MBB: University Athletic Association

[Gregory Sager]

Wait a minute, St. Mary's is a women's liberal arts college next door to Notre Dame, right?

That's correct.

Their sports teams have one of the cleverest nicknames in all of college sports: the Belles.

[Titan Q]

Wash U landed a big recruit out of the Chicago suburbs yesterday...

https://twitter.com/jnols_21/status/852655809234448384

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m7fKlB2iZ0

http://www.ihsa.org/IHSAState/IHSAStateArticles/tabid/768/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1228/2016-17-IBCA-Boys-Basketball-All-State-Teams.aspx


Jack Nolan is a 6-1 PG from Benet Academy who can really shoot the basketball.  In terms of small college PG recruits, Nolan was kind of the guy this year in the Chicago area.  D3s like Chicago, Illinois Wesleyan, and Augustana pursued him aggressively and I know he had scholarships from a few D2s (Lewis being one).

I'd have to imagine Nolan sees a lot of time as a freshman next year and eventually develops into a great player for the Bears.  I have heard nothing but positives about this kid.

[WUPHF]

One of the quotes I had read on Jack Nolan from his coach in the Chicago Tribune:

"Sometimes the tale of the tape discourages people and the skill level doesn't get the credit it deserves," Heidkamp said. "He can do three things that I think is unique for a high school player to be able to do all three.

"He can catch and shoot, he can create his own shot, and he can shoot on the move. You do not find many high school players who can do that. That is something people are missing the boat on."

I am going to take a guess and say that he moves to the shooting guard role, but we shall see.

[4samuy]

I've seen Jack a couple times live and I can tell you this, HE CAN SHOOT!

[WUPHF]

There is a senior year highlight video for Sam Borst-Smith to go along with the junior year highlight video I posted earlier in the season.  Definitely worth watching.

I have no idea who did these, but both are particularly well done.  I love how the producer included the calls by Jay Murry and others periodically in the same way you might find in a professional documentary.

Senior Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdaDvdCT94E

Junior Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp9gYwdGrfM

[WUPHF]

Washington University remains in first place in the latest Director's Cup standings and are a mere 47 points ahead of 30 sport juggernaut Williams.

I believe the only sports we have left are baseball, softball, tennis and track and field (someone correct me if I am wrong).  The Washington University softball team is the only program from both institutions not to have qualified for one of the remaining championships.

[y_jack_lok]

Washington University remains in first place in the latest Director's Cup standings and are a mere 47 points ahead of 30 sport juggernaut Williams.

I believe the only sports we have left are baseball, softball, tennis and track and field (someone correct me if I am wrong).  The Washington University softball team is the only program from both institutions not to have qualified for one of the remaining championships.

I thought softball was in one of the regionals but got eliminated. Baseball regional started today. Bears lost to North Central 3-1. Maybe they can beat Greenville tomorrow and get back in the winners bracket.

[WUPHF]

It looks like I made two mistakes in my previous post.

Washington University softball did win the UAA and advanced to the NCAA tournament while Williams baseball did not.

Washington University baseball is out of the tournament after losing yesterday to Wartburg in extra innings.  Williams softball has advanced to the championship and will play again on Thursday.

Track and Field also begins on Thursday.

Both Washington University and Williams mens and womens tennis are in the tournament and play again tomorrow.  To add to the intrigue, the Williams teams must play Emory and Chicago in the next round.

[WUPHF]

Washington University Women's Tennis was knocked out in round 1.  The Men are trailing Bowdoin, but they are not out yet.

The Williams Women's Tennis team knocked out Chicago and move on while the Men lead Emory.

[WUPHF]

Washington University and Williams Men's Tennis both go down. Thanks Emory and best of luck against Bowdoin.

[WUPHF]

The Director's Cup final results will be announced on Thursday.

Washington University held a 47 point lead on Williams with the champion, I believe, to be determined by baseball, softball, tennis and track and field.  Here are the final team results in those sports.  I am not sure if individual results are a factor.

Williams defeated Washington University by a 54 point margin last year.  It seems as though the margin of victory will be even smaller this year.

Baseball
Washington University, 1-2 in NCAA Regional
Williams DNQ

Softball
Washington University, 1-2 in NCAA Regional
Williams, 2-2 in NCAA Championships

Tennis
Washington University Women, Quarterfinals
Washington University Men, Quarterfinals
Williams Women, National Champions!
Williams Men, Quarterfinals

Track and Field
Washington University Women, National Champions!
Washington University Men, 9th Place
Williams Women, 3rd Place
Williams Men, 13th Place

[WUPHF]

Correction: Washington University has a 51.75 point lead on Williams.

[WUPHF]

Washington University finishes second yet again to Williams.

The Bears did score their highest overall points total with 18 of the 19 teams qualifying for the postseason and three national championships.

The UAA had a good showing with six institutions in the Top 50:

No. 2 Washington University
No. 9 Emory
No. 15 Chicago
No. 40 NYU
No. 44 Carnegie Mellon
No. 49 Rochester

[Smitty Oom]

Do you have a link to the standings? I feel that WashU would have held off Williams considering the lead they had and about the same finishes in the spring sports.

[WUPHF]

Do you have a link to the standings? I feel that WashU would have held off Williams considering the lead they had and about the same finishes in the spring sports.

I thought so too, but Williams finished the season as the runner-up in crew.

I honestly thought I had checked every other sport Williams offers, but I missed that one.

Here is the link: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nacda/sports/directorscup/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/June1FinalDIIIOverall.pdf