Empire 8

bjgiants6 · March 10, 2007, 12:46:33 PM

Anyone out there, tonights game isn't sold out is it? Are their still tickets available at 6pm tonight or earlier? Thanks.

bjgiants6 · March 10, 2007, 02:05:43 PM

Heres the question of the night for the Brockport vs Wooster game. Can Wooster play run and gun style and be physical against Brockport?

bports · March 10, 2007, 02:23:32 PM

Tickets were being sold at bport from 11-1 today and if any were left at 6 pm at the door.

bjgiants6 · March 10, 2007, 02:25:12 PM

Bport, I went to Fisher and the guy at the Athletic office told me that the game won't sellout and I can buy my ticket at the door at 6. What do you think?

division3hoops · March 10, 2007, 03:12:07 PM

bjgiants6 -
If you had seen very many of Wooster's games this year, or checked out their scores on the website, you'd know that they are a huge run and gun style team. That is mostly the way that we play. It was probably hard to tell that after watching the JCU game last night. Honestly, Wooster fought hard and were physical and played great defense, but their offense was not up to what it usually was, especially in the first half. Most of our final scores have been in the 80's and 90's this year, with the exception of teams like Witt, OWU and some others who are big defensive teams. We did get on a run and end last night with the final score of 83 but I would imagine that if we were paired up with another team that likes to run the ball, the scores would have been much higher.
This should be an interesting game tonight with two teams who really like to run the ball. What is Bport's defense like??

bports · March 10, 2007, 03:19:49 PM

bjgiant i would say if you are there around 6 you will be in good shape.

bjgiants6 · March 10, 2007, 03:29:54 PM

division3hoops, thanks for the info. I don't know. I haad a tough time gauging Wooster. They were much more of a face pace team in the 2nd half. This could be a high scoring game like you said, and I think it will be. Brockport was the most face pace team I've seen all year, more than St. John Fisher. To answer your question, Brockport's defense is good. Harris(#3) is a short black player that is quick and pesky. He I think is the total package. He can shoot very well and can drive considering he's only 5'9!!! Last night, he was guarding a freshman and ate him right up. He especially will try to get into whoever he is guarding into the palyers head, and talks trash. Port really impressed me with Wooster, from what I saw, he is the one that makes Wooster's team go. Same with Harris from Brockport. Also, Brockport is very physical and will try to wear you down with their speed and quickness from their guards(Harris especially) and Williams, their foward, who can penetrate and can shoot from a decent range.

bjgiants6 · March 10, 2007, 03:32:01 PM

If Wooster plays a face pace game, which favors Brockport as well. This could get interesting.

bjgiants6 · March 10, 2007, 03:32:51 PM

Bport, thanks. That's what I was planning on doing.

gobombers15 · March 10, 2007, 05:17:51 PM

Did anyone else notice that future conference member Stevens (Ducks) also made the Sweet 16? This is going to be a very competitive conference over the new few years.

keystonelight · March 10, 2007, 05:29:52 PM

is this stevens point from wisconsin or is there a sp from the new jersey area? I did see some kids at the game last night with a hat on with a webbed stylized D on it and it reminded me of anaheims new logo to give you a mental image. But is that the new team that will be in the E 8? i hear there are going to be 2 new teams from NJ.

I think if brockport can shut down woosters 33 tonight which will be hard cuz he has a WET BALL, smooth smooth stroke (all american) they will be able to win tonight. The two guards for wooster number 10 and 14 will be so evenly matched with brockports guards they will essentially be a non factor and with vandervaart having a broken hand or what have you i think he's an average player at best and can be handled by brockports big men.

keystonelight · March 10, 2007, 05:32:31 PM

I'm still taking brockport by 10+...anything can happen in the ncaas so i may be swallowing those words later but for now thats where i'm standing.

keystonelight · March 10, 2007, 05:33:06 PM

hopefully now that wooster has had a chance to settle in from the traveling they will be more impressive, more like the 2nd half yesterday.

pg04 · March 10, 2007, 05:52:38 PM

I think saying Brockport by 10 or more is foolish since Wooster is supposed to be one of the top 5 teams in the nation, but I really hope it happens!! I am expecting a 105-100 type of game...

ScotsFan · March 10, 2007, 06:39:30 PM

Quote from: bjgiants6 on March 10, 2007, 03:32:01 PM
If Wooster plays a face pace game, which favors Brockport as well. This could get interesting.

What pace exactly is a face pace? Would it be like this

? Or more like this

? Just messing with ya!

Wooster is definately not going to be afraid to run with B'port. If you look at the stats, Wooster is actually averaging a point more per game than B'port.

Quote from: keystonelight on March 10, 2007, 05:29:52 PM

I think if brockport can shut down woosters 33 tonight which will be hard cuz he has a WET BALL, smooth smooth stroke (all american) they will be able to win tonight. The two guards for wooster number 10 and 14 will be so evenly matched with brockports guards they will essentially be a non factor and with vandervaart having a broken hand or what have you i think he's an average player at best and can be handled by brockports big men.

Shutting down Port (#33) is easier said than done! He has been on a bit of a mission since the post-season began. He's a senior and he's hungry to get to Salem.

In regards to Wooster's guards, I don't think they will be affected by a little trash talking.

If anything, they will feed off of it. And as far as you calling it a wash, #14 is Marty Bidwell and he usually plays small forward, not guard. James Cooper (#22) was our conferences reigning POY from last season. He was beaten out this year by Port BTW! Wooster had played a top rated NAIA team (Georgetown, KY) earlier this season who had just played Dayton and their coach mentioned that Cooper was a better shooting guard than any Dayton had! Cooper was also a D I recruit. And all Brandon Johnson (#12) has done is step in to take over the floor general duties after a 4 year starting pg graduated last season and the offense hasn't skipped a beat! He was also a 2nd team all-NCAC performer as well!

The bottom line is that Wooster's strength is in the guard position. I'd be very surprised if B'port's guards would be successful in neutralizing Wooster's guards. I may end up being wrong, but I'm sticking to my POV.

And as far as Vandervaart is concerned, if B'port takes him lightly, he will go off on you. He was just coming off of a game where he had 18 against Centre and their 6'9" center. He's capable of having a big game despite his cast!

All in all, I think you're prediction of B'port by 10+ is a bit much! This will arguably be the best team that B'port has faced all season as they didn't face a top 25 opponent all season. Trust me, we Wooster fans hear about how Wooster playing in the weak NCAC always hurts them come tournament time because they aren't tournament tested. That's why the Scots went out and loaded their non-conference schedule with several NAIA powerhouses as well as a stacked holiday tournament that they hosted. We keep hearing about how Wooster hasn't faced a team like B'port. Well, I like to think B'port hasn't faced a team like Wooster!