WBB: Landmark Conference

NEPAFAN · February 03, 2022, 03:03:57 PM

I hate the region titles, makes it very confusing!

gordonmann · February 03, 2022, 05:59:44 PM

I'm with ya on that.

Titles should be useful descriptors and reference points, or at least memorable in some other way. These regional names are as useful as calling a book "Insert title here."

Maybe we should have some fun with it. The team that advances farthest gets the right to pick name for the region for the next year!

Region Boaty McBoatface would at least be more memorable than Region 5.

saratoga · February 05, 2022, 02:07:20 PM

After Wednesday's debacle vs. Moravian have the Lady Royals:

*Worked on putting in layups?
*Worked on securing rebounds before the ball hits the floor?
*Finally understand what an illegal screen is?
*Eliminate some players from inbounding the ball due to ineffective, soft entry passes?
*Find another scoring option beside the two players that have carried them all year?
*Worked on eliminating unforced turnovers?
*Add a little motion to an otherwise stagnant offense?
*Decided to focus on the game before them & not next weeks?
*Focused on playing a full 40 minutes of basketball?
Here's to wishful thinking!

NEPAFAN · February 05, 2022, 02:43:03 PM

Quote from: saratoga on February 05, 2022, 02:07:20 PM

After Wednesday's debacle vs. Moravian have the Lady Royals:

*Worked on putting in layups?
*Worked on securing rebounds before the ball hits the floor?
*Finally understand what an illegal screen is?
*Eliminate some players from inbounding the ball due to ineffective, soft entry passes?
*Find another scoring option beside the two players that have carried them all year?
*Worked on eliminating unforced turnovers?
*Add a little motion to an otherwise stagnant offense?
*Decided to focus on the game before them & not next weeks?
*Focused on playing a full 40 minutes of basketball?
Here's to wishful thinking!

Did they win the game?

saratoga · February 05, 2022, 04:07:39 PM

You know that answer.
But, if a 1 point OT victory at home vs. a very, very mediocre team at this stage in the season is the best you've got, then there's reason to be concerned.
The problem is, every team will have off games and pick up losses, it's just how it goes.
Unfortunately, when you have better talent but you keep making the same mistakes you've been making for the better part of two plus seasons, then somethings wrong.

Augie2020 · February 05, 2022, 05:20:09 PM

I will say Moravian is playing well!Catholic OT,Scranton OT and headed into the 4th leading Etown!Did they get Players back?Seems like they are playing better.

NEPAFAN · February 05, 2022, 05:27:00 PM

Quote from: saratoga on February 05, 2022, 04:07:39 PM

You know that answer.
But, if a 1 point OT victory at home vs. a very, very mediocre team at this stage in the season is the best you've got, then there's reason to be concerned.
The problem is, every team will have off games and pick up losses, it's just how it goes.
Unfortunately, when you have better talent but you keep making the same mistakes you've been making for the better part of two plus seasons, then somethings wrong.

Hahaha. At least when the women have a clunker they win, unlike the men.

saratoga · February 05, 2022, 05:55:18 PM

Thank heavens for clunkers every now & then...especially if you can work on & be successful in many of the areas that could use improvement.

Drew will give them a serious dogfight Wednesday after losing at home to Catholic this afternoon...as they are in a battle for 4Th. place.
E-town blows past Moravian in the 4th. quarter & right now, Summer McNulty might not only be the ROY... if E-town goes on to win the automatic berth, the way she's playing she may end up POY as well.
I think the Landmark will get 2 teams in the NCAA's this year...the automatic & the runnerup.
First Regional Rankings come out Wednesday afternoon.

saratoga · February 09, 2022, 06:21:43 PM

To avoid league upset #1 this week, the Lady Royals better:
*Force Erin Frederick to her right every time she gets in the paint.
*Disrupt Drew's 1/2 court offense.
*Do not lose Joey Meyers on the perimeter.
*Box out, they hit the boards well.
*Find a third scorer to give some relief to Bridget & Abby.
*Cut down on turnovers/same mistakes
*Get to the line.

All the best ladies.

Augie2020 · February 09, 2022, 08:53:56 PM

Wow Anderson took over she was 2-15 with 5 pts or something and had a bad night shooting but came on when needed! She ended up with 15 in like 7 minutes!Great win Ladies!!!

Augie2020 · February 09, 2022, 10:09:57 PM

Well Saratoga they did the bottom 3!Great Call by the way!(Rebounds Scranton 44-Drew 36 ,Scranton had 14 to Drew's 7 Oreb also.The Turnovers Scranton -15,Drew-16. Freethrows Scranton 17-21,Drew 16-24)!From the floor Scranton shot 35.9 %-Drew 40%,3 point line was ugly Scranton 8-29 for 27.6%,Drew 3-17 for 17.6%.The Ladies I think outscored The Rangers 14-2 in the final 1.43 of regulation and 5 minute over time!So hats off to the Ladies enjoy that ride home!

Augie2020 · February 09, 2022, 10:50:56 PM

Watching the game as I speak.Man does Emma Duerr seal of her player well they need to get that ball into her more!!!

Augie2020 · February 09, 2022, 11:10:11 PM

Saratoga you nailed this game-The part to make Fredrick go to her right -point on.Reminds me of the days we use to yell to Coach Strong take her left away(Wozniak)Kings.After 3 seasons he finally listened.Great job-Now go and give Danzing some knowledge!!!

Tim the Enchanter · February 12, 2022, 11:05:36 AM

The Lady Royals will need to bring their A game today against a tough E-Town squad.

If I'm reading the tiebreaker scenarios correctly, a win today for Scranton will clinch the top seed in the conference tournament. In that case, the best that E-Town and Catholic could then do is tie Scranton in the standings, and Scranton would be 2-0 vs. E-town (winning the head-to-head) and Catholic's split with E-Town would tip the scales in favor of Scranton.

So let's take care of business today, Lady Royals!

saratoga · February 12, 2022, 01:36:13 PM

Tim:
Agree...all the Lady Royals need to do is win this game & they'll be in great shape heading into the conference tournament.
Well, on paper anyway.
Unfortunately, my sense is that this game may get away from them & make things very interesting down the stretch.
Christ is a big game player, you won't stop her but hopefully, she won't go crazy either.
McNulty can drop 15 in the first half alone plus they have a nice supporting cast that is playing well together and they are tall and strong.
Put that together with being home, wanting to concede nothing to the Lady Royals & wanting some respect from both Top 25 voters & Regionally, and I think I'm seeing a 70-62 win by E-town.
Scranton's offense is too predictable & without other kids helping out, establishing an inside presence, & continuing to miss chip shots, it could end up a disappointing afternoon.
Hope I'm wrong, but the Lady Royals have been living in the danger zone recently & this team today is simply too good to give second & third chances to.
Should be a battle & if the Lady Royals can come out with a win down there then they will have probably played an outstanding game.
Here's to hoping!