MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[psquonk]

Ben 71 AU 60 Final.

[Just Bill]

Edgewood pulls off the upset 95-89 in what sounded like a really well played game. Eagles took the lead early and never surrendered it, although I don't think the margin ever reached double figures. Faurote had 27 and Wisniewski had 26 for EC.

Does CUW have the resume for a Pool C bid? I think so. If CUW doesn't get in this year, then the NAC simply can't get an at-large bid ever.

[Pat Coleman]

If they don't have the resume for Pool C then the NCAA screwed up by putting them in the No. 1 spot in the Midwest.

[WLCALUM83]

Which Eagle squad wins the NAthCon Final tonight?

Going with the one out of the Land of Lincoln in a tight one--Benedictine's at home.

[Just Bill]

Would love to hear a perspective from the CUW fans we have on here. Sounded like an outstanding game. Seemed liek CUW couldn't got over the top. Mistakes on crucial plays or EC getting stops when needed?

[RFMichigan]

I'm going to go with Benedictine even though this is their 6th game in 12 days. This might be a case where Edgewood played their "game of the year" in the semis just to get to the finals and just can't repeat that performance. 

[WLCALUM83]

Edgewood/Benedictine on deck:

("Game Face" song of your choice playing. . . . )

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine 17, Edgewood 10  Approx 10 1/2 min left 1st half

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine 36, Edgewood 25  Half

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine 49, Edgewood 39  10 1/2 min left 2nd half

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine 70, Edgewood 59  Final

Congratulations, IL Eagles!!! 

[WLCALUM83]

Here are stats for Wooster (Benedictine's 1st round opponent):

http://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/teams/wooster?sort=ptspg&view=lineup&pos=r=0

(schedule and results)
http://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/teams/wooster?view=gamelog

[WLCALUM83]

Stats for Luther-IA:

http://sports.luther.edu/stats/men/basketball/2010-11/teamstat.htm

[jdubb104]

Both NAC Teams are in action tonight in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Any ideas on each team's performances? Benedictine got a tough draw going to Wooster right away. However if Green and Snelling play tough and the rest of their team follows their roles, their athleticism may help them in this one. CUW got a good draw I believe in Luther. I think it is a good opportunity for the NAC to win its first NCAA game. Correct me if I am wrong. I don't know if Aurora won any games when they made it. All in all, it is good for the NAC to have 2 teams in the NCAA tournament. A great accomplishment for this young conference.

[WLCALUM83]

Wooster 38, Benedictine 30  Half