Empire 8

[John McGraw]

Am I the only one that doesn't like the nickname "The Bulb," for Ben Light Gymnasium? I don't remember it being called that when I was an undergrad. Damn you young whippersnappers. GoBombers15, its all your fault

Though, when I was at Ithaca, Ben Light was called The Hanger (?). No clue why, and that isn't a very stout nickname either.

But, I did see Lewis Black, Sugar Hill Gang and numerous other acts there, along with lots of hoops, so it'll hold a special place in my memory.

[superman57]

so whats up with coco crisp not starting for hartwick...  Fisher has beaten Utica 7 straight times dating back to 03=04 where fisher lost 81-70 at Utica I'm gonna start working on fishers longest winning streaks vs. teams in the e8

[superman57]

10 straight vs. RIT
9+ vs. Hartwick
8+ vs. Alfred
8+ vs. Elmira
10+ vs. Ithaca


note the plus sign means it goes back to the 02-03 seasons where I stop having stats on games...

[superman57]

I have to say hartwick, elmira, and alfred don't suprise me...Fisher beats them two times a year and moves on...but 10+ vs. Ithaca....if only the football team could do that too. I have to say that is impressive but I would not be suprised if that streak ended this year

[sjfcards]

Am I the only one that doesn't like the nickname "The Bulb," for Ben Light Gymnasium? I don't remember it being called that when I was an undergrad. Damn you young whippersnappers. GoBombers15, its all your fault

Though, when I was at Ithaca, Ben Light was called The Hanger (?). No clue why, and that isn't a very stout nickname either.

But, I did see Lewis Black, Sugar Hill Gang and numerous other acts there, along with lots of hoops, so it'll hold a special place in my memory.

I agree that it is not the best nickname, but hey at least it has a name...it adds some character to the place. Are their any other places in the E8 that have nicknames?

[dmcclintock]

Ithaca's new live stats interface is terrific.  Other things that are terrific include the Bombers whipping Nazareth 75-68, which happened tonight at the Bulb.  Jeff Bostic with 20 points, 7 boards, 4 blocks on 8 of 12 shooting to lead IC.  Sean Stahn 6 of 9 from the floor for 14 points and Sean Burton adds 14 of his own with 6 assists and 3 steals.  Tyler Smith doing the work for Naz with 22 and 9.  14 and 6 for Rayvon Higdon and 13 points for Corey McAdam

Great win for Ithaca...Alright it I think its time to start giving up on Naz being anything in the E8...Sure they might pull an upset on someone here and there but do they ever really come to play unless its against Fisher...There should be no talk about Canori (if there was any) getting E8 POY...his team just does not win...Also, it seems as though he does not care if they win more so than him looking good in the game...I like little Mcadams game but Naz has to start pulling out some w's.  At some point this team has to understand that winning is more important than individuality...We have been waiting for this NAZ team to mature and see what they are made...I know the older Mcadam is injured but still...I am not seeing any progression and they are 3 years in the making... 

[AUPepBand]

Random in-season post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7dnGo_2tZA&mode=related&search=

[superman57]

Fisher Utica is a knock down drag em out battle right now... Utica down 1 with 2:00 left in the game

[superman57]

fisher utica going into OT

[superman57]

lighthall saves utica's a$$ going into double ot

[Caz Bombers]

Wow, sounds like a terrific game in Utica today.  Elsewhere it was RIT holding off Ithaca 90-84 for the road win.  Tigers used a 13-0 run midway through the second half to take a double-digit lead then had to hold on down the stretch as the Bombers cut it to 2 with 19 seconds left.  Barrett Zeinfeld drained 6 straight free throws in the last 15 seconds to seal it.  He finished with 26 points.  Kenny Gethers with 16 and 8, Tim Bacon had 15 and 6, Rick Whitwood adds 10 and 7.  Jeff Bostic leads all scorers with 27 points for the Bombers while Sean Burton had 23 points and 8 assists.

EDIT: Another note is that RIT just mauled IC on the glass, 40-21.  In fact, the Tigers had more offensive rebounds (18) than the Bombers had defensive boards (14).  That's a completely unacceptable statistic and must not happen again for Ithaca to have a successful rest of the season.

[fisheralum91]

any update on the SJF - UC game?

[gobombers15]

I have to say hartwick, elmira, and alfred don't suprise me...Fisher beats them two times a year and moves on...but 10+ vs. Ithaca....if only the football team could do that too. I have to say that is impressive but I would not be suprised if that streak ended this year

Several of them were very close and could have gone either way. That said, it's surprising.

[gobombers15]

Per the E8 website, Utica knocks off Fisher in double-OT, 62-54.

[fisheralum91]

ouch!
Tough loss.
Looks like a dogfight for the E8!