NE Region General Questions

[buck1053]

You must be joking. GM is 17-4 but 3 wins are vs non ncaa teams so that puts them at 14-4. They also havent beaten a above 500 team all year. they have also lost 4 games to NEC, bard, newbury and east conn.

I never said GM has played a strong schedule, I know they are like four or five teams from the bottom of strength of schedule in D3. The NEC game was an anomaly, they were without their two best players in that one. The other three, I agree were losses that will hurt them. But if there is talk of Newbury, which only beat GMC by six or seven, I was just wondering if there was a way for Green Mountain to get in.

I hope this doesn't come off as defensive, I was just curious about the team's potential, should they win the independent tournament. I realize there is no automatic bid, but I was wondering if a tourney win would help their case at all.

[jamiejohn]

newbury and GM combined have a zero % chance of getting a automatic bid to the ncaa. there schedules are way too easy. Your talking about maybe 3 teams for new england getting a bid, there is RIC, brandies, Keene st, Trinity, Bowdin, middlebury and bates are all ahead and thats not even counting the lower end conferences were there are teams like Emerson, lasell, Gordon, Westfield etc etc

[coachhawk]

Another big victory





Nighthawk Victory Came Down to the Wire



Newbury College beat the defending Commonwealth Coast Conference Champions, Wentworth Institute of Technology, tonight in a nail biting 68-67 win.



Right from the tip off, the Leopards and the Nighthawks were evenly matched, which culminated in a one point lead for the Nighthawks at half time, 35-34.  Coming up with a renewed intensity in the second half, the Nighthawks went on a 8-2 run in the first five minutes due in large part to the play of senior guard Ivan DaSilva (New Bedford, MA/West Bridgewater) who had 4 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals in that time.



However, the Nighthawks found themselves in foul trouble early in the second half, allowing the Leopards to come back and tie the score at the 11 minute mark.  Wentworth saw their first lead of the half at the 10:30 mark when Matt Abbott (Falmouth, MA/Falmout) hit a 3-pointer, followed by two free throws by Shane West (Saco, ME/Milford) which gave the Leopards their biggest lead of the half.  The lead was short lived however, as the Nighthawks Arch Mitchell (Framingham, MA/Framingham) hit three field goals to bring the Newbury lead back.



After trading baskets for nearly 8 minutes, the teams found themselves in a tie with a minute to go in regulation.  Wentworth had 4 opportunities to score in the final minute, but couldn't capitalize to take the lead.   With 18 seconds left, Newbury's Steven Morris (Somerville, MA/Somerville) sank a three-pointer to give the Nighthawks a 67-64 lead.  Amid time running down, Wentworth's Sherrad Prezzie-Blue (Norwalk, CT/McMahon) connected with a layup and a foul to tie the game at 67 with only 4 seconds to play.



Though Newbury retained possession of the ball, it seemed that the game was destined for overtime, when DaSilva made a final drive into the lane and was fouled with .7 seconds on the clock.  DaSilva connected on his first free throw to give Newbury the one point advantage that sealed the victory for the Nighthawks, 68-67.



DaSilva finished the game with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 assists, while Mitchell was high-scorer with 17 points.  Wentworth's Prezzie-Blue and Todd Doyle (Mystic, CT/Fitch) finished with 16 points a piece.



After tonight's victory, Newbury boasts a 15-7 record.  The Nighthawks will play their final home game, as well as celebrate their Seniors, next on Saturday, February 16th.  Game time is 12:00 p.m.

[newenglandball]

newbury beating WIT is a good thing that is for sure.  But before you come on here ranting and raving about your team you should realize that your email is public and now knows that you are on the team at NC.  The fact is that NC has no chance to get an at-large birth in the NCAA's.  GMC has no chance either. 

[jamiejohn]

newbury beating WIT is a good thing that is for sure.  But before you come on here ranting and raving about your team you should realize that your email is public and now knows that you are on the team at NC. . 

I love when the kids post and they dont know there email is public haha

[CCCalum2]

newbury beating WIT is a good thing that is for sure.  But before you come on here ranting and raving about your team you should realize that your email is public and now knows that you are on the team at NC. . 

I love when the kids post and they dont know there email is public haha

I love this as well, but I can't really give credit to this kid for writing that whole piece.  He must have just cut and paste from his school's web site.  I can't imagine a kid who doesn't even know how to hide his email is going to be witty enough to come up with a game story like that.  Needless to say, he shouldn't be posting on the board, he should be focused on getting some more PT for the Nighthawk squad.

