MBB: State University of New York Athletic Conference

[Caz Bombers]

Obviously they're not in the SUNYAC anymore but those that recall SUNY Poly (fka SUNYIT) will remember the name Kevin Grimmer, he was synonymous not only with their MBB program but all Wildcats athletics. Apparently he passed away on Monday, too young. RIP.

[scooterman]

The Eagles had a seesaw battle with the Hobart Statesman on Tuesday before dropping an 85-72 contest to the Statesman. Hobart closed it out with a string of free throws to gain the victory. They are a very strong team with very good guard play. Congrats to the Statesman.

My Eagles travel to Pennsylvania for a couple of games, starting with Keystone College tonight. Good Luck, Coach Clarke and Bport!!!

[thebear]

Obviously they're not in the SUNYAC anymore but those that recall SUNY Poly (fka SUNYIT) will remember the name Kevin Grimmer, he was synonymous not only with their MBB program but all Wildcats athletics. Apparently he passed away on Monday, too young. RIP.

Kevin was a Utica native and an 1980-81 NABC All-American at Hamilton College in his playing days.
 

[TIMBOSTEW]

New Paltz forces 22 turnovers, takes at least 20 more shots and loses to Bard at home by 2. Brutal. They had their shot blocker on the bench at the end of the game and Bard basically picked apart their  defense and shot lights out to win. Tough loss

[jdex]

Cortland falls 83-63 Saturday to Western New England in first round of WNE Classic. Young RDragons (0-2) still pursue consistent combination. Stay with hosts most of first half. Trail 40-30 at the break. WNE GBears (3-1) shoot 29x43fg!! Led by reigning Commonwealth CC player of the year J. Harrison's 33pts in 36'. K. Lubin paces CSt with 14pts (6x9fg, 2x4 3s), D. Linehan and A. Coston 13pts apiece.
    Dragons oppose NESCAC's Bates (0-3, 78-53 first round victim of Kean) in Sunday consi.

   Very sorry to hear passing of K. Grimmer ..... classy gentleman

[jdex]

Cortland gives new coach Mo Kearney first win with Sunday's 81-67 spilling of Bates in Western NE tourney consi. RDragons' lineup becomes more defined. Down 41-40 at intermission, K. Lubin layin lifts Corts into 52-51 lead at 12:19. Go on 18-5 run and 70-56 gap at 4'. A. Coston plays big role in the surge along with G. Beaubrun. Coston finishes with 21pts(7x12fg, 3x4 3s, 6reb) in 23' while Lubin has 20pts(7x11fg, 2x4 3s, 4x4ft, 11reb) in 28' and K. Arcuri 11pts(4x9fg) over game high 33'. For Bates tis P. Psyhogos 21pts(9x15fg, 7reb) in 27'. Cortland 1-2 and home vs. Hamilton Nov. 27; Bates 0-4
   Lubin selected to all-tourney team

[jdex]

Cortland growth continues with Monday 75-73 homecourt nip of Hamilton with strong second half for second straight win. Guests hold 38-34 halftime edge. Final lead 47-46 at 14:40. RDragons storm to 67-60 lead at 4:40 and hold on just enough with A. Coston, K. Lubin and D. Linehan free throws. Last ditch Continental 3-pointer finds only rim. Lubin with 24 pts (9x15fg, 2x4 3s, 9 reb) in 33'; Coston 15 pts (5x6fg, 7reb, 4asst); K. Arcuri 12pts, 5reb, 5asst); J. Warmack 8pt, 5reb, 4asst). Corts 26x54fg, 17assts. Hamilton 25x56fg, 33-27 reb advantage. G. Keyhani 17pts, 4x10 3s; H. Morgan 14pts(5x15fg);; C. Jenkins 12pts (4x4 3s).
     Cortland 2-2 and opens conference play at home Friday vs. Plattsburgh. Hamilton 2-3

[Greek Tragedy]

I don't think the SUNYAC has an official preseason poll, so for those in the know, what would it look like?

[thebear]

I don't think the SUNYAC has an official preseason poll, so for those in the know, what would it look like?

