MBB: University Athletic Association

[Hugenerd]

In case anyone missed it. Video of the buzzer-beating three-pointer from WashU's Alboona to force overtime with IWU
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The Titans had defended the inbound pass with such tenacity in the previous 2-3 possessions, forcing at least one time out, that I was surprised they backed off on the last possession.

Agreed... and in overtime forced a timeout and a couple other tough inbounds passes. The word in the huddle must have been "don't foul" so they backed off the pressure.

It is confusing why they would not foul.  Up 3 with 5 seconds left and there is no intentional foul rule in NCAA like the NBA (in the NBA there is an automatic intentional if the fould takes place before the ball is inbounded).  One could argue that they should have fouled at any point when the ball was in the backcourt.

[Mr. Ypsi]

In case anyone missed it. Video of the buzzer-beating three-pointer from WashU's Alboona to force overtime with IWU
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The Titans had defended the inbound pass with such tenacity in the previous 2-3 possessions, forcing at least one time out, that I was surprised they backed off on the last possession.

Agreed... and in overtime forced a timeout and a couple other tough inbounds passes. The word in the huddle must have been "don't foul" so they backed off the pressure.

It is confusing why they would not foul.  Up 3 with 5 seconds left and there is no intentional foul rule in NCAA like the NBA (in the NBA there is an automatic intentional if the fould takes place before the ball is inbounded).  One could argue that they should have fouled at any point when the ball was in the backcourt.

Agreed.  I'm a big fan of Ron Rose, but I think that was a brain-fart.

(Of course, I may just be permanently scarred from the Pistons having an identical situation and letting Kobe tie them (and beat them in OT) in a crucial playoff game.   Up three, no more than 5-6 seconds, FOUL - as long as it is not in the act of shooting a 3! )

[Wydown Blvd.]

So, the WashU men definitely looked good against IWU and are getting healthier as the season wears on, which is usually pretty unusual... It will be a pretty exciting UAA season as the IWU win now put a little less pressure on WashU to win the UAA. It will still take an excellent conference record to get into the NCAAs, but protecting home court is obviously one of the biggest factors in a UAA squad's fate, and IWU was a stepping stone in that regard. I think that the game held a "do or die" emotion for the squad. I'm itching for conference play.

[CSC Spartan]

By the way,NYU's Sam Cieplicki left program?
what's matter with him?
he came from St.Micheal's college(D2) in VT．

[Hugenerd]

So according to the top 25, Brandeis is currently the UAA favorite, followed by NYU, and then Emory.  I know this is based on current records and all, but there is no way NYU is better than WashU.  If I had to bet, I would say that WashU will win the UAA, with Brandeis in the mix at the top.  Emory probably 3rd, followed by Rohester and NYU at 4 and 5. With Chicago, Case, and CMU bringing up the rear.

[jaybird44]

I hope you are right!  Although, I feel that there will several more close games and nail-biting finishes this conference season. 

It will be fun...can't wait to get started!

[auwnj]

I watched a bit of the Case/Hiram game, and was a little surprised to see how effective Hiram's pressure defense was.  Case seemed to have no clue how to handle it, and it resulted in many turnovers and easy buckets for the Terriers.

Is it an issue with the talent of the guards then, or game preparation?

I can't really tell much from 2500 miles away, based on a few minutes of video shot from inside the student workout center high above Horsburgh.  What I can say is that I'm more familiar with Hiram, a very aggressive and athletic team, and although they deserve a fair amount of credit for forcing the turnovers, other teams they have faced have not had as much difficulty with Hiram's press.  It looked to me like CWRU had no plan to attack it, they'd just inbound it more or less like normal and watch the receiver get trapped while providing insufficient help.  If there were any set press-breaking plays available, it sure didn't look like they were used.

David, you dont give yourself enough credit, it sounds like you made a pretty educated assessment from 2500 miles away, in just a few minutes...

I've watched CWRU a couple of times.  In addition to turnovers, I think they need to improve on defense, shot selection and movement on offense.  They give up a lot of points, take a lot of 3s, and don't seem to cut or drive to the basket.



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[WUPHF]

I am ready to walk over for the annual staff day game at the Field House as Washington University takes on Benedictine out of the Northern Athletic Conference.  $1 hot dogs!

I was looking at the archives to see how many NAC teams we have played, thinking that I have never seen a NAC team other than Benedictine when I lived in Chicago when I noticed that Washington University has a 31-72 record with the University of Missouri. 

WUSTL has played Mizzou more than any other team even though the last meeting was 50 years ago.  Not surprising though considering that both schools were founding members of the Missouri Valley Conference.

[WUPHF]

Washington University over Benedictine University, 67-52.  Nothing to report.  Benedictine did not play like a 7-5 team, so the Bears got away with mediocre play.

[ADL70]

I think it will depend on what type of offense they try to run.  If they are going to slow it down, Duerr may be the better option as he has 45 pounds on Thompson.  From what I have heard of Thompson, he is a great athlete, as well as having tremendous size and length.  He may fit better in an uptempo offense, or at the 4 alongside Duerr.  I wouldnt be surprised to see Thompson earn himself more minutes as the season progresses.

After beginning the seson sideline by injury, David Thompson has played in thye Spartans last four games.  His performance in the first three games would charitably be described as rusty ( 5pf in 8 mins in his second game).

Sunday at Oberlin though he played a season high 24 minutes (9 more than Duerr), scored 13 pts on 3-4 FG and 7-8 FT, and pulled down 8 boards

[Hugenerd]

Good to hear he is healthy, maybe he can help Case turn their season around.  Still plenty of time as conference play hasnt started yet.  They arent getting an at-large with 7 losses, but maybe if they can live up to that preseason 2nd conference selection, they may be able to compete for that AQ.

[deiscanton]

I went to see the Brandeis at Emerson game yesterday, which Brandeis won by a score of 65-54.

Brandeis frosh Youri Dascy had a double-double with 21 pts and 11 rebounds.

So far, I have been pleased with the non-conference start on the part of this young Brandeis men's team.

Overall, I thought Brandeis played well in the tune-up game.   Emerson hit 11 of 33 from 3 pt range to stay in the game, but overall, I felt the game played about as expected.

I'm looking forward to Saturday's match with NYU and the rest of the UAA conference slate.   On the men's side, all of the games this weekend look to be very competitive and close affairs going into tomorrow's play.  As always, surprises can happen on any given game day.

[jaybird44]

I agree...the UAA gauntlet will be especially tough to get through this season.  Lots of nail-biting fun for fans every weekend!

[WUPHF]

Back and forth in the Ratner Center with the Maroons.  Almost 15 less viewers than with the Women's game.  Bears leading 12-11 after seven minutes.

[WUPHF]

18-11 Washington University.

WUSTL has more Chicago-area players in the game then Chicago and many more on the team.  Welcome to the UAA.