MBB: Centennial Conference

Reserved Seat · December 18, 2015, 09:01:36 PM

A former players take on Glenn Robinson http://lancasteronline.com/sports/basketball/nba/a-q-a-with-nba-analyst-and-franklin-marshall-grad/article_5416c48e-a4fc-11e5-a3bc-bb900d1a6024.html

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · December 19, 2015, 03:45:51 PM

Ursinus putting on a good show at the Palestra in Philadelphia - tied with Penn at the half.

Gabriel · December 22, 2015, 12:24:43 PM

Ursinus ended up losing to Penn 73-66 but did themselves proud even in losing. By all reports, the team had an awesome experience. Great crowd including the Ursinus 1981 Final Four team. Penn Coach Steve Donahue was a member of the 1981 team.

njf1003 · December 25, 2015, 11:31:11 PM

Anyone know anything about the DI transfer F&M is getting? J.C. McGrath, a Division I guard from San Diego
seen here: http://lancasteronline.com/sports/basketball/franklinandmarshall/f-m-s-robinson-closing-in-on-milestone-ncaa-victories/article_20edfcea-a6bd-11e5-a05a-e788ff7375fe.html

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · December 26, 2015, 09:19:54 AM

Quote from: njf1003 on December 25, 2015, 11:31:11 PM
Anyone know anything about the DI transfer F&M is getting? J.C. McGrath, a Division I guard from San Diego
seen here: http://lancasteronline.com/sports/basketball/franklinandmarshall/f-m-s-robinson-closing-in-on-milestone-ncaa-victories/article_20edfcea-a6bd-11e5-a05a-e788ff7375fe.html

As far as can tell, he was a D1 soccer player at San Diego - he seems to be pretty good. Maybe he's just given up his pro aspirations or doesn't like the d1 grind? He's from Newark, DE, so Lancaster isn't far from home. He apparently went to HS in Munich.

I'm going to go see them when they come down to Washington College in a couple weeks, I'll let you know.

Bringing in Eggers helped the team a lot last year - I think they need more post presence than perimeter, but more bodies are more bodies. We'll see.

Reserved Seat · December 26, 2015, 10:35:34 AM

Are you sure? The young man from DE is Patrick. Where does J. C. come from?

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · December 26, 2015, 01:53:51 PM

https://twitter.com/jgrath_12

You're right, the soccer kid is his brother.

diplomaniac1 · December 29, 2015, 03:08:01 PM

Hoops -

I am not sure that "intimidating" is the word that I would use to describe GRob! I think that "intense" or "focused" are perhaps better adjectives.

Have a great New Year.

diplomaniac1 · December 29, 2015, 03:13:10 PM

Just wondering if anyone knows which Diplomats are dealing with injuries and about the extent of those injuries? Please advise.

Hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas holiday. Best to all in 2016.

Now, bring on the rest of the season!

Eric

Reserved Seat · December 29, 2015, 05:40:15 PM

diplomaniac1-
At the Albright game only Osley was held out due to a thumb injury which was going to be further examined. Several other players were hobbled by ankle injuries. Moune was still nursing a broken nose and other leg injuries. I don't know if anyone else has been injured since.

Reserved Seat · January 02, 2016, 06:52:23 PM

F&M almost let a game slip through their fingers. Misericordia's Kenny and Sponaugle went on a shooting spree in the second half almost pushing Misericordia to a victory. F&M struggled from the foul line giving Misericordia many opportunities to get back in the game. Federici hot shooting in the first half allowed F&M to build a 12 point half time lead. Federici ended up with 30 points and Moune had a double/double with 16 points and rebounds. F&M continues to have a lot on uncontested turnovers. F&M shooting percentage was much improved from the Carnegie Melon game. Robinson now has 898 wins. Fouls called in the second half were a little disproportionate until Misericordia picked up 9 fouls in the last 2 minutes.

Reserved Seat · January 07, 2016, 11:23:19 PM

Despite playing in obvious pain, Moune completed a double/double for the game. (18 its. 12 rebounds) Hustle for the balls numerous times he was unable to push himself up from the floor without help from a teammate. With all the injuries, F&M was unable to suit up a 15 man roster for the game. Lionel started strong, but he was also in obvious pain and slowed as the game wore on. Tate and Wright played outstanding defense on Brooks holding him to only 11 points with few opportunities for open shots. Brooks should have brought a saddle since he practically rode Federici the whole game. Despite the tight defense on Federici only one foul was called on McDaniel for the whole first half. Federici shot 6-for-15 from the floor and finished with 13 points while Jordan Phelps, Hunter Eggers and Owona all chipped in six points.
Tim Stewart led McDaniel with 16 points and Wes Brooks scored 11 for the Green Terror.
F&M outshot McDaniel 53-44 percent and held a 35-17 edge on the glass.
There were several nice passes by both teams including a back-handed slap from Tate to Federici on a breakaway.
F&M's coach Robinson will be going for win 900 on Saturday against 10-1 Swarthmore.

Reserved Seat · January 09, 2016, 08:29:11 AM

Big game at F&M today as Coach Robinson goes for win 900. Swarthmore(10-1) plays F&M(9-2) at 3:00 at home. On Thursday night Glenn Robinson improved his career win total to 899. In addition to being the most victorious coach in NCAA Division III history, Robinson is fourth across all divisions, trailing only Mike Krzyzewski (1,031), Herb Magee (1,020), and Bob Knight (902).

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · January 09, 2016, 02:45:00 PM

Quote from: Reserved Seat on January 09, 2016, 08:29:11 AM
Big game at F&M today as Coach Robinson goes for win 900. Swarthmore(10-1) plays F&M(9-2) at 3:00 at home. On Thursday night Glenn Robinson improved his career win total to 899. In addition to being the most victorious coach in NCAA Division III history, Robinson is fourth across all divisions, trailing only Mike Krzyzewski (1,031), Herb Magee (1,020), and Bob Knight (902).

I think he might have to wait one more, but it's certainly an amazing accomplishment whenever it happens.

Reserved Seat · January 09, 2016, 07:20:38 PM

No wait. 900 wins!
A really ugly game in Lancaster. After 12 minutes the score was 6-4 Swarthmore. The refereeing was horrendous both ways. Obvious fouls weren't called, and phantom fouls were called. The physical game almost lead to injuries as numerous players hit the floor. Both teams played tenacious defense and open looks were hard to find. F&M built a 20-10 shortly before the half but Swarthmore got back in the game as the half ended 23-19 with Swarthmore hitting some shots right before the half. The second half was a back and forth battle with neither team able to build a significant lead. After a slow start Eggers got hot and finished with 22 points. Moune added 11 points and 9 rebounds and Federici added 13 points. Lebryh for Swarthmore played an excellent game for Swarthmore keeping F&M from building any sort of lead. Lebryh finished with 16 points. Bourne played a extremely physical game putting up a double/double--12 points and 13 rebounds. Swarthmore shot 20-22 from the line and F&M 17-22. Swarthmore lead in rebounds with a margin of 36-32. F&M held a one point lead with 31 seconds to go and Swarthmore holding the ball. F&M's tight defense caused a missed shot, but Swarthmore got the rebound with 6 seconds to go and were unable to get a shot off.