WBB: NESCAC

amh63 · March 06, 2015, 12:37:33 PM

NE Jeffs Fan....nice to hear from you....hope all is well! Plus K for your loyalty

NE Jeffs Fan · March 06, 2015, 05:48:59 PM

Trying to watch end of Williams game. Surprised there is no play by play announcer. I'd think in today's world that if you host you have to have video, announcers, graphics withe the score, as well as live stats. Just surprised.....as was Williams. Sorry to see one NESCAC TEAM OUT.

amh63 · March 06, 2015, 10:05:40 PM

The CAC teams goes 3-1 tonight as Amherst, Bowdoin and Tufts win handily.
Amhers will play NYU in NYU's Cole Center on Sat. Lots of Purple on the floor and in the stands will be seen

. Meg Robertson played her best game to date as she had 5 blocks, 9 rebounds and 22 points, I believe. More important, she intimidated Eastern will her blocks early...as Eastern's front court was neutralized.
NYU also has a fine front court....but Amherst matches up well with the Violets.

polbear73 · March 07, 2015, 09:42:08 AM

With the losses of Megan Phelps and Emily Campbell for Bowdoin, the starters have been stepping up as expected to fill the void. It should also be noted that 6 foot sophomore Ally Silfen has been contributing quality minutes and scored 13 key points for the Polar Bears against Babson last night. She had 17 against Middlebury in the NESCAC tournament.

nescacbbrules · March 07, 2015, 10:51:14 AM

Polbear73, you mention the work of the Bowdoin starters and bench filling in admirably for Phelps and Campbell. I agree and one starter I was particularly impressed with was Marle Curle. Although she didn't have top games against Tufts, she had another double/double yesterday (plus 5 assists) in the Babson game just as she did against Amherst in the NESCAC tournament. Her speed and energy can cause great challenges for the defense, and teamed with Kate Kerrigan, they are a very talented young backcourt tandem. Good luck today against the Bombers.

amh63 · March 07, 2015, 04:14:17 PM

It's 4PM. Can anyone explain to me why the 5PM game at NYU has NO...yes NO webcast. How can a host school get away with that...even in D3! yes... An UAA school no less.....bush league comes to mind.

bballfan13 · March 07, 2015, 04:18:58 PM

Quote from: amh63 on March 07, 2015, 04:14:17 PM
It's 4PM. Can anyone explain to me why the 5PM game at NYU has NO...yes NO webcast. How can a host school get away with that...even in D3! yes... An UAA school no less.....bush league comes to mind.

Do a little searching and you will find it :-)

http://nyuathletics.tv/broadcasts/index.cfm?fuseaction=usrbrd&broadcasterid=59125&mobi=0

amh63 · March 07, 2015, 04:45:31 PM

Bballfan13....thanks! Did find it in the NYU website finally.
Linkage was not on the CAC website nor on the D3 hoop site and even on the Amherst site!
Sent an email to the Amherst AD on the matter....shortly after my earlier post. Within 15 minutes....there is an link on the Amherst Athletic page....only video. No stats, etc.
Amherst presently hosting CAC hockey and lacrosse....have video and stats on both.

amh63 · March 07, 2015, 09:13:35 PM

All three teams won tonight! Amherst had an easy win over NYU led by Allie Doswell...and Megan Robertson...early in the first half.
See that Tufts had to go to OT to win over SJF.

polbear73 · March 08, 2015, 12:32:44 AM

Quote from: nescacbbrules on March 07, 2015, 10:51:14 AM
Polbear73, you mention the work of the Bowdoin starters and bench filling in admirably for Phelps and Campbell. I agree and one starter I was particularly impressed with was Marle Curle. Although she didn't have top games against Tufts, she had another double/double yesterday (plus 5 assists) in the Babson game just as she did against Amherst in the NESCAC tournament. Her speed and energy can cause great challenges for the defense, and teamed with Kate Kerrigan, they are a very talented young backcourt tandem. Good luck today against the Bombers.

