MBB: Centennial Conference

[BRCE4]

Terrific win for Swat

[Swat Fan #1]

After getting killed last year by Widener, a real quality win for Swarthmore. I didn't think it was ugly at all. A 74-72 game isn't ugly, it was actually a good game that had a number of runs.

[purpleheart22]

Diplomaniac1 why would you ever pick Washington College over Wesley?  There was no way they had a shot at beating Wesley at Wesley.  That place is really tough to play in and they were a tournament team last year.  I saw that Mcdaniel lost to Frostburg tonite, as well as Johns Hopkins losing to St. Mary's. that makes the CC 0-3 against the CAC so far with Washington playing Stevenson tomorrow.  Wash Coll should be able to win that game considering Stevenson only won 2 games last year and both of those were against Galluadet.

[BRCE4]

Swat beats Widener, Haverford plays Cabrini(picked to win their conference this year) to the wire and Hopkins plays at 11th ranked St. Mary's and is in it to the end. looks like a very competitive CC this season.

[docmarc]

This F&M fan is ready for the new season.  What are your predictions?  I predict that I may be sitting in the Dipzone this Saturday night for F&M's 2nd game. 

Crambam- I do not think that F&M ever had Wash U on the schedule.  I think they were just playing a few games in St. Louis at their campus.  Anybody else have info on this?

See everyone at the Final Four!

When are we hearing from Lusty Larry?

[ronk]

Crambam- I do not think that F&M ever had Wash U on the schedule.  I think they were just playing a few games in St. Louis at their campus.  Anybody else have info on this?

Wash U sched has F&M playing CMS, Wash U playing Tsinghua and then exchanging opponents the next day, but not playing each other.

[Reserved Seat]

My understanding is that Robinson wanted to give Mike Baker's parents an opportunity to see him play.  Mike's from Missouri.  F&M was never scheduled to play Washington U.  F&M's schedule is quite challenging this year.  Fans who thought F&M's was weak in the past wouldn't have that complaint this year.  I saw that CMS got a big win this week.
Unfortunately, it appears that the games in St. Louis will stop my continuous streak.  I was planning on going, but recent surgery changed those plans.
I'll be in my 'reserved seat' by 3:30 tomorrow.
Go Dips. 

[old ends]

Nice write up on the Swarthmore game at it's own web page:
http://www.swarthmoreathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/20101117tz7oul

enjoy

[Reserved Seat]

F&M easily dominated an over-matched opponent.  A balanced scoring attacking saw 5 players in double figures and several close.  F&M's big men controlled the boards over their under-sized opponents.(Baker 9 and Gyokchyan 8)  Tolliver started 4/4 from the three, but missed his last three.  Milligan dealt out 8 assists.  Elmira should be a scrappier opponent tonight.

[Swat Fan #1]

Swat starts the season 3-1 and misses out on the first 4-0 start in program history. Just to show how big three wins are, all you have to do is go back two seasons and that was the win total for the whole year! Swat was picked by a large margin to finish last in the league, I don't see that happening at this point. A much improved team this year that will win a few games in the conference this year (I hope).

[Swat Fan #1]

F&M easily dominated an over-matched opponent.  A balanced scoring attacking saw 5 players in double figures and several close.  F&M's big men controlled the boards over their under-sized opponents.(Baker 9 and Gyokchyan 8)  Tolliver started 4/4 from the three, but missed his last three.  Milligan dealt out 8 assists.  Elmira should be a scrappier opponent tonight.

I just saw the results of the Elmira game and you guys killed them! I will say it has now made my job easier up here (near Elmira) to prove how good the Centennial Conference is. I have been saying for two years that it is better than my area (Elmira, Ithaca, Cortland, Hamilton,ect.) Congrats and I will stand by my prediction that you guys will go through the league undefeated this year.

[Reserved Seat]

F&M rolled to another victory over another over-matched opponent.  F&M's big two had terrific night's as both McNally and Milligan put up big numbers.  The rest of the team complimented nicely with Baker, Tolliver, Beckford, and Gyokchyan playing solid defense and contributing timely offense.  Brewer could be a key to F&M's success this year, and so far he has more than adequately filled the role as the first guard off the bench.  Henry played decently coming off the bench.  McCormick got a couple good looks at the basket, and Early looked good under the basket(both freshmen)
F&M plays Washington on Tuesday and then St. Mary's on the road next Saturday.

[highhoops]

congrats to swat on a strong beginning to their season. i agree completely that swat will get wins this season, but feel that F&M will not run the table although they are clearly the strongest team in the conference given the personnel, time played together and trips to the tournament. somehow i believe someone will steal at least one game from them. we shall see. the conference seems unpredictable this year, as usual.

[diplomaniac1]

Folks -

If there is any interest in a good-natured Pick-Ems contest, below is the list of games through the end of the month (11/30) as shown on the Conference website:

Tuesday, November 23
McDaniel @ Ursinus
Gettysburg @ Muhlenberg
Wahington @ F&M
Swarthmore @ Dickinson
Johns Hoplins @ Haverford

Saturday, November 27
F&M @ St. Mary's

Sunday, November 28
York @ Gettysburg
McDaniel @ Lebanon Valley
Eastern @ Ursinus

Monday, November 29
Catholic @ Haverford
Moravian@ Swarthmore
Kings @ Muhlenberg
Dickinson @ Juniata

All picks will be due prior to the start of the games on the dates listed. Enjoy. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Regards to all.

Eric

[Reserved Seat]

Tuesday, November 23
Ursinus
Gettysburg
F&M
Swarthmore
Haverford

Saturday, November 27
St. Mary's

Sunday, November 28
Gettysburg
Lebanon Valley
Ursinus

Monday, November 29
Catholic
Moravian
Muhlenberg
Dickinson