WBB: Landmark Conference

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

It may have been one of the best weekends of the Division III basketball tournaments in recent history. Upsets, close finishes, buzzer beaters, and more. Survive and advance hasn't fit better as a description than after the first two rounds of this year's championships.

Tonight, Dave McHugh recaps it all on Hoopsville tonight. From those who surprised to those who survived. Even the favorites had their moments. Dave will talk to many who are not only still playing, but get a chance to host next weekend and hope it helps them get to the final four.

Hoopsville hits the air at 7pm ET here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/mar6

Guests include (in order of apperance):
- Brian Sortino, Oswego State junior guard
- Jason Leone, Oswego State men's coach
- John Tauer, No. 8 St. Thomas men's coach (Pat Coleman interview)
- Trevor Woodruff, No. 3 Scranton women's coach
- Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach
- Bob Sheldon, No. 20 Tufts men's coach

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[NEPAFAN]

Another 5pm start Saturday . Most of Scranton will be passed out by then!

[ronk]

Another 5pm start Saturday . Most of Scranton will be passed out by then!

Yes, if the Lady Royals are playing, it will be the 2nd parade of the day-the students trying to make their way to their seats after celebrating all day in downtown. 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Another 5pm start Saturday . Most of Scranton will be passed out by then!

There are a surprising number of games earlier than 7pm last weekend... but again, I remind you that women's basketball's handbook is not as specific with start times as the men's side. Scranton is most likely asking for these earlier times. NCAA usually just signs off on it. Check with them as to why.

[Swish3]

What's the word on the Lady Captains from the Scranton perspective, ronk?

[lefty2]

Another 5pm start Saturday . Most of Scranton will be passed out by then!

There are a surprising number of games earlier than 7pm last weekend... but again, I remind you that women's basketball's handbook is not as specific with start times as the men's side. Scranton is most likely asking for these earlier times. NCAA usually just signs off on it. Check with them as to why.

It's probably Carl Danzig's fault that the game is at 5:00.

Just to be sure, I think everyone should call Trevor to see why they chose to play at that time.

[ronk]

What's the word on the Lady Captains from the Scranton perspective, ronk?

     I haven't seen CNU play this year but did follow them last year when Lauren Cox was the PG. However, since this year's team is SO/FR, most of that knowledge is irrelevant.
    Have a lot of respect for Coach Broderick as an aggressive coach, both in playing and recruiting. When I met him at an AAU tourney 2? years ago, I thought his shirt said CMU(Carnegie-Mellon) instead and I introduced myself because 2 of my former prospects were starting for them(they're on the other side of this year's bracket playing Wash U), so we had a laugh over that. Once waited 30 mins to talk with a prospect that he had gotten to first. Finallly, I gave up.
     I am familiar with some of the current players(Makenzie Fancher, Jess Deguilh, Brooke Basinger).
     Expecting a good game. Enjoy the weekend in Scranton. One of the great weekends in D3(Scranton hosting the sectional NCAA and the St.Patrick's parade/celebration); we did it 3 years in a row (2005-7), but UMW spoiled the 3rd year by winning the sweet 16 game and breaking our 70? game home court streak.

[Swish3]

Lauren's at UVA now; she was pretty good, but I think Fancher is better all around, given her ability to score.  Broderick has done an excellent job, and I expect the girls to be very tough as long as he's at CNU...I have no doubt that he's a relentless recruiter, which is obviously a huge part of having a successful program.  It will be interesting to see if the young Lady Captains can sustain their level of play from last weekend and compete for forty minutes against a dominant program on their home court...since I tend to follow the men more closely, and with CNU being a recent mid-atlantic transplant, I was not aware of how special the Lady Royals program was/is.  Honestly, I think CNU is a year away from winning a game of this magnitude, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's close...I won't be there this weekend, but perhaps one day?

[ronk]

  It's a small world - was talking with a prospect in early January just after the Scranton men had handed CNU its only loss of the year. Didn't know it at the time but she has an older brother that plays for CNU; won't be surprised if she shows up wearing CNU next year.

[Swish3]

Interesting...well, if she's one of your prospects, she must be good, so I'm sure she'd be welcome at CNU!

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

This is really going to tests Scranton's bench.  I know Trevor is a little worried about depth, especially now that they're getting into the thick of things.  One thing CNU has is a lot of bodies to throw at you - and they're tall and quick.

I'm more excited for this game than any other on Friday - men or women.

[Swish3]

Should be a good one...are you going to be there, or just watching from home?

[ronk]

Lauren's at UVA now; she was pretty good, but I think Fancher is better all around, given her ability to score.  Broderick has done an excellent job, and I expect the girls to be very tough as long as he's at CNU...I have no doubt that he's a relentless recruiter, which is obviously a huge part of having a successful program.  It will be interesting to see if the young Lady Captains can sustain their level of play from last weekend and compete for forty minutes against a dominant program on their home court...since I tend to follow the men more closely, and with CNU being a recent mid-atlantic transplant, I was not aware of how special the Lady Royals program was/is.  Honestly, I think CNU is a year away from winning a game of this magnitude, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's close...I won't be there this weekend, but perhaps one day?

Yes, Lauren was challenged scoringwise, but I liked every other aspect of her PG play and think Scranton's chances would have been even better if she had been our PG last year, this year, and next year. SPECULATION on my part.

[San Juan]

WPI #3 in defense Marymount #4 in defense I think they through everything and the kitchen sink against the Lady Royals and they held up pretty good against.One thing I have to say about these Royals they are tough they can go 36 to 40 minutes a game.

[San Juan]

Ronk see you Friday would you like me to get your ticket for you?