Title: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference board archive
Post by: delvalfan on July 13, 2005, 06:59:23 PM
Post by: delvalfan on July 13, 2005, 06:59:23 PM
O.K., new server in place thanks to Pat, so could Lebanon Valley College please post their 2005-06 schedule - i really want to see who we might be playing in November. Thank you!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on July 13, 2005, 09:47:18 PM
Post by: adkfan on July 13, 2005, 09:47:18 PM
I must hit a nerve with Sir Pat... sorry but I don't blog faithful to "post" I like the people anonymous and not so
No dig intended just was curious about possibles for the vacant coaching position at Kings..
No one up man ship intended... just a curious fan
would never assume that the SID would reveal the candidates prior to interviews... just ADK wondering
So Sir Pat I am ever so sorry if my post hit a raw nerve.
We must never take ourselves so seriously that we fail to really read a post in the intention it was written
Just curious
ADKfan
No dig intended just was curious about possibles for the vacant coaching position at Kings..
No one up man ship intended... just a curious fan
would never assume that the SID would reveal the candidates prior to interviews... just ADK wondering
So Sir Pat I am ever so sorry if my post hit a raw nerve.
We must never take ourselves so seriously that we fail to really read a post in the intention it was written
Just curious
ADKfan
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Tim Flynn on July 13, 2005, 10:56:52 PM
Post by: Tim Flynn on July 13, 2005, 10:56:52 PM
delvalfan:
I'm willing to bet you'll be waiting until the end of the summer for LVC's basketball schedules to be released, unfortunately. Nobody would love to see them more than me though! (I've only heard some of the teams on the men's side of the tournament, and it will be a doozy).
I'm really, really glad LVC decided to move the Rinso tourney to a tip-off so it gets the attendence figures it deserves. There has been some top-notch play the last few years, especially last year, and unfortunately nobody was around to see it with the student body on break. They always seem to do a good job of bringing in good, entertaining teams. The women's tournament is only two years old, but the men's tournament, for example, has had two out of the last three championship games hit OT, and I think the last four title games were decided by a combined 12 points or something ridiculous like that.
I'm willing to bet you'll be waiting until the end of the summer for LVC's basketball schedules to be released, unfortunately. Nobody would love to see them more than me though! (I've only heard some of the teams on the men's side of the tournament, and it will be a doozy).
I'm really, really glad LVC decided to move the Rinso tourney to a tip-off so it gets the attendence figures it deserves. There has been some top-notch play the last few years, especially last year, and unfortunately nobody was around to see it with the student body on break. They always seem to do a good job of bringing in good, entertaining teams. The women's tournament is only two years old, but the men's tournament, for example, has had two out of the last three championship games hit OT, and I think the last four title games were decided by a combined 12 points or something ridiculous like that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on July 14, 2005, 08:25:00 AM
Post by: delvalfan on July 14, 2005, 08:25:00 AM
Thanks, Tim - we're REALLY anxious to know (i spend the remainder of the summer scouring the opposing team's stats 
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Bob Ziadie on July 21, 2005, 09:03:58 PM
Post by: Bob Ziadie on July 21, 2005, 09:03:58 PM
ADK, been away for a few weeks. Not sure exactly what you mean about giving parts of the gym away. Just to clarify, nothing is being torn down, not the bleachers, the press box. or even the floor. The gym floor was stripped of all the finish and paint, and then totally repainted. The wood floor is the same wood floor as before, just stripped down to the original wood color. If the woden bleachers evern get torn down, I will invite you and Saratoga and we can celebtrate no more splinters together ;-)
And don't count on the King's SID to drop hints about candidates or anything like that. There are privacy issues that need to be respected for people who already have jobs. God forbid anyone comes out looking like Larry Brown. Plus I always find it fun to try and battle with our local media as they come to me with the rumors they hear through the "grapevine". Some of the names I have heard with our last two men's basketball openings have provided me with a lot of entertainment.
And don't count on the King's SID to drop hints about candidates or anything like that. There are privacy issues that need to be respected for people who already have jobs. God forbid anyone comes out looking like Larry Brown. Plus I always find it fun to try and battle with our local media as they come to me with the rumors they hear through the "grapevine". Some of the names I have heard with our last two men's basketball openings have provided me with a lot of entertainment.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Mike Dougherty aka Knightstalker on July 21, 2005, 10:45:16 PM
Post by: Mike Dougherty aka Knightstalker on July 21, 2005, 10:45:16 PM
Bob mentioned Larry Brown in his post, he must be interviewing for the Kings job. Man this guy just loves to coach basketball.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Bob Ziadie on July 22, 2005, 03:36:32 PM
Post by: Bob Ziadie on July 22, 2005, 03:36:32 PM
Mike:
Nice........haha. Yeah it would make sense. He has coached at most levels of basketball. Now it is time to move onto D-III.......then we can start another coaching search in another two years at King's after he leaves us for the junior college circuit.
Nice........haha. Yeah it would make sense. He has coached at most levels of basketball. Now it is time to move onto D-III.......then we can start another coaching search in another two years at King's after he leaves us for the junior college circuit.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Mike Dougherty aka Knightstalker on July 22, 2005, 04:22:28 PM
Post by: Mike Dougherty aka Knightstalker on July 22, 2005, 04:22:28 PM
I just read this week in the NY papers that Larry Brown has been running a summer camp and clinic for 10-15 year olds on Long Island and has been doing it for several years. This is a man who really does love to coach, he will probably be coaching elementary school kids on the playground when he is 90.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on July 22, 2005, 07:26:18 PM
Post by: adkfan on July 22, 2005, 07:26:18 PM
Bob thanks for the pdate my local source told me that Kings was just doing some surface changes and not major reconstruction yet Yes maybe just a recoat of varnish could hold down the splinters for one more year.
Not expecting you Bob to drop any hints just a curious fan you know how I am... Just saw the schedule whichj I understand is not set in stone I am however looking for a time at court side.
Thanks for the info and have a good summer
ADK
Not expecting you Bob to drop any hints just a curious fan you know how I am... Just saw the schedule whichj I understand is not set in stone I am however looking for a time at court side.
Thanks for the info and have a good summer
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on July 25, 2005, 02:57:51 PM
Post by: delvalfan on July 25, 2005, 02:57:51 PM
Pretty much just two more months - i don't count October cause rosters come out that month, & if schedules make me happy, you can only imagine what a roster does - CAN NOT WAIT!!!
- CAN NOT WAIT!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roy Alexander on July 25, 2005, 05:28:19 PM
Post by: Roy Alexander on July 25, 2005, 05:28:19 PM
Kate, Any chance on a full roster, more than 9-10 players, for this years' team? I have always beleived that you have a good coach, players who never quit, and atleast 1-2 very talented players. The only problem is depth... any chance that will be corrected this year?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on July 25, 2005, 07:14:47 PM
Post by: delvalfan on July 25, 2005, 07:14:47 PM
If Del Val has NO defectors, we should be O.K. Juli's head injury should be completely better, the twins & Ashley should bring their experience to the court, Rachel will be ready to play & the dynamic duo of Shannon & Moira will be really fun to watch. Hopefully Brooke will step into Bridget's shoes & at least two of the recruits will be spectacular!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roy Alexander on July 25, 2005, 08:44:29 PM
Post by: Roy Alexander on July 25, 2005, 08:44:29 PM
If I didn't know better I would say that the Aggies were a contender...I think the loss of Jackie Hartzell may be bigger than you might thinkThe Lady Royals have 3 nice recruits, take a peak at their website and you can read about them.I am anxious as well...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on July 26, 2005, 10:11:28 AM
Post by: delvalfan on July 26, 2005, 10:11:28 AM
There's no two ways about it, Jackie & Bridget will be very much missed, great players & most importantly, lovely people - we wish em the BEST. You guys at Scranton are fortunate (i read about the recruits) - here's hoping that DVC has some potential All-Americans - Just as long as the MAC prevails, especially in all our opening tournaments!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roy Alexander on August 03, 2005, 10:17:22 PM
Post by: Roy Alexander on August 03, 2005, 10:17:22 PM
Has anyone checked out the new UoS website in thelast couple of days? It's great...Take a minute when you get a chance.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on August 04, 2005, 10:42:23 AM
Post by: delvalfan on August 04, 2005, 10:42:23 AM
Will do Roy, but a bit of news in today's Morning Call, Northern Lehigh's Jackie Leslie will play at Wilkes this season - i'd like to wish Wilkes ALL the best in their opening games i believe with ALbright & Cabrini At the Scotty Wood Tourney at Muhlenberg. GO Wilkes!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on August 04, 2005, 10:44:57 AM
Post by: delvalfan on August 04, 2005, 10:44:57 AM
New Scranton lay-out - Very Cool
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on August 04, 2005, 03:46:14 PM
Post by: delvalfan on August 04, 2005, 03:46:14 PM
Good luck to Coach Reed moving from Wilkes to Susquehanna!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: heatlee on August 04, 2005, 09:39:46 PM
Post by: heatlee on August 04, 2005, 09:39:46 PM
Any thoughts on FDU making the move to the upper half of the standings.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Art Lopez on August 05, 2005, 04:55:38 PM
Post by: Art Lopez on August 05, 2005, 04:55:38 PM
FDU ? How do they get over on Kings, U of S, and DeSales ? Although they have a nice team, I think it will be a real stretch for them to do any better than 4th in the Freedom Conference.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 06, 2005, 04:27:27 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 06, 2005, 04:27:27 PM
Fourth place is in the upper half, so that should make sense.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roy Alexander on August 08, 2005, 07:06:17 PM
Post by: Roy Alexander on August 08, 2005, 07:06:17 PM
Heatlee/ If you mean can FDU stay in the upper half? I think they can. However, this may be the year that some team jumps up to number 3??I'll make my season predictions in about a month but let's take a peak. Forget my Lady Royals for a bit--no one will dethrone them this year. Kings--talented, particularly with Beth Jordan and Lauren Kendra, however, 3 months away from tipoff and no coach. Desales--they must replace 4 starters...DelVal gives it their all and perhaps they will have depth this year, Drew is heading in the right direction. Wilkes, 3 solid players in Demaranville, Bolin, and Kaprowicz--however, no coach. That leaves Lyco??? So this may be the year where a team can sneak into the top 3???? We'll see
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Bob Ziadie on August 09, 2005, 04:32:48 PM
Post by: Bob Ziadie on August 09, 2005, 04:32:48 PM
Roy,
In all due respect, King's not having a coach three months from tip-off is not that THAT huge a factor in my humble opinion. If it was October, that would be a much different story.
It is not like the new coach needs to recruit new players for this coming season. Plus with the NCAA not allowing individual workouts in D-III, there is not a whole lot a new coach can really do at this point with the exception of getting to know their players and discussing pre-season workouts which have to be conducted by the players themselves.
I know the players have been working out, lifting, and playing in summer leagues and they will come back to school as ready to play as they would have had Coach Whit still been here.
The same thing happened when J.P. was hired as King's men's coach. It was early in September, the roster was in place, and the players had already been working out. The team went 22-7 that year and set a program record for wins in a single season.
If the search for a head coach starts going into the latter part of September, which it should not, than whoever the new coach is will have time to come in and start establishing themselves with the program.
The fact that 11 players return will help because there is a lot of leadership and the players know how to prepare. Coach Whit had a little saying that apeared on practice tee shirts that said: "Tradition Never Graduates".
Knowing Coach Whit for as long and as well as I do, included among the many subtle messages in that saying is that preparation and hard work are part of being successful.
Waiting for a new coach will not alter the preparation and hard work of the current players.
The things that will affect the success or lack of success of the team will be what happens after the new coach comes on board
In all due respect, King's not having a coach three months from tip-off is not that THAT huge a factor in my humble opinion. If it was October, that would be a much different story.
It is not like the new coach needs to recruit new players for this coming season. Plus with the NCAA not allowing individual workouts in D-III, there is not a whole lot a new coach can really do at this point with the exception of getting to know their players and discussing pre-season workouts which have to be conducted by the players themselves.
I know the players have been working out, lifting, and playing in summer leagues and they will come back to school as ready to play as they would have had Coach Whit still been here.
The same thing happened when J.P. was hired as King's men's coach. It was early in September, the roster was in place, and the players had already been working out. The team went 22-7 that year and set a program record for wins in a single season.
If the search for a head coach starts going into the latter part of September, which it should not, than whoever the new coach is will have time to come in and start establishing themselves with the program.
The fact that 11 players return will help because there is a lot of leadership and the players know how to prepare. Coach Whit had a little saying that apeared on practice tee shirts that said: "Tradition Never Graduates".
Knowing Coach Whit for as long and as well as I do, included among the many subtle messages in that saying is that preparation and hard work are part of being successful.
Waiting for a new coach will not alter the preparation and hard work of the current players.
The things that will affect the success or lack of success of the team will be what happens after the new coach comes on board
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roy Alexander on August 09, 2005, 05:20:19 PM
Post by: Roy Alexander on August 09, 2005, 05:20:19 PM
Bob--I don't recall saying that it is a huge issue. However,a Kings team with Coach Whit on board is better than a Kings team without him. Your last sentence is ironically the bottom line, the new coach!!! Will he be able to continue what the previous regime instituted? The talent is clearly there. Beth Jordan is a fantastic, Lauren Kendra has All-American potential, Vienna Spitler is a dandy and Jenna Palumbo is one of the best 3 pt shooters in the conference. My original premise in that post was that the door may be open for a team to jump into the number 3 spot this season, I do not see Kings falling from the 2 spot though. I think Desales loosing 4 starters is a bigger issue.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: delvalfan on August 10, 2005, 09:08:45 AM
Post by: delvalfan on August 10, 2005, 09:08:45 AM
Bob, it's great that you know for sure that eleven players from last season's squad WILL be back - i always thought that there were no guarantees in D3.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Tim Flynn on August 10, 2005, 08:37:34 PM
Post by: Tim Flynn on August 10, 2005, 08:37:34 PM
Well what with all the coaching talk on here as of late, how about LVC gets into the mix - Crystal Gibson has been named assistant coach for women's basketball and track & field.
http://www.lvc.edu/athletics/newsFetch.aspx?id=1174&table=news_links
http://www.lvc.edu/athletics/newsFetch.aspx?id=1174&table=news_links
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Bob Ziadie on August 11, 2005, 01:47:58 PM
Post by: Bob Ziadie on August 11, 2005, 01:47:58 PM
Kate:
True there are no guarantees, but in talking to several of the players who have been in continual contact with their teammates over the summer, all signs point to all the players coming back. Of course you never know for sure and you never know when an injury can come into play.
Roy, point taken about having a Coach Whit on board as opposed to not having him on board. I was just saying that the pieces are in place for the program to remain successful as far as player personnel is concerned. Any time a new coach is hired there are no guarantees but at least we have a great base of players back who have been there before and will help the new coach in the transition.
True there are no guarantees, but in talking to several of the players who have been in continual contact with their teammates over the summer, all signs point to all the players coming back. Of course you never know for sure and you never know when an injury can come into play.
Roy, point taken about having a Coach Whit on board as opposed to not having him on board. I was just saying that the pieces are in place for the program to remain successful as far as player personnel is concerned. Any time a new coach is hired there are no guarantees but at least we have a great base of players back who have been there before and will help the new coach in the transition.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on August 15, 2005, 08:43:26 PM
Post by: adkfan on August 15, 2005, 08:43:26 PM
OMG this is probably the strangest site right now Thinking there may be some kind of mis cue Taking my normal route in three clicks and "a left" I arrive at a blank screen so I backed up and found that all responses are now listed like threads on the 2nd click in.. searching thru I found familiar names like MAC etc. will it always be like this??????? Please no stars they are bogus and patronizing just reassure me that this site is improving Have a nice day
ADK (don't want pat mad at me again)
Have a nice day ADK (don't want pat mad at me again)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on August 16, 2005, 10:23:28 PM
Post by: adkfan on August 16, 2005, 10:23:28 PM
ok next day and the site is quite impressive Good job D3
Any word on Kings' coaching position????
ADK
Any word on Kings' coaching position????
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on August 17, 2005, 02:24:19 PM
Post by: bziadie on August 17, 2005, 02:24:19 PM
ADK,
Yes, the word is that King's will name a coach sometime before the season starts. No confirmed date at this time.... ;)
Yes, the word is that King's will name a coach sometime before the season starts. No confirmed date at this time.... ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: madh on August 18, 2005, 12:00:39 PM
Post by: madh on August 18, 2005, 12:00:39 PM
Well the new site certainly is an upgrade from the old! Congratulations to the developers! Looking forward to the new season. Anyone have any word on who LVC might be bringing in?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 20, 2005, 01:48:22 AM
Post by: ronk on August 20, 2005, 01:48:22 AM
Bob,
Are you able to release the info on the Kings' women recruits, yet?
ronk
Are you able to release the info on the Kings' women recruits, yet?
ronk
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on August 30, 2005, 05:03:13 PM
Post by: bziadie on August 30, 2005, 05:03:13 PM
Tuesday, August 30 - King's announces the hiring of former East Stroudsburg University assistant coach Brian Donoghue as the new head coach of the Lady Monarch program.
The full story can be read at www.kings.edu/athletics or on this site when Pat decides to post it.
The full story can be read at www.kings.edu/athletics or on this site when Pat decides to post it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on August 30, 2005, 07:06:20 PM
Post by: adkfan on August 30, 2005, 07:06:20 PM
Hope the players are pumped nice announcement Re: new coach Won't be hard to remember his name :D
Will be ever watchful of the site as we open yet another year of outstanding women's basketball.
Thanks Bob for your patience with a curious fan see you at first home game At KINGS
ADK
Will be ever watchful of the site as we open yet another year of outstanding women's basketball.
Thanks Bob for your patience with a curious fan see you at first home game At KINGS
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on August 30, 2005, 08:13:56 PM
Post by: bziadie on August 30, 2005, 08:13:56 PM
Ronk:
I was only able to get information on two of the four recruits. I always preface this type of post by saying the following information is not a declaration of any players' talent or how it translates to the next level.......
The first is Brittany Atzert, 6-0 forward/center from Delran H.S. in NJ. Averaged 12 points, seven boards, and 2.4 assists as a senior. Was named a Burlington County Scholastic League all-star. Was recruited by several schools, including Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Messiah, and Muhlenberg. She was recruited by King's new coach Brian Donoghue while he was at ESU last year.
The second is Kaitlyn Fiorino, a 5-8 guard from Immaculate High School in NJ. Averaged 15 points, 5.5 rebounds and three assists with 44 three-pointers as a senior. Was first-team all-Somerset County, first-team all-Skyland Conference, and first-team all-area.
The other two players are Sarah Darling, a 5-11 forward from Lancaster Catholic, and Brittany Brooks, a 5-7 guard from Williamsport High School. Both are players Coach Whitten liked when he recruited them. Having watched a little pick-up this week, I think Brooks reminds me a little of Nikki Kingston the way she moves and plays the game athletically. The shot even looks similar. Darling looks like a physically strong player from what I saw and looks to be an inside/outside type player similar to that of a Beth Jordan where she can step out and hit the medium range shot.
It was nice to see the players working out before the start of classes - shows they are serious. Now the team can move forward start to get to know Coach D.
I was only able to get information on two of the four recruits. I always preface this type of post by saying the following information is not a declaration of any players' talent or how it translates to the next level.......
The first is Brittany Atzert, 6-0 forward/center from Delran H.S. in NJ. Averaged 12 points, seven boards, and 2.4 assists as a senior. Was named a Burlington County Scholastic League all-star. Was recruited by several schools, including Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Messiah, and Muhlenberg. She was recruited by King's new coach Brian Donoghue while he was at ESU last year.
The second is Kaitlyn Fiorino, a 5-8 guard from Immaculate High School in NJ. Averaged 15 points, 5.5 rebounds and three assists with 44 three-pointers as a senior. Was first-team all-Somerset County, first-team all-Skyland Conference, and first-team all-area.
The other two players are Sarah Darling, a 5-11 forward from Lancaster Catholic, and Brittany Brooks, a 5-7 guard from Williamsport High School. Both are players Coach Whitten liked when he recruited them. Having watched a little pick-up this week, I think Brooks reminds me a little of Nikki Kingston the way she moves and plays the game athletically. The shot even looks similar. Darling looks like a physically strong player from what I saw and looks to be an inside/outside type player similar to that of a Beth Jordan where she can step out and hit the medium range shot.
It was nice to see the players working out before the start of classes - shows they are serious. Now the team can move forward start to get to know Coach D.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 30, 2005, 10:08:40 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 30, 2005, 10:08:40 PM
Geez, bob, cut me some slack. I had it posted as soon as I could, once I downloaded the 6 MB photo, trimmed the release down to front-page length, etc. :)
I know I had it posted by 5:15, when I went to pick up my daughter from her friend's house. It's not a matter of "decides to post" as much as "gets a chance to post" -- I'm not on the clock 24 hours a day, as much as it seems like it. :)
I know I had it posted by 5:15, when I went to pick up my daughter from her friend's house. It's not a matter of "decides to post" as much as "gets a chance to post" -- I'm not on the clock 24 hours a day, as much as it seems like it. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on August 31, 2005, 10:55:45 AM
Post by: bziadie on August 31, 2005, 10:55:45 AM
Pat:
I think you mistakenly took my post as a criticsm when that was not the intent at all. I know you are a busy guy so I was just saying that until you had the chance to post it since you are a busy guy, people could read it on the King's web site. I know your life does not revolve around this web site so I did not have any ill-conceived notions that you should drop everything to post it. That was why I figured I would let people know it was up on our site...
BZ
I think you mistakenly took my post as a criticsm when that was not the intent at all. I know you are a busy guy so I was just saying that until you had the chance to post it since you are a busy guy, people could read it on the King's web site. I know your life does not revolve around this web site so I did not have any ill-conceived notions that you should drop everything to post it. That was why I figured I would let people know it was up on our site...
BZ
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 31, 2005, 01:41:14 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 31, 2005, 01:41:14 PM
Nah, man, I put the two smilies in the post to make sure it looked like I wasn't serious. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 31, 2005, 07:32:32 PM
Post by: kate on August 31, 2005, 07:32:32 PM
Ah, gee whiz, can not wait for this season to start! Welcome Brian with an "i"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on August 31, 2005, 07:59:30 PM
Post by: adkfan on August 31, 2005, 07:59:30 PM
Ditto kate
ADK
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on September 05, 2005, 11:42:07 PM
Post by: saratoga on September 05, 2005, 11:42:07 PM
I just gave a ride to a displaced Voodoo princess, and for 39.99 she swore the MAC Freedom would finish: Scranton, Drew, Kings, FDU,Desales,DelVal., Lyco & Wilkes. She also said Marie Antoinette was never beheaded...and actually lived in Wyalusing,Pa. for another 17 years & her decendents are still in this area. Really impressive info. for the price. Au reviour!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 08, 2005, 10:45:28 AM
Post by: kate on September 08, 2005, 10:45:28 AM
Is that the same VooDoo princess who said that the levees would hold?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on September 08, 2005, 01:35:29 PM
Post by: saratoga on September 08, 2005, 01:35:29 PM
Kate: For 39.99 you only get so much correct info. What's the word on DVC rookies?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 08, 2005, 10:10:46 PM
Post by: ronk on September 08, 2005, 10:10:46 PM
bziadie,
thanks for the update on the kings' recruits.
ronk
thanks for the update on the kings' recruits.
ronk
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on September 09, 2005, 04:02:53 PM
Post by: Knightstalker on September 09, 2005, 04:02:53 PM
Never listen to the VooDoo princess for 39.99, everyone knows "if it keeps on raining the levees going to break."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on September 13, 2005, 01:05:03 PM
Post by: bziadie on September 13, 2005, 01:05:03 PM
For the Wilkes and DeSales folks who may not have heard, Wilkes named former DeSales standout center Rachel Hartung as its new head coach as was announced in the Times Leader and Citizen's Voice today. Rachel was head coach at Centenary the last two years. She certainly came up under an outstanding coach in Fred Richter.....welcome back to the MAC Rachel.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on September 14, 2005, 04:34:27 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on September 14, 2005, 04:34:27 AM
Thanks for the info, Bob.
There's certainly no doubting Richter's credentials. Hopefully, the new Lady Colonel coach picked up a thing or two while playing for him.
There's certainly no doubting Richter's credentials. Hopefully, the new Lady Colonel coach picked up a thing or two while playing for him.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on September 26, 2005, 08:16:45 PM
Post by: adkfan on September 26, 2005, 08:16:45 PM
well we are on the eve of yet another outstanding year and unbelieveably there isn't any chatter
new coaches recruits injuries ..... nothing
as my sign in name says I am in the Adirondack Mountains of up state NY at long way from the "Times Leader" in Wilkes Barre
Please someone start some chatter
even a go "Royal" :o would be better than this total silence
Congratulations to Brian Whitten on his recent marriage. I was told that he and Angie were absolutely stunning together on that beach.. Best wishes for a long and happy life
So if there is any news that a "curious fan" might be interested in post it
Good luck all.... awaiting the whistle to begin the season
ADK
new coaches recruits injuries ..... nothing
as my sign in name says I am in the Adirondack Mountains of up state NY at long way from the "Times Leader" in Wilkes Barre
Please someone start some chatter
even a go "Royal" :o would be better than this total silence
Congratulations to Brian Whitten on his recent marriage. I was told that he and Angie were absolutely stunning together on that beach.. Best wishes for a long and happy life
So if there is any news that a "curious fan" might be interested in post it
Good luck all.... awaiting the whistle to begin the season
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 01, 2005, 01:17:37 PM
Post by: roy_a on October 01, 2005, 01:17:37 PM
Okay ADK..You asked for it. So here is a go Royals!!!
With practice starting in 2 weeks I am ready to make my predictions for the Mac\Freedom. I'm sure there will be a surprise or two but here is how I see it in pre-season.
1. Scranton
2. Kings
3. Drew
4. Desales
5. FDU
6. Wilkes
7. Del-Val
8. Lycoming
1.--Scranton--Bottom line..too many weapons. Taryn Mellody is hands down one of the best players in the country. Add Allison Matt whom I truly beleive will end up as an All-American at point, and she shares the backcourt with Erin Healey. Healey is one of the unsung leaders on the team and has a court presence that is fantastic. Throw in the addition of Casey Thran who can score and rebound very well and the Lady Royals are set. It will, however, be difficult to replace Eileen Webster and Tara Gemmel. But with a tremendous bench I am convinced the Royals will be there in the end.
2.--Kings--Although this team is a big unknown with a new coach they have a lot of returning weapons. Beth Jordan is as good as they come and Jenna Palumbo is a scary shooter. Kings will return to the big dance this year as long as the new coach\players harmonize well??
3.--Drew--If Courtney Cunningham is back and plays like she did as a freshmen then Drew should be just fine. Melissa Kraft is a very good player and this duo can cause a lot of headaches for opposing teams.
4.--Desales--Loose 4 starters and it may be very difficult to get to this spot in the standings. However, I think Desales has a chance due to the lone returning starter, Holly Liebl is very solid. Add that to a great coach in Fred Richter and this season may start slow but should win enough games to get to the Freedom playoffs.
5--FDU--Allthough FDU made considerable strides last season they just do not have the firepower to compete with the top teams every day. Another season or 2 under this new coach and some some nice recruits will go along way in helping the Devils move up soon.
6. Wilkes--New coach--could be another long year for Wilkes. However, don't be surprised if Wilkes upsets an upper tier team. With a back-court of Andrea Kaprowicz and Rena Bolin, coupled with the return of Andrea Demaranville this team has some weapons. The problem is that the wepons end there and there is not a great deal of depth. But Kaprowicz sure is dangerous..
7.--Del-Val--Sorry Kate!!!!!! I picked your Aggies #4 last season and I do not expect as much from them this seaon. Bridget Golden was dominating at times and Jackie Hartzell was a tremendous ball-handler\decision maker. I do not see Del-Val overcoming those 2 losses with only 8-9 players?
8.--Lyco--Unfortunately the last few seasons have been disapointing and unless they have a few outstanding recruits I think this will be a tough year for the Warriors. I still remember Lyco coming to the John Long center in Scanton and beating the Royals behing Erica Weavers' deadly shooting. That, however, was about 10 years ago. If this squad is a representation of other Lyco teams the opposing team better bring their A game when they travel to Lyco.
I sure hope that these predictions do not offend anyone. And I look forward to reading the predictions of all the other posters out there. So lets have them.......
With practice starting in 2 weeks I am ready to make my predictions for the Mac\Freedom. I'm sure there will be a surprise or two but here is how I see it in pre-season.
1. Scranton
2. Kings
3. Drew
4. Desales
5. FDU
6. Wilkes
7. Del-Val
8. Lycoming
1.--Scranton--Bottom line..too many weapons. Taryn Mellody is hands down one of the best players in the country. Add Allison Matt whom I truly beleive will end up as an All-American at point, and she shares the backcourt with Erin Healey. Healey is one of the unsung leaders on the team and has a court presence that is fantastic. Throw in the addition of Casey Thran who can score and rebound very well and the Lady Royals are set. It will, however, be difficult to replace Eileen Webster and Tara Gemmel. But with a tremendous bench I am convinced the Royals will be there in the end.
2.--Kings--Although this team is a big unknown with a new coach they have a lot of returning weapons. Beth Jordan is as good as they come and Jenna Palumbo is a scary shooter. Kings will return to the big dance this year as long as the new coach\players harmonize well??
3.--Drew--If Courtney Cunningham is back and plays like she did as a freshmen then Drew should be just fine. Melissa Kraft is a very good player and this duo can cause a lot of headaches for opposing teams.
4.--Desales--Loose 4 starters and it may be very difficult to get to this spot in the standings. However, I think Desales has a chance due to the lone returning starter, Holly Liebl is very solid. Add that to a great coach in Fred Richter and this season may start slow but should win enough games to get to the Freedom playoffs.
5--FDU--Allthough FDU made considerable strides last season they just do not have the firepower to compete with the top teams every day. Another season or 2 under this new coach and some some nice recruits will go along way in helping the Devils move up soon.
6. Wilkes--New coach--could be another long year for Wilkes. However, don't be surprised if Wilkes upsets an upper tier team. With a back-court of Andrea Kaprowicz and Rena Bolin, coupled with the return of Andrea Demaranville this team has some weapons. The problem is that the wepons end there and there is not a great deal of depth. But Kaprowicz sure is dangerous..
7.--Del-Val--Sorry Kate!!!!!! I picked your Aggies #4 last season and I do not expect as much from them this seaon. Bridget Golden was dominating at times and Jackie Hartzell was a tremendous ball-handler\decision maker. I do not see Del-Val overcoming those 2 losses with only 8-9 players?
8.--Lyco--Unfortunately the last few seasons have been disapointing and unless they have a few outstanding recruits I think this will be a tough year for the Warriors. I still remember Lyco coming to the John Long center in Scanton and beating the Royals behing Erica Weavers' deadly shooting. That, however, was about 10 years ago. If this squad is a representation of other Lyco teams the opposing team better bring their A game when they travel to Lyco.
I sure hope that these predictions do not offend anyone. And I look forward to reading the predictions of all the other posters out there. So lets have them.......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on October 01, 2005, 07:18:39 PM
Post by: adkfan on October 01, 2005, 07:18:39 PM
Thanks Roy
1 and 2 I of course see the reverse
1.Kings
2. Scranton
However it is an exciting clash of Titans...
I too am looking forward to the chemistry between team and new coach
The players are a tight bunch and Captains will play a big part between players and coach... Heard he is a class act, brings a lot of know how and knowledge
Hoping for a great season..
Thanks again
ADK
1 and 2 I of course see the reverse
1.Kings
2. Scranton
However it is an exciting clash of Titans...
I too am looking forward to the chemistry between team and new coach
The players are a tight bunch and Captains will play a big part between players and coach... Heard he is a class act, brings a lot of know how and knowledge
Hoping for a great season..
Thanks again
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on October 01, 2005, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: bziadie on October 01, 2005, 09:13:00 PM
ADK,
In my 13 years at King's, the words "Bryan Whitten" and "stunning" have NEVER been used in the same sentence...... ;)
Unless it was perhaps in his early days at King's when some of his rants bordered on "stunning" while picking up technical fouls.....kidding Whit.
Congrats to you and Angie.
In my 13 years at King's, the words "Bryan Whitten" and "stunning" have NEVER been used in the same sentence...... ;)
Unless it was perhaps in his early days at King's when some of his rants bordered on "stunning" while picking up technical fouls.....kidding Whit.
Congrats to you and Angie.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 02, 2005, 08:32:26 PM
Post by: ronk on October 02, 2005, 08:32:26 PM
Roy,
Desales' Holly Liebl was listed as a senior on their website for the past season. Is she coming back? I was very impressed with her late season play.
Desales' Holly Liebl was listed as a senior on their website for the past season. Is she coming back? I was very impressed with her late season play.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 03, 2005, 08:43:16 AM
Post by: roy_a on October 03, 2005, 08:43:16 AM
Ronk..There goes my well thought out predictions.......I was wrong about Liebls' return. Desales will remain my pick for that spot though as they do return Kirby Lutz.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 03, 2005, 11:11:30 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 03, 2005, 11:11:30 AM
....Roy, your predictions seem credible for sure. I think the last 3, however, are more subject to change than the top 3. It was only 2 years ago, LYCO was 15-10, not a bad season. Also, it was 5 years, not 10 when they beat the Royals. Based on how the teams stack up today, it might as well been 20 years !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 03, 2005, 11:41:20 AM
Post by: roy_a on October 03, 2005, 11:41:20 AM
Adk--Other than being a Kings fan is there a particular reason you would switch my top 2 picks?
Sportsfan--You are correct about Lyco beating Scranton about 5 years ago. If I recall correctly that was during the Lyndy Levan era? The game I was referring to was in Scranton.Also, there may be a lot of flip-flopping amongst those lower 3-4 teams for sure..
How 'bout some more predictions??
Sportsfan--You are correct about Lyco beating Scranton about 5 years ago. If I recall correctly that was during the Lyndy Levan era? The game I was referring to was in Scranton.Also, there may be a lot of flip-flopping amongst those lower 3-4 teams for sure..
How 'bout some more predictions??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 04, 2005, 07:25:46 PM
Post by: kate on October 04, 2005, 07:25:46 PM
Hi All - September was a crazy month, but now i'm posting! Roy, i hope this doesn't jinx em, but my Aggies should hit the court with l2 players, seven returning. With "parity", it's really hard to make predictions, so i'm not going to. You guys always rule anyway, but the MAC is tough. November's right around the corner!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on October 04, 2005, 09:48:45 PM
Post by: adkfan on October 04, 2005, 09:48:45 PM
Roy
being a fan is certainly one of the reasons the other is the 5 women I believe will make a big difference in the season.. I will withhold names until I see them on the floor together.... unselfish ball will be key this year in the entire MAC
Royals will be the top going in I agree but they have only two things they can do "hold on tight" or ....... It is tough to stay atop when everyone is gunning for you. Mike's a good coach so we shall see. Still some unknowns at Kings but I say they come out on top because of the pure joy of the game.
ADK
being a fan is certainly one of the reasons the other is the 5 women I believe will make a big difference in the season.. I will withhold names until I see them on the floor together.... unselfish ball will be key this year in the entire MAC
Royals will be the top going in I agree but they have only two things they can do "hold on tight" or ....... It is tough to stay atop when everyone is gunning for you. Mike's a good coach so we shall see. Still some unknowns at Kings but I say they come out on top because of the pure joy of the game.
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: heatlee on October 08, 2005, 08:50:42 AM
Post by: heatlee on October 08, 2005, 08:50:42 AM
I agree, Scranton and Kings are the class of the league. That being said, I don't think that Drew has what it takes to finish that high in the standings. DeSales losing four starters hurts big time. FDU with the majority of their team coming back, a couple of good recruits and a great coach who has a year under his belt, third place is not out of the question.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on October 12, 2005, 07:19:22 PM
Post by: saratoga on October 12, 2005, 07:19:22 PM
For what it's worth, I'm going to disagree with the displaced Voodoo princess and go with the following in the MAC Freedom...1.Scranton...too much of everything is a good thing. Biggest concern, who picks up the nearly 14 rebounds per game lost with the graduation of Tara Gemmell & Eileen Webster? The Lady Royals have the best backcourt in the conference & one of the best in the entire nation. They have depth at every position, however the post play & how fast the new people develop may hold the key as to how far in the National Tournement the Royals advance. Another big help will be the fact that Scranton's Spring Break is very late this year meaning as long as the Lady Royals win...they should be home in front of packed houses. 2.Kings...some pretty good players in their own right...how well they adjust to a new system & how quickly will be pretty important for them. A few early season losses in the region may put them under the radar for awhile, but they'll be ready for the big games. Biggest question marks for Kings will be rebounding & depth. 3. FDU. Why not? They outplayed DVC last season to earn the 4th. & final playoff spot, so that experience, confidence & perhaps a little more depth will add up to another decent year and a few more wins. 4.Drew. Under Coach Jones this team has made vast improvements & if Courtney Cunningham can play to the level she was at as a freshman, it will be enough with their other talented kids to earn the 4th. spot. They did lose some quality kids to graduation so filling the void in the post will be huge, but overall they should win most at home & just enough on the road to get to a level they've never been at. 5.Desales. They could very easily flip with either FDU or Drew, but losing 4 of 5 starters & replacing all those minutes, points & rebounds will be very tough to do...even for Coach Richter. Not impossible, just difficult. 6.DVC. What can I say...I thought they'd be there last season but no such luck. If that team with at least 3 four year starters couldn't pull it off, I just don't see this one with very little experience except in the backcourt doing any better. Also, it's pretty well known that it's very difficult to play an entire season with an 8 or 9 person roster which has always hampered this squad even when they had 5 very good players. 7.Wilkes...new coach, new spirt, perhaps 3 more wins to keep them out of that cold damp cellar. Actually Wilkes has a few nice players, it's just that there is no supporting cast & they play without much organization. Perhaps that will change a little over time as Wilkes never seems to have retention of a core group of kids from freshman through their senior years. 8. Lycoming. Life hasn't been so good in the years since Lindy Levan...actually, even when she was there Lyco. was basically a .500 club. No depth, no real multi-talented kids, suspect backcourt & no kids that consistantly will crash the boards. Unless the Lyco coach has recruited like she never has in the past...get the anti-biotics ready cause you'll be living in the cold from Nov. through Feb. Play hard, stay healthy & may the season be fun for everyone.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on October 18, 2005, 11:20:07 PM
Post by: adkfan on October 18, 2005, 11:20:07 PM
So the roster must be set by now any surprises???? King's from all accounts thus far is solid.. Will be headed that way this weekend... will see the team on the floor first time.
Go Monarchs I am expecting great things.
I want to wish the seniors at all the schools a terrific year both on and off the court.
Practice Practice Practice and opening tournaments
I CAN"T WAIT
ADKfan
Go Monarchs I am expecting great things.
I want to wish the seniors at all the schools a terrific year both on and off the court.
Practice Practice Practice and opening tournaments
I CAN"T WAIT
ADKfan
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 19, 2005, 10:10:24 AM
Post by: roy_a on October 19, 2005, 10:10:24 AM
ADK,
Just curious? Do you have any relatives that play for Kings or are you just an avid fan?
Just curious? Do you have any relatives that play for Kings or are you just an avid fan?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hooperstar36 on October 19, 2005, 12:12:18 PM
Post by: hooperstar36 on October 19, 2005, 12:12:18 PM
I know this might seem as a shock to some, but do you know that Andrea DeMaranville isn't playing this year because she is hurt again? i also wanted to say, how do you have LYCOMING as last when last year they beat wilkes twice?? ??? i think this year will have alot of upsets that not everyone is expecting. DeSales has lost HUGE impact players last year to graduation and Scranton still has their all american. Don't get me wrong, i am not for one team, just want to start some good discussion on this years league.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 19, 2005, 02:28:15 PM
Post by: roy_a on October 19, 2005, 02:28:15 PM
Hooperstar36----One of the reasons that I placed Wilkes ahead of Lyco was the return of Andrea Demaranville. That is a shame, 2 yrs in a row....I was impressed particularly with Andrea Kaprowicz and with Rena Bolin the guard tandem for Wilkes. Now with the loss of Demaranville it may be another long year in Wilkes?????
You alluded to the fact that Scranton returns their All American, I do, however, think that their point gaurd Allison Matt is All American potential as well. The addition of Casey Thran should help to replace a lot of the rebounding from the graduated seniors Tara Gemmel and Eileen Webster. I do agree with your thought that this year we can see some big upsets though.
You alluded to the fact that Scranton returns their All American, I do, however, think that their point gaurd Allison Matt is All American potential as well. The addition of Casey Thran should help to replace a lot of the rebounding from the graduated seniors Tara Gemmel and Eileen Webster. I do agree with your thought that this year we can see some big upsets though.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on October 19, 2005, 04:17:12 PM
Post by: mack on October 19, 2005, 04:17:12 PM
Just wondern with Kings new coach ,most teams have a let down the first year or so. I would like to here some comments on this issue.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hooperstar36 on October 19, 2005, 09:32:25 PM
Post by: hooperstar36 on October 19, 2005, 09:32:25 PM
well what i have learned about this league is that no matter what, coaches can make or break the team.. even if u have a whole team of girls who could possibly be all-american's, if the coach can't coach, then your not in good shape.. i haven't really heard alot about KING's team this year, but this new coach better be ready for whats coming to him.. :o
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on October 20, 2005, 10:42:30 PM
Post by: adkfan on October 20, 2005, 10:42:30 PM
MONARCH FAN 100% :)
ADKfan
ADKfan
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on October 23, 2005, 06:11:42 PM
Post by: bziadie on October 23, 2005, 06:11:42 PM
Mack:
As someone who is VERY close to the King's program, I would never speculate on wins and losses, but I will tell you that this program will be much different than it was in terms of style of play.
Look for this team to press more and run more than it ever has. It will be interesting to see how the returning players adapt to a new style of play, especially considering King's has been such a strong half-court team for several years, going back to the Joanne Polakoski and Heather Medashefski era in the late 1990's. With 10 returning players and six freshmen, the team will need excellent depth due to the energy the players will utilize with this new style. Is that depth there? That is one part of the equation that must be answered.....
As someone who is VERY close to the King's program, I would never speculate on wins and losses, but I will tell you that this program will be much different than it was in terms of style of play.
Look for this team to press more and run more than it ever has. It will be interesting to see how the returning players adapt to a new style of play, especially considering King's has been such a strong half-court team for several years, going back to the Joanne Polakoski and Heather Medashefski era in the late 1990's. With 10 returning players and six freshmen, the team will need excellent depth due to the energy the players will utilize with this new style. Is that depth there? That is one part of the equation that must be answered.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 23, 2005, 08:45:12 PM
Post by: kate on October 23, 2005, 08:45:12 PM
Ralph Turner of the MAC Freedom Men's B'ball site says that D3 Hoops made DIII institutions more "credible" - They are ALWAYS credible-- GO Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on October 25, 2005, 11:29:33 AM
Post by: adkfan on October 25, 2005, 11:29:33 AM
Bob
Nice?????
I watched the Red and Gold game on Saturday It was wonderful to see all the players and families. There is a great season ahead for the Lady Monarchs and their new coach.
ADK
Nice?????
I watched the Red and Gold game on Saturday It was wonderful to see all the players and families. There is a great season ahead for the Lady Monarchs and their new coach.
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on October 25, 2005, 05:35:28 PM
Post by: mack on October 25, 2005, 05:35:28 PM
I also watched the game on Saturday. And I saw a very talented freshman class. If the team can adapt to the coaches new system, they will do very well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 25, 2005, 07:19:17 PM
Post by: roy_a on October 25, 2005, 07:19:17 PM
ADK--MACK,
How about some particulars from the game? I am curious as to how someone like Jenna palumbo and Lauren Kendra fared against some of the top class alum such as Nikki Kingston, Tiffani Varrase, and Joana Polakowski?
Also. was it a competitive game? Boy you can tell it is pre-season when we are talking about things like this!!!!!!!!!!!1
How about some particulars from the game? I am curious as to how someone like Jenna palumbo and Lauren Kendra fared against some of the top class alum such as Nikki Kingston, Tiffani Varrase, and Joana Polakowski?
Also. was it a competitive game? Boy you can tell it is pre-season when we are talking about things like this!!!!!!!!!!!1
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on October 26, 2005, 08:57:17 AM
Post by: saratoga on October 26, 2005, 08:57:17 AM
Can it be true that the Lady Royals have a transfer post player that was highly recruited by Pitt...that's the real Pitt as in Big East Pitt, not Greensburg or Johnstown??? Many with great expectations in Royalville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ballerinthehouse on October 26, 2005, 10:11:30 PM
Post by: ballerinthehouse on October 26, 2005, 10:11:30 PM
yo lets get so comenwealth talkin goin on. I know messiah's gonan be foreal again with eli cook returning as a star and a nice divison one transfer in at guard they should be solid once again
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on October 27, 2005, 09:10:45 AM
Post by: saratoga on October 27, 2005, 09:10:45 AM
I'm sure Messiah will be the class of the Commenwealth again this year...some nice returning kids and a very nice transfer from D-1 Binghamton. I saw a number of Bingo's games last year & she received quite a bit of pt. so she will be a real nice bonus. Problem is, the bus still has to travel through Scranton for anything to change & the Lady Royals in addition to having a great nucleus returning themselves, have also been the recipient of at least two very-very good transfers. All conjecture at this point...I'm sure both squads will have great years, something that's always expected at Scranton.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bisonpride on October 28, 2005, 11:40:20 AM
Post by: bisonpride on October 28, 2005, 11:40:20 AM
FLASH NEWS!!!
Click the link below to read today's interesting edition of Washington Post article related to the Gallaudet football team..
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/27/AR2005102702034.html
Go Bison!!!
Click the link below to read today's interesting edition of Washington Post article related to the Gallaudet football team..
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/27/AR2005102702034.html
Go Bison!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on October 28, 2005, 12:46:03 PM
Post by: saratoga on October 28, 2005, 12:46:03 PM
Good for them, but what does any of that have to do with MAC Womens Basketball? There is a D-3 football link...you may want to enlighten people on that site, otherwise invest in Onstar...you're lost.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bisonpride on October 28, 2005, 02:22:14 PM
Post by: bisonpride on October 28, 2005, 02:22:14 PM
I did post it on d3football.com. .I would like to let everybody to know that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on October 28, 2005, 07:54:55 PM
Post by: mytwocents on October 28, 2005, 07:54:55 PM
saratoga,
I honestly do not know how good Messiah may or could be. Moravian most likely gets the nod over them in the conference. Messiah's tournement schedule is against excellent competition especially the Surf & Slam in San Diego. They play UW-Stout, Point Loma or Tufts and if things work out Millikin or St. Norbert or Point Loma. Matter of fact there are few cup cakes on their non-conference and tourney slate. Messiah will be battle tested when confrence playoffs and hopefully NCAA time comes around. I must admit that it would be nice to see them get rid of the Scranton cloud hanging over them as Scranton has had their # every time they met. I watched last years tourney game and it seemed that the Messiah players and coaches both were somewhat intimidated by Scranton.
A nice ederly couple sitting in front of me during the game were obviously Scranton fans and just nodded or smiled at each other every time Scranton made a bucket or nice play. I was a little more vocal in cheering on the Falcons but was a little surprised when they turned around to ask me where Messiah is located and what conference they represent. LOL
It took me a little time to figure out the new layout but overall I like the look. Congrats D3 on a nice job.
I honestly do not know how good Messiah may or could be. Moravian most likely gets the nod over them in the conference. Messiah's tournement schedule is against excellent competition especially the Surf & Slam in San Diego. They play UW-Stout, Point Loma or Tufts and if things work out Millikin or St. Norbert or Point Loma. Matter of fact there are few cup cakes on their non-conference and tourney slate. Messiah will be battle tested when confrence playoffs and hopefully NCAA time comes around. I must admit that it would be nice to see them get rid of the Scranton cloud hanging over them as Scranton has had their # every time they met. I watched last years tourney game and it seemed that the Messiah players and coaches both were somewhat intimidated by Scranton.
A nice ederly couple sitting in front of me during the game were obviously Scranton fans and just nodded or smiled at each other every time Scranton made a bucket or nice play. I was a little more vocal in cheering on the Falcons but was a little surprised when they turned around to ask me where Messiah is located and what conference they represent. LOL
It took me a little time to figure out the new layout but overall I like the look. Congrats D3 on a nice job.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 29, 2005, 07:32:54 PM
Post by: kate on October 29, 2005, 07:32:54 PM
Before the MAC realigns, we should all learn the location of every school, where the parking lot is, and above all, where the heck is the gym?!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on October 29, 2005, 10:09:12 PM
Post by: adkfan on October 29, 2005, 10:09:12 PM
Yes Kate that kinda stuff should be located on one site for the ease of the fan.
It would be nice if you could click on the opposing teams name in the schedule and have their site pop up with directions (clear ones) to their gym. I have been lost plenty of times on the campus of the team without any roadsigns to a gym
if they even call it a gym... "The Center". If you need directions POST IT maybe one of us bleacher jockeys will be able to help.
Best this season to your team.
The RED and GOLD Game was an intersquad game... nothing serious I will tell you one team beat the other fun :)
ADK
It would be nice if you could click on the opposing teams name in the schedule and have their site pop up with directions (clear ones) to their gym. I have been lost plenty of times on the campus of the team without any roadsigns to a gym
if they even call it a gym... "The Center". If you need directions POST IT maybe one of us bleacher jockeys will be able to help.
Best this season to your team.
The RED and GOLD Game was an intersquad game... nothing serious I will tell you one team beat the other fun :)
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 30, 2005, 01:06:18 AM
Post by: ronk on October 30, 2005, 01:06:18 AM
Generally. the web site for a school includes a campus map with prominent buildings like a gym and directions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 30, 2005, 02:27:07 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 30, 2005, 02:27:07 AM
Quote from: adkfan on October 29, 2005, 10:09:12 PM
It would be nice if you could click on the opposing teams name in the schedule and have their site pop up with directions (clear ones) to their gym. I have been lost plenty of times on the campus of the team without any roadsigns to a gym
On our schedule the links go to the schedule page of the opposing team. From there you can visit the school's official site and see what they have to offer.
I've had that kind of trouble myself with school sites, trying to find the gym. Or with the university's web site that gives directions to the school but doesn't mention the athletic facilities are not right on campus.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 04, 2005, 02:33:39 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 04, 2005, 02:33:39 PM
I guess the pressure will really be on the Lady Royals now (when isn't it?), as a person very close to the team has stated that not only is this perhaps the deepest team Coach Strong has had in terms of one wave after another of kids that can all play the game, but that the second team would end up being perhaps the toughest competion they face in the MAC. & would be in the playoffs themselves! Sounds great just as long as what appears to be a strength in early Nov. is still considered one in mid-March.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ballerinthehouse on November 05, 2005, 12:16:31 PM
Post by: ballerinthehouse on November 05, 2005, 12:16:31 PM
so today brings the first day of scrimages for most schools. Lets here who looks good as individuals and as teams. I know messiah starts off today with a challenging scrimage agaisnt NYU whose everyone else playing
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on November 06, 2005, 10:51:46 AM
Post by: bziadie on November 06, 2005, 10:51:46 AM
Those looking for directions to schools in the conference can also go to the MAC website at www/lvc.edu/mac and go to the "Fact Book" section. Each MAC school's directions are listed in that section......
And King's has its first scrimmage against D-II Bloomsburg today (Sunday), then scrimmages D-II Holy Family College out of Philadelphia on Thursday.
Two tough scrimmages against D-II squads should tell an aweful lot about the team.
and in an earlier post, someone inquired about the red vs, white game and how current King's players fared against past players like Kingston, Varrasse, Polakoski, etc. The red vs. white game was an intrasquad game as part of the annual King's "Meet the Players Day". so no alumni were involved.
And King's has its first scrimmage against D-II Bloomsburg today (Sunday), then scrimmages D-II Holy Family College out of Philadelphia on Thursday.
Two tough scrimmages against D-II squads should tell an aweful lot about the team.
and in an earlier post, someone inquired about the red vs, white game and how current King's players fared against past players like Kingston, Varrasse, Polakoski, etc. The red vs. white game was an intrasquad game as part of the annual King's "Meet the Players Day". so no alumni were involved.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on November 06, 2005, 05:14:10 PM
Post by: adkfan on November 06, 2005, 05:14:10 PM
Have heard only that Kings did in fact defeat Bloomsburg today but no details
Let the games begin Go Monarchs
ADK
Let the games begin Go Monarchs
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 06, 2005, 08:54:34 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 06, 2005, 08:54:34 PM
ADK,
The irony, our teams play the same opponents in scrimmages...The Lady Royals play Bloom on Fri night. Too bad they open with a tourney in Portland, Oregon. I can't get away with that trip..
The irony, our teams play the same opponents in scrimmages...The Lady Royals play Bloom on Fri night. Too bad they open with a tourney in Portland, Oregon. I can't get away with that trip..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 06, 2005, 08:57:28 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 06, 2005, 08:57:28 PM
Adk,
Also it was nice to see 2 ladies from the Mac-freedom on the All-American list...Taryn Mellody was 2nd team and Beth Jordan was honorable mention. Also, I was surprised that Kings was not listed in the pre-season top 25?????
Kate,
Well, how many players will DelVal start the season with??
Also it was nice to see 2 ladies from the Mac-freedom on the All-American list...Taryn Mellody was 2nd team and Beth Jordan was honorable mention. Also, I was surprised that Kings was not listed in the pre-season top 25?????
Kate,
Well, how many players will DelVal start the season with??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 06, 2005, 09:31:19 PM
Post by: ronk on November 06, 2005, 09:31:19 PM
It should be revealing for Kings to scrimmage 2 D2 teams;then they open with the strong Marymount tournament where they could play 2 of last year's NCAA teams in the 2nd(Wesleyan) and 3rd(Trinity) rounds.
Saratoga,
have u been able to answer your own question?(is it true scranton has a xfer from Pitt?) if so, who is she and did she play there or was she only recruited by Pitt?
won't be able to make it to oregon for the royals opener, but intend to see the thanksgiving weekend games at catholic and johns hopkins.
Saratoga,
have u been able to answer your own question?(is it true scranton has a xfer from Pitt?) if so, who is she and did she play there or was she only recruited by Pitt?
won't be able to make it to oregon for the royals opener, but intend to see the thanksgiving weekend games at catholic and johns hopkins.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 07, 2005, 09:01:27 AM
Post by: saratoga on November 07, 2005, 09:01:27 AM
She's a 6'2" post player that played two years in Jr. Coll. and was very activly pursued by Pitt. & Marist. From what I hear, she just wasn't ready to move to that level and took a year off to make some serious decisions. She showed up at Coach Strong's office this summer & came with her priorities in order...and now the rest is up to her. If the Lady Royals can go inside with nearly as much authority as they play from the perimiter, a very good team has just gotten significantly better.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 07, 2005, 03:21:53 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 07, 2005, 03:21:53 PM
By the way, that transfer is in addition to the 5'9" swing player thats transferred in from Connecticut College & led her team in a number of categories while playing in the tough NESCAC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on November 08, 2005, 04:59:04 PM
Post by: mack on November 08, 2005, 04:59:04 PM
I've heard a couple of girls quit the Kings basketball team. Does anyone know if these girls were a major part of the team?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 08, 2005, 05:47:34 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 08, 2005, 05:47:34 PM
Saratoga...I
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 08, 2005, 05:49:59 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 08, 2005, 05:49:59 PM
Ooops..
Saratoga, The swing player that you mention, Casey Thran, was an excellent player in high school as well and she is fitting in very nicely with the other players. I beleive that she is going to do extremely well this season.
Good point, hopefully they will be this deep when all is said and done??
About the Kings players? I have not heard but will inquire?
Saratoga, The swing player that you mention, Casey Thran, was an excellent player in high school as well and she is fitting in very nicely with the other players. I beleive that she is going to do extremely well this season.
Good point, hopefully they will be this deep when all is said and done??
About the Kings players? I have not heard but will inquire?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on November 09, 2005, 03:33:15 PM
Post by: adkfan on November 09, 2005, 03:33:15 PM
Any player that leave a squad in the beginning of a season will place undue stress on the team whether she is a starter or not.
I have heard of atleast one player that has decided to leave. I know that the players and the coaches are saddened by the decision. BOB can fill us in as he is particularly close to the team.
I want to make a personal observation: When these girls play at D3 all expenses are paid BY them. There aren't any scholarships nor benefits given.
Many of our young women must decide between basketball and paying their bills.
So with that said we must understand when players leave their squads. These players put in just as much time and effort as D1 or D2 however they pay to play rather than be paid (scholarships) to play. Money is one of the biggest stresses in a humans life. So imagine having to make good grades, pay your bills and fulfill an entire basketball schedule (practices, scrimmages, tournaments etc etc etc) for the pure love of the game,,, opps I forgot and fund raise LOL ADK
I have heard of atleast one player that has decided to leave. I know that the players and the coaches are saddened by the decision. BOB can fill us in as he is particularly close to the team.
I want to make a personal observation: When these girls play at D3 all expenses are paid BY them. There aren't any scholarships nor benefits given.
Many of our young women must decide between basketball and paying their bills.
So with that said we must understand when players leave their squads. These players put in just as much time and effort as D1 or D2 however they pay to play rather than be paid (scholarships) to play. Money is one of the biggest stresses in a humans life. So imagine having to make good grades, pay your bills and fulfill an entire basketball schedule (practices, scrimmages, tournaments etc etc etc) for the pure love of the game,,, opps I forgot and fund raise LOL ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: madh on November 10, 2005, 11:15:21 AM
Post by: madh on November 10, 2005, 11:15:21 AM
Well with the new season rapidly approaching I see that LVC is picked fourth. An interseting place for them, with a lot of new faces, I certainly wish them luck this year but I can't help but feel that their ranking is a little generous.
BTW-Warren T you going to make it to the RM tournament, love to catch up!
BTW-Warren T you going to make it to the RM tournament, love to catch up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 10, 2005, 11:19:21 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 10, 2005, 11:19:21 AM
madh:
I'll be there.
I'll be there.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on November 11, 2005, 03:18:06 PM
Post by: bziadie on November 11, 2005, 03:18:06 PM
ADK/Mack:
One player left the team during pre-season pickup games and probably would not have been a major part of the team. The other was Vienna Spitler, a two-year starter, who had knee surgery in September, one of the numerous injuries in her career, and just decided she did not want to play anymore. She is a really good person will be missed but if her heart was not into it, it is the best for all parties involved. Also, sophomore guard Ashley Whitehead tore her ACL and may be out for the year.
One player left the team during pre-season pickup games and probably would not have been a major part of the team. The other was Vienna Spitler, a two-year starter, who had knee surgery in September, one of the numerous injuries in her career, and just decided she did not want to play anymore. She is a really good person will be missed but if her heart was not into it, it is the best for all parties involved. Also, sophomore guard Ashley Whitehead tore her ACL and may be out for the year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 11, 2005, 04:26:53 PM
Post by: kate on November 11, 2005, 04:26:53 PM
The Aggie roster is up today and there's ll people. Can not wait until next Friday, and the opening tourney at LVC. Del Val has Roanoke, and that will be a challenge, but we'll sure see how the 05-06 team handles it. Warren, we'll be wearing Aggie Green - GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 12, 2005, 09:29:26 AM
Post by: roy_a on November 12, 2005, 09:29:26 AM
I had a chance to see the Lady Royals scrimmage against Bloomsburg last night and I was impressed. As with most scrimmage games the 1st\2nd teams intermingle greatly so it was difficult to get a feel as to how the team really is, but I picked up a few observations. Casey Thran is going to be a fantastic addition, Taryn Mellody is better than last year, and Allison Matt never gets tired.... Overall great D, great O in spots and I can't wait 'till the home opener Dec 3rd against Drew.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 12, 2005, 06:03:56 PM
Post by: ronk on November 12, 2005, 06:03:56 PM
roy_a,
How was the play of the center and power forward, both offensively and on both backboards for the royals? Those positions would be the most difficult to replace from last year.
How was the play of the center and power forward, both offensively and on both backboards for the royals? Those positions would be the most difficult to replace from last year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 12, 2005, 06:46:04 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 12, 2005, 06:46:04 PM
Ronk..This will sound strange but with all the changing of personnell, players coming in and out so quickly at times it was difficult to know who was playing which position???? Molly Klusek looks like she will be the real deal, Casey Thran looks like she can dominate as well. Kelly Lew looks just as tough as always. Michele Fabio and Kathleen Daly also looked good. I did not get a chance to speak with any of the coaches afterward as I was curious to see only 12 players ??? Perhaps this is typical for practice? Nonetheless, this years squad certainly looks like a true contender..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 12, 2005, 07:12:23 PM
Post by: kate on November 12, 2005, 07:12:23 PM
Almost forgot, yesterday, but welcome back Kristen "Hank" Henry to the Del Val campus as an assistant coach to Coach Hogan!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on November 13, 2005, 06:29:22 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on November 13, 2005, 06:29:22 AM
Allison Matt didn't graduate yet? This has to be at least 5 seasons...
King's wasn't ranked, but more surprisingly, DeSales was nowhere to be found. How can the voters show no respect to a conference that put someone in the Final Four last year?!
King's wasn't ranked, but more surprisingly, DeSales was nowhere to be found. How can the voters show no respect to a conference that put someone in the Final Four last year?!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 13, 2005, 05:56:10 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 13, 2005, 05:56:10 PM
cj4l..I think you may be confusing Allison Matt with someone else? We get to see her for another season after this one. Last season was her first as a starter and she was a sophomore. My prediction..she will end up All American
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on November 18, 2005, 01:30:34 AM
Post by: gordonmann on November 18, 2005, 01:30:34 AM
Cj4l:
DeSales graduated Alyssa Antolick among other seniors. It's a whole new crew for Coach Richter in Center Valley so voters are right to take a "wait and see" approach with DSU.
DeSales graduated Alyssa Antolick among other seniors. It's a whole new crew for Coach Richter in Center Valley so voters are right to take a "wait and see" approach with DSU.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on November 18, 2005, 09:40:06 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on November 18, 2005, 09:40:06 AM
Jaime Cerda,
Duly noted on the loss to graduation. But it's been my experience at the D3 level that the rule is good coaching overcomes losses like that, and Richter is, by anyone's definition, a great coach.
And as much as I'd like to make the trip to Glassboro for tomorrow's big football match, I'm saving myself for the Elite 8. :)
Duly noted on the loss to graduation. But it's been my experience at the D3 level that the rule is good coaching overcomes losses like that, and Richter is, by anyone's definition, a great coach.
And as much as I'd like to make the trip to Glassboro for tomorrow's big football match, I'm saving myself for the Elite 8. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 19, 2005, 10:39:27 AM
Post by: ronk on November 19, 2005, 10:39:27 AM
Lady Royals 71- Willamette 59
From the Willamette website:
Game was close throughout until Scranton scored 12 straight from 6:06 left and royals trailing 49-51. Allison led with 22; Royals outrebounded 36-28 but shot 47% from floor.
From the Willamette website:
Game was close throughout until Scranton scored 12 straight from 6:06 left and royals trailing 49-51. Allison led with 22; Royals outrebounded 36-28 but shot 47% from floor.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: madh on November 19, 2005, 06:51:10 PM
Post by: madh on November 19, 2005, 06:51:10 PM
Well it was a little premature to be excited by the results of Friday nights game, for the Lady Dutch were thoroughly dismantled by DelVal in in the finale. The game was marked by weak defense and incredibly poor shooting. There were no viable adjustments made and players were left on the floor far too long to compete with a much more disciplined DV team. With only 9 active players LVC is going to have to come up with a way to rest them or it's going to be a long season. Bish is a much needed addition and had a very nice opeing series but we're going to need more than that to survive. CG looked frustrated but why it's the same again, and she should be used to it.
Was nice to see Kate in the stands and she was justifiably proud of the DV performance.
Come on LVC, you're going to have to do this one yourselves, again!
Was nice to see Kate in the stands and she was justifiably proud of the DV performance.
Come on LVC, you're going to have to do this one yourselves, again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 20, 2005, 09:44:50 AM
Post by: kate on November 20, 2005, 09:44:50 AM
Probably have never had a better time at an opening Tournament - Lebanon Valley College has an incredible sport's complex, the students were friendly & helpful. i got to meet Warren, and the best for last, my Aggies were victorious!! Congrats to Rachel Joyce (MVP) & the entire team & coaches! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at the post!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 20, 2005, 09:54:13 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 20, 2005, 09:54:13 AM
kate:
I enjoyed our halftime conversation yesterday. Thanks for your kind words about the facilities and students, and my congratulations to the Aggies for a well-deserved championship.
I enjoyed our halftime conversation yesterday. Thanks for your kind words about the facilities and students, and my congratulations to the Aggies for a well-deserved championship.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on November 21, 2005, 04:39:37 PM
Post by: mack on November 21, 2005, 04:39:37 PM
What's wrong with King's athlectic website
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 21, 2005, 06:08:30 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 21, 2005, 06:08:30 PM
Well, the games have begun and I am very happy that the season is here. So far, no real surprises other than Kings: 1 win and 2 losses. Was the competition that good???Or is it just the players need some time to adapt to the new coach? or, something else?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on November 22, 2005, 03:17:18 PM
Post by: mack on November 22, 2005, 03:17:18 PM
I think the reason Kings aren't playing well right now, is the new coaches stye of play. And they lost a great point guard. Vienna didn't have great stats,but she made everyone around her a better player.I'm thinking as the season wears on the team will adjust to the coaches system
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 26, 2005, 09:02:55 PM
Post by: mytwocents on November 26, 2005, 09:02:55 PM
by Catholic 64-56. This board has been really quite for whatever reason. Looks like a wide open race for the Commonwealth conference crown with Moravian, Messiah, Widener and Susquehanna doing well so far. Scranton still the one to beat in the Freedom with maybe Del Val and Drew new playoff contenders.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 26, 2005, 11:37:01 PM
Post by: ronk on November 26, 2005, 11:37:01 PM
In the defeat of the royals, the emphasis should be on Catholic winning through execution especially the pick and roll for 4 or 5 layups and kickouts to the wing for open shots.
The royals did cause 25 turnovers on defense but got few uncontested shots on offense. Should be tested again tomorrow against a good Johns Hopkins team.
The royals did cause 25 turnovers on defense but got few uncontested shots on offense. Should be tested again tomorrow against a good Johns Hopkins team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 27, 2005, 07:38:04 PM
Post by: ronk on November 27, 2005, 07:38:04 PM
Better effort from the royals today in defeat of Johns Hopkins as full court pressure resulted in numerous steals, layups and turnovers, turning a close game into a 40-19 lead.
Post play is a work in progress and looks to be shared among Michelle, Kathleen, and Tiffaney. Kudos to Stephanie for her all-around play, Erin for 6 defensive rebounds and 4 steals, and Tiffaney for 4 offensive rebounds.
Biggest surprise:Taryn missing 3 foul shots but she shot well from the floor and had 5 defensive boards.
Post play is a work in progress and looks to be shared among Michelle, Kathleen, and Tiffaney. Kudos to Stephanie for her all-around play, Erin for 6 defensive rebounds and 4 steals, and Tiffaney for 4 offensive rebounds.
Biggest surprise:Taryn missing 3 foul shots but she shot well from the floor and had 5 defensive boards.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 28, 2005, 02:32:56 PM
Post by: kate on November 28, 2005, 02:32:56 PM
Best luck to DVC as they travel to FDU-FLoham Park tomorrow night (first league game). Can not wait until Saturday when we get to see King's with their new coach. It should be a crazy day on campus (rumor has it that there's another game - football, i think :) so it's going to be fun)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 30, 2005, 03:00:12 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 30, 2005, 03:00:12 PM
First pick of the season, Scranton:86/Lyco.:49. The time for the Lady Royal's to get out of cruise control is here & based on sheer talent & numbers this should be the game to kick it in. Teams like Lyco. need to be put away early & with authority...the longer you let them hang around the more weird things can happen. Time to go with the starting group till they at least break a sweat, then work on the substitution patterns.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: madh on November 30, 2005, 09:10:16 PM
Post by: madh on November 30, 2005, 09:10:16 PM
??? Well a conference loss by 31 isn't going to help morale at not so happy valley (LVC that is), was very concerned with their struggles against Rosemont (I had a win there), but this is getting serious. Didn't feel the love and sat the game out but perhaps now that the players that gave the school credibility for the last four years have gone, mostly unfulfilled, perhaps it's time to look at the root of the problem. On the other hand maybe the school just doesn't care about it's women's team. Suspect that this post won't go over well but there you have it, there is a lot of potential on the team and I feel nothing but pity for any of the freshman parents who have to live through the four years I had with my daughter up there. SO long and thanks for all the fish...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 30, 2005, 09:29:02 PM
Post by: ronk on November 30, 2005, 09:29:02 PM
Saratoga
Per the postgame interview with Strong tonight, he's sticking with the 5 subs at a time.
My thoughts:it keeps the ladies on their toes at the risk of a loss of continuity. probably the quickest way to develop the post position by giving the 4 players comparable playing time until someone moves to the forefront.
Per the postgame interview with Strong tonight, he's sticking with the 5 subs at a time.
My thoughts:it keeps the ladies on their toes at the risk of a loss of continuity. probably the quickest way to develop the post position by giving the 4 players comparable playing time until someone moves to the forefront.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopchick on December 01, 2005, 07:53:58 AM
Post by: hoopchick on December 01, 2005, 07:53:58 AM
For the record, Drew is 4-0...I don't know why they have them listed as losing to John Jay when the press release attached to it says they won. I do know they won, but now the big games come up for them, we'll see how they stack up. Cunningham went off in their opening weekend, but now it's conference time...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on December 01, 2005, 04:34:06 PM
Post by: bballislife on December 01, 2005, 04:34:06 PM
Hi everyone!! Long time bball fan here, esp. D-3, specifically the MAC and Lady Royals....love reading the posts, so now I've decided to write some.....
Drew vs. Scranton this weekend at the Long Center.....could be the toughest competition the Lady Royals have in the conference......Drew can be pesky......and they are confident, a dangerous combination.....any thoughts??
Drew vs. Scranton this weekend at the Long Center.....could be the toughest competition the Lady Royals have in the conference......Drew can be pesky......and they are confident, a dangerous combination.....any thoughts??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 01, 2005, 05:52:33 PM
Post by: roy_a on December 01, 2005, 05:52:33 PM
Hoopchick---bballislife...
Before I speak about the UOS vs Drew matchup..where do you get the nicknames from???? I wish I was that creative..
Anyway. I remember the home game, in Scranton, last year when we played Drew and vividly remember stating that they were a player or two away from being able to hang for the entire game. With Cunningham back Kraft will be even more troublesome. With that said I think that Drew will stick around for the better part of the game but for them to have a realistic chance they will have to get either great bench play or the starters need to be in excellent physical condition as they will play the entire 40 minutes.
I am anxiously looking forward to seeing this years version of the Lady Royals. However, it will be tough watching them play without Tara, Eileen, and Maura.
Before I speak about the UOS vs Drew matchup..where do you get the nicknames from???? I wish I was that creative..
Anyway. I remember the home game, in Scranton, last year when we played Drew and vividly remember stating that they were a player or two away from being able to hang for the entire game. With Cunningham back Kraft will be even more troublesome. With that said I think that Drew will stick around for the better part of the game but for them to have a realistic chance they will have to get either great bench play or the starters need to be in excellent physical condition as they will play the entire 40 minutes.
I am anxiously looking forward to seeing this years version of the Lady Royals. However, it will be tough watching them play without Tara, Eileen, and Maura.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopster on December 02, 2005, 02:37:45 AM
Post by: hoopster on December 02, 2005, 02:37:45 AM
Big Drew fan Here. A player who might earn the unsung hero award for the Rangers last season (when Cunningham was lost for the season yet Drew equaled its 2003-04 season record) and early this season is Maggie Marquis. Through the first four games, Marquis is among the conference leaders in almost every offensive and defensive statistic. Further, with all due respect to Cunningham and Kraft, Marquis is the best defensive player and best conditioned athlete on the team. At 5'6" she is a great rebounder with good leaping ability and outstanding speed. The Drew back court may be the deepest in the conference this year with these three super guards averaging 35+ minutes a game. Not sure if our young but talented bigs are quite ready just yet to deal with Scranton in "the Valley", but look for Drew to be competitive in conference play this season. Drew played its worse game of the season last evening yet still handled a young DeSales squad quite easily at home.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 02, 2005, 01:44:28 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 02, 2005, 01:44:28 PM
Drew has a very nice club and will present Scranton with some problems...for awhile. The fact that the Lady Royals go 15 deep will certainly eventually wear on Drew as the Lady Royals pull away. Because Drew already knows its starting 5 and sub patterns will be an asset early as Scranton subs in groups of 5 and that does at times create an absence in continuity & flow to the game. However, this is necessary as Coach Strong has to give playing time to all to see which group becomes his starters & which matchups & sub patterns work best. If Drew hits early & Scranton is cold from the start as they have been it will be interesting. Don't underestimate Scranton's defense which remains one of the best nationally...from the Long Center it will be, Scranton:73/ Drew:58.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on December 03, 2005, 02:27:41 PM
Post by: mack on December 03, 2005, 02:27:41 PM
:) ;) ??? What happened to Kings website ???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 03, 2005, 03:38:58 PM
Post by: roy_a on December 03, 2005, 03:38:58 PM
I just returned from the Scranton - Drew game. Same old same old. Drew played with the Lady Royals for the first 10 minutes but then fell behind 42-19 at half and eventually lost 80-45. Had the Royals played their starters any longer they would have gone over 100pts. Coach Strong rotated 5 fresh players in about every 7-8 minutes. It made if difficult for Drew to keep up. I will say this about Drew, they have an impressive starting lineup and they will upset a few teams along the way. However, depth??????????
Hoopster--you are right about Marquis, she never stops moving and looked great the whole game.
Hoopster--you are right about Marquis, she never stops moving and looked great the whole game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2005, 04:55:14 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2005, 04:55:14 PM
Just got home from the King's - Del Val game - major congrats to the Aggies - 72 -65! Couldn't tell ya who was high scorer, but it seemed like it was Juli. Aggies blew a big lead, fell behind by four, then rallied - Gotta love em - Go Del Val!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on December 03, 2005, 07:48:29 PM
Post by: bballislife on December 03, 2005, 07:48:29 PM
Great win by the Lady Royals....they needed it....Put a good team like Drew away early and never let them back in...and made a statement to the rest of the league (that they're the team to beat) by taking apart what could be the #2 team in the league (at least one of the top four as far as I can see)......great job ladies!!!
Now lets talk about the rest of the league.....Drew upsetting DeSales, DelVal beating Kings (congrats Kate).....Seems like the number 1 spot may be locked up by the Lady Royals, but the numbers 2,3,4 could be WIDE open.....esp. for some new teams to slip in there....should be an interesting conference run.....
Now lets talk about the rest of the league.....Drew upsetting DeSales, DelVal beating Kings (congrats Kate).....Seems like the number 1 spot may be locked up by the Lady Royals, but the numbers 2,3,4 could be WIDE open.....esp. for some new teams to slip in there....should be an interesting conference run.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 03, 2005, 08:36:14 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 03, 2005, 08:36:14 PM
Geesh been getting timed out since late this afternoon. The new site my be an improvement but the scoreboard feature sure is not one of them.
Some scores:
Messiah over Lebanon Valley 78-52
Moravian nips Juniata 65-64
Widener remains undefeated 63-57 over Susquehanna.
The Commonwealth side of the conference should be a real battle among the above 4 teams this year.
Some scores:
Messiah over Lebanon Valley 78-52
Moravian nips Juniata 65-64
Widener remains undefeated 63-57 over Susquehanna.
The Commonwealth side of the conference should be a real battle among the above 4 teams this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2005, 10:55:18 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2005, 10:55:18 AM
$00.02:
An overloaded scoreboard just might be testimony to the popularity and success of Webmeister Pat's work. And it costs you nothing.
An overloaded scoreboard just might be testimony to the popularity and success of Webmeister Pat's work. And it costs you nothing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 04, 2005, 09:10:19 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 04, 2005, 09:10:19 PM
What is that supposed to mean? The scoreboard was overloaded for more than 4 hours. If it is due to more interest great. Congrats to Pat and associates. If it was a site/ equipment glitch fine but I do not appreciate the barb and condescending attitude.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 05, 2005, 12:44:57 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 05, 2005, 12:44:57 AM
The "new site" (actually a new message board) and the scoreboard (old scoreboard, same format since 2002) are not related issues. They run on separate servers, in fact, which allows us to keep the message board open even when the rest of the site is getting slammed.
I apologize for the outage. We have had a new server that was supposed to be installed on Nov. 1 but has not been yet. I feel your pain and am pretty p-o'ed.
I apologize for the outage. We have had a new server that was supposed to be installed on Nov. 1 but has not been yet. I feel your pain and am pretty p-o'ed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 05, 2005, 05:44:05 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 05, 2005, 05:44:05 AM
two cents:
No condecension or barb intended. I was merely trying to say that it wasn't Pat's fault. Since we don't pay money to participate, perhaps we should cut him some slack.
No condecension or barb intended. I was merely trying to say that it wasn't Pat's fault. Since we don't pay money to participate, perhaps we should cut him some slack.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 05, 2005, 10:50:55 AM
Post by: saratoga on December 05, 2005, 10:50:55 AM
Mack: I think the person who had the computer at Kings left school...so they're taking a collection as we speak to get the school a new one.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on December 05, 2005, 01:17:44 PM
Post by: macfan on December 05, 2005, 01:17:44 PM
well....so good to see that there are still TWO sides to the MAC! was wondering if this would continue to be one sided! question though....there are 6 teams in the post...but you suggest that 4 of those will be in the thick of things on the other side of the conference! will look forward to seeing some of the cross conference games! things could be changing in the MAC?? hmmmmm
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 05, 2005, 02:45:39 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 05, 2005, 02:45:39 PM
Sorry about that. In no particular order Moravian, Messiah, Susquehanna, Widener.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 06, 2005, 07:11:58 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 06, 2005, 07:11:58 AM
A nice win for the LVC ladies last night. Monica's on a roll.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 06, 2005, 08:20:09 AM
Post by: kate on December 06, 2005, 08:20:09 AM
To think i was "worried" about Coach Richter. Great games for DeSales & LebVal last night - they're Baaack! Good luck with Ursinus tonight, Del Val (is it still bear season in PA?) Get em!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on December 06, 2005, 12:37:35 PM
Post by: macfan on December 06, 2005, 12:37:35 PM
my two cents; curious....if you DID put an order what would it be?
anyone care to comment on whether the desales victory over widener was an "upset" or expected?? is the scranton side still the stronger of the MAC?
will hold comments on the lvc victory over rowan to see what some other teams do with rowan! (york plays rowan, they also play messiah, and messiah already played lvc)....
thoughts??
anyone care to comment on whether the desales victory over widener was an "upset" or expected?? is the scranton side still the stronger of the MAC?
will hold comments on the lvc victory over rowan to see what some other teams do with rowan! (york plays rowan, they also play messiah, and messiah already played lvc)....
thoughts??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 06, 2005, 02:09:33 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 06, 2005, 02:09:33 PM
A very good test will be held tomorrow in Bethlehem when Scranton visits the Lady Hounds. Not a fan of common opponents being a primary predictor of what may happen...but, the last game for Scranton was against Drew on Sat....they won by 45 I believe. The last game for the Hounds was last evening vs. you guessed it...Drew. The Hounds won by 13. Is Scranton about 20 better? Will playing in Bethlehem help? One thing I'm sure Scranton will do is take it right to K.Applegate & try to get her in foul trouble. The Lady Royals go about 4 deep in the post & I've seen Coach Strong use 12 to 20 fouls from his end just wearing the opposition down in there. If the Lady Hounds collapse around her in the post to protect her, they then become vulnerable to Scranton having some pretty good looks from beyond the arc. Should be a great one...this game is big for both schools as they each recruit the Lehigh Valley pretty good.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopster on December 06, 2005, 04:14:38 PM
Post by: hoopster on December 06, 2005, 04:14:38 PM
Scranton/Moravian = no contest in my humble opinion. Scranton too big, too athletic and too deep for Moravian to handle. BTW, the Moravian game last night against Drew was alot closer than the final score would indicate. Drew had no answers for Scranton in their game last Saturday and needs to improve alot to be competitive against Scranton at home. Moravian does possess two great players in Applegate and Hackleman. Unfortunately for Moravian, Scranton has about 10 great players and two superior D-3 players in Melody and Matts without much drop off when they're on the bench!
I'll be watching this score to see if I still have an eye for scouting!! Good luck to all the girls.
I'll be watching this score to see if I still have an eye for scouting!! Good luck to all the girls.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on December 07, 2005, 07:16:36 AM
Post by: oiler on December 07, 2005, 07:16:36 AM
Women's Basketball
Scranton at Moravian
7PM
www.scranton.edu/wusr
Scranton at Moravian
7PM
www.scranton.edu/wusr
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 07, 2005, 10:32:29 AM
Post by: kate on December 07, 2005, 10:32:29 AM
Thanks, oiler - i'll be listening tonight - can't make the scranton/ moravian game, but GO Lady Royals!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 07, 2005, 11:53:04 AM
Post by: saratoga on December 07, 2005, 11:53:04 AM
You're the best Kate. By the way, it seems like you've had quite a bit to cheer about this season with the Lady Aggies. Good luck to you as well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 07, 2005, 05:45:50 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 07, 2005, 05:45:50 PM
Macfan,
Messiah, Moravian,Widener, Susquehanna. Based upon games played so far this season it would seem that the Commonwealth side of the conference would have a slight edge over the Freedom with the exception of Scranton of course. The Royals are still kings.......er......queens of the hill until someone knocks them off. Maybe tonight by Moravian but that is a tall order. I have not seen any games in person but Moravian sure has taken care of business so far with almost all their starters returning. Messiah seems to have reloaded nicely with necomers Lobach,Brooks & Wenrich teaming up with Cook, Ringer & Reed. I honestly think this years squad is improved over last. Much more scoring potential, better shooting % and a little better rebounding. Lastly their sleeper Lauren Schurr is an excellent 3 point shooter but improved her overall game from last year and seems to have stepped it up a notch. If you play for Coach Miller defense is the key and Messiah still plays that end of the court as well as anyone. Thats enough for now. :)
Messiah, Moravian,Widener, Susquehanna. Based upon games played so far this season it would seem that the Commonwealth side of the conference would have a slight edge over the Freedom with the exception of Scranton of course. The Royals are still kings.......er......queens of the hill until someone knocks them off. Maybe tonight by Moravian but that is a tall order. I have not seen any games in person but Moravian sure has taken care of business so far with almost all their starters returning. Messiah seems to have reloaded nicely with necomers Lobach,Brooks & Wenrich teaming up with Cook, Ringer & Reed. I honestly think this years squad is improved over last. Much more scoring potential, better shooting % and a little better rebounding. Lastly their sleeper Lauren Schurr is an excellent 3 point shooter but improved her overall game from last year and seems to have stepped it up a notch. If you play for Coach Miller defense is the key and Messiah still plays that end of the court as well as anyone. Thats enough for now. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on December 07, 2005, 09:26:29 PM
Post by: bballislife on December 07, 2005, 09:26:29 PM
Scranton beat Moravian by about three.....forget the exact score......but Moravian did a great job hanging in there.....Scranton committed a number of unnecessary fouls, sending Moravian to the line one too many times and therefore, letting them stay in the game. As much as I'm a Lady Royal fan, I have to give credit to Moravian for exposing Scranton's one weakness.....they're post game......Williams, Fabio, Daly, Lewandowski could not handle Moravian's Kelly Applegate who finished with game highs in pts (22) and boards (17). Hat's off to Moravian for keeping Scranton's All-American in check....Mellody missed another two free throws and I believe was held to about ten points, if not less than ten points....But she's still awesome in my book :)
However, as always, Scranton's bench play prevails.....Matt and Remington were the stars in this one making some key shots/plays for Scranton.....Anyway, nice win ladies....On to the Diversified Invitational this weekend....Go Lady Royals!!!
However, as always, Scranton's bench play prevails.....Matt and Remington were the stars in this one making some key shots/plays for Scranton.....Anyway, nice win ladies....On to the Diversified Invitational this weekend....Go Lady Royals!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 08, 2005, 02:12:47 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 08, 2005, 02:12:47 PM
I realize having 15 good players can be both a luxury & a curse, but I think the time may have arrived for the coaching staff to finally determine the starting 5 and real substitution patterns as opposed to the ongoing hockey format of changing lines. Against lesser talented clubs you'll be able to still get away with it for the most part, but the better clubs are not going to blink and will actually do better when they see what they perceive as the first team heading out for an extended period of time. I mean certain players on the second line are clearly very good players but they are not getting quality game time with kids on the starting unit. For example, when is Casey Thran & Steph Remington going to get the chance to get the minutes & feel comfortable with the passes from Allie? When do they get to feel which way Taryn is cutting...only in practice? Kathleen Daly played great yesterday...will she get the chance to do it with the 1st. unit as well? The Hounds average just over 20 turnovers / game...this was very evident just before the half when Scranton forced 8 in a 4 minute span...the press then disappeared the rest of the game as did the traps, not sure why...perhaps many of the kids are sick & just could'nt keep up that pace. Another stat that jumps out is some players combining for 39 minutes: 4pts. total, 4 defensive rbs. total, no offensive rbs. & 6 turnovers. Of course what doesn't show are charges taken & tough D played, however some additional production will be needed down the stretch as the games will keep getting tougher & the bullseye larger. Not sure why Taryn & Allie sat for so long midway through the 2nd. half...perhaps illness, because as the Lady Hounds were making their run we were without 2 very important generals. Shooters have off nights, but they need to work through them & scorers can't score on the bench. Riddick & GMac keep firing even when they're not always falling because they are a tremendously important part of their respective offenses. This game reminded me of Desales last year when Taryn sat for 12 min. in the 2nd. half, came in & instantly buried a 3, got her game back on & with 2 seconds left buried another 3 from NBA range to turn defeat into victory. Getting playing time to all those talented kids is important, establishing a starting unit with appropriate subs patterns to meet the demands of the game is even more so.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on December 08, 2005, 06:52:02 PM
Post by: bballislife on December 08, 2005, 06:52:02 PM
Saratoga, I agree.....I think Coach Strong needs to make very clear what each individual's role on this team is in order for this team to be successful and subbing "hockey style" just isn't going to do that. Actually, this style of subbing leads me to believe that Coach Strong himself doesn't know what each individual's role on the team is just yet, and at 7 games into the season (1/4 way through mind you), I think he better figure it out. Like you said, the bullseye is just going to keep getting bigger as the season progresses, esp. into conference play. If the coach doesn't know the players' roles, how do you expect the players' to know their roles and fill their roles/do their job, each and every game, esp. the big games??? Without a doubt, Taryn and Ali are the go-to players as far as shooters go. Come crunch time the ball needs to be in one of their hands, afterall lets face it, they led the team to the final four last year as sophomores (a team in which everyone knew and fulfilled their roles very well). Coach Strong needs to respect that. However, I see no one in the post stepping up (maybe Coach Strong isn't giving them the chance to step up by his erratic sub patterns, not letting the girls get comfortable in the game before taking them out???). Someone needs to be a presence in the post in order to allow the perimeter to open up for Taryn and Ali. Last year seniors Tara Gemmel, Eileen Webster and Maura Kane did a great job of that. From what I can see, no one has stepped up to replace them. This is definitely going to become a factor down the stretch, as it is easier to defend a team with just shooters scoring than a team with both shooters and a post presence/slash-type player. It may be early in the season, but the season as always is passing quickly and these issues need to be addressed if Scranton expects to be successful.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopster on December 09, 2005, 02:01:19 PM
Post by: hoopster on December 09, 2005, 02:01:19 PM
Drew Woman played tough against a very good Muhlenberg squad last evening losing 67-61(6 lead changes in the last 6 minutes). A key issue developing for the Rangers is the play of their young big people. #35 a freshman is very athletic but raw, particularly on defense. #44 was injured and disappeared on offense while getting hammered defensively. The other front line player I am told was a soccer player who the coach recruited off campus because of low numbers( inexperienced but tough and determined)! The shame is that the team has three great guards in Cunningham( 13pts,2 assists), Kraft (13 pts, 4 assists)and Marquis (16 pts., 6 assists), who have to play 36-39 minutes a night.
Drew will only go so far as the development of those big girls can take them. Defensively they are giving up way too many points in the paint against teams who have strong offensive players down low! i.e. Scranton, Moravian and Muhlenberg the teams 3 losses.
New Coach was a post player herself and I'm sure that the trio described above will grow with experience and her guidance. If they do not it will be a long season for the Rangers.
Drew will only go so far as the development of those big girls can take them. Defensively they are giving up way too many points in the paint against teams who have strong offensive players down low! i.e. Scranton, Moravian and Muhlenberg the teams 3 losses.
New Coach was a post player herself and I'm sure that the trio described above will grow with experience and her guidance. If they do not it will be a long season for the Rangers.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 10, 2005, 09:34:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 10, 2005, 09:34:09 PM
Wow, Messiah smokes DeSales 74-32. At first I thought it was a misprint. The Falcons are really putting up some impressive defensive efforts. Seems like they are not missing a beat even though they played without Nicki Lobach who is out with an injury. Up next UW-Stout in a tourney in San Diego and with a little good fortune a crack at #1 Millikin.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on December 11, 2005, 06:55:38 PM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on December 11, 2005, 06:55:38 PM
Could have been 50 points as Messiah played everyone, and limited time to the starters.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopchick on December 12, 2005, 09:00:48 AM
Post by: hoopchick on December 12, 2005, 09:00:48 AM
Hoopster et al,
Couldn't agree more about the Drew women - I didn't get to see Muhlenberg because it was a road game, but did see that their post players had a field day on their stat lines. This team is a post player away from being for real (and two post players away from being amazing), but right now it seems no post player is willing to step up in the big games. But that's youth, I suppose. We'll see if the new coaching staff can recruit a team around those phenominal guards, it'd be a shame to see that trio graduate without a true paint presence around them. Of course, depth wolud be nice too, those three horses might wear out by the end of february.
Couldn't agree more about the Drew women - I didn't get to see Muhlenberg because it was a road game, but did see that their post players had a field day on their stat lines. This team is a post player away from being for real (and two post players away from being amazing), but right now it seems no post player is willing to step up in the big games. But that's youth, I suppose. We'll see if the new coaching staff can recruit a team around those phenominal guards, it'd be a shame to see that trio graduate without a true paint presence around them. Of course, depth wolud be nice too, those three horses might wear out by the end of february.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on December 12, 2005, 04:16:27 PM
Post by: adkfan on December 12, 2005, 04:16:27 PM
Finally got to Wilkes-Barre to see my ladies play..
They have had a difficult beginning of their season however with that said I witnessed some serious stepping up play especially from Andrea, Kaitlin, Jenna and Colette. They worked hard both ends of the court and succeeded.
I am PROUD of them all
I am however sorry that one of the starting players for Widner got hurt during the game... speedy recovery
I am not a detail kinda fan but what I saw I liked.. and the stats will tell you who was on that floor to play
GO MONARCHS
ADK
They have had a difficult beginning of their season however with that said I witnessed some serious stepping up play especially from Andrea, Kaitlin, Jenna and Colette. They worked hard both ends of the court and succeeded.
I am PROUD of them all
I am however sorry that one of the starting players for Widner got hurt during the game... speedy recovery
I am not a detail kinda fan but what I saw I liked.. and the stats will tell you who was on that floor to play
GO MONARCHS
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 14, 2005, 09:32:23 PM
Post by: kate on December 14, 2005, 09:32:23 PM
What's really with the formation of a new league? What happened to "if it ain't broke?" Seriously, i will miss Drew & Juniata. Not so much Moravian, and i have never seen Susquehanna play. Just thought it was a cool 8 & 8 Conference. Also, to Madh who sounded so dejected a couple of posts back, please enjoy the play of every game - believe me, in 8 years of watching DVC, we had several low seasons, but we always loved as we call em "flashes of brillance". We also have experienced a short bench, but we have never stopped cheering, & to this day, we still can't wait until game night! Happy Holidays to everyone at the post.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 04:19:56 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 04:19:56 PM
"Ain't broke" is in the eye of the beholder. Obviously four MAC schools felt otherwise.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 04:25:36 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 04:25:36 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 04:19:56 PM
"Ain't broke" is in the eye of the beholder. Obviously four MAC schools felt otherwise.
Good point, Pat. Yet one might argue that the MAC wasn't "broke" until four venues broke it. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 06:02:44 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 06:02:44 PM
Perhaps, but I would suggest that an organization that doesn't work for 25% of its members fits the description of broke.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: isuppose on December 18, 2005, 06:42:46 PM
Post by: isuppose on December 18, 2005, 06:42:46 PM
I am trying to figure out the new system here. Sorry for any mistakes. Pat, please be more specific as to what you think was "broke". You certainly are on to something here.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 07:23:14 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 07:23:14 PM
Pat:
OK, but just out of curiosity, which 25% and why/how?
OK, but just out of curiosity, which 25% and why/how?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 08:51:11 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 08:51:11 PM
I was referring to the 25% of the membership that left the institution known as MAC. Obviously it didn't work for them.
I think it's pretty apparent from the rhetoric coming out of the formation of the Interstate 8 that those schools felt academic standards are at issue.
I think it's pretty apparent from the rhetoric coming out of the formation of the Interstate 8 that those schools felt academic standards are at issue.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on December 18, 2005, 09:02:32 PM
Post by: bziadie on December 18, 2005, 09:02:32 PM
Pat, sometimes decisions are made not because something "works" better for them, but because appearances and perception are often more significant than reality.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 09:07:06 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 09:07:06 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 08:51:11 PM
I was referring to the 25% of the membership that left the institution known as MAC. Obviously it didn't work for them.
I think it's pretty apparent from the rhetoric coming out of the formation of the Interstate 8 that those schools felt academic standards are at issue.
Thanks, Pat, for your clarification. It's certainly possible that the issue of "academic standards" can be genuine. Of course, this issue can also be a fabricated one, can't it?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 09:15:30 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 18, 2005, 09:15:30 PM
Quote from: bziadie on December 18, 2005, 09:02:32 PM
Pat, sometimes decisions are made not because something "works" better for them, but because appearances and perception are often more significant than reality.
Indeed they are, though in the long run "reality" commonly has a way of rising up and biting those who prefer to go by "perceptions" and opt to live in the world of "appearances."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 09:54:50 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 09:54:50 PM
Listen, guys, I'm not saying whether they're right or not -- I'm just reporting what was said. You guys draw your own conclusions. Repeating the salient words:
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2005, 08:51:11 PM
I think it's pretty apparent from the rhetoric ... those schools felt academic standards are at issue.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2005, 03:06:45 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2005, 03:06:45 PM
A perfect example of why you should NOT get hung up on current polls happened yesterday when an UNRANKED Luther team defeated last years National Champs Millikin by 23 points at Millikin! To top it off, Luther was 7-1 going into the game & was not to be found anywhere in the current Top 25.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 19, 2005, 04:31:52 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 19, 2005, 04:31:52 PM
Yep. Now Luther has actually beaten someone and will get ranked.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2005, 09:45:03 PM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2005, 09:45:03 PM
Interest in Women's Basketball ebbs & flows. i worry that formation of a "new League" will dilute that interest - just got to the point where i could name all l6 members. Sorry, will people follow Drew for example (other than Drew people) now that they're in the new Cerebral League. Oh brother.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 20, 2005, 07:53:59 PM
Post by: roy_a on December 20, 2005, 07:53:59 PM
Kate,
I don't think there will be a dillution of interest. The same people will root for their respective favorites. I think it will be interesting to see who, if any teams will be added to the Mac???? Perhaps they will cut the the remaining 12 in half and have 2, 6 team divisions? ] in place of the 2, 8 team divisions} The problem with that may be an automatic qualifier to the big dance? Will the NCAA still offer an automatic spot to the winnners of such? It may be interesting.
Anyway, I will be curious to see how my Lady Royals do in Las Vegas. They open with Simpson and then play either Bates or Balwin Wallace.
Also, Taryn Mellody needs only 29 points to reach 1000. Not bad for about a third way thru her junior season..
I don't think there will be a dillution of interest. The same people will root for their respective favorites. I think it will be interesting to see who, if any teams will be added to the Mac???? Perhaps they will cut the the remaining 12 in half and have 2, 6 team divisions? ] in place of the 2, 8 team divisions} The problem with that may be an automatic qualifier to the big dance? Will the NCAA still offer an automatic spot to the winnners of such? It may be interesting.
Anyway, I will be curious to see how my Lady Royals do in Las Vegas. They open with Simpson and then play either Bates or Balwin Wallace.
Also, Taryn Mellody needs only 29 points to reach 1000. Not bad for about a third way thru her junior season..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on December 21, 2005, 09:14:28 PM
Post by: bballislife on December 21, 2005, 09:14:28 PM
Looks like Scranton had a good first effort in Vegas....Congrats to Julie Brophy who had a career night.....19 points on 7-14 shooting, 3-6 from beyond the arc...This kid reminds me of Jaime Eilbacher, Class of 2001...both are great shooters from beyond the arc, however, I think Julie is a bit more athletic than Jaime was....Anyway, it's nice to see someone come off the bench and score a bunch of points for the Lady Royals. More proof at how deep the Lady Royals are.
Big game tomorrow night for the Lady Royals....They are actually going into the game as the underdogs, facing #6 Baldwin-Wallace. Should be a good test for the girls since they are used to being the hunted and not the hunter. Also, Taryn Mellody is 13 points away from 1,000. Too bad the game is in Vegas, this is a March Madness type game in the middle of December. Oh well....Good Luck to the Lady Royals!! and Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Big game tomorrow night for the Lady Royals....They are actually going into the game as the underdogs, facing #6 Baldwin-Wallace. Should be a good test for the girls since they are used to being the hunted and not the hunter. Also, Taryn Mellody is 13 points away from 1,000. Too bad the game is in Vegas, this is a March Madness type game in the middle of December. Oh well....Good Luck to the Lady Royals!! and Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 22, 2005, 12:30:47 AM
Post by: ronk on December 22, 2005, 12:30:47 AM
Lady Royals fans:
you can catch the play-by play for the Simpson game on the d3desertshootout.com website. the Baldwin-Wallace game should be there tonight about 10 pm(EST) 1 hour after the game conclusion. you can follow line-by-line if you want to pretend it's live.
looks like Simpson subbed 5 at a time like the Royals-half the entries are player substitutions.
you can catch the play-by play for the Simpson game on the d3desertshootout.com website. the Baldwin-Wallace game should be there tonight about 10 pm(EST) 1 hour after the game conclusion. you can follow line-by-line if you want to pretend it's live.
looks like Simpson subbed 5 at a time like the Royals-half the entries are player substitutions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 23, 2005, 12:37:47 PM
Post by: kate on December 23, 2005, 12:37:47 PM
That was a very impressive win last night for the Lady Royals - great Christmas present! For all MAC teams & coaches we hope that you have a relaxing break from b'ball for this little break & that everyone enjoys a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on December 25, 2005, 11:24:42 PM
Post by: uofs on December 25, 2005, 11:24:42 PM
Lady royals are the real deal.Baldwin Wallace was up by 6 with 4.04 left 47-41 and Scranton took the game over Taryn Mellody was shut down for the first 36 mins.but she was there when you needed her that is why she is an All American first team by WBCA.Baldwin Wallace is by far the best team Scranton has faced this season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 26, 2005, 12:50:06 PM
Post by: kate on December 26, 2005, 12:50:06 PM
Yesterday. sitting around the dinner table we were discussing the League shake-ups, and nobody could come up with a good reason for all this change. New computer layouts & sites, new letterheads, squabbling among officers, probably further distance for most teams, & i still say interest will be diluted. It's crazy - can someone list why these moves are profitable - not just money reasons. Oh, Happy HEALTHY New Year to all teams & Coaches. GO DEL VAL!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 26, 2005, 03:38:36 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 26, 2005, 03:38:36 PM
Quote from: kate on December 26, 2005, 12:50:06 PM
Yesterday. sitting around the dinner table we were discussing the League shake-ups, and nobody could come up with a good reason for all this change. ... [C]an someone list why these moves are profitable - not just money reasons.
I doubt the MAC defections have anything to do with money (though some of the road trips will certainly be more expensive, especially the football overnighters). Rather, they have to do with [perceived] academic-athletic prestige. E.g., if you are an academic-elite wannabe, do you wish to continue associating with the Wideners, DelValleys, and Lebanon Valleys? No, there's no [perceived] profit therein.
BTW Juniata and Moravian have long wanted Centennial Conference membership. As for Susquehanna ... jeez, I don't know what they are thinking of up there. Under the new conference alignments, in football they will have trips to St. Lawrence, a venue not far-removed from Montreal; in basketball they'll trek to both the eastern and western reaches of the New York City motropolitan area and to the District of Columbia.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 26, 2005, 07:38:32 PM
Post by: kate on December 26, 2005, 07:38:32 PM
"Wannabe" is the crucial word there, Warren.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 26, 2005, 07:50:16 PM
Post by: kate on December 26, 2005, 07:50:16 PM
Nobody likes double posts, i know, but Del Val, as well as every college in the current MAC have their share of "doctors, lawyers, & Indian Chiefs," as was mentioned in a D-3 Football post months ago. On another subject (not really, :)), Del Val has their 2005-06 squad picture on the web - everyone looks great!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on December 27, 2005, 06:14:20 PM
Post by: adkfan on December 27, 2005, 06:14:20 PM
??? haven't been able to keep up with post as I broke my heel and my computer etc is in an upstairs office... So what the h? is going on athletic elite academic elite realignment of conference. hey (side note) if you are headed for St Lawrence for a game wave when you go by as its another 2 1/2 hours beyond me and I am 4 hours out of Wilkes Barre (northeast)
so. please someone very slowly explain how this affects Kings or Scranton etc. and then even slower explain the reasons why at the D3 level any of this mean anything. ???
whew....
The Lady Monarchs have returned after their Cruisin Tournament believe that it was fun (side note) that horrible plane crash in Miami kept their cruise ship in port for first two days so cruise was shortened. Prayers for the familys that lost love ones in that crash. Two members made the all tournament team Kaitlin and Beth .. proud of the entire team, its a team effort when two get to shine. ;)
A Very Happy New Year to all of you here at the post.
See you in the stands next home game Go Monarchs
ADK
so. please someone very slowly explain how this affects Kings or Scranton etc. and then even slower explain the reasons why at the D3 level any of this mean anything. ???
whew....
The Lady Monarchs have returned after their Cruisin Tournament believe that it was fun (side note) that horrible plane crash in Miami kept their cruise ship in port for first two days so cruise was shortened. Prayers for the familys that lost love ones in that crash. Two members made the all tournament team Kaitlin and Beth .. proud of the entire team, its a team effort when two get to shine. ;)
A Very Happy New Year to all of you here at the post.
See you in the stands next home game Go Monarchs
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 27, 2005, 09:45:24 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 27, 2005, 09:45:24 PM
Here's what we published regarding conference realignment:
http://www.d3hoops.com/news.php?date=2005-12-12 (front page story)
http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/?p=90 (blog posting)
http://www.d3hoops.com/news.php?date=2005-12-12 (front page story)
http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/?p=90 (blog posting)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 31, 2005, 09:43:51 AM
Post by: kate on December 31, 2005, 09:43:51 AM
Here at the end of 2005, i was thinking about all the Del Val women who have graduated & are still very much involved in basketball, namely Alisa DiBonaventura at Widener, Kristen "Hank" Henry at Del Val, Lorie Kahlil (played with DVC for 2 years) at Centennary, & on the high school level, Jackie Hartzell & Bridget Golden. It's a great testimony to the program. Happy Healthy NewYear to everyone at the post, all players & coaches. GO DEL VAL!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 04, 2006, 09:10:47 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 04, 2006, 09:10:47 AM
I find it a bit perplexing that an unranked team (Luther) hammers the then #1 team in the country (Millikin) & when I pointed out that it's somewhat hard to believe that nobody saw some potential in the Luther team to have them ranked anywhere in the Top 25, the response was, now that they finally defeated "somebody"...they will get that honor. Fair enough I guess, my question now is...who exactly has Brandeis "played" and or defeated that warrents a #2 ranking? Could it be the Big win vs. that basketball power Wellesley or perhaps that huge win against perennial power...Endicott??? This is exactly why one should not place too much emphasis on these rankings...they make no sense until the final week.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on January 04, 2006, 05:03:39 PM
Post by: mack on January 04, 2006, 05:03:39 PM
Good luck Lady Monarchs in your tournament this weekend. With your long vacation and trip, you girls are ready to rock and roll :-*
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 04, 2006, 06:04:22 PM
Post by: mytwocents on January 04, 2006, 06:04:22 PM
Congratulations to Messiah's Eli Cook for earning a spot on D3's latest team of the week.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 04, 2006, 11:56:56 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 04, 2006, 11:56:56 PM
Quote from: saratoga on January 04, 2006, 09:10:47 AM
I find it a bit perplexing that an unranked team (Luther) hammers the then #1 team in the country (Millikin) & when I pointed out that it's somewhat hard to believe that nobody saw some potential in the Luther team to have them ranked anywhere in the Top 25, the response was, now that they finally defeated "somebody"...they will get that honor. Fair enough I guess, my question now is...who exactly has Brandeis "played" and or defeated that warrents a #2 ranking? Could it be the Big win vs. that basketball power Wellesley or perhaps that huge win against perennial power...Endicott??? This is exactly why one should not place too much emphasis on these rankings...they make no sense until the final week.
They make NO sense? Hmm, while I myself am not convinced Brandeis is a Top 5 team, I find it hard to believe they make NO sense.
What Brandeis has going for it is having four starters back from a team that went 23-4. Until they prove otherwise on the floor, you have to have the basic assumption that they're a good team. I wouldn't, and I don't, rank Brandeis No. 2. But that's a long way from saying the poll makes no sense.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on January 05, 2006, 07:27:02 AM
Post by: oiler on January 05, 2006, 07:27:02 AM
Women's Basketball
Thursday night
Scranton at Widener
6pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Thursday night
Scranton at Widener
6pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 05, 2006, 10:06:11 AM
Post by: roy_a on January 05, 2006, 10:06:11 AM
Polls..I love them. They make for great conversation, speculation, and game anticipation. Take last years Scranton-Bowdoin game:If I recall correctly they were the top 2 ranked teams in the country, it just added to the hype and anticipation, etc. So keep the polls coming, just make my Lady Royals number 1...Okay, perhaps not just yet.......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 05, 2006, 02:54:22 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 05, 2006, 02:54:22 PM
The Lady Monarch Classic at King's is set for Friday and Saturday.
Messiah (10-1) plays Salisbury (7-1) at 6:00 p.m. with King's (5-5) playing a young Potsdam State (1-7) team (nine of 12 players are freshmen) at 8:00 p.m.
The consolation is Saturday at 1:00 pm with the title game ste for 3:00 pm
The King's student radio station WRKC, 88.5 FM plans to web cast the games involving King's both days. The link to the web cast is http://my.kings.edu/ and click on "WRKC LIVE".
I am especially looking forward to the Messiah-Salisbury game. Can Salisbury's "40-minutes of hell", full-court press, run and gun, mass substitution, wear-you-down, style bother Messiah, a team with tremendous size and experience? Should be one heck of a game.
Messiah (10-1) plays Salisbury (7-1) at 6:00 p.m. with King's (5-5) playing a young Potsdam State (1-7) team (nine of 12 players are freshmen) at 8:00 p.m.
The consolation is Saturday at 1:00 pm with the title game ste for 3:00 pm
The King's student radio station WRKC, 88.5 FM plans to web cast the games involving King's both days. The link to the web cast is http://my.kings.edu/ and click on "WRKC LIVE".
I am especially looking forward to the Messiah-Salisbury game. Can Salisbury's "40-minutes of hell", full-court press, run and gun, mass substitution, wear-you-down, style bother Messiah, a team with tremendous size and experience? Should be one heck of a game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 05, 2006, 07:34:12 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 05, 2006, 07:34:12 PM
Thanks for info on live-cast as I am not traveling this week end to Wilkes-Barre
Good luck Ladies in your tournament... Potsdam is an Adirondack town :)
Stay healthy and play good ball
ADK
Good luck Ladies in your tournament... Potsdam is an Adirondack town :)
Stay healthy and play good ball
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: fanfromafar on January 05, 2006, 11:24:59 PM
Post by: fanfromafar on January 05, 2006, 11:24:59 PM
I am writing to comment on the All-Decade (or century or whatever) list of WBB coaches that was compiled for the d3 web site participants to vote on. While I think you have assembled a great group of coaches here, it seems to me there is a glaring omission in the absence of Moravian's coach, Mary Beth Spirk, on the ballot. She has won year in and year out--went to and hosted a National Championship, and has established herself on the national level on more than one occasion, including WBCA NATIONAL Eoach of the Year . I realize that there was a committee formed to put the ballot together, but I propose a write in option. Any way that can happen? I know that many of Mary Beth's colleagues would agree with me that she deserves to be in the elite company of the likes of Coach Strong, Coach Kauffman, et al. KUDOS to all the nominees!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:42:34 AM
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:42:34 AM
Interesting that on the selections for the all-time D-3 team that Shelley Parks is listed as an Elizabethtown player. To those not around enough to recall, Parks played at E-town and transferred to Scranton for "at least" her last two years and was on the 1985 Scranton national championship team. She was also D-III national player of the year as a Lady Royal. Why on Earth is she listed as an E-town player rather than a Scranton player?
And where the heck is Deanna Kyle?. The 1995 National Player of the Year for Scranton and the best player the MAC will ever see............I know she played just two years in D-III after starting out at D-I St. Joseph's, so is there some type of criteria regarding number of years played?
And where the heck is Deanna Kyle?. The 1995 National Player of the Year for Scranton and the best player the MAC will ever see............I know she played just two years in D-III after starting out at D-I St. Joseph's, so is there some type of criteria regarding number of years played?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:46:28 AM
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:46:28 AM
That Salisbury-Messiah game just lost a tad of its luster as Salisbury leading scorer Monica Merkel (22.6 ppg, 7.4 rebs, 3.4 assists) is out with an illness and will not play either day. I have heard she started out her career at D-I Hartford and played last season at a community college in Maryland. Was looking forward to seeing her play. Athletic 5-10 guards are hard to come by in D-3.
The different style of play from each team should still make it interesting to watch......
The different style of play from each team should still make it interesting to watch......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on January 06, 2006, 11:03:39 AM
Post by: Knightstalker on January 06, 2006, 11:03:39 AM
sounds like Salisbury is running the Grinnell system.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 06, 2006, 03:18:08 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 06, 2006, 03:18:08 PM
Quote from: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:42:34 AM
Interesting that on the selections for the all-time D-3 team that Shelley Parks is listed as an Elizabethtown player. To those not around enough to recall, Parks played at E-town and transferred to Scranton for "at least" her last two years and was on the 1985 Scranton national championship team. She was also D-III national player of the year as a Lady Royal. Why on Earth is she listed as an E-town player rather than a Scranton player?
And where the heck is Deanna Kyle?. The 1995 National Player of the Year for Scranton and the best player the MAC will ever see............I know she played just two years in D-III after starting out at D-I St. Joseph's, so is there some type of criteria regarding number of years played?
Kyle is on the ballot and Parks is listed as both schools. I'm looking at the bio pages:
http://web1.ncaa.org/womens25/teamVoting_BBall_Div3Bios.jsp
Two schools probably don't fit in that narrow ballot spot.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 03:21:59 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 03:21:59 PM
Salisbury has been at King's tournament nine of the last 10 years so I have seen them play often. They are not like Grinnell in that they do not focus on three-point shooting. They will take the first best shot they see and it may be a feed inside, but they are not at all bashful about launching three-pointers if they have looks. A lot of points off turnovers and transition....
OK Pat, thanks on the Kyle note.....did not see her on the list so I must have missed it.
OK Pat, thanks on the Kyle note.....did not see her on the list so I must have missed it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:31:32 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 06, 2006, 10:31:32 PM
First-round scores of the Lady Monarch Classic at King's.....with much of the Scranton women's team and coaches on hand.
Messiah 87 - Salisbury 72
Much closer than the final score. Game was tied 59-59 with 7:50 left. Messiah went 28-of-34 from the foul line. Eli Cook 17 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, five steals. Sarah Ringer 15 points.
Kat Kordal led Salisbury with 16 points while Jessica Mills, the sister of former Penn State QB Zack Mills, followed with 15 points.
King's 70 - Potsdam 43
Jenna Palumbo and Andrea Hockstuhl 15 points each while Beth Jordan adds 14.
The King's vs. Messiah title game will be webcast at: The link to the web cast is http://my.kings.edu/ and click on "WRKC LIVE".
Messiah 87 - Salisbury 72
Much closer than the final score. Game was tied 59-59 with 7:50 left. Messiah went 28-of-34 from the foul line. Eli Cook 17 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, five steals. Sarah Ringer 15 points.
Kat Kordal led Salisbury with 16 points while Jessica Mills, the sister of former Penn State QB Zack Mills, followed with 15 points.
King's 70 - Potsdam 43
Jenna Palumbo and Andrea Hockstuhl 15 points each while Beth Jordan adds 14.
The King's vs. Messiah title game will be webcast at: The link to the web cast is http://my.kings.edu/ and click on "WRKC LIVE".
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 07, 2006, 05:42:24 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 07, 2006, 05:42:24 PM
Messiah 43 - King's 36
King's played a deliberate slow down style and kept the game close throughout. King's trailed 28-27 with 9:43 led before Messiah had a 10-3 run to build a 38-30 lead with 4:52 left.
Eli Cook, Messiah MVP
Amy Reed, Messiah, all-tournament
Beth Jordan, King's all-tournament
Andrea Hockstuhl, King's John Dorish Sportsmanship Award
Story is posted on this site
King's played a deliberate slow down style and kept the game close throughout. King's trailed 28-27 with 9:43 led before Messiah had a 10-3 run to build a 38-30 lead with 4:52 left.
Eli Cook, Messiah MVP
Amy Reed, Messiah, all-tournament
Beth Jordan, King's all-tournament
Andrea Hockstuhl, King's John Dorish Sportsmanship Award
Story is posted on this site
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 07, 2006, 07:10:16 PM
Post by: kate on January 07, 2006, 07:10:16 PM
Thanks so much DelVal for posting your 75-65 win today in the Moravian Tournament. Of course, Moravian was real quick to list their win over F&M. Being home ill today, i would have appreciated a write-up on the Moravian site, but just read it from DVC. GO AGGIES!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 07, 2006, 09:38:07 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 07, 2006, 09:38:07 PM
Lady Royals---88
Kean ---44
Dominating performance by all the ROyals. This game was tied at 8 and then Scranton went on a 22-0 run...
Kean ---44
Dominating performance by all the ROyals. This game was tied at 8 and then Scranton went on a 22-0 run...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 07, 2006, 09:57:16 PM
Post by: gordonmann on January 07, 2006, 09:57:16 PM
Why would Moravian post a write-up of Del Val-Albany Pharmacy on their site?
I suspect the Moravian and Delaware Valley SIDs, who are both very good at their jobs, worked together in putting the story together that's on the Aggies' site.
I suspect the Moravian and Delaware Valley SIDs, who are both very good at their jobs, worked together in putting the story together that's on the Aggies' site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on January 08, 2006, 10:08:08 AM
Post by: cold_case on January 08, 2006, 10:08:08 AM
Messiah 43-36? OK, Zades, enough with the halftime update, give us the final score. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 08, 2006, 02:14:16 PM
Post by: kate on January 08, 2006, 02:14:16 PM
Gordon, yes, Matt Levy is the very best, and Del Val is always prompt with scores & stats, however, i still say that it was Moravian's Tournament, and as of last night, they didn't even indicate the all-tourney team. But as i said, it was "their" tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 08, 2006, 05:40:14 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 08, 2006, 05:40:14 PM
Quote from: cold_case on January 08, 2006, 10:08:08 AM
Messiah 43-36? OK, Zades, enough with the halftime update, give us the final score. ;D
That's why we have a Scoreboard page. It was posted there, with ... you know ... all the other final scores from yesterday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 08, 2006, 06:50:16 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 08, 2006, 06:50:16 PM
Since it seems many of the Scranton players & coaches took in the Messiah/Salisbury game as reported by Bob...I'll report as well...the coaching staffs of Kings(Head & Asst.), Wilkes & ol Fred of Desales were all in the house to take notes on the Lady Royals total domination of Kean. I can also report that all had seen enough by the 14:07 mark in the 2nd. half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on January 08, 2006, 07:30:54 PM
Post by: cold_case on January 08, 2006, 07:30:54 PM
Ummm, Pat "Guru" Coleman, did you ever hear of the word "sarcasm."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 08, 2006, 08:27:57 PM
Post by: kate on January 08, 2006, 08:27:57 PM
Speaking of "ol Fred", Saratoga, i get the feeling that they're baaack!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 09, 2006, 09:02:45 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 09, 2006, 09:02:45 AM
I'm sure you're right Kate...take a very-very good X/O coach & give him some time to blend his freshmen with the few upperclassmen he has & they'll be ready. Down, but certainly not out!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2006, 10:22:11 AM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2006, 10:22:11 AM
Congratulations to Del Val guard, Kate McCarthy, named to the Lehigh Valley Small College Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team of the month.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2006, 09:40:40 PM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2006, 09:40:40 PM
Everyone in Annville is happy tonight, i'm sure, but there's no such joy for DVC tonight losing to Cunningham & Kraft, ops, i mean Drew. Regroup, Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2006, 09:46:11 PM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2006, 09:46:11 PM
Sorry, the scoreboard for D-3 seems to be incorrect - was very much hoping for a LebVal win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 11, 2006, 10:02:28 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 11, 2006, 10:02:28 PM
Yes, it's incorrect. The score is reversed. The Valley ladies did make a game of it, however.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 13, 2006, 03:17:53 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 13, 2006, 03:17:53 PM
Something needs to give tomorrow as Scranton heads to FDU. The Lady Royals lead the conference in scoring with FDU right behind. The Lady Devils lead in defense allowing 1 less point than Scranton. Another typical battle shaping up with 6 teams looking for 4 playoff spots. At this point it appears only Wilkes & Lycoming are out of contention. From Florham N.J. it will be: Scranton:74/FDU:59.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 13, 2006, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 13, 2006, 05:18:40 PM
Saratoga,
Typically the Kings-Desales game is an interesting battle that can go either way. Over the last 4-5 years they have been battling for a top spot, thus far this year they both seem to be battling for a lesser spot. The matchup, however, appears to be just as intriging as in the past. I am curious as to your take on this game. Then, after tomorrow I'll be curious of next Weds' matchup of Scranton-Kings????
Typically the Kings-Desales game is an interesting battle that can go either way. Over the last 4-5 years they have been battling for a top spot, thus far this year they both seem to be battling for a lesser spot. The matchup, however, appears to be just as intriging as in the past. I am curious as to your take on this game. Then, after tomorrow I'll be curious of next Weds' matchup of Scranton-Kings????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 13, 2006, 07:58:29 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 13, 2006, 07:58:29 PM
Good question Roy...let's see, we have Desales AT Kings...Desales is 1-3 on the road & Kings is 3-1 @ home. Desales averages 64ppg & Kings averages 60. Desales gives up 63 & Kings 57. Pretty close so far...Desales hits 65% from the line, while Kings is at 69%...still close. Desales averages 36 rebounds (offensive & defensive), guess what...Kings does too! Desales hits 3 pointers at a 30% clip or about 4 per game...Kings is at 28% or 4 per game as well. Kind of close would'nt you say? Well, what are the other things that may play into the outcome? Crowd? No, chances are there will be no more than 200 at the game so no factor. Seniors that realize with their record there will be no "at large" bids so they better win it all...advantage Kings. The defensive stat is a bit misleading because Kings used virtually all 30 seconds each time they had the ball vs. Messiah so throw that out...call it even. Last year Desales went into Kings in the MAC semi's as a big underdog & took it right to Kings & won. Edge, Desales. The home vs. away factor...Desales must prove they can win on the road this season...Kings played Messiah tough for their only home loss...another tossup. Coaches...Fred is Fred...his kids will be prepared, execution is another thing. The coach for Kings is into it, he had his kids ready for Messiah but play has been very erratic before & after. One thing I noticed is that Kings gives up more points in the 2nd. half than their opponents so with Fred's adjustments that may be a deciding factor. In a close one, I've just got a feeling that Kings has a little more experience & if they don't find a way to win this one it may have a serious negitive effect...Desales is younger & will regroup...Kings 65/Desales:61.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 14, 2006, 07:10:34 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 14, 2006, 07:10:34 PM
Saratoga, a very well thought out analysis......I am impressed.
King's 75-61
King's 75-61
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 15, 2006, 04:38:04 PM
Post by: kate on January 15, 2006, 04:38:04 PM
Someone's gotta step up and start to give Scranton a bigger bang for the buck. When and if they hit post-season play, they will have had to play through some real "wars". Who's it gonna be?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 15, 2006, 04:50:55 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 15, 2006, 04:50:55 PM
Kate--They have a battle every day in practice....Scrantons' second team plays so often you sometimes forget who the starters are...This Wed should be interesting though. I saw Kings play Desales and was impressed with Kings. They typically bring their A game when they play Scranton and this time should be no different. Another big game this week is your Aggies against Desales, when was the last time DelVal was 4-1 in conference play. A win at Billera Hall on Tue and DelVal is looking good for the post-season.
Surprises????? Who and what are the surprises of the year so far?????
Saratoga--Wed should be interesting...your thoughts????
Surprises????? Who and what are the surprises of the year so far?????
Saratoga--Wed should be interesting...your thoughts????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 16, 2006, 03:29:51 PM
Post by: kate on January 16, 2006, 03:29:51 PM
It looks like the DeSales - Del Val game has been moved from tomorrow night to Wednesday night. DeSales does have a big game tonight with Stockton State.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 16, 2006, 05:35:09 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 16, 2006, 05:35:09 PM
The other factors in the Kings Vs DeSalles game were:
height and arm span
Hence EJ and AH with double doubles etc
It was a sooo different DeSalles from 2002 til now
See you at the Long Center Wednesday
Go Monarchs
height and arm span
Hence EJ and AH with double doubles etc
It was a sooo different DeSalles from 2002 til now
See you at the Long Center Wednesday
Go Monarchs
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 16, 2006, 09:07:36 PM
Post by: kate on January 16, 2006, 09:07:36 PM
A huge win for DeSales tonight, beating Stockton State. It's always great to beat outside the league. Especially since Stockton had been unbeaten until Saturday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 17, 2006, 09:05:08 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 17, 2006, 09:05:08 PM
Roy: Kings @ Scranton...should be another barn-burner(no offense to DVC Kate). This is a game the Lady Royals SHOULD win...it's also a game Kings COULD win. Let's face it, we are now at the point in the season where the bulls-eye on the Lady Royals grows larger each & every game. They seem to score when they need to & play defense with a purpose & pride. Kings has been somewhat inconsistant, but; they probably played their best all-around game on Sat. vs. Desales...which is just about right if you want your kids building some momentum heading down the stretch. I've seen Kings play 3 times so far & they've improved in each one of those games. Jordan is Jordan...she scores her points & seems more content this season to let the game come to her rather than forcing things. Hochstul has improved very much from last year & will be a force underneath Scranton will need to contain. Kendra has been running their offense & although not flashy, she gets the ball to teammates in good spots. The next two, Palumbo & Fiorino can NOT be left open or they will bury the 3's all night. Right now, Fiorino may be the best rookie in the league. Kings also gets quality minutes from Makowiec & she too can let it fly. Scranton must play serious D and avoid crazy fouls. Kings plays about 7 kids with 15 or more minutes & they are led by Jordan at 35/game, Fiorino @ 31, Hochstuhl & Kendra @ 30, Makowiek @ 18 & Palumbo @ 14. Kings will sub 1 perhaps 2 at a time based on fouls & the need for a break so their flow & continuity is not really broken. The Lady Royals are certainly known for subbing 5 at a time & although this has worked against some teams by sheer intimidation, I'm doubtful it will have any effect on Kings. Although Scranton has had the luxury of only having to play their starters slightly more than 20 min./ game, chances are players like Taryn, Allison & Tiffany will need to be on the floor considerable longer. The Lady Royals MUST rebound & block out because Kings will crash the boards & when the 3's are flying the rebounds will be deeper. I believe Jordan only needs 17 more pts. to reach 1,000 so she may be seriously pumped. If the Lady Royals play D, rebound, protect the ball, hit a few 3's & get the ball inside to make Hochstuhl really work as well as make their foul shots...they win. Also, Kings may pull the slow-down tactics they used vs. Messiah & Scranton must stay patient & not commit reach-in fouls. Kings can be pressed so if the need is there to change the tempo...go for it. Kings can win by going inside then out. If Hochstuhl & Jordan can get position in the paint...they score. Once they establish that part of their game the kickouts will be there & that's when Palumbo & Fiorino can burn the nets. Scranton needs to keep pressure on Kendra & not let her walk the ball up & easily set up their half court game. Someone on Scranton has to stick to Fiorino & not let her have open looks. Defense wins this one...but who wins??? Your thoughts Roy?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 17, 2006, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 17, 2006, 10:41:00 PM
Wow...After that assesment anyone within a 4 hour radius should try and make it to the John Long Center tomorrow evening as this one can be a dandy....can be...I agree with your entire assesment. In addition, I think that the Lady Royas have the ability to win by 20. However, this is Kings......Any other team coming into Scranton with an 8-7 record would be humbled, however, this is Kings.....I definetly agree that Fiorini is without a doubt the best freshmen in the conference, and I have seen all the teams. Also, like you mention, Palumbo can be deadly as well. As for Beth Jordan, she needs 13 to reach 1000 pts and talk about being excited..she turns 22 tomorrow so scoring 1000 and beating Scranton would be a great birthday present.
HOWEVER.....We still have a young lady named TARYN MELLODY....Allison Matt is currently on fire with 39pts in the last 2 games. Throw in Julie Brophy who was the Freedom Conference player of the week 2 wks ago and the Lady Royals have great depth with the big girls to try and slow down the greatly improved Hochstuhl, Daly/Fabio/Williams/Lewandowski/Klusek and let's not forget Casey Thran...
Prediction:
Scranton 66
Kings 52 but.........??????
HOWEVER.....We still have a young lady named TARYN MELLODY....Allison Matt is currently on fire with 39pts in the last 2 games. Throw in Julie Brophy who was the Freedom Conference player of the week 2 wks ago and the Lady Royals have great depth with the big girls to try and slow down the greatly improved Hochstuhl, Daly/Fabio/Williams/Lewandowski/Klusek and let's not forget Casey Thran...
Prediction:
Scranton 66
Kings 52 but.........??????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopster on January 18, 2006, 07:59:45 AM
Post by: hoopster on January 18, 2006, 07:59:45 AM
Congratulations to Drew's Melissa Kraft!!! The Junior guard from Staten Island poured in 35 points to reach the 1000 point milestone against FDU at home last evening. With Coutney Cunningham and Maggie Marquis penetrating and kicking out to the Arc, Melissa hit 9 three's. Big win for Drew as they up their conference record to 4 - 1 and put some space between themselves and FDU. Both Cunningham and Marquis finished with 14 points and 6 assists to complement Krafts record setting performance.
Next up for Drew is Wilkes in Wilkes Barre on Saturday.
Next up for Drew is Wilkes in Wilkes Barre on Saturday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 18, 2006, 01:27:08 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 18, 2006, 01:27:08 PM
Roy, digging up the birthday aspect of Beth Jordan ranks as the scoop of the season. You are right...between the rivalry itself, 13 pts. to reach 1,000 AND the B-day...she'll be ready...let's hope it's too ready & she tries to do far more than she has to. When I saw Kings on Sat. vs. Desales they did not play like a team with 7 losses, so my hope is for the Lady Royals to take it right to them...early & often. Kings will have some runs, what Scranton must do is make it difficult for them to sustain any deep runs. The longer Kings is able to hang around...the more confidence they play with. Keep Allison driving, Taryn shooting, Julie playing tough D, & Michelle & Tiffany clogging things up down low on D & looking to score in the paint to get Hochstuhl in foul trouble & Scranton will be fine. The Lady Royals kids off the bench have received valuable minutes all season...time to make them count. This game can go in two different directions as the Kings coach may decide to pull out the playbook used vs. Messiah, that is slow the game down, use 25/30 seconds each time, take the crowd out & look for the high % shot & hopefully get the lead & make Scranton try to play a way they have not really experienced yet. The goal is to frustrate the Lady Royals into some unnesessary fouls, catch them napping on some back-door passes & generally admit you can't match-up so what the heck, let's try this. In this scenario, Scranton: 47/Kings:38. In a straight up game, sometimes looking for the break...sometimes using 25 seconds prior to shooting, Scranton:68/Kings:55.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 18, 2006, 02:39:57 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 18, 2006, 02:39:57 PM
Hey Roy:
Now how in God's name do you know it is Beth's B-day? Am I gonna have to put campus security on alert? ;)
Beth is one of our student aides in the athletic department and you will have to go a long way to find a nicer, more complete person. Here is wishing her a great B-Day and hopefully two reasons to celebrate tonight.
Now how in God's name do you know it is Beth's B-day? Am I gonna have to put campus security on alert? ;)
Beth is one of our student aides in the athletic department and you will have to go a long way to find a nicer, more complete person. Here is wishing her a great B-Day and hopefully two reasons to celebrate tonight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2006, 03:28:36 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2006, 03:28:36 PM
Bob--No need fo alarm....I just know someone who knows someone.....What is your take on the game?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2006, 09:14:53 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2006, 09:14:53 PM
Scranton wins big....76-58 It very well could have been a 25-30 pt victory as Scranton played its normal rotation of 10 players and Kings basically had their starters in through the entire game.
Taryn Mellody and Allison Matt each had 24....that's enough to win just about any game.
Cudos to Beth Jordan as she topped the 1000pt mark in the second half.
Taryn Mellody and Allison Matt each had 24....that's enough to win just about any game.
Cudos to Beth Jordan as she topped the 1000pt mark in the second half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 18, 2006, 11:15:36 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 18, 2006, 11:15:36 PM
Actually Roy, the final score was Scranton 86 - King's 68.
Scranton had 10 players with 15 or more minutes while King's had seven players with 15 or more minutes. Allison Matt played a heck of a game and was the best player on the floor.
Roy I don't under stand how you say it could have been a 30-point win as Scranton played its normal rotation....???? You could make that claim if Scranton played their deep reserves - kids who get little time - for an extended period of time. But with both teams playing their normal rotations, I don't think you can make that claim.
That said, 18 points is still a significant margin. Scranton played a super game, so kudos to them.
Scranton had 10 players with 15 or more minutes while King's had seven players with 15 or more minutes. Allison Matt played a heck of a game and was the best player on the floor.
Roy I don't under stand how you say it could have been a 30-point win as Scranton played its normal rotation....???? You could make that claim if Scranton played their deep reserves - kids who get little time - for an extended period of time. But with both teams playing their normal rotations, I don't think you can make that claim.
That said, 18 points is still a significant margin. Scranton played a super game, so kudos to them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 19, 2006, 08:19:52 AM
Post by: roy_a on January 19, 2006, 08:19:52 AM
Bob--right you are on both counts. I got home from the game and went by memory on the score and was off 10pts for both teams. Also, I did not use logic in my explanation.....I do feel that Scranton could have won by 25-30 pts but not because Scranton played its normal playeers..that makes no sense...I should have said that it appeared as though Scranton let up a few times and Kings never stopped trying....If Scranton kept the hammer down they may very well have won by my figure. I was in no way trying to put Kings down as I would never do such a thing and I have the utmost respect for them..see my prediction posts as this 8-7 team had me worried.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 19, 2006, 02:14:27 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 19, 2006, 02:14:27 PM
Roy:
No problem, was not insinuating you were trying to put King's down at all. Having read your posts for a while, I know that is not your style........so don't sweat it.
Here is kind of an odd fact about the game. King's 68 points is the most points Scranton has allowed this year. Of course, Scranton's 86 points were the most allowed by King's this year too so that offsets that accomplishment.
I was also suprised to see that Scranton only made four three-pointers for the game. They shot so well from the outside it felt like they made more. I guess a lot of those 15-17 footers just seemed like treys.
No problem, was not insinuating you were trying to put King's down at all. Having read your posts for a while, I know that is not your style........so don't sweat it.
Here is kind of an odd fact about the game. King's 68 points is the most points Scranton has allowed this year. Of course, Scranton's 86 points were the most allowed by King's this year too so that offsets that accomplishment.
I was also suprised to see that Scranton only made four three-pointers for the game. They shot so well from the outside it felt like they made more. I guess a lot of those 15-17 footers just seemed like treys.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopchick on January 19, 2006, 03:50:59 PM
Post by: hoopchick on January 19, 2006, 03:50:59 PM
Hoopster - no one cares about Kraft's performance mainly because she plays for Drew and Drew is defecting! How else can true basketball fans not find 9 three pointers an interesting if not amazing stat? Defection is probably the same reason Courtney Cunningham wasn't player of the week last week. Just about the same stats as Joyce, while playing the point and beating Joyce head to head mid-week on *their* floor. But that's just my humble and admittedly biased opinion.
Now from off the soap box....Beth Jordan is an awesome player as well (as is Rachel Joyce - I wasn't trying to take her down, she had a monster week) and I'm excited but not surprised to learn she'll be joing the 1,000 point club. Congrats to Jordan and Kraft both.
The Chick
Now from off the soap box....Beth Jordan is an awesome player as well (as is Rachel Joyce - I wasn't trying to take her down, she had a monster week) and I'm excited but not surprised to learn she'll be joing the 1,000 point club. Congrats to Jordan and Kraft both.
The Chick
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 19, 2006, 04:08:46 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 19, 2006, 04:08:46 PM
Bob, Kings is the best looking team with 8 losses I've seen in a long time. They have some young kids and with a new coach & new system this is what you usually get...an adjustment period. Roy & I were talking last week & both of felt that if the stars were indeed lined up in a certain format, then Kings certainly had a chance. On the flip side, Taryn was Taryn & Allison is currently on fire. The other kids just do their jobs night in & night out & it's great to see them get the minutes they have. By the way, how about Roy's call on B.Jordans B-day...talk about adding a few points to the over/under line. I'm telling you, Coach Strong has informants working OT this year. Should be a great push for those 4 spots in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: MacNThrees on January 20, 2006, 09:49:43 AM
Post by: MacNThrees on January 20, 2006, 09:49:43 AM
At least D3hoops recognized Cunningham by naming her to the Team of the Week. Not too often do Drew players get recognition on that level. Maybe Drew is turning the corner?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 20, 2006, 11:17:24 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 20, 2006, 11:17:24 AM
Too bad for the more-holy-than-thou schools which are leaving the MAC. It's a great competitive conference and has always had the reputation of being one of the toughest in the country. I think there's a certain prestige that goes along with that and 10 years from now a player can say they were part of that mix. Ever notice how MAC teams generally beat NJAC schools despite the gross disparity in enrollment size ? This year, the MAC may be tougher than it's ever been ! While Kings and DeSales may no longer be considered Top 25 teams, they are still very good programs and finally after all these years, other teams like Drew and FDU can play with anyone. D-Valley is also having a great season. In the Commonwealth, Moravian, Albright, Messiah, Widner, Susquehanna, and Juniata are all having their best seasons in years. On the flip side, what's the story with Lyco ? Last year they had a full roster of 14 players. This year they have only 8 and half of them are freshmen ? I know there's been a lot of press on the football forum about the school and their ability to attract talent, however, in this case it seems more of an issue about retaining their players once they have them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2006, 01:56:31 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2006, 01:56:31 PM
Hey, Sportsfan, i couldn't agree with you more, & i was going to post that thought, then read yours'. Defectors DO NOT rule in my book, either from an individual team, or hot shots starting a new league. I sincerely will miss Drew, even tho they won last week on the Aggie court. I also totally agree with the strenght of the MAC, & truly see no great reason for the start-up "Cerebral League" with attendance not the best to begin with, & those "smart" schools so scattered. Thanks, Hoopchick, for drawing to my attention that Rachel was MAC player of the week last week. i usually dwell in the house of statistics :) GO DEL VAL!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 20, 2006, 03:38:45 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 20, 2006, 03:38:45 PM
So Roy give up your informant ;)
The truth is that Coach Strong does not nor ever will have the inside track on the Jordans.
I however do I am Beth Jordan's Mom
Roy and I write to each other and I mentioned it was Beth's birthday
with the interesting fact that Beth's sister Kate, playing for the University of Sciences in Philadelphia also scored her 1000 career point on her 22nd birthday.
I did not reveal who ADK was because I did not want to change the writings at this site... I coached for years so I always consider the source when I read anything about Beth.
She is a senior headed for real life so I only want her to enjoy her remaining season and to come away with great friends and great memories.
I knew she was the real deal the day she was born. Thank you for all the praise of my little girl but don't hold back on my account if she doesn't play well let me know 8)
ADKfan
The truth is that Coach Strong does not nor ever will have the inside track on the Jordans.
I however do I am Beth Jordan's Mom
Roy and I write to each other and I mentioned it was Beth's birthday
with the interesting fact that Beth's sister Kate, playing for the University of Sciences in Philadelphia also scored her 1000 career point on her 22nd birthday.
I did not reveal who ADK was because I did not want to change the writings at this site... I coached for years so I always consider the source when I read anything about Beth.
She is a senior headed for real life so I only want her to enjoy her remaining season and to come away with great friends and great memories.
I knew she was the real deal the day she was born. Thank you for all the praise of my little girl but don't hold back on my account if she doesn't play well let me know 8)
ADKfan
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 20, 2006, 08:24:38 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 20, 2006, 08:24:38 PM
Adk..I was not going to give you up....but I'm glad you revealed your identity to all. It has to be the most ironic story that both your daughters scored their 1000 pt on their 22nd birthday?????? Sorry the weather did not allow you to see the moment though..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2006, 08:27:39 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2006, 08:27:39 PM
How games may play out tomorrow...Drew @ Wilkes, the Lady Rangers by 19. Lyco @ Del.Val...Kate's girls by 17. FDU @ Kings...the Lady Monarchs by 15 and Scranton @ Desales...the Lady Royals by 14.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 21, 2006, 10:47:08 AM
Post by: adkfan on January 21, 2006, 10:47:08 AM
Hey Pat... how come not a single bit on two girls in the Scranton v Kings game having scored their 1000 career point... I am not talking about in "posting up" I am talking front page news....
Just look at the numbers from the people that talk on the MAC posting up..
MAC Girls belong on an occassional front page.... Toughest league thus far..
meaning each and every team comes to play.. no shoo ins in The MAC
ADK
Just look at the numbers from the people that talk on the MAC posting up..
MAC Girls belong on an occassional front page.... Toughest league thus far..
meaning each and every team comes to play.. no shoo ins in The MAC
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2006, 03:53:58 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2006, 03:53:58 PM
What did you say Saratoga, 17 points? It was an 18 point spread with the Aggies playing without starting point guard, Shannon O'Neil. Lyco never lets their guard (no pun intended) down & they came within 9 during the final 10 minutes or so. It will be a tough week for the Aggies, sooo, GO DEL VAL!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 06:05:45 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 06:05:45 PM
Quote from: adkfan on January 21, 2006, 10:47:08 AM
Hey Pat... how come not a single bit on two girls in the Scranton v Kings game having scored their 1000 career point... I am not talking about in "posting up" I am talking front page news....
Just look at the numbers from the people that talk on the MAC posting up..
MAC Girls belong on an occassional front page.... Toughest league thus far..
meaning each and every team comes to play.. no shoo ins in The MAC
ADK
With so many 1,000-point scorers we can't put each one on the front page. That's why we created the Milestones page. I'm a few days behind on Milestones but both players will be included and yes, we'll probably run the game story in that space.
It takes 2,000 points or 1,000 rebounds to make the front page, 1,500 points to get a headline in Notables. A coach needs 400 wins or more to make the front page and 200 or 300 goes in Notables.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopchick on January 21, 2006, 06:50:31 PM
Post by: hoopchick on January 21, 2006, 06:50:31 PM
Why would we penalize the players for a defection? I'm pretty sure Courtney Cunningham didn't have a vote in what conference her school will be playing in. Snubbing players for decisions made by president's and god knows who else is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. However, I have a lot of respect for D3Hoops for keeping politics out and giving CC the recognition she deserves.
By the way, I happen to agree that Drew would be better served by staying in the MAC.
By the way, I happen to agree that Drew would be better served by staying in the MAC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 21, 2006, 06:57:31 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 21, 2006, 06:57:31 PM
Quote from: hoopchick on January 21, 2006, 06:50:31 PM
By the way, I happen to agree that Drew would be better served by staying in the MAC.
A number of venues might be better served by remaining in the MAC ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 21, 2006, 08:40:43 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 21, 2006, 08:40:43 PM
Interesting day in the Mac\Freedom..
Fdu finally beats a conference foe as they beat Kings at Kings..
Wilkes beats Drew--Drew would have had 2nd place to themselves--Cunningham and Kraft each got their points again but......
DelVal handles Lyco--will they give Scranton a tussle on Wed when the 1st half of the season comes to an end?????
Scranton--has difficulty but gets by Desales...
What are the stories on the Commonwealth side?????
Fdu finally beats a conference foe as they beat Kings at Kings..
Wilkes beats Drew--Drew would have had 2nd place to themselves--Cunningham and Kraft each got their points again but......
DelVal handles Lyco--will they give Scranton a tussle on Wed when the 1st half of the season comes to an end?????
Scranton--has difficulty but gets by Desales...
What are the stories on the Commonwealth side?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 08:56:23 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 08:56:23 PM
I apologize -- having just read the story more closely I see that only one 1,000-point scorer scored all those points at a four-year school.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2006, 09:02:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2006, 09:02:49 PM
O.K., it appears as though Moravian has lost #2 today. This next week will be kind of hairy for Drew & Del Val as they each play Scranton & King's. King's will undoubtedly be a little feisty after their loss today. Told everyone that Coach Richter was getting his team in shape. It's quite impressive to hold Scranton to just 55 points.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2006, 09:06:17 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2006, 09:06:17 PM
O.K., it appears that Moravian lost # 2 today. Next week should be a little hairy for Del Val & Drew as they each play Scranton & King's. King's will be a bit feisty after today, & DeSales did quite a job on the Royals holding them to 55 points.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 21, 2006, 09:27:10 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 21, 2006, 09:27:10 PM
Kings losing to FDU at home...ouch!!! Up to this point, FDU was my disappointment of the season. However, Drew losing to Wilkes was a bigger upset. Yes, it's nice to see Courtney & Melissa getting all those points...but a little D mixed in would help considerably. Pretty close on the DelVal call as well as the Lady Royals over Desales...and if Desales ever pays their light bill & puts a few more bulbs in so the kids could see in that dungeon, a few more baskets may be made. By the way, LeighAnn Burke of Desales may now be the front-runner for MAC Rookie Of The Year...excellent all-around game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 22, 2006, 05:24:08 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 22, 2006, 05:24:08 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 08:56:23 PM
I apologize -- having just read the story more closely I see that only one 1,000-point scorer scored all those points at a four-year school.
and that makes a difference??? a thousand points is a 1000 points and it should be noted on the date it occurrs. Some students head to community college to better prepare them for the 4 year college and Scranton admissions made note of that and accepted the student as a full time student and as an off the bench player in a nationally ranked D3 program so KUDOS to the player and her coaches.... For seeing the true value.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2006, 05:37:43 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2006, 05:37:43 PM
Nonetheless, our Milestones always have been points, wins, blocks, rebounds, assists, etc., at four-year schools. I couldn't care less about what the admissions people think about two-year schools!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2006, 07:02:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2006, 07:02:49 PM
Hoopchick, for heavens sake, i was absolutely not implying that players were responsible for the new "cerebral league". If you were following the post last year, i was very critical of a player who left the team mid-season. The team has WAY moved on, & i have NO connection to the team other than being a rabid FAN! At least Hoboken isn't too far a trip for you Drew guys :). Many times on this site i've said that i will very much miss Drew. Good Grief
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on January 22, 2006, 07:11:18 PM
Post by: uofs on January 22, 2006, 07:11:18 PM
Mr.Coleman Taryn Mellody scored her 1000th point Jan 5th her name wasn`t mentioned.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 01:14:57 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 01:14:57 PM
No Pat I guess you are the end all decided of what gets posted.. I bow to the grand POOPAA However you missed the point again This post exists because there are interested fans that promote it, support its sponsors, and truly care about the MAC Divison 3 Basketball played. If it weren't for the players, and the fans This wouldn't be much of a site.....
Taryn, Elizabeth, Tiffany and I am sure I have missed a few deserve a front page mention... even it was in the small area called D3 news releases...
Pat you have increasingly become a bit curt with those of us that read and write on this site and not all of us are particularly impressed. Karma, Stars etc aside.
This posting site is about basketball and acedemics... and when the players do well or if they do poorly it is for us the fans to write about.
I am a retired teacher and to make a statement about not caring about decisions made by admission is to think that it has no value.... here the chain
admissions first then the gym..... remember unless you get into the school you can't play for the school no matter how hot your shot is.
adk
Taryn, Elizabeth, Tiffany and I am sure I have missed a few deserve a front page mention... even it was in the small area called D3 news releases...
Pat you have increasingly become a bit curt with those of us that read and write on this site and not all of us are particularly impressed. Karma, Stars etc aside.
This posting site is about basketball and acedemics... and when the players do well or if they do poorly it is for us the fans to write about.
I am a retired teacher and to make a statement about not caring about decisions made by admission is to think that it has no value.... here the chain
admissions first then the gym..... remember unless you get into the school you can't play for the school no matter how hot your shot is.
adk
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 01:26:02 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 01:26:02 PM
uofs, thanks -- I scan over every game story that comes in for milestones and I guess I missed that one.
adkfan, there's a link next to the releases on the front page that is titled "About releases" which details how those releases get on the site. As for being curt, I'm sorry -- I have a full-time job (since something has to pay the bills), a wife and three kids, and then D3hoops.com/D3football.com. I can't always pretty up my comments for people.
I have run this site for nine years. I can't put a 1,000-point scorer on the front page because then I get frustrated parents of other kids complaining about why THEIR 1,000-point scorer didn't get on the front page. I guess I get curt when people question our decisions, then question our responses to the decisions, then question the tone of our responses.
If you guys want to try to make the message board about academics, good luck trying, but it's not what the news coverage is about. That's about basketball -- Division III basketball. In fact, NCAA Division III basketball, not junior college basketball at any level.
adkfan, there's a link next to the releases on the front page that is titled "About releases" which details how those releases get on the site. As for being curt, I'm sorry -- I have a full-time job (since something has to pay the bills), a wife and three kids, and then D3hoops.com/D3football.com. I can't always pretty up my comments for people.
I have run this site for nine years. I can't put a 1,000-point scorer on the front page because then I get frustrated parents of other kids complaining about why THEIR 1,000-point scorer didn't get on the front page. I guess I get curt when people question our decisions, then question our responses to the decisions, then question the tone of our responses.
If you guys want to try to make the message board about academics, good luck trying, but it's not what the news coverage is about. That's about basketball -- Division III basketball. In fact, NCAA Division III basketball, not junior college basketball at any level.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 06:06:46 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 06:06:46 PM
and .... no one wants to change your site to acedemics however Pat that fact still remains that 3+ woman D3 MAC players have made the milestone and you dropped the ball. So when you get called on it the only thing that the fan is looking for is acknowledgement not to be scolded...
You need to look at the numbers 12995 people view and read the MAC posting up There are a lot of us....
As far as other parents go I will go to bat for them too Its our girls that make this site...
Busy is a state of mind some of us have busy lives too... no one said that you weren't doing your job just that you let a few things slip... Critics come with journalism
You don't have to pretty up comments you do however need to re read your posts for tone.
enough said I accept your apologies
ADK
You need to look at the numbers 12995 people view and read the MAC posting up There are a lot of us....
As far as other parents go I will go to bat for them too Its our girls that make this site...
Busy is a state of mind some of us have busy lives too... no one said that you weren't doing your job just that you let a few things slip... Critics come with journalism
You don't have to pretty up comments you do however need to re read your posts for tone.
enough said I accept your apologies
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 23, 2006, 06:23:15 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 23, 2006, 06:23:15 PM
Cruel or appropriate??????
The front page of D3Hoops--a picture of Megan Silva--a primary reason why Randolph Macon beat my Lady Royals in the final 4 last season. Then I see that my gals are number 2 in the Country.....right behind the team that beat us in the final 4 consolation game last season....ya gotta see the humor?????
The front page of D3Hoops--a picture of Megan Silva--a primary reason why Randolph Macon beat my Lady Royals in the final 4 last season. Then I see that my gals are number 2 in the Country.....right behind the team that beat us in the final 4 consolation game last season....ya gotta see the humor?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 06:44:15 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 06:44:15 PM
Two people made milestones by our count. We have listed them in the Milestones page, which is all we do with 1,000-point scorers.
As for letting things slip? Mellody, yes. Your daughter? No. She was in the very next update after she reached her milestone. I am heartily sorry that that was not enough promptness for you. But that is reality.
There have been more than 80 of them so far this year. If we listed them all on the front page we would be doing nothing but 1,000-point scorers. That's why we stopped listing 1,000-point scorers on the front page more than five years ago.
As for letting things slip? Mellody, yes. Your daughter? No. She was in the very next update after she reached her milestone. I am heartily sorry that that was not enough promptness for you. But that is reality.
There have been more than 80 of them so far this year. If we listed them all on the front page we would be doing nothing but 1,000-point scorers. That's why we stopped listing 1,000-point scorers on the front page more than five years ago.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on January 23, 2006, 07:07:59 PM
Post by: uofs on January 23, 2006, 07:07:59 PM
Pat if that is the case why do you have Myricks from Lincoln on milestones.I`m pretty sure he went to a junior college in California before he transfered.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 09:13:09 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 09:13:09 PM
All 1,000 of Myrick's points were scored in a Lincoln uniform. He scored 727 last year and has scored 684 this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on January 23, 2006, 09:18:46 PM
Post by: uofs on January 23, 2006, 09:18:46 PM
Pat it still does`t justify nothing. he still didn`t go to a four year college like you where saying.Pat you`re wrong admit it
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 09:23:23 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 09:23:23 PM
I guess you're not following.
1,000 points scored at a four-year school. That's what he has. That's what we list.
Points, rebounds, wins, etc., at a two-year school (or for coaches, wins at the high school level) don't count.
I don't see how you're unclear on this. Myrick probably did score points at his junior college but those are not counted in the 1,000 for his milestone.
1,000 points scored at a four-year school. That's what he has. That's what we list.
Points, rebounds, wins, etc., at a two-year school (or for coaches, wins at the high school level) don't count.
I don't see how you're unclear on this. Myrick probably did score points at his junior college but those are not counted in the 1,000 for his milestone.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 09:29:01 PM
Post by: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 09:29:01 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 06:05:45 PMQuote from: adkfan on January 21, 2006, 10:47:08 AM
Hey Pat... how come not a single bit on two girls in the Scranton v Kings game having scored their 1000 career point... I am not talking about in "posting up" I am talking front page news....
Just look at the numbers from the people that talk on the MAC posting up..
MAC Girls belong on an occassional front page.... Toughest league thus far..
meaning each and every team comes to play.. no shoo ins in The MAC
ADK
With so many 1,000-point scorers we can't put each one on the front page. That's why we created the Milestones page. I'm a few days behind on Milestones but both players will be included and yes, we'll probably run the game story in that space.
It takes 2,000 points or 1,000 rebounds to make the front page, 1,500 points to get a headline in Notables. A coach needs 400 wins or more to make the front page and 200 or 300 goes in Notables.
This is where I got my info on why the players were not listed.. next update gee thanks Pat
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on January 23, 2006, 09:31:59 PM
Post by: uofs on January 23, 2006, 09:31:59 PM
Pat i think if you score 1000pts no matter if you`re a junior college player transfer into a division 3 school you should still be acknowledged.That`s like saying Mr.Myrick should not be playing with these kids that are 17,18.etc.because he is 25.Discrimanation should not be accepted.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 10:02:34 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 23, 2006, 10:02:34 PM
Quote from: adkfan on January 23, 2006, 09:29:01 PMQuote from: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2006, 06:05:45 PMQuote from: adkfan on January 21, 2006, 10:47:08 AM
Hey Pat... how come not a single bit on two girls in the Scranton v Kings game having scored their 1000 career point... I am not talking about in "posting up" I am talking front page news....
Just look at the numbers from the people that talk on the MAC posting up..
MAC Girls belong on an occassional front page.... Toughest league thus far..
meaning each and every team comes to play.. no shoo ins in The MAC
ADK
With so many 1,000-point scorers we can't put each one on the front page. That's why we created the Milestones page. I'm a few days behind on Milestones but both players will be included and yes, we'll probably run the game story in that space.
It takes 2,000 points or 1,000 rebounds to make the front page, 1,500 points to get a headline in Notables. A coach needs 400 wins or more to make the front page and 200 or 300 goes in Notables.
This is where I got my info on why the players were not listed.. next update gee thanks Pat
The Milestones page at that point read "Last updated Jan. 13, 2006" and I am sorry I didn't get to it in a more timely manner. That's all I can say. I would feel worse if you were paying for the service, but this is a free site.
Quote from: uofs on January 23, 2006, 09:31:59 PM
Pat i think if you score 1000pts no matter if you`re a junior college player transfer into a division 3 school you should still be acknowledged.That`s like saying Mr.Myrick should not be playing with these kids that are 17,18.etc.because he is 25.Discrimanation should not be accepted.
And I think if you score 1,000 points at a four-year school you should be acknowledged. That's our policy. I understand you have a rooting interest in us going the other way on it, but here's part of our reasoning: Stats from two-year colleges are hard to come by, and not every transfer comes into a Division III school with an established, reliable statistical résumé. If we can't get reliable information on everyone (and believe me, I was an SID once, I know what it's like dealing with juco transfers), then we shouldn't accept it for anyone, so all juco transfers can be on level footing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: care4kids on January 23, 2006, 10:37:46 PM
Post by: care4kids on January 23, 2006, 10:37:46 PM
SOUNDS LIKE i SIGNED UP ON THE WRONG MESSAGE SIGHT. YOU ALL ARGUE BACK AND FORTH A LITTLE TOO MUCH FOR THIS GAL SEE YA DON'T WAN'T TO BE YA..... ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on January 23, 2006, 11:32:04 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on January 23, 2006, 11:32:04 PM
OK, lets settle down a bit here. Pat has made a clear point, saying to be included in the 1,000 point milestone club, you must do it at a Division III institution(4 year school), and I do not see a problem with this stipulation. However, if the U of S did not celebrate this milestone I would probably would have a beef with it. We should be celebrating all these great accomplishments. Its great to see someone from not just my college alma mater but my high school, also doing great things.
RoyalGator
RoyalGator
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2006, 09:45:05 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2006, 09:45:05 AM
So can anyone comment on how E-Town beat Moravian by 20 last Saturday ? I think that has to be the biggest upset in the MAC this year. It wasn't a buzzer shot that won the game; 20 points !!! Ouch ! How does that happen ? Injuries on Moravian ? Academic issues ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2006, 02:04:11 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2006, 02:04:11 PM
Need to hand it to Coach Strong. By playing a 10 player rotation, he demonstrates to star HS recruits that more than just the starting 5 will get ample playing time....As such, the Lady Royals should be able to stay on top for a long while.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mack on January 24, 2006, 03:41:19 PM
Post by: mack on January 24, 2006, 03:41:19 PM
Just seems odd the Lady Monarks were so competitive last year. They only lost two starters which were Kristen and Vienna. They just don't seem to gel like last year.They have loads of talent to be competitive with any team they play! I just hope this isn't a sign for the future :'(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on January 25, 2006, 11:14:23 AM
Post by: adkfan on January 25, 2006, 11:14:23 AM
Quote from: mack on January 24, 2006, 03:41:19 PM
Just seems odd the Lady Monarks were so competitive last year. They only lost two starters which were Kristen and Vienna. They just don't seem to gel like last year.They have loads of talent to be competitive with any team they play! I just hope this isn't a sign for the future :'(
Yeas, Mack two starters graduated however if you look at the roster last year and this you will see that the team lost more then two, by injury or by loss of heart for the game.. When you look at the starting line up starting veterans on the floor are at a minimum... No excuses just fact then onto this you place new coach, new style.
The recruits that are there were recruited per Whitten's style so they are having to adjust... Seniors that played for Whitten's mind set are having to adjust
The strength of the Scranton team is Strong's tenure... Each year his girl's are not surprised by a new style etc I give credit to the older coaches that stay put but in the same breath I can't fault younger coaches for wanted to advance Kings unforunately lost a great coach when Whitten left... now they must struggle for a few years until Coach D proves that he too is a great coach with recruits that he hand selects for his style of basketball.
PS care4kids an open discussion can be veiwed as an argument or as an clearing of the facts. :) we now know how players make the milestone column based on Pat's definition.
challenged and defended makes for a great read thanks fans/writers
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 25, 2006, 03:19:42 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 25, 2006, 03:19:42 PM
Scranton vs. DelVal. tonight at the Long Center. Looks like the Aggies let it fly, averaging about 6 treys per game & few turnovers. On the other hand, it also looks like they only carry 8 kids that see playing time so fatigue may be a factor. The Lady Royals may try to force DVC out as deep as possible to disrupt their offense & make those threes they'll be firing up a bit out of their range. On another topic Roy mentioned...Megan Silva scoring her 2,000 point...I wonder how many Taryn might have scored had she averaged even a little more than her 22 minutes per game this season? By the way Kate, Desales did not limit Taryn to only 7 pts. on Sat... sitting on the bench for 25 minutes did. Shooters need to be playing to score...if the outside shot isn't there early, post her up...she usually has a decided height advantage on whomever is guarding her. Shooters need to find the flow of the game...in & out sometimes won't be enough...even for the most talented and especially as the games get tougher. Could be a good one...for awhile. From the Long Center, Scranton:74/DVC:57.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on January 25, 2006, 08:32:28 PM
Post by: bballislife on January 25, 2006, 08:32:28 PM
Saratoga, remember that Taryn is only a junior....Only time will tell how many career points she will end up with. As for only averaging 22 minutes a game....well, that's how Coach Strong keeps his players "fresh"...If she averaged 30-35 minutes a game, there is always the possibility of burning out come March Madness, the most important part of the season. It's also the reason she is able to bury the NBA range three pointer at the end of the Elite 8 game to put the Lady Royals ahead and send them to the final four, instead of front rimming the shot due to dead legs...Hopefully this year, it will be that NBA range three pointer sealing the national championship....Of course, I'm getting ahead of myself and of course you know all this already, but for those who don't, this is why Scranton is so successful....They have ten players with "fresh" legs who can come in and burn a team on any given night....Go Lady Royals!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 26, 2006, 09:37:53 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 26, 2006, 09:37:53 AM
B-ball: I was not trying to imply Taryn should be playing 35 min./ game. With the system Coach Strong has, don't mess with success. I was refering to some comments that Desales must have really played some great D on her to limit her to only 7 pts. My response was that it was not any specific defense, rather it was the fact she didn't play all that much in that game. Sometimes selection committees ONLY look at numbers racked up on the offensive end of things when determining All-American or All-Conference selections and they tend to downplay defense, rebounds, assists, and the ability to run an effective offense as secondary components. I vividly remember a number of years ago Kelly Halpin of the Lady Royals NOT getting the Freshman of the Year award because her OFFENSIVE numbers didn't match those of another girl that averaged approx. 22pts./game. What was not considered was the girl who won it played for a Last place team, she had far fewer assists & took about 25 shots / game. All Kelly did was run the show as a freshman for a team she directed to the Final Four. She had an unbelievable assist to turnover ratio & had a much higher shooting % than the winner. So when the powers to be sit down to select various All-This & That...look at the big picture...don't omit someone because they "only" scored 18 per game & someone else scores 25. Do they play the same minutes? Does one play for a CONSISTANT winner while the other plays for a .500 team? Is one team usually up by 20 at the half & then plays 14 kids as opposed to a team that only has 8 on the roster & plays 200 minutes between 6 or 7 kids? Lastly, there is not a better point guard in the league than Allison Matt...she runs Scranton's offense to perfection. She can score at will if needed, thread a bounce pass on a dime & handles every defensive set thrown at her with calm & precision. One game at a time...congrats to ALL the Lady Royals & staff.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 26, 2006, 12:35:18 PM
Post by: kate on January 26, 2006, 12:35:18 PM
What did you all think while you were watching DelVal point guard Shannon O'Neill? Just gotta get that "D" working.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 26, 2006, 02:34:30 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 26, 2006, 02:34:30 PM
Kate,
I typically hold my cudos for those who score a great deal of points unless I see the game. Hence, my silence about Melissa Krafts' 35pt performance last week. Sometimes a person scores and it is an indication of a great game/poor defense/circumstances/minutes played/etc..Although scoring 31 points against the #2 team in the Country is impressive, her 5 three pt shots were from about 4ft beyond the arc. Typically the defense is not on top of you when you are 20 pts behind and that far out. So, albeit it is still impressive it was not a matter of her " beating" Scrantons' D....
Now with the first half of the conference season finished it is going to be very interesting to see how the 2 thru 4 spots play out as 5 teams will be vying for those spots. My gut, and it is a big one, says Drew/Fdu/ and Kings..in no particular order though....No matter what though only if one of those teams pulls an upset over Scranton in the playoffs will more than 1 team make the big dance. With an expanded amount of teams this year it is surprising that the Freedom will most likely have only 1 representative. I know, I know, I am a diehard Scranton fan and they have not won the conference yet, but............
I typically hold my cudos for those who score a great deal of points unless I see the game. Hence, my silence about Melissa Krafts' 35pt performance last week. Sometimes a person scores and it is an indication of a great game/poor defense/circumstances/minutes played/etc..Although scoring 31 points against the #2 team in the Country is impressive, her 5 three pt shots were from about 4ft beyond the arc. Typically the defense is not on top of you when you are 20 pts behind and that far out. So, albeit it is still impressive it was not a matter of her " beating" Scrantons' D....
Now with the first half of the conference season finished it is going to be very interesting to see how the 2 thru 4 spots play out as 5 teams will be vying for those spots. My gut, and it is a big one, says Drew/Fdu/ and Kings..in no particular order though....No matter what though only if one of those teams pulls an upset over Scranton in the playoffs will more than 1 team make the big dance. With an expanded amount of teams this year it is surprising that the Freedom will most likely have only 1 representative. I know, I know, I am a diehard Scranton fan and they have not won the conference yet, but............
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 26, 2006, 02:43:39 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 26, 2006, 02:43:39 PM
Kate:
Even though 31 points is impressive, I bet even Shannon O'Neil left the gym without a smile on her face and would have prefered to have gone scoreless and get the win. To those who truly play the game to win, individual efforts cannot be enjoyed without a victory, or at the very least a close game against a heavily favored opponent. As hard as the Aggies play, I seriously doubt any of the players or coaches were giddy with glee afterwards after seeing her final point total.
I guarantee you a Beth Jordan would have rather not scored her 1,000th point against Scranton and gone scoreless if it meant having her team win the game. Team success, not individual success, is what matters most.
Even though 31 points is impressive, I bet even Shannon O'Neil left the gym without a smile on her face and would have prefered to have gone scoreless and get the win. To those who truly play the game to win, individual efforts cannot be enjoyed without a victory, or at the very least a close game against a heavily favored opponent. As hard as the Aggies play, I seriously doubt any of the players or coaches were giddy with glee afterwards after seeing her final point total.
I guarantee you a Beth Jordan would have rather not scored her 1,000th point against Scranton and gone scoreless if it meant having her team win the game. Team success, not individual success, is what matters most.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 26, 2006, 03:39:03 PM
Post by: kate on January 26, 2006, 03:39:03 PM
First, Roy, i meant DelVal's "D" :), and it goes without saying, Bob, a win would have been MUCH more impressive. i also wondered if Scranton had planned to let one Aggie "go" and cover Juli, Rachel and Moira like flies on honey. Not seeing the game either, it is hard to tell. i STILL say holding you guys (Royals) to 55 points at DeSales is an accomplishment.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2006, 09:38:03 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2006, 09:38:03 PM
Can't believe that i missed that game this afternoon for a rec center opening! Aggies, i'm really happy tonight after seeing that scoreboard. Your defense must have been incredible - way to go!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 30, 2006, 01:07:06 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 30, 2006, 01:07:06 PM
Pts scored=Player of the week?????
I am a bit confused. I know that I am biased toward Scranton but tell me if this makes sense?
The Mac\Freedom player of the week is LeighAnn Burke a Freshmen from Desales who had a very good week:
vs Wilkes---37pts in 33 minutes
vs Lyco ---12 pts in 28 minutes
-----------------------------------------
49 pts in 61 min--avg 24.5 pts in 30.5 min\\\\1 total rebound
Taryn Mellody:
vs Drew----19 pts in 15 minutes
vs DelVal---25 pts in 22 minutes
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44 pts in 37 min--avg 22pts in 17.5 min\\\\\7 total rebounds?
Why is pts scored often times the primary reason for such awards?
I am a bit confused. I know that I am biased toward Scranton but tell me if this makes sense?
The Mac\Freedom player of the week is LeighAnn Burke a Freshmen from Desales who had a very good week:
vs Wilkes---37pts in 33 minutes
vs Lyco ---12 pts in 28 minutes
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49 pts in 61 min--avg 24.5 pts in 30.5 min\\\\1 total rebound
Taryn Mellody:
vs Drew----19 pts in 15 minutes
vs DelVal---25 pts in 22 minutes
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44 pts in 37 min--avg 22pts in 17.5 min\\\\\7 total rebounds?
