MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Just Bill]

You'd think a league with 13 schools will have a little more banter on the boards.

I think a LOT of the NAC schools this year are going to be up-and-down.  It doesn't seem like anybody has a core of veterans back.  I'm just realizing how strong last year's senior class was.  MSOE is probably the most experienced team returning.

I think we'll see a year with a lot of head-scratcher results.  Teams pulling suprising wins followed by bewildering losses.

[WLCALUM83]

12/06 observations:

Lakeland lost to Benedictine (Muskie press release indicated IL Eagle squad hit 11 shots from beyond the arc).

Aurora knocked off Edgewood with a big 2nd half scoring run. (WI Eagle press release).

Dominican had 4 players (led by Borys' 21) score in double figures in a win over Marian. ((Stars' web site).

MSOE needed OT to defeat Rockford. Rockford used a 25-9 run to force the extra session.  (Regents' cold OT shooting did them in).--all per MSOE PBP account.

[whiteowls]

does anyone know what happened to jared holewinski from marian. he was a stud last year and only a sophmore. he isn't on the roster

[RFMichigan]

I know that student-athletes transferring from a D-I program to another D-I program must sit out one year before playing for the second program. What is the situation for athletes transferring from D-II or D-I to D-III? Do they need to sit out? Something tells me no, but I'm not exactly sure. How about NAIA to D-III?

In that line, are there any players currently on a NAC roster that previously was on a roster on a D-I program? I know that the MIAA has a few.

[Just Bill]

Under NCAA rules, student-athletes do not have to sit out a year for transferring into a Division III school.

However, some conferences may have their own transfer rules which are more restrictive than the NCAA.  As far as I know, the NAC doesn't have any transfer rules like that.

I am not aware of any D-I tranfers in this league.

[Just Bill]

Kent Faurote hits a game-winning three-pointer with 8 seconds left to beat Benedictine 67-66.

http://www.edgewoodcollegeeagles.com/news/2008/12/13/MBB_1213082747.aspx

[cardinalpride]

The Battle of Chicago/Maple Avenue takes place tonight between NCC and Benedictine University!  The Bill Warden/Tony LaScala Trophy will be on the line! During the Todd Raridon era at NCC, the cardinals are 3-1 against BU.  The lone defeat came in '04 in a one point ball game.  Game time is at 7pm at BU!  This game is always a lot of fun between the two schools! Lets hope NCC can maintain the hardware and bragging rights for another year! 

[Just Bill]

The Edgewood write-up says Bailey suffered a concussion in the previous game.

[cardinalfanrochelle]

At the game tonight the info Benedictine put out , it was a non-basketball related.

[WLCALUM83]

IMHO, the closest thing to a surprise thus far in NAthCon is Concordia-WI being undefeated in conference--the Falcons knocked off Aurora in double-OT.

[petemcb]

IMHO, the closest thing to a surprise thus far in NAthCon is Concordia-WI being undefeated in conference--the Falcons knocked off Aurora in double-OT.

That could make tonight's scheduled game at North Park an interesting matchup.  Are there any Concordia, WI posters who know whether or not Concordia will be making the trek throught the forecast 8-12 inches of snow and ice for tonight's game or is there talk of re-scheduling?

[mr_b]

IMHO, the closest thing to a surprise thus far in NAthCon is Concordia-WI being undefeated in conference--the Falcons knocked off Aurora in double-OT.

That could make tonight's scheduled game at North Park an interesting matchup.  Are there any Concordia, WI posters who know whether or not Concordia will be making the trek throught the forecast 8-12 inches of snow and ice for tonight's game or is there talk of re-scheduling?

North Park held off Concordia Wisconsin 70-67 (see the CCIW board for details).  I left the Crackerbox at around 9.30 and the severe weather hadn't begun yet.  I hope the visiting Falcons can take advantage of the dry conditions and get home in a safe and timely manner.

[WLCALUM83]

Bridgewater State 88, Aurora 78.

Bridgewater State press release indicates Bridgewater shot over 60% from the floor in the 1st half to build a big lead, then held off a 2nd half Aurora rally to get the win.

[WLCALUM83]

Albion 89, Aurora 80

Albion press release indicates Aurora ran into another hot-shooting squad-the Spartans got into an early hole, and never quite got over the hump.

[WLCALUM83]

12/30 Men's NAthCon Finals:

Aurora 90, Cazenovia 78

Benedictine 75, MacMurray 49  (Per Benedictine release, this one turned into a rout in the 2nd half).

Hendrix 72, Concordia-WI 60 (Hendrix used a late 12-4 run to seal this one--Hendrix site).

Calvin 90, Rockford 71