Empire 8

sjfcards · January 13, 2007, 11:34:08 AM

well that was tough one for Fisher last night. But, you just can't play the way they have been playing in the first half against good teams. They I agree that they were kind of due for a loss. And, they will have to find a way to forget it quickly because B-port is no joke.

It can be tough to bounce back after something like last night, but hopefully playing the very next day will be the best thing for them. If Fisher is to lose and drop to 10-3 that puts a lot of pressure on their conference schedule to secure an at large bid to the tourny if they get upset in the E8 championship.
they could probably afford to lose maybe 2 or 3 more games all year to lock something up. that is a good conference run.

also, I have gone 2-0 on my E8 predictions this weekend, I just need Ithaca to beat Utica to complete the weekend sweep.

fisheralum91 · January 13, 2007, 12:17:19 PM

Ouch- tough loss for Fisher- i almost didnt believe the score!
A loss ins understandable- but to get blown out---wow-hope they can rebound from it!

dmcclintock · January 13, 2007, 12:43:33 PM

Somone fill me in on the fisher loss who was there...from the looks of it their big men got in foul trouble early and played sloppy...of course it seems everyone played sloppy with a 29 point loss but fill me in...what happened...also would like to know what happened to bport...I knew geneseo was a good team but i was thinking bport had this one ...also ignore the new topic area cuz that was a mistake...damn rookie poster

lileyes · January 13, 2007, 05:34:35 PM

Fisher beat Brockport 85-81. Looks like it was a good one.

Utica crushing Ithaca....up by 29 with about 15 left.

sjfcards · January 13, 2007, 06:19:02 PM

Nice bounceback win for Fisher...

Now onto the conference scedule.

fisheralum91 · January 13, 2007, 06:27:50 PM

Qual. win for the alma mater- good rebound!

Caz Bombers · January 13, 2007, 07:31:03 PM

Utica drubs Ithaca 85-63. Unfortunately for IC, Ray Bryant did indeed suit up and had 18 and 11, including three for three from beyond the arc. The real story though was Doug Herring going off for 24 points, six steals and four assists. Brian Collier chips in 15 and Jack Lighthall 10. For the Bombers, Jeff Bostic continued his strong play with 18 points off the bench. Sean Leahy had 11. Utica led practically from beginning to end and was up as many as 35 in the second half.

I guess I gave Hartwick too much credit, Elmira leads throughout and cruises past the Hawks 74-62. Jason Brown with 17 for EC, Carson had 22 and Cocosomething 15 for 'Wick, which falls into last place.

Next E8 games are Tuesday night when IC visits SUNY Morrisville and Elmira hosts Hobart. SJF-Utica next Saturday should be a doozy.

rjcarter8 · January 13, 2007, 09:53:50 PM

I would just like to point out that Hartwick is now 0-3 in E8 play, and 7-7 overall. That's a far cry from starting out 7-2 this season. Not only has Hartwick lost 5 straight, the last one, today, was a crushing defeat against Elmira, 74-62. Not that a 12-point loss is crushing, it's losing to Elmira that is.

AUPepBand · January 13, 2007, 10:58:15 PM

AU men swimmers and divers handily defeated the defending 2006 NYS Swim Champs Hartwick Hawks today, 136-103, at Lebohner Pool at Alfred University. AU remains undefeated on the season with meets remaining at LeMoyne Jan. 20 and at St. Lawrence Jan. 28.

Congrats to the SaxonSwimmers and Coach Striker!

sjfcards · January 13, 2007, 11:53:27 PM

Quote from: AUPepBand on January 13, 2007, 10:58:15 PM
AU men swimmers and divers handily defeated the defending 2006 NYS Swim Champs Hartwick Hawks today, 136-103, at Lebohner Pool at Alfred University. AU remains undefeated on the season with meets remaining at LeMoyne Jan. 20 and at St. Lawrence Jan. 28.

Congrats to the SaxonSwimmers and Coach Striker!

Well that is big news...

However, let us focus on Elmira beating Hartwick. It was on the road, but having said that, they were playing Elmira...I had thought that Hartwick may be a up and comming team, that would compete this year, but maybe not.

Fisher nice bounce back win, and a solid victory over a good Brockport team. Should be a good way to jump into the conference full time. Big showdown next weekend. Fisher vs. Utica. Can't wait

FisherDynasty · January 14, 2007, 02:58:34 AM

AUPepBand, Like we give a F%^# about the Swimmers and divers on this board are you joking. jeezuz.

Anyyyywayys, still trying to get over the weirdness of this board.... Sjfcards your right that is a huge win over bport for fisher, 11-2 or 10-2 whichever is fantastic for the schedule fisher has played. Give them 1-2 losses in league play and there gettin an automatic bid, hell even 3 losses in league play and there gettin one. No matter the outcome, so far this is a successful season for Fisher thus far.

fisheralum91 · January 14, 2007, 10:18:52 AM

Hmmm,
Where is my bud postup?
Im not going to rip him on the Elmira loss...just needle!!!

postup101 · January 14, 2007, 05:27:24 PM

I have to hand it to Elmira. They played like pitballs last evening against a stunned Hartwick squad. I was impressed to see just how much energy they brought to the court. The crowd and atmosphere definately helped. Elmira might not be the most talented team, but they without a doubt have a tremednous amout of heart, and more importantly they seem to have bought into Chris Connolly's system of play. Last night's win is a huge win for Elmira and the basketball team.

As for Hartwick, they continue to struggle. I don't think it is because of lack talent, but rather an internal chemistry issue. I must admit I am a little concerned and worried, but I have not lost faith. While the Hawks have dug themselves a hole, I am still holding hope that they will make a run at the E8 Tourney.

Next Weekend, the Hawks will be under dogs against Fisher and Naz. They will need to snap out of the funk they are in and dig deep. If they play like they did before the holiday break, they will have a fighting chance. If not, they will burried again.

This week is essentially the Hawks season and last chance to start climbing out the hole they are in. Fortunately, they are home!

sjfcards · January 14, 2007, 05:33:16 PM

I agree postup I think this is a huge weekend for Wick, unfortunatley they are playing Fisher.
Should be a great weekend in the E8, with Fisher/Utica and some other good games.
Any early predictions?

AUPepBand · January 14, 2007, 11:48:50 PM

Quote from: sjfcards on January 13, 2007, 11:53:27 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on January 13, 2007, 10:58:15 PM
AU men swimmers and divers handily defeated the defending 2006 NYS Swim Champs Hartwick Hawks today, 136-103, at Lebohner Pool at Alfred University. AU remains undefeated on the season with meets remaining at LeMoyne Jan. 20 and at St. Lawrence Jan. 28.

Congrats to the SaxonSwimmers and Coach Striker!

Well that is big news...

However, let us focus on Elmira beating Hartwick. It was on the road, but having said that, they were playing Elmira...I had thought that Hartwick may be a up and comming team, that would compete this year, but maybe not.

Fisher nice bounce back win, and a solid victory over a good Brockport team. Should be a good way to jump into the conference full time. Big showdown next weekend. Fisher vs. Utica. Can't wait

Oops, sorry sjfcards...this is NOT a swimming and diving board. But, since there is no swimming and diving board and Hartwick happened to be "in the news," Pep thought the AU swim win over the Hawks' defending state champs was worthy of at least a post. Does St. John Fisher College have a pool? No swimming teams?