Why is pts scored often times the primary reason for such awards?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 30, 2006, 01:42:18 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 30, 2006, 01:42:18 PM
Roy: I've been asking that question forever...my only logical conclusion...the powers that vote want a quick & easy call & offensive numbers are the quickest way to throw a name out. Although not the right reason...I can live with this call somewhat for the Player of the Week, where it makes no sense at all is when they use this criterian for various Player & Rookie of the Year honors. In those cases, the MAC has more than ample time to look at the whole picture of what constitutes a great player & make decisions accordingly. I mentioned the Kelly Halpin fiasco from a number of years & even as little as two years ago Taryn Mellody was overlooked as Freshman of the Year. Not to take anything away from the girl who won, but are you telling me Taryn did not deserve at least a Co-award??? The winner ends up in last place & Taryn helps her Lady Royals to the Elite 8...please! Who would you want taking the last shot with the game on the line??? Better yet, ask Bowdoin. Somehow, if you play 38 minutes for a 3rd. place or last place team & keep firing away this mediocrity has been rewarded...a very wrong message is being sent & COMPLETE players are paying the price. That said, I'm sure all of the kids I've mentioned would NEVER trade trips to the Final Four for an individual honor...it's just a personal wish I have that some common-sense may eventually prevail within the MAC & also reward kids that play a huge role in championship programs being recognized.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 30, 2006, 04:42:25 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 30, 2006, 04:42:25 PM
Pat,
I have been reading the discussion on the NESCAC site and am truly confused about playing conference teams once vs twice and how it affects others? Can you explain as I would really like to know?
Thanks
I have been reading the discussion on the NESCAC site and am truly confused about playing conference teams once vs twice and how it affects others? Can you explain as I would really like to know?
Thanks
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 31, 2006, 01:58:49 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 31, 2006, 01:58:49 AM
Sure thing.
I assume you understand that league play is .500 across the board -- for every conference win, someone else in the conference loses. That leads to a leveling-out of the winning percentages across the conference.
In the MAC Freedom, for example, the 112 wins and losses are about 56% of the conference's schedule. In the NESCAC, the 90 conference games are just 38% of the conference's schedule, leaving the conference's overall winning percentage inflated relative to leagues that play double round-robins.
And if the winning percentage is inflated, then the QOWi is inflated, giving them an edge in NCAA selection criteria.
I assume you understand that league play is .500 across the board -- for every conference win, someone else in the conference loses. That leads to a leveling-out of the winning percentages across the conference.
In the MAC Freedom, for example, the 112 wins and losses are about 56% of the conference's schedule. In the NESCAC, the 90 conference games are just 38% of the conference's schedule, leaving the conference's overall winning percentage inflated relative to leagues that play double round-robins.
And if the winning percentage is inflated, then the QOWi is inflated, giving them an edge in NCAA selection criteria.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Snowman on January 31, 2006, 07:50:11 AM
Post by: Snowman on January 31, 2006, 07:50:11 AM
Saratoga
Kudos.........That is a pet peve with a lot of people, All Tournamnet teams, weekly and conference honors not only in the MAc but all over simply go to the high scorers......it seems to be inbred from high school when all the newspapers write about are the high scorers...its a shame.
I was at an ECAC tounament last year and watch a point guard, dominate, 5-6 assists a game, 8 points a game, steals defense...EVERY GAME (3 games) and her center who averaged 15 points and had 2 horiffic games got the MVP...it was a joke......similarly I saw a Christmas Tournament this year, same point guard CONTROLLED the games, 7 assists, 40 minutes in one game 6 assists no turnovers 6 points(against another top 25 team) per game, they won the tournament and the three top scorers on the winning team made the All Tournament team and got the MVP and one of the player was flat out terrible and score when the games were in hand and the Point was cheering from the bench....a joke to be sure.
At some point you would hope these coaches/SID's and others would get it
Kudos.........That is a pet peve with a lot of people, All Tournamnet teams, weekly and conference honors not only in the MAc but all over simply go to the high scorers......it seems to be inbred from high school when all the newspapers write about are the high scorers...its a shame.
I was at an ECAC tounament last year and watch a point guard, dominate, 5-6 assists a game, 8 points a game, steals defense...EVERY GAME (3 games) and her center who averaged 15 points and had 2 horiffic games got the MVP...it was a joke......similarly I saw a Christmas Tournament this year, same point guard CONTROLLED the games, 7 assists, 40 minutes in one game 6 assists no turnovers 6 points(against another top 25 team) per game, they won the tournament and the three top scorers on the winning team made the All Tournament team and got the MVP and one of the player was flat out terrible and score when the games were in hand and the Point was cheering from the bench....a joke to be sure.
At some point you would hope these coaches/SID's and others would get it
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2006, 10:29:05 AM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2006, 10:29:05 AM
Two great wins in a row for the Aggies - Congratulations to Ashley Flaherty of FDU, who not only had a great game all around, but hit her l,000 mark in the second half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 02, 2006, 01:24:07 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 02, 2006, 01:24:07 PM
Scranton Vs Kings last night......
Hmm.....I am at a loss as to what to say. First, the first half of the game was one of the most dominating performances I have seen in the last 10 yrs. Scranton was up 44-11. Now I know that record wise kings is 9-10,however, this is a team that has a great deal of talent..Therefore, it was quite impressive. The other side of the coin...It sure did not look like the Kings team that has been a thorn in the side of Scranton for the last 6 yrs. It was more like kings from the Pre-Whitten days..Not that I want to see Kings beat us but it sure was fun when tension filled the air as you did not know who was going to win these matchups 'till the final minute..
That said..I can see the Lady Royals making a return trip to the F
Hmm.....I am at a loss as to what to say. First, the first half of the game was one of the most dominating performances I have seen in the last 10 yrs. Scranton was up 44-11. Now I know that record wise kings is 9-10,however, this is a team that has a great deal of talent..Therefore, it was quite impressive. The other side of the coin...It sure did not look like the Kings team that has been a thorn in the side of Scranton for the last 6 yrs. It was more like kings from the Pre-Whitten days..Not that I want to see Kings beat us but it sure was fun when tension filled the air as you did not know who was going to win these matchups 'till the final minute..
That said..I can see the Lady Royals making a return trip to the F
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 02, 2006, 01:25:48 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 02, 2006, 01:25:48 PM
Final 4
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 02, 2006, 11:06:02 PM
Post by: uofs on February 02, 2006, 11:06:02 PM
Bziadie could roy say it could be 30 points or more again? you have been hiding my friend.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 05, 2006, 04:43:15 PM
Post by: kate on February 05, 2006, 04:43:15 PM
Who is all coming down from the mountains to Aggie Land next Saturday? Can't make the Drew game on Wednesday (GO Del Val), but sure as heck wouldn't want to miss the llth :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 06, 2006, 11:01:42 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 06, 2006, 11:01:42 AM
Kate---When DelVal came to Scranton they lost by 25pts. Do you expect anything defferent this time around????/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 06, 2006, 03:24:33 PM
Post by: bziadie on February 06, 2006, 03:24:33 PM
uofs:
Sorry, I don't hide from anyone. Last game had nothing to do with the first game. Besides, Roy and I exchanged some friendly private emails to share our thoughts on the game. Just because you did not see a post from me does not mean there wasn't discussion on it. I just chose to do it directly with Roy this time.
If I were to post my honest take on the game I am sure I would probably have insulted someone from both sides and sometimes (I know how sensitive some fans can be) it is best to keep your opinions to yourself. At least I know I can discuss the game with Roy and make a point without it being blown out of proportion.
Sorry, I don't hide from anyone. Last game had nothing to do with the first game. Besides, Roy and I exchanged some friendly private emails to share our thoughts on the game. Just because you did not see a post from me does not mean there wasn't discussion on it. I just chose to do it directly with Roy this time.
If I were to post my honest take on the game I am sure I would probably have insulted someone from both sides and sometimes (I know how sensitive some fans can be) it is best to keep your opinions to yourself. At least I know I can discuss the game with Roy and make a point without it being blown out of proportion.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2006, 03:33:53 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2006, 03:33:53 PM
Roy, i honestly don't know quite what to expect, although the Aggies have played three good solid games in a row. Usually, the home team does play better in their house then away. i know i'll be screamin for em :)! Actually i was just wondering who was coming to the game. i'm not too big on predictions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2006, 10:15:39 AM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2006, 10:15:39 AM
Been thinking about this last night and this morning - we're in the league with the #2 D3 basketball team in the U.S. We should be excited about playing the Lady Royals, win or lose. i miss the hype that surrounded that particular match-up when Alisa Di & "Doc" were in the game. Let's hope for great weather on Saturday, and a huge crowd to cheer both sides - hafta admit i'm partial :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 07, 2006, 02:38:58 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 07, 2006, 02:38:58 PM
Kate, Great point....Sometimes, well, I guess all the time I am spoiled to have such a team to root for. It shows a great deal of loyalty to root for teams that may not be vying for contention on a yearly basis. I also remember such great Scranton-Delval tussles. They typically bring their A game when they play the Lady Royals and there only downfall has been depth. The match up here in Scranton this year was not typical of a Delval team though..we'll see how it turns out on Sat. Right now I am looking forward to Weds' game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on February 07, 2006, 09:21:04 PM
Post by: bballislife on February 07, 2006, 09:21:04 PM
It was great to see the amount of alumni who showed up for Scranton's annual Women's Basketball Alumni weekend. Got a chance to catch the end of the alumni game and it was great to see past greats like Kate Pierangeli, Lisa Harris, AnneMarie Russo, Tara Gemmel, to name a few, re-lace their sneaks and get out on the court for a game of competitive pick up. From what I hear they played for about two hours and it didn't look like age did much to their game....They all looked like they could throw on a purple uniform and fit right back into the swing of things. Once again this is proof of what a great program Coach Strong has built. How many programs have a bunch of alumni who come back year after year to play and than support Lady Royals that they haven't even played with. The Long Center was definitely beaming with Purple Pride on Saturday as the 1976 Mens National Championship team (which Coach Strong was an asst. coach for) was honored. Scranton, specifically Strong's Lady Royals, really have a wonderful program, not only because they are so good year in and year out, but more importantly the friendships and comraderie that are formed between the teammates year in and year out is really something special. I had a chance to catch up with some of the alumni and it seems they all keep in touch with each other on a regular basis. Forming life-long friendships is what playing this sport is really all about. I only hope that the other programs in the MAC have this same bond that alll the Lady Royals seem to have. With that said....GO LADY ROYALS!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 07, 2006, 10:23:51 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 07, 2006, 10:23:51 PM
Scranton and Etown should play alumni games against each other. There's a lot of great talent that went through those schools.
Just my $.02.
Just my $.02.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 08, 2006, 12:43:32 PM
Post by: kate on February 08, 2006, 12:43:32 PM
B'ball, can't speak for other squads, but the Del Val alum frequently appear when possible to cheer the present team on, & what i find exciting is the number of former players still involved in basketball - multiple former Aggie players who i have mentioned in earlier posts. It's great cause, hopefully, the people involved with high schools will funnel talent toward Aggie Land :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 09, 2006, 06:24:42 PM
Post by: bziadie on February 09, 2006, 06:24:42 PM
Congratulations to the following MAC players for earning a spot on the ESPN The Magazine District II All-Academic Team.
Eli Cook, Messiah - 1st team
Beth Jordan, King's - 1st team
Taryn Mellody, Scranton - 2nd team
Natalie Bizzarro, Albright - 3rd team
Eli Cook, Messiah - 1st team
Beth Jordan, King's - 1st team
Taryn Mellody, Scranton - 2nd team
Natalie Bizzarro, Albright - 3rd team
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2006, 07:10:53 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2006, 07:10:53 PM
Kate: Are you getting psyched??? Only 18 hours till tipoff!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2006, 08:05:23 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2006, 08:05:23 PM
Saratoga,
Glad you are still out there...How about jumping ahead a few weeks with some predictions????? How do you see the Mac Freedom playoffs shaking out?
Glad you are still out there...How about jumping ahead a few weeks with some predictions????? How do you see the Mac Freedom playoffs shaking out?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2006, 11:43:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2006, 11:43:24 PM
Roy: For what it's worth...here they are. All teams have 3 games left & I see the Lady Royals running the table to finish 14-0. That means they give DVC & Desales 1 more loss as well as Lyco. I see DVC going 2-1 to finish at 10-4, Desales going 1-2 to end at 8-6 and Kings going 2-1 to end at 8-6. Drew goes 1-2 to continue their second half fall from grace & end up 6-8 & FDU although I see them possibly winning all 3 still will fall short & finish at 7-7. Since Kings has swept Desales it will wash out: 1.Scranton 2.DVC 3.Kings 4.Desales. I see the Lady Royals getting their toughest test in the opening round vs. Desales as they will have to face them 2 times in 4 days. DVC will upend Kings in a tight one & Scranton will handle the Aggies in the Freedom final pretty easily as they match up very well against them...at least at the Long Center. Of course, part or none of this may play out...but, the Lady Royals will win the Freedom even if they sleepwalk in their games vs. DVC & Desales & fall short somehow. However, I really do not see that happening as to much is riding on overall records & regional rankings when it comes to hosting in the NCAA's...and that is something the Lady Royals certainly want to do. Your take???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2006, 04:03:38 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2006, 04:03:38 PM
Scranton, congratulations - winning by 30 (at our house). As the kids say, "not for nothin", but we were playing without point guard, Shannon O'Neill, apparently sick. Get better fast Shannon - DeSales is coming to town Tuesday night. Again, congrats to the Scranton squad ( truly hope that Allison's O.K.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 11, 2006, 07:47:26 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 11, 2006, 07:47:26 PM
Saratoga--I was cheating. I waited until the games were over today. Actually I see the final weeks going very similar. I would add that I then foresee Scranton getting a first round bye and then hostin a 2nd rnd game. As for hosting a sectional 2 yrs in a row?????I would love it, but we'll see....
Kate--( truly hope that Allison's O.K.)????????????????
Kate--( truly hope that Allison's O.K.)????????????????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2006, 09:39:02 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2006, 09:39:02 PM
She went down hard in the second half - were you at the game? Just wondered if either Saratoga or you, Roy, were among the 300 or so people in attendance. I was really disappointed when i realized that Shannon wasn't anywhere to be found. We didn't give you guys the "bang for your buck" that i was talking about earlier.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 11, 2006, 10:17:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 11, 2006, 10:17:24 PM
Kate: I was in attendance as was UofS...can't say I saw Roy today. Yes, it hurts when a starter is missing...but that's the absolute beauty of the Lady Royals...someone else steps right in & gets the job done. Yet another Freedom Regular Season Championship for Scranton...the quest continues. Congrats to Coach Strong, his staff & all the Lady Royals. By the way, I think about 225 of those 300 fans were from Royalland.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on February 11, 2006, 11:15:31 PM
Post by: bballislife on February 11, 2006, 11:15:31 PM
Roy, Saratoga, I agree with the predictions, however, with the expansion of the NCAA tournament this year, there is a slim possibility of Scranton getting a first round bye this year....If I'm not mistaken the D3 womens tournament is expanding to 63 teams this year leaving only room for one team to have a first round bye.....So, the first round bye is going to be tight. Not saying the Lady Royals aren't going to get it, being number 2 in the country right now and most likely staying there if not moving up in the rankings before the end of the regular season, but I'm just saying not to count on it like we used to in previous years. I also heard through the grapevine that the NCAA selection committee is going to move away from regional rankings when determining seeds and brackets this year and look towards the national rankings. This will be great for the DIII national tournament because as many of you know, the #1 and #2 teams in the country have faced off far too many times in the sectional championship instead of at the final four. Therefore, it would make for a more evenly matched, and therefore, more exciting DIII tourney. This would therefore give the Lady Royals a number 1 seed in their bracket AND another shot at hosting a sectional despite it being an "off" year in terms of hosting. .....Can't wait for selection sunday and march madness to begin.....GO LADY ROYALS!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 13, 2006, 11:29:39 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 13, 2006, 11:29:39 AM
Bballislife,
Thanks for the info, I had forgotten about the expander tourney and you are correct that we may indeed have to play a first round game. That is good news for me as I get to go to another game....Also, it may help the team keep consistent and play a game in the middle of the week aas compared to going an entire week in between games. With the playoffs around the corner I am reminded about what Bob Z mentioned, that it may be a negative for the Lady Royals not having had great in conference competition to prep for the playoffs....I think he has a good point, however, I think we will be okay in that the competition for Scranton often comes in practice.....It would be an interesting game to see their first team play their second team??? And that is what happens on a daily basis in practice, so hopefully they will be ready for the post-seaason.
BobZ--what is the deal with the Kings-Drew postponement fromn Sat to Thur?
Thanks for the info, I had forgotten about the expander tourney and you are correct that we may indeed have to play a first round game. That is good news for me as I get to go to another game....Also, it may help the team keep consistent and play a game in the middle of the week aas compared to going an entire week in between games. With the playoffs around the corner I am reminded about what Bob Z mentioned, that it may be a negative for the Lady Royals not having had great in conference competition to prep for the playoffs....I think he has a good point, however, I think we will be okay in that the competition for Scranton often comes in practice.....It would be an interesting game to see their first team play their second team??? And that is what happens on a daily basis in practice, so hopefully they will be ready for the post-seaason.
BobZ--what is the deal with the Kings-Drew postponement fromn Sat to Thur?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on February 13, 2006, 03:51:36 PM
Post by: adkfan on February 13, 2006, 03:51:36 PM
Drew's athletic office cancelled because of the pending storm Right Bob?
I was headed that way but was advised to turn back as game had been cancelled.
Will be headed there Thursday though to see last home game for my senior.
Go Monarchs
ADK
PS my congrats to T. Mellody of UofS for inclusion to ESPN Magazine Academic All Star Team more to college than points scored eh Pat???????
I was headed that way but was advised to turn back as game had been cancelled.
Will be headed there Thursday though to see last home game for my senior.
Go Monarchs
ADK
PS my congrats to T. Mellody of UofS for inclusion to ESPN Magazine Academic All Star Team more to college than points scored eh Pat???????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on February 13, 2006, 06:16:15 PM
Post by: adkfan on February 13, 2006, 06:16:15 PM
Ok I know everyone hates back to back posts however when I just logged on this evening and viewed my post from earlier I have a question
Who puts the addition of those crazy little yellow people after my comment..
Now we are not only star-ed...karma-ed... but we are happy face ed.... a bit juvenile but that is just my opinion.
if I want expression I should be the one to add it..... So Pat do not take the faces as criticism of your site please
Who puts the addition of those crazy little yellow people after my comment..
Now we are not only star-ed...karma-ed... but we are happy face ed.... a bit juvenile but that is just my opinion.
if I want expression I should be the one to add it..... So Pat do not take the faces as criticism of your site please
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 14, 2006, 03:03:47 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 14, 2006, 03:03:47 AM
Like most message boards and all instant messaging services, this board takes the characters you type and converts them into emoticons if you type the right combination.
I guess you wanted people to see that you typed seven consecutive question marks? Not sure how much less juvenile that is. :)
I guess you wanted people to see that you typed seven consecutive question marks? Not sure how much less juvenile that is. :)
Quote from: adkfan on February 13, 2006, 06:16:15 PM
a bit juvenile
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on February 14, 2006, 02:23:10 PM
Post by: oiler on February 14, 2006, 02:23:10 PM
Lycoming at Scranton
Tuesday
Women at 6pm
Men at 8pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Tuesday
Women at 6pm
Men at 8pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 15, 2006, 08:50:06 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 15, 2006, 08:50:06 PM
After last evenings mild upset of Desales over DelVal. we have the potential for 3 teams to all finish with the same record but have the tie-breaker factor determine the final order. Assuming Scranton defeats Desales in the finale on Sat. & Kings wins their 2 remaining games(Drew & FDU) & DVC wins at Lyco...those 3 schools will all have 9-5 records. Here is where it gets crazy...Desales would have defeated DVC twice but lost to Kings twice. Kings lost to DVC twice but defeated Desales twice and everyone lost to Scranton twice. I guess it then works its way down to the next team & who did what vs. that school. Right now it's hard to say who'll end up in the 5 spot...FDU or Drew so I guess we really won't know the order after Scranton until it all plays out on Sat. Here's to another great finish in the Freedom...good luck to the Lady Royals Sat. & beyond. Kate, what happened at your house last night...the big money was on the Aggies???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 16, 2006, 12:58:17 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 16, 2006, 12:58:17 PM
NCAA new playoff format--Pat--can you tell me if I underfstand this correctly?
In years past Scranton may have had a first round bye and then host a 2nd round game on a Sat evening. This year it will be different..Only 1 team in the country will receive a first round bye---63 teams in the new format. The 1st and 2nd rnds will be conducted on a Fri-Sat at the home, presumably, of the highest rated team amongst the 4? Is this scenario correct?
In years past Scranton may have had a first round bye and then host a 2nd round game on a Sat evening. This year it will be different..Only 1 team in the country will receive a first round bye---63 teams in the new format. The 1st and 2nd rnds will be conducted on a Fri-Sat at the home, presumably, of the highest rated team amongst the 4? Is this scenario correct?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Grutte Dirk on February 17, 2006, 10:30:53 AM
Post by: Grutte Dirk on February 17, 2006, 10:30:53 AM
Is there a forum that discusses MAC sports not found on D3sports.com?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2006, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2006, 08:06:00 PM
Shannon better be back for the playoffs - she didn't play against DeSales & DeSales was hot Tuesday night. It IS my prediction that they will give the Lady Royals the bang for the buck that they really have needed all season tomorrow. We'll be headed for Williamsport to see the final regular season Aggie game. GO DEL VAL!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on February 17, 2006, 09:46:46 PM
Post by: oiler on February 17, 2006, 09:46:46 PM
The Freedom Conference playoffs are now set; now it's just a matter of who plays whom.
If Scranton defeats DeSales
and Delaware Valley wins at Lycoming
and King's wins at FDU-Florham
and Drew beats Wilkes,
there is a three-way tie for 2nd-place.
In that scenario, Delaware Valley is the two seed, King's three and DeSales fourth. DeSales becomes the number two seed with a victory over Scranton and in the scenario that Delaware Valley and King's are tied for third-place, Delaware Valley will be the
number three seed and King's fourth
If Scranton defeats DeSales
and Delaware Valley wins at Lycoming
and King's wins at FDU-Florham
and Drew beats Wilkes,
there is a three-way tie for 2nd-place.
In that scenario, Delaware Valley is the two seed, King's three and DeSales fourth. DeSales becomes the number two seed with a victory over Scranton and in the scenario that Delaware Valley and King's are tied for third-place, Delaware Valley will be the
number three seed and King's fourth
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 18, 2006, 01:40:46 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 18, 2006, 01:40:46 AM
Quote from: roy_a on February 16, 2006, 12:58:17 PM
NCAA new playoff format--Pat--can you tell me if I underfstand this correctly?
In years past Scranton may have had a first round bye and then host a 2nd round game on a Sat evening. This year it will be different..Only 1 team in the country will receive a first round bye---63 teams in the new format. The 1st and 2nd rnds will be conducted on a Fri-Sat at the home, presumably, of the highest rated team amongst the 4? Is this scenario correct?
Yep, that's right.
More is in the Daily Dose posting from the other day.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 18, 2006, 10:14:52 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 18, 2006, 10:14:52 AM
Oiler: Based on that sequence, Desales will be relentless in trying to knock off the Lady Royals because this one game is the difference between them being at home against a team they've handled quite easily & hitting the road vs. Scranton once again. I'm sure the Lady Royals understand the significance & will be ready.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 18, 2006, 05:55:59 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 18, 2006, 05:55:59 PM
I was at the Scranton-Desales slugfest today..what a game--Scranton wins 63-60 but they were down by 10. After opening a 13-3 lead Desales came back to lead 38-28. That is a 35-15 swing....But that is typical when these teams meet. Over the last 6-7 years I can recall countless times were the score went back and forth like crazy. I did not expect it today though. Desales is a young team but they brought their A game. 3 observations about the game. 1-Scranton showed the mettle to persevere and this should help them down the stretch. 2. Leighann Burke is clearly the Freshmen of the Year. 3. Allison Matt deserves some serious All American consideration.
More in depth 1--Last year it was apparent that Scranton had the talent to make the final 4 but it was the Desales game that showed they had the fortitude. They were down by 8 and won in dbl ot. Similiar this year, clearly they have the talent and I beleive today they showed the same fortitude.
2--I had thought that Fiorino from Kings was the Frosh winner but Burke is the class of the class. Lutz had more points today but Burke will be a force to be reckoned with over the next 3 yrs..
3-Matt All-American...Clearly Mellody will repeat so it may be difficult for voters to have two teamates honored but it is warranted in this case...
Now let the games begin..and the irony, on Wed I will miss only my 2nd home game in the last 10yrs as I will be out of state, so Sat night begins a new streak, hopefully we win on Wed??
More in depth 1--Last year it was apparent that Scranton had the talent to make the final 4 but it was the Desales game that showed they had the fortitude. They were down by 8 and won in dbl ot. Similiar this year, clearly they have the talent and I beleive today they showed the same fortitude.
2--I had thought that Fiorino from Kings was the Frosh winner but Burke is the class of the class. Lutz had more points today but Burke will be a force to be reckoned with over the next 3 yrs..
3-Matt All-American...Clearly Mellody will repeat so it may be difficult for voters to have two teamates honored but it is warranted in this case...
Now let the games begin..and the irony, on Wed I will miss only my 2nd home game in the last 10yrs as I will be out of state, so Sat night begins a new streak, hopefully we win on Wed??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2006, 09:17:40 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2006, 09:17:40 PM
Hey people, told you all last night that DeSales was HOT! It's comforting to see when the game is really on the line that Coach Strong plays just 10 people , more like the rest of us in the league, though we're down to 7 or 8 who consistently play. Whatever is ailing Shannon, i hope she's ready to roll by Wednesday night. Been following the Aggies since l998 but didn't realize that they had not won at Lyco since the 90-91 season. Was very glad they pulled it off today - GO DEL VAL!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 18, 2006, 10:01:19 PM
Post by: uofs on February 18, 2006, 10:01:19 PM
kate what is your point ?This is the first time i heard from you since Scranton beat you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2006, 08:29:40 AM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2006, 08:29:40 AM
U of S, i have posted since Scranton beat the livin daylights out of the Aggies - check it out please. Also Scranton wasn't getting good competition in the league, and you know it. After i saw DeSales cream us, i realized that they were just plain getting better & would be very capable of giving you guys a fight. You know that once you're in the dance you will run into more teams like DeSales & better. It is GREAT to have a huge bench, but in clutch games, ya still rely on a trusted few. That's my point - good luck in Wednesday night's game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 19, 2006, 11:35:36 AM
Post by: mytwocents on February 19, 2006, 11:35:36 AM
I figured it was time to post from the other side of the conference. Falcon fans have been pretty much quiet on the board this year. Nicki Lobach had a breakout game against Widener and Eli Cook is still Cook, excellent all around player. Still not sure how good this team can be. Will know soon enough. Good luck Falcons.
Amazing come from behind win for Messiah against Widener. :)
Amazing come from behind win for Messiah against Widener. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on February 19, 2006, 11:49:51 AM
Post by: bballislife on February 19, 2006, 11:49:51 AM
Kate, I agree with you. At some point, Coach Strong has to get his top players used to playing 25 plus minutes a game. It is great that they are going to be well rested for the dance, having played about 20 plus minutes a game. However, this could also backfire for you as they might not be used to playing so long in a game, thus being slightly deconditioned. Not to mention not used to playing in close game situations. However, I know the Lady Royals and I know Coach Strong, they are well conditioned in practice, and they play hard in practice. So, when Coach Strong puts two minutes on the clock and puts one team down by ten, they take this situation seriously and they play hard, all around. That being said, I'm still happy to see that Coach is starting to get a "regular" rotation with the girls cause that means that Selection Sunday is near, and I can't wait!! Go Lady Royals!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 20, 2006, 07:30:38 PM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 20, 2006, 07:30:38 PM
Hard to believe no one posted about the Widener/Messiah game and its ending. The most amazing comeback I've ever seen. Widener had a 5 point lead with 15 seconds left. Messiah had the ball. Lauren Schurr shot a three, missed, Messiah got the rebound, Eli Cook shot a three and made it with 0.53 seconds left...that's a half a second! Timeout Messiah. Widener has the ball under the Messiah basket with 0.53 seconds left. They throw it long, but noone on either team touches it. Ball goes back to the where it was inbounded. Still 0.53 left. Neither team has a time out, Messiah runs a inbound pick play, Eli Cook catches the ball under the basket and shoots to tie the game at the buzzer. Unbelievable. Run that scenerio a 1000 times and it would never happen again.
Overtime was all Messiah based on the momentum swing. Both teams had their conference bid locked up, but the end of the game was as nuts as it gets.
Overtime was all Messiah based on the momentum swing. Both teams had their conference bid locked up, but the end of the game was as nuts as it gets.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: jfarchitect on February 21, 2006, 01:07:54 PM
Post by: jfarchitect on February 21, 2006, 01:07:54 PM
Ah.....nice to see UofS and Saratoga find their way back to the board where they belong!!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 21, 2006, 01:19:11 PM
Post by: uofs on February 21, 2006, 01:19:11 PM
Welcome aboard CAC fan.What would you like to discuss?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: jfarchitect on February 21, 2006, 01:47:44 PM
Post by: jfarchitect on February 21, 2006, 01:47:44 PM
It has already been said on the "Main" Atlantic board.........
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on February 21, 2006, 05:18:46 PM
Post by: oiler on February 21, 2006, 05:18:46 PM
MAC Freedom Conference Semis
King's at Scranton
6pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
King's at Scranton
6pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 21, 2006, 06:43:14 PM
Post by: uofs on February 21, 2006, 06:43:14 PM
Kate just wondering what happy to that great point guard is she still on the team?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 21, 2006, 06:44:31 PM
Post by: uofs on February 21, 2006, 06:44:31 PM
what happened i mean
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on February 21, 2006, 07:52:48 PM
Post by: bballislife on February 21, 2006, 07:52:48 PM
Congratulations to Coach Strong and Taryn Mellody for repeating as Freedom Conference Coach of the year and Freedom Conference Player of the Year, respectively. Also, to Allison Matt for being named to the Freedom Conference First Team All-Stars. Could possibly make a case for Matt and Mellody to receive Co-Player of the Year in the conference because although Mellody is the leading scorer and offensive threat, Matt is what makes the lady royals run game in and game out, doing whatever it takes to make them win, whether it be scoring, defense, giving the ball to the open player (most of the time Mellody). They are really a dominating 1-2 combination in the backcourt and I can't wait to see them tear up the post-season, both in the conference and nationally. Congratulations to all the rest of the Freedom Conference as well and good luck to the rest of the teams in the post-season!!....
1st Team
Taryn Mellody- Scranton
Allison Matt- Scranton
Courtney Cunningham- Drew
Beth Jordan- Kings
Melissa Kraft- Drew
2nd Team
Kirby Lutz- DeSales
Rachel Joyce- DelVal
LeighAnn Burke- DeSales
Rena Bolin- Wilkes
Ashley Flaherty- FDU
Coach of the Year- Mike Strong, Scranton
Player of the Year- Taryn Mellody, Scranton
Rookie of the Year- LeighAnn Burke, DeSales
1st Team
Taryn Mellody- Scranton
Allison Matt- Scranton
Courtney Cunningham- Drew
Beth Jordan- Kings
Melissa Kraft- Drew
2nd Team
Kirby Lutz- DeSales
Rachel Joyce- DelVal
LeighAnn Burke- DeSales
Rena Bolin- Wilkes
Ashley Flaherty- FDU
Coach of the Year- Mike Strong, Scranton
Player of the Year- Taryn Mellody, Scranton
Rookie of the Year- LeighAnn Burke, DeSales
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 22, 2006, 01:08:57 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 22, 2006, 01:08:57 PM
Congrats to ALL the members of this seasons All-Conference teams. As for tonights matchups...DVC needs to prove they can get it done & on the road...Desales is playing pretty decent ball right now & waiting. No gimmicks here...up & down the court they go...and Desales by 10. Kings has already found out they can not run with Scranton, so I expect Kings to pull their playbook from their meeting with Messiah out & suck the life out of the 30 second clock & slow this game down big time. I can see them using as much clock as possible especially if they get even a slim lead...just to try & frustrate the Lady Royals. The key for Scranton...mix up the D...as in press, 3/4 traps, tough man & 1/2 court press so Kings can't just dictate the offensive flow of the game. In a straight up game, Scranton is 17 better...in a gimmick game...just win & get them out of the way.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: FalconFan on February 22, 2006, 02:54:48 PM
Post by: FalconFan on February 22, 2006, 02:54:48 PM
First Team All-Commonwealth Conference
Kelly Applegate, Moravian
Elizabeth Cook, Messiah
Sarah Ringer, Messiah
Monica Johnson, Lebanon Valley
Chelsea Lutha, Widener
Second Team
Jennifer Clark, Susquehanna
Stephanie Seaman, Moravian
Erin Walton, Elizabethtown
Annie McMahon, Albright
Katie O'Brien, Juniata
Player of the Year: Kelly Applegate, Moravian
Rookie of the Year: Annie McMahon, Albright
Coach of the Year: Janice Luck, Albright
Kelly Applegate, Moravian
Elizabeth Cook, Messiah
Sarah Ringer, Messiah
Monica Johnson, Lebanon Valley
Chelsea Lutha, Widener
Second Team
Jennifer Clark, Susquehanna
Stephanie Seaman, Moravian
Erin Walton, Elizabethtown
Annie McMahon, Albright
Katie O'Brien, Juniata
Player of the Year: Kelly Applegate, Moravian
Rookie of the Year: Annie McMahon, Albright
Coach of the Year: Janice Luck, Albright
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:20:28 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:20:28 AM
About twelve times i heard about silva. knot once did i here pat coleman say anything about taryn mellody you are wrong and keep the piece my friend?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:23:58 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:23:58 AM
pat you don`t k`now a good player if you saw a good player.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:29:48 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:29:48 AM
by the way the only way Scranton will be on the front page is if they lose? right pat
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:40:49 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:40:49 AM
scranton won the league did you her anything?NO
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 01:45:34 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 01:45:34 AM
Quote from: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:40:49 AM
scranton won the league did you her anything?NO
I don't believe we care much about regular-season championships. There are automatic bids, and that's all we really care about.
Scranton was on the front page in November, not for losing.
I also know how to spell "know" and "hear" and "not" and "peace" -- but then again, I'm sober. That helps.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:49:25 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:49:25 AM
hEY mr SPELLING BEE DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS IS BASKETBALL MORON NOT I,Q DIGGIT
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:53:57 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:53:57 AM
WHY DO YOU CARE SO MUCH ABOUT SILVA
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:58:14 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:58:14 AM
I had to correct you on Mellody, O i forgot my ass pat as soon as catholic beat scranton it was up on your site bogus?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 02:14:05 AM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 02:14:05 AM
Don`t be a hater be a player.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 24, 2006, 08:21:27 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 24, 2006, 08:21:27 AM
Saratoga,
Scranton vs Desales
Is this going to be another nail-biter?????
Scranton vs Desales
Is this going to be another nail-biter?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 11:36:47 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 11:36:47 AM
Quote from: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:58:14 AM
I had to correct you on Mellody, O i forgot my ass pat as soon as catholic beat scranton it was up on your site bogus?
Yes, indeed, that was the lead story of the day. It was not the first time Scranton was on the page in November, though. My statement is still accurate.
I figured you didn't need me to point out the second time because it was readily apparent that you remembered it. The chip on your shoulder is a good sign of that.
Let's be honest -- the MAC Freedom has not been anywhere near as interesting this year as it was in years past. It's just not going to compete as well for the lead story. Scranton played its last Top 25 team in December (unfortunately, when our entire volunteer part-time staff was deployed on Stagg Bowl coverage for D3football.com) and there hasn't been much drama since.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:11:06 PM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:11:06 PM
Pat i`m not here to argue with you.I`m just stating facts whenever Scranton loses there up on the board.Pat another thing Taryn Mellody named player of the year in the mac. didn`t see her name up but i did see silva for odac player of the year up.Maybe that got by you to just like everything else Scranton does except when they lose.They`re the number 2 team in the country fo some reason.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2006, 01:17:43 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2006, 01:17:43 PM
Well, Pat to you it might not be so "interesting", but to someone who happens to be a rabid Aggie fan, i thought it "held my interest:(" this season. Until the ECAC bids come out on Monday, i'm in extreme b'ball withdrawal this weekend. Again, DeSales will undoubtedly give you guys a workout on Saturday. No one's really cares, i'm sure, but DelVal gave em a run for their money in the first half of Wed. night's game. Became a bit demoralized in the second half, though, gee, i wonder why? Sarcasm there - anyone at the game knows why. Again, you guys will be in for a run for your money Sat. night - but, that's a good thing. And, Mr. Coleman, the MAC is ALWAYS INTERESTING!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:21:03 PM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:21:03 PM
Kate what happened to that point guard from D.V
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 01:21:18 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 01:21:18 PM
Quote from: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:11:06 PM
Pat i`m not here to argue with you.I`m just stating facts whenever Scranton loses there up on the board.Pat another thing Taryn Mellody named player of the year in the mac. didn`t see her name up but i did see silva for odac player of the year up.Maybe that got by you to just like everything else Scranton does except when they lose.They`re the number 2 team in the country fo some reason.
Boy, I hate people who don't read.
Those releases on the front page are there because they are posted by SIDs. That's why we have that fancy little link with the releases that says "About these releases" -- so complainers like you know who's responsible for posting them there.
If you want to bitch about it, don't bitch to me. I'm sick of your complaining when you don't know a damn thing you're talking about.
http://www.d3hoops.com/faq.php?question=40
How do press releases get selected and posted?
All Division III basketball schools have a username and password given to the Sports Information office. They may use this to post press releases (and scores and game stories) directly on our site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:32:40 PM
Post by: uofs on February 24, 2006, 01:32:40 PM
Mr coleman i will school you any day on basketball.What is that saying if you can`t take the heat get out of the kitchen?It seems to me your the one bitchen not me just stating the truth end of story
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 02:08:06 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 02:08:06 PM
I am not sure how that relates to the fact that you are complaining about how the ODAC and Randolph-Macon make use of our press releases feature. Seems like your complaints should be directed elsewhere, no?
Also, saying I put Scranton on the front page every time they lose is like saying Bush invades Iraq every time he's in office. Oh wait, that's been done twice, and Scranton has only lost once.
FACT is (and you seem to ignore facts), Scranton has one loss all season. That' not a statistically reliable sample to say I put them on the front page every time they lose.
Also, saying I put Scranton on the front page every time they lose is like saying Bush invades Iraq every time he's in office. Oh wait, that's been done twice, and Scranton has only lost once.
FACT is (and you seem to ignore facts), Scranton has one loss all season. That' not a statistically reliable sample to say I put them on the front page every time they lose.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 02:11:52 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2006, 02:11:52 PM
You're picking fights with me, you're picking fights with Kate, you're picking fights with fans on other boards. We don't need a troll on this board.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2006, 07:15:59 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2006, 07:15:59 PM
U of S, i'm sure that Shannon will be back as soon as physically possible - i'm not an Aggie insider, as i've mentioned before we live an hour away from the college, but i can't wait to see her back on the court as she plays particularly well with guard, Moira Donahue.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adkfan on February 24, 2006, 07:58:10 PM
Post by: adkfan on February 24, 2006, 07:58:10 PM
Over the last 4 years I have read and responded to many most interesting discussions here. I have enjoyed a brief fan-ship with Kate, Roy, U of S, and Saratoga... I have appreciated the bravo for the Monarchs and the kudos for my player Beth Jordan. I am truly proud of the player and student she is.
I thank you all.
Beth played her final game at the Long center on Wednesday. Well done Coach Strong and the Lady Royals. Junior and underclassmen of Kings College there is always next year.
I will in my final post say to you Mr. Coleman (no need to respond) that in 30 years of teaching and coaching I have never been treated as rudely as you have treated me on many occasions and to the posters at this site. You have whined about this being a free site.. and so we shouldn't complain about the shabby coverage of one of the primo conferences in the country. You have made statements that have been untrue and when they are quoted back to you you become rude and defensive. With out these fans you would not have a site and certainly wouldn't have expanded over the last two years. Until you can respond to fans with respect you will always have a second rate site. And it will loose credibility so being named by DIII Hoops will have no value. Its a sad state when the founder of something that was once a goal kills it because he can not respond with dignity rather than venom. And again referring to anyone as a troll is just juvenile
ADK
I thank you all.
Beth played her final game at the Long center on Wednesday. Well done Coach Strong and the Lady Royals. Junior and underclassmen of Kings College there is always next year.
I will in my final post say to you Mr. Coleman (no need to respond) that in 30 years of teaching and coaching I have never been treated as rudely as you have treated me on many occasions and to the posters at this site. You have whined about this being a free site.. and so we shouldn't complain about the shabby coverage of one of the primo conferences in the country. You have made statements that have been untrue and when they are quoted back to you you become rude and defensive. With out these fans you would not have a site and certainly wouldn't have expanded over the last two years. Until you can respond to fans with respect you will always have a second rate site. And it will loose credibility so being named by DIII Hoops will have no value. Its a sad state when the founder of something that was once a goal kills it because he can not respond with dignity rather than venom. And again referring to anyone as a troll is just juvenile
ADK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 24, 2006, 11:06:35 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 24, 2006, 11:06:35 PM
ADK\Susan---Don't leave...Although I understand that you are frustrated try and stick with it. Your posts,thoughts,comments have been greatly appreciated over the last few years. Just because you are irritated by some issues try and stay above it and remain a poster.
About Beth, it was indeed an honor to watch her play over the last 4 years, actually, sometimes it was irritating.......Because she played well against my team......
About Beth, it was indeed an honor to watch her play over the last 4 years, actually, sometimes it was irritating.......Because she played well against my team......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 25, 2006, 01:06:51 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 25, 2006, 01:06:51 AM
Quote from: adkfan on February 24, 2006, 07:58:10 PM
Over the last 4 years I have read and responded to many most interesting discussions here. I have enjoyed a brief fan-ship with Kate, Roy, U of S, and Saratoga... I have appreciated the bravo for the Monarchs and the kudos for my player Beth Jordan. I am truly proud of the player and student she is.
I thank you all.
Beth played her final game at the Long center on Wednesday. Well done Coach Strong and the Lady Royals. Junior and underclassmen of Kings College there is always next year.
I will in my final post say to you Mr. Coleman (no need to respond) that in 30 years of teaching and coaching I have never been treated as rudely as you have treated me on many occasions and to the posters at this site. You have whined about this being a free site.. and so we shouldn't complain about the shabby coverage of one of the primo conferences in the country. You have made statements that have been untrue and when they are quoted back to you you become rude and defensive. With out these fans you would not have a site and certainly wouldn't have expanded over the last two years. Until you can respond to fans with respect you will always have a second rate site. And it will loose credibility so being named by DIII Hoops will have no value. Its a sad state when the founder of something that was once a goal kills it because he can not respond with dignity rather than venom. And again referring to anyone as a troll is just juvenile
ADK
I'm sorry you feel that way. I don't think we will lose credibility just because some fans can't take the unbiased word of an outsider. This happens on many boards and we have survived it.
Someone said I only put Scranton on the front when we lose.
I said that was inaccurate and pointed out that Scranton was on the front this season when they did not lose.
They pointed out a time I put Scranton on the front when they lost.
As an educator I'm sure you see the logic.
Someone said we missed a 1,000-point scorer.
I explained why it hadn't been posted yet.
That wasn't good enough for them.
Someone said we should add another 1,000-point scorer.
I explained our criteria for being listed in Milestones.
That satisfied some people but not everyone.
Fact of the matter is, we are not going to be able to satisfy everyone. I am glad your daughter had a great career -- I felt she would after seeing her play at Marymount's tipoff tournament in November 2004. I am sorry we could not please you, but there is no reason to be bitter towards me.
BTW, the term "troll" means something different on the Net than it does elsewhere:
"In Internet terminology, a troll is a person who posts rude or offensive messages on the Internet, such as on online discussion forums, to disrupt discussion or to upset its participants. "Troll" can also mean the message itself or be a verb meaning to post such messages. "Trolling" is also commonly used to describe the activity. For more discussion on definitions, see below."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll
It is not that I think uofs is sitting under a bridge ready to harrass people who wish to cross. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 25, 2006, 01:19:02 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 25, 2006, 01:19:02 AM
Quote from: adkfan on January 25, 2006, 11:14:23 AM
PS care4kids an open discussion can be veiwed as an argument or as an clearing of the facts. :) we now know how players make the milestone column based on Pat's definition.
challenged and defended makes for a great read thanks fans/writers
Challenged and defended, indeed. You were thanking me for this then. Now seemingly on your way out the door, you attack me on it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2006, 09:15:45 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2006, 09:15:45 AM
Why can't everyone stay on this site (except if Pat kicks ya off :)) - seriously, Playball, CJ, and Warren were missed this season. It's undoubtedly more fun to have a player on a team, but it's also great to support an entire team, and at the end of the season to support the league leader. There's a ton a great times to be experienced out there people - GO DEL VAL - GO MAC!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2006, 02:17:50 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2006, 02:17:50 PM
Roy et.al....back to b-ball for a minute. Desales @ Scranton...another fight to the finish??? I really think the Lady Royals can turn up the heat & force some pretty significant turnovers...can vs. "will" is the $64,000 question though. I just have to go with Scranton's experience, depth & talent...not to mention the crowd as factors that should seperate the two teams by midway in the 2nd. half. Last game Desales did a great job of dictating tempo & spreading the floor & it almost worked. The Lady Royals need to spread the floor themselves so Allison can create & Taryn can not be double-teamed as easily. The kicks in to Tiffany will be there as Desales has to defense outside/in. The Lady Royals need help from the 3-4 positions crashing the boards & going to the hoop so Scranton doesn't become a predictable 2 woman show. Lastly, if some of Scranton's subs continue their cold shooting...this game may get considerably closer than it should. The unknown factor...Coach Fred. He has a great ability to prepare his kids for what needs to be done...whether or not that can offset pure talent remains to be seen, but he's done it before & let's face it...Desales MUST win to make it to the dance...I just hope the Lady Royals bring their A game & go right after them & NOT letup & allow Desales to sneak back into it. Bring the hammers...this is no longer a walk in league play...when teams are down now, keep them there. Scranton:71/Desales:56.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2006, 05:43:46 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2006, 05:43:46 PM
Way to go Messiah, you're headed to the dance!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 25, 2006, 11:16:15 PM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 25, 2006, 11:16:15 PM
Congrats to all of the players who made all conference. Individual recognition is nice, but subjective, and every year there are players who you think should make it and don't, and players who do make it and shouldn't. It will always be that way. But this year there are a couple of real head shakers which deserve comment.
Take player of the year. In the Freedom, Scranton dominates, goes 14-0 in league play, Mellody scores 16 per game, is the dominant player on the dominant team, and repeats as POY. Makes sense? Absolutely, and congratulations from a rival fan.
In the Commonwealth, Messiah dominates, goes 13-1. Like Mellody, Cook scores 16 per game, but unlike Mellody who is primarily a scorer, Cook also leads her team in rebounds, steals, assists, and block shots. She leads the league in steals and block shots (when was the last time that happened?), and is second in the league in rebounds with 9 per game. She is the dominant player on the dominant team in the league and a certain logical choice to repeat as POY? You would think. But the Commonwealth coaches vote, and she doesn't repeat as POY.
The coach of the year award is even more bizarre.
In the Freedom, Coach Stong repeats as coach of the year even though the Freedom coaches have to be getting tired of getting pounded by Scranton. But it is a classy move by his peers to recognize him as the coach of a team which is dominating the league.
In the Commonwealth, Messiah rips through the league again, and the coach of the year is Mike Miller of Messiah. Right? Wrong!!! The coach of the year in the Commonwealth is Janice Luck of Albright.
Albright???? Yep, the Albright which was 5 and 9 in league play. Let's point out here that Albright that didn't even make it to the conference playoffs.
A coach could be motivational, inspirational, sing the national anthem, prepare her team, sell tickets, buy pizzas for the opposing team at halftime, take the refs out to dinner after the game, and clean the gym at midnight, but if that same coach only wins 5 games in the conference, they shouldn't be coach of the year. Period. Even if Albright was young and improved a lot over the course of the season as De Sales did in the Freedom side. Come on coaches...what are you thinking? Do the right thing!!!!
So maybe Miller didn't get coach of the year because he gets it every year, and the coaches couldn't bear to give it to him again. Let's look back a couple of years.
Last year Messiah was 12-2 in the league. Was Miller coach of the year? Nope.
The year before, Messiah swept the league going 14-0. Surely he was coach of the year that year. No way. He gets snubbed.
Additionally in these years Messiah was not picked to win the conference by these same coaches in the preseason poll so it isn't like Messiah had so much talent that any nitwit could coach them to all these victories.
So Coach Miller goes 39-3 over the last three seasons in the regular season, and is never once recognized as coach of the year by his peers.
Does anyone else think this is very strange, and embarrassing to the conference?
We will never know what happened, and it long run it doesn't matter, but clearly the criteria is much different on the Commonwealth side than the Freedom side, and these results cause one to wonder what the heck is going on when the coaches vote like this.
Take player of the year. In the Freedom, Scranton dominates, goes 14-0 in league play, Mellody scores 16 per game, is the dominant player on the dominant team, and repeats as POY. Makes sense? Absolutely, and congratulations from a rival fan.
In the Commonwealth, Messiah dominates, goes 13-1. Like Mellody, Cook scores 16 per game, but unlike Mellody who is primarily a scorer, Cook also leads her team in rebounds, steals, assists, and block shots. She leads the league in steals and block shots (when was the last time that happened?), and is second in the league in rebounds with 9 per game. She is the dominant player on the dominant team in the league and a certain logical choice to repeat as POY? You would think. But the Commonwealth coaches vote, and she doesn't repeat as POY.
The coach of the year award is even more bizarre.
In the Freedom, Coach Stong repeats as coach of the year even though the Freedom coaches have to be getting tired of getting pounded by Scranton. But it is a classy move by his peers to recognize him as the coach of a team which is dominating the league.
In the Commonwealth, Messiah rips through the league again, and the coach of the year is Mike Miller of Messiah. Right? Wrong!!! The coach of the year in the Commonwealth is Janice Luck of Albright.
Albright???? Yep, the Albright which was 5 and 9 in league play. Let's point out here that Albright that didn't even make it to the conference playoffs.
A coach could be motivational, inspirational, sing the national anthem, prepare her team, sell tickets, buy pizzas for the opposing team at halftime, take the refs out to dinner after the game, and clean the gym at midnight, but if that same coach only wins 5 games in the conference, they shouldn't be coach of the year. Period. Even if Albright was young and improved a lot over the course of the season as De Sales did in the Freedom side. Come on coaches...what are you thinking? Do the right thing!!!!
So maybe Miller didn't get coach of the year because he gets it every year, and the coaches couldn't bear to give it to him again. Let's look back a couple of years.
Last year Messiah was 12-2 in the league. Was Miller coach of the year? Nope.
The year before, Messiah swept the league going 14-0. Surely he was coach of the year that year. No way. He gets snubbed.
Additionally in these years Messiah was not picked to win the conference by these same coaches in the preseason poll so it isn't like Messiah had so much talent that any nitwit could coach them to all these victories.
So Coach Miller goes 39-3 over the last three seasons in the regular season, and is never once recognized as coach of the year by his peers.
Does anyone else think this is very strange, and embarrassing to the conference?
We will never know what happened, and it long run it doesn't matter, but clearly the criteria is much different on the Commonwealth side than the Freedom side, and these results cause one to wonder what the heck is going on when the coaches vote like this.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 26, 2006, 12:56:17 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 26, 2006, 12:56:17 AM
Dear Messiah Fan: I and about 3,000 other loyal Royal fans know exactly what you are talking about...just from the mens perspective. It is well known that Scranton's mens team has literally been decimated by injuries all season & kids who were projected to get little or no playing time have actually started & performed magnificently under the conditions. Scranton was given no chance to win their conference at semester break because of the loss of so many key players...but guess what, they kept winning & winning & just today they actually captured the MAC Freedom Championship. Did Coach Danzig get Coach of the Year...hell no, that went to the coach of the 4th. place team...a team that had the Player of the Year...Rookie of the Year & a 4 year starter at pt. guard...so talk about disgusting politics from your peers...we've seen it too! Mike Miller is a class guy & people that know b-ball recognize what he's accomplished...just wish the morons at Kings & Wilkes & FDU could put aside their pettiness & give it to the REAL Coach...but, while they are sending their uniforms out to the dry cleaners...Scranton & Messiah are still playing ...and that's validation enough!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Former Falcon on February 26, 2006, 11:13:20 AM
Post by: Former Falcon on February 26, 2006, 11:13:20 AM
As a former player for Coach Miller, it means a lot to see someone recognize the program. Messiah has a TREMENDOUSLY talented coaching staff and they go virtually unrecognized year after year. To the best of my knowledge, he won CofY back in '01 when they went to the finals. . but as you can see from the previous post, Coach Miller puts together a STRONG team year after year. I understand wanting to recognize different coaches. . but come on. . when he earns it, he earns it!!
As for the team, it amazes me that a team who has hovered in the top 10 all season has been talked about on this board roughly three times all year! Their record speaks for them . . .they are talented and they deserve some recognition.
This board has talked recently about how the selection process works for Player of the Year. It appears that your team record and PPG are the key factors to recieving the honor. Eli Cook DESERVED the award this year. Applegate is a great player, but look at Eli's stats. She is an AMAZING all around player. It is not her fault that there are MANY other talented players on her team that can score. She is an unselfish player, but her presence on the court makes an undeniable impact. In blocks, steals, assists, rebounds. . when is the league going to move away from looking at who scores the most points, and look at who is the best all around player? The award is PLAYER OF THE YEAR after all. . not LEAGUE LEADING SCORER.
As for the team, it amazes me that a team who has hovered in the top 10 all season has been talked about on this board roughly three times all year! Their record speaks for them . . .they are talented and they deserve some recognition.
This board has talked recently about how the selection process works for Player of the Year. It appears that your team record and PPG are the key factors to recieving the honor. Eli Cook DESERVED the award this year. Applegate is a great player, but look at Eli's stats. She is an AMAZING all around player. It is not her fault that there are MANY other talented players on her team that can score. She is an unselfish player, but her presence on the court makes an undeniable impact. In blocks, steals, assists, rebounds. . when is the league going to move away from looking at who scores the most points, and look at who is the best all around player? The award is PLAYER OF THE YEAR after all. . not LEAGUE LEADING SCORER.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 26, 2006, 12:18:33 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 26, 2006, 12:18:33 PM
I would have to agree with the 2 prior Messiah posters. It sure seems that Coach Miller and Eli Cook have been slighted by the conference coaches, especially Coach Miller. I am glad to see a former player post their opinion. Maybe a few more could step up to the plate. There have not been to many Falcon posters on the thread this year for whatever reason. So far the Falcons have again had an excellent season. Hopefully this years squad can take it up another level. They surely have the players and coaching staff to do so but the road leads through Scranton. Is this the year? I sure hope so. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2006, 12:36:22 PM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2006, 12:36:22 PM
Congratulations to the Lady Royals. Now please bring home the sushi = GO SCRANTON - hope you all know that the MAC fans will be very happy, not to mention proud!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 12:48:14 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 12:48:14 PM
Welcome Commonwealth posters....we have not really had any all year.....Not just where have the Messiah fans been but do the other schools have any representation[fans]???
About the voting.it sure is interesting who wins the awards vs who votes. The Mac voters have not always been aligned with the national voters. As I recal a few years ago Whitney Bull, A very nice player from Wilkes did not win the conference player of the year yet the national votes, or a different set of voters, thought so highly of her that she won the Jostes Award for th top player on the country??Likewise this year with Eli Cook, She is not the " best " in the conference, yet to another group she is one of the top few players in the country???
Anyway..Congrats to Scranton and Messiah on the conference titles they each won. As for other coference teams making it to the big dance?? None from the Freedom any from the Comm??
About the voting.it sure is interesting who wins the awards vs who votes. The Mac voters have not always been aligned with the national voters. As I recal a few years ago Whitney Bull, A very nice player from Wilkes did not win the conference player of the year yet the national votes, or a different set of voters, thought so highly of her that she won the Jostes Award for th top player on the country??Likewise this year with Eli Cook, She is not the " best " in the conference, yet to another group she is one of the top few players in the country???
Anyway..Congrats to Scranton and Messiah on the conference titles they each won. As for other coference teams making it to the big dance?? None from the Freedom any from the Comm??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 26, 2006, 05:04:27 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 26, 2006, 05:04:27 PM
Congrats, and good luck, to Eli Cook, the Commowealth Conference tournament's Most Valuable Player. Eli has been selected as a finalist for the Josten's Trophy. one of ten women still being considered for the award.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: FalconFan on February 26, 2006, 06:03:49 PM
Post by: FalconFan on February 26, 2006, 06:03:49 PM
QuoteAs for other coference teams making it to the big dance?? None from the Freedom any from the Comm??
Moravian may get a bid. They were ranked 24 in the last d3hoops poll.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 08:08:21 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 08:08:21 PM
Although I am anxiously awaiting the selection/pairing for the tourney I do want to mention something about the Scranton-Desales game from last night. As strange as this may sound..The team that Desales has coming back next season, and for the next couple thereafter, will be a contender to be back in the NCAA playoffs.. The thing that may sound strange is that they lost by 32, but they are a young team with a great deal of potential...
Falcon Fan--thanks for the reminder about Moravian. I would agree that they will get in.
Falcon Fan--thanks for the reminder about Moravian. I would agree that they will get in.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 26, 2006, 08:09:04 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 26, 2006, 08:09:04 PM
Quote from: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 12:48:14 PM
About the voting.it sure is interesting who wins the awards vs who votes. The Mac voters have not always been aligned with the national voters. As I recal a few years ago Whitney Bull, A very nice player from Wilkes did not win the conference player of the year yet the national votes, or a different set of voters, thought so highly of her that she won the Jostes Award for th top player on the country??Likewise this year with Eli Cook, She is not the " best " in the conference, yet to another group she is one of the top few players in the country???
Well, just for clarification on Jostens -- it is an award for top student-athlete, combining basketball, academics and community service. It is not solely a basketball award, unlike an all-conference team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 08:17:08 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2006, 08:17:08 PM
Thanks Pat, I was unaware of such.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 26, 2006, 08:29:15 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 26, 2006, 08:29:15 PM
Yeah. The WBCA does a player of the year but that has been the only national player of the year award that is solely based on on-court performance.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 27, 2006, 09:51:59 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 27, 2006, 09:51:59 AM
Since Scranton is the highest seed in their bracket will they host the Sectional if they win both games this coming weekend?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 27, 2006, 10:18:00 AM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 27, 2006, 10:18:00 AM
At the end of the day it was Messiah with the conference trophy, and Cook with the MVP award....so I hope the Com Coaches will have a little mmore integrity and judgement next year when they vote.
But the big problem is which game to go to next Friday...Gonna have to go see the Miracle MEn play as the women will probably romp, and after the Widener game, I gotta go see if the Men are the team of destiny...
But BOTH TEAMS ARE GOING TO THE BIG DANCE!!!!!!
BOOOOOO YYAAAAAAAAAAAAA
But the big problem is which game to go to next Friday...Gonna have to go see the Miracle MEn play as the women will probably romp, and after the Widener game, I gotta go see if the Men are the team of destiny...
But BOTH TEAMS ARE GOING TO THE BIG DANCE!!!!!!
BOOOOOO YYAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 27, 2006, 10:46:28 AM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 27, 2006, 10:46:28 AM
One last comment on the voting.
It just makes the other coaches and the league look bad when the obvious right thing to do doesn't get done, if that makes sense.
It just makes the other coaches and the league look bad when the obvious right thing to do doesn't get done, if that makes sense.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: finalfour on February 27, 2006, 11:13:49 AM
Post by: finalfour on February 27, 2006, 11:13:49 AM
To hoopmanic and former falcon: regarding the COY and POY for the commonwealth conference. First, COY is not supposed to be given to the coach who wins the championship every year (obivously the freedom side does not agree), but to the coach who gets the most out of his or her team that year (Coach Richter did that at DeSales). Albright was picked dead last in the preseason coaches poll and were in the playoff hunt until the last day of the regular season. Coach Luck did all this with her best player going down with a torn ACL in the last two weeks of the season. It is pretty easy to win lots of games when DI players fall into your lap and you can attract players with your history. Coach Luck has done a great job recruiting and getting her players to play hard at a place that is not used to winning.
As for POY, you say that it shouldn't go to the conference's leading scorer which if that was the case Chelsea Luhta from Widener would have won. Again, it is not an award given to the player with the best stats, but to the player who does the most for her TEAM. You are correct in saying that Eli Cook has good players around her, Kelly Applegate does as well, but without Applegate, Moravian would be much worse off than Messiah would be without Cook. It is also unfair to judge a player (Applegate) on seeing her in one game, she is truly a dominate player that deserved this award.
As for "where have the commonwealth posters been this year" we prefer to enjoy the games and not dissect every aspect of the game and rip into players and coaches.
Cogratulations and good luck to all the teams in the tournament!
As for POY, you say that it shouldn't go to the conference's leading scorer which if that was the case Chelsea Luhta from Widener would have won. Again, it is not an award given to the player with the best stats, but to the player who does the most for her TEAM. You are correct in saying that Eli Cook has good players around her, Kelly Applegate does as well, but without Applegate, Moravian would be much worse off than Messiah would be without Cook. It is also unfair to judge a player (Applegate) on seeing her in one game, she is truly a dominate player that deserved this award.
As for "where have the commonwealth posters been this year" we prefer to enjoy the games and not dissect every aspect of the game and rip into players and coaches.
Cogratulations and good luck to all the teams in the tournament!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 27, 2006, 11:51:17 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 27, 2006, 11:51:17 AM
Finalfour..You make some very good points but I hope you see the subjectivity of these awards and of the posts sometimes? I would not be able to comment too much on the Comm side as I only saw a handful of their games this year, but as for the Freedom side..I understand and agree that Coach Richter got a great deal out of his team, but do not dismiss Coach Strong because he has better players. A coach with better players who wins many games can still be a valid coach of the year.As far as Player of the year, I am not so sure that you are correct when you say it is given to the player of does the most for their team. That is where subjectivity comes into play, one voter may vote for the best player and another for an mvp type of award. So you have a great deal of subjectivity on criteria as well as on the actual player. About Comm posters prefer not to dissect and rip into players/coaches. I am curious since that was an answer to my question: have you seen any of my posts that have been too negative or where I have ripped into a coach or a player? I do not mean to be devisive I would like to know so that I can correct it if I am guilty.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2006, 12:45:12 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2006, 12:45:12 PM
FinalFour: It's not quite as easy as you make it appear. Usually, the POY has generally been the player that racks up the big offensive numbers & coaches get all excited about that stuff. Player of the Year should be about the person who has done the most to get her team wherever they might be & Defense,Rebounds, Assists, & Minutes played should ALL be taken into account. I've seen a ton of games each year & I still shake my head at "coaches" that leave kids in the game for 37 minutes just racking up point after point against other kids that simply are 2-3 years behind in talent. This is proving what? And regarding your last inference that perhaps Coach Strong is not deserving of his award because "they won it again"...let me paraphrase something I heard from Mike Krzyzewski a number of years ago at a basketball clinic. When asked if it "Got any Easier" with all his league titles & championships his response was, it's only EASY if you are willing to accept mediocrity as your standard. The fact that I and everyone of my players right down to my team managers fully EXPECT to win & do so each year is the MOST DIFFICULT task you can ask of yourself. It's far easier to have 1 good year out of 4 than to be there each of those 4 years...but, I wouldn't want it any other way. I think it's pretty safe to say you can include Coach Strong as a member of that line of thinking as well. To have your program at that level each year be it D-I or D-III is to be admired...those who find fault with that would probably be the ones very happy to have a good team once every 4 years...pressure gets to some people...others thrive off it. Is it easier to have a bulls-eye on you EVERY game you play, or be the underachieving .500 club that sneaks up on teams twice a season? It's a question I want to know when I'm looking for someone to fill a vacancy...action vs. complacency...who do you want on your team?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2006, 01:17:44 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2006, 01:17:44 PM
Final Four, we ALL love going to the games, and i sure hope that i'm not guilty of tearing into players or whole teams - coaches & refs, sometimes :), but not players. Certainly the very best to Messiah & Scranton representing the best league in the U.S. for my money.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 27, 2006, 01:25:29 PM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 27, 2006, 01:25:29 PM
Final Four, please read ALL my posts and notice that I have never ripped into a player!
But the Com coaches do deserved to be ripped into. One of their peers goes 39-3 over three years and is never voted COY. Come on, what world are you living in? Evnen if the Albright coach did a good job, it has to be about results at some point. I saw this stuff playing sports in high school and hate it. But this is college, and you expect better. Results matter rather than effort, or emphathy, or injuries, or anything else.
Also, please enlighten this board as to which teams are having "DI players falling into their laps"? I would be very curious to know that.
But the Com coaches do deserved to be ripped into. One of their peers goes 39-3 over three years and is never voted COY. Come on, what world are you living in? Evnen if the Albright coach did a good job, it has to be about results at some point. I saw this stuff playing sports in high school and hate it. But this is college, and you expect better. Results matter rather than effort, or emphathy, or injuries, or anything else.
Also, please enlighten this board as to which teams are having "DI players falling into their laps"? I would be very curious to know that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 27, 2006, 04:58:55 PM
Post by: bziadie on February 27, 2006, 04:58:55 PM
Saratoga:
Where re you getting your information from???
"just wish the morons at Kings & Wilkes & FDU could put aside their pettiness & give it to the REAL Coach..."
Where re you getting your information from???
"just wish the morons at Kings & Wilkes & FDU could put aside their pettiness & give it to the REAL Coach..."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Former Falcon on February 27, 2006, 05:15:13 PM
Post by: Former Falcon on February 27, 2006, 05:15:13 PM
I certianly never meant to imply, or say, that Applegate was not a great player. She is! BUT I also think that truly amazing players can be overlooked when they play for a solid team. Just because Cook plays with other girls who can hold their own when she is out of the game does not make her any less deserving of the award.
We could go on and on for days about this. The fact is, the coaches could vote ten different times and get different results each time! It is all their opinion! I just wanted to make sure that in some public format Eli got "her props"!" She is an amazing player and will be SORELY missed next year! Please understand that I was not trying to discount Applegate's success! CONGRATS to her! And, yes, I am a little biased being a former Messiah player -- but we are all biased in one way or another!
So, all that said -- CONGRATS to the winners.. . .but CONGRATS to Coach Miller AND ELI and THE LADY FALCONS!
We could go on and on for days about this. The fact is, the coaches could vote ten different times and get different results each time! It is all their opinion! I just wanted to make sure that in some public format Eli got "her props"!" She is an amazing player and will be SORELY missed next year! Please understand that I was not trying to discount Applegate's success! CONGRATS to her! And, yes, I am a little biased being a former Messiah player -- but we are all biased in one way or another!
So, all that said -- CONGRATS to the winners.. . .but CONGRATS to Coach Miller AND ELI and THE LADY FALCONS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2006, 05:32:34 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2006, 05:32:34 PM
Bob: That reference as my post implies, is regarding the mens side of COY honors. The only way the voting could have gone is with those 3 coaches being unable to face reality & totally overlooking the coach who was more than deserving. Source: someone very much in the know.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: finalfour on February 27, 2006, 07:01:53 PM
Post by: finalfour on February 27, 2006, 07:01:53 PM
Former Falcon: I appreciate your comments about Eli Cook, I agree she is a good player. It just seemed at first you were discounting the efforts and skills of Applegate. And you have a right to be biased being from Messiah.
hoopmanic: the team who had a DI player fall into their laps is Messiah (Nikki Lobach) is a transfer from Central Connecticut.
hoopmanic: the team who had a DI player fall into their laps is Messiah (Nikki Lobach) is a transfer from Central Connecticut.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2006, 09:11:47 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2006, 09:11:47 PM
FinalFour: The player you've referred to is a transfer from Binghamton.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 28, 2006, 09:22:48 AM
Post by: hoopmanic1 on February 28, 2006, 09:22:48 AM
Final Four, you are right about Niki Loback, but that doesn't happen very often.
And that can happen at any school. But bad news for you and rest of the Com Conference, I hear Messiah is bringing in transfers from Maryland, PennState, and Rutgers next year to make up for the COY slight :)
GO MEN and WOMEN FALCONS on Friday!
BOOYAAAAAAAAA
And that can happen at any school. But bad news for you and rest of the Com Conference, I hear Messiah is bringing in transfers from Maryland, PennState, and Rutgers next year to make up for the COY slight :)
GO MEN and WOMEN FALCONS on Friday!
BOOYAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2006, 10:30:06 AM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2006, 10:30:06 AM
Del Val, you are on my mind & in my heart today after reading the teams in the ECAC Southern Region Tournament - now, just gotta say Go DeSales in your game with Dickinson. You will probably wind up playing Johns Hopkins on Saturday. Miss ya already, Aggies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2006, 10:38:03 AM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2006, 10:38:03 AM
Sorry for the double post, but good luck to FDU playing in the ECAC, as well, against Kean i think. The MAC is very much alive & well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 28, 2006, 11:29:08 AM
Post by: bziadie on February 28, 2006, 11:29:08 AM
Saratoga:
First off, I would absolutely have voted for Danzig if I had a vote. And if I had to pick someone second it would have been Andrejko, considering he took a team that was picked sixth by these same coaches in the pre-season poll and finished tied for first in the regular-season. King's was picked to finish behind Del-Val, so such low expectations on the part of the league's coaches should have warranted some consideration.
Second, your source is wrong, at least on one count. That I know for certain due to a face-to-face conversation with "The Chosen One". Plus, your source would have no way of knowing who voted for who since the votes are not released to anyone. Not even the coaches know who voted for who, unless of course they tell each other in conversation. It is funny how all these "sources" exist and how much misinformation comes from certain posters.
Personally, I would like to see all that stuff (voting results) distributed to coaches and administrators as it would make people a bit more accountable. I agree it is a flawed system. But know that at least part of your information is off, so maybe that means even more of it is off too. Rumor/speculation does not equal fact and that is what your source is providing you.
And if you think that vote was bad, try to top the King's softball coach who has won a record six straight Freedom titles and has "one" Coach of the Year" award to her credit.
First off, I would absolutely have voted for Danzig if I had a vote. And if I had to pick someone second it would have been Andrejko, considering he took a team that was picked sixth by these same coaches in the pre-season poll and finished tied for first in the regular-season. King's was picked to finish behind Del-Val, so such low expectations on the part of the league's coaches should have warranted some consideration.
Second, your source is wrong, at least on one count. That I know for certain due to a face-to-face conversation with "The Chosen One". Plus, your source would have no way of knowing who voted for who since the votes are not released to anyone. Not even the coaches know who voted for who, unless of course they tell each other in conversation. It is funny how all these "sources" exist and how much misinformation comes from certain posters.
Personally, I would like to see all that stuff (voting results) distributed to coaches and administrators as it would make people a bit more accountable. I agree it is a flawed system. But know that at least part of your information is off, so maybe that means even more of it is off too. Rumor/speculation does not equal fact and that is what your source is providing you.
And if you think that vote was bad, try to top the King's softball coach who has won a record six straight Freedom titles and has "one" Coach of the Year" award to her credit.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 28, 2006, 11:52:42 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 28, 2006, 11:52:42 AM
Bob: Trust me...coaches talk, they know whats going on. And some coaches are pretty good golfing buddies so the friendships extend beyond the court. Any coach, be it Carl or the Kings softball coach that develops the kids & keeps them focused through a multitude of things they have no control of & still wins championships...deserve the honor. Right now Carl could care less...his team wins the Freedom in dramatic fashon on Sat. afternoon & that evening he's able to make it down to Bucknell to see his dads # retired...all things considered, a pretty memorable day. Time to move on. By the way, glad to hear Carl would have had your vote as a SID.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 28, 2006, 08:29:52 PM
Post by: ronk on February 28, 2006, 08:29:52 PM
Interesting change in format this year: sub-regional winners don't play each other in the 3rd round but instead, crossover to play the other region. so if they win out, messiah-scranton will be in the 4th round unlike last year's format where they played in the 3rd round.
but 1st, the royals have to get by marymount who are on a roll.
but 1st, the royals have to get by marymount who are on a roll.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 01, 2006, 01:02:07 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 01, 2006, 01:02:07 PM
Pat: Re. your inference that the Final Four site in Springfield may be like a home game for Bowdoin...should Scranton be fortunate enough to get out of their region and advance that far, please note Springfield is barely 3.5 hours from the land of the Lady Royals...just about equidistant from the land of the Polar Bears. And, the way fans & students follow Scranton...my money is on turning Springfield College into Royal Nation North.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: LA RAMS on March 01, 2006, 01:46:40 PM
Post by: LA RAMS on March 01, 2006, 01:46:40 PM
Good luck to the Lady Royals in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. This COULD be the year. Go Lady Royals!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 01, 2006, 02:36:01 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 01, 2006, 02:36:01 PM
Quote from: saratoga on March 01, 2006, 01:02:07 PM
Pat: Re. your inference that the Final Four site in Springfield may be like a home game for Bowdoin...should Scranton be fortunate enough to get out of their region and advance that far, please note Springfield is barely 3.5 hours from the land of the Lady Royals...just about equidistant from the land of the Polar Bears. And, the way fans & students follow Scranton...my money is on turning Springfield College into Royal Nation North.
Absolutely. However, that isn't relevant to a Bowdoin/Pacific Lutheran game, which is what I was discussing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2006, 07:44:40 AM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2006, 07:44:40 AM
Both DeSales & FDU fell in first round ECAC play, but FDU really hung tough with Kean. Easton (Notre Dame grad) guard Emily Cerankowski was high scorer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2006, 08:09:06 PM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2006, 08:09:06 PM
i'm sure my fellow Scranton & Messiah posters can not wait until tip-off tomorrow night - best of luck to the two MAC teams from this Aggie fan. Bring it home, PLEASE!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 01:57:41 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 01:57:41 PM
Best of luck to the Messiah Falcons this evening against Springfield. Also congratulations to Eli Cook on her Jostens finalist selection and selection to the ESPN Magazine Academic All-America team.
http://www.messiah.edu/sports/wbball/2005-06/writeups/cook2.htm
http://www.messiah.edu/sports/wbball/2005-06/writeups/cook2.htm
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: jfarchitect on March 03, 2006, 02:59:36 PM
Post by: jfarchitect on March 03, 2006, 02:59:36 PM
Is the Scranton Women's game being broadcast anywhere?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 05:11:58 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 05:11:58 PM
http://academic.scranton.edu/organization/wusr/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 05:16:21 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 05:16:21 PM
OOPS sorry. They are broadcasting the men's NCAA game. Cannot find any other link for the women's game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Title IX on March 03, 2006, 06:16:45 PM
Post by: Title IX on March 03, 2006, 06:16:45 PM
Does anyone have any information/scores from the Moravian--Greensboro game that started at 5 pm today? Is there any webcast anywhere?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 06:58:59 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2006, 06:58:59 PM
Audio link for Scranton and much more.
http://www.ncaasports.com/basketball/womens/scoreboard/div3
http://www.ncaasports.com/basketball/womens/scoreboard/div3
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: jfarchitect on March 03, 2006, 08:10:55 PM
Post by: jfarchitect on March 03, 2006, 08:10:55 PM
SCRANTON SCORE PLEASE........
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 03, 2006, 10:16:05 PM
Post by: ronk on March 03, 2006, 10:16:05 PM
Scranton 78 Marymount 55. Taryn 27,Allison 19 led the Royals; Randi Jones 17 for the Saints; play Gwynedd Mercy tomorrow ; impressed with their coaching 2 years ago when royals beat them narrowly in ncaa 1st round.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: FalconFan on March 03, 2006, 10:23:56 PM
Post by: FalconFan on March 03, 2006, 10:23:56 PM
Messiah 70, Springfield 56
Springfield got on the board first, but once Messiah was able to gain the lead they never looked back. Next up will be Williams who won their first round match against NYU.
Springfield got on the board first, but once Messiah was able to gain the lead they never looked back. Next up will be Williams who won their first round match against NYU.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2006, 10:53:24 AM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2006, 10:53:24 AM
Hey Scranton, PLEASE give GMC "what for" tonight - why? Just cause they're there, that's why! Thanks & best luck to Messiah, too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 04, 2006, 12:14:34 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 04, 2006, 12:14:34 PM
You're the best Kate...we sure hope the Lady Royals keep rolling too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on March 04, 2006, 02:55:58 PM
Post by: oiler on March 04, 2006, 02:55:58 PM
Women's NCAA Baskteball tournament
2nd Round
Gwynedd-Mercy at Scranton
7pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
2nd Round
Gwynedd-Mercy at Scranton
7pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2006, 07:55:40 PM
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2006, 07:55:40 PM
FYI,
Video of Rochester-Medaille currently available on d3hoops.com-the winner is the next opponent of the Scranton-Gwynedd Mercy winner.
Video of Rochester-Medaille currently available on d3hoops.com-the winner is the next opponent of the Scranton-Gwynedd Mercy winner.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2006, 08:15:51 PM
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2006, 08:15:51 PM
Rochester 51-36 with 7:43 to go. someone has 9 3s for rochester.
gym looks like they're playing in a swimming pool-so many feet below the stands. hope they don't get chosen for the sectional.
gym looks like they're playing in a swimming pool-so many feet below the stands. hope they don't get chosen for the sectional.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2006, 08:39:16 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2006, 08:39:16 PM
Heart Attack City, Scranton, but congratulations on your 80 - 72 win over GMC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2006, 08:47:34 PM
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2006, 08:47:34 PM
thanks kate-ur right: 21 pt lead down to 3; missing the killer instinct that coach strong mentions frequently.
freedom teams appreciate ur enthusiasm.
freedom teams appreciate ur enthusiasm.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: goladyroyals on March 04, 2006, 11:27:36 PM
Post by: goladyroyals on March 04, 2006, 11:27:36 PM
Just curious for a general opinion on who is going to host the Scranton sectionals...
I was looking at some things that I'm sure the NCAA takes into consideration and Scranton's, Baldwin-Wallace's and Williams' regions all hosted last year (with Scranton being an actual host)... but not Rochester's. On top of that, Rochester is less total travel miles than any of the other three schools.
Is it just me, or does it look like a cold Parade Day weekend in Rochester, NY is in our near future? :-\
I was looking at some things that I'm sure the NCAA takes into consideration and Scranton's, Baldwin-Wallace's and Williams' regions all hosted last year (with Scranton being an actual host)... but not Rochester's. On top of that, Rochester is less total travel miles than any of the other three schools.
Is it just me, or does it look like a cold Parade Day weekend in Rochester, NY is in our near future? :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 04, 2006, 11:48:18 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 04, 2006, 11:48:18 PM
goladyroyals..I beleive that you are correct. Had Messiah won their game we may have been in a better position as Messiah is south of Scranton and we therefore would have been more centrally located. However,, we syill has a reasonable shot.
As for the game vs G.Mercy this evening...Mellody and Matt are quite a duo...We were up by 21 and then????Hard to say really, perhaps a bit of lethargy coupled with some outstanding shooting from the Griffins..
4 more wins...
As for the game vs G.Mercy this evening...Mellody and Matt are quite a duo...We were up by 21 and then????Hard to say really, perhaps a bit of lethargy coupled with some outstanding shooting from the Griffins..
4 more wins...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 04, 2006, 11:52:53 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 04, 2006, 11:52:53 PM
There is absolutely NO WAY Rochester should be able to host this next round of games based on 2 pretty important factors...first, their gym is a pathetic joke and Scranton is ranked higher based on if nothing else...their overall record. That said...this is the NCAA & NEVER expect a rational/common-sense decision at this time of the year. Actually, Rochester should not have even hosted this sectional it's just that Medialle's gym is even worse than theirs. So committee, use a little common-sense & place this next round where close to 3,000 will get to see these games in a great facility...name the UofS host & all teams will be happy with a St.Patrick's weekend in the Friendly City.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 05, 2006, 01:08:02 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 05, 2006, 01:08:02 AM
Quote from: saratoga on March 04, 2006, 11:52:53 PM
There is absolutely NO WAY Rochester should be able to host this next round of games based on 2 pretty important factors...first, their gym is a pathetic joke and Scranton is ranked higher based on if nothing else...their overall record. That said...this is the NCAA & NEVER expect a rational/common-sense decision at this time of the year. Actually, Rochester should not have even hosted this sectional it's just that Medialle's gym is even worse than theirs. So committee, use a little common-sense & place this next round where close to 3,000 will get to see these games in a great facility...name the UofS host & all teams will be happy with a St.Patrick's weekend in the Friendly City.
I celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17. What day is it celebrated in Scranton?
The women's committee seems pretty committed to having sectional host regions rotate whenever possible. It would be more likely that Rochester would host, if it put in for the bid.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: goladyroyals on March 05, 2006, 01:19:06 AM
Post by: goladyroyals on March 05, 2006, 01:19:06 AM
saratoga -
With all due respect, I think Rochester has a great chance at hosting not only because of the two reasons I mentioned before - location and who hosted the sectionals last year - but also because Rochester hosted the sectionals in the 2002-03 season. Because of that, you can't say that their gym isn't worthy of hosting because the NCAA obviously felt that three years ago, it was. Distance-wise, Scranton is the next best pick by a good 200 miles. I really don't think Balwin-Wallace or Williams have a shot at hosting. The NCAA has shown in the past that their main initiative with D3 is saving/making money, not giving the best teams what they deserve. Since Rochester requires the least amount of traveling for all three schools, the NCAA may see that and give it to them because the most fans will be able to get there from each school. I highly doubt they know about Parade Day (March 11th). Don't get me wrong, I think Scranton deserves it more than anyone else, and I would be beyond thrilled if the Long Center is chosen, but we can only hope that the NCAA will see it the same way.
With all due respect, I think Rochester has a great chance at hosting not only because of the two reasons I mentioned before - location and who hosted the sectionals last year - but also because Rochester hosted the sectionals in the 2002-03 season. Because of that, you can't say that their gym isn't worthy of hosting because the NCAA obviously felt that three years ago, it was. Distance-wise, Scranton is the next best pick by a good 200 miles. I really don't think Balwin-Wallace or Williams have a shot at hosting. The NCAA has shown in the past that their main initiative with D3 is saving/making money, not giving the best teams what they deserve. Since Rochester requires the least amount of traveling for all three schools, the NCAA may see that and give it to them because the most fans will be able to get there from each school. I highly doubt they know about Parade Day (March 11th). Don't get me wrong, I think Scranton deserves it more than anyone else, and I would be beyond thrilled if the Long Center is chosen, but we can only hope that the NCAA will see it the same way.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 05, 2006, 07:51:09 AM
Post by: roy_a on March 05, 2006, 07:51:09 AM
Pat, although the normal world celebrates St Patricks Day on the 17th, Scranton,however, does it a week earlier?????? This area is often referred to as the Scranton-Wilkes Barre area, thus Scarnton has a parade and a reason for the alcoholics to celebrate a week early and then the gala heads to Wilkes Barre the following weekend....
Pat, how about a prediction on who will host?
Pat, how about a prediction on who will host?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 05, 2006, 09:26:06 AM
Post by: saratoga on March 05, 2006, 09:26:06 AM
Yes, Rochester has hosted in the past...however, anyone that has either played or watched a game there will tell you the gym is a dump...and that's putting it mildly. I don't doubt for a minute that the games will go there...it's just that why do teams bust all year to to play tough schedules & come away with not one other team in the country having a better record only to lose a host site to a team with 7 losses? When a team from whatever region puts together numbers like the Lady Royals, has a fantastic facility & will put at least 2,500 fans into the games why should that school be penalized because of one reason..."geograpic rotation"? Win a few more games...get a real gym & make a case...until then, put the games in the best facility at the school with the best record. And the reason Pat for the parade in Scranton next Sat. is because the Friendly City puts on one of the largest in the country...and many of the floats & marching pipers are commited to NYC on the 17th. Last years estimate of 100,000 people at the parade will be shattered if the projected temps. that weekend hit 60 degrees.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 05, 2006, 10:09:02 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 05, 2006, 10:09:02 AM
Congratulations to the Messiah Falcons on an excellent season. Williams was just unconscious from behind the arch and earned a hard fought "W". The best of luck to Scranton and their fans.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 05, 2006, 11:33:33 AM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 05, 2006, 11:33:33 AM
Here is a couple of notes of how the Royals have faced up to these opponents.
Team Conference(Reg) Last Game Score All-Time Record
Williams: 23-5 NESCAC(3rd) 11/20/2004 L-58-62 0-1
Rochester:20-7 UAA(3rd) 3/8/2003 L-45-59 0-2
Bald.-Wall:26-4 OAC(1st) 12/22/2005 W-59-49 1-0
Baldwin-Wallace defeated Rochester 53-39 on 11/19/05 was the only time one of these teams played against each other except when Scranton played BW.
Good Luck to all the participants!! and GO ROYALS!!!
Team Conference(Reg) Last Game Score All-Time Record
Williams: 23-5 NESCAC(3rd) 11/20/2004 L-58-62 0-1
Rochester:20-7 UAA(3rd) 3/8/2003 L-45-59 0-2
Bald.-Wall:26-4 OAC(1st) 12/22/2005 W-59-49 1-0
Baldwin-Wallace defeated Rochester 53-39 on 11/19/05 was the only time one of these teams played against each other except when Scranton played BW.
Good Luck to all the participants!! and GO ROYALS!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 05, 2006, 01:16:14 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 05, 2006, 01:16:14 PM
Lady Royals to host!!! They may be knocked out in the first game...but, the NCAA made the right choice by having the games played in the best facility with the best atmosphere for all these young women from these four great schools. That said, Scranton has much to do to prepare for Rochester's perimiter game...it will be raining 3's. on Friday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2006, 10:35:03 AM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2006, 10:35:03 AM
Saratoga, DO NOT say that you will be "knocked out in the first round"! i mean it when i say that i truly want the rest of the D3 Women's Basketball world to know what the remainder of the Freedom League goes through with you guys all regular season. BRING that TROPHY HOME, PLEASE!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 06, 2006, 11:14:45 AM
Post by: saratoga on March 06, 2006, 11:14:45 AM
Kate: You misunderstood me...I'm not implying that Scranton will be defeated on Friday...I was merely stating that regardless of what may transpire in this game, the correct choice was made by the NCAA committee to hold these games at Scranton. Trust me, I have all the faith in the world that the Lady Royals will be ready...as they have been for the last 20 years or so. By the way, I'm quite sure all the girls & staff appreciate the support of great fans such as yourself as they head down the home stretch!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 10, 2006, 02:13:02 PM
Post by: kate on March 10, 2006, 02:13:02 PM
Tonight at 7 pm, i'll be hunched over the computer listening to the Lady Royals win over Rochester. Yes, you'll undoubtedly think "wow, she has WAY too much time on her hands", but i like to scan the Widener site once in awhile cause of DVC alum, Alisa Di, and they have the BEST picture of the team, in the snow & it's adorable. Again, all the best to Scranton & their fans tonight!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 10, 2006, 07:17:18 PM
Post by: kate on March 10, 2006, 07:17:18 PM
It's 7:15 pm and NO sound coming from the Scranton radio feed - darn it
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 10, 2006, 08:14:11 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 10, 2006, 08:14:11 PM
Kate,
If you are still unable to listen on the Scranton site try this link.
http://www.warpradio.com/player/player.asp?page=Tuner&id=6643&wmpVer=10&br=IE&os=win&country=USA&state=NJ&city=Hibernia&metroCode=501&streamType=&streamRate=
If you are still unable to listen on the Scranton site try this link.
http://www.warpradio.com/player/player.asp?page=Tuner&id=6643&wmpVer=10&br=IE&os=win&country=USA&state=NJ&city=Hibernia&metroCode=501&streamType=&streamRate=
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 10, 2006, 09:03:06 PM
Post by: kate on March 10, 2006, 09:03:06 PM
Competition getting tougher, but Scranton pulled it out - congratulations on the 66 -63 win tonight. By the way, the sound eventually came in after the half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on March 10, 2006, 09:06:06 PM
Post by: cold_case on March 10, 2006, 09:06:06 PM
I'd like to thank d3hoops for broadcasting the Rochester/Scranton match.
The game was to be aired on WUSR but as usual, technical difficulties wouldn't allow local fans of listening, unless, of course, they wanted to hear nothing but dead airwaves.
What a joke, but many of us have come to expect no less from that station.
The game was to be aired on WUSR but as usual, technical difficulties wouldn't allow local fans of listening, unless, of course, they wanted to hear nothing but dead airwaves.
What a joke, but many of us have come to expect no less from that station.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 11, 2006, 03:37:54 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 11, 2006, 03:37:54 AM
Well, I'm glad that we were there to serve but feel bad for Dean Corwin, if he wan't on the air, because I know he works hard and does the job well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on March 11, 2006, 08:26:06 AM
Post by: cold_case on March 11, 2006, 08:26:06 AM
Trust me, no knock whatsoever on Dean. I've told him several times he's like a breath of fresh air compared to the students that used to call games. I'm sure he's fuming somewhere right now, but they did get on the air sometime during the second half.
I was already locked into the internet broadcast on d3.
I also suggest John McGraw drink plenty of tea and honey. Doing a twinbill solo will wear out the voicebox in a hurry. ;D
I was already locked into the internet broadcast on d3.
I also suggest John McGraw drink plenty of tea and honey. Doing a twinbill solo will wear out the voicebox in a hurry. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on March 11, 2006, 11:11:07 AM
Post by: oiler on March 11, 2006, 11:11:07 AM
NCAA Elite 8
Baldwin-Wallace at Scranton
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Tip 7PM
"We'll try to do better the next time"
-Tony Kornheiser, ESPN's PTI
Baldwin-Wallace at Scranton
www.scranton.edu/wusr
www.scranton.edu/athletics
Tip 7PM
"We'll try to do better the next time"
-Tony Kornheiser, ESPN's PTI
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 11, 2006, 08:36:47 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 11, 2006, 08:36:47 PM
Way to go Lady Royals on advancing to the Final Four with a 50-41 victory over B-W. :D
I will be making the trip up to Springfield. I hope to see a lot of support!!!
I will be making the trip up to Springfield. I hope to see a lot of support!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 11, 2006, 08:37:55 PM
Post by: kate on March 11, 2006, 08:37:55 PM
Once ya got rolling in that second half, you were gold Lady Royals - the 50-41 win gets you guys into the final four. Baldwin Wallace played a heck of a first half, but your depth worked well in that second - congratulations!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: upton on March 11, 2006, 11:12:14 PM
Post by: upton on March 11, 2006, 11:12:14 PM
Scranton's game against B-W was one of the ugliest offensive games I've seen. The bench really came through for the Lady Royals tonight. They deserve alot of the credit for the win. Those people that said Coach Strong made a mistake by going 10 deep most games were wrong (at least tonight). Without that experience, they may not have been able to bring Scranton from a deficit to the lead. Both teams played hard and represented their schools well. Hopefully Taryn Melody will have some time to rest her obviously injured leg and be ready to enjoy success at the final 4. Congrats to the Lady Royals and the coaching staff. Best of luck next week. We're all pulling for you!
P.S. Kate, you are an asset to this board. You bring knowledge and class. Thanks for rooting for a team that isn't yours, but helps the league look better. Keep up the good work Kate.
P.S. Kate, you are an asset to this board. You bring knowledge and class. Thanks for rooting for a team that isn't yours, but helps the league look better. Keep up the good work Kate.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 12, 2006, 12:13:46 AM
Post by: saratoga on March 12, 2006, 12:13:46 AM
It may not have been poetry...but, the Lady Royals dug down & played exceptional defense against by far the toughest team physically they've played all season. The fact that they played earlier in Vegas had to help in preperation of what they were going to face. Tremendous help from the Scranton bench as mentioned earlier...when many of us were going nuts with the absence of Taryn & Allie & not much of an offensive flow...these ladies clawed their way back into the game & left it there for the 1st. five to secure. Casey Thran (Connecticut College's loss) has certainly been our gain...as she was relentless on D & also scored some very timely hoops. Steph Remington hit the biggest 3 of her young career & what can you say about the only 2 seniors, Erin & Kelly...once again leaving everything they had on the floor. Not too bad of a start for the soph. class...2 trips to the Final Four in their two seasons...and what a turn-around for Casey, going from traditional NESCAC also ran to the Really Big Show...great job Ladies & special thanks to the UofS student section for their very loud & enthusiastic support...look out Springfield!!! Hi Emmie, wish you were here...but, I know you had a great time in New York with mom at the shows on Broadway...c u tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 12, 2006, 11:38:15 PM
Post by: ronk on March 12, 2006, 11:38:15 PM
Jessica Graham of Rochester was the real deal as a 3-pt shooter(30 in her last 5 games); kudos to Erin for the great effort in limiting her to only 12 shots.
Also to the reserves for their big role in winning yesterday's game. May have had its genesis in the Catholic game(the Royals' only loss). Watching that game I got the sense that Coach Strong was playing the reserves for development for later in the season and that he wasn't going to cut short their time to pull out a victory(no slight to Catholic,who did what was needed to win) ;same thing next day against Johns Hopkins and the 5-at-a-time subbing was on.
Be that as it may, count me in the group that worries when Allison has to come out of the game.
from talking with an MAC coach on the future of the conference:
didn't know if there would be consolidation of the freedom and commonwealth or inclusion of new teams but the decision won't be made by the coaches or the ADs; it will be made by the presidents.
Also to the reserves for their big role in winning yesterday's game. May have had its genesis in the Catholic game(the Royals' only loss). Watching that game I got the sense that Coach Strong was playing the reserves for development for later in the season and that he wasn't going to cut short their time to pull out a victory(no slight to Catholic,who did what was needed to win) ;same thing next day against Johns Hopkins and the 5-at-a-time subbing was on.
Be that as it may, count me in the group that worries when Allison has to come out of the game.
from talking with an MAC coach on the future of the conference:
didn't know if there would be consolidation of the freedom and commonwealth or inclusion of new teams but the decision won't be made by the coaches or the ADs; it will be made by the presidents.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Josh Bowerman on March 13, 2006, 11:17:31 AM
Post by: Josh Bowerman on March 13, 2006, 11:17:31 AM
Greetings, Scranton fans! Congratulations on your women's team advancing to the Final Four this weekend in Springfield. I hope that your ladies play well and wish them good luck.
I'll be photographing the game for d3hoops.com, and would encourage you to check out the photo galleries each night after the games. And, please stop by and say "hi" during the timeouts--it would be nice to make your acquaintance.
I'll be photographing the game for d3hoops.com, and would encourage you to check out the photo galleries each night after the games. And, please stop by and say "hi" during the timeouts--it would be nice to make your acquaintance.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 15, 2006, 07:17:22 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 15, 2006, 07:17:22 PM
Just letting everybody know, there is a poll on who is going to win the National Championship. This can be found in Multi-Regional Topics - Final Four. Please support your team of interest. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 15, 2006, 07:40:58 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 15, 2006, 07:40:58 PM
Congratulations to Taryn Mellody and Allison Matt on being named as finalist to the Kodak/WBCA All-American Team. The teams will be announced at a latter date. :)
Region 4
Name Institution Year Pos. Height
Kelly Applegate Moravian College Jr. C 6-0
Eli Cook Messiah College Sr. G 6-1
Elizabeth Jordan King's College Sr. F 5-11
Allison Matt University of Scranton Jr. G 5-7
Taryn Mellody University of Scranton Jr. G 6-0
Region 4
Name Institution Year Pos. Height
Kelly Applegate Moravian College Jr. C 6-0
Eli Cook Messiah College Sr. G 6-1
Elizabeth Jordan King's College Sr. F 5-11
Allison Matt University of Scranton Jr. G 5-7
Taryn Mellody University of Scranton Jr. G 6-0
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 15, 2006, 08:11:34 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 15, 2006, 08:11:34 PM
Royalgator..I'll make my predictions here....
Scranton--66 So Maine -- 59
Hope --62 H-Simm -- 52
Championship
Scranton -- 68
S.Maine -- 66
The main reason for my predictions...It is what I want to see happen....Quite frankly at this point all 4 teams are capable of winning the title and it is very difficult to subjectively look at the other teams and see how the matchups can possibly play out. All I can definitively say is that there is a difference in the mental makeup of this years Scranton team. Last year they seemed to be happy to make the Final 4, this year they appear to be more focused on winning. Hopefully that will translate well on the floor?
Congrats to Taryn Mellody on being named All Region as well as Player of the year. Also, one final prediction. both Ali Matt and Taryn will be All American.....And wouldn't it be great..2005-2006 National Champions---The University of Scranton
Scranton--66 So Maine -- 59
Hope --62 H-Simm -- 52
Championship
Scranton -- 68
S.Maine -- 66
The main reason for my predictions...It is what I want to see happen....Quite frankly at this point all 4 teams are capable of winning the title and it is very difficult to subjectively look at the other teams and see how the matchups can possibly play out. All I can definitively say is that there is a difference in the mental makeup of this years Scranton team. Last year they seemed to be happy to make the Final 4, this year they appear to be more focused on winning. Hopefully that will translate well on the floor?
Congrats to Taryn Mellody on being named All Region as well as Player of the year. Also, one final prediction. both Ali Matt and Taryn will be All American.....And wouldn't it be great..2005-2006 National Champions---The University of Scranton
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 15, 2006, 08:17:27 PM
Post by: kate on March 15, 2006, 08:17:27 PM
Yes, Roy, the University of Scranton Lady Royals out of the MAC Freedom Conference, National Champions :) - GO Lady Royals from this rabid Del Val fan!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 16, 2006, 10:41:35 AM
Post by: kate on March 16, 2006, 10:41:35 AM
In the middle of all this March madness, it was really great to see DelVal alum, Bridget Golden as the assistant coach at St. Basil's last night on Service Electric as her team lost in OT to Allentown Central Catholic. D3 basketball is VERY much alive & well. When this weekend's over (and U of S brings it home) we should talk about Fencor, the organization i stumbled on one day when i was tracking former DVC players. Lady Royal, Katie Doc, was or is on their board i believe, along with Philly's Geno Auriemma (sp?). It's a hot bed for D3 b'ball.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 17, 2006, 07:58:05 PM
Post by: kate on March 17, 2006, 07:58:05 PM
Watched the entire game - you gave it all you had, Scranton - Hope was just three points too much. Please beat HSU tomorrow!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballislife on March 17, 2006, 08:26:38 PM
Post by: bballislife on March 17, 2006, 08:26:38 PM
Scranton dropped a nail-bitter to Hope 59-56.....Ironically enough Hope resembled one of Coach Strong's typical teams, smaller, very quick, three-point shooting team and his new style team, half court style, bigger team unfortunately couldn't handle it. Scranton never got into a groove, scoring in spurts. In the first half it was the second team who carried Scranton keeping them down by one at the half. In the second half it was Taryn Mellody who came alive to carry Scranton offensively. However, there was one point in the second half when Hope could not miss from beyond the arc. They were even up 13 with 12 minutes left in the game. Scranton came back, but could never overcome that "hump" to put themselves ahead. Hats off to Scranton seniors Erin Healy and Kelly Lewandowski who literally sweat blood out on the court. An amazing four years for these two players. And lets not forget what an amazing season the Lady Royals have had this year. And will no doubt have next year. Congratulations ladies!!! Good luck tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 17, 2006, 08:46:40 PM
Post by: ronk on March 17, 2006, 08:46:40 PM
Hope was a good defensive team like Baldwin-Wallace but better 3-pt. shooters. Every play(dribbling,rebounding,shooting) is contested well when you reach the final 4. Below normal free-throw shooting contributed,also.
Kudos to the seniors for their defensive efforts over their careers and especially Kelly tonite with her steals and tie-ups and Erin last week against Jessica Graham of Rochester. They will be missed.
Kudos to the seniors for their defensive efforts over their careers and especially Kelly tonite with her steals and tie-ups and Erin last week against Jessica Graham of Rochester. They will be missed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Josh Bowerman on March 17, 2006, 08:50:54 PM
Post by: Josh Bowerman on March 17, 2006, 08:50:54 PM
The fan support at the Hope-Scranton game was the best I've seen in over 10 years of watching women's hoops, due in no small part to the great Scranton fans. Congrats on a great season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 18, 2006, 01:12:54 PM
Post by: kate on March 18, 2006, 01:12:54 PM
Half time at the Scranton/Cowgirls game with Scranton up 33 - 17. It should be safe to go up & watch the NCAA first round games. Way to go Lady Royals!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 20, 2006, 08:38:15 AM
Post by: kate on March 20, 2006, 08:38:15 AM
Not such a great weekend, besides Scranton, Temple & the Sixers went down; also Rutgers nearly lost to Dartmouth. Please say something Scranton fans. You must be a little relieved that Hope took it all. They had very favorable things to say about the Lady Royals on the Great Lakes site. The entire weekend was exciting (even tho i was glued to the computer & TV:)). Saw Coach Richter at a PIAA women's game - Scranton Prep lost to Allentown Central Catholic - he was looking to "stock the pantry", i suppose. Miss my Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 20, 2006, 03:36:21 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 20, 2006, 03:36:21 PM
Kate,
I was trying to find the right wording...First, thanks for sharing your DelVal loyalty with the Lady Royals during the NCAA playoffs.
About the Final 4. Boy it sure was exciting. I know that Scranton has not fared very well during the finals over the years but let's take a look at that. First, to make it that far is an acccomplishment. It is even a greater accomplishmnet to make it so many times that you are criticized for not winning the National Tittle..That is kinda ironic. The last 4 Final 4 they have been to. The first 2 of the most recent 4 we lost to WashU, some have speculated that those WashU teams were perhaps the best D3 teams ever??? Don't know about that but just reviewing the scores, WashU was clearly the best team in the country for about 6-8yrs. Last year, clearly we did not play to well. This last weeked...what can you say, we lost to the eventual Nat Chmp and had a shot at the buzzer to send it to OT. We follow that up with an impressive 10pt win over Hardin Simmons. So, one can easily argue that Scranton has been one of the best D3 teams over the last decade and this year we were the 3rd best and just an inch away from playing in the title game ourselves.
As for the season as a whole...what a tremendous ride....It will hurt to loose 2 great seniors in Erin Healey and Kelly Lewandowski. It is hard to imagine loosing 2 players who scored so few points will make a difference but in this case it sure will. Erin, had an uncanny knack in drawing more charges than any player I have ever seen, she also had a tremendous court presence/awareness and rarely made any mistakes. As for Kelly, tenacious now has a new meaning..She was a proverbial blanket on D..
That said, I still think we will be in great shape next year as some of the younger players will be that much better and experienced. Tiffany Williams is just coming into her own as the premier big girl in the conference. Casey Thran was a breath of fresh air. Her hustle and athleticism and smile are contagious.
Steph Remington and Julie B are fantastic and tell me has anyone seen a big girl like Tammy W pass so well??Michelle Fabio and Kathleen Daly are going to be dominant post players and both are showing nice touch on their shots. Molly K is looking good and we may very ell see Marisa Healey playing next season? By the way, we return Allison Matt and 2 time All American Taryn Mellody....
This team was fun to watch, clearly they had talent and were a great team, however, they played like friends and that made it enjoyable to watch..I know that sounds corny but........
I was trying to find the right wording...First, thanks for sharing your DelVal loyalty with the Lady Royals during the NCAA playoffs.
About the Final 4. Boy it sure was exciting. I know that Scranton has not fared very well during the finals over the years but let's take a look at that. First, to make it that far is an acccomplishment. It is even a greater accomplishmnet to make it so many times that you are criticized for not winning the National Tittle..That is kinda ironic. The last 4 Final 4 they have been to. The first 2 of the most recent 4 we lost to WashU, some have speculated that those WashU teams were perhaps the best D3 teams ever??? Don't know about that but just reviewing the scores, WashU was clearly the best team in the country for about 6-8yrs. Last year, clearly we did not play to well. This last weeked...what can you say, we lost to the eventual Nat Chmp and had a shot at the buzzer to send it to OT. We follow that up with an impressive 10pt win over Hardin Simmons. So, one can easily argue that Scranton has been one of the best D3 teams over the last decade and this year we were the 3rd best and just an inch away from playing in the title game ourselves.
As for the season as a whole...what a tremendous ride....It will hurt to loose 2 great seniors in Erin Healey and Kelly Lewandowski. It is hard to imagine loosing 2 players who scored so few points will make a difference but in this case it sure will. Erin, had an uncanny knack in drawing more charges than any player I have ever seen, she also had a tremendous court presence/awareness and rarely made any mistakes. As for Kelly, tenacious now has a new meaning..She was a proverbial blanket on D..
That said, I still think we will be in great shape next year as some of the younger players will be that much better and experienced. Tiffany Williams is just coming into her own as the premier big girl in the conference. Casey Thran was a breath of fresh air. Her hustle and athleticism and smile are contagious.
Steph Remington and Julie B are fantastic and tell me has anyone seen a big girl like Tammy W pass so well??Michelle Fabio and Kathleen Daly are going to be dominant post players and both are showing nice touch on their shots. Molly K is looking good and we may very ell see Marisa Healey playing next season? By the way, we return Allison Matt and 2 time All American Taryn Mellody....
This team was fun to watch, clearly they had talent and were a great team, however, they played like friends and that made it enjoyable to watch..I know that sounds corny but........
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 20, 2006, 04:52:14 PM
Post by: kate on March 20, 2006, 04:52:14 PM
Roy, it's good to hear from you about the final four weekend. i still say that next season we all have to give you guys some VERY stiff competition, besides, it's more fun that way :). Even tho it stings, from now til Nov. i will proudly brag that we're in the league with the second best D3 team in the country & you ALL know how good Hope was so you guys are GOOD & that's that. On another note, how about Steven's Institute of Technology leaving the "cerebral eight" already before it even gets underway? It will be very interesting to see how that whole thing plays out, & affects all of us.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 26, 2006, 01:21:54 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 26, 2006, 01:21:54 PM
Just a reminder, there's baseball and lacrosse discussions on the site now as well:
Freedom baseball: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4362.0
Commonwealth baseball: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4363.0
MAC men's lacrosse: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4312.0
MAC women's lacrosse: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4332.0
No reason the offseason has to be so painful. :)
Freedom baseball: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4362.0
Commonwealth baseball: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4363.0
MAC men's lacrosse: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4312.0
MAC women's lacrosse: http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4332.0
No reason the offseason has to be so painful. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 31, 2006, 09:19:45 AM
Post by: kate on March 31, 2006, 09:19:45 AM
Is anyone else curious as to who the 8th member of the Freedom Conference will be? Or, if there will even be an eighth member - anybody hear anything? Hope to be on the DVC campus next month, & will include a visit to James Work Gym - it goes without saying that i hope all is very well in Doylestown. In the final four - GO LSU!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on April 01, 2006, 12:58:53 AM
Post by: ronk on April 01, 2006, 12:58:53 AM
Quote from: ronk on March 12, 2006, 11:38:15 PM
Kate,
here's what I posted on Mar 12;the tenor was don't hold your breath while we wait:
from talking with an MAC coach on the future of the conference:
didn't know if there would be consolidation of the freedom and commonwealth or inclusion of new teams but the decision won't be made by the coaches or the ADs; it will be made by the presidents.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 01, 2006, 07:21:26 PM
Post by: kate on April 01, 2006, 07:21:26 PM
Thanks, Ronk - it should be very interesting. I've said many times on here that i will very much miss Drew; if Moravian feels that they're beyond the MAC, so be it, but Susquehanna & Juniata will be missed by me as well. Change isn 't always good.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on April 01, 2006, 09:41:01 PM
Post by: ronk on April 01, 2006, 09:41:01 PM
Kate,
Yes, I don't see what the MAC schools gain by switching. Hope their new conference buddies enjoy that bus trip to Juniata.
As for the new MAC, consolidation would seem to mean loss of one of the two automatic NCAA spots plus as a Scranton grad, I'd miss losing a second game against Kings and Wilkes, so I'd go with adding a replacement for Drew. It'll be harder for the Commonwealth side, having to replace 3.
Yes, I don't see what the MAC schools gain by switching. Hope their new conference buddies enjoy that bus trip to Juniata.
As for the new MAC, consolidation would seem to mean loss of one of the two automatic NCAA spots plus as a Scranton grad, I'd miss losing a second game against Kings and Wilkes, so I'd go with adding a replacement for Drew. It'll be harder for the Commonwealth side, having to replace 3.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Art_Vandelay on April 02, 2006, 01:07:49 PM
Post by: Art_Vandelay on April 02, 2006, 01:07:49 PM
why the hard feelings for moravian and no one else?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 02, 2006, 02:43:13 PM
Post by: kate on April 02, 2006, 02:43:13 PM
Well, Art, i've read a whole lot of bragging from the Moravian coach over the years & sorry, but that always rubs me the wrong way. Moravian is a great college founded in l747, many of my closest buds have graduated from there, &, i'm very jealous of Foy Concert Hall, but that bragging sticks in my head. Also, just my opinion mind you, but i'm glad that after all those losing seasons that DVC didn't jump ship. They stayed with the MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on April 04, 2006, 08:49:03 AM
Post by: RoyalGator on April 04, 2006, 08:49:03 AM
From Gainesville, FL
Was it a sight to see the celebration after the Gators defeated the Bruins. People lined the streets, cheering and hanging from the lightposts. I just hope my alma mater UofS can repeat this seen next year, and take home the crown from Spingfield. (Sorry about this post in this area however I am a grad student at Florida)
Was it a sight to see the celebration after the Gators defeated the Bruins. People lined the streets, cheering and hanging from the lightposts. I just hope my alma mater UofS can repeat this seen next year, and take home the crown from Spingfield. (Sorry about this post in this area however I am a grad student at Florida)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 04, 2006, 10:08:39 AM
Post by: kate on April 04, 2006, 10:08:39 AM
Hey Royal Gator, i'm just as happy that Florida downed UCLA - it's a great young team. and everyone connected with it should be proud & thrilled! Tonight, i just hope that Maryland can beat Duke (Big time, :))
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 13, 2006, 07:45:33 PM
Post by: kate on April 13, 2006, 07:45:33 PM
Just want to commend Matt Levy, Del Val's SID, for an excellent job of keeping the Aggie Sports site very current - it really helps when you're missing the college athletic activities big time - Thanks, again, Matt!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 15, 2006, 03:03:53 PM
Post by: kate on April 15, 2006, 03:03:53 PM
Happy Easter/Passover to everyone at the post! Seven more months - at least summer goes quickly.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 09, 2006, 07:51:01 PM
Post by: kate on May 09, 2006, 07:51:01 PM
Now that a team has left the "Interstate 8" before it gets off the ground, and the possibility of Elizabethtown leaving the Commonwealth for afore mentioned league, what's anyone's guess as to a re-alignment? Would Drew like to reconsider & stay with the MAC Freedom? Or, would there be ll teams with Albright, Lebanon Valley, Messiah, & Widener joining the Freedom for one eleven-member league? Anyone have any thoughts?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 11, 2006, 12:53:20 PM
Post by: kate on May 11, 2006, 12:53:20 PM
WELCOME Arcadia and Manhattanville - looking forward to many great years of athletic competition!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 11, 2006, 05:07:13 PM
Post by: ronk on May 11, 2006, 05:07:13 PM
Kate,
I'm surprised the MAC prexies responded so quickly to your pleas for info;wasn't anticipating any action before summer end, myself. Arcadia Freedom invite was their way of thanking you for your past and continued support with a geographical rival for Del Valley. :)
I'm surprised the MAC prexies responded so quickly to your pleas for info;wasn't anticipating any action before summer end, myself. Arcadia Freedom invite was their way of thanking you for your past and continued support with a geographical rival for Del Valley. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 11, 2006, 06:53:21 PM
Post by: kate on May 11, 2006, 06:53:21 PM
Ronk, i will truly miss both Drew and Lycoming (never say anything i don't mean) - believe it or not, after following my beloved Aggies since l998-99. we just attended the DelVal away game at the magnificent Lamade complex in Williamsport this past Feb. - first time in Billy Port. Can not wait until the 07-08 season, and sincerely hope that the existing Freedom teams give our departing members a great & super courteous send-off!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on May 14, 2006, 12:59:16 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on May 14, 2006, 12:59:16 PM
I was hoping Keystone or Marywood would be offered a membership into the MAC Freedom. However, Arcadia and Manhattanville should also fit in nicely.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 16, 2006, 10:23:11 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 16, 2006, 10:23:11 AM
Does anyone know why Lyco, insted of the new incoming schools, went to the Commonwealth Conference ? Not only does it break a 40 year tradition of rivalries but I'm concerned Lyco may now become a more Pa. inbred school than it already was before.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 16, 2006, 10:26:26 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 16, 2006, 10:26:26 AM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on May 16, 2006, 10:23:11 AM
... I'm concerned Lyco may now become a more Pa. inbred school than it already was before.
Can you clarify your remark above? Not certain what you mean ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 16, 2006, 02:13:32 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 16, 2006, 02:13:32 PM
I may be off base but here's my point. As it relates to Lyco and recruitment, not having Drew or FDU on it's conference schedule may (I said "may") hinder the school's ability to attract talent from north and central New Jersey as well as parts of NY. This is a highly populated area which they recently seemed to tap to bring in out-of-state talent. By having an ALL-PA. conference, my opinion is that it limits the school's visibility to places outside of Pa. It was also my understanding that the school was very proud of last year's academic freshman enrollment class as it represented more out-of-state students than ever before. That said, you would think the school's athletic program would look for different ways to extend it's athletic talent search beyond Pa. where it already competes with so many other schools.
Perhaps Lyco views this conference move as a way to attract more Pa. personnel which may have otherwise attended one of their Pa. rivals ?? Of course, Lyco can always schedule non-conference out-of-state games to alleviate the perception of a homogeneous athletic schedule, student body, and athletic talent pool.
Hope that clarifies my previous statement and would still like to know why Lyco was selected / volunteered to change conferences.
Perhaps Lyco views this conference move as a way to attract more Pa. personnel which may have otherwise attended one of their Pa. rivals ?? Of course, Lyco can always schedule non-conference out-of-state games to alleviate the perception of a homogeneous athletic schedule, student body, and athletic talent pool.
Hope that clarifies my previous statement and would still like to know why Lyco was selected / volunteered to change conferences.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 20, 2006, 10:15:29 AM
Post by: kate on May 20, 2006, 10:15:29 AM
Major congratulations to all the members of the Class of 2006, graduating this morning from Delaware Valley College, most especially Women's Basketball Team members Jen & Kate McCarthy and Juli McGowan! Thanks for the memories!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on May 25, 2006, 10:59:36 PM
Post by: bill on May 25, 2006, 10:59:36 PM
Remember, Lycoming wanted to be on that side of the conference when it was originally formed, but wasn't "allowed".
What 40 year rivalries does it impact? I'm not sure what you are referencing here...
Also, I'm not so sure that being away from FDU will be a bad thing for recruting the northen/central NJ kid. Many of these kids want to leave NJ for school anyway, and Lycoming and the rest of the Commonwealth isn't too far to travel to see games....
What 40 year rivalries does it impact? I'm not sure what you are referencing here...
Also, I'm not so sure that being away from FDU will be a bad thing for recruting the northen/central NJ kid. Many of these kids want to leave NJ for school anyway, and Lycoming and the rest of the Commonwealth isn't too far to travel to see games....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 26, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
Post by: kate on May 26, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
Large number of recruits coming from New York state - Cabrini, Elizabethtown, Marywood, Moravian, Muhlenberg, all recipients of players from the Empire State. Of course last season Fred secured Erica Sovak from there, too. Looking forward to hearing about who's coming to Del Val, as well as the schedule - Matt, anything on the horizon?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 03, 2006, 08:32:05 AM
Post by: kate on June 03, 2006, 08:32:05 AM
Scranton has their schedule up, and DeSales has a new assistant coach as indicated in this morning's Morning Call newspaper. Schedules should be popping up like crazy now - just thinking about where we'll be come Nov. l8th makes that time go quicker.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on June 03, 2006, 09:11:05 AM
Post by: RoyalGator on June 03, 2006, 09:11:05 AM
Thanks Kate for the the update on the UofS schedule. It looks like the webmaster on their website accidentlly gave Coach Strong an extra 50 wins (689 wins) instead of his actual 639 wins. :-[
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 13, 2006, 03:30:22 PM
Post by: kate on June 13, 2006, 03:30:22 PM
As per the new Landmark League, they are saying that there will be collaboration in research. education, and professional development, and "other areas". Also, of course, the athletic affiliation. Someone should be tracking all those ideas, John Stewart, perhaps. WOW - WHAT HYPE! God bless you Drew - please take it easy on those trips to D.C.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 13, 2006, 09:28:23 PM
Post by: kate on June 13, 2006, 09:28:23 PM
O.K., O.K., i've seen one too many Comedy Centrals :) - Wilkes has their schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 15, 2006, 04:10:43 PM
Post by: kate on June 15, 2006, 04:10:43 PM
This Landmark Conference is already generating more trouble than it's probably worth ( please read football posts) - i personally hope that that when and if DVC plays one of the defectors that we beat em bad >:( All of em except Drew, of course, then let the best man win!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 22, 2006, 08:32:59 AM
Post by: kate on June 22, 2006, 08:32:59 AM
Del Val schedule up - THANKS, Matt!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 28, 2006, 02:39:23 PM
Post by: kate on June 28, 2006, 02:39:23 PM
Hope everyone's happy with their opening tournaments - i'm very good with the Aggies playing right up the road in Muhlenberg's Scotty Wood Tip-off! Sure hope that everything's A.O.K. in Aggieland. A wet start for the camp, but it's gettin better - any news from people - WOW, one of Dawn Stahley's assistants coaching at Drew! Any Del Val news would be appreciated - again, thanks for the schedule, Matt!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 04, 2006, 07:31:34 PM
Post by: kate on July 04, 2006, 07:31:34 PM
Happy 4th of July to everyone at the post - 4 and a half months!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on July 05, 2006, 01:25:28 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on July 05, 2006, 01:25:28 AM
Nice. The Wilkes women's squad made PSU-Harrisburg on December 16th a double-header. Thanks for scheduling a trip down to see me here in South Central PA, team. :) I'll be there!
Keep the faith, Kate...
Keep the faith, Kate...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 11, 2006, 01:25:38 PM
Post by: kate on July 11, 2006, 01:25:38 PM
Believe me, CJ, i NEVER lose faith in my Aggies - as always, just hope that people STAY HEALTHY and that the bench is HUGE :)! Absolutely can not wait until the Tip-Off Tourney at Muhlenberg on the l7th of November - also can't wait for previews to start popping up! As the summer wears on it'd be great to hear from traditional posters with any and all news.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on July 11, 2006, 02:01:26 PM
Post by: roy_a on July 11, 2006, 02:01:26 PM
Kate,
I am likewise looking forward to this season. The Lady Royals are loaded again. From last years Final Four team we return 4 starters and 4 more from the 2nd team. Keep in mind that 2nd team saw considerable action. So I can see another run at the top prize again this year. As for the rest of the Mac\Freedom. It will be very interesting to see how Kings plays after a dissapointing season under their new coach. Also, I think Desales will be in the race this season as I beleive they return 4 starters. I was VERY impressed with Leigh Anne Burke and am anxious to see how she has improved.
About the Aggies bench.......Will they have one this year???????
I am likewise looking forward to this season. The Lady Royals are loaded again. From last years Final Four team we return 4 starters and 4 more from the 2nd team. Keep in mind that 2nd team saw considerable action. So I can see another run at the top prize again this year. As for the rest of the Mac\Freedom. It will be very interesting to see how Kings plays after a dissapointing season under their new coach. Also, I think Desales will be in the race this season as I beleive they return 4 starters. I was VERY impressed with Leigh Anne Burke and am anxious to see how she has improved.
About the Aggies bench.......Will they have one this year???????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 12, 2006, 01:21:13 PM
Post by: kate on July 12, 2006, 01:21:13 PM
It should be a VERY competitive year for the MAC Women's b'ball! Fred always gets & keeps good solid players, and we can't rule out Drew (last season :() and FDU, too. With this gas crunch, i don't get down to DVC NEARLY as often as i'd like (they're probably thrilled :)), but going in to FENCOR's site the other day, i saw a Rebecca Castor as an alum attending DVC. Also read in our Morning Call that Allentown's Central Catholic's Alyssa Brady was most likely attending Wilkes. Just as long as our great people, Rachel, Moira, Shannon, Brooke and Kristen Bone are back and healthy we should be ready to roll - who knows, Ashley, Amanda & Michelle will be ready for action as well - GO AGGIES!!! THE MAC RULES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 13, 2006, 03:24:04 PM
Post by: kate on July 13, 2006, 03:24:04 PM
The WNBA needs a better PR person! Last night's All-Star game at Madison Square Garden had 6,000 fewer attendees than one held at the Garden in '03. Furthermore. they were going on about which players did what (all good) in the off season, none of which i'd ever heard. Just a dream here, but it would be GREAT to have a WNBA team in Philadelphia - Dawn Staley coaching & multiple D3 players from our ton of local D3 colleges.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 17, 2006, 02:57:52 PM
Post by: kate on July 17, 2006, 02:57:52 PM
Four more months!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Lupeve on August 07, 2006, 07:28:36 AM
Post by: Lupeve on August 07, 2006, 07:28:36 AM
To early.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 07, 2006, 01:49:21 PM
Post by: kate on August 07, 2006, 01:49:21 PM
Lupeve, Never, Ever, too early :)! Again, anxiously waiting for the Aggie preview! Very happy that they're opening right up the road at Muhlenberg.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on August 17, 2006, 08:41:23 AM
Post by: roy_a on August 17, 2006, 08:41:23 AM
Kate,
Now it is not too early....The Lady Royals begin their season 3 months from today at the Rochester Tournament...............
Now it is not too early....The Lady Royals begin their season 3 months from today at the Rochester Tournament...............
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 17, 2006, 09:40:02 PM
Post by: kate on August 17, 2006, 09:40:02 PM
You beat me to it, Roy, & you're so right - season starts in THREE months - i'm sure most of our MAC schools will be starting on or around the 28th - certainly hope that everyone's back & Healthy!!!! Good luck in Rochester. Not sure who will be matched with the Aggies - either the hosts, Muhlenberg, SUNY Cortland, or North Carolina Wesleyan - we can practically start counting the days :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 26, 2006, 06:30:04 PM
Post by: kate on August 26, 2006, 06:30:04 PM
This board is so incredibly quiet - at least Connecticut beat Detroit this afternoon to get a game three tomorrow night! Hope Sacramento beats the daylights out of L.A. tonight! Anyone know of any great people coming to their respective schools next week? GO Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 27, 2006, 10:03:55 AM
Post by: kate on August 27, 2006, 10:03:55 AM
Sorry for the triple, but there's a lot of talk about quarterbacks in that "other half" of this board, and it reminded me of last season with the Aggies and point guard Shannon was out for several games. i was the happiest camper ever that we had senior point guard Kate McCarthy come in without missing a beat - it's really about THE TEAM!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 07, 2006, 03:42:37 PM
Post by: kate on September 07, 2006, 03:42:37 PM
O.K., Hype - it's a great term - i'd like to serve some up for the MAC Freedom starting with DeSales, Coach R has their own opening Tourney this season, the Starter's Pub Classic; Drew, new coach, last year with us :(; FDU, will they continue to get better?; King's, will they be better acclimated to their 2nd year coach?; Lyco, their last year in our half of the league; Scranton, is this the BIG year??; and Wilkes, if they have Alyssa Brady from Allentown Central Catholic it should give em a spark. Finally, my beloved Aggies - what's going on down there? Great new team members, everyone back & healthy? Can we have some chatter on here???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 18, 2006, 04:22:07 PM
Post by: kate on September 18, 2006, 04:22:07 PM
It's true, i was still a little upset yesterday over that other sports loss on Sat., but now i'm reminding everyone - 2 months minus a day til the openers!!! Does practice start on Oct. 15? GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 05, 2006, 10:32:36 AM
Post by: kate on October 05, 2006, 10:32:36 AM
Warren, yes, can not think about the Lancaster tragedy without crying. Just read the headline for "Hoops" - not too cool that Drew's new coach left without really doing any-thing. Especially going to Hamilton where the previous coach left under not the best circumstances. We will hopefully be hitting Del Val on Saturday for homecoming - certainly wish everyone down there - TEAM & COACHES the very best in practices & scrimmages. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 12, 2006, 04:52:23 PM
Post by: roy_a on October 12, 2006, 04:52:23 PM
I know these polls are just that but it sure is nice to see my team #1.......Let the arguements begin
!!!!!!!!!!!
The Women's DIII News pre-season Top-25 poll is as follows:
1. The University of Scranton
2. Southern Maine
3. Baldwin-Wallace
4. Hope
5. New York University
6. DePauw
7. Bowdoin
8. Messiah
9. Wisconsin-Stout
10. Carroll
11. Bates
12. Bridgewater (Va.)
13. Mary Washington
14. Hardin-Simmons
15. Calvin
16. Wheaton (Ill.)
17. Wisconsin-Stevens Point
18. Wilmington
19. St. Benedict
20. Washington (Mo.)
21. McMurray
22. Williams
23. Maryville (Tenn.)
24. Simpson
25. Salem State
!!!!!!!!!!!
The Women's DIII News pre-season Top-25 poll is as follows:
1. The University of Scranton
2. Southern Maine
3. Baldwin-Wallace
4. Hope
5. New York University
6. DePauw
7. Bowdoin
8. Messiah
9. Wisconsin-Stout
10. Carroll
11. Bates
12. Bridgewater (Va.)
13. Mary Washington
14. Hardin-Simmons
15. Calvin
16. Wheaton (Ill.)
17. Wisconsin-Stevens Point
18. Wilmington
19. St. Benedict
20. Washington (Mo.)
21. McMurray
22. Williams
23. Maryville (Tenn.)
24. Simpson
25. Salem State
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 13, 2006, 03:13:26 PM
Post by: kate on October 13, 2006, 03:13:26 PM
Hello, Royal & Everyone - Congrats to the Lady Royals for being # 1 in pre-season polls! Boy we are so lucky :( to be right there in your half of the MAC. Still say we have to give you guys a real bang for the buck to get ya all ready! We should make this a big year with a "farewell" tour for M & M (you will certainly miss those two). Practice starts Sunday - do the Royals start at midnight? Really wondering how things are going in D'town. Anybody with info? For all teams, PLEASE stay healthy in practices & scrimmages - THE MAC RULES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 14, 2006, 12:29:40 AM
Post by: ronk on October 14, 2006, 12:29:40 AM
Roy_a,
The #1 ranking adds some pressure on the ladies with everyone pointing for them, but that's why they select a top program for which to play in the first place.
The #1 ranking adds some pressure on the ladies with everyone pointing for them, but that's why they select a top program for which to play in the first place.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 17, 2006, 08:32:20 AM
Post by: roy_a on October 17, 2006, 08:32:20 AM
Ronk,
Good point..Ironically tht pressure may very well be in place the 1st weekend of the season. The Lady Royals are in a tournament and may likely face Rochester. Rochester certainly gave them a battle last year so it will be a good indicator of where we are..
Kate,
Do the Aggies have any depth this year? Their starters are never the issue, the problem generally is that those starters are forced to play 35 min per game, every game...
Good point..Ironically tht pressure may very well be in place the 1st weekend of the season. The Lady Royals are in a tournament and may likely face Rochester. Rochester certainly gave them a battle last year so it will be a good indicator of where we are..
Kate,
Do the Aggies have any depth this year? Their starters are never the issue, the problem generally is that those starters are forced to play 35 min per game, every game...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 17, 2006, 10:55:59 AM
Post by: kate on October 17, 2006, 10:55:59 AM
Del Val opens up in a tourney at Muhlenberg against Cortland State. i'm really anxious for their roster to appear too. i can imagine who their starting five will be, and as we've said before, sure hope they have a bench out to the street! :) One more month!! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 21, 2006, 02:14:49 PM
Post by: roy_a on October 21, 2006, 02:14:49 PM
It's time for everyones pre-season predictions. Here are mine..
MAC--Freedom
1.Scranton
2.Desales
3.Kings
4. FDU
5. Drew
6. DelVal
7. Wilkes
8. Lyco
Rationale:
1. Scranton---Clearly they have as much firepower as any team in the country. They return 4 starters and many more who saw significant playing time. Taryn Mellody is a 2 time All American and she is joined by Allison Matt, one of the best point gaurds in the country. Forget just making it to the Final 4 this squad may very well win it all???
2. Desales---Last year Coach Richter had a very inexperienced squad who at times played as well as any team in the conference. Look out for Soph Leighanne Burke to bring this team back to where it belongs.
3.Kings--I stated last year that hiring a coach so late in the off-season would hurt and I think I was correct. But that was last year...this team has some talent for sure...Palumbo.Fiorini,Hochstuhl,Kendra. If they play as a team they will be back.
4.FDU--Tough pick here as I nearly flipped a coing on spots 4-5. But , Drew just hired a new coach and that can be problematic? FDU came back a bit last year and has the talent and coaching to make the playoffs and can be a thorn in the side.
5. Drew--A lot of talent, Cunningham,Kraft,Marquis, But 2 big questions???Is there enough depth so the top players do no get burned out, and secondly...coaching????
6. DelVal--No one ever argues the effort and toughness of the Aggies, but until they get some depth it will be tough to pursue any titles.
7. Wilkes--Hard times in WB--they some some very talented gaurds in Kaprowicz, Bolin. The cupboard may be a bit bare to compete this year?
8. Lyco--Hopefull they will tuen it around? Lyco can be a tough place to play, however, they have slipped abit over the last few years.
I look forward to seeing more predictions...
MAC--Freedom
1.Scranton
2.Desales
3.Kings
4. FDU
5. Drew
6. DelVal
7. Wilkes
8. Lyco
Rationale:
1. Scranton---Clearly they have as much firepower as any team in the country. They return 4 starters and many more who saw significant playing time. Taryn Mellody is a 2 time All American and she is joined by Allison Matt, one of the best point gaurds in the country. Forget just making it to the Final 4 this squad may very well win it all???
2. Desales---Last year Coach Richter had a very inexperienced squad who at times played as well as any team in the conference. Look out for Soph Leighanne Burke to bring this team back to where it belongs.
3.Kings--I stated last year that hiring a coach so late in the off-season would hurt and I think I was correct. But that was last year...this team has some talent for sure...Palumbo.Fiorini,Hochstuhl,Kendra. If they play as a team they will be back.
4.FDU--Tough pick here as I nearly flipped a coing on spots 4-5. But , Drew just hired a new coach and that can be problematic? FDU came back a bit last year and has the talent and coaching to make the playoffs and can be a thorn in the side.
5. Drew--A lot of talent, Cunningham,Kraft,Marquis, But 2 big questions???Is there enough depth so the top players do no get burned out, and secondly...coaching????
6. DelVal--No one ever argues the effort and toughness of the Aggies, but until they get some depth it will be tough to pursue any titles.
7. Wilkes--Hard times in WB--they some some very talented gaurds in Kaprowicz, Bolin. The cupboard may be a bit bare to compete this year?
8. Lyco--Hopefull they will tuen it around? Lyco can be a tough place to play, however, they have slipped abit over the last few years.
I look forward to seeing more predictions...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2006, 10:51:19 AM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2006, 10:51:19 AM
It felt good to be able to post on this site's other board about yesterday's Aggie loss. That being said, Matt & everyone down in D'town, tell us something good - like the roster maybe? :) my heart still goes out to Drew, changing leagues & coaches & i hope that Aggie practices are going exceptionally well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 31, 2006, 02:25:27 PM
Post by: kate on October 31, 2006, 02:25:27 PM
Looking for 06-07 rosters, i notice that FDU has ll people, seven of whom are Freshmen - this is the best time of year, rosters popping up every day!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 31, 2006, 06:49:10 PM
Post by: roy_a on October 31, 2006, 06:49:10 PM
Kate,
I wish I saw that before I made my picks, I probably would have made Drew my #4?? There is no way having 7 freshmen on a squad of 11 is good....Also, the more I think about Desales the more I see them in the NCAA Tourney, the addition of Dellegrotti as assistant coach will help immeasurably.
Saratoga---are you still out there??? Ronk, Royalgator, any predictions?? Also--ADK I know your reading, might as well chime in on Kings.....
I wish I saw that before I made my picks, I probably would have made Drew my #4?? There is no way having 7 freshmen on a squad of 11 is good....Also, the more I think about Desales the more I see them in the NCAA Tourney, the addition of Dellegrotti as assistant coach will help immeasurably.
Saratoga---are you still out there??? Ronk, Royalgator, any predictions?? Also--ADK I know your reading, might as well chime in on Kings.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on October 31, 2006, 07:17:25 PM
Post by: saratoga on October 31, 2006, 07:17:25 PM
Hi Roy, Kate & Assorted other MAC Fans...Can't wait to get it started!!! I wish the Royals would get their roster up already, considering they return about 10 kids I doubt there will be many new faces so I can't figure the delay. I certainly hope they were able to add a true point guard so that person can get some minutes & learn the game from playing against Allie all year in practice. While they're at it, a clone of Taryn, Tiffiany and Casey would be nice additions as well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 01, 2006, 12:17:37 AM
Post by: ronk on November 01, 2006, 12:17:37 AM
No MAC predictions since I usually only see the Royals against non-conference foes.
Wondering who will be playing the tough defense this year since we've lost the best from last year in Erin and Kelly. In the absence of camdidates, the Royals might have to stress a team defense funneling everyone into the middle where Tiffany can reject them.
A good test will be Rochester if they get to play them in the opening tournament. Alex Porter gave us a lot of trouble inside in the NCAA last year as a frosh and she should provide some early clues as to the Royals defense like the Catholic and Johns Hopkins games did early last season.
Wondering who will be playing the tough defense this year since we've lost the best from last year in Erin and Kelly. In the absence of camdidates, the Royals might have to stress a team defense funneling everyone into the middle where Tiffany can reject them.
A good test will be Rochester if they get to play them in the opening tournament. Alex Porter gave us a lot of trouble inside in the NCAA last year as a frosh and she should provide some early clues as to the Royals defense like the Catholic and Johns Hopkins games did early last season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 02, 2006, 07:21:18 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 02, 2006, 07:21:18 PM
Saratoga--Here is the roster. Ronk--good point about the possible Rochester matchup but if I remember correctly we probably would have won last years meeting by about 10-12 if not for the 3pt shooting of #12, her name escapes me presently. She, however, did graduate.
Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School
10 Ryan Mooney G 5-7 Fr. Spring City, Pa./Piux X
12 Taryn Mellody G 6-0 Sr. Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O'Hara
20 Stephanie Remington G 5-11 Jr. Catasauqua, Pa./Catasauqua
22 Casey Thran G/F 5-10 Sr. Dalton, Pa./Abington Heights
23 Kathleen Daly F 6-0 Jr. Bryn Mawr, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy
24 Michelle Fabio F 5-11 Jr. Brick, N.J./Saint Rose
25 Coleen Healy G 5-8 Fr. Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop Prendergast
30 Allison Matt G 5-7 Sr. Allentown, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic
32 Julie Brophy G 5-9 Jr. Exton, Pa./Downingtown East
33 Tiffaney Williams C 6-2 Sr. Scranton, Pa./Scranton
34 Claire Davis G 5-6 Jr. Havertown, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy
40 Marisa Healy F 6-1 Jr. Columbus, N.J./St. Basil Academy (Pa.)
42 Molly Klusek C 6-3 So. Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Carroll
55 Tammy Waiters F 5-9 Sr. Scranton, Pa./Scranton
Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School
10 Ryan Mooney G 5-7 Fr. Spring City, Pa./Piux X
12 Taryn Mellody G 6-0 Sr. Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O'Hara
20 Stephanie Remington G 5-11 Jr. Catasauqua, Pa./Catasauqua
22 Casey Thran G/F 5-10 Sr. Dalton, Pa./Abington Heights
23 Kathleen Daly F 6-0 Jr. Bryn Mawr, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy
24 Michelle Fabio F 5-11 Jr. Brick, N.J./Saint Rose
25 Coleen Healy G 5-8 Fr. Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop Prendergast
30 Allison Matt G 5-7 Sr. Allentown, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic
32 Julie Brophy G 5-9 Jr. Exton, Pa./Downingtown East
33 Tiffaney Williams C 6-2 Sr. Scranton, Pa./Scranton
34 Claire Davis G 5-6 Jr. Havertown, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy
40 Marisa Healy F 6-1 Jr. Columbus, N.J./St. Basil Academy (Pa.)
42 Molly Klusek C 6-3 So. Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Carroll
55 Tammy Waiters F 5-9 Sr. Scranton, Pa./Scranton
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 02, 2006, 10:29:28 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 02, 2006, 10:29:28 PM
Hi Roy...Well, a few things jump out at me looking at Scranton's roster. First, two of the three freshmen from last season did not make it to their sophmore years on the team. Second, it looks like Erin Healy's younger sister decided to become a Lady Royal over a Lady Leopard at Lafayette, it also appears like they picked up a junior transfer (Claire Davis) who attended the same high school as Kathleen Daly and lastly, it looks on paper like they are at least two deep at every position...except point guard. It is also apparent that a particular point they were after decided to go elsewhere. That is the one area that they truly needed to bring someone in so that they could gain valuable minutes this year so they could take over for Allie next season. Oh well...win some, lose some. Perhaps Claire is a point & will help out there because Julie & Steph are true off guards & are somewhat out of position when called on to run the offense. The talent is most certainly there...I just hope they actually run some high/lows & screens for Tiffany to use her talent better this year than was utilized last season...it is a must for Scranton to let someone with her inside skills dominate & become much more involved in the offense. Lastly, congrats to the entire Lady Royal program for the D-III Hoops choice for the Pre-Season #1 ranking...however, I think everyone in Lady Royaland would agree...let's have that ranking at the end of the season when Springfield can be painted a serious shade of Purple in 07'.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 03, 2006, 01:30:59 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 03, 2006, 01:30:59 PM
One last thing regarding Scranton's roster...it is very nice to see that Marisa Healy is back & given the ok to play. As a freshman she tore her ACL and after at least 3 operations & a ton of hard work...she is back and ready to play. If she never scores a point this year the fact that she has remained so close to this team during her rehab. is paramount to her character & work ethic. Best of luck & welcome back!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 03, 2006, 03:01:22 PM
Post by: kate on November 03, 2006, 03:01:22 PM
Del Val's roster is up, & it looks (on paper of course) that all's right with the Aggie basketball world. One Senior, three Juniors, three Sophomores, & four Freshmen. Only one freshman did not return, but the three that did along with the four new people, and they shouldn't mind too much not having Jen & Kate come off the bench. It's neat that Jen (McCarthy) will be an assistant this season & and also, that Hank (Kristen Henry) will be back this year. Anxiously looking forward to the Scotty Wood Opening Tourney at Muhlenberg two weeks from today!!! GO AGGIES
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on November 04, 2006, 09:26:18 AM
Post by: RoyalGator on November 04, 2006, 09:26:18 AM
Hello Everyone!!!!
I am getting excited only two weeks until the start of the season. As for my predictions, here it goes:
1. Scranton
2. Desales
3. Kings
4. Drew
5. Del Val
6. FDU-FLorham
7. Lycoming
8. Wilkes
They have a so-so schedule, except there are some pitfalls with a potential matchup with Rochester in the 2nd game of the season, W. Conn ST. in the tournament in Orlando (I can actually see this game) and Desales in Freedom Conference play. A rematch with Catholic should be fun I do not expect us to loose to them this year. I am just hoping I can make the 1300 mile trip north to Springfield and see them win.
I am getting excited only two weeks until the start of the season. As for my predictions, here it goes:
1. Scranton
2. Desales
3. Kings
4. Drew
5. Del Val
6. FDU-FLorham
7. Lycoming
8. Wilkes
They have a so-so schedule, except there are some pitfalls with a potential matchup with Rochester in the 2nd game of the season, W. Conn ST. in the tournament in Orlando (I can actually see this game) and Desales in Freedom Conference play. A rematch with Catholic should be fun I do not expect us to loose to them this year. I am just hoping I can make the 1300 mile trip north to Springfield and see them win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on November 06, 2006, 06:54:43 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on November 06, 2006, 06:54:43 PM
Wow :o,
U of S joining the Landmark Conference, I did not expect this. I just want to see now what Kings and Wilkes does, will they come also????
U of S joining the Landmark Conference, I did not expect this. I just want to see now what Kings and Wilkes does, will they come also????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 06, 2006, 08:05:34 PM
Post by: kate on November 06, 2006, 08:05:34 PM
Scranton, you will be missed - i sincerely did not know that FDU was leaving as well. The exodous should end here. It's good that Manhattanville and Arcadia are coming in as Lycoming is going to the Commonwealth.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 06, 2006, 10:32:59 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 06, 2006, 10:32:59 PM
RoyalGator...Trust me, Kings or Wilkes will NOT be involved with this conference. Kate, FDU is not in...it's the "other" Madison school, Drew. I'll certainly miss the trips to Doylestown...perhaps the Lady Royals & Lady Aggies will still keep a open date to play at least once a year. I bet Coach Laura is ready to help Coach Mike pack his bags asap!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 07, 2006, 08:37:54 AM
Post by: kate on November 07, 2006, 08:37:54 AM
Last night in my dismay at seeing that Scranton was leaving, i misread & thought the list included FDU. This is ELECTION DAY, & i woke up this morning still thinking about Scranton leaving the league - good grief! It would be interesting to know what Coach Hogan does think about the MAC changes, and also, i can't imagine Coach Fred being too upset either :). Somehow, i just feel that it dilutes interest when teams switch leagues - Pat will have to spend the summer updating the affiliation changes - Drew & Scranton - there's always time to change back.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 08, 2006, 02:30:41 PM
Post by: kate on November 08, 2006, 02:30:41 PM
Someday, i hope someone can explain what is truly behind these moves from one league to another. Obviously, cost isn't a factor, or even, possibly safety. On a miserable winter night, Scranton schleping to D. C. for a game & CUA going up to Scranton - same difference. All for the chance to play Moravian or God love em, Drew! Royal, Saratoga, all other posters this is really bothering me. Thoughts, please - one more observation, it's different if we were in Iowa or Kansas where teams are probably 100 miles from each other, but we're here on the east coast where we're practically tripping over D-3 colleges everywhere! Surely we could do better than to scatter these players to the winds.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 08, 2006, 06:43:42 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 08, 2006, 06:43:42 PM
Catholic and Scranton already play in basketball and have done so for years.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 08, 2006, 06:52:50 PM
Post by: kate on November 08, 2006, 06:52:50 PM
Pat, i know that, heck, CUA beat em last year, but it's different when it's a LEAGUE obligation for two times/season. Someday, i'll sit and figure distance for teams other than those two. Obviously, travel time & money are not in question. i'd sincerely like other posters to chime in - the players themselves probably have no or little imput.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 08, 2006, 07:04:15 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 08, 2006, 07:04:15 PM
Well, in all honesty, I think we're seeing a second split in the MAC like we did when the Centennial schools split off, and it's driven by the same thing, academics.
Accurate or not, these schools see themselves as a cut above the other schools in their league academically and would prefer to align themselves with the proverbial "like-minded institutions."
You'll note nobody decided to split from the Centennial to join this league.
I really try to avoid the academic argument. Someone else can run the numbers.
Accurate or not, these schools see themselves as a cut above the other schools in their league academically and would prefer to align themselves with the proverbial "like-minded institutions."
You'll note nobody decided to split from the Centennial to join this league.
I really try to avoid the academic argument. Someone else can run the numbers.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 08, 2006, 07:57:28 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 08, 2006, 07:57:28 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 08, 2006, 07:04:15 PM
I really try to avoid the academic argument.
Pat: Avoiding the "academic argument" is the sane approach. At the same time, one has to wonder what is going on with these MAC defections. Do the venues skipping to [allegedly] greener pastures know something the rest of us don't?
I''m fully mystified ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 09, 2006, 12:43:57 AM
Post by: ronk on November 09, 2006, 12:43:57 AM
As a Scranton grad, I'm mystified, also. They gain no new recruiting areas since they play at CU every other year and they lose their most fertile area-suburban Philly without the Del Val game.
As a Md resident, I had hoped they would have played a Baltimore school(Hopkins, McDaniel, or an exhibition with fellow Jesuit Loyola) in that off year with CU, if they wanted to recruit there.
At least, I'll get to see them locally twice/yr instead of once/2yr.
It's sounding like the reason is not athletics or recruiting athletes or students.
As a Md resident, I had hoped they would have played a Baltimore school(Hopkins, McDaniel, or an exhibition with fellow Jesuit Loyola) in that off year with CU, if they wanted to recruit there.
At least, I'll get to see them locally twice/yr instead of once/2yr.
It's sounding like the reason is not athletics or recruiting athletes or students.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: salesman on November 09, 2006, 07:49:52 AM
Post by: salesman on November 09, 2006, 07:49:52 AM
I know I am a kibbitser here but just bear with me, please.
There are these great rivalries that we all like to watch:
Phillies v Mets
Eagles v Giants
Sixers v Celtics
For the MAC: DeSales v Scranton rivalry will be missed once the purps bolt to the "cerebral" group. DelVal won't be as challenging but I'll look forward to it (No offense, Kate).
There are these great rivalries that we all like to watch:
Phillies v Mets
Eagles v Giants
Sixers v Celtics
For the MAC: DeSales v Scranton rivalry will be missed once the purps bolt to the "cerebral" group. DelVal won't be as challenging but I'll look forward to it (No offense, Kate).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 09, 2006, 03:39:49 PM
Post by: kate on November 09, 2006, 03:39:49 PM
This isn't the proper forum for this i know, but what's up with the MAC not having wrestling as of this year? Now i'm really starting to get worried, though i'm still declaring "Mighty MAC." While i'm on here, GO AGGIES, too!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: LA RAMS on November 09, 2006, 04:48:47 PM
Post by: LA RAMS on November 09, 2006, 04:48:47 PM
Congrats to both Taryn Mellody and Allison Matt for being on the list of Preseason All-Americans; both well-deserved.
WHY is Scranton leaving the MAC??? ???
WHY is Scranton leaving the MAC??? ???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 11, 2006, 10:17:22 AM
Post by: kate on November 11, 2006, 10:17:22 AM
Just out of curiosity, what happened to Warrior's post yesterday? He or she seemed to have knowledge of the DVC team, & i wish they'd stick around. Scranton posters are rather quiet after the announcement. C. J., are you out there?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 11, 2006, 10:40:07 AM
Post by: roy_a on November 11, 2006, 10:40:07 AM
Kate,
I have been quite for 2 reasons:1--out of town and 2--the announcement does not really matter. I do not think many, if any D3 womens bb teams are money makers for their respective schools. That said the moves are to align the school with " like minded schools " my take means that they will make more money by doing so. Otherwise it would make no sense. Currently many of the students from the UOS that are not local come from the Philly/Jersey areas. They will still come, the alignment with other schools should enlarge the student population hence the school will make money money.
Now about the rivalries with Desales and Kings....they will certainly be missed. But, i'll imagine we will still play them from time to time.
About the season..We are only 6 days away..I'll let you know how the Lady Royals look later today as I will be catching there scrimmage at noon.
I have been quite for 2 reasons:1--out of town and 2--the announcement does not really matter. I do not think many, if any D3 womens bb teams are money makers for their respective schools. That said the moves are to align the school with " like minded schools " my take means that they will make more money by doing so. Otherwise it would make no sense. Currently many of the students from the UOS that are not local come from the Philly/Jersey areas. They will still come, the alignment with other schools should enlarge the student population hence the school will make money money.
Now about the rivalries with Desales and Kings....they will certainly be missed. But, i'll imagine we will still play them from time to time.
About the season..We are only 6 days away..I'll let you know how the Lady Royals look later today as I will be catching there scrimmage at noon.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 11, 2006, 01:10:05 PM
Post by: kate on November 11, 2006, 01:10:05 PM
Roy, i'm sorry, but it does matter. i especially find the "like minded" phrase particularly obnoxious. Moravian College is a mere five miles from my house, & you can not tell me that they are "above" any other college student anywhere. This whole process has really hit a nerve with me - one note, i see how it could open up recruiting possibilities for Coach Strong - certainly other than CUA, Scranton should look pretty darn good in that league. i will miss you as a poster. Stay safe to the team & yourself on those trips to D. C. & Maryland.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 11, 2006, 06:39:30 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 11, 2006, 06:39:30 PM
People who post once and then quit the message board usually have their posts deleted as well. If you don't want to stand by your post then I don't want the post to stay up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 11, 2006, 07:40:46 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 11, 2006, 07:40:46 PM
Kate--don't take offense to the stated position. Most schools use similiar verbage when discussing their respective affiliations.
Scranton looked okay during todays scrimmage..it is always difficult to gauge where a team is at based on them. But my gut tells me we are prepared to start..
Scranton looked okay during todays scrimmage..it is always difficult to gauge where a team is at based on them. But my gut tells me we are prepared to start..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 11, 2006, 09:14:09 PM
Post by: ronk on November 11, 2006, 09:14:09 PM
Roy_a,
Can you award a most improved from the returnees on the basis of a single scrimmage? and how did the newcomers look, including Marisa?
Can you award a most improved from the returnees on the basis of a single scrimmage? and how did the newcomers look, including Marisa?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 11, 2006, 10:15:37 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 11, 2006, 10:15:37 PM
Ronk--Like you say for a single scrimmage...I would say thus far the most improved would be Tammy Waiters. Her passing was always great she just used to shoot too often. So far the passing is still great and she is more in tune with the offense. Newcomers..Only 3 on the team, apart from Marissa, Ryan Mooney looks good as at pt, the Jr transfer Claire Davis looked okay. Erin Healeys' little sister is the 3rd, she did not play as she is ill, however, I heard that she will be a valueable addition. Regarding Marissa, it was great to see her onthe court. Coach Strong only played her during the 3rd 20 min session for about 5-7 min or so. She did, however, score 3pts and pull down a couple of rebounds.
Ronk, any chance you played in '85?
Ronk, any chance you played in '85?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 11, 2006, 11:19:39 PM
Post by: ronk on November 11, 2006, 11:19:39 PM
Roy_a,
thanks for the women's update. did you happen to see the men's team,also?
happen to be from a generation before '85 - the early 60s, and then only from the perspective of the freshman team. It was a good year, however, watching our arguably all-time best, Bill Witaconis.
thanks for the women's update. did you happen to see the men's team,also?
happen to be from a generation before '85 - the early 60s, and then only from the perspective of the freshman team. It was a good year, however, watching our arguably all-time best, Bill Witaconis.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 14, 2006, 06:44:34 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 14, 2006, 06:44:34 PM
Ronk--No idea how the men look this season. I would say I am an expert on the womens team and a novice about the mens team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 15, 2006, 02:44:13 PM
Post by: kate on November 15, 2006, 02:44:13 PM
It's nice to see Delaware Valley College right up there behind Scranton & DeSales in the 2006 MAC pre-season poll. It would be GREAT to actually do it too :)! Hurry up Friday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 15, 2006, 09:11:09 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 15, 2006, 09:11:09 PM
The MAC Coaches Poll is out...BIG surprise, the Lady Royals of the UofS are #1...followed by,2). Desales 3). Del.Val. 4). Drew 5). Kings 6). FDU. 7). Wilkes and residing in the basement yet again at # 8). Lyco. Pretty hard to disagree with any of those selection placements. I did hear that the Lady Royals have not looked that sharp thus far & had better be ready for a veteran Rochester team that is lying in wait.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2006, 10:54:53 AM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2006, 10:54:53 AM
Before everything gets crazy here at the post, i'd just like to commend Matt Levy, Del Val's Sport's Information Director, & everyone down at the school for the great job done with the college web site. It's incredibly current & super easy to move around. Thanks, again, Matt - & GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2006, 04:00:04 PM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2006, 04:00:04 PM
Very proud of the Aggies today with an 88 - 71 opening day win against a very good Cortland State team. Go Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oiler on November 18, 2006, 01:01:43 PM
Post by: oiler on November 18, 2006, 01:01:43 PM
Women's Basketball
Scranton at Rochester
Tip 6pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
Scranton at Rochester
Tip 6pm
www.scranton.edu/wusr
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 19, 2006, 11:28:26 AM
Post by: roy_a on November 19, 2006, 11:28:26 AM
WOW!! 18 point loss... Anyone go to that game?
Catholic coming to town on Sat, should make it an even more intersting game now..
Catholic coming to town on Sat, should make it an even more intersting game now..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 19, 2006, 07:04:55 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 19, 2006, 07:04:55 PM
Hi Roy & other Lady Royal fans: The word I received from someone with a pretty good pulse on things at the Long Center last week was that exactly what happened on Sat. in Rochester would most certainly take place. All I can say is with 4 starters back that type of start really is unacceptable. I know that in the past two seasons the Lady Royals have lost either their 1st. or 2nd. games of the season & then went undefeated the rest of the way to the Final Four...but, this type of thrashing looks like they were totally unprepared from top to bottom. The bad part of this is if both Scranton & Rochester keep winning...chances are very good that Rochester would host this years Sectional since Scranton has hosted the past two seasons. Congrats to Rochester...and Coach Strong and staff better get back to basics as I was told the Lady Royals looked like they never played the game before. If Scranton thought they had a bulls-eye on their backs prior to the start of the season...they should see how big it is now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 20, 2006, 02:30:32 PM
Post by: kate on November 20, 2006, 02:30:32 PM
Ron Rohn at Muhlenberg ran a super classy opening tourney on Friday & Saturday. we went both days & really enjoyed all the hoopla (of course Friday was the better day for Aggie fans :)), but that being said, great job, Coach!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 20, 2006, 04:59:29 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 20, 2006, 04:59:29 PM
Had a chance to see Lyco play this past weekend. My opinion is that they will not be a threat to the Royals (of course), however, they are vastly improved over last year's team for at least two reasons: (1) Last year, 3 of their regular 5 starters combined for only 7 made shots from beyond the arc. This year, their entire starting 5 can and will drain it from there. (2) Instead of a roster of only 8 players, they now have a fairly skilled bench which extends out the door to the street.
Let's see what happens but this fan's prediction says they will end ahead of Wilkes in the conference standings and tie with FDU .......Best of luck and a healthy season to all players and coaches....
Let's see what happens but this fan's prediction says they will end ahead of Wilkes in the conference standings and tie with FDU .......Best of luck and a healthy season to all players and coaches....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldtime on November 20, 2006, 06:38:28 PM
Post by: oldtime on November 20, 2006, 06:38:28 PM
Kate,
Thanks for the kind words. Try not to read the boards much, but someone told me you posted about our tournment. All praise should go to the many students, administrators, alums, and other volunteers who work for months to put the Scotty Wood Tournament together and make it one of D3's finest.
As far as DelVal goes, I could not have left this weekend more impressed with their team and coaches. I'm sure many who read your support will roll their eyes sometimes, but after seeing them and playing against them this weekend, I can say they deserve all the praise you throw their way. After seeing them Friday night, our own fans were shocked we won vs. them. My utmost respect to Coach Hogan and her team!
Ron Rohn
Head Coach at Muhlenberg
Thanks for the kind words. Try not to read the boards much, but someone told me you posted about our tournment. All praise should go to the many students, administrators, alums, and other volunteers who work for months to put the Scotty Wood Tournament together and make it one of D3's finest.
As far as DelVal goes, I could not have left this weekend more impressed with their team and coaches. I'm sure many who read your support will roll their eyes sometimes, but after seeing them and playing against them this weekend, I can say they deserve all the praise you throw their way. After seeing them Friday night, our own fans were shocked we won vs. them. My utmost respect to Coach Hogan and her team!
Ron Rohn
Head Coach at Muhlenberg
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 22, 2006, 01:50:17 PM
Post by: kate on November 22, 2006, 01:50:17 PM
Thanks to Coach Rohn for his kind Del Val comments. It was so great to see Coach Alisa DiBonaventura last night (& her parents :)) & congrats to her & her squad for the win - total Aggie fan that i am, i was proud of DVC's All-American coaching her Widener team. Just want to wish everyone at the post a very Happy Thanksgiving, & we'll look forward to starting up again next week with DeSales!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 22, 2006, 09:28:11 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 22, 2006, 09:28:11 PM
Happy Thanksgiving wishes to all as well. Here's also wishing the Lady Royals get back on track Sat. vs. future Landmark Conference foe... Catholic Univ.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopster on November 24, 2006, 03:20:56 PM
Post by: hoopster on November 24, 2006, 03:20:56 PM
Hello all a Drew Fan checking in. From the early games it appears Drew is much improved over last season. New and improved coach who has them playing like a team with greater depth so the three top guards can play both ways without tiring in the second half. Moreover we have a scoring threat in the low post! While it's very early Drew is 3-0 with wins over good teams in the form of Manhattaville, Elmira and one of next season's new Landmark Confrence foes Goucher College.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 25, 2006, 04:51:11 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 25, 2006, 04:51:11 PM
Scranton - 71
Catholic - 51
I said WOW after Rochester took it to the Lady Royals and I say WOW again. It appears as though Rochester woke the sleeping giant. Look out Mac/Freedom, last weeks loss seems like ions ago...
Catholic - 51
I said WOW after Rochester took it to the Lady Royals and I say WOW again. It appears as though Rochester woke the sleeping giant. Look out Mac/Freedom, last weeks loss seems like ions ago...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 27, 2006, 04:23:35 PM
Post by: kate on November 27, 2006, 04:23:35 PM
Interesting game tonight with Muhlenberg coming to DeSales - no other comment, just a probably hard-fought outing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on November 28, 2006, 07:35:32 PM
Post by: roy_a on November 28, 2006, 07:35:32 PM
Wed night in Wilkes Barre it will be the Lady Royals vs Kings. I know last year it was basically a year off of a fierce rivalry, I hope we have a rivalry again?
Saratoga, I think it is time for some predictions.
Saratoga, I think it is time for some predictions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 28, 2006, 08:45:24 PM
Post by: ronk on November 28, 2006, 08:45:24 PM
Roy_a,
Earliest I can remember for a Kings-Scranton game;don't think they've ever played in December,let alone November.
Noticed Molly is no longer on the roster and now down to one underclassman.
Coach sounded disappointed during the pregame radio interview about the Royals' conditioning in the Rochester game and apprehensive about their response for the Catholic game. Hopefully, it was a "thanks,I needed that slap in the face". Should be a good test, a road rivalry game.
Earliest I can remember for a Kings-Scranton game;don't think they've ever played in December,let alone November.
Noticed Molly is no longer on the roster and now down to one underclassman.
Coach sounded disappointed during the pregame radio interview about the Royals' conditioning in the Rochester game and apprehensive about their response for the Catholic game. Hopefully, it was a "thanks,I needed that slap in the face". Should be a good test, a road rivalry game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 29, 2006, 10:38:39 AM
Post by: kate on November 29, 2006, 10:38:39 AM
First, congratulations to C. J. - just read on the Men's board that he got married! Next, told ya that the DeSales - Muhlenberg match-up would be a good one with the Lady Mules coming out the winners, & last, tough loss last night for the Lady Pride, getting beat by three points to the Hounds - to Coach DiBonaventura & the squad - better luck at Widener when Moravian makes their final appearance for awhile. Best luck to the Aggies tonight with DeSales - see ya there!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 29, 2006, 01:54:53 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 29, 2006, 01:54:53 PM
Scranton at Kings...could be a good game...for awhile anyway. I just see the Lady Royals with too much firepower to lose. But, that's why they lace them up & play the game. Not very many championships are won on paper. I think Scranton has to create a game plan that keeps constant pressue on Kendra because if she's allowed to move freely with the ball, she gets it to the right people in the right spots. If that happens, that means their 2 shooters will be getting good looks & the ball will be coming down to their big girl...and that could spell problems for the Lady Royals. If you play her tough it interupts their offensive flow & that's when the wild shots start getting heaved up & that's exactly what you want. Kendra will not sit if she has any say so Scranton needs to pressure her all night & play tough D on their perimiter people. On the Scranton side of things...just play your game, a little Allie, a dose or two of Taryn, some serious Tiffaney, some determined play underneath from Michelle & Kathleen, the hustle of Casey & the off the bench quality play of Steph & Julie & Tammy & all the others & it should end up a very good night for the Lady Royals. Not to put any extra pressure on her...but, the one & only freshman on the Lady Royals has looked very good & she plays serious DEFENSE. On paper anyway...Kings:56/Scranton:70.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: LUMAN80 on November 29, 2006, 05:29:49 PM
Post by: LUMAN80 on November 29, 2006, 05:29:49 PM
lady royals- by far the better team
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: salesman on November 30, 2006, 11:58:19 AM
Post by: salesman on November 30, 2006, 11:58:19 AM
Kate, I also watched the game at DVC last night and I didn't expect DeSales to win handily after hearing those accolades from the inner circles showered on your Aggies... They looked so helpless near the end, I started to root for them (not exactly)...Those needless turnovers, missed easy baskets, coupled with ineffectual defense against Coach Richter's offense... :(
As predicted, the Lady Bulldogs could end up in second place to Scranton this season after last night's preview...King's already lost... I doubt anyone else in the league could even come close...It's a shame Scranton is getting out to "greener pastures", otherwise, the great rivalry between De Sales v Scranton will be surely missed...
As predicted, the Lady Bulldogs could end up in second place to Scranton this season after last night's preview...King's already lost... I doubt anyone else in the league could even come close...It's a shame Scranton is getting out to "greener pastures", otherwise, the great rivalry between De Sales v Scranton will be surely missed...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2006, 03:37:42 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2006, 03:37:42 PM
Yes, Salesman, last night's Aggie loss was hard to watch. Most hopefully, better games will be coming (bring back the team that beat Cortland!) Was just looking through websites, & saw that Alyssa Brady who i thought was headed to Wilkes, is at Cabrini. They're off to a great start beating Richard Stockton. Alyssa was on a very good Allentown Central Catholic squad.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 30, 2006, 05:22:38 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 30, 2006, 05:22:38 PM
Saw Wilkes beat Lyco last night and was very impressed with the Lady Colonels' size and how they dominated the paint. Unfortunately, although their backcourt is scrappy, they seemed to lack the solid ball handling skills which will be necessary to beat the better teams. Lyco, on the other hand, demonstrated once again that they will live and die from beyond the arc. Only time will tell whether their program has really rebounded from the last two years.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2006, 07:39:52 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2006, 07:39:52 PM
It's great to read a ton of discussion on the Landmark Conference on the Men's Freedom MAC site. A refrain runs through my mind - may they all dwell in cerebral obscurity forever - God bless em. Are they doing a "farewell tour"? Sorry, but i will still miss Drew. On a lighter note, looking forward to tomorrow's Del Val game with Wilkes at Aggieland - GO DEL VAL!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 02, 2006, 08:01:51 AM
Post by: kate on December 02, 2006, 08:01:51 AM
Sorry for the double here, but i wanted to explain last night's post a bit more - it's kind of like a family, good, bad, & ugly sometimes, but together always. Then, a sister, brother or cousin suddenly says, "look, i'm outa here cause i just want to be with like-minded people". You'd look at em & say "what the devil are you talking about". i can see, especially in D3 changing leagues for distance or even size of school, but "like minded" in sports??? Just my opinion, people.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 02, 2006, 04:34:20 PM
Post by: kate on December 02, 2006, 04:34:20 PM
Congratulations to Aggie Rachel Joyce on hitting the BIG 1,000 point mark today in an 86-66 win over Wilkes - way to go Rachel!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 02, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
Post by: roy_a on December 02, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
Kate--Ya gotta let it go...About he farewell tour, yeah the Lady Royals will beat their Mac/Freedom opponents on their home courts....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 02, 2006, 07:06:30 PM
Post by: kate on December 02, 2006, 07:06:30 PM
Just thought it was important enough, for me at least, to express those thoughts - Roy, if i were the Lady Royals, i'd honestly prepare for DeSales - not that i'm a huge fan or anything, but i believe they'll give you guys a good fight. They did a number on King's this afternoon, & last week they forced DVC to play very poorly. Somebody's gotta give your team a run to get em ready for the final four :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 02, 2006, 09:49:14 PM
Post by: roy_a on December 02, 2006, 09:49:14 PM
I sure hope Desales challenges Scranton. Not to prepare them but to enjoy the game. Kings played us tough for 15 minutes and it was like old times, perhaps next time they will keep it close throughout the entire game? My gut tells me that Desales will play the Lady Royals tough for 40 minutes. Coach Richter is one of the best and always has his team ready for Scranton. As for the rest of the Freedom??? Drew has some talent and another poster mentioned depth but I still see Kraft and Cunningham playing a lot of minutes..Marquis is certainly an exceptional athlete and can probably play 40 a game and still smile. Kings will be a very tough team to handle later this year and look out next year...Fdu..about the same as last year, they do have some young big girls that will help them as the year goes. DelVal..I say the jury is still out..
Can't wait to see the Royals against Moravian on Wed.
Can't wait to see the Royals against Moravian on Wed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: hoopster on December 05, 2006, 06:59:38 AM
Post by: hoopster on December 05, 2006, 06:59:38 AM
Drew hooked up with Moravian last night in an OT thriller! Moravian ultimately defended their home court but not before Drew gave them a real scare 84-82. Moravians bigs are a year bigger and better as Applegate, Hakelman and a frosh(#35) combined for 47 points and a ton of rebounds inside.
Drew was led by their outstanding guard trio of Kraft (21 pts), Cunningham (17 pts) and Marquis (17 pts, 8 assists). Drew also unveiled a Sophomore big (Methvin) who had a double/double (13 pts, 11 rebounds).
Both squads look like they will be a tough out for MAC conference opponents.
Drew was led by their outstanding guard trio of Kraft (21 pts), Cunningham (17 pts) and Marquis (17 pts, 8 assists). Drew also unveiled a Sophomore big (Methvin) who had a double/double (13 pts, 11 rebounds).
