MBB: State University of New York Athletic Conference

[jdex]

Cortland rips Morrisville, bounding to 30-12 margin midway. CSters in double figures led by W. Coston 16 pts(5x11fg), 3 stls in 29'; J. Miolan 13 pts(6x10fg); C. Niehoff 13 pts(5x8fg, 3x5 3s) in bench duty; M. Lewis 10 pts(4x5fg), 6 rebs in 23'; P. Oliver 8 rebs. Corts 26x60fg, 7x19 3s). Mville 14x54fg, 1x15 3s and get 12 scorers, E. Wilson 6 pts the best

Potsdam sees 33-25 halftime lead vanish when Geneseo rises 45-43. But 6-0 Bears run regains an edge that's never reversed. Pdam 21x56fg, 6x14 3s. D. Brown 18 pts(5x15fg, 3x8 3s), 7 rebs; A. Dike 14 pts, 7 rebs; T. Kelso 7 rebs, 6 pts. Geneseo 21x52fg. Guests S. Morton 18 pts, M. Baker 11 pts, K. Stevens 11 pts, B. Simpson 10 pts

[thebear]

Back from Potsdam - Geneseo tilt.  Bears missing starting post Brandon Siskavich, and PG Serge Clement, both on bench in sweats & visibly limping.

Geneseo runs out to a 10-2 edge, but Potsdam, led by Damon Brown's 13 first half points (3 NBA 3's) storms back to a 33-25 halftime edge.  Bears played 4 guards and a post, but their athleticism resulted in a 22-10 first half edge on the boards.  Geneseo will have to rebound better against athletic teams if they are to contend in the 'YAC.

Geneseo recovered in the second half, took a brief lead at 44-43, the teams traded baskets for a while, then Potsdam, continuing to drive against the Geneseo zone and parade to the line maintained a 56-55 margin.  Bears then made 4 straight free throws in the last minute to seal the victory.

Scott Morton led Geneseo with 18 on 6-18 shooting as Bears harassed him all over the court with their switching man-to-man and swarming athletic wings.  Brown led Bears with 18, Alvin Dike added 14, and both had 7 rebounds.  Potsdam freshman big tandem Tom Kelso (6-10) and Greg Lothridge (6-11) combined for 10 pts & 11 rebounds in 37 minutes, as Potsdam absent Siskavich countered Knights size (6-8, 6-6, 6-6, 6-5)with athletic quickness.  Potsdam's overall rebou8nding edge was 45-27.

Potsdam hosts Brockport tomorrow on basketball alumni day while Knights travel to Plattsburgh.

[magicman]

Plattsburgh State win was the Cardinals 24th straight win against conference opponents dating back to Feb. 17th 2007. 41 points and 12 rebounds by Chris Ruiz will certainly give Scott Morton a a battle for conference player of the week, despite his well publicized shot against Oswego on Tuesday night. (Which was one of the best I've ever seen.) Saturday Morton and Ruiz will go head to head as Geneseo visits Plattsburgh at 4 PM. The winner of that matchup could walk off with player of the week honors, but Morton has to be the favorite with all the publicity his shot received.

Plattsburgh-Brockport battle was typical of the past 6 games these teams have played.(3-3 split)  Cardinals placed 4 guys in double figures tonight. Danny Tangney came off the bench and scored 14 pts on 5-8 fg, 3x5 3s, and Brad Mader also came in and provided a huge lift for the Cards with 13 pts and 14 rebounds(4x6 fg). Starter Errol Daniyan added 14 pts (7x11fg) 7 boards and 3 blocks.

Brockport also placed 4 guys in double figures. In addition to M. Wilkes with 21 and J. Almeida with 20 pts and 11 rebounds, Eamon Kays had 15pts,(5x11 fg) and
7 boards. Joe Clark chipped in with 13 pts,(4x5fg, 3x4 3s)

Overtime was the name of the game in Plattsburgh tonight as the #1 ranked Plattsburgh Cardinal hockey team took on the #7 ranked Oswego Lakers. The Cardinals scored with about a minute left in the 3rd perod to force OT and then won it with 2 minutes to go in the extra session. Hoop and Hockey fans got their money's worth tonight.  

Big win for the Potsdam Bears tonight over Geneseo. Just when Geneseo was getting some recognition in the top 25 poll (Their only loss coming into tonight's game was a 2 point setback to #9 Gettysburg) the Bears bring them back down to earth. That's only going to make it tougher for the Cardinal's tomorrow as the Blue Knights won't want to slip up again. 
 

[with age came?]

Excellent wins for Plattsburg & in particular Potsdam.  Magic & Bear you 2 have to be pleased. For Potsdam to win without Siskavich & Clement is truly impressive. Maybe Potsdam will get some love in the d3 top 25?  Probably deserve it but probably won't.  Magic if Ruiz keeps putting up numbers like that he won't have to worry about all-league, he'll have to worry about All-American.

[thebear]

Scott Morton well publicized shot against Oswego on Tuesday night. (Which was one of the best I've ever seen.)

Being one of the "old guys" while impressed,  In terms of import, Morton's shot pales in comparison to what we at Potsdam call "The Shot"  - Leroy Witherspoon's 45 foot jump shot with no time remaining in regulation at Augustana, vs. Augustana in the National Championship Game.  This was pre three point rule, so it tied the two teams & the Bears went on to win in OT.

[thebear]

Excellent wins for Plattsburg & in particular Potsdam.  Magic & Bear you 2 have to be pleased. For Potsdam to win without Siskavich & Clement is truly impressive. Maybe Potsdam will get some love in the d3 top 25?  Probably deserve it but probably won't. 

