MBB: Centennial Conference

GoDiplomats · January 17, 2017, 09:00:13 PM

I was recently trying to check out the F&M v. Swat game on portal, however the game is requireing that I submit a password to watch it. Does anyomne know the password or someone I could contact to have the game unlocked. All of the other CC games on portal are password free for viewers to watch on later dates.

GoDiplomats · January 17, 2017, 09:06:18 PM

I was recently trying to check out the F&M v. Swat game on portal, however the game is requireing that I submit a password to watch it. Does anyomne know the password or someone I could contact to have the game unlocked. All of the other CC games on portal are password free for viewers to watch on later dates.

Gabriel · January 17, 2017, 09:23:38 PM

HoopGuru,

Couldn't agree more about Knowles. Terrific ball player. Torn ACL in high school and the other last year. Could also be in the conversation for defensive player of the year if there was such an honor. Plays within himself and the "team first" concept.

Steals frequently lead to a breakdown in team defense. Mike McGarvey (Ursinus 2003-2006) was an exception as was Milligan (F&M). Both had lightning quick hands but stayed within the team concept.

nothingbutnet · January 18, 2017, 01:08:43 PM

Predictions for tonight's games:

McDaniel > Gettysburg
Hopkins > Washington
Ursinus > Muhlenberg
F&M > Dickinson
Swarthmore > Haverford

Gabriel · January 18, 2017, 10:25:38 PM

It took three overtime periods but the Bears got it done-----winning 99-97 in the Muhl Barn. Bears had an off night falling behind by 12 points right out of the gate and trailed by 8 at the half. Quattro kept them in the game in the first half with 15 of his 21 points and Eric Williams overcame the Muhls zone in the second half and finished with 29 points including 9 three pointers. McDaniel next which is always tough in their building. Go Bears!

Reserved Seat · January 18, 2017, 11:07:34 PM

Moses and Elijah almost lead their team to the promise land in regulation by closing an F&M 15 lead (with 11 minutes to go) to 0, forcing overtime. In a highly contested game, both teams fought an entertaining, hard-fought battle. Fantastic foul shooting by the Red Devils kept them in the game.(21/22). F&M shot only 71% from the line(32/45). With the knowledge that F&M struggles at the line(32/45), Dickinson kept putting F&M on the line at the close of the second half(3 fouls in the last minute and two more in previous minute) and the close of the overtime period(6 fouls in the closing minute and two more in the previous minute) for a total of 13 fouls in crunch time. F&M started the overtime period with 2 quick threes, forcing the Red Devils to play from behind early in the overtime period.
Federici ended up 33 points of which 13 came in overtime. Wright, Eggers, Tate, and McGrath climbed the ladder with 11, 12, 13, and 14 points respectively. Wright, Melton, and Hinckley lead the Red Devils with 23, 19, and 17 points.
Rebounds were fairly even, as were most categories.
Should be another battle in Carlisle in February.

Reserved Seat · January 18, 2017, 11:09:21 PM

There was a large student crowd for a change at Mayser, but not very vocal.

GoDiplomats · January 18, 2017, 11:14:23 PM

What were the techs at the end of the Dickisnon v F&M game issued for?

Reserved Seat · January 18, 2017, 11:22:31 PM

Frustration. After a foul shot by Hunter, two of the Dickinson players appeared to be trying to draw a foul on Owana as he turned to go upcourt after a made foul shot. One of the players appeared to flop to the floor(which the NBA has tried to eliminate), when he didn't get the call he was called for an ensuing foul(frustration) which caused him to say something to the official. His coach rushed onto the court to contest the call and earned another technical.

CentCraze88 · January 18, 2017, 11:38:32 PM

F&M and Ursinus with impressive victories tonight. F&M seems to be heating up at the right time, and always tough to win a triple OT game on the road. Par for the course for Swat and Hopkins tonight, although vastly different score differentials, a win is a win. Guess the surprise of the night was Gettysburg over McDaniel, but not too surprising given the volatility of the conference sometimes.

Think the playoff picture is getting clearer - Swat, F&M, Ursinus, Dickinson, and Hopkins will be the playoff teams (and possibly in that order), while the Mules, Bullets, Green Terror, Shoremen, and Fords have their season end early. Of course, anything could happen, like a game changing injury (god forbid), but I believe this is the way that the standings shakeout. If you had asked me before the season, I think I definitely would have included Gettysburg and possibly the Mules at well. I know the Bullets lost some players, but I thought that they would be able to just plug guys in to their system and experience similar levels of success. As for the Mules, it is clear they have some talented pieces - particularly LaRose and Rindock but I don't think they will be able to make it back into the playoffs. Disappointing for both I suppose...

Swat has had a really impressive turnaround within the past three years, maybe Haverford could experience something similar?

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · January 19, 2017, 07:34:35 AM

Well, I guess my bold prediction will prove incorrect, although, at the time it seemed pretty good. Maybe I'll pretend the Dips saw it and were inspired to turn their season around.

Reserved Seat · January 19, 2017, 09:47:44 AM

Ryan, you were talking about the old team; this is a new team.

Team First · January 19, 2017, 10:33:19 AM

Ryan. Still a lot of ball to play. But yes, the Dips are looking like they are a top 5 team. Dickinson needs to put 40 minutes together. Hell, I'd settle for 38 lol. I don't know what to make of the defensive lack of focus at times but it looks like it's personnel related to me. This certainly can't continue if they want to win the league.

Hoopdog14 · January 19, 2017, 11:08:26 AM

Mules-Bears was difficult to watch. Bears fought back from a 14 point deficit at one time. Bears went 29 of 74 form the field and making 17 out of 41 from 3s. E Willaims had a outstanding game with 29 points going 9 for 18 from deep. Knowles was off being held to 1 feild goal in the first half but finished with 15. Quattro chipped in with 21. Bears however could not take advantage of the gaping hole in the middle of the Mules zone scoring 16 in the paint.

LaRose ended up with a double double (28 & 10 ) largely to the Bears bailing him out with fouls as he hit 14 of 16 from the stripe. Mules shot over 90% as a team. Gnias, the frosh PG had 13 and may be the Mule to watch in upcoming games and seasons. Rindock had 10 pts in the first half and disappeared for the 2nd half and 3 OTs to finish with 10.

In the end no real surprises

Gabriel · January 19, 2017, 11:39:20 AM

I thought Muhlenberg played well last night----better than I expected given the way they have been criticized in this forum. Looks like the coach has been studying Jim Boeheim's philosophy regarding the virtues and strategies of zone defenses. Syracuse adjust's their zones to take away what an opponent does best. In this game so did Muhlenberg. They stretched their zone to defend the Bear's perimeter shooting and the driving lanes and they did that very well. This left Hunter to take care of defending the low post and he did that. They did not worry about defending the high post because there was no threat there. Gaping hole---yes--but the Bears did not take advantage. Are the Mules a talented team? No! But they are not a bad team and they appeared to be playing together with no visible signs of dissension such as they had during the Killing years. No one should take them lightly, especially in the Mule Barn.

Disclaimer----I am a Bears fan and really liked their grit on a night when they did not play very well.