Both squads look like they will be a tough out for MAC conference opponents.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 06, 2006, 06:33:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 06, 2006, 06:33:24 PM
The Lady Royals had better bring their "A" game tonight. I had concerns when they played at Rochester and Moravian certainly has the players and experience to give them problems. In a close one, Scranton:65/LadyHounds:60.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 09, 2006, 12:12:56 PM
Post by: roy_a on December 09, 2006, 12:12:56 PM
If anyone is going to either the Desales -- Messiah or the Drew -- Nyu games today give us an update as they should be interesting games. Saratoga--any chance you are going to the BigApple today to catch the LadyRoyals?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 10, 2006, 08:33:17 AM
Post by: roy_a on December 10, 2006, 08:33:17 AM
Messiah beats Desales and NYU beats Drew handily. I suppose no real shocks there, however, can someone explain to me what happenned to Kings? Last year,okay,newcoach,lostsome talent...but this yearssquad has a great deal of talent...What'sthe story???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 10, 2006, 06:36:08 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 10, 2006, 06:36:08 PM
Roy: I did not get to go out to the Big Apple to see the Lady Royals yesterday...had the shopping thing to do. I did get to the mens game though & saw a pretty good preview of things to come between 2 schools that are about to get to know each other pretty well. Mark went out...tried to hear him on the broadcast but couldn't. Kings is certainly in a slide right now arn't they? It looks like a tale of 2 seasons thus far, win 4 in a row, then lose 5 of your last 6. That said, I am still VERY concerned with the play of the Lady Royals. They are winning games against fairly inferrior talent & experience right now but, that will not be nearly enough come tournament time. I see the Lady Royals like a 80,000 dollar sports car...they have everything, looks, great engineering & an engine that needs the Autobahn. But, something just isn't right. It's not handling the turns real well, it's sputtering on the open road & I think a serious tuneup is needed for that great car to be what it can be. There is far too much experience on that team for players to be zagging when the pass has you zigging. I have seen far too few fast breaks executed when the outlet was there & far too many open shots have been passed up for the extra pass that then gets stolen. Taking care of the ball on each possesion was a Scranton trademark, now in most games turnovers greatly out-number assists. The hustle is there just not the execution. I would really hope actual and real sub patterns will be developed so that the top few players off the bench get to spend quality time playing with the starters. The line change may wear some teams down in the MAC but, it will have little effect against the Rochester's, Bowdoin's & Hope's of the world. When the NCAA's roll around it's "one & done"...so losing 20 point leads in a 3 or 4 minute span will not be real conducive to moving on to the next round. A very real test will come against Kean on the road in 10 days. Kean is having its best year in a very long time, the Lady Royals will be on the road, they'll be off for 10 days prior to that game & they'll be up against Jersey refs as well. Scranton can certainly get things fixed & in a matter of 2 or 3 games be back to firing on all cylenders & we wouldn't even know they've missed a beat. The funny thing is most coaches would give anything to be 6-1 right now...I just think with the overall talent on this team & so much experience that if they do put it together it will be obvious to all of us & Coach Strong will breath a big sigh of relief.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on December 15, 2006, 11:15:54 AM
Post by: bziadie on December 15, 2006, 11:15:54 AM
King's has had a few things factor into their play of late. The team has had several injuries that have impacted the team. The holiday break could not have come at a better time for this team.
Starting power forward Brittany Atzert missed the last three games with injuries and only played a few minutes in the two previous games because she was hurting and could not play extended minutes. Backup power forward Kaitlyn Malshefski has also been injured and missed one game and has played lesser minutes than normal in a few others. Also, Andrea Hochsuhl has been hurt the last few games and has played her heart out, but could only play a few minutes in the loss to Cabrini in the second half because she was hurting so bad.
With the lack of depth inside, Coach D has been forced to often go to a four-guard offense and the team's rebounding has not been what it was earlier. In King's last game versus Cabrini, the Lady Monarchs outshot Cabrini and had fewer turnovers, but allowed 24 offensive rebounds and those second chance opportunities came back to haunt the team.
With the interior offense hurting right now, it has allowed teams to focus their defensive efforts on King's shooters and the looks have not been there. Combined with the fact that the team has had a lot of turnovers, they have clearly struggled, but they certainly can fix many of the things that have been a problem.
King's has lost five of their last six games. The second half has been the team's Achilles heel. The Scranton loss was the only loss in which King's trailed at halftime. King's led DeSales, Neumann, and Cabrini at halftime. They were tied at half with Gwynedd. It has been in the second half where things have come apart. Hard to put an exact reason on it. Is the team being worn down with several post players being hurt? Are the guards trying to do too much knowing that the post game has been affected? Whatever the reasons, I think there has been a cause-and-affect because of the post injuries. If you can be very competitive in the first half, you shoud be able to carry that over to the second half but that has not happened the past two or so weeks.
Another thing has been that the team has committed too many fouls. Over the last six games, teams have shot an average of 21 foul shots per-game against King's. That is a lot of foul shots.
As I said earlier, I think the break will help the team a lot, but there is still a big need for all the players to step up their game because you can never put it all on injuries. Mental mistakes result in physical ones and the team has made too many of them over the past two weeks.
King's hasn't exactly played a weak schedule thus far either. The three wins at Marymount were against three 2006 NCAA tournament teams. King's beat a Montclair team which it lost to by 13 last year and gave Scranton a run for most of their game at the Rochester tourney.. Gwynedd was a 2006 NCAA tourney team. Although Neumann has not been looked at as a strong program in the past, they are 8-1 and own wins over MAC teams Widener, FDU, and King's, so you have to give them some credit. King's five losses are to teams that are a combined 29-8 this season.
I don't think anyone should look past King's when the second semester starts because I believe they will be a better team than the last few weeks. I am certainly not making any predictions, but I think they will be a much more competitive squad.
Starting power forward Brittany Atzert missed the last three games with injuries and only played a few minutes in the two previous games because she was hurting and could not play extended minutes. Backup power forward Kaitlyn Malshefski has also been injured and missed one game and has played lesser minutes than normal in a few others. Also, Andrea Hochsuhl has been hurt the last few games and has played her heart out, but could only play a few minutes in the loss to Cabrini in the second half because she was hurting so bad.
With the lack of depth inside, Coach D has been forced to often go to a four-guard offense and the team's rebounding has not been what it was earlier. In King's last game versus Cabrini, the Lady Monarchs outshot Cabrini and had fewer turnovers, but allowed 24 offensive rebounds and those second chance opportunities came back to haunt the team.
With the interior offense hurting right now, it has allowed teams to focus their defensive efforts on King's shooters and the looks have not been there. Combined with the fact that the team has had a lot of turnovers, they have clearly struggled, but they certainly can fix many of the things that have been a problem.
King's has lost five of their last six games. The second half has been the team's Achilles heel. The Scranton loss was the only loss in which King's trailed at halftime. King's led DeSales, Neumann, and Cabrini at halftime. They were tied at half with Gwynedd. It has been in the second half where things have come apart. Hard to put an exact reason on it. Is the team being worn down with several post players being hurt? Are the guards trying to do too much knowing that the post game has been affected? Whatever the reasons, I think there has been a cause-and-affect because of the post injuries. If you can be very competitive in the first half, you shoud be able to carry that over to the second half but that has not happened the past two or so weeks.
Another thing has been that the team has committed too many fouls. Over the last six games, teams have shot an average of 21 foul shots per-game against King's. That is a lot of foul shots.
As I said earlier, I think the break will help the team a lot, but there is still a big need for all the players to step up their game because you can never put it all on injuries. Mental mistakes result in physical ones and the team has made too many of them over the past two weeks.
King's hasn't exactly played a weak schedule thus far either. The three wins at Marymount were against three 2006 NCAA tournament teams. King's beat a Montclair team which it lost to by 13 last year and gave Scranton a run for most of their game at the Rochester tourney.. Gwynedd was a 2006 NCAA tourney team. Although Neumann has not been looked at as a strong program in the past, they are 8-1 and own wins over MAC teams Widener, FDU, and King's, so you have to give them some credit. King's five losses are to teams that are a combined 29-8 this season.
I don't think anyone should look past King's when the second semester starts because I believe they will be a better team than the last few weeks. I am certainly not making any predictions, but I think they will be a much more competitive squad.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 15, 2006, 02:27:59 PM
Post by: kate on December 15, 2006, 02:27:59 PM
And, speaking of injuries, i'm hoping against hope that the Aggies can stay healthy through the game at McDaniel, and the games at the Surf City Classic with St. Lawrence & Rensselaer. Have a great time in California, team - can't wait til they get back - first game on Jan. 4 with Lebanon Valley. Hope everyone at the post has a safe & happy holiday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 16, 2006, 01:15:07 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 16, 2006, 01:15:07 PM
I find the fact that Kean College is not yet ranked at 7-0 a little hard to believe. They are winning by an average of 30 points per game and seem to be playing about 9 kids per game with quality minutes. They host the Lady Royals on Tues. and this game may go a long way in defining the rest of the season for both teams. Kean has had a game as recent as Thurs. whereas the Lady Royals have been idle since last Sat. and just went through finals. I think it's also pretty safe to say that Scranton has looked a little confused at times and certainly not very sharp up to this point so with 10 days off coming into this game it may be a very serious test. About the only link between the two teams goes through Kings. Gwenned-Mercy knocked off the Monarchs by 15 at Kings and Scranton defeated Kings down there by 19...however, Kean blasted Gwenned-Mercy by about 30 at Kean so the Lady Royals appear as though they will be seeing a vastly improved team from the one they blew out by 30 or so last season at Scranton. Good luck Lady Royals and hopefully Kean hasn't played anyone yet that plays D as hard as you do.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2006, 12:06:51 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 18, 2006, 12:06:51 AM
The schedule Kean has played isn't exactly a who's who of Division III.
http://www.d3hoops.com/school_info.php?school=Kean&team=w
http://www.d3hoops.com/school_info.php?school=Kean&team=w
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 18, 2006, 09:24:58 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 18, 2006, 09:24:58 PM
There's no question about that...in fact, the overall record of NCAA D-III teams they've played thus far is 24-34 with no record of NCAA wannabe PSU Hazelton to be found to add to that equation. On the other hand, I don't think Brandeis is currently setting the world on fire with an overall record of 30-37 vs. teams they've played to this point. I find it hard to believe they are ranked 7th. in the Nation banging the boards with their who's who in D-3 hoops such as national powers Regis, Endicott & Wellesley. Should they be ranked...of course. At # 7...not a chance. But, I guess that's what polls this time of year are good for...just a little conversation among friends.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2006, 07:42:12 PM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2006, 07:42:12 PM
Is it my imagination, or is the icon for checking into the schools' websites missing? Believe me, i spend far too much time in everyone's sites :) DVC Aggies haven't left the state yet, and i miss em already.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2006, 07:47:59 PM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2006, 07:47:59 PM
Sorry, just some the the sites don't have the "click here"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2006, 11:02:01 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2006, 11:02:01 PM
Just two tidbits of insight...First, the voting powers better take a real good look at Kean...they are for real. Secondly, a very good win on the road for Scranton...but, they are not nearly as cohesive teamwork wise as they were this time last season. In this matchup, Kean improved about 30 points over last seasons game with Scranton...the Lady Royals with virtually everyone back continue to have more turnovers than a bed & breakfast this time of year in Vermont...I am concerned, very, very concerned.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2006, 11:52:58 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2006, 11:52:58 PM
P.S. Congratulations to Scranton's Allie Matt who scored her 1,000th. point tonight. Truly, a first class person and athlete!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on December 20, 2006, 08:50:09 AM
Post by: roy_a on December 20, 2006, 08:50:09 AM
Saratoga---I agree with your assesment, however, I am curious as to why the lack of cohesiveness,unity, etc? Any thoughts? I have noticed that teams that are younger tend to be more motivated and often times teams that are senior laden are not as motivated?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: adam on December 24, 2006, 08:18:58 AM
Post by: adam on December 24, 2006, 08:18:58 AM
Is the MAC Freedom room gone? Didn't see it when I signed on this morning? Maybe Pat shut us down to cool off again ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on December 24, 2006, 09:36:47 AM
Post by: lefty2 on December 24, 2006, 09:36:47 AM
Adam,
You're in the ladies room.
You're in the ladies room.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 24, 2006, 11:36:58 AM
Post by: kate on December 24, 2006, 11:36:58 AM
Lefty 2, that's just too silly :) - Merry Christmas & Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone at the post - i'm in the middle of b'ball withdrawal cause my Aggies won't be back playing at James Work til Jan. 4 - thank heavens i can hear em on the net!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 27, 2006, 03:35:42 PM
Post by: kate on December 27, 2006, 03:35:42 PM
Just want to wish everyone on here a very Happy & HEALTHY New Year! Long live the MAC, and the very best luck to my Aggies playing in Costa Mesa, CA Friday & Saturday afternoons! Looking forward to your safe return, and to seeing you all Thursday night, Jan. 4 in the game with LVC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on December 27, 2006, 10:15:57 PM
Post by: lefty2 on December 27, 2006, 10:15:57 PM
Thanks Kate.
I hope Adam finds his way back in here to share in the laughter.
I hope Adam finds his way back in here to share in the laughter.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 29, 2006, 07:07:34 PM
Post by: kate on December 29, 2006, 07:07:34 PM
Hey Del Val, did ya all hear me scream when you tied it up in the second half? You gave St. Lawrence a scare, & a 57- 65 loss to that team is nothing to feel badly about. Can't wait to see tomorrow's game on the net. Did Angela come with you? Good game to all! Here's hoping that 2006 goes out with a "W"!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 30, 2006, 02:59:30 PM
Post by: kate on December 30, 2006, 02:59:30 PM
While i'm waiting for the start of the Aggie/RPI game, i see that St. Lawrence beat Babson 83 -55. Yesterday DVC held em to 65 points. Also a meeting this afternoon between Susquehanna & Catholic, members next season of the LANDMARK Conference - should be interesting. Nice win for the Lebanon Valley men's team, as well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 30, 2006, 04:46:10 PM
Post by: kate on December 30, 2006, 04:46:10 PM
Hey Del Val, i,m still shaking here at the computer, as i'm sure you all are, as well. You gave RPI a great fight 68 - 63 - absolutely nothing to be sorry about - you played a darn good game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: heatlee on January 01, 2007, 05:37:12 PM
Post by: heatlee on January 01, 2007, 05:37:12 PM
What's going on with FDU-Florham? I know they're young, but they have a great coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 02, 2007, 04:35:55 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 02, 2007, 04:35:55 PM
Heatlee--10 players on the roster and 6 are freshmen. 8/10 are frosh-soph. How can this be? Did they really graduate that many players or is there just a huge amount of turnover on this squad?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WolfPAC on January 04, 2007, 02:22:42 PM
Post by: WolfPAC on January 04, 2007, 02:22:42 PM
How does one explain EU beating Widener? I thought Widener would have taken it to them on the boards. I don't want to hear about foul trouble or uneven fouls either.
Can someone explain... or is the MAC down a few notches this year because of a poor talent pool in this area?
Men & Women?
Can someone explain... or is the MAC down a few notches this year because of a poor talent pool in this area?
Men & Women?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2007, 10:58:21 AM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2007, 10:58:21 AM
WolfPac, i don't know if you're referring to the men's teams or the women's teams, but in the nine years that we've been following DelVal, this year's team, to me, shows more promise than we've seen in a long time. Talent wise the Aggies have four excellent freshmen players & combining that with the established talent, they should do well for the next three years. Also i think talented squads draw likewise talent, so now we'll just wait & see & enjoy every game for all it's worth!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WolfPAC on January 05, 2007, 09:50:06 PM
Post by: WolfPAC on January 05, 2007, 09:50:06 PM
Quote from: kate on January 05, 2007, 10:58:21 AM
WolfPac, i don't know if you're referring to the men's teams or the women's teams, but in the nine years that we've been following DelVal, this year's team, to me, shows more promise than we've seen in a long time. Talent wise the Aggies have four excellent freshmen players & combining that with the established talent, they should do well for the next three years. Also i think talented squads draw likewise talent, so now we'll just wait & see & enjoy every game for all it's worth!
The men just lost to Eastern, the women seem to do well against PAC teams traditionally.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 06, 2007, 08:58:47 PM
Post by: kate on January 06, 2007, 08:58:47 PM
Actually, i was referring to the Women's team, as we don't usually follow the Del Val men. They did have a nice win today against a fiesty Cabrini squad comprised mostly of sophs & freshmen. They will be a force to be reckoned with in the PAC for the rest of the season. Now, the Aggies have to contend with the league games starting Wed. at Drew. No walk in the park for them - competition is stiff.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 07, 2007, 12:15:17 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 07, 2007, 12:15:17 AM
I'm a bit surprised that the Univ. of Scranton wasn't given a little more attention after their 17 point win over Stevens this afternoon. As far as the scores go, it would seem to the novice that the UofS victory was a rather ho-hum run of the mill win for a so-so team. In reality, the Lady Royals probably could have won this game by 30...so I'm a little confused by the lack of response to this game when it seems like Muhlenberg over Haverford was the greatest thing since cinnamon toast. By the way, Scranton is the current # 4 team in the nation...and has been at or near # 1 for about 20 years running...a little respect , please!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 08, 2007, 10:42:58 AM
Post by: kate on January 08, 2007, 10:42:58 AM
Just reading your post from yesterday, Saratoga, i'm reminded just how much i'll miss those humble offerings, cause i'm pretty darn sure i won't be in the Landmark site much! You guys will have a totally new kingdom now :)! i hope Coach Richter is not humming a certain song from The Lion King :). It must be the rain this morning. Remember people, ya don't have to have a daughter on a team to post here - i notice King's has come alive after the break.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 08, 2007, 01:04:25 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 08, 2007, 01:04:25 PM
Kate: Of course you'll visit the Landmark site...if you didn't, who would you have to talk to? I mean besides you & some UofS posters this is a fairly quiet location. I'm sure Coaches Strong & Hogan will work something out regarding future scheduling...at least I hope so. There is alot of history there with Mike seeing Coach Hogan as both a player & now Head Coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 08, 2007, 07:26:35 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 08, 2007, 07:26:35 PM
Saratoga---The Lady Royals are starting to gel.I spoke with some people who went to Florida for the tournament and they said they looked really good.Also they did beat a fairly solid Stevens team. It looks as though they are out of their early season slump... Taryn looks like her old self and Alli is always her old self. I really amimpressed with Ryan Mooney.
Kate--Saratoga is correct,you will go to the Landmark section as not too many people post here. Also, I remember quite a few battles between our teams, especially whenyou have Alissa Dibonaventura.
Kate--Saratoga is correct,you will go to the Landmark section as not too many people post here. Also, I remember quite a few battles between our teams, especially whenyou have Alissa Dibonaventura.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2007, 06:28:23 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2007, 06:28:23 PM
Lyco Vs FDU on Saturday should be interesting game. After watching both teams play, it's easy to see that FDU has height but a shortage of guards and Lyco has the reverse - plenty of guards but no size in the post. Both teams are young although that seems to be the case with a lot of schools. I, as others, would really like to know why the FDU roster has scaled down to 10. What's up there ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 09, 2007, 07:48:51 PM
Post by: bill on January 09, 2007, 07:48:51 PM
while FDU's roster may have "dwindled", it's really not that far off from where it's been. Last season, it was a 12 person roster, and they had 5 seniors.
Like any other school, some kids choose not to play again, or just can't cut it academically...
Like any other school, some kids choose not to play again, or just can't cut it academically...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2007, 02:12:50 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2007, 02:12:50 PM
Was just prowling around websites, & i notice the # 1 team in the country. Bowdoin, has just l2 people on their roster - interesting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 10, 2007, 04:43:27 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 10, 2007, 04:43:27 PM
Kate: As do the Lady Royals this season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2007, 07:55:27 PM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2007, 07:55:27 PM
Just to substantiate that theory that "on any given night", the Lady Mules were upset tonight, at home, by McDaniel by i believe 25 points. Now, i don't feel so bad about the Aggies losing their game to them in Maryland by 12. Competition is TIGHT! Go Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 01:09:17 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 01:09:17 PM
Scranton vs. Drew on deck:
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 01:27:32 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 01:27:32 PM
Scranton 17, Drew 9 10:30 left in 1st: (Mellody 11 points already).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 01:53:01 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 01:53:01 PM
Halftime: Scranton 42, Drew 33. (Mellody--24 pts.-- already above her scoring average).
(Scranton announcer keeps harping on how quiet it's been in the building--"Drew's library is noisier than this.") ::)
(Scranton announcer keeps harping on how quiet it's been in the building--"Drew's library is noisier than this.") ::)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 02:12:24 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 02:12:24 PM
Drew 44, Scranton 43-- :o 17 minutes left in second half:
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 02:25:54 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 02:25:54 PM
Scranton 56, Drew 52--10 minutes left, 2nd half:
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 02:52:06 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on January 13, 2007, 02:52:06 PM
Final: Scranton 81, Drew 66. (Mellody ties for 2nd for most points scored in a women's game by a Scranton player--37 points. After Drew got the lead early in 2nd half, she got her shooting eye back and the Lady Royals pulled away.)
(Back to the NathCon board for my usual postings). :) ;) :D ;D :) ;) :D ;D
(Back to the NathCon board for my usual postings). :) ;) :D ;D :) ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 14, 2007, 07:21:44 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 14, 2007, 07:21:44 PM
Congrats to Taryn Mellody on a career high 37pts against Drew.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 15, 2007, 07:41:07 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 15, 2007, 07:41:07 PM
Since there were a few upsets since last weeks poll, my guess as to how the Top 12 will wash out: 1.Bowdoin...still winning, why not. 2.Rochester...still winning as well, they move up one. 3.Hope...as much as I would love to see the Lady Royals move up one more...can't see certain voters dropping Hope 2 spots. 4.Scranton...on a roll as well...but, they remain in the 4 spot. 5.Sth.Maine...same situation as Scranton...winning but no place else to go this week. 6.Messiah...they continue to roll & are able to move a little. 7.HowardPayne...undefeated & either the best #7 in some time or untested & still some questions. 8.Depauw...slight upset last week & seem to have recovered nicely. 9.Calvin...Big win at Hope, some say an upset...others not so sure. 10.Chicago...best start in a while...they have to move into the top 10 for the time being at least. 11.Wilmington...winning as well & they just knocked off BW. 12.BaldwinWallace...seem to be the biggest loser of dropped spots right now...still a very good team that will be around all season. As far as Muhlenberg...after the thumping they took from McDaniel at home...they will be fortunate to remain in the top 25...only thing that may save them right now is the win right after the loss at JohnsHopkins...my guess #24.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 16, 2007, 09:06:47 PM
Post by: kate on January 16, 2007, 09:06:47 PM
FDU definitely put the "smack down" on DVC tonight, at home no less by an 82 - 54 score - at least i think that's what it was - after awhile, i couldn't look. FDU played very hard with a squad of just 8 people, & ya gotta hand it to em.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2007, 03:29:22 PM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2007, 03:29:22 PM
Somehow, i get the feeling that the Scranton posters are just biding their time til next season's new beginning in the Landmark. Whatever - but Saturday, one of your true tests in the MAC is coming - DeSales has been on a roll - weather permitting, we'll head to Williamsport for the Aggie-Lyco game, but that other one should be interesting :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2007, 04:22:46 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2007, 04:22:46 PM
Kate--what do you mean some of the Scranton posters are biding their time 'till next season?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 18, 2007, 07:52:42 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 18, 2007, 07:52:42 PM
Kate: There really isn't much to say when the team you follow generally has teams put away in deep freeze by halftime. From the players perspective, it really does get difficult at times staying focused when you are up by 30 points with 15 minutes left in the game. The passes arn't as crisp, the cuts not quite as sharp & shot selection sometimes gets questionable. On the other hand, many of the other teams have much more parity with each other so the players tend to stay more involved in those games because there is an opportunity to get a W. The Lady Royals have a bulls-eye on their backs that gets bigger with each game & their margin for error keeps getting smaller. In some respects, I think it can get difficult at times blowing 6 straight teams out then having a pretty tough team to play followed by 3 more easy wins followed up by another tough game. It's like you want to concentrate all the time after playing a good team...but, next thing you know...you're up 30 & thinking of other things. I'm sure Desales will be ready...if they ever want to get an NCAA bid they better be, but the Lady Royals have been there, they've played the best in the nation & I'm pretty sure they'll be ready as well. You don't get to as many Final Fours as they have or Elite 8's or Sweet 16's without being confident in your own ability & getting it done some way, some how. Let's face it, every team wants to beat Scranton at least once every four years & for many, that would equate to a successful season even if that school only won 5 games all year. I'm sure the Bowdoin kids were down a little last night after their streak came to an end...but guess what, the sun still came up this morning & I bet they all went to classes today and they'll lace them up again this weekend...it still is just a game...some teams are just really, really good at what they do...the Lady Royals are one of those special teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2007, 09:19:10 PM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2007, 09:19:10 PM
Roy, i just meant that you guys were especially quite of late, and Saratoga, i repete, i will certainly miss your posts! Can't believe any of the FDU posters didn't come on here with glee the other night. It's truly amazing that Bowdoin lost to a team with a total school population of 125, i believe if i read that right. We saw Bowdoin, Southern Maine, and Eastern Connecticut years ago when the regionals were at King's & they were incredible.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2007, 09:30:19 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 18, 2007, 09:30:19 PM
Kate--Like Saratoga mentioned it is a ho hum part of the schedule right now. There sure looks like a lot more excitement in the New England area and the UAA than around here. You are absolutely right about this Saturdays' game though. Desales and Scranton might be very interesting. Coach Richter is one of the best coaches in D3 and they have the talent to make it a fun one.
At this point in the season has anyone seen any real surprises? I am pleased to see that Kings may have finally turned the corner as it appears they are playing as a team. What about Rookie of the year, any speculation as to which frosh is the leading candidate? I just perused the Mac/Freedom stats and the girl from DelVal has some nice numbers. Also, take a peak at the leading scorers, Taryn Mellody is #4, which is impressive, however, then compare the minutes played with the top 3. The 3 ahead of her average between 31-35 min per game and Taryn averages only 23 min. I know I'm a homer but that is impressive....
At this point in the season has anyone seen any real surprises? I am pleased to see that Kings may have finally turned the corner as it appears they are playing as a team. What about Rookie of the year, any speculation as to which frosh is the leading candidate? I just perused the Mac/Freedom stats and the girl from DelVal has some nice numbers. Also, take a peak at the leading scorers, Taryn Mellody is #4, which is impressive, however, then compare the minutes played with the top 3. The 3 ahead of her average between 31-35 min per game and Taryn averages only 23 min. I know I'm a homer but that is impressive....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 18, 2007, 10:40:48 PM
Post by: bill on January 18, 2007, 10:40:48 PM
Kate
Are there any other FDU posters besides me? I lurk more than post, but what's there to brag about...OK, so we won one game at Del Val, which is a great step for a young team, but we haven't won anything yet!
I'll have a lot more glee ;) if we make the playoffs and/or win them...
Are there any other FDU posters besides me? I lurk more than post, but what's there to brag about...OK, so we won one game at Del Val, which is a great step for a young team, but we haven't won anything yet!
I'll have a lot more glee ;) if we make the playoffs and/or win them...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on January 19, 2007, 09:09:40 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on January 19, 2007, 09:09:40 AM
Roy-A,
I don't want to call you out or anything but just curious why you follow the women vice the men's team. You can respond via PM or not at all if you rather not say.
I don't want to call you out or anything but just curious why you follow the women vice the men's team. You can respond via PM or not at all if you rather not say.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 19, 2007, 09:58:37 AM
Post by: roy_a on January 19, 2007, 09:58:37 AM
Nepfan
I've been friends with Mike Strong for over a decade. As for the mens, I lost a lot of interest after Bess left.......
I've been friends with Mike Strong for over a decade. As for the mens, I lost a lot of interest after Bess left.......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on January 19, 2007, 02:31:17 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on January 19, 2007, 02:31:17 PM
After Bowdoin getting upset, and loosing their 76 home court winning streak, can anybody tell me who is next in line. I think Scranton has won 55 in a row at home.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 19, 2007, 10:21:41 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 19, 2007, 10:21:41 PM
I counted 56 going back through our scores but there might be a neutral-site game that wasn't properly marked, or I could have miscounted.
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 19, 2007, 11:54:18 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 19, 2007, 11:54:18 PM
For what it's worth...right now at 11:49 pm. on Fri. the Lady Royals of the Univ. of Scranton SHOULD be the new # 1 team in the country...IF they take care of business at home tomorrow & knock Desales back down the pike. It should happen...but, will it? Stay tuned, as Bowdoin lost on Wed's. & Rochester just got hammered at Washington. The Lady Royals control their own destiny.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 19, 2007, 11:56:09 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 19, 2007, 11:56:09 PM
Perhaps, Saratoga, but if my only choices were two one-loss teams and one of them had beaten the other head to head ...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2007, 12:14:43 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2007, 12:14:43 AM
Perhaps...but that loss was ions ago & Rochester just lost to essentially an unranked team. Granted WU has a great history...but, what have you done for me lately? If the rotation is true to established form, should Scranton win tomorrow they have to be the new #1.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 20, 2007, 02:02:28 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 20, 2007, 02:02:28 AM
What rotation?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2007, 09:04:07 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2007, 09:04:07 AM
Well, what I think we've all seen is when a particular team has lost a game...regardless of its ranking...the next poll had them losing a minimum of 1 spot, if not more depending on who they lost to. Scranton started the season #1...proceeded to lose their annual 2nd. game of the season, this year to Rochester & they were dropped down & rightfully so. Hope was # 2 for a number of weeks, lost at home & dropped 2 spots to 4. Not that it really means a whole hill of beans at this point...but, I really do feel it's been pretty firmly established over time that should you lose...you fall back a spot or two. Therefore, based on this fairly regular pattern, both Bowdoin & Rochester should drop a spot & Scranton...if they win today certainly has as a legitiment claim to the top spot as anyone. That said, I certainly get the impression I have an idea where your vote may be headed. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 20, 2007, 02:02:50 PM
Post by: gordonmann on January 20, 2007, 02:02:50 PM
I wouldn't discount Hope as a possible number 1, either. They have one loss to a highly ranked team and are defending national champions.
With that in mind...
No. 3 Scranton 36 DeSales 32 - HALF
Williams (Scranton) and Lutz (DSU) are both out with injuries. That's especially troubling for the Bulldogs since Lutz is their leading scorer (17 ppg).
With that in mind...
No. 3 Scranton 36 DeSales 32 - HALF
Williams (Scranton) and Lutz (DSU) are both out with injuries. That's especially troubling for the Bulldogs since Lutz is their leading scorer (17 ppg).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 20, 2007, 03:13:40 PM
Post by: gordonmann on January 20, 2007, 03:13:40 PM
No. 3 Scranton 69 DSU 68 - Final
After the Lady Royals opened up a 10 point lead with under four left, DSU rallied to make it interesting. The Bulldogs got a late three from Burke to get within one and had two shots with under 20 seconds left to win. Neither fell.
Neither Lutz (DSU) or Williams (Scranton) seemed to return in the second half.
DSU had 23 turnovers including 21 steals by the Lady Royals. They increase their home winning streak to 57 games with the victory. The last loss came, I believe, to DeSales on a D3hoopsNet doubleheader way back when both Antolick sisters were playing for the Bulldogs.
After the Lady Royals opened up a 10 point lead with under four left, DSU rallied to make it interesting. The Bulldogs got a late three from Burke to get within one and had two shots with under 20 seconds left to win. Neither fell.
Neither Lutz (DSU) or Williams (Scranton) seemed to return in the second half.
DSU had 23 turnovers including 21 steals by the Lady Royals. They increase their home winning streak to 57 games with the victory. The last loss came, I believe, to DeSales on a D3hoopsNet doubleheader way back when both Antolick sisters were playing for the Bulldogs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 20, 2007, 04:46:58 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 20, 2007, 04:46:58 PM
Interesting game in Scranton earlier today....Not really sure how to add to that.
Scranton 69
Desales 68
A hard fought game from both squads although I kept thinking Scranton was going to put the hammer down and either Desales would not let them or ????
Gordon you are correct, neither KirbyLutz nor Tiffaney Williams returned after their injuries.
Williams left with what appears to be a sprained ankle. Lutz,I beleive went to a local hospital. If anyone knows the extent of either injuryplease share.
Scranton 69
Desales 68
A hard fought game from both squads although I kept thinking Scranton was going to put the hammer down and either Desales would not let them or ????
Gordon you are correct, neither KirbyLutz nor Tiffaney Williams returned after their injuries.
Williams left with what appears to be a sprained ankle. Lutz,I beleive went to a local hospital. If anyone knows the extent of either injuryplease share.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 20, 2007, 05:01:27 PM
Post by: gordonmann on January 20, 2007, 05:01:27 PM
QuoteI wouldn't discount Hope as a possible number 1, either.
Unless, of course, Hope loses to Albion (9-7). :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2007, 08:23:09 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 20, 2007, 08:23:09 PM
The press release put on the D-3 site by Desales regarding this game is totally bogus & inexcusable...you lost...tough game...each had a starter that means quite alot to their respective teams out virtually the same time...get over it. A freakin "hush"...give me a break!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2007, 10:09:07 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2007, 10:09:07 PM
Hi Scranton posters - i had a gut feeling that DeSales would give you guys a tough time this afternoon - i truly hope that both players are O.K. & can resume play this week. Del Val also sent Stephanie Fanto to the hospital in Williamsport this afternoon - she reinjured her shoulder. Get better Steph! Wednesday night it would be nice to say Hi to fellow Scranton posters - who knows when you will be playing at DVC again.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 21, 2007, 12:54:04 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 21, 2007, 12:54:04 AM
So this is how you post a message.
Mr. Saratoga - Sorry to upset you and anyone else with my release. I struggled for many hours after that game to write a politically correct recap of the game for those who could not attend (I guess I did bad job). I always try to paint a picture so that those unable to see for themselves can re-live as best I saw it with a DeSales angle of course since most of my readers care about the Bulldogs the most.
I make it a habit to travel with the Bulldogs to every conference doubleheader (when able) and in my seven years I have never missed a Scranton twin billing. With that being said, normally a Scranton win is followed by some parading thru the aisles, some high-fiving, some hugging and some smiling. My "HUSH" comment was the best way I felt I could describe the mood in the Long Center following the final 15 seconds. I saw lots of people looking at their neighbors in disbelief and saying such things as "Did that fantastic game really just end that way".
If you feel me to be inaccurate...I am sorry. We'll have to agree to disagree. I did not mean to offend anyone or disgrace either program. All players who saw action and who cheered in that game gave everything they had. Of course I am particularly close to the DeSales players (since I work there) so to see them overcome a devastating injury just three minutes into the game and watch the other players (many of which are freshmen) rally around her brought a tear to my eye. Especially to do it against a team who has been to a Final Four or two and on the road. Some young players had to grow up fast and they did just that.
Its a long season and this game in the grand scheme of things is just 1 of 14 each Freedom Conference team plays on the conference schedule. They all count the same and the only thing at stake today was the right to list yourself first in the conference standings for a few days/weeks till the playoffs come and we all start over. At least those four who earned playoff bids.
I am looking forward to at least one more match-up with the Lady Royals and if both teams are lucky enough and good enough, we'll see each other in the extra season one or two times.
Until than its Lycoming at home for the Bulldogs on Wednesday...we'll focus on them and figure out who we play on Saturday on Thursday morning.
Mr. Saratoga - Sorry to upset you and anyone else with my release. I struggled for many hours after that game to write a politically correct recap of the game for those who could not attend (I guess I did bad job). I always try to paint a picture so that those unable to see for themselves can re-live as best I saw it with a DeSales angle of course since most of my readers care about the Bulldogs the most.
I make it a habit to travel with the Bulldogs to every conference doubleheader (when able) and in my seven years I have never missed a Scranton twin billing. With that being said, normally a Scranton win is followed by some parading thru the aisles, some high-fiving, some hugging and some smiling. My "HUSH" comment was the best way I felt I could describe the mood in the Long Center following the final 15 seconds. I saw lots of people looking at their neighbors in disbelief and saying such things as "Did that fantastic game really just end that way".
If you feel me to be inaccurate...I am sorry. We'll have to agree to disagree. I did not mean to offend anyone or disgrace either program. All players who saw action and who cheered in that game gave everything they had. Of course I am particularly close to the DeSales players (since I work there) so to see them overcome a devastating injury just three minutes into the game and watch the other players (many of which are freshmen) rally around her brought a tear to my eye. Especially to do it against a team who has been to a Final Four or two and on the road. Some young players had to grow up fast and they did just that.
Its a long season and this game in the grand scheme of things is just 1 of 14 each Freedom Conference team plays on the conference schedule. They all count the same and the only thing at stake today was the right to list yourself first in the conference standings for a few days/weeks till the playoffs come and we all start over. At least those four who earned playoff bids.
I am looking forward to at least one more match-up with the Lady Royals and if both teams are lucky enough and good enough, we'll see each other in the extra season one or two times.
Until than its Lycoming at home for the Bulldogs on Wednesday...we'll focus on them and figure out who we play on Saturday on Thursday morning.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 21, 2007, 09:23:51 AM
Post by: saratoga on January 21, 2007, 09:23:51 AM
Desales SID: You are correct in that you painted a very good picture for the Desales readers. The only problem I, as a Lady Royal fan had was that your report was just that, a bit too one dimensional. Factually accurate and inspiring...the only problem is that BOTH sides to the story were missing. This particular release would be perfect for the Desales website, as any spin you want can be applied. However, when this account is going National on the greatest Div.III site going...then the report can not for example tell the readers how Desales lost their top scorer to an injury 3 minutes into the game yet make NO mention of Scranton losing Tiffany Williams to an injury at almost the same time. She is only 6'1", clogs the middle, changes shot selection, is the Lady Royals leading rebounder, and 6th. in the Nation in blocked shots. You then describe all the things Desales accomplised in great detail and devote virtually nothing to the Lady Royals. I think my personal frustration & bias came when I read, "the entire Lady Bulldog lineup was terrific". Perhaps they were, but I also feel the Lady Royals also played their collective hearts out too and left everything they had out on the court. I guess I'm just a bit more used to reading a more balanced recap on this site that covers the high & lows for both teams and is not written for essentially one teams fan base. The Desales program is in great hands & those of us that follow the game expected nothing less than what transpired...especially in the last 3-4 minutes of the contest. The last game of the regular season at Desales is one that I'm sure is already circuled on the calender...my only suggestion...should Desales win that one, and you are doing the report for D-III Hoops, paint an overall picture of the game...and preferably, from both sides.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2007, 01:41:16 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 21, 2007, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: saratoga on January 21, 2007, 09:23:51 AM
Desales SID: You are correct in that you painted a very good picture for the Desales readers. The only problem I, as a Lady Royal fan had was that your report was just that, a bit too one dimensional. Factually accurate and inspiring...the only problem is that BOTH sides to the story were missing. This particular release would be perfect for the Desales website, as any spin you want can be applied. However, when this account is going National on the greatest Div.III site going...then the report can not for example tell the readers how Desales lost their top scorer to an injury 3 minutes into the game yet make NO mention of Scranton losing Tiffany Williams to an injury at almost the same time. She is only 6'1", clogs the middle, changes shot selection, is the Lady Royals leading rebounder, and 6th. in the Nation in blocked shots. You then describe all the things Desales accomplised in great detail and devote virtually nothing to the Lady Royals. I think my personal frustration & bias came when I read, "the entire Lady Bulldog lineup was terrific". Perhaps they were, but I also feel the Lady Royals also played their collective hearts out too and left everything they had out on the court. I guess I'm just a bit more used to reading a more balanced recap on this site that covers the high & lows for both teams and is not written for essentially one teams fan base. The Desales program is in great hands & those of us that follow the game expected nothing less than what transpired...especially in the last 3-4 minutes of the contest. The last game of the regular season at Desales is one that I'm sure is already circuled on the calender...my only suggestion...should Desales win that one, and you are doing the report for D-III Hoops, paint an overall picture of the game...and preferably, from both sides.
Scranton has the ability to report as well and did so. The nature of sports information is what it is, Saratoga.
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 21, 2007, 02:44:43 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 21, 2007, 02:44:43 PM
Saratoga,
I saw the local news last nignt at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. and they only made reference to the Scranton player out of the lineup with an injury. Perhas you should send them an email to tell them that they gave an unfair portrayal that was not balanced. I know how fair you like to be, so if you need an email address, let me know and I will be glad to give it to you. I will be glad to help you and your crusade for rightousness in any way I can.
I saw the local news last nignt at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. and they only made reference to the Scranton player out of the lineup with an injury. Perhas you should send them an email to tell them that they gave an unfair portrayal that was not balanced. I know how fair you like to be, so if you need an email address, let me know and I will be glad to give it to you. I will be glad to help you and your crusade for rightousness in any way I can.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: atn alum on January 21, 2007, 05:15:17 PM
Post by: atn alum on January 21, 2007, 05:15:17 PM
This board is nice and lively, so maybe I'll get good response to this...
I don't know what to do with my first-place women's vote this week in the top 25 poll...I think there are 7-8 worthy teams, with the likes of Howard Payne and Chicago in consideration for the first time. I'm sure the Scranton followers have plenty of thoughts on why I should put their team #1. Anyone out there think I should bump Messiah past them?
I don't know what to do with my first-place women's vote this week in the top 25 poll...I think there are 7-8 worthy teams, with the likes of Howard Payne and Chicago in consideration for the first time. I'm sure the Scranton followers have plenty of thoughts on why I should put their team #1. Anyone out there think I should bump Messiah past them?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2007, 04:35:00 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2007, 04:35:00 PM
Scranton new No. 1 in a widely split decision.
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 22, 2007, 05:24:13 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 22, 2007, 05:24:13 PM
Pat,
Is this a situation of parity, or is it just that there is not much consitency out there amongs the top teams? My vote is the consistency thing. I beleive Scranton has more talent than the last years squad, however, last years team would probably win such a hypothetical game.....However, they still have a chance to win it all......
Is this a situation of parity, or is it just that there is not much consitency out there amongs the top teams? My vote is the consistency thing. I beleive Scranton has more talent than the last years squad, however, last years team would probably win such a hypothetical game.....However, they still have a chance to win it all......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2007, 06:16:50 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2007, 06:16:50 PM
I think every top team loses a game now and then. I look at the Top 10 and I don't see a single loss to a bad team in the group.
There isn't a Wash U-like dynasty right now, there is that. I'm OK with that as a fan. Would like to see some suspense to the season. :)
There isn't a Wash U-like dynasty right now, there is that. I'm OK with that as a fan. Would like to see some suspense to the season. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 22, 2007, 06:45:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 22, 2007, 06:45:24 PM
Congratulations to the Lady Royals once again...I think. Now if they can avoid tonights upset special, hopefully they'll be healthy again when the conference games start back on Wed's. I think there are just a great group of teams out there that on the proverbial "any given night" can do just that. Still a long way to go & many good teams waiting for their shot at the bulls-eye. Tonights game may be one of those. Scranton is playing a pretty good team with some very nice individual talent & on the road and coming on the heels of Sat's. battle with Desales...they better be ready or this will be one quick trip to the moutaintop.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 22, 2007, 08:17:40 PM
Post by: bill on January 22, 2007, 08:17:40 PM
I was just re-reading my last post about FDU, and I realized that it doesn't read the way I meant to say it...
I didn't mean to imply that there aren't any other FDU fans out there, or that we haven't won any important games! I tried to say that every game is important, and that the team shouldn't rest on its laurels with a big conference road win, because they all have an impact on the standings.
Oh well - I feel a lot better after trying to clarify myself - thanks for the on-line therapy!
I didn't mean to imply that there aren't any other FDU fans out there, or that we haven't won any important games! I tried to say that every game is important, and that the team shouldn't rest on its laurels with a big conference road win, because they all have an impact on the standings.
Oh well - I feel a lot better after trying to clarify myself - thanks for the on-line therapy!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 22, 2007, 08:52:07 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 22, 2007, 08:52:07 PM
Scranton blasted at Mt.St.Mary's...69/49. The shortest stint at # has just taken place. From the sound of the game it seemed once again the Lady Royals had no rhythm to their offense...somewhat predictable though...they played a very athletic team that is putting it together while a veteran Lady Royal team seems to still be searching...why? This will give many teams a whole new perspective going down the stretch and some teams that normally are out of the game in the 1st. half may now be licking their chops. Bad game or the start of something Lady Royals fans just arn't used to? The upset special was unfortunately just that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ichouse on January 23, 2007, 12:33:00 AM
Post by: ichouse on January 23, 2007, 12:33:00 AM
they played a very athletic team that is putting it together
Mt St Mary's roster has listed
2 seniors
3 juniors
7 freshman
Mt St Mary's roster has listed
2 seniors
3 juniors
7 freshman
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on January 23, 2007, 08:48:06 AM
Post by: cold_case on January 23, 2007, 08:48:06 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on January 22, 2007, 04:35:00 PM
Scranton new No. 1 in a widely split decision.http://www.d3hoops.com
I'll bet they won't be No. 1 next week. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 11:22:55 AM
Post by: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 11:22:55 AM
Hmmm, interesting stuff. King's beat Mt. St. Mary's by 10 on a neutral site game in the title game of the Marymount Tip-Off Classic. Scranton used a big second half to beat King's by 21 points just 10 days later. Obviously weeks have passed sicne both games, but it just goes to show that you never know what is gonna happen, espcially on the road. And it doesn't matter where you are ranked now, only in March.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 23, 2007, 11:26:27 AM
Post by: roy_a on January 23, 2007, 11:26:27 AM
BZIADIE
Kings clearly has the talent to play with Scranton...Palumbo is downright dangerous..Hochstuhl is looking very good and they have some very good athletes. The thing that will be in Scrantons' favor next week is that the game is home for Scranton
Kings clearly has the talent to play with Scranton...Palumbo is downright dangerous..Hochstuhl is looking very good and they have some very good athletes. The thing that will be in Scrantons' favor next week is that the game is home for Scranton
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 12:05:46 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 12:05:46 PM
Agreed Roy, but the King's women have big games with Drew at home Wednesday and DVC on the road Saturday coming up, so I am sure they are not looking ahead. At least they better not be or that will spell trouble for sure. Those are two games that can certainly end on the down side of the score.
I am not at all trying to draw any conclusion based on the results of the King's-Scranton-Mt.St. Mary's games at all. I am just saying that you never know what will happen and you can't compare results. Plus Williams did not play and that has to make a diffrence for Scranton, even though no one will know for certain if the end result would hve been different.
I am not at all trying to draw any conclusion based on the results of the King's-Scranton-Mt.St. Mary's games at all. I am just saying that you never know what will happen and you can't compare results. Plus Williams did not play and that has to make a diffrence for Scranton, even though no one will know for certain if the end result would hve been different.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on January 23, 2007, 01:25:24 PM
Post by: cold_case on January 23, 2007, 01:25:24 PM
roy boy and ziadie,
You guys are homers, especially ziadie. It wouldn't matter if they played at King's again, Legendary coach Mike Strong would have his gals ready and I guarantee you they wouldn't need a big second half. The game would be over at halftime.
Understand, ziadie?
You guys are homers, especially ziadie. It wouldn't matter if they played at King's again, Legendary coach Mike Strong would have his gals ready and I guarantee you they wouldn't need a big second half. The game would be over at halftime.
Understand, ziadie?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 01:36:32 PM
Post by: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 01:36:32 PM
Got it Cold Case, whatever you say......you are the BIG DOG of this site so I will defer to your almighty opinion. Leave Roy out of this...he is a good guy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on January 23, 2007, 02:42:27 PM
Post by: cold_case on January 23, 2007, 02:42:27 PM
Quote from: bziadie on January 23, 2007, 01:36:32 PM
Got it Cold Case, whatever you say......you are the BIG DOG of this site so I will defer to your almighty opinion. Leave Roy out of this...he is a good guy.
OK
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
Roy, tomorrow night in case the opportunity doesn't present itself, could you please relay to Coach Strong that this rabid (since the 98-99 season) Aggie fan will certainly miss the excitement that he brings to each game & also, everything that he's done for women's D3 basketball - i will honestly miss that Scranton aura, & that's not sarcasm - thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 24, 2007, 03:59:42 PM
Post by: kate on January 24, 2007, 03:59:42 PM
To all you Scranton posters - please start to feel better about the loss the other night - now you all know how horrible the Aggie family felt after the FDU loss last week, & so badly, yet. Regroup, & just keep playing the best b'ball ya can as will DVC. i hope. See you all tonight - Kate
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 24, 2007, 08:02:07 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 24, 2007, 08:02:07 PM
Allrighty Kate.....a tie ballgame with a minute left, your team sure gave it their all.....Tell me what you saw? Did the Aggies outplay, out hussle the UOS or what was the story?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 24, 2007, 09:22:11 PM
Post by: kate on January 24, 2007, 09:22:11 PM
Roy, we're an hour away from the school, just got in, made some hot chocolate, and am still trying to catch my breath - not seeing the stats, it's kind of hard to tell, but your Steph & of course, your Taryn are deadly with that three - i was very impressed with the pose of our freshman point guard, Kim, & Rachel, Brooke, Moira & Shannon also gave their all - as a gentleman from Doylestown who follows the Lady Royals (how dare he? :)) said, "if Del Val brought that intensity to all their games, they'd win more." Here's hoping for our sake that they do - meantime great rebound game for your team - congrats!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 27, 2007, 05:34:30 PM
Post by: mytwocents on January 27, 2007, 05:34:30 PM
Any Messiah fans out there? I seems like the Falcons are having a pretty good year so far. :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2007, 01:13:26 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2007, 01:13:26 PM
After yesterdays game between the UofS & Drew...even though the teams will continue to play each other in the Landmark Conf., it may be the last we get to see such a great group of seniors going against one another. It seems like only yesterday that the Royals brought in Allie Matt & Taryn Mellody then complimented them with Tiffany Williams, Casey Thran & Tammy Waiters, while Drew brought in great kids like Courtney Cunningham, Melissa Kraft, Maggie Marquis & Genie Valantassis. Still nearly a full second half to go & a few wins here & there & the last two spots for the playoffs are probably still wide open. One can only wonder what might have been if the kids at Drew had a consistant coaching staff for their four years?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2007, 02:25:36 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2007, 02:25:36 PM
Hold those sentimental thoughts, Saratoga - King's comes in to give you guys another run for your money Wed. night - should be an interesting game. Like you just mentioned, you'll have Drew & Moravian, Goucher, Juniata - gosh, it just goes on & on - sorry, one of my New Year's resolutions was to not be synical. Were you at the game last Wed. night? Never heard your comments about it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2007, 03:59:15 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2007, 03:59:15 PM
Kate: I'm not assuming anything as to who'll win the Freedom...however, with zero losses at this point the Lady Royals most certainly have every opportunity to land one of the top two spots barring any unforseen total meltdowns. As far as the game Wed's., I wasn't there so not much I could say...what were your impressions? I think this Wed's. game vs. Kings is very big for both teams...Scranton wants to make sure they continue to win in the conference & create a further degree of seperation as well as keep the home winning streak going. On the other hand, Kings is trying to keep their current winning streak alive and get a little more room for one of the remaining playoff spots. Should be a great game...on paper & from what I've seen it certainly looks like Scranton, Desales & Kings should get in & it will be a real battle once again for that 4th. & final playoff spot between Drew, DVC & FDU. It would pretty safe to say only Lyco & Wilkes have no chance to get in...BUT, they could certainly play the role of spoiler.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2007, 04:32:33 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2007, 04:32:33 PM
We do have to "thank" you guys (Scranton) for DVC bringing their A-game to Wed. night's match-up. It was fun to watch, & if there's such a thing as a good loss, that was one of em. One wonders if King's will play you with the intensity the Aggies were showing that night - they will want to, of course, but will they? Can't wait to see the score.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 28, 2007, 05:10:00 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 28, 2007, 05:10:00 PM
Kate--If Kings plays us with intensity and we do not match th ires, the home win streak will come to an end. If Scranton plays to its capabilities, on paper, we should win. Funny thing though, I've never seen a game on paper.......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2007, 05:28:05 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2007, 05:28:05 PM
Kate: Just about every team that plays Scranton brings their "A" game...this has been a ritual for about 20 years running. As I've said before, on any given night a team with only 7 or 8 wins can put it all together and knocking off the Lady Royals would make a season of frustration all worth it. I don't think you'll need to worry about Kings starting out with intensity...that should be a given.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2007, 02:43:47 PM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2007, 02:43:47 PM
Spell check of the mind - was grocery shopping this afternoon, thinking about Barbaro, thoughts went to Del Val, then my post, then "synical" hit me right in the face - i know perfectly well that it's cynical - ugh! GO DEL VAL!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on January 31, 2007, 12:54:12 PM
Post by: roy_a on January 31, 2007, 12:54:12 PM
Whoever is within a 2hr ride from Scranton tonites game against Kings has the makings of a great game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2007, 03:21:00 PM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2007, 03:21:00 PM
i'm absolutely sure that your game tonight with King's will be a barn burner - we'll be doing quite a bit of rammin around with a DVC non-conference game with Ursinus tomorrow night & heading to Wilkes on Sat., but we'll be anxiously checking the scoreboard. After waiting so long for this season to start, it seems totally incredible that there's just five league games left.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2007, 07:53:47 PM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2007, 07:53:47 PM
It was a barn burner with Scranton coming out on top - you guys will so miss the MAC Freedom competition!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 31, 2007, 11:45:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 31, 2007, 11:45:24 PM
Kate: After the tightness of the past few games, I'm ready for a Landmark moment. By the way, how about those kids at Drew knocking off Desales tonight? Breathing room is a good thing!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 01, 2007, 10:01:08 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 01, 2007, 10:01:08 AM
That sure was a fun game to watch last night. In my opinion Kings is 1 yr away from making a serious run in the NCAA playoffs.. Very talened team and they are certainly playing well under coach D. As for the ref'ing in the game....WOW....utter catastrophe. For both teams. We got away with stuff we should not have and Kings as well, then we both get called for things that made no sense....Oh well,,,we may play Kings again this season after all, especially with Desales loss last night, Kings and Desales will be plaing for 2nd place and a home game in the Freedom playoffs...
Kate will your team be there???????
Kate will your team be there???????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2007, 10:33:45 AM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2007, 10:33:45 AM
That's the $64.000.00 question - how about those Rangers is right! No breathing room for my Aggies - gotta win out, & that's easier said than done in this league.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2007, 02:39:02 PM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2007, 02:39:02 PM
When i said "win out", i was not thinking about the DVC - Scranton game at the Long Center - that would be a major miracle :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 03, 2007, 12:38:14 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 03, 2007, 12:38:14 AM
Pat: Just for the record, I think your comment that the way Washington Univ. was playing against NYU tonight was reminesinent of the way "Scranton played against Washington"...was a little bit of a cheap shot. I mean at least Scranton gets to the Final Four...and quite a few teams became fodder for the Wash U. teams of the late 90's. As they say in politics...bad publicity is better than no publicity...and by the way, as to your question as to whether or not Wash.U. is the real #1...I don't think so. Your disdain for the Lady Royals is becoming a bit too transparent. As Tug McGraw once said, "You Gotta Believe"!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 03, 2007, 01:22:26 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 03, 2007, 01:22:26 AM
Quote from: saratoga on February 03, 2007, 12:38:14 AM
Pat: Just for the record, I think your comment that the way Washington Univ. was playing against NYU tonight was reminesinent of the way "Scranton played against Washington"...was a little bit of a cheap shot. I mean at least Scranton gets to the Final Four...and quite a few teams became fodder for the Wash U. teams of the late 90's.
Well, we were talking about great teams that became fodder for Wash U like Wash U was looking against NYU -- not just random teams. So for Scranton to be mentioned was a reference that even great teams still can look bad.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 03, 2007, 09:04:00 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 03, 2007, 09:04:00 AM
Pat: Thanks for the clarification...I was hoping that was the true direction of your analogy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 06, 2007, 11:14:32 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 06, 2007, 11:14:32 AM
For those junkies that are interested, I spent my spare time last night (while watching Jack Bauer try to save the world) creating what I will call the Freedom Conference Playoff Matrix.
I borrowed the template from a friend (thanks Bunker) and it outlines the current standings, upcoming schedules and current records vs. each conference opponent. It is designed to help those who like to try and figure out the Freedom Conference playoff scenarios.
My hope is that I will have time to post this after each set of games is played and if I have the energy, I'll post playoff clinching scenarios at the bottom.
Until then enjoy my creation and the end of the hoops regular season.
Follow the link below for the matrix
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
I borrowed the template from a friend (thanks Bunker) and it outlines the current standings, upcoming schedules and current records vs. each conference opponent. It is designed to help those who like to try and figure out the Freedom Conference playoff scenarios.
My hope is that I will have time to post this after each set of games is played and if I have the energy, I'll post playoff clinching scenarios at the bottom.
Until then enjoy my creation and the end of the hoops regular season.
Follow the link below for the matrix
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2007, 01:22:20 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2007, 01:22:20 PM
Whoa, & the Landmark League thinks that they're "cerebral" - thanks, i think :(!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2007, 08:58:08 PM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2007, 08:58:08 PM
Cunningham & Kraft played one heck of a game for Drew tonight, but the Aggies prevailed 84 - 81 in an overtime thriller. Everyone of the DelVal team stepped up, & it felt so good to see em pull out that close one - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 07, 2007, 10:18:23 PM
Post by: ronk on February 07, 2007, 10:18:23 PM
Combo of Lady Royals' win and desales loss tonight seems to clinch homecourt for the conference tournament for the Royals.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 08, 2007, 12:45:43 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 08, 2007, 12:45:43 AM
According to my calculations only Scranton has clinched a playoff spot but King's, DeSales and Delaware Valley all have the opportunity to clinch on Saturday.
King's can clinch with a win or a Drew loss (they play each other, so in other words a King's win).
DeSales can clinch with a win at Lycoming and a Drew loss to King's.
Delaware Valley can also clinch with a win at Scranton and a Drew loss to King's.
Scranton has clinched home court throughout the playoffs as well by virtue of its season sweep over King's, the only team left that can tie them in the loss column.
Enjoy!!
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
King's can clinch with a win or a Drew loss (they play each other, so in other words a King's win).
DeSales can clinch with a win at Lycoming and a Drew loss to King's.
Delaware Valley can also clinch with a win at Scranton and a Drew loss to King's.
Scranton has clinched home court throughout the playoffs as well by virtue of its season sweep over King's, the only team left that can tie them in the loss column.
Enjoy!!
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 08, 2007, 07:19:18 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 08, 2007, 07:19:18 PM
With only a handful of games left the playoffs are not set, but here are my predicitions.
1. Scranton
2. Kings
3. Desales
4. DelVal
A--Scranton beats Dvc
B--Kings beats Desales
C--Scranton beats Kings
Scranton gets the automatic bid, but Kings goes to the big dance as well with a record of 20-7....
1. Scranton
2. Kings
3. Desales
4. DelVal
A--Scranton beats Dvc
B--Kings beats Desales
C--Scranton beats Kings
Scranton gets the automatic bid, but Kings goes to the big dance as well with a record of 20-7....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 08, 2007, 07:40:29 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 08, 2007, 07:40:29 PM
Roy: Assuming(just for the sake of conversation), your prediction plays out. One question: What happened at Desales? Now we all know with a break here & there any one of those teams can possibly dethrone Scranton...but, 3 straight losses when many were pointing to the final regular season game at Desales vs. the Lady Royals as the game that would determine the #1 seed...hard to imagine.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 08, 2007, 07:49:59 PM
Post by: ronk on February 08, 2007, 07:49:59 PM
Interesting comment in Around the Nation by one of the voters that the royals have a chemistry problem: the potential all-americans can't play with each other. I don't agree on the basis of the 12 games I've seen over the past 2 years, although I haven't seen any yet this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 08, 2007, 09:25:43 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 08, 2007, 09:25:43 PM
Ronk: I guess they had great chemestry when they advanced to two Final Fours together plus an Elite 8 game...but, get 2 losses in the regular season at Scranton & people are circling the wagons. The season is just heating up...as are the Lady Royals.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 08, 2007, 09:29:57 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 08, 2007, 09:29:57 PM
Saratoga---My take on our gamewith Desales--once we were up by 12-15 we went to sleep and they did not.Next Sat if we play our game we are better by 12-15pts. Kings may be different they are on an upswing, but living on threes may eventually be there downfall, Atleast this year.
Ronk--I've seen them 12 times this year and I had noticed a mid-season lethargy. However, what I saw in the Kings game was enough for me to say that we are on track for a good run in the Tourney. I have really been impressed with the play of freshman Ryan Mooney..her hustle is reminiscent of Kate Dougherty and she has great court sense.
Desales--3 in a row....butlike Saratoga says...on any given night.....
Ronk--I've seen them 12 times this year and I had noticed a mid-season lethargy. However, what I saw in the Kings game was enough for me to say that we are on track for a good run in the Tourney. I have really been impressed with the play of freshman Ryan Mooney..her hustle is reminiscent of Kate Dougherty and she has great court sense.
Desales--3 in a row....butlike Saratoga says...on any given night.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 09, 2007, 10:41:47 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 09, 2007, 10:41:47 PM
Roy: I was just looking at the two teams with a chance for the 4th. & final playoff spot (Drew & DVC) & it would appear your pick of DVC certainly has the upper-hand. Quite a few things will need to happen for Drew to earn the 4 seed. Assuming(just for arguments sake Kate), that Scranton defeats DVC tomorrow...that will give the Aggies 6 losses. Even if DVC were to lose to Desales on Tues.(loss # 7), & win their final with Lyco. & Drew were to lose against Kings tomorrow(loss # 7) & win their last two vs. FDU @ Drew & Wilkes on the road...by virtue of DVC's 2 wins over Drew in head-to-head, they'd get the 4 seed. The only way I can see Drew getting in is if they sweep (Kings, FDU & Wilkes) & DVC loses 2 of their last 3. The big hurt for Drew may end up to be the OT loss this week @ DVC. It is certainly possible for DVC to lose on the road to both Scranton & Desales, the big question is whether or not the Rangers can win the huge one at home tomorrow against Kings. Should that happen & the Lady Royals defeat DVC tomorrow it could get very interesting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 10, 2007, 12:55:37 AM
Post by: ronk on February 10, 2007, 12:55:37 AM
Roy,
The favorable comparison to Kate is a high standard against which to be measured; I look forward to seeing Ryan Mooney play;Kate and Brian O' Donnell were a pleasure to watch every second of their careers.
The favorable comparison to Kate is a high standard against which to be measured; I look forward to seeing Ryan Mooney play;Kate and Brian O' Donnell were a pleasure to watch every second of their careers.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 04:00:53 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 04:00:53 PM
Well Kate your Aggies had a chance again today. They were up on Scranton by 16 in the first half and still up by 8 with 4:00 left. At the 43 second mark they were still up by 1 until Taryn Mellodyhit a layup and then Alli Matt hit 3 free throws after defensive stops.
When these teams meet in the 1st round of the playoffs, I'll take Scranton by 20-25....
I'll comment later on the lack of sportsmanship on the part of DVC later...
When these teams meet in the 1st round of the playoffs, I'll take Scranton by 20-25....
I'll comment later on the lack of sportsmanship on the part of DVC later...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 04:15:45 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 04:15:45 PM
Roy, i did not read your post, & second, i'm not an official rep of DVC in any way, but, dam it, that game was won today by YOUR SCRANTON REFS - O.K.? Now i know why Scranton has an unbeaten record at home, yes they're good, but when any team plays them close, your refs go to work in those last five minutes - my Aggies WON that game
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 04:22:04 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 04:22:04 PM
As a matter of fact, i'm so pissed right now - honest to God, if the Aggies had a way to protest that game - it should be done - unbelievable!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 04:23:53 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 04:23:53 PM
Kate---
1. Were you at the game?
2. Have you been drinking?
1. Were you at the game?
2. Have you been drinking?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 04:37:31 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 04:37:31 PM
You're damn right i was at that game, and saw Shannon ONeill mugged right in front of me - & Miss Melody's "lay-up" was a freakin charge. No i have not been "drinking", but tonight's a different story - don't mind a fair & square loss, but today's was definitely NOT!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 10, 2007, 06:06:49 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 10, 2007, 06:06:49 PM
Tuff game Kate. You had Scranton on the ropes, but just could not put them away. You lost the game on the floor in the 2nd half shooting 4-29 (18%). If things could not get even worse, Kings was upset by Drew. Anyway it sounded like it was a great game here in Gainesville, FL
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 06:28:12 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 06:28:12 PM
Just watched your Scranton news - they said "with the help of some beneficial referee calls" - will ALWAYS be suspect of Scranton wins at home - now i know for sure why you guys never brought it home - NEUTRAL SITE!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 06:33:57 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 06:33:57 PM
Kate---Your posts have just become completely irrelevant...Have a nice life.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 06:39:06 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 06:39:06 PM
You know, darn well, that i'm 100% correct, Roy - You beat DeSales by one, then the King's star player "fouls out" with ll minutes to play - she certainly knows better - come on! If it's not a "ho hum" game as one of you guys posted previously, you & you refs certainly know what to do! As long as there's teams like yours' , i may not "have a nice life!"
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 06:42:10 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 06:42:10 PM
Kate,
I appreciate your emotion, I really do, however,do you really think the refs are intentionally doing something like that? Now, why does one of the DVC players have to be restrained from going into the stands????
I appreciate your emotion, I really do, however,do you really think the refs are intentionally doing something like that? Now, why does one of the DVC players have to be restrained from going into the stands????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ihavenolife on February 10, 2007, 07:49:01 PM
Post by: ihavenolife on February 10, 2007, 07:49:01 PM
OK, enough with Del Val vs. Scranton already! With all due respect to those two teams and their fans.
Moravian beats #1 Messiah -- thoughts anyone?
Moravian beats #1 Messiah -- thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2007, 07:50:56 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2007, 07:50:56 PM
Kate: I appreciate your loyality...I really do but, you have to take the emotion out of it for a minute or 2 and let me bring things into perspective. First, DVC HAD to play the game of their collective lives to win this one & Scranton already knew coming in they were the #1 seed. Therefore the momentum was probably going to favor DVc early on. Second...these are NOT Scranton refs as you speculate...rather, they are assigned by the MAC Conference and NOT the respective school. I do agree that the girls from DVC probably outplayed the Lady Royals for about 35 minutes...but, last time I checked it was a 40 minute game. The reality is when Scranton "FINALLY" started pressuring the ball, bad things were happening for the Aggies...not referee induced but, internal breakdowns. If I were a totally neutral observer I'd say DVC couldn't have played a better game & Scranton couldn't have played a more horrendous game...that said, if your team still loses it's not the refs fault...take a serious look at your shooting % over the last 5 minutes of the game...20%...not going to get it done Kate. Next point...your "fans" are pretty bad when they charge an official during the game then refuse to leave when thrown out. Lastly, when you have a player that blatently pushes an opposing player because she stole the ball from you & you keep walking at her & push her again...I say if the "Scranton" refs had any balls they'd have thrown her right out of the game & made her sit the next...if you have a next one. And by the way, maybe you have unlocked the complex puzzle as to why Scranton hasn't won the BIG one...but, before you pass judgement...win more than 10 games a year & get to a few Final Fours...then you may understand the competition that's out there. Until then, good luck at Desales.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2007, 07:55:29 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2007, 07:55:29 PM
Ihavenolife: No thoughts regarding this outcome...as bad as Moravian has played recently, this outcome was predictable 2 months ago.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 10, 2007, 08:29:58 PM
Post by: bziadie on February 10, 2007, 08:29:58 PM
Saratoga, just so you know for future reference, the MAC does not assign officials in men's or women's basketball, they are assigned by a body which assigns officials, I believe the ECAC.
The ECAC also supplies football officials for most, if not all the past and present MAC schools.
The only time the MAC even gets involved in trying to secure officials is for the Freedom and Commonwealth Tournaments. The MAC does not have anything to do with obtaining officials for regular-season games.....
Which is probably a shame as coaches might have a little more input as to who are the good ones to hire and the bad ones to avoid.
The ECAC also supplies football officials for most, if not all the past and present MAC schools.
The only time the MAC even gets involved in trying to secure officials is for the Freedom and Commonwealth Tournaments. The MAC does not have anything to do with obtaining officials for regular-season games.....
Which is probably a shame as coaches might have a little more input as to who are the good ones to hire and the bad ones to avoid.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ihavenolife on February 10, 2007, 08:30:43 PM
Post by: ihavenolife on February 10, 2007, 08:30:43 PM
Saratoga, with all due respect, I don't get it -- are you saying that MORAVIAN has played badly recently?
From what I can see, the only really bad loss for the Greyhounds RECENTLY was 81-69 at Juniata Jan. 27th. They lost by 4 at Messiah, by 1 vs. Albright, by 3 at Muhlenberg -- and now are riding a 3-game winning streak.
Beating the #1 team in the nation is special any time, I think.
From what I can see, the only really bad loss for the Greyhounds RECENTLY was 81-69 at Juniata Jan. 27th. They lost by 4 at Messiah, by 1 vs. Albright, by 3 at Muhlenberg -- and now are riding a 3-game winning streak.
Beating the #1 team in the nation is special any time, I think.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 08:34:48 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2007, 08:34:48 PM
Roy. what the heck are you talking about - obviously you didn't see what happened. Matt didn't llike the intentional foul she got from Vennera, & she tried to hit her back. Both players were restrained - Kim by our gracious wonderful lady senior player, Rachel Joyce. Your observation was off the mark - absolutely no one was "headed for the stands!" Also the dads in question left the gym - if it was my daughter slaughtered by the Scranton player, you'd have to restrain me BIG TIME! Yipee, Moravian won :(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 08:44:44 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 10, 2007, 08:44:44 PM
Kate,
My observation was 100% correct. I am speaking about what happenned after the game. Ask # 23 what set heroff as she left thecourt. She was yelling into the stands on my side of the gym and was restrained from going into the stands.......Keep in mind this was after she chased down the refs....
My observation was 100% correct. I am speaking about what happenned after the game. Ask # 23 what set heroff as she left thecourt. She was yelling into the stands on my side of the gym and was restrained from going into the stands.......Keep in mind this was after she chased down the refs....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2007, 10:04:36 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 10, 2007, 10:04:36 PM
Bob: Thanks for the clarification...ECAC assigned vs. MAC assigned. The point I was trying to make is that Coach Strong no more than Coach Hogan has the ability to sit in their office & hand pick which officials are heading their way for a particular game. Ihavenolife...of course beating the #1 ranked team in the nation is special...enjoy it! What I was saying was simply that Moravian with 10 losses has certainly not had a really good year...and for many people I know that really follow the game, having the Lady Hounds win this one in Bethleham was predictable back in December. Yes, Moravian has won 3 in a row...but, just prior to that they lost4 in a row...so consistancy has been an issue. Thanks for posting up though...you may be the first from the Commonwealth side this year. As for DVC...I am surprised at the lack of sportsmanship...being frustrated is one thing, acting like female versions of Dennis Rodman is quite another.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 10, 2007, 11:13:35 PM
Post by: ronk on February 10, 2007, 11:13:35 PM
Saratoga/Roy,
Sounded like an ugly game by the royals:
11 turnovers/11 min
at least 3 offensive rebs turned into baskets by Ditmar in same time frame
no getting ball into Tiffany down low
2-pt shots straddling the 3-pt line
Disappointing that it's still happening this late in the season with a veteran crew. The good teams to be met in the tounament won't be overcome with such play. Thoughts?
Sounded like an ugly game by the royals:
11 turnovers/11 min
at least 3 offensive rebs turned into baskets by Ditmar in same time frame
no getting ball into Tiffany down low
2-pt shots straddling the 3-pt line
Disappointing that it's still happening this late in the season with a veteran crew. The good teams to be met in the tounament won't be overcome with such play. Thoughts?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2007, 09:16:21 AM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2007, 09:16:21 AM
Just call me "Dennis" from here out if you want to, #23 was the one taking the primary beating for the last five minutes of the game (how would any of us like to be smacked around knowing we had the game won & through NO fault of our own were being whacked?), & finally, Del Val is a GREAT team, Ronk, & we proved it twice this year with you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 11, 2007, 10:01:56 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 11, 2007, 10:01:56 AM
Ronk: Correct on all accounts. The Lady Royals came out like this would a walk in the park & DVC was playing for their playoff lives. However, it certainly seems to me that Scranton had zero game preperation for this one. They have Taryn with a huge size advantage & never sneak her inside to post up the girl guarding her. They have Tiffany & they never isolate one side so she can go one on one without having 8 other people in the way. Their offensive spacing is horrible as kids are still getting in each others way & preventing driving lanes from opening up for Allie & Taryn...getting out-positioned for rebounds has been a problem against physical teams all season. DVC could have been pressured all game resulting in the numerous turnovers we finaaly saw in the last 5 minutes...why wait so long & almost let this slip away? Never once did Scranton go to multiple defensive sets to disrupt & confuse DVC...press, trap, zone, back to man etc. For 35 minutes they let DVC get in their half court offense to pound the ball in & then kick it out for open looks...I guess you have to win ugly sometimes & hopefully this will be a wakeup call that each & every team they play is going to try to be physical & take their best game right to them. At the end, the Lady Royals met the challenge...I just hope it can be used as a learning tool as this is what they can expect every game out from the opposition. DVC had a game plan that worked & was rarely challenged...until the Lady Royals decided it was time to take their game to DVC and to get assertive themselves. Sometimes a team needs a game like this to fully realize what's lying in wait out there...those that learn move on, those that don't... On another topic, congratulations to Allie & Taryn for winning the Dr.Davis award this year as seniors as well as going out as seniors having never lost a game in the Long Center during the regular season. Drews ladies pull off a huge win against Kings yesterday creating a real opportunity for them to take over the 4 seed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 11, 2007, 12:32:16 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 11, 2007, 12:32:16 PM
Sounds like a great game between D-Val and Scranton. I am a Gwynedd Mercy fan, people don't get into the PAC like they do in the MAC. I know the league is weak this year but GMC is a great team that gets no respect. Hopefully we meet up with Scranton in the NCAA, it would be a great game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 11, 2007, 01:07:50 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 11, 2007, 01:07:50 PM
As usual things are never easy in the Freedom Conference.
After looking over the results/standings/upcoming games last night, I think I have figured that King's and DeSales each clinched playoff spots last night, despite King's losing.
DSU and King's both sit at 8-4 and at worse can finish 8-6. Delaware Valley and Drew can at best finish 8-6. If all four teams were tied at 8-6 that scenario would call for you to throw those four team's games between each other into the tiebreaker machine and King's would be 4-2, Delaware Valley is 3-3, DeSales is 3-3 and Drew would be 2-4. Thus King's, DeSales and Delaware Valley would get in. The same holds true if you have a three-way tie with DeSales/King's and Delaware Valley and Drew. In all instances that I thought of DeSales and King's earn bids. Of course all this tie-breaking stuff can be avoided if King's and DeSales each win at least one more game. Obviously much easier said than done looking at this past week's results.
Drew and Delaware Valley are in a dog fight for the last spot. There are several scenarios that exist with both teams having multiple ways of getting into the playoffs. I'll wait till Tuesday's games and let the dust clear before seeing who needs what to happen between these two.
Now the seeding portion of this has about 600 different scenarios, so I'll save myself some brain cells and talk about that after Tuesday's outcomes. If anyone wants to throw out individual school scenarios feel free and I'll try to confirm them granted I have time to do so.
Matrix update is below:
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
FYI - None of this has been confirmed with the conference office, so its possible I am incorrect. So if someone sees I might be mistaken feel free to pose the question.
After looking over the results/standings/upcoming games last night, I think I have figured that King's and DeSales each clinched playoff spots last night, despite King's losing.
DSU and King's both sit at 8-4 and at worse can finish 8-6. Delaware Valley and Drew can at best finish 8-6. If all four teams were tied at 8-6 that scenario would call for you to throw those four team's games between each other into the tiebreaker machine and King's would be 4-2, Delaware Valley is 3-3, DeSales is 3-3 and Drew would be 2-4. Thus King's, DeSales and Delaware Valley would get in. The same holds true if you have a three-way tie with DeSales/King's and Delaware Valley and Drew. In all instances that I thought of DeSales and King's earn bids. Of course all this tie-breaking stuff can be avoided if King's and DeSales each win at least one more game. Obviously much easier said than done looking at this past week's results.
Drew and Delaware Valley are in a dog fight for the last spot. There are several scenarios that exist with both teams having multiple ways of getting into the playoffs. I'll wait till Tuesday's games and let the dust clear before seeing who needs what to happen between these two.
Now the seeding portion of this has about 600 different scenarios, so I'll save myself some brain cells and talk about that after Tuesday's outcomes. If anyone wants to throw out individual school scenarios feel free and I'll try to confirm them granted I have time to do so.
Matrix update is below:
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
FYI - None of this has been confirmed with the conference office, so its possible I am incorrect. So if someone sees I might be mistaken feel free to pose the question.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 11, 2007, 01:11:30 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 11, 2007, 01:11:30 PM
TC: Gwynedd-Mercy ALWAYS gives Scranton a battle. They may be from a pretty weak conference...but, they have provided more than enough in terms of competition through the years. I remember them quite well from last seasons NCAA playoffs...another physical team looming on the horizon.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 11, 2007, 03:47:26 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 11, 2007, 03:47:26 PM
Saratoga - Who ever has to go to Scranton and play in the NCAA playoffs will have to play at their best there. They have a great fan base along with a great team so to get by them it would be an upset. We got stuck going there to play them in the 2nd round 2 of the past 3 years and both games came down to the final minute, with of course Scranton winning both. This year we are 21-2 and are not even mentioned in the D-3 polls, I just don't get it. Well hopefuly we will be able to sneak up on a few teams. Have fun in the MAC playoffs, it should be fun. Hopefully we we see you in the NCAA.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 11, 2007, 04:06:49 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 11, 2007, 04:06:49 PM
TC Hoops-- I was at both of those games and your team certainly handled themselves well. Kathy Snell nearly beat us by herself. I was also atthe game about 8-10 yrs ago when you played us tough as well.
As for the Ncaa playoffs????? Messiah loosing..I wonder if we win out will we get the #1 seed?
I had predicted lastweek 2 things that I will probably be wrong on.
1-I picked DVC to be the 4 seed in the Freedom, however, I did so without factoring in Drew upsetting Kings. Now it looks as though Drew has the easier road.
2.--I picked Kings to win out'till the final and then get an atlarge bid with a 20-7 record. I'd say that is in jeopardy now...
As for the Ncaa playoffs????? Messiah loosing..I wonder if we win out will we get the #1 seed?
I had predicted lastweek 2 things that I will probably be wrong on.
1-I picked DVC to be the 4 seed in the Freedom, however, I did so without factoring in Drew upsetting Kings. Now it looks as though Drew has the easier road.
2.--I picked Kings to win out'till the final and then get an atlarge bid with a 20-7 record. I'd say that is in jeopardy now...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 11, 2007, 06:40:41 PM
Post by: ronk on February 11, 2007, 06:40:41 PM
Kate,
sorry, my bar for great is considerably higher; I don't place Scranton near that level,either. With DVC basically using only 5 players, I'll grant that they played closer to their potential than the royals in the 2 games, which should satisfy their coach.
sorry, my bar for great is considerably higher; I don't place Scranton near that level,either. With DVC basically using only 5 players, I'll grant that they played closer to their potential than the royals in the 2 games, which should satisfy their coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 12, 2007, 09:45:48 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 12, 2007, 09:45:48 PM
The more I look at the games yet to be played for those teams in the hunt, the more I see Drew winning their 2 & DVC splitting. Should that happen...Drew is in at # 4 and they will present a very formidable opponent for the LadyRoyals.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 13, 2007, 10:05:48 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 13, 2007, 10:05:48 PM
Drew is now 1 game closer to being in position to clinch the 4th. & final playoff spot as they knock off their neighbors across Madison Ave. this evening. On Thurs. either Desales falls 1 game behind Kings or DVC all but falls out of the playoff picture.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2007, 03:32:23 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2007, 03:32:23 PM
A very sincere Happy Valentine's Day to everyone at the post - hope everyone stays healthy as this season plays out -as always, GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 15, 2007, 08:25:59 PM
Post by: kate on February 15, 2007, 08:25:59 PM
Great & much needed win tonight for the Aggies over DeSales - one game at a time, ladies - you're on a roll!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 15, 2007, 08:39:31 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 15, 2007, 08:39:31 PM
I spent 3 hours stuck on 81S while on my way to the Scranton-Lyco game. Just got home and see DelVal beat Desales tonite. Welcome to the Freedom conference playoffs. Well, I'm presumming DVC will beat Lyco. Therefore, see ya Wed night for a rematch.......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 15, 2007, 09:26:55 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 15, 2007, 09:26:55 PM
DSU SID
If Scranton beats Desales on Sat and DVC and Drew both win, who is the 3rd place team and who is the 4th place team as all 3 will have 8-6 conference records??????
If Scranton beats Desales on Sat and DVC and Drew both win, who is the 3rd place team and who is the 4th place team as all 3 will have 8-6 conference records??????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 15, 2007, 10:37:23 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 15, 2007, 10:37:23 PM
Welcome back Roy...the Interstate is still that bad??? My guess...& that's all it is at this point is that should DVC, Desales & Drew all end up 8-6, Drew would be out as their record vs. DVC is 0-2 & vs. Scranton, Kings, Desales & DVC it is a combined 2-6. The combined for Desales vs. those same teams would be 4-4 & the combined for DVC is then 3-5. It would then appear to be Scranton, Kings, Desales & DVC. But, who knows...I never guessed DelVal. would win AT Desales tonight either. I really thought the 4 seniors at Drew would pull this off & make it to the playoffs this season...still a chance, just not a real big one.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 15, 2007, 11:21:56 PM
Post by: ronk on February 15, 2007, 11:21:56 PM
DVC gets 3rd(3-1 vs Desales & Drew), Desales gets 4th(2-2) and Drew 5th(1-3).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2007, 11:54:29 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2007, 11:54:29 PM
Ronk - you seem to have answered your own question.
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
There is the updated matrix.
Here is what we know.
- Scranton is the #1 seed and will host the playoffs for as long as they stay alive.
- King's and DeSales have each clinched playoff spots.
Now what we don't know.
#2 Seed
- DeSales can clinch the #2 spot with a win on Saturday (vs. Scranton) and a King's loss on Saturday (vs. FDU-Florham). They do so because of the win over Scranton as the tiebreaker.
- King's clinches the #2 spot with a win or a DeSales loss on Saturday.
#3 seed
- DeSales clinches no worse than the #3 seed with a win on Saturday.
- if DeSales, Delaware Valley and Drew all finish with 8-6 records (meaning a DeSales loss, DVC win and Drew win on Saturday), then you throw them all in the tiebreaker machine in a three way head-to-head. DVC is 3-1 (2-0 vs. Drew, 1-1 vs. DSU), DeSales is 2-2 (1-1 vs. each) and Drew is 1-3 (0-2 vs. DVC and 1-1 vs. DSU). Thus Delaware Valley would be the #3 seed and DeSales the #4 seed.
#4 seed
- Delaware Valley clinches a playoff spot and at least the #4 seed with a win on Saturday vs. Lycoming.
- Drew can still earn the #4 spot but needs a win @ Wilkes and a Delaware Valley loss on Saturday.
That I think is it. I certainly may have missed a scenario, so feel free to let me know if you see a mistake or a missing scenario.
Playoffs are just around the corner...This is the greatest time of the year to be a sports fan...March Madness followed by the Masters. Enjoy!!!
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/wbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixW.pdf?path=wbball
There is the updated matrix.
Here is what we know.
- Scranton is the #1 seed and will host the playoffs for as long as they stay alive.
- King's and DeSales have each clinched playoff spots.
Now what we don't know.
#2 Seed
- DeSales can clinch the #2 spot with a win on Saturday (vs. Scranton) and a King's loss on Saturday (vs. FDU-Florham). They do so because of the win over Scranton as the tiebreaker.
- King's clinches the #2 spot with a win or a DeSales loss on Saturday.
#3 seed
- DeSales clinches no worse than the #3 seed with a win on Saturday.
- if DeSales, Delaware Valley and Drew all finish with 8-6 records (meaning a DeSales loss, DVC win and Drew win on Saturday), then you throw them all in the tiebreaker machine in a three way head-to-head. DVC is 3-1 (2-0 vs. Drew, 1-1 vs. DSU), DeSales is 2-2 (1-1 vs. each) and Drew is 1-3 (0-2 vs. DVC and 1-1 vs. DSU). Thus Delaware Valley would be the #3 seed and DeSales the #4 seed.
#4 seed
- Delaware Valley clinches a playoff spot and at least the #4 seed with a win on Saturday vs. Lycoming.
- Drew can still earn the #4 spot but needs a win @ Wilkes and a Delaware Valley loss on Saturday.
That I think is it. I certainly may have missed a scenario, so feel free to let me know if you see a mistake or a missing scenario.
Playoffs are just around the corner...This is the greatest time of the year to be a sports fan...March Madness followed by the Masters. Enjoy!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: salesman on February 16, 2007, 08:55:31 AM
Post by: salesman on February 16, 2007, 08:55:31 AM
Congrats, Kate...You do have a contender team...I learned about your heartbreaking loss to the almighty Scranton and I sympathize wholeheartedly...Hopefully, DSU pulls out a win against them tomorrow :(..Good luck with Lycoming
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on February 16, 2007, 09:27:53 AM
Post by: macfan on February 16, 2007, 09:27:53 AM
Just curious - is anyone on here watching the "other half" of the MAC? Things should be heating up there as well down the stretch. Especially with Moravian beating Messiah - may be heading for a rematch in the finals? Of course, don't count out any of the other teams either - especially those battling for their playoff lives in the #4 spot! Any thoughts on what would happen with the top teams in the Freedom vs. the top teams in the Commonwealth? Thoughts on the regional rankings?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 16, 2007, 10:15:30 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 16, 2007, 10:15:30 AM
MacFan--We would like to hear from people on the Comm side but they have been few and far between. A matchup of the top 4 teams from the Freedom vs the Comm sure would be interesting. The #1's Scranton vs Messiah matchup would be a top rated game for sure. As for the others, the 2-5 in the Freedom can beat any team on any given night..including Scranton, however, on any given night those teams can be in for long nights as well. So without sounding too confusing it sure would be fun to see an old fashioned Mac playoff like the old days......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 17, 2007, 02:56:21 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 17, 2007, 02:56:21 PM
WOW!!!!!! When Scranton and Desales get together you never know what is going to happen...The first half saw Desales up by 25 points...46-21. Scranton then goes on to win by a score of 78-71...
Second half Casey Thran scores all of her 16 points. Alli Matt scores 16 of her 25 and Taryn Mellody scores 13 of her 18.
By the way this game was at Desales.....
Second half Casey Thran scores all of her 16 points. Alli Matt scores 16 of her 25 and Taryn Mellody scores 13 of her 18.
By the way this game was at Desales.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 17, 2007, 03:43:08 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 17, 2007, 03:43:08 PM
Another wow...I thought DVC would take advantage of playing a team in last place to pullout a spot in the playoffs..but it will be Scranton-Kings-Desales-Drew. Other than the top 2 I do not know the order?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2007, 04:23:56 PM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2007, 04:23:56 PM
As everyone on here must know, i am heartsick, but it's nothing compared to what the Aggies are feeling - Lyco had our number today - Drew should give you guys a great game Wednesday night - have fun.
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 17, 2007, 06:23:15 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 17, 2007, 06:23:15 PM
Unbelievable!!! The Lady Royals are down 25 in the 1st. half & come storming back to win AT Desales. Of all the games I couldn't make...I pick the seasons most exciting. Probably one of the greatest comebacks by any Lady Royal team...also due in part to the fact the Lady Royals are rarely down double-didgets in many games. Also, congratulations to the Drew women for making their first playoff appearance in quite some time. I'm sure the 4 seniors at Drew will be sky-high to take on the 5 seniors from Scranton...should be a great one at the Long Center. As for DVC...I had them splitting their final 2 games but, not in the order it went. One had to believe that after winning at Desales... taking on the last place team at home with a berth on the line would be a given...I guess someone forgot to mention that to Lyco's ladies. Kings/Desales will be a good one...edge has to go to Kings playing at home...also, how will the Desales squad recover from the shock of what just transpired? Scranton better bring the defensive intensity they played with in the 2nd.half to the entire Drew game as the Rangers are a carbon-copy of Desales with their perimiter game...only Drew has hungry and very good seniors. Great win for Scranton...but, down 25? ???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 17, 2007, 09:12:44 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 17, 2007, 09:12:44 PM
Playoffs begin on Wed and typically they announce the all star teams that day as well. I'm going to venture a guess and throw it out and see who everyone else thinks is deserving.
1ST TEAM 2ND TEAM
T. Mellody --Scr L. Burke Desales
A.Matt --Scr K.Lutz Desales
M. Kraft --Drew S.Oneil DVC
C.Cunningham-Drew J.Palumbo Kings
A.Hochstuhl -Kings M.Donahue DVC
Player of the year Taryn Mellody 2---Andrea Hochstuhl
Rookie of the year Kim Vennera 2---
Coach of the year Mike Strong 2---Karin Harvey Drew
I' sure there will be some agreement and a\some disagreement.What does evryone think? Also, where are the Comm people?????
1ST TEAM 2ND TEAM
T. Mellody --Scr L. Burke Desales
A.Matt --Scr K.Lutz Desales
M. Kraft --Drew S.Oneil DVC
C.Cunningham-Drew J.Palumbo Kings
A.Hochstuhl -Kings M.Donahue DVC
Player of the year Taryn Mellody 2---Andrea Hochstuhl
Rookie of the year Kim Vennera 2---
Coach of the year Mike Strong 2---Karin Harvey Drew
I' sure there will be some agreement and a\some disagreement.What does evryone think? Also, where are the Comm people?????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2007, 11:15:57 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2007, 11:15:57 PM
For those unaware at the current time, here is what we have:
Wednesday, February 21st
#4 Drew @ #1 Scranton - 6:00 pm
#3 DeSales @ #2 King's - 6:00 pm
Enjoy!!
Wednesday, February 21st
#4 Drew @ #1 Scranton - 6:00 pm
#3 DeSales @ #2 King's - 6:00 pm
Enjoy!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: salesman on February 18, 2007, 07:21:19 AM
Post by: salesman on February 18, 2007, 07:21:19 AM
I feel your pain, Kate...I do have a feeling that the Lady Bulldogs might see the Royals at crunch time...AT LONG'S!..What a sobering thought...DSU defense needs to get in gear...Good luck Lady Bulldogs...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2007, 03:03:16 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2007, 03:03:16 PM
Besides Lycoming, does anyone know what other teams will be in the MAC Commonwealth? It's Albright, Messiah, Widener, Lebanon Valley, Elizabethtown, & Lyco - should be one more.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 18, 2007, 10:46:56 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 18, 2007, 10:46:56 PM
Macfan,
I am a fan of the Messiah Falcons and have seen 2 of their games this season, the Desales win and the Moravian loss. The Falcons have another good team this year. One player stands out on their squad, Nickki Lobach. The young lady can flat out play on both ends of the court. In the Moravian loss rebounding did them in as the Greyhounds owned the offensive glass. Not sure if it was a very game for Moravian or a sub-par performance by the Falcons. They sure seem to have problems winning on the Greyhounds home court. From what I can tell from this season results so far seems that the Commonwealth side of the conference may be slightly stronger overall. Scranton is still the team to beat on the Freedom side but do not seem to be hitting on all cylinders, yet they manage at 23-2 record. Not to shabby. I sure would like to see a Messiah/Scranton match-up in the NCAA. Hopefully both teams can make that happen.
I am a fan of the Messiah Falcons and have seen 2 of their games this season, the Desales win and the Moravian loss. The Falcons have another good team this year. One player stands out on their squad, Nickki Lobach. The young lady can flat out play on both ends of the court. In the Moravian loss rebounding did them in as the Greyhounds owned the offensive glass. Not sure if it was a very game for Moravian or a sub-par performance by the Falcons. They sure seem to have problems winning on the Greyhounds home court. From what I can tell from this season results so far seems that the Commonwealth side of the conference may be slightly stronger overall. Scranton is still the team to beat on the Freedom side but do not seem to be hitting on all cylinders, yet they manage at 23-2 record. Not to shabby. I sure would like to see a Messiah/Scranton match-up in the NCAA. Hopefully both teams can make that happen.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 20, 2007, 10:39:05 AM
Post by: kate on February 20, 2007, 10:39:05 AM
Interesting games tomorrow night, weather's supposed to be decent now, &, depending on some outcomes, i wouldn't mind seeing a game close to home on Sat. i'm still hurting after last Sat., but i really need a D-3 fix, & it's really hard to quit "cold turkey." Still wondering who the # 7 team in the Commonwealth will be - anyone know?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2007, 10:34:32 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2007, 10:34:32 AM
How about that, the two Landmark teams are fighting it out tonight, and the two MAC teams that are staying with the League are at it, too. i will be listening. Any thought to the future of the MAC - could the Commonwealth & Freedom sides be joining? Are there a number of colleges, perhaps from the PAC who would like to come on board?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2007, 01:25:36 PM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2007, 01:25:36 PM
Congratulations to Moira Donahue and Shannon O'Neill named to the Second Team All-Conference squad for 06-07, Freedom League!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 21, 2007, 01:28:19 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 21, 2007, 01:28:19 PM
Cudos to Courtney Cunningham from Drew being named Player of the Year. She was rookie of the year her freshmen season and ends it with POY.
Also congrats to Mike Strong--Coy and to Taryn Mellody,Alli Matt and Tiff Williams on their respective awards. Also, to Taryn Mellody for being named a finalist for the Jostens Player of the year award.
Also congrats to Mike Strong--Coy and to Taryn Mellody,Alli Matt and Tiff Williams on their respective awards. Also, to Taryn Mellody for being named a finalist for the Jostens Player of the year award.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 21, 2007, 01:39:53 PM
Post by: bziadie on February 21, 2007, 01:39:53 PM
From the MAC web site.......
2006-07 Freedom All-Conference Women's Basketball Team
First Team All-Freedom Conference
Player, Team, Pos., Yr., Hometown (High School)
Taryn Mellody, Scranton, G, Sr., Dunmore, PA (Bishop O'Hara)
Andrea Hochstuhl, King's, C, Jr., Landenberg, PA (St. Mark's)
Kirby Lutz, DeSales, F, Sr., Easton, PA (Pen Argyl)
Courtney Cunningham, Drew, G, Sr., Garden City, NY (Our Lady of Mercy)
Allison Matt, Scranton, G, Sr., Allentown, PA (Allentown Central Catholic)
Melissa Kraft, Drew, G, Sr., Staten Island, NY (Joseph Hill)
Second Team All- Freedom Conference
Player, Team, Pos,. Yr., Hometown (High School)
Jenna Palumbo, King's, G, Jr., Hazelton, PA (Hazelton)
LeighAnn Burke, DeSales, G, So., Philadelphia, PA (Ryan)
Tiffaney Williams, Scranton, C, Sr, Scranton, PA (Scranton)
Emily Cerankowski, FDU-Florham, G, So., Easton, PA (Norte Dame)
Shannon O'Neil, Delaware Valley, G, Jr., Langhorne, PA (Council Rock South)
Moria Donohue, Delaware Valley, G, Jr., Philadelphia, PA (Cardinal Dougherty)
Player of the Year: Courtney Cunningham, Drew
Rookie of the Year: Rebecca Leid, Lycoming
Coach of the Year: Mike Strong, Scranton
2006-07 Freedom All-Conference Women's Basketball Team
First Team All-Freedom Conference
Player, Team, Pos., Yr., Hometown (High School)
Taryn Mellody, Scranton, G, Sr., Dunmore, PA (Bishop O'Hara)
Andrea Hochstuhl, King's, C, Jr., Landenberg, PA (St. Mark's)
Kirby Lutz, DeSales, F, Sr., Easton, PA (Pen Argyl)
Courtney Cunningham, Drew, G, Sr., Garden City, NY (Our Lady of Mercy)
Allison Matt, Scranton, G, Sr., Allentown, PA (Allentown Central Catholic)
Melissa Kraft, Drew, G, Sr., Staten Island, NY (Joseph Hill)
Second Team All- Freedom Conference
Player, Team, Pos,. Yr., Hometown (High School)
Jenna Palumbo, King's, G, Jr., Hazelton, PA (Hazelton)
LeighAnn Burke, DeSales, G, So., Philadelphia, PA (Ryan)
Tiffaney Williams, Scranton, C, Sr, Scranton, PA (Scranton)
Emily Cerankowski, FDU-Florham, G, So., Easton, PA (Norte Dame)
Shannon O'Neil, Delaware Valley, G, Jr., Langhorne, PA (Council Rock South)
Moria Donohue, Delaware Valley, G, Jr., Philadelphia, PA (Cardinal Dougherty)
Player of the Year: Courtney Cunningham, Drew
Rookie of the Year: Rebecca Leid, Lycoming
Coach of the Year: Mike Strong, Scranton
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 21, 2007, 02:33:05 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 21, 2007, 02:33:05 PM
Congratulations to Messiah's Coach Miller for Coach of Year, Nikki Lobach Player of Year, Sarah Ringer 1st Team and all the deserving members of the All-Commonwealth side of the Conference. Thank you all.
First Team All-Commonwealth Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr.
Monica Johnson Lebanon Valley F Sr.
Nikki Lobach Messiah G Jr.
Erin Walton Elizabethtown G Jr.
Kelly Applegate Moravian C Sr.
Jackie Hardwick Albright F Jr.
Sarah Ringer Messiah F Sr.
Second Team All- Commonwealth Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr.
Jen Clark Susquehanna F Sr.
Jenny Hackleman Moravian F Sr.
Annie McMahon Albright G So.
Jess Winemiller Juniata F Jr.
Beth Dessart Mager Widener G So.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Nikki Lobach, Messiah
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Rayne Reber, Widener
COACH OF THE YEAR: Mike Miller, Messiah
First Team All-Commonwealth Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr.
Monica Johnson Lebanon Valley F Sr.
Nikki Lobach Messiah G Jr.
Erin Walton Elizabethtown G Jr.
Kelly Applegate Moravian C Sr.
Jackie Hardwick Albright F Jr.
Sarah Ringer Messiah F Sr.
Second Team All- Commonwealth Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr.
Jen Clark Susquehanna F Sr.
Jenny Hackleman Moravian F Sr.
Annie McMahon Albright G So.
Jess Winemiller Juniata F Jr.
Beth Dessart Mager Widener G So.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Nikki Lobach, Messiah
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Rayne Reber, Widener
COACH OF THE YEAR: Mike Miller, Messiah
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 06:00:39 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 06:00:39 PM
Drew vs. Scranton on deck:
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 06:17:37 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 06:17:37 PM
Drew 16, Scranton 15--less than 11 1/2 minutes left in 1st half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 06:36:50 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 06:36:50 PM
Half: Scranton 38, Drew 32 (Scranton Coach Strong got T'd up just before the end of the half--per Royals broadcast.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 07:01:36 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 07:01:36 PM
Per Scranton feed--announcer heard that DeSales was ahead by 9 in another MAC game--didn't say how much time had gone by.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 07:07:29 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on February 21, 2007, 07:07:29 PM
Just less than 12 minutes left in 2nd--Scranton 61, Drew 45. (No offense, but it's time for me to cut away from this board).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 21, 2007, 07:33:45 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 21, 2007, 07:33:45 PM
Messiah over Susquehanna 59 -32. The Crusaders were never in the game scoring 12 points in the first half. Congrats Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 22, 2007, 10:48:41 AM
Post by: kate on February 22, 2007, 10:48:41 AM
Was listening last night to both the Scranton & King's games. Giving credit where credit is due, the Scranton broadcaster is very good - i felt as though i was at the Long Center (wish i had been :(). Saturday's games should be great!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 23, 2007, 09:36:57 AM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 23, 2007, 09:36:57 AM
I know what the Regional ranking are but I was interested in everyone's thoughts who they believe the Top 6 teams are in the Mid-Atlantic.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 23, 2007, 09:53:42 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 23, 2007, 09:53:42 AM
TC--The NCAA Regional Rankings seem to be okay, however, I would replace Muhlenburg with Kings.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2007, 09:51:04 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2007, 09:51:04 AM
With all this chatter about the "Landmark League", the important thing to remember is that we're ALL in a way responsible for keeping D3 Sports alive & well mainly for the teams themselves, but also for the loyal fans - that being said, this afternoon & tonight, King's - Messiah, PLEASE give your departing MAC sisters a REAL WARM farewell!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 24, 2007, 10:53:41 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 24, 2007, 10:53:41 AM
Off to the NCAA's...right Kate?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2007, 12:31:54 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2007, 12:31:54 PM
Whatever your take on that may be, Saratoga. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2007, 05:23:03 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2007, 05:23:03 PM
Messiah over Moravian 79-57. Close game until Nikki Lobach explodes for 21 of her 23 in the second half. Congrats Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 07:45:02 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 07:45:02 PM
at the half....
Scranton 34 - Kings 30
Scranton 34 - Kings 30
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 08:03:33 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 08:03:33 PM
14 minutes left...
Scranton 50 - Kings 45
Scranton 50 - Kings 45
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 08:14:31 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 08:14:31 PM
9:06 left in 2nd half....
Scranton starting to pull away
Scranton 63 - Kings 50
Mellody 19 pts
Matt 13 pts
Daly 12 pts
Scranton starting to pull away
Scranton 63 - Kings 50
Mellody 19 pts
Matt 13 pts
Daly 12 pts
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2007, 08:36:13 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2007, 08:36:13 PM
Sincere congratulations to Scranton & Messiah winning their conference championships today & headed to the dance.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 08:39:02 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 24, 2007, 08:39:02 PM
Scranton 79 - Kings 63
Scranton's 19th MAC/Freedom Conference Title
Mellody 23 pts (1860 for career - 5 behind Kelly Halpin, 1996-2000, for 2nd in Uof S history)
Matt 17 pts - Tournament MVP
Daly 14
Thanks for the memories MAC!!! Bring on the Landmine Conference!!!
Scranton's 19th MAC/Freedom Conference Title
Mellody 23 pts (1860 for career - 5 behind Kelly Halpin, 1996-2000, for 2nd in Uof S history)
Matt 17 pts - Tournament MVP
Daly 14
Thanks for the memories MAC!!! Bring on the Landmine Conference!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 24, 2007, 09:49:35 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 24, 2007, 09:49:35 PM
Sure was an entertaining game this evening at the Long Center....I think Scranton has a legitimate shot at going all the way. It will depend a lot on how the brackets land though. Kings played well but the bottom line is that they are 1 year away. I can't see any conference team, save for Desales, staying with 15 points of them next season.
Can't wait 'till Friday....
Pat, what do you think the odds are that Scranton hosts next weekend??
Can't wait 'till Friday....
Pat, what do you think the odds are that Scranton hosts next weekend??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on February 24, 2007, 09:51:26 PM
Post by: macfan on February 24, 2007, 09:51:26 PM
First, Kate, I just have to say, I think you are classy - I love how you are dedicated to your DVC team - but respect how you enjoy the competition in the MAC! And, yes, Now we are all MAC! Speaking of which, sometimes I long for the "good ole days" of the crossover games in the MAC. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that there are two halves b/c that means two AQ's. And, obviously, it would be somewhat anticlimactic to have an overall MAC championship game now, just because! But, maybe we'll get to see a playoff in the NCAA tourney between the two MAC champs! Scranton vs. Messiah match up - thoughts!? GO MAC in the NCAA tourney! Turn on the music, it's time to dance!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2007, 10:11:03 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2007, 10:11:03 PM
Kate,
I echo the sentiments of Macfan. If I could figure out how to give you a karma point I would. :) You have kept this board alive and I look forward to your posts. I honestly wish you and DVC best wishes and success in the future.
I echo the sentiments of Macfan. If I could figure out how to give you a karma point I would. :) You have kept this board alive and I look forward to your posts. I honestly wish you and DVC best wishes and success in the future.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 12:26:36 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 12:26:36 AM
She is a sweetheart isn't she? Too bad we may not be seeing much of each other in the future...but, I've always loved your heart. Now if only you could get your team to play with the passion you have... things may improve in D-town. PS. Thanks for the memories!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 01:08:21 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 01:08:21 AM
RoyalGator: How nice do you have it...all the great games at the UofS as an undergrad...move on to the UofF for your Masters & then see the men win the Natl. Championship & the football team isn't too shabby either. Beware of the Lady Royals again this year...they are getting better as the season & the opposition get tougher...Mellody & Matt are peaking as are kids like Mooney, Daly & Fabio. They should get a bye on Wed's. then host on Sat. However, we are talking NCAA here so there may be a miscalculation or two along the way that ends up sending the Lady Royals to play at 4-21 Lycoming. Stay tuned on Royals Radio...which is the BEST in D-III for all your B-Ball action.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 02:48:55 AM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 02:48:55 AM
Scranton get ready because Gwynedd-Mercy will probably be rolling in next Friday night after winning their 18th straight game and 36th straight league game and 2nd straight PAC Championship , it should be fun.
MAYBE at 25-2 the TOP 25 just might start taking notice of GMC. If not they will have to after next weekend!!!!!!!!!
MAYBE at 25-2 the TOP 25 just might start taking notice of GMC. If not they will have to after next weekend!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 25, 2007, 07:28:10 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 25, 2007, 07:28:10 AM
Saratoga--no more Wed byes. We will probably hostthe 1st and 2nd rounds like last year. That means 4 teams playing in Scranton on Fri and the winners meeting in the 2nd rnd on Sat
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2007, 08:53:12 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2007, 08:53:12 AM
Thanks, guys - believe me when i say i will definitely miss all the Scranton posters (you too, Roy!). Whoever pairs with the Royals, if it's GMC, you have to BEAT em! Meantime, i certainly do hope that the Aggies come out of the gate in November really strong, and believe it or not, wouldn't mind a bit seeing an Aggie-Royal re-match. Now, just want to say, at least until the end of this current sport's season - GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 25, 2007, 09:18:00 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 25, 2007, 09:18:00 AM
Kate---A matchup of our teams will probably take place on occasion but I doubt it will be anything close to a regular event. Scranton is still a member of the MAC for the rest of the season so I am confused when you say go Mac but it seems as though you want GMC or some other team to beat Scranton?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 25, 2007, 10:22:28 AM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 25, 2007, 10:22:28 AM
Saratoga,
I have been fortunate over the last few years with success at U of F (football and basketball titles, running for another basketball). As with the time at the UofS. I will be listening over the internet. But I think finally going to let the college life go at graduate once and for all...I think?
If the UofS are able to get to the final four, I will be in Springfield. Go Royals!!!
I have been fortunate over the last few years with success at U of F (football and basketball titles, running for another basketball). As with the time at the UofS. I will be listening over the internet. But I think finally going to let the college life go at graduate once and for all...I think?
If the UofS are able to get to the final four, I will be in Springfield. Go Royals!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: upton on February 25, 2007, 02:15:41 PM
Post by: upton on February 25, 2007, 02:15:41 PM
A couple of thoughts:
-Lady Royals took over the game last night in the second half with better defense and the Lady Royals shooters getting into a grove. Tiffany will have to play better to make a long run in NCAA's. Hopefully just not a good night.
-As a Royal fan, this can be sometimes hard to say, but I think this is the classiest Lady Monarch's team I have seen. That goes from coach to players. I am always watching for the little things. For example, the coach from King's going over to the U. of S. student that sang the National Anthem to compliment her. Very little complaining and no bad sportmanship from players. Their future looks bright.
-More problems with King's fans. 2 fans were ejected by security during 2nd half. I don't know why, but my guess is profanity with young children sitting near by.
-Kate, I am usually lurking and not often posting, but I agree that you have such an enthusiasm for the game that it is refreshing to see. Best of luck to your girls in the future. Hopefully the Landmark Conference will have classy fans like you.
Go Lady Royals!!!!
-Lady Royals took over the game last night in the second half with better defense and the Lady Royals shooters getting into a grove. Tiffany will have to play better to make a long run in NCAA's. Hopefully just not a good night.
-As a Royal fan, this can be sometimes hard to say, but I think this is the classiest Lady Monarch's team I have seen. That goes from coach to players. I am always watching for the little things. For example, the coach from King's going over to the U. of S. student that sang the National Anthem to compliment her. Very little complaining and no bad sportmanship from players. Their future looks bright.
-More problems with King's fans. 2 fans were ejected by security during 2nd half. I don't know why, but my guess is profanity with young children sitting near by.
-Kate, I am usually lurking and not often posting, but I agree that you have such an enthusiasm for the game that it is refreshing to see. Best of luck to your girls in the future. Hopefully the Landmark Conference will have classy fans like you.
Go Lady Royals!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 02:43:01 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 02:43:01 PM
TC: Love your spirt...but, it's Gwynned-Mercy that "better get ready" as you'll be going to either Scranton or Messiah. You may have a nice winning streak but, keep in mind Scranton has NOT lost at home in 4 years. In addition...you havn't won up there in your two trys recently so be a little cautious. This current Lady Royal team has been to the Elite8 & two Final Fours...Gwynned has been where? Be careful what you wish for...it may come true. Welcome to the jungle!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 25, 2007, 02:47:47 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 25, 2007, 02:47:47 PM
Scranton's senior Mellody and Matt have compiled one of the best 4 year records at the UofS!!
112 wins - 10 losses (91.80%)
:)
112 wins - 10 losses (91.80%)
:)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 02:55:11 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 02:55:11 PM
TC: One quick question...does Gwynned still have that rather loud & extrenly obnoxious fan that thinks he's the next Tony Soprano?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: salesman on February 25, 2007, 03:46:42 PM
Post by: salesman on February 25, 2007, 03:46:42 PM
Okay...might as well join the lovefest here to Kate from regular posters...Kate, you lite up this site it would be dull without your infectious enthusiasm to the MAC games...I am glad DVC remains loyal to the league and you will be with us some more...MAJOR TREAT :)!..C ya next season...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 08:30:12 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 08:30:12 PM
Saratoga - We can't WAIT to come to the jungle, with Tony Saprano having our back what's to be scared of? Your right Scranton has a great team but 2 out of the past 3 years we came there and it came down to the FINAL minute both games, you know what they say the 3rd time is the charm.
Yes the same EXTREMLY OBNOXIOUS fans, me being one of them will be there and loud as ever, that's if they send us there. Scanton is LUCKY they never get to come play us at our JUNGLE but TRUST me we are NOT scared to come there and beat you. And after GMC beat Scranton your welcome to join TONY and the rest of the GMC fans for a celebration drink, it's on us buddy. If we don't play you guys goodluck and hopefully we will meet up the following weekend.
Yes the same EXTREMLY OBNOXIOUS fans, me being one of them will be there and loud as ever, that's if they send us there. Scanton is LUCKY they never get to come play us at our JUNGLE but TRUST me we are NOT scared to come there and beat you. And after GMC beat Scranton your welcome to join TONY and the rest of the GMC fans for a celebration drink, it's on us buddy. If we don't play you guys goodluck and hopefully we will meet up the following weekend.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 08:57:09 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 08:57:09 PM
TC: Remember, Scranton is Not another CederCrest, Wesley or Marywood. One other thing...even if you were able to pull off an upset or two...that means nothing in the grand scheme of things. Do it EVERY year against the BEST & not just the bottom-feeders and after about your 3rd. trip to the Final Four then talk...till then, just another hopeful with no resume. Good luck though & tell Tony it's just a game. However, if he's going to lose his marbles again screaming to the stroke point...please let it be at Scranton.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on February 25, 2007, 08:57:41 PM
Post by: macfan on February 25, 2007, 08:57:41 PM
I may not quite "get" the way the NCAA does the pairings, but I guess I'll see once they are released tomorrow morning! Anyway, I thought since Messiah has been top in the NCAA rankings and Scranton has been #2 that would mean that Messiah would be hosting? I guess they could both host this coming weekend - but if they both would come out of next weekend, wouldn't Messiah be more likely to host than Scranton? Of course, maybe one of them will be sent to another lesser region and then they could meet up in the Final Four. Wouldn't that be great to have two reps from the MAC in the Final Four? Help, I'm confused!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 25, 2007, 09:03:51 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 25, 2007, 09:03:51 PM
Macfan--In a region there will be 8 teams, of those 8, 2 will host 4 team tourneys which represent the 1st and 2nd rounds.The following weekend is the sweet 16. Obviously only 1 team can then host.Who that team is depends a lot on geography as well as seeding.If both Messiah and Scranton are alive, clearly Messiah will have a better ranking, but it depends on where the other 2 teams are located. If they are north of Scranton then sending 3 teams south may not make sense???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 09:15:48 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 25, 2007, 09:15:48 PM
MACFAN: The way its worked in the past is more than likely both Messiah & Scranton SHOULD host this weekend. Four teams in each section playing Friday & Sat. Then if the higher remaing seed had won their half of the bracket...they would then probably host the following weekend when the Mid-Atlantic & the Atlantic schools get the previous weekend champs together. I believe you hosted this weekend series last year but were upset by Williams in the Sat. championship game. Then the next weekend since Scranton had won their half of the bracket, they hosted & Williams along with Rochester & Baldwin-Wallace came to Scranton for the Sweet 16 & Elite 8 games. However...we are talking NCAA here so throw logic out the window & be prepaired to travel to a school that is in the middle of nowhere & is not even ranked.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 10:09:29 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 10:09:29 PM
Saratoga - We ALL know the bottom teams in the PAC STINK. But its not like your playing in a powerhouse either. Lets see Kings who finished 2nd played 4 teams in the PAC this year and went 1-3. Lost to us by 15 at Kings, lost to Cabrini by 5 at Kings (Cabrini finshed 2nd in the PAC) and lost to Neumann by 13(Neumann finished 5th in the PAC) and they beat Arcadia who finshed 7th in the PAC. And GMC beat Ursinus by 21 who won the CC Championship. So enough with how bad the PAC is. We will see next weekend.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 10:48:07 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 25, 2007, 10:48:07 PM
roy-a.... Thanks yesterday wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. but winning the Championship is sweet. If we do come to Scranton we all know it would be a major upset but I know it will be a good game, I just like messing with Saratoga. If we don't come there I wish you luck and then hopefully we meet up the following weekend, that's if you guys are still alive. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2007, 09:59:22 AM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2007, 09:59:22 AM
Roy, sorry you found my post confusing, but i definitely want you guys to beat GMC if you happen to hit em. And, yes, i certainly know when your reign in the MAC ends :)! i agree with the poster (sorry i forgot your handle) that the King's fans are very respectful, at least they were at DVC - Drew fans are also amazing. Certainly i just hope we have MORE fans out in Nov. Until then, GO MAC - that means MESSIAH & SCRANTON!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 26, 2007, 10:51:59 AM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 26, 2007, 10:51:59 AM
Saratoga - It's your LUCKY day, you don't have to worry about Tony coming to see you on Fridday GMC got SCREWED and has to go to NYU and beat up on the New Yorkers. But GOODLUCK to your girls I hope they win. GOODLUCK to the rest of the Mid-Atlantic teams, show them where the real ball is played at.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on February 26, 2007, 10:53:15 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on February 26, 2007, 10:53:15 AM
Good to see the selection has a sense of irony. Way to schedule Mt St Mary to play Scranton in the round of 32 (pending upsets). Scranton has 2 losses all year - and that's one of 'em.
Then, should Scranton escape the sectional, there's the prospect of traveling to 26-1 Bowdoin for the regional. Not that there's any history there. If memory serves, in consecutive elite 8's, '04 Bowdoin beat Scranton in Maine... and '05 Scranton beat Bowdoin at the Long Center in the best women's game I've ever seen.
Silly me - I was hoping for Scranton to get placed in the Messiah regional... though for strictly geographically-selfish reasons.
Then, should Scranton escape the sectional, there's the prospect of traveling to 26-1 Bowdoin for the regional. Not that there's any history there. If memory serves, in consecutive elite 8's, '04 Bowdoin beat Scranton in Maine... and '05 Scranton beat Bowdoin at the Long Center in the best women's game I've ever seen.
Silly me - I was hoping for Scranton to get placed in the Messiah regional... though for strictly geographically-selfish reasons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2007, 01:08:36 PM
Post by: roy_a on February 26, 2007, 01:08:36 PM
I am very happy that Scranton will be hosting the first 2 rounds, I am curious if anyone has seen Lehman play before? I checked out their website but it is difficult to get a feel other than perusing their schedule?
Also--any news yet about the ECAC? It would be nice to see some Mac teams get a chance to keep playing
Also--any news yet about the ECAC? It would be nice to see some Mac teams get a chance to keep playing
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 26, 2007, 01:38:22 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 26, 2007, 01:38:22 PM
Roy_a,
There are some ECAC games listed on the scoreboard for the 28th. No MAC teams.
http://www.d3hoops.com/schedule.php?date=2007-02-28&team=womens
There are some ECAC games listed on the scoreboard for the 28th. No MAC teams.
http://www.d3hoops.com/schedule.php?date=2007-02-28&team=womens
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on February 26, 2007, 03:21:07 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on February 26, 2007, 03:21:07 PM
A couple things about Lehman Lightning
19 wins 9 losses (3rd in CUNYAC 9 wins - 4 losses)
Key Players
Sally Nnamani 20.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.1 APG
Kathy Santiago 12.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.1 APG
Tiara Carroll 10 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 3.8 APG
19 wins 9 losses (3rd in CUNYAC 9 wins - 4 losses)
Key Players
Sally Nnamani 20.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.1 APG
Kathy Santiago 12.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.1 APG
Tiara Carroll 10 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 3.8 APG
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 26, 2007, 07:49:05 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 26, 2007, 07:49:05 PM
TC: I'll take this opportunity to wish you & your ladies all the best in the Big Apple. I'm doing it on the MAC site because going into the PAC site is like entering the Dead Zone. A 5:00 game in the Village...have fun getting there if you're driving with friends...and don't forget the extra cash for parking within about 10 blocks of the Cole Center. It will be a good atmosphere on Friday for your game with Ithaca(which you should win)...but, on Sat. evening vs. NYU...it will be electric. Tell Tony he'll need to take 500mg. of Vallium to remain calm...cause if he runs his mouth too much they may find him 5 years from now under the south end zone at Giants Stadium. Have a safe trip & enjoy!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 26, 2007, 10:23:49 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on February 26, 2007, 10:23:49 PM
Saratoga: Too funny, I'll give TONY the message, but he don't have to worry about being in New York, trust me. So I am taking it NYU gets a big crowd? GOODLUCK to your girls too, we will meet up with you in the FINALS. Hey wishful thinking. I'll be HAPPY to get out of NY still alive. And your right how SAD is that PAC sight? That's because we have won 36 straight so no one has anything to say. And thanks again, hope you guys win!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2007, 10:35:55 AM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2007, 10:35:55 AM
Does U of S have any times yet for their weekend games? We're planning ahead & depending on weather, might make the trip to the Long Center. i really need to get rid of all the negative feelings from Feb. 10, & this would give us the perfect opportunity to root big time for the Lady Royals. Hopefully the Sat. game would be in the afternoon - it's a long cold drive back down 380 & 80 after 9 P.M. GO MAC, Scranton & Messiah!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on February 27, 2007, 10:50:04 AM
Post by: roy_a on February 27, 2007, 10:50:04 AM
Kate---Fri 5:00 pm for the first game between Mt St Marys and Hamilton and 7:00pm for Scranton-Lehaman. The winners willl meet at 7:00Pm on Sat.
If the higher seeds win on Fri--SCR-MSM--Sat can be interesting as MSM beat SCR by 20 earlier in the year....We are playing much better now so I do not expect a similiar result. But, I suppose we need to get thru Lehman first...
Come on up anyway as the weather Fri is precipitation but high in the upper 40s
If the higher seeds win on Fri--SCR-MSM--Sat can be interesting as MSM beat SCR by 20 earlier in the year....We are playing much better now so I do not expect a similiar result. But, I suppose we need to get thru Lehman first...
Come on up anyway as the weather Fri is precipitation but high in the upper 40s
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ihavenolife on February 27, 2007, 08:33:29 PM
Post by: ihavenolife on February 27, 2007, 08:33:29 PM
King's, Albright and Moravian are all in the ECAC South championships . . . Drew is in the ECAC Metro tournament.
More details on the ECAC website at the following link:
http://www.ecac.org/feature/feature.asp?id=4467
I'm a Moravian fan. Let's go Hounds!
More details on the ECAC website at the following link:
http://www.ecac.org/feature/feature.asp?id=4467
I'm a Moravian fan. Let's go Hounds!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 27, 2007, 09:36:05 PM
Post by: ronk on February 27, 2007, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: roy_a on February 26, 2007, 01:08:36 PM
I am very happy that Scranton will be hosting the first 2 rounds, I am curious if anyone has seen Lehman play before? I checked out their website but it is difficult to get a feel other than perusing their schedule?
Roy_a,
For the recap of Lehman's win in its conference championship with Baruch, check the Notables selection on the d3hoops home page and Title Time section under that, then click on Lehman....;nobody scored in final 4:36.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on February 28, 2007, 10:27:18 AM
Post by: cold_case on February 28, 2007, 10:27:18 AM
I hear Scranton will probably have a new boss pacing the sidelines next season. After two poor consecutive recruiting classes and the loss of several key players from this years team. word has Mike Strong contimplating retirement.
Fear not, former King's head coach and current Virginia Commonwealth assistant, Bryan Whitten, is highly interested in taking over and wanting to relocate back to the area.
Stay tuned.
Fear not, former King's head coach and current Virginia Commonwealth assistant, Bryan Whitten, is highly interested in taking over and wanting to relocate back to the area.
Stay tuned.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2007, 10:58:09 AM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2007, 10:58:09 AM
Very interesting post from Cold Case, IF it would come to pass, i'm relatively sure that Coach Whitten would be scheduling DVC, as i always saw a very nice healthly relationship between the two coaches. Second, it would be great to see the Lady Royals representing the MAC & beating Bowdoin. Very sadly we can't make the game Saturday night, but i'll be glued to this computer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Bryan Whitten on February 28, 2007, 12:20:02 PM
Post by: Bryan Whitten on February 28, 2007, 12:20:02 PM
Cold Case,
Thanks for the support, but I don't know where you got your info from. I just want to make it clear that this rumor is NOT true. I hope this ends this little rumor before it gets started. Thanks and good luck to Scranton, Messiah, King's, and the other MAC teams in post-season play.
Thanks for the support, but I don't know where you got your info from. I just want to make it clear that this rumor is NOT true. I hope this ends this little rumor before it gets started. Thanks and good luck to Scranton, Messiah, King's, and the other MAC teams in post-season play.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on February 28, 2007, 12:28:22 PM
Post by: cold_case on February 28, 2007, 12:28:22 PM
I guess I wasn't supposed to post it just yet?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on February 28, 2007, 02:48:26 PM
Post by: bziadie on February 28, 2007, 02:48:26 PM
I can't see Coach Whit ever making such a "Landmark" decision. Beside, I know Coach Whit can't take the stench of the Lackawanna River and being the avid fisherman he is, he detests two-headed trout.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2007, 04:15:45 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2007, 04:15:45 PM
WOW, stuff on this site travels FAST! Guess everyone has to be super careful of what they're posting - GO MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 28, 2007, 05:48:07 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 28, 2007, 05:48:07 PM
I guess you're right...those waters that flow behind that bastion of higher education that is Kings Kollege...now that's your proverbial anglers paradise. Pass the mercury please.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: messiah_fan on March 01, 2007, 12:49:27 PM
Post by: messiah_fan on March 01, 2007, 12:49:27 PM
I am planning on attending the Messiah/Westminster game tomorrow. Unfortunately I am not very familiar with Westminster and was wondering if anyone would be willing to offer a breakdown of their team with some "keys to the game" or "items to watch for" tomorrow night.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 01, 2007, 06:35:01 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 01, 2007, 06:35:01 PM
Kate--I know you can't make it up on Sat but come on up Fri you will get to see 2 games for the price of 1..
On paper both Scranton and Mt St Marys should win, but.........Like they say the games are not played on paper.
On paper both Scranton and Mt St Marys should win, but.........Like they say the games are not played on paper.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 01, 2007, 11:10:18 PM
Post by: ronk on March 01, 2007, 11:10:18 PM
Coach Whitten,
Care to share your thoughts on life as D1 asst coach in a bigtime program versus a DIII head coach. I know you're busy with the ACC tournament(congrats on the 1st round win today) and recruiting but if you got a few moments. Are you following the Mike Lonergan game plan hoping for a DI head coach job at a lower major?
Care to share your thoughts on life as D1 asst coach in a bigtime program versus a DIII head coach. I know you're busy with the ACC tournament(congrats on the 1st round win today) and recruiting but if you got a few moments. Are you following the Mike Lonergan game plan hoping for a DI head coach job at a lower major?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Bryan Whitten on March 02, 2007, 02:34:54 PM
Post by: Bryan Whitten on March 02, 2007, 02:34:54 PM
Ronk,
I'm at VCU and we're in the CAA, not the ACC, so more mid-major than major, but being a DI assistant has been a good experience. The coaching aspect has been the same, basketball is basketball, the game doesn't really change. Alot of what people run offensively and defensively is the same as what we played against at King's. It's just that now we're facing a different athlete - bigger & quicker. 6'4" & 6'5" post players instead of 6'0" & 6'1" and 6'0" & 6'1" guards instead of 5'9" & 5'10".
The recruiting is one of the biggest differences. At D3, most of the recruiting is focused on seniors. If a kid is good enough to be noticed as a soph, so to speak, she's probably going higher than D3. At the DI level nowadays, most kids are deciding before their senior season starts. We can start calling juniors in April, and from then until Sept is the big recruiting period. Last June I was talking to a very good friend of mine, a D3 head coach, and we were talking about recruiting, and he said he hadn't done any since mid-April. He had had his class locked up. His recruing had ended and mine was just beginning again. Scheduling is much different as well. You can agree on a game and a date with an opponent, but until you have a signed contract in hand, you can't count on anything. Yes, the Mike Lonergan game plan would be great to follow. I do miss being a head coach and will hopefully get to be one again someday.
Hope that's informative. If there is anything more specific you are interested in, please feel free to ask and I will be more than willing to answer what I can. GO MAC!!!
I'm at VCU and we're in the CAA, not the ACC, so more mid-major than major, but being a DI assistant has been a good experience. The coaching aspect has been the same, basketball is basketball, the game doesn't really change. Alot of what people run offensively and defensively is the same as what we played against at King's. It's just that now we're facing a different athlete - bigger & quicker. 6'4" & 6'5" post players instead of 6'0" & 6'1" and 6'0" & 6'1" guards instead of 5'9" & 5'10".
The recruiting is one of the biggest differences. At D3, most of the recruiting is focused on seniors. If a kid is good enough to be noticed as a soph, so to speak, she's probably going higher than D3. At the DI level nowadays, most kids are deciding before their senior season starts. We can start calling juniors in April, and from then until Sept is the big recruiting period. Last June I was talking to a very good friend of mine, a D3 head coach, and we were talking about recruiting, and he said he hadn't done any since mid-April. He had had his class locked up. His recruing had ended and mine was just beginning again. Scheduling is much different as well. You can agree on a game and a date with an opponent, but until you have a signed contract in hand, you can't count on anything. Yes, the Mike Lonergan game plan would be great to follow. I do miss being a head coach and will hopefully get to be one again someday.
Hope that's informative. If there is anything more specific you are interested in, please feel free to ask and I will be more than willing to answer what I can. GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 02, 2007, 07:54:26 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 02, 2007, 07:54:26 PM
Very sloppy 1st half by the Royals, however, at least they are out rebounding the Lightning.
Scranton 26 Lehman 18
Congratulations to Taryn Mellody on passing Kelly Halpin for 2nd in points
Scranton 26 Lehman 18
Congratulations to Taryn Mellody on passing Kelly Halpin for 2nd in points
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 02, 2007, 09:44:17 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 02, 2007, 09:44:17 PM
RoyalGator--If not for that sloppy start Scranton would have won by 35-40 points.
Th real excitement was the back and forth game between Mount Saint Marys and Hamilton. It was a barnburner right to the end with Hamilton winning by 3 and MSM shooting for the tie with seconds remaining...
If Scranton plays their game tomorrow night all should be well.....
Th real excitement was the back and forth game between Mount Saint Marys and Hamilton. It was a barnburner right to the end with Hamilton winning by 3 and MSM shooting for the tie with seconds remaining...
If Scranton plays their game tomorrow night all should be well.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ihavenolife on March 02, 2007, 11:28:11 PM
Post by: ihavenolife on March 02, 2007, 11:28:11 PM
Congrats to Moravian and King's women for making it to the ECAC South championship game Saturday at 2:00 at Albright. Also kudos to Albright for a fine season.
#7 seed Moravian beat #3 seed Albright 71-60 in the semifinals Friday and #1 seed King's beat #4 Washington & Jefferson 68-62. The reason King's is not hosting is because they were unable to apply due to their men's NCAA game the other night.
I believe this will be the first meeting between Moravian and King's this year. Should be interesting.
I'm a 1994 Moravian grad and this year's team has a lot of heart. LET'S GO HOUNDS!
#7 seed Moravian beat #3 seed Albright 71-60 in the semifinals Friday and #1 seed King's beat #4 Washington & Jefferson 68-62. The reason King's is not hosting is because they were unable to apply due to their men's NCAA game the other night.
I believe this will be the first meeting between Moravian and King's this year. Should be interesting.
I'm a 1994 Moravian grad and this year's team has a lot of heart. LET'S GO HOUNDS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 03, 2007, 12:40:47 AM
Post by: ronk on March 03, 2007, 12:40:47 AM
Coach Whitten,
thanks for reply; thought you were at UVA instead of VCU; saw your Kings team play Scranton once in NCAA quarterfinals at Salisbury(2002?), one step away from the final 4.
Roy_a,
In addition to sloppy, the Royals struggled offensively against the Lehman zone defenses; discussed it briefly postgame with 1 of the coaches; hopefully, improvement tomorrow nite.
thanks for reply; thought you were at UVA instead of VCU; saw your Kings team play Scranton once in NCAA quarterfinals at Salisbury(2002?), one step away from the final 4.
Roy_a,
In addition to sloppy, the Royals struggled offensively against the Lehman zone defenses; discussed it briefly postgame with 1 of the coaches; hopefully, improvement tomorrow nite.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2007, 09:09:26 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2007, 09:09:26 AM
Hey Scranton, you'd darn well better beat Hamilton! King's, please take those Hounds for a long walk :), & Messiah. best luck with NYU - they appear to be super tough.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2007, 09:11:11 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2007, 09:11:11 AM
Yikes, sorry, that's GMC playing NYU - don't really care about that one :(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 07:16:16 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 07:16:16 PM
11:47 in 1st half
Scranton 15 - Hamilton 8
Scranton 15 - Hamilton 8
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 07:26:53 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 07:26:53 PM
6:35 left in 1st half...
Scranton 20 - Hamilton 11
One more thing... Just want to wish luck to King's David Morgan (West Scranton alumnist). He is in the final of DIII wrestling championshp.
Scranton 20 - Hamilton 11
One more thing... Just want to wish luck to King's David Morgan (West Scranton alumnist). He is in the final of DIII wrestling championshp.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 07:38:55 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 07:38:55 PM
at the half...
Scranton 31 - Hamilton 19
Mellody has 10 pts
Matt has 8 pts
Scranton 31 - Hamilton 19
Mellody has 10 pts
Matt has 8 pts
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 08:12:00 PM
10:29 in the 2nd half...
things are getting interesting!!!
Scranton 45 - Hamilton 44
things are getting interesting!!!
Scranton 45 - Hamilton 44
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 08:45:51 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 03, 2007, 08:45:51 PM
In a barn-burner, Scranton survives Hamilton, 58 - 52.
Mellody leads the Royals with 29 pts.
I was on the edge of my seat the last 15 minutes, we are very lucky to get by a very gritty Hamilton team.
Royals take on Mary Washington (VA) on Friday
In local news, congratulation to Dave Morgan on winning the 133 lb weight class at the DIII wrestling championships. Here was the scoring:
133-lbs.
Dave Morgan (Kings) dec. Jafari Vanier (Augsburg), 4-3
1st Period – 0-0
2nd Period – Morgan takes down – Morgan escape, 3:01, 1-0; Double stalling pt., 4:40, 2-1; 2-1 Morgan
3rd Period – Vanier takes down – Vanier escape, 5:02, 2-2; Morgan takedown, 6:05, 4-2; Vanier escape, 6:08, 4-3; 4-3 Morgan
Mellody leads the Royals with 29 pts.
I was on the edge of my seat the last 15 minutes, we are very lucky to get by a very gritty Hamilton team.
Royals take on Mary Washington (VA) on Friday
In local news, congratulation to Dave Morgan on winning the 133 lb weight class at the DIII wrestling championships. Here was the scoring:
133-lbs.
Dave Morgan (Kings) dec. Jafari Vanier (Augsburg), 4-3
1st Period – 0-0
2nd Period – Morgan takes down – Morgan escape, 3:01, 1-0; Double stalling pt., 4:40, 2-1; 2-1 Morgan
3rd Period – Vanier takes down – Vanier escape, 5:02, 2-2; Morgan takedown, 6:05, 4-2; Vanier escape, 6:08, 4-3; 4-3 Morgan
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 03, 2007, 09:51:03 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 03, 2007, 09:51:03 PM
Fun game at the Long Center this evenening.... 2 teams played sound fundamental basketball that was nice to watch..2 great coaches matched up as well. Senior leadership was the difference tonite. Taryn, Allison and Casey in particular were the difference.
At half we up up by12 and within 2 minutes of the second half starting we were up by only 2 and it was nip and tuck the rest of the way. The Ladies are probably on the road next Fri but they have left a lasting impression on the home crowd. GREAT JOB LADIES..........
At half we up up by12 and within 2 minutes of the second half starting we were up by only 2 and it was nip and tuck the rest of the way. The Ladies are probably on the road next Fri but they have left a lasting impression on the home crowd. GREAT JOB LADIES..........
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ihavenolife on March 04, 2007, 10:18:43 AM
Post by: ihavenolife on March 04, 2007, 10:18:43 AM
Congrats to the Moravian women's basketball team for winning the 2007 ECAC South championship -- 86-64 vs. King's. The Greyhounds beat the #1, #2 and #3 seeds to win the tournament. That's pretty special!
Moravian seniors Kelly Applegate, Jenny Hackleman, Katie Rizman and Kristina Adams end their careers in style. They should be remembered as a very special class in the history of Lady Hounds basketball.
WAY TO GO HOUNDS!
Moravian seniors Kelly Applegate, Jenny Hackleman, Katie Rizman and Kristina Adams end their careers in style. They should be remembered as a very special class in the history of Lady Hounds basketball.
WAY TO GO HOUNDS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2007, 11:20:12 AM
Post by: ronk on March 04, 2007, 11:20:12 AM
Hoping that geographically it works out that Scranton is the sectional selection among Maine, upstate New York, and Virginia.
The Royals played team defense very well last helping each other, taking turns pressuring Sathula(who I think will be a serious candidate for POY next year). Little Ryan was a big factor on the defensive board, loose balls, and steals. Allison hit the big foul shots(7 years of doing it at the line at the end of big games).
The Royals played team defense very well last helping each other, taking turns pressuring Sathula(who I think will be a serious candidate for POY next year). Little Ryan was a big factor on the defensive board, loose balls, and steals. Allison hit the big foul shots(7 years of doing it at the line at the end of big games).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 04, 2007, 11:48:01 AM
Post by: saratoga on March 04, 2007, 11:48:01 AM
Should Scranton not be given the Host site for next weekends Sweet Sixteen Sectional...Taryn & Allison will have played 4 years together and not lost even one game at the Long Center...inclusive of all the NCAA Tournament games. That is one pretty special accomplishment. On the other side, I think the Senior class at Bowdoin has only 1 home loss in their careers & that just happened this season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: loyalroyal on March 04, 2007, 12:39:54 PM
Post by: loyalroyal on March 04, 2007, 12:39:54 PM
For geographic reasons, Scranton has been chosen to host the sectional and not Bowdoin. That should make things a little more interesting for both Bowdoin and Scranton, and if they meet up in the elite 8, it should make for another classic sectional final like the one in 2005. Not to mention the sectional final will be on parade day in Scranton. That weekend is going to be crazy!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: finalfour on March 04, 2007, 01:50:27 PM
Post by: finalfour on March 04, 2007, 01:50:27 PM
Hey Kate,
Sorry to disappoint, but it was the "Hounds who "tamed" the Monarchs from King's! From the begining Moravian "hounded" them on defense and in the second half they had absolutely no answer for Applegate! The only "walking" that was done was when Hackleman and Applegate walked to get the championship plaque!
Congratulations Moravian 2007 ECAC South Champions!
Sorry to disappoint, but it was the "Hounds who "tamed" the Monarchs from King's! From the begining Moravian "hounded" them on defense and in the second half they had absolutely no answer for Applegate! The only "walking" that was done was when Hackleman and Applegate walked to get the championship plaque!
Congratulations Moravian 2007 ECAC South Champions!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2007, 04:08:08 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2007, 04:08:08 PM
Final Four, they'll get ya next time, no, wait you'll all be in the "Landmark" Conference, but i'm sure the teams will not have seen the last of each other! Very sorry to see Messiah go down. Congrats to the Lady Royals, still representing the MAC (i see ya all get to play at home again :))! Win out!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 05, 2007, 12:17:07 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 05, 2007, 12:17:07 PM
I'm feeling pretty good as I am currently in 2nd place out of 377 in the PICK EM contest. I have 15 out of 16 teams left in the Sweet 16. Messiah loosing wass not a shocker to me but I did have them picked nonetheless.
As for Scranton hosting this weekend I am certainly happy but a bit surprised. I had envisioned a 7 hour drive to Bowdoin but I'll take a 12 minute ride instead.....
Both games have the makings to be donnybrooks...Rochester matches up real well with Bowdoin so that game should be very tight. UOS vs Mary Wash...should likewise, be a great game. I see the Lady Royals winning by about 8...
As for Scranton hosting this weekend I am certainly happy but a bit surprised. I had envisioned a 7 hour drive to Bowdoin but I'll take a 12 minute ride instead.....
Both games have the makings to be donnybrooks...Rochester matches up real well with Bowdoin so that game should be very tight. UOS vs Mary Wash...should likewise, be a great game. I see the Lady Royals winning by about 8...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: upton on March 06, 2007, 03:33:49 PM
Post by: upton on March 06, 2007, 03:33:49 PM
Quiet board with Sweet 16 and Elite 8 at Scranton in a few days. Anyone have word yet on game times Friday and Saturday. Last I heard, Lady Royals were tentatively set for 7PM on Friday and 7PM on Saturday for the winners. Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: upton on March 06, 2007, 03:40:41 PM
Post by: upton on March 06, 2007, 03:40:41 PM
Never mind, I just answered my own question. Lady Royals play at 7PM Friday with the other game at 5PM. The winners will play Saturday at 7PM. Thanks to myself for answering me so quickly. Go Lady Royals!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 06, 2007, 04:40:08 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 06, 2007, 04:40:08 PM
Very Quiet......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 06, 2007, 09:11:13 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 06, 2007, 09:11:13 PM
Just got back in to town from Harrisburg..Let the games begin..
Anyone within reasonable driving range needs to be at the Long Center Fri night. We have the opportunity for $7 to see 4 of the top teams in the country. I know the other 3 sectionals can state the same but take a look at the matchups...If I were a betting man I would say that no one team could be listed as more than a 2 point favorite in either game.
Rochester-Bowdoin---that is worth $7 on its own..throw in Scranton vs Mary Washington and anyone within 4-5 hours hit the highway and come out and watch 4 premier programs.
Now..does anyone not know who I'm rooting for????????
Anyone within reasonable driving range needs to be at the Long Center Fri night. We have the opportunity for $7 to see 4 of the top teams in the country. I know the other 3 sectionals can state the same but take a look at the matchups...If I were a betting man I would say that no one team could be listed as more than a 2 point favorite in either game.
Rochester-Bowdoin---that is worth $7 on its own..throw in Scranton vs Mary Washington and anyone within 4-5 hours hit the highway and come out and watch 4 premier programs.
Now..does anyone not know who I'm rooting for????????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2007, 09:17:23 PM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2007, 09:17:23 PM
Yes, Roy, we know :) Just saw one of the best games ever as Rutgers prevailed over UConn for the Big East Championship, at Hartford no less. GO Rutgers & GO Scranton Lady Royals (luck of the Irish for St. Patrick's Day on Sat.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 07, 2007, 10:23:22 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 07, 2007, 10:23:22 AM
Is class in session or will they all be on spring break? Wondering what type of crowd they will have for the weekend...........?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 07, 2007, 12:56:05 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 07, 2007, 12:56:05 PM
NEPAFAN: Classes will be on spring break next week, so it should be a little calmer. But you never know. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 07, 2007, 04:18:57 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 07, 2007, 04:18:57 PM
roy_a : GOODLUCK to your girls this weekend, it should be fun. They are the last ones standing in the Mid-Atlantic, hope they go all the way..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 07, 2007, 04:38:40 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 07, 2007, 04:38:40 PM
Tc--Come on up for the games. It will be interesting to get your take onboth of these games....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on March 07, 2007, 04:56:04 PM
Post by: JQV on March 07, 2007, 04:56:04 PM
TC's take: "What'd you call me?"
P.S. "Gwynedd Mercy should be ranked"
P.S. "Gwynedd Mercy should be ranked"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 07, 2007, 07:57:20 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 07, 2007, 07:57:20 PM
roy, we were thinking about coming up, should be two great games. Nice people up in Scranton, plus they won't throw me out like NYU.
jose, I really don't care what anyone calls me but when someone puts down the girls on GMC my daugher being one of them, you can bet i am going to get in their face. So get the story straight, I know that's hard for you to do. PS - The NERVE of me thinking GMC who finished the season at 26-3 and took NYU down to the last minutes of the game should be ranked in the top 25, your right what was I thinking???? My BAD!!!!
jose, I really don't care what anyone calls me but when someone puts down the girls on GMC my daugher being one of them, you can bet i am going to get in their face. So get the story straight, I know that's hard for you to do. PS - The NERVE of me thinking GMC who finished the season at 26-3 and took NYU down to the last minutes of the game should be ranked in the top 25, your right what was I thinking???? My BAD!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 08, 2007, 11:12:49 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 08, 2007, 11:12:49 AM
Good Article in the Scranton Times regarding the Lady Royals
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18053898&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416049&rfi=6
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18053898&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416049&rfi=6
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 08, 2007, 03:33:43 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 08, 2007, 03:33:43 PM
Congratualtions to Messiah on a fine season and thank you to the graduating seniors for their contributions. I share your disapointment in not advancing deeper into the tourney. 2nd year in a row hot shooting 3's knocked you out in the 2n round. Kean is a very good team and a threat to NYU in this bracket if they get by RM. Hopefully next season the Falcons can find a way to keep stronger teams off the offensive glass. Good luck to Scranton and their fans. Will be listening on this site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2007, 08:47:57 AM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2007, 08:47:57 AM
Just read in this morning's newspaper that Alvernia will be joining the MAC in the 08-09 season - welcome to the League!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on March 09, 2007, 10:43:01 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on March 09, 2007, 10:43:01 AM
In a rare moment of clarity, I offer a genuine "Good Luck" to the Lady Royals this weekend. As much as Bowdoin should feel slighted about having to travel, all 4 teams should feel slighted about being put into the "Regional of Death".
But, how again does a 26-1 team have to travel 400+ miles to play Rochester (who's no slouch), and then play a Top 5 team on their court? Should be interesting, if nothing else. If the "townies" can sober up post-parade on Saturday night, they'll be in for a treat.
But, how again does a 26-1 team have to travel 400+ miles to play Rochester (who's no slouch), and then play a Top 5 team on their court? Should be interesting, if nothing else. If the "townies" can sober up post-parade on Saturday night, they'll be in for a treat.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on March 09, 2007, 12:14:21 PM
Post by: cold_case on March 09, 2007, 12:14:21 PM
Quote from: ColonelJohn4Life on March 09, 2007, 10:43:01 AM
In a rare moment of clarity, I offer a genuine "Good Luck" to the Lady Royals this weekend. As much as Bowdoin should feel slighted about having to travel, all 4 teams should feel slighted about being put into the "Regional of Death".
But, how again does a 26-1 team have to travel 400+ miles to play Rochester (who's no slouch), and then play a Top 5 team on their court? Should be interesting, if nothing else. If the "townies" can sober up post-parade on Saturday night, they'll be in for a treat.
CJ, that's an easy question to answer. Scranton is hosting "again" because the NCAA is too cheap to fly Mary Washington and Rochester to Bowdoin, the school that should rightfully host.
You see any school that is not within a 500 mile radius of the host team is be flown in to that site.
It was put on the front page of this website that Scranton was selected to host because of geographics. While that part is true, the major reason was not posted and that was because of what I said in the first paragraph.
Still, playing at home this weekend will give Scranton the inside track on putting up another Final Four Flop next week. Providing they get past this weekend.
Regardless of any rebuttals to this post, what I wrote is dead-on accurate and the info comes direct from some sources at Scranton U.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2007, 12:44:28 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2007, 12:44:28 PM
Yes, i'm reasonably sure that all the MAC posters here wish the Lady Royals the best luck tonight - make your last year in the League a memorable one!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 09, 2007, 01:11:47 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 09, 2007, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: cold_case on March 09, 2007, 12:14:21 PMQuote from: ColonelJohn4Life on March 09, 2007, 10:43:01 AM
In a rare moment of clarity, I offer a genuine "Good Luck" to the Lady Royals this weekend. As much as Bowdoin should feel slighted about having to travel, all 4 teams should feel slighted about being put into the "Regional of Death".
But, how again does a 26-1 team have to travel 400+ miles to play Rochester (who's no slouch), and then play a Top 5 team on their court? Should be interesting, if nothing else. If the "townies" can sober up post-parade on Saturday night, they'll be in for a treat.
CJ, that's an easy question to answer. Scranton is hosting "again" because the NCAA is too cheap to fly Mary Washington and Rochester to Bowdoin, the school that should rightfully host.
You see any school that is not within a 500 mile radius of the host team is be flown in to that site.
It was put on the front page of this website that Scranton was selected to host because of geographics. While that part is true, the major reason was not posted and that was because of what I said in the first paragraph.
Still, playing at home this weekend will give Scranton the inside track on putting up another Final Four Flop next week. Providing they get past this weekend.
Regardless of any rebuttals to this post, what I wrote is dead-on accurate and the info comes direct from some sources at Scranton U.
Like we all didn't know the NCAA was cheap?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on March 09, 2007, 02:38:35 PM
Post by: cold_case on March 09, 2007, 02:38:35 PM
I believe Brian Bosworth said it best on his T-shirt during his final with Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl:
National Communists Against Athletes.
Of course Bosworth was an idiot but let me see or hear the NCAA tell Duke to take a 400+ mile bus to their NCAA game. Imagine the national media jumping all over the NCAA for that. NOT!
National Communists Against Athletes.
Of course Bosworth was an idiot but let me see or hear the NCAA tell Duke to take a 400+ mile bus to their NCAA game. Imagine the national media jumping all over the NCAA for that. NOT!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 09, 2007, 02:39:46 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 09, 2007, 02:39:46 PM
Congratulations to WBCA All-American Finalists
From Region 4
Name Institution Year Pos. Height
Meghan Courtney, Muhlenberg College, Sr. C, 6-1
Courtney Cunningham, Drew University, Sr. G, 5-7
Nikki Lobach, Messiah, Jr. G. 5-9
Taryn Mellody, University of Scranton, Sr. G. 6-0
Allison Matt, University of Scranton, Sr. G. 5-7
From Region 4
Name Institution Year Pos. Height
Meghan Courtney, Muhlenberg College, Sr. C, 6-1
Courtney Cunningham, Drew University, Sr. G, 5-7
Nikki Lobach, Messiah, Jr. G. 5-9
Taryn Mellody, University of Scranton, Sr. G. 6-0
Allison Matt, University of Scranton, Sr. G. 5-7
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 09, 2007, 02:45:46 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on March 09, 2007, 02:45:46 PM
I actually think if the Lady Royals can survive this weekend they will be in good shape..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: RoyalGator on March 09, 2007, 06:26:02 PM
Post by: RoyalGator on March 09, 2007, 06:26:02 PM
Also, Congratulations to Mike Strong - University of Scranton
Russell Athletic/WBCA Region 4 Coach of the Year
Russell Athletic/WBCA Region 4 Coach of the Year
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 09, 2007, 10:29:37 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 09, 2007, 10:29:37 PM
Well...it was a nice ride while it lasted.....To the Lady Royal seniors thanks for the memories....What a ride....1 home loss in 4 years. Not too bad...
As for the games in Scranton tonite. Bowdoin was clearly a step ahead of Rochester at every turn. The defense was smothering and Loonin,Flahertyand Anelauskas were pretty darn good...
Scranton--MaryWash--This was a 3 point game that could have gone either way. About 4-5 pts scored by both teams combined over the last 5 minutes or so.Scranton had some shots but they just didn't fall. I think Mary Wash is going to match up well against Bowdoin and it should be an entertaining game.
As for the games in Scranton tonite. Bowdoin was clearly a step ahead of Rochester at every turn. The defense was smothering and Loonin,Flahertyand Anelauskas were pretty darn good...
Scranton--MaryWash--This was a 3 point game that could have gone either way. About 4-5 pts scored by both teams combined over the last 5 minutes or so.Scranton had some shots but they just didn't fall. I think Mary Wash is going to match up well against Bowdoin and it should be an entertaining game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 10, 2007, 01:35:52 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 10, 2007, 01:35:52 AM
Quote from: kate on March 09, 2007, 08:47:57 AM
Just read in this morning's newspaper that Alvernia will be joining the MAC in the 08-09 season - welcome to the League!
You oughta read D3hoops.com. We had that news on Monday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 10, 2007, 10:52:54 AM
Post by: kate on March 10, 2007, 10:52:54 AM
Very sorry to our fellow MAC (for just 2 more months) Lady Royals on their heartbreaking loss last night to Mary Washington. Fine time for that basket to "have a lid on it". Really don't know who to pull for tonight. Second, Pat, with everything going on, b'ball wise, i did slip on reading the D-3 news - come these coming summer months, we'll be more deligent. It would be cool to add Miseri to the MAC (that didn't sound right :)), and finally, i miss the Aggies - is it Nov. yet???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 10, 2007, 10:59:55 AM
Post by: kate on March 10, 2007, 10:59:55 AM
That's "DILIGENT" - Come on people, let's keep this site really going during these next 8 months - you certainly don't have to have a daughter on a team, although that's interesting, too - but let's keep D-3 Women's b'ball really rolling!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 10, 2007, 11:34:17 AM
Post by: ronk on March 10, 2007, 11:34:17 AM
When the shots don't fall(because of good defense on both sides),then the difference was the offensive rebounds and put-backs. It was the type game in which Kelly Lewandowski thrived(box out on the defensive end and get a few on the offensive end). But we didn't have her and UMW got it done on our home court and w/o a starter(ACL injury).
Tammmy,Casey, Tiffany: congrats for the 2-year run.
Allison, Taryn: It's been an exciting 4 years;you made it happen.
Steph: Believe in yourself. When the team is struggling, you'll be the go-to-gal. Transition(defense to offense and vice/versa) time is your time.
Tonite: Interesting game- UMW's defense is tough but I don't know from whom they'll get their points on offense against Bowdoin. Mobility of Flaherty on offense could be the decider.
Tammmy,Casey, Tiffany: congrats for the 2-year run.
Allison, Taryn: It's been an exciting 4 years;you made it happen.
Steph: Believe in yourself. When the team is struggling, you'll be the go-to-gal. Transition(defense to offense and vice/versa) time is your time.
Tonite: Interesting game- UMW's defense is tough but I don't know from whom they'll get their points on offense against Bowdoin. Mobility of Flaherty on offense could be the decider.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on March 13, 2007, 11:35:57 AM
Post by: cold_case on March 13, 2007, 11:35:57 AM
Toga,
My paperboy didn't deliver to my house since Friday. Can you tell me how the Lady Royals did over the weekend? ::)
My paperboy didn't deliver to my house since Friday. Can you tell me how the Lady Royals did over the weekend? ::)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 13, 2007, 03:00:35 PM
Post by: lefty2 on March 13, 2007, 03:00:35 PM
Misericordia has accepted an invitation to join the MAC beginning with 2008-09.
http://www.misericordia.edu/athletics/
http://www.misericordia.edu/athletics/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: cold_case on March 13, 2007, 04:27:46 PM
Post by: cold_case on March 13, 2007, 04:27:46 PM
Good for Miseri. Gooooooooooooooo Cougars!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 13, 2007, 06:34:06 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 13, 2007, 06:34:06 PM
CC: No paper since Friday??? You better start leaving better tips then! Just took a few days off after the game...what can you say? I think Roy pretty well summed it up...what an incredable ride the Lady Royals have had over the past 4 years. One Elite 8, one SweetSixteen, and two Final Fours...and in-between...only 1 home loss in those 4 years and zero conference losses...not too shabby! I remember seeing Jackie Dougherty back in the early 90's & thinking I hope I get to see another player like her on the same team...then Lynn Kempski developed. Then when you thought the run was over, Jen Nish shows up with Kate Dougherty# 1 and it's off to more Final Fours...then before you knew it, Kelly Halpin was starting to pick up where the others left off & getting the Lady Royals back to more Finals ..then it was Katie Doc# 2 & Kate Pierangeli getting them so very close and then the daily double of Taryn & Allie arrived & the streak took off to unbelievable heights. And in between all of the stars have been the role players that show up every night & minus the glamour just get it done whether crashing the boards, boxing out, diving for loose balls or scoring a key basket along the way or just playing incredable defense...it all adds up to perhaps the greatest run the MAC Freedom will have ever seen. Now it's off to the Landmark & a whole new adventure...and if Coach Strong can bring in the next young Taryn or Allie or Kelly...it may turn out to be same team...new conference...new year...same success.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2007, 02:33:06 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2007, 02:33:06 PM
I noticed that four of the five first-team 2006-07 ALL-Region MAC players were selected from the Freedom Conference. I thought that was interesting since I remember there were a few comments during the year that the Commonwealth Conf. seemed a little stronger this past season......
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 14, 2007, 02:45:36 PM
Post by: kate on March 14, 2007, 02:45:36 PM
Congratulations to Taryn, Scranton & Andrea, King's & also to Allison Matt ( the guard from Allentown Central Catholic who we saw play at Easton Area :)), for being named to the regional all-star team! Certainly we wish Taryn & Allison all the best! Also, welcome College of Misericordia for the 08-09 season! Still miss my Aggies, but the college NCAA's are about to start - GO RUTGERS - GO TEMPLE!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 14, 2007, 02:47:53 PM
Post by: kate on March 14, 2007, 02:47:53 PM
So sorry, didn't mean to overlook Courtney & Melissa from Drew - major congrats to them as well!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 14, 2007, 03:43:28 PM
Post by: lefty2 on March 14, 2007, 03:43:28 PM
Kate,
Thanks so much for the warm welcome.
FYI, there is no "OF" in College Misericordia.
Thanks so much for the warm welcome.
FYI, there is no "OF" in College Misericordia.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 15, 2007, 09:32:42 AM
Post by: kate on March 15, 2007, 09:32:42 AM
Sorry, Lefty, i'll get it right from here on - after this final four - GO MARY WASHINGTON - can we find out who will be in the MAC Freedom & Commonwealth sides of the league? i thought i had it down, but now with the addition of Arcadia & College Misericordia, not too sure where everyone aligns. Thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 15, 2007, 09:37:59 AM
Post by: kate on March 15, 2007, 09:37:59 AM
See, it's a tad confusing - meant Alvernia (super glad you're here, though :))!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 15, 2007, 06:43:11 PM
Post by: kate on March 15, 2007, 06:43:11 PM
In search of answers, i found C.J.'s reference on the men's site to a newspaper article listing the new "shakeout" of the MAC for this coming year & next. It is a great article, & you can read it by heading over to the MAC Men's site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 16, 2007, 12:17:24 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 16, 2007, 12:17:24 PM
Congratulations to Messiah's Nikki Lobach and Scranton's Taryn Mellody on their selection to the Kodak/WBCA All-America Team.
http://www.wbca.org/releases/KAATDIII2007.html
http://www.wbca.org/releases/KAATDIII2007.html
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 16, 2007, 01:08:23 PM
Post by: kate on March 16, 2007, 01:08:23 PM
To have two from the MAC, and two Honorable mention, Courtney Cunningham & Allison Matt, that's Great!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 19, 2007, 03:23:19 PM
Post by: kate on March 19, 2007, 03:23:19 PM
Congratulations to DePauw! How about Marist knocking off Ohio?! Sources tell me that it (Marist) was once a junior college - now, look at em! Can Keystone be far behind? Temple & Rutgers made it out of the first round - hope Temple can handle Duke tomorrow night & Rutger's plays Michigan State, i believe. Go Scarlet Knights & Owls! Two more months for Drew & Scranton in the MAC Freedom
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on March 19, 2007, 03:27:10 PM
Post by: bziadie on March 19, 2007, 03:27:10 PM
Looks like King's will be playing in a tournament in Cancun, Mexico next winter. Two of the other teams slated to compete are Messiah and new national champion DePauw. Supposedly there will be six teams and the matchups have yet to be determined, but it sounds like a great field of squads will be there. Would be nice for King's to play both Messiah and DePauw to get that top level of competition.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on March 20, 2007, 01:14:32 PM
Post by: roy_a on March 20, 2007, 01:14:32 PM
Cancun in Dec..sounds like a great vacation for a fan...I am sure that playing that kind of competition is only going to help a Kings team that I feel is on the precipice of making a good run in the NCAA playoffs next year., They will need a bit more depth, but the main points are already in place. Now I'm day-dreaming of Cancun.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 23, 2007, 01:33:51 PM
Post by: kate on March 23, 2007, 01:33:51 PM
Ya know, with all the conferences in D-3 Women's B'ball, it's pretty cool to have two teams listed in the final 06-07 top 25. i for one, am very grateful that most of the time, the competition in league is fierce. Del Val had two melt-downs this season that i saw. Then again, i'm not the one on the court, so i don't know what players are dealing with. Still say that Drew & Scranton will be very much missed by me - but i'm totally looking forward to the arrival of Manhattanville & Arcadia for the new season - miss the Aggies, miss going to two games a week & am excited about November!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 23, 2007, 04:06:30 PM
Post by: kate on March 23, 2007, 04:06:30 PM
Almost forgot, GO RUTGER'S!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 24, 2007, 04:38:19 PM
Post by: kate on March 24, 2007, 04:38:19 PM
:) RUTGER'S :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: goldnblack on March 25, 2007, 06:28:56 PM
Post by: goldnblack on March 25, 2007, 06:28:56 PM
I see someone has knowledge of the tourney in Cancun next December. I know that Depauw will be playing. Does anyone have a web site or more info on this tourney?? I would love to know the exact dates. I think it is before Christmas? Depauw loses 5 seniors; 4 played significant minutes and had big production including All-American Liz Bondi. Sounds like great competition lining up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 26, 2007, 03:49:25 PM
Post by: kate on March 26, 2007, 03:49:25 PM
Regarding the "withdrawal" article on Pat's blog, Pat, you'll be busy this summer arranging the league changes - but until then, how can anyone not be overcome with emotion watching the Women's D1 l6, 8 & 4? When Kay Yow walked off that court the other night after that heart-breaking loss to Conn., or tonight when the Lady Scartlet Knights go against Arizona. That game replaces one that wasn't played at a holiday tourney due to the death of an Arizona starter's brother. It's better than any movie i've ever seen - IT'S REAL!!! Still miss the Aggies like crazy, but GO RUTGER'S!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 01, 2007, 06:49:45 PM
Post by: kate on April 01, 2007, 06:49:45 PM
It'll be a tough mountain to climb, but GO RUTGER's! GO NORTH CAROLINA!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 02, 2007, 04:39:25 PM
Post by: kate on April 02, 2007, 04:39:25 PM
Darn Phillies squashed a really great sport's weekend (Rutger's hanging tough), by losing their home opener in front of a sell-out crowd - ugh! i was actually jealous last week when Cabrini had all those poster chime in over their coaching problems. Thank God the Aggies don't have similar problems, but i really wish the other Aggie posters would identify & we could start a dialogue. Hope they have a great camp in June with tons of prospective players - GO AGGIES - GO RUTGER'S!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 04, 2007, 04:16:08 PM
Post by: kate on April 04, 2007, 04:16:08 PM
Rutger's will play like champions next season (after all, they did beat Conn., Duke, & LSU! Everyone will be back, too! Saw the WNBA draft this afternoon. For the first time a community college senior was selected (she brought her own tape). Can D3 candidates be far behind ( a Philly team with Dawn Staley coaching & loads of area D-3 people on it)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 06, 2007, 02:49:05 PM
Post by: kate on April 06, 2007, 02:49:05 PM
Happy Easter to everyone at Delaware Valley College & everyone on the D-3Hoops site!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 09, 2007, 09:37:54 AM
Post by: kate on April 09, 2007, 09:37:54 AM
Unable to post on the baseball site, but on the MAC page, the baseball rankings are listed under the softball site spot. Gotta get this off my chest as well, hope to heavens i NEVER see Imus in person (they should make him pay for every single trip the Lady Scarlett Knights have to take for the rest of his life!)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 09, 2007, 03:36:06 PM
Post by: kate on April 09, 2007, 03:36:06 PM
MAC site is fixed - thanks! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 15, 2007, 07:44:39 PM
Post by: kate on April 15, 2007, 07:44:39 PM
O.K., no more posts until the schedule comes out, but have to say this. Not for one split second that the Rutgers Women's Basketball Team needs any defense, but i can not believe that not one other women's team, D1, 2, or 3 said one word on behalf of the Rutger's team. Hope it was manifest through e-mail or snail mail. Lady Rangers & Lady Royals - one more month!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on April 15, 2007, 10:32:01 PM
Post by: lefty2 on April 15, 2007, 10:32:01 PM
Kate,
The WBCA did issue a statement on the Rutger(no apostrophe)s matter.
http://www.wbca.org/
The WBCA did issue a statement on the Rutger(no apostrophe)s matter.
http://www.wbca.org/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 01:48:01 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 01:48:01 AM
I am pretty sure I saw Pat Summitt on ESPN in the past week speaking out against Don Imus.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 16, 2007, 12:36:20 PM
Post by: kate on April 16, 2007, 12:36:20 PM
Lefty2 & Pat, thanks for the info - was especially glad that Pat Summit spoke out. not to mention the other coaches - thanks, again
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 07:56:08 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 07:56:08 PM
OB, I'm sure you'll recognize that there's a word from the Imus show that was not in that set of lyrics you posted.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 08:33:45 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 08:33:45 PM
None of which justfies the apples-and-oranges comparison you want us to see as legitimate.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on April 16, 2007, 08:52:05 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on April 16, 2007, 08:52:05 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2007, 08:33:45 PM
None of which justfies the apples-and-oranges comparison you want us to see as legitimate.
You got that right, Pat.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 17, 2007, 03:58:16 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 17, 2007, 03:58:16 AM
This board isn't exactly accustomed to your style. I felt it was more likely to be taken seriously here than in your usual haunts, so it needed to be debunked.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 03, 2007, 01:02:46 PM
Post by: kate on May 03, 2007, 01:02:46 PM
Just a few short weeks until Drew & Scranton are out of the MAC - seriously, to the Scranton posters, please remember that DVC lost both games to you guys by ten points - my Aggies gave you some real competition. Drew, you were always super classy. i'm sorry that evidently you haven't scheduled FDU? Also, i'd like to take this opportunity to wish the Aggie softball team the best luck tomorrow in the MAC playoffs at Wilkes! Certainly hope that if the Aggies have Drew or Scranton on the new 07-08 lineup that the posters from there come up & say HI! To borrow a phrase from Lyco 80 - atb!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 03, 2007, 04:43:49 PM
Post by: kate on May 03, 2007, 04:43:49 PM
Posters, i don't normally do this, but please read my post of page 59, especially Drew & Scranton folks - thanks & Happy Cinco de Mayo :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 08, 2007, 04:40:01 PM
Post by: kate on May 08, 2007, 04:40:01 PM
The Aggie 2006-07 season is over, and once again, i'd like to commend DVC S.I.D., Matt Levy for a tremendous job keeping the athletic web site extremely current. The memorial for the V.T. Hokies is precious. Good heavens i miss those b'ball games. Can't wait to see the 07-08 schedule - what a year it's going to be with our new MAC members!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on May 10, 2007, 07:24:32 PM
Post by: bill on May 10, 2007, 07:24:32 PM
Kate
Just read one of your old posts...Yes, Drew hasn't scheduled FDU, nor will they. Drew, apparently thinking themselves "too good" for FDU (except on the field/court, where we now regularly beat them :)
will no longer schedule FDU in ANY sport. This is a directive straight from Connie the athletic diector...
Just read one of your old posts...Yes, Drew hasn't scheduled FDU, nor will they. Drew, apparently thinking themselves "too good" for FDU (except on the field/court, where we now regularly beat them :)
will no longer schedule FDU in ANY sport. This is a directive straight from Connie the athletic diector...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 11, 2007, 02:39:16 PM
Post by: kate on May 11, 2007, 02:39:16 PM
Bill, for Drew not to schedule the "sister" school right down the street is very, very sad. They should know that the MAC is probably one of the more competitive leagues in the country. i feel that we all made & will continue to make each other better (i thought that that was what it's all about actually). We should just hope that the five MAC schools in that new conference will be totally fascinated with their three out-of-league opponents enough that it lifts their playing potentials to the highest levels (yeh, right :)) - well, i still say, it's their loss
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 12, 2007, 04:57:26 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 12, 2007, 04:57:26 AM
Quote from: bill on May 10, 2007, 07:24:32 PM
Yes, Drew hasn't scheduled FDU, nor will they. Drew, apparently thinking themselves "too good" for FDU (except on the field/court, where we now regularly beat them :)
will no longer schedule FDU in ANY sport. This is a directive straight from Connie the athletic diector...