Great call on Marle Curle as she was instrumental in a great win over Ithaca last night with a career high 23 points, including two 3's to tie and then go ahead late. She was a great presence throughout the game. All in all, a great team win, and Curl was outstanding.

magicman · March 08, 2015, 12:28:34 PM

Quote from: polbear73 on March 08, 2015, 12:32:44 AM
Quote from: nescacbbrules on March 07, 2015, 10:51:14 AM
Polbear73, you mention the work of the Bowdoin starters and bench filling in admirably for Phelps and Campbell. I agree and one starter I was particularly impressed with was Marle Curle. Although she didn't have top games against Tufts, she had another double/double yesterday (plus 5 assists) in the Babson game just as she did against Amherst in the NESCAC tournament. Her speed and energy can cause great challenges for the defense, and teamed with Kate Kerrigan, they are a very talented young backcourt tandem. Good luck today against the Bombers.
Great call on Marle Curle as she was instrumental in a great win over Ithaca last night with a career high 23 points, including two 3's to tie and then go ahead late. She was a great presence throughout the game. All in all, a great team win, and Curl was outstanding.

I was going to come on here and tout Marle Curle's accomplishments, especially the last 2 games in the NCAA tournament, but you guys beat me to it. Going 14x17 from the free throw line in the 2 NCAA games over the weekend has given Marle enough made free throws to once again qualify for the NCAA statistics for free throw percentage. She is now 75 for 83 on the year, including 51 straight during one stretch, and will be ranked 3rd in the nation when the NCAA updates their statistics. Sara Binkhorst continues to be ranked highly as well, currently 13th in the country.

Curle, just a sophomore, took over the game last night in the final 2:40 seconds, not just with her scoring (8 straight points) but with key rebounds and steals as well. Glad she saved her career high in points for such a memorable game.

polbear73 · March 08, 2015, 01:14:00 PM

I didn't do Marle the justice for her performance as you, magicman. For those who haven't seen it, it's worth going to the Bowdoin athletic website to view the video of the highlights and interviews. It was quite a game.

nescacbbrules · March 08, 2015, 02:18:33 PM

Sweet 16 hosts are announced.

http://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2015/sectional-hosts-announced

Tufts, Montclair State (Bowdoin and Amherst regional), Thomas More, and Calvin, who gets to play at home because of the 500 mile rule, so George Fox has to travel. Amherst looked very strong at NYU and Bowdoin played tough to come from behind with a...HerCurlean effort...from Marle in Brunswick. Ithaca must feel jinxed. St John Fisher outplayed Tufts for 39:50, but lost because North and Morehead stepped up. Shoutout to the Cardinal women for an outstanding weekend and tournament.

Trinity and Bates men moving on as well, so five Sweet 16 teams from the conference. NESCACBBRULES!!

just a fan 22 · March 08, 2015, 04:59:38 PM

Bowdoin ended up with the tougher Ro16 matchup, in my opinion. Montclair State is a tough team that will be doubly tough to beat at home.

Tufts/East Conn should be a decent game, especially with FDU looming and the Tufts players possibly being distracted by anticipating that rematch the second day. No question that Tufts is the stronger team, but they're also rather depleted - in addition to missing Foley, they were without Batista this weekend.

All that said, there aren't any bad teams left in the tournament, so every game is going to be a struggle no matter who or where you play. I'm looking forward to next weekend. Hopefully not all the games start at the same time. Also looking forward to seeing if Wash U can do anything with Sydney Moss.

ronk · March 08, 2015, 05:41:12 PM

Quote from: just a fan 22 on March 08, 2015, 04:59:38 PM
Bowdoin ended up with the tougher Ro16 matchup, in my opinion. Montclair State is a tough team that will be doubly tough to beat at home.

Tufts/East Conn should be a decent game, especially with FDU looming and the Tufts players possibly being distracted by anticipating that rematch the second day. No question that Tufts is the stronger team, but they're also rather depleted - in addition to missing Foley, they were without Batista this weekend.

All that said, there aren't any bad teams left in the tournament, so every game is going to be a struggle no matter who or where you play. I'm looking forward to next weekend. Hopefully not all the games start at the same time. Also looking forward to seeing if Wash U can do anything with Sydney Moss.

Montclair's Melissa Tobie is the best I've seen(excludes Sydney Moss); she's been doing it for 4 years, a complete PLAYER and effective in their full court press, also.