MBB: University Athletic Association

[WUPHF]

Stick is gaining lots of confidence from his recent success.  Today he was especially needed to stabilize the interior when Nick Burt fouled out with around 5 minutes left.  If Mitch playing with such confidence, I would have been quite concerned down the stretch.

In my time following Washington University, few juniors have moved from the obscurity of the bench to the starting lineup. The only other player that comes to mind is Spencer Gay.  The Mitch Styczynski story is a very cool one.  Mitch averaged approximately 20 minutes per game, 7 points, and 4 rebounds through the first four games, before dropping back a bit through the second four games.  But, the Washington University-Webster game was a turning point and he has played like a starter every since.

[y_jack_lok]

Stick is gaining lots of confidence from his recent success.  Today he was especially needed to stabilize the interior when Nick Burt fouled out with around 5 minutes left.  If Mitch playing with such confidence, I would have been quite concerned down the stretch.

In my time following Washington University, few juniors have moved from the obscurity of the bench to the starting lineup. The only other player that comes to mind is Spencer Gay.  The Mitch Styczynski story is a very cool one.  Mitch averaged approximately 20 minutes per game, 7 points, and 4 rebounds through the first four games, before dropping back a bit through the second four games.  But, the Washington University-Webster game was a turning point and he has played like a starter every since.

Hmm. I don't remember him from the Webster game, but I do remember him from the IWU game. Maybe I wasn't paying attention at Webster.

[WUPHF]

Hmm. I don't remember him from the Webster game, but I do remember him from the IWU game. Maybe I wasn't paying attention at Webster.

Styczynski played his early season average of 20 minutes against Webster after playing 5-10 for the previous four games. 8 points and 6 rebounds along with a very solid defensive performance but, Styczynski made himself known last Saturday against the Titans.

[WUPHF]

Holiday reading from the St. Louis Post Dispatch: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/joe-strauss/strauss-washington-u-basketball-succeeds-on-its-own-terms/article_208e76e5-f1cc-5d2e-b40a-321ed2fd0782.html

I was very surprised to see Joe Strauss write a column on Washington University, but I will take it.  Notice the photo pulled from deep in the Post Dispatch archives.

I was also surprised to learn that Missouri has five Division III basketball squads including "University City neighbor Fontbonne, Webster, Westminster and Baptist Bible."  Missouri has a lot of Baptist institutions, but as far as I know, only Southwest Baptist competes in the NCAA.

[Pat Coleman]

Yeah. The Baptist Bible that plays in Division III is the one in Pennsylvania.

[WUPHF]

Yeah. The Baptist Bible that plays in Division III is the one in Pennsylvania.

Thanks Pat!

[y_jack_lok]

Holiday reading from the St. Louis Post Dispatch: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/joe-strauss/strauss-washington-u-basketball-succeeds-on-its-own-terms/article_208e76e5-f1cc-5d2e-b40a-321ed2fd0782.html

I was very surprised to see Joe Strauss write a column on Washington University, but I will take it.  Notice the photo pulled from deep in the Post Dispatch archives.

I was also surprised to learn that Missouri has five Division III basketball squads including "University City neighbor Fontbonne, Webster, Westminster and Baptist Bible."  Missouri has a lot of Baptist institutions, but as far as I know, only Southwest Baptist competes in the NCAA.

Very nice article. Thanks for posting it. I wonder if Strauss was thinking of Missouri Baptist as a D3 program.

[WUPHF]

Emory has a few big games left to play before conference play begins. 

Today, the Eagles kickoff their Holiday Tournament with a game against an ORV Bates team that is 7-0 and No. 14 in Massey.  Emory will take on the winner of Union-Birmingham Southern tomorrow afternoon.  Union has the distinction of going 2-0 against UAA teams this season with wins over NYU and Rochester.

On Saturday, Emory hosts No. 8 Virginia Wesleyan that is 8-1 on the season.

Video and Live Stats
http://www.emoryathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2014-15/schedule

[WUPHF]

Emory leads Bates at the half, 34-29.  Emory shot a staggeringly low 2-14 from three point range.

[WUPHF]

Emory now 8-22 from three point range as the Eagles lead 59-47 with 12 minutes left.  Definitely a game worth watching if you can.

[WUPHF]

Final from Atlanta: Emory over Bates, 84-65.

[WUPHF]

Incidentally, Emory will play Washington University on the first Friday of UAA play in St. Louis.  Looking forward to see how Coach Edwards plans for Alex Foster.

[WUPHF]

Emory and Union tip-off in a matter of minutes.

Video and Live Stats
http://www.emoryathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2014-15/schedule

[WUPHF]

Emory leads Union, 34-32 at the half.

[WUPHF]

Emory is pulling away from Union.  71-53 with about 6 minutes left.