WBB: NESCAC

[Maine 1]

as it relates to the Babson debate--I wanted to point out the relevance of Babson's performance during last year's NCAA playoffs against Colby and Amherst. The reason these games are relevant, even though last year, is that this is exactly the same Babson team.  They beat a very good Colby team (nationally ranked) and they gave Amherst a very good game in the final 8.  So this is a strong Babson team. They should have been ranked number 2 in the East, and I expect them to beat Bowdoin tomorrow.

[sumfun]

Maine1 - Totally agree.  Both teams come back with the same players, although Amherst won by 15 and this year will have Daignault(sp?) and Fiorentino who played no minutes in that game last year as they were coming off injuries.  I still think all the games this weekend will be close.

[atn alum]

We will be broadcasting the sectional. All 3 games. Link can be found here ... same link as last week actually.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/amherst-regional

[7express]

Not much chatter on this board, especially since there are two conference teams in the sweet 16 and in region team Babson.
There is much posting on the UAA board who also has two teams still dancing.  I noticed that the fees to attend the sectional games are higher!  Does the NCAA pay the people in stripes more for these games.  Really, that is a shame to charge so much in these economic times......even 4 dollars for little kids.

Amherst student and faculty get in free though.

[amh63]

True.  Good for Amherst.  Will help bring in the home crowd.  Spring break starts on the 12th.  Seniors' last day to take comprehensive exams is on the 11th.  Many athletic teams are away in Florida, playing, etc.  Amherst will absorb the cost and consider it community service...just kidding....though there are many locals and staff that root for the team.

[7express]

True.  Good for Amherst.  Will help bring in the home crowd.  Spring break starts on the 12th.  Seniors' last day to take comprehensive exams is on the 11th.  Many athletic teams are away in Florida, playing, etc.  Amherst will absorb the cost and consider it community service...just kidding....though there are many locals and staff that root for the team.

I'll donate to the Amherst funds tonight.  I'm making the trek up 91 from Connecticut for the games today.  Hopefully Babson/Bowdoin games is a good game.

[lefrakenstein]

True.  Good for Amherst.  Will help bring in the home crowd.  Spring break starts on the 12th.  Seniors' last day to take comprehensive exams is on the 11th.  Many athletic teams are away in Florida, playing, etc.  Amherst will absorb the cost and consider it community service...just kidding....though there are many locals and staff that root for the team.

I'll donate to the Amherst funds tonight.  I'm making the trek up 91 from Connecticut for the games today.  Hopefully Babson/Bowdoin games is a good game.

Turned out to be a great game. Wish I could have seen it live.

Anyone able to get Jeffcast video to work? Right now I have the audio and a black screen with a score display at the bottom that says Baruch 0, Eastern Conn 0. Huh?

[lefrakenstein]

We will be broadcasting the sectional. All 3 games. Link can be found here ... same link as last week actually.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/amherst-regional

can only get audio on this too. video worked fine for the men's game at williams i watched earlier, so i dont think it's my computer.

[Maine 1]

could notget the video of the Bowdoin/Babson game. Would have loved to have seen it. Babson pulled out another one.It appeared that in the end, Babson's advantage on the boards and inside was able to overcome Bowdoin's defense and guard play. Wurdeman hit a huge 3 to tie.   Bowdoin appeared to do a good job holding down Babson's post players, but in the end Bowdoin good not get enough shots to fall. I was surprised that Bowdoin played thisone so close-give them a lotof credit

[amh63]

Amherst took charge early and kept the pressure up throughout the game.  Good audio and sad no show video.  Had to go watch the men's conference game and check back often to see how the game was going on.  Balanced attack.  Renner must have guarded Chili well as the outside shooter was held in check.  Seemed that the Mule's point guard was their offense.....eight rebounds for a guard of her size.  Announcer stated that she was closer in size to our point guard.  Oh well, the team played well overall, as there were 5 players in double figures and the rebounds were distributed around.
Undefeated Babson ahead with it's big front line.  Amherst 79-Muhlenberg 60.

[7express]

Impressed with Babson, they just refused to die and fold no matter how dire the situation looked.  They were down 6 with about 80 seconds left to play, and they forced the OT session, then after missing 3 of 4 free throws leading by 1 forced a Jill Henrickson travel which was the culmination of her terrible day and the game for Babson.  I feel sorry for Babson though because they'll probably get steamrolled tomorrow, 30-0 and they'll probably end up losing their first game in the elite 8 by 15+.  Brings up an interesting question: would you rather have your first loss in overtime in the sweet 16 after comming back from 6 down, or lose by double figures in the elite 8??

[NE Hoop Guy]

I was wondering when Pat Coleman was going to eat crow?

[Maine 1]

Good rematch of last year's elite 8. I don't see this game ending any differently than last year. Amherst is a stronger team now then one year ago, and Babson is not as strong as Collins is limited.  Look for an Amherst 20 point win

[sumfun]

NE, calm down.  Pat has no crow to eat.  Babson had a heroic comeback last night, but look at all the NESCAC teams Bowdoin lost to during the season.  Beating Bowdoin doesn't require eating crow. Good luck the rest of the way. Enjoy the ride and be happy for the girls and coaches.

[atn alum]

We'll have the call tonight (audio) at 6 ET

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/amherst-regional