MBB: Great Northeast Athletic Conference

[lildave678]

Hey pjunito!

Was just curious if you saw the AMC Trinity game? If you did, I was wondering if you could recap it from a fans point of view. Looks like Jennings had another good game. Any idea why Chi didn't play? Thanks!

[GnacBballFan]

Hey lil Dave. I saw some of the game online. Jennings had another great game, as did Watson. Albertus was in control the whole game. Up 15 at once in 2nd half it was cut down to 5 at one point. Albertus played great D that transitioned into buckets, something they need to do more of. Their transition offense is as quick as they come. This team next yr will be poised for an NCAA run. They seem to play to the level of competition(Wesleyan, Lasell) which is dangerous. The lasell game they really seemed as if they thought they'd just turn it on at any point. That will lose you games. When Lora is back(seperated shoulder in Mitchell game) their fire might turn up a notch as he is their leader. I don't see Albertus going 27-1 like last yr, but still see the being very very solid

[lildave678]

Thanks for the insight!

It looks like I'm not the only one who fears this AMC team lulling in and out of some games. Like I stressed after the Western game, after being so dominant recently they can't expect to walk on the court and beat teams. They have the talent to do so, but that talent needs to be supplemented with effort and hard work when the shots aren't falling or the calls are going against them. I'm hoping the close Lasell game gives them a wake up call.

Haven't been able to catch much of the action but how's Lemar Larsen playing? He went to my high school (though 4 years behind me) and I was ecstatic when I saw him going to AMC. He played very sparingly and I was hoping it didn't waiver his confidence and make him want to look elsewhere. I'm pumped he has stuck it out and is now starting because he has that kind of ability. He hasn't scored in the last 2 games (if I recall) but he seems to be filling the void on the boards with Ray's absence.

[GnacBballFan]

Yes I def see this team falling to sleep in some games. To their credit they found it in the lasell game. But they should of beaten that lasell team by 20. The kid Jennings can flat out play. He sparked them in that win. Larsen played well the first couple games. The last two has not been too much of a factor. But from what I saw at the western game he's athletic, long, and jumps out if the gym. Great defensively. Just two down games but he should be fine. Seems to be there main PF

[GnacBballFan]

Albertus beats mt Ida by 7. Wasn't at the game but from what I understand they were up double digits the entire second half, including being up 16 with 2 mins left before Oliver emptied his bench and mt Ida made it respectable. But don't let the score fool you

[pjunito]

Hey Dave and Bballfan,

I agree with what you are saying; the team is playing inconsistent. I think they are still trying to find themselves. There are some new faces and guys who have to step up. I won't be concerned with the overall records; I think that this team will come together in February. They have some hungry seniors (Lora and Jimmy E are playing very well), they have some strong defenders (Smith and Saunders), and the ability to play mutilple guards (Jennings, Dugas, Jackson). I think this will prove that they are too much for the GNAC. And Watson is the driving force. He looks good so far.

[GnacBballFan]

Albertus vs. Division I Yale tonight. For the Falcons sake, I hope a loss doesn't deter their rank in the top 25, as Yale would be expected to win any game against a D3 opponent. Albertus will come out firing like they did against Yale 2 years ago I'm sure, in which they trailed at 4 after 1 half. Should be fun one to watch online for myself. Hope these voters do the research if Amc happens to lose

[GnacBballFan]

19-15 Yale 12 min left in half...........Albertus is quicker just not bigger. Watson with 8 points early and looking to make statement

[GnacBballFan]

Albertus playing rather good D, shots just aren't falling like they usually do. Will credit Yale for that, however a couple threes were in and out or It'd be closer. 27-18 Yale first half

[GnacBballFan]

Yale in control 38-20. Game changed when it was 19-15 and Jennings went to bench with two fouls. Albertus starting 5 can hang but def not their bench

[pjunito]

Yale dominates... big win over Albertus. 112-63. Yale was too fast, big, and deep for Albertus. Like I said in a different room; great experience for the guys on the team. All they need to do is take care of the conference and they will have a chance to prove themselves in the tournament.

[GnacBballFan]

Key reserves, Kenny armstead and spencer smith flunk off team. Watson in street clothes for his flagrant foul vs Yale and will sit this one out against Worcester st

[GnacBballFan]

Albertus beats Worcester minus their best player not playing, Darius Watson

[officer cadet]

Norwich trip to DC area.
Cadets face on Stevenson university today....one of toughest opponents in this season OOC game.
Mastangs clinch to Skidmore 90-79 in last game.

[Pat Coleman]

That's not saying much seeing as Stevenson is 6-4, and 1-4 in its new conference.