MBB: Northwest Conference

[(509)Rat]

As always, Whitworth will stream video (should have Castle synced to video like PLU game)...if you have good service and no access to a computer you can stream Castle (audio) on your phone and follow live stats

http://www.whitworth.edu/Athletics/Teams/Basketball/livefeed.htm

[nwhoops1903]

Are you NW'ers assuming no pool c from the NW Conference?

If NW does get a pool c bid and they are seeded 4th, will they fly the California teams to NW for the first round, or play 1 game each in the NW and S.Cal? Could happen.

It will be interesting how the committee addresses 2 same conference teams playing each other as compared to the financial restraints.

Just to be clear dahlby, if Whitman loses tonight, their season is over.  No ifs, ands or but(t)s.

[dahlby]

Yeah, you are probably right. The win over Whitworth probably isn't enough. But, not to degrade any team in any other region, I have watched several  teams with good records iin the other regions that are in the pool c running, and although good.....the west coast just doesn't have enough of a reputation.....But, I am pulling for you all anyway,

[Gregory Sager]

Yeah, you are probably right. The win over Whitworth probably isn't enough. But, not to degrade any team in any other region, I have watched several  teams with good records iin the other regions that are in the pool c running, and although good.....the west coast just doesn't have enough of a reputation.....But, I am pulling for you all anyway,

Reputation has nothing to do with who gets a Pool C bid and who doesn't.

[(509)Rat]

Mr. $ager is right, NCAA pool C $election ha$ nothing to do with reputation...it'$ a preci$e mathematical formula 

[dahlby]

Rat,
Point well taken, especially when the poster has ties to an area where the reputation is
continually rewarded. Many fans of the game overlook the level of competition in the NW Conference. I have always pushed for Chapman to schedule more games against a higher level of competition by scheduling games agaiinst the NW conference.

[(509)Rat]

T-minus 15 minutes....then it's t-shiiiiiirt Tiiiiiiiiiiimmme!!

[nwhoops1903]

WW leads Whitman by 17, 4:51 to play. Here we go.....crazy time.

[playball]

So Buc, do you think you could swing a deal for Whitworth to host at Gil Colosseum in Corvallis?  I think that would be awesome since it could hold more people than Whitworth's gym could.  And knowing that you have ties to the AD at OSU, maybe this could get done!    

Tell David I said Congrats on a great career and good luck in the playoffs

[(509)Rat]

NWC tourney championship tonight in Spokane. If both teams play like they did Thursday Whitworth will win big (like last Spokane meeting). I would expect Whitman to stay close, Whitworth to pull away, but then KEEP the 15 point lead this time...

Agreed Rat.

So it was a 15 point lead that got expanded to a 24 point victory...close enough. nwhoops, we are smart.

[OxyBob]

But Whitman has to win...no way the NWC gets a pool C unless Whitman gets the auto. If you think they will then you've never seen NCAA $election committee at work...

Every year there's the same discussion and the same speculation by the same people about things that will never happen.

Congratulations to Whitworth on a fantastic season. Enjoy the first round bye.

OxyBob

[bbaddict]

But Whitman has to win...no way the NWC gets a pool C unless Whitman gets the auto. If you think they will then you've never seen NCAA $election committee at work...

Every year there's the same discussion and the same speculation by the same people about things that will never happen.

Congratulations to Whitworth on a fantastic season. Enjoy the first round bye.

OxyBob

Yeah,  what HE said.

[A Buc Forever]

Can Whitworth do anything to accommodate more fans.  I heard they had people watching the game behind the stands on a screen and some people went to a classroom and watched it.  Any plans to add more seating or play at Gonzaga or the arena down town?

[OxyBob]

Any plans to add more seating or play at Gonzaga or the arena down town?

On top of having a great team, Whitworth has a huge home court advantage in the Fieldhouse. Why would they ever consider playing anywhere else?

OxyBob

[dahlby]

Agreed, too much at stake to play on a neutral court. Could also affect the bid $$$  for
ticket and concession (which stay with the host) sales as they would need to pay rent for another court, which could affect the bottom line.

It would also take Whitworth out of their normal "home" game routine.