MBB: University Athletic Association

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The UAA is off to a 16-6 start through the end of the second weekend.

NYU lost to Baruch, 83-70 this afternoon.  First-years Alex Casieri and Cade Hoppe led the way in scoring and rebounding.

As for Chicago, I had penciled in a match-up with Springfield, but that game was not meant to be.  Chicago instead defeated Ohio Wesleyan, 82-70.  Jordan Baum nearly completed the triple-double with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.  Noah Karras also dropped in 20 points.  Dominic Lavarie barely played last season, but has played very well through the first three games.

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Brandeis moved to 3-1 with a 78-65 win over Lasell.

The most impressive thing about the game: the atmosphere which was obvious even through the live stream.

Corey Sherman has taken over the point guard role for Sabir who has not played the last 2-3 games.  Sherman finished with 26 points.  Eric D'Aguanno dropped in 22 thanks largely to his efforts from the perimeter (6-10).

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Washington University drops to 1-2 on the season with a 92-85 loss to Illinois Wesleyan.

The Titans shot 70% from the field in the first half and finishing north of 60% for the game.  50% from three point range.  IWU really shut down the Bears from the perimeter too.

The Bears are still working on a lot things it seems, though certainly a lot of positives in this game including:

Washington University won the second half, 50-40.
Washington University shot 90% from the free-throw line.
Washington University won the battle of the boards (32-28), turnovers (16-18), and steals (8-5).
Not to mention Justin Hardy who scored 28 points (10-16 from the field) and pulled down 8 rebounds

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In other scores around the UAA...

Rochester over Hobart, 81-63
Carnegie Mellon falls to Mount Union, 82-71.
Case Western Reserve falls to Denison in overtime, 80-79.
NYU defeats John Jay, 63-51.
Chicago defeats North Park, 87-68.

[hopefan]

Wooopiffff... 2 days of driving... just too whipped to change clothes and come down to Wash U... but saw first 10 minutes on internet... Hardy's dunk through traffic was just spectacular... a frosh   wow...  seems to me the Bears are hurtin' in the middle....  and we have to see Nolan find his touch on the perimeter....

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Welcome back!  And, I was hoping that being back at home would allow Nester and Nolan to return to their first-game form (both shot 50% from three in that game, but a combined 26% last night). Instead, IWU turned the Field House into the Shirk Center Annex, shooting 50% from three.  No worries though...next game.

[Mr. Mo]

Puzzled by Wash U right now.  A lot of the best things I saw in the Iilinois College game and the two scrimmages seem to have fallen off (high pressure defense and crisp ball movement).  I think their most effective lineup has been when they play without a traditional point guard and one of the other guards does the ball handling.  Allows them to play bigger within their system where the guards are fungible; and they have athletic enough 2 and 3 guards to pull it off.

[jaybird44]

There is a lot to figure out for Coach Juckem, to be sure.  Hopefully the 2nd half from last night is more indicative of how the team will play this season.

Agree with hopefan about the need for more production in the middle.  Hank Hunter was poised to provide it but was in foul trouble much of the evening.  Marcus Meyer has improved his free throw shooting and needs to believe that he can emerge from David Schmelter's shadow and have a greater impact on games.  And, I'd even like to see DeVaughn Rucker play in the paint for a few minutes of each game, as an undersized post.  His strength and energetic athleticism would be a nice change-up for opponents to deal with.

All in all, I liked a lot of what I saw, with my first look at the Bears...

[Mr. Mo]

I would agree.  That might also help him cut down on his turnovers.

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Rucker has been coming in for Hardy and played the center for a few minutes, but maybe that was in the scrimmage.  He is rebounding well, but I am not sure if he has taken but a shot or two initiated from the paint.  He does like to shoot from the perimeter.

[iwumichigander]

There is a lot to figure out for Coach Juckem, to be sure.  Hopefully the 2nd half from last night is more indicative of how the team will play this season.

Agree with hopefan about the need for more production in the middle.  Hank Hunter was poised to provide it but was in foul trouble much of the evening.  Marcus Meyer has improved his free throw shooting and needs to believe that he can emerge from David Schmelter's shadow and have a greater impact on games.  And, I'd even like to see DeVaughn Rucker play in the paint for a few minutes of each game, as an undersized post.  His strength and energetic athleticism would be a nice change-up for opponents to deal with.

All in all, I liked a lot of what I saw, with my first look at the Bears...

Always nice to hear you call a game. 
  There is a lot to like about the Bears IMHO.  I am not sure IWU leaves with a W without a terrific 1st half.  Much better 2nd half for the Bears which tells me Coach Juckem was able to get team refocused and made adjustments at half time.

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Maryville has forced an overtime after trailing Emory by 19 points.

I have to agree with the Emory announcer that the Eagles were bailed out on two consecutive possessions with a one-point lead and 14 seconds left on the clock. 

Emory converted on free-throws and then Dante Hoppa banked a three pointer with 1.4 seconds left on the clock...

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Emory defeats Maryville 96-93.

Emory has two free throws again and Romin Williams goes 1-2 giving the Eagles a two-point lead.  Maryville brings it down and scores to tie the game with 3 seconds left.  Emory gets the ball to Williams who knocks down the buzzer beater from NBA range.

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Washington University defeats Carroll, 71-69 with the Pios scoring on a last second heave from half court.

The Bears got off to a good start behind the three point shooting of Matt Nester (4-6) and would eventually run out to a 15 point lead, but had to stave of a few Pio runs in the second half. 

Jack Nolan led the way in scoring with 20 points while DeVaughn Rucker led in rebounding.

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Washington University leads Carthage at the half, 47-37.

Jack Nolan leads all scorers with 17 points.

Emory took a 20 point or so loss to Randolph Macon at home, despite big games from four of the starting five.  The final score in that game: 94-74.