MBB: Centennial Conference

[HoopGuru]

Picks for 11/23
Dickinson over Haverford - Dickinson pulls away in 2nd half at home
McDaniel over F&M - Taking McDaniel at home in low scoring game, tough place to play
Hopkins over Ursinus - Tough road game to start for UC in league play, not sure if they will be able to handle lack of inside game
Muhlenburg over Washington - Tough gym to play in, but Muhlenburg should be able to win
Swat over Gburg - Giving the edge to home team in this one

[Reserved Seat]

Dickinson--have the horses
F&M - -upset possible--F&M has trouble in Westminister
Hopkins --building on last year's performance
Muhlenburg --solid team
Gettysburg--possible 9/10 game--unless they have some talented freshmen both will struggle this year

[njf1003]

Dickinson-they're the ones to beat currently
F&M- they should pull it out
Hopkins
Muhles
Gburg

[Swat Fan #1]

I just hate to bring really sad news about Swat and their senior co-captain and point guard Jordan Federer. His foot was turned 180 degrees around in Swat's first game and he is out for the year. He is a great kid and a terrific competitor. They graduated their backup point guard and used Kober as point against Ithaca College (not his position). I am not sure where they go without him as he was a 37 minutes a game guy. Kober and Barkley will have to do even more now and Kober will now have the best defender on him every night. Swat has a promising freshman but without their point guard,  this season just got a bit tougher.

[CCHOOPS12]

And I will take gburg...Kirkpatrick is impressive early on

[Reserved Seat]

F&M survived another physical game in Westminster.  Phelps helped F&M a 5-point half-time deficit, as he seems to be a true 3-point threat.  Jon Salandra picked up 8 blocks including 3 on one possession.  With all the physical play under F&M's basket, F&M had trouble getting the ball inside and had to rely on Lee to put rebounds back up.  Lee(15 points) played his best game of the season.  F&M continues to struggle at the foul line(15/28).  Salandra was in foul trouble and was in and out of the game.  Porter continues to play good defense, and Moune continues to fill in well as a starter.  Stewart and Cranwell got away with a lot of physical play, but enough fouls were called to keep them a little in foul trouble.  Brooks was a legitimate threat as shooter and required constant shadowing.  Great to get out of SWestminster with a win, hopefully no return trip is needed.

[centfan]

congrats to washington college on a great OT win over mules...pat morgan, son of haverford women's coach, had a strong game for WC. Swat gets win, Ursinus still struggling, F&M gets win but seems to be part of the pack this season. dickinson wins on bigs dominating inside against another season of undersized haverford

[centfan]

swat dad,
i agree that it's a shame to see a player go down in their senior year. best of luck to jordan federer to get healthy,  and in all his future endeavors. congrats on all his achievements.

[diplomaniac1]

Folks -

I am glad that the season is finally here! After four games, I am just now getting around to making a few picks. Here they are for tomorrow night (Tuesday, November 26):

McDaniel @ Washington:  Shoremen - Chesterton is always a tough place to play. Should be a close game.
Swarthmore @ Ursinus:  Bears win a close one at home on the strength of guard play.
Haverford @ Muhlenberg:  Home team wins in the cavernous "Mule Barn".
Dickinson @ Gettysburg:  Devils win on the road.
Hopkins @ Franklin & Marshall:  Should be a low scoring grind-it-out defensive match with a physical war inside. I will take the Dips in another close one.

All in all, four home teams and one road team chosen! I saw the Dips play in Westminster but won't get to see either of their next two contests.

Good luck to all!

Eric

[diplomaniac1]

Happy Thanksgiving and safe holiday travels to all! Enjoy "Turkey Day". Regards,

Eric

[CCHOOPS12]

As everyone that knows D3 basketball this night is the worst for road teams. The "Tuesday before thanksgiving" game. That's why I am going with all the home teams tonight in the CC.

McDaniel @ Washington: Impressed how they were able to win on Sat with very little from Poarch. Is it real?
Swarthmore @ Ursinus: I would be really disappointed if Coach Small can't get this team to pull off this win at home
Haverford @ Muhlenberg: look for a big night from the Mule "Bigs"
Dickinson @ Gettysburg: Upset of the night, look for gburg to keep this game low scoring
Hopkins @ Franklin & Marshall: Can phelps keep it up? I like Salandra to have a big game tonight.

Happy Turkey Day!

[Reserved Seat]

Washington--always a challenge at Chesterton
Ursinus--long season if they lose
Muhlenberg--too many weapons for the mules, but Hargrove needs to step up to make all-conference
Dickinson--shouldn't be close
Franklin & Marshall--stop the Hammer

[njf1003]

I'm on the same line as everyone else here:
Washington
Ursinus
Muhlenberg
Dickinson
F&M

If Im picking the game to watch, it'd be F&M/Hop!

[Reserved Seat]

Another ugly game for F&M.  After rushing out to a 17-5 lead, F&M collapsed offensively and defensively, while John Hopkins cruised to a 79-61 victory.

[centfan]

seems now like top four teams might be dickinson, muhlenberg, hopkins and f&m.
ursinus, f&m and haverford beat handily tonight