[Pat Coleman]

newbury and GM combined have a zero % chance of getting a automatic bid to the ncaa. there schedules are way too easy. Your talking about maybe 3 teams for new england getting a bid, there is RIC, brandies, Keene st, Trinity, Bowdin, middlebury and bates are all ahead and thats not even counting the lower end conferences were there are teams like Emerson, lasell, Gordon, Westfield etc etc

Newbury and Green Mountain are not in competition with those teams for a bid. They are in competition with Pool B teams across the country, first and foremost.

http://www.d3hoops.com/notables.php?item=1964

[newenglandball]

hmm this might open the door a tad bit more for GMC or a Newbury getting a pool B.  Out of curiosity, Pat. Who are the teams that are in conferences that don't have AQ's that would be the top pool B teams in the country.

[jamiejohn]

Neil, i dont think your coach would be to happy about you posting on this fourm.

[broke_ya_ankles]

newbury does not deserve to make the NCAA's.  if your BIG WIN of the year is against a team that is 12-9 then...haha

even if newbury wins the independent tournament it doesnt say much, it just means ur better than 3 other average teams.  The NCAA tournament is no joke, its no easy task to get there which is why the teams that do make it are cream of the crop.  If newbury played one of the top teams from the LEC, NEWMAC, GNAC, or any team from the NESCAC they wouldnt stand a chance.  For them to be 15-7 with such an incredibly weak schedule they really shouldnt feel like they have much to be bragging about...

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

hmm this might open the door a tad bit more for GMC or a Newbury getting a pool B.  Out of curiosity, Pat. Who are the teams that are in conferences that don't have AQ's that would be the top pool B teams in the country.

There's very few Pool B slots and no team from New England has a shot unless a whole bunch of losses happen.

There is a Pool B board in the multi-region section if you want more info.

[newenglandball]

Miracle Overtime Buzzer-Beater Sends Newbury Past Eagles 

Nashua – Two seconds can seem like a lifetime. Unfortunately for the Eagles men's basketball team, they found that out the hardest way imaginable Thursday night.

Two seconds away from forcing a second overtime after Eagle freshman Chris Hanson (Salem, Mass.) sank two pressure-packed free throws to tie the game at 97, Newbury guard Steve Morris (Somerville, Mass.) answered with a 75-foot miracle that hit nothing but net as the buzzer sounded giving the visiting Nighthawks a stunning 100-97 victory in a wild matchup of future New England Collegiate rivals at a raucous Vagge Gymnasium.

Morris, who had initially forced overtime knocking down a three pointer with 21 seconds to play in regulation, took the inbounds pass from Javon Mathis (Plainville, Conn.) and heaved the ball from the far right corner knocking down the longest shot recorded in Vagge Gymnasium history in a regular season game.

The win was the eighth straight for the Nighthawks (17-7), while the Eagles (7-17) dropped their fourth straight.

Kevin Cleveland (Lynn, Mass.) led all scorers for Newbury pouring in 28 points, going 13 of 16 from the field and added 12 rebounds. Arch Mitchell (Framingham, Mass.) knocked down 21, while Mathis chipped in with 18. Morris finished with 14.

Hanson led Daniel Webster with 19 points including five three-pointers, while Adam Landry (Vernon, Conn.) knocked down five more from outside on the way to 18 points. Tim Jackson (West Henrietta, N.Y.) added 11 while Steve Savage (Salem, N.H.) chipped in with 10.

Senior Eagle captain Ryan Middlemiss (Methuen, Mass.), playing in his final home game and honored in a pregame ceremony, dished out a game and career best nine assists and added eight rebounds and five points.

Newbury led by six (44-39) at the half and by as many as 13 in the second before a pair of wild swings led to overtime.

Trailing by 11 at 74-63 with 9:09 to go in regulation, the Eagles mounted a furious comeback with an 18-5 run consuming 4:24 to take the lead. Hanson knocked down a three with 6:34 left for a 77-74 Newbury lead, followed with another with 5:11 to go to cut it to one, and Landry added another for an 81-79 lead with 4:45 left.

After building the lead to 88-81 with 2:18 to after a Hanson jumper, Newbury responded with a wild finish to force overtime. After Cleveland buried two free throws, he followed with a lay up with 1:21 left setting up Morris's first heroics.

Newbury opened the extra session with the first six points thanks to a dunk and layup from Cleveland.

Trailing by five (97-92) with 51 seconds left, Jackson knocked down a three with 40 seconds to go and Middlemiss followed with a steal of Morris with 16 seconds left.

