Empire 8

NYHOOPS8 · March 04, 2013, 04:54:44 PM

The way Ithaca is playing of late, it would not shock me to see them "upset" Rochester. If they can hold DiBartolemeo to under 25, Ithaca wins.

dcahill44 · March 08, 2013, 11:52:35 AM

Love watching both teams Rochester and Ithaca play... Ithaca has 5 guys who have played at an All Conference level. I dont think Dibartolomeo is going to let his career end at Home. Rochester wins by 2 with a Late Dibartolomeo shot.

Bombers798891 · March 09, 2013, 09:04:26 PM

John DiBartolomeo is shut down completely and the Bombers pull of the upset, 70-68 on an Eli Maravich tip in at the buzzer.

DiBartolomeo goes 0-for-8 from the floor and manages only two points. Tom Sweeney plays the game of his life, with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Warech goes for 17 and 8, and Rossi with 12 and 9. Didn't watch the video, but the MVP is whoever Ithaca put on DiBartolomeo. Tough way to end a great career, but a fantastic defensive performance

dcahill44 · March 09, 2013, 10:35:34 PM

Unbelievable Ithaca at Rochester game one of the best D3 games i have ever seen live.... Eli Maravich tipped in a shot with .3 on the clock and Ithaca goes into the Palestra and Stuns the Yellow Jackets.. I was routing for both teams because i know coaches and players on both teams. Gonna miss Division 3 Basketball when the season ends.. Dibartolomeo ends a fabulous career in Heartbreaking fashion its been a pleasure to watch Johnny D all year and the last 4 years. Congrats to everyone who SURVIVED and Advanced into todays 2nd round games.

Bengalsrule · March 10, 2013, 12:49:48 AM

Congrats to Ithaca. They and Morrisville continue to represent our great State and the D3 hoops contained therein.

dcahill44 · March 10, 2013, 11:55:49 AM

Who wouldve thought Morrisville and Ithaca would be the 2 teams in the Sweet 16 Representing the East Region? I picked Ithaca on my bracket but certainly not Morrisville

dcahill44 · March 10, 2013, 01:28:38 PM

John Dibartolomeo (Rochester) ends his Career as a Legitimate 1st Team All American and one of the Most decorated players to ever play at A college in The Rochester area. In Rochesters great Basketball tradition and great players.. Guys who have to be in that category are 1994 Player of the Year Scott Fitch (Geneseo) now Fairport High School Boys Basketball Coach. Corey McAdam who carried a Very inexperianced Nazareth team in 2009-2010 and was a 1st Team All American. I was around that Nazareth and understood how good McAdam was. I am very fortunate i was apart of such Great Person and Player in 2009-2010 at Nazareth. Seth Hauben who was a 1st Team All American in 2005 for Rochester.. Johnny D is THE Best player to play in the East Region in the past 2-3 years. Even know Dibartolomeo didnt have nearly his Greatest game in A Yellow Jacket Uniform he his still One of the best Division 3 Players we have seen in the East Region in the last 10 years. The 2 Best Guards to play in the East Region in the last 10 Years are arguably Corey McAdam and John Dibartolomeo. Fans and Players always compare the Greatest Players of there time and its hard to do. Because Scott Fitch, Corey McAdam and John Dibartolomeo are all different players but are Great in there own way.. Good Luck to Johnny D in his future it was a pleasure to watch you play the last 4 years.

sjfcards · March 10, 2013, 02:46:09 PM

Congrats to Ithaca on a huge win last night. I didn't get to watch it, but was happy to see them pull the upset. Way to represent the E8!

Bombers798891 · March 10, 2013, 08:14:22 PM

So some more thoughts on IC after last night's brief post

This Bomber team really is the perfect storm. Consider the parts:

1) A four-year starting point guard--this is such a key. Rossi is great, but I think having a guy, any guy, who knows your system inside and out running the show, is such an advantage.

2) Travis Warech, Ithaca's best player, is a senior transfer

3) Frank Mitchell, the second-leading scorer, is a former D-I walk-on heavily recruited by former Assistant Nevada Smith, who brought him into the fold just before leaving for his own head coaching job

4) Last night's hero, Eli Maravich, returned for his senior year after two years off

All these elements combine for the best team in school history. The toughness of this team can't be overstated. Against Springfield, down 59-50 with 12 minutes to go, and they go on a 15-0 run. Against Rochester, nearly the same situation: Down 58-50 with 11 minutes to go, and they go on an 8-1 run to get back in it.

