MBB: State University of New York Athletic Conference

magicman · February 15, 2008, 03:17:02 AM

Thanks Bear,

I remember the 03-04 season and the upset by the Bears over Brockport that year in the finals. And I had that Geneseo team with Fitch as a possibility. He was a great player. Last time I saw him play was the PBA tournament here in Plattsburgh, which his team won. I think that was the last year they had a PBA tournament. Man, he could take over a game.

Mike Deane must have been buckled up good and tight tonite(Thurs.) as his Wagner Seahawks took down league leading Sacred Heart 100-92 in double OT. Wagner now tied with Robert Morris atop the NEC standings with an 11-2 record. Sacred Heart falls to 11-3 with 2 of those losses coming at the hands of the Seahawks. The big showdown for most likely the top seed will be next Sat evening at Robert Morris unfortunately. It's the only meeting of these 2 this year. If you hear of any radio link for that game please pass it along. TV coverage would be too much to hope for.

scooterman · February 15, 2008, 08:23:11 AM

I think you are right with Gainey in the late 80's and early 90's Coach Birhs(sp) had to have one or two back then. Very interested to know!! Yeah, the Eagles in 2003 were 15-1 should have run the table but didn't. It is difficult to stay focused every night for 16 league contests. These kids have to go to school, too. No tutors to assist them like D1 kids.

thebear · February 15, 2008, 08:48:27 AM

Quote from: magicman on February 15, 2008, 03:17:02 AM

Mike Deane must have been buckled up good and tight tonite(Thurs.) as his Wagner Seahawks took down league leading Sacred Heart 100-92 in double OT. Wagner now tied with Robert Morris atop the NEC standings with an 11-2 record. Sacred Heart falls to 11-3 with 2 of those losses coming at the hands of the Seahawks. The big showdown for most likely the top seed will be next Sat evening at Robert Morris unfortunately. It's the only meeting of these 2 this year. If you hear of any radio link for that game please pass it along. TV coverage would be too much to hope for.

Watched the game last night on MSG, a classic. Deane has lost the seatbelt. He got T'd twice and ejected the first game after the article came out, the second T had everyone (Including Mike) in the place wondering what he'd said. He's been on his feet the last two games on TV. I think he has a beefy assistant coach charged with tackling him if he goes out of the coaching box.

Must be tough to play for him, such a perfectionist. Even tougher to ref his games, he sees and knows everything.

Most of the Wagner games have an audio link. Go to www.wagner.edu, find men's basketball, and click on schedule, and the links should be there. MSG runs a Monday/Thursday TV schedule for the NEC, rotating among the teams in the metro NY/NJ/CT area.

magicman · February 15, 2008, 09:27:26 AM

Thanks, Bear. Lucky you to watch the game last night. I don't get MSG on my dish at home. I do have it on cable at my business and once in a while they have the NEC games on Sat. afternoons. I just may have to "work" late next Sat nite if MSG does the game. If not I'll at least try the audio link you mentioned.

thebear · February 15, 2008, 10:11:19 AM

Buff State Media Guide says their last undefeated conference season was 71-72 (Randy Smith).

scooterman · February 15, 2008, 11:59:39 AM

The Burg will be the first since!! Mark it down--scooterman, even though not a Burg fan, predicts it!!!LOL--Good luck Burg!!

thebear · February 15, 2008, 12:41:17 PM

Quote from: scooterman on February 15, 2008, 11:59:39 AM
The Burg will be the first since!! Mark it down--scooterman, even though not a Burg fan, predicts it!!!LOL--Good luck Burg!!

Actually, the Bears won 31 regular season games in a row (plus two tournaments) from November 85 - February 88. Over the four years from 84-88, they were 41-2 during the regular season.

Still waiting to hear if anyone went undefeated from 87-00.

Cards7580 · February 15, 2008, 12:53:27 PM

"...The Burg will be the first since!! Mark it down--scooterman, even though not a Burg fan, predicts it!!!LOL--Good luck Burg!!..."

The KISS OF DEATH , aghhhhhhhhhh

jdex · February 15, 2008, 10:04:53 PM

Brockport whips Buffalo St. 89-73, building 62-41 halftime bulge on 20x37fg. Bport 30x64fg, 22x30ft. B. Williams 17 pts(6x10fg), 6 reb in 24'; A. Poles 16 pts(6x9fg, 3x5 3s) in 18'; Sherod Harris 14 pts(3x8fg, 7x7ft) in 21'; D. Maldonado 11 pts(4x9fg, 2x5 3s). BS 22x56fg, 27x37ft, 40-37reb. J. Gray 13 pts(3x11fg); A. Samedi 13 pts; A. Speed 12 pts

Geneseo gets by Fredonia 52-26. Just 20-14 half gap. Gens 16x39fg, 6x13 3s. J. Kling 15 pts(4x8fg, 2x5 3s), 7 rebs; S. Morton 12 pts(3x12fg), 5 assts; K. Stevens 10 pts. Freds 18x45fg, 6x17 3s. W. Davis 13 pts(5x9fg), 3 stls; J. Bryant 4 assts

