WBB: Landmark Conference

ronk · February 25, 2018, 04:40:35 PM

Quote from: saratoga on February 25, 2018, 01:36:32 AM

Apparently the "big" he was referring to was Morgan Instone as she only shoots at 58%.

I watched the replay & Gracie wasn't even in the game at that point.

Too risky, all eyes are on where the ball is at that time, need to make the foul apparent.

The no-call that amazes me is right at the end of OT, Juniata lines up with .05 seconds left & Gracie runs right over Sophia right in front of the ref...he sees it because he shakes his head no & refuses to blow the whistle.
It's apparent that she initiates contact to hopefully get a call...it's just that the call should have been player control, Lady Royals ball.

Oh well, regardless...a happy ending.

My crack at the Scranton pod...

Scranton vs. Becker

Cabrini vs. Stevens.

I think Marymount will host over Brooklyn & Juniata will be somewhere in Ohio or possibly Thomas More.

Not so sure Albright makes the cut.

What a season these kids have put together.

Hope the old house is rocking next weekend!

You're most likely right about Marymount hosting over Brooklyn or even TCNJ.

Rofrog · February 28, 2018, 02:34:33 AM

If Juniata gets by piedmont which I think they will.I think they will give Thomas more some fits Juniata has a really nice team.Ronk,Saratoga what is your take

ronk · February 28, 2018, 01:11:07 PM

Quote from: Rofrog on February 28, 2018, 02:34:33 AM
If Juniata gets by piedmont which I think they will.I think they will give Thomas more some fits Juniata has a really nice team.Ronk,Saratoga what is your take

Thomas More still has some talent from 2 years ago, the last time I saw them play. They didn't get any competition in their league unlike Juniata, but did win easily over CNU.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 28, 2018, 01:17:52 PM

Thomas More is a very good team. Abby Owings is the reason they won their last championship despite the fact Moss was still on the team. She is the program's all-time leading scorer (that's what happens when you are forced to scrub an entire season of Moss' records) and it isn't a joke.

TMC was good before Moss and they are good after. They don't get tested in their conference, but they also have a single loss at home in about six or more years. Juniata would have a very tough task in front of them.

saratoga · February 28, 2018, 06:27:10 PM

I saw Thomas More a few times this year for brief periods.

They are good but the teams I saw them play against were just not competitive.

Not sure that was because TM is that good, the competition was that bad or a combo of both.

I suspect the latter.

However, if Juniata (providing they win Friday) can clamp down on D as they are capable of...who knows.

saratoga · February 28, 2018, 10:15:18 PM

As we get ready for Friday's opening round game, here is a nice interview with Landmark Coach of the Year, Trevor Woodruff and 4 of his players.

By the way, in addition to accolades for Coach, both Bridgett Mann & Mackenzie Mason were named First Team All-Landmark with Bridgett also named Player of the Year and Katie Feehery was named to the Second Team.

Great selections & congratulations to all.

https://www.meridix.com/event/132186

Rofrog · March 01, 2018, 03:09:27 AM

Just wondering if d3hoops doings preview on the women's side like they did on the men?

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · March 01, 2018, 06:42:17 AM

Quote from: Rofrog on March 01, 2018, 03:09:27 AM
Just wondering if d3hoops doings preview on the women's side like they did on the men?

It should be up today.

Rofrog · March 01, 2018, 11:37:32 PM

I wonder if the games at Scranton will be played tomorrow or ppd until Saturday with the Snowstorm coming all different prediction 5-8,8-12 and from the local weather (That can't predict the weather 2-4)Weather channel is usually a curate and they said 8-12 so who knows?Teams are here!

ronk · March 02, 2018, 01:20:05 AM

Quote from: Rofrog on March 01, 2018, 11:37:32 PM
I wonder if the games at Scranton will be played tomorrow or ppd until Saturday with the Snowstorm coming all different prediction 5-8,8-12 and from the local weather (That can't predict the weather 2-4)Weather channel is usually a curate and they said 8-12 so who knows?Teams are here!

Yes, the Lady Royals are going to have to do it without me if they play on Friday; I-81 in a blizzard is not a reasonable experience; don't know about a Sat/Sun tourney, yet.

Rofrog · March 02, 2018, 02:46:50 AM

Agreed ronk especially around frackville to Hazelton area tricky.I guess no preview for the ladies?

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · March 02, 2018, 07:24:30 AM

Quote from: Rofrog on March 02, 2018, 02:46:50 AM
Agreed ronk especially around frackville to Hazelton area tricky.I guess no preview for the ladies?

http://d3hoops.com/playoffs/women/2018/tournament-preview

NEPAFAN · March 02, 2018, 08:46:26 AM

hope the video holds up for you ronk....maybe we'll get High Def one of these days.

saratoga · March 02, 2018, 09:04:23 AM

Obviously there are a number of host sites being affected by this storm across the Northeast.

It also appears obvious that the NCAA leadership would rather play the games in less than ideal conditions & impact the many fans who would otherwise attend because they don't want to pay for another days lodging & meals to the teams that have traveled.

Why not just make the call to cancel, move the games to 5:00 & 7:00 Saturday & the first round championship gets played Sunday at 3:00.

Make the call Bobbi, the NCAA can afford it.

Pat Coleman · March 02, 2018, 09:45:14 AM

Quote from: saratoga on March 02, 2018, 09:04:23 AM

Obviously there are a number of host sites being affected by this storm across the Northeast.

It also appears obvious that the NCAA leadership would rather play the games in less than ideal conditions & impact the many fans who would otherwise attend because they don't want to pay for another days lodging & meals to the teams that have traveled.

Why not just make the call to cancel, move the games to 5:00 & 7:00 Saturday & the first round championship gets played Sunday at 3:00.

Make the call Bobbi, the NCAA can afford it.

In my 20-plus years of following the tournament they've never done a blanket postponement. (Not a cancellation.) They have postponed games at individual sites, however, and if the situations on the ground require it then I'm sure they'll do it.