Bill - classic.
I've heard something similar about Wilkes / Kings on the guy's side, only it went like this:
Scranton AD, or representative thereof: "Hey, despite our move to the Landmine, you guys still wanna get together for a non-conference game?"
Wilkes - King's representative: "Stick it, Purple. We'd rather play Baptist Bible. Twice."
**Disclaimer - I like Baptist Bible, just using them as an example.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 11:28:51 AM
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 11:28:51 AM
CJ, lol - that has got to be the new MAC motto - "we'd rather play Baptist Bible - twice!"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 12, 2007, 11:46:44 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 12, 2007, 11:46:44 AM
I thought it was Arcadia and Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on May 12, 2007, 02:44:11 PM
Post by: saratoga on May 12, 2007, 02:44:11 PM
CJ: "We'd rather play Baptist Bible twice"...my God, that's been the Wilkes battlecry for years now...so what else is new? I think it really is about time to accept the fact that the MAC Freedom is in a very serious state of disrepair. If you really believe that the loss of Scranton, Susquehanna, Moravian, Juniata & Drew can be offset by the likes of some of your newest bretheren...then you are letting your frustration & resentment cloud any semblence of rational thinking. Coaches shake hands & move on...did you ever notice how many D-I schools change conferences? Time to get over it already. As Emerson stated, "Jealousy is the great predictor of failure".
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 03:53:50 PM
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 03:53:50 PM
Oh, Sara, Sara, Sara - "the likes of some of your newest (brethren)?" Yikes, it's you who sounds worried - MAC rules :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: The Observation Deck on May 12, 2007, 07:01:38 PM
Post by: The Observation Deck on May 12, 2007, 07:01:38 PM
Not sure that the thought of being a part of a league with Alvernia, Arcadia, Misericordia and Manhattanville is what those schools wanted to do anyway. The MAC has lost a lot of great institutions and replaced them with a four-PAC.
Well, a three PAC and a Skyline team. Either way. Skyline is just as "prestigious" as the PAC.
Well, a three PAC and a Skyline team. Either way. Skyline is just as "prestigious" as the PAC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 12, 2007, 07:22:54 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 12, 2007, 07:22:54 PM
Quote from: The Observation Deck on May 12, 2007, 07:01:38 PM
Not sure that the thought of being a part of a league with Alvernia, Arcadia, Misericordia and Manhattanville is what those schools wanted to do anyway. The MAC has lost a lot of great institutions and replaced them with a four-PAC.
What the MAC is up to these days is a genuine puzzler. ???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 08:21:41 PM
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 08:21:41 PM
O.K., ten years ago when we started following DVC Women's b'ball, Drew was a great institution, but a subpar b'ball team - Scranton was, of course, Scranton :). As far as the other side goes, Moravian has always tried to comunicate how freakin great they are, & as the college next door for us, Bethlehem & we're in Easton, i can tell ya that they certainly ebb & flow. Susquehanna, after that disgusting editorial by that guy, Tom Housenick, i believe can find sport's nirvana elsewhere. God bless Junita. i also notice that Merchant Marine belongs to more conferences than i could count, so may they all find happiness in the Landmine. Warren, please have a little faith in the league! Over the years they been tons of fun to watch!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: midatl on May 12, 2007, 08:57:49 PM
Post by: midatl on May 12, 2007, 08:57:49 PM
Quote from: kate on May 12, 2007, 08:21:41 PM
O.K., ten years ago when we started following DVC Women's b'ball, Drew was a great institution, but a subpar b'ball team
Don't think that second part matters -- only the part about Drew being a great institution. Schools want to associate with like-minded institutions.
Not sure what editorial you're referring to but if it's the one where it was suggested that Del Val football drove all this MAC breakup, you might need to look in the mirror. GA Mangus got questionable students into Widener when he was there, questionable students at Ursinus (I forget which of the schools had the kid do time for stealing shoes -- I think he transferred from one to the other) and did it again at Del Val. True Florida Gator, through and through. And Susquehanna, Moravian and Juniata decided they could not be associated with that kind of a program and want to be held to a higher standard.
Kate, a league is more than a collection of schools playing women's basketball. It's a group of schools that are supposed to share common ideals and goals. Perhaps the MAC at 16 schools was too big for that -- I don't know. But right now it appears the MAC's common ideal is having two automatic bids. Nothing more, nothing less.
If I were Etown or Leb Val or Messiah I would be trying to find a way out of this conference. It's a far less prestigious group than the one those schools were in two years ago.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 09:49:28 PM
Post by: kate on May 12, 2007, 09:49:28 PM
Midatl, Please don't tell me that Moravian is any higher or better than anyone else - yes, i certainly know that it's a heck of a lot more than women b'ball, & i would venture to say that schools were annoyed as hell when DVC started winning football games - i do not have the statistics, but i know that Adam Knoblach would be annoyed at having had people calling him & his team mates, questionable. That term "like minded" gauls me to no end - especially when it comes to athletics - these "like minded" people it seems to me, wanted to keep the status quo - keep em down - well, i still say the grass isn't always greener. By the way - GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 13, 2007, 05:03:05 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 13, 2007, 05:03:05 AM
What the F did I just start? [smacks head] Eh, mostly, I guess I'm just impressed that there were this many people reading the MAC women's board on a weekend in May.
Warren, as usual, I'm with ya. Is it dysfunction within the MAC that caused the spur Landmine... or vice versa? Regardless, and it pains me to say it, the MAC is weaker now.
Sara - D1 schools change conferences all the time because, quite literally, there are millions of dollars riding on it, often having to do with football. Clearly, THAT'S not why Scranton moved. ;D Unless there is some vast academic logic, yet unexplained, Scranton's move is beyond comprehension. Does investing extra money in travel for athletics bring about a greater student body?? We shall see...
Quote from: Pat Coleman on May 12, 2007, 11:46:44 AMPat - yup, those are the new Freedom teams. I was just offering a commentary on the likelihood of a Wilkes / King's vs Scranton non-conference game. And hey, if the format of the recently-renamed and recently-reconfigured Wilkes-Barre January Event changes... and Wilkes or King's schedule BBC on their own... they might play BBC, twice.
I thought it was Arcadia and Manhattanville.
Warren, as usual, I'm with ya. Is it dysfunction within the MAC that caused the spur Landmine... or vice versa? Regardless, and it pains me to say it, the MAC is weaker now.
Sara - D1 schools change conferences all the time because, quite literally, there are millions of dollars riding on it, often having to do with football. Clearly, THAT'S not why Scranton moved. ;D Unless there is some vast academic logic, yet unexplained, Scranton's move is beyond comprehension. Does investing extra money in travel for athletics bring about a greater student body?? We shall see...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 13, 2007, 07:51:52 AM
Post by: kate on May 13, 2007, 07:51:52 AM
And, pray tell (no pun intended) what about Albright, Lycoming, & Widener - don't they have to "jump ship" too? CJ, we don't know that much about Manhattanville & Arcadia/Beaver is a great school - it shouldn't make any league "weaker". Anyway, Happy Mother's Day - Mighty MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 19, 2007, 08:48:17 AM
Post by: kate on May 19, 2007, 08:48:17 AM
May 19 has dawned here in the northeast, & it's a magnificent Saturday - Congratulations to DelVal's Rachel Joyce as she graduates this morning as part of the class of 2007!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 20, 2007, 07:40:58 PM
Post by: kate on May 20, 2007, 07:40:58 PM
Oh boy, now the drought starts in earnest - the Phoenix Suns lost in the west, who reallly gives a crap about the Jazz & Spurs, & the Nets are out in the east. The WNBA started with a thud with Detroit rolling over Sacramento - ugh :(. Doesn't anyone miss their D-3 squads as much as i do? Do we have any posters from Manhattanville or Arcadia??? Let's alert everyone when schedules start coming up - miss ya, Aggies - GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 20, 2007, 08:11:38 PM
Post by: kate on May 20, 2007, 08:11:38 PM
Very sorry for the double, but was just checking Manhattanville & Arcadia websites, & any school that has a men & women's ice hockey team & has graduated a huge percentage of the Kennedy family is more that good enough for me :) - also, Arcadia has their fall sport's schedules up, so there's certainly two colleges that i'm darn glad to have in the MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 21, 2007, 08:06:03 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 21, 2007, 08:06:03 AM
Quote from: kate on May 20, 2007, 08:11:38 PM
Very sorry for the double, but was just checking Manhattanville & Arcadia websites, & any school that has a men & women's ice hockey team & has graduated a huge percentage of the Kennedy family is more that good enough for me :) - also, Arcadia has their fall sport's schedules up, so there's certainly two colleges that i'm darn glad to have in the MAC!!!
Any Kennedys who graduated from Manhattanville did so when it was a Catholic women's college. The men's ice hockey team could be considered the best D1 squad competing in D3. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on May 22, 2007, 03:37:16 PM
Post by: bziadie on May 22, 2007, 03:37:16 PM
C.J.:
Just so you know, King's and Scranton will be playing in most other sports other than hoops next year. Not sure what is happening down the street, but that is the case here.
I love the term "like-minded." It can be applied to almost any group, including racists, criminals, lawyers, politicians, and military personnel, to name a few.
Some would even argue that it can also be applied to colleges who think they are elite when they really are not but try to place themselves at that level by the use of smoke and mirrors, or in this case a conference affiliation
The bottom line is that there are plenty of kids at those like-minded schools who do not fit the profile of the average student at that particular school but have been admitted because they are a student-athlete. And every one of those coaches knows it too.
It is funny how you always hear coaches say something like......."Wow, Joe Shmoe got into School-X" and they tell every one and their brother in an attempt to run that school down........but when John or Jane Schmoe gets into their school, the never say a word.
And then they act like their student body is better in terms of behavior, like some of the comments made during hoops season. But I guess that when there is a certain conference baseball doubleheader being played at Connell Park and a bevy of the home school's students are there visibly impaired sucking from bottles in brown paper bags and swearing at the visiting team's players and coaches, and nothing is being done from an administrative position, that constitutes being elite as well.
But since it happens at a sport where there is not as big a fan base as basketball, that makes it OK. You may try to blow smoke up people tails with your self-anointment, but you are not fooling the majority.
Just so you know, King's and Scranton will be playing in most other sports other than hoops next year. Not sure what is happening down the street, but that is the case here.
I love the term "like-minded." It can be applied to almost any group, including racists, criminals, lawyers, politicians, and military personnel, to name a few.
Some would even argue that it can also be applied to colleges who think they are elite when they really are not but try to place themselves at that level by the use of smoke and mirrors, or in this case a conference affiliation
The bottom line is that there are plenty of kids at those like-minded schools who do not fit the profile of the average student at that particular school but have been admitted because they are a student-athlete. And every one of those coaches knows it too.
It is funny how you always hear coaches say something like......."Wow, Joe Shmoe got into School-X" and they tell every one and their brother in an attempt to run that school down........but when John or Jane Schmoe gets into their school, the never say a word.
And then they act like their student body is better in terms of behavior, like some of the comments made during hoops season. But I guess that when there is a certain conference baseball doubleheader being played at Connell Park and a bevy of the home school's students are there visibly impaired sucking from bottles in brown paper bags and swearing at the visiting team's players and coaches, and nothing is being done from an administrative position, that constitutes being elite as well.
But since it happens at a sport where there is not as big a fan base as basketball, that makes it OK. You may try to blow smoke up people tails with your self-anointment, but you are not fooling the majority.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 22, 2007, 11:19:28 PM
Post by: ronk on May 22, 2007, 11:19:28 PM
Quote from: bziadie on May 22, 2007, 03:37:16 PM
C.J.:
Just so you know, King's and Scranton will be playing in most other sports other than hoops next year. Not sure what is happening down the street, but that is the case here.
And why not hoops, also?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 25, 2007, 02:13:24 PM
Post by: kate on May 25, 2007, 02:13:24 PM
As far as i'm concerned, there's lots of good things happening in the MAC - first, we should be happy that the teams leaving ARE those that feel they're just too darn cool to be with anyone but each other. Second, i've said it before but here goes again, the level of competition at Drew increased dramatically playing the last nine years in the MAC so i'm sure we'll do the same with new members. The level of good competition has risen with Del Val, as well (except for two major meltdown :(), & FDU & Lyco were playing like teams possessed at the end of the season. Let's give our new members a fightin chance. Happy Memorial Day!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: midatl on May 30, 2007, 11:51:11 AM
Post by: midatl on May 30, 2007, 11:51:11 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, that's the official word of the King's College athletic department, as delivered by it's spokesman!
I was not aware it was the job of the SID to add fuel to a rivalry fire that way. Good show!
I was not aware it was the job of the SID to add fuel to a rivalry fire that way. Good show!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 01:00:31 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 01:00:31 PM
When will people learn is that their email is visible on these boards?
The Hit List from last football season:
1. Ryan Fluellen, Assistant Football Coach at Cortland
2. Some lineman at Springfield
3. Nick Gatto, LB at Alfred
4. Assistant SID at Norwich whose name I forgot.
Now we can add Bob Ziadie, SID at Kings to the list. (https://www.d3boards.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fkings.edu%2FAthletics%2FAthleticsImages%2Fhead_ziadie.jpg&hash=7d00a591a03d7109c4c7d5de23333327e9967097)
If I were you Bob, I would email Fran Elia at Cortland for advice. No SID that posts on this forum is more professional. What's more, Fran signs each of his posts.
P.S. Bob IC is going to pound you guys.
The Hit List from last football season:
1. Ryan Fluellen, Assistant Football Coach at Cortland
2. Some lineman at Springfield
3. Nick Gatto, LB at Alfred
4. Assistant SID at Norwich whose name I forgot.
Now we can add Bob Ziadie, SID at Kings to the list. (https://www.d3boards.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fkings.edu%2FAthletics%2FAthleticsImages%2Fhead_ziadie.jpg&hash=7d00a591a03d7109c4c7d5de23333327e9967097)
If I were you Bob, I would email Fran Elia at Cortland for advice. No SID that posts on this forum is more professional. What's more, Fran signs each of his posts.
P.S. Bob IC is going to pound you guys.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 01:37:09 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 01:37:09 PM
Quote from: bziadie on May 30, 2007, 11:35:29 AM
Could it be that the one brother did not get into RPI and had to settle on a Landmark school?
Bob-
That WAS nice of you not to name the school! I will not be so nice to you.
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankingsBest.asp (http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankingsBest.asp)
If you want you can scroll down to "K". And look around. You won't find anything that looks familiar. You WILL, however find RPI under "R" and Ithaca College under "I". Why Ithaca College, you ask? Because when we're pounding your football team's ace on September 8th, you're going to be wishing some more "elite" athletes, like the ones at IC, had "settled" for King's college and the nightlife in wilkes-barre I keep hearing so much about.
Jose-
Don't forget windbag and Dougher's mom on the baseball boards. Can anyone out-diligent the E8 posters??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:04:39 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:04:39 PM
one thing pbr will say about kings is they are one big physical football team. and you may win the game but you will come out of the game whooped. they are one physical football team. pbr think ic may win but pbr doubts pound them will be a term to describe the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 02:09:55 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 02:09:55 PM
Honestly I don't know King's football team from shianola, I'm just trash-talking one of the most unprofessional SIDs in the biz.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:14:09 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:14:09 PM
pbr understands max.....its all good....where is jqv thought he was lurking around here?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 30, 2007, 02:18:19 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 30, 2007, 02:18:19 PM
I had no idea BZADIE was Bob Zadie. Thanks for clearing that up guys!
Zadie obviously you are talking about Scranton, so why not come out with the sport? You have made no real attempt to hide the kid's identity so you might as well totally "out" him. After ripping Saratoga (old man! ;D) you're now picking on an 18-year-old. Good Work!
Zadie obviously you are talking about Scranton, so why not come out with the sport? You have made no real attempt to hide the kid's identity so you might as well totally "out" him. After ripping Saratoga (old man! ;D) you're now picking on an 18-year-old. Good Work!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 02:22:47 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 02:22:47 PM
I am around PBR. The whole thing just cracks me up. All I really know about Kings is that they are the team Fisher beats right before playing IC. Well, I take that back, I know that and that their SID posts on post patterns.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:25:17 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:25:17 PM
this is LOL stuff....here pbr thought these boards would be quite since its post season and man talking about hitting a hornets nest with a baseball bat
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 02:37:38 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 02:37:38 PM
Maybe someone should e-mail the man's comments over to the Scranton SID, see what he thinks. Where's Upstate when you need him??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 02:44:21 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 02:44:21 PM
Oof, how did the east region football band of brothers get hold of this?
Bob Ziadie was never hiding his identity, folks. Nor was he hiding his feelings, apparently. :)
Bob Ziadie was never hiding his identity, folks. Nor was he hiding his feelings, apparently. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 02:51:32 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 30, 2007, 02:51:32 PM
You know, I've been spending all my time trying to think of funny comments, I didn't really think about the situation that hard until now.
We have a Sports Information Director making fun of a student-athlete from a college in the same (basically) town. Like, making fun of his academic achievements and choice of school. It's almost an even larger insult that he DIDN'T try to hide his identity. This is the guy that's in charge of representing a school's interests to the media.
Forget the Scranton SID, maybe the King's AD would be more interested in his comments.
We have a Sports Information Director making fun of a student-athlete from a college in the same (basically) town. Like, making fun of his academic achievements and choice of school. It's almost an even larger insult that he DIDN'T try to hide his identity. This is the guy that's in charge of representing a school's interests to the media.
Forget the Scranton SID, maybe the King's AD would be more interested in his comments.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 30, 2007, 02:53:50 PM
Post by: kate on May 30, 2007, 02:53:50 PM
Bob was just callin it as he read it - GO DEL VAL & GO MAC!!! Schedules coming soon, i hope - this will be one interesting year coming up!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:54:58 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:54:58 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 02:44:21 PM
Oof, how did the east region football band of brothers get hold of this?
Bob Ziadie was never hiding his identity, folks. Nor was he hiding his feelings, apparently. :)
well pat most of them are absent today otherwise pbr would been screaming "incoming...." as they would of been taking this and running with it big time
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:56:03 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 02:56:03 PM
kate are you talking about dvc football schedule or womens hoops? their football schedule has been posted for awhile now on their website
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 30, 2007, 02:58:14 PM
Post by: kate on May 30, 2007, 02:58:14 PM
Hoops, PBR, but thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:02:50 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:02:50 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 02:44:21 PM
Oof, how did the east region football band of brothers get hold of this?
Bob Ziadie was never hiding his identity, folks. Nor was he hiding his feelings, apparently. :)
Fair enough. I kind of like the moniker though.
To answer your question Pat, we lurk...everywhere.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:03:40 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:03:40 PM
"band of brothers" was the toned-down version of my initial reaction. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:08:41 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:08:41 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:03:40 PM
"band of brothers" was the toned-down version of my initial reaction. :)
Is that implying that your initial reaction was more positive or less positive?
We are just crusading for truth, justice and the American way here.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 03:11:36 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 03:11:36 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:03:40 PM
"band of brothers" was the toned-down version of my initial reaction. :)
you'll never admit pat in writing but we do make you laugh at times and we know it!! we are the distant relative pat never wants to introduce his spouse to and hopes we just go away but deep down inside can relate to us and in a strange way finds us amusing....but pbr wishes there were more sid's like bob and tell it like they see it and what they are feeling. too much is done behind closed doors. pbr would like to see what the mac heads are thinking and thoughts are on a 1-5-10 yr. plans for the conf (if anything other than 3 months at this point...) pbr thinks pat should smite himself for what he was thinking about calling us....LOL
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:13:59 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:13:59 PM
Quote from: uPBRmeASAP on May 30, 2007, 03:11:36 PMpbr thinks pat should smite himself for what he was thinking about calling us....LOL
At least it was Pat thinking about the name and not TDT, no need for another international incident started by TDT name calling.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 03:23:23 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 03:23:23 PM
Quote from: High Chairman JoseQViper on May 30, 2007, 03:13:59 PMQuote from: uPBRmeASAP on May 30, 2007, 03:11:36 PMpbr thinks pat should smite himself for what he was thinking about calling us....LOL
At least it was Pat thinking about the name and not TDT, no need for another international incident started by TDT name calling.
how true ...pc is already smiting us for thinking negative thoughts...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:28:19 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:28:19 PM
The East Region Band of Brothers
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 03:38:12 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 30, 2007, 03:38:12 PM
now that is LOL hysterical....well done chairman +K to you for that....pbr imagines pc will not find that comical
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:46:19 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:46:19 PM
Not overly comical. Perhaps if it were done better. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:50:06 PM
Post by: JQV on May 30, 2007, 03:50:06 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on May 30, 2007, 03:46:19 PM
Not overly comical. Perhaps if it were done better. :)
I know my graphics skills are pretty weak but, what do you expect, I didn't go to a Landmark school...zing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
If Bob were really trying to keep a secret about his identity, don't you think he'd employ a user name other than BZiadie? Pffft, football fans. Welcome to a higher level of discourse, boys.
For the record, no school was mentioned, no name was mentioned. THAT would be keeping a secret about identity. It would have been just as easy to let the public around here know who he was. It WAS in a newspaper for Chrissake. But that's not professional. Of course, the last thing we need is another Al Callejas incident.
One need only read the local papers to know exactly how well the Wilkes-Barre SIDs do their job. I can't think of one time where one sport at King's or Wilkes didn't have their score in the paper in the following day.
That said, you can't help the remaining MAC schools from feeling like the Geico Caveman. Being jilted on the basis of "like-minded academics"? C'mon...
For the record, no school was mentioned, no name was mentioned. THAT would be keeping a secret about identity. It would have been just as easy to let the public around here know who he was. It WAS in a newspaper for Chrissake. But that's not professional. Of course, the last thing we need is another Al Callejas incident.
One need only read the local papers to know exactly how well the Wilkes-Barre SIDs do their job. I can't think of one time where one sport at King's or Wilkes didn't have their score in the paper in the following day.
That said, you can't help the remaining MAC schools from feeling like the Geico Caveman. Being jilted on the basis of "like-minded academics"? C'mon...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 10:57:16 AM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 10:57:16 AM
For now until the start of the season, we should be focusing on the two great schools coming to the MAC this fall - Arcadia (Beaver) & Manhattanville - i, for one sure hope they have posters! O.K., Scranton's posters will be missed by me, Drew had a couple, & the other three were non-existant almost, so not much to miss there. Hopefully they'll find their new "sisters", CUA, Goucher, & Merchant Marine fascinating. Next fall we look forward to welcoming Alvernia, Eastern, & Misericordia. The season can't start soon enough :)!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 11:14:55 AM
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 11:14:55 AM
Quote from: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
One need only read the local papers to know exactly how well the Wilkes-Barre SIDs do their job.
One need only read Posting Up to know exactly how poorly they do it, too.
Quote from: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
It WAS in a newspaper for Chrissake.
"I wonder if he couldn't get into RPI and had to 'settle' on a Landmark School!" does not sound like something one would read in the daily news. Nor does making fun of the kid's high school GPA. Unless you are familiar with Bob Matthews' column. It sounds frighteningly immature, especially for someone whose JOB IT IS TO REPRESENT HIS SCHOOL TO THE MEDIA.
Quote from: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
I can't think of one time where one sport at King's or Wilkes didn't have their score in the paper in the following day.
WOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!! You can tell how great the SIDs are, by the fact that they do the bare minimum for their job, every day. Here's a freakin' medal:
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 31, 2007, 11:23:24 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 31, 2007, 11:23:24 AM
CJ just got owned.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 12:54:19 PM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 12:54:19 PM
CJ hardly needs defending, but Maxpower, whoever you are, you haven't been through the wars of this site (tho we're still all buds), no one "owns" anyone, so Happy Trails on the Landmark!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 02:11:24 PM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 02:11:24 PM
Maxpower,
While I dig the name, and the Homer Simpson reference... you're off the cynicism deep end, and just looking for a reason to be critical. You're using examples the way a drunk uses a lightpost, for support rather than illumination.
My favorite Bob story:
Last weekend of February / first weekend of March of '03, King's College was fortunate enough to host both the men's and women's MAC-F conference championship games. Not enough? Oh yeah, they also co-hosted the national D-3 wrestling tournament at the Wachovia Arena. Having all 3 events be successful, ehh, must have been an accident, right?
NepaFan,
Didn't we banish you to some Landfill board yet? ;)
While I dig the name, and the Homer Simpson reference... you're off the cynicism deep end, and just looking for a reason to be critical. You're using examples the way a drunk uses a lightpost, for support rather than illumination.
My favorite Bob story:
Last weekend of February / first weekend of March of '03, King's College was fortunate enough to host both the men's and women's MAC-F conference championship games. Not enough? Oh yeah, they also co-hosted the national D-3 wrestling tournament at the Wachovia Arena. Having all 3 events be successful, ehh, must have been an accident, right?
NepaFan,
Didn't we banish you to some Landfill board yet? ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 02:47:00 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 02:47:00 PM
Not just looking for a reason to be critical, it just touches a nerve from me having come from perhaps the most professional Sports Info Dept. in DIII (at least the part people saw, cough cough jose). Not even our students would have thought of posting while still working there, it's just bush league. When others don't act the same way, not only is it annoying, it keeps US from doing our job well. Fran Elia of Cortland is the exception; nothing he puts on this board is something he wouldn't also send to a media outlet.
And in my experience (feel free to correct me if I seem out of line): All three events successfully covered = kudos SI department. All three events successfully exectued = kudos Athletic Department.
And in my experience (feel free to correct me if I seem out of line): All three events successfully covered = kudos SI department. All three events successfully exectued = kudos Athletic Department.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 02:51:34 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 02:51:34 PM
One more thing: it just strikes me as odd that anyone would find these actions defensible. I'm not going to rat this guy out because that's not my style, but if the AD got ahold of that post and SERIOUS discipline was not handed down, I would be surprised. Can you imagine being an AD and having your department represented by a man ridiculing a fresman from another school? Is anyone actually saying this is defensible? There is a huge difference between a sports fan doing this and an SID doing this. I'm not trying to extend the argument and I won't post after this (maybe), just honestly trying to gauge what is going on.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 31, 2007, 03:21:22 PM
Post by: JQV on May 31, 2007, 03:21:22 PM
Quote from: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 02:47:00 PM(at least the part people saw, cough cough jose)
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This should take care of that cough Max.
Just bill it to 899.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on May 31, 2007, 03:31:52 PM
Post by: bziadie on May 31, 2007, 03:31:52 PM
Wow, I did not think that big a ruckus would come of the post. The intent was to support earlier posts that have discussed departing schools giving student-athletes a break and admitting them when they may not have been admitted if they were not student-athletes. For any supporters of these schools to think that this does not happen is pure ignorance.
Over the years there have been many posters who have mentioned players and schools by name in discussing academics but that is OK? I never mentioned a name, a sport, a gender, or a school, unlike a lot of other people who are far more specific. So to say I sold out an 18-year old kid is laughable since none of the above info was ever mentioned.
And personally, I have never said there was anything wrong with giving a kid a break.......just be up front about it and stop pretending to be holier than thou. There are tons of kids out there who have been given a chance and have prospered.
NEPA, and just to clear the air it was not Scranton, even though seem to believe that is the school I was referring to.........
I also find it pretty hypocritical that so many of you are free to share your opinions and are very often times negative. There are tons instances where lies, rumor, or innuendo about any number of schools are posted on this site and so many of you seem to thrive on it. Yet someone who happens to be aligned with a school does not have the same right. My opinions are my own and I do not represent anyone should I post about any subject. There is this little thing called Freedom of Speech. Do not make the mistake of thinking I am speaking on behalf of anyone.
Not to mention the number of posts from departing school supporters taking shots of their own at the remaining schools not being up to snuff academically. Nice double-standard.
Perhaps I should be like most of you and register under a phony name since there are clearly a lot of people who do not want people to know where their opinions truly come for.
Pat, perhaps you should consider changing the registration format so that people need to include their proper name as their user name. I wonder how many of you would continue to post.
Over the years there have been many posters who have mentioned players and schools by name in discussing academics but that is OK? I never mentioned a name, a sport, a gender, or a school, unlike a lot of other people who are far more specific. So to say I sold out an 18-year old kid is laughable since none of the above info was ever mentioned.
And personally, I have never said there was anything wrong with giving a kid a break.......just be up front about it and stop pretending to be holier than thou. There are tons of kids out there who have been given a chance and have prospered.
NEPA, and just to clear the air it was not Scranton, even though seem to believe that is the school I was referring to.........
I also find it pretty hypocritical that so many of you are free to share your opinions and are very often times negative. There are tons instances where lies, rumor, or innuendo about any number of schools are posted on this site and so many of you seem to thrive on it. Yet someone who happens to be aligned with a school does not have the same right. My opinions are my own and I do not represent anyone should I post about any subject. There is this little thing called Freedom of Speech. Do not make the mistake of thinking I am speaking on behalf of anyone.
Not to mention the number of posts from departing school supporters taking shots of their own at the remaining schools not being up to snuff academically. Nice double-standard.
Perhaps I should be like most of you and register under a phony name since there are clearly a lot of people who do not want people to know where their opinions truly come for.
Pat, perhaps you should consider changing the registration format so that people need to include their proper name as their user name. I wonder how many of you would continue to post.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 31, 2007, 03:48:50 PM
Post by: JQV on May 31, 2007, 03:48:50 PM
Quote from: bziadie on May 31, 2007, 03:31:52 PMI also find it pretty hypocritical that so many of you are free to share your opinions and are very often times negative. There are tons instances where lies, rumor, or innuendo about any number of schools are posted on this site and so many of you seem to thrive on it. Yet someone who happens to be aligned with a school does not have the same right. My opinions are my own and I do not represent anyone should I post about any subject. There is this little thing called Freedom of Speech. Do not make the mistake of thinking I am speaking on behalf of anyone.
Being employed as a school's official spokesman is different than just happening to be aligned with it. I think it is fair to assume that a statement from an entity's official spokesman is on behalf of that entity, especially when that statement surrounds the very subject upon which the spokesman is empowered to speak, unless a specific disclaimer, such as your most recent post, is given.
Before you head down to Boston and throw a bunch of tea into the harbor to protect your rights on Post Patterns, I would check again who the First Amendment imposes limits on. I am quite sure Pat Coleman, d3sports.com, and E8Nation are not limited by the US Constitution in any way.
Quote from: bziadie on May 31, 2007, 03:31:52 PM
Pat, perhaps you should consider changing the registration format so that people need to include a proper name as their user name.
No need for that, at least until Max and Superman find gainful employment that distract them from their sleuthing duties.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bziadie on May 31, 2007, 04:10:34 PM
Post by: bziadie on May 31, 2007, 04:10:34 PM
High Chairman Jose,
Sorry to inform you but I am not the school's or department's official spokesperson. Even in regard to the very subject of which is being discussed. No outside entity has ever asked me for any official opinion on this. You clearly give me far too much power. Did you see any school logo posted as an avatar under my user name, or my position listed anywhere to indicate I am representing anyone or anything other than myself? No. You want a disclaimer? I just gave one in the last post. My opinions are my own and have never been anyone else's. Even during positive posts.
Sorry to inform you but I am not the school's or department's official spokesperson. Even in regard to the very subject of which is being discussed. No outside entity has ever asked me for any official opinion on this. You clearly give me far too much power. Did you see any school logo posted as an avatar under my user name, or my position listed anywhere to indicate I am representing anyone or anything other than myself? No. You want a disclaimer? I just gave one in the last post. My opinions are my own and have never been anyone else's. Even during positive posts.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 31, 2007, 04:50:59 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 31, 2007, 04:50:59 PM
It's probably wise to include that disclaimer in your profile, then. The Sports Information Director is indeed seen as the spokesman for the athletic department, whether you claim to be or not.
I always thought SIDs were the department's spokesperson. I know I was when I was an SID.
I wouldn't have any way of confirming people's identity -- I'm sure you know that. And I doubt that any of the people who injected themselves into this discussion would be dissuaded by such a requirement. :)
I always thought SIDs were the department's spokesperson. I know I was when I was an SID.
I wouldn't have any way of confirming people's identity -- I'm sure you know that. And I doubt that any of the people who injected themselves into this discussion would be dissuaded by such a requirement. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 04:51:09 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 04:51:09 PM
I caused a similar ruckus (surprise!) when a bunch of school journalists showed up at a BBall game and made asses of themselves. When I called them out, they defended themselves by saying they were "off-duty". One of their bosses responded by saying it disturbed him that any journalist would consider himself ever "off-duty", especially when so close to the journalist's main point of coverage. If Tony Snow posted some comment like yours on a message board, and then said "it's not my job to represent the white house when I'm not in front of the mic", he'd be out on his ass faster than you could say "cover-up." That's an extreme example, but the principle is the same. Some jobs preclude the opportunity for the holder to just say whatever his opinion is. Whether or not you have a school logo as an avatar, the name "Bob Ziadie" means King's College in bright flashing lights to EVERYONE who knows you are the SID. You have to live with that.
Your posts leave me with a lot of questions. If you're not your department's official spokesperson, who is? (To quote Bobby Knight to a reporter: "Only two people will tell you I won't be here; one is me, one is our SID. Who the f*%# told you I wouldn't be here?") Are you telling me the media goes to someone else besides the SID for information? Then maybe the Col. was right and just getting the scores to the paper every day IS the bulk of your work.
My next question is in regards to my previous post. If, indeed, your AD saw all that went on here, would he really pass it off as your own opinion and you being off-duty? Or would he be upset that myself, Jose, and many others now view the King's SI department as somewhat bush league? If you have nothing to be ashamed of, why remove the post, as it has been? This is the most interesting part to me: what does/would your boss think? Are you sure you know the answer?
It is not a "double-standard" for me to throw the Princeton review at you. You made fun of, whether you like it or not, a certain school for it's academic deficiency when compared to RPI. When I found out YOUR school is also lacking compared to RPI, that seemed comical to me. I personally wouldn't make fun of a student's school choice (except Cortland, obviously), I was merely giving you what is known as a "taste of your own medicine." What you felt was probably the same of what that school's SID would have felt had you mentioned the name of the school. That you didn't is immaterial; the point is that the derision was there. In case you forgot, this is what it said:
"Could it be that the one brother did not get into RPI and had to settle on a Landmark school?"
The verb "settle" is not a positive verb.
My next question is why you think us registering our names would prevent us from posting. Those who know us best on the boards know our names, and someone willing to do a little research (or, in most cases, e-mail and ask us) would find out who we all are pretty quickly. The difference is that none of us are paid to represent our school, as EVERY EMPLOYEE IS, official spokesperson or not.
EDIT- I see Pat has already refuted some points far more succinctly than myself. Kudos.
Your posts leave me with a lot of questions. If you're not your department's official spokesperson, who is? (To quote Bobby Knight to a reporter: "Only two people will tell you I won't be here; one is me, one is our SID. Who the f*%# told you I wouldn't be here?") Are you telling me the media goes to someone else besides the SID for information? Then maybe the Col. was right and just getting the scores to the paper every day IS the bulk of your work.
My next question is in regards to my previous post. If, indeed, your AD saw all that went on here, would he really pass it off as your own opinion and you being off-duty? Or would he be upset that myself, Jose, and many others now view the King's SI department as somewhat bush league? If you have nothing to be ashamed of, why remove the post, as it has been? This is the most interesting part to me: what does/would your boss think? Are you sure you know the answer?
It is not a "double-standard" for me to throw the Princeton review at you. You made fun of, whether you like it or not, a certain school for it's academic deficiency when compared to RPI. When I found out YOUR school is also lacking compared to RPI, that seemed comical to me. I personally wouldn't make fun of a student's school choice (except Cortland, obviously), I was merely giving you what is known as a "taste of your own medicine." What you felt was probably the same of what that school's SID would have felt had you mentioned the name of the school. That you didn't is immaterial; the point is that the derision was there. In case you forgot, this is what it said:
"Could it be that the one brother did not get into RPI and had to settle on a Landmark school?"
The verb "settle" is not a positive verb.
My next question is why you think us registering our names would prevent us from posting. Those who know us best on the boards know our names, and someone willing to do a little research (or, in most cases, e-mail and ask us) would find out who we all are pretty quickly. The difference is that none of us are paid to represent our school, as EVERY EMPLOYEE IS, official spokesperson or not.
EDIT- I see Pat has already refuted some points far more succinctly than myself. Kudos.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on May 31, 2007, 05:01:16 PM
Post by: JQV on May 31, 2007, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 04:51:09 PMThe verb "settle" is not a positive verb.
and Plaintiffs' lawyers nationwide rise to object...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 05:18:36 PM
Post by: maxpower on May 31, 2007, 05:18:36 PM
+k for that one, although you really shouldn't let people know you're a lawyer. Once they find out who you are..... you'll never post again.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 07:18:31 PM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 07:18:31 PM
Many thanks to Matt Levy, Del Val's S.I.D. - the Aggie schedule for 07-08 is up!!! Great picture of Shannon O'Neill on the website, too! Thanks, again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on May 31, 2007, 07:29:20 PM
Post by: roy_a on May 31, 2007, 07:29:20 PM
All like-minded posters can feel free to go to the Landmark section.......
JUST KIDDING.........
JUST KIDDING.........
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 08:11:04 PM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2007, 08:11:04 PM
Hey, Roy, you'd better be kidding :) - please forgive this double post, but i was thrilled to see Drew, Moravian, & Susquehanna on our schedule - Selinsgrove, here we come! Roy & other Scranton people, don't be strangers!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 31, 2007, 08:25:28 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 31, 2007, 08:25:28 PM
this board seems pretty quiet has there been any good debates lately?
p.s. bob have to agree with pat and max whether you are rep'ing the college or not its implied you are with what you say on here. you should definetly put some disclaimer in your posts or signature.
p.s. bob have to agree with pat and max whether you are rep'ing the college or not its implied you are with what you say on here. you should definetly put some disclaimer in your posts or signature.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 31, 2007, 08:35:54 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 31, 2007, 08:35:54 PM
max, pbr agrees with you about cj ....his rebuttal to your points smells of as he puts it "cynicism". pot/kettle.....kettle/pot
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 'gro on May 31, 2007, 08:46:34 PM
Post by: 'gro on May 31, 2007, 08:46:34 PM
hi-larious that a good portion of this argument started over an RPI comment. That is all. Good evening.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: PBR... on May 31, 2007, 08:52:22 PM
Post by: PBR... on May 31, 2007, 08:52:22 PM
Quote from: 'gro on May 31, 2007, 08:46:34 PM
hi-larious that a good portion of this argument started over an RPI comment. That is all. Good evening.
BOL!! gro +K for that ....careful the wizard will not like another of "band of brothers" over here stirring the pot...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 31, 2007, 11:11:36 PM
Post by: ronk on May 31, 2007, 11:11:36 PM
Quote from: bziadie on May 22, 2007, 03:37:16 PM
C.J.:
Just so you know, King's and Scranton will be playing in most other sports other than hoops next year. Not sure what is happening down the street, but that is the case here.
Bziadie,
And why not hoops,also?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JT on May 31, 2007, 11:12:50 PM
Post by: JT on May 31, 2007, 11:12:50 PM
Quote from: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
Pffft, football fans. Welcome to a higher level of discourse, boys.
I think he just called football fans stupid. You've obviously spent to much time reading football posts from the Northwest Conference.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on June 01, 2007, 09:34:32 AM
Post by: JQV on June 01, 2007, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: JT on May 31, 2007, 11:12:50 PMQuote from: ColonelJohn4Life on May 31, 2007, 07:42:18 AM
Pffft, football fans. Welcome to a higher level of discourse, boys.
I think he just called football fans stupid. You've obviously spent to much time reading football posts from the Northwest Conference.
Good catch JT, I missed that line before.
Maybe a third conference should start for those posters wishing to have a higher level of discourse.
That would leave us with:
1. OldMacMembers: Schools with like-minded academic standards
2. MacRemnants: Not snooty enough to hang with OldMacMembers but snooty enough to take shots at football fans.
3. Normal People
Edit: PBR gets to be in category 3 because he is a non-snooty MAC fan.
Edit: Please do not read any of this post as being written on behalf of E8Nation.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 10:34:57 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 10:34:57 AM
Please be advised that those of us at the the "Mac [sic] remnant" venues are assuredly normal people and have no inclination to be "snooty." We leave the latter to others. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on June 01, 2007, 03:10:32 PM
Post by: bill on June 01, 2007, 03:10:32 PM
Warren
I don't know about you, but most people around here consider me to be pretty snooty! :D
And I've been told, one of your basketball assistants is leaving for a DIII school in the greater Richmond area. I wish him only the best, and I'm sure you'll miss him as we do here.....
I don't know about you, but most people around here consider me to be pretty snooty! :D
And I've been told, one of your basketball assistants is leaving for a DIII school in the greater Richmond area. I wish him only the best, and I'm sure you'll miss him as we do here.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 03:55:27 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 03:55:27 PM
Quote from: bill on June 01, 2007, 03:10:32 PM
Warren
I don't know about you, but most people around here consider me to be pretty snooty! :D
[Really? I thought snoots were virtually extinct in the Mid-Atlantic Region.]
And I've been told, one of your basketball assistants is leaving for a DIII school in the greater Richmond area. I wish him only the best, and I'm sure you'll miss him as we do here.....
[Yeah, J-D is departing for R-MC. I fear Mike Rhoades is ratcheting-up his recruiting efforts for this area. :( ]
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on June 01, 2007, 04:09:45 PM
Post by: JQV on June 01, 2007, 04:09:45 PM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 03:55:27 PMQuote from: bill on June 01, 2007, 03:10:32 PM
Warren
I don't know about you, but most people around here consider me to be pretty snooty! :D
[Really? I thought snoots were virtually extinct in the Mid-Atlantic Region.]
And I've been told, one of your basketball assistants is leaving for a DIII school in the greater Richmond area. I wish him only the best, and I'm sure you'll miss him as we do here.....
[Yeah, J-D is departing for R-MC. I fear Mike Rhoades is ratcheting-up his recruiting efforts for this area. :( ]
At least you guys have a good sense of humor about all this. Unlike a certain SID that does not speak on behalf of his employer.
*Disclaimer: Please do not interpret my post as stating the official position of E8Nation on the sense of humor on this board. I speak solely in my individual capacity and in no way in my capacity as Chairman of the Board of E8Nation.*
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 05:38:24 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 05:38:24 PM
Quote from: High Chairman JoseQViper on June 01, 2007, 04:09:45 PMQuote from: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 03:55:27 PMAt least you guys have a good sense of humor about all this.Quote from: bill on June 01, 2007, 03:10:32 PM
Warren
I don't know about you, but most people around here consider me to be pretty snooty! :D
[Really? I thought snoots were virtually extinct in the Mid-Atlantic Region.]
And I've been told, one of your basketball assistants is leaving for a DIII school in the greater Richmond area. I wish him only the best, and I'm sure you'll miss him as we do here.....
[Yeah, J-D is departing for R-MC. I fear Mike Rhoades is ratcheting-up his recruiting efforts for this area. :( ]
Listen up, Viper. D3 competition, like life itself, is far too serious a matter to be taken all that seriously .... ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 01, 2007, 05:46:51 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 01, 2007, 05:46:51 PM
The philosophy professor has spoken. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on June 01, 2007, 05:52:47 PM
Post by: JQV on June 01, 2007, 05:52:47 PM
Anyone that takes themselves that seriously is entitled to a lifetime visa for free entry and exit in E8Nation. Join us Warren and keep us all on task.
+k.
+k for PC too for letting us have some fun during the off season.
+k.
+k for PC too for letting us have some fun during the off season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 01, 2007, 06:02:46 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 01, 2007, 06:02:46 PM
That's why he's a Hall of Famer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 06:59:08 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 01, 2007, 06:59:08 PM
Quote from: High Chairman JoseQViper on June 01, 2007, 05:52:47 PM
Anyone that takes themselves that seriously is entitled to a lifetime visa for free entry and exit in E8Nation.
[Had I actually taken myself all that seriously, I wouldn't have survived even five minutes in the classroom. :P]
Join us Warren and keep us all on task.
[[Keep y'all "on task"? How do you suggest I do that? I'm hard put to keep my first-grader grandson on task. ;) BTW thanks for the +k.]
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: JQV on June 04, 2007, 09:44:51 AM
Post by: JQV on June 04, 2007, 09:44:51 AM
How about Billy Donovan's sudden change of heart? Word around here is that Donovan decided the Magic weren't a like minded academic institution, what with the high school kid and all, so he is going back to UF.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 05, 2007, 12:11:51 AM
Post by: ronk on June 05, 2007, 12:11:51 AM
Royals bball schedule is up on school web site; room for 3 more games; no Kings yet.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: heatlee on June 08, 2007, 08:20:28 PM
Post by: heatlee on June 08, 2007, 08:20:28 PM
How is FDU going to do in the revamped MAC? I know they were young and came on at the end of last year. I think the coach will bring them to the top of the league.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 09, 2007, 09:32:22 PM
Post by: kate on June 09, 2007, 09:32:22 PM
Heatlee, FDU sure did come on like gang busters last season - Emily Cerankowski is from Notre Dame of Easton in my neck of the woods & she's an outstanding player. Thanks to Widener for having their schedule up - i see that my family & i will be able to watch them at the DeSale's Starters Pub Tip Off on Sunday, Nov. 18th - looking very much forward to seeing Alisa Di & her Widener Pride play there! Of course Friday & Saturday, we'll be in Selinsgrove watching our Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 26, 2007, 11:06:57 AM
Post by: kate on June 26, 2007, 11:06:57 AM
Just an observation here, within an easy 40-minute ride from our house, there are four D3 colleges, all in different leagues. Cedar Crest in the PAC, DeSales with us, Muhlenberg in the Centennial, & Moravian in their new Landmark League. The first three seem very well suited, and, of course, the jury's out with the new one. Just an observation.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 28, 2007, 06:41:17 PM
Post by: kate on June 28, 2007, 06:41:17 PM
Seems like there's league changes in D2 as well as our own. Mercyhurst & Gannon will be the first private schools to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in 08-09. Interesting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 03, 2007, 02:33:24 PM
Post by: kate on July 03, 2007, 02:33:24 PM
Hope everyone has a great & safe 4th of July! A little less than four & a half months to go!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 10, 2007, 03:01:16 PM
Post by: kate on July 10, 2007, 03:01:16 PM
As per Pat's headline story, it's very sad to see the demise of a women's basketball program. Here's hoping that for every one shut down, two more start up. Heck, i was upset when the MAC stopped sponsoring wrestling. Long, long live D3 sports - of every nature!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on July 17, 2007, 10:03:51 PM
Post by: Knightstalker on July 17, 2007, 10:03:51 PM
Quote from: kate on June 26, 2007, 11:06:57 AM
Just an observation here, within an easy 40-minute ride from our house, there are four D3 colleges, all in different leagues. Cedar Crest in the PAC, DeSales with us, Muhlenberg in the Centennial, & Moravian in their new Landmark League. The first three seem very well suited, and, of course, the jury's out with the new one. Just an observation.
If you live in the Easton area there are five NJAC teams within a 60 to 90 minute ride. TCNJ in Ewing NJ, NJCU in Jersey City, WPU in Wayne, Kean in Elizabeth and Montclair in Montclair. You also have Centenary in Hackettstown and Stevens in Hoboken along with Drew and FDU which you are already familiar with.
I grew up about 12 miles east of Easton in Mansfield twp and the whole area of west NJ and eastern PA is loaded with D-3 programs, and some good D-2 and D1AA programs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 17, 2007, 10:09:33 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 17, 2007, 10:09:33 PM
So that would be, say:
Empire 8 -- Stevens
NJAC -- NJCU etc.
PnAC -- Centenary
LC -- Drew
MACF -- FDU-Florham
From somewhere like Morristown that's all quick trips. Doesn't include the CUNYAC.
Empire 8 -- Stevens
NJAC -- NJCU etc.
PnAC -- Centenary
LC -- Drew
MACF -- FDU-Florham
From somewhere like Morristown that's all quick trips. Doesn't include the CUNYAC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on July 17, 2007, 10:22:49 PM
Post by: Knightstalker on July 17, 2007, 10:22:49 PM
That would be it, I couldn't remember which conference Stevens and Drew went to so I didn't list. CUNY, sometimes good basketball, sometimes good baseball.
Basically if you live in the Philadelphia to NYC corridor there are a lot of very good college programs to watch on D-3 and the lower levels.
Basically if you live in the Philadelphia to NYC corridor there are a lot of very good college programs to watch on D-3 and the lower levels.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 19, 2007, 01:27:32 PM
Post by: kate on July 19, 2007, 01:27:32 PM
The operative word there, Knightstalker, is "easy". We're getting too old for those games at night that involve Routes 78 & 287, darn it anyway :)! If our Aggies get to any championship games this season, we'll revise our traffic patterns! Yes, we're blessed with a ton of colleges, all divisions actually, to follow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on July 20, 2007, 06:06:48 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on July 20, 2007, 06:06:48 AM
Pfft, I-78. Great road, as long as it doesn't snow.
Thank God the Curse of Greg Reilly prevents me from going to DeSales during the post-season.
Thank God the Curse of Greg Reilly prevents me from going to DeSales during the post-season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 20, 2007, 10:07:04 AM
Post by: kate on July 20, 2007, 10:07:04 AM
Probably should qualify that - Route 78 AT NIGHT is a trucker's paradise - all systems go at what seems to be 100 mph.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 20, 2007, 10:16:08 AM
Post by: kate on July 20, 2007, 10:16:08 AM
Sorry for the double (computer crashed), but CJ, what's the curse of Greg Reilly?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 10:20:08 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 10:20:08 AM
Quote from: kate on July 20, 2007, 10:07:04 AM
Route 78 AT NIGHT is a trucker's paradise - all systems go at what seems to be 100 mph.
It may be a "trucker's paradise," but it's hell on wheels for the rest of us, day or night.
I'm convinced I-78 is where truckers end up if they flunk out of driving school. :(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 20, 2007, 10:24:39 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 20, 2007, 10:24:39 AM
You guys should try I-81 in Virginia. That stretch from Winchester to Salem that I drive twice round-trip per season, no fun. :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 10:33:41 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 10:33:41 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on July 20, 2007, 10:24:39 AM
You guys should try I-81 in Virginia. That stretch from Winchester to Salem that I drive twice round-trip per season, no fun. :-\
But at least the scenery's gorgeous. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on July 20, 2007, 11:04:58 AM
Post by: Knightstalker on July 20, 2007, 11:04:58 AM
I am used to I-78 and pyscho truckers, I drive it at least one night a week coming home from moms. Of course living in Jersey City a few pyscho truckers is a breeze compared to the local drivers.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 20, 2007, 11:15:37 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 20, 2007, 11:15:37 AM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 10:33:41 AMQuote from: Pat Coleman on July 20, 2007, 10:24:39 AM
You guys should try I-81 in Virginia. That stretch from Winchester to Salem that I drive twice round-trip per season, no fun. :-\
But at least the scenery's gorgeous. ;)
Yes. If only I could take an eye off the road to look. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 05:20:01 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on July 20, 2007, 05:20:01 PM
Quote from: Knightstalker on July 20, 2007, 11:04:58 AM
Of course living in Jersey City a few pyscho truckers is a breeze compared to the local drivers.
Are Jersey City drivers worse than Boston drivers? I'm reliably informed that, among other things, Beantown drivers consider the use of turn signals a "sign of weakness."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on July 20, 2007, 05:42:06 PM
Post by: Knightstalker on July 20, 2007, 05:42:06 PM
Turn signals, we don need no steenkeen turn signals.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on July 20, 2007, 07:56:42 PM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on July 20, 2007, 07:56:42 PM
My fellow easterners moaning and groaning... I'm stuck here in St. Louis, the city of flashing red stop lights after 8pm! Too bad no one ever stops for them. Here, you would think flashing red = go faster. (Now picture at a crossway, two cars running a red light from perpendicular directions... [insert dramatic pause] CRASH, SKREECH, GLASS SHATTERING!)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 22, 2007, 03:56:18 PM
Post by: kate on July 22, 2007, 03:56:18 PM
Seriously, does anyone out there have a great like backdoor way to get to Purchase, NY? Would it be worth it to take a bus into the city, then public transport to Manhattanville? Is there such a beast? Ideas, anyone?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 22, 2007, 04:13:01 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 22, 2007, 04:13:01 PM
You can go over the top -- take Garden State Pkwy north into NY and the Tappan Zee bridge across the Hudson. You'd want to take the Hutchinson River Parkway towards Connecticut and get off at one of the last exits in NY.
That's the only one I can think of that avoids NYC itself. I can't imagine there's a great way to take public transportation through NYC for this.
That's the only one I can think of that avoids NYC itself. I can't imagine there's a great way to take public transportation through NYC for this.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 22, 2007, 07:43:09 PM
Post by: kate on July 22, 2007, 07:43:09 PM
Thanks, Pat. Not that anyone needs "extra fun" with an Aggie game :), but we're always looking for a little extra as long as we're making the trip!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on July 22, 2007, 09:41:19 PM
Post by: bill on July 22, 2007, 09:41:19 PM
Kate
Follow Pat's lead here. DO NOT take any way through NYC to get there...
I would listen to the traffic report en route - the"other" way to go os to take Route 287 North all the way up over the Tappan Zee, without getting on the Parkway. Thismay be about 15 actual miles longer, but it is sometimes a quicker ride, as there are no tolls, and usually a lot less congestion than the parkway...
Good luck!
Follow Pat's lead here. DO NOT take any way through NYC to get there...
I would listen to the traffic report en route - the"other" way to go os to take Route 287 North all the way up over the Tappan Zee, without getting on the Parkway. Thismay be about 15 actual miles longer, but it is sometimes a quicker ride, as there are no tolls, and usually a lot less congestion than the parkway...
Good luck!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 23, 2007, 02:21:09 PM
Post by: kate on July 23, 2007, 02:21:09 PM
Thanks, Bill, that way sounds good, too - we'll let you know. This is an exciting year for the MAC with the new league configuration, and specifically for DVC who welcomes a new president on August 1. Just hope this new pres will be as into women's b'ball as Dr. & Mrs Leamer were - they seldom missed a home game. Is it November yet?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Knightstalker on July 23, 2007, 02:50:43 PM
Post by: Knightstalker on July 23, 2007, 02:50:43 PM
I believe you could also take rt 94 and avoid all the major highways until you have to pick up the thruway over the Tappen Zee.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 23, 2007, 07:11:03 PM
Post by: kate on July 23, 2007, 07:11:03 PM
Route 94 definitely fits the "back road" agenda that we were looking for - thanks! Let's keep everyone up to date on team rosters. Also Arcadia will be with us this season, too - it should be a very interesting year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on July 26, 2007, 05:53:13 PM
Post by: roy_a on July 26, 2007, 05:53:13 PM
I mention this here as many from this room will remember him..
The Lady Royals sports family lost a true gentlemen with the passing of Womens Soccer coach JOE BOCHICCHIO. Joe was the soccer coach for nearly 25 years and was truly a nice man. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
The Lady Royals sports family lost a true gentlemen with the passing of Womens Soccer coach JOE BOCHICCHIO. Joe was the soccer coach for nearly 25 years and was truly a nice man. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 18, 2007, 01:49:12 PM
Post by: kate on August 18, 2007, 01:49:12 PM
A little less than three months - and Counting :)! Just hope that we all have successful & healthy seasons with these new league configurations. Was very happy & glad to see Drew on our schedule. Miss the Aggies & DelVal like crazy - haven't been on campus since A-Day at the end of April - way too long. Is everyone having a great summer? A little baseball here - GO PHILLIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 20, 2007, 10:29:59 AM
Post by: kate on August 20, 2007, 10:29:59 AM
Yikes, did i put a whammy on em? :(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 30, 2007, 07:27:04 PM
Post by: kate on August 30, 2007, 07:27:04 PM
Once again, i'd like to commend Del Val's Sports Information Director, Matt Levy, for having not only the fall schedules on the website, but also the winter schedules as well. They've been up since the end of July, & believe me, that sets a ton of wheels in motion for attending fans - THANKS, Matt! How about them PHILS? :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 03, 2007, 08:43:04 AM
Post by: kate on September 03, 2007, 08:43:04 AM
NO comment about the Phillies, but happy Labor Day to everyone at the site - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 03, 2007, 11:35:16 PM
Post by: ronk on September 03, 2007, 11:35:16 PM
Kate,
save urself a lot of agony and forget about the Phils. 10000 losses not enough for u? from one who remembers 23 straight losses in '59 or '60 and blowing a 6 1/2 game lead with 10 to go in '64.
save urself a lot of agony and forget about the Phils. 10000 losses not enough for u? from one who remembers 23 straight losses in '59 or '60 and blowing a 6 1/2 game lead with 10 to go in '64.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on September 04, 2007, 04:16:27 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on September 04, 2007, 04:16:27 AM
I remember Joe Carter...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on September 16, 2007, 10:48:12 AM
Post by: saratoga on September 16, 2007, 10:48:12 AM
Congratulations to former Kings coach Bryan Whitten on being named Head Coach at Mt.St.Mary's. I hope he enjoys a long & successful career there much like the former mens coach at the Mount...Gentleman Jim Phelan. Bow tie is optional.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 16, 2007, 10:53:50 AM
Post by: kate on September 16, 2007, 10:53:50 AM
Very much agree, Saratoga, the best to Coach Whitten. Also, it's nice to see you on the MAC site. Really hope you all have a successful & fun year in the Landmark!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 24, 2007, 09:27:16 AM
Post by: kate on September 24, 2007, 09:27:16 AM
It's probably tough for Drew to be replacing their head coach right about now - could Melissa Kraft run the team for a season? Depending on a day job, she could handle it nicely. Other than not scheduling FDU this year, i still have a soft spot for Drew. i wouldn't go this far, but my better half always said "Go Drew." :) Can't wait til the 17th of November at Selinsgrove. Was wondering if that gentleman, Tom Housenick, is still a sport's writer for the newspaper there. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 30, 2007, 07:19:16 PM
Post by: kate on September 30, 2007, 07:19:16 PM
Ya gotta Believe - Aggies Fan, Phillies Fan - ya Gotta Believe!!! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 04, 2007, 02:52:14 PM
Post by: kate on October 04, 2007, 02:52:14 PM
O.K., answering my own post :), Drew has selected a head coach who previously was the coach at Washington College. Can't wait until rosters start coming up & also, for November l7th! Go Aggies & for heaven's sakes - GO PHILS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 19, 2007, 07:54:21 PM
Post by: kate on October 19, 2007, 07:54:21 PM
Had a little problem logging in to the Daily Dose, but Pat concluded an article about the MAC including the four PAC schools, Alvernia, Arcadia, Eastern, & Misericordia with the statement that it's "a mess." Personally i don't see WHY it's "a mess" anymore than the far flung Landmark could be this winter particularly with fans going miles to watch their teams - price of gas going way up. The only teams that seemed very eager to leave the MAC were Scranton (showing the Landmark logo since Nov.), &, of course, Susquehanna with Mr. Housenick's editorial goading everyone on. As a rabid MAC supporter, i'm willing to give these new (to us) schools a fighting chance along with Manhattanville. GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 19, 2007, 09:52:46 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 19, 2007, 09:52:46 PM
It's a mess (the REGION is) because so many schools have changed affiliations in the past few years.
Five teams in total left the MAC for the Landmark. If they weren't eager to do so I wonder why they bothered.
Five teams in total left the MAC for the Landmark. If they weren't eager to do so I wonder why they bothered.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 20, 2007, 07:28:03 AM
Post by: kate on October 20, 2007, 07:28:03 AM
One could also say "why did those four PAC teams jump immediately to the MAC?" Somehow, it's just me, of course, but i get the feeling Moravian will never be really "happy" in any sport's league in less they're winning it all, the Drew people were sucked into this, i think, Susquehanna had Housenick, Scranton will always be Scranton, God bless em, & i truly don't know about Juniata, but suspect their situation was much like Drew's. May i stress that these are all my ideas - sure as heck don't know anyone personally at any of these schools, but i'm looking forward to seeing Susquehanna next month, & possibly meeting Tom Housenick :). GO AGGIES & GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 20, 2007, 07:37:25 AM
Post by: kate on October 20, 2007, 07:37:25 AM
Sorry for the double here, but i think, too, that a lot of teams welcome the parity & competition of the MAC; we have never seemed like a "dead" league, you always feel that you can climb the ladder in the league, unlike other leagues where one team usually takes it all.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: roy_a on October 21, 2007, 10:16:08 AM
Post by: roy_a on October 21, 2007, 10:16:08 AM
Kate,
The Mac may not have much parity this year at the top. I cannot see any of the teams truly competing with Desales or Kings. I think Kings have the talent level to be a Sweet 16 contender. We'll see what happens though....
The Mac may not have much parity this year at the top. I cannot see any of the teams truly competing with Desales or Kings. I think Kings have the talent level to be a Sweet 16 contender. We'll see what happens though....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 21, 2007, 11:13:41 AM
Post by: kate on October 21, 2007, 11:13:41 AM
Good morning, Roy - Coaches Donoghue & Richter would absolutely love you for that prediction - King's is truly always good - we'll just have to see if the Aggie squad can complement their three great seniors this year. i can not wait - planning to make it a mini vacation in Selinsgrove next month. Good luck to the Lady Royals in the new league - hope the league give you lots of GREAT competition, after all that's what it's all about!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 27, 2007, 04:11:06 PM
Post by: kate on October 27, 2007, 04:11:06 PM
Just the most crappy sports week of the year to date - The Rockies falling behind in the series 2 - 0, Boston College winning in the final 2 and a half minutes of play, my Aggies losing in a heartbreaker to Widener last night, & now, Rutgers going down to West Virginia today. How about a great looking roster for our Women's b'ball Aggies, & hurrying up November l7th? GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 30, 2007, 08:53:03 PM
Post by: kate on October 30, 2007, 08:53:03 PM
Ever so slowly rosters are appearing on school's websites. FDU, King's, & Manhattanville minus freshmen are up. CAN NOT wait to see Del Val's! Sure hope everyone stays healthy through practices & scrimmages. GO AGGIES!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 01, 2007, 06:56:23 PM
Post by: kate on November 01, 2007, 06:56:23 PM
O.K., Wilkes roster is up, & Kirby Lutz, '07 grad & star player at DeSales is an assistant - neat!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 08, 2007, 10:11:13 AM
Post by: kate on November 08, 2007, 10:11:13 AM
Del Val's roster is up as of last night - looks good, interesting (Jen McCarty will be back on the court) and exciting. Jen has a year of eligibility left after tearing her ACL her sophomore year, and we have our three great seniors, Brooke, Moira, and Shannon back in action. Along with six newcomers we should be ready to roll. One of the new players is Jessica Ruvolis from Wm Allen HS in Allentown - i know she was a good player for the high school, & we're anxious to see them all play in Selinsgrove next Saturday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 12, 2007, 09:42:40 PM
Post by: kate on November 12, 2007, 09:42:40 PM
Congratulations to the MAC players named to the D3 Hoops preseason All American team, Messiah's Nikki Lobach, & King's Andrea Hochstul! Five more days til we get to see our all American team, the Aggies! Come on fellow MAC posters - it's time to start talkin b'ball!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 14, 2007, 06:51:00 PM
Post by: kate on November 14, 2007, 06:51:00 PM
Boy, i really hope that everyone else on this board comes on here after the first games this weekend. Can not wait to see who the Aggies have in the fifth starting position after Brooke, Moira, Shannon, & Kim, &, in general, can't wait to see all the Del Val supporters, coaches, & players! Selinsgrove, here we come! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 18, 2007, 07:56:29 PM
Post by: kate on November 18, 2007, 07:56:29 PM
Ouch, Del Val lost both games of the Pepsi Weis Opening Tourney at Selinsgrove - the first game last night to an Excellent Elmira team that at first glance looked to take the tournament. Today we lost to a ready to fight Lake Erie College after they lost last night to Susquehanna, in overtime, in a game they apparently had won - go figure. Anyway, Selinsgrove was fun, got to see everyone (Jess Ruvolis looks good), & looking forward big time to Chestnut Hill Tuesday night at DVC. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2007, 08:31:22 AM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2007, 08:31:22 AM
Major congratulations to FDU for winning the Tourney at Johns Hopkins over the weekend; also congrats to Kings & DeSales - GO MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: heatlee on November 19, 2007, 05:07:01 PM
Post by: heatlee on November 19, 2007, 05:07:01 PM
Eineker is getting it done. Beating Johns Hopkins on the road has got to be a major confience builder for them. Especially since Johns Hopkins has 13 letterwinners returning. He is obviously does a great job of conditioning his team, when only six players play. Go FDU-Florham!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on November 21, 2007, 08:42:20 AM
Post by: luvdahoops on November 21, 2007, 08:42:20 AM
Tuesday, November 20, result:
Messiah 85
Johns Hopkins 40
'Nuf said.
Messiah 85
Johns Hopkins 40
'Nuf said.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 21, 2007, 09:47:44 AM
Post by: kate on November 21, 2007, 09:47:44 AM
Again, congrats to all the MAC winners last night, DeSales & Messiah, you out did yourselves! :) Now this rabid Aggie fan is waiting for the team's first win (we'll have to wait until at least the 27th - our next game). Meantime, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone at the post. Win or lose, it's still great to be back in the gym watching our Aggies (let's get some wins though people - you CAN do it!)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 21, 2007, 06:59:55 PM
Post by: kate on November 21, 2007, 06:59:55 PM
Warren, on one of my last checks before cooking tomorrow :(, i see that Lebanon Valley has come out of the gate very strongly - did you watch them play? Appears to be several good new people on the team - again, Happy Thanksgiving & GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 22, 2007, 07:33:27 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 22, 2007, 07:33:27 AM
Quote from: kate on November 21, 2007, 06:59:55 PM
Warren, on one of my last checks before cooking tomorrow :(, i see that Lebanon Valley has come out of the gate very strongly - did you watch them play? Appears to be several good new people on the team - again, Happy Thanksgiving & GO MAC!!!
Yes, the ladies are now 3-0 and looking good. I saw their first two games in the Marquette Tournament. Four freshmen usually start.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 23, 2007, 12:31:43 PM
Post by: mytwocents on November 23, 2007, 12:31:43 PM
It seems Messiah has another very strong team this year. I don't think Scranton is the power house of the past few years but they are still a very formidable team. Good Luck Falcons
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 23, 2007, 01:19:50 PM
Post by: mytwocents on November 23, 2007, 01:19:50 PM
OOPS, on prior post forgot to add Messiah/Scranton play this coming Wednesday. Should be an exciting game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 23, 2007, 08:50:52 PM
Post by: ronk on November 23, 2007, 08:50:52 PM
Hope it's exciting; I plan on attending. Scranton returns plenty of experience, just none of the crunch time big play baskets, steals, or rebounds that they depended on last year from the graduated Mellody, Matt, and Williams.To beat Messiah, they will need a team effort. Should be a good early-season indicator for both teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 27, 2007, 09:31:06 PM
Post by: kate on November 27, 2007, 09:31:06 PM
Boy, the one night we couldn't make it down to Doylestown, my Aggies held on to beat an incredibly tough Drew team 89 - 88 in double overtime! Drew will give you Landmark guys a real run for your money, that's for sure! Major congrats to Moira Donahue who hit for 33 big points! Of course, congrats to the entire DVC team on their first win this season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 28, 2007, 10:47:19 AM
Post by: kate on November 28, 2007, 10:47:19 AM
Almost forgot - live stats - the best thing since sliced bread!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 28, 2007, 09:16:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on November 28, 2007, 09:16:09 PM
Messiah 61 Scranton 53. Scranton had no answer for Nikki Lobach who led the Falcons with 27 points. First win ever by Messiah over the Scranton Women. Congrats Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 28, 2007, 10:22:36 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 28, 2007, 10:22:36 PM
Congratulations to Messiah...it's been a long time coming. You are correct "My Two Cents'...Scranton does not have the "powerhouse" they usually do. However, that "powerhouse" has not been just 'of the past FEW years" as you've stated...rather, that powerhouse has actually been over the past few DECADES. A Final Four, Elite 8 or Sweet Sixteen team as they usually accomplish??? Probably not...but, they'll win a few. Enjoy the win...Messiah is by far the team to beat in the MAC & Coach Miller certainly will have another playoff squad come Feburary. Perhaps there will be a second meeting. Eight point loss on the road vs. a very good & experienced team...the Lady Royals will hopefully learn & grow from this game...best of luck the rest of the way.
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 29, 2007, 12:35:38 AM
Post by: ronk on November 29, 2007, 12:35:38 AM
Just back from Messiah- Messiah has a very good team and Nikki Lobach is an All-American level player; she knows how to manuever in the lane. They had a stifling man-to-man defense, got numerous points in the paint(not all by Lobach) on nice assists, and many offensive rebounds. Somehow they had 1 more turnover than the Royals even though the Royals defense wasn't as good as Messiah's.
For the Royals, Ryan was the only effective dribbler against the tight defense. Against a quality team on the road was a good indicator of work to be done. They're capable of winning the Landmark, but won't be the odds on favorite as in the past. On the other hand, I don't see this year's conference foes being as strong as Kings, DeSales, and DelVal have been in the past.
Of the freshmen, Megan Kopecki looks like a player; she knows what to do offensively. Brittany Bontempa shows promise.
For any oldtimers, sat with former Les Dickman award winner Tom Yucka(my class of '66) who, until recently, was the attending physician for Messiah bball teams. We hope to get together next week when the Royals and Messiah meet in the men's version.
For the Royals, Ryan was the only effective dribbler against the tight defense. Against a quality team on the road was a good indicator of work to be done. They're capable of winning the Landmark, but won't be the odds on favorite as in the past. On the other hand, I don't see this year's conference foes being as strong as Kings, DeSales, and DelVal have been in the past.
Of the freshmen, Megan Kopecki looks like a player; she knows what to do offensively. Brittany Bontempa shows promise.
For any oldtimers, sat with former Les Dickman award winner Tom Yucka(my class of '66) who, until recently, was the attending physician for Messiah bball teams. We hope to get together next week when the Royals and Messiah meet in the men's version.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 29, 2007, 10:49:02 AM
Post by: kate on November 29, 2007, 10:49:02 AM
Thanks for the compliment, Ronk. There almost always was something about the Lady Royals that brought out the best in my Aggies (or the worst depending on how ya look at it :)), but it's a new era in Mid Atlantic basketball, & i've said it before, but we can just wish for great competition & that everyone stays healthy!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 06, 2007, 09:05:13 PM
Post by: kate on December 06, 2007, 09:05:13 PM
Major congrats to Del Val Senior, Moira Donohue, scoring the BIG 1,000th point in a win at home against Marywood University! Way to go Moira!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 16, 2007, 12:37:59 PM
Post by: kate on December 16, 2007, 12:37:59 PM
It's a huge relief that the Aggie game with McDaniel is postponed until 4 PM tomorrow. Thanks to SID, Matt Levy, for getting it on the web in a very timely fashion! See ya all tomorrow!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 17, 2007, 07:43:53 PM
Post by: kate on December 17, 2007, 07:43:53 PM
Nice win to go 4 and 4 this afternoon by the Aggies. They beat McDaniel in a game where they were never behind. Next up, Ursinus who always gives DVC fits. Can't make that game, so GO Aggies, and we'll see you all at Moravian on January 4 for their winter tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 18, 2007, 08:49:18 AM
Post by: kate on December 18, 2007, 08:49:18 AM
Number 41 from St. Norbert's looks exactly like the Sixer's Kyle Korver :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 22, 2007, 06:56:11 AM
Post by: kate on December 22, 2007, 06:56:11 AM
WOW, Way to represent the MAC, Messiah, beating 6th ranked DePauw in Mexico 61 - 47! Warren, you have to be pleased with Lebanon Valley's great start - before the next couple of days slip away, Merry Christmas & Happy HEALTHY 2008 to everyone at this site! Looking forward to Jan. 4 at Moravian where my Aggies take on Albright!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 22, 2007, 04:21:42 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 22, 2007, 04:21:42 PM
Kate:
It's very nice that the ladies are 10-0, the best start ever for LVC women's basketball. Of note, too, is that they start four rookies.
However, the tough part of the season begins in January (i.e., Messiah and the rest of the usual MAC suspects) ....
It's very nice that the ladies are 10-0, the best start ever for LVC women's basketball. Of note, too, is that they start four rookies.
However, the tough part of the season begins in January (i.e., Messiah and the rest of the usual MAC suspects) ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2007, 12:57:43 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2007, 12:57:43 PM
Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone on the site, and all players & coaches! Yes, the Christmas holiday is special seeing family & friends, but it's great to have basketball back! The Widener Pride play tomorrow out in California (we'll be following Alisa & her team), & the rest of the MAC teams in action. i'm just really looking forward to a week from tonight when my Aggies meet Albright at Moravian - haven't watched them play since the 17th (ages ago). Also, GO SIXERS on that western road trip!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 30, 2007, 12:37:31 PM
Post by: kate on December 30, 2007, 12:37:31 PM
Yet another reason for following D3 sports! - i am absolutely LIVID that the Sixers have traded Kyle Korver!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2008, 08:28:19 AM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2008, 08:28:19 AM
BEST luck to the MAC Freedom teams kicking off the New Year today - Arcadia, FDU, Manhattanville, & Wilkes - GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2008, 03:53:12 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2008, 03:53:12 PM
FDU 66 - Kalamazoo 55; Manhattanville 56 - Nichols 52 - GO MAC, Congrats! Once League plays starts, those two teams will be formidable opponents!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2008, 08:48:34 AM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2008, 08:48:34 AM
Ouch!!! Aggies & Sixers had very bad nights last evening - looking for a much better game this afternoon with SUNY Plattsburgh! Come on Del Val!!! Also, Albright, let's see ya all play with the same intensity you had last night today with those Hounds!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2008, 03:16:11 PM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2008, 03:16:11 PM
Yes, i totally know that one person does not make a team, but, if you're ever on these boards, #23, i personally miss you! That being said, GO DEL VAL - League play starts for us on Wed. night - we'll see ya all at DeSale's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2008, 06:57:22 PM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2008, 06:57:22 PM
Yes, i'm still terribly upset over the Aggie's weekend (at least no one got hurt), but i really do want to say a Huge Thank You for live stats, another thank you to Matt Levy for keeping the stats on the DVC athletic site very current, & a plea to other schools to do the same!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2008, 06:59:47 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2008, 06:59:47 PM
In response to Pat's article "What D3 players get for Christmas", - just a ton of appreciation & gratitude for watching games where they play their hearts out, & also loads of appreciation for just having those games to attend. Was that a "Kirby Lutz" siting at the DeSales/DVC game last night? Also saw several team members from Wm Allen H.S. there to see Jess R. play for DVC! Congrats to DSU's Leigh Ann Burke - she hit the big 1,000 to start the second half. i LOVE this game!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 10, 2008, 09:20:52 PM
Post by: bill on January 10, 2008, 09:20:52 PM
Quote from: kate on January 05, 2008, 06:57:22 PM
Yes, i'm still terribly upset over the Aggie's weekend (at least no one got hurt), but i really do want to say a Huge Thank You for live stats, another thank you to Matt Levy for keeping the stats on the DVC athletic site very current, & a plea to other schools to do the same!
Kate, I was doing some quick looking around the conference - could you be more specific? Who's stat's aren't updated quickly - like right after the game? Inquiring minds want to know!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 10, 2008, 10:43:47 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 10, 2008, 10:43:47 PM
Quote from: kate on January 10, 2008, 06:59:47 PM
In response to Pat's article "What D3 players get for Christmas", - just a ton of appreciation & gratitude for watching games where they play their hearts out, & also loads of appreciation for just having those games to attend. Was that a "Kirby Lutz" siting at the DeSales/DVC game last night? Also saw several team members from Wm Allen H.S. there to see Jess R. play for DVC! Congrats to DSU's Leigh Ann Burke - she hit the big 1,000 to start the second half. i LOVE this game!!!
Not my article. It says at the top who it's written by.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2008, 08:48:54 AM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2008, 08:48:54 AM
Bill, i was referring to Moravian last weekend; they have no live stats, & were slow putting up their tourney info. The MAC schools do a great job of keeping us posted. Pat, yes, i DO know that you didn't write the article, but you're responsible for putting it up! Thanks, again! Actually, as far as keeping us informed, Del Val's computer transmission has been off for two days now - hope it's up & running soon - i like my "daily DVC dose".
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 11, 2008, 12:16:02 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 11, 2008, 12:16:02 PM
Actually, not true either. The blog poster is responsible for posting the blog, just like you are responsible for posting your message.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2008, 01:29:34 PM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2008, 01:29:34 PM
O.K., Pat, thanks for having the column :), & for setting the record straight :)! We'll be there, but GOOD LUCK to the Aggies in their 1 PM match-up tomorrow with King's! Also, Bill, your FDU squad is doing very well - congrats!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 12, 2008, 08:41:57 AM
Post by: kate on January 12, 2008, 08:41:57 AM
Somehow, we fouled up our computer here, & the we lost the DVC transmission - it's back - whew, we definitely don't want to do that again! :( How about Moravian losing both the men's & women's games last night to Juniata? Well today, right here in the MAC, good luck to FDU with DeSales, & likewise to the Aggies with King's. It's now 8:45 A.M. & i'm ready to hit the road :) (too early of course), but game days are special!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 12, 2008, 04:05:22 PM
Post by: kate on January 12, 2008, 04:05:22 PM
HUGE congratulations to the DVC women's basketball team coming from behind (15 points) to beat King's in conference action this afternoon! Kim Vennera had 33 points in the victory - Love Ya Del Val!!! It also made my day to see Shannon O'Neill, Jackie Hartzell, & Bridget Golden there as spectators - we're still a little shaky - the winning basket wasn't down til the last few seconds :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 13, 2008, 08:30:03 AM
Post by: kate on January 13, 2008, 08:30:03 AM
Just realized that yesterday was dubbed "Show me Saturday" :), well my Aggies showed us a darn good, exciting game - thanks, again, DVC - we ALL needed that! Come on FDU posters, you have every right to brag about your double overtime win yesterday against DeSale's - that had to have been a barn burner!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 13, 2008, 08:36:11 PM
Post by: kate on January 13, 2008, 08:36:11 PM
This season is far from digested, but of the three incoming MAC teams in the 08-09 sports year, does the Freedom half get Misericordia, Eastern, or Alvernia? i'm guessing that since we have seven now, we just get one in August & the Commonwealth gets two. Does anyone know yet?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 15, 2008, 07:08:32 PM
Post by: kate on January 15, 2008, 07:08:32 PM
Come on people - we have an exciting league here with the MAC, FDU, LebVal, you CAN brag ya know - how about the NCAA conference where they tabled a suggestion to "divide" D3 - does that mean (GOD forbid) a D4??? That article was in our Morning Call this morning. Pat already posted on the use of male players in women's practices, & the coaches contacting recruits. Well, i can tell ya, as a fan, i can not wait till tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. to watch our Aggies play a first league game with Arcadia University - GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 17, 2008, 09:26:03 AM
Post by: kate on January 17, 2008, 09:26:03 AM
As per our Aggie/Arcadia program last night, i see that the Knights will be moving to the Commonwealth half of the MAC. Still wondering who we'll get, Alvernia, Eastern, or Misericordia - or two of the three. Nice win last night, Del Val! i would love to see our bench do more & more - last night's game was a start. Being from the Lehigh Valley, i'm a Jess Revulis fan (she's a former Wm Allen Chick :)). Sorry if i spelled your name incorrectly, Jess - we're still BIG fans!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 17, 2008, 12:40:18 PM
Post by: kate on January 17, 2008, 12:40:18 PM
That's No. 13, Jessica RUVOLIS, folks - GO former Wm Allen Chick - GO!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 17, 2008, 06:23:17 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 17, 2008, 06:23:17 PM
D3hoopsNet will be broadcasting Saturday's Kean/Messiah game, tipoff 2 p.m. ET.
http://www.d3hoops.com/audio/
http://www.d3hoops.com/audio/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 17, 2008, 08:46:57 PM
Post by: mytwocents on January 17, 2008, 08:46:57 PM
Pat,
Thanks for the heads up. Should be a good match up and plan on listening.
Thanks for the heads up. Should be a good match up and plan on listening.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: REHBball on January 18, 2008, 09:51:16 AM
Post by: REHBball on January 18, 2008, 09:51:16 AM
Quote from: kate on January 17, 2008, 09:26:03 AM
As per our Aggie/Arcadia program last night, i see that the Knights will be moving to the Commonwealth half of the MAC. Still wondering who we'll get, Alvernia, Eastern, or Misericordia - or two of the three. Nice win last night, Del Val! i would love to see our bench do more & more - last night's game was a start. Being from the Lehigh Valley, i'm a Jess Revulis fan (she's a former Wm Allen Chick :)). Sorry if i spelled your name incorrectly, Jess - we're still BIG fans!
Kate,
To answer your question, Arcadia will be moving to the other side and the Freedom will be getting all 3. We will have 9 on our side and the Commonwealth will have 7 for next season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2008, 10:11:19 AM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2008, 10:11:19 AM
Thank you for the info, REHBball. That's very interesting, kind of odd that we don't go 8 and 8, but the MAC powers that be must know what they're doing. Just hope we don't have any more defections unless they're for geographic reasons which we could all understand. Always & forever, GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2008, 06:54:28 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2008, 06:54:28 PM
Del Val's Moira Donahue had a huge game today as the Aggies downed Manhattanville in their first trip to Kennedy Gym in Purchase. Our son drove to New York, so we could relax (kind of :)). & enjoy the scenery & seeing the beautiful campus for the first time. The game Wed. night between the Aggies & FDU should be a good one (we can't make it), but BEST LUCK to the Green team, stay HEALTHY, & we'll see ya all Saturday for the Jimmy V game with Wilkes! GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2008, 08:58:38 AM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2008, 08:58:38 AM
If anyone from Manhattanville is reading these posts, i truly want them to know it was a great feeling as we walked around the campus yesterday to think that the entire Kennedy Family had once walked those paths.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 22, 2008, 03:12:29 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 22, 2008, 03:12:29 PM
To all Freedom Conference fans.
We are pretty much looking at Freedom Conference games for most of the teams the rest of the way so that means we are getting to the exciting part of the season. With that being said the DeSales/King's match-up on Wednesday can be followed online at the link below if you can not attend.
Live Stats at this link - http://livestats.internetconsult.com/desales/wbball/ (http://livestats.internetconsult.com/desales/wbball/)
The game will also be featured on TV on tape delay on Wednesday evening at 10:00 pm. It will air on Service Electric Cable (channel 2 in the Lehigh Valley).
We are pretty much looking at Freedom Conference games for most of the teams the rest of the way so that means we are getting to the exciting part of the season. With that being said the DeSales/King's match-up on Wednesday can be followed online at the link below if you can not attend.
Live Stats at this link - http://livestats.internetconsult.com/desales/wbball/ (http://livestats.internetconsult.com/desales/wbball/)
The game will also be featured on TV on tape delay on Wednesday evening at 10:00 pm. It will air on Service Electric Cable (channel 2 in the Lehigh Valley).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on January 22, 2008, 09:56:33 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on January 22, 2008, 09:56:33 PM
Messiah 66, Lebanon Valley 42. Final.
LVC came into the contest with a perfect 14-0 record.
LVC came into the contest with a perfect 14-0 record.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2008, 12:45:36 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2008, 12:45:36 PM
The game at 6 p.m. tonight between Del Val & FDU will have a live stat transmission - Good luck, Aggies! Sure hope it's a great game - no injuries, & we'll see you all Saturday for the game with Wilkes!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2008, 07:35:55 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2008, 07:35:55 PM
Ouch, DVC goes down to FDU tonight by 28 points - 63 - 35. Congrats to the FDU squad - their shots were fallin BIG time. It looks as though King's is going down to DeSales tonight, too, but NOT by 28! Pick up the pieces Aggies - onward & upward
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 24, 2008, 07:12:08 PM
Post by: kate on January 24, 2008, 07:12:08 PM
All i can say is yesterday all i could say was "thank God for wrestling" even tho it isn't a MAC sponsored sport any longer. It definitely was NOT a Del Val basketball day! There are Better days to come - the fans are certainly hoping for that! Saturday should be fun at James Work with the Jimmy V Cancer Benefit - Hope the weather's great & tons of fans come out!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2008, 09:23:13 PM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2008, 09:23:13 PM
Not totally sure how this works, but in today's Morning Call there is a fantastic article on the Division 3 players, specifically on DeSale's men, but certainly applicable to all - gordon.jones@mcall.com - it'll be a three part series.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2008, 08:51:54 AM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2008, 08:51:54 AM
Very much looking forward to tomorrow's Aggie game with Manhattanville. It marks the first visit to Doylestown for the Lady Valiants, and it's supposed to be a warm, sunny afternoon for the team and New York fans making their way down to Del Val. Go Aggies! i just hope they all enjoy the visit to campus as much as we did to their school last month. It's great to learn as much as possible about our D3 institutions in the league, especially with our new league configuration. i will say i DO miss the Scranton & Drew posters, & the excitement that the DVC/Scranton games always generated.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2008, 08:01:38 PM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2008, 08:01:38 PM
Without Kim Vennera (injury) this afternoon Del Val held on for a Freedom Conference win against a very scrapy Manhattanville team. Jess Ruvolis came off the Aggie bench with 12 points, & starters Brit Battinieri had a game high 16 pts. & Brooke Ditmar had a whopping 19 rebounds. Very good game all around for the Aggies! Apparently, there's a three-way tie for second in the league at this moment. Us, FDU, & King's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2008, 12:51:24 PM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2008, 12:51:24 PM
Uh, that would be "scrappy" :) - sorry, the Valiants are a good team!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 05, 2008, 10:22:17 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 05, 2008, 10:22:17 PM
Kate: It seems you have your own personal chat room here on the Freedom site since 11 of the past 16 posts originate from the home of DVC's most "rabid" fan. As I'm sure you are aware...Taryn Mellody has been named to D-III Hoops All-Decade First Team. Seeing that must bring back some fond memories of her playing against the
Lady Aggies over the past 4 years...ok, maybe some nightmares. However, since the majority of her points & all-around game came against MAC Freedom teams...I think much is owed to those schools for doing their part in helping her attain this most prestigious of awards. Good luck with your remaining games & hope you & the Aggies get into the conference playoffs this year. As for Scranton's Lady Royals you ask...somewhat of a rebuilding year(it usually takes 2 years to get 5 losses...inclusive of trips to the Final Four) but, still 8-1 in the conference & getting better as the weeks roll on. Thanks for the memories...always enjoyed the trips to DVC & then off to New Hope.
Lady Aggies over the past 4 years...ok, maybe some nightmares. However, since the majority of her points & all-around game came against MAC Freedom teams...I think much is owed to those schools for doing their part in helping her attain this most prestigious of awards. Good luck with your remaining games & hope you & the Aggies get into the conference playoffs this year. As for Scranton's Lady Royals you ask...somewhat of a rebuilding year(it usually takes 2 years to get 5 losses...inclusive of trips to the Final Four) but, still 8-1 in the conference & getting better as the weeks roll on. Thanks for the memories...always enjoyed the trips to DVC & then off to New Hope.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2008, 09:34:01 AM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2008, 09:34:01 AM
Saratoga, Hello, yes, my thoughts about Taryn & Scranton ran very much the same as yours'. Just hope that you & all the U of S fans are enjoying your season with your Moravian travel partner. Del Val is hit hard by injuries this season, but hopefully we will make those MAC Freedom playoffs. Thanks for remembering those hard fought games - i think Coach Richter is picking up where you guys left off - i think his favorite song might be the Lion King's "I Just Can't Wait to be King". :) Good luck to the Lady Royals as well, & especially to Catty player Steph Remington. Please continue to post once in awhile here, as it is painfully quiet.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2008, 06:41:13 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2008, 06:41:13 PM
At the half, King's ahead by two - their live stats are great!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
DeSales 67 - King's 57 - Leigh Ann Burke 33 pts. for DSU
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 08, 2008, 08:50:04 PM
Post by: old ends on February 08, 2008, 08:50:04 PM
Kate
I have been looking for the stats for the conference. The MAC home page doe not work. I found another way to them but they were last years. Any idea's???
Thanks
old ends
I have been looking for the stats for the conference. The MAC home page doe not work. I found another way to them but they were last years. Any idea's???
Thanks
old ends
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 08, 2008, 09:02:13 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 08, 2008, 09:02:13 PM
I'm not sure where you're looking, but try here - commonwealth and freedom stats links are at the top of the page.
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/wbasket.html
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/wbasket.html
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 08, 2008, 09:50:38 PM
Post by: old ends on February 08, 2008, 09:50:38 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on February 08, 2008, 09:02:13 PM
I'm not sure where you're looking, but try here - commonwealth and freedom stats links are at the top of the page.
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/wbasket.html
Thanks , now can you get the men's to work.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 08, 2008, 10:29:02 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 08, 2008, 10:29:02 PM
Old Ends, here you go.
Men's Freedom Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fmb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fmb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
Women's Freedom Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
Men's Commonwealth Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cmb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cmb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
Women's Commonwealth Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cwb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cwb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
You can access everything from the MASCAC web site - www.mascac.org - The reason you were having trouble before I think is because you can't go from one page to the other (IE - Women's Basketball to Men's Basketball)...you have to access all the individual sports pages and then that sports links (IE - stats) from the conference main page (www.mascac.org). Sorry its a glitch in the web site and something that's never been fixed. Hopefully that makes sense.
Many of us SID's in the conference are pushing for a new web page next year...here is a reason to make that happen sooner rather than later.
Men's Freedom Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fmb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fmb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
Women's Freedom Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
Men's Commonwealth Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cmb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cmb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
Women's Commonwealth Stats
http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cwb/CONFSTAT.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/cwb/CONFSTAT.HTM)
You can access everything from the MASCAC web site - www.mascac.org - The reason you were having trouble before I think is because you can't go from one page to the other (IE - Women's Basketball to Men's Basketball)...you have to access all the individual sports pages and then that sports links (IE - stats) from the conference main page (www.mascac.org). Sorry its a glitch in the web site and something that's never been fixed. Hopefully that makes sense.
Many of us SID's in the conference are pushing for a new web page next year...here is a reason to make that happen sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 09, 2008, 08:19:46 AM
Post by: old ends on February 09, 2008, 08:19:46 AM
Thanks, BJ-DSU SID
For some reason I could not get the llink to open off the MAC home page. Saving these.
For some reason I could not get the llink to open off the MAC home page. Saving these.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2008, 09:50:46 AM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2008, 09:50:46 AM
Good Morning, Old Ends. Thankfully your question was answered yesterday. Game days i seldom check Posting Up, especially when the Aggies have an away contest as was the case Sat. at Wilkes - we left a bit early for the 1pm tip-off cause the weather wasn't the best. How about Arcadia beating King's?!? If Lefty might be reading this, that's what i meant when i said on any given day.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 11, 2008, 09:12:17 PM
Post by: old ends on February 11, 2008, 09:12:17 PM
Kate:
Looking at the balance of Del Val sch. I think they have a good shot at getting into the playoff;s.
They have a winning record at home, and with DeSales and FDU at home and Kings( who they beat) away and a tuneup game at home. Unless they fall apart they should not have a problem.
Good luck to your team.
Looking at the balance of Del Val sch. I think they have a good shot at getting into the playoff;s.
They have a winning record at home, and with DeSales and FDU at home and Kings( who they beat) away and a tuneup game at home. Unless they fall apart they should not have a problem.
Good luck to your team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2008, 09:39:13 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2008, 09:39:13 PM
Thanks, Old Ends - the injury bug has hit DVC since that win against King's. DeSales is going to be one tough team Wed. night. i would love to see em knock off FDU next Tuesday - it's senior night. King's could go either way, but they'll be looking for revenge. Whatever way it all plays out, we'll be there for em, and thanks again for the vote of confidence!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2008, 09:31:27 AM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2008, 09:31:27 AM
Could somebody tell me where this season went?? Ya look forward to something for months on end, then it's over in a blink of an eye. Anyway, how about Wilkes knocking off Arcadia yesterday :)! We were at the Aggie game when the announcer read the score - i said "who cares" - everyone around me snapped back "they beat us by four the other week." O.K., then :)! i sincerely just want my Aggies in that MAC play-off. We want to see our beloved seniors for as many games as possible - Brooke, Jen, Moira, you, too, Megan - we'll miss you all like crazy! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2008, 11:14:44 AM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2008, 11:14:44 AM
Hey posters, forgive me for not giving major congratulatons to C.J. on here, The Lady Colonels, & Coaches Emmerthal & Lutz on the Wilke's win yesterday! We saw both coaches play for Coach Richter at DeSale's. i just get a little caught up with the Aggies, particularly toward the end of the season :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2008, 09:00:15 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2008, 09:00:15 PM
Winning on Senior night - doesn't get any better than that! :)! Brooke, Jen, Moira, one great game! Moira Donahue set the all time record for three point shoots at Delaware Valley College - way to Go!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2008, 09:09:32 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2008, 09:09:32 PM
Uh, that would be "shots" - just so excited for her!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 21, 2008, 08:56:46 PM
Post by: old ends on February 21, 2008, 08:56:46 PM
Well Kate, looks like your in the playoff's
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 22, 2008, 10:20:53 AM
Post by: kate on February 22, 2008, 10:20:53 AM
Yes, Old Ends, really looking forward to Wednesday night! Just a side note here, i notice that in the D3 Hoops poll that "not being able to capture a national title" is the leading answer as to why there's talk of splitting D3. i truly think that most of us know that the chance of doing that would be slim (not that ya don't shoot for it), but the best aspect of D3 is the competition among players & schools. Also from a fan perspective, seeing the parents of the players & meeting other fans who enjoy a well played D3 game! While i'm on a roll here, the Very Best facility is the one that sports your team's colors & logo, where your team practices many long hours, & where you go with always great anticipation to watch em play! That's a GREAT GYM!!! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kcxc09 on February 23, 2008, 05:08:59 PM
Post by: kcxc09 on February 23, 2008, 05:08:59 PM
well kings blew out del val today to clinch the 2 seed for the playoffs, i thought del val played pretty good, kings is just peaking at the right time, similar to what the mens team is doing, i am rooting for del val to upset desales on wednesday so we can have a rematch next saturday at kings for the conference finals
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 23, 2008, 09:55:40 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 23, 2008, 09:55:40 PM
:) - I love new posters providing motivation.
Playoff Seedings for the women
#1 DeSales hosts #4 Delaware Valley (6:00 pm)
#2 King's hosts #3 FDU-Florham (6:00 pm)
Enjoy the action everyone...should be a really exciting week.
Playoff Seedings for the women
#1 DeSales hosts #4 Delaware Valley (6:00 pm)
#2 King's hosts #3 FDU-Florham (6:00 pm)
Enjoy the action everyone...should be a really exciting week.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 12:37:15 AM
Post by: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 12:37:15 AM
its nothing against either team, i just dont want to travel, i know any team could win, its possible that fdu upsets us on wednesday, in both mens and womens i think any team has a chance to win and earn the auto bid, and im not new, ive been here for a while just never posted
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2008, 12:55:48 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2008, 12:55:48 AM
Quote from: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 12:37:15 AM
.....im not new, ive been here for a while just never posted
Wouldn't that make you a new poster?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 03:05:17 AM
Post by: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 03:05:17 AM
no because i posted on the board before just not on this topic
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2008, 09:18:06 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2008, 09:18:06 AM
kcxc, i thought our defense was missing at the game yesterday, & King's was spot on. Brooke Dittmar had an outstanding day for DVC. Here's to a great week of play-off games!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 24, 2008, 10:16:05 AM
Post by: old ends on February 24, 2008, 10:16:05 AM
Kate is always glad to see new posters. So are the rest of us.. Some people like to just review what is being said until they get ready to post.
kcxc09, welcome to MAC.
kcxc09, welcome to MAC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 24, 2008, 04:13:43 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 24, 2008, 04:13:43 PM
kcxc08
You profile shows only 5 posts so I'd consider that new, but maybe you posted under another name at another time in which case you aren't new, but how would I know that if you change names from one year to the next.
I was only perplexed by your post here cause on the men's board you talked about how great it would be to beat DeSales in their own gym, while on the women's board your rooting for us to lose on Wednesday so you can play at home for the title. Confused me just a bit.
Playoffs are a wide open affair in my mind...I wouldn't be shocked to see any of the four teams win...they all have the talent to do so. What's happened over the past 4 months means nothing now...all the teams are 0-0 and looking for a two-game winning streak this week to get that automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
This is always an exciting week to be a fan of Division III hoops.
You profile shows only 5 posts so I'd consider that new, but maybe you posted under another name at another time in which case you aren't new, but how would I know that if you change names from one year to the next.
I was only perplexed by your post here cause on the men's board you talked about how great it would be to beat DeSales in their own gym, while on the women's board your rooting for us to lose on Wednesday so you can play at home for the title. Confused me just a bit.
Playoffs are a wide open affair in my mind...I wouldn't be shocked to see any of the four teams win...they all have the talent to do so. What's happened over the past 4 months means nothing now...all the teams are 0-0 and looking for a two-game winning streak this week to get that automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
This is always an exciting week to be a fan of Division III hoops.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 04:59:40 PM
Post by: kcxc09 on February 24, 2008, 04:59:40 PM
while yes it would be nice beating the 1 seed on their own court in the championship game, its would also be nice not traveling and hosting the championship game, im just hoping that we actually have a good student section for the playoffs, we've been severely lacking this year compared to other years, lately we've been getting students to come to the games which i think will happen on wednesday but there really hasn't been any cheering, i would say our best student section this year of games i saw which were pretty much most home games was saturday's game vs del val when our soccer team showed up to support our women's team, too bad they left before the men's game
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 24, 2008, 05:39:11 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 24, 2008, 05:39:11 PM
I agree with you kcxc08...I hope the students come out for all the games week. They might the atmosphere electric when they show up and show support.
I suspect we will have a good showing on Wednesday but am fearful for Saturday (if we win) because we start Spring Break and all the students will be going home on Friday to start its week off for Spring Break on Saturday. Hopefully enough of them find the time to travel back to campus on Saturday to support the teams (again assuming we are even playing on Saturday).
At this point playing on Saturday is entirely too premature for anyone. In both the men's and women's brackets, I see tons of parody with any of the four teams able to win a title with two good games.
I suspect we will have a good showing on Wednesday but am fearful for Saturday (if we win) because we start Spring Break and all the students will be going home on Friday to start its week off for Spring Break on Saturday. Hopefully enough of them find the time to travel back to campus on Saturday to support the teams (again assuming we are even playing on Saturday).
At this point playing on Saturday is entirely too premature for anyone. In both the men's and women's brackets, I see tons of parody with any of the four teams able to win a title with two good games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 26, 2008, 11:46:22 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 26, 2008, 11:46:22 AM
Profile also notes that poster registered in 2007.
I'm always glad when a lurker turns into a poster. Welcome aboard. Don't take any crap. :)
I'm always glad when a lurker turns into a poster. Welcome aboard. Don't take any crap. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 26, 2008, 12:39:30 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 26, 2008, 12:39:30 PM
I didn't look at the profile - I was just going by his/her statement that they had "never" posted before.
I must have mis-remembered what never meant.
I must have mis-remembered what never meant.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 26, 2008, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: old ends on February 26, 2008, 05:02:03 PM
In reviewing the Stats: http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/confldrs.htm
It seems that DeSales leads in scoring offensive, defense, free throw and field goal percentage. They also have lead in steals and turnover margin. Looks like the team to beat in the playoff's. Also looks like the team that wins gets the NCAA bid, I do not think any other team will get a nod.
Good luck to all in the playoff's
It seems that DeSales leads in scoring offensive, defense, free throw and field goal percentage. They also have lead in steals and turnover margin. Looks like the team to beat in the playoff's. Also looks like the team that wins gets the NCAA bid, I do not think any other team will get a nod.
Good luck to all in the playoff's
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kcxc09 on February 26, 2008, 05:14:45 PM
Post by: kcxc09 on February 26, 2008, 05:14:45 PM
congrats to Leigh Ann Burke of DeSales for being named a Jostens finalist today and also being named the MVP of the freedom conference, its good to see the MAC represented, seeing her play here at kings she really is a great player
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on February 26, 2008, 09:50:28 PM
Post by: macfan on February 26, 2008, 09:50:28 PM
Wow - I haven't been on here for a while. I had to double check to be sure this is a MAC posting - it seems that there is one really active side of the MAC here - but the other side is absent, or just quiet! Good luck teams! I'm confused about the Division 4 talk?? If National titles were easy - they wouldn't be so special! Unless there is something objective in it - like the scholarship monies (or not) that come into play for the current three divisions. I enjoy all levels - think there will always be great programs, decent programs, average programs, and less than average programs!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2008, 08:49:17 AM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2008, 08:49:17 AM
Best luck to my Aggies tonight as they take on DeSale's at Billera. Also, while i'm on here, the best to Alisa DiBonaventura's Widener Pride as they travel to Messiah for the Commonwealth semi-final. Warren, good luck to Lebanon Valley tonight as well. The local newspaper & TV station have done a great job of hyping the DVC game, so there should be a great attendance. Boy, this time of year is certainly emotional - Brooke, Jen, Moira - you're the BEST seniors! Go AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 27, 2008, 09:35:01 AM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 27, 2008, 09:35:01 AM
Two MAC players have been named as finalists for the Jostens Trophy: Nikki Lobach (Messiah) and Leigh Ann Burke (DeSales).
Both were MVP's of their respective conferences. Best wishes to both.
Both were MVP's of their respective conferences. Best wishes to both.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2008, 02:04:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 27, 2008, 02:04:24 PM
As a fan of the game & someone that has seen a few MAC games through the years when the University of Scranton was a member...let me also congratulate both Leigh Ann & Nikki for their nomination for this great award.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kcxc09 on February 27, 2008, 07:41:38 PM
Post by: kcxc09 on February 27, 2008, 07:41:38 PM
i want to be the first to give madd props to FDU for coming out and playing a good game tonight, i personally think we never really got going and didn't hit shots but that doesnt take anything away from what they did tonight, i'm about to head back to the gym to watch the guys game but i want to congratulate fdu on win tonight over kings
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 27, 2008, 08:29:56 PM
Post by: bill on February 27, 2008, 08:29:56 PM
I too say "Great job" to the FDU squad! Unfortunately, I couldn't attend (home lax game), and I wish them the best at DeSales....
Kate, it sure sounded like Del Val gave them all they could handle.....
Kate, it sure sounded like Del Val gave them all they could handle.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 27, 2008, 08:32:22 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 27, 2008, 08:32:22 PM
#3 Lebanon Valley 74, #2 Albright 60
#1 Messiah 82, #4 Widener 53
#1 Messiah 82, #4 Widener 53
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2008, 09:04:08 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2008, 09:04:08 PM
The Aggies did give DeSale's something to think about & they played a great game with nothing, absolutely nothing to hang their heads about - seniors, Brooke, Jen, & Moira, you gave it your all - you're the BEST in our book! Major congrats to FDU, & also to Leb Val! Hope to be at the DeSale's/FDU game on Saturday - what a night!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
Sorry for the double, but it was nice to see C.J. as he was headed into Billera & we were headed out - the place was packed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on February 28, 2008, 12:44:13 AM
Post by: ColonelJohn4Life on February 28, 2008, 12:44:13 AM
Quote from: kate on February 27, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
Sorry for the double, but it was nice to see C.J. as he was headed into Billera & we were headed out - the place was packed.
Just wanted to pop in and congratulate Del Val on scaring the hell out of DeSales tonight. :) 78-72 final, and it honestly could have gone either way. From the final 12-15 minutes of the game that I got to see, DeSales had no answer for Brooke Dittmar. What a fantastic effort in the loss.
Congrats to FDU for pulling the upset over King's, and congrats to DeSales for getting it done at home. DeSales now gets to host that rarest of double-headers: Men and Women, at home, both playing for the Freedom title.
Kate - absolutely good to see ya. Best wishes, always, to you and the Lady Aggies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 28, 2008, 07:30:02 PM
Post by: old ends on February 28, 2008, 07:30:02 PM
KAte you said that you thought they would play tough. Good luck and until next year---keep us posted
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2008, 08:50:52 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2008, 08:50:52 PM
Will do, Old Ends. Last night was so emotional it takes a day to recover - this year's seniors were definitely something special, & we'll miss em to say the least. However, it's great news to read that Moira Donahue was named first team All-MAC, Kim Vennera, second team, & Brittany Battinieri, ROY! i find myself counting the months till we see everyone in Union, NJ for the Kean University tip-off tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2008, 11:04:44 AM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2008, 11:04:44 AM
Another committment will keep us from attending the DeSale's/FDU game this afternoon - love em both, so it's hard to pick a favorite. FDU & Coach Eineker have done a fantastic job all season long, & DeSale's is like our sister school, so have a great game, play hard - we're looking forward to the NCAA's. We also miss the Donahue & Dittmar families already - hurry up November :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2008, 03:42:24 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2008, 03:42:24 PM
Major congrats to the Lady Dutchmen as they came very close to knocking off Messiah this afternoon. Also congrats to reaching the finals in the conference play-offs to FDU. That's the kind of competition that i'm always talking about - both runner-up teams will be forces to be reckoned with - that's for sure. Can't wait til Monday to see who DeSale's plays next :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 01, 2008, 03:52:16 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 01, 2008, 03:52:16 PM
Messiah 54 Lebanon Valley 47
Thank goodness for Nicki Lobach. Carrer high (I think) of 32 points. LVC gave the Falcons everything they could handle. LVC looks like the team to beat in the conference next year.
If the Falcons want to make some noise in the NCAA's they need to minimize turnovers and get some scoring from others beside Lobach.
Good Luck Falcons
Thank goodness for Nicki Lobach. Carrer high (I think) of 32 points. LVC gave the Falcons everything they could handle. LVC looks like the team to beat in the conference next year.
If the Falcons want to make some noise in the NCAA's they need to minimize turnovers and get some scoring from others beside Lobach.
Good Luck Falcons
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 02, 2008, 10:27:44 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 02, 2008, 10:27:44 AM
While I assume there are good reasons, I'm not quite clear why the D3hoops mavens are projecting Albright to go dancing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 02, 2008, 08:13:14 PM
Post by: lefty2 on March 02, 2008, 08:13:14 PM
Quote from: kcxc09 on February 27, 2008, 07:41:38 PM
i want to be the first to give madd props to FDU for coming out and playing a good game tonight, i personally think we never really got going and didn't hit shots but that doesnt take anything away from what they did tonight, i'm about to head back to the gym to watch the guys game but i want to congratulate fdu on win tonight over kings
KCXC,
That's a classy post. I wouldn't turn it in to an English prof for a grade, but still classy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 02, 2008, 11:51:34 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 02, 2008, 11:51:34 PM
Warren:
When we did the projections, it became clear the last four or five teams were not going to be intuitive picks. But each of them had numbers that were just good enough to get them in.
We had Albright as the 17th Pool C pick out of 21. At this point, the OWPs are in the mid- to high .500s and the regional winning percentage in the high .700s. Plus Albright had the feather in its cap of a win over a regionally ranked team (Gwynedd-Mercy). Many teams left on the board did not.
Not the strongest resume in the world, but strong enough for us and, more importantly, the committee.
When we did the projections, it became clear the last four or five teams were not going to be intuitive picks. But each of them had numbers that were just good enough to get them in.
We had Albright as the 17th Pool C pick out of 21. At this point, the OWPs are in the mid- to high .500s and the regional winning percentage in the high .700s. Plus Albright had the feather in its cap of a win over a regionally ranked team (Gwynedd-Mercy). Many teams left on the board did not.
Not the strongest resume in the world, but strong enough for us and, more importantly, the committee.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 03, 2008, 07:02:09 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 03, 2008, 07:02:09 AM
Quote from: gordonmann on March 02, 2008, 11:51:34 PM
Warren:
Plus Albright had the feather in its cap of a win over a regionally ranked team (Gwynedd-Mercy).
Thanks. Thus -- and perhaps rightly -- Albright's playoff loss to the conference tournament runner-up did not pluck that feather? ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2008, 01:09:46 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2008, 01:09:46 PM
Certainly nothing against the Lady Mules, but GO DeSale's - GO MIGHTY MAC! You, too, Messiah - get that job done!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TCHoops Jr. on March 03, 2008, 01:43:22 PM
Post by: TCHoops Jr. on March 03, 2008, 01:43:22 PM
GMC's loss to Albright comes back to bite them in the butt !!!!
They couldn't throw it in the ocean that day and they suffer the consequences.....
The MAC teams are overrated..... LVC is average at best and if they took Messiah to the wire then Messiah is in trouble with Cabrini....
Tierney dropped 29 on Cabrini but had little help from the rest on GMC...
if Messiah is a one gal show, I say there is an upset brewing
(and it won't be that surprising)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 03, 2008, 04:07:36 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 03, 2008, 04:07:36 PM
TC - I can't just sit here and let you bad mouth the MAC like that whether I am on the Freedom side or the Commonwealth side.
I think you might want to do some homework before you start calling a team (Messiah) overrated. Are you aware that they have 5 wins over NCAA Tournament teams and beat the defending National Champions by 14 this season.
Come on buddy...I think your statements are a bit harsh.
I think you might want to do some homework before you start calling a team (Messiah) overrated. Are you aware that they have 5 wins over NCAA Tournament teams and beat the defending National Champions by 14 this season.
Come on buddy...I think your statements are a bit harsh.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on March 03, 2008, 04:17:40 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on March 03, 2008, 04:17:40 PM
TC Hoops Jr....
Hey, did you know that Messiah's schedule is ranked No. 1 among ALL the Division III teams in opponents' winning percentage? It is .669, and second place isn't even close!
Hmmmm, I wonder who GMC played this year? Perhaps I shouldn't be so hard on you... Does the "TC" stand for "Totally Clueless"?
While the MAC may not be the MOST dominant D-III women's basketball conference in the country, it certainly cannot be compared to the deflated PAC.
Hey, did you know that Messiah's schedule is ranked No. 1 among ALL the Division III teams in opponents' winning percentage? It is .669, and second place isn't even close!
Hmmmm, I wonder who GMC played this year? Perhaps I shouldn't be so hard on you... Does the "TC" stand for "Totally Clueless"?
While the MAC may not be the MOST dominant D-III women's basketball conference in the country, it certainly cannot be compared to the deflated PAC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 03, 2008, 04:30:46 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 03, 2008, 04:30:46 PM
Perhaps there's a very good reason that TCHoops Jr. has a karma of minus-11. Ignorance can't be all that productive.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on March 03, 2008, 04:35:08 PM
Post by: mailsy on March 03, 2008, 04:35:08 PM
Quote from: TCHoops Jr. on March 03, 2008, 01:43:22 PM
GMC's loss to Albright comes back to bite them in the butt !!!!
They couldn't throw it in the ocean that day and they suffer the consequences.....
The MAC teams are overrated..... LVC is average at best and if they took Messiah to the wire then Messiah is in trouble with Cabrini....
Tierney dropped 29 on Cabrini but had little help from the rest on GMC...
if Messiah is a one gal show, I say there is an upset brewing
(and it won't be that surprising)
We've been putting up with that rant regarding Cabrini on the PAC page for the last week. Enjoy!! Sorry that you have to suffer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2008, 04:57:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2008, 04:57:09 PM
TC hoops Jr,
In all honesty you are doing a disservice to Cabrini, Gwynedd-Mercy and the PAC. I am sure your namesake would be proud of you. Isn't he the person who tried to incite NYU fans at last years GM/NYU game and later took it to these message boards? I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
In all honesty you are doing a disservice to Cabrini, Gwynedd-Mercy and the PAC. I am sure your namesake would be proud of you. Isn't he the person who tried to incite NYU fans at last years GM/NYU game and later took it to these message boards? I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 03, 2008, 08:32:44 PM
Post by: old ends on March 03, 2008, 08:32:44 PM
It is nice to see that the Allentown- Bethlehem connection made it to the playoff's and will meet each other.
Good luck to both DeSales and Muhlenberg..
Good luck to both DeSales and Muhlenberg..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 03, 2008, 09:34:42 PM
Post by: bill on March 03, 2008, 09:34:42 PM
Congrats to FDU, selected to play at Farmingdale in the ECAC's on Wed....
OK, so anyone have anything on the Skyline conference?
Obviously, best wishes to the Freedom squads - men & women - in the NCAA's...when you do well, it reflects a positive light on the conference as a whole!
OK, so anyone have anything on the Skyline conference?
Obviously, best wishes to the Freedom squads - men & women - in the NCAA's...when you do well, it reflects a positive light on the conference as a whole!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 03, 2008, 11:17:57 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 03, 2008, 11:17:57 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on March 03, 2008, 04:57:09 PM
TC hoops Jr,
In all honesty you are doing a disservice to Cabrini, Gwynedd-Mercy and the PAC. I am sure your namesake would be proud of you. Isn't he the person who tried to incite NYU fans at last years GM/NYU game and later took it to these message boards? I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Yes I am pround of him, and again your CLUELESS. The NYU dopes incited us, get it right if your going to start something.
How is he doing a disservice to Cabrini and GMC? Just because he believes that the pac gets a bad name because the teams at the bottom of the league STINK.
You will see, Cabrini will give ALL MIGHT Messiah a game. Trust me I know its not easy to go there and win but they will play with them.
And we will see how LVC does against GMC if they meet up in the ECAC's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 03, 2008, 11:20:57 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 03, 2008, 11:20:57 PM
Quote from: mailsy on March 03, 2008, 04:35:08 PMQuote from: TCHoops Jr. on March 03, 2008, 01:43:22 PM
GMC's loss to Albright comes back to bite them in the butt !!!!
They couldn't throw it in the ocean that day and they suffer the consequences.....
The MAC teams are overrated..... LVC is average at best and if they took Messiah to the wire then Messiah is in trouble with Cabrini....
Tierney dropped 29 on Cabrini but had little help from the rest on GMC...
if Messiah is a one gal show, I say there is an upset brewing
(and it won't be that surprising)
We've been putting up with that rant regarding Cabrini on the PAC page for the last week. Enjoy!! Sorry that you have to suffer.
Way to back up the PAC MOUSEY. Unreal.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 04, 2008, 07:28:55 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 04, 2008, 07:28:55 AM
While Messiah has some weaknesses, being a "one-gal [sic!] show" isn't one of them. [Disclaimer: I'm anything but a Messiah fan.]
LVC (22-5): right now, they're playing fairly good basketball, way beyond all pre-season expectations. With a starting lineup that has four frosh, all of them very talented, they've made for some interesting games. Are they better than G-M? Who knows? Are they better than Albright? In the tournament game on Albright's court, they clearly were ... by 14 points.
LVC (22-5): right now, they're playing fairly good basketball, way beyond all pre-season expectations. With a starting lineup that has four frosh, all of them very talented, they've made for some interesting games. Are they better than G-M? Who knows? Are they better than Albright? In the tournament game on Albright's court, they clearly were ... by 14 points.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2008, 10:34:48 AM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2008, 10:34:48 AM
With all the excitement Sunday & yesterday, i just realized today that the NCAA Committee awarded two bids each to the men's & women's Landmark teams. Well, at least Juniata will be able to say that they played Hope, but Moravian on the men's side? Apparently the committee is rewarding "like-minded" teams. The game Friday night between DeSale's & Muhlenberg should be GREAT!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2008, 12:55:14 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2008, 12:55:14 PM
Sorry for the double, but after this morning's bout of negativity :), i really do want to wish Albright, Messiah, DeSales - Best luck in the big dance, & also FDU in the ECAC's! FDU has done an outstanding job all season. Sorry if i'm missing a Commonwealth team in the ECAC's - it's a lot to process - ANYWAY, First & Foremost - GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 04, 2008, 06:25:28 PM
Post by: old ends on March 04, 2008, 06:25:28 PM
Kate:
To answer your question-- From the Commonwealth Conference- ECAC-- Lebanon Valley will take on Dickinson( Centennial Conference) at home.
To answer your question-- From the Commonwealth Conference- ECAC-- Lebanon Valley will take on Dickinson( Centennial Conference) at home.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2008, 08:50:54 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2008, 08:50:54 PM
Thanks, Old Ends - sorry Warren, i certainly AM thinking about ALL the MAC teams & Best luck to Lebanon Valley!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 05, 2008, 09:17:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 05, 2008, 09:17:42 PM
Way to go FDU, Way to go Lebanon Valley - bring it home!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on March 07, 2008, 02:54:20 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on March 07, 2008, 02:54:20 PM
Hey, everyone...
I'm "MAD" about tonight.
Messiah
Albright
DeSales
Let's go, Falcons, Lions, and Bulldogs!
I'm "MAD" about tonight.
Messiah
Albright
DeSales
Let's go, Falcons, Lions, and Bulldogs!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 07, 2008, 07:21:45 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 07, 2008, 07:21:45 PM
Good luck Messiah, Albright, DeSales in the dance & LVC in the ECAC (take to it GM). ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 07, 2008, 08:20:25 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 07, 2008, 08:20:25 PM
Messiah 40 - Cabrini 16 at half. Cabrini simply no match for the Falcons thus far tonight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 07, 2008, 09:27:35 PM
Post by: kate on March 07, 2008, 09:27:35 PM
Congratulations to DeSale's, beating Muhlenberg tonight 56 - 48! Kim Rarick had a monster game with 24 points! GO MAC, GO DESALE'S!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 07, 2008, 09:30:53 PM
Post by: old ends on March 07, 2008, 09:30:53 PM
It look like Muhlenberg was going to take them. Then DeSales put a show on.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 07, 2008, 09:35:16 PM
Post by: TC HOOPS on March 07, 2008, 09:35:16 PM
Quote from: old ends on March 07, 2008, 09:30:53 PM
It look like Muhlenberg was going to take them. Then DeSales put a show on.
Some show, I seen Burke was 2-13. But hey a W in a W.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 07, 2008, 11:07:43 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 07, 2008, 11:07:43 PM
I am not gonna do the justice and respond that ridiculously stupid post above this one by TC.
Your fighting a battle your never gonna win if you come in this room and start talking about games and players performances that you did not even see.
I hope your computer breaks so I never have to read another one of your completely ignorant posts.
Your fighting a battle your never gonna win if you come in this room and start talking about games and players performances that you did not even see.
I hope your computer breaks so I never have to read another one of your completely ignorant posts.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2008, 10:04:37 AM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2008, 10:04:37 AM
BJ, thanks for posting, & again, congratulations for last night! We hope to make it up to Allentown tonight to see the DeSale's/Salem State game. DeSale's defense was incredible, & Kim really had a great night - here's to many more of them. We turn on a dime to support the MAC, & i consider DeSale's to be like a sister school to Del Val - so we're behind you 100%!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 08, 2008, 10:14:08 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 08, 2008, 10:14:08 AM
No problem Kate and thanks for the support. Looking forward to seeing you tonight. Make sure you put away that Del. Val. green and gold for just one night and break out some blue and red for the Bulldogs.
Enjoy the game this evening.
Enjoy the game this evening.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 08, 2008, 08:47:07 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 08, 2008, 08:47:07 PM
Congrats to both Messiah and DeSales on advancing to the sweet 16.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2008, 09:15:25 AM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2008, 09:15:25 AM
It was so worth it to go through that storm last night to watch DeSale's knock off a very good Salem State! Congratulations to the Lady Bull Dogs, Messiah, and Lebanon Valley - way to represent the MAC ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 10, 2008, 08:21:09 PM
Post by: old ends on March 10, 2008, 08:21:09 PM
Kate, making the trip to TX this weekend.... Live stat time for DeSales this Friday as they go against undefeated Howard Payne.. Harrisburg area seems closer even for me to watch Messiah take on Rochester.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Gray Fox on March 10, 2008, 09:55:16 PM
Post by: Gray Fox on March 10, 2008, 09:55:16 PM
Quote from: old ends on March 10, 2008, 08:21:09 PM
Kate, making the trip to TX this weekend.... Live stat time for DeSales this Friday as they go against undefeated Howard Payne.. Harrisburg area seems closer even for me to watch Messiah take on Rochester.
I live in Dallas and have been in Brownwood two or three times to D3 watch football.
It will be a culture shock and learning experience, if nothing else.
This is the best thing the town has going other than top tier Texas high school football. The gym will be packed and noisy. I know a very good Chapman team was dominated there last year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 11, 2008, 10:15:07 AM
Post by: kate on March 11, 2008, 10:15:07 AM
Old Ends, we will probably be watching the DeSales game Friday night with live stats. Gray Fox, as interesting as you make the town sound (no kidding here), we love out of the way spots, the weather in late winter is always iffy. How About the MAC?!? Two teams in the top "16"! We hardly have to play out of the league to attain that quality of oppositon stat that everyone's always mentioning! We have watched Messiah play just once years ago at Moravian - they are always dominating - anyway to all who are attending - have FUN, & above ALL - GO DESALES & GO MESSIAH! Mighty MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 12, 2008, 09:01:55 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 12, 2008, 09:01:55 PM
Messiah and DeSales fans. Where the heck are you. PSST, the MAC has 2 teams in the sweet 16. Has that ever happened before? Good luck to the Falcons and Bulldogs. Messiah by 10 over Rochester and DeSales catches Howard Payne looking ahead (Hope) by 5. Heck anything is possible as both team are more than capable if they bring their "A" games. I do not usually make predictions, just trying to jump start this board and get some Messiah and DeSales faithfull posting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 12, 2008, 09:06:51 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 12, 2008, 09:06:51 PM
Scranton and Messiah met in the Sweet 16 in 2005.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 12, 2008, 09:12:47 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 12, 2008, 09:12:47 PM
Pat,
Thanks, my subconscious blocked that out. I was at that game ;D
Thanks, my subconscious blocked that out. I was at that game ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: berghoops on March 12, 2008, 09:51:21 PM
Post by: berghoops on March 12, 2008, 09:51:21 PM
Scranton - Kings met in 2002 either Sweet 16 or Elite 8.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 12, 2008, 11:26:28 PM
Post by: ronk on March 12, 2008, 11:26:28 PM
Quote from: berghoops on March 12, 2008, 09:51:21 PMsweet 16 - KIngs won easily after Scranton's Pierangeli broke her foot in the 1st round win against Mcdaniel, missing the 2nd round win over Messiah and the sweet 16 loss to Kings; Kings then lost to Marymount in the Elite 8.
Scranton - Kings met in 2002 either Sweet 16 or Elite 8.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 13, 2008, 04:14:26 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 13, 2008, 04:14:26 PM
And then there was the Scranton/Kings Sweet 16 game in 2000 held at St. Lawrence Univ. where the Lady Royals prevailed & then went on to defeat their hosts in the Elite 8 game before heading off to Danbury for another Final Four. Best of luck to both Messiah & Desales this weekend. Safe travels to the Desales group heading out to Texas.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Gray Fox on March 13, 2008, 09:35:44 PM
Post by: Gray Fox on March 13, 2008, 09:35:44 PM
From The Brownwood Bulletin
QuoteBack to the Basics
No. 2 Lady Jackets look to crank up defensive pressure against No. 19 DeSales
By Derrick Stuckly �" Brownwood Bulletin
Published: Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:05 AM CDT
Lost in the euphoria of the No. 2 Howard Payne Lady Jackets' run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship Tournament is an unwelcomed trend.
The HPU defense �" which has been the backbone of the program during head coach Chris Kielsmeier's eight-year tenure �" has allowed considerably more points during its four postseason games than its regular-season average.
The Lady Jackets led the nation in fewest points allowed in 2006-07 and rank third in Division III this season with 47.1 points surrendered per contest. Over the last four games, however, Howard Payne is giving up 61.8 points per game and no team has scored fewer than 55 points. During 25 regular-season games, only four opponents managed more than 55 points.
Playing McMurry for a third and fourth time, Hardin-Simmons for a third time and Louisiana College for a second time has played a role in the increase in points. Those teams have become more familiar with the Lady Jackets' defense having seen it so frequently. Kielsmeier is counting on an improved defensive performance when Howard Payne (29-0) hosts No. 19 DeSales (26-3) at 7 p.m. Friday at the Brownwood Coliseum.
"A little bit of it is the teams knew us so well and knew where to attack, but we're making too many mistakes," Kielsmeier said. "If we have one player fall asleep, we give up a wide open shot somewhere. Our defense, when it's at its best and is in lockdown mode, is very difficult for teams to score on. But if you make a mistake out of our zone there's a good chance we're going to give up a really easy shot.
"We've done that too much lately and we've addressed that with our players a lot this week. The way this program wins games is reliant on the defense. I want that to get better for Friday night."
Against teams the Lady Jackets faced just once this season, or in the first of multiple games between Howard Payne and its American Southwest Conference foes, the opponents averaged just 39.1 points per game. In the rematches, the Lady Jackets' foes were able to chalk up an average of 52.5 points per contest.
Those statistics do not bode well for the DeSales Lady Bulldogs, who have never faced the Lady Jackets or their 2-3 zone defense.
"The biggest thing that's an advantage for us is any time kids are told they are going against a 2-3 zone, they don't really have an understanding of what our 2-3 zone is all about," Kielsmeier said. "A 2-3 zone can mean so many different things, and a lot of times to players it means they aren't going to be pressured and they're going to get a lot of open looks. That's the exact opposite of our zone. We want constant pressure and we want to cover all looks from the outside."
DeSales has thrived from the perimeter as it enters Friday's game averaging 74.2 points per game and shooting 33 percent from three-point territory. The undersized Lady Bulldogs have just one player on their roster listed over 5-10, and the only two players to average double figures in scoring are both guards.
The Lady Jackets have grown accustomed to facing imposing centers in the ASC West, but the different look DeSales provides won't necessitate a change in Howard Payne's defensive strategy.
"We just have to emphasize to our team how important it is to cover the perimeter and not make mistakes on the perimeter," Kielsmeier said. "You can talk about individuals and who you need to cover on the outside, but then going out and doing it is a whole other story. That's what makes our players so good at executing a game plan. They understand what they're supposed to do, then they go and execute it."
Howard Payne will also look to continue its recent dominance on the glass and deny DeSales many second opportunities at points. The Lady Jackets are in a good position to achieve that goal with a much taller lineup and a string of five straight games in which they've outrebounded their opponents. HPU averaged 43.2 boards and a +12.8 rebound differential in those five contests. DeSales averages 40.4 rebounds per game.
"Defensively, it doesn't matter who you're rebounding against, you need to control second shots," Kielsmeier said. "It could be a large team that matches up well against us or an undersized team. That's something we've been outstanding at this year, and at times it's something we've been weak at. Down the stretch when we've needed it the most, it's been there. I expect us to be outstanding with it again on Friday."
Another key to the Lady Jackets' defense is turnovers, which helps set the table for Howard Payne's 11th-ranked offense (76.8 ppg). The Lady Jackets' 15.4 steals per game rank seventh in the country.
"Steals are very important to our offense and very important in generating points for us," Kielsmeier said. "On the nights where we don't get very much of that it not only effects our defense, but it effects our offense as well. Our kids really understand that and the importance of getting some rips up top in the zone and how that can create a lot of offense for us. That's something we need to be outstanding with on Friday."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 14, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 14, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Messiah 73 Rochester 61
Unbelievable 2nd half 47-29 by the Falcons. Total team effort with Lobach leading the way with 23. Tufts up next. Good Luck Messiah.
Unbelievable 2nd half 47-29 by the Falcons. Total team effort with Lobach leading the way with 23. Tufts up next. Good Luck Messiah.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 14, 2008, 09:41:54 PM
Post by: old ends on March 14, 2008, 09:41:54 PM
Did not think they would win by that much. Looking at the DeSales score not going well so far.
Good luck to Messiah tomorrow-- Final four lets go
Good luck to Messiah tomorrow-- Final four lets go
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 14, 2008, 09:52:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 14, 2008, 09:52:09 PM
Messiah turned it on in the second half both on offense and defense.
Tough game for DeSales playing on the#1 teams home floor. No matter the outcome the Bulldogs had an excellent year and look very strong for next season.
Tough game for DeSales playing on the#1 teams home floor. No matter the outcome the Bulldogs had an excellent year and look very strong for next season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 15, 2008, 08:39:01 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 15, 2008, 08:39:01 PM
Messiah 55 Tuffs 49. Congratulations Falcons. Best of Luck in the Final 4.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 15, 2008, 09:12:32 PM
Post by: old ends on March 15, 2008, 09:12:32 PM
Congrats to Messiah on their victory tonight.. I think it is great that one womens and one mens team from Pennsylvania are going to the Final 4. Ursinus, Centennial Conference, had to go into overtime to get there.
Great job to the coaches from Messiah.
Good luck in Salem..
Great job to the coaches from Messiah.
Good luck in Salem..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 16, 2008, 09:16:46 AM
Post by: kate on March 16, 2008, 09:16:46 AM
Yes, congratulation to Messiah - the final four! Understandably DeSales wants Howard Payne to win it all, but as a diehard MAC supporter, let's call it - Messiah 53, HPU, 49 - GO Messiah, GO MAC! Also, how about those Sixers :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 16, 2008, 11:33:14 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 16, 2008, 11:33:14 AM
Kate,
No offense intended but I would like to think that DeSales and all the MAC teams would be pulling for Messiah in the Final 4.
No offense intended but I would like to think that DeSales and all the MAC teams would be pulling for Messiah in the Final 4.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 16, 2008, 12:02:13 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 16, 2008, 12:02:13 PM
Congratuations to Messiah & all the very best to Coach Miller, his staff & all the young ladies that made this accomplishment possible. Enjoy the ride...win, lose or draw, it's a lifetime of great memories.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 16, 2008, 12:39:58 PM
Post by: kate on March 16, 2008, 12:39:58 PM
Mytwocents. i'm sure DeSales is rooting for you guys - their sid commented that they wanted HPU to "finish it" after they were beaten by them the other night. That's just human nature - we all want Messiah & the MAC in the national spotlight. Kudos to D3 Hoops, as well, for making all the teams readily recognizable. We're all in D3 together!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 16, 2008, 01:33:21 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 16, 2008, 01:33:21 PM
Kate and Saratoga,
Thank you both for your kind words and support. Looks like the battle for number #1 already took place with the HP/Hope winner. Guess Oglethorpe, UW-Whitewater & Messiah are playing for 2nd place. :)
Thank you both for your kind words and support. Looks like the battle for number #1 already took place with the HP/Hope winner. Guess Oglethorpe, UW-Whitewater & Messiah are playing for 2nd place. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 17, 2008, 12:49:29 PM
Post by: kate on March 17, 2008, 12:49:29 PM
Yes, Oglethorpe has a neat nickname, the Stormy Petrels, but you CAN beat em, Messiah! Let's face it, the Final Four - not too shabby :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on March 17, 2008, 04:40:45 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on March 17, 2008, 04:40:45 PM
Apparently the NCAA didn't think that Hope and Howard Payne were the two best teams in the country. That's why they were placed in the same regional!
So -- NO -- the championship game was not played at Howard Payne last Saturday night, any more than it was at Messiah, or UW-Whitemater, or Kean!
A perfect record does not necessarily mean that an unbeaten team is the best team in the country.
Kudos to the four teams in the Final Four, who will be playing the championship Saturday night. BTW, it will be broadcast on CSTV at 6:00 p.m.
So -- NO -- the championship game was not played at Howard Payne last Saturday night, any more than it was at Messiah, or UW-Whitemater, or Kean!
A perfect record does not necessarily mean that an unbeaten team is the best team in the country.
Kudos to the four teams in the Final Four, who will be playing the championship Saturday night. BTW, it will be broadcast on CSTV at 6:00 p.m.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 17, 2008, 05:05:08 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 17, 2008, 05:05:08 PM
Yes, and we'll have streaming video of both semifinals and the third-place game, along with audio of all four games for the 93% of the country that doesn't get CSTV.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 17, 2008, 07:13:05 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 17, 2008, 07:13:05 PM
luvdahoops,
My comment on playing for 2nd place was meant in jest based upon the final 4 poll on the main page and all the ink about the HP/Hope winner. Thought a smiley face would help convey that. Guess it didn't.
Best of Luck to the Falcons against the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels. I agree Kate it is a cool name. Coach Miller was interviewed on Hoopsville. Nice job coach.
http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/2008/03/16/hoopsville-podcast-mar-16th
My comment on playing for 2nd place was meant in jest based upon the final 4 poll on the main page and all the ink about the HP/Hope winner. Thought a smiley face would help convey that. Guess it didn't.
Best of Luck to the Falcons against the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels. I agree Kate it is a cool name. Coach Miller was interviewed on Hoopsville. Nice job coach.
http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/2008/03/16/hoopsville-podcast-mar-16th
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 17, 2008, 08:28:05 PM
Post by: old ends on March 17, 2008, 08:28:05 PM
Playing for second is not the postive that the ladies from Messiah need.. They will win two games and get the crown.
Let's be postive and cheer on the home conference team, even though there is no Maryland team in the MAC. We do border PA and I cheer for the Centennial Conference..
Let's be postive and cheer on the home conference team, even though there is no Maryland team in the MAC. We do border PA and I cheer for the Centennial Conference..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 17, 2008, 08:47:26 PM
Post by: old ends on March 17, 2008, 08:47:26 PM
Nice article about a new recriut for Muhlenberg.. I know that it is not the MAC, but still a nice story
click here: http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/all-s-alexchili.6303544mar10,0,5049859.story
enjoy
click here: http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/all-s-alexchili.6303544mar10,0,5049859.story
enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 17, 2008, 09:06:20 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 17, 2008, 09:06:20 PM
old ends,
My comment "playing for 2nd" was an attempt at a little levity. Geesh, tough audience. ::) I am a Messiah fan first and foremost. The Falcons are capable of winning it all if they play to their potential. I am sure Coach Miller and his staff will have them well prepared.
My comment "playing for 2nd" was an attempt at a little levity. Geesh, tough audience. ::) I am a Messiah fan first and foremost. The Falcons are capable of winning it all if they play to their potential. I am sure Coach Miller and his staff will have them well prepared.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on March 17, 2008, 10:33:33 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on March 17, 2008, 10:33:33 PM
Hey, mytwocents.
Explanation accepted. But your comment about playing for second just didn't come off as "levity"...at least to me. (Actually, though, I hope that all the hoopla surrounding that game -- created mostly by the Hope College faithful -- will have Howard Payne thinking that the championship has already been won.)
If Messiah comes to the Final Four with a business-like attitude and focuses solely on the opportunity that awaits, they are fully capable of winning it all.
Explanation accepted. But your comment about playing for second just didn't come off as "levity"...at least to me. (Actually, though, I hope that all the hoopla surrounding that game -- created mostly by the Hope College faithful -- will have Howard Payne thinking that the championship has already been won.)
If Messiah comes to the Final Four with a business-like attitude and focuses solely on the opportunity that awaits, they are fully capable of winning it all.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 18, 2008, 06:42:22 PM
Post by: old ends on March 18, 2008, 06:42:22 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on March 17, 2008, 09:06:20 PM
old ends,
My comment "playing for 2nd" was an attempt at a little levity. Geesh, tough audience. ::) I am a Messiah fan first and foremost. The Falcons are capable of winning it all if they play to their potential. I am sure Coach Miller and his staff will have them well prepared.
Sorry for the misunderstanding..but you understand that not knowing you and reading a post, it did not have levity stamped on it. Much like the oops I now have stamped on mine.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 18, 2008, 09:01:41 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 18, 2008, 09:01:41 PM
Old ends,
No problem.
Thanks
No problem.
Thanks
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 19, 2008, 08:19:37 AM
Post by: kate on March 19, 2008, 08:19:37 AM
Way to go to Del Val's Moira Donahue being named to the third team All Mid Atlantic region D3 Hoops poll. Also congrats to Leigh Ann Burke, POY, and Mike Miller, COY! While i'm here, our very own Brooke Ditmar received the Sportsmanship Award for DVC from the MAC! It's the first year for giving that award.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 20, 2008, 09:46:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 20, 2008, 09:46:42 PM
That's "Dittmar", of course, miss ya, Brooke! While i'm here Best luck to Messiah tomorrow night - GO Falcons!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 02:18:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 02:18:09 PM
Nice article on Messiah's arrival and preperation for the Final 4.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/womens_basketball/2007-08/stories/Mar_20.html
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/womens_basketball/2007-08/stories/Mar_20.html
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 05:22:54 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 05:22:54 PM
Oglethorpe/Messiah on deck:
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 05:45:11 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 05:45:11 PM
Messiah up 26-14 approx 12 min left in 1st
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 06:00:09 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 06:00:09 PM
Messiah up 44-25 approx 4 minutes left 1sr half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 21, 2008, 06:04:31 PM
Post by: old ends on March 21, 2008, 06:04:31 PM
messiah is pulling away coming up on the half up by 20
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 06:07:42 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 06:07:42 PM
Messiah 51, Oglethorpe 33 half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 21, 2008, 06:09:46 PM
Post by: old ends on March 21, 2008, 06:09:46 PM
Messiah is keeping with thier game plan and very good defense so far.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 06:10:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 06:10:09 PM
Messiah playing very well. Silalei Shani had a monsterous 1st half with 15 I think. Keep it going Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 06:37:47 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 06:37:47 PM
Messiah still up 65-46 approx 12 min left in 2nd half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 07:02:19 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 21, 2008, 07:02:19 PM
Messiah 80, Oglethorpe 60 Final
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 07:03:15 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 07:03:15 PM
Congratulations Falcons. 20 point win. In all honesty Messiah much the better team. The only factor from keeping the game respectable was the the foul shooting of Oglethorpe.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 21, 2008, 07:03:38 PM
Post by: kate on March 21, 2008, 07:03:38 PM
Congratulations to Messiah tonight - an 80 - 60 win over the Stormy Petrels of Oglethorpe! Go Falcons!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 21, 2008, 07:05:17 PM
Post by: old ends on March 21, 2008, 07:05:17 PM
Congrats to Messiah in getting to the finals. Good luck into the next round.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: wchandy on March 21, 2008, 07:22:14 PM
Post by: wchandy on March 21, 2008, 07:22:14 PM
Congratulations to Nikki, Amy, Lauren, Gwen, Ashley, Sal, Katie, Julie, Angie, Kristen, Kourtney, Christa, Michelle and Amanda. We are all so proud of you and I was happy to see everyone had some playing time.
I hope Nikki is ready to go tomorrow. I was a little bit concerned with the fouls; Oglethorpe going to the line 31 times compared to 9 for Messiah. It would be very difficult to beat a team like Howard Payne with such a disparity; they are deadly from the line. But I have a feeling the Falcons will be ready to go tomorrow.
I hope Nikki is ready to go tomorrow. I was a little bit concerned with the fouls; Oglethorpe going to the line 31 times compared to 9 for Messiah. It would be very difficult to beat a team like Howard Payne with such a disparity; they are deadly from the line. But I have a feeling the Falcons will be ready to go tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 09:40:20 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2008, 09:40:20 PM
Messiah and Howard Payne in the finals tomorrow. Should be a barn burner. The Falcons match up well with HP and play team defense as well as anyone in DIV III. If Messiah continues to minimize turnovers they should have a very good shot at taking down undefeated HP. Go Falcons get it done for the coaching staff. Whatever the result you have had one heck of a season. God Bless and Best Wishes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: wchandy on March 22, 2008, 11:03:10 AM
Post by: wchandy on March 22, 2008, 11:03:10 AM
Has anyone heard anything regarding Nikki's injury? She was on the bench during the last 6 minutes of the game with a bag of ice on her hand. I was wondering if anyone has heard (or read) any updates.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
wchandy,
Sorry, your post is the first I am hearing of any injury to Lobach or any others. If true, I hope it is not serious. Best of Luck to the Falcons and their fans.
Sorry, your post is the first I am hearing of any injury to Lobach or any others. If true, I hope it is not serious. Best of Luck to the Falcons and their fans.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 05:20:46 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 05:20:46 PM
Anyone want updates on the final?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 05:25:05 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 05:25:05 PM
WLCALUM83
It would be much appreciated. Thank You
It would be much appreciated. Thank You
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 05:44:30 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 05:44:30 PM
Messiah's Lobach, DeSales Burke just named to D3hoops 2nd Team All Americans, I think. :) Congratulations Nikki and LeighAnn.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:05:19 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:05:19 PM
Tip-off about to take place!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 22, 2008, 06:11:48 PM
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 22, 2008, 06:11:48 PM
http://all-access.cstv.com/cstv/player/player.html?code=ncaa
I have the videocast online at that URL.
I have the videocast online at that URL.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:12:26 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:12:26 PM
Messiah 7, Howard Payne 6 15:41 left in 1st half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:22:04 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:22:04 PM
Howard Payne 16, Messiah 9 Approx 10 min left 1st half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 06:33:14 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 06:33:14 PM
Messiah not taking care of the ball. Need to cut down on turn overs. Go Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:35:07 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:35:07 PM
Howard Payne up 24-18 less than 5 min left in 1st
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:44:41 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 06:44:41 PM
Howard Payne 35, Messiah 25 half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 07:00:26 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 07:00:26 PM
Howard Payne is a very good team. I am sure Coach Miller will make half time adjstments. Hopefully they can cut down on the TO's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:04:22 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:04:22 PM
Howard Payne up 41-25 early in 2nd half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:12:05 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:12:05 PM
Howard Payne 45, Messiah 31 15:25 left in 2nd half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:22:28 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:22:28 PM
Howard Payne 49, Messiah 34 11:15 left in 2nd
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:30:07 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:30:07 PM
Howard Payne 55, Messiah 44 Just less than 8 minutes left in 2nd half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:39:07 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:39:07 PM
Howard Payne 64, Messiah 46 Approx 3 1/2 minutes left in 2nd half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 07:47:08 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2008, 07:47:08 PM
Falcons congratulations on a great season. Thank you all especially the seniors. Nikki, Lauren, Amy & Gwen.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:50:21 PM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 22, 2008, 07:50:21 PM
Howard Payne 68, Messiah 54 Final (Lobach did a good job despite playing with a bum wrist.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 22, 2008, 09:55:39 PM
Post by: old ends on March 22, 2008, 09:55:39 PM
To say Messiah had a great run would not pay tribute to the players and coaches who made this season happen. Representing thier conference in the final had true fans routing for them no matter what team they routed for all season.
congrats to the players and coaches on a great year. :)
congrats to the players and coaches on a great year. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 22, 2008, 10:19:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 22, 2008, 10:19:42 PM
Yes, congratulations to HPU, but to Messiah as well for making the MAC proud! You should all be very happy with your season's accomplishments - the Championship game for D3 is very Cool! We should all be "shooting" for that goal! Happy Easter!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 23, 2008, 12:35:15 PM
Post by: old ends on March 23, 2008, 12:35:15 PM
Congrats to the girls who made All-American
CLick here to see list: http://www.wbca.org/releases/DIIISFCAAT2008.html
CLick here to see list: http://www.wbca.org/releases/DIIISFCAAT2008.html
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on March 24, 2008, 04:23:36 PM
Post by: old ends on March 24, 2008, 04:23:36 PM
Final Stats are in:
Click here: http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/confldrs.htm
Enjoy
Click here: http://www.mascac.org/basketball/2007-08/fwb/confldrs.htm
Enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 26, 2008, 01:09:18 PM
Post by: kate on March 26, 2008, 01:09:18 PM
Thanks for keeping us all "posted", Old Ends! How about that Old Dominion - UVA game last night? Who says a short girl, 5' 2" can't play b'ball? Nothing but net to give ODU the win with a three pointer that hardly touched the net! She commented after the game when asked how tall she "really was" - "I'm 5' l0", & at that moment, she probably felt a lot taller! GO RUTGER'S - BEAT EVERYBODY!!! (No, i'm really not pulling for ODU :), just a remarkably cool play for them in O.T.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 27, 2008, 04:51:44 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 27, 2008, 04:51:44 PM
Article on Messiah's memorable run by Falcons assistant athletics director for PR & Marketing, Cory Furman.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/womens_basketball/2007-08/stories/Mar_26.html
Thanks for Sharing Mr. Furman.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/womens_basketball/2007-08/stories/Mar_26.html
Thanks for Sharing Mr. Furman.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: dballa on March 27, 2008, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: dballa on March 27, 2008, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on March 27, 2008, 04:51:44 PM
Article on Messiah's memorable run by Falcons assistant athletics director for PR & Marketing, Cory Furman.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/womens_basketball/2007-08/stories/Mar_26.html
Thanks for Sharing Mr. Furman.
I just read the article. It's great hearing about student athletes like them. At HPU our women normally form a large circle after the game, invite the other team, and say "The Lord's Prayer". I always enjoy that moment after the game.
Congrats to Messiah on a great year and definitely congrats to a great group of women who represented themselves, their families, and their school very well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 01, 2008, 01:37:09 PM
Post by: kate on April 01, 2008, 01:37:09 PM
O.K., people, April 1 - remember we have to keep everyone informed in this 7-month off season! i'm nervous, with good reason, for the Rutger's/Connecticut game tonight. My Sixers blew a lead in Cleveland, the Phillies blew a lead in their home opener - this has not been a great week so far :(! For everything that it's worth, GO Rutger's, GO Sixers, & GO Phils!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on April 01, 2008, 04:06:55 PM
Post by: old ends on April 01, 2008, 04:06:55 PM
Kate-- Just a bad day for a few...Yanks got washed out along with a good part of the college baseball today in the east.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 02, 2008, 10:56:13 AM
Post by: kate on April 02, 2008, 10:56:13 AM
You give a team like Connecticut an inch, they'll take a quarter of a mile! That was all they needed to win it last night. Rutger's played an incredible first half, but the intensity of that game wore em down - it was a great game to watch! Now, for the final four - GO LSU! It's looking good for the Sixers! This is one of the best times of the year - the only better - that third week in November! :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 15, 2008, 09:48:29 AM
Post by: kate on April 15, 2008, 09:48:29 AM
O.K., i just want to get this straight - the Freedom gives Arcadia to the Commonwealth, & we pick up Alvernia, Eastern, & Misericordia, right? That will make for some interesting scheduling. As always, hurry up November!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 21, 2008, 08:25:45 AM
Post by: kate on April 21, 2008, 08:25:45 AM
How about those Sixers?! Ya gotta love it! Hope the Aggies are watching! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on April 21, 2008, 07:54:07 PM
Post by: old ends on April 21, 2008, 07:54:07 PM
Well Kate the Sixers won. Was it the basket at that one end ??? or just, well they played harder then Det.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 26, 2008, 06:55:58 PM
Post by: kate on April 26, 2008, 06:55:58 PM
Back in the 1998-99 basketball season, an article in the Morning Call " Wizard of Waz" all about Del Val's outstanding pure shooting, record setting guard, Jeanne Waznak, prompted my husband & me to attend out first Aggie Women's Basketball game - just to see Jeanne, we said. Well, we were hooked, & we've been going to the games since that season. Imagine how thrilled we were today to see Jeanne, her mother, & her adorable baby boy, Nico at A-Day! How really wonderful it is to see returning members of the Aggie Family! Congrats, as well, to the softball team - they're in the play-offs!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 18, 2008, 07:45:57 PM
Post by: kate on May 18, 2008, 07:45:57 PM
That had to have been Bridget Golden at that disgusting marathon Phillies loss this afternoon - the Aggie Star center was wearing the Phanatic hat, & she stuck it out through two rain delays, only to see em go down in the ninth - ugh, but it was great to see Bridget!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on June 01, 2008, 08:27:36 PM
Post by: old ends on June 01, 2008, 08:27:36 PM
The local High school had an AAU basketball games all weekend and it was fun to watch. There was one team that had DEL Vall Gals on their shirts. Knowing how big a fan Kate is, I figured that she would like me to get some names for her. Only to find out that they are from Delaware County outside of Phila. not the college.
Sorry Kate
Sorry Kate
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on June 02, 2008, 09:05:21 AM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on June 02, 2008, 09:05:21 AM
That Delaware Valley is right outside of New York. And I believe the school is the home of the great Scranton graduate Taryn Mellody. (random connection that I thought I'd drop in for)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on June 02, 2008, 01:08:14 PM
Post by: lefty2 on June 02, 2008, 01:08:14 PM
While I'm not sure about the Delaware Valley in New York, I'm certain that Taryn Mellody isn't from there.
She graduated from the former Bishop O'Hara High School in Scranton.
She graduated from the former Bishop O'Hara High School in Scranton.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 02, 2008, 03:58:40 PM
Post by: kate on June 02, 2008, 03:58:40 PM
Hello, Old Ends, & thanks for thinking about me when you saw "Del Val"! Actually, there are two Delaware Valley High Schools that i know of, one way up on 209 in PA, & the other in Hunterdon County, NJ. Looking forward to the end of this month when the Aggie schedule usually comes out - we do open this season in Union, NJ with Kean, Baldwin Wallace, & an unknown fourth school. Hope everyone is having a good spring, & again, thanks for thinking about DVC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 03, 2008, 10:16:56 AM
Post by: kate on June 03, 2008, 10:16:56 AM
O.K., the fourth school is the Salisbury Sea Gulls.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 11, 2008, 10:26:30 AM
Post by: kate on June 11, 2008, 10:26:30 AM
Del Val has their fall sport's schedules up today. It's neat to see Alvernia, Eastern, & Misericordia included with that asterisk denoting a MAC game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on June 11, 2008, 05:48:31 PM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on June 11, 2008, 05:48:31 PM
(Last time I say something based on memory and without looking it up. Memory isnt where it used to be... :-[ :D :-X :-[
Yeah the Del Vall I was talking about is in Penn (not NY). but near the NY-Penn border. That's right Del Vall only hosted the tourney where I saw Taryn play as a Junior or Senior... whoops.)
Yeah the Del Vall I was talking about is in Penn (not NY). but near the NY-Penn border. That's right Del Vall only hosted the tourney where I saw Taryn play as a Junior or Senior... whoops.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 12, 2008, 09:27:27 AM
Post by: kate on June 12, 2008, 09:27:27 AM
Hello Wydown Blvd! That's the Delaware Valley High School that's way up on 209, near the New York - Pennsylvania border. i think Milford, PA is up there - it's a beautiful area. While i'm here, just want to give another big thanks to the Del Val S.I.D., Matt Levy, for the great job he's doing keeping that DVC web site super current! It's appreciated, Matt!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 18, 2008, 09:58:45 AM
Post by: kate on June 18, 2008, 09:58:45 AM
Good to see in our Mid-Atlantic region listing Alvernia, Eastern, & Misericordia designated MACF. Arcadia is moving to the Commonwealth half, correct?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 18, 2008, 02:41:23 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 18, 2008, 02:41:23 PM
That's my understanding but I wanted to see the MAC change the alignment on its site before I started making more changes on ours.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2008, 08:23:01 AM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2008, 08:23:01 AM
Del Val's schedule is on the web site! - Let me go back & really read it with a calendar - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 23, 2008, 02:39:31 PM
Post by: kate on June 23, 2008, 02:39:31 PM
With the Phillies playing so poorly right now, just wanted to inject some great softball news - Del Val Sophomore outfielder, Bethany Pavlik was named as one of 10 players on the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area College Softball Team! Way to Go!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 25, 2008, 08:34:36 AM
Post by: kate on June 25, 2008, 08:34:36 AM
The Lady Royals will be at the DeSale's opening tourney. Maybe Friday, the 14th, we'll head up to see ya all. That Saturday & Sunday we'll be in Union, NJ. Can not wait!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 25, 2008, 09:57:02 PM
Post by: ronk on June 25, 2008, 09:57:02 PM
Looks like a very tough non-conference schedule for the Lady Royals with a minimum of 4 2007 NCAA tournament teams plus possibly more in the 3 away tournaments in addition to no home tournament. Good to keep in touch with a quality program like Desales.
I'll probably catch them the following weekend @ Dickinson and later Gettysburg instead.
I'll probably catch them the following weekend @ Dickinson and later Gettysburg instead.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 26, 2008, 10:53:34 AM
Post by: kate on June 26, 2008, 10:53:34 AM
Good morning. Ronk - would venture to say that every MAC program is a Quality one ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 29, 2008, 09:26:48 AM
Post by: kate on June 29, 2008, 09:26:48 AM
Pat, sorry, i couldn't log in on the front page, but we will sincerely miss your presence here on the east coast. i always thought that maybe we'd meet at a high profile Aggie b'ball game sometime, perhaps that could still happen. Let's all hope for a mild winter, especially for you there. Good luck, its a beautiful part of the country.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 03, 2008, 04:11:20 PM
Post by: kate on July 03, 2008, 04:11:20 PM
Happy,safe 4th of July to everyone on the site! November 15th is getting closer! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 08, 2008, 10:52:19 AM
Post by: kate on July 08, 2008, 10:52:19 AM
This MAC season is the most changed team wise in decades practically. The Freedom is getting the three new squads, Alvernia (sort of like DVC), Misericordia, ( kind of the same), & Eastern, the jury's still out. Hey Commonwealth people, we're sending Arcadia your way, any comments? DeSale's is looming large, of course, after their performance last season. i don't think anyone has given FDU enough credit for everything that they accomplished in 07-08, given the size of their bench. i have no idea who is coming to the Aggies - when anyone does hear, PLEASE post!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 15, 2008, 03:20:26 PM
Post by: kate on July 15, 2008, 03:20:26 PM
Great to see our new members on the MAC web site! Welcome! Please feel free to start posting - glad you're with us!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 16, 2008, 08:51:20 AM
Post by: kate on July 16, 2008, 08:51:20 AM
Congratulations to the following squads on their inclusion to the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll - 2), Messiah; 9), Elizabethtown; 10) former MAC member, Drew; and 17), DeSales. Way to GO!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 18, 2008, 09:30:04 AM
Post by: kate on July 18, 2008, 09:30:04 AM
Major congratulations to Delaware Valley College's Matt Levy who has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director at the school. He retains his S.I.D. title.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 22, 2008, 09:06:21 PM
Post by: kate on July 22, 2008, 09:06:21 PM
Arcadia needs a Coach - Howley to Elmira.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on July 22, 2008, 10:14:16 PM
Post by: lefty2 on July 22, 2008, 10:14:16 PM
That move baffles me, especially since she is going back to being a head coach/SID.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 29, 2008, 01:58:50 PM
Post by: kate on July 29, 2008, 01:58:50 PM
August is a great month - Pre-season rankings on the MAC web site for the fall sports, & fall sport rosters popping up every day - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Matt Levy, DVC SID on July 30, 2008, 03:13:39 PM
Post by: Matt Levy, DVC SID on July 30, 2008, 03:13:39 PM
I usually don't post on here but I wanted the readers of the MAC section to know that our number one fan - Kate - has been selected by the Delaware Valley College Hall of Fame Committee to receive this year's Fan Appreciation Award.
Kate will be honored as part of our Hall of Fame ceremony (which will include the induction of former women's basketball great Jeanne Waznak) at halftime of our home football opener on Saturday, September 6.
As many of you know, Kate has attended nearly every Aggie home and away game since the late 1990's when she read a feature on Jeanne Waznak that ran in the Morning Call. She attended our next game after the story came out, talked to head coach Laura Hogan, Jeanne and some of the others at the game and has been a fan ever since. To me, the fact that she is just simply an Aggie fan and has no family or employment ties to DVC is what makes her one of the best Division III fans out there.
So please join me in congratulating Kate on receiving this award.
Kate will be honored as part of our Hall of Fame ceremony (which will include the induction of former women's basketball great Jeanne Waznak) at halftime of our home football opener on Saturday, September 6.
As many of you know, Kate has attended nearly every Aggie home and away game since the late 1990's when she read a feature on Jeanne Waznak that ran in the Morning Call. She attended our next game after the story came out, talked to head coach Laura Hogan, Jeanne and some of the others at the game and has been a fan ever since. To me, the fact that she is just simply an Aggie fan and has no family or employment ties to DVC is what makes her one of the best Division III fans out there.
So please join me in congratulating Kate on receiving this award.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 30, 2008, 04:25:04 PM
Post by: kate on July 30, 2008, 04:25:04 PM
Thank you, Matt. It is a huge honor.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bbald eagle on July 31, 2008, 11:19:33 AM
Post by: bbald eagle on July 31, 2008, 11:19:33 AM
kudos to Kate, who's also the #1 D3 Hoops off season poster, for sure! +1 to you both!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on July 31, 2008, 11:19:52 AM
Post by: mailsy on July 31, 2008, 11:19:52 AM
Conratulations Kate. That's pretty cool! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on August 01, 2008, 11:20:52 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on August 01, 2008, 11:20:52 AM
Awesome, looking forward to seeing the write up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on August 02, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: saratoga on August 02, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
Congratulations Kate! Nice touch having you honored at the same time the young lady that sparked your interest is going in.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 05, 2008, 12:01:35 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 05, 2008, 12:01:35 PM
[quote author=Matt Levy, DVC SID link=topic=4498.msg922760#msg922760 date=1217445219
To me, the fact that she is just simply an Aggie fan and has no family or employment ties to DVC is what makes her one of the best Division III fans out there.
[/quote]
Indeed. Hard to deny!
To me, the fact that she is just simply an Aggie fan and has no family or employment ties to DVC is what makes her one of the best Division III fans out there.
[/quote]
Indeed. Hard to deny!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 05, 2008, 02:40:56 PM
Post by: kate on August 05, 2008, 02:40:56 PM
Thanks, guys! Being there with Jeanne that day will certainly be a thrill - she kept us coming back for more - that's for sure! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 11, 2008, 09:56:15 AM
Post by: kate on August 11, 2008, 09:56:15 AM
Has the Arcadia head coaching job been filled? It's no longer posted.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on August 11, 2008, 08:08:49 PM
Post by: old ends on August 11, 2008, 08:08:49 PM
Kate: Congrats to you on your award. Been traveling and wife ask that I stay off the computer while away to spend time with grandchildren. So I am glad for you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 12, 2008, 02:14:00 PM
Post by: kate on August 12, 2008, 02:14:00 PM
Thanks, Old Ends - glad you're home safe & sound! While i'm on here - GO PHILS! At the risk of teeing off Lefty Two (i think that's his name), when people over the last nine years would ask us "which one is your daughter?", i always wanted to say actually none of them is related, but i wish they were all our daughters (sorry Lefty). :-*
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on August 12, 2008, 10:27:11 PM
Post by: lefty2 on August 12, 2008, 10:27:11 PM
Kate,
Huh?
Lefty2
Huh?
Lefty2
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 13, 2008, 08:39:55 AM
Post by: kate on August 13, 2008, 08:39:55 AM
Huh, that would be TCHoops, Jr, something like that - soooo sorry Lefty 2 - i gotta be careful with that stuff - you're a good guy!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on August 13, 2008, 04:55:53 PM
Post by: mailsy on August 13, 2008, 04:55:53 PM
Kate,
You have to be very careful with that ;) You don't want to be insulting anybody just yet.
Wait 'til the season starts! ;D
You have to be very careful with that ;) You don't want to be insulting anybody just yet.
Wait 'til the season starts! ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 18, 2008, 03:25:26 PM
Post by: kate on August 18, 2008, 03:25:26 PM
Can not wait until Del Val unveils their new athletic web site - any day now, right??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 20, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
Post by: kate on August 20, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
Congratulations to everyone responsible for the brand new Del Val athletic web site! It looks GREAT! Please check it out!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on August 20, 2008, 10:54:16 PM
Post by: mailsy on August 20, 2008, 10:54:16 PM
Quote from: kate on August 20, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
Congratulations to everyone responsible for the brand new Del Val athletic web site! It looks GREAT! Please check it out!
Come on Kate. No Link? ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 21, 2008, 08:31:47 AM
Post by: kate on August 21, 2008, 08:31:47 AM
Here ya go Mailsy, http://athletics.delval.edu/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 25, 2008, 01:20:01 PM
Post by: kate on August 25, 2008, 01:20:01 PM
What a Day! - The Democratic National Convention starts, as does the US Open, &, our MAC polls for Fall Sports will be out this afternoon!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 25, 2008, 06:56:47 PM
Post by: kate on August 25, 2008, 06:56:47 PM
It's now 6:55 pm, & the only poll up on the MAC is the Men's Soccer - hope the rest is on by the end of the Phillies game :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on August 25, 2008, 10:06:22 PM
Post by: lefty2 on August 25, 2008, 10:06:22 PM
Kate,
They'll be out one-by-one the rest of the week.
Lefty (not TC Hoops)
They'll be out one-by-one the rest of the week.
Lefty (not TC Hoops)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 25, 2008, 10:18:46 PM
Post by: kate on August 25, 2008, 10:18:46 PM
Gotta ya, Lefty2 - Thanks! Happy camper here, the Phils swept em!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 26, 2008, 08:56:51 AM
Post by: kate on August 26, 2008, 08:56:51 AM
That would be "got ya", Lefty, after 10 pm, i'm good for nothin, especially after my Phillies have a good game - 13 hits for LA, &, no runs - much of the game was spent standing up watching Myers work out of a jam. Tonight & tomorrow night's games will be killers. Anxious to see the remaining MAC predictions this entire week. Are they trying to build suspense? ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on September 02, 2008, 07:13:05 PM
Post by: old ends on September 02, 2008, 07:13:05 PM
Kate: the Centenniel Conference has gone YouTube:
Click here: [urlhttp://www.youtube.com/centennialconference][/url]
Waiting for the MAc now.
Click here: [urlhttp://www.youtube.com/centennialconference][/url]
Waiting for the MAc now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 03, 2008, 03:51:14 PM
Post by: kate on September 03, 2008, 03:51:14 PM
Thanks for that info, Old Ends - we're all getting in the news, that's for sure! :) Has everyone seen the new MAC web site? WOW!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 06, 2008, 06:59:56 PM
Post by: kate on September 06, 2008, 06:59:56 PM
If Del Val would have pulled out a W today, the afternoon would have been perfect! It was great getting my "Fan Appreciation" award with 1,865 point scorer & great person to boot, Jeanne Waznak DeSantis, now, a very deserving Hall of Fame member. Also waved to Junior guard, Kim Vennera, Soph guard Brittany B., spoke with Jen McCarthy who will resume assistant coaching duties this season, saw Megan & Kaitlin Rotz, Coach Hogan, & Director of Athletics, Frank Wolfgang. Despite rain & wind, the day was awesome!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 06, 2008, 07:06:05 PM
Post by: kate on September 06, 2008, 07:06:05 PM
Did not mean to exclude Aggie wrestler, Jeff Hoopes '97 who was also inducted to the Hall of Fame! Go Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 10, 2008, 02:14:35 PM
Post by: kate on September 10, 2008, 02:14:35 PM
Arcadia has moved to the other half of the MAC, but i was wondering, do they have a coach yet? Anybody know?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on September 16, 2008, 07:31:22 PM
Post by: bill on September 16, 2008, 07:31:22 PM
I'd like to wish former FDU head coach Mike Eineker the best as he moves on to Ramapo College.
He did a lot for the Women's program here, and he'll be missed.
Jenn Noon, assistant coach, will be the interim head coach for now! Here's hoping Jenn does a great job as well!
He did a lot for the Women's program here, and he'll be missed.
Jenn Noon, assistant coach, will be the interim head coach for now! Here's hoping Jenn does a great job as well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 17, 2008, 06:37:16 PM
Post by: kate on September 17, 2008, 06:37:16 PM
It's a loss for FDU saying goodbye to Mike Eineker - as i've said many times on this site, that gentleman did wonders with all of eight team members. They've hurt the Aggies several times over the last few seasons. Good luck to everyone there with the new coach! Also, on a happier note, congrats to Lebanon Valley's own Crystal Gibson named as head coach of Arcadia!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on September 18, 2008, 11:53:56 PM
Post by: old ends on September 18, 2008, 11:53:56 PM
Bill: There were some Noon's from Dallas High school in Dallas PA. I think the coach's name was Noon and his Daughter Jenn played gaurd. My nephew's daughters played against her two years in a row at a Holiday basketball game.
Glad she stuck to basketball.
Glad she stuck to basketball.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on September 19, 2008, 09:10:13 AM
Post by: bill on September 19, 2008, 09:10:13 AM
Yes, I believe that is the same family.
Coach is also involved with field hockey and lacrosse here. I'm sure she'll do a great job.
Coach is also involved with field hockey and lacrosse here. I'm sure she'll do a great job.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 22, 2008, 01:59:31 PM
Post by: kate on September 22, 2008, 01:59:31 PM
Nothing to do with basketball here (but when has that stopped posters :D), but is that Channel 6's weather man, Dave Murphy & family on the picture that appears on DVC's home web site ( he mentioned once on air that his daughter was a student at the school, & the more i looked at the pic, i believe i realized that it could be him. Incidentallly, one can learn quite a bit by following these posts, both the football & the basketball. Without them, i'd be wondering where Coach Eineker was the first time we played FDU, & very happy to hear about Crystal Gibson coaching at Arcadia. Now, we're just looking forward to that second weekend in November! Would love to see Alisa Di at the Aggie/Widener scrimmage.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 05, 2008, 03:24:53 PM
Post by: old ends on October 05, 2008, 03:24:53 PM
New web page for MAC looks very nice and easier to get around. Seems that no rosters are posted as of yet.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 05, 2008, 07:23:15 PM
Post by: kate on October 05, 2008, 07:23:15 PM
Hello Old Ends, isn't it usually customary to wait until formal practice starts before announcing the roster? Also i always thought the wait to announce the squad for the new season was to give full props to the fall schedule sports who really just play for a little over two months. Just a thought. How about those Phillies??? :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 05, 2008, 07:50:24 PM
Post by: kate on October 05, 2008, 07:50:24 PM
A quick check of the MAC Freedom shows that Misericordia has their roster up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on October 05, 2008, 11:40:13 PM
Post by: lefty2 on October 05, 2008, 11:40:13 PM
Kate,
That roster is tentative. Thanks for checking in.
Lefty
That roster is tentative. Thanks for checking in.
