MBB: Centennial Conference

centfan · December 06, 2011, 04:11:23 PM

dec 7

muhlenberg
haverford
f&m
swarthmore

Gusthegoose · December 07, 2011, 04:15:53 PM

Dickinson over Muhlenberg
Ursinus over Haverford
Franklin and Marshall over Gettysburg
Washington College over Swarthmore

Reserved Seat · December 07, 2011, 11:21:50 PM

With Brewer under the weather, Milligan played most of the game despite an injury suffered against McDaniel. Milligan managed 17 points in a more controlled game. Hayk had a double double and played decent defense. F&M's team tenacious defense kept Gettysburg from getting many decent shots and kept them out of their offensive plan. The refs called numerous fouls giving Gettysburg an opportunity to get back into the game. The fouls evened out as Gettysburg went into foul mood the last few minutes of the game. Playing his most significant time in his F&M career McCormick collected 11 points in 24 minutes of play. Ed Early provide about 10 minutes of key defense.

Gabriel · December 08, 2011, 08:09:09 AM

Ursinus finally played a good game----only 12 turnovers---38 rebounds. Defense and rebounding led the way as they must. Hopefully the Bears will continue to play up to their potential. Congratulations to Jon Ward (22 points) for going over 1,000 points for his career. Welcome back Ryan Adams---6 points in 8 minutes---as he works his way back from an ankle injury.

d3hoopsfan · December 08, 2011, 09:27:05 AM

Why didn't Cam Baker play for Haverford last night?

oftdip · December 08, 2011, 01:41:26 PM

If the Dips keep up the defensive intensity and get performances like McCormack's last night (Beckford, Salandra, Henry and Brewer have all filled that role...), they will be a tough opponent for anyone... Georgio and Hayk are playing all-leagur right now, but the rest of the cast are bringing the tough games home...

diplomaniac1 · December 09, 2011, 09:13:08 AM

I am still on the road! However, here are my selections for tomorrow's (Saturday, December 10) "Pick-Ems" games:

Franklin And Marshall over Haverford
Dickinson over Ursinus
Washington over McDaniel

After returning to Lancaster, I will be making the trek to the "Main Line" on Saturday to see the Diplomats play at Haverford.

Enjoy the games. Regards,

Eric

Gusthegoose · December 10, 2011, 01:11:17 PM

Franklin and Marshall over Haverford
Dickinson over Ursinus
Washington College over McDaniel

Gabriel · December 10, 2011, 05:42:16 PM

I think you are seeing a different Ursinus team. They seem to have figured it out with convincing wins against Haverford and Dickinson. Turnovers are down, rebounding is great and defense improving every week. Kamara is becoming a force with 10 rebounds and 2 blocks in only 20 minutes. Reggie did a nice job on Wixted as well but ran into foul trouble early and late.

The message is----do not take the Bears lightly. They will have a say in who wins the conference. Too bad they let the Swat game get away.

D.B. Cooper · December 10, 2011, 09:45:49 PM

Just saw Dips fend off Fords. Hard to believe Haverford has so few wins with the way shoot the three-ball (must have been at a 75% clip today) plus their tenacious scrappy defending.

Anyway Georgio is strong as always (him having a bad game or injury could derail the Dips). Hayk is fun to watch when he doesn't get in foul trouble. Salandra is perhaps the key component & his increased role that I wanted from the start of the year has come to pass, without him & his smart athletic play they would be losing games. Under the RADAR but critical is Porter's unrelenting defensive play. Beckford & Brewer need to provide more points. Bench is deeper than usual for F&M teams. I would have to upgrade my expectations to an 18-20 win regular season. Plus a dogfight with Muhlenberg & possibly JHU for the top 3 spots in the CC seems likely.

Reserved Seat · December 10, 2011, 10:13:31 PM

Haverford gave F&M all they could handle. Hayk's double-double(27-11) and Georgio's near double-double(21-8) held off the Fords relentless defense. F&M's 0 for 4 from three allowed the Fords 7 for 11 to keep the scoring close. F&M continues to play tight defense allowing few easy open looks. Salandra's 5 blocks(with 2 in the last minute) helped to hold the lead at the end. Now a three week break.

centfan · December 10, 2011, 11:33:28 PM

reserved seat and d.b. cooper...who looked good for haverford today? i wasn't able to get to see the dips play them.

oftdip · December 11, 2011, 10:32:46 AM

Where was Cam Baker? He is such a nice player for Haverford... Could have been the difference yesterday...

Reserved Seat · December 11, 2011, 12:51:45 PM

Goldberg, Michel, and Cohen stood out in my opinion for the Fords.
Baker appeared to be sitting on the bench out of uniform. Maybe, it's an injury.
I don't think his play would have changed the game, because Goldberg and Michel would have gotten less time and they were having tremendous games.

diplomaniac1 · December 12, 2011, 01:47:54 PM

Folks -

Here are the "Pick-Ems" standings through and including the games on Wednesday, December 7:

NAME   LAST NIGHT   TO-DATE   PERCENTAGE

Diplomaniac1   3 – 1   32 – 8   .800
Wild10     0 – 0   17 – 7   .708
D. B. Cooper   3 – 1   35 – 15   .700
Gabriel     4 – 0   27 – 13   .675
Gusthegoose   3 – 1   19 – 10   .655
Reserved Seat   2 – 2   31 – 19   .620
oldends     2 – 2   2 – 2   .500
centfan     2 – 2   11 – 13   .458

Standings through and including Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Welcome to oldends who joined the fray! Kudos to Gasbriel for his perfect 4 -0. Standings to include the Saturday games will be posted shortly. Let me know if you find any errors or omissions. Regards to all.

Eric