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[gordonmann]

@D3hoops should update their front page story to reflect this.

Done. I didn't look at what happened at the other levels. To be honest, I've never heard of Union (Tenn.).

It'll be interesting to see if G.P. Gromacki at Amherst breaks this record in a couple years. He's 532-69 after Saturday's results.

[Roundball999]

@D3hoops should update their front page story to reflect this.

Done. I didn't look at what happened at the other levels. To be honest, I've never heard of Union (Tenn.).

It'll be interesting to see if G.P. Gromacki at Amherst breaks this record in a couple years. He's 532-69 after Saturday's results.

I can't imagine that he wouldn't break that record, assuming he stays at Amherst. 

[Flying Dutch Fan]

@D3hoops should update their front page story to reflect this.

Done. I didn't look at what happened at the other levels. To be honest, I've never heard of Union (Tenn.).

It'll be interesting to see if G.P. Gromacki at Amherst breaks this record in a couple years. He's 532-69 after Saturday's results.

Thanks Gordon!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

@D3hoops should update their front page story to reflect this.

Done. I didn't look at what happened at the other levels. To be honest, I've never heard of Union (Tenn.).

It'll be interesting to see if G.P. Gromacki at Amherst breaks this record in a couple years. He's 532-69 after Saturday's results.

I can't imagine that he wouldn't break that record, assuming he stays at Amherst.

He has been on record - several times - saying Amherst is his home. He hasn't even entertained interviewing anywhere else.

[Roundball999]

@D3hoops should update their front page story to reflect this.

Done. I didn't look at what happened at the other levels. To be honest, I've never heard of Union (Tenn.).

It'll be interesting to see if G.P. Gromacki at Amherst breaks this record in a couple years. He's 532-69 after Saturday's results.

I can't imagine that he wouldn't break that record, assuming he stays at Amherst.

He has been on record - several times - saying Amherst is his home. He hasn't even entertained interviewing anywhere else.

Dave, I had heard the same but my info was a little dated.  Not surprised he has remained steadfast.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

He said it on this season's Hoopsville Season Debut when we had him on: https://www.team1sports.com/Hoopsville/?bfplayvid=154565

Topic was an easy one to bring up when a record (I believe) DIII coaches jumped to DI in the off-season.

[TUAngola]

Worried about Hope's game Wednesday.  At Albion, which is always a tough place to play; Albion is undefeated there this year.  Albion is very good, 15-3 record and their only losses are away at teams with a combined record of 46-8.  Hope took command in the first half at the earlier game at Devos, but lost it all and had to make a buzzer beater to beat Albion.  Together with coming off the emotional high of Saturday's game, and this is a midweek game, this has all the makings of a trap game.

I wouldn't be too worried Roundball999.  Yes Albion took you guys to the wire at Hope but I think this will motivate the Hope gals to make sure the rematch isn't as close.  Trine also has a big game tomorrow hosting Calvin.  The Knights seem to be playing much better than they did in December when we won convincingly at Van Noord.  We haven't shot the ball well in the last couple weeks and that needs to improve as we head toward the end of the season.  Our defense is consistently good though.  Massey currently has Hope as the number 1 defensive team in the nation and Trine at number 3 (Amherst is number 2).  I believe the top 4 teams will remain the same in the MIAA come playoff time.  Hope the clear-cut 1 seed, Trine and Albion battle for the 2 seed (honestly it doesn't matter as 2 vs 3 will be played at Hope in the MIAA tournament) and I think Calvin will hold off Saint Mary's for the 4th seed.

[Roundball999]

Worried about Hope's game Wednesday.  At Albion, which is always a tough place to play; Albion is undefeated there this year.  Albion is very good, 15-3 record and their only losses are away at teams with a combined record of 46-8.  Hope took command in the first half at the earlier game at Devos, but lost it all and had to make a buzzer beater to beat Albion.  Together with coming off the emotional high of Saturday's game, and this is a midweek game, this has all the makings of a trap game.

I wouldn't be too worried Roundball999.  Yes Albion took you guys to the wire at Hope but I think this will motivate the Hope gals to make sure the rematch isn't as close.  Trine also has a big game tomorrow hosting Calvin.  The Knights seem to be playing much better than they did in December when we won convincingly at Van Noord.  We haven't shot the ball well in the last couple weeks and that needs to improve as we head toward the end of the season.  Our defense is consistently good though.  Massey currently has Hope as the number 1 defensive team in the nation and Trine at number 3 (Amherst is number 2).  I believe the top 4 teams will remain the same in the MIAA come playoff time.  Hope the clear-cut 1 seed, Trine and Albion battle for the 2 seed (honestly it doesn't matter as 2 vs 3 will be played at Hope in the MIAA tournament) and I think Calvin will hold off Saint Mary's for the 4th seed.

I hope you're right, indicators are that Hope should win by a decent margin but I tend to be a pessimist

Good luck to the Thunder, I like your team especially when you're playing Calvin!

[Roundball999]

Hope's leading scorer Sydney Muller apparently not playing vs. Albion?  Anyone have news?

