University Athletic Association

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

I was told that NYU was reevaluating their situation earlier this week. I am not in the least bit surprised they decided to move forward.

And a number of men's and women's teams are having games called off for one but not the other ... because the virus is only affecting one team over another right now.

Yes, apparently the tweet that NYU Athletics sent out on Tuesday, January 4, announcing the new spectator policy for NYU home events in January also was the tweet announcing the lifting of the NYU Athletics suspension, but it was coded in a way that I did not know what it meant at first.  The situation with NYU Men's Wrestling not going to Ursinus this weekend for a meet may have been a continuation of the ban on athletic travel or it may have been something else, but it took until today to clarify what the Jan. 4 tweet meant.

I suspect the wrestling situation is an isolated item. Ursinus MBB had postponed their game from last night against Washington College. There is a chance they have their own COVID issues going on (women played, FYI).

[deiscanton]

Per Brandeis tweet at 4:11 PM Eastern Thursday, January 6--

Brandeis women's basketball still scheduled to start UAA play on Saturday at this time, with the first of 3 home games in this homestand of UAA games.

Saturday, Jan. 8-- NYU women at Auerbach Arena-- 2 PM Eastern (rescheduled from 3 PM Eastern)

Friday, Jan. 14-- Carnegie Mellon-- 5:30 PM Eastern (rescheduled from 7:30 PM Eastern)

Sunday, Jan. 16-- CWRU-- 2 PM Eastern.

[deiscanton]

Per Brandeis tweet at 1:54 PM Eastern, January 7

Brandeis spectator policy amended today.  As of now, no spectators allowed at Brandeis home events.

Scheduled UAA games for Saturday, January 8 on the women's side--

1.)  NYU at Brandeis-- 2 PM Eastern
2.)  Emory at Rochester-- 2 PM Eastern
3.)  Case Western Reserve at Carnegie Mellon-- 4 PM Eastern
4.)  Wash U at Chicago-- 3 PM Central/4 PM Eastern

[deiscanton]

No commentary for NYU at Brandeis women's basketball game today.

I would have liked to hear Jonah White and Jesse Lieberman give their takes today from remote locations, but Brandeis does not have the technology to sync remote commentary.

So, no live commentary today for that game.  I will make do.

[deiscanton]

Not only is there no commentary for the NYU at Brandeis women's game, there is no audio either, as the microphone is not turned on so I cannot even hear the background noise from Auerbach Arena.   All I am getting is live video, but the game is under way.

Easier to follow the game on live stats with the video in the background.

[deiscanton]

End of first quarter--

NYU 23, Brandeis 19

NYU outrebounding Brandeis 15-7, 5-4 on the offensive glass.

NYU shooting 52.9% from the field for the quarter, but yet to make a 3 pointer.

[deiscanton]

They finally turned on the camera microphone at the Auerbach Arena, so I now have game sound on the Brandeis feed.

[deiscanton]

Brandeis 38, NYU 33 3:47 left in the half.

[deiscanton]

Halftime from Auerbach Arena in Waltham, MA--

Brandeis 42, NYU 41

Leading scorers for Brandeis--

Kerry Tanke-- 14 points, 6 rebounds

Caitlin Gresko-- 7 points

Emma Reavis-- 7 points

Camila Casanueva leading Brandeis with 3 assists

Leading scorers for NYU--

Erica Miller-- 16 points (leading all scorers)

Isabella "Belle" Pellecchia-- 6 points

Jenny Walker-- 6 points

Natalie Bruns leading NYU with 5 rebounds

Jordan Janowski leading NYU with 3 assists

Brandeis shot 14 of 35 from the field (40%), 4 of 10 from 3 pt land, 10 of 13 from the charity stripe (76.9%)

NYU shot 16 of 35 from the field (45.7%), 3 of 10 from 3 pt land, 6 of 8 from the charity stripe (75%)

NYU outrebounding Brandeis 24-19, 8-7 on the offensive glass.

Brandeis had 5 assists and turned the ball over 8 times

NYU had 6 assists and turned the ball over 10 times

Points off turnovers-- Brandeis leading, 8-6

NYU won the first quarter, 23-19; while Brandeis outscored NYU 23-18 in the second quarter.

[deiscanton]

End of the third quarter--

Brandeis 56, NYU 53

Here comes the fourth quarter, where NYU has been known to make their runs that put a game away.

[deiscanton]

Congratulations to Camila Casanueva of Brandeis on joining the 1,000 point club-- she did it on her third made FG of the game.

NYU leading 63-60 with 5 minutes left.

[deiscanton]

2:10 left in the contest.

NYU outscoring Brandeis, 21-8 in the fourth quarter.    This fourth quarter is showing how good NYU is.  NYU deserves their top 25 ranking.

[deiscanton]

Final from Auerbach Arena--

NYU 76, Brandeis 68

NYU won the fourth quarter, 23-12, to secure the win.

Final stats

Leading scorers for NYU--

Erica Miller-- 21 points

Isabella "Belle" Pellecchia-- 14 points

Jenny Walker-- 12 points, 9 rebounds

Jordan Janowski-- 11 points, 5 assists

Leading scorers for Brandeis--

Kerry Tanke-- 20 points, 8 rebounds

Emma Reavis-- 13 points, 6 rebounds

Camila Casanueva-- 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists

NYU shot 30 of 69 from the field (43.5%), 3 of 17 from 3 pt land (17.6%), 13 of 17 from the FT line (76.5%)

Brandeis shot 25 of 65 from the field (38.5%), 6 of 18 from 3 pt land (33.3%), 12 of 16 from the FT line (75%)

NYU outrebounded Brandeis 44-39, 14-12 from the offensive glass.   NYU entered today #1 in DIII in the rebound margin.

NYU made 10 assists and committed 13 turnovers.

Brandeis made 10 assists and committed 18 turnovers

Points off turnovers-- NYU won that one, 16-12

Second chance points-- NYU won that one, 14-12

Bench points-- NYU won that one, 12-7

Points in the paint-- NYU won that one, 46-36

[deiscanton]

End of regulation at Ratner Center:  Wash U 73, Chicago 73

Maya Arnott of Wash U has already fouled out.

[deiscanton]

Final from Wiegand Gym in Pittsburgh--

Carnegie Mellon 64, Case Western Reserve 58

Ronk, here is your Caitlyn Clendenin stat line

Today, Caitlyn Clendenin scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for the Tartans.  She also had 2 assists, 2 steals, and turned over the ball twice.

She was one of 4 Tartans in double figures.

For Carnegie Mellon, Catherine Or had a double double with 19 points and 12 rebounds; Isha Nambisan scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, and Anisha Chintala also scored 11 points and grabbed 3 rebounds.

Catherine Or also led Carnegie Mellon with 6 assists

Leading scorers for Case Western Reserve:

Abbey Lawrence with 21 points and 6 rebounds

Isabella Mills with 16 points and 7 rebounds

Preet Gill had a 10 rebound game for Case Western Reserve.