Empire 8

[NYHOOPS8]

Does anyone know anything about Medaille?

They have 2 good guards in Coleman and Willingham. They had success in their conference the last few years; lost in the conf. final last year. Their gym is a tough place to play due to the walls and crowd seemingly right on the court. If this game was at SJF,  I would say Fisher would have the advantage. Playing at Medaille puts this game at a pick 'em.

[dcahill44]

Nazareth wins a great game against Rochester. Rochester even with a 1-3 start is a very good team. They have very good players and lots of 6'6 guys. For Naz Scott Hayford even with 6 points was one of the MVPs of the game. Guarding Rochesters best player and was ready to play since October 15th. Jack Giles went 11-12 from the Field and ended with 27 points. Great win for Naz. I think we can get to 4-0 with Alfred State on Tuesday. 
Go Naz

[sjfcards]

Nazareth wins a great game against Rochester. Rochester even with a 1-3 start is a very good team. They have very good players and lots of 6'6 guys. For Naz Scott Hayford even with 6 points was one of the MVPs of the game. Guarding Rochesters best player and was ready to play since October 15th. Jack Giles went 11-12 from the Field and ended with 27 points. Great win for Naz. I think we can get to 4-0 with Alfred State on Tuesday. 
Go Naz

Any time you beat U of R it is a good win. Congrats.

Looks like Naz may be the 1 seed in the Wendy's?

[dcahill44]

Thanks... and yes that's what it looks like. Maybe Hobart as a 1 seed.   

Nazareth wins a great game against Rochester. Rochester even with a 1-3 start is a very good team. They have very good players and lots of 6'6 guys. For Naz Scott Hayford even with 6 points was one of the MVPs of the game. Guarding Rochesters best player and was ready to play since October 15th. Jack Giles went 11-12 from the Field and ended with 27 points. Great win for Naz. I think we can get to 4-0 with Alfred State on Tuesday. 
Go Naz

Any time you beat U of R it is a good win. Congrats.

Looks like Naz may be the 1 seed in the Wendy's?

[sjfcards]

Not a huge fan of the Fisher schedule this year. A game a week doesn't work for me.

[dcahill44]

Wendy College Classic Bracket 20131. Brockport vs 8. RIT Brockport wins by 13
4. Geneseo vs 5. St John Fisher Fisher wins by 6
2. Hobart vs 7. Rochester  Rochester wins by 3
3. Nazareth vs 6. Roberts Wesleyan Naz wins by 8
Semifinal Predictions
  3. Nazareth vs 7. Rochester Naz wins by 4
1. Brockport vs 5. St John Fisher Brockport wins by 6
Championship Game:
1. Brockport vs 3. Nazareth Naz wins by 2
Nazareth I think wins the Wendys Classic.

[sjfcards]

Wendy College Classic Bracket 20131. Brockport vs 8. RIT Brockport wins by 13
4. Geneseo vs 5. St John Fisher Fisher wins by 6
2. Hobart vs 7. Rochester  Rochester wins by 3
3. Nazareth vs 6. Roberts Wesleyan Naz wins by 8
Semifinal Predictions
  3. Nazareth vs 7. Rochester Naz wins by 4
1. Brockport vs 5. St John Fisher Brockport wins by 6
Championship Game:
1. Brockport vs 3. Nazareth Naz wins by 2
Nazareth I think wins the Wendys Classic.

I know we talk about this every year but I really don't like that the Wendy's tournament is played so early in the year. There just isn't enough of a sample size to properly seed teams. That was always the best part of the tournament when it was played mid-season. Teams being seeded based on where they really were compared to each other, and then playing higher or lower seeds to advance. Almost like a mini NCAA tournament.

[Ethelred the Unready]

Wendy College Classic Bracket 20131. Brockport vs 8. RIT Brockport wins by 13
4. Geneseo vs 5. St John Fisher Fisher wins by 6
2. Hobart vs 7. Rochester  Rochester wins by 3
3. Nazareth vs 6. Roberts Wesleyan Naz wins by 8
Semifinal Predictions
  3. Nazareth vs 7. Rochester Naz wins by 4
1. Brockport vs 5. St John Fisher Brockport wins by 6
Championship Game:
1. Brockport vs 3. Nazareth Naz wins by 2
Nazareth I think wins the Wendys Classic.

I know we talk about this every year but I really don't like that the Wendy's tournament is played so early in the year. There just isn't enough of a sample size to properly seed teams. That was always the best part of the tournament when it was played mid-season. Teams being seeded based on where they really were compared to each other, and then playing higher or lower seeds to advance. Almost like a mini NCAA tournament.

I agree. 

[NYHOOPS8]

My pick for the Wendy's is Naz.

[Ethelred the Unready]

My pick for the Wendy's is Naz.

Maybe next year 

[NYHOOPS8]

My pick for the Wendy's is Naz.

Maybe next year 

Shocked by this one. RIT hits a three at the buzzer to win it.

[NYHOOPS8]

My mistake... Roberts Wesleyan

My pick for the Wendy's is Naz.

Maybe next year 

Shocked by this one. RIT hits a three at the buzzer to win it.

[NYHOOPS8]

Stevens has struggled this year but had a good win against Baruch last night. Baruch is the favorite to win the CUNY.

[sjfcards]

Really excited to see what Fisher does tonight against Brockport. The two teams typically play very tight contests, and they are always a good measuring stick for where a team is. After only three games, I really don't know what to make of Fisher. They look great at times (see the first half against Medaille), and then other times not so much (see the Buff State game).

Not sure if they are a contender yet or not.

[sjfcards]

Maybe I was wrong to be excited about playing Brockport tonight. So far the Golden Eagles are just taking it to Fisher. Brockport is out working Fisher on both ends. Big advantage on the boards, and Fisher has missed at least 6 layups so far. The good news for Fisher is they are only down 8 with about a minute left in the first half.

Hopefully Coach Kornaker can get things worked out at halftime.