MBB: NEWMAC

7express · January 31, 2013, 12:54:07 PM

WPI,

Walzy posted Friday spreads on the NESCAC board if your interested.

WPI89 · February 01, 2013, 09:48:15 AM

Thanks for the nudge 7. it is like throwing darts for me at this point but I will likely head over and take my chances.....

Pat Coleman · February 01, 2013, 10:33:38 AM

Chatted briefly with Ryan Cain last night about what he's doing now and what he remembers of the last time I was in Worcester:
http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2013/02/01/road-show-hoops-in-worcester/

WPI89 · February 01, 2013, 10:42:45 AM

Thanks for sharing Pat!!! Maybe back to Worcester in March? - I am predicting a WPI vs. NESCAC second round game in Harrington!

Perhaps getting a bit ahead of myself but it is fun to dream.

Pat Coleman · February 01, 2013, 10:47:56 AM

It's a long trip for me but I am sure WPI will be playing in the second round. Hopefully not a NESCAC team, though. I would think that meeting should be Sweet 16 or later.

WPI89 · February 01, 2013, 11:06:23 AM

From your lips to the D3 gods ears............................

Charles · February 01, 2013, 11:58:18 AM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 01, 2013, 10:47:56 AM
It's a long trip for me but I am sure WPI will be playing in the second round. Hopefully not a NESCAC team, though. I would think that meeting should be Sweet 16 or later.

Wondering if Springfield or MIT may disagree with that sentiment? Still alot of basketball to be played.

WPI89 · February 01, 2013, 12:11:25 PM

Charles - the more the merrier. Discussion has very little to do with Springfield or MIT. Would love to get 2+ NEWMAC teams in the tourney. Not assuming a NEWMAC championship in the slightest. But it would sure take a historic type collapse at this point to keep WPI out of the big tournament. Say they went 2-3 in their last 5 games and then lost the first round of NEWMAC. Would 22-4 not still get them a bid?

Charles · February 01, 2013, 01:10:29 PM

Quote from: WPI89 on February 01, 2013, 12:11:25 PM
Charles - the more the merrier. Discussion has very little to do with Springfield or MIT. Would love to get 2+ NEWMAC teams in the tourney. Not assuming a NEWMAC championship in the slightest. But it would sure take a historic type collapse at this point to keep WPI out of the big tournament. Say they went 2-3 in their last 5 games and then lost the first round of NEWMAC. Would 22-4 not still get them a bid?

I would think that going 2-3 over the last 5 and losing in the fist round would keep WPI out. I think that with their SOS that 2 or 3 late losses wouldn't be very helpful. However, I always felt that it was good to lose before the tournament. Going undefeated is just too much pressure.

Hugenerd · February 01, 2013, 05:26:52 PM

In 2009-10, when the current group of MIT seniors were freshman, they lost 2 of their last 3 (D3 losses #2 and #3 on the season), including their first round NEWMAC tourney game, and were the last team into the tourney. Havent followed it too close this year, and dont know their SOS numbers, but with 4 losses they would probably be biting their nails a bit on selection day. 3 losses and I think they are comfortably in.

Im hoping to see two teams from NEWMAC in the tourney this year. Real big game tomorrow with respect to who that 2nd team could be.

Hugenerd · February 02, 2013, 03:14:53 PM

WPI moves to 21-0, with an easy win over CGA today. Hope to see them pick up some #1 votes this week and possibly even move into the #1 overall spot. After what should be a cupcake at home against Wheaton, WPI plays the #2-#4 NEWMAC teams on the road to close out the season. If WPI were to fall at Springfield and MIT, and MIT wins out, I believe they would be tied in all tiebreaker criteria and hosting would go to a coin flip.

