MBB: Great Northeast Athletic Conference

[crazyecbballfan823]

The Norwich-Emmanuel game game down to one shot by Emmanuel and they missed. It was a good game, and a good effort by both teams!

[Worse than Alex Tse]

Where do we vote for coach of the year? Better yet, where do we vote for best coach ever, in the GNAC?  Everyone knows who it is too.....Hank Smith

[JamIt]

A huge congrats to John McMahon for breaking the Riv scoring record.  Lots of hard work paid off.  Great Job John.  Wish I was their to see it happen.

And a huge congrats to Coach Morrisette for finding yet another way to lose a game.

[purplepde]

My Lions lost a tough one tonight without the big man.  Coach will get them back.  The GNAC is up for grabs.   WNEC looks like they are heading into the playoffs strong.

It looks like Riv, Norwich and Emmanuel will also be in there.  Say whatever you want but Riv has been real impressive even though they lost tonight.  You have to give coach Morrisete some credit they have been strong all year.  4-0 vs Emerson/Norwich 1-1 vs WNEC.  He isn't my favorite coach but he is doing something right. 

Emmanuel has underachieved all year and now they look like the team they were last year. Norwich is in the same boat started off slow but they are coming on.

Should be a good finish and I'm predicting right now Emerson will go into WNEC and take the GNAC title in a couple of weeks.

[All-around]

Saw the emmanuel game. Man, do I love their gym. Anyways, Riv. does look better this year, more under control, and taking better shots, and playing harder. It will be interesting to see how they do come playoff time. Emman. still will be ok with the amount of talent they have. It will help if Simpson isn't out too. WNEC by 22, looks like they may have it wrapped up.

[JamIt]

With all due respect Purplepde, I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due but in this case there is no credit due Morrisette.  The credit belongs to his Asst. Coaches and the players who have finally figured out how to play as a team in spite of Morrisette who is getting a free ride to the play-offs. 

[The Den Dweller]

I would automatically put Hank Smith in the front running for GNAC coach of the year... not only is he a great coach, he is one of the best sideline characters in basketball

[goldenpipes]

Emerson 86 Suffolk 67 from the Lions Den.

The Lions returned home to Piano Row and posted a 19 point win over the Rams. Emerson had a balanced scoring attack paced by 21 from Alfredo Tovar and 15 from Joe Boylan.

Emerson clinches 2nd place in the GNAC and will host a quarterfinal tournament game on Tuesday the 20th.

Regular season closes with Emmanuel at Piano Row on Saturday at 1PM.

[All-around]

Whats the projected matchups for the playoffs?

[Paul Heering]

looks like

1--WNEC*
2--Emerson*
3--Rivier (assuming they beal albertus)
4--Norwich (assuming they beat suffolk)
5 & 6 --Emmanual (assuming they lose to emerson) and Johnson and wales (assuming they beat DWC and albertus) would both be 8-8 and have split this year.  no clue what tiebreaker is
7--Suffolk (assuming they lose to norwich)
8--Albertus*

* = locked in

[goldenpipes]

Emerson 73, Emmanuel 68 from the Lions Den in Boston.

[JamIt]

Congratulations to Riv in beating J&W tonite in an incredible game that was won in overtime.  Riv took the first half with some incredible shooting and great defense.
The second half was J&W's as they came out in the second half ready to play. 
John McMahon single handedly saved the game by putting the game into overtime and then scoring at least half of the overtime points.  He wasn't letting his college career end just yet.  As per usual Morrisette was outcoached yet again but thanks to the Raiders and John McMahon they were not out-played.  Can't wait to see them beat Suffolk on Thursday!!! 

[All-around]

Wow Suffolk beats Emerson. Interesting year in the GNAC. Emmanuel beat NU too. Both teams from the last two years finals are gone. Should be interesting.

[JamIt]

Another night of excitement at Riv.  Congrats once again to an incredible game.  Contributions were made by all.  Special congrats to Chris G for some unbelievable defense  and a key steal in the 2nd half which helped turn the game around.  Also huge congrats to Jeff Carpenter for not only helping Riv move on to the finals with his always consistent play but for achieving his 1000 point tonite.  Great timing Jeff!!!  And who put on a better show than Danny Ford with some incredible dunks at just the right time and a blocked shot that definitely turned things around.  And as always "The Finisher" John McMahon once again brought it home for Riv. You guys are awesome and thanks so much for giving us all an incredible night. 

What would a Jamit post be without a comment on  Morrisette??  Well because this nite was so special I have decided to use the old adage of "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all".  Therefore I won't say anything at all about him. (WINK)

Can't wait until Saturday to see history in the making at Riv.  GOOD LUCK GUYS!!!

[d3bballinboston]

wow a team other than the rivier volleyball teams might make the ncaa tourney.