WBB: Landmark Conference

[saratoga]

Lady Royals keep on getting it done even in a game that wasn't exactly a thing of beauty.
A little complacent at times but all things considered...a very nice win on the road.
Could have easily been a trap game for Scranton as the kids could have been looking past this game to Wednesday's game vs. Moravian.

At any rate...absolutely the worst officiated game of the year thus far.
This crew had to have at least 4 huddles to figure things out plus all the shadow calls for fouls then the knock to the floor no calls...this group should never, as in never, get an NCAA tournament game.
Not sure who they are but they belong in 8th grade CYO games.....maybe.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

There are just four weeks left in the regular season and teams are feeling the pressure to take care of business. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to many coaches in the conference playoff mix. Whether they are trying to position themselves to stay at home for the tournament or just get into the playoffs, there is a lot on the line with less games to play.

You can watch Hoopsville starting at 7:00 PM ET here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/jan31

Tonight's guests include (in order):
- Brad Fischer, No. 11 UW-Oshkosh women's coach
- Casey Stitzel, Delaware Valley men's coach
- Mary Beth Spirk, Moravian women's coach (WBCA Center Court)
- Drew Gaeng, Hendrix women's coach
- Joe Reilly, No. 25 Wesleyan men's coach

You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087

Don't forget you can always interact with us:
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And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509

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[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.

Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4

You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016

Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Time	Guest	School
10:15am	Connie Tilley	St. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court
10:40am	Jamie Purdy	Peidmont (WBB)
11:00am	Keri Carollo	UW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
11:20am	Brent Pollari	Saint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB)
11:40am	Kent Madsen	No. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB)
12:00pm	Russell Loyd	Rose-Hulman (MBB)
12:20pm	Kevin Broderick	Nazareth (MBB)
12:40pm	Justin Scott	Arcadia (MBB)
1:00pm	Sam Hargraves	No. 12 Alma (MBB)
1:20pm	Lenny Reich	Mount Union (SID)
1:40pm	Maureen Webster	Clarkson (WBB)
2:00pm	Betsy Witman	York (Pa.) (WBB)
2:20pm	Sara Lee	Denison (WBB)
2:40pm	Klay Kneuppel	Wisconsin Lutheran (MBB)
3:00pm	Brian Van Haaften	Buena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
3:30pm	Sydney Moss	No. 1 Thomas More (WBB)
3:45pm	Aaron Rousell	Bucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach
4:00pm	Tim Shanahan	Staten Island (WBB)
4:20	Pat Cunningham	Trinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner
4:50pm	Bubba Smith	Sewanee (MBB)
5:15pm	Ben Strong	Former Guilford All-American
5:30pm	Kevin Connors	ESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus
6:00pm	Kristen Dowling	Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB)
6:20pm	Allison Coleman	Sage (WBB)
6:40pm	Landry Kosmalski	Swarthmore (MBB)
7:00pm	Dave Niland	No. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB)
7:20pm	Aaron Galletta	Lasell (MBB)
7:40pm	John Baron	Gwynedd-Mercy (MBB)
8:00pm
8:20pm
8:40pm	Melissa Hodgdon	Wheaton (Mass.) (WBB)
9:00pm	G.P. Gromacki	No. 2 Amherst (WBB)
9:20pm	James Wagner
9:40pm	HAPPY HOUR	Free-for-all of calls, tweets, and fun!

We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087

Don't forget you can always interact with us:
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And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509

Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com

Thanks!

[redrhino]

Moravian made a real game of it against our Lady Royals; but that was not that much of surprise; Mary Beth Spirk gets her teams ready.

Roman and Payonk were huge again--but let's give it up for Noelle Alicea who swished four clutch free throws in overtime to seal the deal; that was big time play from a senior.

This game was a test for the Lady Royals, and they passed it.

Congrats to a feisty and talented Moravian side for responding every time--and I mean every time--the Lady Royals started to create just a little breathing room. Those were some "hungry hounds" down there in Bethlehem tonight; and they certainly won my respect even if they did not win the game. If Moravian continues to play like they did tonight, they will win out through the remainder of the regular-season schedule. They are an impressive team!

[San Juan]

Mr Redrhino. You are absolutely right about Moravian and Mary Beth Spirks getting up for this game.The problem I see is that Moravian doesn't play that way against everyone else only Scranton.I just want to give a shout out also to Pedan who did a great job when Mann was in foul trouble and also Jackie Gantz what she did on defense against McPherson I think she had 0 pts and 4 fouls it was a great team effort as always.

[NEPAFAN]

20-0. That coaching search debacle has really set back the Royals

[saratoga]

NEPA:
And, they (UofS), are not only in trouble this year....next year will be worse!
Then again, when you're 20-0 & counting, it just may be tough to top this next season.
Anyone out there still thinking coaching doesn't make a difference?

[lefty2]

NEPA:
And, they (UofS), are not only in trouble this year....next year will be worse!
Then again, when you're 20-0 & counting, it just may be tough to top this next season.
Anyone out there still thinking coaching doesn't make a difference?

Maybe more schools will try to copy Scranton's search philosophy.

[redrhino]

Yes, indeed-- a 20-0 record is outstanding at any level (and represents as everyone has been saying good coaching, good players, and good team cohesion). Here is the absolutely phenomenal thing about the Lady Royals remarkable tradition; this year's nationally-ranked, highly-celebrated team still needs a couple more victories to post an average win total for this program---by the way,  I have no doubt whatsoever that this team will record those victories and more.

[saratoga]

Lady Royals win but a very sloppy game.
Not exactly firing on all cylinders at the moment.
Stats aren't out yet but way too many open shots missed & far too many second chance shots allowed.

[San Juan]

Lady Royals win by 19 and shoot 48 pct from the field.I will take that every game.

[ronk]

Lady Royals win but a very sloppy game.
Not exactly firing on all cylinders at the moment.
Stats aren't out yet but way too many open shots missed & far too many second chance shots allowed.

Yes, a bugaboo of mine - 19 offensive rebounds allowed; plenty of room for improvement, still.

Officially, they clinch a postseason conference tourney berth.

[saratoga]

San Juan:
Unfortunately....the Lady Royals are not going to be playing the likes of Juniata as they advance into the post season.
They need to do a better job hitting open shots, blocking out and keeping their foot on the accelerator.
Otherwise, their first loss may come at a most inopportune time.

[San Juan]

Saratoga you are absolutely right about playing teams like Juniata in the playoffs.So the stats came out they had there worst night of shooting and still hitting 48 pct from the field. according to you.Expect some bad nights you can't win by 100 everygame.The bottom line is they are 21-0 and looking like a real contender.By the way you want to talk about bad shooting look at the ugly game Amherst 32 pct from the field and Tufts played 33pct that is ugly and Amherst lost.

[sp0rtsfan]

Make no mistake, I would love to see the Lady Royals go undefeated and win it all, however, Saratoga may be right about their past competition.  For example, I know there's a team only 2 hours away from them that would be very eager to play against and knock off the Lady Royals. FDU's Lady Devils are starting to find their way and I think their under-your-chin defense, aggressiveness, and the presence of S. Brown would more than enough to derail the Royals. Last year, Scranton beat Tufts. Who have they beaten of such caliber this season ? Then again, FDU has not beaten a premier team either.

I hope there's good weather for my pilgrimage to the Electric City this coming Saturday. Go Royals !!