Lefty
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 06, 2008, 04:51:57 PM
Post by: old ends on October 06, 2008, 04:51:57 PM
Yes and no.
A few of the teams in the Centennial have posted rosters. Since my nephew attends Wilkes I was checking all of the MAC teams.
A few of the teams in the Centennial have posted rosters. Since my nephew attends Wilkes I was checking all of the MAC teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 12, 2008, 02:43:17 PM
Post by: kate on October 12, 2008, 02:43:17 PM
Just want to wish everyone on the court this week a month of great & healthy practice! Also this week, rosters should start popping up right & left - we're anxious, excited, & overall just can't wait :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on October 16, 2008, 03:31:35 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on October 16, 2008, 03:31:35 PM
For those interested the Morning Call (local newspaper in Allentown area) did a story on DeSales' version of Midnight Madness which was held on Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning this week.
You can access all the links (story and video) from the DeSales athletics web site at this link - http://athletics.desales.edu/index.aspx?tab=basketball2&path=wbball (http://athletics.desales.edu/index.aspx?tab=basketball2&path=wbball).
Back to the Fall sports for me.
You can access all the links (story and video) from the DeSales athletics web site at this link - http://athletics.desales.edu/index.aspx?tab=basketball2&path=wbball (http://athletics.desales.edu/index.aspx?tab=basketball2&path=wbball).
Back to the Fall sports for me.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 17, 2008, 10:24:05 AM
Post by: kate on October 17, 2008, 10:24:05 AM
BJ, that's very cool! So glad you're in the MAC - this league has to be one of the most competitive anywhere - GO MAC, & of course, GO Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 17, 2008, 07:01:58 PM
Post by: kate on October 17, 2008, 07:01:58 PM
King's roster is up with eight freshmen - new website looks good!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 21, 2008, 08:33:26 PM
Post by: old ends on October 21, 2008, 08:33:26 PM
tonight it starts. I think Gettysburg and Kings get together one month from tonight. That may be the only Centennial vs MAC lineup.
Kate: Tomorrow starts the World Series--who might you be routing for???
Kate: Tomorrow starts the World Series--who might you be routing for???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2008, 08:27:29 AM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2008, 08:27:29 AM
Good Morning, Old Ends - it's practically a holiday in this household today, & 100% we're behind the Fightin Phils! By the way, i'm checking the Aggie website three times a day now for the 08-09 roster :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2008, 09:39:09 AM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2008, 09:39:09 AM
My computer is crazy this am, (probably doesn't like this cold weather), but here's another Centennial/MAC matchup, Wed., Dec. 17th, Ursinus at DVC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2008, 04:25:50 PM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2008, 04:25:50 PM
Am i the only one who checks their school's website three times per day looking for the new roster??? Not only does the DVC site get checked but also a real quick go to of the other MAC Freedom schools. King's & Misericordia are here, but nobody else. Gotta go & start the family's kind of nervous pre-game Philly/Tampa Bay routine - just an edgy kind of a day i suppose.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 22, 2008, 05:15:30 PM
Post by: old ends on October 22, 2008, 05:15:30 PM
No Kate I check the Centennial as well. Some post them others will wait till a week before games start, as not wanting to offend anyone who does not make the squad.
Found out my cousin is in Tampa and is on his way to the game. Although he is a Boston fan, black sheep side of the family, HAHAHA :)
Found out my cousin is in Tampa and is on his way to the game. Although he is a Boston fan, black sheep side of the family, HAHAHA :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macfan on October 25, 2008, 09:31:57 PM
Post by: macfan on October 25, 2008, 09:31:57 PM
Just curious - what scrimmages are coming up?
And, who is picking whom? Obvious winners this year or parody in the league as usual?
And, who is picking whom? Obvious winners this year or parody in the league as usual?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 27, 2008, 01:47:38 PM
Post by: kate on October 27, 2008, 01:47:38 PM
Thank heaven there's just one more Sat. to go before b'ball! Del Val has a scrimmage with Widener on Nov. 8. Does anyone out there know if the general public can attend these games? we've never gone, but in addition to seeing our Aggies, i'd really like to see Alisa D & hopefully her parents there, but i'm not even really sure of the time on the 8th. Anyone know??? GO PHILLIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 27, 2008, 09:57:40 PM
Post by: ronk on October 27, 2008, 09:57:40 PM
Kate,
As the honored #1 Aggie fan, I would think that the coach/SID would give u the scrimmage info in response to an email.
Looks like Hamels survives getting hit on the pitching fingers while bunting. Go Phils.
As the honored #1 Aggie fan, I would think that the coach/SID would give u the scrimmage info in response to an email.
Looks like Hamels survives getting hit on the pitching fingers while bunting. Go Phils.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 02, 2008, 09:05:54 AM
Post by: kate on November 02, 2008, 09:05:54 AM
Eastern's roster is up with four freshmen. That makes three MAC Freedom rosters up as of today - Eastern, King's, & Misericordia. Looking forward to the DVC/Widener scrimmage on Saturday. Anxious to see Del Val's new people, and of course the returning members :) Also, DVC takes on pre-season ranked #4 in Kean University at noon on Nov. 15th. That game is in Union, NJ
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 03, 2008, 06:44:30 PM
Post by: kate on November 03, 2008, 06:44:30 PM
FDU roster up with eight freshmen - a healthy looking roster this season - some coach, either Coach Eineker or the new coach did quite a bit of recruiting. Alvernia, Del Val, DeSales, Manhattanville, & Wilkes yet to post. i will be watching! :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 04, 2008, 08:37:05 AM
Post by: mytwocents on November 04, 2008, 08:37:05 AM
Messiah's roster up. http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/sports/womens_basketball/roster/
Looks like a lot of minutes for the starters with only 11 players.
Good Luck Falcons.
Looks like a lot of minutes for the starters with only 11 players.
Good Luck Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 05, 2008, 09:46:45 AM
Post by: kate on November 05, 2008, 09:46:45 AM
Alvernia University is up with a total of 19 people on their roster - nine freshmen!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 05, 2008, 04:09:07 PM
Post by: kate on November 05, 2008, 04:09:07 PM
O.K., check out the DeSales & Wilkes sites, as their new rosters are here! Just waiting for Del Val & Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 05, 2008, 06:16:55 PM
Post by: bill on November 05, 2008, 06:16:55 PM
Kate
About the team rosters, and when they're "officially" posted - many coaches/SID's want to wait until the roster is final - or close to it - before putting it out there. Some schools have "walk ons" trying out for the team - they might get cut, they might make it - or other situations.
At FDU, we've had a long history of 2 sport athletes. If the coach isn't sure that (for example) a field hockey player is going to try to play basketball as well, we'll hold off on putting the roster up until then....
enjoy the season!
About the team rosters, and when they're "officially" posted - many coaches/SID's want to wait until the roster is final - or close to it - before putting it out there. Some schools have "walk ons" trying out for the team - they might get cut, they might make it - or other situations.
At FDU, we've had a long history of 2 sport athletes. If the coach isn't sure that (for example) a field hockey player is going to try to play basketball as well, we'll hold off on putting the roster up until then....
enjoy the season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 06, 2008, 09:11:31 AM
Post by: kate on November 06, 2008, 09:11:31 AM
Thanks for the explanation, Bill. i just get anxious & excited to see who's going where & if there's anybody we know from around the Lehigh Valley playing for any of the MAC teams (i still check Drew & Scranton's rosters :-\ - is that kind of sad or what?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 07, 2008, 08:10:38 AM
Post by: kate on November 07, 2008, 08:10:38 AM
First, congratulations to Leigh Ann Burke, senior DeSale's guard for being named pre-season All American, & lucky DVC, we get to see P.S.A.M. Melissa Beyruti, senior at Kean next Saturday at noon, and we routinely see Leigh Ann. Some teams have all the luck :-\ It's certainly an honor.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 07, 2008, 02:39:08 PM
Post by: kate on November 07, 2008, 02:39:08 PM
O.K., Del Val's schedule is up with a total of 14 members, seven freshmen! GO DEL VAL - please stay healthy in practices & scrimmages. Our season starts one week from tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 08, 2008, 07:07:17 PM
Post by: kate on November 08, 2008, 07:07:17 PM
It was great to see Alisa DiBonaventura & her Widener Pride today at the scrimmage! They have a good squad so look out Freedom Commonwealth. The Aggies have some solid new talent to supplement the returning Kim Vennera, Second Team All-MAC & Brit Battinieri last year's Rookie of the Year. Kean will undoubtedly give em all they can handle, but we shall see - Go Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 09, 2008, 02:37:41 PM
Post by: kate on November 09, 2008, 02:37:41 PM
In yesterday's post i forgot to mention how great it was to see Alisa DiBonaventura's parents & little niece at the DVC/Widener scrimmage. Also was kind of glad to see quite a few fans & parents out to watch - it was our first ever time to attend one.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 11, 2008, 03:52:40 PM
Post by: bill on November 11, 2008, 03:52:40 PM
Here's your coaches poll:
1. DeSales 73 pts. (8), 2. King's 59 pts., 3. FDU-Florham 58 pts. (1), 4. Alvernia 49 pts., 5. Delaware Valley 47 pts., 6. Manhattanville 39 pts., 7. Misericordia 37 pts., 8. Wilkes 26 pts., 9. Eastern 17 pts.
The Devils open their season against Susquehanna at the St. Mary's (MD) Tournament on Saturday, November 15, 2008, beginning at 4 pm.
Have a healthy season, everyone!
1. DeSales 73 pts. (8), 2. King's 59 pts., 3. FDU-Florham 58 pts. (1), 4. Alvernia 49 pts., 5. Delaware Valley 47 pts., 6. Manhattanville 39 pts., 7. Misericordia 37 pts., 8. Wilkes 26 pts., 9. Eastern 17 pts.
The Devils open their season against Susquehanna at the St. Mary's (MD) Tournament on Saturday, November 15, 2008, beginning at 4 pm.
Have a healthy season, everyone!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 11, 2008, 04:00:32 PM
Post by: bill on November 11, 2008, 04:00:32 PM
oops. my "cut and paste" of our story resulted in an unintended smiley face after Desales.
It should have read that DeSales got 8 first place votes instead!
It should have read that DeSales got 8 first place votes instead!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 11, 2008, 08:19:16 PM
Post by: old ends on November 11, 2008, 08:19:16 PM
I guess we could accept that ::)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 12, 2008, 09:02:46 AM
Post by: kate on November 12, 2008, 09:02:46 AM
Hey Bill, they don't need any smiley faces :-\ - Please beat Susquehanna on Saturday - we'll do our best with Kean.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 14, 2008, 01:29:46 PM
Post by: kate on November 14, 2008, 01:29:46 PM
Here's hoping that all of our MAC teams have great opening games - stay safe & healthy - GO DEL VAL!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 08:23:31 AM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 08:23:31 AM
Good luck this morning to our Aggies as they try to regroup after yesterday's loss to Kean. We'll be watching the D3 scoreboard. Also, i hope Kean wins out this afternoon as they go for Baldwin Wallace. We might take in the 3 pm DeSales/Scranton game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 11:29:11 AM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 11:29:11 AM
Live stats are great - i think :-[
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 12:48:24 PM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 12:48:24 PM
Nothing like a win to restore confidence - DVC 81/Salisbury 59. Congratulations on your 08-09 season's first win, Del Val!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 16, 2008, 04:57:14 PM
Post by: old ends on November 16, 2008, 04:57:14 PM
Live stats are up there with streaming video.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 06:02:13 PM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2008, 06:02:13 PM
DeSales beat Scranton today to win their Starter's Pub Tourney. We left right before the end cause i like to get off of Route 22 before total darkness, but i think they had 8 points on em. i wouldn't mind having Scranton's little number 5 in any lineup - she's great. Gotta check the rest of the MAC teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2008, 07:25:45 AM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2008, 07:25:45 AM
Very much appreciate the fact that in one weekend we got to see two pre-season All Americans, Melissa Beyruti of Kean and Leigh Anne Burke of DeSale's. Both of them certainly lived up to their honors.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on November 17, 2008, 02:45:12 PM
Post by: TheGrove on November 17, 2008, 02:45:12 PM
Quote from: kate on November 12, 2008, 09:02:46 AM
Please beat Susquehanna on Saturday
Susquehanna 65, FDU-Florham 49
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2008, 03:04:45 PM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2008, 03:04:45 PM
Hello, Grove - ALWAYS rooting for the MAC - that's me ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on November 17, 2008, 03:06:01 PM
Post by: TheGrove on November 17, 2008, 03:06:01 PM
I have fond memories of the MAC... just couldn't resist some good-natured ribbing. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 17, 2008, 07:14:53 PM
Post by: old ends on November 17, 2008, 07:14:53 PM
Kate:
The article below is one I thought you would really enjoy.
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/17/sports/asports111708.txt (http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/17/sports/asports111708.txt)
enjoy
The article below is one I thought you would really enjoy.
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/17/sports/asports111708.txt (http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/17/sports/asports111708.txt)
enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on November 17, 2008, 11:57:58 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on November 17, 2008, 11:57:58 PM
Old Ends...I am sure Kate will enjoy it...but I just read it and enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks for forwarding to us. Great article on what these coaches go thru on a yearly basis.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 18, 2008, 07:22:29 AM
Post by: kate on November 18, 2008, 07:22:29 AM
Great article, Old Ends - i skimmed it this morning & will print it out later today. Thank you! It does seem that D3 coaches have more & more responsibilities, especially with the popularity of the sport on the increase. Let's face it, though it shouldn't always be the case, a school's sports record does influence many people. On a similar note, Cedar Crest College, not known as a b'ball powerhouse, has a freshmen phenom from Ohio who helped them win their opening tourney. That should bring a few more fans into their gym :) Thanks, again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 18, 2008, 10:40:18 AM
Post by: lefty2 on November 18, 2008, 10:40:18 AM
Kate,
I think you may have dropped the first Cedar Crest reference ever on this site.
Or any site for that matter.
I think you may have dropped the first Cedar Crest reference ever on this site.
Or any site for that matter.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 18, 2008, 08:22:10 PM
Post by: old ends on November 18, 2008, 08:22:10 PM
Part 2 of 5 on DIV III coaches
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/18/sports/asports111808.txt (http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/18/sports/asports111808.txt)
Enjoy
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/18/sports/asports111808.txt (http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/18/sports/asports111808.txt)
Enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on November 19, 2008, 08:48:04 PM
Post by: TheGrove on November 19, 2008, 08:48:04 PM
Susquehanna takes out another old MAC foe, Wilkes, 62-50 in Selinsgrove... sorry Kate. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 20, 2008, 08:32:43 AM
Post by: kate on November 20, 2008, 08:32:43 AM
You are a riot, Grove - it looks like you've got my number :). i was thinking this morning how much better the women's game has gotten over the last ten years that we've been following the sport. The level of competition, attendance, talk about the game - everything. That's what it's all about after all, since most of these kids will be doing other things after graduation. It gives the good high school player four more years to do what they love. It's great that more & more people are appreciating them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on November 20, 2008, 10:17:49 AM
Post by: TheGrove on November 20, 2008, 10:17:49 AM
Thanks, I'm here all week... try the veal, it's great. :)
I have to agree with you (although I confess I've been around it a bit longer). Last night there was a pretty good crowd in O.W. Houts - much better than I expected for a mid-week night game. There were three or four different Facebook events set up encouraging people to come out. It's about time the women started getting some support too!
I have to agree with you (although I confess I've been around it a bit longer). Last night there was a pretty good crowd in O.W. Houts - much better than I expected for a mid-week night game. There were three or four different Facebook events set up encouraging people to come out. It's about time the women started getting some support too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on November 22, 2008, 10:00:44 PM
Post by: TheGrove on November 22, 2008, 10:00:44 PM
PS - in the interest of fair and balanced reporting, albeit from the men's side of things - Kate, you'll be happy to know King's beat Susquehanna (in OT) in the championship game of the Tip-Off Tournament today...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 23, 2008, 05:46:14 PM
Post by: old ends on November 23, 2008, 05:46:14 PM
Centennial vs MAC
1 and 1
November 21
Gettysburg 72, King's 49
November 22
#14 Messiah 61, Ursinus 34
Tonight
Manhattanville at F&M (which I think F & M won)
Alvernia at Swarthmore
1 and 1
November 21
Gettysburg 72, King's 49
November 22
#14 Messiah 61, Ursinus 34
Tonight
Manhattanville at F&M (which I think F & M won)
Alvernia at Swarthmore
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 24, 2008, 06:29:45 PM
Post by: old ends on November 24, 2008, 06:29:45 PM
The two Conferences are tied going into tomorrow night, 2 games a each.
Last Night
F&M 74, Manhattanville 58
Alvernia 94, Swarthmore 85
Tuesday Night
#14 Messiah at Johns Hopkins
Swarthmore at Elizabethtown
enjoy
Last Night
F&M 74, Manhattanville 58
Alvernia 94, Swarthmore 85
Tuesday Night
#14 Messiah at Johns Hopkins
Swarthmore at Elizabethtown
enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 25, 2008, 08:45:44 PM
Post by: old ends on November 25, 2008, 08:45:44 PM
Moravain took out DeSales tonight 67 - 63
Messiah won over John Hopkins 57-45
Box score for Messiah http://hopkinssports.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/1125mess.html (http://hopkinssports.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/1125mess.html)
Elizabethtown 65 Swarthmore 59
Mac 4 CC 2
nothing ventured nothing gained
Messiah won over John Hopkins 57-45
Box score for Messiah http://hopkinssports.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/1125mess.html (http://hopkinssports.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/1125mess.html)
Elizabethtown 65 Swarthmore 59
Mac 4 CC 2
nothing ventured nothing gained
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2008, 01:35:35 PM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2008, 01:35:35 PM
Greetings all - first time using a laptop. Happy,safe Thanksgiving! Was a little upset with the DeSale's loss last night (i wanted the Aggies to be the first ones to beat em this season 8), but Moravian held on for the win. BEST luck to the Widener Pride tonight as they take on Neuman! Should probably be posting this on the Colonial League site, but look out for Marywood this year - you, too, Aggies. They have several good solid players on that squad.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on November 26, 2008, 05:38:25 PM
Post by: mailsy on November 26, 2008, 05:38:25 PM
Quote from: kate on November 26, 2008, 01:35:35 PM
Greetings all - first time using a laptop. Happy,safe Thanksgiving! Was a little upset with the DeSale's loss last night (i wanted the Aggies to be the first ones to beat em this season 8), but Moravian held on for the win. BEST luck to the Widener Pride tonight as they take on Neuman! Should probably be posting this on the Colonial League site, but look out for Marywood this year - you, too, Aggies. They have several good solid players on that squad.
Kate,
Now if people were enthusiastic about D3 in general they are probably looking at all the threads in the Mid Atlantic Region. Eventually every league is going to connect with another league somewhere throughout the season.
You maybe right about Marywood. They reconfigured the North and the South divisions in the CSAC. Miseri and Alvernia were in the North and they've moved on to the MACF and Baptist Bible, Philly Bible and Keystone are now in the North(and I have no idea about these 3 teams other than last year when they were all around .500). GMC now moves to the South and they get to play everybody, including Cabrini, this year 2x versus 1x last year and only 1x for everybody in the North. So that could be a decided advantage for Marywood since they were 0-6 last year against those 3 teams. 8)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on November 30, 2008, 07:03:29 PM
Post by: old ends on November 30, 2008, 07:03:29 PM
Kate:
If your going to Reading have a safe trip on Weds. Alvernia is always tough at home.
If your going to Reading have a safe trip on Weds. Alvernia is always tough at home.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 10:19:46 AM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 10:19:46 AM
Good morning, Old Ends. Actually we decided to not hit Reading Wed. night just because the town can be tricky to get around especially at night - during the day it can be fun to get lost, but not after dark! i certainly hope that Alvernia has live stats or the equivalent - this is an important game - first league outing, first MAC Freedom for "The Vern". i love calling them that nickname. We're anxious to see all our new members. Our first league game to watch will be Manhattanville on Jan. 3. We're looking for good weather on Sat. as the Aggies take on Lyco in Williamsport. Beautiful drive, beautiful school. Tonight i'll be folllowing Marywood at Centennary. Marywood has two Belvidere High School players, & i'm a BHS grad.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 06:29:42 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 06:29:42 PM
if anyone has an update for the Marywood/Centenary game, please give me the update on here. i thought that Centenary had live stats - wrong. Thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 06:54:53 PM
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 06:54:53 PM
Kate:
Centenary 42 Marywood 29 at the half
Centenary 42 Marywood 29 at the half
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 07:02:01 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 07:02:01 PM
Thanks, Old Ends - Centenary sounds like the real deal, but go Marywood!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 07:21:52 PM
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 07:21:52 PM
Kate I went to the Centenary basketball web site and they have a link to the game for free.. you must register and stuff but it is free.
Centenary is up 53 - 31
Centenary is up 53 - 31
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 07:24:57 PM
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 07:24:57 PM
53 -47 marywood making a comeback
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 07:41:00 PM
Post by: old ends on December 01, 2008, 07:41:00 PM
72-63 Centenary under 4 mins.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 08:01:14 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 08:01:14 PM
Ugh, thanks for the updates, though - like Mailsy said, "you never know what teams will be crossing paths with other teams". Wednesday night will be the next time that i'm hanging on this computer. Very anxious for the outcome of the Aggie/Alvernia game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 08:49:14 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2008, 08:49:14 PM
Nice win tonight for Widener against King's - Congratulations Coach DiBonaventura and the Widener Pride!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on December 02, 2008, 02:09:32 PM
Post by: Jon on December 02, 2008, 02:09:32 PM
Kate (and others),
I suppose the December calendar means it really is time to wrap up the fall and focus on some hoops. Sorry to hear you won't be in the PEC for tomorrow's game. Have no fear, we'll bring it to you live in stats and video, whatever you prefer. We will have a link on the homepage in time for tip off tomorrow.
http://athletics.alvernia.edu (http://athletics.alvernia.edu)
I agree with you that the city of Reading isn't the best place to get lost after the sun goes down, but we're actually located in the lovely borough of Kenhorst, so as long as you head East on Lancaster Ave. and don't cross the river you should be able to stop just about anywhere to ask for directions. We even have one of those newfangled double-drive thru McDonalds open 24/7!
I suppose the December calendar means it really is time to wrap up the fall and focus on some hoops. Sorry to hear you won't be in the PEC for tomorrow's game. Have no fear, we'll bring it to you live in stats and video, whatever you prefer. We will have a link on the homepage in time for tip off tomorrow.
http://athletics.alvernia.edu (http://athletics.alvernia.edu)
I agree with you that the city of Reading isn't the best place to get lost after the sun goes down, but we're actually located in the lovely borough of Kenhorst, so as long as you head East on Lancaster Ave. and don't cross the river you should be able to stop just about anywhere to ask for directions. We even have one of those newfangled double-drive thru McDonalds open 24/7!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 02, 2008, 04:13:13 PM
Post by: kate on December 02, 2008, 04:13:13 PM
Thanks so much for that info, Jon. i'm sure that Hubby & i will be heading to Reading next season on a Sat. afternoon. Who knows, the way the MAC gurus picked the lineup for the season's end, we could be playing you guys in a play-off game. i truly hope that you enjoy being in the MAC as much as my family & i having loved watching the games over the last 11 years. The competition is incredible. Thanks, again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 02, 2008, 07:50:16 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 02, 2008, 07:50:16 PM
Messiah wins at Scranton's home court for the first time. Score tied at half 31-31. The Falcons dominated in the 2nd. Final score 79-62 (I think). Congratulations Falcons on a very good win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 11:34:44 AM
Post by: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 11:34:44 AM
Hey kate - Lyco beat Susquehanna last night, snapping the Crusaders' six-game win streak to start the season.
So when two ex-MACers-turned-Landmarkers play each other (like SU-Juniata this weekend), who do you want to see win? ;)
So when two ex-MACers-turned-Landmarkers play each other (like SU-Juniata this weekend), who do you want to see win? ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 01:56:05 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 01:56:05 PM
Howdy Grove. Actually, as long as it's a good game & no one gets hurt, i'll be happy. Once & for all, was it that sport's reporter named Housenick i think who started the separation move, or had Susquehanna had a bee in their administrative bonnets for awhile wanting to leave the MAC. i'm too old for major changes, & the only reason i would even reconfigure a league would be for geographic or financial purposes. That cerebral stuff for sports teams, i don't understand. Somewhere i have that guy's editorial, and even my brother who doesn't know very much about the workings of D3 thought it smelled like sour grapes. Anyway, since i'm darn sure you had nothing to do with the makings of the new league, i'll pull for your school - it is Susquehanna, correct? Right now i'm just nervous about my Aggies tonight facing our new leaue opponent, Alvernia. In your league, good old Moravian (just three miles or so from my house) looks like the team to beat! Good luck, & as always Have Fun!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 02:15:16 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 02:15:16 PM
Can't believe i forgot to mention this (get me talkin about some things & i lose track), but the Aggies face Lyco up in Williamsport on Sat. They are a very improved team - we have two tough games in a row!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 03:18:35 PM
Post by: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 03:18:35 PM
kate, I know little as to the inner workings of why we jumped to the Landmark... other than it was a chain reaction of things starting in sports other than bball. And since Housenick (who, thankfully, is no longer at the Daily Item) usually couldn't be bothered to write much about Susquehanna since he had his head up Bucknell's rears, I doubt he had much influence either. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 03, 2008, 03:32:40 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 03, 2008, 03:32:40 PM
Quote from: kate on December 03, 2008, 01:56:05 PM
Once & for all, was it that sport's reporter named Housenick i think who started the separation move, or had Susquehanna had a bee in their administrative bonnets for awhile wanting to leave the MAC. i'm too old for major changes, & the only reason i would even reconfigure a league would be for geographic or financial purposes. That cerebral stuff for sports teams, i don't understand. Somewhere i have that guy's editorial, and even my brother who doesn't know very much about the workings of D3 thought it smelled like sour grapes.
Kate: what was the gist of the Housenick editorial?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 04:17:35 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 04:17:35 PM
Warren, hello. Since i'd have to do some major digging to find that toxic piece of trash, i have to be very careful when i say that as i remember he implied that Del Val was over-zealously recruiting (football). A response i'm told was actually sent by the DVC director of admissions. For years Del Val was the doormat of the MAC, and they never suggested any wrong doing by any of the power teams for all that time. Anyway, that's water under the bridge. God knows there must be a grand reason why the Landmark was established. i know i've been very pleased with our new members to date - all five of them. i do miss Drew & Scranton, but as someone from Drew told me on this site "it wasn't the decision of the team to leave", so i just hope that everyone is happy where they landed. Grove, it's kind of cool that he wasn't your favorite sport's reporter either :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 04:29:55 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 04:29:55 PM
And, this topic always gets me going - as i've said on here a million times, these kids play their hearts out for four years & then go on to something else most of the time. We're the ones who love watching them play, & are so thankful that by-in-large, they play close enough that we can GO to see them! Gotta get dinner so we're finished by 6, & live stats :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on December 03, 2008, 04:34:13 PM
Post by: Jon on December 03, 2008, 04:34:13 PM
Don't just settle for the live stats...take a peek at the video webcast too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 03, 2008, 04:36:17 PM
Post by: old ends on December 03, 2008, 04:36:17 PM
Kate: is there is a sports reported for the Morning Call called Mandy Housenick. I also thinks she writes for a Wilkes Barre Paper..
If I recall most of her columns are tough on the athletes.
If I recall most of her columns are tough on the athletes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 05:48:55 PM
Post by: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 05:48:55 PM
old ends - I think that's Tom Housenick's wife. He's at the Morning Call now too, as I understand it.
kate - he definitely is no fave of mine. Last season when the SU men ran off that seven-game conference winning streak, all he could write about was a bunch of wah-boo-hooing for poor Bucknell and all their injuries. I realize Bucknell is D1 and all that, but sheesh.
And remember, SU, Juniata and Moravian didn't leave the MAC, we got kicked out. ;)
kate - he definitely is no fave of mine. Last season when the SU men ran off that seven-game conference winning streak, all he could write about was a bunch of wah-boo-hooing for poor Bucknell and all their injuries. I realize Bucknell is D1 and all that, but sheesh.
And remember, SU, Juniata and Moravian didn't leave the MAC, we got kicked out. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 05:52:42 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 05:52:42 PM
They might be husband & wife - i'm just not sure, but, again, i prefer to dwell on all the great times we have following all our D3 teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 07:46:04 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 07:46:04 PM
Congratulations, Alvernia - you won that first MAC game. i just hope our Brit & your Alex are OK for the next games. Jon, that video is great.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 08:16:02 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2008, 08:16:02 PM
Ah, come on Grove, quit trying to make me feel better :( What a night - our Sixers are losing, too
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2008, 07:59:43 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2008, 07:59:43 AM
Quote from: TheGrove on December 03, 2008, 05:48:55 PM
And remember, SU, Juniata and Moravian didn't leave the MAC, we got kicked out. ;)
???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 04, 2008, 09:07:23 AM
Post by: bill on December 04, 2008, 09:07:23 AM
Warren
I think Grove is alluding to the fact that the MAC wouldn't let them (Moravian & Juniata) stay in the conference for football only. It was all sports, or no sports.
As for SU, they DID choose to leave (they weren't accepted by the Centennial).....
I think Grove is alluding to the fact that the MAC wouldn't let them (Moravian & Juniata) stay in the conference for football only. It was all sports, or no sports.
As for SU, they DID choose to leave (they weren't accepted by the Centennial).....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on December 04, 2008, 11:02:08 AM
Post by: TheGrove on December 04, 2008, 11:02:08 AM
Actually, Bill, SU accepted an invite to the Liberty League and then was not allowed to stay in the MAC for football only.
Warren, I was being slightly facetious about the "kicked out" -- hence the winky. :)
Warren, I was being slightly facetious about the "kicked out" -- hence the winky. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 04, 2008, 02:17:15 PM
Post by: kate on December 04, 2008, 02:17:15 PM
Thanks Bill & Grove for clearing that up for us - i was so horrified at the time (remember, i do not like change) that it all went over my head. It would be terribly confusing if diferent schools were in several conferences for various sports. It's hard enough to follow right now. Like i mentioned before, still can't believe that the MAC no longer sponsors wrestling. i suppose their trying to move toward trendier sports like lacrosse. Yes, i know too that several of our MAC schools have ice hockey. Anyway, get better Jess & Brittany down there at DVC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2008, 02:29:18 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2008, 02:29:18 PM
Quote from: kate on December 04, 2008, 02:17:15 PM
Isuppose their trying to move toward trendier sports like lacrosse. Yes, i know too that several of our MAC schools have ice hockey.
LVC will reinstitute men's and women's lacrosse in 2010, a move that's long overdue. BTW as far as I know, LVC is the only varsity ice hockey team in the MAC; they play in the ECAC West conference. Former MAC member Scranton had [has?] a team, though in recent years they mostly compete v. club venues.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 04, 2008, 04:10:33 PM
Post by: kate on December 04, 2008, 04:10:33 PM
Warren, what about Manhattanville? As i said in an earlier post, i'm very satisfied with the five new additions to the MAC, although i haven't "met" Eastern & Misericordia yet. Eastern cleaned up in the Freedom with the fall sports of volleyball, soccer, & field hockey - i'm referring to the women, of course. Don't really go into the men's sports too much other than b'ball & some football.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2008, 04:18:14 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 04, 2008, 04:18:14 PM
Quote from: kate on December 04, 2008, 04:10:33 PM
Warren, what about Manhattanville?
Mea culpa. I forgot about Manhattanville, likely because they're new to the MAC (that, or my mind is slipping these days -- unfortunately, the latter is the more likely explanation, I fear. :-[)
It would be nice if there were a MAC ice hockey league, but I doubt that will ever come to be -- and maybe shouldn't. The MAC is hardly situated in ice hockey heaven, never mind the Manhattanville Valiants.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 06, 2008, 05:06:21 PM
Post by: bill on December 06, 2008, 05:06:21 PM
Congrats to FDU's Coach Noon on her first conferene win today over Kings!
Great job, ladies....
Great job, ladies....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 06, 2008, 07:05:09 PM
Post by: kate on December 06, 2008, 07:05:09 PM
Yes, Lycoming beat the Aggies today 68 - 60, but it was our first game without Brit Battinieri, out likely for the season with a torn ACL. Even my husband said on the way home that he was very proud of the team the way they stepped up this afternoon. Freshmen Brittney Zimmerman and Jackie Shunkwiler both had great games, as did the whole squad. Jr. forward Jess Ruvolis should be back in the line-up for the Ursinus game on Dec. 17th. Get better Brit & GO AGGIES!!! Lyco should give the MAC Commonwealth a run for their money this season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 07, 2008, 08:49:46 AM
Post by: kate on December 07, 2008, 08:49:46 AM
Congratulations to both FDU & Manhattanville for impressive wins yesterday! We have to wait until Dec 17th to see our Aggies again - i guess finals come first ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 08, 2008, 04:01:07 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 08, 2008, 04:01:07 PM
Follow the DeSales/Gwynedd-Mercy game via Live Stats or Live Audio. 7 pm start time.
Links are on the DeSales web page.
athletics.desales.edu (http://athletics.desales.edu)
Links are on the DeSales web page.
athletics.desales.edu (http://athletics.desales.edu)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 08, 2008, 07:56:50 PM
Post by: old ends on December 08, 2008, 07:56:50 PM
Stats thru 12/6
click here:http://www.mascac.org/sports/wbball/WFRE08/HTML/CONFLDRS.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/sports/wbball/WFRE08/HTML/CONFLDRS.HTM)
enjoy
click here:http://www.mascac.org/sports/wbball/WFRE08/HTML/CONFLDRS.HTM (http://www.mascac.org/sports/wbball/WFRE08/HTML/CONFLDRS.HTM)
enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on December 09, 2008, 11:33:22 AM
Post by: Jon on December 09, 2008, 11:33:22 AM
Alvernia University has accepted an invitation from the MASCAC to move from the Freedom Conference to the Commonwealth Conference.
Full Story (http://athletics.alvernia.edu/news/2008/12/9/GEN_1209080135.aspx?path=gen)
Full Story (http://athletics.alvernia.edu/news/2008/12/9/GEN_1209080135.aspx?path=gen)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 09, 2008, 01:57:15 PM
Post by: kate on December 09, 2008, 01:57:15 PM
So very sorry to hear about the untimely death of the Women's basketball coach at Williamette. i'll be thinking about the players & the school all day. It's good to know that we're back to 8 & 8 again in the MAC. Just rushing around with Christmas stuff but had to post about Williamette & the Arcadia news.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 09, 2008, 04:19:11 PM
Post by: kate on December 09, 2008, 04:19:11 PM
A little too much rushing - i meant Alvernia.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 10, 2008, 08:39:47 PM
Post by: kate on December 10, 2008, 08:39:47 PM
Kean looks like the real deal beating Messiah tonight by nine in Union. Messiah will be at DeSales on Sat.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 13, 2008, 02:42:43 PM
Post by: kate on December 13, 2008, 02:42:43 PM
Despite being behind at the half, 35/45, DeSales went on to beat Messiah 70/64 in a game at Center Valley. i'm upset that Kean lost this afternoon to Mary Washington - would kind of like them to go all the way with a MAC team beating them for the championship naturally. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 13, 2008, 02:51:20 PM
Post by: kate on December 13, 2008, 02:51:20 PM
Sorry for the double here, but Lyco knocked off King's this afternoon 57/54. Told you Lyco was for real.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 18, 2008, 12:42:53 PM
Post by: kate on December 18, 2008, 12:42:53 PM
At the Aggie//Ursinus game last night it was so great to see the three graduated members of last year's squad there - Moira Donohue & Family, Brooke Dittmar & Mom, & Shannon O'Neill(who i didn't get to greet). Everyone looks wonderful! Almost forgot Coach Richter there scouting - Good to see you, too, Coach! Merry Christmas to everyone at the site. The Aggies have a game tomorrow night with Marywood, weather permitting i'm sure. Next home game, Jan. 3 with Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 18, 2008, 06:56:48 PM
Post by: old ends on December 18, 2008, 06:56:48 PM
Kate.
I saw that Delaware beat Ursinus last night.. congrats on that to the team. I drove from Albany to Maryland today and all they keep saying was 6 - 12 inches of snow starting early Friday morning... looks like were getting just rain this time.
I saw that Delaware beat Ursinus last night.. congrats on that to the team. I drove from Albany to Maryland today and all they keep saying was 6 - 12 inches of snow starting early Friday morning... looks like were getting just rain this time.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 18, 2008, 07:14:38 PM
Post by: kate on December 18, 2008, 07:14:38 PM
Thanks, Old Ends, Ursinus appeared to be short a player, but it's always great to get the "W"! Selfishly, i'm hoping that the DVC/Marywood game scheduled for tomorrow night might be postponed for a day game cause of the impending rotten weather. Never been to Marywood, they have Marielle Thorsen a great player out of Belvidere H.S in Jersey, but above all we ALWAYS want to watch our Aggies! Those night trips north get a little tricky this time of year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on December 18, 2008, 07:18:29 PM
Post by: mailsy on December 18, 2008, 07:18:29 PM
Quote from: old ends on December 18, 2008, 06:56:48 PM
Kate.
I saw that Delaware beat Ursinus last night..
Old ends,
I had to take a double take on this one. I didn't realize that Ursinus was playing a D1 team. :D But needless to say I looked further and that's Kate's Delaware Valley Aggies that beat Ursinus and not the Blue Hens. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 18, 2008, 09:20:03 PM
Post by: old ends on December 18, 2008, 09:20:03 PM
I think Kate knew who I meant. Was it address to you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on December 18, 2008, 09:45:47 PM
Post by: mailsy on December 18, 2008, 09:45:47 PM
Quote from: old ends on December 18, 2008, 09:20:03 PM
I think Kate knew who I meant. Was it address to you.
Sorry old ends it was just in jest. Didn't mean to offend in any way. mea culpa :-[
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2008, 08:07:35 AM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2008, 08:07:35 AM
So much to do, but i'm on here looking at schedules. Noticed that Scranton at Kean has been postponed. Eight a.m. & still not doing anything in Easton, but it doesn't look real good out there. i'll be checking all day for any change in the Aggie/Marywood game. Meantime, will try & get a lot done around the house (yeh, right ;)), so if that game should be postponed to a day slot we could just take off & go!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2008, 08:47:00 AM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2008, 08:47:00 AM
Spoke too soon, it's 31 degrees & snowing lightly in Easton, PA
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2008, 10:29:19 AM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2008, 10:29:19 AM
O.K., the Del Val/Marywood double header has been postponed until tomorrow at noon & two. It can stop snowing anytime now >:( Shoveling out is not always fun
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2008, 06:20:06 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 19, 2008, 06:20:06 PM
Kate: You're always welcome in Scranton. Since the UofS is no longer on the schedule...Marywood will be a nice addition & very easy to get to from Easton. Your drive home will probably also be much less frustrating. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 20, 2008, 08:33:20 AM
Post by: kate on December 20, 2008, 08:33:20 AM
It breaks my heart to post this, but my traveling buddy decided early that the trek on 80/380 was too tricky this morning to head to Scranton - safe trip DelVal & i hope it results in a win - see you all at DVC for Manhattanville on Jan. 3 Please STAY healthy!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 20, 2008, 02:36:20 PM
Post by: kate on December 20, 2008, 02:36:20 PM
Just came in from the grocery, sat down at the computer, to find my Aggies made the trip to Marywood this morning to lose the game 83 to 68 no less. Saratoga it just goes to show you that there IS parity in the leagues - there's no such thing as a "sure" win anymore. Our defense is a little suspect at times, but usually the offense takes care of that, but obviously, NOT today. i tried to warn them about Marielle Thorsen, but with no box score yet, don't know who did the damage for the Pacers. Here's hoping that we have the offensive weapons ready for Manhattanville, as they've come out of the gate quite strong. Again, Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 20, 2008, 04:05:35 PM
Post by: kate on December 20, 2008, 04:05:35 PM
After reading the DVC/Marywood recap, i feel terrible - the Aggies blew a fairly substantial lead, caught up, then blew it big time. Anyway, Happy, Healthy, Winning New Year to the Delaware Valley College Women's basketball team!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on December 24, 2008, 04:29:25 PM
Post by: old ends on December 24, 2008, 04:29:25 PM
Happy Holidays to all
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 26, 2008, 04:44:37 PM
Post by: kate on December 26, 2008, 04:44:37 PM
Thank you Old Ends, & of course the same to you & everyone on here. Was just checking to see when the Widener/Scranton game was, & noticed that in the team listings for the mid-atlantic, the Widener nickname is still the Pioneers. They're the Pride now. This break has been long enough, glad to be getting back to normal.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 31, 2008, 04:02:20 PM
Post by: kate on December 31, 2008, 04:02:20 PM
Forgot if i said it already, but Happy New Year to everyone at the site. Brit, we certainly hope that your surgery went very well yesterday - please know we're thinking about you. Go Aggies this Saturday afternoon as they take on the Valiants of Manhattanville! We'll miss that game as well as the FDU encounter, but the weather had better hold out for the 10th when we play King's at Wilkes Barre! It's been since Dec. l7th that we've watched our Aggies play, & that's too darn long!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2009, 06:35:09 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2009, 06:35:09 PM
Don't anyone say "get a life", but i'm trying to follow the LVC/Kean first game of the Day's Inn Tourney at Gettysburg, D3 Hoops & both G'burg & LVC advertise live stats. G'burg keeps showing the stats from the game with Dickinson played exactly one month ago. Ugh - to boot a lousy Ford ad keeps popping up - double ugh!! Twenty five more minutes til the Lafayette/Princeton women's game. Hey, my first preference was D3 :-[
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on January 02, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: old ends on January 02, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
well it looks like Delval vs Gettysburg in the consolation game
live stats did not kick in until the Gettysburg game
live stats did not kick in until the Gettysburg game
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on January 03, 2009, 08:54:39 AM
Post by: old ends on January 03, 2009, 08:54:39 AM
Kate:
In case you did not get to check the game stats click below
http://www.gettysburgsports.com/News/wbball/2009/1/2/090102_WBB_Scranton.asp?path=wbball (http://www.gettysburgsports.com/News/wbball/2009/1/2/090102_WBB_Scranton.asp?path=wbball)
In case you did not get to check the game stats click below
http://www.gettysburgsports.com/News/wbball/2009/1/2/090102_WBB_Scranton.asp?path=wbball (http://www.gettysburgsports.com/News/wbball/2009/1/2/090102_WBB_Scranton.asp?path=wbball)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2009, 09:04:21 AM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2009, 09:04:21 AM
Good morning, & thanks, Old Ends! That should be some game between Kean & Scranton today. A family function keeps us from attending the Aggie/Manhattanville game this afternoon, but go Del Val! League play starts in earnest this week, & we're anxious to start the routine!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2009, 08:16:59 PM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2009, 08:16:59 PM
Taking nothing away from Wilkes, but their over-all record IS 5-4, and the MACF record is 1-2 - Arcadia is the Commonwealth now. Great win over the Valiants today, Aggies - sorry we had to miss that!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2009, 08:26:51 PM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2009, 08:26:51 PM
Just went into the MAC site - they have them listed correctly ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2009, 09:46:41 AM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2009, 09:46:41 AM
Yesterday i heard a rumor that a NJAC school was thinking about jumping ship. Is there anything in the wind out there that would indicate more teams coming to the MAC or CSAC? Or, has it just been too long since i've seen an Aggie game live? :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 04, 2009, 10:53:19 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 04, 2009, 10:53:19 AM
Quote from: kate on January 04, 2009, 09:46:41 AM
Yesterday i heard a rumor that a NJAC school was thinking about jumping ship. Is there anything in the wind out there that would indicate more teams coming to the MAC or CSAC? Or, has it just been too long since i've seen an Aggie game live? :D
There have been rumors and murmurs of such a defection for several years now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: finalfour on January 04, 2009, 08:18:32 PM
Post by: finalfour on January 04, 2009, 08:18:32 PM
This message it to all the voter's on the D3Hoops top 25 poll: It is about time you recognized Moravian by putting them in the top 25 in the last poll. When you vote this week, please remember that they did beat DeSales (why are they still ahead of the Hounds?) and of their 9 wins 6 of them came against teams that were in the NCAA tournament last year. Happy Voting!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2009, 09:21:05 AM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2009, 09:21:05 AM
Best luck to our MAC Freedom members tonight as they take on pretty much the last out-of-league teams! That's Alvernia, Misericordia, & Wilkes, i believe. GO MAC! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2009, 09:51:22 PM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2009, 09:51:22 PM
Two out of three ain't bad - 3 out of 3 would have been the best. Good luck to the Aggies as they head to Jersey to take on the team at FDU-FP. Also, congratulations to Del Val guard Kim Vennera named MAC Freedom Player of the Week!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 06, 2009, 07:52:46 AM
Post by: kate on January 06, 2009, 07:52:46 AM
The Aggie/FDU game isn't until tomorrow night. Does anyone out there think that the leagues are done shifting? It make one wonder what the coaches are thinking. i sincerely hope that the MAC web site is being worked on cause the Freedom Women's list isn't there, & also there are no stats. Probably because of the holidays. Am i the only one here who goes crazy reading statistics every week? :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on January 07, 2009, 11:18:13 AM
Post by: lvcsid on January 07, 2009, 11:18:13 AM
Kate -
The MAC office is having technical trouble with their computer that handles stats. They hope to have it back working soon. In the meantime, lots of great games tonight as conference play starts in the Commonwealth!
The MAC office is having technical trouble with their computer that handles stats. They hope to have it back working soon. In the meantime, lots of great games tonight as conference play starts in the Commonwealth!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 07, 2009, 07:45:19 PM
Post by: kate on January 07, 2009, 07:45:19 PM
Thanks, LVC Sports Information Director! Right now, a happy camper here - my Aggies won a hard fought battle tonight in Madison beating a very good FDU team by five points i think - live stats stopped with 2 seconds left. They came from behind for the win. Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 08, 2009, 12:49:35 PM
Post by: kate on January 08, 2009, 12:49:35 PM
Thank you to Everyone at the MAC office! The stats are BACK! i love reading em
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on January 09, 2009, 08:50:02 PM
Post by: tribehoops on January 09, 2009, 08:50:02 PM
Kate:
Not sure if you're planning to make the trip to King's tomorrow to watch your Aggies...the game time has been moved up to 12:00. Hope to see you there. Go Aggies!
Not sure if you're planning to make the trip to King's tomorrow to watch your Aggies...the game time has been moved up to 12:00. Hope to see you there. Go Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2009, 08:34:37 AM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2009, 08:34:37 AM
Good morning TribeHoops! Yes we sure as heck were planning to head to Wilkes Barre this a.m., but we chickened out (especially thinking about the drive home). Just e-mailed Coach & told em to have a safe trip, & once again, i'm relegated to live stats, although i'm totally grateful for em. This winter so far, really makes us appreciate our teams & what they go through to just arrive at games. Thanks, again for the heads up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2009, 01:49:55 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2009, 01:49:55 PM
Del Val just lost to King's 75 - 66. i watched live stats, & i feel they played well - Fiorino had 35 points. We want to put someone good on her when they come to Aggie Land! Jackie Shunkwiler had a double double for us & played a very good overall game. The Aggies would never complain, but they are playing without MAC Rookie of the Year, Brittany Battinieri, so i think they're definitely holding their own in this incredibly competitive league. Gotta check, at last look Wilkes was ahead of FDU 31 - 19. WOW!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2009, 04:35:01 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2009, 04:35:01 PM
How about Alvernia pulling the win at DeSales this afternoon? Also Misericordia beating Manhattanville; Wilkes handling FDU - NO sure thing is this league, that's for sure!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on January 10, 2009, 07:50:54 PM
Post by: tribehoops on January 10, 2009, 07:50:54 PM
Kate:
We missed you up north today. However, you made the right decision staying curled up in front of the computer. The roads were not good. The Aggies played an uninspired first half and dug themselves a hole. King's played well and Fiorino was lights out. She is a great player and a nice kid. I hope we'll see you at James Work on Monday for what will be a tough game with Wilkes.
We missed you up north today. However, you made the right decision staying curled up in front of the computer. The roads were not good. The Aggies played an uninspired first half and dug themselves a hole. King's played well and Fiorino was lights out. She is a great player and a nice kid. I hope we'll see you at James Work on Monday for what will be a tough game with Wilkes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 12, 2009, 09:07:53 AM
Post by: kate on January 12, 2009, 09:07:53 AM
As this new year is finally getting underway for us (we missed the first three games with a family function, the weather, & a crazy drive on 287 North :)), but several thoughts keep bouncing around so here they are. Remember when FDU, Lycoming, & Wilkes were pretty much sure wins? NOT this year - is it the MAC competition that's making them better?? Finally, on the other site, i was saying that Scranton would "win out" until their last game with the Lady Hounds which i lamely said would be "wild". Actually i could have used gully washer, cliff hanger, buzzer beater, or a term that should be used solely for those old Aggie/Royal games - "Barn Burner". ;) That said, we're counting the hours til tonight's Aggie game with a totally improved Wilkes squad - they have Ali Horn, a great guard from this area who was out last year with injuries - she's Baack! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 12, 2009, 09:39:32 PM
Post by: kate on January 12, 2009, 09:39:32 PM
Good heavens, i certainly do NOT want to turn into a physic, but tonight Wilkes soundly beat Del Val on the Aggie court. Congratulations to the Lady Colonels who played outstanding DEFENSE in the second half. On a personal note, school wasn't in session, & there were no hotdogs - it was an 8:45 dinner tonight - ugh all the way around
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on January 13, 2009, 05:11:58 PM
Post by: old ends on January 13, 2009, 05:11:58 PM
Kate: In looking at the box score for the game, it looks like Del Val was shooing bricks.. 2 - 18 on the 3's while Wilkes was 6-18. Right there is a 12 pt swing. 68% or 15-22 from the foul line, where Wilkes 16-20 or 80%.
It also looks like the Aggies got tired or something in the second half, Fell behind by 18 points after leading by 1 at the half. Did the coach make them run to Central Bucks West at half time??
As far as food status.. take snacks.. it helps to hold you over ;)
It also looks like the Aggies got tired or something in the second half, Fell behind by 18 points after leading by 1 at the half. Did the coach make them run to Central Bucks West at half time??
As far as food status.. take snacks.. it helps to hold you over ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 13, 2009, 07:13:41 PM
Post by: kate on January 13, 2009, 07:13:41 PM
Exactly, Old Ends - they had fallen behind in the first half & had gone ahead by one at half time. They played an entirely different game in those last 20 minutes, not enough rebounding & the few second chance points they were trying to get didn't go in. Normally three's fall like rain, but NOT last night. Desperation doesn't help any of course. Things do not get easier as they face DeSales tomorrow night. At least the food situation will be better then, as school starts tomorrow, so they should have those hotdogs fired up :D! i scream much louder when fed. Thanks for noticing those details, & as always, GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on January 14, 2009, 06:53:56 AM
Post by: tribehoops on January 14, 2009, 06:53:56 AM
Kate:
Del Val got much needed lights over the break...you want a new concession stand also? Baby steps Kate. Seriously though, The Aggies are playing exactly like a young team plays...INCONSISTENTLY. Kim Vennera is as good as there is in the Freedom, but right now she needs some scoring help. Without Battinieri Kim needs to shoulder the load. Brittney Zimmerman is the real deal...just playing out of position due to the injury to Battinieri. Keep the faith Kate...with a few post playing recruits Del Val's future could be as bright as the gym.
Del Val got much needed lights over the break...you want a new concession stand also? Baby steps Kate. Seriously though, The Aggies are playing exactly like a young team plays...INCONSISTENTLY. Kim Vennera is as good as there is in the Freedom, but right now she needs some scoring help. Without Battinieri Kim needs to shoulder the load. Brittney Zimmerman is the real deal...just playing out of position due to the injury to Battinieri. Keep the faith Kate...with a few post playing recruits Del Val's future could be as bright as the gym.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 14, 2009, 09:13:20 AM
Post by: kate on January 14, 2009, 09:13:20 AM
Thanks for the explanation, Tribe Hoops. The new lights are great, although we didn't realize the difference until you mentioned it - now we remember - it WAS much brighter :D As for a concession stand, heck, we're happy with hotdogs from two card tables! Absolutely most important is our team. Gotta keep those spirits high while practicing smothering defense! Be sure & prepare the freshmen for all the hoopla surrounding the Aggie/DeSales games. They generally bring a ton of fans. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 14, 2009, 09:52:03 PM
Post by: kate on January 14, 2009, 09:52:03 PM
It was a shoot out tonight for the Aggie women, or i should say a Kim Vennera shoot out (she had 43 points i believe - a school record), but Del Val lost to DeSale's 98/81. A shout out to the Aggie men here who beat DeSale's in the guy's game 72/70.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 15, 2009, 10:29:13 AM
Post by: kate on January 15, 2009, 10:29:13 AM
Very exciting to see both Delaware Valley College basketball teams, women's & men's, on the front page of D3 Hoops. It would have been even better to see wins connected to the two by-lines, but congrats, again to Kim Vennera, & also, to the men's team! Here's to many more headlines to come!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on January 18, 2009, 07:53:38 AM
Post by: tribehoops on January 18, 2009, 07:53:38 AM
Is it just me or does the MAC Freedom have an abundance of pure scorers this season? It really fun to watch these outstanding offensive players. Burke and Rarick at DeSales, Vennera at Del Val, Fiorino at Kings, McIntyer at Alvernia, Cerankowski at FDU and Roland at Eastern to name a few. I probably missed more. Any given night these player can and have dropped some BIG numbers. In the past week alone we've seen Fiorino hit for 35 and Vennera go crazy on DeSales for 43 in 34 minutes. Burke has those kind of numbers in her every night. Defense may win Championships but offense puts fannies in the seats. I think it's a fun time for the freedom. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2009, 09:18:09 AM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2009, 09:18:09 AM
Couldn't agree with you more, Tribehoops! To that list let's add Lacey DeGraw up at Misericordia (DVC's next opponent), Olivia Nastasi at Manhattanvillle, & Sam Lynam at Wilkes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2009, 12:19:43 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2009, 12:19:43 PM
Just one non-basketball thought here - WOW, what a day!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on January 20, 2009, 12:22:43 PM
Post by: lefty2 on January 20, 2009, 12:22:43 PM
Quote from: kate on January 20, 2009, 12:19:43 PM
Just one non-basketball thought here - WOW, what a day!
You're right Kate - less than two weeks to the Super Bowl!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2009, 06:32:04 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2009, 06:32:04 PM
Did respond on the Colonial States site, but Lefty 2, the Super Bowl was Not what i was referring to ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on January 20, 2009, 08:37:59 PM
Post by: old ends on January 20, 2009, 08:37:59 PM
If not the Super bowl it must be Ground hogs day ;D
I agree overall with the day..one can only hope that a new president gets a chance to lead without congressional road blocks.
I agree overall with the day..one can only hope that a new president gets a chance to lead without congressional road blocks.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on January 20, 2009, 10:12:20 PM
Post by: lefty2 on January 20, 2009, 10:12:20 PM
Quote from: old ends on January 20, 2009, 08:37:59 PM
If not the Super bowl it must be Ground hogs day ;D
I agree overall with the day..one can only hope that a new president gets a chance to lead without congressional road blocks.
New president? Was that today?
I thought Kate was counting down the days to first-ever women's basketball meeting between Delaware Valley and Misericordia.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2009, 08:08:41 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2009, 08:08:41 PM
Del Val just lost in over time to Misericordia 62/58 i believe was the final score. Can we have Lacey DeGraw? :-[ It appeared that they had Kim Vennera's # tonight. She fouled out early in the game with just seven points. Nice game, however, for freshman, Jackie Shunkwiler.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2009, 12:55:46 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2009, 12:55:46 PM
A little lunch break here - does anyone else worry how this economic downturn will affect our D3 colleges & universities? In this family we hope that it won't have any long term repercussions, cause we LOVE our b'ball - it makes a long winter go by, sometimes too fast! On a basketball note, here's hoping that the remainder of this season plays out with No injuries - GO Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2009, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2009, 07:29:00 PM
Congratulations to Misericordia's Lacey DeGraw & Manhattanville's Olivia Nastasi for reaching the 1,000 point mark in their respective games this week. Was anyone of our posters at the DVC/Miseri game? Just wondered.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on January 22, 2009, 09:09:11 PM
Post by: old ends on January 22, 2009, 09:09:11 PM
See how your teams stands against the rest of Div III
http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/ranksummary (http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/ranksummary)
enjoy
http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/ranksummary (http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/ranksummary)
enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on January 22, 2009, 10:22:05 PM
Post by: lefty2 on January 22, 2009, 10:22:05 PM
I went to the Del Val/Misericordia game and a walk-a-thon broke out.
Of the 50+ turnovers in the game, I'd guess that nearly 40 of them were of the travelling variety.
It was good to see Lacey DeGraw get her 1,000th point at home - and in a win.
Kate,
There were plenty of hot dogs.
Of the 50+ turnovers in the game, I'd guess that nearly 40 of them were of the travelling variety.
It was good to see Lacey DeGraw get her 1,000th point at home - and in a win.
Kate,
There were plenty of hot dogs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2009, 09:11:39 AM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2009, 09:11:39 AM
Good Morning, Lefty 2. A quick glance at our schedule shows me that you guys will be at DVC on Senior Day, Sat. Feb. 21. i'll be on the look out for ya. It does appear as though the teams are evenly matched. We're sorry we missed it, but that trip up 80, 380 gets longer at night somehow. All bets off the table at play-off time, however. This season the Aggies are having a little difficulty with a young (three freshman lineup), but everyone's learning & getting used to the fierce MAC competition. Again, we'll look forward to seeing you & the team on the 21st. It's VERY good to know you have plenty of hotdogs ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Rhino on January 23, 2009, 08:42:32 PM
Post by: Rhino on January 23, 2009, 08:42:32 PM
Hope that a large crowd is on hand for Sunday's 2:00 p.m Lady Royals' game. If all goes well, it is quite possible that the game COULD mark Mike Strong's 700th career win. Hopefully, there will be a lot of people in the Long Center on the chance that they could witness some big time basketball history. There is no snow in the forecast, the Lady Royals are starting to click into a higher gear, and--because it is Sportmanship Day--all kids under 18 will be admitted free. All of these factors ought to encourage attendance.
Although some posters are distraught over the so-called "off" year the Lady Royals are experiencing, this is all relative. The Lady Royals have spoiled people with their phenomenal success. Remember, this is a sophomore-driven team that is improving weekly. In fact, I will go out on a limb and predict that Scranton will reach 20 wins before this season is through--and about a million teams would love to have a "down" year like that.
Although some posters are distraught over the so-called "off" year the Lady Royals are experiencing, this is all relative. The Lady Royals have spoiled people with their phenomenal success. Remember, this is a sophomore-driven team that is improving weekly. In fact, I will go out on a limb and predict that Scranton will reach 20 wins before this season is through--and about a million teams would love to have a "down" year like that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2009, 09:25:28 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2009, 09:25:28 PM
Ya gotta love em - yes, we all remember the really competitive days we fought the Lady Royals. They should be able to handle Merchant Marine tomorrow & Drew on Sunday (just cause Drew is former MAC as well, i hope they just don't roll over cause of the hoopla that i know will go on at the Long Center!) Heck, we were at the game at DeSale's when Coach Strong won his 600th, & the place was like a zoo.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on January 26, 2009, 08:06:30 PM
Post by: old ends on January 26, 2009, 08:06:30 PM
Looking at the Schedule seems Muhlenberg will be at Alvernia tonight then Alvernia, weather permitting, plays DelVal. I would love to see Ms Chilli in action she is a Freshman and having a great year so far. Hopefully the her and the rest of the team can wear them out for DelVal. Get that home win and split the series.
Sound good Kate
Sound good Kate
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 26, 2009, 10:01:57 PM
Post by: kate on January 26, 2009, 10:01:57 PM
Sounds Great to me, Old Ends ;) - Del Val came from behind tonight to beat a hot-shooting Centenary team, 83 -77. What a game - congratulations to the Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on January 26, 2009, 10:30:09 PM
Post by: tribehoops on January 26, 2009, 10:30:09 PM
Kate:
How good is Brittney Zimmerman for Del Val? 12-13 from the FT line on the road against a much improved Centenary squad. Jackie Shunkwiler is coming along nicely as well. Hope the weather doesn't stop you from heading south on Wed. for the DVC-Alvernia match-up. Alvernia knocked off the Mules tonight. That's a great win for them.
How good is Brittney Zimmerman for Del Val? 12-13 from the FT line on the road against a much improved Centenary squad. Jackie Shunkwiler is coming along nicely as well. Hope the weather doesn't stop you from heading south on Wed. for the DVC-Alvernia match-up. Alvernia knocked off the Mules tonight. That's a great win for them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2009, 12:38:10 PM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2009, 12:38:10 PM
Hello, Tribehoops! We most certainly are very lucky to have Brittney, especially after losing our B.B. for the year! i hope she doesn't mind being referred to as B.B. :) Looking at the printout of the box score from last night, we could see that it was definitely a TEAM effort - everyone stepped up. We were there, but so excited that we couldn't have cited stats if ya payed us :D Yes, we're hoping, too that the weather doesn't get that bad that it keeps us in Easton. Alvernia is the real deal, no two ways about it. But, no team was more real last night, on the road, with three injured players, than our own Delaware Valley College Aggies!!! Go Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2009, 03:39:09 PM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2009, 03:39:09 PM
Sorry for the double here, but twenty points off the bench was a welcome stat as well as the others in last night's box score.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 28, 2009, 11:52:06 AM
Post by: bill on January 28, 2009, 11:52:06 AM
If anyone's interested:
Tonight's FDU/Eastern game @ FDU has been postponed to tomorrow(weather). The games will be at 6&8....
Tonight's FDU/Eastern game @ FDU has been postponed to tomorrow(weather). The games will be at 6&8....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2009, 12:35:43 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2009, 12:35:43 PM
Hello, Bill - nice to see your name on the post - haven't seen it for awhile. i'm sure many people are very relieved that the Eastern/FDU game is postponed til tomorrow night, as we here in Easton are totally glad that the Aggie/Alvernia game is rescheduled for tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on January 28, 2009, 12:52:23 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on January 28, 2009, 12:52:23 PM
Lycoming at Messiah postponed until tomorrow (Thursday, January 29) at 6:00 p.m.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2009, 08:47:42 PM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2009, 08:47:42 PM
The big three of Alvernia, Kelli McIntyre, Allison Toczylowski, & Alex Velazquez did Del Val in tonight, 78/71. Del Val held a lead in the second half, but those big girls had their way under the basket. i see that Wilkes knocked off King's tonight in OT - amazing. Back to the DVC game - better days are coming, but those games are getting fewer & fewer. Go DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 29, 2009, 09:11:29 PM
Post by: mytwocents on January 29, 2009, 09:11:29 PM
Messiah smoked Lycoming this evening 68-39. Year after year Coach Miller and staff seem to fit the pieces together nicely. Just wanted to let the Falcons know they have a least one fan that reads this thread. :)
Good Health, Good "D" and Good Luck Messiah.
Good Health, Good "D" and Good Luck Messiah.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: baller2224 on January 30, 2009, 11:26:30 AM
Post by: baller2224 on January 30, 2009, 11:26:30 AM
Speaking of Messiah.... I was wondering what people think are they that good or is the MACC that bad? Through the first half of the league they've won each game by an average of 20+ closing win being 17 points. This after losing four starters.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: baller2224 on January 30, 2009, 11:28:25 AM
Post by: baller2224 on January 30, 2009, 11:28:25 AM
*closest win being by 17*
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 30, 2009, 11:38:05 AM
Post by: kate on January 30, 2009, 11:38:05 AM
Next season (09-10) Alvernia will be in the Commonwealth half of the MAC. They are a young, extremely competitive team. Personally, i like all the other half of the MAC, in particular, the Pride, coached by DVC's own All-American, Alisa DiBonaventura. i'd bet that Messiah will have more to contend with as the new b'ball year gets underway. Competition makes it fun, yeh, right :'(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 30, 2009, 12:41:21 PM
Post by: mytwocents on January 30, 2009, 12:41:21 PM
baller2224.
According to the Massey ratings (see below link). The MAC is rated 22'nd out of the 53 DIV III conferences. Not particularly a strong conference on either side as Massey rates the MAC (Freedom & Commonwealth) as 1.
http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cbw&sub=III&mid=1
Is Messiah that good? Not sure if they can duplicate last years run but they are definitely a top 25 team. So far this year both of their losses came on the road. The first at Kean (Rated #1 at the time) by 9 when Berutii (All-American) was still playing for Kean. She was injured in Kean's loss to Mary Washington just after their Messiah game. Messiah's second loss was on the road at DeSales (tough place for any team to win). The Falcons where leading by 10 at halftime. LeighAnn Burke (All-American) went ballistic in the second half putting up 25 points as DeSales beat the Falcons by 6. I think the Falcons are more than capable of beating both teams if they meet in the NCAA's, especially if it on their home or neutral court.
What I like about this years team is they have improved their rebounding immensely. That has always been an issue in prior years. In addition, they have at least 7 or 8 players that can put up double digits any given night. They continue to play tough team defense and they shoot the ball extremely well in a team oriented offense. The only shortfall I see is their depth with only 10 players. Hopefully fatigue will not be a factor down the home stretch as the Falcons are well conditioned.
I honestly thought Lebanon Valley would be the team to beat but from the results so far this season they seem to be a year away. LVC, Albright, Widener & Lycoming are capable of upsetting the Falcons but I highly doubt it if Messiah is on their game. The Falcons opening season win at York keeps looking more and more impressive as the Spartans have run off 17 straight wins and are now ranked 13th in D3hoops.
Lastly I think a lot of it has to do with attitude. The Falcons expect to win the conference every year and participate in the NCAA's. Most all other teams in the conference hope to do the same.
According to the Massey ratings (see below link). The MAC is rated 22'nd out of the 53 DIV III conferences. Not particularly a strong conference on either side as Massey rates the MAC (Freedom & Commonwealth) as 1.
http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cbw&sub=III&mid=1
Is Messiah that good? Not sure if they can duplicate last years run but they are definitely a top 25 team. So far this year both of their losses came on the road. The first at Kean (Rated #1 at the time) by 9 when Berutii (All-American) was still playing for Kean. She was injured in Kean's loss to Mary Washington just after their Messiah game. Messiah's second loss was on the road at DeSales (tough place for any team to win). The Falcons where leading by 10 at halftime. LeighAnn Burke (All-American) went ballistic in the second half putting up 25 points as DeSales beat the Falcons by 6. I think the Falcons are more than capable of beating both teams if they meet in the NCAA's, especially if it on their home or neutral court.
What I like about this years team is they have improved their rebounding immensely. That has always been an issue in prior years. In addition, they have at least 7 or 8 players that can put up double digits any given night. They continue to play tough team defense and they shoot the ball extremely well in a team oriented offense. The only shortfall I see is their depth with only 10 players. Hopefully fatigue will not be a factor down the home stretch as the Falcons are well conditioned.
I honestly thought Lebanon Valley would be the team to beat but from the results so far this season they seem to be a year away. LVC, Albright, Widener & Lycoming are capable of upsetting the Falcons but I highly doubt it if Messiah is on their game. The Falcons opening season win at York keeps looking more and more impressive as the Spartans have run off 17 straight wins and are now ranked 13th in D3hoops.
Lastly I think a lot of it has to do with attitude. The Falcons expect to win the conference every year and participate in the NCAA's. Most all other teams in the conference hope to do the same.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 30, 2009, 04:33:56 PM
Post by: kate on January 30, 2009, 04:33:56 PM
Everyone on here knows, i'm sure, that Cedar Crest beat Centenary in OT last night lll/l04, and Wilkes beat King's in 2OT something like 65/61 - yes, i realize that CC & C are in the CSAC, but is that not incredible? That's what so cool about these leagues, not only is the level of play getting better by leaps & bounds, but it's so exciting to not know the outcome of a game when you're headed into that gym. All that said, please play hard tomorrow, DVC - i know you always do, & last night was a tough one, but GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on January 30, 2009, 08:28:37 PM
Post by: tribehoops on January 30, 2009, 08:28:37 PM
Kate:
Alvernia did a great job exploiting the Aggies weaknesses in the post. Kim and Brittany can only do so much to keep Del Val in games. I wish it was as simple as bringing in a 6-footer or two next season to fix the problem. Bigs that can play go higher than d3 in many cases. When you get some...count your lucky stars. DVC had a 6-3 kid "locked" for this the 08-09 season, but her parents and the economy dictated a move to a d2 school nearer her home. This occurred in late August. So, even when you've spent hours and hours recruiting to fill voids there are NO done deals until you see them in uniform in warm-ups. Trust me the staff is out every night looking for "size"...and in Del Val's case SIZE MATTERS for next season.
Alvernia did a great job exploiting the Aggies weaknesses in the post. Kim and Brittany can only do so much to keep Del Val in games. I wish it was as simple as bringing in a 6-footer or two next season to fix the problem. Bigs that can play go higher than d3 in many cases. When you get some...count your lucky stars. DVC had a 6-3 kid "locked" for this the 08-09 season, but her parents and the economy dictated a move to a d2 school nearer her home. This occurred in late August. So, even when you've spent hours and hours recruiting to fill voids there are NO done deals until you see them in uniform in warm-ups. Trust me the staff is out every night looking for "size"...and in Del Val's case SIZE MATTERS for next season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2009, 07:38:01 AM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2009, 07:38:01 AM
Good Morning, tribehoops. Until we get a good big girl, Stephanie seems coachable & has improved just in the few games that she started. Her rebounding seems instinctive, & her under the basket putbacks should be coming with practice & pressure under fire.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 31, 2009, 11:43:34 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 31, 2009, 11:43:34 PM
For your reading pleasure.
The first edition of this season's playoff matrix.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
The first edition of this season's playoff matrix.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2009, 10:35:33 AM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2009, 10:35:33 AM
Good day for Aggie sports Saturday - women & men's basketball wins & a tie with wrestling giant, Wartburg! Sure have to hand it to Misericordia with their win over Alvernia - containing the "big three" of the Crusaders couldn't have been easy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 01, 2009, 12:45:26 PM
Post by: old ends on February 01, 2009, 12:45:26 PM
Looks like a very good Allentown game Monday. Muhlenberg at DeSales. All of Muhlenberg losses come from teams outside the Centennial. The latest against MAC's Alvernia last Monday night. I'll watching live stats to see how the game goes. Good Luck to both teams( although Routing for CC team)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2009, 03:09:23 PM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2009, 03:09:23 PM
Yes, Old Ends, that game tonight could be a precursor to the play-offs, you never know. As i look at our Aggie schedule i see that we can make just four of the remaining regular season games. Where did those four months go??? Del Val is coming together nicely without our ROY, who will be back in November. We now start three excellent freshmen, a sophomore, & a junior who all are playing better & better with each other. We actually have a very reliable bench -darn nice to have after several seasons of a short one. Don't you just live from game day to game day? GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 03, 2009, 08:48:46 PM
Post by: old ends on February 03, 2009, 08:48:46 PM
It as a good win Kate.. It is hard to take that Conference play-offs start at the end of the month.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 04, 2009, 09:47:59 PM
Post by: kate on February 04, 2009, 09:47:59 PM
Thank heavens the guys exacted some revenge tonight beating FDU by the same score the Lady Aggies lost with 68/61. It was a heart breaking loss since the Aggies were ahead until the five minute mark of the second half. Gotta hand it to FDU, Emily Cerankowski & Courtney Young kept at it, tied it, then went ahead. MAJOR congratulations to Brittney Zimmerman, DVC freshman guard being named to the D3 Hoops.com team of the week!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2009, 02:57:50 PM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2009, 02:57:50 PM
First, i do hand it to Manhattanville with their live stats & simulated court, but DVC lost another heart-breaker 67/64 - The Valiants can rebound, that's for sure! i still say that the Aggies have done a herculean job this season without the points of Brittany Battinieri, & playing with three freshmen starters.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on February 08, 2009, 09:23:52 AM
Post by: tribehoops on February 08, 2009, 09:23:52 AM
Kate:
You missed a good one yesterday in Purchase NY. Mville attacks the offensive boards as well as anyone. Del Val needs to learn how to make plays and better decisions in crunch time. That is what growning pains are all about. As Bobby Knight says..."the best thing about freshmen...they become sophomores".
The freedom playoff picture is beginning to become more clear. It looks like the Aggies are going to be on the outside looking in. It's not for lack of effort or enthusiasm. Despite the record this is an easy team to root for. I'm sure you agree. See you at Eastern on Wed.?
You missed a good one yesterday in Purchase NY. Mville attacks the offensive boards as well as anyone. Del Val needs to learn how to make plays and better decisions in crunch time. That is what growning pains are all about. As Bobby Knight says..."the best thing about freshmen...they become sophomores".
The freedom playoff picture is beginning to become more clear. It looks like the Aggies are going to be on the outside looking in. It's not for lack of effort or enthusiasm. Despite the record this is an easy team to root for. I'm sure you agree. See you at Eastern on Wed.?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 08, 2009, 09:57:58 AM
Post by: kate on February 08, 2009, 09:57:58 AM
Good morning Tribehoops, it's nice to hear from you - i was starting to get a bit of b'ball withdrawal, especially since we won't be at the game Wed. (The Blue Route at rush hour is a bit much for my traveling buddy & me). Needless to say, we hope the team keeps up their spirits, not to mention their shooting :D, & that the Aggies get the win. Don't know if Eastern has live stats, but if they do, i'll be following them. You're very right, they definitely ARE an easy team to root for!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2009, 04:17:31 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2009, 04:17:31 PM
It's always reassuring to read the weekly blog of S.I.D. at Del Val, Matt Levy. Thanks, Matt for keeping the web site very up-to-date! Best luck to both teams tonight with Eastern, & we'll see everyone Saturday for King's!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 11, 2009, 04:27:41 PM
Post by: chairman on February 11, 2009, 04:27:41 PM
Livestats at Eastern for both games are found at http://www.goeasterneagles.com/livestats
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2009, 08:04:20 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2009, 08:04:20 PM
In a game where every single point counted, DVC won one in OT from Eastern tonight 80/77! Love you Aggies, but it was heart stopping to follow on live stats. Erin, WHAT A SHOT :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 12, 2009, 12:32:18 AM
Post by: chairman on February 12, 2009, 12:32:18 AM
Unreal shot. Zimmerman was huge in the OT. DVC had three leading scorers fouled out and Kraemer playing with limited mobility in the OT. I've not seen a a buzzer-beater of that length in person.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on February 12, 2009, 06:45:48 AM
Post by: tribehoops on February 12, 2009, 06:45:48 AM
Chairman:
Thanks for mentioning Brittney Zimmerman. 6-6 from the line in OT after playing 40 minutes and the entire OT period. I think you saw the match-up, last night, for ROY. Roland is a very good player for Eastern. Zimmerman does everything for DVC, all while playing way out of position. As for Boyer's shot...WOW!
Thanks for mentioning Brittney Zimmerman. 6-6 from the line in OT after playing 40 minutes and the entire OT period. I think you saw the match-up, last night, for ROY. Roland is a very good player for Eastern. Zimmerman does everything for DVC, all while playing way out of position. As for Boyer's shot...WOW!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 12, 2009, 09:21:40 AM
Post by: chairman on February 12, 2009, 09:21:40 AM
Tough to say where Rookie of the year will go. I think Roland has carried EU all year (unfortunately, that is usually to a very competitive thirty minutes or so and not to a win. The Eastern team went from being non-competitive in the PAC two years ago to being in nearly every game for a pretty good stretch in the Freedom. Roland is a big part of that, but I'm not sure a kid on a team with just a couple wins will get rookie of the year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on February 13, 2009, 06:58:54 AM
Post by: tribehoops on February 13, 2009, 06:58:54 AM
A huge Double header in Doylestown on Sat. Kings vs. Del Val with playoff implications all around. It is also Coaches vs Cancer day at James Work Gymnasium...donations will be accepted at the door. Meaningful February basketball for both the women and men has not happened for a long, long time. Those of you who travel around to the best games of the day...I'll see you at DVC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 13, 2009, 12:56:10 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 13, 2009, 12:56:10 PM
Huge indeed. Playoff matrix for those wanting to see where everyone stands heading into the second-to-last regular season Saturday.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2009, 04:59:31 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2009, 04:59:31 PM
Well, for all you rabid Monarch fans out there who never post, your Lady Monarchs beat my Aggies today soundly, 76/60. Again the guys got revenge (barely) 81/80, i believe. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone reading this, & for better or worse, we'll see everyone at Center Valley Tuesday night. It's the Lady Bulldogs Senior night.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2009, 08:47:59 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2009, 08:47:59 PM
And that folks is what's so great about the MAC, Albright knocking off Messiah today in OT - nothing against Messiah certainly, but BOY! Two big wins for Albright in one week!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on February 15, 2009, 07:40:40 AM
Post by: tribehoops on February 15, 2009, 07:40:40 AM
Senior night at Desales will be bitter sweet. Burke and Rarick will go down as an "all-time" MAC tandem. I will miss watching them do their thing. However, I will stand up and cheer on Tuesday because that will be the last time DVC plays against those two. A sidenote to that game will be Kim Vennera's journey to the 1000 point club. The Del Val Jr. is 35 points shy with 2 games to play. She hung 43 on DeSales in January...doubt Coach Richter will allow that to happen again. Although, against Vennera, you don't always get a choice.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 15, 2009, 12:49:51 PM
Post by: kate on February 15, 2009, 12:49:51 PM
Hello Tribehoops! i would respectfully submit the DVC tandem of Jeanne Waznak & Alisa DiBonaventura as one of the most fun back courts to watch tear down that court - Jeanne was a tremendous shooter, all 5'2" of her! Alisa lead the country in assists. They were a joy to watch! LeighAnn & Kim have been the heart & soul for the Lady Bulldogs for four years, & i'm sure that Tuesday night will be emotional for DeSale's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on February 15, 2009, 04:47:52 PM
Post by: tribehoops on February 15, 2009, 04:47:52 PM
Jeanne and Alisa only got to play along side each other for two years, As Alisa arrived to Del Val before Jeanne's Jr. year. Burke and Rarick have started and played together from day #1 freshmen year until today. Both back courts are/were impressive. I'm sure there are plenty of others to be mentioned.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2009, 06:44:17 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2009, 06:44:17 PM
I am probably a bit biased...but I have seen the Rarick/Burke tandem play 95% of their games over the last four years.
I can't think of a tandem I'd rather have in my backcourt and I have seen some really good players in my day.
Not only great players but two of the nicest people to ever put a DeSales uniform in any sport.
I will certainly miss both of them.
I can't think of a tandem I'd rather have in my backcourt and I have seen some really good players in my day.
Not only great players but two of the nicest people to ever put a DeSales uniform in any sport.
I will certainly miss both of them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 15, 2009, 07:43:43 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 15, 2009, 07:43:43 PM
Likewise, I am probably at bit biased ...however, I think the Taryn Mellody- Allison Matt backcourt combo when Scranton was still in the MAC Freedom was pretty special. Two Final Fours, an Elite Eight & a Sweet Sixteen I believe. Not too shabby & great young ladies as well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 15, 2009, 10:14:15 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 15, 2009, 10:14:15 PM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2009, 06:44:17 PM
I am probably a bit biased...but I have seen the Rarick/Burke tandem play 95% of their games over the last four years.
I can't think of a tandem I'd rather have in my backcourt and I have seen some really good players in my day.
Not only great players but two of the nicest people to ever put a DeSales uniform in any sport.
I will certainly miss both of them.
Hey, there is no crying in the d3hoops.com Freedom chat room!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2009, 10:47:05 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2009, 10:47:05 PM
No tears...just lots of fond memories with more to come I hope.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: tribehoops on February 16, 2009, 07:16:32 AM
Post by: tribehoops on February 16, 2009, 07:16:32 AM
Saratoga: I did not mention Matt and Melody, not because I'm unsure of their worthiness, but because I thought Melody played more of the 3 (wing). I think someone else started at the 2. Please enlighten me.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 16, 2009, 09:40:33 AM
Post by: ronk on February 16, 2009, 09:40:33 AM
It's debatable whether Mellody played a 3 or was 1 of a 3-guard offense because Erin Healy played as a shutdown-defender guard rather than what's referred to as a 2-shooting guard. A less-arguable duo would be the Kates(Pierangeli & Dougherty) from 2001-4 who had more starting minutes at the positions and comparable stats making up defensively what they may have trailed in offense.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 16, 2009, 10:53:34 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 16, 2009, 10:53:34 AM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2009, 10:47:05 PM
No tears...just lots of fond memories with more to come I hope.
No problem, but I swear I heard some sniffling.
It was probably Cold Case crying over his Colts.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2009, 11:33:47 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2009, 11:33:47 PM
Shocked Kate has yet to post something.
LeighAnn Burke poured in 46 (10 three's) in the win over Del. Val. on Tuesday. For those in attendance...I am sure it was a joy to watch.
For those not in attendance. Take my word for it...you missed something special.
LeighAnn Burke poured in 46 (10 three's) in the win over Del. Val. on Tuesday. For those in attendance...I am sure it was a joy to watch.
For those not in attendance. Take my word for it...you missed something special.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 17, 2009, 11:49:32 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 17, 2009, 11:49:32 PM
Burke would've single-handedly won the Wilkes-Misericordia game tonight: 37-37 after regulation.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 08:50:50 AM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 08:50:50 AM
She is amazing, BJ - incredible quick release & deadly aim. It's always fun to drive to Center Valley, we just live about forty minutes away in Easton, so you guys are our second favorite team in the Freedom, & we will be following your play-offs. Hopefully beyond that, play in the NCAA's. i was proud of my Aggies last night, too. Mandi stepping up with Steph out, & all of them playing with a never say it's over attitude. Nice crowd on hand as well. We will see more of DeSale's this year, i'm sure. For now, GO Lady Bulldogs!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 18, 2009, 01:16:19 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 18, 2009, 01:16:19 PM
Just noticed 6 PA teams ranked in the top 25 on D3 Hoops. That should make Kate happy. :) Is this a first?
09 York (Pa.)
13 Messiah
20 Muhlenberg
21 Washington and Jefferson
24 DeSales
25 Scranton
09 York (Pa.)
13 Messiah
20 Muhlenberg
21 Washington and Jefferson
24 DeSales
25 Scranton
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Hello Mytwocents! DeSale's & Messiah make me happy, MAC First, Last, & Always!! i predict that not too far down the line, more teams will be joining this League. It's just a gut feeling - we'll see. Mighty MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 18, 2009, 04:59:56 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 18, 2009, 04:59:56 PM
Quote from: kate on February 18, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Hello Mytwocents! DeSale's & Messiah make me happy, MAC First, Last, & Always!! i predict that not too far down the line, more teams will be joining this League. It's just a gut feeling - we'll see. Mighty MAC!
Kate:
Does your "gut" tell you which teams might be joining the MAC? (Unfortunately, in recent years, except for DeSales and Messiah, the MAC hasn't been all that "mighty.")
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 18, 2009, 05:46:07 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 18, 2009, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on February 18, 2009, 04:59:56 PM
Does your "gut" tell you which teams might be joining the MAC? (Unfortunately, in recent years, except for DeSales and Messiah, the MAC hasn't been all that "mighty.")
Warren,
DeSales - Sweet 16 in 07-08
Messiah - National Title Game in 07-08
How much mightier can we get - :)? You can't expect the whole conference to be in the NCAA Tournament can you?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 05:56:36 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 05:56:36 PM
Hello Warren, yes, it's just me, but i see teams like Marywood, Centenary, & others in the 100 mile or so radius at least taking a longer look at the MAC. It would be very interesting to see how our newcomers feel, Arcadia, Manhattanville, Misericordia, Eastern. Do they appreciate the competition? Proximity is about the same, i suppose. i just find the MAC very exciting, & i do agree with BJ. Having the two teams from both sides in the NCAA's is incredible - just look at all the D3 Colleges out there. i still say MIGHTY MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 05:59:43 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2009, 05:59:43 PM
Yikes, i sincerely did NOT mean to exclude newcomer, Alvernia!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 08:24:10 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 08:24:10 AM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on February 18, 2009, 05:46:07 PMQuote from: Warren Thompson on February 18, 2009, 04:59:56 PM
Does your "gut" tell you which teams might be joining the MAC? (Unfortunately, in recent years, except for DeSales and Messiah, the MAC hasn't been all that "mighty.")
Warren,
DeSales - Sweet 16 in 07-08
Messiah - National Title Game in 07-08
How much mightier can we get - :)? You can't expect the whole conference to be in the NCAA Tournament can you?
OK, Kate and DSU SID, from now on my motto is Go Mighty MAC. Let none say you're slack. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2009, 10:33:25 AM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2009, 10:33:25 AM
Warren, that's the best! Now, hopefully, the MAC will live up to it! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on February 19, 2009, 10:47:23 AM
Post by: mailsy on February 19, 2009, 10:47:23 AM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 08:24:10 AMQuote from: BJ - DSU SID on February 18, 2009, 05:46:07 PMQuote from: Warren Thompson on February 18, 2009, 04:59:56 PM
Does your "gut" tell you which teams might be joining the MAC? (Unfortunately, in recent years, except for DeSales and Messiah, the MAC hasn't been all that "mighty.")
Warren,
DeSales - Sweet 16 in 07-08
Messiah - National Title Game in 07-08
How much mightier can we get - :)? You can't expect the whole conference to be in the NCAA Tournament can you?
OK, Kate and DSU SID, from now on my motto is Go Mighty MAC. Let none say you're slack. ;)
The only challenge with this is that the Immaculata Mighty Macs might have already taken this. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 19, 2009, 12:06:50 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 19, 2009, 12:06:50 PM
Glad to have you on board with us now Warren - ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2009, 12:43:15 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2009, 12:43:15 PM
Mailsy, wouldn't the Mighty MAC's be plural? Mighty MAC is singular. Lefty 2 will you be headed to Doylestown for the Aggie/Cougar matchup? It's Del Val's Senior Day, and sadly their final game of the season. Misericordia is in the play-offs, correct? Where did this 08-09 year go?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 19, 2009, 12:58:00 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 19, 2009, 12:58:00 PM
Kate,
You are correct, Misericordia has clinched a playoff berth.
I will not be attendance this weekend.
You are correct, Misericordia has clinched a playoff berth.
I will not be attendance this weekend.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 04:29:42 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 04:29:42 PM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on February 19, 2009, 12:06:50 PM
Glad to have you on board with us now Warren - ;D
I'm "on board" as long as you and Kate accept that a couple of mighty teams do not a conference "mighty" make. ::)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2009, 05:57:15 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2009, 05:57:15 PM
Warren, at the D3 level, don't you feel it's about the competition making the individual player & the team better? That's why when i look at the CSAC, i'm thrilled for teams like Marywood & Cedar Crest, even tho Marywood beat us badly. Even though this wasn't one of DVC's best years, we saw so much potential on that court, & it was just their youth (and a few injuries) that kept them out of the play-offs. i still say it's no fun when you walk into that gym knowing full well who's winning that night. Here's to super, healthy competition in the 09-10 season. To all those teams lucky enough to be in the MAC play-offs, great luck! We'll be watching, &, in the case of DeSale's probably attending the games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 06:11:41 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 06:11:41 PM
Kate:
I'm for all D3 teams, regardless of the conference and level of play. While it's far from perfect, D3 is the best there is in intercollegiate competition. 'Nuff said, I think.
I'm for all D3 teams, regardless of the conference and level of play. While it's far from perfect, D3 is the best there is in intercollegiate competition. 'Nuff said, I think.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 19, 2009, 09:49:10 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 19, 2009, 09:49:10 PM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on February 19, 2009, 06:11:41 PM
While it's far from perfect, D3 is the best there is in intercollegiate competition. 'Nuff said, I think.
Now that's something I am in complete agreement with.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mid-range j on February 20, 2009, 11:28:57 AM
Post by: mid-range j on February 20, 2009, 11:28:57 AM
This Burke girl from DeSales is something else. She does a variety of things for that team and can really score the basketball in bunches. DeSales is going to be hard to beat in the playoffs. I think that Mville could give them a run for their money though. Mville is playing really hot right now and they can wear teams out. There full court press gives opposing teams a real hard time and they are BEASTS on the offensive glass. They had a tough loss at home to DeSales in which DeSales played great, but they also competed with DeSales on their home court. Olivia is a dangerous threat who can shoot, drive, score, play defense, and they have also have some young talent and a deep bench to compete. I can't wait for the playoffs already!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 20, 2009, 02:28:29 PM
Post by: kate on February 20, 2009, 02:28:29 PM
Mid range J, you're so lucky, you get to see your Valiants play post season. This poster certainly hopes the Aggies will be in the play-off hunt next season at this time. Is Manhattanville taking on the Lady Bulldogs? If so, it's likely that we'll be hitting that game. B'ball withdrawal sets in BIG time after tomorrow :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on February 20, 2009, 02:34:13 PM
Post by: Jon on February 20, 2009, 02:34:13 PM
Kate (and others),
MVille gets the Vern in the semifinals...tomorrow's results determine the location with the Valiants controlling destiny.
DSU gets the winner of the 4/5 game which will be King's/Misericordia...the Cougars control the location of Monday's play-in game.
But of course, all this information is available on PJ's Matrix!
Freedom WB Matrix (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/wHoopsMatrix.pdf)
MVille gets the Vern in the semifinals...tomorrow's results determine the location with the Valiants controlling destiny.
DSU gets the winner of the 4/5 game which will be King's/Misericordia...the Cougars control the location of Monday's play-in game.
But of course, all this information is available on PJ's Matrix!
Freedom WB Matrix (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/wbball/2008-09/wHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 20, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 20, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Jon on February 20, 2009, 02:34:13 PM
But of course, all this information is available on PJ's Matrix!
Your lucky I can't smite John - ;)
Kate...we'd love to adopt you for a few weeks (hopefully) as one of our fans.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on February 20, 2009, 03:37:48 PM
Post by: Jon on February 20, 2009, 03:37:48 PM
CJ, John doesn't even make any sense...you should'a gone with Ron or Don or Lon or just call me the Wizard.
You're not even within 90 posts of Smite Rights. You'll forget all about your anger by then.
You're not even within 90 posts of Smite Rights. You'll forget all about your anger by then.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 20, 2009, 04:13:33 PM
Post by: kate on February 20, 2009, 04:13:33 PM
BJ, of course we will come to DeSale's play-off games which we sincerely hope will be in Center Valley. Night games in Purchase, Scranton or Reading can get a little tricky with the drive. We'll see. Good luck tomorrow with Alvernia!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2009, 07:06:48 PM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2009, 07:06:48 PM
Huge congratulations today to Del Val junior guard, Kim Vennera for hitting the big 1,000 point mark, & also, to our Senior Center, #40, Mandi Wilson who played in her final college game this afternoon for the Aggies! We will miss you, Mandi, & look forward to seeing you at games in the future, & Kim, can hardly wait until November! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 21, 2009, 07:51:35 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 21, 2009, 07:51:35 PM
Kate...you need a spring/summer hobby to get yourself thru the next 10+ months before the 09-10 season kick-off. I suggest golf.
Playoff seedings (per the conference in my email inbox)
#1 DeSales University
#2 Manhattanville College
#3 Alvernia University
#4 Misericordia University
#5 King's College
Schedule
Monday
King's @ Misericordia (7:00 pm)
Wednesday
Monday's Winner @ DeSales (6:00 pm)
Alvernia @ Manhattanville (6:00 pm)
Saturday
Wednesday Winners at highest remaining seeds facility.
Enjoy the second (and most important) season.
Playoff seedings (per the conference in my email inbox)
#1 DeSales University
#2 Manhattanville College
#3 Alvernia University
#4 Misericordia University
#5 King's College
Schedule
Monday
King's @ Misericordia (7:00 pm)
Wednesday
Monday's Winner @ DeSales (6:00 pm)
Alvernia @ Manhattanville (6:00 pm)
Saturday
Wednesday Winners at highest remaining seeds facility.
Enjoy the second (and most important) season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 22, 2009, 12:49:34 PM
Post by: kate on February 22, 2009, 12:49:34 PM
Thanks for the complete schedule, BJ. Actually, it's just nine months :(. Please don't negate the other three months of our grueling MAC schedule. Of course our play-offs are important (no sour grapes here, honest), but it's really important to get into those NCAA's & beat the heck out of Scranton, Muhlenberg, Cabrini, Kean - whoever we're matched with. ;) My traveling buddy & i wish the Lady Bulldogs ALL the luck in the world. It'd would be great to watch you guys win over Miseri/King's Wed. night, then watch an Aggie/DeSale's match up with the men at 8 ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mid-range j on February 22, 2009, 03:18:24 PM
Post by: mid-range j on February 22, 2009, 03:18:24 PM
Mville girls FINALLY have a home court playoff game..first time in a long time..
i think the alvernia game is going to be a great match-up..manhattanville swept them in the regular season but you know the old saying, "its hard to beat a team 3 times in the same season"
the last game between the two teams was odd...i believe alvernia was up 14 in the first half and went in the half with a big lead but couldnt buy a bucket in the second half while mville really hurt them on the boards and came back to win the game by double digits...
from what i remember it was a very chippy game, and it looked like some of the girls on alvernia really lost their composure..thats something they are going to want to change before they come to kennedy and endure that atmosphere! either way, it should be a good game like every other playoff game..
i think the alvernia game is going to be a great match-up..manhattanville swept them in the regular season but you know the old saying, "its hard to beat a team 3 times in the same season"
the last game between the two teams was odd...i believe alvernia was up 14 in the first half and went in the half with a big lead but couldnt buy a bucket in the second half while mville really hurt them on the boards and came back to win the game by double digits...
from what i remember it was a very chippy game, and it looked like some of the girls on alvernia really lost their composure..thats something they are going to want to change before they come to kennedy and endure that atmosphere! either way, it should be a good game like every other playoff game..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 10:51:32 AM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 10:51:32 AM
What happened to the "Future of D3" thread in general topics? Old Ends had cited a great article on ways to economize for D3 athletics which i believe appeared in a Harrisburg newspaper - now i can't find it. Thanks for posting it Old Ends.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 01:41:34 PM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 01:41:34 PM
So sorry for the double here, but is anyone else as excited as i am for the guys DVC/Wilkes game tonight? Also, the Miseri/King's game, not to mention the slumping :( Sixers/Nets game - Holy smokes, i'll be racing between live stats, TV, & the D3 Scoreboard until they're over. The MAC will be announcing their post-season awards today or tomorrow, right? Gotta get some things done around the house today, too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 23, 2009, 02:03:11 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 23, 2009, 02:03:11 PM
Kate...I am excited for lots of things. Spring weather being one of them...anytime you are ready 50+ plus degree temps.
The NBA however is not on my list...can't stand those over-paid, play hard 1/4th of the time, pampered athletes. College hoops is so much more entertaining.
As for post-season awards...I think we moved them back to next week so as to not be a distraction to the teams in the post-season. So your gonna have to wait a week for those to be announced.
The NBA however is not on my list...can't stand those over-paid, play hard 1/4th of the time, pampered athletes. College hoops is so much more entertaining.
As for post-season awards...I think we moved them back to next week so as to not be a distraction to the teams in the post-season. So your gonna have to wait a week for those to be announced.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 05:51:15 PM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 05:51:15 PM
O.K., i'm for Miseri in tonight's Freedom game at 7 with King's, but in checking the time on the Miseri site, i noticed that they didn't mention at all that our Kim Vennera hit the big 1,000 at the game. Ya might want to acknowledge something like that in future write-ups. Go Cougars!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on February 23, 2009, 06:29:44 PM
Post by: Jon on February 23, 2009, 06:29:44 PM
Kate, I gotta be honest, not a whole lot of SIDs are going to mention a 1,000 point scorer for the visiting team. Had the game been at DVC I would guess the Misericordia folks wouldn't have known at all. Mr. Levy did a fine job recapping Vennera's milestone on the Del Val site.
Darnell Braswell scored his 1,000th at the Vern on Saturday. The PA announcer mentioned it (in a well-scripted announcement provided by BJ - DSU SID might I add), but we didn't mention it in our postgame story (http://athletics.alvernia.edu/news/2009/2/21/MBB_0221090516.aspx?path=mbasket) and DSU SID did (http://athletics.desales.edu/news/2009/2/21/MBB_0221094410.aspx).
Honestly I think that's a fairly common treatment of the occurrence.
I didn't mean to hop on this box, but while I'm here...I've seen a bunch of different ways to handle the 1,000 point plateau ranging from classy to ridiculous. I was at a game a few years ago where the game was stopped for five minutes while the team came out on the floor for a photo, the family came out of the stands with flowers--it was a circus.
Two years ago a player from Immaculata scored 1,000 points late in the game during a loss in the conference final. There was a picture taken after the game with the player, the ball, and the coach...the expression on the young man's face rendered the photo essentially useless.
It's a great individual milestone in a team sport. Clap for it once when it happens, give the player a painted ball during a pregame ceremony at a later date, and put his/her name on the wall. After that let's get some wins.
Darnell Braswell scored his 1,000th at the Vern on Saturday. The PA announcer mentioned it (in a well-scripted announcement provided by BJ - DSU SID might I add), but we didn't mention it in our postgame story (http://athletics.alvernia.edu/news/2009/2/21/MBB_0221090516.aspx?path=mbasket) and DSU SID did (http://athletics.desales.edu/news/2009/2/21/MBB_0221094410.aspx).
Honestly I think that's a fairly common treatment of the occurrence.
I didn't mean to hop on this box, but while I'm here...I've seen a bunch of different ways to handle the 1,000 point plateau ranging from classy to ridiculous. I was at a game a few years ago where the game was stopped for five minutes while the team came out on the floor for a photo, the family came out of the stands with flowers--it was a circus.
Two years ago a player from Immaculata scored 1,000 points late in the game during a loss in the conference final. There was a picture taken after the game with the player, the ball, and the coach...the expression on the young man's face rendered the photo essentially useless.
It's a great individual milestone in a team sport. Clap for it once when it happens, give the player a painted ball during a pregame ceremony at a later date, and put his/her name on the wall. After that let's get some wins.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 06:36:59 PM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2009, 06:36:59 PM
Point taken Jon, but if i remember, MU didn't even give the high point stats for DVC - heck, they WON! We're really like a family here in the MAC - we try and murder each other during that regular season, but come post season, it's ALL MAC! It would be nice to just acknowledge the high point player of the other team - winning or losing. i personally hope that you and everyone at Alvernia enjoyed your first year in the Mid Atlantic Conference. GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on February 23, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Jon on February 23, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
Kate, we have enjoyed it in the Freedom this season...as for the mention I'd chalk that up to different strokes for different folks.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 23, 2009, 10:16:42 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 23, 2009, 10:16:42 PM
Kate, Jon,
Interesting conversation. Since Kate is critiquing my work, allow me to chime in.
The game/milestone in question was played at Delaware Valley. I didn't know about Kim Vennera scoring her 1,000th point until I read Kate's post tonight.
Honestly, even if it were played at Misericordia, I still wouldn't mention it in my game story.
Ironically, I don't recall any visiting player reaching a milestone in our gym in all my years in this business.
Interesting conversation. Since Kate is critiquing my work, allow me to chime in.
The game/milestone in question was played at Delaware Valley. I didn't know about Kim Vennera scoring her 1,000th point until I read Kate's post tonight.
Honestly, even if it were played at Misericordia, I still wouldn't mention it in my game story.
Ironically, I don't recall any visiting player reaching a milestone in our gym in all my years in this business.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 07:05:21 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 07:05:21 AM
Heck, Lefty, don't you usually at least mention the other team's high scorer. Anyway, like CJ on the guy's site said this morning, he's a little cranky cause they have an away game at DeSale's Wed. night. i'm more than a little cranky cause ALL my teams went down, Del Val, Miseri, Marywood, AND, BJ, my Sixers! >:( The Cedar Crest Falcons pulled one out last night, however. Go Falcons!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2009, 07:17:52 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2009, 07:17:52 AM
Kate,
In a word - no. I don't normally mention the names of opposing players.
From the ironically ironic department, Misericordia's Lacey DeGraw scored her 1,000th career point last month against your beloved Aggies.
I didn't see any mention of the fete on the Del Val website, but I don't remember you complaining then.
In a word - no. I don't normally mention the names of opposing players.
From the ironically ironic department, Misericordia's Lacey DeGraw scored her 1,000th career point last month against your beloved Aggies.
I didn't see any mention of the fete on the Del Val website, but I don't remember you complaining then.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 07:49:08 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 07:49:08 AM
Well, Lefty, since i already said on this site after the DVC OT loss to you guys, "can we have her", referring to Lacey, & believe me, if i'd known it would have been mentioned, i still say, it's customary to at least say the high point player of the opposing team. Check out the King's article on your game last night. Yes, i know it was a very important play-off game, but while i was eating breakfast this morning & reading it, i felt i was there. Here too, i hope you felt that it was a good first year in the MAC. Also, please know that the guys at DVC probably cringe sometimes when they realize what i've posted. i'm just a rabid Aggie fan :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2009, 09:37:07 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2009, 09:37:07 AM
Kate,
I just find it odd that you complained about Venerra not getting mentioned on the Misericordia website for scoring her 1,000 point when the exact same thing happened when DeGraw scored her 1,000th point.
If other SID's want to mention opposing players in their game recaps- and many do - that is fine.
I just find it odd that you complained about Venerra not getting mentioned on the Misericordia website for scoring her 1,000 point when the exact same thing happened when DeGraw scored her 1,000th point.
If other SID's want to mention opposing players in their game recaps- and many do - that is fine.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 09:46:23 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 09:46:23 AM
Lefty, when i hopefully meet you at that first Aggie/Cougar game in the 09-10 season you will see that i'm every bit the monster i seem to be on the site ;) Seriously, whatever it takes to hype the game (not that our MAC shoot-outs aren't exciting enough!)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2009, 09:53:21 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 24, 2009, 09:53:21 AM
No problem Kate.
I don't anticipate having a 1,000th point scorer next year.
I don't anticipate having a 1,000th point scorer next year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 24, 2009, 10:02:48 AM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 24, 2009, 10:02:48 AM
Predictions for Wednesday night's Commonwealth semifinal games:
At Lebanon Valley:
Albright 72, LVC 64
At Messiah:
Messiah 62, Widener 45
At Lebanon Valley:
Albright 72, LVC 64
At Messiah:
Messiah 62, Widener 45
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 01:59:52 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2009, 01:59:52 PM
Congratulations to DeSales LeighAnn Burke on being named a finalist for the Jostens Award.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 09:01:51 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 09:01:51 AM
Absolute Best Luck tonight to the DeSale's Lady Bulldogs, the Widener Pride, the Cedar Crest Falcons over there in the CSAC, & the Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchwomen!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 08:00:09 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 08:00:09 PM
Manhattanville:70/Alvernia:65-final
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 08:14:55 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 08:14:55 PM
DeSales 71/King's 45 - we'll get to see Manhattanville Saturday at Center Valley! Can not wait!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 08:35:49 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 08:35:49 PM
In the heart stopper of the night, Lebanon Valley 56/Albright 51 - for some reason i can't get Widener/Messiah live stats.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 09:19:52 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2009, 09:19:52 PM
HUGE Congratulations to Coach Alisa Di Bonaventura & her Widener PRIDE beating Messiah tonight 60/57!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on February 25, 2009, 09:32:04 PM
Post by: TheGrove on February 25, 2009, 09:32:04 PM
WHOA. Seriously???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on February 25, 2009, 10:00:04 PM
Post by: lvcsid on February 25, 2009, 10:00:04 PM
Hi guys, Tim Flynn here, SID at LVC. An unbelievable night in the Commonwealth Conference as the Dutchmen came back in the final minute to beat Albright, and an absolute shocker at Messiah as Widener held them off to win. We're more than happy to be the hosts on Saturday - championship game is at 2 p.m. We'll have live stats and streaming audio on www.GoDutchmen.com (http://www.godutchmen.com) starting then!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mid-range j on February 26, 2009, 12:25:09 PM
Post by: mid-range j on February 26, 2009, 12:25:09 PM
Mahattanville competes in its first ever conference championship game. Congrats to the lady valiants.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2009, 01:38:10 PM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2009, 01:38:10 PM
Yes, Mid Range J, congratulations is right :D, & how amazing is it that both Men's & Women's teams are competing for the Freedom Championship. Have a safe trip to Center Valley Saturday morning, & we'll be there to watch at least the women's game. i'm still on a Widener Pride high!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sotier on February 27, 2009, 09:16:07 AM
Post by: sotier on February 27, 2009, 09:16:07 AM
Hey There Kate...Been reading your posts for awhile now and hoping you could give me some insight on former Acadia head coach Shannon Howley. She now coaches the Elmira team which I follow, and I am trying to acertain just how good a coach she may be. I was very disappointed in what I saw this first year,but am willing to see how she recruites. Any response from former players would be great!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 27, 2009, 10:15:51 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 27, 2009, 10:15:51 AM
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the next Arcadia-related poster would be the first.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2009, 10:30:45 AM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2009, 10:30:45 AM
Good morning Sotier, and yes, Lefty, there do not appear to be any Arcadia posters. When Ms. Howley was at Arcadia, she was making a real attempt to turn the program into a winning one. She does appear to be a career coach - does she have family in Elmira? She also always seemed to me to be all business, very serious about her job. They're just my observations. Maybe your post, Sotier, & Lefty's comment will spark some interest with Arcadia fans. Meantime, best luck to Elmira. Is anyone else on here as excited as i am for tomorrow?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2009, 01:51:03 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2009, 01:51:03 PM
Oh Boy, this can't be good - i really like all four teams in our MAC Conference finals. Naturally, i'm pulling for DeSale's cause they're practically like Del Val's sister team, but certainly nothing against Manhattanville - that wild rebounding machine ;), by the way Valiant fans, i love your gym & got the chills walking around your campus thinking that members of the Kennedy family had walked those same paths (around the castle). What can i say about Widener with our Aggie All-American, Alisa DiBonaventura as their coach? By the same token, Warren, we were so at home in Annville for our opening tourney there four years ago. The students were so helpful, & the facility is amazing. Again, i just hope whichever two teams emerge victorious tomorrow that they go into the NCAA Tourney ready to do the MAC proud!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2009, 08:30:18 AM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2009, 08:30:18 AM
Really PROUD ;), and Messiah, i hope you get an at-large bid on Monday!!! You deserve it! What, ya think i'm excited this morning?!?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 28, 2009, 09:27:22 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 28, 2009, 09:27:22 AM
I was never very good at math, but how can Kate have 745 posts and then two posts later still have 745?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 28, 2009, 12:54:13 PM
Post by: ronk on February 28, 2009, 12:54:13 PM
No computer can keep up with Kate's enthusiasm.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2009, 03:30:02 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2009, 03:30:02 PM
Thanks, Ronk :D, DeSales just won the MAC Freedom Championship, beating Manhattanville something like 70 - 60. The game was closer although the Valiants never led i don't believe, but Manhattanville really came to play, that's for sure. Both teams should be congratulated - BIG crowd & a VERY enthusiastic Valiant cheering contingent - how great is that!?!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
Widener in DOUBLE OT: 75/72! Congratulations on winning the MAC Commonwealth Conference to Alisa & her Widener PRIDE!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2009, 03:57:12 PM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2009, 03:57:12 PM
The absolute VERY BEST luck to our MAC teams in the NCAA's - DeSale's, Widener, & Messiah! Have fun, play hard & make the MAC, not to mention your schools, PROUD!!! We'll be at the DeSale's/TCNJ game, & Widener & Messiah, you will constantly be on our minds -You're all the BEST!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2009, 09:32:04 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2009, 09:32:04 AM
Is today the day for the MAC to announce the All-Conference awards?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 03, 2009, 11:38:23 AM
Post by: lefty2 on March 03, 2009, 11:38:23 AM
Quote from: kate on March 03, 2009, 09:32:04 AM
Is today the day for the MAC to announce the All-Conference awards?
Yes.
First Team Commonwealth All-Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown (High School)
Brehane Dillon Albright G Sr. Feasterville, PA (Villa Josepha Marie)
Andrea Hoover Lebanon Valley G So. Glen Rock, PA (Susquehannock)
Barbara Fleming Widener G Sr. Philadelphia, PA (Cardinal Dougherty)
Annie McMahon Albright G Sr. Havertown, PA (Haverford)
Silalei Shani Messiah F Sr. Dakar, Senegal (Dakar)
Second Team Commonwealth All-Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown (High School)
Ashley Brooks Messiah F Sr. Lancaster, PA (Hempfield)
Andrea Cooper Lycoming G Sr. Hollidaysburg, PA (Hollidaysburg)
Katie Kalb Messiah G Sr. Holmdel, NJ (Marantha Christian Acad.)
Suzie Noyes Lebanon Valley F So. Princeton, NJ (Hopewell Valley)
Caitlin Sparks Arcadia F Sr. Harleysville, PA (Souderton)
Megan Quinn Elizabethtown F Sr. Millersville, PA (Penn Manor)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Brehane Dillon, Albright
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Casey Pritz, Widener
COACH OF THE YEAR: Alisa DiBonaventura, Widener
First Team Freedom All-Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown (High School)
LeighAnn Burke DeSales G Sr. Philadelphia, PA (Archbishop Ryan)
Kaitlyn Fiorino King's G Sr. North Brunswick, NJ (Immaculata)
Olivia Nastasi Manhattanville G Sr. Cold Spring, NY (Haldane)
Kim Rarick DeSales G Sr. Ringtown, PA (North Schuylkill)
Kim Vennera Delaware Valley G Jr. Norristown, PA (Kennedy-Kenrick)
Second Team Freedom All-Conference
Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown (High School)
Lacey DeGaw Misericordia F Sr. Tyler Hill, PA (Honesdale)
Emily Cerankowski FDU-Florham G Sr. Easton, PA (Notre Dame)
Kelli McIntyre Alvernia G So. Orwigsburg, PA (Blue Mountain)
Nina Johnson Manhattanville F Jr. White Plains, NY (White Plains)
Alexandra Velazquez Alvernia F So. Lancaster, PA (Manheim Township)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: LeighAnn Burke, DeSales
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Rebekah Roland, Eastern
COACH OF THE YEAR: Candice Brown, Manhattanville
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
Major congrats to our Junior representative on the Freedom First Team - All MAC (we know it ain't easy ;)), Kim Vennera! Also, i'm sure Widener & Aggie Nations congratulate Commonwealth Coach of the Year, Alisa DiBonaventura! Congratulations to all the players & the two coaches! We've had a great time following our Aggies this season, & now look forward to watching the Lady Bulldogs in the NCAA's!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 03, 2009, 03:36:09 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 03, 2009, 03:36:09 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on February 28, 2009, 09:27:22 AM
I was never very good at math, but how can Kate have 745 posts and then two posts later still have 745?
The number is your current number of posts. When we switched to this board software in 2006 that changed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2009, 06:53:04 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2009, 06:53:04 PM
Jon, thank you so much for announcing on the Alvernia website the match-ups for the ECAC games scheduled for 7 pm on Wed., the 4th of March. Good luck to MAC members, Albright @ home vs Juniata; Manhattanville @ home vs Centenary, and Alvernia @ home vs Neumann - GO MAC, & thanks, again, Jon!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on March 03, 2009, 07:32:35 PM
Post by: Jon on March 03, 2009, 07:32:35 PM
Kate,
You're welcome. It's always nice to know people are paying attention. As always, our home game on Wednesday will be on a free webcast live at 7:00 p.m. Check the Alvernia Home Page (http://athletics.alvernia.edu) for more information.
You're welcome. It's always nice to know people are paying attention. As always, our home game on Wednesday will be on a free webcast live at 7:00 p.m. Check the Alvernia Home Page (http://athletics.alvernia.edu) for more information.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2009, 08:46:46 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2009, 08:46:46 PM
Manhattanville beat Centenary, Alvernia beat Neumann, however, Juniata clipped Albright in the ECAC games played tonight. Two out of three MAC teams won - good.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 05, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
Post by: kate on March 05, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
Just read in this mornings Easton Express & the Manhattanville write-up that they won without Olivia playing (class conflict - what's with that :D), so real good luck to our remaining MAC members the Valiants as they take on Wesley and Alvernia against Juniata on Saturday. If i read correctly, both games will be in Purchase. Tomorrow night, for the Lady Bulldogs & for us, is inching ever closer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2009, 08:05:41 PM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2009, 08:05:41 PM
Hope i don't jinx em, but so far tonight at least Messiah is ahead! Go Falcons & Go Pride! Hiliary was too much for DeSale's earlier, but the Lady Bulldogs played a ferocious game. TCNJ is darn good.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 06, 2009, 09:33:59 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 06, 2009, 09:33:59 PM
Unreal night for Messiah. They do not score for the last 4 minutes of the game and win by 35. The Falcons just plain smoked Eastern Conn. Evidently the unexpected loss to Widener did not sit well. I do not know what the coaching staff did to help bring out this kind of performance but whatever it is please keep it up. :) Congratulations to Ashley Brooks on scoring her 1000th career point this evening and Katie Kalb for breaking the single season 3 point record. If the Falcons play with this kind of intensity (especially on "D") Thomas More is in for a battle tomorrow night. Good Luck Messiah.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2009, 09:47:28 PM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2009, 09:47:28 PM
Yes, GREAT LUCK MESSIAH is right! An extremely scrapy Widener team got to within 1 (ONE) point of the University of Rochester, but the Yellow Jackets went on a tear in those last four minutes & won 67/56. Boy i hope Kean gives em what for tomorrow night! Meantime, GO FALCONS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 06, 2009, 10:06:30 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 06, 2009, 10:06:30 PM
Kate,
Sure was/ is an enjoyable evening trying to watch/ listen to all of the game links offered on the net. I agree Widener gave Rochester all they could handle. Congratulations to the Pride on their Commonwealth Conf Crown. I was a little disapointed in DeSales. They were in another close game until NJ made a nice run at the end. DeSales had no answer for Hillary Klimowicz who just destroyed them inside. She and LeighAnn Burke are definetly All-Americans. Looking forward to the Messiah/Thomas More game tomorrow. Take care.
Sure was/ is an enjoyable evening trying to watch/ listen to all of the game links offered on the net. I agree Widener gave Rochester all they could handle. Congratulations to the Pride on their Commonwealth Conf Crown. I was a little disapointed in DeSales. They were in another close game until NJ made a nice run at the end. DeSales had no answer for Hillary Klimowicz who just destroyed them inside. She and LeighAnn Burke are definetly All-Americans. Looking forward to the Messiah/Thomas More game tomorrow. Take care.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 07, 2009, 09:15:35 PM
Post by: kate on March 07, 2009, 09:15:35 PM
One word, whoops, probably can't say it on here >:( - at least TCNJ won by two over Tufts.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2009, 11:34:29 AM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2009, 11:34:29 AM
Almost forgot, congratulations to the Lady Mules & Coach Ron Rohn for winning yesterday, & heading to the Sweet l6.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2009, 02:06:27 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2009, 02:06:27 PM
Anyone reading these posts can probably tell i'm suffering from severe b'ball withdrawal, but i suppose i'd be a real heel if i didn't congratulate the Lady Royals. Scranton remember your roots. Also, since i'm not logged on to a wrestling site, congrats to Del Val's 184 pound wrestling Champion, Mike Wilcox, who was also named Outstanding Wrestler of the 2009 D3 Tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 11, 2009, 09:19:51 AM
Post by: kate on March 11, 2009, 09:19:51 AM
As the winter sport's calendar at DVC is finished, i would like to commend Matt Levy, our Sport's Information Director, for a fantastic job in keeping everyone up to date with write-ups on all our b'ball games, very timely headlines on postponements & re-scheduled games, & just very good solid reporting on not just the b'ball, but the wrestling, plus the updates on the residual fall sports news. Thanks, Matt - believe me, it's appreciated!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 11, 2009, 09:37:58 AM
Post by: lefty2 on March 11, 2009, 09:37:58 AM
Kate,
I don't believe Matt is karma-capable, so I'll give you +1 on his behalf.
DVC has rasslin?
I don't believe Matt is karma-capable, so I'll give you +1 on his behalf.
DVC has rasslin?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 11, 2009, 02:59:21 PM
Post by: kate on March 11, 2009, 02:59:21 PM
Hello Lefty! - Yup, fifth in the nation at the recent D3 Wrestling Championship Tourney held last weekend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa :D - thanks for asking! Hope the Misericordia spring sports are all going well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 13, 2009, 07:16:21 PM
Post by: lefty2 on March 13, 2009, 07:16:21 PM
Kate,
I'm aware of Del Val's outstanding wrestling program.
I had a very pleasant visit with coach Marshall several years ago.
I'm aware of Del Val's outstanding wrestling program.
I had a very pleasant visit with coach Marshall several years ago.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 17, 2009, 08:17:54 PM
Post by: kate on March 17, 2009, 08:17:54 PM
Congratulations to Del Val Junior Guard, Kim Vennera, named to the D3 Hoops All Region Third team - Way to go, Kim! Can't wait until November!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 19, 2009, 02:03:02 PM
Post by: kate on March 19, 2009, 02:03:02 PM
Just announced, the 2008-09 Winter season MAC Sportsmanship Team's Award, & the Del Val basketball squad's award goes to Freshman guard, Britteny Zimmerman! Congratulations, Brit!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 19, 2009, 08:15:08 PM
Post by: kate on March 19, 2009, 08:15:08 PM
Typed in haste, that's "Brittney". Miss you all!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 24, 2009, 01:35:55 PM
Post by: kate on March 24, 2009, 01:35:55 PM
Off the subject of D3 a bit, but wasn't that a tremendous win for Rutger's Scarlet Knights last night? Boy, it'd would be incredible to see them possibly go the entire way. Probably not with Connecticut looming, but they're lookin great at the moment!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 24, 2009, 04:07:13 PM
Post by: kate on March 24, 2009, 04:07:13 PM
Of course, that's "Boy, it would have been" :D Don't know how this flew under the radar, but hugh congrats to DeSale's graduating guard Leigh Ann Burke, named to the D3 Hoops First Team All American squad! There's a ton of competition, so that makes it extra special.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 26, 2009, 09:04:51 AM
Post by: kate on March 26, 2009, 09:04:51 AM
Hurry up Sunday for that Rutger's/Purdue game - GO Scarlet Knights! If anyone reads or hears of players coming to our MAC schools, please post. We changed papers from the Morning Call to the Express-Times. The Express does not carry as much PA college news as the Call, so any tidbits would be appreciated. i did read that a good guard would be going to Leb Val. Sixer's won last night :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 26, 2009, 01:51:25 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 26, 2009, 01:51:25 PM
Kate...I am curious. Why the change of newspaper from the Call to the Express-Times?
I am curious because I report DeSales athletic news to both on a daily basis and wanted to see which you liked better and why?
I am curious because I report DeSales athletic news to both on a daily basis and wanted to see which you liked better and why?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 26, 2009, 01:57:22 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 26, 2009, 01:57:22 PM
Quote from: kate on March 26, 2009, 09:04:51 AM
i did read that a good guard would be going to Leb Val. Sixer's won last night :D!
Kate: can you say more about this "good guard" going to LVC?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 26, 2009, 03:21:02 PM
Post by: kate on March 26, 2009, 03:21:02 PM
Hello Warren! She's actually a 6 foot forward graduating from Bangor Area High School named Sarah Colton. i really hope i haven't jinxed her arrival on campus by announcing this, but it was in the Express Times, March 25th edition. Sorry, i do not have a web link. She was on a team of the year for girl's b'ball, of course. We've seen her play on our local TV station, & she was the heart & soul of that squad. We will be in Annville i believe for our opening tourney. We're looking forward to the 09-10 season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: phil on March 26, 2009, 03:51:59 PM
Post by: phil on March 26, 2009, 03:51:59 PM
Warren,
There's still plenty of time for her to change her mind and head over to TCNJ! ;D
Hope all is well up in your neck of the woods. I'll be heading back to Jersey for my God Daughter's wedding an three weeks – her sister is the one that went to LVC.
There's still plenty of time for her to change her mind and head over to TCNJ! ;D
Hope all is well up in your neck of the woods. I'll be heading back to Jersey for my God Daughter's wedding an three weeks – her sister is the one that went to LVC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 26, 2009, 04:27:02 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 26, 2009, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: kate on March 26, 2009, 03:21:02 PM
Hello Warren! She's actually a 6 foot forward graduating from Bangor Area High School named Sarah Colton.
Thanks, Kate. The Valley ladies can certainly use a six-footer. Of guards, we have plenty.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 30, 2009, 09:44:51 AM
Post by: kate on March 30, 2009, 09:44:51 AM
SAD sport's weekend - Sixers, Phillies, Rutger's, Pittsburgh, ALL lost. It's pathetic when there's virtually no one left to root for in the Women's NCAA's, plus i was NEVER a Nova fan, so hurry up regular baseball season next weekend! Forgot to mention, my Aggies didn't have such a great weekend either. At least the women salvaged one softball game. It was a good weekend to sit plopped in front of the TV ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Gray Fox on March 30, 2009, 12:52:32 PM
Post by: Gray Fox on March 30, 2009, 12:52:32 PM
I miss TC HOOPS. ::) There is no one left to smite.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 04, 2009, 10:08:58 AM
Post by: kate on April 04, 2009, 10:08:58 AM
Congratulations to DeSale's Senior, LeighAnn Burke, named to the 2008-09 First Team of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC's) D3 South, and to DeSale's Senior guard, Kim Rarick, AND Del Val's very own Junior guard, Kim Vennera, both named to the Second Team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 12, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
Post by: kate on April 12, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
Sure hope that everyone on the site is having a beautiful & happy Easter/Passover, and also that they're planning to visit their favorite D3 institution this month & next for everything from A-Day at DVC to graduations everywhere!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 15, 2009, 09:04:04 AM
Post by: kate on April 15, 2009, 09:04:04 AM
A few random thoughts here, we will Certainly miss the voice of Harry Kalas announcing the Phillie's games. On another subject, i thoroughly enjoyed Matt Levy's blog all school year long. Please keep it up, Matt. If anyone has any news on recruits who will be hitting the Aggie campus in August, PLEASE post. Looking forward to seeing the 09-10 b'ball schedule. Hopefully everyone at this site will post all summer - it sure makes the time go faster.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: pitbulljim on April 20, 2009, 05:20:28 PM
Post by: pitbulljim on April 20, 2009, 05:20:28 PM
Hey Kate- how ya doin'? Go Aggies, Go Marywood. Is it November yet? How come they don't have a WRESTLING forum on here?? Perhaps you can enlighten the forum management about the oldest sport- I know you've got some clout with these folks.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 20, 2009, 05:34:26 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 20, 2009, 05:34:26 PM
There hasn't been a lot of call for it -- even the forum on D3wrestle.com is pretty quiet.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 20, 2009, 06:54:12 PM
Post by: kate on April 20, 2009, 06:54:12 PM
Welcome Pitbulljim!!! A while back i stated on this site that i wasn't too happy with the MAC for dropping wrestling, especially since it's a sport in which Del Val excels. Couldn't be happier with your choice of schools, however. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if some day in the near future that Marywood would be joining the MAC. After all, they do have Marielle Thorsen & a host of other great players! Hopefully soon you'll get to know Del Val's stars ( they'd better all be returning ;)) Glad to have a new poster!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 27, 2009, 10:46:49 AM
Post by: kate on April 27, 2009, 10:46:49 AM
i will certainly miss Patrick Abegg's listings of schedules up. Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 06, 2009, 03:41:03 PM
Post by: kate on May 06, 2009, 03:41:03 PM
How is everything down in Doylestown at my favorite D3 College in the world??? Matt, your Blog is a day late. i really look forward to reading it each Tuesday. Any word on people actually coming. On A-Day
we ran into Stephanie Kraemer & Jackie Shunkwiler who told us that there were several players looking at the program - that's a great sign! i don't normally go into the Intelligencer, so any info would certainly be very much appreciated. i don't believe i mentioned this on here before, but wasn't it tremendous when George Fox took all the honors this past season? For once, it wasn't one of the "perennial power houses"!
we ran into Stephanie Kraemer & Jackie Shunkwiler who told us that there were several players looking at the program - that's a great sign! i don't normally go into the Intelligencer, so any info would certainly be very much appreciated. i don't believe i mentioned this on here before, but wasn't it tremendous when George Fox took all the honors this past season? For once, it wasn't one of the "perennial power houses"!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 13, 2009, 10:45:06 AM
Post by: kate on May 13, 2009, 10:45:06 AM
IMHO, DVC Sport's Information Director, Matt Levy, made the PERFECT choice for female athlete of the year from the Junior class, Aggie guard, Kim Vennera! Boy, do i miss all you guys! Thought we might make the ECAC baseball game this afternoon, but it's a gorgeous day & yard work summons :( Everyone should go into the Aggie website & check out Matt's selections for athletes of the year from Frosh to Senior. Just get into the sport's page & hit the Blog. Great job all season, Matt! Go Kim & Company in the 09-10 season!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 17, 2009, 10:42:12 AM
Post by: kate on May 17, 2009, 10:42:12 AM
Honestly do not know the best place to post this, but GREAT luck to Messiah College going for the D3 Softball Championship - GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Old Pro on May 20, 2009, 08:56:07 PM
Post by: Old Pro on May 20, 2009, 08:56:07 PM
I feel that I need to ask this question as I am an Eastern University alum. This ia a great conference and I understand that. However, Eastern University has finished last, even in the PAC, and has fallen along way from being good. In fact, ever since the Coach Huffman era when he took Eastern to back -to -back PAC Final Fours, a Southern Division Championship, a number 2 seed, 3 victories over Cabrini's top teams (aruguably), and made them more respectable than they have ever been? Some Athletic Administration, who shall remain nameless, made a bad call with that whole deal and the program has not been the same since! It's really to bad for the institution, players, and Eastern community alike. No disrespect to the current players or their coaches, but facts and numbers tell the truth. Sorry, I'm just frustrated alumni and I have personnaly heard from othe coaches around the old PAC that say the same thing about Coach Huffman and Eastern!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on May 21, 2009, 06:18:16 AM
Post by: lefty2 on May 21, 2009, 06:18:16 AM
Quote from: Old Pro on May 20, 2009, 08:56:07 PM
I feel that I need to ask this question as I am an Eastern University alum. This ia a great conference and I understand that. However, Eastern University has finished last, even in the PAC, and has fallen along way from being good. In fact, ever since the Coach Huffman era when he took Eastern to back -to -back PAC Final Fours, a Southern Division Championship, a number 2 seed, 3 victories over Cabrini's top teams (aruguably), and made them more respectable than they have ever been? Some Athletic Administration, who shall remain nameless, made a bad call with that whole deal and the program has not been the same since! It's really to bad for the institution, players, and Eastern community alike. No disrespect to the current players or their coaches, but facts and numbers tell the truth. Sorry, I'm just frustrated alumni and I have personnaly heard from othe coaches around the old PAC that say the same thing about Coach Huffman and Eastern!
What was the question that you needed to ask?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Old Pro on May 21, 2009, 11:28:41 AM
Post by: Old Pro on May 21, 2009, 11:28:41 AM
Sorry! I guess I'm more frustrated with the Eastern situation than I realized; leaving out the question part. I just wanted to know when that institution will make a serious effort in turning that program around? Almost every sport across the board at Eastern is stronger!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 21, 2009, 06:54:43 PM
Post by: kate on May 21, 2009, 06:54:43 PM
Good evening, Old Pro. First, thank you for acknowledging that the MAC is a good conference (i really think so, too). Next, please glance at the Manhattanville record from the 07-08 first year in the MAC record of 4-8; this past season they've gone to the league play-offs with a 12-4 record. This group of teams seem to bring out the true competitive aspect of this sport. Also, YOU have Bekah Roland who is really an outstanding player - she WILL make everyone around her better. i hope that everybody at the site has a wonderful & meaningful Memorial Day weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 24, 2009, 06:39:32 PM
Post by: kate on May 24, 2009, 06:39:32 PM
Congratulations to Del Val Freshman, Meghan Donovan, who tied for 10th place in the High Jump at the NCAA D3 Track & Field Women's Championships! Way to Go, Meghan! She tied with Senior, Kelsey Buffenmyer from former MAC member, Juniata.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 28, 2009, 10:18:57 AM
Post by: kate on May 28, 2009, 10:18:57 AM
Bad night in sports - Phillies lost & even worse, Lakers won >:(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 29, 2009, 12:53:21 PM
Post by: kate on May 29, 2009, 12:53:21 PM
Best luck to Coach Candice Brown as she takes over the Vassar helm. Manhattanville will miss her - hopefully they'll get a new great, enthusiastic coach with as much leadership quality as she has.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on May 29, 2009, 04:32:01 PM
Post by: TheGrove on May 29, 2009, 04:32:01 PM
Quote from: kate on May 29, 2009, 12:53:21 PM
Best luck to Coach Candice Brown as she takes over the Vassar helm. Manhattanville will miss her - hopefully they'll get a new great, enthusiastic coach with as much leadership quality as she has.
I wondered where Candice was off to! Saw the Mville job posting but couldn't find anything about her departure. I'm happy to see her succeed; she was a heck of a ballplayer at Marymount! Probably the smoothest woman I've ever seen play the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 03, 2009, 12:39:42 PM
Post by: kate on June 03, 2009, 12:39:42 PM
Every morning i check D3 Hoops (among other a.m. activities :)), to see if Manhattanville has a new coach, and of course to scope the Aggie website! With jobs in general being scarce, & absolutely not knowing what D3 women's coaches are paid, i would think that it would be a great job. That is presuming that one wants to work their tails off for most of the year, but still a profession that could be very rewarding. This year the MAC Freedom will be interesting - Alvernia goes to the "other side" & we'll be back to eight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 03, 2009, 08:39:50 PM
Post by: kate on June 03, 2009, 08:39:50 PM
Eastern & King's have schedules up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 10, 2009, 08:22:08 AM
Post by: kate on June 10, 2009, 08:22:08 AM
Thanks to Matt Levy, the Del Val athletic web site came alive this past year! Thank you, Matt - i especially enjoyed reading the weekly blog! Have a great vacation! Very much looking forward to Aggie sports in 09-10!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 10, 2009, 04:43:32 PM
Post by: kate on June 10, 2009, 04:43:32 PM
Neumann has their schedule up, & Del Val opens playing them at 8 pm, Friday, Nov.20th at Lebanon Valley College's Opening Tournament in Annville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 12, 2009, 03:36:10 PM
Post by: kate on June 12, 2009, 03:36:10 PM
O.K., DVC has their schedule up - http://athletics.delval.edu/schedule.aspx?path=wbball&. Yes, our first tourney is the Rinso Marquette at LVC, however two games precede those games. Sunday, Nov.15th we'll be at Immaculata, & Tuesday, Nov. 17th Rosemont travels to Del Val! Can Not Wait!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 15, 2009, 04:44:35 PM
Post by: kate on June 15, 2009, 04:44:35 PM
Misericordia has their schedule up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 19, 2009, 03:08:06 PM
Post by: kate on June 19, 2009, 03:08:06 PM
Wilkes has their schedule up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2009, 10:10:39 AM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2009, 10:10:39 AM
The Delaware and Lehigh Valleys have lost another well loved sport's broadcaster. R.I.P. Gary Papa. Condolences to his family and his WPVI Channel 6, Philadelphia family.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 01, 2009, 11:21:54 AM
Post by: kate on July 01, 2009, 11:21:54 AM
Darn it, last night Wheels started off the broadcast stating that the Atlanta Braves had difficulty scoring runs - well, not that game they didn't ??? Too many errors, too - come on Phils!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 03, 2009, 03:19:19 PM
Post by: kate on July 03, 2009, 03:19:19 PM
The Fightin Phils are gonna start a huge home win streak tonight ;D, and while i'm here, Happy Fourth of July to everyone at the site!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 09, 2009, 09:29:03 AM
Post by: kate on July 09, 2009, 09:29:03 AM
As of today, the following MAC teams have schedules posted. Del Val, Eastern, King's, Misericordia, & Wilkes. DeSales, FDU (nice new web site - no schedule), & Manhattanville, nothing up yet. It's probably a little tricky for the Valiants if they're still looking for a coach. Will the two assistants take over there? i miss everyone at DVC - hope summer games went well with NO injuries!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on July 09, 2009, 12:30:38 PM
Post by: TheGrove on July 09, 2009, 12:30:38 PM
kate, have you voted for Victorino for the last all-star spot yet?? ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 09, 2009, 02:54:33 PM
Post by: kate on July 09, 2009, 02:54:33 PM
Howdy Grove! You better believe we voted, & voted, & voted :D, well you get the idea - GO Phils!!! Go Shane!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 09, 2009, 06:30:04 PM
Post by: kate on July 09, 2009, 06:30:04 PM
He's In!!! :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on July 10, 2009, 09:44:31 AM
Post by: TheGrove on July 10, 2009, 09:44:31 AM
I voted too! ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 16, 2009, 07:02:25 AM
Post by: kate on July 16, 2009, 07:02:25 AM
Good morning, all! DeSale's, FDU, & Manhattanville all have schedules Up! The MAC Freedom is complete! The new Valiant coach seems like she means business - should be a great competitive year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on July 17, 2009, 12:37:12 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on July 17, 2009, 12:37:12 PM
Hello all! Haven't been back to the area in sometime but I used to love catching those wilkes/king's and scranton/Kings's games. Can't wait to see King's this year. Just wondering does anyone know where Coach Whitten went and anything about this new coach? I read a few lines about him here and there in the paper but that never tells you about what hes really like, on the floor. Like whitten was a firecracker, but all the girls seemed to like him! CAN'T WAIT TILL SEASON. Following box scores just isn't the same.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 17, 2009, 09:51:04 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 17, 2009, 09:51:04 PM
Just so you know, Bryan Whitten's been gone for a few years now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 19, 2009, 07:09:50 PM
Post by: kate on July 19, 2009, 07:09:50 PM
Hello Oldretiredfan! Just got back from vacation, so i can properly respond to your post. Yes, Pat's right - Coach Whitten has been gone for awhile now, but Pat also told us here in one of the threads (forget which one) that he now is the head coach at Mt. St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, Md.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on July 22, 2009, 12:57:31 AM
Post by: oldretiredfan on July 22, 2009, 12:57:31 AM
Yes Pat I realize that, I just never knew where he went. I could see how my last post was some what confusing. Can anyone tell me about this "not so new" guy Brian Donoghue. Just trying to get back into it I guess. I must say the campus has changed alot since I was last there!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 24, 2009, 07:55:17 AM
Post by: kate on July 24, 2009, 07:55:17 AM
Good morning! No Aggie news here, however before all you know what breaks loose with rosters, schedules, etc. i was just thinking about all the players we've seen who are now in the coaching ranks. Kate Pierangeli Pearson (Scranton) now head Cabrini coach; Crystal Gibson (LVC) head coach at Arcadia; Lorie Khalil (Moravian) coaching at Centenary, Rachel Hartung Emmerthal (DeSale's) at Wilkes, & our own, Alisa DiBonaventura at Widener. Does anyone know what former King's star & Keystone coach, Carissa Ryan is doing now? Out of coaching perhaps. On a completely different note, it nice to see Drew on the FDU schedule!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on July 24, 2009, 12:34:57 PM
Post by: lefty2 on July 24, 2009, 12:34:57 PM
Quote from: kate on July 24, 2009, 07:55:17 AM
Good morning! No Aggie news here, however before all you know what breaks loose with rosters, schedules, etc. i was just thinking about all the players we've seen who are now in the coaching ranks. Kate Pierangeli Pearson (Scranton) now head Cabrini coach; Crystal Gibson (LVC) head coach at Arcadia; Lorie Khalil (Moravian) coaching at Centenary, Rachel Hartung Emmerthal (DeSale's) at Wilkes, & our own, Alisa DiBonaventura at Widener. Does anyone know what former King's star & Keystone coach, Carissa Ryan is doing now? Out of coaching perhaps. On a completely different note, it nice to see Drew on the FDU schedule!
Kate,
All of that means one thing - you are old.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 24, 2009, 01:30:27 PM
Post by: kate on July 24, 2009, 01:30:27 PM
Verrrry old Lefty :D - this is year 12 for us following Aggie b'ball. We now have an announcer & live stats, which as we get older & older :-\, come in very handy! Nothing, however, beats going to a live game! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 30, 2009, 08:59:02 AM
Post by: kate on July 30, 2009, 08:59:02 AM
Elizabeth Demko, a Notre Dame of Green Pond grad will be playing b'ball at King's. She's a 5' 10 forward, & a two time All-Colonial League selection. The article appeared in this morning's edition of the Express-Times.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 15, 2009, 07:49:17 PM
Post by: kate on August 15, 2009, 07:49:17 PM
Nothing b'ball here, although seeing that the CUA team played in Ireland last week was cool. After seeing the Phillie melt down tonight, honest to Pete, i'd rather see Jamie Moyer as our closer as opposed to that "guy" who absolutely lost it for em in the ninth. As a closer he should be FAR more cool & collected than he was just now - UGH! National ESPN audience tomorrow at 8 - regroup & beat em bad Philadelphia!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 17, 2009, 10:33:52 AM
Post by: kate on August 17, 2009, 10:33:52 AM
Well, the Fightin's won, but i went to bed before they resumed play, & was happily surprised this morning to read that Ryan & Happ took care of Atlanta business :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on August 17, 2009, 12:13:48 PM
Post by: TheGrove on August 17, 2009, 12:13:48 PM
So kate, what do you think of Pedro?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 17, 2009, 02:32:25 PM
Post by: kate on August 17, 2009, 02:32:25 PM
Howdy Grove! Actually i was kind of surprised that Pedro was a little shaky in his start (probably because there was press there from around the world practically), but if the Phils hadn't scored that many runs for him, who knows? Of course the man is a legend as far as pitching goes, & he said himself that he'd work on the areas that are needed, soooo, i'm thinking ALL good thoughts! Do you agree that between Hamels & Lidge, we just don't have quite the pitching that we had last season (not to mention Brett ;)). Cliff Lee must feel like he's got a lot on his shoulders. Keep hitting men!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on August 17, 2009, 02:40:57 PM
Post by: TheGrove on August 17, 2009, 02:40:57 PM
Too many injuries for the Phils' pitching staff, fer sure. I hope Pedro pans out... he may have gotten a W but I'm still worried about his durability. Of course we're already halfway through August so he doesn't have too far to go...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 17, 2009, 06:32:22 PM
Post by: kate on August 17, 2009, 06:32:22 PM
The thing is, we're going to need him the most in post season - that is, of course, saying that the Phils will be there - they'd better be! The longer they can play into the fall, the quicker the Aggie B'ball season will come - just a little leaf raking in between :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on August 30, 2009, 07:39:53 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on August 30, 2009, 07:39:53 PM
I have to say with school starting I am getting real excited about Basketball preseason being just a short time away..Cannot wait to see the girls in action since a long time away. I hear its going to be a rebuilding year for kings, maybe even with the Coach!! Word around wilkes-barre is that the girls and administration is not happy with Mr. Donoghue. Anyone know of anymore details on this issue?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 02, 2009, 08:21:33 AM
Post by: kate on September 02, 2009, 08:21:33 AM
Good morning oldretiredfan! Really can't help you with any King's info, but in this morning's Easton Express-Times, they state that FDU has a new coach, Marc Mitchell. Interim coach, Jenn Noon will become associate director of athletics. Welcome to the MAC, Coach Mitchell. Hope to hit the DVC campus on Saturday afternoon when Aggie grad & Widener head coach, Alisa DiBonaventura will be inducted into the Del Val Athletic Hall of Fame. The football game features Johns Hopkins & the Aggies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on September 03, 2009, 12:53:27 PM
Post by: gordonmann on September 03, 2009, 12:53:27 PM
Kate:
I was going to post the message about Alisa in case you didn't know. Figured you'd want to be there. :)
I was going to post the message about Alisa in case you didn't know. Figured you'd want to be there. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 05, 2009, 04:45:21 PM
Post by: kate on September 05, 2009, 04:45:21 PM
What a great Aggie Day!!! Saw Alisa Di & her parents, Coach, assistant coach, John B. & many other folks at the DVC/Johns Hopkins game. Del Val won! Alisa was inducted to the Del Val Hall of Fame at half time. Like i said, What a Day!!! Just another little note, it was very good to see Dr. & Mrs. Leamer at the game. They were tremendous fans of all Aggie sports, & he has been retired now for at least two years. Very classy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 07, 2009, 01:53:28 PM
Post by: kate on October 07, 2009, 01:53:28 PM
Does practice actually start next week!?! Getting closer, people! Under the "General D3 issues" thread, Point Special references a quote by Gregory Sager that should be framed & hung in every division 3 locker room in the country - it's great, please read it. Last, on this incredibly windy day - GO PHILLIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on October 08, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
Post by: TheGrove on October 08, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
Quote from: kate on October 07, 2009, 01:53:28 PM
Last, on this incredibly windy day - GO PHILLIES!!!
Good Game 1 win! ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 08, 2009, 10:12:36 AM
Post by: kate on October 08, 2009, 10:12:36 AM
Hello Grove! That game yesterday was a thing of beauty - Cliff Lee was amazing! Can Cole do it today??? Wouldn't a Yankee/Phillies World series be the best???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on October 08, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
Post by: TheGrove on October 08, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
Quote from: kate on October 08, 2009, 10:12:36 AM
Wouldn't a Yankee/Phillies World series be the best???
Oh heavens no. I loathe the Yankees. Well, watching the Phillies stomp them would be fabulous...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 08, 2009, 07:57:27 PM
Post by: kate on October 08, 2009, 07:57:27 PM
We positively can not stand them either, but it would be GREAT to see em trounced!!! However, the way Cole (Pretty Boy), at least that's what Shane calls him, pitched this afternoon, we'll be darn lucky to see them win the series with the Rockies. Their pitching is really starting to worry me, especially since Pedro probably won't tolerate the 35 degree temp in Colorado - Help! Can Cole make a stunning come-back to the way in pitched last year? Could Cliff Lee pitch more often - no to that one. Hopefully someone will step up - BIG!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 10, 2009, 05:30:49 PM
Post by: old ends on October 10, 2009, 05:30:49 PM
Hi Kate
I broke my hip back in Feb. Had some other issues us old timers get, came down to Fla to get into some warm weather. Grandson's taking sailing on my boat since I can't handle it by myself yet.
Post at ya soon
I broke my hip back in Feb. Had some other issues us old timers get, came down to Fla to get into some warm weather. Grandson's taking sailing on my boat since I can't handle it by myself yet.
Post at ya soon
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 10, 2009, 09:22:23 PM
Post by: kate on October 10, 2009, 09:22:23 PM
Good evening, Old Ends! You sound better & better in your posts. i was following them on the Centennial board. Living here in Easton, we keep track of Muhlenberg & Moravian in football in addition to our beloved Aggies. Basketball practice starts next week, & i have reason to believe that Del Val will come out of the gate strong. We're not young anymore, either, but will certainly try to make as many games as possible. Will you be back north this winter? Anyway, it's great to hear from you, & we will continue to watch the progress of your Centennial teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 14, 2009, 08:58:40 PM
Post by: kate on October 14, 2009, 08:58:40 PM
Practice starts Monday - almost roster posting time ;)! The next few days will be spent following the Phillies, so just wanted to wish the DVC Aggies a great winning Homecoming weekend in all their games on Saturday! GO Phils & GO Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 16, 2009, 07:48:48 PM
Post by: kate on October 16, 2009, 07:48:48 PM
What is wrong with Chase Utley??? i hope the score's 10 - 0 in our favor Sunday night! It's such a shame that Sage Indendi isn't coming back for George Fox. Sure want all the Aggie crucial pieces to fall into place on Monday's first day of practice. As always, eagerly anticipating the roster.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 17, 2009, 07:56:30 PM
Post by: old ends on October 17, 2009, 07:56:30 PM
I am going to stay in FL until the spring.. I think I have become one of those snowbirds. My Brother said they had snow this weekend, near LaPorte.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 19, 2009, 08:15:24 AM
Post by: kate on October 19, 2009, 08:15:24 AM
:D, O.K., i'll take 11-0 ;D! Practice starts today at Aggie Land. Please be safe! We're looking forward to that first game now scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17th at 7.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 19, 2009, 07:20:54 PM
Post by: old ends on October 19, 2009, 07:20:54 PM
Hi Kate: I have a better Computer connection in FL then at home in MD.
So thanks for the live stat tip for the Mules. I crossed that skinney, narrow bridge from Belvidere to PA a couple of times.
So thanks for the live stat tip for the Mules. I crossed that skinney, narrow bridge from Belvidere to PA a couple of times.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 20, 2009, 08:39:37 AM
Post by: kate on October 20, 2009, 08:39:37 AM
The Phillies win last night was totally amazing! i certainly hope the first day of practice at Del Val was just as amazing ;); and Old Ends, i can't believe that you know about the Belvidere/Riverton Bridge across the Delaware. If i had a dime for every time i've crossed that bridge!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 20, 2009, 07:34:54 PM
Post by: old ends on October 20, 2009, 07:34:54 PM
IN my many years of travel learned alot.
I'll stick in the ABE area.. Peanut oil hot dogs at the free bridge (Pete's)
Hill to Hill and Minsi trail Bridges
The smoke from the coke at Hellertown
Concrete Kids of Northampton
Much more somewhere in the storage vault, which my children call my memory.
Good luck to Del Val this year
I'll stick in the ABE area.. Peanut oil hot dogs at the free bridge (Pete's)
Hill to Hill and Minsi trail Bridges
The smoke from the coke at Hellertown
Concrete Kids of Northampton
Much more somewhere in the storage vault, which my children call my memory.
Good luck to Del Val this year
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: FROMAFAR on October 21, 2009, 01:09:42 PM
Post by: FROMAFAR on October 21, 2009, 01:09:42 PM
I happened to be surfing the sites, I am from RIT many many many years ago, so I follow E-8....but I noticed Kate mentioned a Phillies Yankees World Series, if your a Philliy fan be prepared the Yankees have 15 men on the field.... reminds me of the Jeffrey Maier deboucle against the Orioles........If you get RIGHT calls the Phillies should handle these guys... Yankees by the way are the most dissapointing franchise in sports history....... 1.5 Billion dollars spent since 2001 and not one championship.......They play fantasy baseball, they sign the best yet still can't win it all.....I heard they may sign Ted Williams next year if they don't win this year. That's why he was frozen...... doesn't matter that he can't walk..... the umpires will handle that........
ALL IN FUN YANKEE FANS.................. ;)
ALL IN FUN YANKEE FANS.................. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 21, 2009, 01:48:32 PM
Post by: kate on October 21, 2009, 01:48:32 PM
Fromafar, that's gotta be one of the greatest posts ever :D, and all kidding aside, i'm sick of hearing Tim McCarver rave on about how great each & ever Yankee play is. You'd think that they're the only team to ever play baseball properly. i'm a little nervous about tonight, though - Cole has been less than spectacular. Old Ends, you are amazing - remembering all those Lehigh Valley, (pardon the expression), Landmarks. In addition to our fabulous scenery, i'm glad that we have so many D3 colleges within a literal stone's throw. GO Phillies & Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on October 21, 2009, 02:39:02 PM
Post by: TheGrove on October 21, 2009, 02:39:02 PM
FROMAFAR, you get +k from me. Go Phillies!!! And if the Dodgers do win and it's the Yanks in the series, go Dodgers! Lord I hate the Yankees!
You would think the Angels could beat them... ya know, God's team over Satan's team!
You would think the Angels could beat them... ya know, God's team over Satan's team!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on October 22, 2009, 11:50:43 AM
Post by: TheGrove on October 22, 2009, 11:50:43 AM
kate, are you still asleep after staying up all night to watch the PHILLIES WIN THE PENNANT???? ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2009, 04:18:14 PM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2009, 04:18:14 PM
Howdy Grove - what a NIGHT!! It was well "Werth" staying up for! You're right, though, it was very hard getting up this a.m. - glad we're retired! What are we gonna do until next Wed.? Now on a note that this board is here for - Thanks, Old Ends, for wishing the Aggies well this season. They should come out of the gates fighting. The season's just 25 days away!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2009, 06:05:09 PM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2009, 06:05:09 PM
Sorry for the double here, but was going through the MAC Freedom schools for their 09-10 rosters, & was quite surprised to see that Lebanon Valley star guard, Lori Lidlow, has transferred to DeSale's. As always, Coach Richter has stocked the pantry. Now, i'll resume browsing the MAC Freedom sites. By the way, Alvernia is on the Commonwealth side this season. We're back to eight & eight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 25, 2009, 11:08:58 AM
Post by: kate on October 25, 2009, 11:08:58 AM
Three weeks from Tuesday - our season starts - CAN NOT WAIT!!! Also, can't wait to see that roster. On a completely different note with no good place to post it, but HUGE congratulations to Del Val's Cross Country runner, Caitlin Dorgan, who yesterday, took top honors at the Pete Nevins Invitational at East Stroudsburg University (she actually broke the course record). Way to run, Caitlin!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 26, 2009, 07:35:58 PM
Post by: old ends on October 26, 2009, 07:35:58 PM
I see the rosters have not been posted yet--same on the Centennial.
well kate--who do you think will win, or should I even ask, the I-95 series? The NY papers are calling it Broadway vs Broad St. Niether stadium is close to those streets.
Rain to start falling on Weds in NYC.
Oh well.
well kate--who do you think will win, or should I even ask, the I-95 series? The NY papers are calling it Broadway vs Broad St. Niether stadium is close to those streets.
Rain to start falling on Weds in NYC.
Oh well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 27, 2009, 08:08:42 AM
Post by: kate on October 27, 2009, 08:08:42 AM
Good morning, Old Ends. Maybe on this rainy Tuesday, our teams (college) will have several postponements & our S.I.D.s will have some free time to post the winter sport's rosters - we'll see. Really i don't see the Phillies having that easy of a time with that NY team - if they can maintain that desire, their natural hitting ability, & Cliff Lee & Pedro Martinez can have outstanding performances, we have a chance. i'd, personally like to smother em along with their gigantic salaries! It will be fun to see Kate Hudson at Citizens Bank Park 8)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on October 27, 2009, 11:55:34 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on October 27, 2009, 11:55:34 AM
As a die hard Phils fan...I feel the need to post.
Old Ends - Your gonna have to check your facts about Citizen's Bank and its proximity to Broad St. On a good day, I could toss a medium sized stone from the front door of CBP to Broad St. As for Yankee Stadium and Broadway...you are correct. Not close. Go Phils...I can only imagine the permanent grin that will be on my face if my Phils can take out the Evil Empire. I anticipate an "insta-classic" series.
Oh and by the way...I don't need the rainy day today...as Kate noted, my WHoops roster is already up. Men's will be up as soon as I get the missing information I need.
22 days till tip off in Billera Hall.
Old Ends - Your gonna have to check your facts about Citizen's Bank and its proximity to Broad St. On a good day, I could toss a medium sized stone from the front door of CBP to Broad St. As for Yankee Stadium and Broadway...you are correct. Not close. Go Phils...I can only imagine the permanent grin that will be on my face if my Phils can take out the Evil Empire. I anticipate an "insta-classic" series.
Oh and by the way...I don't need the rainy day today...as Kate noted, my WHoops roster is already up. Men's will be up as soon as I get the missing information I need.
22 days till tip off in Billera Hall.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on October 27, 2009, 06:39:44 PM
Post by: bill on October 27, 2009, 06:39:44 PM
Kate
Our roster has been up!
Also, some coaches like to wait before putting it out there for the world to see...That way, you also don't have to add/subtract to your roster once it has been posted.
Our roster has been up!
Also, some coaches like to wait before putting it out there for the world to see...That way, you also don't have to add/subtract to your roster once it has been posted.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on October 27, 2009, 07:36:23 PM
Post by: old ends on October 27, 2009, 07:36:23 PM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on October 27, 2009, 11:55:34 AM
Old Ends - Your gonna have to check your facts about Citizen's Bank and its proximity to Broad St. On a good day, I could toss a medium sized stone from the front door of CBP to Broad St.
It is still 3 city blocks to Broad St. Trust me I know. You would not make past South 11th St.
Over the parking lot once know as the VET, to Route 611 or Broad St.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 28, 2009, 08:43:07 AM
Post by: kate on October 28, 2009, 08:43:07 AM
Hello, Bill! Yes, i do know that all our MAC Freedom rosters are up, except for ours' & Misericordia's. As far as adding & subtracting, i'd far rather add than the other. i'll just keep checking (like i don't anyway :D). GO Phils!!! They should use the picture of Shane in a tutu to plaster their locker room - motivation. Aggies, Sixers, Phillies - Yikes!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 29, 2009, 02:42:26 PM
Post by: kate on October 29, 2009, 02:42:26 PM
A million "thank you's", Matt Levy, - Del Val's roster is up & lookin good!!! That Phillies game last night was beyond belief - What a great day!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 30, 2009, 09:33:53 AM
Post by: kate on October 30, 2009, 09:33:53 AM
It was a great day until last night. Citizen's Bank Park should be rockin tomorrow night - we should hear em up here in Easton without TV! Show those Yankee bums what real team spirit is - GO PHILS!!! Two weeks from election day, our first Aggie game - hope practices are going smoothly & most importantly that everyone stays well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on October 30, 2009, 10:32:37 AM
Post by: TheGrove on October 30, 2009, 10:32:37 AM
It's all right kate. We only needed to take one win back to the Bank. We'll get the stinkees there. :)
(I hope.)
(I hope.)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 30, 2009, 03:45:22 PM
Post by: kate on October 30, 2009, 03:45:22 PM
Hello, Grove - i don't know about you, but i've been in a bad mood all day, just didn't realize how good A.J. Burnett was (he didn't look that great before). Just hope that Cole can be the Cole of last year & that Joe Blanton can produce for the next couple of games. Of course, home field should help unless Mr. Hamels is giving up the long ball. i'd love a real offensive outing (for us ;)) & then maybe a pitcher's duel. GO PHILS!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on November 03, 2009, 12:26:48 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on November 03, 2009, 12:26:48 PM
Kate your team sure did bring in some height this year! 6'3? WOW!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 03, 2009, 02:53:56 PM
Post by: kate on November 03, 2009, 02:53:56 PM
Yes, Oldretiredfan - i'm happy with the Aggie height this season - can't wait for two weeks from tonight to see em play! The Phils were good last night, too. No matter what, we love those guys - GO PHILS & GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 03, 2009, 06:45:26 PM
Post by: mytwocents on November 03, 2009, 06:45:26 PM
I see Messiah released their roster for this year. Wow, young team, 1 senior, 1 junior, 3 sophmores and seven freshmen. Angie Rapchinski not listed doesn't help. Anyone know if she is injured or playing elesewhere?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 05, 2009, 10:27:38 AM
Post by: kate on November 05, 2009, 10:27:38 AM
:-\, if it had been ANY other team than those damn Yankees! That's something money CAN buy, obviously - a great team. The Phillies, however, have the corner on heart, so here's wishing them luck & health in 2010. Now total focus is on my Aggies & their home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 11, 2009, 03:23:51 PM
Post by: kate on November 11, 2009, 03:23:51 PM
Best luck to MAC teams Widener, Elizabethtown, FDU-Florham, & Lebanon Valley, all opening up on Sunday! We're down to the wire here, & ya think i'm just a "little" excited ;)! The blog feature that Gordon Mann announced today is really neat. It'd be great to have a MAC rep from either the Men's or Women's side. Hurry up Tuesday night!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2009, 08:18:43 AM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2009, 08:18:43 AM
Three out of the four MAC teams opening yesterday did very well - Elizabethtown ran into the buzz saw that is Moravian. i see that Sarah Colton gave LVC some points (double digits). It will be fun to watch her this weekend, among others. Very much looking forward to this week! GO Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on November 16, 2009, 08:26:23 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on November 16, 2009, 08:26:23 PM
mytwocents-did you ever find out about Rapchinski? I would be interested in knowing. King's themselves has a young roster this year. Its to be the best freshman class since Coach Donoghue's arrival so I am more than excited for the up and coming year. We have a good test ahead of us tomorrow! Time will tell I guess.
Much congratulations to Coach Mannello for retiring after 19 years as the King's Football Coach!
Much congratulations to Coach Mannello for retiring after 19 years as the King's Football Coach!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 19, 2009, 10:38:10 AM
Post by: mytwocents on November 19, 2009, 10:38:10 AM
Oldretiredfan,
Sorry I have not heard anything regarding Angie Rapchinski. She is an excellent talent and surely will be missed. Still not sure how the Falcons pulled one out of the fire against Susquehanna. The Crusaders seem to have a heck of a team and can fill it up from the 3 pt line.
Take Care
Sorry I have not heard anything regarding Angie Rapchinski. She is an excellent talent and surely will be missed. Still not sure how the Falcons pulled one out of the fire against Susquehanna. The Crusaders seem to have a heck of a team and can fill it up from the 3 pt line.
Take Care
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2009, 07:23:31 PM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2009, 07:23:31 PM
Super Good Luck to Del Val Junior, Caitlin Dorgan this Sat. running in the NCAA D3 Cross Country Championships at Baldwin-Wallace College - you GO Girl!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 20, 2009, 10:27:25 AM
Post by: kate on November 20, 2009, 10:27:25 AM
The Aggies looked good in their opener Tuesday night. Tonight the competition gets tougher in the Neumann Knights, then a possible game with Lebanon Valley on Sat. won't be a push-over either. We'll be watching & of course, hoping for the best outcome on this beautiful weekend. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 22, 2009, 08:58:14 AM
Post by: kate on November 22, 2009, 08:58:14 AM
Just spent two great days in Annville. Of course, we wish the outcome could have been different yesterday :-\, but everything else was perfect! The LVC Athletic Complex was jumping with the B'ball Tournament & the ECAC football game there (nice that the home team was victorious) for both actually. The Aggies looked very good against Neumann Fri. night - and yesterday, Brit B. was truly "back". Good luck to the Green & Gold Tues. night with Rowan, and we'll see everyone Sunday against old Freedom Conference foe, Lycoming.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 22, 2009, 05:49:35 PM
Post by: kate on November 22, 2009, 05:49:35 PM
Just checking the scores after supper here, & i see major congrats due to FDU for beating Staten Island in double OT 90/89! For their page in D3 Hoops they're listed as being 1 and 0 in the MAC, however they are 0 - 0, MAC. Sadly, Drew is no longer with us.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 22, 2009, 07:33:22 PM
Post by: kate on November 22, 2009, 07:33:22 PM
Yes, i,m still on here - just want to commend Del Val Associate Athletic Director & SID, Matt Levy, for doing a tremendous job keeping the Aggie athletic website perfectly up-to-date. Even tho it's been a hectic weekend, all stats are posted in every sport - THANKS, Matt!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on November 22, 2009, 11:43:11 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on November 22, 2009, 11:43:11 PM
Quote from: kate on November 22, 2009, 07:33:22 PM
Yes, i,m still on here - just want to commend Del Val Associate Athletic Director & SID, Matt Levy, for doing a tremendous job keeping the Aggie athletic website perfectly up-to-date. Even tho it's been a hectic weekend, all stats are posted in every sport - THANKS, Matt!
Matt how much did you pay Kate to write this post above?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 23, 2009, 06:01:52 PM
Post by: lefty2 on November 23, 2009, 06:01:52 PM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on November 22, 2009, 11:43:11 PMQuote from: kate on November 22, 2009, 07:33:22 PM
Yes, i,m still on here - just want to commend Del Val Associate Athletic Director & SID, Matt Levy, for doing a tremendous job keeping the Aggie athletic website perfectly up-to-date. Even tho it's been a hectic weekend, all stats are posted in every sport - THANKS, Matt!
Matt how much did you pay Kate to write this post above?
With no offense to either of them, I'm not convinced that Matt isn't Kate. Has anyone ever seen them in the same room?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on November 23, 2009, 09:40:22 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on November 23, 2009, 09:40:22 PM
Same Room - No
Same Gym - Yes
Same Gym - Yes
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 24, 2009, 08:31:08 AM
Post by: kate on November 24, 2009, 08:31:08 AM
Big game tonight for DeSale's as Moravian pays them a visit at 6 pm. Another game i'll be following this evening is my Aggies at the Brown & Gold of Rowan. Hope there's live stats for that one. Really felt badly this morning when i read Mailsy post regarding the cancellation of the season for Notre Dame of Maryland. That's so very sad for them & for the league.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 24, 2009, 07:45:14 PM
Post by: kate on November 24, 2009, 07:45:14 PM
In a defensive battle at Billera tonight, Moravian prevailed beating DeSale's 51/48.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 24, 2009, 09:38:06 PM
Post by: kate on November 24, 2009, 09:38:06 PM
Rowan's Seniors got it done tonight & they beat my Aggies 77/65. Del Val fought hard, actually went ahead for a minute near the end of the first half, but the Brown & Gold prevailed in the second stanza. Looking forward to Sunday's game with Lyco at home. i did appreciate Rowan's streaming video, even in the loss :-[
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2009, 08:16:51 AM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2009, 08:16:51 AM
Certainly hope that everyone here has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We're looking forward to Sunday afternoon's game with our Aggies and Lycoming.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2009, 06:45:29 PM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2009, 06:45:29 PM
At last, after years of having every other team in the league with their individual pictures up, Del Val has them up this year too! They're great Aggies! Looking Good :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 29, 2009, 04:14:37 PM
Post by: kate on November 29, 2009, 04:14:37 PM
Nice win today for the Aggies against Lyco. It's always fun to see Coach Richter there (we play them next Sat.), & considering it was the Sunday after Thanksgiving, there was a good attendance. Thought the campus might be a little down after the football game yesterday, but everyone there today seemed to be in good spirits (of course the DVC win helped). Best luck to the Aggies for Wed. night as they play their first league game at FDU-Florham. May the guards treys be fallin & our post players be a reboundin & putting back!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2009, 08:46:45 AM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2009, 08:46:45 AM
It looks like the MAC, both sides, is in for a fight to the finish season. In the Commonwealth last night, Lyco went into OT with LVC, they lost but they really hung TOUGH! In the Freedom half, just Wilkes has a losing record, & they usually improve as the year gets going. Manhattanville beat DeSales, & DVC outrebounded FDU, & also had fewer turnovers, but lost by five. Can't wait til everyone's shots start falling on the same night ;)! Anyway, it should be a good year - a real competition - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 05, 2009, 05:44:28 PM
Post by: kate on December 05, 2009, 05:44:28 PM
DeSales is missing the shots of Leigh Anne & Kim, but i'm not :D. Great win this afternoon Aggies 69/54. Gotta check that scoreboard now - can't wait til the Marywood game Thursday night!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 06, 2009, 10:17:05 AM
Post by: kate on December 06, 2009, 10:17:05 AM
Still reliving yesterday's win over & over in my mind - you all did a fantastic job Aggies, Brit Z - you were amazing! Forgot to mention that Moira Donohue & her Mom, Pat, were there (so good to see them), as well as Leigh Ann Burke & her Mom, nice to see them as well. That's one of the things that make the D3 Fraternity so pleasant. Almost everyone finds time to come back even on a snowy day just three weeks before Christmas - it sure did make my weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 07, 2009, 03:43:43 PM
Post by: kate on December 07, 2009, 03:43:43 PM
Yes, i KNOW it's Christmas, but let's post people! Also, could we get that hoopmountainhoops off the site - it's over! Thursday night at the Marywood game, i'll spread the word about D3 Hoops - until then, please no lurkers, TALK! Holy smokes, please don't make me say i miss the Scranton posters, again ???, although, dang it, i do.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 08, 2009, 07:46:31 PM
Post by: kate on December 08, 2009, 07:46:31 PM
According to DeSales live stats it's a barn burner at Billera - at the half Kean 33/ DeSales 32.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 08, 2009, 08:46:11 PM
Post by: kate on December 08, 2009, 08:46:11 PM
Final from Center Valley, Kean 71/ DeSales 59. FDU beat Ramapo tonight, can't remember the score, but i think FDU is for real.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 08, 2009, 09:46:05 PM
Post by: bill on December 08, 2009, 09:46:05 PM
Kate
We won 65-58. It was a nice win for us...
We won 65-58. It was a nice win for us...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 10, 2009, 10:16:17 PM
Post by: kate on December 10, 2009, 10:16:17 PM
Great game tonight in Aggieland! They beat previously undefeated Marywood 75-64. Obviously, the Pacers played hard, but Del Val prevailed - fun to watch! Also congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs beating GMC in OT, 90-89. This season's gonna be good!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 11, 2009, 02:44:46 PM
Post by: kate on December 11, 2009, 02:44:46 PM
Not sure exactly who is responsible for changing it, but it involves two Freedom teams, so it should be changed. Misericordia defeated Eastern, & on several sites it's listed in the reverse - this is gonna be a real close year in the MAC Freedom, so let's get that fixed so people (like me 8)) can tell at a glance what's what. Thank you to whoever does it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on December 12, 2009, 12:32:48 PM
Post by: lefty2 on December 12, 2009, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: kate on December 11, 2009, 02:44:46 PMKate,
Not sure exactly who is responsible for changing it, but it involves two Freedom teams, so it should be changed. Misericordia defeated Eastern, & on several sites it's listed in the reverse - this is gonna be a real close year in the MAC Freedom, so let's get that fixed so people (like me 8)) can tell at a glance what's what. Thank you to whoever does it.
Thanks for the heads-up, but "several" sites had it wrong?
Eastern, Misericordia and the MAC all had it right.