Don't think the Bears are quite ready for any poll votes yet.  Too many ?.  They have to start shooting better than 30%.  They are temporarily reduced to a pair of promising freshmen post players, who are still freshmen. 

They also have two tough games Brockport today & SLU on Tuesday then finals.  Their opponent in Orlando on Jan 2 is St. Joseph's (LI) who is undefeated with an average margin of around 20, and a potential All-American in JJ Walsh who is averaging 27 pts & 9 rebs.

In 04-05, it took us forever to even get poll votes, I think we were like 13-0 before we made the polls.

[owen]

I remember the amazing Leroy Witherspoon's shot in 1981. The difference was that Witherspoon was FACING the basket from half court so we all knew he would make it! Now if he'd made that shot while facing the other way it would have been impressive.

[davemand316]

Hey Everyone,

I have been reading this board for awhile now but never posted. What does everyone think about O-State? 

[jdex]

Geneseo handles host Plattsburgh 70-57 by pulling away late. Gens by 34-29 at half only to see Cards pull even at 39. Knights use a run to pull away from 53-51 edge to take 62-51 margin behind J. Howe, J. Blair trey and S. Morton hoop. Gens 26x57fg to hosts 23x63 (3x21 3s). Morton 19 pts(7x16fg, 2x6 3s), 9 rebs, 4 assts in 36'; Howe 14 pts(7x13fg), 12 rebs; M. Baker 12 pts(5x7 3s), 4 assts. Pburgh's C. Ruiz 16 pts(6x24fg) in 36'; E. Daniyon 11 pts(5x7fg) in 19'

[jdex]

Potsdam 84, Brockport 75

Oneonta stops Fredonia 75-65. Races to 36-17 halftime lead and fires 28x53fg including 15x27 first half. M. Grimes 18 pts(8x10fg), 8 assts in 37'; B. Hooks 12 pts(3x5 3s); B. Beckford 10 pts, 10 rebs; R. Morin 12 pts(5x10fg); S. Gillette 12 pts(3x6 3s); M. Lane 6 assts. Freds 22x60fg. B. Cooper 14 pts(6x12fg) in 24'; W. Davis 14 pts in 27'; J. Bryant 11 pts(3x6fg)
RDragons with nice outfit. Veterans delivering and newcomers contributing. Off to swift start. Felt OSt has underachieved in recent times, but now making some waves with wins over Cortland, BS and Freds, plus nice n-C showing. Still to be seen if OSt for real .....appear so

[jdex]

New Paltz swats Buffalo St. 85-78 in Buffalo where Hawks shoot 34x63fg. Hold 36-31 lead at half. S. Taylor 28 pts(12x18fg), 8 rebs in 35'; L. Bertram 14 pts, 7 rebs; J. Anderson 14 pts; W. Wichard 10 pts; O. Agyemang 10 pts. BS 27x68fg. J. Tyndal 20 pts(6x8 3s); J. Gray 17 pts; AJ White 16 pts; A. Samedi 15 pts

[bearnation]

It was a good run for the PlattsburghCardinals.  The magic of 85-86 and 86-87 still stands.  The Bears had two quality wins over the weekend.  I'm going to knock on wood but the Bears may be ready for run this year.  The game Tuesday against St. Lawerence should show where the Bears are in the region. There has been some positive posted about St. Lawerence.  Should be a good game.

The shot by Morton from Geneseo was amazing but it didn't put his team in a postion to win a National Championship

[jdex]

Oswego 76, Morrisville 61

Potsdam certainly moves front and center with dispatch of Brockport on heels of Friday victory. Both at home, but came shorthanded! Bears strike for first 10 points vs. Port and command 41-34 lead through 20'. Clinch with 19x26ft effort in second period. Make 27x52fg, 28x39ft. A. Dike 22 pts, 10 rebs; D. Brown 16 pts, 3 assts; B. Graney 14 pts(5x8fg), 4 assts in 34'; O. Minott 11 pts, 3 assts; G. Lothridge 9 pts(4x5fg), 9 rebs in 21'. Eagles 29x74fg, 7 trnvrs. J. Johnson 16 pts; E. Kays 14 pts, 8 rebs; M. Wilkes 2 pts(1x4fg), 2pf in 20'; J. Almeida 8 pts(3x9fg) in 20'; C. Parrish 2 pts(1x3fg), 3pf in 13'

[jdex]

Oswego jc transfer S. Francois with 26 pts, 26 rebs(12 offensively) in beating of Mville. T. Downing 15 pts(3x5 3s), 10 assts; C. Burridge 14 pts; K. Reuter 11 pts, 3 stls. Lakers 26x64fg and up 38-29 at intermission. Stangs 20x71fg and led by E. Wilson 16 pts(10x10ft); K. Gordon 13 pts, 10 rebs

[cstate19]

It was a good run for the PlattsburghCardinals.  The magic of 85-86 and 86-87 still stands.  The Bears had two quality wins over the weekend.  I'm going to knock on wood but the Bears may be ready for run this year.  The game Tuesday against St. Lawerence should show where the Bears are in the region. There has been some positive posted about St. Lawerence.  Should be a good game.

The shot by Morton from Geneseo was amazing but it didn't put his team in a postion to win a National Championship

What you looking for?  The best shot? Or the best shot under the circumstances?  That goes to Witherspoon.  The best shot goes to Morton.  I have hit 45 foot shots before (and I am no player) but the best shot?  Thats Mortons hands down. 

P.S.  What is really cool is that after the 3, Morton tries to take the charge.  Rare.  Afetr not getting the call, he sprints down and makes a once in a lifetime shot instead of arguing a potantial no call (the right no call).  Even more rare.  Great moment.