MBB: New Jersey Athletic Conference

Knightstalker · March 02, 2006, 09:56:40 AM

NJCU advances to play Stockton in the ECAC semi-finals. I won't be able to make it, by the time I get off work, pick up the little stalkerette and drive there the game will be over. I may try to head to Baruch tomorrow night for the games. If NJCU wins tomorrow night they are hosting on Saturday and I can make it. Give me one more game Knights.

Knightstalker · March 03, 2006, 02:07:11 PM

Ira, are you broadcasting the game tonight? Or have you left already?

mean · March 03, 2006, 03:02:16 PM

Quote from: knightstalker on March 01, 2006, 04:38:58 PM
Better get that gray hair taken care of too. Nah, wait until tomorrow, you might get some more tonight.

Well, it was too late to wait until after the game, But i think I left the game before anymore could ever sprout. haha
And that game might as well been stopped this time around at half time.
Still in all, RCNJ had a pretty good season. Good luck NJCU with the rest of oyu season.
See you next year. Hopefully, #10 for you guys can prove he is an all conference player next season. I think Mosby actually stole his spot on the second team though. I see them two as one of the best matchups for next season. Can't wait!

Knightstalker · March 03, 2006, 08:19:53 PM

William Paterson wins 70 to 45, they play the winner of the Baruch Ville Julie game tomorrow.

Knightstalker · March 03, 2006, 08:57:45 PM

NJCU wins at Stockton 73 56. NJCU host the championship.

Knightstalker · March 04, 2006, 12:31:46 AM

I found the score for the Kean Mt. St. Marys game on the ECAC website since both schools decided not to report scores or update their own websites. Kean wins 93-57 and sets up NJCU KEAN III nothing like playing a post season tournament and it ends up being an NJAC triple round robin.

irapthor · March 04, 2006, 01:37:12 AM

I did a little extra research, and it turns out NJCU is 24-8 all-time in the ECAC tournament...a .750 winning percentage...entering Saturday's game vs. Kean.

For those who are looking for a great game at a great price (FREE FREE FREE), tipoff is 7 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Rhodes Scholar · March 04, 2006, 11:34:52 AM

I watched William Paterson trounce Scranton, 70-45, last night. The Pioneers looked very good and they dominated the game from the opening tip. WPU was far too athletic for the Royals and the game was a complete mismatch.

Scranton struggled on both ends of the court. They couldn't defend against WPU and they couldn't shoot the ball. When you can't defend and you can't score, you're in for a long evening. And it was a very long evening for the Royals.

WPU players blew by Scranton defenders all night long. They scored inside and they scored outside. They scored one on one and they scored with solid passing. They scored in the open court and in the half court as well. And, as usual, they played a very aggressive, swarming defense that thoroughly stifled the Royals.

William Paterson played an excellent all-around game. They were very well prepared and played with a great deal of confidence and maturity. This team looked light years better than when I saw them earlier in the year against Baruch. They seem to be playing their best ball at the right time of the year.

Truck · March 04, 2006, 08:49:47 PM

NJCU wins the ECAC Metro Championship...

New Jersey City University - 69
Kean University - 61

http://www.njcugothicknights.com/sports/livestats/mbasketball/xlive.htm

Rhodes Scholar · March 05, 2006, 11:58:06 AM

I saw William Paterson defeat Villa Julie, 72-48, last night. The game was very competitive for a half. WPU led by only two, 23-21, at the break. Unfortunately for Villa Julie, the second half was very uncompetitive. The Pioneers went to a half court trap to start the second half and broke the game wide open. They forced a slew of Villa Julie turnovers and the Mustangs went ice cold from the floor. Meanwhile, on the offensive end, WPU found the range and converted shots from all over the floor. This led to a 21-5 Pioneer run, which gave them a 44-26 lead with 11:23 remaining. At that point the Mustangs were in disarray and their fate was sealed.

WPU got an outstanding performance from Luis Martinez, who scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Martinez demonstrated a nice outside touch and the ability to put the ball on the floor and take it to the basket. Mario Rivero and Joey Spiegel also played very well for the Pioneers.

Anthony Fitzgerald was high man for Villa Julie with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Pioneers did a very good job swarming all over Fitzgerald whenever he got the ball. This limited his effectiveness not only in reducing his scoring opportunities, but also in cutting down on his opportunities to make effective passes.

Truck · March 05, 2006, 02:41:05 PM

Rhodes,

Thanks for the updates.

WPU plays Widener (21-5) at Virginia Wesleyan in Virginia Beach, VA.

Updated men's bracket:
http://www.d3sports.com/playoffs/mbbbracket2006.pdf

irapthor · March 05, 2006, 10:20:32 PM

NJCU has been to Virginia Wesleyan twice in the last 12 months for the NCAAs...We faced VWC in last year's men's basketball first round and VWC was also the host for the men's soccer first and second round games in November.

The VWC indoor facility is one of the nicer ones in Division III...I think Pat Coleman will concur. For anyone making the trip, I think they will enjoy watching a game in that venue. If anyone does make that trip, take a walk around the entire building and admire it. One of the most striking things I remember is an enormous fish tank, from floor to ceiling, right outside the entrance to the gym.

gordonmann · March 06, 2006, 12:30:29 AM

Ira:

Agreed. The Batten Center is very nice. And I like the fancy fish tank, too.

Rhodes Scholar · March 06, 2006, 02:02:48 PM

Here's some information on WPU's next opponent--Widener

Overall record: 23-5
Conference: 10-4
In-region 20-5

Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (Commonwealth)
Finished in first place during regular season. Lost in conference tournament final to Messiah.

Longest winning streaks: 12 games and five games.
Longest losing streak: two games.

Vs. NJAC opponents: 2-0. Beat Kean 62-47 (neutral) and Rutgers-Camden 92-66.

Best wins: York, (PA), Catholic, Messiah, Albright

2006 Tournament: Beat Catholic 61-59 and York (PA) 71-69.

Massey ranking: 56

mean · March 08, 2006, 12:31:41 PM

Good to hear that William Paterson is still in the touney and that we have NJCU and Kean playing for the ECAC championship. This just shows how dominate and competitive our conference really is.
I want WP to go as far as possible, but I can't wait til it's all over so Kahri Battle and Brandon Constantine can get out of my ear in practice about how well the Pioneers are playing. It's cool though to have these two guys on my team after our wars in college. We are definately representing the NJAC. Also on my team is Mufeed Thomas. He played for WP alongside Horace Jenkins.