WBB: NESCAC

amh63 · February 24, 2013, 09:40:54 PM

NH NESCAC FAN.....glad you made the trip down...lucky to be at the game. Was watching online and hosting family, friends and grand dogs. You hit it on the nail....about defensive efforts. On the Williams website, Coach Manning summarized the game....Amherst played tough defense for 40 minutes and we played tough defense for 20 minutes.....
Coach G's teams always had that signature mark. This year's team has signed up to play great defense. Amherst's young players bought into it and their hard work has paid off. Jasmine Hardy was guarding bigger Williams players and winning the battle....as well as her team mates.

NH NESCAC Fan · February 25, 2013, 07:43:32 AM

I need to correct my earlier post. I thought Claire Baecher injured her index finger. It was her pinky finger...take a look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amherstcollege/8504467017/in/set-72157632846386249/lightbox/

Roundball999 · February 25, 2013, 08:28:49 AM

Quote from: NH NESCAC Fan on February 25, 2013, 07:43:32 AM
I need to correct my earlier post. I thought Claire Baecher injured her index finger. It was her pinky finger...take a look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amherstcollege/8504467017/in/set-72157632846386249/lightbox/

That quite a picture, but... ouch! I hope she's OK.

NH NESCAC Fan · February 25, 2013, 03:41:15 PM

Bracket's out. Amherst, Tufts, and Williams all made it. Amherst and Tufts are in the same bracket. Williams goes to Rochester.

Not only are Calvin, Hope, and Ohio Northern (#'s 2, 3, and 4) in the same bracket...they are in the same sub-bracket. I'm betting there is plenty of gnashing of teeth at those schools today.

7express · February 25, 2013, 03:54:19 PM

Amherst and Tufts on pace for a sweet 16 matchup.

Think Tufts/Amherst both win this weekend, but I'd be worried if I'm Amherst, Bridgewater is one of the quickest teams I've seen in the women's side won @ Williams and lost to Tufts by only 1. They definitely ain't gonna be an easy out.

Roundball999 · February 25, 2013, 05:13:40 PM

Quote from: NH NESCAC Fan on February 25, 2013, 03:41:15 PMNot only are Calvin, Hope, and Ohio Northern (#'s 2, 3, and 4) in the same bracket...they are in the same sub-bracket. I'm betting there is plenty of gnashing of teeth at those schools today.

As a Hope fan... consider my teeth thoroughly gnashed. Not too much to complain about though since a) we got in when last year at 22-5 we didn't (though the AQ took it out of committee's hands) and b) we were selected to host 1st round. I suppose you have to beat everybody eventually to reach the ultimate goal. But after three epic battles with Calvin this year, two in the past week, I would have hoped the committee would have seen fit to put us on opposite sides or at least delay the possibility of a fourth game a bit longer. And Ohio Northern would be no picnic either I'm sure. But it's all good, we're dancing! HOPEfully we'll have the chance to see a NESCAC team down the road. Good luck!

sumfun · February 25, 2013, 05:26:45 PM

Amherst has a tough road back to the Final Four, no doubt. Massey gives Amherst the edge over Bridgewater 77% to 23%, but those numbers can be really off. Babson vs Tufts will be a great game - Massey has Tufts 63% to 37% over Babson, but that's why you play the game. Once again Babson has to go on the road to a NESCAC gym. Will be a great few weekends. Totally agree with Calvin - Hope teeth gnashing. The one downfall of D3 is the travel thing and separating teams that play eachother a bunch. Luckily Williams and Amherst won't have to play a 4th time in the early rounds.

I'd think Williams should be pretty pleased with their draw. Strictly going by Massey Matchups, they make the Final Four. Let me Madness begin!!!!

NH NESCAC Fan · February 25, 2013, 05:58:59 PM

If we get an Amherst/Williams IV, might we dub it The Maulin' in Holland? Who's the Boss of DeVos? The Lope to Hope?

Sorry...couldn't resist.

bballfan13 · February 25, 2013, 06:27:40 PM

Quote from: sumfun on February 25, 2013, 05:26:45 PM
Amherst has a tough road back to the Final Four, no doubt. Massey gives Amherst the edge over Bridgewater 77% to 23%, but those numbers can be really off. Babson vs Tufts will be a great game - Massey has Tufts 63% to 27% over Babson, but that's why you play the game. Once again Babson has to go on the road to a NESCAC gym. Will be a great few weekends. Totally agree with Calvin - Hope teeth gnashing. The one downfall of D3 is the travel thing and separating teams that play eachother a bunch. Luckily Williams and Amherst won't have to play a 4th time in the early rounds.

I'd think Williams should be pretty pleased with their draw. Strictly going by Massey Matchups, they make the Final Four. Let me Madness begin!!!!

Sumfum, how do you find out the Massey predictions for these possible future games? Is there a quick formula I can use?

Roundball999 · February 25, 2013, 07:47:24 PM

Quote from: bballfan13 on February 25, 2013, 06:27:40 PM
Quote from: sumfun on February 25, 2013, 05:26:45 PM
Amherst has a tough road back to the Final Four, no doubt. Massey gives Amherst the edge over Bridgewater 77% to 23%, but those numbers can be really off. Babson vs Tufts will be a great game - Massey has Tufts 63% to 27% over Babson, but that's why you play the game. Once again Babson has to go on the road to a NESCAC gym. Will be a great few weekends. Totally agree with Calvin - Hope teeth gnashing. The one downfall of D3 is the travel thing and separating teams that play eachother a bunch. Luckily Williams and Amherst won't have to play a 4th time in the early rounds.

I'd think Williams should be pretty pleased with their draw. Strictly going by Massey Matchups, they make the Final Four. Let me Madness begin!!!!

Sumfum, how do you find out the Massey predictions for these possible future games? Is there a quick formula I can use?

No formula needed. Just hit the "More" tab at the top of the page on the women's D3 page, select "matchups" from the drop down list, then choose your two opponents and venue.

sumfun · February 25, 2013, 08:51:09 PM

Yep, that's how you do it. Fun to run through the brackets for all tournament games. Even helps with men's D1 predictions.

bballfan13 · February 25, 2013, 09:56:55 PM

Great, thank you both!

amh63 · February 26, 2013, 09:38:46 AM

7 Express......at this time of the year, ALL opponents are going to be tough outs. Just like in the regular season.....Amherst needs to focus on the only the game ahead. This Friday, Amherst faces a team that they blew out earlier. Coach G. will have them prepared...my take is that he will tell the team that the opponent on Friday is a DIFFERENT team now....a NCAA tourney team.

Pat Coleman · February 27, 2013, 02:12:47 PM

As a heads-up for those who don't already know, the Bracket Challenge is out! Our friends at d3photography.com manage our official picks contests:

http://d3photography.com/bracket_challenge/

Playing for pride, which means student-athletes and department personnel can participate.

amh63 · February 27, 2013, 08:02:32 PM

The conference honors have been posted. Amherst's Coach G. wins coach of the year. Amherst senior Marcia Voigt makes the first team and soph Meg Robertson makes the 2nd team. Both Amherst players were selected ROY in their first year of play. The three seniors on the team, M. Voigt, Bridget Crowley and Jasmine Hardy, led Amherst to four straight conference title. No other conference school has won 4 straight.
Video highlights of the conf. final can be found on the Amherst website...in the write-up of the men's winners presently (combined men and women title wins). Nice preview of the teams for this weekend games can also be found for those interested. on the Amherst athletic site.