MBB: University Athletic Association

[WUPHF]

I am involved with the posters poll, and I had WashU #8, but that is far from official.  I am quite familiar with WashU, and all the UAA schools for that matter, as I played in the UAA from 2001-05.

I apologize.  I tend to read things quickly (and even more quickly at work).  I probably should not have asked anyway.

I really only wanted to know where you would rank Washington University and Brandeis because you clearly know a lot about the conference.  And, now I understand why.

[Hugenerd]

I am involved with the posters poll, and I had WashU #8, but that is far from official.  I am quite familiar with WashU, and all the UAA schools for that matter, as I played in the UAA from 2001-05.

I apologize.  I tend to read things quickly (and even more quickly at work).  I probably should not have asked anyway.

I really only wanted to know where you would rank Washington University and Brandeis because you clearly know a lot about the conference.  And, now I understand why.

I had Brandeis 17.

[Hugenerd]

Looks like CMU lost to Marietta on a buzzer beater tonight, dropping CMU to 4-10.

[Pat Coleman]

A lot of other teams lost last week, too.

I found it more interesting that the teams got really consolidated -- No. 26 had a vote totals in the 30s.

[Hugenerd]

A lot of other teams lost last week, too.

I found it more interesting that the teams got really consolidated -- No. 26 had a vote totals in the 30s.

I found that interesting as well, the ORV list is real short, only 28 teams receiving 10 points or more.

[WUPHF]

Looks like CMU lost to Marietta on a buzzer beater tonight, dropping CMU to 4-10.

That makes for seven straight losses. 

With all due respect to Carnegie Mellon and Case Western, I am sure that both Washington University and Chicago are happy to play their first pair of UAA road games in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

[BUBeaverFan]

Those are my favorite two games of the year, just under a 3 hour drive and about  a 4.5 hour drive.  Double bonus of getting to see our son, a Case student, on Friday night as well. It bugs me that he doesn't make much of an effort to catch the Spartans.  He has attended a swimming and diving meet to root for a friend who is on the Case team.  Go Bears! (also go Beavers! Can Bluffton get their first win of the season against Defiance??)

[WUPHF]

VIDEO

It looks like the Washington University and Chicago road games will be available through live video as they take on Case Western and Carnegie Mellon.

Case Western Live Video
http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/broadcast/index.htm

Carnegie Mellon Live Video
http://www.cmu.edu/athletics/fanzone/video/webcast.html

Emory and Rochester travel to NYU and Brandeis and while NYU has live video feed, I am not sure that Brandeis does.  Here is the link for the live video: http://www.gonyuathletics.com/index.aspx

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

I am not planning to comment on the players of the week every week, but I did notice that Tyrone Hughes of Brandeis and Andy Stein of New York.  I watched them both play over the weekend and I am not surprised at all that they were selected.  And, they are only sophomores.

UAA STANDINGS

2009-10 UAA Standings
School UAA Pct. Overall Pct.
1. Rochester 3-0 1.000 12-2 .857
2. Washington U. 2-1 .667 12-2 .857
3. Brandeis 2-1 .667 11-2 .846
4. Emory 2-1 .667 10-4 .714
5. New York 1-2 .333 10-4 .714
6. Case Western Reserve 1-2 .333 9-5 .643
6. Chicago 1-2 .500 7-7 .500
8. Carnegie Mellon 0-3 .000 4-10 .286

[WUPHF]

The Bears looking...well much like they have the past few games.  Holding on to a 51-49 lead versus Case Western.  The Spartans with a good chance to tie and now the Bears go up by five.

[WUPHF]

Brandeis looks ready to knock of Rochester.  7 point lead with 33 seconds left.

[WUPHF]

The Bears escape with the win, 66-61 over Case Western.  What can I say?  It is getting harder and harder to watch this team merely escape with the win.  Not the best offense tonight.  Spencer Gay leads the way with 16 points, including key free throws, and 7 rebounds.  Wallis scores 15 while Thompson scores 13 on 4-17 shooting (1-8 from behind the arc).

I missed much of the game, but from what I did watch, the Bears did not look particularly strong on defense either.

[Hugenerd]

The Bears escape with the win, 66-61 over Case Western.  What can I say?  It is getting harder and harder to watch this team merely escape with the win.  Not the best offense tonight.  Spencer Gay leads the way with 16 points, including key free throws, and 7 rebounds.  Wallis scores 15 while Thompson scores 13 on 4-17 shooting (1-8 from behind the arc).

I missed much of the game, but from what I did watch, the Bears did not look particularly strong on defense either.

I watched the whole game, second time I have seen them this season, and again not so impressed.  I dont see how they can beat good teams if they continue to play this way.  10-32 shooting out of your two first-team all-american guards.  Outrebounded. 39% shooting as a team, 26% from 3,  and Case isnt exactly known for their defense. This is not going to get it done against tougher competition. Before I saw them play, I thought they would win 13 games again in conference, but now I could definitely see them going 10-4 or so.  They are now 3-1 in conference, but only +4 ppg in their wins and 3 of those games are at home.

[frodotwo]

Perhaps they are playing down to their competition

[BUBeaverFan]

The shooting woes certainly continued last night for the Bears.  It is fair to say that the Bears are in an offensive funk.  The rebounding edge for Case may have been aided by the fact that the Bears big men were saddled with foul trouble most of the night.  The Bears are surviving at this point and will need to get back in the groove soon.  Speaking of funk and groove, hats off to the Shaw High School Pep Band who as at Case on Friday night.  Loud and proud.  What a talented group of musicians and dancers.  They were fun to watch.  Go Bears!

[y_jack_lok]

Perhaps they are playing down to their competition

I don't think that's the case, but if it is it's not a good thing -- and certainly not the way Wash U usually plays against a much less talented opponent.