MBB: University Athletic Association

[DagarmanSpartan]

CWRU is off to a decent start. 

However, the conference slate has always proven to be too much for them.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

I got a chance to sit down with Emory coach Jason Zimmerman at the Hoopsville National Invitational Classic this past weekend. Check out his interview and the rest of the Hoopsville Coach's Corner (which substituted for this Sunday's show) here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/coachs-corner

[WUPHF]

Washington University is leading Hanover College 32-26 midway through what has so far been a slog comparable to a Sunday game in the UAA. Low energy, inconsistent officiating...

Emory trails LaGrange College 80-76 with just a few minutes left in the game.

[WUPHF]

Emory falls to LaGrange College 91-86 after losing to Maryville College 91-67 on Friday.  The Eagles had the game tied 86-86 in the final minute and could have had the final shot down one, but could not inbound the ball.

[WUPHF]

I have not seen a game in which an official has not counted down for the five second closely guarded violation. Old habits die hard.

[WUPHF]

Washington University holds on to defeat Hanover 84-64.

The Bears shot 10-20 from three point range and 50% from the field overall.  Andrew Sanders led the way with 20 points including two three pointers.  Kucera, Hooks and Silverman-Lloyd also scored in double figures.

[WUPHF]

The story of a Washington University professor who wrote a paper using economic modeling to predict the economic collapse of the Star Wars galaxy after the destruction of both death stars made the rounds this week, but it may be worth mentioning here because this professor happens to be first Washington University student ever to declare for the NBA draft.

The original story of the draft campaign by the then student was chronicled by our student newspaper here: http://www.studlife.com/archives/Sports/2008/07/03/wuengineerentersnbadraft/

No, he did not play varsity basketball while a student.

Incidentally, that story did inspire a few copy cat campaigns including three former basketball players: http://www.studlife.com/sports/mens-basketball/2012/03/29/basketball-trio-declares-for-nba-draft/

Star Wars story: https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/Star-Wars-economics.aspx
NBA draft campaign: http://draftfeinstein.com/

Another day in the Egghead Eight conference.

[WUPHF]

Brandeis moved to 4-2 on the season after falling to No. 11 Babson College 75-65.  Brandeis kept pace with Babson in the first half, and for stretches in the second, but the Beavers pulled away late.

[WUPHF]

Tough day for the conference as four of the five teams in action today lose. 

Only Chicago managed to win today with a 75-63 win over a winless Kalamazoo. 

Brandeis, Case Western and Rochester all lost at home while Washington University lost on the road at Illinois Wesleyan by 10.
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As for Washington University vs. Illinois Wesleyan, for whatever reason, the good guys did not play David Schmelter and Michael Bregman.  Schmelter has averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game and at 6'9 would have added much needed size.  Michael Bregman has not had the season I expected, but if he is playing, I think he can change that.

Not sure why they did not play, but both would have been incredibly useful with both Andrew Sanders and Matt Highsmith picking up two fouls early.  Instead, they had to use Peter Lasowski and freshman Marcus Meyer for 10 and 14 minutes.  Incidentally, I think Marcus Meyer has a big upside, and he comes from a winning program, but he is definitely not there yet.

I did not get to see the entire game tonight, but based on what I have seen for the season, I do think this season will be more 2010-2011 than 2014-2015.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Tough day for the conference as four of the five teams in action today lose. 

Only Chicago managed to win today with a 75-63 win over a winless Kalamazoo. 

Brandeis, Case Western and Rochester all lost at home while Washington University lost on the road at Illinois Wesleyan by 10.
__________

As for Washington University vs. Illinois Wesleyan, for whatever reason, the good guys did not play David Schmelter and Michael Bregman.  Schmelter has averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game and at 6'9 would have added much needed size.  Michael Bregman has not had the season I expected, but if he is playing, I think he can change that.

Not sure why they did not play, but both would have been incredibly useful with both Andrew Sanders and Matt Highsmith picking up two fouls early.  Instead, they had to use Peter Lasowski and freshman Marcus Meyer for 10 and 14 minutes.  Incidentally, I think Marcus Meyer has a big upside, and he comes from a winning program, but he is definitely not there yet.

I did not get to see the entire game tonight, but based on what I have seen for the season, I do think this season will be more 2010-2011 than 2014-2015.

Hey, we couldn't play them, since they go to WashU.

[Titan Q]

As for Washington University vs. Illinois Wesleyan, for whatever reason, the good guys did not play David Schmelter and Michael Bregman.  Schmelter has averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game and at 6'9 would have added much needed size.  Michael Bregman has not had the season I expected, but if he is playing, I think he can change that.

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/washington-u-to-put-titans-defense-to-the-test/article_2fde1fc7-ec88-52eb-a837-897abbb2e83a.html

"David Schmelter, a 6-9 sophomore averaging 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds, is out with mononucleosis, according to Edwards."

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Teams are finally settling into the season, but that doesn't mean things have gotten easier. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave returns from the Wendy's Classic where he talked to those who helped wrap up the historic tournament. He also chats with those showing heir strength early in the campaign and pulling off upsets.

Hoopsville hits the air at 7PM ET! www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/dec6

Guests include (in order):

- Guy Kalland, Carleton men's coach
- Bob Quillman, Central Region Reporter
- Jimmy Smith, Texas Lutheran men's coach
- Anthony Ewing, No. 10 Univ. of New England women's coach
- Scott Hemer, SUNY Geneseo women's coach
- Luke Flockerzi, Rochester men's coach
- J.C. DeLass, East Region Reporter

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[WUPHF]

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/washington-u-to-put-titans-defense-to-the-test/article_2fde1fc7-ec88-52eb-a837-897abbb2e83a.html

"David Schmelter, a 6-9 sophomore averaging 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds, is out with mononucleosis, according to Edwards."

Thanks for sharing.

That is not good news for however long it takes for David Schmelter to return to full form.

[WUPHF]

Note to self: do not talk about the Augustana game until the Webster game has been played.

[y_jack_lok]

Note to self: do not talk about the Augustana game until the Webster game has been played.

You are now free to talk about the Augustana game.