MIT was able take care of business at home over Springfield to take a strong hold of the #2 spot in the conference. Leading the way was Will Tashman with an all-around solid game. Hopefully they can keep things rolling and finish out the season with a string of wins. They only have one road game remaining, at Babson, followed by home contests against Clark and WPI (with a non-conference tilt against Wheelock sandwiched in). I'm hoping someone trips up WPI coming into that game so that MIT has a chance to get hosting rights for the conference tourney by winning that game. As for the rest of the team, I haven't heard anything on the injury front as of late (Hollingsworth, Karraker, or Levene), but the new rotation seems to be working with Burke starting and Pedley coming off the bench. Should be an exciting end to the regular season.

rlk · February 02, 2013, 05:26:30 PM

Quote from: Hugenerd on February 02, 2013, 03:14:53 PM
WPI moves to 21-0, with an easy win over CGA today. Hope to see them pick up some #1 votes this week and possibly even move into the #1 overall spot. After what should be a cupcake at home against Wheaton, WPI plays the #2-#4 NEWMAC teams on the road to close out the season. If WPI were to fall at Springfield and MIT, and MIT wins out, I believe they would be tied in all tiebreaker criteria and hosting would go to a coin flip.

MIT was able take care of business at home over Springfield to take a strong hold of the #2 spot in the conference. Leading the way was Will Tashman with an all-around solid game. Hopefully they can keep things rolling and finish out the season with a string of wins. They only have one road game remaining, at Babson, followed by home contests against Clark and WPI (with a non-conference tilt against Wheelock sandwiched in). I'm hoping someone trips up WPI coming into that game so that MIT has a chance to get hosting rights for the conference tourney by winning that game. As for the rest of the team, I haven't heard anything on the injury front as of late (Hollingsworth, Karraker, or Levene), but the new rotation seems to be working with Burke starting and Pedley coming off the bench. Should be an exciting end to the regular season.

Was indeed a nice W in a hard-fought game. Justin Pedley also had a very nice game for the Engineers, and Matt Redfield and Jimmy Burke also hit double figures. "Springfield Pride" is right -- they never give up.

A lot better job controlling the boards (37-25, including 16-8 offensive).

Prepping the photos now; they will follow later.

rlk · February 02, 2013, 06:30:37 PM

Quote from: rlk on February 02, 2013, 05:26:30 PM

Was indeed a nice W in a hard-fought game. Justin Pedley also had a very nice game for the Engineers, and Matt Redfield and Jimmy Burke also hit double figures. "Springfield Pride" is right -- they never give up.

A lot better job controlling the boards (37-25, including 16-8 offensive).

Prepping the photos now; they will follow later.

Photos are currently uploading to http://rlk.smugmug.com/Sports/Basketball/MIT-Springfield-20130202. There will be 289 when done (probably around 8:30 or 9:00 PM ET).

The usual rules: they may be used by anyone affiliated with MIT, and d3boards/d3hoops may also use them.

WPI89 · February 04, 2013, 03:22:25 PM

21

Had to post it just for karma purposes............been doing it since 18 I think?

BBallers · February 05, 2013, 08:39:57 AM

Quote from: Hugenerd on February 02, 2013, 03:14:53 PM
WPI moves to 21-0, with an easy win over CGA today. Hope to see them pick up some #1 votes this week and possibly even move into the #1 overall spot. After what should be a cupcake at home against Wheaton, WPI plays the #2-#4 NEWMAC teams on the road to close out the season. If WPI were to fall at Springfield and MIT, and MIT wins out, I believe they would be tied in all tiebreaker criteria and hosting would go to a coin flip.

MIT was able take care of business at home over Springfield to take a strong hold of the #2 spot in the conference. Leading the way was Will Tashman with an all-around solid game. Hopefully they can keep things rolling and finish out the season with a string of wins. They only have one road game remaining, at Babson, followed by home contests against Clark and WPI (with a non-conference tilt against Wheelock sandwiched in). I'm hoping someone trips up WPI coming into that game so that MIT has a chance to get hosting rights for the conference tourney by winning that game. As for the rest of the team, I haven't heard anything on the injury front as of late (Hollingsworth, Karraker, or Levene), but the new rotation seems to be working with Burke starting and Pedley coming off the bench. Should be an exciting end to the regular season.

Congrats to WPI for moving up to #2 in the country and to MIT for getting back into the rankings at #23. Big match for MIT and WPI a week from Wednesday, but first MIT has to get by a pesky Babson team on the road tomorrow. MIT only won by 5 earlier at home and Babson beat Amherst earlier this year. Here's hoping multiple NEWMAC teams make the tournament.