D3hoops.com, through no fault of its own, had it reversed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 12, 2009, 06:43:59 PM
Post by: kate on December 12, 2009, 06:43:59 PM
No one's "fault", Lefty - just wanted it corrected - lots of times i just hit the teams cover page for their overall scores rather than to dig into their individual sites. Absolutely no foul (and no pun)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 12, 2009, 08:44:42 PM
Post by: kate on December 12, 2009, 08:44:42 PM
Messiah's live stats gave out, but it appeared that they beat DeSales in a defensive battle - don't know the final score. Just three minutes to play.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 12, 2009, 09:07:16 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 12, 2009, 09:07:16 PM
Kate,
Final Messiah 60 DeSales 52. Nice start of the season for the young Falcons. 7-0 is a little surprising. Evidently they had a very good recruiting class as the freshmen are contributing big time. :)
Final Messiah 60 DeSales 52. Nice start of the season for the young Falcons. 7-0 is a little surprising. Evidently they had a very good recruiting class as the freshmen are contributing big time. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 17, 2009, 08:32:12 PM
Post by: kate on December 17, 2009, 08:32:12 PM
First, congratulations to LVC remaining unbeaten with a 68/55 win tonight over Richard Stockton. Next, can ANYONE beat Kean? They handed Mary Washington a 78/63 set-back also tonight. D1 Rutgers is the only team this season to handle em. Yikes
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 17, 2009, 10:34:07 PM
Post by: ronk on December 17, 2009, 10:34:07 PM
Kate,
Even D1 power Rutgers was losing to Kean 17-13 well thru the 1st half on their home court before they were able to gain control.
Even D1 power Rutgers was losing to Kean 17-13 well thru the 1st half on their home court before they were able to gain control.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 20, 2009, 01:23:50 PM
Post by: kate on December 20, 2009, 01:23:50 PM
So much to do before Christmas company, but who wants to tackle it? :-\ Anyway we miss our Aggies - good luck tomorrow night with Immaculata. Hopefull, we can watch their video. We haven't seen them play since Dec. 10th. The Tournament in Dover with Wesley, Widener, Kean & DVC should be great. Unfortunately, we'll miss that one as well. Our next game, weather permitting, should be Centenary at home in Doylestown. Hurry up January 4!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 21, 2009, 08:38:59 PM
Post by: kate on December 21, 2009, 08:38:59 PM
Thanks, Immaculata, for a good video feed & announcing for tonight's Aggie/Mighty Mac match-up. The Aggies prevailed - 81/64 the final score, i believe. One week from today they'll be in Dover, DE for Wesley's Tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 23, 2009, 10:02:58 AM
Post by: kate on December 23, 2009, 10:02:58 AM
Was wondering what Del Val looked like after Saturday's snowfall, & just today pictures on the top of their main web site went up - they are magnificent - thank you to whoever took & posted them. Good luck to the Aggies facing Wesley at 5 pm Monday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 25, 2009, 10:01:57 AM
Post by: kate on December 25, 2009, 10:01:57 AM
Merry Christmas & a Very Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone on the site, & all players & coaches in our MAC Freedom & Commonwealth leagues!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 02:39:46 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 02:39:46 PM
O.K., back to normal posting (i hope :-[) - two hours & 25 minutes til the Aggie/Lady Wolverine tip-off. Live stats are available on the Wesley web site starting at game time - 5 pm. Widener tackles Kean in the second contest at the tourney at 7 pm. Live stats available throughout. Literally counting the minutes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 05:31:26 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 05:31:26 PM
i know i should have physically gone to that Aggie/Wesley game even if i'd had to walk - Wesley's live stats are NOT coming on as of 5:30 pm. i'm going to check back right now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 05:50:45 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 05:50:45 PM
5:45 - Nothing from Wesley - they must be having MAJOR problems in Dover. That'll teach me to look forward to something - GO AGGIES! Good luck to Widener in that second game with Kean!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 05:59:01 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 05:59:01 PM
6 pm - i got it :D :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 06:20:12 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 06:20:12 PM
It WAS great while it lasted - 6:20 pm - they're gone
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 06:39:48 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 06:39:48 PM
Without a doubt, the most choppy live stat game i've ever watched, but DVC won 59/46. Emily Soper had a double double, 18pts./12 rebounds, & Kim Vennera had 13 points. Congrats to the Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 06:57:31 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 06:57:31 PM
A p.s. here for Lefty - it IS easy to temporarily forget about the opposing team's high scorer (Angie Owens with 17 i believe for Wesley) - you know what i'm talking about L.2. The stats are out again from Dover - it would be fun to follow the Widener/Kean game, but i gotta clean up my kitchen. GO PRIDE!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 08:37:52 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2009, 08:37:52 PM
At the half, Widener was ahead 41/29, but it appeared that Kean came storming back in the second half then the stats went out.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 29, 2009, 02:34:40 PM
Post by: kate on December 29, 2009, 02:34:40 PM
This is definitely not fun. Trying to watch live stats on the Widener/Wesley game - they worked for the first 15 minutes or so, now they're gone. Is it the wind? Will DVC/Kean game have L.S.'s? Help!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 29, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
Post by: kate on December 29, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
Wouldn't ya know, Wesley's ls's were perfect for me to see my Aggies go down, 87/41. Please regroup DVC, & remember, Kean is darn near perfect. Centenary looms on Monday, & we'll see you all in Doylestown for that one. Going forward in what we hope will be a Very Happy New Year!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 29, 2009, 10:18:04 PM
Post by: bill on December 29, 2009, 10:18:04 PM
Kate
Try not and get too upset about the live stats failing. It's a problem almost every school has, some more than others. Personally, I think some of it has to do with the program version that imbeds sidearm into te web browser.
Of course, some of the problems have to do with the computers that each school chooses to "run" the program on. The company actually recommends that two computers are needed to make everything run smoothly! I wonder how many schools have not one, but two laptops running courtside doing this...it was a problem for many schools with football as well.
We run ours with one computer, but we don't have the "full" sidearm package that many of the other schools have. We lack some of the features/graphics, but ours has rarely "frozen"...in fact,we have a laptop running during the games that we use just to make sure livestats is working...
Try not and get too upset about the live stats failing. It's a problem almost every school has, some more than others. Personally, I think some of it has to do with the program version that imbeds sidearm into te web browser.
Of course, some of the problems have to do with the computers that each school chooses to "run" the program on. The company actually recommends that two computers are needed to make everything run smoothly! I wonder how many schools have not one, but two laptops running courtside doing this...it was a problem for many schools with football as well.
We run ours with one computer, but we don't have the "full" sidearm package that many of the other schools have. We lack some of the features/graphics, but ours has rarely "frozen"...in fact,we have a laptop running during the games that we use just to make sure livestats is working...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 30, 2009, 01:00:30 AM
Post by: ronk on December 30, 2009, 01:00:30 AM
Bill,
Thanks for the live stats info; it may be applicable to Scranton's experience which has been described as spotty due to technical difficulties in the Long Center. I may pass your notes on to their SID.
Thanks for the live stats info; it may be applicable to Scranton's experience which has been described as spotty due to technical difficulties in the Long Center. I may pass your notes on to their SID.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 30, 2009, 10:36:51 AM
Post by: kate on December 30, 2009, 10:36:51 AM
Thank you, Bill. i'm going to write your post down word for word & give it to our SID, Matt Levy, just in case. We are kind of spoiled with live stats & streaming video, but when you love your teams as much as we all do, & just can not get to that game, they're better than sliced bread. Thank you, again, & a VERY Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone at the site, & all of our MAC teams & coaches.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2010, 01:40:07 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2010, 01:40:07 PM
As of today, January 1, 2010, just Lebanon Valley & Messiah remain undefeated in the MAC Commonwealth. In the Freedom half, we all have some losses under our belts. Very anxious for league play to start in earnest.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2010, 10:55:53 AM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2010, 10:55:53 AM
Good luck to Misericordia tonight facing Kean at 8 pm in the tourney at Lycoming! Is that the Cougars facing the Cougars? Next Sat. better be like today, cause we're headed up 80 for the Aggie/Miseri game - please have the hotdogs on - that trip makes us hungry :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2010, 09:53:02 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2010, 09:53:02 PM
Misericordia outscored Kean 30 to 25 in the second half, but the Kean Cougars prevailed 72/53. Misericordia's defense was good, especially in that 2nd stanza.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 09:21:26 AM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 09:21:26 AM
So sorry, did NOT mean to jinx Lebanon Valley & Messiah, but both teams suffered their first loss yesterday, each by just two points. We all know that they'll rally.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 09:24:09 AM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 09:24:09 AM
Not quite awake yet, Messiah lost by four :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 03:40:39 PM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 03:40:39 PM
At the half in Williamsport, Kean leads Lyco 37/27 - Melissa Beyruti for Kean has shot 6 for 7 from the three point line accounting for all 18 of her first half points - can we clone her???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 04:37:08 PM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2010, 04:37:08 PM
Are ten made three pointers in a game a record? That's what Miss Beyruti shot this afternoon in Lyco's Hoops for Hounds Tourney Championship game. Kean won 76/52.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 04, 2010, 02:15:06 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 04, 2010, 02:15:06 AM
The individual record, to my understanding, is 15 threes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on January 05, 2010, 03:12:32 AM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on January 05, 2010, 03:12:32 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on January 04, 2010, 02:15:06 AM
The individual record, to my understanding, is 15 threes.
Yep: 15 by Michelle Jones for William Paterson against New Jersey City on Jan 9, 1991 (33 attempts)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2010, 03:54:45 PM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2010, 03:54:45 PM
Thanks for the 3 pt. info, Pat. It was a great game to watch last night, Aggies - a real team effort - especially that second half!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 05, 2010, 07:12:16 PM
Post by: ronk on January 05, 2010, 07:12:16 PM
Must have been fun to play with someone willing to put up 33 3-pt attempts. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 05, 2010, 08:42:18 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 05, 2010, 08:42:18 PM
Quote from: kate on January 03, 2010, 04:37:08 PM
Are ten made three pointers in a game a record? That's what Miss Beyruti shot this afternoon in Lyco's Hoops for Hounds Tourney Championship game. Kean won 76/52.
Kate - I expect better from you. While I understand you not knowing what the national record for three's in a game is...you should have at least known that 10 could have only at the very least tied the record.
February 17th, 2009 (less than a year ago), DSU's LeighAnn Burke hit 10 three's in 15 attempts against your very own Aggies...and you were in attendance to watch it all LIVE.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 06, 2010, 09:24:52 AM
Post by: kate on January 06, 2010, 09:24:52 AM
Yikes, BJ, apologies all around, especially to Leigh Anne - i'm just losing it - that night was a scary blur, but thanks for reminding me of it :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 06, 2010, 02:10:14 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 06, 2010, 02:10:14 PM
Quote from: kate on January 06, 2010, 09:24:52 AM
Yikes, BJ, apologies all around, especially to Leigh Anne - i'm just losing it - that night was a scary blur, but thanks for reminding me of it :-\
No need to apologize. Just wanted to refresh your memory. You see too many games to remember them all.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 09, 2010, 04:44:03 PM
Post by: kate on January 09, 2010, 04:44:03 PM
The threes by the Cougar Womens & Mens teams did the Aggies in this afternoon up in Dallas. Was my first time ever on the Misericordia campus - very scenic. Looking forward to the game at the end of the month in Aggieland.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2010, 07:01:15 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2010, 07:01:15 PM
Another thing that caught my eye at the Anderson Sport's Center at Misericordia - that gigantic enlarged photo of the Women's & Men's teams together in the lobby - very neat.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 10, 2010, 07:59:21 PM
Post by: ronk on January 10, 2010, 07:59:21 PM
The Anderson Sports Center - doesn't sound like that small gym that held dances that I attended way back in the 60s. At least, you got to see big D(allas) in the daylight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 13, 2010, 09:34:05 PM
Post by: kate on January 13, 2010, 09:34:05 PM
Real nice win for Del Val tonight against King's - 78/72. We had a family birthday outing & couldn't make it, but we're looking forward to Saturday's game with Eastern. How about Manhattanville & Misericordia remaining undefeated in the Freedom!?!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 16, 2010, 07:23:55 PM
Post by: kate on January 16, 2010, 07:23:55 PM
All 14 Aggies participated in their win today over Eastern. It should be an incredibly good game Wednesday night with Manhattanville who today knocked off Misericordia. It would be really good to see James Work Gymnasium packed for that Aggie/Valiant game - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2010, 12:53:37 PM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2010, 12:53:37 PM
Weather for Wednesday night looks real good, so let's pack James Work Memorial Gym for that game with Manhattanville! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on January 18, 2010, 03:40:39 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on January 18, 2010, 03:40:39 PM
Driver's seat game in the Commonwealth coming up this Wednesday in Annville. The remaining two unbeatens in the conference -- Leb Val and Messiah -- meet up. Should be a dandy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2010, 09:04:13 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2010, 09:04:13 PM
Del Val tonight withstood a frenetic second half comeback attempt by Manhattanville winning 69/65 (i think that was the final score) - it was an incredible game & a great win for the Aggies - whew!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2010, 09:32:22 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2010, 09:32:22 PM
Sorry for the double here, but Congrats to Lebanon Valley - knocking off Messiah tonight! Warren, i told you that Sarah Colton was a great "get" for LVC! Again, kudos to my Aggies for their performance tonight!
Title: Matrix
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 21, 2010, 11:32:46 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 21, 2010, 11:32:46 AM
As requested the playoff matrix.
Halfway point of the season is on Saturday. Check out the playoff matrix to see where your favorite team stands heading into the final few weeks of the regular season.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Halfway point of the season is on Saturday. Check out the playoff matrix to see where your favorite team stands heading into the final few weeks of the regular season.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2010, 09:51:02 AM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2010, 09:51:02 AM
Thanks for posting the matrix, BJ - we certainly have one tight conference - actually six teams within striking distance. It should make for an exciting finish for the league in this next month.
Title: Matrix
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 25, 2010, 10:01:04 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 25, 2010, 10:01:04 AM
We've officially reached the halfway point and with all the Freedom teams getting a much deserved break this Wednesday from league play feel free to look over the playoff matrix and offer your second half of the season predictions.
Here it is:
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Here it is:
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 26, 2010, 06:55:22 PM
Post by: kate on January 26, 2010, 06:55:22 PM
Of course every game from here on is VERY important, but this Saturday, in particular, DVC plays Misericordia, at home. We're tie with them for 2nd place in the MAC Freedom. Once again, we hope to see the place PACKED for that game that starts at 1 pm!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 27, 2010, 01:08:42 AM
Post by: gordonmann on January 27, 2010, 01:08:42 AM
D3sports will broadcast tonight's showdown between No. 6 Scranton and No. 15 Messiah. You can find the audio link off the front page later or the scoreboard now, if you're impatient. :)
http://www.d3hoops.com
http://www.d3hoops.com/schedule/womens/2010-01-27
http://www.d3hoops.com
http://www.d3hoops.com/schedule/womens/2010-01-27
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 27, 2010, 07:46:51 AM
Post by: mytwocents on January 27, 2010, 07:46:51 AM
Thanks for the links.
Just noticed 6 PA teams in the top 25. Not to shabby. :)
Just noticed 6 PA teams in the top 25. Not to shabby. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2010, 02:44:32 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2010, 02:44:32 PM
Congratulations to Kim Vennera, Del Val guard, named Freedom Conference Player of the Week!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 30, 2010, 03:39:25 PM
Post by: kate on January 30, 2010, 03:39:25 PM
Aggies 84/Misericordia 66 - gotta go check the D3 scoreboard - what a GAME!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
Two BIG games coming up Wednesday night, DeSale's travels to No. One Manhattanville, and FDU comes to No.2, Del Val! Hopefully the weather's good so we can PACK the house at James Work Memorial Gym! GO Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2010, 08:58:52 AM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2010, 08:58:52 AM
Safe travels to the games tonight for everyone going to them. Sure hope Saturday's forecast is very WRONG - we've had enough. Del Val's game this evening with FDU should be a good one - the Aggies lost earlier to you guys at your place, so let's see what we can do tonight, DVC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2010, 09:07:49 PM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2010, 09:07:49 PM
After beating FDU 84/59 tonight, we're tie with Manhattanville for first place in the Freedom - AM i HAPPY??? What do you ALL think???? :D Congratulations Aggies - keep up that intensity!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2010, 10:02:22 PM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2010, 10:02:22 PM
P.S., make that 81/54 - we still have DeSale's at Center Valley on Sat., and Manhattanville in Purchase on the l6th so i can't get too excited just yet, but that tie looks very nice for tonight, that's for sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 05, 2010, 12:37:03 PM
Post by: kate on February 05, 2010, 12:37:03 PM
According to the DeSale's web site, the Aggie/Bulldog Women's & Men's Doubleheader scheduled for 1 pm & 3pm, has been re-scheduled to 6 pm & 8 pm tomorrow evening. Just sincerely hope that there's not too much snow to facilitate a third rescheduling. UGH!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 05, 2010, 12:40:51 PM
Post by: kate on February 05, 2010, 12:40:51 PM
Del Val Sport's Information Director, Matt Levy, has the previous announcement on the Aggie site as well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 06, 2010, 09:33:52 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 06, 2010, 09:33:52 AM
Eastern @ Misericordia moved to Sunday - 1:00/3:00.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 06, 2010, 01:58:03 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 06, 2010, 01:58:03 PM
Just got word the DeSales/Delaware Valley doubleheader is on as planned.
The Aggies are leaving Doylestown, PA at 3:30.
So for those able to and looking to get out of the house on this snowy day, stop on down to Billera Hall for a good doubleheader. All proceeds from tonight's game will be directly donated to the Wellness Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley as part of the WBCA's "Pink Zone" promotion. So be sure to dress in pink for the game.
Safe driving to all, be sure to give yourself extra travel time and use precaution on all roads.
The Aggies are leaving Doylestown, PA at 3:30.
So for those able to and looking to get out of the house on this snowy day, stop on down to Billera Hall for a good doubleheader. All proceeds from tonight's game will be directly donated to the Wellness Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley as part of the WBCA's "Pink Zone" promotion. So be sure to dress in pink for the game.
Safe driving to all, be sure to give yourself extra travel time and use precaution on all roads.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2010, 09:00:45 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2010, 09:00:45 PM
DeSale's missed precious few shots tonight, as they handed the Aggies just their sixth defeat of the season. Regroup, please, Del Val. Four large games left in our regular schedule. Brittany Battinieri came up huge in the loss for the Aggies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on February 07, 2010, 01:01:11 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on February 07, 2010, 01:01:11 PM
At 42 points that girl kept the aggies in there! That team of yours kate never gives up. They are very fun to watch. Wish they could have beat desales. Would have been a nice win for them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2010, 02:49:51 PM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2010, 02:49:51 PM
Congratulations to the Widener Pride as they beat previously unbeaten LVC this afternoon by a 68/60 score!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2010, 04:23:20 PM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2010, 04:23:20 PM
Thanks for the compliment, oldretiredfan! Was in such a hurry to post the Widener win i didn't check previous posts (i'm slippin :D ) - anyway, you're very right - it would have been soooo good to beat DeSale's at home, but it wasn't meant to be. It's important now that they take care of business for these last four regular season games. They really are fun to watch - Brit B. was incredible last night!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 08, 2010, 12:37:17 PM
Post by: kate on February 08, 2010, 12:37:17 PM
Boy, we wait all year from April to October for the start of the season, and now, it appears we have a "game day snow schedule"! Wednesday here in the Mid-Atlantic sounds horrible. Del Val's Senior Day on Saturday is supposed to be magnificent. Guess we should be glad that January was reasonably decent.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 08, 2010, 06:45:50 PM
Post by: kate on February 08, 2010, 06:45:50 PM
Would sincerely like to commend the writer of the Misericordia/Eastern game Sunday afternoon, as they referred by name to the high point Eastern players. Since 95% of these athletes are not going into pro sports, it's nice to give them credit as many of them have parents, grandparents, or friends keeping scrapbooks on their endeavors.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: baller2224 on February 09, 2010, 12:02:42 PM
Post by: baller2224 on February 09, 2010, 12:02:42 PM
SO big game tomorrow in MAC commenwealth. I am gonnna make a bold perdicition and say if messiah beats lvc they take home the next three regular season titles. Now dont get me wrong i would say lvc is the favorite here. But If messiah pulls it out their roster is set that its gonna be hard for them to loose multiple conference games in the upcoming 3 years. Tournmanet time is different as anyone can win on any given night, but with a win tomorrow i say messiah has a chance to go for fourpeat in league titles.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on February 09, 2010, 03:02:02 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on February 09, 2010, 03:02:02 PM
Looks like we must wait till Thursday for the Kings vs. Del Val matchup Kate. That damn Philly snow is ruining my plans! You must be getting hit pretty bad there tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on February 09, 2010, 07:57:58 PM
Post by: old ends on February 09, 2010, 07:57:58 PM
Hi Kate--Sitting in warm FL thinking again how the weather is messing with basketball games again this year. Good luck tomorrow with the weather.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 09, 2010, 09:00:21 PM
Post by: kate on February 09, 2010, 09:00:21 PM
Hello to you old ends! Yes we really DON'T need this weather! What's worse is that the Aggies are playing at King's Thursday night, & we're getting a little old to be making that drive in risky weather, particularly north & at night. Maybe we won't get that much, but it doesn't look good :-\. Thank heavens for live stats.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 10, 2010, 11:43:51 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 10, 2010, 11:43:51 AM
The Misericordia University basketball doubleheader at DeSales scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed to Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 11, 2010, 12:09:48 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 11, 2010, 12:09:48 PM
Games are on still on tonight at DeSales (vs. Misericordia). Women's game has some serious playoff/seeding implications with the winner walking away with a leg up in the standings heading into the final week of the regular season.
You can follow along online here:
LIVE Stats - http://www2.sidearmstats.com/desales/wbball/ (http://www2.sidearmstats.com/desales/wbball/)
LIVE Audio - http://www.live365.com/stations/dsubulldogs?site=pro (http://www.live365.com/stations/dsubulldogs?site=pro)
You can follow along online here:
LIVE Stats - http://www2.sidearmstats.com/desales/wbball/ (http://www2.sidearmstats.com/desales/wbball/)
LIVE Audio - http://www.live365.com/stations/dsubulldogs?site=pro (http://www.live365.com/stations/dsubulldogs?site=pro)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 11, 2010, 12:35:21 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 11, 2010, 12:35:21 PM
Tonight's rescheduled showdown between Lebanon Valley and Messiah has again been postponed and rerescheduled... It will be played Friday, February 12, at 5:00 p.m.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2010, 06:51:45 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2010, 06:51:45 PM
A little annoyed at the moment, my Aggies are behind & i lost live stats from King's. However, major congratulations to Junior point guard, Brittany Battinieri, who was named Del Val athlete of the week, MAC Freedom Player of the week, and a member of the D3 Hoops Team of the week for February 1 - 7! WOW, Brit - way to go!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2010, 07:43:22 PM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2010, 07:43:22 PM
Live stats returned, but it's a bad night, DVC goes down & DeSale's comes back in the second half to beat Misericordia - at least Widener won.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 12, 2010, 07:08:49 PM
Post by: kate on February 12, 2010, 07:08:49 PM
How about Lebanon Valley College's defense tonight limiting Messiah to 39 points! Nice win for the Flying Dutch!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 13, 2010, 02:11:09 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 13, 2010, 02:11:09 PM
Nice win for Lebanon Valley on Messiah's home court. Evidently LVC is the better team this year. The Falcons seem to have no answer on the offensive side of the court to LV "D". Hopefully they get another shot in the playoffs and Coach Miller/Staff figure out the defense riddle.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2010, 09:53:30 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 15, 2010, 09:53:30 AM
Matrix is updated and here for your viewing pleasure.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
At this point Manhattanville and DeSales have clinched playoff spots.
There are tons of scenarios still in play for the final week of the regular season with pretty much all the teams still alive to earn home playoff games and a top 1-2 seed. Lots of important games still to be played.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
At this point Manhattanville and DeSales have clinched playoff spots.
There are tons of scenarios still in play for the final week of the regular season with pretty much all the teams still alive to earn home playoff games and a top 1-2 seed. Lots of important games still to be played.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 15, 2010, 01:49:44 PM
Post by: kate on February 15, 2010, 01:49:44 PM
Congratulations to Del Val's talented & lovely Senior Captains, Lauren Pisano and Kim Vennera honored at the Aggie Senior Day celebration preceding the Wilkes/DVC contest on Saturday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2010, 08:37:52 AM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2010, 08:37:52 AM
Tons of good thoughts & wishes to the Aggies tonight as they make the trip up to Purchase to face the Manhattanville Valiants in a super important league game in this last week of the regular season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2010, 08:12:28 PM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2010, 08:12:28 PM
Aggies & Sixers (so far at the half) for the Sixers - kaplue - sound it out :( - long "e"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2010, 08:24:35 PM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2010, 08:24:35 PM
From Manhattanville's live stats, it did appear that Del Val's inside duo of Emily Soper & Jenna Peoples had a very good game. The Valiants aren't #1 in MAC Freedom defense for nothing - they clamped down tonight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
For those interested...the four playoff teams appear to be set (Manhattanville, DeSales, Misericordia, Delaware Valley).
The seedings however are still in play.
Here is an updated matrix
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
The seedings however are still in play.
Here is an updated matrix
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 17, 2010, 09:38:59 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 17, 2010, 09:38:59 AM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
For those interested...the four playoff teams appear to be set (Manhattanville, DeSales, Misericordia, Delaware Valley).
The seedings however are still in play.
Here is an updated matrix
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsMatrix.pdf)
Are you implying that there are those who aren't interested in this information?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 09:43:23 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 09:43:23 AM
Quote from: lefty2 on February 17, 2010, 09:38:59 AM
Are you implying that there are those who aren't interested in this information?
Scott...seeing as this room is Freedom and Commonwealth, I'd be willing to bet the C-Wealth people don't care much about our side...so those would be the non-interested folks.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2010, 09:57:02 AM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2010, 09:57:02 AM
Hello BJ! Give our posters a little more credit ;), we are very interested in ALL things "MAC"! Don't forget Alisa DiBonaventura was our All-American, now coaching Widener, very well i might add. Warren has been a very long time poster here, and his LVC team is going gang busters - a 1,500 plus crowd to see them clinch the conference last night. Lyco was a former Freedom team, as were briefly, Arcadia & Alvernia. Heck, i even take a peek at that "new conference" once in awhile.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 10:01:10 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 10:01:10 AM
Geez...getting my head chopped off here for a measly three words.
Didn't mean to start a riot on the board today.
I apologize for all who I upset.
Didn't mean to start a riot on the board today.
I apologize for all who I upset.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 17, 2010, 10:15:08 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 17, 2010, 10:15:08 AM
Hey, I was only kidding.
Based on the activity on this board, I thought you could've replaced "For those interested" with "Kate."
Based on the activity on this board, I thought you could've replaced "For those interested" with "Kate."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 10:31:43 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 17, 2010, 10:31:43 AM
Quote from: lefty2 on February 17, 2010, 10:15:08 AM
Hey, I was only kidding.
Based on the activity on this board, I thought you could've replaced "For those interested" with "Kate."
Based on recent activity on this board that is a very valid point.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2010, 09:48:40 AM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2010, 09:48:40 AM
WOW, that was a great win for Alvernia last night - dare i say it again, parity in the MAC, both sides. Nobody, on any given day, for any particular game, can be sure of the outcome.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 20, 2010, 02:47:47 PM
Post by: kate on February 20, 2010, 02:47:47 PM
Great game this afternoon, Aggies, beating a determined Eastern squad 70/67. Home under the weather, but that victory cheered me up - everyone played well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2010, 08:31:11 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2010, 08:31:11 AM
Feeling better this morning here in Easton, & i just want to congratulate the Aggies for finishing the regular season #3 in the Freedom behind Manhattanville & DeSale's. A very solid turnaround for them after ending last year's campaign 5-11 in conference, this year concluding the regular season 9-5, and over-all, 17-8. What's even better, is that everyone on the squad contributed, even if it was in a grueling practice. i,m a proud DVC fan this morning! They will take on DeSale's in Center Valley Wednesday night at 6.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 21, 2010, 12:08:54 PM
Post by: saratoga on February 21, 2010, 12:08:54 PM
Kate: has Coach Hogan asked you to to provide an empassioned plea to the Lady Aggies to give the effort of their young lives against Desales prior to tipoff? Forty minutes of hell Kate...40 minutes of hell! Go get em!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2010, 02:36:51 PM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2010, 02:36:51 PM
Thanks for the post, Saratoga - actually Coach Richter deserves a good bit of credit for bringing his team from the brink of what could have been disaster in that first half of the season. When they beat us in Center Valley the other week, he was down to nine dressed players who all played incredibly well, darn it. Sorry you guys haven't seen Manhattanville - they play very hard as well. We'll see what happens Wed. night. As for the Lady Royals, isn't there that saying that it's very hard to beat any team three times in a row. Saw you had 1,124 or so at the game - great attendance!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2010, 06:39:30 PM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2010, 06:39:30 PM
Just going to say this once, how great (underestimation) would it be to have a MAC Freedom Championship game at Del Val on Saturday with Misericordia. Probably have to go through a projected 1 to 2 feet of snow, but would it be worth it!?!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 24, 2010, 09:34:15 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 24, 2010, 09:34:15 AM
Quote from: kate on February 23, 2010, 06:39:30 PM
Just going to say this once, how great (underestimation) would it be to have a MAC Freedom Championship game at Del Val on Saturday with Misericordia. Probably have to go through a projected 1 to 2 feet of snow, but would it be worth it!?!
It would be horrible for me, :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2010, 08:31:23 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2010, 08:31:23 PM
Listening to the Widener/Messiah game. Got a little fed up with the ref calling over 40 fouls between both team with 7;30 minutes to go. Messiah up 11. What are these 2 teams playing football according to the refs. 40 fouls you got to be kidding me let the teams play for gosh sakes. Sorry had to vent.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2010, 08:42:45 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2010, 08:42:45 PM
It'll be DeSale's & Manhattanville Saturday for the MAC Freedom Championship. As for me, i'll be hunched over the computer to see if Del Val will be awarded an ECAC bid, & if they do, where it will be.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2010, 09:09:33 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 24, 2010, 09:09:33 PM
Messiah gets the win over Widener by 15 and will face LV in the finals this Saturady, weather permitting. Unreal game with 52 PF's called. Are you kidding me? I think there were almost half a dozen offensive charges called. To be fair there were 26 fouls called on each team, so the refs were not bias. :) I guarantee both coaches, teams and their fans could not have been thrilled with the officiating.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2010, 10:09:10 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2010, 10:09:10 AM
Does the MAC announce their All-Conference teams soon, if not today? Mytwocents, some refs probably think that they're rising to the occasion of a post-season game (showing off a little). Two hugh games for the league on Sat. - your Messiah team vs. Warren's LVC Lady Dutch, & Coach Richter's Lady Bullldogs playing those Manhattanville Valliants in Purchase. Both games will afford some amazing basketball, i'm sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 25, 2010, 11:34:29 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 25, 2010, 11:34:29 AM
Quote from: kate on February 25, 2010, 10:09:10 AMYes and no on the all-conference question.
Does the MAC announce their All-Conference teams soon, if not today? Mytwocents, some refs probably think that they're rising to the occasion of a post-season game (showing off a little). Two hugh games for the league on Sat. - your Messiah team vs. Warren's LVC Lady Dutch, & Coach Richter's Lady Bullldogs playing those Manhattanville Valliants in Purchase. Both games will afford some amazing basketball, i'm sure.
Not today, but soon.
Early next week.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2010, 10:41:59 AM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2010, 10:41:59 AM
Thanks, Lefty - i'm crying "Uncle" - we've had MORE than enough snow this winter. It would be so great to see the 2009-10 Aggies play a couple additional games this season. Are you listening or watching ECAC Committee?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2010, 03:53:25 PM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2010, 03:53:25 PM
The teams of Del Val, Widener, Alvernia, Cabrini, & others that are skipping my mind at the moment, are designated at ECAC South. I was wondering, however, suppose Scranton doesn't win tomorrow (horrors), LVC goes down, & the CSAC teams of Neumann & GMC don't make it - who is eligible for the South region teams? Are there west & north regions? The Lady Royals will probably get an at-large bid to the NCAA's. How about Centenary?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on February 26, 2010, 05:01:32 PM
Post by: mailsy on February 26, 2010, 05:01:32 PM
Quote from: kate on February 26, 2010, 03:53:25 PM
The Lady Royals will probably get an at-large bid to the NCAA's. How about Centenary?
Only way Centenary gets in is if they win the conference and the automatic bid.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 26, 2010, 05:01:54 PM
Post by: ronk on February 26, 2010, 05:01:54 PM
Kate,
Scranton is no longer a member of the ECAC; the others you asked about are and could be invited to their South region tournament.
Scranton is no longer a member of the ECAC; the others you asked about are and could be invited to their South region tournament.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2010, 05:54:21 PM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2010, 05:54:21 PM
Thanks for the info - Ronk, is not being an ECAC member a stipulation of the Landmark? I do remember when you were in the MAC, Coach Strong had never applied for an ECAC post-season game. I think that's the way it was, you can correct me if i'm wrong. As for me, i can't get enough of watching the Aggies play, although, believe it or not, they're calling for snow again on Wed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 26, 2010, 07:22:41 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 26, 2010, 07:22:41 PM
I think Coach Strong and the Scranton women have been busy during the ECAC's for the last few decades.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 26, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: ronk on February 26, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
Goucher, Susquehanna, and Scranton are the only Landmark schools that aren't also members of the ECAC. Scranton's men's team did play a few years ago in the ECAC under current Coach Danzig but it probably preceded joining the Landmark.
Check out ecac.org/championships and women's bball alignment there for the list of schools by conference.
Check out ecac.org/championships and women's bball alignment there for the list of schools by conference.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2010, 01:52:39 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2010, 01:52:39 PM
At the half, Manhattanville 38/ Desale's 30
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2010, 03:27:55 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2010, 03:27:55 PM
After being behind by eight at the half, DeSale's rallied to win 63/59. Went to the grocery at the half & just came in to see that score. Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs, good come from behind victory to win the MAC Freedom.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2010, 04:03:38 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2010, 04:03:38 PM
Permit me a GO NEUMANN!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on February 27, 2010, 04:13:51 PM
Post by: mailsy on February 27, 2010, 04:13:51 PM
Quote from: kate on February 27, 2010, 04:03:38 PM
Permit me a GO NEUMANN!
You might get that tomorrow. GMC lost by 7 at home and 14 on the road to NU. But GMC crushed Centenary today. If things go as they go. Neumann should be the CSAC rep.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2010, 09:08:53 AM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2010, 09:08:53 AM
Major congratulations to DeSales Champions of the Freedom, and Messiah Champions of the Commonwealth! It wasn't particularly an easy ride for either team, so that should make them that much more battle tested going into the NCAA's. Best luck to both of them as they represent the MAC in the big dance!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 02:00:23 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 02:00:23 PM
Darn it, Ithaca's a beautiful school, but a bit far - we'll be with you in spirit Lady Bulldogs. Anxiously awaiting word on ECAC bids for our Aggies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 02:43:18 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 02:43:18 PM
Del Val hosts Juniata in an ECAC game at 7 pm Wednesday night. Hope to see everyone there, AND, GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 03:11:56 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 03:11:56 PM
So sorry for the triple here, but HUGH Congratulations to Kim Vennera, Player of the Year for the MAC Freedom!!! The same to Emily Soper, Rookie of the Year, & Brit Battinieri, MAC Second Team! Always, No. 1 in our hearts! Congrats, again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 06:51:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2010, 06:51:42 PM
Was a little carried away this afternoon, but for those who didn't click in to the MAC site, congratulations to all the following award winners - we've seen them all, & they are very much deserved: First team: Simona Gordon, Manhattanville; Lori Lidlow, DeSales; Christine Marks, Misericordia; Danielle Michlovsky, FDU-Florham; and Kim Vennera, Del Val. Second team honors go to Brittany Battinieri, Del Val; Paige Carlin, King's; Carey Hickey & Courtney Turner, Manhattanville, & Kelly Magrann, DeSales. POY, Kim Vennera; ROY, Emily Soper, Del Val, & COY, Lauren Thomer, Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2010, 03:14:45 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2010, 03:14:45 PM
Very GOOD Luck this Friday to our three MAC Women's teams, DeSales playing Ithaca at Ithaca College; Messiah hosting Neumann; and Lebanon Valley College playing Medaille at Marymount. GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2010, 09:48:22 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2010, 09:48:22 PM
Two points, the Aggies lost 67/65 - Juniata was popping those three's left & right. Great turn-around season, Del Val! So glad to hear that Widener won tonight. Hurry up November ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 03, 2010, 10:26:27 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on March 03, 2010, 10:26:27 PM
Quote from: kate on March 03, 2010, 09:48:22 PM
Hurry up November ;)
Kate - try and enjoy the spring, summer, and fall. November will come soon enough, but there has to be something your looking forward to prior to that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2010, 09:40:46 AM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2010, 09:40:46 AM
Easy for you to say, BJ, you're still playing - good luck tomorrow night to the Lady Bull Dogs. Also want to commend Kim Vennera for an outstanding collegiate career at Del Val - she really is an exemplary D3 player - can't remember a single game we saw in the last four years that Kim didn't start.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on March 04, 2010, 11:04:59 AM
Post by: TheGrove on March 04, 2010, 11:04:59 AM
Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on March 03, 2010, 10:26:27 PMQuote from: kate on March 03, 2010, 09:48:22 PM
Hurry up November ;)
Kate - try and enjoy the spring, summer, and fall. November will come soon enough, but there has to be something your looking forward to prior to that.
Yeah Kate - think Phillies baseball!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2010, 04:08:59 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2010, 04:08:59 PM
Howdy, Grove - just so happens Comcast had the first Grapefruit League game on this afternoon- Nothin like a come from behind victory for the Phils, especially when it's against those lousy Yankees ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 05, 2010, 09:59:27 PM
Post by: kate on March 05, 2010, 09:59:27 PM
Huge congratulations tonight to DeSale's & Messiah - they keep dancing til tomorrow! GO MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2010, 08:42:44 AM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2010, 08:42:44 AM
Was so tired last night, forgot to congratulation the Lady Flying Dutch for making it to the Dance, & to tell them that their pain is felt, losing to Medaille by one point in the first round game. We lost by two Wed. night to Juniata. Loved looking at the pictures of the LVC team departing campus with everyone there to see them off. What a season you had!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2010, 09:15:20 PM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2010, 09:15:20 PM
And, just that quickly tonight, our MAC teams are done dancing. DeSale's lost by 17 i believe to Williams, & Messiah lost an absolute heartbreaker by one point to Mt. Union College. Congrats to both teams for making it this far. Now, i have to admit, i'm rooting for Kean.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2010, 12:38:41 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2010, 12:38:41 PM
Super proud of Arcadia University this morning!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 08, 2010, 08:05:04 PM
Post by: lefty2 on March 08, 2010, 08:05:04 PM
Quote from: kate on March 08, 2010, 12:38:41 PM
Super proud of Arcadia University this morning!
Who did Arcadia play?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 08, 2010, 10:04:46 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 08, 2010, 10:04:46 PM
QuoteWho did Arcadia play?
President Obama's advance team. (http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/business/20100308_ap_obamaappealsforpublicsupportonhealthcare.html)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2010, 10:06:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2010, 10:06:42 PM
More like who played there, Lefty - our President Obama!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 17, 2010, 03:51:25 PM
Post by: kate on March 17, 2010, 03:51:25 PM
Congratulations to Del Val Senior, Kim Vennera, named as an ECAC South Region Second Team All-Star! Kim always played so much bigger than her 5'4" - Good luck to her in any and all future endeavors - we'll miss you!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 23, 2010, 10:27:22 AM
Post by: kate on March 23, 2010, 10:27:22 AM
Delaware Valley College grad, Jackie Hartzell, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Archbishop Ryan High School will take on Red Lion High School tonight in the PIAA AAAA semi-final game at the Geigle Complex in Reading. We're so proud of you, Jackie! No. 44 will live in our hearts forever - can still picture her popping those treys!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 23, 2010, 09:29:02 PM
Post by: kate on March 23, 2010, 09:29:02 PM
Congratulations, Coach Hartzell! Archbishop Ryan won by six over Red Lion in the PIAA Quad A Girl's semi-final game tonight in Reading! Way to go Jackie!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 24, 2010, 11:24:30 AM
Post by: ronk on March 24, 2010, 11:24:30 AM
Kate,
I saw their next opponent(defending State champion Mt. Lebanon) win a multi-state tournament last summer and they will be a formidable foe.
I saw their next opponent(defending State champion Mt. Lebanon) win a multi-state tournament last summer and they will be a formidable foe.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 24, 2010, 05:52:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 24, 2010, 05:52:42 PM
Hello, Ronk! We're just so darn proud of Jackie, getting her team to the finals of the Quad A PA championship! We might add, we're also proud of ALL our MAC & former MAC participants, Kate Pearson & Alisa on the college level, & those we're not currently aware of on the assistant ranks at colleges & the coaching ranks at high schools. It does make us feel old, but it's still a great feeling to say "we saw em play"! P.S. Our very own Jen McCarthy is one of our DVC valued assistants!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 24, 2010, 11:48:45 PM
Post by: ronk on March 24, 2010, 11:48:45 PM
Well, Kate, there's feeling old and then there's really old, as in one of the prospects I was following this year was the grandchild of my college coach. A generational gap of the 2nd level.
As for coaches, Kelly Lewandowski of the MAC Lady Royals, made it to the sweet 16 as an assistant with Gettysburg this year, losing in OT.
As for coaches, Kelly Lewandowski of the MAC Lady Royals, made it to the sweet 16 as an assistant with Gettysburg this year, losing in OT.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 26, 2010, 10:15:27 AM
Post by: kate on March 26, 2010, 10:15:27 AM
Couldn't find Jackie Hartzell's e-mail address anywhere, so on here i just want to say BEST luck to Coach Hartzell tonight as her Archbishop Ryan Ragdolls go for the Quad A State Championship! We'll be watching on PCN at 6 pm
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 26, 2010, 08:26:16 PM
Post by: kate on March 26, 2010, 08:26:16 PM
Ronk, you are so right - Mt. Lebanon is just scary good. Arch Bishop Ryan hung in there for the first half, & then the Blue Devil's defense went into high gear. Congratulations to them, and to the Ragdolls of Arch Bishop Ryan and their coach, Jackie Hartzell!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 29, 2010, 10:20:14 AM
Post by: kate on March 29, 2010, 10:20:14 AM
A scary piece in today's paper - The University of Pittsburgh announced that their three sophomores have left the Women's Basketball program. You can always see one leaving for financial reasons, injury, or academic problems, but all three - too bad.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on March 29, 2010, 02:15:28 PM
Post by: TheGrove on March 29, 2010, 02:15:28 PM
Quote from: kate on March 26, 2010, 08:26:16 PM
Ronk, you are so right - Mt. Lebanon is just scary good. Arch Bishop Ryan hung in there for the first half, & then the Blue Devil's defense went into high gear. Congratulations to them, and to the Ragdolls of Arch Bishop Ryan and their coach, Jackie Hartzell!
Ragdolls??? Really?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 29, 2010, 02:41:49 PM
Post by: kate on March 29, 2010, 02:41:49 PM
Yes, Grove - the Archbishop Ryan "Ragdolls" - one week from today - GO PHILS!! Can you believe that Jamie Moyer could get the fifth starting position - WOW, it give hope to 47 year olds everywhere :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 31, 2010, 06:20:25 AM
Post by: WLCALUM83 on March 31, 2010, 06:20:25 AM
Quote from: kate on March 29, 2010, 02:41:49 PM
Yes, Grove - the Archbishop Ryan "Ragdolls" - one week from today - GO PHILS!! Can you believe that Jamie Moyer could get the fifth starting position - WOW, it give hope to 47 year olds everywhere :D!
Jamie Moyer--2010's answer to Jesse Orosco (only Orosco spent his most of his career working out of the bullpen-- :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 04, 2010, 09:53:26 AM
Post by: kate on April 04, 2010, 09:53:26 AM
Happy Easter to everyone at the site. Last night was disappointing, especially Duke beating West Virginia. Butler is so amazing, that it's hard to not root for them, although we were pulling for Michigan State. Anyway, the women's tourney is tonight, & truthfully, i'm just not that enthusiastic about any of the teams, so we'll just say something safe like "Go Connecticut"! :) Hey people, the Fightin Phils start tomorrow at 1!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 06, 2010, 10:02:09 AM
Post by: kate on April 06, 2010, 10:02:09 AM
Yes, the final score announced that Duke beat Butler, but as far as i'm concerned, that was NO loss for Butler - they played one incredible game!!! GO Connecticut!!! How about them Phils yesterday - have to admit, i spent that magnificent afternoon glued to the TV. Thank heavens they're off today so i can get some work done around here :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on April 08, 2010, 04:53:03 PM
Post by: TheGrove on April 08, 2010, 04:53:03 PM
Quote from: kate on March 29, 2010, 02:41:49 PM
Yes, Grove - the Archbishop Ryan "Ragdolls" - one week from today - GO PHILS!! Can you believe that Jamie Moyer could get the fifth starting position - WOW, it give hope to 47 year olds everywhere :D!
Saw him pitch in Clearwater last week. Not too shabby for 47. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on April 08, 2010, 09:17:56 PM
Post by: lefty2 on April 08, 2010, 09:17:56 PM
Quote from: TheGrove on April 08, 2010, 04:53:03 PMQuote from: kate on March 29, 2010, 02:41:49 PM
Yes, Grove - the Archbishop Ryan "Ragdolls" - one week from today - GO PHILS!! Can you believe that Jamie Moyer could get the fifth starting position - WOW, it give hope to 47 year olds everywhere :D!
Saw him pitch in Clearwater last week. Not too shabby for 47. ;D
47? Is that as high as he got on the radar gun?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 11, 2010, 07:55:32 PM
Post by: kate on April 11, 2010, 07:55:32 PM
It's great to see Del Val's Women's & Men's Track & Field squads doing very well this school year. They've made wonderful showings in their last several meets. Also, congratulations to Del Val guard, Brittney Zimmerman receiving the MAC Sportsmanship award for the team. Also, congratulations to Missy Milanese & Stephanie Kraemer for making the MAC Academic Winter honor roll for the season. The Phillies are helping us through basketball withdrawal, but we miss everyone!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 18, 2010, 04:17:49 PM
Post by: kate on April 18, 2010, 04:17:49 PM
Sorry, no basketball news here, but isn't like somebody flicked a switch "off" for the Phillies offense :-\?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 21, 2010, 03:24:03 PM
Post by: kate on April 21, 2010, 03:24:03 PM
Just a bit of b'ball news here in Easton - Dianne Nolan, an assistant coach at Yale, was named as Lafayette College's new Head Coach. About that baseball game last night, i hope that Madson & Contreras feel like garbage because Kyle Kendrick pitched one magnificent game! Then to have Billy (Wags) >:( Wagner get the win - just too much.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 28, 2010, 10:08:51 AM
Post by: kate on April 28, 2010, 10:08:51 AM
Just want to sincerely thank DelVal's Matt Levy for the live stats of the home Aggie softball & baseball games this spring - it helped in the transition from b'ball still keeping us connected to DVC sports. Great job, Matt!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 03, 2010, 05:37:57 PM
Post by: kate on May 03, 2010, 05:37:57 PM
O.K., no b'ball news tonight, but how about that Philly game last night being televised to the entire country?! Couldn't have planned it better myself - when the crowd got behind Jamie at bat, & then he walked - priceless!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 04, 2010, 12:12:46 AM
Post by: ronk on May 04, 2010, 12:12:46 AM
I wanted to pinch-hit for Jamie; good that Charlie Manuel didn't listen to me.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 06, 2010, 12:46:51 PM
Post by: kate on May 06, 2010, 12:46:51 PM
Congratulations to Delaware Valley College's Bethany Pavlik, recipient of the MAC Field Hockey Scholar-Athlete Award! She has been an outstanding representative for DVC during her four years there! Great softball player, as well! She will be missed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 06, 2010, 06:15:19 PM
Post by: ronk on May 06, 2010, 06:15:19 PM
Kate,
Before your time, but I just heard that one of the all-time Phils(Robin Roberts) died today. He's the leader in most home runs allowed in the majors, but Jamie's only 7 behind and will pass him by the end of the month ;). Robin was a good hoopster also at Michigan State and I used to watch him play with other Philly stars during the winters in exhibition bball games.
Before your time, but I just heard that one of the all-time Phils(Robin Roberts) died today. He's the leader in most home runs allowed in the majors, but Jamie's only 7 behind and will pass him by the end of the month ;). Robin was a good hoopster also at Michigan State and I used to watch him play with other Philly stars during the winters in exhibition bball games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 06, 2010, 06:54:25 PM
Post by: kate on May 06, 2010, 06:54:25 PM
Hello Ronk! It's really dating me, but we bought our first TV in 1950, & i promptly became a huge 7 year old Phillie fan. Even at that age, i realized that Robin was special. This September i'll celebrate 60 years of fandom (at least i hope it's a celebration :)). The Phillies have had some exceptional players on their rosters, & Robin was definitely one of the best! God bless him, & GO PHILS! Doesn't Jamie pitch tomorrow night?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 11, 2010, 09:19:09 AM
Post by: kate on May 11, 2010, 09:19:09 AM
Anyone know about MAC recruits, especially MAC Freedom. There hasn't been anything in the Express-Times (except for Lehigh) regarding who is going where locally. Also, i'm wondering about the MAC in general, what's going on in the end of the year meetings - hopefully no more defections - right now i think we're a strong & well known league. We're also fortunate enough to have all of us in rather close proximity. It would be GREAT to stay that way.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 15, 2010, 09:21:21 AM
Post by: kate on May 15, 2010, 09:21:21 AM
What a truly magnificent day for the Delaware Valley College graduation! Just want to congratulation our two seniors, Kim Vennera and Lauren Pisano on this day & wish them much love and luck. Please don't be strangers - would be very happy to see you at games this coming season. Again, hearty CONGRATULATIONS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 18, 2010, 12:55:31 PM
Post by: kate on May 18, 2010, 12:55:31 PM
King's has their 2010-11 schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 19, 2010, 10:34:57 AM
Post by: kate on May 19, 2010, 10:34:57 AM
Impressive - Baptist Bible College's new head coach, former WNBA player, Amber Jacobs. This is the best time to be checking websites for schedules up, & coaching changes - seeing who winds up where. Also, forgot to mention that Scranton is on King's 10-11 schedule ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 23, 2010, 07:43:20 PM
Post by: kate on May 23, 2010, 07:43:20 PM
After a pathetic weekend of Phillies baseball, i am very happy to announce that Arcadia University has their 10-11 schedule up on the website.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 25, 2010, 01:48:56 PM
Post by: kate on May 25, 2010, 01:48:56 PM
Just a thought on a beautiful spring day here in Easton - been following all the boards this spring, and i'm sorry, but i feel that the five MAC teams leaving had really diluted our base here on D3. The MAC teams are still as well represented on the national scene as well as individually, but there's no back and forth (good natured & otherwise) anymore. Where is EVERYONE????
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 25, 2010, 11:31:26 PM
Post by: ronk on May 25, 2010, 11:31:26 PM
Quote from: kate on May 11, 2010, 09:19:09 AMKate,
Anyone know about MAC recruits, especially MAC Freedom.
The only one I know is Messiah coach Mike Miller's daughter is going to play for him after considering Scranton. She attended same high school as current Lady Royal Emily Rainey.
As for the lack of discussion, it's generally weak across most of the ladies' boards, including the Landmark, and especially during spring/summer. There is some on the CAC and CSAC boards, but that's about it. The fightin Phils will have to carry you til November.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 26, 2010, 10:17:58 AM
Post by: kate on May 26, 2010, 10:17:58 AM
Good Morning, Ronk! The way the Phils played last night, i just hope they can carry themselves to Nov. :'( Thanks for the info on Coach Miller's daughter. That's the only Commonwealth team i can remember Del Val not playing. They seem to be a team like Scranton - always strong.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 26, 2010, 03:50:08 PM
Post by: kate on May 26, 2010, 03:50:08 PM
Wilkes University has their schedule up for 2010-11!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 28, 2010, 03:06:43 PM
Post by: kate on May 28, 2010, 03:06:43 PM
Was just in the Marywood University site, and for the first time in years, Del Val is not on their 10-11 schedule. Was looking forward to seeing Belvidere, NJ player, Marielle Thorsen. Good luck to Marywood this year, of course to the Aggies :), and Happy Memorial Day to everyone at this site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 28, 2010, 09:34:33 PM
Post by: ronk on May 28, 2010, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: kate on May 28, 2010, 03:06:43 PMKate,
Was just in the Marywood University site, and for the first time in years, Del Val is not on their 10-11 schedule. Was looking forward to seeing Belvidere, NJ player, Marielle Thorsen. Good luck to Marywood this year, of course to the Aggies :), and Happy Memorial Day to everyone at this site.
Economic cutback-Marywood is playing the Lady Royals, instead. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 30, 2010, 10:44:25 AM
Post by: kate on May 30, 2010, 10:44:25 AM
A "Perfect Halladay" weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 30, 2010, 05:32:02 PM
Post by: kate on May 30, 2010, 05:32:02 PM
Weekend going downhill fast - Venus Williams lost in the French Open, Atlanta beat the Pirates, but the worst - the Phils lost 1/0 to the Marlins - sport's psychologist anyone? The Fightins need HELP!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 06, 2010, 06:38:41 PM
Post by: kate on June 06, 2010, 06:38:41 PM
Back today from a three-day trip to Leesburg, VA, and passed the D3 schools of DeSales, Lebanon Valley, Messiah, Gettysburg, and Hood. Is Mt. St. Mary's D3 also? Too tired to check right now. Anyway, made me even more anxious for Nov.!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on June 06, 2010, 06:58:36 PM
Post by: Ralph Turner on June 06, 2010, 06:58:36 PM
Quote from: kate on June 06, 2010, 06:38:41 PM
Back today from a three-day trip to Leesburg, VA, and passed the D3 schools of DeSales, Lebanon Valley, Messiah, Gettysburg, and Hood. Is Mt. St. Mary's D3 also? Too tired to check right now. Anyway, made me even more anxious for Nov.!
Mt St Mary's University (http://www.mountathletics.com/) in Emmitsburg MD is D-1 (FCS).
Mt St Mary (http://www.d3hoops.com/school/MSM/mens/2011) in Newburgh NY is D-III.
The editor's eye... ;)
Thanks
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 06, 2010, 07:35:11 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 06, 2010, 07:35:11 PM
The one in New York is Mount St. Mary, no possessive.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 07, 2010, 07:09:29 AM
Post by: kate on June 07, 2010, 07:09:29 AM
Thanks, Ralph! Can't believe i didn't remember that our former MAC (King's) Coach, Bryan Whitten is Head Coach at Mt. St. Mary's in Maryland. Driving by on Route 15, it appears to be a lovely old university. We are very fortunate here on the east coast to have so many colleges & universities, all within an easy day's drive (of course it makes recruiting a little tough!).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on June 07, 2010, 11:18:57 AM
Post by: TheGrove on June 07, 2010, 11:18:57 AM
I have a soft spot for Mt. St. Mary's, since they were my second-choice school. It is definitely a beautiful campus.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 08, 2010, 07:24:01 AM
Post by: kate on June 08, 2010, 07:24:01 AM
Before Spring is over, just want to sincerely congratulate the following members of the Aggie team for making the Dean's List this last semester - graduating Senior, Lauren Pisano; Junior, Brittany Battinieri; Sophomores, Stephanie Kramer, Missy Milanese, and Brittney Zimmerman, and Freshman, Emily Soper! Way to go Ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 08, 2010, 10:06:23 AM
Post by: kate on June 08, 2010, 10:06:23 AM
Dear Stephanie's last name is spelled "Kraemer" - sorry, Steph - again, way to go!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 11, 2010, 06:06:03 PM
Post by: kate on June 11, 2010, 06:06:03 PM
As per the front page here at D3 Hoops, i see that Franklin & Marshall & Drew will be needing new coaches. i still remember when Amherst Coach Gromacki was at Drew before their current coach who just left, & he stayed for just a couple of weeks. Still miss the Lady Rangers, and certainly best luck with your new coach, whoever he or she might be. This is really an exciting time here at the post - ya never know who will wind up where.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 15, 2010, 05:38:09 PM
Post by: kate on June 15, 2010, 05:38:09 PM
Very happy to announce that the DVC 2010-11 schedule is posted - now can November 15th get here any sooner!? That game tonight at Yankee Stadium should be tremendous - GO PHILS!!! Also, hope they have a safe lead, cause we want to watch Boston wipe the home court with those lousy Lakers! ;D Hope to see Jack flick off those sunglasses & wipe a tear
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 15, 2010, 08:05:18 PM
Post by: kate on June 15, 2010, 08:05:18 PM
This is so bad tonight, that we're going to watch the President talk about the oil nightmare. The Phillies are so very sad this season - hope the Celtics do much better!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 16, 2010, 06:55:10 AM
Post by: kate on June 16, 2010, 06:55:10 AM
And to think we were looking forward to last night >:(!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 16, 2010, 08:00:23 AM
Post by: kate on June 16, 2010, 08:00:23 AM
Sorry for the double here, but thinking about the miserable performances last night by the Phils & the Celtics, i thought there are those professional athletes making huge amounts of money, playing like garbage - so much more we should REALLY cheer on our D3 athletes playing for the love of the game and glory for their schools.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2010, 11:36:09 AM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2010, 11:36:09 AM
A sincere Happy Father's Day to all the dads here at this site!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2010, 09:31:11 PM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2010, 09:31:11 PM
With this month 2/3's over, it looks like the Braves are determined to win the National League East, & probably the whole thing for their retiring manager, Bobby Cox. Boy, i hope i'm very wrong - this week will be a test for the Phils - can they handle Cleveland???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on June 21, 2010, 09:34:46 PM
Post by: lefty2 on June 21, 2010, 09:34:46 PM
Kate,
As a dad and a Braves fan, I appreciate both of your above posts.
As a dad and a Braves fan, I appreciate both of your above posts.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 21, 2010, 09:57:51 PM
Post by: ronk on June 21, 2010, 09:57:51 PM
As a dad and a Phils' fan, I appreciate those sentiments, also. I was there for Bobby Cox's playing debut opening day in RFK stadium in 1968 as the Yankees' replacement for Clete Boyer at 3rd base; unfortunately, for the Yanks, he's been a better manager than a player.
Hope all the golfers got in 54 holes today on the longest day of the year.
Hope all the golfers got in 54 holes today on the longest day of the year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 22, 2010, 03:47:01 PM
Post by: kate on June 22, 2010, 03:47:01 PM
Del Val's S.I.D., Matt Levy, does a blog every Tuesday, and today he named Brittney Zimmerman, one of our outstanding guards as the unsung hero female athlete of the year. No two ways about it, Brit can get around that court - it's hard to believe that she going into her junior year. Not counting the newcomers, it looks to me that the Aggies should be hitting the court running this Nov. Who knows what our new talent will bring - the more backup the better in my book. It's also great to hear from Ronk & Lefty once in awhile, too - good to keep in touch in the off season. Still say it's probably a good thing i don't live a little closer to DVC - not a stalker, but definitely hounding ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 27, 2010, 06:36:13 PM
Post by: kate on June 27, 2010, 06:36:13 PM
GREAT new picture on the Del Val schedule page with the Brit's, BB, & BZ, & Em! Thanks, again, Matt! Good day for the Fightin's, too! :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 29, 2010, 02:16:23 PM
Post by: kate on June 29, 2010, 02:16:23 PM
Eastern University has their 10/11 schedule posted!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 30, 2010, 08:13:11 PM
Post by: kate on June 30, 2010, 08:13:11 PM
Misericordia has their 10/11 schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 03, 2010, 05:42:17 PM
Post by: kate on July 03, 2010, 05:42:17 PM
Happy Fourth of July to everyone at the site - while looking over the D3 Jobs section, i noticed that Bob Ziadie up at King's is advertising for an assistant sport's information director - interesting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 04, 2010, 05:49:08 PM
Post by: kate on July 04, 2010, 05:49:08 PM
How low can the Phillies go? Wait a minute, i don't want to know - pathetic
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 06, 2010, 12:45:00 PM
Post by: kate on July 06, 2010, 12:45:00 PM
Phillies - getting better - i hope - back on to the D3 sports topics, DVC's Matt Levy writes a very informative blog each Tues. on the Aggies athletic page. It really helps keep that Del Val sport's enthusiasm going for us up here in HOT Easton, & it's very much appreciated!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 08, 2010, 10:47:40 AM
Post by: kate on July 08, 2010, 10:47:40 AM
Finally on Facebook :-\, for whatever it's worth. It would be fun to tie all the DVC b'ball sports types together - former & current players, coaches, parents of players - there's possibilities - we should band anyway. Now with those Phils, we just have to look for flashes of brilliance (used to say that when the Aggies were underperforming at times :)). Hopefully this heat wave breaks with lots of rain by Saturday or sooner.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 11, 2010, 06:59:02 PM
Post by: kate on July 11, 2010, 06:59:02 PM
What a way to go into the All-Star Break! :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 14, 2010, 07:55:12 AM
Post by: kate on July 14, 2010, 07:55:12 AM
Widener has their 10/11 schedule up - good luck to Coach DiBonaventura and her Widener Pride!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 24, 2010, 10:21:25 AM
Post by: kate on July 24, 2010, 10:21:25 AM
Far too hot to do much outside, so i'm here at the computer looking at b'ball schedules, & noticing that both the Aggies & Wilkes are playing in the Elizabethtown tourney in Dec. As i remember, the College of New Jersey is the fourth team. Interesting grouping there - two MAC Freedom teams. Would anyone out there know where Sondrine Glovas, a June grad of Wilson Area High School in Easton is heading to college? She was an outstanding player for Wilson, & to date nothing on where she's headed. Just wondering. Anxious for Aug. to see how our DVC roster will come together - GO AGGIES!!! Despite this heat, i hope everyone's having a great summer!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on July 29, 2010, 10:21:49 PM
Post by: chairman on July 29, 2010, 10:21:49 PM
Eastern names new coach today. It will be a challenge for him to win in 2010-11, but he has been involved with a couple big turn-arounds already.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 08, 2010, 07:12:15 PM
Post by: kate on August 08, 2010, 07:12:15 PM
Messiah has their 10-11 schedule up. Slowly, but surely, they're comin on.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: macbballfan on August 09, 2010, 02:51:12 PM
Post by: macbballfan on August 09, 2010, 02:51:12 PM
Replying to Kate's message, Sondrine is heading to DeSales.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 09, 2010, 06:05:31 PM
Post by: kate on August 09, 2010, 06:05:31 PM
Thanks, MACbBallFan - i think. What a league, Eastern has a new apparently no holes barred coach, the Lady Bulldogs have Sondrine - soooo, i hope our prospects are ALL on campus soon, & that this will be a great competitive year in the MAC!!! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 20, 2010, 01:17:34 PM
Post by: kate on August 20, 2010, 01:17:34 PM
WOW, what does everyone think about Messiah signing a contract with Nike to outfit all their intercollegiate sport's teams for 20-11? Good for them, i guess, with the economy still a bit sketchy, & apparently, Nike feels that's it good for them on the basis of championships won by the college. Could this be a trend?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on August 20, 2010, 09:54:26 PM
Post by: lefty2 on August 20, 2010, 09:54:26 PM
Misericordia declined a similar offer from Nike earlier this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 28, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
Post by: kate on August 28, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
DeSales has their 2010-11 schedule on the site (& a nice new site it is :))! Manhatttanville also has new pages, but couldn't get to their individual sports. We have all MAC Women's Basketball schedules posted now, except for FDU, Elizabethtown, Lebanon Valley, Lycoming, & possibly, the Valliants. The season's getting closer!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 30, 2010, 10:13:21 AM
Post by: kate on August 30, 2010, 10:13:21 AM
Still couldn't get into Manhattanville's individual sites, & Albright is added to the "not up yet" list.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 31, 2010, 10:16:13 AM
Post by: kate on August 31, 2010, 10:16:13 AM
Manhattanville has their new schedule on. The page is waaay to the right, needs a few back keys to bring it to the left. Also a spiffy new site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on September 01, 2010, 11:14:00 AM
Post by: lefty2 on September 01, 2010, 11:14:00 AM
Kate,
You may want to try a different web browser.
You may want to try a different web browser.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on September 07, 2010, 04:00:37 PM
Post by: old ends on September 07, 2010, 04:00:37 PM
Hi Kate:
NCAA has launched a new web page with more info on DIV III
Take a look: http://www.ncaa.org/divisionIII (http://www.ncaa.org/divisionIII)
Enjoy
NCAA has launched a new web page with more info on DIV III
Take a look: http://www.ncaa.org/divisionIII (http://www.ncaa.org/divisionIII)
Enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 07, 2010, 06:36:11 PM
Post by: kate on September 07, 2010, 06:36:11 PM
Hello, old ends!!! It's so good to have you back! Thanks for the new website information. P.S. - love your new by-line about age - soooo true!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 07, 2010, 08:50:46 PM
Post by: ronk on September 07, 2010, 08:50:46 PM
Kate,
Del Valley's 1st round opponent in Gwyndd-Mercy tournament will be Moravian, according to the Greyhounds' web site.
Del Valley's 1st round opponent in Gwyndd-Mercy tournament will be Moravian, according to the Greyhounds' web site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 07, 2010, 10:33:07 PM
Post by: kate on September 07, 2010, 10:33:07 PM
Hello,Ronk! Yes, i absolutely DID see that. Moravian graduated six players, i believe - should be very interesting!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 10, 2010, 10:24:17 AM
Post by: kate on September 10, 2010, 10:24:17 AM
Lycoming has their 2010-11 schedule up. Really hope to make it down to the DelVal campus tomorrow. In addition to the football (PAC/MAC challenge) there's a reunion women's basketball game. It would be fun to see our Aggie "blasts from the past" players.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 11, 2010, 03:45:12 PM
Post by: kate on September 11, 2010, 03:45:12 PM
Was a bit tied up this morning, but got down to DVC immediately following the Alumni '10 Women's basketball game. Saw Bridget Golden, Jen McCarthy, Alisa DiBonaventura, Kristen (Hank) Henry Dion, Coach Hogan, & several others, sorry, i get excited, so i'm not intentionally trying to exclude anybody. It made our day!!! Got an Alumni '10 shirt from Coach John, and with the Aggies winning the football game it was a perfect Del Val day!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 21, 2010, 02:37:49 PM
Post by: kate on September 21, 2010, 02:37:49 PM
Back from a one week trip to the magnificent Smokey Mountains, & i'm happy to report that all 16 MAC teams have 2010/11 schedules posted. Next month, ROSTERS :D! The economy seems to be dictating teams play schools that are relatively close. We're lucky to have so many D3 schools here on the east coast.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 21, 2010, 03:57:32 PM
Post by: kate on September 21, 2010, 03:57:32 PM
Oh, brother - please make that "Smoky" :( Anyway, wish we would have had more time there.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 25, 2010, 02:20:41 PM
Post by: kate on September 25, 2010, 02:20:41 PM
A great article on the main page of the MAC entitled "D3 Working Through An Umbrella Issue". That's the MAC front page - please read if you get the chance. Especially enjoyed the part about diversity.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 28, 2010, 10:57:09 PM
Post by: ronk on September 28, 2010, 10:57:09 PM
Kate,
How 'bout those Phils?
Who'd have thunk that simply by switching batting coaches in mid-July that they go off on such a streak to clinch the division? Strangely, I live 3 miles from the high school attended by the deposed coach, Milt Thompson, and I grew up 3 miles from the school of the current coach, Greg Gross.
Here's hoping their success will carry thru the playoffs and world series and that should bring us up to opening day 4 D3 bball.
How 'bout those Phils?
Who'd have thunk that simply by switching batting coaches in mid-July that they go off on such a streak to clinch the division? Strangely, I live 3 miles from the high school attended by the deposed coach, Milt Thompson, and I grew up 3 miles from the school of the current coach, Greg Gross.
Here's hoping their success will carry thru the playoffs and world series and that should bring us up to opening day 4 D3 bball.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 29, 2010, 09:58:46 AM
Post by: kate on September 29, 2010, 09:58:46 AM
Howdy, Ronk! Yes, Everything about the Phils has been incredible this month! Even their attendance at CBP has been amazing, especially since attendance for the rest of the play-off teams hasn't been so great. Now, if they can just keep up this pace for the next month, and, like one of the signs said the other night, "I love a parade" :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 03, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
Post by: kate on October 03, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
God, i love those Phils! Didn't want to say die after being behind 8/2 - came back, partially against Billy Wagner (none better to come back on) to make it 8/7. BEST LUCK in the post season to one of baseball's greatest teams ever!!! PS, it would be tremendous if the organization could find a way to keep Jayson Werth!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 06, 2010, 08:59:28 PM
Post by: kate on October 06, 2010, 08:59:28 PM
Perfect :D Philly night - just wish we could have Wheels, Sarge, & Tom announcing! Doc is incredible!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 14, 2010, 02:51:46 PM
Post by: kate on October 14, 2010, 02:51:46 PM
Hello All! With practice getting started, just want to wish everyone a great & SAFE month (NO injuries, please!) Good luck to all the Aggie teams, especially the volleyball & cross country squads as their seasons are winding down. Especially today, though, my thoughts are with the Delaware Valley College Women's Basketball Team & Coaches. All good thoughts, too :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on October 18, 2010, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on October 18, 2010, 01:27:00 PM
Took a look at all of the posted schedule's. Surprised by LVC's out of conference schedule. Most of the teams have a below 500 record. With an extremely low strength of schedule last year (240), they were lucky to get an at large bid to the NCAA's. Thier schedule also did not prepare them well for the NCAA's, losing in the 1st round. May have to rely on a conference championship to get an NCAA bid this year. Also, should be interesting to see how losing another assistant coach will affect the team. LVC's assistant from the past two years is now at Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 18, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Post by: ronk on October 18, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Hoops4lfe,
Like your name - it's my feeling, also. I agree with your thought about the scheduling; they should have 1 or 2 testers to stretch and prepare them. FYI, D3hoops has the St. Mary's game as an out-of region game. Yahoo maps has the distance < 200 miles which makes it a regional game, so would recommend them checking it out with the NCAA distance software for confirmation.
I saw LVC in that NCAA tournament game last year(my school, Scranton, played in the other game that night) and they built a nice lead, but let Medaille hang around and just couldn't finish them off in the end. Looked like a traveling no-call on the game winner for Medaille; wonder what Coach Glochowski thought.
LVC had a very nice team and every one is back; they looked well-coached and I saw the coach on the recruiting trail this spring at an all-star game; knew one player at that game was considering them but she ended up selecting a different school.
Like your name - it's my feeling, also. I agree with your thought about the scheduling; they should have 1 or 2 testers to stretch and prepare them. FYI, D3hoops has the St. Mary's game as an out-of region game. Yahoo maps has the distance < 200 miles which makes it a regional game, so would recommend them checking it out with the NCAA distance software for confirmation.
I saw LVC in that NCAA tournament game last year(my school, Scranton, played in the other game that night) and they built a nice lead, but let Medaille hang around and just couldn't finish them off in the end. Looked like a traveling no-call on the game winner for Medaille; wonder what Coach Glochowski thought.
LVC had a very nice team and every one is back; they looked well-coached and I saw the coach on the recruiting trail this spring at an all-star game; knew one player at that game was considering them but she ended up selecting a different school.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 19, 2010, 08:41:43 AM
Post by: kate on October 19, 2010, 08:41:43 AM
Ronk, it's always nice to see your name on our MAC site! Still miss everyone, although we're enjoying our "new" MAC members - how about Misericordia adding football?! Del Val's first practice was yesterday (some ECAC rule), so i hope that went well. As always, looking forward to rosters, & definitely for that first game!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 20, 2010, 08:56:46 AM
Post by: kate on October 20, 2010, 08:56:46 AM
It darn well better not come down to this, but ya gotta spell Cody Ross name backwards.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 24, 2010, 03:38:20 PM
Post by: kate on October 24, 2010, 03:38:20 PM
Going through our MAC teams this afternoon (since i have no Phillies game to look forward to tonight :'(), i see four teams with rosters - up - King's, Lyco, Messiah, and Widener - three weeks and two days for us, & our season STARTS!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 25, 2010, 08:29:13 PM
Post by: kate on October 25, 2010, 08:29:13 PM
Add Albright to the list of "rosters up"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: oldretiredfan on October 25, 2010, 10:48:20 PM
Post by: oldretiredfan on October 25, 2010, 10:48:20 PM
Anyone ever heard of any of these freshmen from Messiah and Kings? Any hope for a new start with these Kings girls? The turnovers killed them last year. Don't see the Marymount tournament either? Do they still have it?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 25, 2010, 11:08:29 PM
Post by: ronk on October 25, 2010, 11:08:29 PM
Messiah's Taylor Miller is coach Miller's daughter. Marymount still has their tipoff tournament, although this year it's 4 teams, reduced from the usual 8.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on October 27, 2010, 12:28:30 PM
Post by: mytwocents on October 27, 2010, 12:28:30 PM
Oldretiredfan
Some information contained on the new Messiah players in the release below. Maybe not this year but the Falcons sure have laid the ground work for a run at a potential final 4 in a year or 2.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/sports/womens_basketball/articles/1011/oct-26.html
Some information contained on the new Messiah players in the release below. Maybe not this year but the Falcons sure have laid the ground work for a run at a potential final 4 in a year or 2.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/sports/womens_basketball/articles/1011/oct-26.html
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on October 27, 2010, 03:34:37 PM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on October 27, 2010, 03:34:37 PM
Messiah also has an extremely difficult schedule. This should prepare them well for the conference championship as well as the NCAA's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 27, 2010, 05:08:04 PM
Post by: ronk on October 27, 2010, 05:08:04 PM
mytwocents,
Thanks for the catch of the news release of the incoming players; it's becoming infrequent; only Juniata men's team has done it of the 16 Landmark bball teams at this point.
Thanks for the catch of the news release of the incoming players; it's becoming infrequent; only Juniata men's team has done it of the 16 Landmark bball teams at this point.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on October 28, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Post by: saratoga on October 28, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Ronk: I think the SID at Juniata has also listed their women's recruits.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 01, 2010, 07:15:57 PM
Post by: kate on November 01, 2010, 07:15:57 PM
As per the daily checking of our MAC teams, Lebanon Valley College has their roster up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on November 02, 2010, 09:35:03 AM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on November 02, 2010, 09:35:03 AM
It won't be long now. Scrimmages have begun and the start of the season is getting closer. There are some good early season matches. Scranton is at the DeSales tournament, along with Ursinus and William Patterson. Del Val plays Moravian early on. Looking forward to a very exciting season !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 02, 2010, 02:23:14 PM
Post by: kate on November 02, 2010, 02:23:14 PM
Arcadia and FDU Florham Park are now showing 10-11 rosters
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 04, 2010, 05:30:54 PM
Post by: kate on November 04, 2010, 05:30:54 PM
Del Val's 10-11 roster is posted - thanks to our SID, Matt Levy! Matt's had a very busy fall, and it's probably going to get even more hectic! Looking forward to Monday, the 15th!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 08, 2010, 06:55:50 PM
Post by: kate on November 08, 2010, 06:55:50 PM
Wilkes University has their 10/11 roster up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 09, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Post by: kate on November 09, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
DeSale's roster is up. Kind of anxious to see Sondrine Glovas play. She was very good at Wilson Area HS, but we never did get to see her there - we will this season though :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 10, 2010, 10:47:49 AM
Post by: kate on November 10, 2010, 10:47:49 AM
Good morning! Elizabethtown has their roster up. Now it's just Eastern, Manhattanville, & Misericordia who don't have anything posted as yet. Actually not sure about Alvernia (their site downloads super slowly on my computer). They probably do have theirs on. Certainly hope everyone stays healthy in practices & scrimmages! Hurry up Monday!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 10, 2010, 06:51:06 PM
Post by: kate on November 10, 2010, 06:51:06 PM
Alvernia's roster is definitely up with no fewer than twenty individuals listed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 12, 2010, 10:04:29 AM
Post by: kate on November 12, 2010, 10:04:29 AM
Misericordia has their roster up! Now, it looks like just Eastern & Manhattanville need to post them. While i'm on here BEST luck to the Del Val Cross Country team this weekend at Carnagie Melon; also to the Wrestling Squad at Washington & Jefferson Open, and also to the Football team as they take on Widener! Monday evening is getting ever closer! Can't wait to see Brit B. and the team play their first regularly scheduled game, 6 pm at home!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 13, 2010, 01:34:54 PM
Post by: kate on November 13, 2010, 01:34:54 PM
Good grief, make that "Carnegie"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 15, 2010, 03:03:45 PM
Post by: kate on November 15, 2010, 03:03:45 PM
Manhattanville has their roster up, leaving just Eastern University as the lone holdout! First Aggie game tonight - we leave Easton in an hour and a half for a 6 pm start. Very anxious to see the team play.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2010, 09:03:36 AM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2010, 09:03:36 AM
Our MAC teams started out pretty well last night with Del Val, DeSales, FDU-Florham, and Wilkes winning their games. Misericordia lost to Nationally ranked Lebanon Valley, but just by ten points, and by all accounts it was a good game. Let's all keep it up! It was great to be back in the gym and especially seeing old friends - fun night!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 16, 2010, 11:13:14 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 16, 2010, 11:13:14 AM
Quote from: kate on November 16, 2010, 09:03:36 AM
Our MAC teams started out pretty well last night with Del Val, DeSales, FDU-Florham, and Wilkes winning their games. Misericordia lost to Nationally ranked Lebanon Valley, but just by ten points, and by all accounts it was a good game. Let's all keep it up! It was great to be back in the gym and especially seeing old friends - fun night!
Kate, for the local newspaper account of the Valley v. Misericordia, go to ldnews.com.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 17, 2010, 08:54:02 AM
Post by: bill on November 17, 2010, 08:54:02 AM
Congrats to the FDU ladies, moving to 2-0...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2010, 09:42:51 AM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2010, 09:42:51 AM
Hello All - Thanks, Warren for the hook-up. Bill, can you clone Shaleah Alston?! She is some shooter! The MAC has some great new talented Freshmen this season - it should be a fun four months. Saturday, we hope to hit the GMC Tourney where Del Val is a participant along with Stevenson, Moravian, & the host school. Then, Sunday, we will try to make Coach Richter's Tourney where it would be great to watch DeSale's & Scranton duke it out. So far, all systems go!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on November 17, 2010, 11:18:11 AM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on November 17, 2010, 11:18:11 AM
I guess that we will see how good FDU is, when they play against Stevens this weekend.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 17, 2010, 02:12:06 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 17, 2010, 02:12:06 PM
FDU has a new look this year - lots of speed & very deep off the bench..Yes indeed, Stevens will be a test for them. The new pg, Shaleah Alston, is a transfer from D2, Georgian Court....This should be a great season for the MAC although I still miss the Royals as part of it !!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2010, 04:10:18 PM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2010, 04:10:18 PM
Hello, spOrtsfan, yes we miss both Scranton & Drew in the Freedom. i'd bet that there's times when they're headed to those two straight games in DC with Catholic U of America, that they miss the proximity of our MAC teams, as well. Manhattanville, and Eastern have been filling the bill nicely, however. Congrats on landing Shaleah!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 18, 2010, 09:09:27 PM
Post by: kate on November 18, 2010, 09:09:27 PM
WOW, Eastern's new coach got his first win tonight with a 90/87 win over Centenary College. Shante Jones of Eastern had a triple double - a very exciting game with great commentary by the Eastern announcer. Becca Roland had 32 points!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on November 19, 2010, 12:35:54 AM
Post by: chairman on November 19, 2010, 12:35:54 AM
Eastern team looked very interesting tonight. Jones is legit, and she makes the rest of the roster better. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the roster progresses. Roland made a really nice variety of shots tonight. I would anticipate that the league will provide more defense than Centenary did tonight. Although, Centenary was chucking it up with pretty impressive accuracy today.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2010, 10:29:45 AM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2010, 10:29:45 AM
BEST luck tonight to our Aggies as they take on Moravian at 6pm in the GMC Tip-off Tourney! Certainly hope to see your game tomorrow at that same tournament. Also while i'm on here, Run like the wind to Del Val's Cross Country participant in the NCAA Cross Country Championship at Wartburg College!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2010, 11:54:30 AM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2010, 11:54:30 AM
Name, you ask? Senior, Caitlin Dorgan! You go Girl! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2010, 08:15:13 PM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2010, 08:15:13 PM
As per the Del Val website (thank you, Matt!), the Aggies won tonight beating Moravian 77/72. Congratulations & we'll see you all tomorrow in the GMC Tourney championship game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 20, 2010, 07:30:33 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 20, 2010, 07:30:33 PM
Quote from: Hoops4lfe on November 17, 2010, 11:18:11 AM
I guess that we will see how good FDU is, when they play against Stevens this weekend.
Well I think we found out this afternoon that FDU's run and gun strategy will never beat a good team like Stevens ...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 20, 2010, 08:16:28 PM
Post by: kate on November 20, 2010, 08:16:28 PM
The last part of the second half, Del Val seemed to be running on empty, and after leading by two at the halftime, they lost by 11, 70/59. GMC has tough defense. Now, Tuesday night, it's Rowan. I think everyone's tired tonight. Ready to take it easy tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 21, 2010, 08:39:21 AM
Post by: kate on November 21, 2010, 08:39:21 AM
DeSale's & Scranton find themselves in the unusual position of playing in the consolation round at 1 pm today. We're going to that game, and in a selfish way i'm glad it's early afternoon so we can be home by four and have a regularly scheduled dinner :D! Should be an interesting game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 23, 2010, 10:29:10 PM
Post by: kate on November 23, 2010, 10:29:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to the Aggie Team & Coaches, and everyone at this site. Next week, Del Val, you'll be back stronger than ever! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2010, 07:12:46 PM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2010, 07:12:46 PM
Was just in our MAC website and saw that our Senior Captain, Brittany Battinieri, was named MAC Person of the Day! Way to go Brit! Big week coming up for the Aggies with three games, PS Brandywine on Monday night, FDU on Wed. night (both home games) and DeSales on Saturday afternoon at Center Valley! Busy week
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 30, 2010, 12:35:52 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 30, 2010, 12:35:52 PM
Sending out sincere sympathy to LVC soph. standout Liz Borgia & her entire family on the passing of her mom. Liz comes from an amazing family & her mom battled cancer to the very end with the grace & dignity she always had. Far too young & talented for this to happen.God bless!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2010, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2010, 12:56:00 PM
Yes, Saratoga, thank you for the very sad message, and sympathy and love to the Family of Liz. When all is said and done, we are a D3 Family, and this hurts us all.
Title: DVAL / FDU
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 01, 2010, 09:31:58 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 01, 2010, 09:31:58 AM
....Looking forward to seeing the game in Doylestown tonight ...Should be a good one...I'm sure it will be raining 3's...I think it will be a good test for both teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 12:56:36 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 12:56:36 PM
In reference to SpOrtsfan's comment about raining 3's at tonight's DVC-FDU game, just as long as it's not raining rain i'll be a happy camper. Enough! Should be a good game - you're right! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 01, 2010, 02:34:51 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 01, 2010, 02:34:51 PM
I merged that comment in here to keep the MAC conversation together.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 08:48:03 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 08:48:03 PM
Gotta give credit where credit is due, FDU's #4, Shaleah Alston, is something else. Congrats to them on their win against my Aggies tonight. Besides DVC, Miseri, DeSales, and Kings all bit the dust - that's what makes the MAC interesting, i guess - regroup, Aggies, Coach Richter's Lady Bulldogs Saturday afternoon.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 08:52:29 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 08:52:29 PM
Yikes, i don't want Lefty and the Miseri crew mad at me - the score was transposed on the D3 scoreboard, the Cougars won big over Wilkes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 08:58:52 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2010, 08:58:52 PM
This is weird, King's also won - that score too was twisted. Come on guys, i'm not in the mood for this tonight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on December 02, 2010, 09:53:24 PM
Post by: lefty2 on December 02, 2010, 09:53:24 PM
No worries Kate - it was probably my fault that the score was wrong.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 05, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 05, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
I don't remember such parity in the MAC for a long time...My compliments to Wikes Coach E. and her team for the good fight they gave FDU yesterday. FDU was the obvious bigger, faster, stronger of the two teams, however, Wilkes still managed to put up 70+ points.
It has yet to be seen how FDU will respond in a close game this year. Win or lose, all of their games, so far, have been virtual blowouts. Next up is Drew, the "Battle of Route 24" aka Madison NJ's version of Tobacco Road...
It has yet to be seen how FDU will respond in a close game this year. Win or lose, all of their games, so far, have been virtual blowouts. Next up is Drew, the "Battle of Route 24" aka Madison NJ's version of Tobacco Road...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 05, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
Post by: kate on December 05, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
Rachel is a former DeSale's player, and we all know that they always put up a good fight :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 05, 2010, 11:55:34 PM
Post by: bill on December 05, 2010, 11:55:34 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on December 05, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
It has yet to be seen how FDU will respond in a close game this year. Win or lose, all of their games, so far, have been virtual blowouts. Next up is Drew, the "Battle of Route 24" aka Madison NJ's version of Tobacco Road...
Maybe we can call it something like "Pharmaceutical Road" with the proximity of all those drug companies....After 40+ years, you'd think there would be a catchy name for this by now!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 07, 2010, 08:15:41 PM
Post by: kate on December 07, 2010, 08:15:41 PM
Drew beat FDU tonight 49/46, but there was no Shaleah Alston in the FDU line-up. Big difference with her there, that's for sure!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 07, 2010, 09:30:39 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 07, 2010, 09:30:39 PM
.......Drew played with a lot of heart. A sincere congrats to them. Although Shaleah Alston was missing from FDU's lineup, there were still several opportunities for FDU to win the game. Right now I'm trying to make sense of the Devils' strategy and coaching decisions during the last 3 minutes of the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 08, 2010, 01:01:10 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 08, 2010, 01:01:10 PM
.....Should be a good one tonight: Desales at Kean.....GO MAC !!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 08, 2010, 03:10:07 PM
Post by: ronk on December 08, 2010, 03:10:07 PM
Kean is very good; should be too strong for Lidlow, Smith, Gavin, et al. Worth watching on the videocast to see how DeSales matches up with a potential final 4 team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 08, 2010, 10:31:24 PM
Post by: kate on December 08, 2010, 10:31:24 PM
Nothing shabby about the DeSales performance tonight, yes they lost, but in OT, 69-65 - Good solid game for the Lady Bulldogs! Great game from Wilkes beating Susquehanna 75-73 - Congrats to them! Nice game by my Aggies, too, beating Immaculata tonight with all five of our starters in double figures, & Em and Jackie with double doubles!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 08, 2010, 10:40:12 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 08, 2010, 10:40:12 PM
DeSales put up a really good fight.
Led by 6 at the break and by as many as 11 points in the second half. Kean made a run to tie it and led by 2 with 11 seconds left. DSU scored, Kean then scored with 0.1 left...but refs called "T" when the Kean bench ran onto the floor celebrating. Lidlow hit both T free throws to force OT, but Kean scored the first eight points of OT to get the win.
Tough loss, but one of those losses that I think will make DeSales a better team later in the season. Always good to play good teams and get better from playing them.
Led by 6 at the break and by as many as 11 points in the second half. Kean made a run to tie it and led by 2 with 11 seconds left. DSU scored, Kean then scored with 0.1 left...but refs called "T" when the Kean bench ran onto the floor celebrating. Lidlow hit both T free throws to force OT, but Kean scored the first eight points of OT to get the win.
Tough loss, but one of those losses that I think will make DeSales a better team later in the season. Always good to play good teams and get better from playing them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 08, 2010, 11:22:19 PM
Post by: ronk on December 08, 2010, 11:22:19 PM
DeSales proved themselves more than worthy as they played well enough on both ends of the court to frustrate Kean. I'd seen Kean demolish a decent McDaniel squad a few weeks ago with steals and layups, but DeSales made them work harder than they were used to tonight.
Lidlow and Smith make a nice backcourt, Hannah doing the offensive grunt work so that Lori can work for the basket when needed. Gavin knows what to do around the basket and Simmons was a factor underneath. Coach Richter will keep them in a game.
I was amused that the Kean videocast announcers had no idea what the T was for at the end of regulation. Also, surprised that it was called against the home team. In the old days, the refs probably would have just smiled and gotten the extra home players off the court, without the T.
BJSID,
this may qualify as a buzzer-beater that D3hoops might be interested in, i. e. how to tie up the game with .1 second on the clock.
Lidlow and Smith make a nice backcourt, Hannah doing the offensive grunt work so that Lori can work for the basket when needed. Gavin knows what to do around the basket and Simmons was a factor underneath. Coach Richter will keep them in a game.
I was amused that the Kean videocast announcers had no idea what the T was for at the end of regulation. Also, surprised that it was called against the home team. In the old days, the refs probably would have just smiled and gotten the extra home players off the court, without the T.
BJSID,
this may qualify as a buzzer-beater that D3hoops might be interested in, i. e. how to tie up the game with .1 second on the clock.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 09, 2010, 12:02:40 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 09, 2010, 12:02:40 AM
I admittedly walked away from the courtside laptop at the end of my men's game after Kean took the lead with 0.1 left.
A few minutes later I walked back and a few of my students were huddled around my computer and I was like what are you guys watching...they said the game's in OT...I responded "stop playing games with me, what are you talking about."
Crazy ending...too bad we couldn't pull out the upset.
A few minutes later I walked back and a few of my students were huddled around my computer and I was like what are you guys watching...they said the game's in OT...I responded "stop playing games with me, what are you talking about."
Crazy ending...too bad we couldn't pull out the upset.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 09, 2010, 09:00:54 AM
Post by: kate on December 09, 2010, 09:00:54 AM
Our Brittany Battinieri had two rebounds shy of a double double last night, too. The Aggie starters played a great game! Ronk, i miss your commentary on the Del Val team. I can see them really coming together - this weekend we'll unfortunately miss two of their games in Elizabethtown with the host school and TCNJ. This has to be the best time of the year - basketball everywhere!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 09, 2010, 09:05:36 AM
Post by: kate on December 09, 2010, 09:05:36 AM
Uh, make that "triple double" please :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 11:16:55 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 11:16:55 AM
.....It's good Kean kept a pure shooter on the court.. Otherwise, all the size, quikness, and athleticism in the world would not have won that game for them...In all fairness to Kean, they played without their stand-out frosh, Tiffany Patrick.....DeSales ? Tough, smart, and dead game !!!!! And I echo what was already said: this game will make them a better team.....
..... Congrats to DVAL and Wilkes .....GO MAC !!! (although I will also always be a big time fan of the Royals !)
..... Congrats to DVAL and Wilkes .....GO MAC !!! (although I will also always be a big time fan of the Royals !)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 07:34:33 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 07:34:33 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 11:16:55 AM
.....It's good Kean kept a pure shooter on the court.. Otherwise, all the size, quikness, and athleticism in the world would not have won that game for them...In all fairness to Kean, they played without their stand-out frosh, Tiffany Patrick.....DeSales ? Tough, smart, and dead game !!!!! And I echo what was already said: this game will make them a better team.....
..... Congrats to DVAL and Wilkes .....GO MAC !!! (although I will also always be a big time fan of the Royals !)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 07:36:26 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 09, 2010, 07:36:26 PM
CORRECTION: Tiffany Patick is a senior at Kean U., not a freshman but just the same, she's a stand-out star player. Does nayone know why she didn't play last night ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 11, 2010, 03:06:59 PM
Post by: kate on December 11, 2010, 03:06:59 PM
Live stats - the BEST when they're working - the end of the world (well almost) when they're not. E'town, please get em up & running - gotta support the Aggies! Here goes - fingers crossed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 11, 2010, 04:36:04 PM
Post by: kate on December 11, 2010, 04:36:04 PM
Aggie Pride - my girls held on in the Blue Jay Classic this afternoon beating E'town 70/61 (pretty sure that was the final score) - great team effort - congrats!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 12, 2010, 11:16:12 AM
Post by: kate on December 12, 2010, 11:16:12 AM
Actually, i'd be remiss if i didn't congratulate DeSales for their win over Messiah yesterday. Since we weren't out in E-town at the Blue Jay Classic, if it wasn't such a busy time of the year, we would have been up in Center Valley. Good win, Lady Bulldogs!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 13, 2010, 08:29:25 AM
Post by: kate on December 13, 2010, 08:29:25 AM
This will be Lebanon Valley's year to shine, Warren. Here's hoping the MAC, both sides, will always be just like that, with parity all around. Much more exciting. Widener's pretty darn good this season, too. Good luck to all our teams, especially playing outside the league!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 13, 2010, 09:53:48 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 13, 2010, 09:53:48 AM
Warren...I don't think there is any panic out in Grantham, PA.
Messiah usually spends the first semester getting themselves prepared for league play with tough games...granted they usually win most of those games...I think a young squad (just one senior) is going thru some growing pains currently.
Their losses are to one loss Johns Hopkins, undefeated Newport, one loss Widener (in OT on the road), and DeSales, who has four losses but has been to the NCAA Tournament each of the last three years. As a side note ALL of those losses are on the road, a place young teams usually do struggle, especially if you are playing good teams on the road.
I fully expect this young Messiah team to be very prepared for games in the months of January and February.
Messiah usually spends the first semester getting themselves prepared for league play with tough games...granted they usually win most of those games...I think a young squad (just one senior) is going thru some growing pains currently.
Their losses are to one loss Johns Hopkins, undefeated Newport, one loss Widener (in OT on the road), and DeSales, who has four losses but has been to the NCAA Tournament each of the last three years. As a side note ALL of those losses are on the road, a place young teams usually do struggle, especially if you are playing good teams on the road.
I fully expect this young Messiah team to be very prepared for games in the months of January and February.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 14, 2010, 05:55:57 PM
Post by: kate on December 14, 2010, 05:55:57 PM
This is exam week at Del Val, so i certainly hope that they're going smoothly. How can a week with no Aggie games go soooo slowly, but soooo fast with everything to do before Christmas? Looking forward to Monday's game with Lancaster Bible at 5 pm at Aggie Land! That'll be our last game until Misericordia on the 8th of January. Ursinus & Rosemont in between, but a little tricky to drive to. Basketball season sure makes the winter fly. Actually just checked the schedule & the Rosemont game follows Miseri. Good luck to ALL our MAC teams as they play their last out-of-league teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
Lebanon Valley is sure to shine this year, considering that they do not play against any strong teams. Messiah not the same Messiah team of the past.
On another topic. Does anyone know the process for the schools to select thier atheletes of the week ? Seems as though some of the schools select the same player every week. Do coaches select, is there a committee that selects ? Just wondering.
Took in the Kean/DSU game. DSU had trouble when Kean switched to a full court press. The defensive switch turned the entire game around. Kean was able to force turnovers that lead to easy baskets. DSU bigs missed way too many open layups and couldn't rebound the ball when it mattered. Kean took the lead on the last shot of the game because DSU couldn't hold onto the rebound. Lidlow was clutch at the free throw line to send the game into overtime. Standing at the line by herself, with the game on the line. What pressure shots. DSU did not keep up the intensity in overtime and left the 3pt shooter open. Overall, was a great game to watch.
Looking forward to the rest of the season.
On another topic. Does anyone know the process for the schools to select thier atheletes of the week ? Seems as though some of the schools select the same player every week. Do coaches select, is there a committee that selects ? Just wondering.
Took in the Kean/DSU game. DSU had trouble when Kean switched to a full court press. The defensive switch turned the entire game around. Kean was able to force turnovers that lead to easy baskets. DSU bigs missed way too many open layups and couldn't rebound the ball when it mattered. Kean took the lead on the last shot of the game because DSU couldn't hold onto the rebound. Lidlow was clutch at the free throw line to send the game into overtime. Standing at the line by herself, with the game on the line. What pressure shots. DSU did not keep up the intensity in overtime and left the 3pt shooter open. Overall, was a great game to watch.
Looking forward to the rest of the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on December 15, 2010, 01:00:53 PM
Post by: lvcsid on December 15, 2010, 01:00:53 PM
Quote from: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
On another topic. Does anyone know the process for the schools to select thier atheletes of the week ? Seems as though some of the schools select the same player every week. Do coaches select, is there a committee that selects ? Just wondering.
For the Commonwealth and Freedom conferences, SIDs nominate Player of the Week candidates every Monday morning for the previous week's games. There is then a committee of SIDs who vote for their choice based on objective statistical data, strength of opponents, important plays, etc., and the conference SID tallies it up and releases it. I forget how many voters we have now, I want to say it's three. I'm sure BJ will correct me. Coaches do not have any hand in the process.
Now as for the actual schools that select athletes of the week, I'm sure there are all sorts of different ways to do it (we don't do it at Lebanon Valley). My guess is that it's usually the SID doing it.
-Tim Flynn
Sports Information Director
Lebanon Valley College
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 01:25:44 PM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 01:25:44 PM
Tim,
Thanks for the answer. So the SID's vote for the players of the week. Does the same apply for the end of the year All Conference Teams ?
My post was specifically about the Atheletes of the week at each of the schools. However, I appreciate your feedback.
Thanks for the answer. So the SID's vote for the players of the week. Does the same apply for the end of the year All Conference Teams ?
My post was specifically about the Atheletes of the week at each of the schools. However, I appreciate your feedback.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on December 15, 2010, 02:58:15 PM
Post by: lvcsid on December 15, 2010, 02:58:15 PM
No, postseason all-conference teams are nominated by and voted on by coaches. The conference playoff MVPs, similarly, are chosen by the winning coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 15, 2010, 05:09:15 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 15, 2010, 05:09:15 PM
Quote from: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
Lebanon Valley is sure to shine this year, considering that they do not play against any strong teams.
UConn refused to play the LVC ladies ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on December 16, 2010, 11:36:56 AM
Post by: lvcsid on December 16, 2010, 11:36:56 AM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on December 15, 2010, 05:09:15 PMQuote from: Hoops4lfe on December 15, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
Lebanon Valley is sure to shine this year, considering that they do not play against any strong teams.
UConn refused to play the LVC ladies ....
They didn't want to put their streak in jeopardy ;D
But in all seriousness, our next two opponents (Stockton and Ramapo) are 7-2... plus two vs. Messiah and two vs. a very good Widener team (not to mention E-town is 6-3). I'm not saying our schedule is super tough, but it isn't that bad...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 16, 2010, 01:24:57 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 16, 2010, 01:24:57 PM
Quote from: lvcsid on December 15, 2010, 01:00:53 PM
For the Commonwealth and Freedom conferences, SIDs nominate Player of the Week candidates every Monday morning for the previous week's games. There is then a committee of SIDs who vote for their choice based on objective statistical data, strength of opponents, important plays, etc., and the conference SID tallies it up and releases it. I forget how many voters we have now, I want to say it's three. I'm sure BJ will correct me. Coaches do not have any hand in the process.
Sorry been away from the board for a few days, catching up on some track & field work and doing Christmas shopping. Unlike Kate...I love finals week, no games at DeSales and I get some time to play with my son.
Tim no reason to correct you...three voters it is on the Conference POTWeek award.
Merry Christmas to all...although I am sure I'll be back on the board prior to that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 16, 2010, 02:56:41 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 16, 2010, 02:56:41 PM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on December 12, 2010, 05:20:29 PM
With yesterday's loss to DeSales, the Falcons are now 4-4. Has Messiah perhaps de-emphasized women's basketball? :)
Warren,
Just saw your post. Even in jest it is not wise to kick a sleeping dog with sharp teeth. There is still a lot of basketball to be played and I would think Coach Miller/staff will do what is necessary to get the Falcons back on track going into conference play.
Mery Christmas
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 21, 2010, 12:38:46 PM
Post by: kate on December 21, 2010, 12:38:46 PM
Hello All - was watching The View this morning, and Whoopi gave a shout out to the Connecticut Women's Basketball Team going for the record (89 straight wins) tonight. It's so neat to see a mainly celebrity driven show acknowledge a sport's achievement. I sure hope my Aggies realize how much joy they bring to me & mine, especially when ya need a DEFINITE break from holiday activities. Last night was one of those times, and for a couple of hours we were transported to the world of treys, blocks, and all ten healthy members of the team getting substantial playing time. Thank you Aggies, and a wonderful, safe Christmas to you all, AND a Happy winning New Year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 21, 2010, 02:16:15 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 21, 2010, 02:16:15 PM
....And good luck to our ex-MAC Royals against Kean tonight...I'm sure Coach Strong studied film of the recent DeSales - Kean....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 24, 2010, 09:41:28 AM
Post by: kate on December 24, 2010, 09:41:28 AM
Monday night should prove interesting as FDU takes on George Fox University in San Diego. I know i'll be following that game on live stats. Game starts at 8 pm. The next game for the Aggies is with Ursinus at 7:30 Jan. 3 in Collegeville. That game for us is a little tricky (night driving for the oldies :(), so we see our team next when they take on Misericordia at DVC on Sat., the 8th of Jan. Very much looking forward to that one.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 26, 2010, 04:10:07 PM
Post by: kate on December 26, 2010, 04:10:07 PM
Hope the FDU team made it out of Jersey before the storm hit. Really looking forward to following the game tomorrow night on live stats - especially since there's next to nothing else going on.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 27, 2010, 03:05:42 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 27, 2010, 03:05:42 PM
spOrtsfan: I think the film he reviewed was "From Prada to Nada".
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 27, 2010, 08:40:42 PM
Post by: kate on December 27, 2010, 08:40:42 PM
At the half, it's George Fox 35, FDU 22. It looks like GF did their homework on Shaleah Alston. She was held scoreless in the first period. Not sure if i'll tune back in after the break, or watch a rerun of Two and a Half Men. Whatever i decide to do, GO FDU!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 27, 2010, 09:36:44 PM
Post by: kate on December 27, 2010, 09:36:44 PM
Came back to the game - Ms Alston came alive in that second half with 15 points, but George Fox prevailed 77/48. GF appeared to have a huge bench, in the last three minutes bringing in five entirely new players. They look like a force to be dealt with, that's for sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 28, 2010, 11:40:36 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 28, 2010, 11:40:36 AM
Another big swing game score for FDU....Seems like they continue to struggle with getting more offensive production from the off-guard position to compliment Alston. Best of luck to them against St. Mary's....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 28, 2010, 06:42:04 PM
Post by: kate on December 28, 2010, 06:42:04 PM
Major congratulations to the Widener Pride tonight, beating Wesley 72/70 in a thrilling come-from-behind victory!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 30, 2010, 11:39:39 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 30, 2010, 11:39:39 AM
Nice job by the Cougars of Misericordia on their win last night down in "bama country. FDU did not fair as well with another lopsided loss. It must be frustrating for them as this seems to be a very talented team with a balanced combination of experience, skills, size and speed. What they still seem to be lacking, however, is a pure shooter on the court.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 31, 2010, 08:53:19 AM
Post by: kate on December 31, 2010, 08:53:19 AM
Ugh, stayed up last night only to see my two teams LOSE - first, Temple played a heck of a game, but fell to Nova 78/74, then Connecticut looked like an ordinary team going down to Stanford to break the streak. It would have felt better if it could have been Tennessee (another favorite team). Counting the days until the Aggie/Miseri game next Saturday. While i'm on here, BEST luck to Kean over in Union, NJ today. Gordon Mann has the call for that game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 31, 2010, 10:56:14 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 31, 2010, 10:56:14 AM
Kate, I'm feeling your pain. FDU lost a tough one to Bethany Lutheran in OT....FDU took 30 more shots than Bethany Lutheran and Bethany committed 37 TO's and the Devils still lost. Aside from Brianna Nicholls who seemed to have a great game, the other FDU guards combined for only 6 for 40 shooting. Foul line shooting for FDU was less than 50% - not good ! ....While it was great that the Devils came back from a half time deficit, the saga continues: lots of run and gun, and aggressive play but no pure shooter and limited execution capability in a half-court offense.
Anyway, it's just a game, right ? Happy New Year to you and all D3hoops board members. Most of all, may the Devils have a safe return from the west coast.....
Anyway, it's just a game, right ? Happy New Year to you and all D3hoops board members. Most of all, may the Devils have a safe return from the west coast.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 31, 2010, 01:27:16 PM
Post by: kate on December 31, 2010, 01:27:16 PM
Amen to the Devil's safe return, spOrtsfan - also, Happy New Year to you and all our posters, as well! It really is heartbreaking to lose those super close games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2011, 10:09:25 AM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2011, 10:09:25 AM
That Kean/Illinois Wesleyan game must have been a very good one (of course i would have preferred a different outcome), but still, several of the Illinois posters were correct - to play away from home, in snowy NJ, with back-to-back games, could not have been easy. Congrats to them, & play hard the rest of the season, Kean! One week to go to see our Aggies next Saturday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2011, 08:10:51 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2011, 08:10:51 PM
Coming up on 8:10, and there are no live stats coming from Catholic for the Manhattanville/Marymount game. Going back in now - hope they're there
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2011, 08:14:35 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2011, 08:14:35 PM
They're there :); just want to get em started. Go Valiants!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2011, 11:00:25 AM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2011, 11:00:25 AM
Good luck this afternoon to both Manhattanville playing Catholic in the Championship game in DC, and King's playing Moravian in Moravian's Winter Classic Tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2011, 10:08:25 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2011, 10:08:25 PM
King's went down today to Moravian, but Manhattanville made the MAC proud winning the CUA Tourney in DC, beating the host 75/68. The Valiants led most of the game, & never panicked when the Cardinals made a late game run. Thanks to Catholic for a great video feed. First game watched since the Aggies live on Dec. 20th. It was great!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 04, 2011, 12:28:43 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 04, 2011, 12:28:43 PM
Jeeez ! Up to this point, Moravian seems a lot better than their 5 - 6 record by beating DeSales by 20 and Kings by 15 ...I guess, as it goes, 'On Any Given Saturday'.
Kings Vs FDU should be a good game this weekend. Let's see if FDU makes any adjustments to stop their 4 game losing streak...
Kings Vs FDU should be a good game this weekend. Let's see if FDU makes any adjustments to stop their 4 game losing streak...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2011, 01:08:45 PM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2011, 01:08:45 PM
Good Luck to DeSales tonight taking on Baruch. On paper, Baruch looks like a tough team. It's almost time for the MAC when we start beating up on each other - let's all get ready for a good solid league season - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on January 05, 2011, 01:24:47 PM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on January 05, 2011, 01:24:47 PM
Good game at DeSales yesterday. DeSales turned the ball over too much to come away with a win. Turnovers have been a problem all year. DeSales bigs allowed 16 offensive rebounds and allowed the big men from Baruch to shoot 55% from the field. Post defense and rebounding have been a problem all year. DeSales bigs also have a hard time finishing around the rim. The overall guard play needs to improve. Although, Lidlow has been a shut down defender all year long.
The difficult schedule that DeSales has played so far this year, should have prepared them well for the remainder of conference play. Looking forward to seeing the team compete during the remainder of the season.
The difficult schedule that DeSales has played so far this year, should have prepared them well for the remainder of conference play. Looking forward to seeing the team compete during the remainder of the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 06, 2011, 09:45:24 AM
Post by: kate on January 06, 2011, 09:45:24 AM
A very interesting game tonight as Manhattanville visits Lebanon Valley College. It looks as if The Flying Dutch should take it, but the Valiants have been on a roll, coming off the wins at the CUA Tourney in DC. Should be a fun game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 06, 2011, 07:33:42 PM
Post by: kate on January 06, 2011, 07:33:42 PM
At the half, LVC leads Manhattanville 36/28. The Valiant's Taylor Wilson has five treys so far.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 07, 2011, 09:26:06 AM
Post by: kate on January 07, 2011, 09:26:06 AM
At the half of last night's LVC/Manhattanville match-up, i watched Big Bang, then a phone call prevented me from watching the second half. It appears the Dutchmen held their own, winning 78/70. Warren must be a happy camper this a.m. Now, their main contenders will be Widener, Messiah, and possible E'town. Alvernia usually plays tough, as well. Who knows how things will pan out in the Freedom. DeSales always gives everyone a run, but FDU is a completely different team this season. Good Luck to everyone (until they hit Doylestown ;)), and STAY HEALTHY!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 08, 2011, 02:51:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 08, 2011, 02:51:49 PM
First, congratulations to Misericordia today beating my Aggies badly (look up the final score for yourselves), next an amazing win for Eastern beating DeSales this afternoon in St. Davids (at least i think they won, live stats died), King's really won big over FDU, and i'm pretty sure Manhattanville beat Wilkes. I hope the Aggie Men get revenge!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 08, 2011, 07:18:32 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 08, 2011, 07:18:32 PM
Yes, Kings really put a hurt'in on FDU as they started to pick the Devils apart after the 1st 6 minutes...The Monarchs seemed to make all the right adjustments while FDU never established a game plan. FDU didn't have 2 of their players on the court due to injuries, however, this team is deep enough to counter their absence. It's 5 consecutive loses now...Something is not right in Dodge and I'm not sure it's only their .500 win / loss record...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on January 09, 2011, 12:12:11 AM
Post by: chairman on January 09, 2011, 12:12:11 AM
The win in St. Davids was perhaps the biggest in the last ten years for an Eastern program that has been far south of mid-table in each of the last six years. DeSales did not have an answer for Shante Jones.
She is averaging 29 points a game over the last four games. When DeSales moved defenders over to try to get the ball out of her hands, she was able to find the open players, but she also hit a lot of contested shots in the second half.
Eastern has already surpassed last year's season total for wins.
She is averaging 29 points a game over the last four games. When DeSales moved defenders over to try to get the ball out of her hands, she was able to find the open players, but she also hit a lot of contested shots in the second half.
Eastern has already surpassed last year's season total for wins.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 12:35:00 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 12:35:00 AM
Wait ... I thought DeSales had a shutdown defender at guard. Or is that just a dad's bravado?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 09, 2011, 09:54:29 AM
Post by: kate on January 09, 2011, 09:54:29 AM
Even tho the comment was a little "snarky" ;), it's nice to know that our moderator while in Minnesota, still finds the time to drop into our little corner of the D3 world. That's what makes the MAC so great, the competition is fierce, and one honestly is NEVER sure of any outcome. Yesterday was a bad day for my Aggies, and it certainly was a horrible day all the way around, but our basketball "problems" & joys help to keep our minds on everything that's good. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on January 09, 2011, 11:52:39 AM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on January 09, 2011, 11:52:39 AM
For Mr. Coleman .......
Lidlow's Dad, nope. Sorry about that. Wasn't at the game and don't know who guarded who. Any time Eastern beats DeSales, its a big win for Eastern.From the box score, the Eastern guard had a monster game. Congratulations to her. Also, from the box score, Lidlow only played for 19 mins. Not sure why. Maybe foul trouble ? My previous comments were only based upon the games that I have been at. Will have to make an effort to get to the game, the next time DeSales and Eastern meet up. Looking forward to the remainder of the season and to see what insighful comments Mr. Coleman has in his future posts. Maybe Mr. Coleman should make an effort to see our Mac girls play sometime in the future ? GO MAC Basketball !
Lidlow's Dad, nope. Sorry about that. Wasn't at the game and don't know who guarded who. Any time Eastern beats DeSales, its a big win for Eastern.From the box score, the Eastern guard had a monster game. Congratulations to her. Also, from the box score, Lidlow only played for 19 mins. Not sure why. Maybe foul trouble ? My previous comments were only based upon the games that I have been at. Will have to make an effort to get to the game, the next time DeSales and Eastern meet up. Looking forward to the remainder of the season and to see what insighful comments Mr. Coleman has in his future posts. Maybe Mr. Coleman should make an effort to see our Mac girls play sometime in the future ? GO MAC Basketball !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on January 09, 2011, 01:16:48 PM
Post by: chairman on January 09, 2011, 01:16:48 PM
The aforementioned shut-down defender was in foul trouble. Those fouls were accumulated trying to stop Jones, who is about three inches taller, stronger, and quicker. When she was in the game, DeSales ran double teams at Jones to try to get the ball out of her hands. Eastern was able to get her the ball enough for her to take 11 second-half shots.
Of Eastern's seven second half turnovers, five resulted in the ball being inbounded- two travels/carries, twice the ball was knocked off a player out-of bounds and a shot-clock violation. Without offense from their pressure defense, DeSales struggled to generate points, and that was a big difference in the game.
DeSales was in position to win the game late, but they were unable to convert on a couple key offensive possessions late. I don't know who they typically look to get those points, but when the Eastern team played man, Jones matched up with Lidlow.
It will be interesting to see how long the Eastern team can ride their current streak.
Of Eastern's seven second half turnovers, five resulted in the ball being inbounded- two travels/carries, twice the ball was knocked off a player out-of bounds and a shot-clock violation. Without offense from their pressure defense, DeSales struggled to generate points, and that was a big difference in the game.
DeSales was in position to win the game late, but they were unable to convert on a couple key offensive possessions late. I don't know who they typically look to get those points, but when the Eastern team played man, Jones matched up with Lidlow.
It will be interesting to see how long the Eastern team can ride their current streak.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 01:56:04 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 01:56:04 PM
Quote from: Hoops4lfe on January 09, 2011, 11:52:39 AM
For Mr. Coleman .......
Lidlow's Dad, nope. Sorry about that. Wasn't at the game and don't know who guarded who. Any time Eastern beats DeSales, its a big win for Eastern.From the box score, the Eastern guard had a monster game. Congratulations to her. Also, from the box score, Lidlow only played for 19 mins. Not sure why. Maybe foul trouble ? My previous comments were only based upon the games that I have been at. Will have to make an effort to get to the game, the next time DeSales and Eastern meet up. Looking forward to the remainder of the season and to see what insighful comments Mr. Coleman has in his future posts. Maybe Mr. Coleman should make an effort to see our Mac girls play sometime in the future ? GO MAC Basketball !
Mom, then, perhaps.
I have seen my share of MAC basketball but now living in the Midwest I only see it online.
Seriously, though -- we value all posters but let's be up front about who we are. Sometimes it's so obvious that another reader can point it out to me without even being able to see a user's IP address.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TraceyL on January 09, 2011, 03:14:58 PM
Post by: TraceyL on January 09, 2011, 03:14:58 PM
Good afternoon and a belated Happy New Year to all!
I have been a fan of this forum since my daughter Lori was a college freshman. Kate, Ronk, et al....I like your enthusiasm and love for the game. Kate, you are always quick with congratulations and kudos to all, even when it's not your Aggies. I have never before posted here and had no intention of doing so. However, Mr./Ms. Coleman seem to think I am posting under another name. I assure you it is not me. Although I am my daughter's biggest fan (her father and brother might think they are :)) I would never post about her achievements or shortcomings. That is not my nature. I am also aware that bball is a 5 member team sport, therefore 5 people contribute to the win or loss on any given day. If I feel the need to express myself I will do so under my own name. As for yesterday's game.....it definitely was not Lori's best showing on many levels which is why she did not play many minutes. Congratulations to Eastern. I would hate to see this forum turn negative, especially related to my daughter or our family name. Hoops4life seems to be a DeSales fan....I just hope he/she keeps it positive. After all, these young ladies are just that.....young athletes working hard in a sport they love. Kate, Ronk, etc.....keep the positive vibes coming!!!! If you would like confirmation as to who I am, come up and say hello at a game....I'd love to meet you.
I have been a fan of this forum since my daughter Lori was a college freshman. Kate, Ronk, et al....I like your enthusiasm and love for the game. Kate, you are always quick with congratulations and kudos to all, even when it's not your Aggies. I have never before posted here and had no intention of doing so. However, Mr./Ms. Coleman seem to think I am posting under another name. I assure you it is not me. Although I am my daughter's biggest fan (her father and brother might think they are :)) I would never post about her achievements or shortcomings. That is not my nature. I am also aware that bball is a 5 member team sport, therefore 5 people contribute to the win or loss on any given day. If I feel the need to express myself I will do so under my own name. As for yesterday's game.....it definitely was not Lori's best showing on many levels which is why she did not play many minutes. Congratulations to Eastern. I would hate to see this forum turn negative, especially related to my daughter or our family name. Hoops4life seems to be a DeSales fan....I just hope he/she keeps it positive. After all, these young ladies are just that.....young athletes working hard in a sport they love. Kate, Ronk, etc.....keep the positive vibes coming!!!! If you would like confirmation as to who I am, come up and say hello at a game....I'd love to meet you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Hoops4lfe on January 09, 2011, 03:26:39 PM
Post by: Hoops4lfe on January 09, 2011, 03:26:39 PM
So that you all know, I am a former AAU coach of Lori's. I am bias to Lori's ability. I enjoy posting on this forum and try to stay positive. So now, whenever I decide to post again, everyone will know that Coach Al is Hoops4lfe.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 04:27:49 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 04:27:49 PM
Using two usernames (one from your mobile phone, very clever) to post and converse with yourself is expressly forbidden by the TOS. It's been years since we've had anyone even try to do that.
I also see the history of each username, you know.
I also see the history of each username, you know.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TraceyL on January 09, 2011, 05:58:58 PM
Post by: TraceyL on January 09, 2011, 05:58:58 PM
Ok. Last time I will address this as I do not wish to fall into an endless argument. I don't know you, Pat. You don't know me. Whatever codes, numbers you're looking at, I post from my iPad. You probably also have my registration info. Email me and we can continue the discussion. Whatever your disagreement with Hoops4life, I respectfully request that you leave my name out of it. By the way.....this is my second (and hopefully last) post.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 08:02:29 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 09, 2011, 08:02:29 PM
Quote from: macbballfan on August 09, 2010, 02:51:12 PM
Replying to Kate's message, Sondrine is heading to DeSales.
Three usernames.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 09, 2011, 10:42:48 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 09, 2011, 10:42:48 PM
For the record I really am BJ, the DeSales SID.
I have met Pat on several occasions (back when he lived in the Mid-Atlantic Region) and even sat with him at a game that he did play-by-play for and I attempted to provide the color commentary (probably not very well). I am very thankful for the job and exposure he creates for Division III basketball and many other Division III sports.
It is a great service this web site and your staff does to promote the student-athletes that compete on the Division III level. You truly are the ESPN of Division III sports.
As for the Bulldogs it was a tough, tough loss on Saturday, especially after leading by 15 points late in the first half. I do recall DSU starting last season 1-3 in the Conference before not losing the rest of the way. So don't count us out yet, ;). Or I guess I should say, please take us lightly the rest of the way, we could use an easy win here and there.
FYI - Playoff matrix to come soon.
I have met Pat on several occasions (back when he lived in the Mid-Atlantic Region) and even sat with him at a game that he did play-by-play for and I attempted to provide the color commentary (probably not very well). I am very thankful for the job and exposure he creates for Division III basketball and many other Division III sports.
It is a great service this web site and your staff does to promote the student-athletes that compete on the Division III level. You truly are the ESPN of Division III sports.
As for the Bulldogs it was a tough, tough loss on Saturday, especially after leading by 15 points late in the first half. I do recall DSU starting last season 1-3 in the Conference before not losing the rest of the way. So don't count us out yet, ;). Or I guess I should say, please take us lightly the rest of the way, we could use an easy win here and there.
FYI - Playoff matrix to come soon.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 09, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
Post by: ronk on January 09, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
Quote from: TraceyL on January 09, 2011, 03:14:58 PM
.. Kate, Ronk, etc.....keep the positive vibes coming!!!! If you would like confirmation as to who I am, come up and say hello at a game....I'd love to meet you.
TraceyL,
If Scranton and DeSales happen to make it to the NCAA this year and get placed in the same pod, then I'll probably be there(unless the men are playing at the same time) and I'll look you up. I introduced myself to Hannah(we're from the same hometown) and her mother at the Tipoff Tourney this year so I'll be following DeSales via videocast even if I don't make it back to MAC land(I live down in Alex Chili land now- is DeSales videocasting that game tomorrow nite?) in the regular season.
I appreciate the combo of talent and effort that your daughter exhibits. Good luck in the regular and post season. I expect Coach Richter will make sufficient adjustments to take care of the Eastern threat in subsequent meetings.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 09, 2011, 11:42:15 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 09, 2011, 11:42:15 PM
Ronk...we have entered the world of "videocasting" this year and all games (men and women - 26 of them total) are videocasted for FREE to all watchers.
This is our first year doing so...I hope you get a chance to watch tomorrow's DeSales/Muhlenberg match-up and if you do, don't be afraid to send me your thoughts on our production.
I am looking for any feedback I can get so I can make it better and better each year as the budget allows.
BJ
This is our first year doing so...I hope you get a chance to watch tomorrow's DeSales/Muhlenberg match-up and if you do, don't be afraid to send me your thoughts on our production.
I am looking for any feedback I can get so I can make it better and better each year as the budget allows.
BJ
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 10, 2011, 12:58:40 AM
Post by: ronk on January 10, 2011, 12:58:40 AM
BJ,
Thanks, I thought u had said that earlier in the year, but tomorrow's game didn't have a 'V' in D3hoops' sched. Hope ur place is overflowing 4 the game.
Thanks, I thought u had said that earlier in the year, but tomorrow's game didn't have a 'V' in D3hoops' sched. Hope ur place is overflowing 4 the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 06:25:57 AM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 06:25:57 AM
Yes, good luck tonight to DeSales - it's the BEST when we beat "out-of-league", especially ool ranked :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 09:03:32 AM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 09:03:32 AM
Wow, just read that Amherst & Kean will be playing a last minute unscheduled game (due to prior cancellations) at Kean Tuesday night at 6 pm. GO Kean!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 06:54:12 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 06:54:12 PM
Truth be told, i'd rather have live stats most of the time over video. For the life of me i can't get the Rosemont video up, tried the Marywood video - same problem - at least live stats, boring as heck, are predictable. Eastern ls's have a great running commentary, so they're fun. Right now, i'm annoyed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 08:01:23 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 08:01:23 PM
Hubby got the game on our new computer - Rosemont won in OT 82/78. Good for them ( bad for us).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 09:12:23 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2011, 09:12:23 PM
DeSales just got back on the winning track tonight beating nationally ranked Muhlenberg 60/57 in OT. What a game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 10, 2011, 11:16:00 PM
Post by: ronk on January 10, 2011, 11:16:00 PM
BJ,
Enjoyed the videocast; play-by-play guy was top-notch; camera work following the ball was fine with the exception of missing the final shot of the game.
A suggestion for next year: run a 5-minute pre-taped interview with a player at halftime, a meet the Bulldogs concept(who they are, class, major, where they came from, why they chose DeSales, what's on the schedule for the next week for the team, etc.). kudos for getting off the ground this year.
Enjoyed the videocast; play-by-play guy was top-notch; camera work following the ball was fine with the exception of missing the final shot of the game.
A suggestion for next year: run a 5-minute pre-taped interview with a player at halftime, a meet the Bulldogs concept(who they are, class, major, where they came from, why they chose DeSales, what's on the schedule for the next week for the team, etc.). kudos for getting off the ground this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 10, 2011, 11:45:25 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 10, 2011, 11:45:25 PM
Ronk...thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed the live video.
Halftime feature is a terrific idea...currently I don't have the technology to run pre-taped interviews...but I hope to have that ability as soon as next year. Perhaps this year I could do stuff LIVE during doubleheaders with the men during women's games and the women during men's game.
Appreciate the feedback.
Glad you enjoyed the live video.
Halftime feature is a terrific idea...currently I don't have the technology to run pre-taped interviews...but I hope to have that ability as soon as next year. Perhaps this year I could do stuff LIVE during doubleheaders with the men during women's games and the women during men's game.
Appreciate the feedback.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Jon on January 11, 2011, 02:13:00 PM
Post by: Jon on January 11, 2011, 02:13:00 PM
Idea for halftime interview...tape the interview on the camera you use to air the game then when halftime starts, flip over to Play mode and run the video.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 11, 2011, 03:54:37 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 11, 2011, 03:54:37 PM
Hmmm...not a bad idea Jon.
I'll have to look into that.
I'll have to look into that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2011, 09:29:52 PM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2011, 09:29:52 PM
How about Kean beating Amherst tonight in OT! Way to go Kean! Now, just hope Amherst has a safe trip home - maybe they'll stay in Jersey tonight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 13, 2011, 12:48:36 PM
Post by: kate on January 13, 2011, 12:48:36 PM
Not the best b'ball day yesterday, as not only did the Aggie Mens & Womens teams go down, but the Widener women lost to Albright. Better days are coming - Can they start Saturday, Please???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 13, 2011, 11:12:53 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 13, 2011, 11:12:53 PM
Congrats to Simona Gordan of Manhattenville for scoring her 1,000 point against FDU tonight. Karen Hickey contunes to show why she is one of the best point guards in the Conference. Her precision bounce passes and court savvy makes the Valiants go. What the Valiants lack in height they make up with a high basketball IQ and their Posts finish when Hickey dishes to them.
As for FDU, it seems they have yet to put a rotation on the floor which includes a legit 3 point threat. Just lots of one on one stuff. Is it possible for a team to regress this much in one season ? ???
As for FDU, it seems they have yet to put a rotation on the floor which includes a legit 3 point threat. Just lots of one on one stuff. Is it possible for a team to regress this much in one season ? ???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 15, 2011, 07:18:13 PM
Post by: kate on January 15, 2011, 07:18:13 PM
A great day for Aggie sports, a win for the Women's & Men's teams, not to mention two wrestling wins. The women's game was particularly exciting, a back & forth with Del Val prevailing over Eastern, 70/67. Brit Battinieri had a monster game with 27 points & tons of rebounds (a double double). Every one of the players hitting the court had a good game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 17, 2011, 09:02:00 AM
Post by: kate on January 17, 2011, 09:02:00 AM
On this holiday morning, i'd just like to say a big thank you to Ken Andrews and Katie Imes at the MAC headquarters for the great job that they're doing on the league's website. Believe me, people go in and check those stats frequently, and the entire website and it's careful updates are very much appreciated! Many thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2011, 01:42:42 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2011, 01:42:42 PM
B'ball TV viewing lately has been feast or famine. Tonight for example, the Aggies are playing Manhattanville at 6, both live stats and video there, my hometown Lafayette Women are on at 7, and last but hardly least, the Sixers start at about 7:15 (last night there wasn't a thing). Anyway, it's a great "problem" to have - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 19, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 19, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
Great story in today's Morning Call about DeSales head coach Fred Richter.
Enjoy the read if interested.
http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-divisions2and3-basketball-column-011811,0,5086709.column (http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-divisions2and3-basketball-column-011811,0,5086709.column)
Enjoy the read if interested.
http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-divisions2and3-basketball-column-011811,0,5086709.column (http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-divisions2and3-basketball-column-011811,0,5086709.column)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2011, 02:47:24 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2011, 02:47:24 PM
That's a really wonderful article, BJ. Even tho we're tough competitors, we certainly do regard Coach Richter as a friend, and alway get a kick out of him when we see him in early season, scouting the Aggie team. We're glad he's a coach in "our" league. Thanks for sharing the article.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 19, 2011, 03:58:18 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 19, 2011, 03:58:18 PM
Yup, agree. That's a terrific article on Coach Richter. What stood out to me in the write-up is: (1) He's honest with his players - trust factor; (2) He's consistent: same standards for all his players; (3) He demonstrates value for academic achievement.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2011, 10:05:42 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2011, 10:05:42 PM
Thank heavens for the Aggie Men's team - they're the only ones hanging on for a victory tonight 78/75. The Aggie women lost, the Lafayette women lost, and most disturbing the Sixers lost in OT after leading most of the game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 19, 2011, 10:45:48 PM
Post by: bill on January 19, 2011, 10:45:48 PM
Nice win for the FDU women tonight! Now, if we can hold on with the men....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2011, 09:17:07 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2011, 09:17:07 AM
I echo Bill's comments....It was a nice win for the Devils... :).While the game is fun, it's just a little more fun when you win...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 21, 2011, 02:01:01 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 21, 2011, 02:01:01 PM
I know you've all been waiting anxiously for the "playoff matrix".
Here is the first installment heading into this Saturday's games.
Enjoy it and the games this weekend.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/wHoopsmatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/wHoopsmatrix.pdf)
Here is the first installment heading into this Saturday's games.
Enjoy it and the games this weekend.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/wHoopsmatrix.pdf (http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/wHoopsmatrix.pdf)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2011, 05:55:24 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2011, 05:55:24 PM
How about Eastern beating Manhattanville today 77/75! Way to go! Aggie Women & Men took care of business this afternoon at home - Women 81/70, Men, 77/73.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on January 22, 2011, 06:54:11 PM
Post by: chairman on January 22, 2011, 06:54:11 PM
Jones was very good for the Eagles today (30 points on 15 shots, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals), but the difference in the game came from Eastern's interior players doing great work and scoring big buckets at key times. It will be interesting to see if they can find a way to bring the same level execution to a road game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 22, 2011, 08:55:44 PM
Post by: bill on January 22, 2011, 08:55:44 PM
Go Devils! Let's try and put a few more wrinkles in the "matrix" :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2011, 08:21:35 AM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2011, 08:21:35 AM
Also, congrats to FDU beating Miseri yesterday - that's the beauty of the MAC Freedom, on any given game day.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 24, 2011, 08:55:20 AM
Post by: kate on January 24, 2011, 08:55:20 AM
Hope the weather holds up for the Messiah/Scranton game at U of S Wednesday night. Remember what we have to do to out-of-league teams ;)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2011, 12:27:13 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2011, 12:27:13 PM
Another real nice win for FDU. Based on my view, it seemed FDU's aggressive press and athleticism intimidated Misericordia for most of the game. The Devils are like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates this season - you never know what you're going to get....When the 3 guard offense are hitting their shots, the Devils roll and other teams have difficulty staying with them. On the flip side, when they go cold, it seems game adjustments are rare and the result is often a rout in favor of the opposition. .....It should be a very exciting finish to the end of the season... Long live the MAC !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2011, 06:50:01 PM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2011, 06:50:01 PM
Congratulations to DeSales Coach Fred Richter hitting 400 wins tonight at Billera Hall against Albright. It appeared to be a good win, too, with all players getting to participate in the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2011, 06:42:41 PM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2011, 06:42:41 PM
A good day for DeSales, Manhattanville, Misericordia, & Willkes - for the Women's & Men's teams - a BAD day for the rest of us. Regroup, Aggies - can't make FDU, but totally looking forward to Saturday at Doylestown with DeSales! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 29, 2011, 06:59:11 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 29, 2011, 06:59:11 PM
Wilkes took out FDU today as the Devils could not fully exploit their gross size advantage. Wilkes forced 27 Devil turn overs and the FDU guard rotation could only manage 4 for 19 shooting....Congrats to the Colonels....They earned it..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 01, 2011, 01:42:12 PM
Post by: kate on February 01, 2011, 01:42:12 PM
It's probably all over ESPN, but can't believe our local newspaper had nothing on Connecticut beating previously unbeaten Duke last night. They not only won, but handled them beautifully with basically six players. WOW! Talk about stamina and defense!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 08:16:58 AM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 08:16:58 AM
Yesterday in his weekly blog, SID, Matt Levy, was saying that if either FDU or Del Val were closed today, that the game tonight would be postponed. Looks like that's the case, cause DVC is closed today.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 09:19:48 AM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 09:19:48 AM
O.K., an hour ago, the DVC site had the school closed today. Now the notice is gone. Whatever our teams do tonight, play in Madison, or play tomorrow, BE SAFE!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 09:55:31 AM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 09:55:31 AM
Thanks, Matt! It's postponed until tomorrow night - again, safe trip, & go AGGIES!!! Just saw the page changed - that's the DVC/FDU game scheduled for tonight, now will be played Thursday night, Feb. 3, Women's game at 6, Men's game at 8.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 02, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 02, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
First Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/category/ncaa-stuff/regional-rankings/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 08:17:17 PM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2011, 08:17:17 PM
On this miserable cold night Eastern went up to Wilkes Barre & beat King's - a close score, but they won!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2011, 06:46:05 PM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2011, 06:46:05 PM
Probably some sort of aftermath of the storm, but the FDU live stats died right before the end of the first half. Boy, i hope they get them up and running.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2011, 08:42:06 PM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2011, 08:42:06 PM
Del Val hung on for a much needed win tonight, beating FDU in Madison 65/55! Way to go ladies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 04, 2011, 10:30:03 AM
Post by: bill on February 04, 2011, 10:30:03 AM
Kate
We sometimes have a hard time with our wireless connections at school! The whole system has been shakey lately, and the gym (basketball court) was never originally wired for the internet...
We sometimes have a hard time with our wireless connections at school! The whole system has been shakey lately, and the gym (basketball court) was never originally wired for the internet...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 04, 2011, 10:39:32 AM
Post by: kate on February 04, 2011, 10:39:32 AM
Good morning, Bill. The stats came back on (& off occasionally), but they are still much appreciated. Remember the days when we couldn't attend a game, & had to wait until later the next morning to catch the score? Now, we have S.I.D.'s who post them almost immediately after the contest. Thanks
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 04, 2011, 02:09:08 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 04, 2011, 02:09:08 PM
Updated matrix for everyone heading into Saturday and with five games left to play for everyone.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsmatrix.pdf
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsmatrix.pdf
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 05, 2011, 11:02:28 AM
Post by: ronk on February 05, 2011, 11:02:28 AM
Kate,
Gordon Mann said he hadn't met you yet, so if the opportunity presents itself at the DeSales-Del Val games today...l
Gordon Mann said he hadn't met you yet, so if the opportunity presents itself at the DeSales-Del Val games today...l
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2011, 03:06:41 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2011, 03:06:41 PM
Up until the last four minutes of today's game the Aggies hung real tough with the Lady Bull Dogs. Then DeSales pulled away winning 70/61. Brit Battinieri, in addition to being top scorcer with 28 points, broke the all time record for threes at Delaware Valley College. Way to go #10, tho i'm sure you would have preferred that it be a winning game. Let's Defend the House Wed. night - GO AGGIES!!! Congrats to Eastern beating Miseri yesterday by two.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 07, 2011, 12:00:08 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 07, 2011, 12:00:08 PM
...Much credit to Kings on Saturday as they were out rebounded (25 Vs 34) & out shot by FDU (43% Vs 53%) , however, they virtually never trailed in this hard fought game. King's managed 24 more free throws than FDU & forced 31 Devil turnovers which had a significant impact on the outcome. For the Devils, it was a much improved performance since the last time these 2 team met in NJ.
Also, a special congrats to DeVal's Brittany Battinieri & the rest of our MAC Athletes for prevailing through another tough competitive season. There's still plenty of hoops left, however, so here's wishing for an exciting finish. At the end of the day, every program should not only access their success on the court but also off the court & in the classroom.
Also, a special congrats to DeVal's Brittany Battinieri & the rest of our MAC Athletes for prevailing through another tough competitive season. There's still plenty of hoops left, however, so here's wishing for an exciting finish. At the end of the day, every program should not only access their success on the court but also off the court & in the classroom.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 09, 2011, 10:46:46 AM
Post by: kate on February 09, 2011, 10:46:46 AM
Thanks, SpOrtsfan! It's especially nice for Brit cause she missed three quarters of her junior year with a torn ACL. We're headed to Aggieland tonight for the match-up with King's. After that, there's just one more home game left, next Tues. with Manhattanville. Honestly, where did this season go ???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 09, 2011, 11:06:50 PM
Post by: chairman on February 09, 2011, 11:06:50 PM
Shante Jones eclipsed the 500 point barrier with a 31 point effort at Wilkes tonight. She had 23 points in the first half. She finished three steals short of a triple-double. Eastern won 70-58 to keep playoff hopes alive.
Though winning at Wilkes has not been the measure of greatness for teams in the freedom, but it is the sixth league win for a team that had won three league games in the previous two seasons. Their win at King's last week was the first Freedom road win in program history.
Though winning at Wilkes has not been the measure of greatness for teams in the freedom, but it is the sixth league win for a team that had won three league games in the previous two seasons. Their win at King's last week was the first Freedom road win in program history.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2011, 09:34:17 AM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2011, 09:34:17 AM
First, Chairman, i'm proud of Eastern, your new coach is working wonders down there in St. Davids. It does look, tho as if the MAC Freedom Championship is headed toward our B'ball sisterhood from the north. Either Miseri or King's. If my Aggies aren't in it, i automatically switch to DeSales (from green & gold to red & blue :)), but that might not be happening this season. Play hard against King's on Sat., Lady Bulldogs! Remember Eastern beat em on King's home court. We hope to be at Wilkes on Sat. for their Senior Day - Del Val has had a rough year, especially with the season ending injury to Jackie Shunkwiler. They wouldn't want any excuses made, however, so looking forward to these last three games of the season we are Aggie Fans Forever!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 10, 2011, 03:38:41 PM
Post by: chairman on February 10, 2011, 03:38:41 PM
Though it is not set in stone, based on the way things appear to be going down, Saturday is likely a playoff game for the Eagles. I think they can get in at 8-6, but only if they give the Valiants their sixth loss. If Eastern were to win out (did I say that?) They could finish as high as second.
Regardless of what happens on Saturday, it has been a big step forward on the women's side this Winter.
Regardless of what happens on Saturday, it has been a big step forward on the women's side this Winter.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2011, 05:34:17 PM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2011, 05:34:17 PM
Certainly not ONE thing against Manhattanville, but best luck to Eastern University on Saturday! The Valiants have had their play-off chances, and Eastern should be rewarded for making the drive toward the play-offs for the first time! They've had several impressive wins this season, & they deserve it! They do, however, play my Aggies a week from Sat., so that game is up for grabs ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 12, 2011, 06:43:12 PM
Post by: kate on February 12, 2011, 06:43:12 PM
O.K., congratulations to the Lady Colonels winning on their Senior Day, and also to Sam Lynam hitting the big 1,000! Del Val didn't want to steal anyone's thunder ;). All kidding aside, nice win, Wilkes! Also very happy for DSU!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 12, 2011, 10:15:21 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 12, 2011, 10:15:21 PM
Updated matrix for all your fanatics.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsmatrix.pdf
A few notes:
- Misericordia has clinched a playoff spot.
- I believe Eastern is still mathematically alive for a playoff spot but it needs two wins and a lot of other league wide results to go its way.
- As for the playoff seeding, I went thru a few scenarios in my head and I am pretty sure I found way for any of the top four teams currently (Misericordia, DeSales, King's, and Manhattanville) to all earn the #1 seed or fall as far as the #4 seed. So needless to say the games this week are very important in terms of playoff seeding. We should know a whole lot more after Tuesday's games.
Enjoy the matrix and the games this week.
http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/2009-10/WHoopsmatrix.pdf
A few notes:
- Misericordia has clinched a playoff spot.
- I believe Eastern is still mathematically alive for a playoff spot but it needs two wins and a lot of other league wide results to go its way.
- As for the playoff seeding, I went thru a few scenarios in my head and I am pretty sure I found way for any of the top four teams currently (Misericordia, DeSales, King's, and Manhattanville) to all earn the #1 seed or fall as far as the #4 seed. So needless to say the games this week are very important in terms of playoff seeding. We should know a whole lot more after Tuesday's games.
Enjoy the matrix and the games this week.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 13, 2011, 12:03:58 AM
Post by: chairman on February 13, 2011, 12:03:58 AM
As I see it, Eastern gets in if one of two second place teams goes 0-2 and the Eagles figure out a way to beat FDU and Del Val. Eastern has split with each of the teams ahead of them, therefore they would have the tiebreaker on King's (who would be 0-2 vs Miseri and 1-1 with others) and Manhattanville, who would be 0-2 vs Misericordia). The tiebreaker against DeSales I think goes to DeSales, but I feel that the Bulldogs have a very good chance of beating either Wilkes or FDU in the last two games.
That being said, Eastern is now rooting for Misericordia to win out, and needs either Wilkes or Del Val to pull an upset on Tuesday. The first of those conditions seems possible, the second seems more remote. While Eastern lost to both FDU and Del Val the first time through, I think the difference between home and away makes two wins possible for the Eagles.
That being said, Eastern is now rooting for Misericordia to win out, and needs either Wilkes or Del Val to pull an upset on Tuesday. The first of those conditions seems possible, the second seems more remote. While Eastern lost to both FDU and Del Val the first time through, I think the difference between home and away makes two wins possible for the Eagles.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 13, 2011, 06:31:58 PM
Post by: kate on February 13, 2011, 06:31:58 PM
Hi Chairman! I'd like to think of "remote" as something we change channels with, so i'm hoping that's the case for the Aggie/Valiant game Tuesday night! Go Del Val!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 15, 2011, 02:18:43 PM
Post by: kate on February 15, 2011, 02:18:43 PM
Senior night tonight at Delaware Valley College - Many thanks for the memories to two lovely basketball players, Rochelle Teesdale and Brittany Battinieri. Both women have played thru numerous injuries, and yet have shown us, the fans, some truly exciting D3 basketball over the past four years. Best luck to them in all their future endeavors.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 15, 2011, 05:46:28 PM
Post by: chairman on February 15, 2011, 05:46:28 PM
Best of luck to them TONIGHT!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 16, 2011, 12:26:56 AM
Post by: chairman on February 16, 2011, 12:26:56 AM
No help from outside sources for the Eagles, so they will be outside looking in when the playoffs start.
Nonetheless, an impressive turnaround for Coach Davis and the Eastern squad. One year removed from a 1-13 season, they have a chance to have taken a game off each team in the Freedom and to accrue home winning percentage over 90% (They are currently 10-1 with an OT loss to King's as the only blemish.). They will need to top Del Val in the season finale to accomplish those two goals.
FDU did a nice job holding Jones to 12, but she finished just four assists short of a quadruple double. The 12 pt. 12 rb. 10 steal triple double is her second triple double of the season.
Nonetheless, an impressive turnaround for Coach Davis and the Eastern squad. One year removed from a 1-13 season, they have a chance to have taken a game off each team in the Freedom and to accrue home winning percentage over 90% (They are currently 10-1 with an OT loss to King's as the only blemish.). They will need to top Del Val in the season finale to accomplish those two goals.
FDU did a nice job holding Jones to 12, but she finished just four assists short of a quadruple double. The 12 pt. 12 rb. 10 steal triple double is her second triple double of the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2011, 09:03:21 AM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2011, 09:03:21 AM
Good morning, chairman - yes, Eastern has made a remarkable turn around with your new coach & Shante! Congratulations! Last night for the Aggies was so very emotional. First over 300 people came out to watch their final home game of the season. I spotted Lauren Pisano, said hi to Jackie Hartzell, and greeted the entire Vennera Family, among many others. The place naturally erupted when Britt hit #1,000, tons of happy tears all around. When Britt & Rochelle sat down that last time, Britt really lost it, and i remembered all the times, even through injuries when she was always gracious and smiling. We will certainly miss her play & personality. Ro gave it everything last night as well - she was determined to leave James Work with no regrets. We love you Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 16, 2011, 03:35:34 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 16, 2011, 03:35:34 PM
Week 3 Regional Rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2011/02/16/ncaa-2011-regional-rankings-week-3/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
Through some grapevines, i heard that there's a possibility that Del Val will be in a tourney come November with our dear old friends, the Lady Royals! If so, can not wait!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2011, 12:45:53 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2011, 12:45:53 PM
Just a possibility at this point, but if so, won't that be fun? What does everyone else hear?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
Congratulations to Eastern this afternoon beating my Aggies by 18, however, our Star Guard, Brittany Battinieri, went out with a BANG with 29 total points, seven treys! We will very much miss her on the court - she gave her all every time out. Also i'd be remiss without congratulating Eastern's Bekah Roland hitting her 1,000 this afternoon, as well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 19, 2011, 03:04:17 PM
Post by: ronk on February 19, 2011, 03:04:17 PM
Quote from: kate on February 18, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
Through some grapevines, i heard that there's a possibility that Del Val will be in a tourney come November with our dear old friends, the Lady Royals! If so, can not wait!!!
Sounds like it would be the Muhlenberg tourney, if true, since neither the Moravian nor the DeSales tourney would have both Del Val and Scranton(a conference member for either).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2011, 05:37:58 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2011, 05:37:58 PM
Hello Ronk! Does Moravian have an opening tourney? You may not have known that Gwynedd Mercy will be sponsoring their second tip-off in November. Last year GMC, Moravian, Del Val, and the fourth team escapes me at the moment, but the hosts prevailed in their own tourney. Why does November have to be so darn far off??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 20, 2011, 12:28:19 AM
Post by: ronk on February 20, 2011, 12:28:19 AM
Upon further review, Moravian's tourney was a New Year's tourney, not a tipoff, so Gwynedd-Mercy could be a possibility, too.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2011, 09:15:20 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2011, 09:15:20 AM
Good morning, Ronk! GMC was what i had heard - it's tough, cause if the opening game is Friday night, the traffic down there in Montgomery County is crazy, and i'm too old to handle it (it wasn't a piece of cake last year making the Sat. game). So, if it does come to pass, that U of S would be meeting DVC Friday night, we'll miss it. It does give us all something to look forward to, however. Thank heavens for the Phillies starting play shortly. Makes the summer fly!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2011, 08:53:34 AM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2011, 08:53:34 AM
Really looking forward to tonight's game between DeSales & Kings! Of course, half of our hearts will be at James Work wishing the Aggie men on to victory. What a great dilemma to have - a choice of two really important MAC games on a beautiful late winter night - doesn't get any better than that!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 23, 2011, 04:29:06 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 23, 2011, 04:29:06 PM
Final Regional Rankings before Selection Sunday: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/category/ncaa-stuff/regional-rankings/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2011, 08:42:44 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2011, 08:42:44 AM
DeSales & Misericordia - Saturday night at 7 pm in Center Valley. That time gives us the huge opportunity to attend BOTH MAC play-off games, Del Val/DeSales Men at 2 pm in Doylestown, and the women's game in the evening. WOW! Can we hack it?? :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on February 24, 2011, 09:09:20 AM
Post by: mailsy on February 24, 2011, 09:09:20 AM
Quote from: kate on February 24, 2011, 08:42:44 AM
DeSales & Misericordia - Saturday night at 7 pm in Center Valley. That time gives us the huge opportunity to attend BOTH MAC play-off games, Del Val/DeSales Men at 2 pm in Doylestown, and the women's game in the evening. WOW! Can we hack it?? :D
Kate,
I'm glad the schedule worked out for you. It's great when the schedule makers work on "our" schedule ;D. Good luck to your teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2011, 04:35:32 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2011, 04:35:32 PM
Thanks, Mailsy! Tomorrow at this time, we'll know the Aggie/DeSales Men's outcome, and we'll be getting ready to head to DeSales. For the CSAC, i'm leaning toward Immaculata, as well. Really don't know too much about Neumann, and the Mighty Macs looked good playing Del Val earlier this season. Getting more excited here in Easton by the minute - these games can't come soon enough!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2011, 09:23:39 AM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2011, 09:23:39 AM
Three more hours and it will be out of Easton, down 611 and right to Doylestown :D! Best of luck to the Aggie Men this afternoon. Then tonight, it's over to Center Valley to watch DeSale's Women take on Misericordia in the Championship game. Very thankful for today's beautiful weather here in Easton - should be fun!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 26, 2011, 09:38:05 AM
Post by: ronk on February 26, 2011, 09:38:05 AM
Kate,
Hope u can handle the excitement of a doubleheader; good luck to Hannah and the Lady Bulldogs.
Hope u can handle the excitement of a doubleheader; good luck to Hannah and the Lady Bulldogs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 26, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 26, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
LVC 51 - Messiah 33 (!!!!). Congatulations to the Dutch and best of luck in the NCAA's. I highly doubt that the Falcons will get a Pool C bid. Hopefully next year they can find some offense and make some noise. Thank you Michele S. for a solid 4 years of Bball. Best wishes to you in your chosen career.
33 points just will not get it done against anyone no matter how good your "D" is.
33 points just will not get it done against anyone no matter how good your "D" is.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 26, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 26, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on February 26, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
LVC 51 - Messiah 33. Congratulations to the Dutch and best of luck in the NCAAs.
Thanks for your kind words.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2011, 11:16:57 AM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2011, 11:16:57 AM
The DeSales/Misericordia game last night was exciting (especially in the last five minutes). The Lady Cougars came on strong, but the Lady Bulldog defense prevailed. Misericordia Never give up - good for them. Now we just hope that the Bulldogs get an NCAA game relatively close to home. We will see tomorrow. It's always fun meeting people at the games, as well. Thanks for introducing yourself, Tracy! If the NCAA game isn't too far, we'll probably see you again - Best luck to the Lady Bulldogs - we know you always represent the MAC well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TraceyL on February 27, 2011, 12:24:45 PM
Post by: TraceyL on February 27, 2011, 12:24:45 PM
I was very glad to meet you, Kate! The game was very exciting, although very nerve-racking for the Bulldog fans!!! Misericordia never let up and the last few minutes of the game seemed to go forever (at least for me :) Christine Marks definitely proved she earned her Player of the Year status.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2011, 03:36:27 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2011, 03:36:27 PM
It looks as though DeSales is heading to SUNY Geneseo - had to pinch myself to keep awake, as they announced that pod at the very end. Best luck to the Lady Bulldogs - already forgot who else was in that bracket. Hopefully it's posted on D3 Hoops front page by now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2011, 08:37:27 AM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2011, 08:37:27 AM
Good morning! First, good luck to the Lady Dutch as they take on Neumann Friday night at their magnificent facility there in Annville! Also good luck to Messiah playing Western Connecticut! Next, to the Lady Bulldogs of DeSales, please beat Geneseo State Friday night! It's just a bit too far for us, but it looks like a beautiful little upstate NY village, and hey, GO beat em! All three of our MAC teams in the dance will represent very well, i'm sure! HAVE FUN!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2011, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2011, 09:32:00 PM
With less than a minute to go Alvernia women beat GMC in the first round of their ECAC South Tourney! Congrats!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 7express on March 03, 2011, 10:54:50 PM
Post by: 7express on March 03, 2011, 10:54:50 PM
We get Messiah tomorrow at Kean, anyone know anything about them?? All I know is that they started 5-6 and then won 15 of their last 17 to end the year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 03, 2011, 11:13:56 PM
Post by: ronk on March 03, 2011, 11:13:56 PM
Messiah played a pretty strong schedule; only lost 1 strong player from last year, so I don't know why they struggled(for Messiah); big people are decent; new point guard is coach's daughter. he's a pretty good coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 7express on March 04, 2011, 12:27:59 AM
Post by: 7express on March 04, 2011, 12:27:59 AM
This is their 13th straight year in the tournament right?? Was it 2002 & 2008 they finished NCAA runners up. This could end up being a good game down at Kean.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 04, 2011, 07:19:13 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 04, 2011, 07:19:13 AM
7express,
Messiah is a very young team, 1 Sr, 3 sophs and 1 freshmen start with all underclassmen off the bench. IMHO they sometimes rely on the 3 a little to much. Their bigs (6'2", 6' and 5'11") can score/rebound when not in foul trouble. They play in your face "D"and try to use all the clock in a deliberate offense. They have struggled this year putting points on the board as their shooting % is down considerably from past years. They got off to a rocky start as one of last years starting guards missed the first 8 or 9 games. If they shoot in the 45% range , minimize turn overs and hit a few 3's they will be in the game. If W. Conn scores in the 60'/70's they will most likely get the "W"
FWIW, in the first round 2 years ago Messiah smoked a good (25-4) E. Conn team by 35.
Messiah is a very young team, 1 Sr, 3 sophs and 1 freshmen start with all underclassmen off the bench. IMHO they sometimes rely on the 3 a little to much. Their bigs (6'2", 6' and 5'11") can score/rebound when not in foul trouble. They play in your face "D"and try to use all the clock in a deliberate offense. They have struggled this year putting points on the board as their shooting % is down considerably from past years. They got off to a rocky start as one of last years starting guards missed the first 8 or 9 games. If they shoot in the 45% range , minimize turn overs and hit a few 3's they will be in the game. If W. Conn scores in the 60'/70's they will most likely get the "W"
FWIW, in the first round 2 years ago Messiah smoked a good (25-4) E. Conn team by 35.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2011, 09:20:22 AM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2011, 09:20:22 AM
Best Luck to our three MAC teams in the Tourney tonight, DeSales, Lebanon Valley, and Messiah! GO Mighty MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 05, 2011, 08:30:50 AM
Post by: kate on March 05, 2011, 08:30:50 AM
Well, now it's go mighty Lebanon Valley! Told you that this would be their year to shine, Warren! We had actually thought about heading up to Geneseo today for what we were hoping would be a game tonight with DeSales in it. Hey, Lady Bulldogs, you played two fabulous games last week to get to the dance (we saw em both), so there's nothing to feel that badly over. MANY teams don't make it nearly that far. Hope you enjoyed the proverbial ride. See everyone next season, when i'm hoping my Aggies make a great showing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 05, 2011, 09:51:57 PM
Post by: kate on March 05, 2011, 09:51:57 PM
Congratulations to Lebanon Valley College - still dancin!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 07, 2011, 07:04:56 PM
Post by: kate on March 07, 2011, 07:04:56 PM
Can not believe that no one is posting this week so far! I wish the times for the games, both on Friday & the Sat. game would be indicated. The weather looks good for the weekend, and, it could come down to a Lebanon Valley/Kean game on Sat. Certainly NOT to overlook Wm. Patterson & Christopher Newport. Good luck to our MAC Lady Dutch on Friday night, cause if you're in it on Sat., there's a good possibility that we'll be there. We have always enjoyed our stay in Annville - really love your gym, and we miss b'ball so much - BEST luck with Wm P. Friday - we'll ALL take it from there.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BAK4LVC on March 07, 2011, 07:57:11 PM
Post by: BAK4LVC on March 07, 2011, 07:57:11 PM
Thanks, Kate! Super excited for the chance for our women to make the Final Four, since you never know when the next chance may come. The cupboard definitely isn't bare after this year, but you never know what will happen. Even with the adversity this team has gone through this year (lost Schultz, Nies, and Ruhl for the year during the season, etc.), we can't be prouder of their effort this season. Couple their success with the unexpected season of the men's team, and it's been a great year to call LVC home!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 10, 2011, 10:07:59 AM
Post by: kate on March 10, 2011, 10:07:59 AM
The Very, Very Best Luck to the Lady Dutch when they take on Wm Patterson tomorrow night! GO Lebanon Valley!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on March 10, 2011, 11:09:32 AM
Post by: mailsy on March 10, 2011, 11:09:32 AM
Good luck to the MAC and LV.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 10, 2011, 12:31:57 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 10, 2011, 12:31:57 PM
Same here - best wishes to our MAC representative, LV. It goes to show how a team can compensate for players they lose during the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 10, 2011, 01:44:41 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 10, 2011, 01:44:41 PM
I echo the sentiments of Kate, Mailsy and Sp0rtsfan. Best of luck to LV in tomorrow's game and hopefully a few more. Heck of a season and team. Again congratulations to the Dutch and all of their supporters.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 11, 2011, 12:30:19 AM
Post by: gordonmann on March 11, 2011, 12:30:19 AM
If you can't get to Lebanon Valley, we are teaming with the college to broadcast the Sectional games.
Click here (http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/7447013) to watch.
Click here (http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/7447013) to watch.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 12, 2011, 05:11:22 AM
Post by: kate on March 12, 2011, 05:11:22 AM
Huge congrats to Lebanon Valley! Elite eight!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 13, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Post by: kate on March 13, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Great run for Lebanon Valley College! Congratulations - you made yourselves, your School, and the MAC Very Proud!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 18, 2011, 10:44:06 AM
Post by: kate on March 18, 2011, 10:44:06 AM
Christopher Newport and Illinois Wesleyan - the teams i'm pulling for in the Final Four. It's been such a depressing week all around, and i miss our AGGIES! Sure hope everyone's enjoying Spring Break! Maybe we'll see team people at Del Val's A-Day Weekend. Looking forward to that.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 18, 2011, 09:45:44 PM
Post by: kate on March 18, 2011, 09:45:44 PM
O.K., Amherst & Washington U in the Final - GO Amherst!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on March 19, 2011, 02:19:31 AM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on March 19, 2011, 02:19:31 AM
Quote from: kate on March 18, 2011, 09:45:44 PM
O.K., Amherst & Washington U in the Final - GO Amherst!
Why pro-Amherst kate?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 19, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
Post by: kate on March 19, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
Good morning, Wydown Blvd. Washington U has done it before, Amherst is looking for their first title, and, i've been reading all good things about their coach (Amherst), so for those reasons, i say this morning - GO Amherst! Can not be sure as i sit here at the computer that Amherst has no D3 titles, so a bit of a disclaimer on that. But in addition to the other reasons, Amherst is, sort of, the "home" team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on March 19, 2011, 11:28:19 AM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on March 19, 2011, 11:28:19 AM
Quote from: kate on March 19, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
Good morning, Wydown Blvd. Washington U has done it before, Amherst is looking for their first title, and, i've been reading all good things about their coach (Amherst), so for those reasons, i say this morning - GO Amherst! Can not be sure as i sit here at the computer that Amherst has no D3 titles, so a bit of a disclaimer on that. But in addition to the other reasons, Amherst is, sort of, the "home" team.
Gotcha. You should read a bit about Coach Fahey then too ;)
Makes sense. Go Bears!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sumfun on March 19, 2011, 04:17:39 PM
Post by: sumfun on March 19, 2011, 04:17:39 PM
Thanks, Kate. Always like your posts. Amherst needs all the fans it can get as Wash U has knocked off the host team on the road 3 weeks in a row. Both great coaches. Hope it's a great game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 19, 2011, 09:47:58 PM
Post by: kate on March 19, 2011, 09:47:58 PM
Congratulations to Amherst, and thank you sumfun :)! Your team made Washington look mortal tonight - great game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on March 20, 2011, 08:36:09 PM
Post by: Wydown Blvd. on March 20, 2011, 08:36:09 PM
Congrats to Amherst!
Beating a team of that caliber in the tournament three years in a row is tough. I think WashU ran out of gas (not finishing layups, missing free throws) and it would have taken a perfect game to beat this year's Lord Jeffs. Loved the basketball this weekend. Cheers to D3!
Beating a team of that caliber in the tournament three years in a row is tough. I think WashU ran out of gas (not finishing layups, missing free throws) and it would have taken a perfect game to beat this year's Lord Jeffs. Loved the basketball this weekend. Cheers to D3!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 03, 2011, 10:37:36 AM
Post by: kate on April 03, 2011, 10:37:36 AM
Good morning! A truly wonderful article on the Del Val front page http://www.delval.edu/ "A Surge in Sports at Del Val by Ed Kracz. It made my day reading it, especially since we've had the privilege to have observed it happening over the last ten years or so. All connected DVC participants, players, coaches & staff are doing a tremendous job!
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 04, 2011, 07:58:37 AM
Post by: kate on April 04, 2011, 07:58:37 AM
How about just going to Del Val's home page and checking that article - nothing comes up when i just gave that link a try - the author of the article is a sport's writer for the Doylestown Intelligencer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 04, 2011, 09:07:57 PM
Post by: kate on April 04, 2011, 09:07:57 PM
Thanks, Pat
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 08, 2011, 01:18:18 PM
Post by: kate on April 08, 2011, 01:18:18 PM
After following the MAC schools (specifically DVC) going on 15 years now, i'd just like to share what i find particularly neat about each one excluding our own (needs no hype in my opinion :D). Albright, the first away game for us & we got an autograph from Coach Rotz now Hogan & Jeanne Waznak; Alvernia, they have Jon as their SID & he's great!; Arcadia once Beaver, just a school with a lot of class; DeSales, our closest school & we like Coach Richter; Eastern, they have the best live stats & announcer!; Elizabethtown, do you still have that beautiful indoor track with windows all around?; FDU, you have the nicest posters & you're right down the road from Drew!; Lebanon Valley, our favorite ride thru PA Dutch territory & the most polite students; Lycoming, boy to stand there in that windowed atrium & eat your half time hotdog - the view of the Mountains - spectacular; Manhattanville, the CASTLE; Messiah, not charging for any of your activities; Misericordia, nice ride for us, just nine miles above Wilkes Barre; Can't forget King's, great big cool old gym; Widener, our very own Alisa DiBonaventura, Coach!; and Wilkes, with a poster like CJ, you know you have a Really Great School. Just to be fair, former MAC schools Drew, beautiful campus so close to NYC & Scranton, Rts. 33, 80, 380, local 307 & left on Mulberry - quick lunch at the Subway :D! Missing b'ball season!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 10, 2011, 06:29:15 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 10, 2011, 06:29:15 PM
Hey Kate, that was a great post....I think you're the role model for all forum posters everywhere; always positive, informative, and a real sportsfan for sure ! Can the next baller season come soon enough ? Well let's get a littlle baseball in our diet first....Yes, I'm a Yankee fan.....But would not mind another Bomber / Philly World Series....By that time the new hoops season will only be weeks away..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 11, 2011, 10:55:05 AM
Post by: kate on April 11, 2011, 10:55:05 AM
Thanks, spOrtsfan! The way the Phils and Yankees are playing right now, it does look like it could be a Fightin's/Bombers World Series! Thank heavens for sports - really makes time fly. It'd be nice too, for us anyway, if the Sixers could go beyond one series & out, but that's very doubtful. Soon, we'll have our b'ball schedules to discuss - looking forward to that for sure. Thanks, again
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 05, 2011, 05:42:13 PM
Post by: kate on May 05, 2011, 05:42:13 PM
Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland and Hood College in Frederick, Maryland are joining us in the MAC. Have to read further, but WOW!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 09, 2011, 11:45:28 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 09, 2011, 11:45:28 AM
Welcome aboard to them.....Interesting additions to the MAC....Hope the price of gas is lower than now by the start of the season....Also, based on last year's records, seems like women's hoops may not have been the forte of their athletic programs....Hey, but 'ya never know....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 09, 2011, 12:54:15 PM
Post by: kate on May 09, 2011, 12:54:15 PM
Howdy, sp0rtsfan! Thought i'd hit the computer before going out to work in the yard, and saw your post. Hood & Stevenson appear to be headed to our Commonwealth side, tho that would make it very lop-sided. Actually Hood looks very nice. They're building a new gym on the campus (they had been playing at a military facility). Best of all, they're located off beautiful Route 15, yes, it's a haul, but what a gorgeous ride. Route 78 morphs into 81 in Harrisburg, and right after crossing the Susquehanna River, there's the 15 exit. I even read what the Stevenson coach wrote about his seniors graduating now, and you could tell he's a very kind person. We shall see how all this plays out. Hope your Spring is going well - for me, yard duty is calling :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 16, 2011, 12:57:05 PM
Post by: kate on May 16, 2011, 12:57:05 PM
Except for the Phils dropping two in a row, this was a great sports weekend - Boston sweeping the Yankees, and even better, the Bull winning their opener over the Traitor and the Miami Heat!!! ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 18, 2011, 10:25:22 AM
Post by: kate on May 18, 2011, 10:25:22 AM
GO Phils! and GO Bulls! The last four days have been extremely painful for Phillies fans. Professional hitters "Hit" for a living. Let's hope they get the message. Six more months til tip-off. This weather doesn't help anyone's mood either. Hope all posters are enjoying our damp spring.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 18, 2011, 11:21:34 AM
Post by: ronk on May 18, 2011, 11:21:34 AM
Quote from: kate on February 21, 2011, 09:15:20 AM
Good morning, Ronk! GMC was what i had heard - it's tough, cause if the opening game is Friday night, the traffic down there in Montgomery County is crazy, and i'm too old to handle it (it wasn't a piece of cake last year making the Sat. game). So, if it does come to pass, that U of S would be meeting DVC Friday night, we'll miss it. It does give us all something to look forward to, however. Thank heavens for the Phillies starting play shortly. Makes the summer fly!
Kate,
Your grapevine source has been affirmed; it is the GMC tourney to which the Lady Royals have committed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 18, 2011, 12:35:52 PM
Post by: kate on May 18, 2011, 12:35:52 PM
Hello, Ronk! Obviously you have an inside track there; do you happen to know if DVC plays the Lady Royals on a Friday night? I don't have that info. Darn it, if they do, like i said in that previous post, we can't make it. Haven't checked the GMC site yet, so i should head there, as well. Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 18, 2011, 01:10:06 PM
Post by: ronk on May 18, 2011, 01:10:06 PM
No, I didn't press my source on who the other 2 teams were or what the 1st-round matchups were; those questions r left as an exercise to keep u out of trouble during the offseason. ;)
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Post by: kate on May 18, 2011, 02:17:42 PM
Post by: kate on May 18, 2011, 02:17:42 PM
Aw, Come on, Ronk - you know i mean no harm :-\, well i do get mad just once in awhile :D. Anyway, it's just a darn shame that today's players don't know about that MAC rivalry. I honestly still miss you & PlayBall. If i had to guess on the teams for GMC's Tourney, i'd say the Lady Royals, DVC Aggies, and possibly, Lyco. We'll see. Can't wait for the Sat. games - we'll leave super early from Easton. Schedules show be coming up in the next month. Always look forward to seeing them all! Please keep posting!
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Post by: kate on May 21, 2011, 11:20:39 AM
Post by: kate on May 21, 2011, 11:20:39 AM
Northern Lehigh Forward/Center, Lauren Oertner, headed to Misericordia. Congratulations to our two beautiful seniors, Brittany Battinieri and Rochelle Teesdale, graduating this morning from Delaware Valley College!
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Post by: kate on May 31, 2011, 10:19:58 AM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2011, 10:19:58 AM
Hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Very anxious and excited to see who will be named as head coaches at Arcadia and Wilkes Universities.
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Post by: mytwocents on May 31, 2011, 11:26:24 AM
Post by: mytwocents on May 31, 2011, 11:26:24 AM
Warren,
From Arcadia's Women's Basketball Site.
Crystal Gibson steps down as Women's Basketball coach at Arcadia University
GLENSIDE, PA: (May 24, 2011) - Arcadia University Director of Athletics Shirley Liddle has announced that Crystal Gibson has stepped down from her position as Women's Basketball head coach after serving in the position since the 2008-09 season. Gibson will conclude her three-year tenure on June 10 and will become the head coach for Women's Basketball at Division III, St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Over her three seasons on the sidelines for the Knights, Gibson has helped to stabilize and grow the women's basketball program in the Middle Atlantic Conferences' highly competitive Commonwealth Conference, helping the program achieve their first league win during the 2010-11 season. She also served as the University's Assistant Sports Information Director and advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
A search for her replacement will begin immediately.
From Arcadia's Women's Basketball Site.