Hanson was then fouled outside the arc and sank both freebies with 2.1 seconds to go, setting up the Morris miracle.

The Eagles, who still own the eighth and final playoff spot for the upcoming GNAC tournament, close their regular season Saturday at Rivier beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Eagles hold a one-game lead over Mount Ida for the final spot. Mount Ida travels to Lasell for a 1:00 p.m. matchup. The Eagles can clinch a tournament spot with a victory or a Mount Ida loss.

Newbury travels to Green Mountain Saturday for the four-team Association of Division III Independents Northeast championships. The Nighthawks face future NECC rival Southern Vermont at 5:30 p.m.

[buck1053]

Miracle Overtime Buzzer-Beater Sends Newbury Past Eagles 

Nashua – Two seconds can seem like a lifetime. Unfortunately for the Eagles men's basketball team, they found that out the hardest way imaginable Thursday night.

Two seconds away from forcing a second overtime after Eagle freshman Chris Hanson (Salem, Mass.) sank two pressure-packed free throws to tie the game at 97, Newbury guard Steve Morris (Somerville, Mass.) answered with a 75-foot miracle that hit nothing but net as the buzzer sounded giving the visiting Nighthawks a stunning 100-97 victory in a wild matchup of future New England Collegiate rivals at a raucous Vagge Gymnasium.

Morris, who had initially forced overtime knocking down a three pointer with 21 seconds to play in regulation, took the inbounds pass from Javon Mathis (Plainville, Conn.) and heaved the ball from the far right corner knocking down the longest shot recorded in Vagge Gymnasium history in a regular season game.

The win was the eighth straight for the Nighthawks (17-7), while the Eagles (7-17) dropped their fourth straight.

Kevin Cleveland (Lynn, Mass.) led all scorers for Newbury pouring in 28 points, going 13 of 16 from the field and added 12 rebounds. Arch Mitchell (Framingham, Mass.) knocked down 21, while Mathis chipped in with 18. Morris finished with 14.

Hanson led Daniel Webster with 19 points including five three-pointers, while Adam Landry (Vernon, Conn.) knocked down five more from outside on the way to 18 points. Tim Jackson (West Henrietta, N.Y.) added 11 while Steve Savage (Salem, N.H.) chipped in with 10.

Senior Eagle captain Ryan Middlemiss (Methuen, Mass.), playing in his final home game and honored in a pregame ceremony, dished out a game and career best nine assists and added eight rebounds and five points.

Newbury led by six (44-39) at the half and by as many as 13 in the second before a pair of wild swings led to overtime.

Trailing by 11 at 74-63 with 9:09 to go in regulation, the Eagles mounted a furious comeback with an 18-5 run consuming 4:24 to take the lead. Hanson knocked down a three with 6:34 left for a 77-74 Newbury lead, followed with another with 5:11 to go to cut it to one, and Landry added another for an 81-79 lead with 4:45 left.

After building the lead to 88-81 with 2:18 to after a Hanson jumper, Newbury responded with a wild finish to force overtime. After Cleveland buried two free throws, he followed with a lay up with 1:21 left setting up Morris's first heroics.

Newbury opened the extra session with the first six points thanks to a dunk and layup from Cleveland.

Trailing by five (97-92) with 51 seconds left, Jackson knocked down a three with 40 seconds to go and Middlemiss followed with a steal of Morris with 16 seconds left.

Hanson was then fouled outside the arc and sank both freebies with 2.1 seconds to go, setting up the Morris miracle.

The Eagles, who still own the eighth and final playoff spot for the upcoming GNAC tournament, close their regular season Saturday at Rivier beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Eagles hold a one-game lead over Mount Ida for the final spot. Mount Ida travels to Lasell for a 1:00 p.m. matchup. The Eagles can clinch a tournament spot with a victory or a Mount Ida loss.

Newbury travels to Green Mountain Saturday for the four-team Association of Division III Independents Northeast championships. The Nighthawks face future NECC rival Southern Vermont at 5:30 p.m.

Newbury couldn't get another miracle this weekend, huh? I saw tey lost to Green Mountain by 2 in the championship game of the Indy tourney.

[newenglandball]

yah i find it wierd that newbury was the #1 seed.. why were they playing at Green mountain if they are the 1 seed?  strange if you ask me.

[buck1053]

yah i find it wierd that newbury was the #1 seed.. why were they playing at Green mountain if they are the 1 seed?  strange if you ask me.

I think Newbury declined to host.