3fan · January 16, 2012, 01:36:21 PM

Congrats to Will Tashman for being named NEWMAC Player of the Week

http://www.newmacsports.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/POTW/mbkbPOTW011612

Hugenerd · January 16, 2012, 07:28:07 PM

WPI drops out of rankings.

MIT still at #3, but gets more votes than last week. They are now 20 points back of VA Wesleyan.

mass_d3fan · January 18, 2012, 06:46:07 AM

Much better performance last night for WPI from an energy perspective. Marco Coppola got back on track with 29 points to lead the offense. Matt Carr posted his 3rd double-double in the last 4 games with 13 points & 14 rebounds. Sam Longwell nailed 3 from beyond the arc in his first start & Ryan Kolb added 9 off the bench.

Clark made a good surge in the 2nd half to get the lead down to 5, but the Engineers pulled away win 64-51. The Cougars were led by Marko Radovic's 14 points. DJ Bailey & Marcus Armstrong both scored 8 points and Bailey grabbed 7 boards.

Also, according to this morning's paper here in Worcester, Brian Vayda has a broken foot and is out for the year.

WPI89 · January 20, 2012, 09:27:25 AM

Hate to poke the Nerdy Lion in the nose, but I have a good feeling about tomorrow. Logically you would think WPI will play MIT tough in 1 of the 2 (or 3) games this year. Logic would also lead to that being in Worcester later in the year.

However - I just have a feeling Carr keeps the Crimson clad Engineers in the game and a couple fluky long range 3's late actually lead to the big upset.

Then MIT can spank us in a month in Worcester.

Just a feeling - we shall see.

amh63 · January 20, 2012, 12:14:00 PM

WPI189.....Great "out of the box" thinking! Like the "throw the glove" approach.

Hugenerd · January 21, 2012, 04:44:40 PM

MIT couldn't get it done today, giving up 25 points more than they have averaged this year.

Looks like the difference was turnovers (WPI was +9).

Although it was in a losing effort, congrats to Mitch Kates on surpassing 1000 career points.

mass_d3fan · January 21, 2012, 09:42:38 PM

Terrible weather day here in Massachusetts today, but my wife & I went to spend the weekend with some old friends in the North Shore last night so the ride to MIT today was not too bad. We all had a good time watching two very good teams battle it out today and then back to their place to enjoy a little winter barbeque. We watched Notre Dame upset the Orangemen as we let the steaks sizzle on the grill.

This was a HUGE win for WPI at MIT today. It was the best team play I have seen from the WPI squad in all the games I have seen this year. They moved the ball much better and found open guys or players with good position most all day. They also played a very, very good defensive game.

Hate to disagree with the Dr. HN, but the difference was not turnovers, only +5 in points for WPI in that category. From a category standpoint it was 2nd chance points as WPI won that one 13 to 2. In the 2nd half, the real difference was Carr holding Hollingsworth to 3 points and 2 boards in the 2nd half. Meanwhile the WPI center put up 9 points, grabbed 5 boards, had two big assists in the stretch where WPI opened the game up a couple of blocks. It was a pleasure to watch these two very talented bigs play head to head for an entire game. Noel had a good 1st half with 12 points.

Another key for the visiting Engineers was the play of their young players, Sam Longwell (14 pts, 5 boards), Ryan Kolb(10 pts, 3 rebs) & Domenick Mastascusa(9 pts, 4 rebs). These guys all stepped up their play on a big stage today. Kolb & Mastascusa combined to do a very good job on Will Tashman. He did get the line for 9 pts, but was only 1 for 4 shooting with only 2 rebounds and fouled out. David Brown(10 pts, 3rbs) & Jamie Shannon(17 pts, 5 assts) also put forth stellar efforts on both ends of the court today. Carr finished with 18 pts & 8 rebounds.

It was a very big win for the Engineers who played without their 2nd leading scorer Marco Coppola. The chat in the crowd was a possible knee injury for him.

For MIT, Mitchell Kates was their top performer with 22 points, 7 assists & 4 rebounds. Hollingsworth had 15 points and 4 boards. Billy Bender pulled down game high 10 rebounds to go with 4 points. Jamie Karraker posted 11 points, as did Tashman.

I will 2nd HN's congrats to Mitchell Kates for getting his 1,000th point.