Crystal Gibson steps down as Women's Basketball coach at Arcadia University
GLENSIDE, PA: (May 24, 2011) - Arcadia University Director of Athletics Shirley Liddle has announced that Crystal Gibson has stepped down from her position as Women's Basketball head coach after serving in the position since the 2008-09 season. Gibson will conclude her three-year tenure on June 10 and will become the head coach for Women's Basketball at Division III, St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Over her three seasons on the sidelines for the Knights, Gibson has helped to stabilize and grow the women's basketball program in the Middle Atlantic Conferences' highly competitive Commonwealth Conference, helping the program achieve their first league win during the 2010-11 season. She also served as the University's Assistant Sports Information Director and advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
A search for her replacement will begin immediately.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2011, 01:41:51 PM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2011, 01:41:51 PM
Hello, mytwocents! Did you think Warren would be "shook up" if he saw my post? You mean Everyone doesn't check all our MAC websites almost daily ;)? I saw that Crystal was going to a good school, and we certainly wish the best to Rachel, so i didn't think the post would generate any anxious moments. Still can't wait to see who ends up where!
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Post by: mytwocents on June 01, 2011, 07:57:47 AM
Post by: mytwocents on June 01, 2011, 07:57:47 AM
Hi Kate,
Hope you are enjoying the warm weather. When it comes to MAC sports you are the guru. If someone needs to know up to date info at a school chances are you know the answer. :) Have a good summer. Take Care
Hope you are enjoying the warm weather. When it comes to MAC sports you are the guru. If someone needs to know up to date info at a school chances are you know the answer. :) Have a good summer. Take Care
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 07, 2011, 05:49:48 PM
Post by: kate on June 07, 2011, 05:49:48 PM
Any news at all on the coaching positions at Arcadia and Wilkes?
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Post by: kate on June 13, 2011, 09:48:26 PM
Post by: kate on June 13, 2011, 09:48:26 PM
Misericordia has their 2011/12 schedule up! Now they should be coming on left & right!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 13, 2011, 10:40:46 PM
Post by: ronk on June 13, 2011, 10:40:46 PM
We're counting on u, Kate, to alert us to the breaking news, as always. Thanks for ur contributions.
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Post by: old ends on June 16, 2011, 10:25:59 PM
Post by: old ends on June 16, 2011, 10:25:59 PM
WOW at lot has happen. Went on a year plus vacation with my bride of 51 years. it will take me another year to catch up
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Post by: kate on June 17, 2011, 09:52:03 AM
Post by: kate on June 17, 2011, 09:52:03 AM
So wonderful to see that you're back old ends!!! As always, it should be a fun and interesting season for the MAC!
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Post by: kate on June 19, 2011, 01:11:35 PM
Post by: kate on June 19, 2011, 01:11:35 PM
No basketball news here (darn it :D), but something every bit as important - A very Happy Father's Day to everyone at the site!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2011, 03:59:32 PM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2011, 03:59:32 PM
THANK YOU, Matt Levy!!! The Del Val 2011/12 schedule is up!!! So excited, now i actually have to go back & look at it :D!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2011, 05:56:24 PM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2011, 05:56:24 PM
King's also up today! Now we have three.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 22, 2011, 10:02:14 AM
Post by: kate on June 22, 2011, 10:02:14 AM
Manhattanville 11/12 schedule is up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 22, 2011, 04:27:38 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 22, 2011, 04:27:38 PM
....Does anyone know where the prior Wilkes coach, Rachael Emmethal, ended up ? I'll never forget how she guided her team to a vistory last season against FDU. The Devils had 17 more rebounds, shot a decent 40% from the field but Wilkes held them to 4 points over the last 5 minutes - a great win for Wilkes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 23, 2011, 10:55:54 AM
Post by: kate on June 23, 2011, 10:55:54 AM
Good morning, SpOrtsfan! No, i really have no idea where Rachel might be headed, but would just like to add that she is a lovely individual, and we remember her playing for Coach Richter at DeSales. It's fun keeping up with our MAC alum. Still, however, waiting for Arcadia/Wilkes coaching news. Alvernia has 11/12 schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 29, 2011, 10:38:11 AM
Post by: kate on June 29, 2011, 10:38:11 AM
No coach yet, but Wilkes has posted the 11/12 schedule. May be more up as well, but this magnificent day calls for some outside work!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 29, 2011, 10:02:10 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 29, 2011, 10:02:10 PM
Interestingly, Wilkes and King's were among the last schools in Division III to post football schedules.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 30, 2011, 08:23:42 AM
Post by: kate on June 30, 2011, 08:23:42 AM
Eastern has joined the 11/12 "schedule up" group. I was really hoping that Arcadia and Wilkes would be naming their respective coaches before the Fourth of July Holiday. Maybe they'll just let the suspense mount. 8-)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 04, 2011, 01:30:56 PM
Post by: kate on July 04, 2011, 01:30:56 PM
Happy, safe Fourth of July to everyone at this site, and the sites of all our fellow conferences! Looks like a year when we'll all be competing inter-league, as it should be with much more competition in years to come. That being said, GO MAC! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 07, 2011, 03:10:23 PM
Post by: kate on July 07, 2011, 03:10:23 PM
The entire Kean mess makes me feel very badly. As always, it's the most vulnerable who suffer. As a gigantic D3 fan, i certainly hope that this is investigated, and doesn't prove to be as damaging as first thought. And, more going forward, Messiah has the 11/12 schedule on their site. Long live Division 3 Athletics!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on July 08, 2011, 07:41:59 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on July 08, 2011, 07:41:59 PM
Agree, for sure, this Kean mess is bad news. Unfortunately, there may be more truth than fiction to these alegations.
Here's a toast to all the coaches, ADs, and school officials who play by the rules and "in your face" to those who don't.
Here's a toast to all the coaches, ADs, and school officials who play by the rules and "in your face" to those who don't.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 14, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
Post by: kate on July 14, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
Well, upon looking at the MAC page this morning, i see that former DVC player and Centenary College Coach, Lorie Khalil, had been named head coach at Arcadia University. Congratulations, Lorie!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 18, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Post by: kate on July 18, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Arcadia University now has 11/12 schedule on the site!
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Post by: mailsy on July 20, 2011, 11:20:11 PM
Post by: mailsy on July 20, 2011, 11:20:11 PM
Quote from: kate on July 18, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Arcadia University now has 11/12 schedule on the site!
They also have a new coach!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 21, 2011, 01:06:30 PM
Post by: kate on July 21, 2011, 01:06:30 PM
With the temp outside approaching 100 degrees, it's fun to sit in a nice air-conditioned living room, and web site hop through our MAC l6. Saw that DeSales has their 11/12 schedule posted - they're away from Center Valley for a long stretch in the beginning of the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 23, 2011, 09:52:59 AM
Post by: kate on July 23, 2011, 09:52:59 AM
:) Feeling a bit devilish this am, i just have to post this quote from a MAC account of the new Lycoming Soccer Coach, Doug Stahl - "where he will coach in one of the most tradition-laden conferences in the country". Amen
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 26, 2011, 03:36:51 PM
Post by: kate on July 26, 2011, 03:36:51 PM
It's been quite awhile since i've checked Gwynedd Mercy's web site, but their 11/12 schedule is up and listing Del Val & the University of Scranton for the first game of the GMC Tip-Off Tourney. The game is being played Friday night Nov. 18 at 6 pm. Lycoming & the host school play at 8 pm. Consolation and Championship games are played on Sat. the 19th.
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Post by: kate on July 28, 2011, 08:09:45 AM
Post by: kate on July 28, 2011, 08:09:45 AM
Just read that former Muhlenberg Assistant Coach, Chris Heery, had been named the new Women's Coach at Wilkes University. Welcome to the MAC Coach Heery!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on July 29, 2011, 12:59:48 AM
Post by: ronk on July 29, 2011, 12:59:48 AM
Talked with Muhlenberg coach Ron Rohn at last week's junior national AAU championship and he mentioned that Wilkes interest in his assistant. Saw someone from Gwynedd-Mercy there also but didn't have chance to ask him about the 4th team in his tipoff tourney; thanks for identifying Lycoming as it, Kate.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 01, 2011, 12:51:47 PM
Post by: kate on August 01, 2011, 12:51:47 PM
August - one great month - athletes back on the campus, new rosters coming on toward the end of the month, & a general excitement knowing that all the schedules will be underway in exactly one month!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 08, 2011, 09:59:16 AM
Post by: kate on August 08, 2011, 09:59:16 AM
Good morning! Lycoming has their 11/12 schedule up (we'll get to see them play at the GMC Opening Tourney). Also Widener's new season schedule is here! Best luck to Coach Alisa and her Widener Pride this season!
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Post by: kate on August 09, 2011, 03:57:09 PM
Post by: kate on August 09, 2011, 03:57:09 PM
On this warm, very muggy day, FDU has posted their 11/12 schedule. Now, as i remember, just Elizabethtown and Lebanon Valley have yet to get them on here. LebVal, however, has posted the men's schedule. Three months from Monday is Del Val's first regularly scheduled game with St. Mary's of Maryland - hope these three months go as fast as the last three!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 11, 2011, 10:57:13 AM
Post by: kate on August 11, 2011, 10:57:13 AM
Computer is going haywire on this beautiful morning here in Easton. Happy to see that Lebanon Valley has joined the ranks of 11/12 schedule up, now just Albright & Elizabethtown remain with no 11/12 schedules posted. In a previous post i had forgotten Albright (totally unintentional). In S.I.D., Matt Levy's blog, read that the athletes will be back on campus as early as this weekend. Hope everyone had a Great summer, and is as anxious for the start of fall & winter sports as we are! GO AGGIES!!!
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Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 11, 2011, 11:46:54 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 11, 2011, 11:46:54 AM
Kate, I may be wrong but I don't remember a year when this many MAC schools posted their season schedule this early. Perhaps in some way you put "unintentional" presssure on them to do so ?? Ha ! In any case, I'm glad we can now post the games on our personal calendars...It's never too early to get the season buz in motion.
Hope the summer has been a good one for you. I'm still looking forward to another Philly - Yankee World Series as the hoops season will officially start right after it
Hope the summer has been a good one for you. I'm still looking forward to another Philly - Yankee World Series as the hoops season will officially start right after it
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 14, 2011, 03:42:20 PM
Post by: kate on August 14, 2011, 03:42:20 PM
Does anyone out there keep a yearly folder for their team's season? This afternoon a good friend and i were chatting about a game that happened back in the 07/08 season. We were remembering how much fun that day had been, as a matter of fact it was up in Purchase at Manhattanville. There were not many Aggie fans there that day, & we were lucky enough to have our Son take us up there. She was saying how glad she was that she & her son-in-law had made the drive, cause her daughter had a Very good game. Just for the heck of it, i went into the Aggie archives, & they only went back to 08/09, so i'm about to test my records :), and see just how many points one of our favorite Aggies had that afternoon. It's totallly amazing what one will do when the Phillies get rained out ;D!
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Post by: kate on August 14, 2011, 03:59:19 PM
Post by: kate on August 14, 2011, 03:59:19 PM
:D, Aggie Archives paid off - our friends daughter had 30 points that day - she had remembered, i knew our player had a great game, just didn't remember the point total. Three months from tomorrow, Fans!!!
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Post by: ronk on August 14, 2011, 07:50:02 PM
Post by: ronk on August 14, 2011, 07:50:02 PM
Kate,
The boxscore is also available in the Manhattanville archives.
The boxscore is also available in the Manhattanville archives.
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Post by: kate on August 14, 2011, 09:14:19 PM
Post by: kate on August 14, 2011, 09:14:19 PM
Thanks, Ronk, but it's comforting to know that i haven't maintained the Aggie Archives for 14 years with no purpose :D! Can't find a thing in this house, but went right to the 07/08 folder!
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Post by: kate on August 31, 2011, 05:47:48 PM
Post by: kate on August 31, 2011, 05:47:48 PM
Elizabethtown has their 11/12 schedule up and they're headed to Puerto Rico in December! Too lazy at the moment to check all the other MAC pages, but i believe Albright is the last hold out for the new list.
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Post by: kate on September 12, 2011, 05:52:01 PM
Post by: kate on September 12, 2011, 05:52:01 PM
O.K., just a little more than two months until the Aggie season opener on November 15th against St. Mary's of Maryland. Could this be the Del Val Women's Year??? The men won the MAC last year - is it the Aggie year??? Please stay tuned!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on September 14, 2011, 10:33:15 PM
Post by: old ends on September 14, 2011, 10:33:15 PM
Hi Kate,
you are bitting your nails just waiting for the first day of practice
you are bitting your nails just waiting for the first day of practice
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 14, 2011, 11:16:42 PM
Post by: ronk on September 14, 2011, 11:16:42 PM
Messiah is on the schedule of u of Maryland for an exhibition game 1 November @ 7pm; probably a 2-hour drive for the Falcons' fans 2 College Park
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 15, 2011, 05:39:56 PM
Post by: kate on September 15, 2011, 05:39:56 PM
Two short (i hope ;)) months from tonight, we'll be in the friendly confines of James Work Memorial Gym watching the opener for our Aggies vs St. Mary's of Maryland coached by LVC grad, Crystal Gibson. We will also be watching the coaching debut of our very own, Kim Vennera! Kim is replacing Jen McCarthy who has moved on to Philadelphia University. We certainly wish dear Jen the Very best luck with her new position, and we're eagerly anticipating many wins with Coaches Hogan, Brittain, and Vennera!!! Can't wait!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 15, 2011, 05:48:20 PM
Post by: kate on September 15, 2011, 05:48:20 PM
PS: Hello old ends!!! Yes, geting more & more excited by the day! Didn't see your post at first, but i'm sure we're all looking forward to a very competitive season!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on September 15, 2011, 06:55:30 PM
Post by: old ends on September 15, 2011, 06:55:30 PM
I will tell my grandson to take his daughter to some of the games, since your girls team will be in his neck of the woods. Four times they well be in Northeast PA. Kings, Wilkes, Misericordia, and Penn State Wilkes Barre. From what my grandson claims Kings and Wilkes Gyms stayed dry during the flood.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 18, 2011, 03:41:13 PM
Post by: kate on September 18, 2011, 03:41:13 PM
Hello old ends! So relieved to hear that the Wilkes & King's gyms stayed above water. So many fun memories in both of those spots. I sincerely hope that the Lady Aggies can show your grandson and your great grand daughter a win in both gyms. Not to mention, of course, the Misericordia gym ;)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 21, 2011, 10:34:23 AM
Post by: kate on September 21, 2011, 10:34:23 AM
Feeling just a bit ornery this morning i feel compelled to comment on a fellow posters (NOT this site) remark about "unique profiles" for a certain D3 league. What i would most like to see included in ANYONE's "unique profile" would be in addition to superb b'ball skills, a loving and open mind ready to absorb all the experiences college has to offer, and for me personally, that intangible factor of "would i hug & be thrilled to see this player years after she has graduated". Everyone does, indeed, have a "unique profile".
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 21, 2011, 03:49:42 PM
Post by: ronk on September 21, 2011, 03:49:42 PM
Even the conference of "like-minded" institutions? ;) You knew that one was coming, Kate.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 21, 2011, 05:34:18 PM
Post by: kate on September 21, 2011, 05:34:18 PM
Hello Ronk, was actually referring to individuals having "unique profiles" - not entire D3 collegiate leagues. Please keep posting at this site, and i will check in frequently to yours'. You always were the most reasonable Scranton poster, as was Play Ball, & she's been long gone.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 26, 2011, 10:43:01 AM
Post by: kate on September 26, 2011, 10:43:01 AM
Not sure when it happened, but Albright now has their 11/12 schedule up - we're complete! Good luck to all our MAC teams this upcoming season - stay healthy and play hard!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 05, 2011, 03:51:37 PM
Post by: kate on October 05, 2011, 03:51:37 PM
Must be that i'm totally preoccupied with the Phillies ::), but King's has their 11/12 roster on their site! A quick glance at everyone else & the Monarchs are the only ones as of today to have that info.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 08, 2011, 11:20:54 AM
Post by: kate on October 08, 2011, 11:20:54 AM
Why does the intro to the regions say "Child's Boards"? Just wondering - bad mood today, Phils lost, no more baseball, at least none that i'm passionate about, NBA on serious hold, really don't care about the Eagles or Flyers, and it's five weeks til my Aggies hit the court for the season opener. GO AGGIES!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 09, 2011, 12:07:07 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 09, 2011, 12:07:07 PM
It says child boards, which is the software's terminology for a sub-board. It's been that way for a few years now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 09, 2011, 05:30:11 PM
Post by: kate on October 09, 2011, 05:30:11 PM
Thank you, Pat. Can't believe i just noticed that yesterday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 10, 2011, 04:03:18 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 10, 2011, 04:03:18 PM
I only noticed "child board" after the design of the page changed a little while back -although I'm not stating it hasn't been there all along - just never noticed it....No big deal....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 10, 2011, 06:33:19 PM
Post by: kate on October 10, 2011, 06:33:19 PM
Very well know that this is not the appropriate place to post this, but just wanted others in the MAC (particularly the schools with wrestling) that Steve Cantrell has been named as the new Head Wrestling Coach at Delaware Valley College. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and his complete bio is on the front page of the Aggie Athletic website.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 12, 2011, 09:27:32 PM
Post by: kate on October 12, 2011, 09:27:32 PM
Add FDU to the list of schools with their 11/12 roster up - that makes two, FDU along with King's. Practices start Sunday - a very exciting time of the year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on October 13, 2011, 08:56:24 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on October 13, 2011, 08:56:24 AM
Quote from: kate on October 10, 2011, 06:33:19 PM
Very well know that this is not the appropriate place to post this, but just wanted others in the MAC (particularly the schools with wrestling) that Steve Cantrell has been named as the new Head Wrestling Coach at Delaware Valley College. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and his complete bio is on the front page of the Aggie Athletic website.
Where did the old coach go? Just curious....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 13, 2011, 09:07:25 AM
Post by: kate on October 13, 2011, 09:07:25 AM
Good morning, NEPA Fan! Del Val's former Wrestling Coach, Brandon Totten, stepped down to take a teaching (health & physical ed.) position at the Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson, NJ.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 13, 2011, 01:53:19 PM
Post by: ronk on October 13, 2011, 01:53:19 PM
Quote from: kate on October 12, 2011, 09:27:32 PM
Add FDU to the list of schools with their 11/12 roster up - that makes two, FDU along with King's. Practices start Sunday - a very exciting time of the year!
Looks like FDU may have cut back on their scouting budget-5 of their incoming frosh are from the same high school; or else, they're real tight with each other. An interesting aspect to the Freedom season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 13, 2011, 03:09:16 PM
Post by: kate on October 13, 2011, 03:09:16 PM
Howdy Ronk! Or in the case of the Dayon Family "two for the price of one" ;)! Wish we could get to that DVC/Scranton game Friday night, the 18th - just don't appreciate that drive down 202 after dark, but again, certainly hope to be there on Saturday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 13, 2011, 03:53:04 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 13, 2011, 03:53:04 PM
Yes, seems like interesting dynamics at FDU with 5 of the 10 recruits coming from the same HS ....Is this a new MAC record ?
Also, on another note, 5 players from last year's squad, with remaining eligibility, are NOT returning for the new season; 2 of the 5 would be a senior this year.
Also, on another note, 5 players from last year's squad, with remaining eligibility, are NOT returning for the new season; 2 of the 5 would be a senior this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on October 13, 2011, 07:45:28 PM
Post by: mytwocents on October 13, 2011, 07:45:28 PM
Messiah also has their 11/12 roster posted.
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/sports/womens_basketball/roster/
Looks like one of the 3 new recuits is a Junior transfer from DIV I University of Maine , Katelyn Vanderhoof, where she was a starter for 2 years.
http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/bios/vanderhoff_katelyn_jgzd
http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/sports/womens_basketball/roster/
Looks like one of the 3 new recuits is a Junior transfer from DIV I University of Maine , Katelyn Vanderhoof, where she was a starter for 2 years.
http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/bios/vanderhoff_katelyn_jgzd
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 14, 2011, 08:54:33 AM
Post by: kate on October 14, 2011, 08:54:33 AM
Hello mytwocents! Have to admit i didn't check the Commonwealth half of the MAC, as the Aggies don't have the other side scheduled this season. Just Lycoming in GMC's opening tourney. Your half is always extremely competitive, besides Messiah, there's Alvernia, Widener, not to mention Lebanon Valley, of course. Should be a great year, and i think we're all looking forward to it!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 14, 2011, 04:22:57 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 14, 2011, 04:22:57 PM
Correction: 6 players at FDU with remaining eligibility did not return to play this season; 3 would have been seniors.....There's probably an assortment of reasons..
Trenton Central was the HS of 5 of the new recruits. Perhaps a Fab 5 in the making ? Trenton Central was ranked 12th, overall, in NJ last season and was 26 - 2. They were very obviously a very good team but were beaten pretty badly by the eventual TOC winner, Trenton Catholic. ...Just the same, 2 excellent hoops programs in the same town ! There must be something special about the water in the Trenton area ! Ha !!
Trenton Central was the HS of 5 of the new recruits. Perhaps a Fab 5 in the making ? Trenton Central was ranked 12th, overall, in NJ last season and was 26 - 2. They were very obviously a very good team but were beaten pretty badly by the eventual TOC winner, Trenton Catholic. ...Just the same, 2 excellent hoops programs in the same town ! There must be something special about the water in the Trenton area ! Ha !!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 17, 2011, 05:35:38 PM
Post by: kate on October 17, 2011, 05:35:38 PM
The d3hoops preseason All-American Women's teams have been announced and the MAC is well represented. Shante Jones a junior at Eastern University and Christine Marks, a senior at Misericordia have both been named to the Third team. Congratulations to both - it's been fun watching you play so far in your collegiate careers.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 20, 2011, 12:59:39 PM
Post by: kate on October 20, 2011, 12:59:39 PM
Eastern's 11/12 roster up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 28, 2011, 10:08:32 AM
Post by: kate on October 28, 2011, 10:08:32 AM
Not only was DeSale's picked to lead the MAC for the 11/12 season, but they've got their roster up! Eastern is picked to finish second.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 01, 2011, 08:33:42 PM
Post by: kate on November 01, 2011, 08:33:42 PM
Delaware Valley College now has their 11/12 roster up!!! Also, Wilkes. Holdouts: Manhattanville and Misericordia.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 05, 2011, 10:12:53 AM
Post by: kate on November 05, 2011, 10:12:53 AM
Misericordia has their roster up, and it's darn near doubled from last season. They did very well with what they had in 10/11 and for this year they are losing just one and returning pre-season All-American, Christine Marks. Should be a very interesting year in the MAC Freedom! Incidentally, Manhattanville is the lone hold-out for their roster. Is their new point guard from suburban Philadelphia? Just wondering. Ten more days!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 13, 2011, 07:05:45 PM
Post by: kate on November 13, 2011, 07:05:45 PM
Two huge games for us Saturday afternoon - first and foremost, the Aggie women in the Championship or Consolation game of the GMC tourney at Gynnedd Mercy, AND the Aggie playoff football game with Norwich University at Del Val. Either one, GO AGGIES!!! (we will do the basketball game, of course ;))!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 16, 2011, 10:03:50 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 16, 2011, 10:03:50 AM
An early congrats to FDU for their 11 point win over neighbor school, St Elizabeths College....Many different faces on the Devils, however, same style of play as last year - very aggressive, but reckless, on defense and offense. As in the past, a poor shooting percentage and the lack of 3 point artist may continue to hurt them when they need a big shot.. ..On the flip side, their athleticism is an asset and can make them a tough competitive squad aka shades of a typical pseudo Vivian Stringer team... ....
Best of luck to the rest of our MAC teams. Go hard and stay healthy !
Best of luck to the rest of our MAC teams. Go hard and stay healthy !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2011, 10:45:34 AM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2011, 10:45:34 AM
Hello Sp0rtsfan! Congratulations on the Devils first win last night - the MAC had a 4 and one showing in their opening games - not too shabby! We handled St. Mary's of Maryland, but they were without their leading scorer, so i'd like to wish them best luck with their season in the CAC. Next up for DVC is old foe, Scranton. We're playing in the Gwynedd-Mercy Tourney Friday night & Sat. You are so right, play hard and PLEASE stay healthy!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2011, 03:52:52 PM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2011, 03:52:52 PM
Would be remiss if i didn't list the things that made the Del Val home opener great, first, new uniforms, next, the national anthem song live, and finally all healthy members of our new roster got to play! Anxious to see everyone on Saturday afternoon at GMC! Good luck Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 18, 2011, 07:53:57 PM
Post by: kate on November 18, 2011, 07:53:57 PM
At the Gwynnedd-Mercy Opening Tourney tonight, the first game, Delaware Valley College 53, The University of Scranton 48! Sensational game by the Aggies, fighting back from a fairly large first half deficit. Congratulations - we'll see you all in the Championship game tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 18, 2011, 09:56:29 PM
Post by: kate on November 18, 2011, 09:56:29 PM
Sorry for the double here, but just have to add that it was a tremendous team effort tonight by the Aggies. Also, sorry that i kept misspelling "Gwynedd" - GMC had a terrific video feed and an enthusiastic announcer!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 18, 2011, 11:08:18 PM
Post by: ronk on November 18, 2011, 11:08:18 PM
Kate,
Your Aggies refused to wilt from a double-digit deficit, battled back with an effective press, and held on for a nice win. Frosh Brenna Coll looks like a good 3-pt shooter. Be looking for you, tomorrow. You could even catch the 1st half of the football game.
Your Aggies refused to wilt from a double-digit deficit, battled back with an effective press, and held on for a nice win. Frosh Brenna Coll looks like a good 3-pt shooter. Be looking for you, tomorrow. You could even catch the 1st half of the football game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2011, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2011, 06:53:00 PM
An absolute perfect Aggie basketball day - Congratulations (big time :D) to the Del Val Women, winning the Gwynedd-Mercy Opening Tourney 66/62! Brenna Coll was on the all-tournament team and Emily Soper was named Tournament MVP!!! Also the men's team won in their consolation game at the Widener tourney! It was especially appreciated when U of S's Ronk came over at the half of the GMC game & introduced himself. We really are a "D3 Family". GREAT way to spend a Sat. afternoon! Major congrats, again to Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 23, 2011, 08:11:42 AM
Post by: kate on November 23, 2011, 08:11:42 AM
First, just wanted to wish everyone at the site a very Happy Thanksgiving! In particular, i'm giving thanks for my Del Val Aggies who won their fourth game in a row last night at Rowan 75/62. A little far for us to travel, especially at night, but Rowan had a video feed, which broke up a bit at the half, so watched live stats til the end. It was a total TEAM effort with names too numerous to mention, but our starting five consists of one senior, one junior, and THREE freshmen! Our bench participation was seamless and the entire game was a joy to watch. We'll see everyone at that first league game on Wed., the 30th with King's at home. THANK YOU, AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 28, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
Post by: kate on November 28, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
So darned spoiled, it appears as though Penn State Brandywine has no live stats, so i'll have to stay up tonight to see what happened with the Aggie game. Really looking forward to Wed. night's tilt with King's - first league game - should be exciting!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 28, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: kate on November 28, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
King's beat Widener tonight 82/75 - look out DVC, every one of those players can put the ball in that basket! Should be quite a game on Wednesday night!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2011, 02:47:29 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2011, 02:47:29 PM
Some really big games tonight to kick off the 11/12 MAC Commonwealth and Freedom leagues. Messiah at Lebanon Valley, Eastern at Manhattanville and King's at Delaware Valley - GO AGGIES!!! Also Widener plays Alvernia tonight, just read it & can't remember if the game's in Chester or Reading.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2011, 02:52:00 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2011, 02:52:00 PM
PS That Widener/Alvernia game is in Chester. Also, in a non-league game Marywood (CSAC) and University of Scranton (Landmark) play at U of S. Lots of great games!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on November 30, 2011, 07:57:38 PM
Post by: mytwocents on November 30, 2011, 07:57:38 PM
Listened to the Messiah LVC game. A frustrating 7 point loss by the Falcons in a low scoring game. Their lack of offense is still a major issue for whatever reason. Tonight's culprit was very poor shooting. 30% against a quality team is not going to get it done. They had the looks and shots (over 60) but still cannot put the ball in the basket. 4 for 17 from behind the 3 point line? Good luck Falcons on the rest of the season and lets hope everyone gets healthy and all sharpen their shooting skills.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2011, 09:45:48 AM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2011, 09:45:48 AM
Great, exciting Aggie/King's game last night. DVC came up short, three points, 59/56. The Lady Monarchs could have pitched a tent at the free throw line, they were there - A LOT & making them, too. People did get their money's worth. Eastern really beat Manhattanville up in Purchase. The Aggies play Eastern Sat. afternoon - GOOD LUCK!!! It's so great to be back in the swing of the season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 01, 2011, 10:12:14 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 01, 2011, 10:12:14 AM
Deval Vs Kings certainly seemed like it was thriller; what we expect from good MAC competition....
On the Jersey side of the river, if there was ever a time when FDU could upset DeSales, this was it....Then again, DeSales had 26 more boards than the Devils even though FDU took 8 more shots. How does that happen ? The trend continues as street-ball style play will only take a team so far at the college level. At some point, the squad needs to make their shots i.e. 23% shooting % and 12 / 29 from the stripe in this game...On the bright side, they did force 32 TOs......Good defense ? Hmmm. Not so sure ..Opposing teams have hit for a combined 42% FG % against them...
On the Jersey side of the river, if there was ever a time when FDU could upset DeSales, this was it....Then again, DeSales had 26 more boards than the Devils even though FDU took 8 more shots. How does that happen ? The trend continues as street-ball style play will only take a team so far at the college level. At some point, the squad needs to make their shots i.e. 23% shooting % and 12 / 29 from the stripe in this game...On the bright side, they did force 32 TOs......Good defense ? Hmmm. Not so sure ..Opposing teams have hit for a combined 42% FG % against them...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: zlovesid on December 01, 2011, 02:22:42 PM
Post by: zlovesid on December 01, 2011, 02:22:42 PM
Kate, just an FYI. King's is averaging 31 free throw attempts per-game so what you saw in that game is indicative of how they play. They go to the basket hard and have several different players on the team that play that same style. They are being rewarded for being aggressive. You can always argue when one team shoots more FT's than the opponent, but when one team consistently gets to the foul line - in both home and away games - it is not by accident. The down side is they are only making 60-percent of those shots. They only made 62-percent against DVC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 01, 2011, 04:37:41 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on December 01, 2011, 04:37:41 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on November 30, 2011, 07:57:38 PM
Listened to the Messiah LVC game. A frustrating 7 point loss by the Falcons in a low scoring game. Their lack of offense is still a major issue for whatever reason. Tonight's culprit was very poor shooting. 30% against a quality team is not going to get it done. They had the looks and shots (over 60) but still cannot put the ball in the basket. 4 for 17 from behind the 3 point line? Good luck Falcons on the rest of the season and lets hope everyone gets healthy and all sharpen their shooting skills.
The Messiah ladies at 30% last night? That's far from the shooting accuracy I've come to expect and fear in many years of watching LVC go against the Falcons.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 08, 2011, 05:06:32 PM
Post by: kate on December 08, 2011, 05:06:32 PM
Busy day here in the household, but how about Misericordia coming quite close to beating LVC, AND DeSales's found their mojo beating Kean last night! Looking forward to a Christmas break in the action on Saturday as my Aggies take on Penn State Wilkes Barre up there in Lehman. Please send search party if we're not there by 1 :D! PS, i'm referring to a break in My action, not that of the Aggies! Good luck next week with exams to all our D3 players!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 08, 2011, 10:40:22 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 08, 2011, 10:40:22 PM
Kate...was starting to worry about you. No posts since December 1st prior to today. Good to see you are OK.
And yes those Bulldogs are getting better. We are still without our PG (Hannah Smith) but the other players are stepping up and getting better each game.
And yes those Bulldogs are getting better. We are still without our PG (Hannah Smith) but the other players are stepping up and getting better each game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 08, 2011, 11:50:50 PM
Post by: ronk on December 08, 2011, 11:50:50 PM
BJ-SID,
Is Hannah injured? I noticed she wasn't in last nite's boxscore. We have the same home town in common and I met her at last year's Bulldog tipoff tourney. She's a valuable backcourt performer.
Is Hannah injured? I noticed she wasn't in last nite's boxscore. We have the same home town in common and I met her at last year's Bulldog tipoff tourney. She's a valuable backcourt performer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 09, 2011, 10:52:11 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on December 09, 2011, 10:52:11 AM
Ronk - yes she is injured. I don't like to talk or speculate on length of time missed, so I won't start doing that today. But I will say we are hoping to have her back at some point during the season.
And yes she is without question an immeasurable piece to our puzzle. She doesn't score a whole lot of points but she NEVER turns the ball over. She is a human press break and without her we have struggled to hold onto the ball (although we are getting better in that area in recent games vs. two nationally ranked teams - Muhlenberg/Kean).
And yes she is without question an immeasurable piece to our puzzle. She doesn't score a whole lot of points but she NEVER turns the ball over. She is a human press break and without her we have struggled to hold onto the ball (although we are getting better in that area in recent games vs. two nationally ranked teams - Muhlenberg/Kean).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 11, 2011, 11:25:48 AM
Post by: kate on December 11, 2011, 11:25:48 AM
Yes, i know the next three weeks will fly by, but we'll miss seeing our Aggies play until January 2 at the winter Moravian Tourney. Good luck with exams to all our D3 players, please get healthy to all players injured or sick, and let's look forward to exciting league play in 2012! Hope everyone's Holidays are absolutely excellent!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on December 13, 2011, 12:39:30 AM
Post by: gordonmann on December 13, 2011, 12:39:30 AM
I had an opportunity to interview Eastern Head Coach Nate Davis and Preseason All-American Shante Davis this weekend. The interview is posted off the front page.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 13, 2011, 10:12:33 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 13, 2011, 10:12:33 AM
Gordanmann, great job on the interview with S. Jones and the Eastern coach. The program has really escalated to a new level with the addition of the new coach and star player...Both displayed a special sense of class and frankness with the questions you asked them. I wish continued success with the team ...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 23, 2011, 12:52:11 PM
Post by: kate on December 23, 2011, 12:52:11 PM
Happy, happy Holidays to Everyone on the site, and a winning, Happy HEALTHY New Year! We're looking forward to January 2, when Del Val is participating in the Moravian Winter Tournament in Bethlehem right up the road from Easton. It runs from Monday to Tuesday! It will be great to get back into the swing of things!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 30, 2011, 03:10:32 PM
Post by: kate on December 30, 2011, 03:10:32 PM
FDU beat Ursinus this afternoon in a real nail biter in OT 84/82. Whew
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 31, 2011, 12:43:44 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 31, 2011, 12:43:44 PM
Yes, nice win for the Devils...It's the first close game they've won in 3 years...Seems like they have a real weapon in the frosh, Leigh-Ann Lively; made a real contribution by scoring 31 points in 30 minutes over the last 2 games ...You would think they could find a place on the court for her to play more minutes....Let's see....
Happy New Year to one and all...
Happy New Year to one and all...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on January 02, 2012, 03:12:17 PM
Post by: mytwocents on January 02, 2012, 03:12:17 PM
Kate,
You may already be aware of this. Video of Del Val and Albany Col of Pharmacy. Watching it now. Hopefully you are also.
http://mocolive.moravian.edu/
You may already be aware of this. Video of Del Val and Albany Col of Pharmacy. Watching it now. Hopefully you are also.
http://mocolive.moravian.edu/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2012, 09:48:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2012, 09:48:49 PM
Hello mytwocents! My husband & i were actually there, since Moravian is just up the road from us in Bethlehem. Del Val needs to shake off the rust and come out shooting - the rest of the MAC schedule is looming large. Apparently, quite a few people had off today, as the tourney was well attended. Appreciate the heads up for the video.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2012, 10:00:40 AM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2012, 10:00:40 AM
Don't know how i could have missed this last week, but Misericordia came up one point short, 69/68 in a loss to Juniata, at Juniata! Great game, Cougars! This is the year, it seems, like everyone is beatable!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2012, 10:30:32 AM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2012, 10:30:32 AM
Nice win for DeSales last night beating Baruch in NYC by a 80/75 score. I see that Coach Richter has Point Guard, Hannah Smith back. It was fun seeing Coach at the Moravian Tournament checking out Del Val :)! The Aggies play DSU on January 14th at DVC. That's ALWAYS a fun afternoon! Good crowd, raucous atmosphere, hope we have great weather that day!!! GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 05, 2012, 08:07:12 AM
Post by: kate on January 05, 2012, 08:07:12 AM
Yes, i know different division, but a huge shout out to the Temple Owls beating Duke last night at Wells Fargo Center!!! The team even took the subway from the school to the sport's complex in south Philadelphia! Just does NOT get any better! Tonight we're heading for Doylestown to watch the Aggies play in one of their final non-league games (Salisbury on Jan. 16 being the other one). So far, weather looks good!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 09, 2012, 12:56:15 PM
Post by: kate on January 09, 2012, 12:56:15 PM
Should be a very interesting game tonight when Moravian travels to Eastern for a game tipping off at 7 pm. I'll be watching the Sixers/Pacers game & checking often for the Greyhound/Eastern score.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2012, 02:28:50 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2012, 02:28:50 PM
... Must be the day for interesting games....Here's another: Ramapo at FDU.....The current coach of the Roadrunners was the coach of the Devils just a few years ago, (2007 - 2008 season). At that time, he lead them to 18 wins and a Freedom Conference title game, which was won by DSU.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 09, 2012, 08:17:16 PM
Post by: kate on January 09, 2012, 08:17:16 PM
Congratulations to FDU beating Ramapo tonight!! Eastern was behind by 6 when i turned off the video.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 09, 2012, 09:29:01 PM
Post by: kate on January 09, 2012, 09:29:01 PM
WOW, i see Eastern came from behind to beat Moravian, and the Sixers beat the Pacers - congrats all around!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 10, 2012, 11:48:52 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 10, 2012, 11:48:52 AM
A real nice win for FDU last night. They attacked the basket and pressed hard on defense...While shooting may not be their forte, their intensity and aggressiveness will be a strong positive factor as they head into the meat of the conference schedule.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 11, 2012, 10:38:45 AM
Post by: bill on January 11, 2012, 10:38:45 AM
Agreed. They need to find (recruit?) some shooters, but boy can they run!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 11, 2012, 08:12:02 PM
Post by: kate on January 11, 2012, 08:12:02 PM
Great all-around game tonight as the Aggies beat Wilkes 83/65. Em Soper had a monster game, but everyone contributed. Brenna Coll had 16 points (don't know that for sure, as the live stats didn't live), and Brit Battinieri had nine assists. I like it especially when different players step up on any night - keep em guessing, Aggies - Congrats!!! Also have to give a shout out to ESPN radio out of Williamsport and their announcer, very good!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 12, 2012, 10:43:50 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 12, 2012, 10:43:50 AM
Another win for the Devils...Looking good...Pressure defense prevails again..... I don't see any reason why this squad can't nail the 4th spot for a play-off berth - will certainly be in the mix with DeVal & 'Cordia for that slot.........Kings, Eastern & DeSales seem likely to get the other 3....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 14, 2012, 06:37:58 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 14, 2012, 06:37:58 PM
A very disappointing loss for FDU today against 'Cordia. This was a game the Devils needed to win, especially since it was a home game ...Discipline and court savvy prevailed over speed and athleticism...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 14, 2012, 06:42:41 PM
Post by: kate on January 14, 2012, 06:42:41 PM
Seems like the whole Aggie world comes back for the Del Val/DeSales game (not to mention that Coach Hogan was going for win #200). The Aggies had it tied with like 6 seconds and the Lady Bulldogs drove the length of the court, missed their first shot, then i think it was Grant who had the putback at the buzzer for a 76/74 win. The Lady Aggies played one heck of a game from start to finish, so i'm just gonna say good game ladies, and you'll try to get em in Center Valley!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 16, 2012, 08:45:29 PM
Post by: kate on January 16, 2012, 08:45:29 PM
Major congratulations to Del Val Women's basketball Coach, Laura Hogan winning #200 tonight against a scrappy Salisbury University team in Doylestown! Way to go Coach!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2012, 10:19:40 AM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2012, 10:19:40 AM
Aiming for game number three of four in an eight-day stretch tonight when our Aggies host Manhattanville for a 6 pm start. Sure hope that forecast for Saturday is WRONG as they're calling for snow - we always look forward to that trip to Dallas for Misericordia, but not when the weather's iffy. As always go Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2012, 10:25:49 AM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2012, 10:25:49 AM
Absolutely LOVE it when we get 20 points off the bench as Del Val did last night! Just a great all-around win at James Work, and now, Saturday on to snowy Wilkes Barre for a 1 pm tip-off with Misericordia fresh off their own big win against DeSales. GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2012, 12:33:44 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2012, 12:33:44 PM
Forgot to mention a really nice live rendition of the National Anthem at last night's Aggie game just added to the over-all enjoyment of the evening.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2012, 09:24:35 AM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2012, 09:24:35 AM
Two random thoughts here this morning, first, my heart goes out to the members of the Women's Basketball team of Kean, win out Ladies! Next, on a completely different note, Stevenson and Hood are joining the MAC this summer for the 12/13 season, and i'd like to know if anyone has any idea how they will be distributed in the league. Will the Freedom take one and the Commonwealth the other? This has to be already discussed, but as of now, i've haven't read anything.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 20, 2012, 09:56:38 AM
Post by: bill on January 20, 2012, 09:56:38 AM
Kate - what happened with Kean? Was there some sort of event that just happened, or are you referring to the bizarre NCAA violations?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2012, 10:13:58 AM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2012, 10:13:58 AM
Good morning, Bill. Kean dismissed Coach Michele Sharp, and reassigned her in the athletic dept. Her quotes sounded as tho she was quite upset, but overall my sympathy goes to the team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on January 20, 2012, 07:28:08 PM
Post by: lvcsid on January 20, 2012, 07:28:08 PM
Kate - Hood and Stevenson will join the Commonwealth Conference for all sports. It will be a 10-team league in basketball. My understanding is that there is consideration to expand to the playoff field in the CC from its current four-team format, but I haven't heard if that's a done deal yet.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Thanks for the info, lvcsid. There must be a valid reason for the conference to be lopsided in the coming season, but 9 and 9 would be awkward, i suppose. Again, thanks for the quick response.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2012, 03:17:01 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2012, 03:17:01 PM
Literally by the skin of their teeth, King's held on to top spot this afternoon in the MAC beating Manhattanville at the buzzer by two, 51/49. The team from Purchase played one heck of a game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lvcsid on January 21, 2012, 06:31:20 PM
Post by: lvcsid on January 21, 2012, 06:31:20 PM
Going 9 and 9 would presumably imbalance both conferences' scheduling. Why mess up two when you only have to mess up one? But I think the bigger thing is geography - both Stevenson and Hood are down in Maryland, much closer to the Commonwealth schools than the Freedom. Going from Hood to FDU or any of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre schools would be a haul. Heck, Stevenson is closer to Widener than Messiah is.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2012, 09:59:05 AM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2012, 09:59:05 AM
An ideal situation would be for two more northern area colleges to join the MAC making us 10 and 10! Do we get many requests?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2012, 08:42:25 AM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2012, 08:42:25 AM
It's probably not for the public to know if the MAC has many requests to join. I have said many times on here that i think it's a great league, mostly for it's diversity of schools and also that for the most part, there's parity in most sports, "most" of the time. ;) Tonight there's an interesting game featuring Misericordia at Marywood. Because of Marielle Thorsen from Belvidere, NJ, i've always been a fan of the Pacers, but it's two good teams going at it tonight in Scranton!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 23, 2012, 11:38:31 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 23, 2012, 11:38:31 AM
Based on the rich history of the MAC, I don't think there's any shortage of schools who would like to join it. Once in, I hope they appreciate the honor and make best efforts to continue tradition trademarks with great sportsmanship, facilities, talent, and most important, recognition of the term "Student Athlete".
On a side, as an avid Giants fan, I can't be happier that they're going to the Super Bowl. The sole game I attended this year, at the Meadowlands, was when the Eagles made them look like a 3rd class team. Yes, times have changed !
On a side, as an avid Giants fan, I can't be happier that they're going to the Super Bowl. The sole game I attended this year, at the Meadowlands, was when the Eagles made them look like a 3rd class team. Yes, times have changed !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on January 23, 2012, 12:09:13 PM
Post by: lefty2 on January 23, 2012, 12:09:13 PM
Quote from: kate on January 23, 2012, 08:42:25 AM
It's probably not for the public to know if the MAC has many requests to join. I have said many times on here that i think it's a great league, mostly for it's diversity of schools and also that for the most part, there's parity in most sports, "most" of the time. ;) Tonight there's an interesting game featuring Misericordia at Marywood. Because of Marielle Thorsen from Belvidere, NJ, i've always been a fan of the Pacers, but it's two good teams going at it tonight in Scranton!
Kate,
I thought you were a loyal Freedom/MAC supporter?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2012, 12:40:40 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2012, 12:40:40 PM
Hi Lefty! You better believe i'm a MAJOR MAC fan, but the old Belvidere pull is strong, too - like i said, two good programs should make for a great game!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 24, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Post by: kate on January 24, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Congrats to Misericordia, Christine had a record 36 points and they held my fave, Marielle to six points if i remember correctly. Also it was the first Pacer home loss of the season. Once again, gotta say Mighty MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 25, 2012, 03:46:27 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 25, 2012, 03:46:27 PM
Should be a good game tonight - DVC Vs Devils.. The Aggies will be tested to break the press ...If they can do so, easy points for them. Based on previous stats, the Devils seem to utilize forced turnovers as a substitute for rebounding. Aggressiveness, going to the hoop, and a fast temp have been their trademarks in lieu of shot selection and using the clock...
Good luck to both teams !
Good luck to both teams !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 25, 2012, 04:15:17 PM
Post by: kate on January 25, 2012, 04:15:17 PM
Thanks, Sp0rtsfan! We'll be watching your excellent live stats this evening (287 is a little tricky for us old people at rush hour :)). Enjoy the game and we'll look forward to the Devils February 18th trip to Doylestown!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 25, 2012, 07:49:17 PM
Post by: kate on January 25, 2012, 07:49:17 PM
Congratulations to the Devil's fans and team tonight - as they blew Del Val out of the water forcing 27 turnovers to FDU's 11, and scoring 26 (i think) bench points. Kind of glad we weren't there for that one, as no amount of screaming for the Aggies would have worked. King's remained undefeated in the league beating Misericordia. My Sixers better win tonight :-\
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 25, 2012, 07:54:08 PM
Post by: kate on January 25, 2012, 07:54:08 PM
One more post here, Manhattanville played another incredible game, ahead most of the time, but lost to DeSales in the last few minutes in Center Valley 64/60.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 26, 2012, 10:21:12 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on January 26, 2012, 10:21:12 AM
The first-half of the season is complete with each team playing each other once.
Now we enter the first part of the important part of the season. If playoffs started today it would be #1 King's, #2 Misericordia, #3 DeSales, #4 Eastern. But the gap between 2-4 is literally just a few points on the scoreboard. So a lot can and probably will happen in the second-half.
Enjoy the action...here is a link to this season's version of the Playoff Matrix - http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/Hoops%20Matrix%20Women.pdf?
Now we enter the first part of the important part of the season. If playoffs started today it would be #1 King's, #2 Misericordia, #3 DeSales, #4 Eastern. But the gap between 2-4 is literally just a few points on the scoreboard. So a lot can and probably will happen in the second-half.
Enjoy the action...here is a link to this season's version of the Playoff Matrix - http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/gen/Hoops%20Matrix%20Women.pdf?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 26, 2012, 11:24:41 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 26, 2012, 11:24:41 AM
Kate et all,
It seemed the Aggies were not ready for the Devils brand of aggressive basketball last night.. Also, FDU had their best FG % shooting game of the season despite hitting only 40% of their Free Throws.....Starting the 2nd half, DeVal nailed their first 6 FG attempts and had a big time mismatch on the inside with their taller post players...For some reason, they went back to shooting 3's which did not serve them well....Over the last few years, these teams have split the season series. My sense is that the Aggies will be more focussed, from the start, when they meet again in Doylestown.
As for the Devils, I'm not sure they can play with enough consistency or incorporate needed adjustments to make a run at a playoff spot, however, they're certainly capable of producing an upset and rearrange the top 4 spots.
It seemed the Aggies were not ready for the Devils brand of aggressive basketball last night.. Also, FDU had their best FG % shooting game of the season despite hitting only 40% of their Free Throws.....Starting the 2nd half, DeVal nailed their first 6 FG attempts and had a big time mismatch on the inside with their taller post players...For some reason, they went back to shooting 3's which did not serve them well....Over the last few years, these teams have split the season series. My sense is that the Aggies will be more focussed, from the start, when they meet again in Doylestown.
As for the Devils, I'm not sure they can play with enough consistency or incorporate needed adjustments to make a run at a playoff spot, however, they're certainly capable of producing an upset and rearrange the top 4 spots.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 26, 2012, 02:52:28 PM
Post by: kate on January 26, 2012, 02:52:28 PM
Oh BJ, thanks so much for the matrix - love your comment about a lot can and probably will happen in the second half of the season. You're probably thinking DeSales will catapult themselves into the league lead, and maybe they will. Sp0rtsfan, i really would like to meet you at that last game of the regular season when we play you guys. It's senior day, and it will undoubtedly be emotional for the Aggies as we have four of them leaving. I always want to say to the graduating players that they're not going anywhere. Aggies for life! Yea, right! Anyway, i really enjoy your posts, and Good luck to the Lady Devils the rest of the season, cept on Feb. 18th!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2012, 09:15:06 AM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2012, 09:15:06 AM
It will be so good to get back in the gym tomorrow afternoon for the Aggie game with Wilkes. We've missed the last two games in a row, & that's huge in a relatively short season. Still can't believe that it's been 15 years that we've followed the team. The very best luck to the Aggies as they start the second half of league play - we look forward to some exciting games to finish the regular season -GO Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2012, 09:24:58 AM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2012, 09:24:58 AM
Sorry for the double, but there's a great article on the front page here on Cedar Crest College Senior scholar athlete, Lizzy Sunderhaus.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2012, 04:18:48 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2012, 04:18:48 PM
Interesting scores from the MAC world this afternoon, first the Aggies had a solid game against Wilkes, winning 77/66, King's remain undefeated beating DeSales 45/40, FDU nearly handed Miseri a loss, the Cougars prevailed 71/69, and WOW, Manhattanville is now two and six in the league beating Eastern 81/65. No sure wins in this league and THAT'S for sure!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2012, 08:57:53 AM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2012, 08:57:53 AM
Very sorry (especially for Manhattanville), in yesterday's post, i had the final score transposed - Eastern beat the Valliants.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 30, 2012, 05:39:12 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 30, 2012, 05:39:12 PM
Hmmm......Is Kings due for a letdown after a big win against DeSales ? FDU played 'Cordia really tough & should be ready, willing, & able to take on the Monarchs in Madison... Coach Donoghue has to already know that his team will be in for another fast paced 40 minute session. As for the Devils, there's no other strategy for them other than pressure 'D' & 'take the shot 'O'....Kings dropped 90 on them the last time they met - not sure that will be the case again.
Kate, will let you know if I decide to make the Feb. 18 trip to Doylestown...
Kate, will let you know if I decide to make the Feb. 18 trip to Doylestown...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2012, 10:16:56 AM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2012, 10:16:56 AM
It would be fun to meet you Sp0rtsfan, so hopefully the weather's good and you can make the trip down. On an unrelated note, in the D3 schedules and listings for the MAC Freedom, we've had Alvernia posted in the Freedom when they should be in the Commonwealth. It really doesn't matter that much, but it's a little unnerving to keep seeing them with us when they're not. Could someone fix this?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2012, 04:17:45 PM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2012, 04:17:45 PM
That was quick - Alvernia back in the Commonwealth ;) Thanks to whoever did it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 31, 2012, 05:31:37 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on January 31, 2012, 05:31:37 PM
Thanks. We make that change every year and then the new year always seems to throw it back in the Freedom. Can't tell you how many times I've made that change. Sigh.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 02, 2012, 10:11:43 AM
Post by: kate on February 02, 2012, 10:11:43 AM
As totally gut wrenching as the DelVal loss last night was to DeSales, 64/62 in the final seconds, Cedar Crest College beat Centenary in a Colonial States Conference game 79/75. Liz Sunderhaus poured in 36 points to lead CCC. I'd post this on the CSAC board, but i'd like more people to read it. Congrats to them!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 08, 2012, 10:29:56 PM
Post by: bill on February 08, 2012, 10:29:56 PM
Good job tonight by the Devils...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 09, 2012, 04:20:59 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 09, 2012, 04:20:59 PM
Yes, agree, Bill - as FDU was able to come back against a scappy Wilkes squad & hold on for the victory. I still find it hard to believe the Devils don't have more wins this season...When I look at the stats, I see they've taken over 300 more shots than the opposition & have 180 less turnovers than their opponents..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 10, 2012, 01:11:30 PM
Post by: chairman on February 10, 2012, 01:11:30 PM
But in the league, they are near the bottom in shooting percentage, shooting percentage defense, rebounding margin, and assists. They also send opponents to the line an average of 8 more times a game. They are still alive for a playoff spot because they cause a boatload of turnovers, but in trying to cause those turnovers, they surrender easy shots and foul. It is a style of play that has its benefits and costs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 10, 2012, 02:11:42 PM
Post by: bill on February 10, 2012, 02:11:42 PM
Yes. The real issue I see is FG%. Shooting 35% as a team for the season is NOT good. Even a 5% increase (teams shoot 40% against us) would win another2-3 games easily, in my opinion.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 13, 2012, 10:25:02 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 13, 2012, 10:25:02 AM
I'm in perfect accord with both the Chairman and Bill. Based on my observations over the last 3 years, my opinion is that the coaching philosophy of this team can't find a place on the floor for a good pure shooter. There's no value for one here ? Or for assists ? Or for rebounding ?
While the primary objective for a student athlete is to get their degree, it seems the Devils may be destined for another losing record. This means they are doing no better than they did 4 years ago with an interim coach.
While the primary objective for a student athlete is to get their degree, it seems the Devils may be destined for another losing record. This means they are doing no better than they did 4 years ago with an interim coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 05:31:57 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 05:31:57 PM
For the Aggie/Valiant game tonight starting in 30 minutes, one has to purchase the video. I REALLY love my Aggies, but here's to another early evening with live stats :'( Go Del Val!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 06:15:31 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 06:15:31 PM
Major congrats to Aggie Junior, Emily Soper - she just hit the 1,000 point mark up in Purchase at Manhattanville!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 07:51:30 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 07:51:30 PM
Again, congrats to Emily Soper, but Del Val lost a heart breaker tonight to Manhattanville 74/69
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 07:57:09 PM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2012, 07:57:09 PM
Misericordia handed King's their first loss and how about FDU beating Eastern tonight! Amazing MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 15, 2012, 12:35:35 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 15, 2012, 12:35:35 PM
Agree...Nice win for FDU on Senior Night....Congratulations to their lone senior who had a great game and contributed to the win.....
Any word on why Shante Brown was not playing for Eastern last night ?
Any word on why Shante Brown was not playing for Eastern last night ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 15, 2012, 12:49:16 PM
Post by: kate on February 15, 2012, 12:49:16 PM
Shante didn't play in the DelVal/Eastern game either, dressed for play, but remained on the bench - injury? The page has turned on here, so just wanted to congratulate Del Val Junior, Emily Soper, on hitting the big 1,000 last night in the Aggie loss to Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: chairman on February 16, 2012, 07:09:13 PM
Post by: chairman on February 16, 2012, 07:09:13 PM
Meghan Nowak reaches 500 points in her freshman season. She has shouldered an enormous load on offense in the past three weeks.
Kate- Shante was not at Del Val. Her last game in uniform was at home at Manhattanville.
Kate- Shante was not at Del Val. Her last game in uniform was at home at Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2012, 08:10:39 AM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2012, 08:10:39 AM
Good morning, Chairman. I could have sworn that that was Shante warming up on February 4, but not playing. It is an amazing job being done by Frosh, Meghan Nowak. Eastern is lucky to have her.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 17, 2012, 10:58:22 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 17, 2012, 10:58:22 AM
A special congrats to Eastern's frosh sensation and also to DeVal's Emily Soper for 1000 points......At this point, I'm planning to make the trip to Doylestown tomorrow for the Aggie / Devils game. Kate, will you be the one with the big poster GO AGGIES ??
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2012, 01:30:35 PM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2012, 01:30:35 PM
Hi Sp0rtsfan! We always sit in the bleachers across from the team benches. I wear my Aggie tee with a long-sleeved forest green shirt. Our Aggie colors, forest green & gold ;), however no gold on me! Senior Day is really emotional, & this season is worse since we're not in the play-offs. I suppose we'll root for DeSales in said play-offs, although King's assistant coach Katie is a Belvidere High School grad (my alma mater). Really looking forward to tomorrow afternoon - hope to meet you! Btw, the gym is usually super warm.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 17, 2012, 03:20:45 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 17, 2012, 03:20:45 PM
Ok, Kate. Good deal....Will look for you in the bleaches across from the Aggie bench...Agree, Senior Day is special. The FDU athletic administration has always done a great job with honoring these players. I'm sure DeVal does the same...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 17, 2012, 07:56:47 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 17, 2012, 07:56:47 PM
Congratulations to Messiah's Dori Gyori on reaching the 1000 point club in her junior year. Messiah is enjoying a good season despite injuries to some key players. Best of luck to all the Falcons the remainder of the season and remain healthy.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2012, 06:35:53 PM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2012, 06:35:53 PM
Hello and congratulations, Sp0rtsfan! It was very nice meeting you at the game this afternoon. FDU has a good, fast team there, actually fun to watch unless they're beating us :-\! However, we really hope that you get an ECAC game and smash your opponent!!! Mighty and competitive MAC!!! Darn it, DeSales will be traveling north Wed. night - good luck to them. Just realized that if King's wins that the MAC Freedom Championship game will probably be next Sat. night up in Wilkes Barre. Boy, it would be GREAT if the powers that be would have an afternoon championship game. At any rate, the next eight months better fly by! Best luck to our four fabulous seniors, Britt Battinieri, Jackie Shunkwiler, Sarah DelCasale and Melissa Weil! Love & miss you all already!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 18, 2012, 11:55:57 PM
Post by: ronk on February 18, 2012, 11:55:57 PM
Kate,
Del Val is one of 17 schools to declare for the ECAC-South, so your season might not be over. 2 of the 17 are likely to be in the NCAA, so the chances are 6 from 15.
Del Val is one of 17 schools to declare for the ECAC-South, so your season might not be over. 2 of the 17 are likely to be in the NCAA, so the chances are 6 from 15.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 19, 2012, 11:20:27 AM
Post by: lefty2 on February 19, 2012, 11:20:27 AM
The Freedom Championship game will likely be an afternoon start.
You need to finish at .500 or better during the regular season to qualify for the ECAC's.
You need to finish at .500 or better during the regular season to qualify for the ECAC's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 19, 2012, 12:38:35 PM
Post by: kate on February 19, 2012, 12:38:35 PM
Hello Ronk! Thanks for trying to help me feel better on this day after our season is over! You're a good person, and yes, we still miss Scranton & Drew!!! Lefty, Hi - thanks for the info on the MAC Championship game. We love that drive to your neck of the woods. Believe it or not, the last time we were there this season was the Del Val/Wilkes PS game on Dec. 10th. Wouldn't mind heading up to give the eventual MAC Champions a heart felt send off to the NCAA's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 20, 2012, 10:05:29 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 20, 2012, 10:05:29 AM
Yo Kate, likewise. It was great to meet you and your husband. Perhaps you are the real-deal sportsfan and not me. You really do have a special passion for sports, all sports, both men & women programs.
As for the FDU / DeVal game, truth be told, in my opinion, it was the uncanny sensational play of #15, Kyra Dayon, which made the difference for the Devils. Aside, from her outstanding stat totals, it seemed she always made a key basket, steal, rebound, or blocked shot when the Devils needed it the most. All season long, I've seen her bail out teammates as well as the coaching decisions with her clutch play and floor leadership. I hope the MAC Recognition Committee sees it the same way and rewards her performance with an appropriate accolade.
Here's to hoping that FDU seals an ECAC bid and a special congratulations to the men's program for earning a place in Freedom Conference playoffs.
Go MAC ! Go KNICKS !!
As for the FDU / DeVal game, truth be told, in my opinion, it was the uncanny sensational play of #15, Kyra Dayon, which made the difference for the Devils. Aside, from her outstanding stat totals, it seemed she always made a key basket, steal, rebound, or blocked shot when the Devils needed it the most. All season long, I've seen her bail out teammates as well as the coaching decisions with her clutch play and floor leadership. I hope the MAC Recognition Committee sees it the same way and rewards her performance with an appropriate accolade.
Here's to hoping that FDU seals an ECAC bid and a special congratulations to the men's program for earning a place in Freedom Conference playoffs.
Go MAC ! Go KNICKS !!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 20, 2012, 10:48:56 AM
Post by: kate on February 20, 2012, 10:48:56 AM
Thanks, Sp0rtsfan! You are so right, Kyra is absolutely amazing! We're just hoping that whoever goes to the NCAA's this season from the MAC goes deeper than one & done and that you do get the ECAC bid and Kyra can shine one more time this season! You guys also have one of our local players, Leigh-Ann Lively from Bangor & Notre Dame HS. It always makes it so much more fun to follow teams when you get to know the players, or they're from the area high schools. Is it just us, or have you noticed the competition in the MAC has gotten so much stiffer?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2012, 09:27:28 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2012, 09:27:28 AM
The DeSales/Misericordia is Wednesday night according to both teams schedules, but here it's listed as tonight - which one is it?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 21, 2012, 10:16:53 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 21, 2012, 10:16:53 AM
Game is Wednesday Kate...always trust schools' web sites first.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2012, 10:55:47 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2012, 10:55:47 AM
Thanks, BJ - Good Luck
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 21, 2012, 11:07:36 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 21, 2012, 11:07:36 AM
I just read whereby Kyra Dayon was selected as the Freedom Conference Player of the Week....For sure, well deserved ! She is a force on all levels of the game (only 5'8" and leads the team in rebounds too !) ..My understanding is that she's a great team player too...
On another note, while there may be more parity in the MAC these days, it's less competitive on national level. Long gone are the days when the Freedom Conference routinely had 3 schools ranked in the top 25 i.e. Scranton, Kings, and Desales....In the Commonwealth, Messiah was always there too.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I thought Leigh-Ann Lively was a real talent for FDU. I find it very peculiar that she's been overlooked this season with not starting even one game and average only 9 minutes ...I know I know, she's only a frosh....But really ...Come on... ..Hmmm ..Makes one wonder..
On another note, while there may be more parity in the MAC these days, it's less competitive on national level. Long gone are the days when the Freedom Conference routinely had 3 schools ranked in the top 25 i.e. Scranton, Kings, and Desales....In the Commonwealth, Messiah was always there too.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I thought Leigh-Ann Lively was a real talent for FDU. I find it very peculiar that she's been overlooked this season with not starting even one game and average only 9 minutes ...I know I know, she's only a frosh....But really ...Come on... ..Hmmm ..Makes one wonder..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on February 21, 2012, 12:35:10 PM
Post by: gordonmann on February 21, 2012, 12:35:10 PM
BJ's correct. I mistyped the date but all MAC playoff games are tomorrow. That's what happens when you enter 50 playoff games in one evening. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 21, 2012, 05:12:06 PM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on February 21, 2012, 05:12:06 PM
No worries Gordon...you have a lot going on these days.
Plus...depending on which school it is...school's web sites aren't always right.
Plus...depending on which school it is...school's web sites aren't always right.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 22, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Post by: kate on February 22, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Yes, Gordon - you're the best! WOW, tonight's gonna be some night for live stats! Between our two MAC games, DeSales at Misericordia & Eastern at King's, there's the Marywood/GMC game not to mention the guys' contests AND the Sixers! Looking forward to a great night of b'ball!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2012, 08:42:52 AM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2012, 08:42:52 AM
That was a heart stopping group of games last night from both sides of the league! Could not be any more proud of the Widener Pride and Coach K! :D! Very sorry about the DeSales loss, cause it undoubtedly means that we'll be switching back & forth on the computer instead of cheering live :-\. Oh well, i know who i'm for on Sat. Actually nothing against the other two teams, but GO King's and GO Widener!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: loopdaloop21 on February 23, 2012, 09:52:56 PM
Post by: loopdaloop21 on February 23, 2012, 09:52:56 PM
I watched the Messiah v.Widener Game last night and Messiah got screwed out of that one. That was the most lopsided officated game I have ever watch, not just the last play of the game which in itself was brutal but the entire way through the game. Arguablly messiah top two players, their big girls both get two fouls in the first five minutes for being big. They did nothing else wrong except for being bigger and more athletic than their counter parts. Yet despite playing 15 minutes of the first half without those two the game was tied and going to go into to overtime before a brutal call by the offical. calling a foul on a loose ball with under 4 seconds left in the game is unheard of, especially one where no contact was made and if anything a jump ball should of been . Sure messiah could of done things better (turnovers) but instaead of playing out overtime to see who the better team that night was, the officals took that away from Messiah and likely cost the team a chance for NCAA's
Also I think that either the all Commenwealth team is a joke or that Mike Miller should be coach of the year. How does a team go 12-2 in the conference and only have one of the top 11 players? The other 3 of the top four teams had the follwoing number of players widener 2 (10-4), etown 2 (9-5), lvc, 4 (13-1). Lastly though dellinger is a great player and deserves to be on the first team i think the fact that Dori Gyori is a dravesty. Dori leads the league in scoring and field goal percentage, averages more rebounds, shoots a higher percentage from the line, and has more blocks than dellinger and that makes her more deserving of player of the year. The only stat Dellinger is better than Dori (per Macc website) is steals. And according to the all conference team Dellinger has more help.
Just my observations.
The all conference team, may have something to do with LVC's cocach refusing to vote for Messiah players. Just a theory
Also I think that either the all Commenwealth team is a joke or that Mike Miller should be coach of the year. How does a team go 12-2 in the conference and only have one of the top 11 players? The other 3 of the top four teams had the follwoing number of players widener 2 (10-4), etown 2 (9-5), lvc, 4 (13-1). Lastly though dellinger is a great player and deserves to be on the first team i think the fact that Dori Gyori is a dravesty. Dori leads the league in scoring and field goal percentage, averages more rebounds, shoots a higher percentage from the line, and has more blocks than dellinger and that makes her more deserving of player of the year. The only stat Dellinger is better than Dori (per Macc website) is steals. And according to the all conference team Dellinger has more help.
Just my observations.
The all conference team, may have something to do with LVC's cocach refusing to vote for Messiah players. Just a theory
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2012, 09:50:51 AM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2012, 09:50:51 AM
While i'm thinking about this, some 15 years ago we were at a Tournament at Elizabethtown following Del Val, a participant with Galludet and one more school that escapes me at the moment. We were walking the halls in their magnificent gym, and we walked by Coach Kauffman's office. She was coming out, and we smiled at each other, and she said "you have a nice team there" (i was wearing my Aggie apparel). That meant so much to me at the time, and she said it like she meant it. Good luck Coach, 42 years at the helm and 659 wins - amazing!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2012, 10:40:38 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2012, 10:40:38 AM
Absolutely CAN NOT wait til 1 & 2 pm respectively for the starts of the two MAC Championship games!!! At one, it will be Miseri at King's, and at 2, it's Widener out in Annville with Lebanon Valley. Very unfortunately, we're not at either game, but on the plus side, it allows us to follow both on the computer (glad we have two of em ::))! Talk about either or both games - ANYONE???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2012, 02:57:04 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2012, 02:57:04 PM
Misericordia wanted it bad today, knocking off King's at Scandlon, 64/54. Congratulations to them! I know they will represent the MAC Freedom very well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 25, 2012, 03:37:05 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 25, 2012, 03:37:05 PM
This day in Annville: LVC 80, Widener 71.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2012, 03:42:17 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2012, 03:42:17 PM
WOW!!! What a game, congratulations to LVC and super star, Kiely Chaklos! Widener played great, but LVC played even better! Now it's Misericordia and Lebanon Valley College representing the MAC! What an afternoon!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2012, 04:01:33 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2012, 04:01:33 PM
Wow! King's & Misericordia both in!! Represent the MAC well Ladies and we're sure you will! BEST LUCK!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 27, 2012, 04:04:36 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 27, 2012, 04:04:36 PM
Quote from: kate on February 27, 2012, 04:01:33 PM
Wow! King's & Misericordia both in!! Represent the MAC well Ladies and we're sure you will! BEST LUCK!
Messiah's also dancing ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2012, 04:12:50 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2012, 04:12:50 PM
Absolutely did not mean to exclude Lebanon Valley and Messiah! BEST LUCK to our Commonwealth half, too!!! Go MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 27, 2012, 04:25:53 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 27, 2012, 04:25:53 PM
Misericordia will play at Tufts in the second game, Friday. The winner play Johns Hopkins/New England.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 28, 2012, 04:34:20 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 28, 2012, 04:34:20 PM
4 Lady teams from the MAC going to the Dance ?? Nice ! Best of luck to all of them....MAC PRIDE !!
I'll also be rooting for the FDU in the ECACs. They're fortunate enough - aka "gift" - to host the 1st round even though their opponent is a higher seed....If the Devils can be relentless and NOT reckless, they've got a great shot at winning this contest.
I'll also be rooting for the FDU in the ECACs. They're fortunate enough - aka "gift" - to host the 1st round even though their opponent is a higher seed....If the Devils can be relentless and NOT reckless, they've got a great shot at winning this contest.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2012, 08:54:11 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2012, 08:54:11 PM
Nice article about Misericordia on the D3 Hoops front page.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 29, 2012, 08:38:30 AM
Post by: bill on February 29, 2012, 08:38:30 AM
Yes, FDU is hosting because Stockton could not/would not host the game. I'm excited for the ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 29, 2012, 12:42:13 PM
Post by: kate on February 29, 2012, 12:42:13 PM
Yes, Good Luck to the Lady Devils tonight!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2012, 09:18:34 AM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2012, 09:18:34 AM
All my teams lost last night from the Sixers right down to area high school teams, but the most important ones to me, FDU and Marywood also lost. Marywood by just one lousy point :-\! At the risk of putting a whammy on our MAC teams, best of luck to them starting tomorrow night. Miseri has a tough game with the Lady Jumbos (is that still their nickname?) up at Tufts - that's a very difficult bracket. We'll be following everyone tomorrow on live stats or video.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 01, 2012, 10:34:14 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 01, 2012, 10:34:14 AM
Devils went 1-14 from beyond the arc and their shooter gets 4 minutes on the floor ? Only 94 in attendance...Expected more - in many different ways.....
Let's GO MAC !
Let's GO MAC !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 01, 2012, 09:40:49 PM
Post by: ronk on March 01, 2012, 09:40:49 PM
What's the story with Messiah's Katelyn Vanderhoff? I see she's only played 12 games. She was a major part of the team when I saw them in early January.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 02, 2012, 06:47:23 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 02, 2012, 06:47:23 AM
Ronk,
I believe Ms Vanderhoff reinjured her leg in the 2nd game with LVC. Last I heard she was trying to come back and play this season but to date not able. She would make a difference against Kean if she were 100% healthy. Hopefully she makes a full recovery for next year.
I believe Ms Vanderhoff reinjured her leg in the 2nd game with LVC. Last I heard she was trying to come back and play this season but to date not able. She would make a difference against Kean if she were 100% healthy. Hopefully she makes a full recovery for next year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 02, 2012, 09:50:30 AM
Post by: ronk on March 02, 2012, 09:50:30 AM
Thanks for the update. She didn't play in the Kean game and I agree she'd be a big factor in the rematch tonight, if able.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 02, 2012, 10:01:50 AM
Post by: gordonmann on March 02, 2012, 10:01:50 AM
Kean may not have its second leading scorer. Brittany Powell missed the NJAC title game and was day-to-day as of Wednesday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2012, 10:16:43 AM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2012, 10:16:43 AM
Good morning all! Just read the D3hoops preview article (as a matter of fact, i read it twice), and no mention of MAC teams in any regard. Let's show MAC members, Misericordia, King's, Lebanon Valley and Messiah (although my heart aches for Kean), but it's OUR turn - go deep! We'll be watching!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 02, 2012, 06:19:50 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 02, 2012, 06:19:50 PM
Wow, Messiah 73 Kean 50. Katlyn Vanderhoff played and scored 17 points in 19 minutes. The Falcons are definetly a dangerous team with Ms Vanderhoff in the lineup even though she was a little rusty from not playing in awhile. Not sure but she may have aggravated her injury midway through the 2nd half. I hope she can play in the next round. Really all around game from Messiah with everyone contibuting especially Hess and Gyori. To be honest I was totally surprised how well the Falcons handled Kean. Hopefully they can keep it going for a few more. Congrats Falcons, nice win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2012, 08:34:28 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2012, 08:34:28 AM
Congratulations to King's, Lebanon Valley and Messiah - one down (KLM, sounds like the Royal Dutch Airline) - i'm really dating myself ;D. Misericordia it looks like you left it all on the court - Tufts isn't easy and the score as i remember from checking late last night was close. Good luck to our three winners today!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2012, 01:07:14 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2012, 01:07:14 PM
Our MAC games for tonight are as follows: Wm. Paterson @ King's, Wilkes Barre at 5:30; Mt.St. Mary College @ Lebanon Valley, Annville at 6, and Messiah and University of Mary Washington tip off at 7. Just an aside note, King's has the best website, the other two are a little "busy". GO KING'S, GO LEBANON VALLEY and GO MESSIAH!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2012, 07:18:10 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2012, 07:18:10 PM
King's knocked off # 8 Wm. Paterson this evening by one point - i forget the exact score 64/63? So proud of our MAC teams so far!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2012, 07:48:51 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2012, 07:48:51 PM
Kings over William Paterson 64-63. Heck of a win for the program. Congratulation Kings. LVC cruised over Mt. Saint Mary by 17. Congratulations LVC. Messiah up 30-20 over Mary Washington at halftime. Hopefully the Falcons can hold on and make it a MAC trifecta into the sweet 16.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2012, 08:59:53 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 03, 2012, 08:59:53 PM
Sorry to say Messiah could not hang on and lost to Mary Washington 53-50. Excellent game by both teams. Congratulations to the Falcons on a fine season. With everyone back and hopefully a healthy Katlyn Vanderhoff Messiah should be a very good team next year. Best of luck to LVC and Kings on your run. I hope you meet at the final four.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2012, 08:42:59 AM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2012, 08:42:59 AM
Couldn't be more proud this morning of King's and Lebanon Valley! Messiah lost by just three points, so they certainly left it all on the court. So far so good - hopefully our two MAC teams can keep it up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 05, 2012, 06:16:48 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 05, 2012, 06:16:48 PM
My congrats, as well, to the Monarchs & LVC....Tough weekend for Messiah on both ends since the men lost in OT - couldn't hold a 16 point lead in the 2nd half on the Royals - I was there but will post on the men's site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: onetinsoldier on March 08, 2012, 11:55:09 AM
Post by: onetinsoldier on March 08, 2012, 11:55:09 AM
very interesting story, i wonder if it will be covered on hoopsville tonight
http://citizensvoice.com/sports/king-s-leading-scorer-picks-spring-break-over-tournament-1.1282736#axzz1oXD9SyyA
http://citizensvoice.com/sports/king-s-leading-scorer-picks-spring-break-over-tournament-1.1282736#axzz1oXD9SyyA
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 08, 2012, 01:58:15 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 08, 2012, 01:58:15 PM
Going to try... have a call into the reporter.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 08, 2012, 02:05:54 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 08, 2012, 02:05:54 PM
Quote from: onetinsoldier on March 08, 2012, 11:55:09 AM
very interesting story, i wonder if it will be covered on hoopsville tonight
http://citizensvoice.com/sports/king-s-leading-scorer-picks-spring-break-over-tournament-1.1282736#axzz1oXD9SyyA
Too bad ...Will not pass judgement on Carlin's decision, however, makes one wonder about her motivation to abandon the team.. ..So Carlin is out and Muscatell is in and Radar is on fire....Atchison is a local in my area - hope she has a great game ...GO MONARCHS !!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballisking on March 08, 2012, 03:41:38 PM
Post by: bballisking on March 08, 2012, 03:41:38 PM
Cancun over the Sweet 16???? How does one do that? Teammate? I think not. Wonder where her parents were in this decision. How does she come back to school and look her teammates in the eye? Nice life lesson here...hope one day she is not my doctor or lawyer or teaching my kids; someone I need to depend on to be there for me. She has shown that her interests are the most important thing in her life. Unbelievable! Good luck to Kings! Maybe they will be better off in the long run.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2012, 05:51:27 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2012, 05:51:27 PM
Hello bballisking! Ya know what would be the best thing for King's right now - to go in there & beat Emmanuel tomorrow night, & then leave it all on the court as they take on Amherst/York on Saturday! For me it's Aggies first, when they're done, it's MAC Freedom & MAC Commonwealth. That being said the absolute BEST luck to King's & Lebanon Valley tomorrow night!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 08, 2012, 09:25:39 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 08, 2012, 09:25:39 PM
I've seen the King's story posted on several message boards, facebook, etc.
While it's easy and tempting to jump to conclusions that allow us to vilify Carlin, we don't know the full story. Maybe she did just quit on her teammates and decide she'd rather go hang out in Cancun. But that sounds like a very strange way to give up something for which she's invested her time, energy, blood and sweat for years. She's a senior who's been through some mediocre seasons at King's...who's gone through the grind of daily practices... who's given months of her life to basketball -- and then she just decides to quit?
There may be more to the story here. Frustrations, tensions or other things in her life that don't fit in a news article and aren't apparent to those of us who don't know her at all. Her decision is a curious one, but we should recognize we don't have her side of the story and avoid jumping to conclusions.
While it's easy and tempting to jump to conclusions that allow us to vilify Carlin, we don't know the full story. Maybe she did just quit on her teammates and decide she'd rather go hang out in Cancun. But that sounds like a very strange way to give up something for which she's invested her time, energy, blood and sweat for years. She's a senior who's been through some mediocre seasons at King's...who's gone through the grind of daily practices... who's given months of her life to basketball -- and then she just decides to quit?
There may be more to the story here. Frustrations, tensions or other things in her life that don't fit in a news article and aren't apparent to those of us who don't know her at all. Her decision is a curious one, but we should recognize we don't have her side of the story and avoid jumping to conclusions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on March 08, 2012, 09:43:45 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on March 08, 2012, 09:43:45 PM
Quote from: gordonmann on March 08, 2012, 09:25:39 PM
I've seen the King's story posted on several message boards, facebook, etc.
While it's easy and tempting to jump to conclusions that allow us to vilify Carlin, we don't know the full story. Maybe she did just quit on her teammates and decide she'd rather go hang out in Cancun. But that sounds like a very strange way to give up something for which she's invested her time, energy, blood and sweat for years. She's a senior who's been through some mediocre seasons at King's...who's gone through the grind of daily practices... who's given months of her life to basketball -- and then she just decides to quit?
There may be more to the story here. Frustrations, tensions or other things in her life that don't fit in a news article and aren't apparent to those of us who don't know her at all. Her decision is a curious one, but we should recognize we don't have her side of the story and avoid jumping to conclusions.
Well, your cautions are prudent advice. But I have to say there are very few situations I can imagine where I'd disappear without telling my coach and go on a college spring break to Cancun rather than be with my teammates - even if I were unable to play for some reason. And in the few situations I can imagine, spring break in Mexico wouldn't be the answer or the destination. As you say, VERY curious action.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 7express on March 08, 2012, 10:20:53 PM
Post by: 7express on March 08, 2012, 10:20:53 PM
Even if she did get hurt and was out for the rest of the season regardless of what happened then I could see it, but how does she not tell anyone on the team??
Very strange that a senior would walk out on her team and go to Mexico for spring break, 3 or 4 days before the school plays one of the biggest games of the season. I said this on twitter, i'd give up ANYTHING to play in the sweet 16, especially if I was a senior and I was on teams that struggled my first 3 years like King's had. The only way I'm missing a sweet 16 is to attend a wake or funeral of a family member/close friend. I don't take if I make a trip, the tickets are unrefundable and they cost $5,000 IF I ever got a chance to play in the sweet 16 I'm gonna eat that $5,000.
Very strange that a senior would walk out on her team and go to Mexico for spring break, 3 or 4 days before the school plays one of the biggest games of the season. I said this on twitter, i'd give up ANYTHING to play in the sweet 16, especially if I was a senior and I was on teams that struggled my first 3 years like King's had. The only way I'm missing a sweet 16 is to attend a wake or funeral of a family member/close friend. I don't take if I make a trip, the tickets are unrefundable and they cost $5,000 IF I ever got a chance to play in the sweet 16 I'm gonna eat that $5,000.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 09:23:09 AM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 09:23:09 AM
Love your attitude 7express! Are there any King's fans on this site??? Aren't you excited??? Can't believe no one's posting support, except for a few of us, Sp0rtsfan, myself & a couple of others not related actually to King's, just MAC fans. I know that Warren is the #1 Lebanon Valley supporter. Oh those LUCKY people who are actually going to be at those two games tonight!!! Hope live stats, audio & video are working super well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
At the half, Emmanuel 27 - King's 21. The Lady Monarchs are missing a ton of free throws!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 07:01:03 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 07:01:03 PM
The announcer DID say this game was a lot closer than the final score appears, BUT, the final score Emmanuel 67/King's 56. King's uncharacteristically missed a ton of free throws and didn't shoot anywhere near their 3-point average. They did, however, out rebound Emmanuel, and all around they played a spirited contest which was tie 54 apiece with just two minutes left in the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 07:42:20 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 07:42:20 PM
Am unable to get any video or live stats out of Mary Washington/Lebanon Valley, so i'm going to watch the Sixers for awhile.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 09:07:48 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2012, 09:07:48 PM
In an incredibly hard-fought game, University of Mary Washington pulled ahead in the last two minutes winning 46/41. I believe the MAC, both sides, made their mark tonight.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 10, 2012, 12:39:44 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 10, 2012, 12:39:44 PM
I watched both LVC and Kings Game's yesterday and just wanted to congratulate both teams on excellent seasons. To be honest I am not sure the better team won in either game. Really impressed with Kings, they play all out pedal to the metal only problem was their shooting. Not sure if it was the weird lighting at Amherst but they shot bricks for most of the game. I lost count on the number of blown lay-ups. If they could have managed to make 1/3 of the chippies they would have won by 10 points. Their foul shooting also was way off also. Katlin Michaels is one heck of a player that gives 110%; she too suffered from a sub-par shooting performance. I am sure that is not the norm.
LVC also suffered from some blown lay-ups or it would have been a different story. I believe they were up by 5 will a few minutes to go when Tierney Hiltz missed an uncontested breakaway from a steal. That was quickly followed by 2 other driving lay-ups that would not drop.
LVC is an excellent team and may have just run into a team of destiny this year in Mary Washington. I wish the Eagles the best of luck in today game. Their "D" is amazing but if they expect to take down George Fox they are going to need to find some more offense to help Jenna McRae.
I agree with Kate that both teams along with Messiah and Misericordia earned a degree of respect for the MAC on the national level. They all were tough outs when they exited.
It should be an exciting next year in the MAC as most all of these teams lose very little to graduation. Again thank you all for a very enjoyable season.
LVC also suffered from some blown lay-ups or it would have been a different story. I believe they were up by 5 will a few minutes to go when Tierney Hiltz missed an uncontested breakaway from a steal. That was quickly followed by 2 other driving lay-ups that would not drop.
LVC is an excellent team and may have just run into a team of destiny this year in Mary Washington. I wish the Eagles the best of luck in today game. Their "D" is amazing but if they expect to take down George Fox they are going to need to find some more offense to help Jenna McRae.
I agree with Kate that both teams along with Messiah and Misericordia earned a degree of respect for the MAC on the national level. They all were tough outs when they exited.
It should be an exciting next year in the MAC as most all of these teams lose very little to graduation. Again thank you all for a very enjoyable season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 10, 2012, 03:53:52 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 10, 2012, 03:53:52 PM
Two Cents, thanks for your kind words about the LVC ladies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 11, 2012, 12:56:37 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 11, 2012, 12:56:37 PM
Yep, the LVC ladies represented well. Coach G keeps finding talented, fast, aggressive point guards. And great showing from the LVC crowd.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 11, 2012, 04:16:38 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 11, 2012, 04:16:38 PM
Quote from: gordonmann on March 11, 2012, 12:56:37 PM
Coach G keeps finding talented, fast, aggressive point guards. And great showing from the LVC crowd.
Indeed, he does. The Valley is fortunate to have a continuing series of feisty guards with the attributes above and who are not afraid to mix it up on defense or leave a patch or two of knee and elbow skin on the floor while diving for a loose ball.
At the same time, the other positions haven't exactly been chopped liver, either. ;D
The crowds, especially at home, have been a vital factor in the team's success.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on March 11, 2012, 08:16:45 PM
Post by: lefty2 on March 11, 2012, 08:16:45 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on March 10, 2012, 12:39:44 PM
I agree with Kate that both teams along with Messiah and Misericordia earned a degree of respect for the MAC on the national level. They all were tough outs when they exited.
It should be an exciting next year in the MAC as most all of these teams lose very little to graduation. Again thank you all for a very enjoyable season.
Thanks for love on Misericordia. We do lose two four-year starters in Christine Marks (1,644) points and Jesse Robinson (1,302) who cominbed for almost 3,000 points.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 13, 2012, 01:10:22 PM
Post by: kate on March 13, 2012, 01:10:22 PM
A day late with this (thanks, Mailsy for your heads up post), but congratulations to Meghan Nowak, Eastern & Christine Marks, Misericordia, First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region; and Kate Dellinger, Widener, Tierney Hiltz, Lebanon Valley & Dori Gyori, Messiah, Second Team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 15, 2012, 09:01:46 PM
Post by: kate on March 15, 2012, 09:01:46 PM
Question here, First teamer at DeSale's, Sondrine Glovas, has a sister, Shaye (sp.?) who is a senior at Wilson Area HS here in Easton. Any word if she will be joining big sister as a Lady Bulldog, or even if she's playing college b'ball. Also please keep everyone posted, powers that be, on potential new coaches at Elizabethtown & Misericordia. I'm almost 100% sure that the Aggies of DVC will be in the McDaniel opening tourney in Nov. Anxious for that one since we've never been to Westminister, MD.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 16, 2012, 01:46:03 PM
Post by: ronk on March 16, 2012, 01:46:03 PM
Not much to do in Westminster; my daughter went there for graduate school. Only 1/2 hour from Gettysburg if you want to tour the battlefield.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 16, 2012, 03:08:00 PM
Post by: kate on March 16, 2012, 03:08:00 PM
Hi Ronk - it looks like a magnificent campus, and i just love the drive 78 West morphs into 81, & right after you cross the Susquehanna, there's the Route 15 exit. Route 15 is amazing right down to the D.C. area (not so great), but of course we'll be exiting long before that. I'm excited - it's always fun to check out new schools. Our S.I.D., Matt Levy, is a McDaniel grad. It was Western Maryland, i believe. Gives us something to look forward to. Hope all is well with you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 17, 2012, 03:20:50 PM
Post by: kate on March 17, 2012, 03:20:50 PM
Congratulations to Lycoming College turning 200 this 2012 year! We miss you in our Freedom half of the MAC! On a personal note, we miss the drive through those beautiful mountains to Williamsport!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 18, 2012, 02:55:11 PM
Post by: kate on March 18, 2012, 02:55:11 PM
Major congratulations to Eastern's Meghan Nowak, named 2012 D3hoops Rookie of the Year and Christine Marks of Misericordia named to the Honorable Mention d3 squad!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 22, 2012, 05:43:40 PM
Post by: kate on March 22, 2012, 05:43:40 PM
Huge congratulations to Del Val Senior, Sarah Delcasale, named to the MAC Winter Academic Honor Roll with a duel major of Business and Chemistry! We miss her already!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 22, 2012, 05:46:12 PM
Post by: kate on March 22, 2012, 05:46:12 PM
Red face here, please make that dual. :-\ None the less sincere, Sarah!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 22, 2012, 06:08:55 PM
Post by: ronk on March 22, 2012, 06:08:55 PM
Kate,
I was going to ask who won that dual when you corrected yourself. ;)
I was going to ask who won that dual when you corrected yourself. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 23, 2012, 10:06:42 AM
Post by: kate on March 23, 2012, 10:06:42 AM
Good morning, Ronk! My guess would be chemistry to win that "duel" :D! At any rate, we're already missing our four graduating seniors. Chances are, unless it's at an Aggie A-Day, we might not see them again. Unless, of course, Del Val would be vying for a league championship, in which case i'd hope everyone would be back in droves. Coach Hogan is good at organizing alum games as well, so who knows. The NCAA's are filling the void at the moment - GO South Carolina coached by former Temple Women's coach, Dawn Stahley (sp?).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 25, 2012, 06:23:53 PM
Post by: kate on March 25, 2012, 06:23:53 PM
Was truly hoping that Penn State would have made a better showing today against UConn. South Carolina, God Bless em, played their collective hearts out last night, but lost to Stanford. Dawn Staley is one great coach! It would be great if Duke could beat Stanford - hope everyone's watching these games. It helps missing our respective teams, but i keep comparing players here with different Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 26, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 26, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
Kate, you're loyalty to the Aggies continues through thick and thin, unreal !! I hope DeVal awards a personal car-parking space to you for all future home games.
On another note, it will be interesting to see how recruiting efforts work itself out for MAC schools.. And I, too, wish the Royals and Drew were still part of the clan.
On another note, it will be interesting to see how recruiting efforts work itself out for MAC schools.. And I, too, wish the Royals and Drew were still part of the clan.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 27, 2012, 09:17:05 AM
Post by: kate on March 27, 2012, 09:17:05 AM
Good morning, Sp0rtsfan! Over the years dear Del Val has given me a beautiful fan-appreciation plaque that hangs proudly in our family room, and countless shirts & sweatshirts that i wear a lot :D - my buddies here in Easton probably think it's my uniform, but everything this school has done for me is sooooo totally appreciated! As for parking, we try to get there at least a half hour before game time to watch pre-game warm-ups. We're set! ;) Last night's NCAA games, especially that first one between Tenn. & Baylor were sad. Tennessee wanted to win so badly for their Coach, but they ran into the buzz saws of Odessy Sims & Brittany Griner. Now, i'm rooting for Baylor i suppose - the team & their coach are growing on me, & Conn. has won so often. Haven't heard much on the recruiting, but will try to keep posting here when i do.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sumfun on March 27, 2012, 11:36:22 AM
Post by: sumfun on March 27, 2012, 11:36:22 AM
Also watched last night with great sadness for Pat Summitt, her team and coaching staff, not to mention her son.
Recently read an article, link below, that thought was neat honor for Pat as they mentioned last night that she was the "Coach Wooden" of women's college basketball. Found out later that she and Coach Wooden were very fond of eachother and met often to share philosophies and stories. Makes this honor even more special for Pat.
http://www.abw.org/sports-greatest-citizens-pat-summitt-and-five-elite-collegiate-athletes-to-be-recognized-at-the-8th-annual-wooden-cup-awards/
Recently read an article, link below, that thought was neat honor for Pat as they mentioned last night that she was the "Coach Wooden" of women's college basketball. Found out later that she and Coach Wooden were very fond of eachother and met often to share philosophies and stories. Makes this honor even more special for Pat.
http://www.abw.org/sports-greatest-citizens-pat-summitt-and-five-elite-collegiate-athletes-to-be-recognized-at-the-8th-annual-wooden-cup-awards/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 01, 2012, 02:40:07 PM
Post by: kate on April 01, 2012, 02:40:07 PM
The full write-up was on the front page of D3 hoops, but somehow i missed it. Checking E'town's women's page, i saw that Sherri Gorman, a 1984 Elizabethtown College grad, has assumed the Head Coaching job of Yvonne Kauffman, E'town's long time head coach. Congratulations to her!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 02, 2012, 05:56:20 PM
Post by: kate on April 02, 2012, 05:56:20 PM
Will Misericordia retain their interim head coach - also who win tomorrow night, Baylor or Notre Dame? Baylor's bench came alive last night & that should bode well for the Lady Bears. Really looking forward to that one!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 02, 2012, 06:17:01 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 02, 2012, 06:17:01 PM
Well, Misericordia's interim head coach is also the AD, so I'm sure he'll be "retained" but probably not as women's basketball coach. :)
With football starting in the fall, I doubt Dave Martin has time to coach a sport considering he's spent the past eight years or so as solely the AD. But it was fortunate they had the expertise in-house to take that team where it was destined to go this year.
With football starting in the fall, I doubt Dave Martin has time to coach a sport considering he's spent the past eight years or so as solely the AD. But it was fortunate they had the expertise in-house to take that team where it was destined to go this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 03, 2012, 03:57:47 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 03, 2012, 03:57:47 PM
I'm pulling for the underdog tonight...Go ND !!..... Wonder if their "D" will go 5 on 4 like Stanford did against Baylor ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 08, 2012, 08:10:57 AM
Post by: kate on April 08, 2012, 08:10:57 AM
Happy Easter to everyone at the site! Pretty much just seven more months til OUR season starts - it seems to be going fairly fast already! Certainly hope everybody on here has a good & meaningful Easter Sunday!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 10, 2012, 01:39:09 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 10, 2012, 01:39:09 PM
Spending this past Sunday with family and friends was priceless - as good as a buzzer beater when your team wins the game .....
There's a lot of lawn cuttings before the next season starts.....O well...Until then: Go Knicks ! Go Yankees !
There's a lot of lawn cuttings before the next season starts.....O well...Until then: Go Knicks ! Go Yankees !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 16, 2012, 05:22:25 PM
Post by: kate on April 16, 2012, 05:22:25 PM
Seven months from today, November 16, 2012, we will hopefully be checking into our hotel in Westminster, MD for the Aggie Opening Tournament at McDaniel! Widener will be there as well, & right off hand i can't think of the fourth team, except that it's coached by former DeSales player, Rose Katz. Can Not Wait!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on April 16, 2012, 08:23:01 PM
Post by: ronk on April 16, 2012, 08:23:01 PM
All the hotels are already booked for the Westminster Kennel Club, Kate. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 17, 2012, 09:28:49 AM
Post by: kate on April 17, 2012, 09:28:49 AM
And, that's just one reason i miss you Scranton posters, Ronk's pleasant joking civility, Saratoga's, well, his bias posts, and the Drew posters as well. I'll never forget what a Drew poster was quick to tell me when the split was first made. I was going on & on, & some of what i said was very mistakenly directed at the student athlete. He/she ? came on & said "remember, this decision was not made by the students!" Why i needed to be reminded of that, but i DID, & i'll NEVER forget it! Missing Scranton & Drew to this day!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 17, 2012, 12:49:00 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 17, 2012, 12:49:00 PM
Can't agree more ...Love 'em or hate 'em, I always felt Scranton and Drew were cornerstones of the MAC. They are missed for sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 17, 2012, 05:51:13 PM
Post by: kate on April 17, 2012, 05:51:13 PM
The fourth team in our opening tourney at McDaniel is Emory & Henry. As always, really looking forward to the start of the basketball season. Especially since the Sixers have all but totally imploded!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 10, 2012, 09:29:34 AM
Post by: kate on May 10, 2012, 09:29:34 AM
Been without my computer all week, so this morning it feels great to have it back & fixed! Sixers have a chance tonight, at home, to move into the second round. GOOD LUCK to them! Certainly hope all is well down there in Aggie land! Graduation is next Saturday, & again, congratulations to Jackie Shunkwiler, Sarah Delcasale, & Melissa Weil! Thanks, too, for so many really good basketball memories.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 10, 2012, 10:21:20 PM
Post by: ronk on May 10, 2012, 10:21:20 PM
Kate,
We'd appreciate you digging out notice of the new schedules like you did last year. TIA
We'd appreciate you digging out notice of the new schedules like you did last year. TIA
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 11, 2012, 04:20:47 PM
Post by: kate on May 11, 2012, 04:20:47 PM
Hello Ronk! A quick check of the three leagues, Landmark, MAC Freedom & Commonwealth - only Alisa DiBonaventura Kintner has her Widener team's schedule up. Will be checking from now on. How about those Sixers!?! Boston's won enough - our turn! ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 23, 2012, 10:22:37 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 23, 2012, 10:22:37 AM
I posted this on the Landmark site, however, just FYI for others who don't frequent there...
The U of S. hosted a successful 1st class award / fund raising event last evening. Bill Raftery was honored and addressed the audince - made everyone laugh showing a great sense of humor.
On a side note, although not yet officially announced, you will soon hear that Deanna Klingman is returning to the Lady Royals as Coach Strong's assistant...My opinion has always been that they missed her presence these last few years and lost much of their luster without her.....I expect the Lady Royals to rejoin the ranks of the elite D3 women's programs in the next coming seasons..
The U of S. hosted a successful 1st class award / fund raising event last evening. Bill Raftery was honored and addressed the audince - made everyone laugh showing a great sense of humor.
On a side note, although not yet officially announced, you will soon hear that Deanna Klingman is returning to the Lady Royals as Coach Strong's assistant...My opinion has always been that they missed her presence these last few years and lost much of their luster without her.....I expect the Lady Royals to rejoin the ranks of the elite D3 women's programs in the next coming seasons..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 29, 2012, 02:28:58 PM
Post by: kate on May 29, 2012, 02:28:58 PM
Just as we miss our Aggies terribly the same goes for our Sixers right about now. Anyone who follows the Sixers regularly sees the couple who sits right next to the coaches on the right. They seldom miss a game along with the gentleman who sits closer to the scorers table. How dear it was Saturday night to see said couple up in Boston following their team. Have no idea who they are (other than rabid Sixer's fans), but hopefully someday real soon we'll be following our Aggie team in much the same situation.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 13, 2012, 10:19:33 AM
Post by: kate on June 13, 2012, 10:19:33 AM
In addition to Widener, King's now has their 2012/13 schedule up on their site. They play U of S and the Aggies early in the season. Schedules should be popping up fast & furious about now!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 13, 2012, 02:50:34 PM
Post by: kate on June 13, 2012, 02:50:34 PM
Wow, that was quick, Matt Levy just put the DelVal schedule up this afternoon! :) Had just checked them all this a.m. Thank you, Matt!!! The schedule is lookin good!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 13, 2012, 03:39:57 PM
Post by: ronk on June 13, 2012, 03:39:57 PM
Kate,
Thanks for your effort; using triangulation, I now know one of the Scranton women team's games(Kings) and 2 of the men's games(Kings, Wilkes), since when a women's team has the new schedule, frequently the men's schedule is out, also.
Thanks for your effort; using triangulation, I now know one of the Scranton women team's games(Kings) and 2 of the men's games(Kings, Wilkes), since when a women's team has the new schedule, frequently the men's schedule is out, also.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 15, 2012, 03:38:16 PM
Post by: kate on June 15, 2012, 03:38:16 PM
As per the article on our front page of this site, i see that Manhattanville is saying goodbye to Coach Lauren Thomer. They are looking for a new coach immediately. Was really wondering if Misericordia would keep their interim coach for another year, as i haven't read anything to the contrary. Tomorrow - five more months 8-)!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 15, 2012, 04:08:02 PM
Post by: kate on June 15, 2012, 04:08:02 PM
Don't like posting double here, but in an effort to leave no team out, Arcadia (Beaver) has their 2012/13 schedule on their site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 15, 2012, 04:46:20 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 15, 2012, 04:46:20 PM
Best wishes to Lauren Thomer....The Manhattenville program certainly improved during her tenure....I'm glad to see she left on a positive note..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 15, 2012, 05:46:01 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 15, 2012, 05:46:01 PM
Sure wish FDU would get a non-conference game against The Royals....I think both teams would benefit since their style of play is so different..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 17, 2012, 10:24:07 AM
Post by: kate on June 17, 2012, 10:24:07 AM
Good morning Sp0rtsfan! Actually, Manhattanville really started to get competitive under Coach Candice Brown who's now at Vassar. Coach Thomer carried on what Coach Brown initiated. At any rate, i'm sure the Valiants will find a great coach to succeed Thomer. Anxiously awaiting the start of the season, cause we really miss seeing all our basketball buddies.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 18, 2012, 11:04:29 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 18, 2012, 11:04:29 AM
Quote from: kate on June 17, 2012, 10:24:07 AM
Good morning Sp0rtsfan! Actually, Manhattanville really started to get competitive under Coach Candice Brown who's now at Vassar. Coach Thomer carried on what Coach Brown initiated. At any rate, i'm sure the Valiants will find a great coach to succeed Thomer. Anxiously awaiting the start of the season, cause we really miss seeing all our basketball buddies.
Agreed, at least for a couple years.
2011-12 Lauren Thomer 9-15 .375
2010-11 Lauren Thomer 17-9 .654
2009-10 Lauren Thomer 19-8 .704
2008-09 Candice Brown 18-11 .621
2007-08 Candice Brown 13-12 .520
2006-07 Candice Brown 7-19 .269
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 18, 2012, 11:11:27 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 18, 2012, 11:11:27 AM
Good "point", Pat....No pun intended...I guess that's what a good point guard can do for a program, aka Carey Hickey... :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on June 21, 2012, 02:58:47 PM
Post by: lefty2 on June 21, 2012, 02:58:47 PM
Allison Kern has been named head women's basketball coach at Misericordia University:
http://athletics.misericordia.edu/news/2012/6/21/WBB_0621123859.aspx
http://athletics.misericordia.edu/news/2012/6/21/WBB_0621123859.aspx
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 21, 2012, 03:46:56 PM
Post by: kate on June 21, 2012, 03:46:56 PM
Thanks for the update, Lefty. Was wondering when your new coach would be announced - she sounds great. Welcome to the MAC, Coach Kern!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 26, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Post by: kate on June 26, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Well, in addition to announcing their new coach, Misericordia now has their 2012/13 schedule up on their site!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 14, 2012, 01:59:21 PM
Post by: kate on July 14, 2012, 01:59:21 PM
No new schedules up, but i was going over the 12/13 Del Val list, and two interesting OOC games jump out, the first, Eastern Mennonite University on Sat. Dec. 15 at 4 pm, and Cabrini on Monday, Dec. 17 at 7 pm. We also resume play with Marywood, and these are all home games. McDaniel doesn't have their new schedule on their site, so i'm not sure who we will be playing on Nov. 16th, but my guess is that we'd be on the court with Widener - we'll soon see! I'm sure everyone is as horrified over this Penn State mess as i am. We all have to be so careful with disclosures - just make them would be my rule - "oh the tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive". Please hurry up November!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 15, 2012, 01:30:18 PM
Post by: kate on July 15, 2012, 01:30:18 PM
Just noticed that the main MAC web page now includes the logos for Stevenson & Hood. Still can't believe that the Commonwealth gets both teams, making the two sides lop-sided. We'll see how this all unfolds. Still say we (Freedom) could take back Lycoming at least. Maybe a north/south re-alignment? Interesting
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: zlovesid on July 15, 2012, 02:30:40 PM
Post by: zlovesid on July 15, 2012, 02:30:40 PM
King's gets a very nice addition with the transfer of Kacee Rava of Baptist Bible. A 6-2 center, Rava made the D3Hoops Third Team All Region (Mid-Atlantic Region). Rava was named the CSAC Player of the Year after averaging 16.7 points and 12.2 rebounds a game while accumulating 38 blocks on the season and 19 steals. She led the Lady Defenders in field goal percentage, shooting .533% (155-for-291) from the floor and .632% (74-117) from the free throw line. She ended the season with 12 straight double doubles. She had single-game season highs of 36 points and 20 rebounds. She has junior eligibility at King's. With the return of 6-foot starters Lindsay Atchison and Marissa Manning, she will give King's a formidable front line at the 3-4-5 positions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 16, 2012, 12:55:22 PM
Post by: kate on July 16, 2012, 12:55:22 PM
Good for King's, not so much for Baptist Bible. Manhattanville has their 12/13 schedule on the site, but as per their page, no coaching news.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 17, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: kate on July 17, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
Congratulations to our two MAC teams, Messiah, #4, and King's #25 in the NCAA D3 Honor Roll for the school year 2011/12.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 19, 2012, 01:30:53 PM
Post by: kate on July 19, 2012, 01:30:53 PM
Eastern & Wilkes now have their 12/13 schedules up - still missing, DeSales & Wilkes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 20, 2012, 10:05:12 AM
Post by: kate on July 20, 2012, 10:05:12 AM
Gotta love this - the MAC had a golf outing to celebrate their 100 year anniversary, and in the affair write-up, University of Scranton among others, is referred to as a "legacy member". The event was well attended, even tho temperatures that day reached 100 degrees. Seriously, long live the MAC! PS here, great pictures to go along with the article on the MAC website.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NCF on July 20, 2012, 01:06:36 PM
Post by: NCF on July 20, 2012, 01:06:36 PM
Quote from: kate on July 14, 2012, 01:59:21 PM
No new schedules up, but i was going over the 12/13 Del Val list, and two interesting OOC games jump out, the first, Eastern Mennonite University on Sat. Dec. 15 at 4 pm, and Cabrini on Monday, Dec. 17 at 7 pm. We also resume play with Marywood, and these are all home games. McDaniel doesn't have their new schedule on their site, so i'm not sure who we will be playing on Nov. 16th, but my guess is that we'd be on the court with Widener - we'll soon see! I'm sure everyone is as horrified over this Penn State mess as i am. We all have to be so careful with disclosures - just make them would be my rule - "oh the tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive". Please hurry up November!!!
I love basketball, however, I love summer and football season as well, so slow down and enjoy what's left of summer 8-) ;D 8-). And then enjoy some exciting football :D :D :D After that, it's all basketball!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 20, 2012, 03:20:16 PM
Post by: kate on July 20, 2012, 03:20:16 PM
You're right, newcardfan, but this summer's a little different, too darn hot, Phillies implosion, and the PennState mess have combined to make it feel a little less than the best. I even really look forward to lawn mowing, but our grass is dormant. Maybe a late summer trip to watch my Phils will help. As for football, i'm a johnny come lately with DVC. They've really gotten quite good in the last six years or so. Basketball, i'm proud to say, that we've stuck with the Aggies through thick & thin. Also planning a trip to Maryland for their opening tourney in Nov. Does that explain my post? Glad you're having a good summer!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NCF on July 20, 2012, 03:30:12 PM
Post by: NCF on July 20, 2012, 03:30:12 PM
Quote from: kate on July 20, 2012, 03:20:16 PMI could tell you're a bball junkie! I love summer, but no trips except to the local six flags. I'm a cubs fan, so i feel your pain-except mine is never ending! Summer in Chicago is hot, but i'll take it over winter weather. My son will be a senior at North Central this year, so I hope it is another good one. In one monthe, I'll be back at school and in three weeks volleyball stars so I am trying to enjoy every bit of the outdoors as I can.
You're right, newcardfan, but this summer's a little different, too darn hot, Phillies implosion, and the PennState mess have combined to make it feel a little less than the best. I even really look forward to lawn mowing, but our grass is dormant. Maybe a late summer trip to watch my Phils will help. As for football, i'm a johnny come lately with DVC. They've really gotten quite good in the last six years or so. Basketball, i'm proud to say, that we've stuck with the Aggies through thick & thin. Also planning a trip to Maryland for their opening tourney in Nov. Does that explain my post? Glad you're having a good summer!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 25, 2012, 09:34:58 AM
Post by: kate on July 25, 2012, 09:34:58 AM
First, newcardfan, good luck to your son this season at North Central! Next, Alvernia and Messiah have joined the ranks with schedules up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on July 26, 2012, 11:46:59 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on July 26, 2012, 11:46:59 AM
No 2012-2013 schedule for FDU yet......As previously suggested, perhaps they're working on getting a game against the Royals (Ha!) ....Based on my view, expectations for the Devils remains the same as last year. They'll continue to be an aggressive athletic team. Kyra Dayon is the real deal and, even as a forward, elevates the play of all others...If they can identify a consistent 3 point shooter, and actually play her, they should be able to break the .500 mark and better; 24% for the team doesn't cut it.....My best to all the girls and hope they're having a safe and fun summer...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 27, 2012, 09:11:40 AM
Post by: kate on July 27, 2012, 09:11:40 AM
Seven basketball players from area D3 colleges will travel to Belgium and France for a series of games to be played from August 7 to the 15th. They are members of a USA Women's Collegiate Basketball Travel team. The team includes Katlin Michaels, a King's College Senior; Jenna Swope, a Gettysburg Sophomore; Rachael Scheller, a Lycoming Senior; Eleni Dimou, a Sophomore from Susquehanna; Junior Lauren Walker of Neumann; Widener Senior, Joanna Persiano, and Senior, Kelli Mitchell from Washington College. To read more about this, please head to the MAC website. Love our D3 basketball community.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 27, 2012, 10:41:50 AM
Post by: kate on July 27, 2012, 10:41:50 AM
DeSale's schedule is up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NCF on July 29, 2012, 02:18:08 PM
Post by: NCF on July 29, 2012, 02:18:08 PM
Quote from: kate on July 27, 2012, 09:11:40 AMWhat a great opportunity for these women!
Seven basketball players from area D3 colleges will travel to Belgium and France for a series of games to be played from August 7 to the 15th. They are members of a USA Women's Collegiate Basketball Travel team. The team includes Katlin Michaels, a King's College Senior; Jenna Swope, a Gettysburg Sophomore; Rachael Scheller, a Lycoming Senior; Eleni Dimou, a Sophomore from Susquehanna; Junior Lauren Walker of Neumann; Widener Senior, Joanna Persiano, and Senior, Kelli Mitchell from Washington College. To read more about this, please head to the MAC website. Love our D3 basketball community.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NCF on July 29, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
Post by: NCF on July 29, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
Quote from: kate on July 25, 2012, 09:34:58 AMThanks-less than two weeks unitl they report to camp!
First, newcardfan, good luck to your son this season at North Central! Next, Alvernia and Messiah have joined the ranks with schedules up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 01, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 01, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
A special Shout-Out and congratulations to FDU's long time AD, Bill Kilka....Certainly, if you met the man, you'll agree he's a person of class and distinction...
http://fdudevils.com/news/2012/7/28/GEN_0728125040.aspx?path=general
MADISON, NJ - William T. Klika Jr., Director of Athletics at the College at Florham of Fairleigh Dickinson University, was named the Division III Athletic Director of the Year for the Southeast Region. The award, presented by The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and sponsored by Under Armour, was bestowed at the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon during NACDA's 47th Annual Convention at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
Now in its 14th year, the Under Armour AD of the Year Award program was created to honor intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence.
http://fdudevils.com/news/2012/7/28/GEN_0728125040.aspx?path=general
MADISON, NJ - William T. Klika Jr., Director of Athletics at the College at Florham of Fairleigh Dickinson University, was named the Division III Athletic Director of the Year for the Southeast Region. The award, presented by The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and sponsored by Under Armour, was bestowed at the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon during NACDA's 47th Annual Convention at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
Now in its 14th year, the Under Armour AD of the Year Award program was created to honor intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 01, 2012, 03:54:49 PM
Post by: ronk on August 01, 2012, 03:54:49 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on August 01, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
A special Shout-Out and congratulations to FDU's long time AD, Bill Kilka....Certainly, if you met the man, you'll agree he's a person of class and distinction...
http://fdudevils.com/news/2012/7/28/GEN_0728125040.aspx?path=general
MADISON, NJ - William T. Klika Jr., Director of Athletics at the College at Florham of Fairleigh Dickinson University, was named the Division III Athletic Director of the Year for the Southeast Region. The award, presented by The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and sponsored by Under Armour, was bestowed at the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon during NACDA's 47th Annual Convention at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
Now in its 14th year, the Under Armour AD of the Year Award program was created to honor intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence.
And how is FDU in the Southeast region?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 01, 2012, 05:46:50 PM
Post by: kate on August 01, 2012, 05:46:50 PM
Hello Ronk! They (the powers that be) also have Muhlenberg College (about 45 miles north of DVC) listed as a "south team" - who knows why these configurations were drawn up. That's in football. Anyway the season gets ever closer!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 01, 2012, 06:41:06 PM
Post by: ronk on August 01, 2012, 06:41:06 PM
Hello Kate,
Our Phils need a couple of outfielders now that Pence and Victorino have gone; can you still go and get 'em?
Our Phils need a couple of outfielders now that Pence and Victorino have gone; can you still go and get 'em?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 02, 2012, 09:57:30 AM
Post by: kate on August 02, 2012, 09:57:30 AM
We're still in mourning here over Shane's departure. He was such a huge part of that 2008 team - he grew up with us, we truly miss him. Well, the new guy in left seems to be working out (terrible, can't think of his name at the moment), and Brown & Mayberry are O.K. Wish Mayberry could do a little more, though. We still watch them every single game :) - fans til we leave this earth, pretty much exactly how we feel about the Aggies! Good luck to Scranton this season, unless & until we meet them again! Nice to see your posts on this site once in awhile, Ronk!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 03, 2012, 01:47:49 PM
Post by: kate on August 03, 2012, 01:47:49 PM
Just as i thought, Del Val will face Widener at 8 pm on the 16 of Nov. at McDaniel. McDaniel will face Emory & Henry at 6 pm at their Opening Tourney. Should be a good time - looking forward to seeing not only our DVC folks, but also Alisa DiBonaventura Kintner and her Widener team. Never been to McDaniel either, but it truly looks beautiful. Just a little over three months!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 07, 2012, 10:28:46 AM
Post by: kate on August 07, 2012, 10:28:46 AM
Every team has their 2012/13 schedule up now except, Elizabethtown, FDU, Hood and Stevenson. Just a little more than three months to go - did notice that Hood, while not posting their schedule, actually had their recruits for the new season posted. Very interesting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 14, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Post by: kate on August 14, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Manhattanville has announced their new coach - Welcome to the league Coach Josh Suttles!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on August 14, 2012, 02:03:28 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on August 14, 2012, 02:03:28 PM
Rumor is that Amy Zehner, 2010-11 PA All-State from Tamaqua and a scholarship player at Bucknell last season, will attend DeSales this year. As a freshman at Bucknell she had several outstanding games including Patriot league rookie and player of the week awards for the Bison, before leaving the team and school midseason.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 14, 2012, 04:45:14 PM
Post by: ronk on August 14, 2012, 04:45:14 PM
I was thinking about going up to Center Valley to see the Lady Royals play DeSales and then on to Scranton the next day for the Landmark twinbill with MMA; your rumor may incentivize me.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: zlovesid on August 23, 2012, 01:12:15 AM
Post by: zlovesid on August 23, 2012, 01:12:15 AM
Check out the new bleachers in King's Scandlon Gym at the following link. Scroll down to the bottom photos. No more splinters ;-) http://kingscollegeathletics.com/sports/2012/8/6/GEN_08_06_12_scandlon_bleachers2.aspx?id=155 (http://kingscollegeathletics.com/sports/2012/8/6/GEN_08_06_12_scandlon_bleachers2.aspx?id=155)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 23, 2012, 02:10:38 PM
Post by: kate on August 23, 2012, 02:10:38 PM
Nice new bleachers for King's - i'm a little jealous. Hopefully we'll get to sit on them this season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NCF on August 23, 2012, 02:53:03 PM
Post by: NCF on August 23, 2012, 02:53:03 PM
Quote from: zlovesid on August 23, 2012, 01:12:15 AMWow! very nice.
Check out the new bleachers in King's Scandlon Gym at the following link. Scroll down to the bottom photos. No more splinters ;-) http://kingscollegeathletics.com/sports/2012/8/6/GEN_08_06_12_scandlon_bleachers2.aspx?id=155 (http://kingscollegeathletics.com/sports/2012/8/6/GEN_08_06_12_scandlon_bleachers2.aspx?id=155)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on August 27, 2012, 10:11:30 AM
Post by: BJ - DSU SID on August 27, 2012, 10:11:30 AM
Great photos of new bleachers Bob. I might forfeit my seat in the press box this year for a seat in the middle sections behind you. I can taunt your stat keeping, :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 27, 2012, 12:54:32 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 27, 2012, 12:54:32 PM
Agree, nice looking bleacher seats at Kings although I never thought they were too close to the team benches (i.e check out Drew...that's another story...Ahh, that's another conference) ... Now if they can just redirect the air flow from the ceiling vents at Scandlon, that would be an improvement.... Depending on where I sit in the gym, I either have to wear a winter jacket with 2 sweaters or a t-shirt. .... ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 29, 2012, 02:17:21 PM
Post by: kate on August 29, 2012, 02:17:21 PM
Elizabethtown has their schedule up. Hood, FDU, & Stevenson are still no shows.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 22, 2012, 08:50:56 PM
Post by: kate on September 22, 2012, 08:50:56 PM
As per Pat's front page, Manhattanville has replaced Coach Josh Suttles who had to leave the position abruptly due to a family emergency. Again, welcome to the MAC Coach Kate Vlahakis!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 11, 2012, 09:51:13 AM
Post by: kate on October 11, 2012, 09:51:13 AM
Been so long since i've posted that i almost forgot my password ;), computer's been on the blink. There may be more, but King's has their ROSTER up! Still waiting for our FDU schedule - GO MAC and GO Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 13, 2012, 06:39:22 PM
Post by: kate on October 13, 2012, 06:39:22 PM
FDU - Schedule up :) - was almost starting to worry!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 14, 2012, 10:55:15 AM
Post by: kate on October 14, 2012, 10:55:15 AM
Quite sure all our MAC teams now have their schedules on their sites - now comes my favorite time of the year - rosters start popping up! Practices start this week - Stay healthy everyone! Just a tad over a month til tip-off!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Reserved Seat on October 15, 2012, 11:40:48 AM
Post by: Reserved Seat on October 15, 2012, 11:40:48 AM
Unfortunately, Centennial Conference fans have to wait another week for the season to start.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 24, 2012, 05:57:48 PM
Post by: kate on October 24, 2012, 05:57:48 PM
D3 Hoops poll is out: Preseason, Lebanon Valley College, # 10; Messiah, # 13, and King's, "also receiving votes" - Go MAC, and Go Aggies! Let's show em!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 05, 2012, 10:43:52 AM
Post by: kate on November 05, 2012, 10:43:52 AM
2013 Women's Preseason All-Americans have been announced - The MAc is well represented. Meghan Nowak, Eastern, third team and Kate Dellinger, Widener and Dori Gyori, Messiah, fourth team. Congratulations to all. Looking forward to seeing Kate play on Nov. 16th when Widener plays the Aggies at the McDaniel Opening Tourney.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 08, 2012, 05:38:01 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 08, 2012, 05:38:01 PM
No roster posting yet for the Lady Devils even though the men's 2012-13 team is already up.....In the past, Coach Mitchell's program seemed to prioritize athleticism over talent, skill, and court savvy.. My sense is that he will put another quick squad on the court this year. Once again, there will be extreme emphasis on aggressive D and O.... Last year, the team used steals rather than rebounds to secure possession which often worked well unless they played a tough seasoned team with multiple ball handlers..
Kyra Dayon was the sole ingredient which prevented total chaos on the floor last year. Hopefully, she'll have more help in the upcoming season. My view is that if any of their opponents take them lightly or don't prepare a solid game plan, there's a good chance the Devils will take them..
Kyra Dayon was the sole ingredient which prevented total chaos on the floor last year. Hopefully, she'll have more help in the upcoming season. My view is that if any of their opponents take them lightly or don't prepare a solid game plan, there's a good chance the Devils will take them..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 09, 2012, 03:46:20 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 09, 2012, 03:46:20 PM
The FDU roster is up; only 11 named on the squad; the same 5 from Trenton and the carry-overs from East Orange and Irvington...There were only 2 new recruits which is surprising considering how much talent there is from the high schools in the surrounding area...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballisking on November 12, 2012, 11:25:00 AM
Post by: bballisking on November 12, 2012, 11:25:00 AM
Kate: How did the Del Val do in there scrimmage this past Friday night? Did you hear anything?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 13, 2012, 09:30:39 AM
Post by: kate on November 13, 2012, 09:30:39 AM
Good morning bballisking! From what i heard, they won the scrimmage. Actually, i didn't know it was happening until the Mom of a player posted something about the win on FB. Still struggling here with downed trees after that storm, but looking forward to heading to McDaniel on Friday to watch em play in the opening tourney. Can't believe i'm saying this, but after that storm week, b'ball was taking a backseat. Have to bring it back to the forefront where is belongs :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 18, 2012, 09:01:01 AM
Post by: kate on November 18, 2012, 09:01:01 AM
O.K., back from our weekend in Westminster! McDaniel ran a nice opening tourney although a working scoreboard would have helped matters in yesterday's consolation game :-\ Also would have been better if we had won - congrats to Emory & Henry, they pulled it out in the final two minutes - 84/81. It was a long, dark ride home. It was a reunion weekend with the DiBonaventura Family, Coach Kintner at Widener, former DeSale's player, Rose Katz coaching E & H and of course the Aggie gang and their families. Looking forward now to our game on Nov. 26th with Rowan! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 25, 2012, 09:45:26 AM
Post by: kate on November 25, 2012, 09:45:26 AM
Very much looking forward to tomorrow night's home opener for the Aggies. They'll be playing Rowan and i sure hope last week's injuries at the McDaniel Tourney will be a thing of the past. We have very solid players if everyone can be healthy and ready to play - GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 28, 2012, 08:08:26 PM
Post by: bill on November 28, 2012, 08:08:26 PM
Congratulations to the FDU Devils tonight - big road win @ DeSales, 71-56. Beat DeSales for only the 3rd time in school history, and I believe the first ever road win....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 29, 2012, 01:48:34 PM
Post by: kate on November 29, 2012, 01:48:34 PM
Hi Bill, Congratulations indeed! Winning at Center Valley to boot - good job!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 29, 2012, 07:44:40 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 29, 2012, 07:44:40 PM
Yes, nice win for the Devils; also glad a spot was found on the floor this year for soph, L.L. ... It makes a big difference having a genuine shooter out there who hits her shots; seems like they couldn't figure that out for the last few years....Good luck to all the Lady Devils going forward....Play smart and stay healthy !!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 30, 2012, 05:55:36 PM
Post by: lefty2 on November 30, 2012, 05:55:36 PM
I know it's not women's basketball, but it is "MAC".....
Video link for Misericordia and Messiah women's soccer from the Final Four in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 ET:
http://www.ncaa.com/championship/liveplayer/player?gameId=267942&date=2012/11/30
Video link for Misericordia and Messiah women's soccer from the Final Four in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 ET:
http://www.ncaa.com/championship/liveplayer/player?gameId=267942&date=2012/11/30
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2012, 09:54:27 AM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2012, 09:54:27 AM
Misericordia gave em a good game - very proud of both the Cougars and Messiah! Mighty MAC
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2012, 04:13:34 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2012, 04:13:34 PM
Hello to Gordon Mann! Saw you at the half munching your hotdog, but knew you had a limited time before the game resumed - you did see a good game, however! Would have been a lot lot better had the Aggie ladies had four more points! Next time i'll say Hi - so glad you covered both Del Val games this afternoon. I see the guys are behind at the half, but i have to start dinner - thanks again for the D3 coverage. On another note, how about FDU - they beat King's this afternoon! WOW
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 02, 2012, 12:31:10 AM
Post by: bill on December 02, 2012, 12:31:10 AM
Yes, the FDU ladies have the ability to very athletic at times...although I did not get to see them play first hand today....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 03, 2012, 10:00:06 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 03, 2012, 10:00:06 AM
Another congrats to the Lady Devils...Although it's always a team effort, Kyra D. and Leigh-Ann L are making a great 1-2 punch...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 03, 2012, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: bill on December 03, 2012, 10:06:00 PM
FDU won big tonight - by 50 or so, against a very overmatched College of St. Elizabeth team. Drew is next on Wednesday...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 04, 2012, 09:40:30 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 04, 2012, 09:40:30 AM
Ref. FDU.....What I like best in the lopsided win last night was their 17 assists. The last time they played an out-matched team, they won by 40 but only dished 7 assists....Seems like the mentality of their play is changing in many positive ways..
So after beating both Kings and DeSales, does this mean the Devils have finally reached the status of "THE TEAM TO BEAT" in the Freedom Conference ?
So after beating both Kings and DeSales, does this mean the Devils have finally reached the status of "THE TEAM TO BEAT" in the Freedom Conference ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 05, 2012, 09:46:23 AM
Post by: kate on December 05, 2012, 09:46:23 AM
Hi Sp0rtsfan! For right now, i'll buy that! :)! Last Sat. DelVal lost to Eastern by just three points, but last night, our exMACite, Moravian beat the Eagles handily - don't recall the exact score. The MAC needs some teams right now that will scare the devil out of our out-of-league opponents. Get all of us ready for January's league play. Nice to see FDU filling that role - would rather it be the Aggies, but just happy that one of our teams is stepping up to the challenge.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 05, 2012, 09:21:32 PM
Post by: ronk on December 05, 2012, 09:21:32 PM
You can throw Wilkes into the mix, also, after thir play tonite in beating Scranton. Elena Stambone looks like a good player and they seemed to be well-coached as a team. 1st victory over Royals in 35 years.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 05, 2012, 10:39:36 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 05, 2012, 10:39:36 PM
Congrats to both FDU on their resurgence & Wilkes in their win tonight over Scranton.
The Lady Royals out coached yet again...Wilkes essentially playing 4 players on Scranton's two bigs & one on the ball.
Until Scranton can develop an outside game & hit their shots from the wings, every team will simply pack it in & let the other three on the floor dictate the outcome.
Absolutely horrible defense...they look like they've never played together.
Can't switch, don't know how to set screens, way too much solo ball handling, offensive spacing is non-existent, an all around horrible game.
That said, I give all the credit in the world to the Wilkes game plan...it was the only chance they had to neutralize Scranton's decided advantage & they executed about as well as their talent would let them.
Just a rather scary piece of info...if Scranton's big two transfers were not there, the point total from Strong's recruited class tonight totaled a whopping 21 points!
The Lady Royals out coached yet again...Wilkes essentially playing 4 players on Scranton's two bigs & one on the ball.
Until Scranton can develop an outside game & hit their shots from the wings, every team will simply pack it in & let the other three on the floor dictate the outcome.
Absolutely horrible defense...they look like they've never played together.
Can't switch, don't know how to set screens, way too much solo ball handling, offensive spacing is non-existent, an all around horrible game.
That said, I give all the credit in the world to the Wilkes game plan...it was the only chance they had to neutralize Scranton's decided advantage & they executed about as well as their talent would let them.
Just a rather scary piece of info...if Scranton's big two transfers were not there, the point total from Strong's recruited class tonight totaled a whopping 21 points!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 05, 2012, 11:18:35 PM
Post by: bill on December 05, 2012, 11:18:35 PM
Nice job again tonight for the Devils - boy, can they run....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 06, 2012, 08:42:26 AM
Post by: kate on December 06, 2012, 08:42:26 AM
Saratoga, you haven't lost your way with words ::), talk about back-handed compliments - whew! Just happy that our MAC Freedom doesn't have predictability - we appear to be a shook up league this season. My computer is going crazy this morning, so bear with any strange symbols popping up. Where's CJ in all this - congratulations Lady Colonels! Real nice win!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 06, 2012, 10:23:31 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 06, 2012, 10:23:31 AM
....FDU 6 -1, with wins over DeSales & Kings.... Wilkes 5 -2 and a win over the Royals !! There's a Global Warming effect in the MAC this season.....And yes, once again, shooting DOES count..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 09, 2012, 10:41:57 PM
Post by: bill on December 09, 2012, 10:41:57 PM
Devils went to 7-1 this weekend...big test tomorrow at NJ City. It appears the gothic knights have some talent but have been inconsistent thus far - but they had a huge win over Kean, so this one should be interesting! That will do it until the Christmas Break....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 10, 2012, 01:19:10 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 10, 2012, 01:19:10 PM
Congratulations to Coach Miller and Staff of the Messiah Falcons on their 500 coaching victory.
http://www.gomessiah.com/news/2012/12/8/WBB_1208124448.aspx
http://www.gomessiah.com/news/2012/12/8/WBB_1208124448.aspx
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 10, 2012, 01:35:46 PM
Post by: ronk on December 10, 2012, 01:35:46 PM
Is Messiah's Katelyn Vanderhoff injured again? I see she's only played in 3 games this season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on December 10, 2012, 02:44:37 PM
Post by: mytwocents on December 10, 2012, 02:44:37 PM
Ronk,
I believe Ms. Vanderhoff is injured but I do not know to what extent. Hopefully a Messiah faithfull with up to date information could share more on her status.
Thank You
I believe Ms. Vanderhoff is injured but I do not know to what extent. Hopefully a Messiah faithfull with up to date information could share more on her status.
Thank You
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 10, 2012, 03:48:54 PM
Post by: ronk on December 10, 2012, 03:48:54 PM
Thanks,
I remember her being in and out a couple of times in an injury-plagued season last year; best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. Messiah has a chance to go far with her in good health.
I remember her being in and out a couple of times in an injury-plagued season last year; best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. Messiah has a chance to go far with her in good health.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 10, 2012, 09:57:55 PM
Post by: bill on December 10, 2012, 09:57:55 PM
FDU finished the first part of the season strong with a 30+ point win over NJ City. Let's hope the long break doesn't cut into the momentum!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on December 10, 2012, 10:29:05 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on December 10, 2012, 10:29:05 PM
Quote from: bill on December 10, 2012, 09:57:55 PM
FDU finished the first part of the season strong with a 30+ point win over NJ City. Let's hope the long break doesn't cut into the momentum!
Was a little surprised to see the FDU starters play so many minutes in a game that was over by the half. They were in during the final minutes, running the floor and hoisting threes. Might have been a good opportunity to get more game minutes for the bench, who will surely be needed against stronger teams later in the season. NJCU played their bench much more than FDU. Strange....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 11, 2012, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: kate on December 11, 2012, 10:26:00 AM
Just want to mention on this glorious morning here in Easton, that we're so very proud to see the "MAC 100" logo on the uniforms this season! So glad that Del Val is a league member. Also congrats to Aggie, Brenna Coll, who had a career high 27 points last night in a DVC win! Many more to come, we hope! Years for the MAC and points for the Aggies ;)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 11, 2012, 12:14:53 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 11, 2012, 12:14:53 PM
Roundball, under the current Devils leadership regime mentality, running up the score, when they can, unfortunately, is not an anomaly. In an earlier 40 point win over Cairn, this season, the Devils only had 9 assists.. What does that tell you ? The team is doing well this year for several reasons, one of which, is that last year's recruits returned to the program. Prior to that, 9 of the 12 recruits were "one (year) and done"...Although the AD and his staff will never take credit for it, my sense is that they have kept the program from a complete implosion.. There's still a long season ahead of them and they'll need more than just athletic ability to continue their winning ways..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on December 11, 2012, 01:01:27 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on December 11, 2012, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on December 11, 2012, 12:14:53 PM
Roundball, under the current Devils leadership regime mentality, running up the score, when they can, unfortunately, is not an anomaly. In an earlier 40 point win over Cairn, this season, the Devils only had 9 assists.. What does that tell you ? The team is doing well this year for several reasons, one of which, is that last year's recruits returned to the program. Prior to that, 9 of the 12 recruits were "one (year) and done"...Although the AD and his staff will never take credit for it, my sense is that they have kept the program from a complete implosion.. There's still a long season ahead of them and they'll need more than just athletic ability to continue their winning ways..
Thanks for the insight, wasn't aware of that history. I can see why a bench player wouldn't want to stick around long enough to develop, if she doesn't get much playing time in blowouts. Doesn't seem like a strategy to build a strong program for the long term, or to go deep in the post season....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 11, 2012, 02:16:17 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 11, 2012, 02:16:17 PM
....Stranger still - most of the 9 recruits, who left, were in fact, Starters, and NOT on the bench....The reasons were many....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 16, 2012, 11:28:44 AM
Post by: kate on December 16, 2012, 11:28:44 AM
So very proud of our Aggies - yesterday they overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half to down a very good Eastern Mennonite University team by a score of 68/63! GO DEL VAL!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on December 16, 2012, 12:32:16 PM
Post by: mailsy on December 16, 2012, 12:32:16 PM
Good win for them Kate. Now they get to take on the Lady Cavs of Cabrini Monday night. Should be a good game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 17, 2012, 08:17:20 AM
Post by: kate on December 17, 2012, 08:17:20 AM
Hi Mailsy! Are you coming up for the game? If the weather doesn't turn too foggy or if we don't have torrential rain, we'll be down from Easton. I don't know about Cabrini's schedule, but if we don't catch the Aggies tonight, they don't play again until January 3. That's a lonnnnng time without our b'ball fix :D! Merry Christmas to one of this sites nicest posters!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on December 17, 2012, 10:30:18 AM
Post by: mailsy on December 17, 2012, 10:30:18 AM
Thanks Kate for your kind words. Unfortunately I won't be attending tonight's festivities, I have to work. Next games for me are in 2013. If you go enjoy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 21, 2012, 10:31:10 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 21, 2012, 10:31:10 AM
Best wishes for the Holiday season to all posters and also good health and good grades for the student athletes.....Looking forward to a great 2nd half of the season...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 24, 2012, 12:51:29 PM
Post by: kate on December 24, 2012, 12:51:29 PM
Very Merry Christmas and Happy, healthy, winning New Year to all my fellow D3 posters! Sincerely looking forward to meeting more of you in this up-coming half of the season! Also, we'll be looking for our old b'ball friends at the games! Got to be the BEST time of the year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 29, 2012, 07:44:38 PM
Post by: bill on December 29, 2012, 07:44:38 PM
Devils finish up with a win over CCNY...best first half in school history (I believe) , regardless of the schedule. Next should be interesting - at the Moravian tournament vs. a decent Neumann team, and then possibly a big, big game with Moravian.....
Happy new year everyone.
Happy new year everyone.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2013, 01:05:04 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2013, 01:05:04 PM
First things first, Happy New Year to all our posters here at the site! Next, wouldn't that be amazing if FDU, after beating Neumann of course, could take care of business and give those Lady Greyhounds their first loss!?! Still holding that Landmark grudge (bad, i know, but can't shake it). Always rooting for our MAC teams here - GOOD LUCK! If i didn't have so much post holiday stuff to do, we'd come up & cheer you on. Our play resumes Thursday night when DVC takes on College of NJ! We'll be watching live stats, and again, good luck!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 01, 2013, 06:52:39 PM
Post by: ronk on January 01, 2013, 06:52:39 PM
Kate,
Did you vote for the 100th anniversary MAC teams? You can do it now for the winter sports(women's bball). Remember all those fine Lady Royals in your voting.
Did you vote for the 100th anniversary MAC teams? You can do it now for the winter sports(women's bball). Remember all those fine Lady Royals in your voting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2013, 07:15:14 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2013, 07:15:14 PM
Hello and Happy New Year, Ronk! We just saw Kate Pierangelli Pearson on Dec. 17th when Del Val played Cabrini. I certainly should have gone over & given her a hug - yes, we DO remember our contests with the Lady Royals! Thanks for the heads up on the voting, and again, Happy New Year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2013, 07:36:27 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2013, 07:36:27 PM
Actually, Ronk, thank you for reminding me, and consider it done!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 02, 2013, 03:23:33 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 02, 2013, 03:23:33 PM
In addition to finding a place on the floor this year for soph leading scorer, L. Lively, the play of frosh of Center Rachel Groom has been the other real difference maker for the Lady Devils. GO FDU...BEAT Moravian...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2013, 04:07:41 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2013, 04:07:41 PM
Yes, Sp0rtsfan - that's shaping up to be the game of the day for sure tomorrow!!! Our days of going to two games in one day are over (getting old :(), but anybody who can get away should certainly find their way to Bethlehem for that Championship game at 3 pm! Yes, GOOOOO FDU - we'll be at the DVC/TCNJ game at 7. It's just cutting it a bit close for us, but enjoy every second of it!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 02, 2013, 08:34:16 PM
Post by: kate on January 02, 2013, 08:34:16 PM
Actually the FDU/Moravian game tomorrow is at 5:30 pm at the Greyhound gym in Bethlehem.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 02, 2013, 09:33:15 PM
Post by: bill on January 02, 2013, 09:33:15 PM
As previously mentioned, the FDU Devils have a very big challenge with Moravian ahead. Here's wishing them the best!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 03, 2013, 09:37:28 PM
Post by: kate on January 03, 2013, 09:37:28 PM
FDU has EVERY reason to be ecstatic tonight knocking off #21 in the country, Moravian, 83/79! Congratulations players, coaches and fans! Del Val won by a point, 59/58, beating TCNJ. Again, WOW to FDU!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 04, 2013, 01:32:12 AM
Post by: bill on January 04, 2013, 01:32:12 AM
Wow...just got the FDU score...great job ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on January 04, 2013, 11:09:59 AM
Post by: TheGrove on January 04, 2013, 11:09:59 AM
Quote from: ronk on January 01, 2013, 06:52:39 PM
Kate,
Did you vote for the 100th anniversary MAC teams? You can do it now for the winter sports(women's bball). Remember all those fine Lady Royals in your voting.
Hey, I think Susquehanna's Kristen Venne (Josten's Player of the Year '99) and Karyn Kern definitely deserve some votes too! Especially since whomever compiled that ballot left off half of their honors!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 04, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 04, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
So can we say that beating the #21 team in their gym should get the Lady Devils into the Top 25 ?? Just based on the numbers, Kyra Dayon had 8 steals in her 40 minutes of play......Guard Jalessa Lewis had 8 assists and 11 boards; and Center Rachel Groom was 4 for 4 from the field and 7-8 from the stripe.....This team seems like they're playing with a chip on the shoulder; on a roll...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on January 04, 2013, 12:34:37 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on January 04, 2013, 12:34:37 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on January 04, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
So can we say that beating the #21 team in their gym should get the Lady Devils into the Top 25 ?? Just based on the numbers, Kyra Dayon had 8 steals in her 40 minutes of play......Guard Jalessa Lewis had 8 assists and 11 boards; and Center Rachel Groom was 4 for 4 from the field and 7-8 from the stripe.....This team seems like they're playing with a chip on the shoulder; on a roll...
May be tough due to strength of schedule. Massey has them at #46 after the win over Moravian, the thing dragging them down is that their strength of schedule is only 291st. The only teams they have played that are currently rated in the top 100 are Lebanon Valley (rated #80; loss) and Moravian (now #54; win). Most of their wins have been against teams rated 200 or higher. I suspect they may be in next week's "others receiving votes" list but not in the top 25.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 05, 2013, 12:22:45 AM
Post by: gordonmann on January 05, 2013, 12:22:45 AM
QuoteI suspect they may be in next week's "others receiving votes" list but not in the top 25.
That sounds right. I had Moravian on my ballot and FDU-Florham could take their place. But if I only have one new slot to fill, it'll likely go to Whitman after the Lady Missionaries (yes, that's their mascot) beat No. 5 Lewis & Clark handily at their place. Whitman has one loss to non-Division III Eastern Oregon.
This might be the only time Whitman (Washington) and FDU-Florham are ever linked together in Division III athletics. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 07, 2013, 10:42:39 PM
Post by: bill on January 07, 2013, 10:42:39 PM
FDU moves to 12-1 with a win over Rutgers Camden tonight... on to conference play to finish out the season....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 08, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 08, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Typo noted for MAC Freedom Player of the Month; should be FDU's Kyra Dayon not her sister, Kara ..I hope they're friends ! :-)
The Devils are rolling. As this isn't the strongest set of Freedom Conference programs for some years, it will be an upset if any team beats them for the rest of the regular season..
The Devils are rolling. As this isn't the strongest set of Freedom Conference programs for some years, it will be an upset if any team beats them for the rest of the regular season..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2013, 01:22:55 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2013, 01:22:55 PM
Revision was made to the MAC site - Freedom Player of the Week now reflects Kyra Dayon....My view is that she will also be a leading candidate for Conference Player of the Year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 09, 2013, 10:05:10 PM
Post by: bill on January 09, 2013, 10:05:10 PM
Devils take Manhattanville tonight by 20...go ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 10, 2013, 03:30:06 PM
Post by: kate on January 10, 2013, 03:30:06 PM
Somewhere in southwest PA, CJ is smiling :'( As my better half calls them, "The New & Improved Wilkes." They played well, congrats!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 14, 2013, 09:43:03 AM
Post by: bill on January 14, 2013, 09:43:03 AM
great job again by the FDU women...another test at home Wed. against Eastern...good luck!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2013, 04:10:01 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2013, 04:10:01 PM
A huge thank you to Gordon Mann for carrying our Aggie games this afternoon, particularly the women's game. O.K., Gordon, you brought us luck today - now you're gonna have to cover all of em ;)! Again, many thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2013, 12:58:29 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2013, 12:58:29 PM
.....The lack of quality teams in the Freedom Conference is continuing to make it tough for FDU to gain credibility and respect on national level....Hopefully, they can crack the code in this week's Top 25...
Any word on when their starting PG, J. Lewis, will return to the lineup ?
Any word on when their starting PG, J. Lewis, will return to the lineup ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on January 21, 2013, 01:57:58 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on January 21, 2013, 01:57:58 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2013, 12:58:29 PM
.....The lack of quality teams in the Freedom Conference is continuing to make it tough for FDU to gain credibility and respect on national level....Hopefully, they can crack the code in this week's Top 25...
Any word on when their starting PG, J. Lewis, will return to the lineup ?
Looks like they should have a good shot at cracking the top 25. 7 of the 12 teams immediately ahead of FDU had losses last week, including Moravian. I have to think FDU will jump past a few of them at least. Another strong non-conference win or two would have been very helpful, no doubt.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2013, 02:14:06 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2013, 02:14:06 PM
Hi Sp0rtsfan! Believe me, i'm happy for you guys, but stop worrying about "cracking the top 25". If you should win out your conference games & make a deep run in the tourney, that should be plenty of justification for your outstanding season. Of course, a bump in the road, maybe Wed. night ;), wouldn't really do any harm either. We won't be there Wed., unfortunately, been sick, but may the best team that night win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on January 21, 2013, 03:03:01 PM
Post by: mailsy on January 21, 2013, 03:03:01 PM
Quote from: kate on January 21, 2013, 02:14:06 PM
Hi Sp0rtsfan! Believe me, i'm happy for you guys, but stop worrying about "cracking the top 25". If you should win out your conference games & make a deep run in the tourney, that should be plenty of justification for your outstanding season. Of course, a bump in the road, maybe Wed. night ;), wouldn't really do any harm either. We won't be there Wed., unfortunately, been sick, but may the best team that night win.
Good point Kate. The thing is win the conference get into the tourney and win there. Then your team and school will get all the recognition they deserve. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 22, 2013, 10:50:51 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 22, 2013, 10:50:51 AM
Yes, agree. You're absolutely right ! If FDU gets into the tourney, and wins a few, the ranking should take care of itself...I'll back off and just wish the team well, one game at a time. Ha ! In fact, it may serve them best to feel a little slighted; often good motivation to prove others wrong..
(Kate, hope you're feeling better soon).
(Kate, hope you're feeling better soon).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2013, 01:36:37 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2013, 01:36:37 PM
Howdy Sp0rtsfan! First, believe you me (us) - we are genuinely happy for FDU! Especially great was the night you beat Moravian! Still smiling about that one! Thanks so much for your get well wishes. We'll be watching live stats tonight, and just really hoping we can get to the Wilkes game in Wilkes Barre this Sat. We wait all year for the season, and it's a real bummer to be sick if just for a couple of games - thanks again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 23, 2013, 08:08:20 PM
Post by: kate on January 23, 2013, 08:08:20 PM
Two big upsets tonight in our Commonwealth half - Elizabethtown knocks off Messiah and Widener takes care of Lebanon Valley! No predictability there for sure!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 23, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Post by: bill on January 23, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Congrats again to the Devils, running to 7-0 in conference. Will hopefully get back to full strength soon!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2013, 10:18:41 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 24, 2013, 10:18:41 AM
DeVal put up a good fight against the Devils. Although it's always a team effort, Kyra Dayon has the talent to take over a game at will, either by herself, or to help others.....She continues to be a force at many different levels....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2013, 03:04:25 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2013, 03:04:25 PM
This Wednesday night the Del Val Men's & Women's double header is against arch rival, DeSales! It's also a benefit night for the Jimmy V Foundation. What would be extra special for all of us Aggie fans would be a nice sweep! Haven't said it in forever, but GO AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2013, 09:41:08 AM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2013, 09:41:08 AM
Sorry for the double here, but just wanted to give a shout out to the Wilkes announcer for Saturday's Wilkes/Del Val game - he was so good - he knew the background of the Aggie players, and had an outstanding game delivery. The videographer was on his/her game as well. Home sick, but they combined for a very enjoyable experience! Thanks, Wilkes!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on January 29, 2013, 11:48:20 AM
Post by: luvdahoops on January 29, 2013, 11:48:20 AM
A huge congratulations to FDU-Florham for breaking into the national rankings, settling in at #25 in this week's newly-released poll. That's an awesome achievement. Now, they just need to guard against the idea that "we've arrived" but, instead, use this ranking as a springboard for additional success.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 29, 2013, 11:48:38 AM
Post by: bill on January 29, 2013, 11:48:38 AM
First ever top 25 ranking for the FDU women...great job, ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2013, 01:03:46 PM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2013, 01:03:46 PM
Three MAC teams in the top 25 - gotta love it! Congrats to FDU!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 30, 2013, 08:05:10 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 30, 2013, 08:05:10 AM
Go FDU ! ....Stay the course ! ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 02, 2013, 07:15:59 PM
Post by: bill on February 02, 2013, 07:15:59 PM
Uggh - by the looks of the score, FDU had a tough one today. Did not see the game, so I can't say what happened...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 02, 2013, 08:31:09 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 02, 2013, 08:31:09 PM
how often this type of thing happens ... they win and win and win and win, until they get national attention. then they get whupped. basketball sure is an unpredictable animal.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 04, 2013, 01:02:21 PM
Post by: kate on February 04, 2013, 01:02:21 PM
Of course all our MAC games are huge, but a big double header is coming on Wednesday night with King's. The Women's game starts at 6, the Men's game tips off at 8, both at James Work Memorial Gym on the Del Val campus in Doylestown. Let's pack the house to the rafters and MAKE SOME NOISE!!! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 04, 2013, 03:11:48 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 04, 2013, 03:11:48 PM
Seems like FDU ran into a buzz-saw....Based on just stats alone, it was season high in TOs for the Devils; also, a big disparity in trips to the stripe; home court for the Monarchs; and FDU's 3 point shooting over the last 2 games is only 6/39, or 15%.... Perhaps there were adjustments made by King's coach since their earlier meeting ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2013, 02:38:16 PM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2013, 02:38:16 PM
Wished the game could have had a different outcome (we played hard, but lost in the last couple of minutes, 61/54 to King's), but we were super proud of the Del Val atmosphere at the game. The new ram mascot was unveiled, the cheerleaders were participating in the Women's game (they usually don't), they did face painting for a ton of children before the game, & they all came in wearing their ram hats, and last, Del Val had about 100 or more kids who did fantastic jump rope routines during the half. Forgot to mention that the cheerleaders were tossing Aggies garb into the stands during every time out. Just a cool atmosphere - Aggie pride!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 08, 2013, 02:40:31 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 08, 2013, 02:40:31 PM
Misericordia vs. Del Val has been pushed back to 3:00.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 11, 2013, 08:28:25 AM
Post by: kate on February 11, 2013, 08:28:25 AM
Tomorrow night - Senior night for Del Val's two magnificent Seniors, Amanda Turowski and Emily Soper. Our game is with Manhattanville. Once again, i would ask for the gym to be packed and loud, and that we give these two great Aggie players a special send-off! Thanks for the memories to both of them. We will never forget you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 12, 2013, 05:07:55 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 12, 2013, 05:07:55 PM
A HUGE Commonwealth match-up begins in less than an hour. Messiah (15-1) has to go to Widener (14-2), and in this situation I would never bet against Coach Alisa. She always has her teams prepared for the really big games, and she has done well vs. the Falcons -- kind of a thorn in their side. This game could be knock-down, drag-out battle that will go far in determining seeds in next week's conference tournament.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 12, 2013, 07:54:58 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 12, 2013, 07:54:58 PM
Not a surprise. Overtime. Widener 75. Messiah 69.
The Commonwealth tournament will be a toss-up.
The Commonwealth tournament will be a toss-up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 13, 2013, 08:25:13 AM
Post by: kate on February 13, 2013, 08:25:13 AM
Ya gotta love it, major congrats to Coach Kintner and to her Widener Pride - must have been one heck of a game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2013, 10:57:01 AM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2013, 10:57:01 AM
Three months ago today, Hubby & i were on the beautiful campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, MD for the Del Val opening tourney. Where did those three months go??? This afternoon our Aggies play their final game of the season with FDU - the drive to Madison is a little hairy for us, so we'll watch on the Devil's video. Good luck Aggies, and we're already looking forward to the start of the 2013/14 season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2013, 02:48:01 PM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2013, 02:48:01 PM
Aggies 69/FDU 67 - Congratulations, Aggies
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2013, 08:50:51 PM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2013, 08:50:51 PM
Greetings! We just printed out the box score from this afternoon's Aggie/FDU game. Del Val was whistled for thirty, that's 30 fouls, and FDU was called for 9, that's nine! A very noticeable discrepancy there for sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on February 17, 2013, 12:57:40 AM
Post by: mailsy on February 17, 2013, 12:57:40 AM
Quote from: kate on February 16, 2013, 08:50:51 PM
Greetings! We just printed out the box score from this afternoon's Aggie/FDU game. Del Val was whistled for thirty, that's 30 fouls, and FDU was called for 9, that's nine! A very noticeable discrepancy there for sure.
But in the end Del Val still survived. The better team on the night still won. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 17, 2013, 11:22:21 AM
Post by: kate on February 17, 2013, 11:22:21 AM
Thanks, Mailsy! You are always the voice of reason - good luck to Cabrini in the CSAC play-offs!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 18, 2013, 09:50:52 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 18, 2013, 09:50:52 AM
Congratulations to the Aggies for showing the heart of lion on Saturday. The foul numbers don't lie, however, the one that counted the most was committed with 10 seconds left in the game. Once again, it's obvious that FDU's Kyra Dayon can take over a game at will but it was the excellent team-play and shooting of DeVal which prevailed in the end...
And a special congrats to the Devils for their fine season. The individual athletic talent of their guard-play was a known entity but my view is that the development of the post-play made the difference for them...Nice job !
The 07-08 Devils squad made it to the Freedom Finals.. One would think they can do even better this time.
And a special congrats to the Devils for their fine season. The individual athletic talent of their guard-play was a known entity but my view is that the development of the post-play made the difference for them...Nice job !
The 07-08 Devils squad made it to the Freedom Finals.. One would think they can do even better this time.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 05:48:05 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 05:48:05 PM
i just have a feeling ... about tonight's commonwealth semifinals ...
messiah will flatten elizabethtown to avenge a shocking regular-season loss in grantham. falcons win by 15-18 points and hold the 'jays to under 45 points.
a barn-burner in chester is to be expected. in a battle royale to be decided in the last two minutes of play, widener will come from behind to edge lebval. the pride will prevail by 3-4 over the dutchmen. [for the life of me, i do not know why lvc women put up with the 'dutchmen' moniker... there's an identity crisis in annville.]
messiah will flatten elizabethtown to avenge a shocking regular-season loss in grantham. falcons win by 15-18 points and hold the 'jays to under 45 points.
a barn-burner in chester is to be expected. in a battle royale to be decided in the last two minutes of play, widener will come from behind to edge lebval. the pride will prevail by 3-4 over the dutchmen. [for the life of me, i do not know why lvc women put up with the 'dutchmen' moniker... there's an identity crisis in annville.]
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on February 20, 2013, 05:54:28 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on February 20, 2013, 05:54:28 PM
Quote from: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 05:48:05 PM
i just have a feeling ... about tonight's commonwealth semifinals ...
messiah will flatten elizabethtown to avenge a shocking regular-season loss in grantham. falcons win by 15-18 points and hold the 'jays to under 45 points.
a barn-burner in chester is to be expected. in a battle royale to be decided in the last two minutes of play, widener will come from behind to edge lebval. the pride will prevail by 3-4 over the dutchmen. [for the life of me, i do not know why lvc women put up with the 'dutchmen' moniker... there's an identity crisis in annville.]
Good question. Here's one alternative.... at Hope College, the men are the Flying Dutchmen while the women are the Flying Dutch.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 07:28:58 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 07:28:58 PM
Quote from: Roundball999 on February 20, 2013, 05:54:28 PMQuote from: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 05:48:05 PM
i just have a feeling ... about tonight's commonwealth semifinals ...
messiah will flatten elizabethtown to avenge a shocking regular-season loss in grantham. falcons win by 15-18 points and hold the 'jays to under 45 points.
a barn-burner in chester is to be expected. in a battle royale to be decided in the last two minutes of play, widener will come from behind to edge lebval. the pride will prevail by 3-4 over the dutchmen. [for the life of me, i do not know why lvc women put up with the 'dutchmen' moniker... there's an identity crisis in annville.]
Good question. Here's one alternative.... at Hope College, the men are the Flying Dutchmen while the women are the Flying Dutch.
i know for a fact that, probably 7-8 years ago before a field hockey game at messiah, the p.a. announcer referred to lebanon valley as the 'flying dutch.' what happened next? the lvc coach yelled up to the announcer and said something like, 'we're the dutchMEN.' talk about strange ...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 20, 2013, 08:29:11 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 20, 2013, 08:29:11 PM
Quote from: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 05:48:05 PM
i just have a feeling ... about tonight's commonwealth semifinals ...
messiah will flatten elizabethtown to avenge a shocking regular-season loss in grantham. falcons win by 15-18 points and hold the 'jays to under 45 points.
a barn-burner in chester is to be expected. in a battle royale to be decided in the last two minutes of play, widener will come from behind to edge lebval. the pride will prevail by 3-4 over the dutchmen. [for the life of me, i do not know why lvc women put up with the 'dutchmen' moniker... there's an identity crisis in annville.]
For the record, the "barn-burner" in Chester saw LVC win by 12, 68-56.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 09:53:08 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 20, 2013, 09:53:08 PM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on February 20, 2013, 08:29:11 PM
For the record, the "barn-burner" in Chester saw LVC win by 12, 68-56.
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probably ends any chance that coach alisa's team will get a bid -- i don't see the selection committee taking three commonwealth teams ... though who knows?
congrats to messiah and lebanon valley on advancing to the championship. can the falcons handle the 'flying dutch' for a third time this season?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 21, 2013, 08:35:12 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 21, 2013, 08:35:12 AM
Congrats to the Lady Devils for their win over Easter.....FDU game plan = keep Kyra Dayon on the floor for all 40 minutes...It's been the story-line all season... Less than 200 show for a playoff game; hope there's a lot more on Saturday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2013, 02:46:42 PM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2013, 02:46:42 PM
Huge congratulations to our Aggie MAC All-Stars, Brenna Coll, All-MAC Second Team, Emily Soper, All-MAC Honorable Mention, and Erin Anastasi, MAC Freedom Rookie of the Year! In our book, you are ALL Stars!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 21, 2013, 08:27:45 PM
Post by: bill on February 21, 2013, 08:27:45 PM
Congratulations to all who were selected for the Freedom All-League teams. Also glad to see that Marc Mitchell was selected COY, because only 1 player (Kyra) was chosen on the first two teams for FDU...
Here's hoping FDU beats Kings for its first ever NCAA tournament appearance!
Here's hoping FDU beats Kings for its first ever NCAA tournament appearance!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2013, 09:14:40 PM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2013, 09:14:40 PM
Yo, Bill, please don't leave out Delisha Thompson, Rachel Groom, and Notre Dame of Easton's very own Leigh-Ann Lively! FDU did pretty well, i'd say!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 22, 2013, 09:07:18 AM
Post by: bill on February 22, 2013, 09:07:18 AM
Kate
I did not intend to leave them out - they're great. My dig was at the voters - a #1 seed with only 2 conference losses got only 1 person on the first or second teams....to me, it either means Kyra is that much better than anyone else on the court (I suppose you can make that argument), or that Marc did a phenomenal job coaching....
I did not intend to leave them out - they're great. My dig was at the voters - a #1 seed with only 2 conference losses got only 1 person on the first or second teams....to me, it either means Kyra is that much better than anyone else on the court (I suppose you can make that argument), or that Marc did a phenomenal job coaching....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 22, 2013, 09:24:39 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 22, 2013, 09:24:39 AM
Take Kyra off the court for just 10 minutes a game and I think you'll see how much they miss her..My bet is that she's a lock for POY and the voting for the all-conference selections basically confirms it (whether we agree or not on 1st & 2nd team picks) ... I give MM more credit for recruiting her than the game plans he puts together. It should be a good one on Saturday. Given the home court advantage, I feel the Devils should take it...Love the playoff hype. Best of luck to the girls on both teams.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 22, 2013, 11:32:35 AM
Post by: bill on February 22, 2013, 11:32:35 AM
Sportfan - yes, she was already awarded POY!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 23, 2013, 05:01:37 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 23, 2013, 05:01:37 PM
Today in Grantham, it was pay-back. LVC 46, Messiah 43.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2013, 07:33:42 PM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2013, 07:33:42 PM
Big congratulations to FDU and Lebanon Valley - we know you'll represent the MAC Freedom and Commonwealth Conferences VERY well!!! Way to GO!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 23, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
Post by: bill on February 23, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
Yes, very excited for FDU's first-ever conference title and first NCAA bid. Now, I wonder where we'll end up...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 23, 2013, 11:00:53 PM
Post by: ronk on February 23, 2013, 11:00:53 PM
Quote from: bill on February 23, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
Yes, very excited for FDU's first-ever conference title and first NCAA bid. Now, I wonder where we'll end up...
Out-of-state, unfortunately, because of the NCAA ban on NJ schools hosting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 25, 2013, 09:54:56 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 25, 2013, 09:54:56 AM
Great win for the Lady Devils....Monarchs had no answer for stopping KD.
Ronk, is the ban due to the recent episode at Kean ? Just for the women or men too ?
Ronk, is the ban due to the recent episode at Kean ? Just for the women or men too ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on February 25, 2013, 10:08:11 AM
Post by: ronk on February 25, 2013, 10:08:11 AM
No, it's an NCAA banfor ALL NJ schools hosting because of sports game betting resolution passed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2013, 03:29:33 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2013, 03:29:33 PM
Did i get that right? FDU "hosts" Widener in Washington, D.C.? Freedom against Commonwealth - interesting. Good luck to all our MAC teams, including Messiah and Lebanon Valley! Exciting weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 25, 2013, 05:12:19 PM
Post by: bill on February 25, 2013, 05:12:19 PM
Kate
Yes, we're pretty excited here...working on travel & logistics now. The other game in the pod involves Catholic and Cabrini...
Yes, we're pretty excited here...working on travel & logistics now. The other game in the pod involves Catholic and Cabrini...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 25, 2013, 05:31:49 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 25, 2013, 05:31:49 PM
this year's women's tournament is the same set-up as in past years. four teams travel to one site the first weekend; doubleheader friday night with second round saturday night. therefore, there are 16 hosts ... including messiah and lebvall.
however, the men's side is different -- they play a single game this weekend, so there are 30 host schools.
a huge congrats is due on the commonwealth side -- three teams made the tournament, and that is without there really being an upset in the conference playoffs. way to go, coach alisa and widener!
however, the men's side is different -- they play a single game this weekend, so there are 30 host schools.
a huge congrats is due on the commonwealth side -- three teams made the tournament, and that is without there really being an upset in the conference playoffs. way to go, coach alisa and widener!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 25, 2013, 05:38:49 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 25, 2013, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: luvdahoops on February 25, 2013, 05:31:49 PM
... a huge congrats is due on the [women's] Commonwealth side -- three teams made the tournament, and that is without there really being an upset in the conference playoffs. way to go, coach alisa and wide
Some, perhaps mostly Falcon fans, might argue that LVC over Messiah was a bit of an upset. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on February 25, 2013, 10:25:05 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on February 25, 2013, 10:25:05 PM
any knowledgeable messiah fan would know that lebvall's win may have been an upset -- but only on paper. when widener beat messiah and then lvc beat widener on the road, the championship had to be considered a toss-up. neither messiah regular season victory over lebvall was all that impressive ... and the dutchmen have had the falcons' number the last three years in the commonwealth tournament. i for one was not at all surprised that messiah couldn't hold home-court advantage.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2013, 07:44:14 AM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2013, 07:44:14 AM
So Very Proud of all four of our MAC teams, but do wish that FDU didn't have to square off with Widener in the first game. Watched FDU's video while they were waiting to see the seedings and they were so wildly excited, sure don't blame em, but, on the other hand, Coach Alisa (Widener) is an Aggie. Safe travels to both teams!!! Also in that quad, GO Cabrini!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2013, 08:44:03 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2013, 08:44:03 PM
FDU gave it all they had tonight, but fell in the final minutes to Widener down at CUA. Widener will face either Cabrini or Catholic. FDU had an incredible season - congratulations to them for getting to the NCAA's. Also congrats to Widener, and good luck with your next game!!! Final score FDU Florham 52/Widener 56
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2013, 06:37:59 PM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2013, 06:37:59 PM
Gigantic congratulations to the Widener Pride and their Coach, Alisa DiBonaventura Kintner, for just knocking off Catholic University of America 57/56! So proud of Alisa!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 02, 2013, 06:40:16 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 02, 2013, 06:40:16 PM
Kate,
Agree, heck of a win for the program. Congratulations Widener very well done.
Agree, heck of a win for the program. Congratulations Widener very well done.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on March 02, 2013, 06:43:49 PM
Post by: mailsy on March 02, 2013, 06:43:49 PM
Quote from: kate on March 02, 2013, 06:37:59 PM
Gigantic congratulations to the Widener Pride and their Coach, Alisa DiBonaventura Kintner, for just knocking off Catholic University of America 57/56! So proud of Alisa!
Agree. Wow! Great job Widener. Sweet 16 bound!
Your welcome Widener. Cabrini tired them out for you. ;) :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2013, 08:18:26 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2013, 08:18:26 AM
Good one Mailsy - they'll know you can't underestimate those Philly area teams! ;). Also last night was so excited for Widener that i forgot to congratulate Messiah. Two MAC Commonwealth teams still dancing!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 04, 2013, 07:42:13 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 04, 2013, 07:42:13 AM
Congratulations to Messiah & Widener for extending their seasons. Also congrats to LVC for a nice win over Baruch. Luck of the draw had them face undefeated Montclair and a bad first half did them in. Montclair sure looks like a final four team or better. It is going to take some effort to derail that buzzsaw. Again congrats to the MAC teams that made the tournament. Whomever advances from the Widener/Messiah rematch is going to have their hands full facing Amherst or Tuffs. I am hoping Messiah gets the chance. No matter what happens it was an excellent year for the MAC on both sides of the conference as FDU had a heck of a season also.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 04, 2013, 09:28:11 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 04, 2013, 09:28:11 AM
Tough loss for FDU. Congratulations to the Lady Devils for having great year.....I wish we didn't have 2 MAC squads squaring off against each other in the 1st round. Seems like Widner may be the of team of destiny this season....My best wishes to them; hope they continue their Run.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2013, 03:07:25 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2013, 03:07:25 PM
Congratulations to Widener's Kate Dellinger being named as a finalist for the Jostens Trophy! Boy, i certainly wish that Widener wasn't playing Messiah in this weekend's round of the NCAA's, especially way up at Amherst. Just me, however, i'm sure Coach Kintner would go anywhere with the Pride for the honor of still being on court in the second weekend of March! May the better team win, safe trip and have fun!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 04, 2013, 04:40:17 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 04, 2013, 04:40:17 PM
'twocents:
Yes, Lebanon Valley did get a tough draw, but that's acceptable. Somebody had to go against a very good Baruch and an even better Montclair State. One win and one loss v. the calibre of those two teams is nothing to be ashamed of. Not everyone can draw cupcakes.
Yes, Lebanon Valley did get a tough draw, but that's acceptable. Somebody had to go against a very good Baruch and an even better Montclair State. One win and one loss v. the calibre of those two teams is nothing to be ashamed of. Not everyone can draw cupcakes.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 05, 2013, 06:51:43 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 05, 2013, 06:51:43 AM
Warren,
I agree LBC & WP are no Baruch or Montclair. Luck of the draw I suppose. Hopefully Messiah can take advantange. To be honest not sure if the Falcons would fair any better than Widener or LVC against Montclair. I am certain they would like to give it a shot. Hopefully Messiah can get by a peaking Widener team and give a good account of themselves against the NESCAC rep. No easy task for either the Pride or Falcons. Pulling for the MAC rep no matter who wins but would prefer to see Messiah take the rubber match and continue their season. Have a nice day.
I agree LBC & WP are no Baruch or Montclair. Luck of the draw I suppose. Hopefully Messiah can take advantange. To be honest not sure if the Falcons would fair any better than Widener or LVC against Montclair. I am certain they would like to give it a shot. Hopefully Messiah can get by a peaking Widener team and give a good account of themselves against the NESCAC rep. No easy task for either the Pride or Falcons. Pulling for the MAC rep no matter who wins but would prefer to see Messiah take the rubber match and continue their season. Have a nice day.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on March 05, 2013, 10:07:18 AM
Post by: luvdahoops on March 05, 2013, 10:07:18 AM
Tufts and Amherst, even though both are in the NESCAC, played each other only one time this season (now that's convenient scheduling if you ask me). Amherst won, 54-48, on their home floor. Tufts shot extemely poorly in that game. So this game promises to be a knock-down, drag-out battle ... and Messiah and Widener will benefit from those two teams if the game plays out that way. I hope that Tufts returns the favor and wins in a tight contest so that the MC-WU winner plays a team on a neutral court.