Based on my reading of the tea leaves and returning rosters, I would venture that
1 Oswego - Loaded team who defeated the #1 ranked team in the Sweet Sixteen.
2. Brockport, lots returning, would like to make their last year in the SUNYAC a success.
3,4,5 Some combination of Cortland, New Paltz, Oneonta, - looking at rosters they seem tightly bunched.
6, A food fight amongst Buffalo State, Fredonia, Geneseo, Potsdam, Plattsburgh for one playoff spot, again 5 teams all closely bunched.
7-10 whoever from above that doesn't get the 6 seed.  All these teams have significant roster changes.

[jdex]

As Lou Grant would say, Cortland shows spunk! Battling from 17 point deficit, RDragons outscore Plattsburgh 41-20 over final 17 minutes to register 78-74 conference home win. Third straight CSt 'W' has A. Coston (22pts, 10x14fg, 7reb, 36') bucket providing 64-62 lead at 4:49. Extends to 68-62 on K. Arcuri tipin at 3:20.
   Cardinals within 69-68 at 1:49 on D. Trembley FTs. Coston hoop and J. Warmack, Arcuri FTs finish it. Warmack 22pts, 8x12fg, 7reb, 4assts in 36'. Notches nine Dragon marks in 11-0 liftoff. Burgh even at 19 and holds 44-35 halftime lead by shooting 16x30fg 7x12 3s in opening 20'. Second half comedown -- 11x33fg, 2x12 3s.
   W. Anderson 22pts, 9x17fg, 4x7 3s, 5reb; Trembley 17pts, 8reb; K. Tabb 11pts, 4 of Cards 11stls. Corts 29x53fg, 34-29reb edge. G. Beaubrun, D. Linehan with big late triples.
    Cortland 3-2, 1-0 and Saturday Potsdam hosts; Pburgh 2-4, 0-1 and Saturday at Oswego

[TIMBOSTEW]

New Paltz showed grit last night after a poor shooting first half. Came up with the defensive stops at the end to hold off Geneseo at Geneseo. Will have to shoot better to get past Brockport today. If there 3's drop early , they will be tough to beat.

[jdex]

Cortland grabs fourth win in a row with Saturday 81-63 toppling of guest Potsdam in conference scrap. RDragons put 11 in scoring column, shooting 30x63fg led by K. Lubin19pts, 7x10fg, 2x4 3s, 14reb in 30'. J. Warmack 14pts, 5assts in 24'; P. Haggar 13pts, 45x7fg, 3x6 3s; A. Coston 11pts, 6reb; K. Arcuri 9pts, 5reb, 3stls. Haggar trey overhauls Pdam final 19-18 lead. Corts in 40-32 haltime control and gradually pull away in second stanza. P. Kelly 18pts, 8x15fg, 8reb in 27' pace Bears whose I. Oduro jr. nets 17 pts, J. Williams 10.
   Cortland 4-2, 2-0; Pdam 1-6, 0-2

[TIMBOSTEW]

New Paltz with a convincing win over Brockport last night. Won 67-55, held Brockport to 20 points in first half, it helped that Brockport missed there first 19 3 point attempts. Rylan Blondo with his usual steady game, 17 points, 11 rebounds. Solomon Neuhaus had 14 points in 11 minutes off the bench. Its good to see him getting minutes after not appearing in first 4 games. He brings a consistency  with his shooting touch. AJ Knight also steady game at the point with 11 points and Tyreik Frazier getting a season high 33 minutes which produced 11 points and 5 blocks. It was nice to see better shot selection and a season low 14 3 point attempts.

[scooterman]

The SUNYAC-s got off to a good start this weekend with Oswego State winning their first two games handily and are now ranked #4 in this weeks D-3 Hoops Top 25 poll. Congrats to the Lakers!!!

My beloved Golden Eagles had an up and down weekend, beating Oneonta 87-76 on Friday and then shooting 29% the next day and lost to a good New Paltz squad 67-55.

I did notice that their best scorer, Beckett was missing from the box score all weekend. Must have had injury or illness. Hope he gets well soon, those are big shoes to fill. Go Eagles!!!

[Caz Bombers]

Buffalo State coach Fajri Ansari announced his retirement on Thursday, effective at season's end. The Bengals have really fallen on hard times the last six seasons.