MBB: University Athletic Association

[deiscanton]

Check again - there was a problem on the NCAA side and we have since reposted.

https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/mens-third-regional-ranking

Brandeis not posted.

Congrats to Trinity, NE College, and Albertus Magnus.  Dave, I just gave you another $10 donation just a few minutes ago.  I did a look at those resumes this morning and I have an understanding on the reasons.  NE College beat WPI and Tufts, and that got factored in the common opponents with Brandeis.

[deiscanton]

Brandeis men will finish third in UAA, and Saturday vs NYU is last game. 

Congrats, Judges, on an excellent season.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Check again - there was a problem on the NCAA side and we have since reposted.

https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/mens-third-regional-ranking

Brandeis not posted.

Congrats to Trinity, NE College, and Albertus Magnus.  Dave, I just gave you another $10 donation just a few minutes ago.  I did a look at those resumes this morning and I have an understanding on the reasons.  NE College beat WPI and Tufts, and that got factored in the common opponents with Brandeis.

You are too kind. You didn't have to do that over this ... but I appreciate it.

[WUPHF]

The Judges did have a great season...

Following a good season last year...

Following one of the worst seasons ever for Brandeis the year prior...

The turn-around was nothing short of remarkable.

Lots of credit to everyone involved.

[WUPHF]

Just a quick look ahead to the big game on Saturday.

Washington University is favored, but this rivalry has featured a number games going down to the final possession as well as a number of upsets.  For example, the Bears were undefeated in conference two seasons ago going in to the final game.

Chicago will finish the season with a losing record after playing one of the toughest schedules in Division III regardless of what happens, but they have won 4-6 including road wins at Emory and Rochester.

Recent records:

2019-2020
Washington University (H) 66-65, TBD

2018-2019
Chicago (H) 88-80, Washington University (H) 81-63

2017-2018
Washington University (H) 79-78, Chicago (R) 86-77

2016-2017
Washington University (R) 70-68, Chicago (R) 81-74

2015-2016
Chicago 70-68 (R), Washington University (R) 67-54

2014-2015
Chicago (H) 63-43, Washington University (H) 94-67

2013-2014
Washington University (H) 80-69, Washington University (R), 86-73

2012-2013
Chicago (H) 68-60, Washington University (H) 72-54

2011-2012
Washington University (H) 79-72, Washington University (R) 73-60

2010-2011
Chicago (H) 79-77, Chicago (R) 74-67

2009-2010
Washington University (H) 64-60, Washington University (R) 64-60

[deiscanton]

Emory at Rochester tips off 2 hours before Wash U v Chicago, so Wash U should know if they have to win the game to get the AQ by the time the ball is tipped at the Ratner Center.

[deiscanton]

Emory at Rochester tips off 2 hours before Wash U v Chicago, so Wash U should know if they have to win the game to get the AQ by the time the ball is tipped at the Ratner Center.

Or the players will just assume that Emory wins that game while the fans listen to JC DeLass's call on WYSL on the internet before the Wash U v Chicago game tips to get up to the minute info...

[deiscanton]

Congratulations to Case Western Reserve on being named NABC DIII Men's Basketball Team of the Week.

[Greek Tragedy]

If Emory loses, will there be "load management" for all the Wash U players?

[WUPHF]

If Emory loses, there will be Domino's Pizza and a 5-hour ride home.

[Greek Tragedy]

Domino's? You're in Chicago. You're better than that.

[Gregory Sager]

Yep. Going to Chicago and ordering Domino's is like going to the Metropolitan Opera in NYC to hear Roseanne Barr sing.

But Domino's has the virtues of being cheap and easy to order in large quantities, it delivers everywhere, and it has an app (so even a GA can get the order right ).

[WUPHF]

Best pizza in Chicago: Pompei in Little Italy.

But, that does not travel well.

Imagine Division III athletics without Domino's and Subway and Cracker Barrel.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Yep. Going to Chicago and ordering Domino's is like going to the Metropolitan Opera in NYC to hear Roseanne Barr sing.

But Domino's has the virtues of being cheap and easy to order in large quantities, it delivers everywhere, and it has an app (so even a GA can get the order right ).

Unless you're just not in the mood for cheesy tomato soup in a bread bowl.  It's excellent, but it very much strains the definition of "pizza."

[WUPHF]

Saturday in the UAA.

The last weekend of the regular season seemed so far away, but alas...

Recap: Washington University has clinched a share of the UAA championship and will win the championship with a win.  If they lose, they will also need Emory to lose to avoid sharing the crown with the Eagles.

The UAA has not had co-championships since 2012-2013.  Rochester had a one-game lead going in to the final game that season but both Emory and Washington University won that day to move even with the Yellowjackets.  The oddity of that day: Emory and Washington University both won by a final score of 72-54.

Washington University at Chicago
Bears over the Maroons, 73-69

Emory at Rochester
Eagles over the Yellowjackets, 78-72

Case Western Reserve at Carnegie Mellon
Spartans over Tartans, 81-80

NYU at Brandeis
Judges over the Violets, 77-64