WBB: NESCAC

[amh63]

Seems that I missed a great game.  Results should make the upcoming Amherst vs Bowdoin in LeFrak game a must watch .
Was watching the Amherst vs Wes game in Middletown.  A much closer score wise away game than the one in LeFrak.  Note...Amherst lost to Tufts in OT in LeFrak.

[deiscanton]

I paid the $10.59 on the credit card to Blueframe Technology, LLC for a 31 day access pass to Bowdoin's home archived content  on the Northeast Sports Network (NSN)  in order to watch the Tufts vs Bowdoin game on the archive.
Great game with a great broadcast.  At least the BlueFrame Technology player makes it easier to rewatch content than the Sidearm Sports player provided by Rochester's $10.95 a month subscription service.  Also, you can rewatch NSN content on a smart TV.  If you can afford it, the Tufts v Bowdoin game is well worth the price of the 31 day pass.

[amh63]

Amherst led the whole game in a key win over Bowdoin in LeFrak.  Defense was the key as Amherst shut out the Polar Bears in 1st quarter....16-0.  Amherst closed out the game  with a run.  bBowdoin made a run in the 4th and cut Amherst's lead a number of times under double digits...maybe as low 6?
Most interesting game as both coaches went deep into the bench.

[NE Jeffs Fan]

Sets up a great NESCAC Tourney with Amherst and Tufts having had a close game.  Bowdoin and Tufts had a shootout, and Amherst took care of business vs Bowdoin. 

[amh63]

NE Jeffs Fan....points well taken.  The latest D3hoops broadcast  had a discussion wrt your points...the Tufts vs Bowdoin high scoring game, the low scoring Tufts vs Amherst battle and the low scoring Amherst vs Bowdoin game. 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

NE Jeffs Fan....points well taken.  The latest D3hoops broadcast  had a discussion wrt your points...the Tufts vs Bowdoin high scoring game, the low scoring Tufts vs Amherst battle and the low scoring Amherst vs Bowdoin game.

We call it Hoopsville around these parts.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Women's first Regional Rankings released.

https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/women-regional-rankings-first

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The second week Regional Rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/women-regional-rankings-second

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Women's third regional rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/women-regional-rankings-third

[NE Jeffs Fan]

Did other teams in NCAA tourney not allow fans in due to virus?  Is Corona Virus rampant in the Northeast?  Couldn't even let in the announcer...maybe he already had the virus.  I hate to rush to judgement, but seems a bit paranoid in an event that doesn't draw huge crowds, but is a highlight for each of those kids playing.  Did NHL or MLS keep out crowds this weekend?  What's MLB doing in Florida and Arizona?  Just asking for a friend?

[Pat Coleman]

Johns Hopkins also made the decision not to admit fans for Friday night's games:
https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2020/goldfarb-will-be-empty-for-first-weekend

[NE Jeffs Fan]

I saw that.  Still don't agree with the decision.

[amh63]

Seems all four Nescac teams advanced to the Sweet 16.  Only Tufts' men's team moved forward. 
The hosts for the next round on the men's side is out today, whereas the Amherst's HC mentioned that he will know on Monday!
Hope the "panic" over the latest "Flu/C19" outbreak doesn't hurt Amherst's chances to host.  Big discussion on the web among my classmates....all doctors from the top medical schools wrt to the latest flu outbreak.  Yes, Amherst did ban fans from LeFrak this past weekend.
The Nescac teams all had blowout wins ...with the exception of Williams who was in Ithaca,NY.  Nice to see Williams' fans cheering for their team.
Note....Amherst's prez was the provost of Cornell Un. in Ithaca.  Lots of schools in Ithaca, etc. 
Back to the Amherst's win.  H. Fox reached a milestone and was back in form in the latest two wins.  Amherst's younger players also played well with one player setting a new record for blocks.  Nice to see the head coach talk/work with his young players during these post season games....Amherst loses three key seniors...two record setting guards. 

[amh63]

Seems that three of the Nescac women's teams will host...nice!  InTuft's case, the men's' team goes on the road...as by the rules.  Will see what the Amherst prez will do wrt fans in the stands.

[Pat Coleman]

The Tufts men aren't the higher seed, so it wouldn't matter whether the women were still in the tournament or hosting.