Tough way for DiBartolomeo to end his great career.

magicman · March 11, 2013, 03:34:54 PM

It's that time of year when we can choose a player to play in the NABC All Star Game that is taking place in Salem, Va. this year. Last year East Region player Ralph Temgoua from St. Lawrence was voted onto the team. This year one of the players that can be voted onto the team is SUNYAC Player of the Year, forward Hayden Ward from Oswego State. I urge all the visitors to this board to go to the front page of D3hoops and vote for Hayden. He needs our support as he's way behind the current leaders.

Here's the link: http://d3hoops.com/landing/index?t=1363029315978

The voting only lasts for 2 days so don't wait to cast your vote. Do it now.

Bombers798891 · March 13, 2013, 04:48:24 PM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on October 29, 2012, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: Bengalsrule on October 23, 2012, 12:20:59 PM
Any predicitions as to whom might be the E8 favorite this season? I've heard a couple of rumblings (since Buff Sate football is now a E8 participant). Thought I'd check with those who know!!

Bombers. Dead serious. Ithaca returns four major pieces...two leading scorers (Mitchell and Oztemel), best PG in the conference (Rossi), and Tom Sweeney, who had 19+ points four times in the last eight games of 2012. Also have a senior transfer, Travis Warech, from D-II who averages 12.6 PPG. Eli Marivich, who was a solid depth guy in 2010, also returns after two years off. Ithaca underachieved last season, but peaked late in the season, and bring back as good a core as most teams have.

Calling it now. Ithaca wins 20, takes both the regular season title and conference tournament, and one game in the NCAAs.

Man, that may be the best prediction I ever made. Injuries derailed the regular-season title hopes, but I think I captured the essence of the season in a nutshell. Thanks, IC, for making me look so good.

Bengalsrule · March 15, 2013, 03:16:14 PM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on March 13, 2013, 04:48:24 PM
Quote from: Bombers798891 on October 29, 2012, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: Bengalsrule on October 23, 2012, 12:20:59 PM
Any predicitions as to whom might be the E8 favorite this season? I've heard a couple of rumblings (since Buff Sate football is now a E8 participant). Thought I'd check with those who know!!

Bombers. Dead serious. Ithaca returns four major pieces...two leading scorers (Mitchell and Oztemel), best PG in the conference (Rossi), and Tom Sweeney, who had 19+ points four times in the last eight games of 2012. Also have a senior transfer, Travis Warech, from D-II who averages 12.6 PPG. Eli Marivich, who was a solid depth guy in 2010, also returns after two years off. Ithaca underachieved last season, but peaked late in the season, and bring back as good a core as most teams have.

Calling it now. Ithaca wins 20, takes both the regular season title and conference tournament, and one game in the NCAAs.

Man, that may be the best prediction I ever made. Injuries derailed the regular-season title hopes, but I think I captured the essence of the season in a nutshell. Thanks, IC, for making me look so good.

Bombers798891... I am a witness that the above post is legit and not photochopped. Good call. Now y'all go make it 3 NCAA games in a row!!

magicman · March 16, 2013, 04:43:01 PM

Ithaca and Middlebury locked in a tight game as Middlebury leads 36-34 at the half

Travis Warech leads the Bombers with 9 points
Eli Maravich has 6 points

Joey Kizell leads the Panthers with 11 points
Jake Wolfin has 8
Nolan Thompson has 8
James Jensen has 7

magicman · March 16, 2013, 05:41:59 PM

Middlebury and Ithaca in a barnburner as Joey Kizell hits 2 free throws with 1.8 seconds left to defeat Ithaca 73-72.

Tough loss for the Bombers as Frank Mitchell hits a layup with 6 seconds left in the game to give Ithaca a 72-71 lead. Middlebury's Kizell takes the inbound pass and dribbles into the Panthers frontcourt only to get fouled as he's making a move toward the basket with 1.8 seconds left on the clock. He hits them both to give the Panthers the win. Ithaca came back from a 10 point 57-47 deficit to regain the lead at 68-67 with 1:56 to play. Middlebury regained the lead and held it until Mithchell's layup put the Bombers ahead. I think Ithaca wins the game if they don't foul Kizell as he was quite a distance from the hoop when he was fouled. Not sure if he would have gotten off a decent shot. Great season for the Bombers though.

Nolan Thompson with 6 three pointer and 20 points
Jake Wolfin with 6 three pointers and a total of 20 points
Joey Kizell with 13 points

Travis Warech led the Bombers with 19 points
Eli Maravich had 17 points
Frank Mitchell had 11 points
Sean Rossi had 10 points.

Bombers798891 · March 18, 2013, 01:37:05 PM

The best team in IC history concludes a fantastic season with a fantastic game. Congrats to all involved. Special congrats to the seniors who have played their final game in an IC uniform, especially Rossi and Oztemel. Travis Warech made a huge impact in his only season on the South Hill, and three seniors, Rossi, Warech and Eli Maravich teamed up for the biggest play in program history.

Great season Bombers