Potsdam 72, Oneonta 61

jdex · February 15, 2008, 10:29:31 PM

Oswego 81, Morrisville 72

Potsdam had Oneonta by 35-27 at half. Bears 27x58fg, 14x17ft. T. Reinhardt 20 pts(7x13fg), 9reb, 2 ass, 2 stls; A. Dike 19 pts(8x14fg), 11 rreb; D. Brown 13 pts; S. Clement 12 pts. OSt 23x61fg. R. Fisk 15 pts(5x9fg, 3x4 3s); S. Gillette 10 pts(4x7fg, 2x3 3s); M. Grimes 7 rebs

jdex · February 15, 2008, 10:32:34 PM

Plattsburgh 87, New Paltz 68

jdex · February 15, 2008, 11:00:30 PM

Plattsburgh breaks 36-all tie at half with NP. Still tied with about 15' left. Pburghers take charge over final 10'. A. Williams 30 pts(11x26fg, 2x7 3s), 5 assts in 35'; T. Gorham 18 pts(7x10fg), 11 rebs; K. Hunt 10 pts, 10 rebs; A. Miller 5 assts. Cards 33x69fg, 45-34reb. NP 25x62fg. L. Bertram 16 pts(6x10fg), 5 rebs; M. Hauser 11 pts(4x5fg, 2x2 3s), 7 rebs

Oswego trails Mville 40-39 at half. Still a six point game at 1:25. Lakers 25x72fg, 4x21 3s. T. Downing 26 pts(8x18fg, 4x12 3s); M. Jabbi 17 pts, 8 rebs; N. Perioli 14 pts, 6 assts; D. White 10 pts, 9 rebs; K. Reuter 10 pts. Stangs 28x73fg, 53 reb. T. Foster 16 pts(7x19fg), 15 rebs; W. Jackson 16 pts; A. Olasokan 13 pts, 6 assts

magicman · February 15, 2008, 11:32:12 PM

Just back from the Plattsburgh-New Paltz game at Memorial Hall in Plattsburgh. A large but not capacity crowd was on hand to watch the Cardinals extend their current winning streak to 13 straight, and remain undefeated in conference play, upping their record to 13-0 in the SUNYAC and 20-2 overall. They also kept their home record unblemished for the season. Both teams came out firing with a fast paced tempo but neither team was able to establish much of an advantage. They ended up tied at the break 36-36. Plattsburgh's defensive intensity just didn't seem to be there in the 1st period and they were a little sloppy taking care of the ball finishing with 10 turnovers to 6 for the Hawks. I'm sure Coach Curle had plenty to say to the guys during the break and it seemed to work as Plattsburgh grabbed a short lead early on and never looked back. New Paltz hung tough however and the Cardinals could only manage a 4 to 6 point lead until the 13 minute mark when they opened it up and grabbed their 1st double digit advantage with 12:32 left. After a quick time out Plattsburgh went on another spurt and with 10:02 left had opened up a 19 point lead. New Paltz never threatened after that. The lead stayed between 19 to 23 pts. with Curle emptying the bench with about 4 mins. to play. 10 Cardinal players got into the scoring column led once again by the big three of Anthony Williams, Travis Gorham, and Khylan Hunt. Williams finished with 30 points on11x26 FG and 6X6 FT. Gorham added 18 pts on 7x10 FG & 4x6 FT and as usual maintained his double -double average hauling down 11 rebounds. Hunt also finished with a double-double scoring 10 pts. and grabbing 10 boards, 6 on the offensive end. Antwane Miller chipped in with 8 pts, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. New Paltz was paced by Lee Bertram with 16 pts on 6x10 FG and 4x4 FT. Matt Hauser also reached double figures with 11 pts on 4x5 FG & 2x2 FT while grabbing a team high 7 boards.

Cards7580 · February 16, 2008, 12:39:51 AM

Miller and Hunt never get the accolades that Travis and Anthony get, but they sure do make a difference in most games. Antwane is especially good keeping everyone loose. Always smiling.

Let me know what special gifts the seniors get during their Senior day ceremony. Hopefullly they will remember there is a game to play and an undefeated home record to uphold.

Depending upon the weather, I will get going to Cortland (for sure) and maybe drive to SUNYIT the next day. I'll be sure to report on the atmosphere for each arena as those teams attempt to prevent the 16-0 from happening. Assuming the Cards beat down the Oneonta team like the Bears did Friday night.

I hope Anthony scores 30 so that Larry Parker's Career Points record is broken at home. If it happens at Cortland it will remind me of the THUG that elbowed Larry in the face and put an pre-mature end to Larry's College career in the 1977-78 season.

magicman · February 16, 2008, 01:58:13 AM

thebear

Big first step taken by Potsdam tonight to secure that 6th seed I predicted a few days ago. I think the win over Oneonta was the biggest hurdle to having that happen. The Bears are now currently the 7th seed, moving up 1 spot because of Buff State's loss to Bport. A win by Potsdam on Sat. against New Paltz, coupled with a Red Dragon loss to Plattsburgh, and the Bears will wake up Sunday morning in 6th place. They will then control their own destiny. I guess you could say it's in the "CARDS" for that to happen.

And the way Oswego played tonight against Morrisville leaves us hope for that 1st round upset and a chance to get to the semi-finals. Go BEARS!!!