[scottiedawg]

Hope blows out Albion at home, who is a top 50 team whichever source and data you use. Without Muller too.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Time for a marathon!

Thursday, Hoopsville will be on the air for at least nine hours in the 7th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.

This year's show will feature coaches, administrators, and many others around Division III to give us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there is plenty to talk about.

For more information about the show and its impact, click here.

The show's guest list is below with a rough idea of when they were scheduled to appear during the live show.

The marathon is also a chance to fundraise of the show. Many fans of Hoopsville ask often how they can give to the program so we can continue doing our work into the future. In the first few years of the Marathon, the fundraising side was an important aspect. However in the last few years, we have shyed away from fundraising as we tried to find other means to financially run the program. After requests from many, we are do have a few ways fans can contribute.

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch the entire Marathon show LIVE in the video player above. We will effort to turn around podcast episodes of the entire show. They will be available to the right (after the show is off the air).

Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.

And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (dave.mchugh@d3sports.com) questions to the show.


When it comes to the game of basketball, we love celebrating not only the student-athletes in Division III, but also those who help carry the game forward sometimes outside of the spotlight.

Sunday on Hoopsville, we celebrate those who have made the game of basketball, especially at DIII, so great. Coaches who continue to excel in different parts of the country and programs who play for more than just themselves.

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Thursday's Marathon Show in the following ways:
- Main page: www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville
- Show page: http://bit.ly/2GBqAuZ (or www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/marathon)
- Facebook Live Simulcast: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
- YouTube Simulcast: www.youtube.com/d3hoopsville
- Team1 Sports: www.team1sports.com/Hoopsville/
- Team1 Sports app (Android TV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku) - you will either find it under the "live" section or search for the Hoopsville channel

All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.

If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to dave.mchugh@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options.

Hoopsville Marathon Schedule
Timing approximate and subject to change

Time (ET)	Guest	School/Institution
12:20 p.m.	Jim Calhoun	St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach
12:40 p.m.	Pat Juckem	No. 11 WashU men's coach
1:00 p.m.	Brian Morehouse	No. 3 Hope women's coach
1:20 p.m.	Lauren Busalacchi	Ripon women's coach
1:40 p.m.	Ryan Hyland	John Jay men's coach
2:00 p.m.	Dan Dutcher	NCAA VP for Division III
2:40 p.m.	Karin Harvey	Montclair State women's coach, Women's National Committee chair
3:00 p.m.	Adrienne Shibles	No. 2 Bowdoin women's coach
3:20 p.m.	Kate Pearson	Cabrini women's coach
3:40 p.m.	Matt Gilbride	RPI men's coach
4:00 p.m.	Sam Atkinson	Gallaudet Associate AD for Comm., Men's National Committee Chair
4:20 p.m.	Matt Donahue	Catholic women's coach
4:40 p.m.	Charles Katsiaficas	Pomona-Pitzer men's coach
5:00 p.m.	Jon Herbrechtsmeyer	No. 5 Bethel women's coach
5:20 p.m.	Chris Carideo	Widener men's coach
5:40 p.m.	Dave Hixon	Amherst men's coach (sabbatical)
6:00 p.m.	Tricia Cullop	WBCA Board President, Toledo women's coach
6:20 p.m.	Alex Richey	No. 18 Oglethorpe women's coach
6:40 p.m.	Jody May	Albion men's coach
7:00 p.m.	Dave Macedo	No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach
7:20 p.m.	Melissa Kuberka	St. John Fisher women's coach
8:00 p.m.	HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR	A gaggle of some of the shows friends - to be announced

[jspiii]

Hope's leading scorer Sydney Muller apparently not playing vs. Albion?  Anyone have news?

Saw the pre-game warm-ups on video. Sydney was in sweats watching, she was walking favoring her right leg or ankle.

[Roundball999]

Well that wasn't as tight as I was expecting.  Here's hoping for a quick recovery for Ms. Muller, she will be needed.  That said, Lauren Newman really stepped up in Sydney's absence with a career high 25 including 6-9 from deep. A good example of Hope's depth, where they have 12 players averaging between 9-21 minutes and 3.1-10.6 points. The Hope defense was again stifling, holding an opponent under 40 for the 7th time this season

[scottiedawg]

It could have been a lot more if they hadn't kept leaving Bernas wide open too!

[TUAngola]

Trine with a defensive gem against Calvin last night, winning 56-33.  Check out this stat...with Calving leading 26-23 with 7:45 to play in the 3rd quarter, Trine goes on a 31-0 run over the next 12+ minutes spanning the 3rd and 4th quarters!  When I was watching the game it didn't occur to me that Calvin was stuck on 26 for so long.  I knew we were having a good run, but not to that extent.

Offensivley, our offense was just...offensive.    Except for Bieniewicz and Steers we need to stop shooting the 3.  We were 2-22, a whopping 9.1%! Wildman and Herbert threw up a bunch of clunkers that's for sure going a combined 0-11.

It's a good thing our defense is steller.  But sooner or later we gotta start putting the ball in the hoop more consistently.  We shot much better in the games I saw in December than we are now.  Might be tired legs?  Who knows what's changed.