MBB: NEWMAC

[Hugenerd]

My guess Troy Ruths wins the Jostens this year, but I think JB has a good shot next year.

[atn alum]

If you want to listen

NCAA 1st round matchup- Coast Guard vs Trinity, 7pm

we'll be on 6:50 for pre-game.

http://sportsjuice.com

[LyonFan]

Way to go CGA!  They win on the floor of NESCAC champs Trinity.  Go NEWMAC.  Wonder if Coast Guard will get some love in the national rankings now...

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Coast Guard was high on my list coming into the year, but they just took a really long time to get it together.

[Hugenerd]

Well according to you, half the coaches are stat geeks, because the vote was tied after the first vote.  We will see how he stacks up in the regional and all-american voting with his 14 and 6.

We'll also see how his 14 and 6 stack up in the NCAA tournament

We will see.  My guess is that they dont get out of the first round, but Ive been wrong before.

Not wrong this time.

[LyonFan]

Great job by Coast Guard - when and how do the pairings work for the next round (of 16)?

[Hugenerd]

The bracket doesnt change as far as I know.  They will play Rochester.  The site will be announced tomorrow.

[T990]

Yeeeeoooww

CGA wins 12th game in a row!  What a roll they are on!

at Mass-Dartmouth (25-4)       W, 50-47

http://www.d3hoops.com/releases.php?release=7cau1rzjejne09x1

"Pairings and sites for the sectional round will be announced by the NCAA Sunday."

[baseballguy]

AC's 14 and 6 were good enough to get WPI in the NCAA's.  They played a very good VaWesleyan team tough all night. 
Hugenerd, how did JB and his 25ppg do in the post season?  You need to stop drooling over JB!

[baseballguy]

Great for the NEWMAC with Coast Guard beating two New England powers on their home court.  Trinity and Umass Dartmouth should not get rated above them when the next poll comes out.  NEWMAC should also be very proud  of the fight WPI gave VA Wesleyan.

[Hugenerd]

AC's 14 and 6 were good enough to get WPI in the NCAA's.  They played a very good VaWesleyan team tough all night. 
Hugenerd, how did JB and his 25ppg do in the post season?  You need to stop drooling over JB!

No one said anything about MIT, I just didnt think WPI was good enough to make an impact in the tourney.  You need to stop drooling over an average d3 player in Coleman.

I just dont think Coleman is a complete player or one of the top players in d3.  He, in general, is incapable of getting his own shot and is not an offensive threat if you keep him out of the lane (unless someone sets him up for a wide open 3).  He is a solid defender, a good athlete, and can finish with his right hand in the lane, but I wouldnt say he is a skill player. 

He played as well as he could in the first round game, but WPI couldnt get the win.  They couldnt overcome their poor FT shooting and VWU's good FT shooting down the stretch (it appears, at first glance, that there is a FT shooting discrepency in favor of VWU; however, 12 of their 31 FTs were in the last minute, when WPI was fouling intentionally, but before then the FT's were only 19-18 in favor of VWU, VWU shooting 17-19 and WPI 8-18).

[r.w. mcnickels]

Here's some information on the Ursinus sectional.  Includes accommodation, dining, directions, and team info:

http://www.ursinus.edu/content.asp?page=wintersports/BasketballM/0708/NCAAs/Sectional/NCAAsec.htm

Congrats to Coast Guard on two big NCAA wins -- safe travels to Collegeville this weekend.

[Pat Coleman]

You may have already done this, but in case you haven't, I encourage you all to register to win the Salem prize package.

http://www.d3hoops.com/salemgiveaway/

• Hotel accommodations for Thursday, Friday and Saturday in one of the Roanoke Valley's fine hotels, convenient to Roanoke Regional Airport and Valley View Mall, the largest shopping destination in Southwest Virginia.

• Two tickets to the Friday and Saturday sessions at the Salem Civic Center.

• Two tickets to the Thursday evening team banquet, including talks by all four coaches, a player from each team, the introduction of the starting lineup and the ever-popular highlight video.

• Two VIP hospitality passes, giving you sideline access before the game and access to the hospitality room.

• $400 toward your travel cost to get you to and around the Roanoke Valley.

[atn alum]

Broadcast of NCAA Division III Sweet 16- Coast Guard vs Rochester

Coast Guard's audio

http://www.sportsjuice.com

D3Hoops.com's audio

http://www.d3hoops.com/audio

[LyonFan]

Wow!  CGA handles Rochester (with a tiny hiccup down the stretch) to earn an elite eight berth.  Sowers erupted for 9 straight points and the Bears never looked back.  Very good for the NEWMAC.  Hope they keep it going.