MBB: University Athletic Association

[howardjp]

Emory wins 94-88, Moton with 32 for 'Deis, Florin - 26 for Emory.

Brandeis had a chance to tie with less than a minute when Vilmont lost control on a runner, rest was free throws.

As noted earlier, a lot of increased play by the younger Judges, as some of the upperclassmen who started with great promise, particularly 3 years ago when they started 11-0, have been benched. Tough times.

[WUPHF]

Three weeks in, it looks like Washington University in first with Emory a game behind in second.  The Bears take on the Emory Eagles in Atlanta next Sunday and then again in St. Louis the following Sunday.

[DagarmanSpartan]

Good win for Case over Chicago.

We definitely needed a "bounce-back" win.  I'm still hoping that we can have a respectable UAA finish.

[ADL70]

Chicago's leading scorer Charlie Hughes didn't play.

That said, the Spartans have five straight games that they have a good chance to win any or all.  8-6 UAA is not beyond possible.

[WUPHF]

Rochester leading Washington University 32-22 late in the first half.  The 1-4 Yellowjackets with an opportunity to take down the 5-0 Bears at home.

RESET: Rochester leading Washington University 39-31 at the half.  The Yellow Jackets are shooting 50 percent overall.  The Bears are struggling.  Of the statistics worth mentioning, Rochester is 7-13 from three point range while Washington is 2-11.
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Washington 78
Rochester 75

I chose not to pay the $6.95 fee for the video feed, though it seems as though this game may have been worth it.  I would love a full report from someone who watched.

As far as I can tell, the Bears reeled in the Yellow Jackets early in the second half behind the play of Chris Klimek.  The teams battled back and forth throughout the second half, leading to seven lead changes. Rochester nearly pulled the upset by shooting 15-26 (57 percent) from three point range, but Washington pulled ahead in the final minute and held on.  All five starters for the Bears scored in double figures, led by Klimek (20) and Palucki (16).

[WUPHF]

I'm still hoping that we can have a respectable UAA finish.

And, Case Western Reserve gets the win over Brandeis 74-66 on throwback weekend (I think) while NYU defeated Carnegie Mellon.  Did you get to go to the game?

[ADL70]

I believe he's in Afghanistan.

[WUPHF]

Chicago 69
Emory 60

In a game that was delayed until 10:00 EST due to weather concerns, Chicago (4-2) moves in to a second place tie with Emory (4-2) with a rematch in Chicago exactly one week away.  Washington (6-0) will travel to Atlanta for an opportunity to preserve the two game lead on the field as we reach the half-way point.

[jeffjo]

I chose not to pay the $6.95 fee for the video feed, though it seems as though this game may have been worth it.  I would love a full report from someone who watched.

As did I. I refused to pay it more because I didn't want to let them justify it, than its affordability.

[DagarmanSpartan]

I'm still hoping that we can have a respectable UAA finish.

And, Case Western Reserve gets the win over Brandeis 74-66 on throwback weekend (I think) while NYU defeated Carnegie Mellon.  Did you get to go to the game?

No.  Given my current deployment to Afghanistan, I cannot attend any games.  But I try to catch a game here and there over the internet during off-duty hours.

[WUPHF]

No.  Given my current deployment to Afghanistan, I cannot attend any games.  But I try to catch a game here and there over the internet during off-duty hours.

Thank you for your service.  Obviously, I am a Washington University fan, but after hearing your story, I guess I am pulling for Case Western Reserve now as well.

[jaybird44]

Final:  WashU 70, Emory 66

Game was won by Wash-U FT shooting (over 80%) and 3-point shooting defense (held Emory to 6-29 beyond the arc).

Bears are unbeaten in UAA midway through the conference season, but they replay Rochester and Emory this upcoming weekend at home.  They will need to protect their 3-game lead by successfully protecting their home court advantage.

[WUPHF]

I definitely did not expect the University of Chicago to lose to Rochester, but Rochester was tough at home during non-conference play.

The conference has three teams tied at 4-3 including Case Western Reserve, Emory and Chicago.

At this point a year ago, Rochester was the clear favorite, but they went 1-3 over the last four games of the season giving Washington University one of two big breaks they needed to take the crown.  Three UAA teams would go on to postseason.

It is hard to imagine a Washington University meltdown, but things happen.  Also hard to imagine more than one bid.

[WUPHF]

I am getting very excited for the second half of UAA conference play.

Washington University will host Rochester and Emory this weekend with an opportunity the further the lead on the field and to hand Coach Edwards his 600th win.

It looks like Edwards will become the 81st men's basketball coach to reach the 600 career win mark and, of course, the second basketball coach at Washington to reach the mark.

I noticed that someone has already added Edwards to the Wikipedia list of coaches with 600 wins: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_men's_basketball_coaches_with_600_wins

[WUPHF]

An article from the student newspaper which acknowledges the role David Fatoki played in the win over Rochester last weekend: http://www.studlife.com/sports/mens-basketball/2014/02/03/mens-hoops-perfect-in-conference-play-with-two-close-victories/