I'm not saying that the MC-WU game won't be any less hotly-contested. These two teams will wear each other out as well. The Commonwealth team that advances will definitely have their hands full Saturday night, but I think that either could win two up in Massachusetts and get to the championship weekend in Michigan.
Good luck to the Falcons and the Pride, and may the better team win.
I'm not saying that the MC-WU game won't be any less hotly-contested. These two teams will wear each other out as well. The Commonwealth team that advances will definitely have their hands full Saturday night, but I think that either could win two up in Massachusetts and get to the championship weekend in Michigan.
Good luck to the Falcons and the Pride, and may the better team win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 05, 2013, 01:58:54 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 05, 2013, 01:58:54 PM
QuoteTufts and Amherst, even though both are in the NESCAC, played each other only one time this season (now that's convenient scheduling if you ask me).
The NESCAC is one of the only conferences that only plays a single round-robin. So Tufts and Amherst only ever play each other once in the regular season. Amherst plays its traditional rivals (Weselyan and Williams) twice, but only one of those games counts in the conference standings.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sumfun on March 05, 2013, 05:21:21 PM
Post by: sumfun on March 05, 2013, 05:21:21 PM
Makes for a stronger conference, like UAA, as you have more games to play stronger out of conference, but in-region games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2013, 12:15:04 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2013, 12:15:04 PM
But the UAA plays a double-round robin... right?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sumfun on March 06, 2013, 01:00:27 PM
Post by: sumfun on March 06, 2013, 01:00:27 PM
My mistake. UAA does play home and home.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 07, 2013, 02:32:54 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 07, 2013, 02:32:54 PM
Bill, did you make the trip to D.C. for the Devil / Widener game ? If so, good crowd ? Hype ? Any opinion on the last calls / fouls ? Legit ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2013, 08:14:09 AM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2013, 08:14:09 AM
Six pm tonight, we'll be watching Widener/Messiah! Still can't believe that two MAC teams are facing off. Said it before, may the better team tonight win, but you're both GREAT! in our book!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 08, 2013, 11:21:46 AM
Post by: bill on March 08, 2013, 11:21:46 AM
sportfan
No, I couldn't go - but I have watched the game film here...and I can tell why some of our coaches were upset. The first charge was close...but I think a no call would have been best. As for the final charge, that's where the call was blown. Did the Widener defender have her feet set? yes. However, she was set inside the circle/arc line, which means our player could not have been called for a charge! That was the big one.
In addition, I couldn't believe the Widener defender was even trying to step in there. They were up by three. As I watched it live (via stream), I thought "oh my goodness, they're going to give us a 3 point play!" and let us tie the game. I even thought that was the call while watching....only to find a charge was called. That was the really bad call. Still, if the defender had just let her drive uncontested, Widener probably would have won the game as time was about to expire. They did the one thing that could have helped us tie it up!
Of course, if we had just made ANY shots...but oh well. The ladies will learn from the experience and be ready for next year. The team graduates no one, and with a few more spot-up shooter recruits, we could be very, very dangerous next year!
No, I couldn't go - but I have watched the game film here...and I can tell why some of our coaches were upset. The first charge was close...but I think a no call would have been best. As for the final charge, that's where the call was blown. Did the Widener defender have her feet set? yes. However, she was set inside the circle/arc line, which means our player could not have been called for a charge! That was the big one.
In addition, I couldn't believe the Widener defender was even trying to step in there. They were up by three. As I watched it live (via stream), I thought "oh my goodness, they're going to give us a 3 point play!" and let us tie the game. I even thought that was the call while watching....only to find a charge was called. That was the really bad call. Still, if the defender had just let her drive uncontested, Widener probably would have won the game as time was about to expire. They did the one thing that could have helped us tie it up!
Of course, if we had just made ANY shots...but oh well. The ladies will learn from the experience and be ready for next year. The team graduates no one, and with a few more spot-up shooter recruits, we could be very, very dangerous next year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: luvdahoops on March 08, 2013, 01:41:35 PM
Post by: luvdahoops on March 08, 2013, 01:41:35 PM
mac fans should be pulling for tufts -- yea, the jumbos -- in tonight's second game at amherst. it would be considered a slight upset, i think, and maybe just maybe, tufts could go into saturday's game just a bit overconfident. if amherst wins, just hope that tufts can wear them down some.
widener-messiah is, of course, the third time these two square off this year. may the better team win.
widener-messiah is, of course, the third time these two square off this year. may the better team win.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Reserved Seat on March 08, 2013, 02:53:02 PM
Post by: Reserved Seat on March 08, 2013, 02:53:02 PM
Play the best-Amherst
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sumfun on March 08, 2013, 03:16:18 PM
Post by: sumfun on March 08, 2013, 03:16:18 PM
Some day the streak will end, but a Carla Berube team has yet to beat a G.P. Gromacki team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on March 08, 2013, 04:24:36 PM
Post by: mailsy on March 08, 2013, 04:24:36 PM
Let's hope the MAC teams play their best tonight! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2013, 06:44:09 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2013, 06:44:09 PM
At the half, Messiah 28/Widener 32
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2013, 07:45:06 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2013, 07:45:06 PM
Incredible hustle by the Pride, Widener 67/Messiah 52. Congratulations Coach Kintner and the Widener Pride - Elite 8!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 09, 2013, 08:32:32 AM
Post by: mytwocents on March 09, 2013, 08:32:32 AM
Congratulations to Widener. The better team got the Win. Heck of a defensive effort by the Pride shutting down Messiah. Best of luck against Amherst. Widener seems to be playing their best ball of the season. Hopefully it continues.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2013, 08:10:04 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2013, 08:10:04 PM
At the half: Widener 23/Amherst 30 GO PRIDE!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2013, 09:10:03 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2013, 09:10:03 PM
Final from Amherst, Amherst 59/Widener 45. One heck of a run to the Elite Eight, Widener - congratulations to the Pride and their Coach for a great year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on March 09, 2013, 10:13:54 PM
Post by: mailsy on March 09, 2013, 10:13:54 PM
Agree. Great year for the Ladies of Widener. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 11, 2013, 01:17:55 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 11, 2013, 01:17:55 PM
Bill, thanks for the synopsis on the Devil / Widener game. If there's any consolation for FDU, it's that they were beat by a team which made it to the Sweet 16. Yes, the Charge Call is always a tough one for refs..Given they are a young team, as you mentioned, the Devils will, once again, be a force next year. However, it still seems, spot up shooters have never been a priority for FDU over the last 4 seasons and it continues to haunt them. Most of the elite teams all have them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 13, 2013, 05:43:45 PM
Post by: kate on March 13, 2013, 05:43:45 PM
Major congratulations to Del Val Head Coach Laura Rotz Hogan and Bridget Golden star forward/center both selected for the MAC All-Century TEam! Coach Hogan from the 1988-93 era as a guard and Bridget Golden from the 2004-12 era. Both players brought so much to the Aggie program. Again, congratulations!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: TheGrove on March 13, 2013, 11:16:36 PM
Post by: TheGrove on March 13, 2013, 11:16:36 PM
Sorry, but that list is a joke. No Kristen Venne (Josten's Award winner in 1999) or Karyn Kern on the 1994-2003 team? Ridiculous. Of course, as I pointed out before, they didn't even bother to list all of Kristen and Karyn's accomplishments on the ballot.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 14, 2013, 08:45:47 AM
Post by: kate on March 14, 2013, 08:45:47 AM
Hi Grove! Aggieland could make the same case for Alisa DiBonaventura Kintner, Del Val's lone all-American. I'm sure, however, Alisa is very content going to the Elite Eight this season with her Widener Pride. We will always have the memories of our best players, all our players actually, and they're on our all star lists forever!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 16, 2013, 03:58:32 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 16, 2013, 03:58:32 PM
We've released our list of All-Americans. Congratulations to Kyra Dayon, who is the first All-American from FDU-Florham, and Dori Gyori.
http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2013/03/womens-all-americans
http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2013/03/womens-all-americans
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 31, 2013, 10:20:34 AM
Post by: kate on March 31, 2013, 10:20:34 AM
First, Happy Easter to all here at the site, and next, a major bit of recruiting news. Bangor Area High School's 6'1'' center, Morgan McCollian will be playing for DeSales in November, according to the Express-Times! This was announced in this morning's edition.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 13, 2013, 11:30:04 AM
Post by: kate on April 13, 2013, 11:30:04 AM
Just listened to Dave McHugh's interview with Vice President of D3, Dan Dutcher. It made me so very proud to say that i'm a D3 follower, and a huge MAC and Delaware Valley College fan! It was mentioned that a new location for the Women's Final Four might be in the future, so i would love to recommend, Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. A great location, one that we've come to thoroughly enjoy visiting over our 15 years of attending d3 women's basketball!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on April 14, 2013, 03:41:16 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on April 14, 2013, 03:41:16 PM
Then tell Lebanon Valley and even the MAC to put a bid in for it! :)
Now, the LVC Gymnasium is too small to host the event (1,650 according to the website), but the Giant Center (Hershey) or Hersheypark Arena could be better... though they still both seat WAY too many for women's basketball (7,000+ for both if you only count the 100 level at the Giant Center). Women's basketball needs a facility that seats about 3,500... men's: 5,000.
Now, the LVC Gymnasium is too small to host the event (1,650 according to the website), but the Giant Center (Hershey) or Hersheypark Arena could be better... though they still both seat WAY too many for women's basketball (7,000+ for both if you only count the 100 level at the Giant Center). Women's basketball needs a facility that seats about 3,500... men's: 5,000.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 14, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 14, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
Well, Hope is the only place with that kind of capacity that has hosted the event since it went to neutral sites. Leb Val is bigger than Virginia Wesleyan, where it used to be hosted, for example.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 16, 2013, 09:39:19 AM
Post by: kate on May 16, 2013, 09:39:19 AM
Is there anyone out there missing b'ball as much as i am this morning. Outdoor work is calling, but i'm sitting here wondering who Del Val's new recruits might be. Also wishing the VERY best to our two magnificent seniors graduating on Sat., Amanda Turowski and Emily Soper! Very, very much looking forward to DVC's opening tourney at Lebanon Valley. One of our absolute favorite places to spend a couple of days! Here's hoping Mr. Andrews took my letter to heart to have a final four in Annville!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 16, 2013, 01:50:33 PM
Post by: ronk on May 16, 2013, 01:50:33 PM
Kate.
Who r the other 2 teams in the LVC tourney? Are u going to ferret out the new schedule postings as u have in the past?
Who r the other 2 teams in the LVC tourney? Are u going to ferret out the new schedule postings as u have in the past?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 16, 2013, 02:02:18 PM
Post by: kate on May 16, 2013, 02:02:18 PM
Hi Ronk - I wish I knew who the other two teams were, but I don't. Yes, I plan on doing the usual research. Have a great summer.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 23, 2013, 10:33:49 AM
Post by: kate on May 23, 2013, 10:33:49 AM
Have to admit that visiting the sites of our fellow MAC Freedom schools is fun here in the off season. I definitely didn't expect any 2013/14 schedules to be up yet, but heck, it's a rainy morning here in Easton, so just thought i'd check for any early surprises - none yet of course! I will keep visiting ;)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2013, 09:50:36 AM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2013, 09:50:36 AM
Maybe there's more, but God bless Wilkes, their 2013/14 schedule is up!!!!! January 8 at 7 pm, Ronk, the Lady Colonels are playing the Lady Royals at Wilkes Barre!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2013, 10:20:12 AM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2013, 10:20:12 AM
Hadn't checked our Commonwealth side, but just did, and Messiah 2013/14 schedule is up!!! I'll be checking more often now that they've started!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 31, 2013, 03:02:21 PM
Post by: kate on May 31, 2013, 03:02:21 PM
Just had to discuss something i read in this morning's paper about the president of Ohio State University, Gordon Gee, and his comments about the teams of the SEC and Louisville. Quote "we have to make certain that we have institutions of like-minded academic integrity, so you won't see us adding Louisville or the University of Kentucky either. Apparently, according to the paper, the comments received laughter. I darn well hope it was nervous laughter, as there's one thing i can not stand and that's ANYONE putting down ANY other school's academic credentials! Glad Jim Foster moved to Chattanooga back in March! Ohio State is finished with me! The article was from the Associated Press out of Columbus, Ohio in this morning Express-Times, lehigh valley live.com.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 31, 2013, 09:58:58 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 31, 2013, 09:58:58 PM
How about him disparaging the priests at Notre Dame?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 31, 2013, 10:36:53 PM
Post by: ronk on May 31, 2013, 10:36:53 PM
Quote from: kate on May 31, 2013, 09:50:36 AM
Maybe there's more, but God bless Wilkes, their 2013/14 schedule is up!!!!! January 8 at 7 pm, Ronk, the Lady Colonels are playing the Lady Royals at Wilkes Barre!!!
Kate,
Thanks, Wilkes played so well in beating the Royals last year that I thought they'd be a contender in the Freedom conference, but they only won 2 games. Royals have posted their conference schedule, but not the non-conference.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 01, 2013, 09:50:49 AM
Post by: kate on June 01, 2013, 09:50:49 AM
Howdy NEPAFAN! My D3 radar settled right in on "like minded" ;) - hey, at least i can "joke" about it now. That article was amazing on many levels - still can't believe a major college president could articulate like he did. Thinking those things is one thing, but to say them - whew! Not good.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 02, 2013, 10:58:48 AM
Post by: Warren Thompson on June 02, 2013, 10:58:48 AM
Gordon Gee has long suffered from what could be a terminal case of foot-in-mouth disease.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 02, 2013, 08:07:01 PM
Post by: kate on June 02, 2013, 08:07:01 PM
Thank you Warren for making that more clear - i had never heard of the man before this article and my brother calling me from New Jersey to tell me about it. One more thing really bothering me tonight - has anyone read the comments made by Roy Hibbert of the Pacers going on a ridiculous rant calling the press extremely crude names and also using homophobic slurs. Didn't he attend Georgetown, one of the most prestigious colleges in the US? Sorry, but this not only made me think of "like-minded", but of a much lesser degree, made me a Spurs fan to beat the Pacers should they win this series. Just can't forgive Lebron for ditching Cleveland, so not a Heat fan. The comments Hibbert made were bad!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 03, 2013, 10:42:11 AM
Post by: kate on June 03, 2013, 10:42:11 AM
Promise i'll drop this after this post, but what i was trying to say last night was that i'd rather have ANY school mostly filled with decent kids, than have a super prestigious school filled with real bigots among other undesirable traits. O.K., done - bring on those 2013/14 schedules! :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on June 08, 2013, 06:03:24 PM
Post by: mytwocents on June 08, 2013, 06:03:24 PM
Just noticed that Messiah's Katelyn Vanderhoff will be returning for the Falcons as she was granted a medical hardship due to last seasons injury (play sparingly in 3 games). 6 seniors graduated from last years team so this is very good news for Falcon fans as Miss Vanderhoff is an exceptional player.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 08, 2013, 06:20:06 PM
Post by: ronk on June 08, 2013, 06:20:06 PM
I thought Messiah could have been a factor in the NCAA tourney last season with Katelyn, but ,unfortunately, she wasn't available for most of the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 11, 2013, 02:51:56 PM
Post by: kate on June 11, 2013, 02:51:56 PM
WOW, wasn't sure where to place this post, but today, Del Val announced that they've added five new inter collegiate sports, men's & women's lacrosse, men's and women's tennis and women's golf (we have had men's for quite some time) Competition will start with the 2014/15 season. Good luck with all your athletic endeavors, Del Val! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 14, 2013, 06:58:53 PM
Post by: kate on June 14, 2013, 06:58:53 PM
King's 2013/14 schedule has arrived - looking good!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 23, 2013, 05:33:54 PM
Post by: kate on June 23, 2013, 05:33:54 PM
A magnificent bus tour of Gettysburg Battle Fields on Friday took us past Lebanon Valley, Messiah and finally, Gettysburg. The trip was overwhelming, but it did stir anticipation for our coming season! Can't wait to see our Del Val schedule!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 23, 2013, 06:08:20 PM
Post by: kate on June 23, 2013, 06:08:20 PM
Just went into the Aggie website - November 15th at Lebanon Valley - time to be determined, but, CAN NOT WAIT!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 26, 2013, 10:28:18 AM
Post by: kate on June 26, 2013, 10:28:18 AM
So very PROUD here this morning - Del Val's own 2005 grad, Jackie Hartzell, has been named new Head Coach at Philadelphia University (Phila. College of Science & Textiles)!!! Huge Congratulations #44 to one of the dearest people and one GREAT Coach!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 26, 2013, 07:22:49 PM
Post by: kate on June 26, 2013, 07:22:49 PM
Eastern has joined the ranks of schedules up! Notice that they'll be in DeSale's Opening Tourney with Lycoming, and sorry already forget the fourth team (non MAC). Didn't realize that we could have two Freedom teams in our openers, though i'm sure there's no hard & fast rules. Will check Commonwealth teams tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 02, 2013, 01:18:29 PM
Post by: kate on July 02, 2013, 01:18:29 PM
Haven't had a chance to check the rest of the MAC, but Del Val's 13/14 schedule is on their site! Many thanks, Matt!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 03, 2013, 09:23:29 AM
Post by: kate on July 03, 2013, 09:23:29 AM
DeSales 13/14 schedule has arrived! Thank you BJ :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 18, 2013, 10:23:46 AM
Post by: kate on July 18, 2013, 10:23:46 AM
Greetings! Lebanon Valley has their 2013/14 schedule up!!! The other two teams in the Rinso Marquette Memorial Tourney are Neumann and Baruch. LVC takes on Neumann at 6 pm on Nov. 15th! Del Val gets Baruch at 8 pm same night! Should be fun! Where is Everybody!?!?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on July 18, 2013, 12:00:36 PM
Post by: bill on July 18, 2013, 12:00:36 PM
Kate
You'd be surprised to learn how long some schools take to send back the game contracts.
I haven't looked at the other schedules yet, but I have to believe the OOC games posted on these schedules are long-standing agreements. We try to plug in games based on availability of other teams' conferences, and this can take time while other conferences solidify their schedules.
You'd be surprised to learn how long some schools take to send back the game contracts.
I haven't looked at the other schedules yet, but I have to believe the OOC games posted on these schedules are long-standing agreements. We try to plug in games based on availability of other teams' conferences, and this can take time while other conferences solidify their schedules.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 18, 2013, 02:58:01 PM
Post by: kate on July 18, 2013, 02:58:01 PM
Hello Bill! Really happy to see your post this afternoon! You are FDU, correct? Our MAC Freedom needs three schedules - FDU, Manhattanville and Misericordia. Haven't checked the Commonwealth, but a post from a fellow Aggie fan had me checking their website this morning. I'm sure it's no walk in the park to put these schedules together, especially for our teams who i believe really strive to have the best opponents (no cream cakes for us ;))! At any rate just looking forward to another fantastic year of competition - thanks again for coming on here! ps: do you realize between our two MAC leagues, we have practically seven NCAA qualifiers? You guys, King's, Misericordia, LebVal, Messiah and Widener (opps, DeSales) - we hardly have to play OOC teams (is this heat getting to me? :D?)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 19, 2013, 01:57:06 PM
Post by: kate on July 19, 2013, 01:57:06 PM
Congratulations to Messiah College - Team GPA's honored by WBCA Messiah ranks #25!!! Computer going haywire in this heat - it's a very long link & computer's NOT cooperating. Sorry huge congrats!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 22, 2013, 10:17:12 AM
Post by: kate on July 22, 2013, 10:17:12 AM
Good Morning All - Widener University has their 13/14 schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 24, 2013, 02:39:26 PM
Post by: kate on July 24, 2013, 02:39:26 PM
Only two missing now, Misericordia and FDU, Manhattanville 2013/14 is definitely UP!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 26, 2013, 10:32:15 AM
Post by: kate on July 26, 2013, 10:32:15 AM
Misericordia has their schedule up!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 03, 2013, 02:58:28 PM
Post by: kate on August 03, 2013, 02:58:28 PM
Oh boy, a fabulous bus trip up to Maine and passing the exits for Middlebury, Bowdoin, New England College, University of New England and Southern Maine, got us really anxious for the start of the 2013/14 season. Will never forget when King's hosted the Northeast regional and we got to see Southern Maine play - forgot who won those games but it was a great night in Wilkes Barre!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 06, 2013, 02:18:12 PM
Post by: kate on August 06, 2013, 02:18:12 PM
MAC Freedom is Complete - FDU-Madison is now up!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 12, 2013, 10:45:22 AM
Post by: kate on August 12, 2013, 10:45:22 AM
Just guessing, but i imagine that Albright, Alvernia, Arcadia, Elizabethtown, Hood, Lycoming and Stevenson are waiting until they can complete all their fall & early winter schedules. Have to be honest, when i started typing this, i had not checked Hood & Stevenson, so apologies if either or both have 13/14 schedules up. The rest of the Commonwealth has 13/14 schedules listed and as previously mentioned, the Freedom half of the MAC is on their respective websites. Getting anxious! Hope everyone is having a Great summer!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: old ends on August 16, 2013, 09:09:55 PM
Post by: old ends on August 16, 2013, 09:09:55 PM
Hi Kate..
Back from a year of traveling and ready to catch up.
Enjoy
Back from a year of traveling and ready to catch up.
Enjoy
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 18, 2013, 10:25:02 AM
Post by: kate on August 18, 2013, 10:25:02 AM
Good morning, old ends! Just trying to transition to a new computer (on my husband's old faithful at the moment), so my posts may not be too prolific, but i'm so glad to see you back on here. Very much looking forward to November 15 when Del Val opens their season with Baruch at the Lebanon Valley College opening tourney. As i remember, the other team is Neumann. Should be a fun season. Again, great to have you back!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 19, 2013, 10:06:58 AM
Post by: kate on August 19, 2013, 10:06:58 AM
Alvernia, Hood and Stevenson all have schedules posted.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 28, 2013, 11:13:47 AM
Post by: kate on August 28, 2013, 11:13:47 AM
Very proud of two of our MAC teams for making the top ten in the 2012/13 NCAA D3 attendance statistics! Messiah comes in at No. 3 & Lebanon Valley hit No. 9! Headed to LVC on Nov. 15. Can not wait! Congrats to the two teams!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on October 10, 2013, 05:31:24 PM
Post by: bill on October 10, 2013, 05:31:24 PM
FDU getting a little early season press:
http://fdudevils.com/documents/2013/10/9/WD3NOct13FactSheet.pdf?id=450
http://fdudevils.com/documents/2013/10/9/WD3NOct13FactSheet.pdf?id=450
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 11, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Post by: kate on October 11, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Hi Bill! great publicity for Kyra and FDU, Leb Val and Messiah, but they forgot Widener! Mighty MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 17, 2013, 03:01:45 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 17, 2013, 03:01:45 PM
Howdy to all,
It's hard to imagine FDU not having another good season, especially since Kyra Dayon is on the court. However, I'm not too excited about the strength of their non-conference schedule: Rose-Hulman, Hunter Collge, St. Joe's/NY, NJ City, St. E'z etc. Perhaps a NYU type of LVC-esq team will show for up the tourney in PR. It will also be interesting to see where FDU's recruits come from this year.
My best wishes to all the players, Devils and all, for having a healthy and successful season.
It's hard to imagine FDU not having another good season, especially since Kyra Dayon is on the court. However, I'm not too excited about the strength of their non-conference schedule: Rose-Hulman, Hunter Collge, St. Joe's/NY, NJ City, St. E'z etc. Perhaps a NYU type of LVC-esq team will show for up the tourney in PR. It will also be interesting to see where FDU's recruits come from this year.
My best wishes to all the players, Devils and all, for having a healthy and successful season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on October 17, 2013, 03:23:23 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on October 17, 2013, 03:23:23 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on October 17, 2013, 03:01:45 PM
Perhaps a NYU type of LVC-esq team will show for up the tourney in PR.
Say what?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on October 18, 2013, 01:45:55 PM
Post by: bill on October 18, 2013, 01:45:55 PM
Sportsfan-
There are some new recruits...but the biggest news is probably the addition of transfer Shalette Brown (from Montclair St.). She was the NJAC/ D3 hoops Atlantic Region rookie of the year....when you then also factor the possible return of Brianna Nichols (in January), this could be a very exciting season in Madison this year...
There are some new recruits...but the biggest news is probably the addition of transfer Shalette Brown (from Montclair St.). She was the NJAC/ D3 hoops Atlantic Region rookie of the year....when you then also factor the possible return of Brianna Nichols (in January), this could be a very exciting season in Madison this year...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 22, 2013, 02:45:27 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 22, 2013, 02:45:27 PM
Bill,
Yes, Brown will be an awesome addition to the Devils' inside game and, on the flip side, a huge blow to the highly ranked Redhawks.....Nichols is a force as well. ...The team's "D" will be great again too....Let's see who's put on the court to knock down the long rage shot. Looking forward to a great season. Too bad MSU was not on the schedule.
Warren,
Pardon my typo...It should have read..."a NYU type OR (not, OF)" ....LVC = Lebanon Valley College...The statement implied the strength of schedule for non-conference games did not seem like a tough one for FDU...But one never knows, season to season..
Yes, Brown will be an awesome addition to the Devils' inside game and, on the flip side, a huge blow to the highly ranked Redhawks.....Nichols is a force as well. ...The team's "D" will be great again too....Let's see who's put on the court to knock down the long rage shot. Looking forward to a great season. Too bad MSU was not on the schedule.
Warren,
Pardon my typo...It should have read..."a NYU type OR (not, OF)" ....LVC = Lebanon Valley College...The statement implied the strength of schedule for non-conference games did not seem like a tough one for FDU...But one never knows, season to season..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 24, 2013, 09:48:58 AM
Post by: kate on October 24, 2013, 09:48:58 AM
Three weeks from tomorrow ;) - very soon rosters will be appearing, right? Lebanon Valley has theirs up right now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 30, 2013, 02:40:18 PM
Post by: kate on October 30, 2013, 02:40:18 PM
King's has their roster posted! Two weeks from Friday - out of Easton and on to Annville to watch our Aggies take on Baruch at 8 pm. First game at 6 features Lebanon Valley & Neumann. Getting anxious, for the Aggie roster, too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 31, 2013, 01:03:25 PM
Post by: kate on October 31, 2013, 01:03:25 PM
Eastern & Wilkes - rosters up! Happy Halloween fellow posters! How about those Sixers last night?!?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 31, 2013, 03:33:42 PM
Post by: kate on October 31, 2013, 03:33:42 PM
Was on my way out the door for the previous post, but FDU now has 2013/14 posted. Btw, Wilkes roster has six post players, two 5'10, two 5'11, one 6'1 and one 6'3. That doesn't always translate to success but it sure couldn't hurt.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 31, 2013, 05:53:08 PM
Post by: ronk on October 31, 2013, 05:53:08 PM
Quote from: kate on October 31, 2013, 03:33:42 PM
Was on my way out the door for the previous post, but FDU now has 2013/14 posted. Btw, Wilkes roster has six post players, two 5'10, two 5'11, one 6'1 and one 6'3. That doesn't always translate to success but it sure couldn't hurt.
Kate,
You've identified a condition that's popping up in the Mid-Atlantic area ;). I refer to it as the Muhlenberg Effect(recruiting every 6-footer in the region). I talked with Coach Rohn about it this summer at an AAU tourney when I noticed he had 10 such players on his roster. So, it makes sense that his former assistant, Coach Heery, would adopt it at Wilkes. Look for it to pop up at Scranton this year as we've just hired one of his former players as our new assistant coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 31, 2013, 06:08:51 PM
Post by: kate on October 31, 2013, 06:08:51 PM
Miss you as a Scranton poster, Ronk! (miss Scranton, too)! An interesting sidenote to your post - the new Wilkes assistant is a Muhlenberg grad! Just can't wait until the 15th!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 31, 2013, 06:26:57 PM
Post by: ronk on October 31, 2013, 06:26:57 PM
Quote from: kate on October 31, 2013, 06:08:51 PM
Miss you as a Scranton poster, Ronk! (miss Scranton, too)! An interesting sidenote to your post - the new Wilkes assistant is a Muhlenberg grad! Just can't wait until the 15th!
Yes, I met her last month at a tourney; she was with our new coach as they were teammates @ Muhlenberg.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 01, 2013, 10:37:27 AM
Post by: kate on November 01, 2013, 10:37:27 AM
DeSales has joined the ranks of "roster up" !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 01, 2013, 10:46:11 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 01, 2013, 10:46:11 AM
There's only 1 frosh but 3 new transfers coming to FDU ? Interesting..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 01, 2013, 02:57:38 PM
Post by: kate on November 01, 2013, 02:57:38 PM
Than you Matt - Del Val's roster is now on their website!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 01, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Post by: kate on November 01, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Ah, should be "Thanks"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 04, 2013, 11:08:07 AM
Post by: bill on November 04, 2013, 11:08:07 AM
FDU fought tough against their DI alter ego, but lost 92-81. They had some size that proved very difficult to deal with!
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/1/WBB_1101134603.aspx
Sports fan - about the roster - yes, there's only 1 Fr....but it's a weird point in the program. If you look again, there are still only 2 Sr.'s on this year's team. There really wasn't a place for that many newcomers. However, there are 11 sophs and Jr.s. I believe next season will be the big "make or break" recruiting year for new freshmen. If we're fortunate enough to have another strong year on the court, it could help cultivate a nice incoming class next year!
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/1/WBB_1101134603.aspx
Sports fan - about the roster - yes, there's only 1 Fr....but it's a weird point in the program. If you look again, there are still only 2 Sr.'s on this year's team. There really wasn't a place for that many newcomers. However, there are 11 sophs and Jr.s. I believe next season will be the big "make or break" recruiting year for new freshmen. If we're fortunate enough to have another strong year on the court, it could help cultivate a nice incoming class next year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on November 04, 2013, 01:02:41 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on November 04, 2013, 01:02:41 PM
Quote from: bill on November 04, 2013, 11:08:07 AM
FDU fought tough against their DI alter ego, but lost 92-81. They had some size that proved very difficult to deal with!
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/1/WBB_1101134603.aspx
Sports fan - about the roster - yes, there's only 1 Fr....but it's a weird point in the program. If you look again, there are still only 2 Sr.'s on this year's team. There really wasn't a place for that many newcomers. However, there are 11 sophs and Jr.s. I believe next season will be the big "make or break" recruiting year for new freshmen. If we're fortunate enough to have another strong year on the court, it could help cultivate a nice incoming class next year!
Wonder what's up with FDU junior Erika Livermore, last season's team MVP and leading scorer/rebounder? She doesn't appear in the box score... injury?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 04, 2013, 03:32:17 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 04, 2013, 03:32:17 PM
Hi Bill,
Your point is well taken and it's a good way of looking at the logic. I've been following the game for a while and it's unusual to see a team with only 1 frosh.
I think the transfers should be able to give solid depth to the roster .The starting pg was really missed for a few games last year so I would guess one of the guard-transfers will improve the pg back-up role or a returning player may have improved enough to get the job done ...I expect it should be another great year for the Lady Devils. If speed and athleticism were the only components needed for winning, I don't foresee another MAC team beating them.
Your point is well taken and it's a good way of looking at the logic. I've been following the game for a while and it's unusual to see a team with only 1 frosh.
I think the transfers should be able to give solid depth to the roster .The starting pg was really missed for a few games last year so I would guess one of the guard-transfers will improve the pg back-up role or a returning player may have improved enough to get the job done ...I expect it should be another great year for the Lady Devils. If speed and athleticism were the only components needed for winning, I don't foresee another MAC team beating them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 05, 2013, 09:26:54 AM
Post by: bill on November 05, 2013, 09:26:54 AM
Quote from: Roundball999 on November 04, 2013, 01:02:41 PMQuote from: bill on November 04, 2013, 11:08:07 AM
FDU fought tough against their DI alter ego, but lost 92-81. They had some size that proved very difficult to deal with!
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/1/WBB_1101134603.aspx
Sports fan - about the roster - yes, there's only 1 Fr....but it's a weird point in the program. If you look again, there are still only 2 Sr.'s on this year's team. There really wasn't a place for that many newcomers. However, there are 11 sophs and Jr.s. I believe next season will be the big "make or break" recruiting year for new freshmen. If we're fortunate enough to have another strong year on the court, it could help cultivate a nice incoming class next year!
Wonder what's up with FDU junior Erika Livermore, last season's team MVP and leading scorer/rebounder? She doesn't appear in the box score... injury?
Roundball - not trying to be a wise a**, but who are you talking about? We don't have anyone named Erika on our team, and that certainly wasn't our MVP last year !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on November 05, 2013, 09:55:19 AM
Post by: Roundball999 on November 05, 2013, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: bill on November 05, 2013, 09:26:54 AMQuote from: Roundball999 on November 04, 2013, 01:02:41 PMQuote from: bill on November 04, 2013, 11:08:07 AM
FDU fought tough against their DI alter ego, but lost 92-81. They had some size that proved very difficult to deal with!
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/1/WBB_1101134603.aspx
Sports fan - about the roster - yes, there's only 1 Fr....but it's a weird point in the program. If you look again, there are still only 2 Sr.'s on this year's team. There really wasn't a place for that many newcomers. However, there are 11 sophs and Jr.s. I believe next season will be the big "make or break" recruiting year for new freshmen. If we're fortunate enough to have another strong year on the court, it could help cultivate a nice incoming class next year!
Wonder what's up with FDU junior Erika Livermore, last season's team MVP and leading scorer/rebounder? She doesn't appear in the box score... injury?
Roundball - not trying to be a wise a**, but who are you talking about? We don't have anyone named Erika on our team, and that certainly wasn't our MVP last year !
Sorry, my post wasn't very clear given the subject matter :)
She's the junior center on the "DI alter ego"....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 05, 2013, 10:18:11 AM
Post by: kate on November 05, 2013, 10:18:11 AM
Misericordia has their roster posted.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 05, 2013, 10:35:40 AM
Post by: bill on November 05, 2013, 10:35:40 AM
Roundball - ahh, I see now. I have no idea about the other school...we're basically two separate universities that share a common name and board of trustees. Other than that, I couldn't even name more than a coach or two at the other school. We even have different admissions standards and costs, but that's another post :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 16, 2013, 08:03:44 PM
Post by: bill on November 16, 2013, 08:03:44 PM
Congrats on a fast start to the Devils....2-0 this weekend
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 17, 2013, 11:32:31 AM
Post by: kate on November 17, 2013, 11:32:31 AM
Congratulations to all our MAC teams for their wins this weekend and even tho our Aggies lost both games (the one yesterday in OT), we had the best time ever in Annville at the Lebanon Valley Opening Tourney! Seeing old friends, our spectacular weather and the beautiful Leb Val College campus combined to make great memories! Del Val has a good solid starting five (and a bench :)), so they will be cranking out some wins - Go Aggies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 24, 2013, 11:35:28 AM
Post by: bill on November 24, 2013, 11:35:28 AM
All right Devils! a tough 8+ hour trip this weekend was rewarded with another 2 wins....good job, ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2013, 04:13:14 PM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2013, 04:13:14 PM
One incredibly great night for basketball! Moravian @ DeSale's, men & women; Scranton @ Cabrini, also men & women and Arcadia @ Del Val, men - computer gets a workout!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 27, 2013, 09:20:21 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 27, 2013, 09:20:21 AM
Kate, now those are games I can get excited about...
To all Posters: Here's a hearty best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday; hope everyone can be with family or friends.
To all Posters: Here's a hearty best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday; hope everyone can be with family or friends.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 01, 2013, 05:46:25 PM
Post by: bill on December 01, 2013, 05:46:25 PM
FDU Devils march onward with a nice win over 4-0 Drew this afternoon...well done, ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2013, 09:02:07 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2013, 09:02:07 PM
Ah the memories for FDU fans, playing the ex-MAC team right down the road! Nice win, Devils! After what seems like an eternity, DelVal opens League play this coming Wednesday Night with King's in the traditional Women's & Men's double header. Really getting anxious - we haven't seen them play since opening weekend. Watching the Rowan game on the computer was great, but not Nearly as good as being down in Doylestown! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 05, 2013, 11:17:38 AM
Post by: bill on December 05, 2013, 11:17:38 AM
The FDU Devils started off conference play with a nice win at home over DeSales....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 13, 2013, 06:20:55 PM
Post by: kate on December 13, 2013, 06:20:55 PM
The game tomorrow afternoon between TCNJ & DelVal in Doylestown has been postponed until Monday, Jan. 20th.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 19, 2013, 09:48:11 PM
Post by: kate on December 19, 2013, 09:48:11 PM
Nice win for Del Val tonight beating previously undefeated Marywood 78/64. Now it's on to Florida for games with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Trinity College (Conn.).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 23, 2013, 04:43:22 PM
Post by: kate on December 23, 2013, 04:43:22 PM
Just an observation here, between the start of the Landmark and Facebook, this site is not nearly as active and argumentative as it once was. I don't even think Scranton's Saratoga posts much on his own site anymore. Kind of sad - I truly miss getting into it with the Royal's posters, and I do still miss Drew, too. Merry Christmas to the participants on here and a Happy winning New Year! We won't see our Aggies until the 18th of Jan. when they play DeSales in Doylestown.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 26, 2013, 04:45:54 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 26, 2013, 04:45:54 PM
Kate, I agree with you. Also, it's my view that the brand and landscape of MAC basketball has changed in several ways over the last few years. Unfortunately, and sad to say, it doesn't hold my interest as much these days. Perhaps the enthusiasm will return as we get deeper into the season. Like you, I enjoyed and miss Saratoga's insight and comments as well as many of the other informative posters ...At the least, I'm expecting that Bill will keep us tuned-in with FDU's highlights ...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 26, 2013, 08:27:08 PM
Post by: kate on December 26, 2013, 08:27:08 PM
Hello Sp0rtsfan! Our MAC brand and landscape hasn't changed that much since the departure of Drew, Lycoming and Scranton, has it? I'm really O.K. With Eastern, Manhattanville and Misericordia. Selfishly what we miss is that easy drive to Scranton, 80, 380 then 307 into the city. Unfortunately since we're getting "old", we no longer can hack the drive to see Eastern & Manhattanville. We still try never to miss a home game in Doylestown. You're right, when we're in the middle of league play, I'm sure your enthusiasm will perk up! Looking forward to a fun, healthy season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 29, 2013, 06:19:35 PM
Post by: bill on December 29, 2013, 06:19:35 PM
Great job, FDU! The ladies won both games in Puerto Rico, defeating Central and Puerto Rico - Bayamon, a DII team (but not sure how good they were yet). 10-0 is a nice start to the year :)
Get back to NJ safe....
Get back to NJ safe....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2014, 01:47:02 PM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2014, 01:47:02 PM
Of Course nothing beats being at a game, but since our Aggies are off until Monday's game with Haverford, I'm watching Wilkes/John Jay at the Moravian Winter Tourney. Franklin & Marshall's video feed can get a person terribly spoiled. The quality and announcing are top notch! At any rate, Go Wilkes and Good Luck to all MAC teams playing this weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2014, 03:17:04 PM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2014, 03:17:04 PM
O.K., credit where it's due - Stevenson has top notch video and announcing as well. Great mustang vs Widener game. Congrats Widener!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 12, 2014, 03:51:43 PM
Post by: bill on January 12, 2014, 03:51:43 PM
Very quiet on the boards this year...here's hoping FDU continues to roll as we get ready for conference play. Put away a determined Baruch squad a few days ago...and it's on to Jersey City tomorrow. Conference play resumes the 15th!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 14, 2014, 01:23:28 PM
Post by: kate on January 14, 2014, 01:23:28 PM
Thanks to d3 hoops the DelVal/DeSales doubleheader this Saturday, the 18th will be on video with I'm hoping Gordon Mann doing the call of the games. Here's the link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/d3hoops-doubleheader. Would Much rather we see the game live, but this is a great alternative!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 14, 2014, 02:09:55 PM
Post by: ronk on January 14, 2014, 02:09:55 PM
Kate,
You'll disappoint Gordon if u don't stop by 2 c him if he's doing the telecast.
You'll disappoint Gordon if u don't stop by 2 c him if he's doing the telecast.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 16, 2014, 08:04:40 AM
Post by: kate on January 16, 2014, 08:04:40 AM
A perfect b'ball night last night! Sixers win & while watching that sat with the laptop and watched the Aggies sweep their women's & men's doubleheader with Wilkes! B'ball perfection!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2014, 09:18:17 PM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2014, 09:18:17 PM
Good, solid win today for the Aggies, DeSales 67/DelVal 70. We were ahead by as many as 20 in the first half, but in the second Coach Richter & the Lady Bulldogs do what they do and got within two with seconds to go. The Aggies held on and got the "W"! Del Val crowd was happy!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2014, 11:25:58 AM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2014, 11:25:58 AM
If indeed it was Gordon Mann with the call of yesterday's Aggie/DeSales contest, what was your unbiased opinion of the DVC squad? Was overwhelmed at the half by hunger, so had to have a hotdog, but I was pleased with the entire atmosphere of the game. Please consider yourself "greeted" if it was you. :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 20, 2014, 08:46:36 PM
Post by: kate on January 20, 2014, 08:46:36 PM
Del Val just beat TCNJ 55/53. It was a rescheduled game, and the Aggies overcame a deficit, can't remember the exact # of points, but THEY WON! Congrats Ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 21, 2014, 02:58:18 PM
Post by: kate on January 21, 2014, 02:58:18 PM
The Women's & Men's doubleheader, DVC/Manhattanville games scheduled for 6 & 8 pm tomorrow night have been moved to the same times on Thursday at Del Val.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 28, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 28, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Nice article on the Hoops front page on FDU stars Kyra and Kara Dayon. That's our Eireann Anastasi in the pic-#33 ;). We will see The Devils tomorrow night in Madison.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 30, 2014, 09:51:53 AM
Post by: bill on January 30, 2014, 09:51:53 AM
I agree - great article on d3hoops....and another nice win last night for the Devils!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 05, 2014, 01:14:30 PM
Post by: kate on February 05, 2014, 01:14:30 PM
DeSales/DelVal Men's & Women's b'ball games scheduled for tonight have been moved to tomorrow night, same times. Six pm for the Women's game, 8 pm for the Men's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 13, 2014, 05:50:20 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 13, 2014, 05:50:20 PM
Another episode of Hoopsville is slated for tonight and Stevenson WBB coach Jackie Boswell is scheduled to join us along with the following guests:
- Pomona-Pitzer MBB coach Charles Katsiaficas
- #15 Wittenberg MBB coach Bill Brown
- #2 Hope WBB coach Brian Morehouse
- Maryville WBB coach Darrin Travillian
- Trinity (TX) WBB coach Cameron Hill
- Nazareth MBB coach Kevin Broderick
- St. Mary's (Md.) MBB coach Chris Harney
Show starts at 7 PM EST and will run at least 2:30 tonight.
You can tune in here: www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2013-14/feb13 (http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2013-14/jan12)
You can also follow us on social media
- Twitter (@d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) and #Hoopsville)
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Thanks and enjoy the show!
- Pomona-Pitzer MBB coach Charles Katsiaficas
- #15 Wittenberg MBB coach Bill Brown
- #2 Hope WBB coach Brian Morehouse
- Maryville WBB coach Darrin Travillian
- Trinity (TX) WBB coach Cameron Hill
- Nazareth MBB coach Kevin Broderick
- St. Mary's (Md.) MBB coach Chris Harney
Show starts at 7 PM EST and will run at least 2:30 tonight.
You can tune in here: www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2013-14/feb13 (http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2013-14/jan12)
You can also follow us on social media
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Thanks and enjoy the show!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 16, 2014, 10:15:18 AM
Post by: kate on February 16, 2014, 10:15:18 AM
Del Val in the MAC Freedom play-offs! Not sure at this moment who our opponent will be! Terribly excited, stayed tuned!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 20, 2014, 03:54:28 PM
Post by: kate on February 20, 2014, 03:54:28 PM
Congratulations to Sophomore Del Val guard, Eireann Anastasi, who secured the trifecta last week - Aggie Athlete of the week, MAC Freedom Athlete of the Week, and finally one of five student athletes named by the ECAC from both the Freedom & Commonweath halves of the MAC to get a student athlete of the week! Way to Go Eireann!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2014, 09:42:31 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2014, 09:42:31 AM
Next season it will be 15 years that I've been a member of this site. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, however I'd like to think I've grown as a poster. My appreciation for ALL D3 programs has doubled! That being said, I would NEVER diminish ANY participating D3 school. After 17 years of following our Aggies, I am very proud of the school and the MAC! With play-offs starting next week, I sincerely want to wish all of us a healthy and productive close for the 2013/14 year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 21, 2014, 10:19:21 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 21, 2014, 10:19:21 AM
Kate, you're a class act and should be commended for helping to keep this Board as a place to share information as well as express one's spirit of the game ....and ....a favorite school..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2014, 10:53:56 AM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2014, 10:53:56 AM
Thank you, Sp0rtsfan! Are you coming down to Aggieland tomorrow?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 21, 2014, 03:40:08 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 21, 2014, 03:40:08 PM
I am shocked no one is talking about Etown's 1000th win in here...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 7express on February 21, 2014, 03:49:26 PM
Post by: 7express on February 21, 2014, 03:49:26 PM
Quote from: kate on February 21, 2014, 09:42:31 AM
Next season it will be 15 years that I've been a member of this site. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, however I'd like to think I've grown as a poster. My appreciation for ALL D3 programs has doubled! That being said, I would NEVER diminish ANY participating D3 school. After 17 years of following our Aggies, I am very proud of the school and the MAC! With play-offs starting next week, I sincerely want to wish all of us a healthy and productive close for the 2013/14 year!
Mostly a Northeast poster, but linger throughout. Congrats, and as Sportsfan says, you are a class act!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 21, 2014, 04:01:13 PM
Post by: kate on February 21, 2014, 04:01:13 PM
Thank you 7express! Good Luck to your team!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 7express on February 21, 2014, 05:17:59 PM
Post by: 7express on February 21, 2014, 05:17:59 PM
Quote from: kate on February 21, 2014, 04:01:13 PM
Thank you 7express! Good Luck to your team!
Thanks Kate! Good luck to the Aggies vs. Florham tomorrow as well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 21, 2014, 05:30:55 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 21, 2014, 05:30:55 PM
Quote from: kate on February 21, 2014, 09:42:31 AM
Next season it will be 15 years that I've been a member of this site. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, however I'd like to think I've grown as a poster. My appreciation for ALL D3 programs has doubled! That being said, I would NEVER diminish ANY participating D3 school. After 17 years of following our Aggies, I am very proud of the school and the MAC! With play-offs starting next week, I sincerely want to wish all of us a healthy and productive close for the 2013/14 year!
Definitely you have, Kate. Thanks for sticking around and always being so positive!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 24, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
Post by: bill on February 24, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
Dave (and others)
first - congrats to the Devils on a undefeated regular season....let's keep the mojo going for the playoffs!
Dave, not sure why e-Town's 1000th win would be discussed in here....maybe you meant to post on the Commonwealth board???
first - congrats to the Devils on a undefeated regular season....let's keep the mojo going for the playoffs!
Dave, not sure why e-Town's 1000th win would be discussed in here....maybe you meant to post on the Commonwealth board???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 24, 2014, 10:55:27 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 24, 2014, 10:55:27 AM
Kate, I missed the Devil / Aggie game and instead traveled Route 380 to "Scrantonia" for a Royals game..
Based on the game stats, it seems the Aggies shot well and had the heart of a lion by trying to get back into the game.
For FDU, going undefeated is a admiral achievement in any season. Congratulations, Bill.
Based on the game stats, it seems the Aggies shot well and had the heart of a lion by trying to get back into the game.
For FDU, going undefeated is a admiral achievement in any season. Congratulations, Bill.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 24, 2014, 04:47:22 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 24, 2014, 04:47:22 PM
And where do you think the Commonwealth board would be? This is the MAC room which seems to fit for both the Freedom and the Commonwealth! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 24, 2014, 11:24:51 PM
Post by: bill on February 24, 2014, 11:24:51 PM
Not fair! :)
I forgot it's the men's board that separates the two conferences....anyhow, I can't remember the last time a commonwealth poster was in here - or many people, at all. Other than Kate, Sportsfan, and an occasional lurker, this board is awfully quiet....
I forgot it's the men's board that separates the two conferences....anyhow, I can't remember the last time a commonwealth poster was in here - or many people, at all. Other than Kate, Sportsfan, and an occasional lurker, this board is awfully quiet....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 25, 2014, 12:47:02 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 25, 2014, 12:47:02 PM
Bill,
Commonwealth lurker here as I am a Messiah fan. Have not posted in a while but still read the threads. Falcons having a so-so year based upon past standards. 2 wins in the conference tournament would change that dramatically. It will be a difficult task to get by Elizabethtown and then most likely LVC on their home courts. If the Falcons play up to their potential they should be competitive and could very well squeeze out a few more W's. If not, their string of NCAA appearances most likely will end. Good Luck to FDU in the tourney as I am a NJ resident. :)
Commonwealth lurker here as I am a Messiah fan. Have not posted in a while but still read the threads. Falcons having a so-so year based upon past standards. 2 wins in the conference tournament would change that dramatically. It will be a difficult task to get by Elizabethtown and then most likely LVC on their home courts. If the Falcons play up to their potential they should be competitive and could very well squeeze out a few more W's. If not, their string of NCAA appearances most likely will end. Good Luck to FDU in the tourney as I am a NJ resident. :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2014, 08:24:50 AM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2014, 08:24:50 AM
DelVal at FDU tonight at 7! Go AGGIES!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2014, 07:40:17 PM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2014, 07:40:17 PM
At the half, Del Val 23/FDU 18 - hold on Aggies!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2014, 07:46:53 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2014, 07:46:53 PM
Watching the Aggie / Devil game on live video ....DVAL up by 5 at the half; doing just what they need to do - slowing the game down, avoiding TO's and forcing FDU to take outside shots which is not their strength.. I guess, at some point, athleticism can't do it all for a team. FDU will need to hit their shots and press harder on D to turn this game around in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2014, 07:47:44 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2014, 07:47:44 PM
Hey there, Kate . Are you at the game ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2014, 08:15:55 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2014, 08:15:55 PM
FDU up by 11 now...I think too much Kyra Dayon for Aggies; FDU would not be the same without her.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 26, 2014, 08:45:15 PM
Post by: bill on February 26, 2014, 08:45:15 PM
Nice job by Aggies - but FDU escapes, 56-49. They match up very well with us!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2014, 09:28:02 PM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2014, 09:28:02 PM
First, congratulations to the Lady Devils and all their fans, Sp0rtsfan and Bill and many more i'm sure! You'll be playing DeSales for the MAC Championship. We watched the game on the FDU video, and i was impressed with the play of both teams!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 27, 2014, 12:39:51 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 27, 2014, 12:39:51 PM
All-Conference teams have been announced. Here's the Freedom:
http://gomacsports.com/news/2014/2/27/WBB_0227143901.aspx
http://gomacsports.com/news/2014/2/27/WBB_0227143901.aspx
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 27, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 27, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on February 25, 2014, 12:47:02 PM
If the Falcons play up to their potential they should be competitive and could very well squeeze out a few more W's. If not, their string of NCAA appearances most likely will end.
Just out of curiosity, how long is Messiah's string of NCAA appearances?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on February 27, 2014, 08:55:50 PM
Post by: mytwocents on February 27, 2014, 08:55:50 PM
Warren,
I believe it is 14 years. Started in 1999. Dang, I aged. ;D Whomever wins the LVC/Messiah matchup best of the luck in the NCAA's. Hopefully the winner does not run into Thomas Moore in the 1st or 2nd round. That team is unreal and Miss. Moss is most certainly the DIV 3 players of the year. If she is not there is something wrong with the voting system ;). The only negative going against her, she is a sophomore :o
I believe it is 14 years. Started in 1999. Dang, I aged. ;D Whomever wins the LVC/Messiah matchup best of the luck in the NCAA's. Hopefully the winner does not run into Thomas Moore in the 1st or 2nd round. That team is unreal and Miss. Moss is most certainly the DIV 3 players of the year. If she is not there is something wrong with the voting system ;). The only negative going against her, she is a sophomore :o
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 27, 2014, 09:47:40 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 27, 2014, 09:47:40 PM
A sophomore who has now scored 1,000+ points in her career at Florida and Thomas More.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 28, 2014, 05:22:05 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on February 28, 2014, 05:22:05 PM
Quote from: mytwocents on February 27, 2014, 08:55:50 PM
Warren,
I believe it is 14 years. Started in 1999. Dang, I aged. ;D Whomever wins the LVC/Messiah matchup best of the luck in the NCAA's. Hopefully the winner does not run into Thomas Moore in the 1st or 2nd round. That team is unreal and Miss. Moss is most certainly the DIV 3 players of the year. If she is not there is something wrong with the voting system ;). The only negative going against her, she is a sophomore :o
Thanks for responding. Only 14 years? I thought it more than that, no doubt because of some of the demolitions I saw the Falcons put on the LVC ladies beginning way back when. ;)
Tomorrow's game will be something of a war.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2014, 03:38:11 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2014, 03:38:11 PM
Have to commend Lebanon Valley on their video & audio feeds of their championship game with Messiah! Clear pic with outstanding announcing to go with it!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 01, 2014, 05:45:29 PM
Post by: bill on March 01, 2014, 05:45:29 PM
Congrats to FDU ...back to back titles and undefeated through the finals!
Hopefully we'll be hosting some first & second round games next week...we put in for the bid- we'll see what happens...
Hopefully we'll be hosting some first & second round games next week...we put in for the bid- we'll see what happens...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2014, 05:51:13 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2014, 05:51:13 PM
Sincere congrats to you Bill and FDU Nation. Good Luck in the dance! Please represent the MAC Freedom well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 01, 2014, 06:20:04 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 01, 2014, 06:20:04 PM
Thank you LVC for the exceptional video coverage of the final. The announcers were excellent as was the feed. It was not pretty but the Falcons outlasted LVC in a defensive struggle. I honestly hope LVC gets an at-large bid. Congrats to the Falcons for gutting out a hard earned victory. Good Luck to both teams. Tried to watch/listen to the Scranton/Moravian final but gave up as the feed, audio and Live Stat links were not very user friendly. Also congrats to FDU on a outstanding season and hopefully hosting a few rounds.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 02, 2014, 04:50:16 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on March 02, 2014, 04:50:16 PM
Kate and mytwocents:
I'm glad you were satisfied by the LVC video feed and game-calling. We have a well-trained group of IT folks in Annville.
As to the game itself ... it looked to me like two heavyweight boxers going at each other in the 14th and 15th rounds of a title bout: not every punch landed, some were way off, there were short-lived bursts of energy, and the opponents took turns bouncing each other off the ropes (and finally one of them was able to prevail, though not without difficulty).
I'm glad you were satisfied by the LVC video feed and game-calling. We have a well-trained group of IT folks in Annville.
As to the game itself ... it looked to me like two heavyweight boxers going at each other in the 14th and 15th rounds of a title bout: not every punch landed, some were way off, there were short-lived bursts of energy, and the opponents took turns bouncing each other off the ropes (and finally one of them was able to prevail, though not without difficulty).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 03, 2014, 02:56:32 PM
Post by: bill on March 03, 2014, 02:56:32 PM
Well, we're hosting :)
FDU v. Wells
Messiah v. Randolph Macon....
FDU v. Wells
Messiah v. Randolph Macon....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2014, 04:12:35 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2014, 04:12:35 PM
Absolute good luck to our MAC Freedom team, FDU and our two MAC Commonwealth teams, Lebanon Valley & Messiah! Kind of a shame that FDU & Messiah are in the same bracket. No DeSales - I'm hoping that Del Val gets an ECAC bid.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2014, 05:23:02 PM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2014, 05:23:02 PM
Del Val heading to McDaniel for the start of the ECAC south tourney! Will find out the other six tourney teams later tonight!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 05, 2014, 09:35:15 PM
Post by: kate on March 05, 2014, 09:35:15 PM
Huge Congratulations to Del Val Junior Forward, Brenna Coll who reached the 1,000 point mark tonight in a losing effort at McDaniel! She had a team high 24 points!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 03:51:25 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 03:51:25 PM
She looked good in the first half... and disappeared in the second (along with the rest of her team). I was actually a little disappointed in Del Val in the game as they seemed to be looking to throw elbows and literally body check McDaniel when they got the chance. Not a brand of basketball I enjoy watching and the refs should have stepped up and shut it down. If it had been a men's game, there would have been at least one fight. I was amazed the McDaniel ladies just smiled and got back to their feet.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2014, 06:25:07 PM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2014, 06:25:07 PM
You write like you have a side job with the National Enquirer. Gotta get out more, Dave. Hubby & I have seen multiple games like you've just described (through your eyes, of course). Would love to hear other people & their take on that game. Unfortunately, we never picked up the video & we had to watch live stats. We were thinking home town refs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 06:50:05 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 06:50:05 PM
Considering the ref assignment system has been overhauled in this region including Pennsylvania... there really isn't any home-town refs. And I don't think they called a game that kept the aggressiveness at bay. I saw a pick from Coll where she lined up the defender... stepped into her and threw her arms like a hockey player laying down a check... she then rolled and threw an elbow into the same player - no call. There was another moment later in the game when #33 (forgetting name) actually followed her player who had beaten her on the dribble and laid in a hip-check as she was going to the basket - that was called.
It was just dirty in some extent and really took away from what I thought was a pretty good Del Val team that somehow disappeared in the second half.
And by the way, I don't need to get out more, Kate. I have seen over thirty women's games in this region, down south, and out in Vegas this season. Those games featured nearly 30 teams. I have seen plenty of basketball covering it for D3hoops, Hoopsville, over seeing video productions for several schools, and public address announcing.
It was just dirty in some extent and really took away from what I thought was a pretty good Del Val team that somehow disappeared in the second half.
And by the way, I don't need to get out more, Kate. I have seen over thirty women's games in this region, down south, and out in Vegas this season. Those games featured nearly 30 teams. I have seen plenty of basketball covering it for D3hoops, Hoopsville, over seeing video productions for several schools, and public address announcing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 06, 2014, 08:11:27 PM
Post by: kate on March 06, 2014, 08:11:27 PM
Dave, please don't label Del Val as a dirty team after watching them play one game. We have followed them all season & have found them to play hard with a ton of intensity. Coach Hogan does not coach her team to be dirty & does not tolerate the behavior that you have described. I truly hope that you'll get a chance to watch them next season, as the core will be returning. I would hope that you would get a different opinion of DVC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 11:59:24 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 11:59:24 PM
I didn't label them as dirty... I was just surprised the game had moments of dirty play. That's all.
That by no means indicates they are a dirty team... you don't need to put words in my mouth.
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 06, 2014, 06:50:05 PM
It was just dirty in some extent and really took away from what I thought was a pretty good Del Val team that somehow disappeared in the second half.
That by no means indicates they are a dirty team... you don't need to put words in my mouth.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 07, 2014, 12:01:49 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 07, 2014, 12:01:49 AM
By the way... the entire team pretty much returns... I was talking to many about how they could be a factor in the conference and certainly the Atlantic Region... fun to watch how next year progresses. #33 (sorry, forgot her name) could be a really, really good player - was impressed with her ball handling skills to be sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 07, 2014, 09:41:48 AM
Post by: bill on March 07, 2014, 09:41:48 AM
They certainly match up well with FDU....but luckily almost our entire team is returning too :)
Here's hoping we play well tonight, and for a healthy finish for all here this evening!
Here's hoping we play well tonight, and for a healthy finish for all here this evening!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 07, 2014, 07:02:32 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 07, 2014, 07:02:32 PM
I am stunned. Messiah totally dominates Randolph-Macon, wins by 29. Hopefully they can keep it going. Congrats Falcons on your best effort of the season. It was an entire team effort and a pleasure to watch. Should be a very interesting test for FDU (would be shocked if they are not in the final).
Again Falcons one heck of a game.
Again Falcons one heck of a game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 08, 2014, 12:11:41 AM
Post by: bill on March 08, 2014, 12:11:41 AM
The final? :)
That's very flattering...maybe you meant "would not be shocked if they were in the final"...
Anyhow - As stated, Messiah looked awesome. Very, very impressive.
FDU shook off the rust early...and then rolled to a 106-45 victory over Wells. Nice crowd tonight for the second game! I expect a very tough game tomorrow at 5:00...
That's very flattering...maybe you meant "would not be shocked if they were in the final"...
Anyhow - As stated, Messiah looked awesome. Very, very impressive.
FDU shook off the rust early...and then rolled to a 106-45 victory over Wells. Nice crowd tonight for the second game! I expect a very tough game tomorrow at 5:00...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2014, 09:19:23 AM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2014, 09:19:23 AM
So unfortunate that our two MAC teams have to meet so early in the tourney. I truly admire both, so may the better team win!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 08, 2014, 06:50:55 PM
Post by: kate on March 08, 2014, 06:50:55 PM
Congratulations to FDU & all their fans! Messiah gave them a heck of a game, but the Lady Devils prevailed!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 08, 2014, 06:53:22 PM
Post by: bill on March 08, 2014, 06:53:22 PM
Hard fought game...Messiah very talented! Great job by our ladies. 79-66
On to the sweet 16....best season in school history continues. We put in to host the next round...we'll see if we get the chance!
On to the sweet 16....best season in school history continues. We put in to host the next round...we'll see if we get the chance!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 08, 2014, 07:08:35 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 08, 2014, 07:08:35 PM
Congratulations to FDU on a well earned victory over Messiah. The Falcons gave them a run but FDU IMHO won the game with a 7-0 run to tie it at halftime. The Falcons had them on the ropes but just could not maintain their momentum due to a monster game from FDU sophomore Shalette Brown. Thank you Messiah seniors for an excellent season. Best of luck to FDU in the tournament.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 08, 2014, 08:35:40 PM
Post by: bill on March 08, 2014, 08:35:40 PM
Agreed on the run...
Other key for FDU was making the foul shots down the stretch. Messiah just wouldn't give up - right as it looked like FDU would go up by more than 10, Messiah would bounce back. Great game, and as always with Messiah, nice scene at half court when the game ended.
Other key for FDU was making the foul shots down the stretch. Messiah just wouldn't give up - right as it looked like FDU would go up by more than 10, Messiah would bounce back. Great game, and as always with Messiah, nice scene at half court when the game ended.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 09, 2014, 08:58:55 PM
Post by: ronk on March 09, 2014, 08:58:55 PM
Bill,
Is there a good cheese pizza place near/on FDU campus?
Is there a good cheese pizza place near/on FDU campus?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 09, 2014, 11:33:11 PM
Post by: bill on March 09, 2014, 11:33:11 PM
ronk - please see post on Landmark board....by the way, nothing will be open on campus....Friday starts spring break!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 10, 2014, 01:28:56 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 10, 2014, 01:28:56 PM
Love the hype for this upcoming round.....Really looking forward to it !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 10, 2014, 02:46:08 PM
Post by: bill on March 10, 2014, 02:46:08 PM
Me too...tough thing for us is Spring Break starts Saturday. Have to convince students to stick around, which could be tough!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 13, 2014, 02:09:33 PM
Post by: bill on March 13, 2014, 02:09:33 PM
Teams starting to roll into Madison...
Baldwin Wallace on the court now for their practice!
Should be a great night for basketball tomorrow.
Baldwin Wallace on the court now for their practice!
Should be a great night for basketball tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 13, 2014, 03:03:01 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 13, 2014, 03:03:01 PM
I'll be in town tomorrow and Saturday for the event. Stop by to say hello if you're so inclined. I'm the balding, pale guy with the red goatee who talks throughout the games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 13, 2014, 04:11:04 PM
Post by: ronk on March 13, 2014, 04:11:04 PM
Quote from: gordonmann on March 13, 2014, 03:03:01 PM
I'll be in town tomorrow and Saturday for the event. Stop by to say hello if you're so inclined. I'm the balding, pale guy with the red goatee who talks throughout the games.
I'll try to stop by, Gordon. Looks like a wide-open sectional.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 13, 2014, 05:43:27 PM
Post by: kate on March 13, 2014, 05:43:27 PM
Gordon will most certainly do an outstanding job! And, for the record this rabid Aggie fan says GO FDU!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2014, 11:59:24 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2014, 11:59:24 AM
Did I hear correctly on the Hoopsville broadcast that FDU is moving to the Atlantic Region next year ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 14, 2014, 12:31:12 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 14, 2014, 12:31:12 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2014, 11:59:24 AM
Did I hear correctly on the Hoopsville broadcast that FDU is moving to the Atlantic Region next year ?
Yes. Here's the details on the regional realignment coming:
http://www.d3sports.com/notables/2013/02/regional-realignment-coming
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 12:36:56 PM
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 12:36:56 PM
Yes - but remember, SPortsfan - it's the whole Freedom conference, not just FDU. Cool thing is now games against the Commonwealth will be out of our region!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 14, 2014, 12:39:41 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 14, 2014, 12:39:41 PM
Except that everyone in Pennsylvania remains in-region for everyone else, and everyone within 200 miles works for FDU, and everyone within the conference, and the in-region designation doesn't really matter anymore anyway. The primary metric is all Division III games.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 14, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
Thanks for the information on the realignment concept and format.....
It's Countdown to Showtime at FDU Florham ! For $7 where else can you get this kind of hype and entertainment ?
I really enjoyed the Dave McHugh's Hoopsville analysis and interviews. Was Marc Mitchell making his best attempt to match Geno Auriemma's typical tone of arrogance ? Without yet beating a Top 25 team this year, I think he's putting a lot of pressure on the Devils to make this an All or Nothing season. That said, I still think FDU is the best bet of the 4 regional teams to make it to Stevens Point . In addition to their athleticism and the "Kyra Dayon factor", I think the coach has them playing with a huge chip on their shoulder, sort of an "us against the world" attitude.
Hey Bill, do I need to make an advanced ticket purchase or do you think there will available seats at 4:45 and just pay at the door ?
It's Countdown to Showtime at FDU Florham ! For $7 where else can you get this kind of hype and entertainment ?
I really enjoyed the Dave McHugh's Hoopsville analysis and interviews. Was Marc Mitchell making his best attempt to match Geno Auriemma's typical tone of arrogance ? Without yet beating a Top 25 team this year, I think he's putting a lot of pressure on the Devils to make this an All or Nothing season. That said, I still think FDU is the best bet of the 4 regional teams to make it to Stevens Point . In addition to their athleticism and the "Kyra Dayon factor", I think the coach has them playing with a huge chip on their shoulder, sort of an "us against the world" attitude.
Hey Bill, do I need to make an advanced ticket purchase or do you think there will available seats at 4:45 and just pay at the door ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 05:13:13 PM
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 05:13:13 PM
too late now...but it's spring break - will be tons of room, unfortunately
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 06:38:39 PM
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 06:38:39 PM
Came back into the office with my kids for a minute...it's getting ugly late here in the first game...Montclair up comfortably. Their kid Tobias (Sp?) one of the best I've seen....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 09:17:58 PM
Post by: bill on March 14, 2014, 09:17:58 PM
Well, the all-NJ elite 8 game is set. FDU over came a ridiculous cold stretch - I'm talking 1 hoop in 11 minutes cold - and eventually turned it up to win 66-42.
FDU v. Montclair, 7pm
"And we will see you tomorrow night"
FDU v. Montclair, 7pm
"And we will see you tomorrow night"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 15, 2014, 08:59:18 PM
Post by: bill on March 15, 2014, 08:59:18 PM
On to the Final Four!!!
In a gritty game that was way, way closer than the final score, FDU wins 73-53. Cutting the nets now in Madison...Incredible!
In a gritty game that was way, way closer than the final score, FDU wins 73-53. Cutting the nets now in Madison...Incredible!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 15, 2014, 09:06:58 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 15, 2014, 09:06:58 PM
Congratulations to FDU and Mr. Bill :) on their well earned trip to the final 4. Another dominant effort in the second half lead to a comfortable win. Best of luck vs Tuff's.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 15, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
Post by: kate on March 15, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
To the team that makes our SOS better each time we play em, this Del Val fan echos the sentiments of mytwocents! Congratulations FDU and GOOD LUCK against the Jumbos of Tufts!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 16, 2014, 02:54:10 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 16, 2014, 02:54:10 PM
Congrats to FDU's basketball team and kudos to everyone in the athletic department who did a great job this weekend. I've been inside the Ferguson Recreation Center before didn't realize how nice it was until this weekend. The staff was very attentive and helpful, down to the students who prevented any court storming last night. It's not easy to host these weekends, particularly over spring break, and FDU had all hands on deck, down to Men's Coach Peter Marion helping set up chairs after Friday night's game.
As I told Coach Mitchell in private on Friday, I had no idea that the campus community has embraced FDU's women's team as much as they have. They have something special going and I'm glad I could see it close up for a weekend.
As I told Coach Mitchell in private on Friday, I had no idea that the campus community has embraced FDU's women's team as much as they have. They have something special going and I'm glad I could see it close up for a weekend.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 17, 2014, 10:50:18 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 17, 2014, 10:50:18 AM
Congratulations to the Lady Devils ! I can't imagine any of the other 3 teams beating them in Wisconsin. FDU has too much speed and they hustle like hec on every possession, both ends of the court...I also feel that adding Shalette Brown to their roster gave them a real edge... There's no way to match up against her.. Both she and Kyra D. can take their defender at will, at any time, whenever they really need to do it..
Good luck, Devils. Stay healthy and have fun !
Good luck, Devils. Stay healthy and have fun !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 18, 2014, 12:45:44 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 18, 2014, 12:45:44 PM
Here's our Road to Stevens Point feature on FDU-Florham and Shalette Brown.
http://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/women/2014/brown-final-piece-for-fdu-florham
http://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/women/2014/brown-final-piece-for-fdu-florham
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 18, 2014, 03:39:43 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 18, 2014, 03:39:43 PM
Great article ! Thanks for sharing....Now if only the NJ Star Ledger can get on board and publish something on the team's success.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 18, 2014, 03:48:20 PM
Post by: bill on March 18, 2014, 03:48:20 PM
We'll be in the ledger as soon as we beat the Knicks :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 21, 2014, 08:17:02 AM
Post by: kate on March 21, 2014, 08:17:02 AM
Best luck with the Lady Jumbos tonight FDU!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 21, 2014, 06:45:21 PM
Post by: bill on March 21, 2014, 06:45:21 PM
All tied up at the half...we are having a very difficult time inside against Tufts...they have significant size advantage in a few matchups...solid & well coached team! (of course, they probably all are at this point :) )
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 21, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 21, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
Seems like Kyra and Brown are keeping the Devils in the game. Otherwise not so good other than FDU doing a great job on the offensive boards....Let's see if Tufts can handle the customary 2nd half surge by FDU....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 21, 2014, 07:20:05 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 21, 2014, 07:20:05 PM
Devils up 3 and 11 minutes left......FDU is only 5 for 34 from the field without Kyra..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2014, 07:58:32 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 21, 2014, 07:58:32 PM
Congratulations to FDU. Heck of a defensive game for both teams, the difference Ms. Dayon. Best of Luck tomorrow in the final.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 21, 2014, 07:59:49 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 21, 2014, 07:59:49 PM
So who needs good shooting ??? Not the Devils .... FDU wins with D and Offensive boards . Great game...It was the Kyra and Brown show for sure....Tomorrow at 8 est...One 'mo time !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 21, 2014, 08:00:31 PM
Post by: kate on March 21, 2014, 08:00:31 PM
Ya BEAT Tufts, FDU, Congratulations!!! Wouldn't it be neat to have the Devil vs the Missionaries for the Championship Game tomorrow?! ;) You did the MAC Freedom proud - again, congrats!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 21, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 21, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
FDU-Florham becomes the first Freedom Conference team to play for the national championship. Moravian made the title game in 1992 and Scranton won the title in 1985, but that was before the MAC split into Freedom and Commonwealth.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 22, 2014, 08:56:56 PM
Post by: bill on March 22, 2014, 08:56:56 PM
Oh boy....down by one at the half.
That Johns (sp?) player is very talented...we have had no answers to their cuts yet...Gotta get Brown and Groom involved early and often.
Right now, I can honestly say I'm just proud of the ladies, regardless of the outcome. Sometimes you get this far, only to get blown away by better teams. FDU has proved that they do belong here...now just hoping and praying for the ladies to have continued success!
That Johns (sp?) player is very talented...we have had no answers to their cuts yet...Gotta get Brown and Groom involved early and often.
Right now, I can honestly say I'm just proud of the ladies, regardless of the outcome. Sometimes you get this far, only to get blown away by better teams. FDU has proved that they do belong here...now just hoping and praying for the ladies to have continued success!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 09:03:43 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 09:03:43 PM
No one is getting blown away, Bill...Not in this game...Brown is the missing link for FDU.. .....Kyra can't do it on her own....Or can she ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 09:55:56 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 09:55:56 PM
1:16 left....FDU up by 6....Feel'n it...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 10:00:02 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 10:00:02 PM
20 seconds left.....up by 8.....Put it in the books......DEVILS are National Champions !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 22, 2014, 10:02:23 PM
Post by: bill on March 22, 2014, 10:02:23 PM
National Champs!!!
Unbelievable!!!
Unbelievable!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 22, 2014, 10:02:44 PM
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 22, 2014, 10:02:44 PM
Congratulations, Devils! Another Perfect Season Champion.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2014, 10:02:50 PM
Post by: mytwocents on March 22, 2014, 10:02:50 PM
Congratulations FDU. Total team effort and great coaching by Mitchell and his staff. One for NJ, finally. :) Amazing finish to an amazing season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 10:04:51 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2014, 10:04:51 PM
A special shout out to J. Lewis and Grooms....They really turned it on when it was needed most....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 22, 2014, 10:06:49 PM
Post by: kate on March 22, 2014, 10:06:49 PM
National Champions!!! Congratulations to the Devils of FDU!!! Mighty MAC! Way to GO!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 22, 2014, 11:07:44 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 22, 2014, 11:07:44 PM
Congratulations to FDU-Florham for an incredible run. They played two very different games against two very good teams and excelled in both. Kyra Dayon carried the load offensively and played phenomenal defense in the second half. Jalessa Lewis took over the game despite an injury ("My whole right side hurts," she told me after the game).
Great moment for the region, the conference and most of all, for FDU-Florham.
Great moment for the region, the conference and most of all, for FDU-Florham.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: phil on March 22, 2014, 11:41:24 PM
Post by: phil on March 22, 2014, 11:41:24 PM
Quote from: bill on March 22, 2014, 10:02:23 PM
National Champs!!!
Unbelievable!!!
Bill,
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 23, 2014, 01:08:22 AM
Post by: ronk on March 23, 2014, 01:08:22 AM
Well done, FDU! Having seen you in person last Friday gradually fall behind to Baldwin-Wallace, I thought you might be done in your 1st close contest. But you turned that one around early in the 2nd half and then beat 3 VG squads to retire undefeated!!!!
You were well-coached and played within yourselves. Enjoy the championship and the off-season.
You were well-coached and played within yourselves. Enjoy the championship and the off-season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 27, 2014, 10:42:39 AM
Post by: kate on March 27, 2014, 10:42:39 AM
Real nice Article on the FDU squad and Coach MiTchell on the front page.
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Post by: kate on April 08, 2014, 09:46:08 AM
Post by: kate on April 08, 2014, 09:46:08 AM
Another fantastic article in this morning's Express-Times on FDU's National Championship game from the perspective of our two locals, Leigh-Ann Lively and Melissa (Missy) DeHaas.
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Post by: kate on April 16, 2014, 10:10:34 AM
Post by: kate on April 16, 2014, 10:10:34 AM
Basketball dream here - after watching the WNBA draft the other night, I was thinking, why not a Philadelphia pro team? We certainly have a talent-rich area. Then, start recruiting from our multitude of D3 colleges! Can dreams come true?
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Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2014, 11:06:08 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 16, 2014, 11:06:08 AM
Unfortunately, even though we've had some incredibly talented players in Division III while the WNBA has been in operation, D-III has never had a player in the league.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 18, 2014, 10:52:33 AM
Post by: kate on April 18, 2014, 10:52:33 AM
Del Val Sophomore Guard, Eireann Anastasi, has been named to the Philadelphia Inquirer 2013/14 Academic All-Star Team. Ton of competition there, so huge congratulations to Eireann! Side note, the other four team members were seniors.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 21, 2014, 06:40:13 PM
Post by: kate on April 21, 2014, 06:40:13 PM
DeSales grad and former Widener assistant coach, Rose Katz, named head coach at Arcadia University! Congratulations!
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Post by: Warren Thompson on April 24, 2014, 12:56:56 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on April 24, 2014, 12:56:56 PM
Lebanon Valley College today announced that women's head basketball coach Todd Goclowski's contract will not be renewed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on April 24, 2014, 03:51:49 PM
Post by: ronk on April 24, 2014, 03:51:49 PM
Quote from: Warren Thompson on April 24, 2014, 12:56:56 PM
Lebanon Valley College today announced that women's head basketball coach Todd Goclowski's contract will not be renewed.
WOW and I see that he's signed up to attend big AAU tourney in Richmond this weekend; been impressed with his coaching and I usually run into him evaluating the AAU talent.
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Post by: Warren Thompson on April 24, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on April 24, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Quote from: ronk on April 24, 2014, 03:51:49 PMQuote from: Warren Thompson on April 24, 2014, 12:56:56 PM
Lebanon Valley College today announced that women's head basketball coach Todd Goclowski's contract will not be renewed.
WOW and I see that he's signed up to attend big AAU tourney in Richmond this weekend; been impressed with his coaching and I usually run into him evaluating the AAU talent.
I've no idea why he's been fired, but I do know that late April is far from an ideal time to be looking for a good coach.
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Post by: gordonmann on April 25, 2014, 02:31:40 PM
Post by: gordonmann on April 25, 2014, 02:31:40 PM
Wow. He's done a great job there.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 25, 2014, 03:18:34 PM
Post by: kate on April 25, 2014, 03:18:34 PM
Comment from a fan here - with 17 years of opening tournaments under our belts, Lebanon Valley ranks as definitely one of the best. We've actually been there for three season openers. It was a truly a classy operation! Also agree completely with Gordon.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 26, 2014, 03:10:52 PM
Post by: kate on April 26, 2014, 03:10:52 PM
To read the newspaper article on the LVC Coach here's a link - www.ldnews.com.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on April 29, 2014, 04:23:40 PM
Post by: gordonmann on April 29, 2014, 04:23:40 PM
Has Goclowski ever coached men? If so, Cabrini now has a vacancy. I'm only half kidding. It's very rare that coaches jump from women to men or vice versa, but you have a successful coach in need of a program and a successful program in need of a coach.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 30, 2014, 10:44:10 AM
Post by: kate on April 30, 2014, 10:44:10 AM
Stroke of genius Gordon!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: mailsy on June 03, 2014, 12:41:20 AM
Post by: mailsy on June 03, 2014, 12:41:20 AM
So is the MAC going to get split up now? How's that gonna work? ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 09, 2014, 01:04:53 PM
Post by: kate on June 09, 2014, 01:04:53 PM
King's has their 2014/15 schedule on their web page!
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Post by: kate on June 12, 2014, 09:08:06 PM
Post by: kate on June 12, 2014, 09:08:06 PM
Wilkes University has their 2014/15 schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 20, 2014, 02:02:15 PM
Post by: kate on June 20, 2014, 02:02:15 PM
Misericordia has their schedule up and they open with old MAC foe, University of Scranton. It's downright fun going into everyone's site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 25, 2014, 12:45:33 PM
Post by: kate on June 25, 2014, 12:45:33 PM
Frequently check the Lebanon Valley College website. Instead of a nation wide search, they could be on a world wide one! Haven't googled him, but I sure hope the former coach lands in a great place that will appreciate him.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 25, 2014, 03:28:52 PM
Post by: kate on June 25, 2014, 03:28:52 PM
Del Val 2014/15 schedule up - Thanks Matt! They're starting at a tourney at Marymount in Arlington.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on July 10, 2014, 11:48:14 PM
Post by: ronk on July 10, 2014, 11:48:14 PM
New HC for Lebanon Valley announced.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 11, 2014, 10:59:54 AM
Post by: kate on July 11, 2014, 10:59:54 AM
Good luck to the new Lebanon Valley Coach, Amy Sokaitis! Welcome to the MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 14, 2014, 03:25:41 PM
Post by: kate on July 14, 2014, 03:25:41 PM
Just want to give a huge shout-out on here to Del Val's S.I.D., Matt Levy for having the fall & winter sport's schedules up in a very timely fashion! Much appreciated, Matt - Thank You!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 15, 2014, 01:14:21 PM
Post by: kate on July 15, 2014, 01:14:21 PM
Eastern University has their new schedule up on their site!
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Post by: bill on July 16, 2014, 02:01:04 PM
Post by: bill on July 16, 2014, 02:01:04 PM
Kate - ours will be awhile. Of course, it's tough to blame us for leaving last year's up. We may never see a schedule page look like that again :D
Also, we're still up in the air. Teams are not yet set for Vegas tournament yet, I believe.
Also, we're still up in the air. Teams are not yet set for Vegas tournament yet, I believe.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 17, 2014, 11:07:35 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 17, 2014, 11:07:35 AM
Teams are set and pairings are set -- just waiting on Sport Tours International to validate game times vs. teams' travel arrangements.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 19, 2014, 11:33:09 AM
Post by: kate on July 19, 2014, 11:33:09 AM
Hi Bill - your FDU schedule is up!!! Can't say I blame anyone at the University for wishing that that 13/14 schedule could stay up forever ;)! Good luck to your team, except, of course when you're playing our Aggies! Let's hope we ALL stay healthy and have a fun, safe season!!! Now that leaves DeSales & Manhattanville as our lone hold outs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 04, 2014, 05:58:07 PM
Post by: kate on August 04, 2014, 05:58:07 PM
Mild winter - Please! Lycoming has their 2014/15 schedule up, and Del Val is a participant in their Hoops for Hounds tourney playing the host team at 5 pm, Sunday Dec 28, and taking on Case Western Reserve Monday, Dec 29 at 1 pm. The fourth participant is TCNJ. Miss that trip to Williamsport! Would love to see CWR as we have never seen them!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 06, 2014, 10:33:06 AM
Post by: kate on August 06, 2014, 10:33:06 AM
Manhattanville has their schedule up - impressive, it includes a game with Amherst! Per chance is the DeSales 14/15 schedule a secret :-\? On a different note, Becky Hammon was named an assistant coach for the Champion San Antonio Spurs! She has opened the door for All of Women's Basketball!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 12, 2014, 03:08:50 PM
Post by: kate on August 12, 2014, 03:08:50 PM
MAC Freedom is complete - DeSales 2014/15 schedule is on their site!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on September 18, 2014, 12:26:10 AM
Post by: ronk on September 18, 2014, 12:26:10 AM
Scranton head coach Mike Strong retires; Deanna Klingman is named interim HC.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on September 18, 2014, 09:23:21 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on September 18, 2014, 09:23:21 AM
Congratulations to Coach Strong...As good as his teams were over the years, I think his mark should be known for what his "girls" accomplished after their playing days were over...Let me salute the "D3 General" on his way and be the 1st to say "Long Live The Queen". I'm confident Klingman will do a great job.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 18, 2014, 04:13:11 PM
Post by: kate on September 18, 2014, 04:13:11 PM
WOW, I'm sure we will all miss the Mike Strong "aura". Congratulations and best wishes on Coach Strong's retirement. Maybe we'll see him at a game if DVC ever plays Scranton, or DeSales. After all those games, he might miss the atmosphere. Honestly, I do to this day, miss the ride up to the Electric City :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 14, 2014, 08:14:40 PM
Post by: kate on October 14, 2014, 08:14:40 PM
FDU (D3 Champs) and King's have their 2014 rosters up.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 17, 2014, 02:12:56 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 17, 2014, 02:12:56 PM
My view is that a healthy Kyra Dayon remains the key to success for the Devils. She can virtually play at any position and can score, at will, if needed. She also elevates the ability of her teammates with her unselfish and balanced style of play....
My best wishes to the Lady Devils and all D3 hoopsters...
My best wishes to the Lady Devils and all D3 hoopsters...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 21, 2014, 03:45:59 PM
Post by: kate on October 21, 2014, 03:45:59 PM
Wilkes has their roster up with twenty players - they could rotate four teams!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 23, 2014, 05:42:47 PM
Post by: kate on October 23, 2014, 05:42:47 PM
DelVal 2014/15 roster is up!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 27, 2014, 07:26:03 PM
Post by: kate on October 27, 2014, 07:26:03 PM
Eastern University has their 2014/15 roster on their site. Missing still are DeSales, Manhattanville and Misericordia.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 30, 2014, 04:14:27 PM
Post by: kate on October 30, 2014, 04:14:27 PM
DeSales has their new roster up, and DelVal was picked to finish third in the Pre-Season MAC Freedom poll! We'll see what this year brings - can not wait!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 08, 2014, 05:55:34 PM
Post by: kate on November 08, 2014, 05:55:34 PM
Misericordia's 2014/15 roster is up! Where's Manhattanville???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 08, 2014, 11:09:25 PM
Post by: ronk on November 08, 2014, 11:09:25 PM
Just north of the Bronx?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 09, 2014, 07:47:01 AM
Post by: kate on November 09, 2014, 07:47:01 AM
Just too funny, Ronk! Hope Scranton has a good and injury free season with the new coach! We're missing DelVal's opening tourney on Saturday for the first time in I can't remember how long. It's at Marymount, and driving in that area is just too much. Also, night games and the metro is two blocks away. Again, enjoy your season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 09, 2014, 09:57:47 AM
Post by: ronk on November 09, 2014, 09:57:47 AM
Kate,
Thanks again for tracking new roster announcements. Hard to believe 3 years has gone by since we took in Scranton and Del Val were at the Gwynedd-Mercy tourney(Brenda Coll's FR year).
Thanks again for tracking new roster announcements. Hard to believe 3 years has gone by since we took in Scranton and Del Val were at the Gwynedd-Mercy tourney(Brenda Coll's FR year).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 19, 2014, 09:31:46 AM
Post by: kate on November 19, 2014, 09:31:46 AM
Good morning Ronk! It was our pleasure to meet you three years ago at GMU! This past weekend was our first missed opening tourney in years, however, with all systems go (we hope), we'll hit that home opener tonight! They play Rowan at 6 pm. Their record at this moment is 1 and 1. Sometime over the weekend, Manhattanville posted their 2014/15 roster - 17 players, 7 Freshmen.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 06, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 06, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
Kate:
Are you ok???
No Kate posts of go DVC etc. etc. in almost 3 weeks.
The silence is deafening.
Are you ok???
No Kate posts of go DVC etc. etc. in almost 3 weeks.
The silence is deafening.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 06, 2014, 09:22:21 PM
Post by: kate on December 06, 2014, 09:22:21 PM
Awww, very kind of you to notice, Saratoga! Del Val, unlike your Lady Royals, has had a shaky start at 2 and five. What hurts the most are the two league losses right out of the gate. Now, it's non-league games until January 14 so hopefully they'll regain their form from last year. Congratulations, again for the early success of your team! One exciting bit of news coming from DelVal is that they've achieved university status! Delaware Valley University starts officially April 8. Good luck to the U of S Lady Royals for the season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 07, 2014, 11:48:01 AM
Post by: saratoga on December 07, 2014, 11:48:01 AM
Glad to hear it's only the poor start to the season blues.
Hang in there, things can turn around.
By the way, this Lady Royal team is really good.
Very much like back in the days when we last played each other.
They'll be in your area on Jan. 21st when they visit Moravian...stop by & take in what should be a great game.
Be well.
Hang in there, things can turn around.
By the way, this Lady Royal team is really good.
Very much like back in the days when we last played each other.
They'll be in your area on Jan. 21st when they visit Moravian...stop by & take in what should be a great game.
Be well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 07, 2014, 01:32:46 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 07, 2014, 01:32:46 PM
Ha ! Good to see some activity in the Forum. Let me weigh in on FDU: Coach M. continues his formula for winning with offensive rebounds and forcing TO's. There's no need to shoot well as he's in his glory with an aggressive fast break game plan. Of course, Kyra D. is there to bail them out when they needs it...I don't see another team beating them as long as they're healthy and follow the Coach's script.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 28, 2014, 10:34:37 AM
Post by: bill on December 28, 2014, 10:34:37 AM
Good luck to the Devils, getting ready for some big tests out in Vegas!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 29, 2014, 06:50:54 PM
Post by: kate on December 29, 2014, 06:50:54 PM
Two nail biters this afternoon and evening, Del Val beating Case Western Reserve 58/52, and FDU hanging on just now for the two point win over WisconsinSteven's Point - Congratulations Ladies, and GOOD Luck in conference play!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 30, 2014, 05:34:55 PM
Post by: bill on December 30, 2014, 05:34:55 PM
FDU escapes with two wins this week...Viva Las Vegas ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 31, 2014, 10:08:48 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on December 31, 2014, 10:08:48 AM
Congrats to the Devils. I also enjoyed Pat's interview with Leigh-Ann Lively. I thought she demonstrated class, humility, and articulated her answers to questions very well. I know she would disagree, however, as I followed the team over the last 4 years, I always felt she had to fight harder for her minutes than others. I'm glad she had another great game and am hopeful she can continue the season on a high note.
Happy New Year to all board members and wishing you the best that life has to offer in 2015.
Happy New Year to all board members and wishing you the best that life has to offer in 2015.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 31, 2014, 09:33:05 PM
Post by: kate on December 31, 2014, 09:33:05 PM
Hello Sportsfan! Leigh-Ann attended Easton's own Notre Dame HS, and I'm sure they prepared her very well to show genuine humility! I'll bet she'd trade massive playing time any day to be able to play on the No. 1 team in the country!!! Looking forward to the 21st when your Devils play our Aggies! Happy New Year to you too and to everyone here at the site.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 07, 2015, 12:40:00 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 07, 2015, 12:40:00 PM
I had a chance to see the Lady Royals play last night and starting to think about a Devils vs Royals contest. My sense is that speed and tenacious D would prevail over size and finesse. The edge goes to FDU.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 07, 2015, 02:44:59 PM
Post by: ronk on January 07, 2015, 02:44:59 PM
You might be right; tenacious D makes it easier to score in transition, also. There's a good possibility that matchup will occur in the NCAAs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 09, 2015, 12:05:25 AM
Post by: bill on January 09, 2015, 12:05:25 AM
Quote from: ronk on January 07, 2015, 02:44:59 PM
You might be right; tenacious D makes it easier to score in transition, also. There's a good possibility that matchup will occur in the NCAAs.
From your lips to God's ears :) Any meeting with Scranton should be past the first round - I'll sign for that much success again right now. Taking nothing for granted!
Devils had another big win tonight - should be a tough matchup with Eastern next...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 09, 2015, 12:34:43 AM
Post by: ronk on January 09, 2015, 12:34:43 AM
Eastern will be a good test; their 2 bigs are very good and good.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2015, 10:19:35 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 09, 2015, 10:19:35 AM
Amazing ! A 19 - 20 game for S. Brown with 13 offensive board + 3 steals ! Eastern's guards may not be able to get the ball into the bigs. As always, FDU should score a ton on transition points. Then again, the Devils may not keep be able to keep that chip on their shoulder forever. I just don't think next Wednesday, in Madison, will be the game they lose their mojo.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 14, 2015, 10:25:39 PM
Post by: bill on January 14, 2015, 10:25:39 PM
Well, it seemed like a nice win tonight for the Devils. I wasn't able to stay for the game, so no details forthcoming !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on January 15, 2015, 12:00:41 AM
Post by: ronk on January 15, 2015, 12:00:41 AM
Quote from: bill on January 14, 2015, 10:25:39 PM
Well, it seemed like a nice win tonight for the Devils. I wasn't able to stay for the game, so no details forthcoming !
Yes, impressive-just scanned the play-by-play, but didn't view the game. Thought Eastern would give them a tougher game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 15, 2015, 12:22:59 PM
Post by: kate on January 15, 2015, 12:22:59 PM
A quick shout out to the S.I.D. for Manhattanville - he had a very good write-up for the Valiant/Aggie game played last night. Much appreciated - thank you!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2015, 05:55:03 PM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2015, 05:55:03 PM
Congratulations to Wilkes this afternoon beating Moravian 70/64 (not positive on that score). Nice win for our MAC Team after a tough loss yesterday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 18, 2015, 08:05:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 18, 2015, 08:05:49 PM
Congratulations to Del Val's Junior point guard hitting the big 1,000 point mark yesterday in our win over Wilkes - Way to go Eireann Anastasi!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 22, 2015, 09:53:26 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 22, 2015, 09:53:26 AM
Kate, based on the score, the Aggies put up a great fight last night against FDU. Were you there ? Any details ? Turning points of the game ? Thanks !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2015, 01:29:23 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2015, 01:29:23 PM
Hello Sp0rtsfan! We were not there - 611 was probably a skating rink by the time we would be coming home! I have the box score and the write-up in front of me! First kudos to the Devils and their coach! He and they achieved the max playing without Rachel Groom. He used all 10 of his players. We fought hard - half time score 31/30 and had two 7-point leads, but you guys prevailed. I'd like to think DeSales an us made sure that you were tough enough to go through whatever comes your way ;)! Never a dull moment :)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 23, 2015, 10:46:17 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 23, 2015, 10:46:17 AM
Kate, as always, you're humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Glad you didn't risk the slick road conditions.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 29, 2015, 11:37:01 PM
Post by: bill on January 29, 2015, 11:37:01 PM
Wow- sounds like an NBA western conference game circa 1989 broke out at manhattanville tonight... Almost 200 points of offense!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 30, 2015, 08:45:11 AM
Post by: kate on January 30, 2015, 08:45:11 AM
Bill, thanks for bringing it to everyone's attention on here! What a game! We see Manhattanville next Wednesday at Aggieland. Always a good game - looking forward to it. You close out your regular season with Del Val. Another good game (I hope).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 06, 2015, 03:11:35 PM
Post by: kate on February 06, 2015, 03:11:35 PM
Two huge games for Del Val tomorrow, Women facing DeSales at 1, tied for third, and Men at 3, also tied with same team for second place! Never a dull MAC minute! Games are played at DVC. Weather will be perfect - Come on out!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 07, 2015, 06:18:06 PM
Post by: kate on February 07, 2015, 06:18:06 PM
O.K., O.K., we lost today to DeSales, actually forget that final score, but you know why I love the MAC? Today, in OT, Eastern beat FDU by one point. Gotta love that competition!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 08, 2015, 12:56:32 AM
Post by: bill on February 08, 2015, 12:56:32 AM
Congrats to Eastern...FDU couldn't get it done today. Hopefully this serves as a wake up call!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 18, 2015, 08:32:15 AM
Post by: kate on February 18, 2015, 08:32:15 AM
We wait and wait for that opening tournament tip-off, then it's over in the blink of an eye. A very emotional Senior night at Del Val saying good bye to our "Fab Five" Senior group, Shannon Barlow, Brenna Coll, Agatha Drozd, Kacy Peyton and Brittany Wood. Also honored, Student Assistant Coach, Katelyn Donohue. We will truly miss this group.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2015, 10:41:45 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 26, 2015, 10:41:45 AM
Nice effort by DVU last night, however, FDU's mojo seems to be back in full bloom. Despite having played only 1 currently ranked opponent this year (Eastern #23), the Lady Devils' super quick, aggressive and athletic style of play is, once again, too much for other teams to handle over an entire game. In fact, they're even a decent shooting team now which makes them tougher to beat than usual.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 27, 2015, 05:42:45 PM
Post by: kate on February 27, 2015, 05:42:45 PM
Extremely proud of the MAC Freedom for having two teams in the top 25, but in tomorrow's championship game, I've got to go with FDU over Eastern. I think they have the experience with this particular team to go a bit further in the NCAA's. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 27, 2015, 06:33:49 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 27, 2015, 06:33:49 PM
I agree....FDU should win tonight against Eastern. Keeping in mind that 2 of their starters were on the bench for the 1st half the last time they played is enough for me to pick the Devils, at home, by 10+...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 28, 2015, 12:19:41 AM
Post by: bill on February 28, 2015, 12:19:41 AM
From your lips to God's ears! :D
Honestly hoping we win...host the NCAA's again, and have Eastern get an at-large bid!
Honestly hoping we win...host the NCAA's again, and have Eastern get an at-large bid!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 28, 2015, 03:57:04 PM
Post by: kate on February 28, 2015, 03:57:04 PM
Congratulations to FDU - I'm quite certain that you will represent the Freedom Conference well!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 01, 2015, 12:03:10 AM
Post by: bill on March 01, 2015, 12:03:10 AM
Another congrats go out to FDU and coach Mitchell. Three conference titles in a row is a ridiculous accomplishment for a school that could barely string three winning seasons in a row before...
Here's hoping for another trip ending deep into the post season!
Here's hoping for another trip ending deep into the post season!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 02, 2015, 10:50:41 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 02, 2015, 10:50:41 AM
Congrats to the Lady Devils. : Offensive boards, forced TO's, and a 2nd half defensive onslaught continues to make the difference for them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 03, 2015, 12:58:28 PM
Post by: bill on March 03, 2015, 12:58:28 PM
Well...very interesting brackets. Going to have to win on the road, if we're fortunate enough to make it past the first weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2015, 02:06:38 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2015, 02:06:38 PM
The very best luck to the Aggies tonight as they take on Lebanon Valley at 6 pm, one hour earlier due to impending weather. The game is being played in Annville - we'll most certainly be watching the LVC video! Very glad for the ECAC opportunity!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Congratulations on your ECAC win tonight to the Lady Dutchmen! Good luck with Washington & Jefferson! And, to our Aggies, thanks for the memories!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 06, 2015, 11:11:48 PM
Post by: bill on March 06, 2015, 11:11:48 PM
Nice first round win tonight...Shallette was incredible. 26&15 boards in only 25 minutes.
Hope freshman Sydney is OK...taken off on stretcher in 2nd!
On to UNE tomorrow ...
Hope freshman Sydney is OK...taken off on stretcher in 2nd!
On to UNE tomorrow ...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 07, 2015, 06:54:41 PM
Post by: kate on March 07, 2015, 06:54:41 PM
WOW, congrats to FDU - you made it to the third round past a tough University of New England!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 07, 2015, 11:57:35 PM
Post by: bill on March 07, 2015, 11:57:35 PM
Yes, another gritty win...score not indictitive of the battle. On to Genesco...hopefully at home, but more likely at tufts. Complaints about seeding about to begin in Madison ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 08, 2015, 01:44:15 AM
Post by: gordonmann on March 08, 2015, 01:44:15 AM
FDU's going to miss the Dayon sisters, without question. But McDonough is developing into a really good point guard. With her and Brown back next year, they'll be very good again.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 08, 2015, 11:31:53 AM
Post by: bill on March 08, 2015, 11:31:53 AM
You can say that again!
Getting Rachel Groom back healthy will help too...we have missed her low post play - something that I think may eventually hurt us...
Getting Rachel Groom back healthy will help too...we have missed her low post play - something that I think may eventually hurt us...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 10, 2015, 11:39:55 PM
Post by: bill on March 10, 2015, 11:39:55 PM
Campus abuzz with talk of upcoming trip to Boston!
School is springing for free bus trips for faculty and staff...with hotel included. Not bad! Student buses going also. Not sure of any hotel deal there. Obviously, goal is to win Friday and need the hotel room for Saturday ;D
Always a tough week for us (and many schools) - last day of classes before spring break is Friday, and most spring sports teams are gone on Thursday. Here's hoping we can make a strong showing.
School is springing for free bus trips for faculty and staff...with hotel included. Not bad! Student buses going also. Not sure of any hotel deal there. Obviously, goal is to win Friday and need the hotel room for Saturday ;D
Always a tough week for us (and many schools) - last day of classes before spring break is Friday, and most spring sports teams are gone on Thursday. Here's hoping we can make a strong showing.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 11, 2015, 10:46:22 AM
Post by: kate on March 11, 2015, 10:46:22 AM
This Aggie fan is very happy for you, the Lady Devils and the MAC Freedom - Good Luck!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 11, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 11, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
Love that school spirit ! Go MAC !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 13, 2015, 12:06:13 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 13, 2015, 12:06:13 PM
I enjoyed reading Rob Knox's article "Now you've gone and made FDU mad". I'm glad he acknowledged Kyra Dayon's value to the program. True, this is a very good team, however, as Rob said " she's special".
http://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2014-15/fdu-florham-now-you-went-and-made-them-mad
Just my view: It's understandable why FDU is disappointed they're not hosting this weekend. In addition to losing the home court edge, their fans now have to travel and spend the money for an additional road trip. However, I continue to find Coach M's martyr-like "the world is against us" mentality as obnoxious and disrespectful to all other coaches, players, and the NCAA committee. That said, I perceive it's just his way to fire up the team. He's been doing it for the last 4 years and the team seems to buy into it....
http://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2014-15/fdu-florham-now-you-went-and-made-them-mad
Just my view: It's understandable why FDU is disappointed they're not hosting this weekend. In addition to losing the home court edge, their fans now have to travel and spend the money for an additional road trip. However, I continue to find Coach M's martyr-like "the world is against us" mentality as obnoxious and disrespectful to all other coaches, players, and the NCAA committee. That said, I perceive it's just his way to fire up the team. He's been doing it for the last 4 years and the team seems to buy into it....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bballfan13 on March 13, 2015, 01:18:11 PM
Post by: bballfan13 on March 13, 2015, 01:18:11 PM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on March 13, 2015, 12:06:13 PM
I enjoyed reading Rob Knox's article "Now you've gone and made FDU mad". I'm glad he acknowledged Kyra Dayon's value to the program. True, this is a very good team, however, as Rob said " she's special".
http://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2014-15/fdu-florham-now-you-went-and-made-them-mad
Just my view: It's understandable why FDU is disappointed they're not hosting this weekend. In addition to losing the home court edge, their fans now have to travel and spend the money for an additional road trip. However, I continue to find Coach M's martyr-like "the world is against us" mentality as obnoxious and disrespectful to all other coaches, players, and the NCAA committee. That said, I perceive it's just his way to fire up the team. He's been doing it for the last 4 years and the team seems to buy into it....
Other families and fan bases have to travel as well. They are not the only ones. I don't like the way he went about this. And it also makes him sound like he doesn't understand how the system works. It might not be perfect, but he should have a better understanding of it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 13, 2015, 01:32:31 PM
Post by: bill on March 13, 2015, 01:32:31 PM
He knows how it works...many coaches use the "us against the world" strategy to rally the troops.
I believe the program frustration at traveling does have a little merit, though. We don't view the host battle as FDU v. Tufts, but rather farther back in the seeding as FDU vs. Montclair. We lost on strength of schedule points vs. Monclair - barely, I guess. The perceived disrespect thing goes to the regional rankings...how FDU dropped too number two was disturbing, especially when you factor in the committee members who do the rankings. Both teams finished with one loss, but FDU beat Stockton (the team that beat Montclair) in a game that wasn't very close....
Sour grapes aside, >:( , coach knows at some point you have to win on the road to be a championship team.
I believe the program frustration at traveling does have a little merit, though. We don't view the host battle as FDU v. Tufts, but rather farther back in the seeding as FDU vs. Montclair. We lost on strength of schedule points vs. Monclair - barely, I guess. The perceived disrespect thing goes to the regional rankings...how FDU dropped too number two was disturbing, especially when you factor in the committee members who do the rankings. Both teams finished with one loss, but FDU beat Stockton (the team that beat Montclair) in a game that wasn't very close....
Sour grapes aside, >:( , coach knows at some point you have to win on the road to be a championship team.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 13, 2015, 06:53:54 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 13, 2015, 06:53:54 PM
A good win for FDU and the MAC tonight; a team effort...They lead by 28 at the half but faltered a bit in the 2nd half; too many reckless circus-shot driving attempts to the basket.. Their D was solid, hit their 3's, and played with passion. Best of luck to them tomorrow !
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 13, 2015, 06:55:20 PM
Post by: bill on March 13, 2015, 06:55:20 PM
Woo hoo! Elite 8again...awesome job ladies!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 13, 2015, 07:06:54 PM
Post by: ronk on March 13, 2015, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: bill on March 13, 2015, 01:32:31 PM
He knows how it works...many coaches use the "us against the world" strategy to rally the troops.
I believe the program frustration at traveling does have a little merit, though. We don't view the host battle as FDU v. Tufts, but rather farther back in the seeding as FDU vs. Montclair. We lost on strength of schedule points vs. Monclair - barely, I guess. The perceived disrespect thing goes to the regional rankings...how FDU dropped too number two was disturbing, especially when you factor in the committee members who do the rankings. Both teams finished with one loss, but FDU beat Stockton (the team that beat Montclair) in a game that wasn't very close....
Sour grapes aside, >:( , coach knows at some point you have to win on the road to be a championship team.
At least, away from home - FDU didn't have a road victory in last year's tourney run. Good luck tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 13, 2015, 08:37:06 PM
Post by: bill on March 13, 2015, 08:37:06 PM
I suppose so- but I was counting the two wins in Wisconsin as road wins ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 14, 2015, 11:08:08 AM
Post by: kate on March 14, 2015, 11:08:08 AM
Lady Devils and Lady Jumbos - Go FDU!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 14, 2015, 07:11:23 PM
Post by: bill on March 14, 2015, 07:11:23 PM
Too many missed chances... And lack of height caught up.
Congrats to Tufts.
Congrats to Tufts.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 14, 2015, 07:37:01 PM
Post by: ronk on March 14, 2015, 07:37:01 PM
Quote from: bill on March 14, 2015, 07:11:23 PM
Too many missed chances... And lack of height caught up.
Congrats to Tufts.
And the Tufts guards did a good job handling the ball and shooting against the FDU pressure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 15, 2015, 05:55:17 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 15, 2015, 05:55:17 PM
As I saw it, too many wild shots by FDU; only 3 assists; and an obvious absence of floor time by bench.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on March 15, 2015, 08:41:54 PM
Post by: gordonmann on March 15, 2015, 08:41:54 PM
When I picked FDU over Tufts, my thinking was that the Devils would get more from their bench than the Jumbos would. Losing Rachel in the preseason hurt FDU's depth, but I thought the combination of Leigh Ann, Delisha and Quenisha off the bench would be a much better scoring threat than anyone Tufts had seen and negate some of the Jumbos' defensive advantage.
Neither team got much from the bench and that hurt FDU. Lively's line encapsulates the lack of bench production: 8 minutes, 1 shot, no points.
Great run for that group of seniors, though I'm sure it hurts today.
Neither team got much from the bench and that hurt FDU. Lively's line encapsulates the lack of bench production: 8 minutes, 1 shot, no points.
Great run for that group of seniors, though I'm sure it hurts today.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 16, 2015, 03:45:48 PM
Post by: kate on March 16, 2015, 03:45:48 PM
Gordon, as always, thank you for your kind words and thoughtful analysis of the FDU-Tufts' game. Congratulations to Tufts and also to the MAC's FDU! Exciting run you had there!!! Just let me mention a fantastic experience we had yesterday at the MAC men's and Women's Senior All-Star games, Commonwealth vs Freedom. They were held at Albright College in Reading. The admission was a food/paper goods donation to the Berk's County Food Bank. When we left, the table and an enormous container were over flowing. Before the contests a Special Olympics Clinic was held and several Special Olympians were recognized. Did I mention how truly wonderful it was to see these D3 athletes performing and having a blast in which, for the majority, could be their last actual basketball games. It was a joy to be there from start to finish! Thanks to the MAC and all responsible!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 10, 2015, 10:37:30 AM
Post by: kate on April 10, 2015, 10:37:30 AM
Pat, thank you for your beautiful tribute to Lauren Hill. This precious person, in her way too short life, did so much for D3 sports and humanity. Heartfelt condolences to her Family.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 10, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on April 10, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
Lauren Hill is the exclamation point of the word courage. I think any coach or player in this universe would trade a national championship to have her still with us..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 30, 2015, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: kate on April 30, 2015, 06:19:00 PM
O.K., any word on any schools that might be joining the MAC, particularly to replace Elizabethtown in the Commonwealth?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on April 30, 2015, 06:41:52 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on April 30, 2015, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: kate on April 30, 2015, 06:19:00 PM
O.K., any word on any schools that might be joining the MAC, particularly to replace Elizabethtown in the Commonwealth?
I pray there aren't any newcomers. The MAC is currently large enough, perhaps too large. :(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 30, 2015, 09:53:19 PM
Post by: kate on April 30, 2015, 09:53:19 PM
Hello Warren - I just think it would be good to have both Freedom and Commonwealth even. Ten and ten wouldn't be prohibitive. You have nine now, correct? We have eight, of course, and I wouldn't mind two more. No more defections - Please! I've said it many times before, I love the diversity of the MAC!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 01, 2015, 04:30:30 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on May 01, 2015, 04:30:30 PM
Quote from: kate on April 30, 2015, 09:53:19 PM
Hello Warren - I just think it would be good to have both Freedom and Commonwealth even. Ten and ten wouldn't be prohibitive. You have nine now, correct? We have eight, of course, and I wouldn't mind two more. No more defections - Please! I've said it many times before, I love the diversity of the MAC!
For what it may be worth ... since its inception in 1912, 57 venues have been full or "partial" members of the Middle Atlantic Conference.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 01, 2015, 05:25:44 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 01, 2015, 05:25:44 PM
From what I have heard... there was a lot of momentum at one point in realignment and maybe adding new members... but that has since cooled. Don't look for any realignment or new members in the near future.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 02, 2015, 05:51:47 PM
Post by: kate on May 02, 2015, 05:51:47 PM
Thank you Dave. Hopefully as the academic year approaches, more schools will give this serious thought. After all, they'd have us as fans ;)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on May 05, 2015, 11:54:25 PM
Post by: bill on May 05, 2015, 11:54:25 PM
Just got a look at next years schedule- and boy do we open with a good one! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 06, 2015, 12:18:58 AM
Post by: ronk on May 06, 2015, 12:18:58 AM
Quote from: bill on May 05, 2015, 11:54:25 PM
Just got a look at next years schedule- and boy do we open with a good one! ;)
who?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on May 06, 2015, 11:59:52 AM
Post by: bill on May 06, 2015, 11:59:52 AM
ronk - sorry for the tease...I'm really not allowed to say just yet in a public forum. I can only say it's a very exciting matchup right now.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 06, 2015, 12:26:25 PM
Post by: ronk on May 06, 2015, 12:26:25 PM
bill,
I understand; I asked our assistant for the nonconference schedule but she hasn't replied, yet. She came up with a great one last year - in 2 classics/tourneys, we played Eastern, Cabrini, Tufts, and Babson.
I understand; I asked our assistant for the nonconference schedule but she hasn't replied, yet. She came up with a great one last year - in 2 classics/tourneys, we played Eastern, Cabrini, Tufts, and Babson.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 06, 2015, 02:07:54 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on May 06, 2015, 02:07:54 PM
Quote from: bill on May 05, 2015, 11:54:25 PM
Just got a look at next years schedule- and boy do we open with a good one! ;)
I hope the game is a lot more exciting than the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight; bust of the century
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 07, 2015, 08:06:23 AM
Post by: kate on May 07, 2015, 08:06:23 AM
Good morning Bill and Ronk - didn't know, after all these years, that opening tourney locations were secret! Rosters, of course, because until that first October practice no one is sure of anything, but locations??? I know where we'll be - now, I just can't say ;)! Good luck to all of us. Each year that we're able to make these games is one to be cherished.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 07, 2015, 10:23:22 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 07, 2015, 10:23:22 AM
Quote from: kate on May 02, 2015, 05:51:47 PM
Thank you Dave. Hopefully as the academic year approaches, more schools will give this serious thought. After all, they'd have us as fans ;)!
Don't bet on it for one big reason ... realignment isn't necessarily going to solve anything. There is no perfect way to do it and no one likes any of the options. And adding two more teams also starts to hurt out-of-conference scheduling in a lot of sports. I don't think there is going to be any changes for several years unless something forces their hand... and right now, I don't see that coming.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 07, 2015, 10:40:28 AM
Post by: kate on May 07, 2015, 10:40:28 AM
Hi Dave - other than the Commonwealth having an uneven number of teams, what's "to be solved"? Is that what you're referring to?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 14, 2015, 12:53:29 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 14, 2015, 12:53:29 PM
There have always been complaints that some teams pass others in a different conference (Commonwealth passing Freedom; Freedom passing Commonwealth) to play conference games... that they want to be closer to their conference opponents... that they want to be in a more competitive, or balanced, or whatever conference... and so on and so on. It is also uneven, which people point to as always being a challenge (causing some conference teams to have more or less out-of-conference games to play - good or bad). There are also people who don't like others (shocking, right?! ... in any conference?!) and egos...
I think there has always been an effort to maybe improve things... but sometimes you can't improve things without hurting something else... so I think they are satisfied with what they have now since they can't really fix all the problems, concerns, or issues people may raise.
I think there has always been an effort to maybe improve things... but sometimes you can't improve things without hurting something else... so I think they are satisfied with what they have now since they can't really fix all the problems, concerns, or issues people may raise.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 16, 2015, 01:28:47 PM
Post by: kate on May 16, 2015, 01:28:47 PM
Thanks, Dave. In D3 sports, as in everything, nothing's easy - for sure! Could never be able to explain how much joy following our Del Val Women's basketball program has brought us! We've also noticed the amount of coverage and interest has increased by leaps & bounds over the last 18 years! It sure makes a long winter fly by. Thanks, again.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 26, 2015, 11:51:42 PM
Post by: ronk on May 26, 2015, 11:51:42 PM
Kate,
We're 2 weeks shy of your 2014 announcements of MAC women's bball schedules; please continue again this year.
We're 2 weeks shy of your 2014 announcements of MAC women's bball schedules; please continue again this year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:48:07 AM
Post by: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:48:07 AM
Sure will try, Ronk - these seasons just seem to go faster and faster!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:54:16 AM
Post by: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:54:16 AM
Not only is King's getting a great new gym floor, BUT, their 2015/16 schedule is up on their website!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 27, 2015, 12:56:29 PM
Post by: ronk on May 27, 2015, 12:56:29 PM
Quote from: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:54:16 AM
Not only is King's getting a great new gym floor, BUT, their 2015/16 schedule is up on their website!!!
I remember when Notre Dame played @ Kings(both run by the same religious order) to help them open up their new gym. But I'm so old that the new gym didn't exist when I played. Kings' used the Scandlon Fieldhouse(on the way to Kingston) then.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 27, 2015, 01:43:37 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on May 27, 2015, 01:43:37 PM
Quote from: ronk on May 27, 2015, 12:56:29 PMQuote from: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:54:16 AM
Not only is King's getting a great new gym floor, BUT, their 2015/16 schedule is up on their website!!!
I remember when Notre Dame played @ Kings(both run by the same religious order) to help them open up their new gym. But I'm so old that the new gym didn't exist when I played. Kings' used the Scandlon Fieldhouse(on the way to Kingston) then.
Notre Dame (MD) right? ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on May 27, 2015, 02:02:03 PM
Post by: ronk on May 27, 2015, 02:02:03 PM
Quote from: NEPAFAN on May 27, 2015, 01:43:37 PMQuote from: ronk on May 27, 2015, 12:56:29 PMQuote from: kate on May 27, 2015, 10:54:16 AM
Not only is King's getting a great new gym floor, BUT, their 2015/16 schedule is up on their website!!!
I remember when Notre Dame played @ Kings(both run by the same religious order) to help them open up their new gym. But I'm so old that the new gym didn't exist when I played. Kings' used the Scandlon Fieldhouse(on the way to Kingston) then.
Notre Dame (MD) right? ;)
No, this was South Bend' s Notre Dame even though most of the starters were from DC(Austin Carr, Sid Catlett, Bob Whitmore, Colis Jones-pre Adrian Dantley, if I'm remembering correctly).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 02, 2015, 09:28:19 AM
Post by: kate on June 02, 2015, 09:28:19 AM
Just wanted to take the opportunity in this off season to give a shout out to Del Val's outstanding Sport's Information Director, Matt Levy and our Women's coaching staff headed by Laura Hogan. In spite of our lousy winter weather the last two seasons, everything has gone off without a hitch, although I know some of their outings had to have been a bit dicey. We didn't make nearly the number of games that we usually do, and none in Wilkes Barre :-[. At any rate, the games we did attend were top notch, win or lose and we thank you for a great season! Looking forward to 2015/16!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 04, 2015, 02:30:47 PM
Post by: kate on June 04, 2015, 02:30:47 PM
Love those two Wilkes Barre schools, in addition to King's, Wilkes University has their 2015/16 schedule up on their site!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on June 04, 2015, 05:02:38 PM
Post by: bill on June 04, 2015, 05:02:38 PM
FDU should be official soon. Waiting on formal announcement for the big opener....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 22, 2015, 09:12:39 PM
Post by: kate on June 22, 2015, 09:12:39 PM
Del Val has their 15/16 schedule up (thanks Matt) - busy day, didn't check on anyone else. I'll check tomorrow.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 23, 2015, 05:42:37 PM
Post by: kate on June 23, 2015, 05:42:37 PM
Misericordia has joined the ranks - 2015/16 schedule up!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 30, 2015, 04:25:39 PM
Post by: kate on June 30, 2015, 04:25:39 PM
Eric Houston has been named Interim Head Coach at Eastern. Good luck, Coach!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 30, 2015, 05:18:15 PM
Post by: ronk on June 30, 2015, 05:18:15 PM
Quote from: kate on June 30, 2015, 04:25:39 PM
Eric Houston has been named Interim Head Coach at Eastern. Good luck, Coach!
Houston, we have a problem. ;D Couldn't resist.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 30, 2015, 05:40:43 PM
Post by: kate on June 30, 2015, 05:40:43 PM
Sure hope NOT, Ronk! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 06, 2015, 05:50:35 PM
Post by: kate on July 06, 2015, 05:50:35 PM
July 7th - schedules still missing, DeSales, Eastern (they have an excuse, newly named coach), FDU and Manhattanville. On their respective pages, DVU, King's, Misericordia and Wilkes. Del Val opens with a single game with Rowan on Nov. 18th, then that weekend we're in Muhlenberg's Opening Tourney, playing Cortland State on Friday at 1 p.m. Would you believe we're really looking forward to that! ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on July 06, 2015, 11:21:30 PM
Post by: ronk on July 06, 2015, 11:21:30 PM
I talked with DeSales HC Richter yesterday about his schedule since Scranton is in his season opening tourney, according to Scranton's schedule; he seemed unaware that it wasn't posted yet on DeSales' web site. He said the Royals will be playing The College of New Jersey and DeSales will be playing Widener.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 07, 2015, 08:47:51 AM
Post by: kate on July 07, 2015, 08:47:51 AM
O.K., Thank you, Ronk! Now, something else to look forward to - we can see you guys plus our second favorite coach, Alisa Kintner and her Widener Pride! As previously mentioned, our game isn't until Friday, the 20th! That's precisely why schedules up are so important! Thanks, again!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on July 09, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Post by: bill on July 09, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
All,
Sorry for the earlier tease about the schedule. Glad I didn't leak it, because it fell through. :P
A company was going to sponsor a 3 game event in Indianapolis, a D1, D2, D3 game....but the two D1's couldn't come to an agreement, so the whole thing fell through. We WERE going to be playing Thomas More on November 14, but alas, no longer.
Would have been fun.
Sorry for the earlier tease about the schedule. Glad I didn't leak it, because it fell through. :P
A company was going to sponsor a 3 game event in Indianapolis, a D1, D2, D3 game....but the two D1's couldn't come to an agreement, so the whole thing fell through. We WERE going to be playing Thomas More on November 14, but alas, no longer.
Would have been fun.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 14, 2015, 09:09:07 PM
Post by: kate on July 14, 2015, 09:09:07 PM
FDU has their schedule up! Still not here, DeSales, Eastern and Manhattanville.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 19, 2015, 10:20:29 AM
Post by: kate on July 19, 2015, 10:20:29 AM
While we're waiting on here for DeSale's, Eastern and Manhattanville to let us know where they're playing in four months, here's some good news. Sondrine Glovas has been named the new head coach of Wilson Area High School Lady Warriors, her alma mater! She was a stand out player for DeSale's graduating in 2014. While she's the youngest girl's b'ball coach in the area, the Express-Times also mentioned that she's got the most buckets on her resume! Good luck, coach!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 01, 2015, 09:46:28 AM
Post by: kate on August 01, 2015, 09:46:28 AM
Just noticed on the Men's board that DeSales was in search of an opening tournament for this year!!! Obviously the reason that the Bull Dogs' men's' and women's schedules aren't up yet. Good luck - the season's right around the corner - Eastern, Manhattanville - where are you???
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 19, 2015, 06:08:39 PM
Post by: kate on August 19, 2015, 06:08:39 PM
O.K., tomorrow is August 20th! Where are the schedules for DeSales, Eastern and Manhattanville?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 19, 2015, 08:31:50 PM
Post by: ronk on August 19, 2015, 08:31:50 PM
Schedules? We don't need no stinkin schedules!!! :o
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 20, 2015, 12:08:06 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 20, 2015, 12:08:06 AM
Quote from: ronk on August 19, 2015, 08:31:50 PM
Schedules? We don't need no stinkin schedules!!! :o
Well, ronk, most schools have a coach already, so this is the next step. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 20, 2015, 09:16:28 AM
Post by: ronk on August 20, 2015, 09:16:28 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 20, 2015, 12:08:06 AMQuote from: ronk on August 19, 2015, 08:31:50 PM
Schedules? We don't need no stinkin schedules!!! :o
Well, ronk, most schools have a coach already, so this is the next step. ;)
Pat,
That's so old school; MY schedule is to choose the HC today and announce it tomorrow so that they're on hand Saturday(moving-in day) for any informal drop=in introductions with the players. Otherwise, hopefully, Dave Martin will fill in Saturday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 11:15:30 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 11:15:30 AM
Considering Dave doesn't officially start until the 25th... I bet the announcement wont be until the 28th at the earliest.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 21, 2015, 12:04:22 PM
Post by: ronk on August 21, 2015, 12:04:22 PM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 11:15:30 AM
Considering Dave doesn't officially start until the 25th... I bet the announcement wont be until the 28th at the earliest.
September!!!....November!!!! O, it's a long, long time.....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 12:08:26 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 12:08:26 PM
I said to someone on Twitter... maybe it's a game-time decision on November 14 at DeSales.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on August 21, 2015, 12:26:44 PM
Post by: ronk on August 21, 2015, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 12:08:26 PM
I said to someone on Twitter... maybe it's a game-time decision on November 14 at DeSales.
Yes, that tweet was to me - good thought - new HC, please shake hands with your own players, first.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 12:30:06 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 21, 2015, 12:30:06 PM
Ha... I couldn't remember who I sent that tweet to! Yeah... treat the announcement like a wedding... "and now introducing for the first time in public... and to their team... here is first year head coach for Scranton..." oof.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 31, 2015, 09:11:16 AM
Post by: kate on August 31, 2015, 09:11:16 AM
HUGE congratulations to Widener Head Coach, Alisa DiBonaventura Kintner and her Hubby, Joe, as they welcomed daughter, Jordan Anne into the world last night! According to a FB message from Dad, she's perfect :)!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 31, 2015, 05:23:07 PM
Post by: kate on August 31, 2015, 05:23:07 PM
Thank you Manhattanville - your 2015/16 schedule is up!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 01, 2015, 09:12:14 PM
Post by: kate on September 01, 2015, 09:12:14 PM
Thank you B.J. - DeSales schedule is up, and we'll see you in November!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on September 16, 2015, 05:38:27 PM
Post by: kate on September 16, 2015, 05:38:27 PM
Not exactly sure when it happened, but Eastern's schedule is on their site! Nice new web page, too!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 07, 2015, 07:13:51 PM
Post by: kate on October 07, 2015, 07:13:51 PM
Great time of the year - schedules in place and now, next week, rosters will be coming! Always fun to see where all the newcomers are from!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 15, 2015, 07:29:02 PM
Post by: kate on October 15, 2015, 07:29:02 PM
Huge thanks to Matt Levy - DVU's complete schedule and roster for 2015/16 are up! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 16, 2015, 11:21:18 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 16, 2015, 11:21:18 AM
Wow ! Kate, that's a large number of incoming frosh for DVal...I think it's a great sign for the vitality of the program.
As usual, I will closely follow the Lady Devils and, of course, the deeply-missed Royals from the Landmark
Best of luck to all for a healthy successful season.
As usual, I will closely follow the Lady Devils and, of course, the deeply-missed Royals from the Landmark
Best of luck to all for a healthy successful season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 19, 2015, 06:01:31 PM
Post by: kate on October 19, 2015, 06:01:31 PM
Thank you Sp0rtsfan! Fingers crossed that everyone gels (it's a goodly amount of newcomers), looking forward to seeing you on Feb. 20 (DVU's Senior day). Our first game will not be Del Val. Widener (Coach Alisa Kintner) and DeSales will kick off the season on Sat., Nov. 14th. Scranton plays TCNJ in that tourney as well. Here's hoping for a healthy, for the players season, and a mild winter for all of us who will be following our teams!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on October 19, 2015, 06:37:53 PM
Post by: ronk on October 19, 2015, 06:37:53 PM
Kate,
I'm thinking of attending, but we have a neighborhood dinner for either the 7th or 14th. Probably a late call for me, weatherwise, also. Let the games begin!
I'm thinking of attending, but we have a neighborhood dinner for either the 7th or 14th. Probably a late call for me, weatherwise, also. Let the games begin!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 19, 2015, 07:41:05 PM
Post by: kate on October 19, 2015, 07:41:05 PM
Hi Ronk! We're ordering great weather for that entire week! Hope your neighbourhood dinner is the 7th - it would be a real reunion!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 20, 2015, 12:21:51 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 20, 2015, 12:21:51 PM
I'm anxious to see how the roster works out for FDU. As they are ranked #10 in pre-season, there's obviously an expectation this will be another great season for them.
My view is the Lady Devils will, once again, be a tough force in the MAC although I'm not sure they are a true Top 10 team. In the past, under the current leadership, it never seemed to me their game plan was about X's and O's. The fastest & most aggressive personnel were preferred over all else; speed & athleticism over skill & court savvy; impose your will on the opposition from a pure physical level. To balance out this strategy, Kyra Dayon's game-IQ & selfless-play often saved the day when reckless chaos started to take shape at any time. It's doubtful anyone will match Kyra's total package although R. Groom's return will help in certain size match-ups.
My best wishes to FDU and all D3 personnel, especially the MAC and LandMark .
My view is the Lady Devils will, once again, be a tough force in the MAC although I'm not sure they are a true Top 10 team. In the past, under the current leadership, it never seemed to me their game plan was about X's and O's. The fastest & most aggressive personnel were preferred over all else; speed & athleticism over skill & court savvy; impose your will on the opposition from a pure physical level. To balance out this strategy, Kyra Dayon's game-IQ & selfless-play often saved the day when reckless chaos started to take shape at any time. It's doubtful anyone will match Kyra's total package although R. Groom's return will help in certain size match-ups.
My best wishes to FDU and all D3 personnel, especially the MAC and LandMark .
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on October 20, 2015, 01:01:08 PM
Post by: bill on October 20, 2015, 01:01:08 PM
Sportsfan
I don't disagree with anything you've written. Kyra was the woman who started it all..however, many people on campus actually thought Shalette was the better player last year (as did the other MAC coaches). Having her back is huge.
The return of Rachel and the maturation of Alyssa are also key - as is to see how this team gels (or doesn't). I can say we have a few surprises to unveil...and our team size got much, much better. If we learn to play together, this is a top 10 team that will make a serious run at things.
I don't disagree with anything you've written. Kyra was the woman who started it all..however, many people on campus actually thought Shalette was the better player last year (as did the other MAC coaches). Having her back is huge.
The return of Rachel and the maturation of Alyssa are also key - as is to see how this team gels (or doesn't). I can say we have a few surprises to unveil...and our team size got much, much better. If we learn to play together, this is a top 10 team that will make a serious run at things.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 21, 2015, 11:04:27 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on October 21, 2015, 11:04:27 AM
Thanks, Bill. Good insight....Since recruiting, whether it be transfers or true freshman, seems to be Coach M's forte, I'm sure there will no shortage of athletes on the Lady Devils...
While Brown's quickness & leaping ability makes her a tough match-up, I always thought Kyra drew the opposition's primary attention which allowed her teammates to take advantage of it. This was especially true for last season as Kyra was a well known super star. Also, in terms of leadership and role-model qualities, Kyra was peerless.
While Brown's quickness & leaping ability makes her a tough match-up, I always thought Kyra drew the opposition's primary attention which allowed her teammates to take advantage of it. This was especially true for last season as Kyra was a well known super star. Also, in terms of leadership and role-model qualities, Kyra was peerless.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 14, 2015, 05:57:49 PM
Post by: bill on November 14, 2015, 05:57:49 PM
Congrats to FDU, opening up the season with a win....only 49 points scored though!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 14, 2015, 11:58:02 PM
Post by: bill on November 14, 2015, 11:58:02 PM
And a second win for the Devils...99-55, which is certainly a more familiar score ;)
This team is still learning their roles and trying to play together. Having C Rachel Groom return is very, very comforting....
This team is still learning their roles and trying to play together. Having C Rachel Groom return is very, very comforting....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 16, 2015, 12:18:46 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 16, 2015, 12:18:46 PM
Great to see FDU's Rachel Groom at full force. Hopefully, she's not pushed too hard in practice to risk further injury....As for the Devils schedule to open the season ? Comon now. York NY, St. Mary's, Centenary, and 1-24 Megars ? I know I know, lots of new Devils players. However, 4 of their starters are return players. This team will do fine - seems like there's a ton of talent there...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 16, 2015, 06:02:10 PM
Post by: bill on November 16, 2015, 06:02:10 PM
As for the FDU schedule:
You've also got to remember schools don't get to pick who they're playing at these tournaments. You sign up and hope to get good competition. Sometimes schools so some interesting things for scheduling in these tournaments. Case in point: FDU would play in the NYU tournament every year - and when we were bad, we somehow played NYU every year. Then, once we got good, somehow we stopped facing the host team :)
We were originally slated to play Thomas Moore for the opener - not too bad a team :) . Only problem was the sponsors had an issue with the D1 game that was going to be played, and the whole thing got canceled. Oh well.
You've also got to remember schools don't get to pick who they're playing at these tournaments. You sign up and hope to get good competition. Sometimes schools so some interesting things for scheduling in these tournaments. Case in point: FDU would play in the NYU tournament every year - and when we were bad, we somehow played NYU every year. Then, once we got good, somehow we stopped facing the host team :)
We were originally slated to play Thomas Moore for the opener - not too bad a team :) . Only problem was the sponsors had an issue with the D1 game that was going to be played, and the whole thing got canceled. Oh well.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 17, 2015, 11:41:34 PM
Post by: bill on November 17, 2015, 11:41:34 PM
Devils played sloppy at times tonight- with some defensive issues- but coasted over centenary. My first game with new 4 quarter format... And for what it's worth, the 5 foul double bonus is brutal. Can make the game drag on for an eternity!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on November 17, 2015, 11:59:08 PM
Post by: gordonmann on November 17, 2015, 11:59:08 PM
Yeah, I noticed the same thing in watching Ithaca play Montclair State. The Bombers are very aggressive on defense, which adds up to a lot of fouls which adds up to a really, really long game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 22, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on November 22, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
Nice win this afternoon for the LVC ladies, 73-60 over #14 FDU.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 22, 2015, 05:17:40 PM
Post by: bill on November 22, 2015, 05:17:40 PM
Yes, congrats to Leb Val. Apparently, the Devils continued to struggle at the free throw line. I think we'll see a strategy of "make them make free throws" until something changes...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 22, 2015, 05:27:37 PM
Post by: ronk on November 22, 2015, 05:27:37 PM
Quote from: bill on November 22, 2015, 05:17:40 PM
Yes, congrats to Leb Val. Apparently, the Devils continued to struggle at the free throw line. I think we'll see a strategy of "make them make free throws" until something changes...
The bonus is 2 shots now(no 1-and-1), so fouling is not as rewarding as previously; still, if your pressure defense isn't good enough, that may be your better alternative.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on December 03, 2015, 12:10:28 PM
Post by: bill on December 03, 2015, 12:10:28 PM
Congrats to the Devils, getting back on track with a win in the conference opener over Misericordia. Still some issues to work through, though!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 03, 2015, 03:01:28 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 03, 2015, 03:01:28 PM
Nearly three weeks into the college basketball season and there is plenty to talk about. Conference action is also starting for many programs while others are still getting up to speed in their out-of-conference schedules. On the women's side, not a lot of upsets; on the men's side, no one seems safe to an unforeseen loss. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave talks to several teams who are still working off last season's success and battling expectations this season and others who may quietly change the conversation in their regions.
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 11, 2015, 08:01:47 PM
Post by: kate on December 11, 2015, 08:01:47 PM
Darn it. Galluadets video kept stopping, but it looks like our Aggies won tonight in ot by a point against Cathollic! Huge CongratS!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 13, 2015, 05:45:12 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 13, 2015, 05:45:12 PM
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 14, 2015, 01:55:50 PM
Post by: kate on December 14, 2015, 01:55:50 PM
Congratulations to Eireann Anastasi, Delaware Valley University's point guard for being named MAC Freedom Conference player of the week. She had an exceptional outing in the Gallaudet Tournament this past weekend, scoring 28 points in a victory over Catholic University of America. The Aggies won the tourney and Eireann was MVP.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 15, 2015, 06:46:22 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 15, 2015, 06:46:22 PM
DVC has won a few games now...all is well in Kate's World. :o
Thought we needed to organize another search party.
Welcome back!
Thought we needed to organize another search party.
Welcome back!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 15, 2015, 08:57:52 PM
Post by: kate on December 15, 2015, 08:57:52 PM
Hello Saratoga! I've been here, trying to be a good, useful poster ;), and we're headed to DVU tomorrow night for a 6 pm game against TCNJ. Are you guys a tad worried about your 5 pm match up with Eastern tomorrow? In case we don't chat on here until the New Year, I'd like to wish you, Ronk and NEPA fan a great holiday.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 16, 2015, 09:31:36 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 16, 2015, 09:31:36 PM
Kate:
Good to hear all is well.
All the very best to you & your family this Holiday Season.
By the way, if i was worried about Eastern, those concerns were alleviated about 7 minutes into the game.
Take care, Merry Christmas.
Good to hear all is well.
All the very best to you & your family this Holiday Season.
By the way, if i was worried about Eastern, those concerns were alleviated about 7 minutes into the game.
Take care, Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on December 17, 2015, 12:07:06 AM
Post by: ronk on December 17, 2015, 12:07:06 AM
Quote from: kate on December 15, 2015, 08:57:52 PM
Hello Saratoga! I've been here, trying to be a good, useful poster ;), and we're headed to DVU tomorrow night for a 6 pm game against TCNJ. Are you guys a tad worried about your 5 pm match up with Eastern tomorrow? In case we don't chat on here until the New Year, I'd like to wish you, Ronk and NEPA fan a great holiday.
Kate,
Looks like your Aggies were done in tonight by TCNJ's 3-pt shooter(#21 Cindy Napolitano) going 4-8; I saw Cindy play many AAU games and I should have warned you about her.
Thanks for the holiday wish and a happy one to you, also.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 25, 2015, 08:24:30 PM
Post by: kate on December 25, 2015, 08:24:30 PM
Sure hope that everyone on here had a great Christmas, and now, we're ready for some wins in 2016! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on December 26, 2015, 08:42:20 AM
Post by: NEPAFAN on December 26, 2015, 08:42:20 AM
Quote from: kate on December 25, 2015, 08:24:30 PM
Sure hope that everyone on here had a great Christmas, and now, we're ready for some wins in 2016! Go Aggies!!!
Merry Christmas Kate!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: 7express on December 26, 2015, 04:53:34 PM
Post by: 7express on December 26, 2015, 04:53:34 PM
Quote from: kate on December 25, 2015, 08:24:30 PM
Sure hope that everyone on here had a great Christmas, and now, we're ready for some wins in 2016! Go Aggies!!!
Merry Christmas to you as well Kate!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 27, 2015, 05:43:46 PM
Post by: kate on December 27, 2015, 05:43:46 PM
Thank you 7express and NEPAfan! First, Good Luck to all our MAC teams playing in tournaments between now and New Year's Day! Next, on January 3, Sunday, there will be a rare double header at DVU with the men playing in the opener at 1 against Swarthmore, and the Lady Aggies playing Dickinson at 3. Hope to see everyone out for two great games!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2016, 07:50:57 AM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2016, 07:50:57 AM
Our Lady Aggies started the New Year in the best possible way, coming from behind to beat a solid Dickinson squad, 62/54. Here's to an ever improving 2016!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Reserved Seat on January 04, 2016, 09:00:48 AM
Post by: Reserved Seat on January 04, 2016, 09:00:48 AM
I've seen Dickinson play several times. What makes them a solid team??? They are current 4-5 and if the past is any indication, they will struggle all year.
2014-15 (7-17, 4-14 CC)
2013-14 (5-19, 1-17 CC)
2012-13 (13-11, 9-11 CC)
2011-12 (3-22, 3-17 CC)
2010-11 (10-14, 8-12 CC)
They do look better than last year.
2014-15 (7-17, 4-14 CC)
2013-14 (5-19, 1-17 CC)
2012-13 (13-11, 9-11 CC)
2011-12 (3-22, 3-17 CC)
2010-11 (10-14, 8-12 CC)
They do look better than last year.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2016, 09:45:53 AM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2016, 09:45:53 AM
Good morning Reserved Seat - if Dickinson could start to shoot the trey, they would be very competitive - Mary Martin was shooting lights out yesterday. I also noticed they had four injured players - that's a lot. They did very well with the personnel they had. We were down by 11 I think, in that first half.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: NEPAFAN on January 04, 2016, 08:46:44 PM
Post by: NEPAFAN on January 04, 2016, 08:46:44 PM
Quote from: kate on December 27, 2015, 05:43:46 PM
Thank you 7express and NEPAfan! First, Good Luck to all our MAC teams playing in tournaments between now and New Year's Day! Next, on January 3, Sunday, there will be a rare double header at DVU with the men playing in the opener at 1 against Swarthmore, and the Lady Aggies playing Dickinson at 3. Hope to see everyone out for two great games!
Congrats on the del val men receiving votes in the top 25 poll.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 04, 2016, 10:19:23 PM
Post by: kate on January 04, 2016, 10:19:23 PM
Thank you NEPAFAN - they really are fun to watch! Years like this I think we truly miss you guys, if you know what I mean. DeSales is great for competition, but nothing beat U of S :)!!! I am referring to the men with this post.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 05, 2016, 10:48:47 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 05, 2016, 10:48:47 PM
Kate:
So you don't miss the Scranton women?
"Nothing beats" them either. :D
So you don't miss the Scranton women?
"Nothing beats" them either. :D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 06, 2016, 10:11:14 AM
Post by: kate on January 06, 2016, 10:11:14 AM
Ah, Saratoga - maybe that "old" former MAC nemesis, Moravian? ;). Happy New Year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2016, 01:45:51 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 21, 2016, 01:45:51 PM
Bill, can you weigh in on the Lady Devils ? For the most part, they have 4 returning players in the starting line-up and lots of talent coming off the bench. They're always a worthy opponent, however, something seems to be missing besides Kyra Dayon. My sense is that they haven't peaked yet and will become consistent as the season wears on.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on January 21, 2016, 02:15:08 PM
Post by: lefty2 on January 21, 2016, 02:15:08 PM
Misericordia at Eastern moved up to Friday evening... 6:00 p.m. start time.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2016, 07:00:49 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2016, 07:00:49 PM
Huge congrats to our Lady Aggies beating DeSales tonight - sorry, you'll have to check the stats - so happy & excited I forgot the score!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on January 22, 2016, 10:29:48 PM
Post by: bill on January 22, 2016, 10:29:48 PM
Sports fan
Very frustrating and thought to put into words right now. Let me get my thoughts together ... And I'll try to post something this weekend!
Very frustrating and thought to put into words right now. Let me get my thoughts together ... And I'll try to post something this weekend!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 27, 2016, 07:28:28 PM
Post by: kate on January 27, 2016, 07:28:28 PM
Tonight in a road win at Misericordia, Del Val's Eireann Anastasi had FORTY points!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2016, 10:35:10 AM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2016, 10:35:10 AM
Huge congrats to Del Val's point guard, Eireann Anastasi, graduating in December in 3 and a half years!!! Just a beautiful game to watch yesterday, Aggies!!! So proud of you all!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 03, 2016, 04:56:38 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 03, 2016, 04:56:38 PM
For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com) will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.
Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4
You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016
Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:
We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville
And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509
Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
Thanks!
Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4
You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016
Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:
| Time | Guest | School |
| 10:15am | Connie Tilley | St. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court |
| 10:40am | Jamie Purdy | Peidmont (WBB) |
| 11:00am | Keri Carollo | UW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair |
| 11:20am | Brent Pollari | Saint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB) |
| 11:40am | Kent Madsen | No. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB) |
| 12:00pm | Russell Loyd | Rose-Hulman (MBB) |
| 12:20pm | Kevin Broderick | Nazareth (MBB) |
| 12:40pm | Justin Scott | Arcadia (MBB) |
| 1:00pm | Sam Hargraves | No. 12 Alma (MBB) |
| 1:20pm | Lenny Reich | Mount Union (SID) |
| 1:40pm | Maureen Webster | Clarkson (WBB) |
| 2:00pm | Betsy Witman | York (Pa.) (WBB) |
| 2:20pm | Sara Lee | Denison (WBB) |
| 2:40pm | Klay Kneuppel | Wisconsin Lutheran (MBB) |
| 3:00pm | Brian Van Haaften | Buena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair |
| 3:30pm | Sydney Moss | No. 1 Thomas More (WBB) |
| 3:45pm | Aaron Rousell | Bucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach |
| 4:00pm | Tim Shanahan | Staten Island (WBB) |
| 4:20 | Pat Cunningham | Trinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner |
| 4:50pm | Bubba Smith | Sewanee (MBB) |
| 5:15pm | Ben Strong | Former Guilford All-American |
| 5:30pm | Kevin Connors | ESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus |
| 6:00pm | Kristen Dowling | Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB) |
| 6:20pm | Allison Coleman | Sage (WBB) |
| 6:40pm | Landry Kosmalski | Swarthmore (MBB) |
| 7:00pm | Dave Niland | No. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB) |
| 7:20pm | Aaron Galletta | Lasell (MBB) |
| 7:40pm | John Baron | Gwynedd-Mercy (MBB) |
| 8:00pm | ||
| 8:20pm | ||
| 8:40pm | Melissa Hodgdon | Wheaton (Mass.) (WBB) |
| 9:00pm | G.P. Gromacki | No. 2 Amherst (WBB) |
| 9:20pm | James Wagner | |
| 9:40pm | HAPPY HOUR | Free-for-all of calls, tweets, and fun! |
We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville
And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509
Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
Thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 10, 2016, 02:37:23 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 10, 2016, 02:37:23 PM
Alright, folks -- the NCAA's first women's basketball regional rankings are posted. Check out the full list from D3hoops.com:
http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2016/02/10/first-2016-regional-rankings-released-today/
http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2016/02/10/first-2016-regional-rankings-released-today/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 11, 2016, 12:04:14 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 11, 2016, 12:04:14 PM
Ughh ! I recently went so far as to plug the Lady Devils on the Landmark site against my #1 fav team and then I saw last night's box score against Mahattanville. Three starters playing the full 40 minutes ? Really ? It brought back memories of last season's tournament loss when the bench players were hardly used to make a contribution. Then again, we're never suppose to tell a coach who to put on the floor and ya never know - it could be the flu season.. However, maybe a call to Kyra Dayon's cell phone during a time out would help to get advice and counsel on the X's & O's ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 11, 2016, 08:20:18 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 11, 2016, 08:20:18 PM
Regional rankings are finally out and with them comes plenty of upheaval around the country. What do the rankings really mean? What teams should everyone be watching this week? Who is jockeying to lock up their conference's regular season title?
On Thursday night's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave McHugh hopes to get a lot of these questions answered. McHugh will talk to coaches from around the country who have their teams poised to capture conference crowns or at while also positioning themselves the best they can in the regional rankings.
Hoopsville is on the air NOW, but you can also watch it On Demand or listen to the podcasts (when the show is done) here: www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb11
Guests include (in order of appearance):
- Janice Luck, No. 12 Albright women's coach
- Jon VanderWal, No. 8 Marietta men's coach
- Lance Loya, Mount Aloysius men's coach - NABC Coach's Corner
- Tom Glynn, Nichols' men's coach
You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville
And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509
Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
Thanks!
On Thursday night's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave McHugh hopes to get a lot of these questions answered. McHugh will talk to coaches from around the country who have their teams poised to capture conference crowns or at while also positioning themselves the best they can in the regional rankings.
Hoopsville is on the air NOW, but you can also watch it On Demand or listen to the podcasts (when the show is done) here: www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb11
Guests include (in order of appearance):
- Janice Luck, No. 12 Albright women's coach
- Jon VanderWal, No. 8 Marietta men's coach
- Lance Loya, Mount Aloysius men's coach - NABC Coach's Corner
- Tom Glynn, Nichols' men's coach
You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville
And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509
Also, if you know any advertisers interested in promoting their company or products on the show, send them our way: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
Thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 14, 2016, 11:21:45 AM
Post by: kate on February 14, 2016, 11:21:45 AM
First, Happy "Heart" Day to everyone here at the site! Just wanted to publicly say how very pleased I am with the progression of this year's Delaware Valley University's Lady's Team. With all our Freshman, we had a shaky start at the beginning of the season, but led by our irreplaceable Seniors, Eireann Anastasi and Kelsey Kilpatrick plus our coaching staff led by Coach Hogan, the Team fought hard and improved and will now be in the play-offs! Just wanted to give them a sincere shout-out!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2016, 08:01:07 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2016, 08:01:07 AM
Hey, our Aggies took FDU to overtime last night. Four points, just a four point loss. You played one heck of a game, Del Val - hope your heads are held high this morning!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 25, 2016, 09:48:10 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 25, 2016, 09:48:10 AM
What's up with FDU's decimated roster that started the season with 12 and now only has 6 on the court ? 4 of the starters played the entire 45 minutes last night....While injuries are always expected, I don't think that's the entire reason for the short bench.
Bill, any insight ?
Bill, any insight ?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 25, 2016, 06:25:07 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 25, 2016, 06:25:07 PM
The final days of the regular season are here. Results of games across the country are affecting other teams not even playing. How will it all shake out and how does one result affect another?
Thursday night on Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave McHugh gives you the insight you need to know how the NCAA Tournament brackets are already taking shape. Dave will talk to many coaches around the country who are looking to lock up automatic bids, securing at-large opportunities, or knowingly playing for the postseason lives. Dave will even make sure you better understand the selection criteria and how something like the Strength of Schedule helps or hurts teams.
Hoopsville hits the air at 7pm ET. You can tune in below.
Guests include (in order of appearance)
- Michele Durand, No. 10 Ohio Northern women's coach
- Fred Richter, DeSales women's coach
- Warren Caruso, Husson men's coach
- Zach Frilen, No. 15 Lancaster Bible men's coach
- Todd Raridon, No. 11 North Central (Ill.) men's coach
- Marcus Kahn (Mary Washington) or Andy Sachs (Salisbury), CAC men's semifinal winner
- Matt Snyder, Strength of Schedule/Numbers guru
You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville
And the Hoopsville Fundraising project is in it's closing days as well, but we have not met the goal. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509.
Thanks!
Thursday night on Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave McHugh gives you the insight you need to know how the NCAA Tournament brackets are already taking shape. Dave will talk to many coaches around the country who are looking to lock up automatic bids, securing at-large opportunities, or knowingly playing for the postseason lives. Dave will even make sure you better understand the selection criteria and how something like the Strength of Schedule helps or hurts teams.
Hoopsville hits the air at 7pm ET. You can tune in below.
Guests include (in order of appearance)
- Michele Durand, No. 10 Ohio Northern women's coach
- Fred Richter, DeSales women's coach
- Warren Caruso, Husson men's coach
- Zach Frilen, No. 15 Lancaster Bible men's coach
- Todd Raridon, No. 11 North Central (Ill.) men's coach
- Marcus Kahn (Mary Washington) or Andy Sachs (Salisbury), CAC men's semifinal winner
- Matt Snyder, Strength of Schedule/Numbers guru
You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
Email: hoopsville@d3hoops.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/d3hoopsville
And the Hoopsville Fundraising project is in it's closing days as well, but we have not met the goal. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509.
Thanks!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 25, 2016, 11:45:11 PM
Post by: bill on February 25, 2016, 11:45:11 PM
Sportsfan
All I'm at liberty to say right now is that there was an injury, and 3 students who left school. 2 of those students were sisters, who transferred to another college when a relative of theirs was named to the coaching staff. Yes, it's left us in a bit of a bind.
What has me really ticked was our conference coaches selection for player of the year. No disrespect is mean towards the young woman from Del Val, but the other coach(es) who dislike FDU/Coach Mitchell should be embarrassed by their lack of votes for Shalette Brown. It's one thing to be angry/upset with FDU and/or Coach Mitchell, but to hold out votes for a player is ridiculous. Shalette is one of the top players in the nation - not just the little ol' Freedom Conference. Total stats, team impact, WAR (if there is one for hoops), the "eye test", however you slice it, it's just not even a contest.
Sorry for the rant. I know it sounds like sour grapes. We're going to make a strong push to go back to accountable voting in the conference. This way, the coward(s) who vote with a vendetta in the future won't have the luxury of lurking in anonymity.
All I'm at liberty to say right now is that there was an injury, and 3 students who left school. 2 of those students were sisters, who transferred to another college when a relative of theirs was named to the coaching staff. Yes, it's left us in a bit of a bind.
What has me really ticked was our conference coaches selection for player of the year. No disrespect is mean towards the young woman from Del Val, but the other coach(es) who dislike FDU/Coach Mitchell should be embarrassed by their lack of votes for Shalette Brown. It's one thing to be angry/upset with FDU and/or Coach Mitchell, but to hold out votes for a player is ridiculous. Shalette is one of the top players in the nation - not just the little ol' Freedom Conference. Total stats, team impact, WAR (if there is one for hoops), the "eye test", however you slice it, it's just not even a contest.
Sorry for the rant. I know it sounds like sour grapes. We're going to make a strong push to go back to accountable voting in the conference. This way, the coward(s) who vote with a vendetta in the future won't have the luxury of lurking in anonymity.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 26, 2016, 12:11:30 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 26, 2016, 12:11:30 AM
Pretty strong words and damning accusations... I sure hope you have proof to back up the statements. I wouldn't want to think this was just your opinion you are turning into a blanket statement and accusing coaches of something if you don't have actual proof of collusion, conspiracy, and actual intent.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 26, 2016, 08:40:35 AM
Post by: bill on February 26, 2016, 08:40:35 AM
Dave
Yes, I know it comes off like I am angry - which I am about it. It's just one person's opinion, though. However, I do honestly believe there is a coach or two out there that made this a vote against our coach, rather than a vote for another player.
GP GS min ave FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% OREB DREB TOT AVG PF A TO STL BLK PTS SCOR AVG
26 26 915 35.2 193 370 0.522 0 0 0 95 149 0.638 153 248 401 15.4 81 44 1.7 69 67 22 481 18.5
26 26 989 38 168 449 0.374 46 171 0.269 129 155 0.832 30 110 140 5.4 69 117 4.5 67 74 11 511 19.7
Sorry for the bad formatting...but I'm trying to show that player #1 had a better overall year ( leading the nation in double/doubles), for a team that went 20-6. Player #2 had a nice season, for a team that went 13-13.
Just using this forum as a place to vent. Nothing that can be done now, other than have coaches actually have their votes be made public to the rest of the league. I strongly believe there is a bias present.
Yes, I know it comes off like I am angry - which I am about it. It's just one person's opinion, though. However, I do honestly believe there is a coach or two out there that made this a vote against our coach, rather than a vote for another player.
GP GS min ave FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% OREB DREB TOT AVG PF A TO STL BLK PTS SCOR AVG
26 26 915 35.2 193 370 0.522 0 0 0 95 149 0.638 153 248 401 15.4 81 44 1.7 69 67 22 481 18.5
26 26 989 38 168 449 0.374 46 171 0.269 129 155 0.832 30 110 140 5.4 69 117 4.5 67 74 11 511 19.7
Sorry for the bad formatting...but I'm trying to show that player #1 had a better overall year ( leading the nation in double/doubles), for a team that went 20-6. Player #2 had a nice season, for a team that went 13-13.
Just using this forum as a place to vent. Nothing that can be done now, other than have coaches actually have their votes be made public to the rest of the league. I strongly believe there is a bias present.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 26, 2016, 08:46:10 AM
Post by: bill on February 26, 2016, 08:46:10 AM
I just realized I posted overall stats, not just in-conference. If anyone chooses to sort for just conference, the numbers are extremely similar. Sorry about that!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 26, 2016, 09:20:37 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 26, 2016, 09:20:37 AM
Bill:
I'm sure you're already aware of this, but in a few minutes Kate is going to wake up, pour a cup of coffee & sit down at her computer to read up on her beloved D3 news.
When she sees what you've just written...there will be no joy in mudville.
In fact, the wrath of Kate may already be in motion.
Beware! :)
I'm sure you're already aware of this, but in a few minutes Kate is going to wake up, pour a cup of coffee & sit down at her computer to read up on her beloved D3 news.
When she sees what you've just written...there will be no joy in mudville.
In fact, the wrath of Kate may already be in motion.
Beware! :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 26, 2016, 09:31:37 AM
Post by: bill on February 26, 2016, 09:31:37 AM
saratoga
Yes, I'm well aware ;)
If I must be smited for my opinion, so be it.
Yes, I'm well aware ;)
If I must be smited for my opinion, so be it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 26, 2016, 10:31:59 AM
Post by: kate on February 26, 2016, 10:31:59 AM
Bill, I absolutely wouldn't "smite" you - as a matter of fact, you KNOW how much I love Del Val and Eireann, but when Sp0rtsfan was asking about the depletion of the FDU bench, I was honestly thinking who needs a bench when you have Shalette !!! That's another great thing about d3 sports, we can say honestly that we know and appreciate our players, and as much as we love Eireann and her many accomplishments at DVU, we also commend Shalette, totally! Good luck tomorrow!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 27, 2016, 03:00:11 PM
Post by: bill on February 27, 2016, 03:00:11 PM
Congrats to FDU today...going on the road for the 4-peat. Probably not going to host this year (and I don't think we deserve to)...maybe somewhere in Eastern PA?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 28, 2016, 09:31:10 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on February 28, 2016, 09:31:10 PM
Congrats to the Lady Devils...Even with army of only 6, their tenacious D and that huge chip on their shoulder will continue to make them an extremely dangerous opponent going forward..
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 29, 2016, 03:57:14 PM
Post by: bill on February 29, 2016, 03:57:14 PM
Very happy with the short trip to Hoboken! It's been fun seeing all the different teams from across the country these past few years.... Good luck to the Devils vs. Suny-Geneseo (again. we faced them last year up at Tufts....)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2016, 02:03:06 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2016, 02:03:06 PM
Just a great article on Del Val's Eireann Anastasi that says it better than I ever could on here: http://bit.ly/1SfffV. Good luck, Lady Aggies in your ECAC South game tomorrow night with Marywood!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2016, 05:33:42 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2016, 05:33:42 PM
For some reason this isn't going through, however, Eireann was nominated today for the Josten's Award. If someone on here could help, it would be much appreciated - thank you!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 01, 2016, 08:17:56 PM
Post by: kate on March 01, 2016, 08:17:56 PM
O.K., if at first, and sorry for the triple, but please try http://bit.ly/1XZeVrO for the Eireann Anastasi article.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2016, 09:15:13 AM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2016, 09:15:13 AM
O.K., this one's not going through either, but please know that Eireann is one outstanding student, basketball player and person :)! Good luck to our Aggies playing tonight at Marywood!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 02, 2016, 01:04:46 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 02, 2016, 01:04:46 PM
Kate, thanks for the heads-up on Eireann. My guess is that her sense of sportsmanship is even better than her basketball stats and academic record; a real class act.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 04, 2016, 08:56:31 AM
Post by: kate on March 04, 2016, 08:56:31 AM
Heartfelt thanks, Sp0rtsfan!!! Good luck to FDU tonight!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2016, 01:54:52 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2016, 01:54:52 PM
Good luck to Albright Friday night taking on the Lady Jumbos of Tufts!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on March 09, 2016, 06:38:02 PM
Post by: saratoga on March 09, 2016, 06:38:02 PM
Kate:
Heading up to the Electric City for the games?
If you do, there's a Royal Dog & a pint of Guinness waiting for you.
Heading up to the Electric City for the games?
If you do, there's a Royal Dog & a pint of Guinness waiting for you.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 09, 2016, 09:49:14 PM
Post by: kate on March 09, 2016, 09:49:14 PM
:) - you're just too kind, but I'll follow the game on my laptop - have fun!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2016, 01:15:49 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on March 22, 2016, 01:15:49 PM
For the Lady Devils, a Conference title is no small achievement - even they expected more. I hope the coach and his players are humble and gracious enough to appreciate this feat and respect the efforts of all others in the league who trailed them.
Here's to good health and school grades - as well as hard conditioning work in the off-season.
Here's to good health and school grades - as well as hard conditioning work in the off-season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 25, 2016, 02:44:49 PM
Post by: kate on March 25, 2016, 02:44:49 PM
Huge Congratulations to our MAC players, Commonwealth and Freedom, named to the D3hoops.com Women's All-American Team! From the Freedom, Del Val's Eireann Anastasi and FDU-Florhams, Shalette Brown and from the Commonwealth, Albright's Kelicia Harris and Stevenson's Sarah Tarbert. Each one of these outstanding team members have received so many awards, and I would encourage those interested to go into the four schools' web sites to note them. Again, Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 27, 2016, 01:38:37 PM
Post by: kate on June 27, 2016, 01:38:37 PM
Del Val's schedule is up! Thank you Matt Levy!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on July 18, 2016, 09:39:54 AM
Post by: lefty2 on July 18, 2016, 09:39:54 AM
Misericordia names Jason Rhine head women's basketball coach: http://athletics.misericordia.edu/news/2016/7/18/mu-names-jason-rhine-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 01, 2016, 10:44:25 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on August 01, 2016, 10:44:25 AM
A special congratulations to Eireann Anastasi as she is a candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. As mentioned before, and without me knowing her or seeing her play, my sense is that she possessed a special sense of sportsmanship on the court that may have set her apart from others.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 01, 2016, 01:07:07 PM
Post by: kate on August 01, 2016, 01:07:07 PM
Thank you sooo much Sp0rtsfan for congratulating Eireann! I was so busy bitching about other things not anywhere near as important :-[. Yes, Eireann is special, and yes, we are indeed one huge D3 Family. A million thanks, again!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 07, 2016, 11:19:06 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 07, 2016, 11:19:06 AM
No pre-season All American selections from the MAC. Perhaps it good fodder for a major chip on one's shoulder.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 07, 2016, 11:59:55 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 07, 2016, 11:59:55 AM
Quote from: sp0rtsfan on November 07, 2016, 11:19:06 AM
No pre-season All American selections from the MAC. Perhaps it good fodder for a major chip on one's shoulder.
You didn't read very carefully:
Second Team
F Sara Tarbert Stevenson Sr. Delta, Pa.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 08, 2016, 10:59:35 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on November 08, 2016, 10:59:35 AM
Thanks, Dave. Yes, a complete oversight on my part as I was more focused on looking for players from the traditional MAC schools.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 11:49:49 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 11:49:49 AM
What exactly are the traditional MAC schools? There has been plenty of turnover in the overall conference. I think there is just one of the original schools remaining. Widener. ;D
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 12:26:04 PM
Post by: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 12:26:04 PM
While there has been plenty of turnover in conferences throughout the region, King's, Wilkes, Lycoming, FDU-Florham and Del Val have been in the MAC for 40+ years. I'm not sure when Albright, Lebanon Valley and Messiah joined the MAC, but my guess is it's been more than 30 years. DeSales has been around 20.
Arcadia, Alvernia, Hood, Stevenson, Misericordia, Eastern and Manhattanville all joined in the last decade or so.
Arcadia, Alvernia, Hood, Stevenson, Misericordia, Eastern and Manhattanville all joined in the last decade or so.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 12:43:54 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 12:43:54 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 12:26:04 PM
While there has been plenty of turnover in conferences throughout the region, King's, Wilkes, Lycoming, FDU-Florham and Del Val have been in the MAC for 40+ years. I'm not sure when Albright, Lebanon Valley and Messiah joined the MAC, but my guess is it's been more than 30 years. DeSales has been around 20.
Arcadia, Alvernia, Hood, Stevenson, Misericordia, Eastern and Manhattanville all joined in the last decade or so.
Yep - I was just sharing that the only original member of the conference is Widener. DYK the conference was 37-members strong in the 1950s?
And for those last seven... they joined in 2007, 2008, and 2012 (depending on the school).
Believe it or not, there is an entire Wikipedia page(s) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Atlantic_Conferences) dedicated to it.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on November 08, 2016, 12:57:03 PM
Post by: gordonmann on November 08, 2016, 12:57:03 PM
There's a really cool picture in Lebanon Valley's gym that shows all the MAC mascots at a dinner. So the Aggies are represented by a ram, Albright by a lion, etc. At the time the picture was drawn the Centennial conference teams were also at the party.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 01:00:05 PM
Post by: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 01:00:05 PM
Dave,
I was working off of the word 'traditional' without the wikipedia page.
I was working off of the word 'traditional' without the wikipedia page.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 01:02:32 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 01:02:32 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 01:00:05 PM
Dave,
I was working off of the word 'traditional' without the wikipedia page.
I know... just sharing interesting info. Not a knock at all.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 01:19:42 PM
Post by: lefty2 on November 08, 2016, 01:19:42 PM
My guess is that all of those schools in the '50's weren't like-minded.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 01:22:57 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 01:22:57 PM
Go through the list, especially those who founded the conference... surprisingly like-minded. I am blown away by how much people don't realize like-minded is a very common thing in the NCAA. Most of Division III conferences are formed for like-minded reasons. Too many people conflate "like-minded" for "Ivy League" (which coincidently is a like-minded conference). It just means the schools, presidents, etc. have the same motivations and goals. SMH
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on November 08, 2016, 02:04:12 PM
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on November 08, 2016, 02:04:12 PM
Speaking of conference and excuse me my ignorance, but why is there just one MAC board for the women? Is it not two conferences like the men? I wonder if people keep trying to find a MAC Freedom page on the Atlantic Region board? Just curious.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 02:19:12 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 02:19:12 PM
The amount of traffic here is far lower, so a second one was never created or seem needed.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on November 08, 2016, 03:56:17 PM
Post by: ronk on November 08, 2016, 03:56:17 PM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 11:49:49 AM
What exactly are the traditional MAC schools? There has been plenty of turnover in the overall conference. I think there is just one of the original schools remaining. Widener. ;D
Looks like Albright, Wilkes, and Lebanon Valley were also original members.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 09:12:30 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 08, 2016, 09:12:30 PM
The original 13 members present at the formation meeting in 1922 were: Bucknell University, Drexel University, Franklin & Marshall College, Gettysburg College, Haverford College, Muhlenberg College, New York University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Susquehanna University, Swarthmore College, and the University of Delaware.[1] In addition, another five members who were not present at the initial meeting but formally approved of the plan were: Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Lehigh University, Ursinus College, and Widener University.[1]
I don't see Albright, Wilkes, or Lebanon Valley mentioned here.
Per Wikipedia, Albright arrived in 1945, Wilkes in 1946, and Lebanon Valley in 1945. Though, there is a note about Widener starting in 1945 as well, but I am going by the info above.
I don't see Albright, Wilkes, or Lebanon Valley mentioned here.
Per Wikipedia, Albright arrived in 1945, Wilkes in 1946, and Lebanon Valley in 1945. Though, there is a note about Widener starting in 1945 as well, but I am going by the info above.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 10, 2016, 12:53:42 PM
Post by: kate on November 10, 2016, 12:53:42 PM
This election has upset me, however, now we're looking forward to DVU's opening game with Rowan at 7 pm in Doylestown. Go Aggies, and yes, Go MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 10, 2016, 02:11:54 PM
Post by: kate on November 10, 2016, 02:11:54 PM
:'(, so upset I forgot to say the game is Tuesday, Nov. 15 - I'm getting back to whatever normal is, slowly but surely.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on November 10, 2016, 09:40:25 PM
Post by: saratoga on November 10, 2016, 09:40:25 PM
Kate:
I'm guessing the Legalize marijuana referendum was defeated yet again in Pa.??
Hang in there, there's always next year. :o
I'm guessing the Legalize marijuana referendum was defeated yet again in Pa.??
Hang in there, there's always next year. :o
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 10, 2016, 09:49:06 PM
Post by: kate on November 10, 2016, 09:49:06 PM
Totally hysterical as ever Saratoga - have to wait an agonizing four years for my fix. Now back to basketball - Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on November 15, 2016, 09:16:15 PM
Post by: lefty2 on November 15, 2016, 09:16:15 PM
Misericordia head coach Jason Rhine gets his first career win, 56-26, at Penn State Harrisburg.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 16, 2016, 08:33:50 AM
Post by: kate on November 16, 2016, 08:33:50 AM
Yes, our Aggies lost by four last night to a very good Rowan team - final score 71/67! Both teams played very hard. It was a fun game to watch, especially since it was the home opener! Thank God for basketball!!! Next up for DVU, a trip to St. Mary's, Maryland on Friday to play in their tournament. We were impressed!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2016, 03:09:02 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2016, 03:09:02 PM
Does Goucher have video for their home games? Specifically tonight's game at 7 with Del Val?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 30, 2016, 03:12:06 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 30, 2016, 03:12:06 PM
Quote from: kate on November 30, 2016, 03:09:02 PM
Does Goucher have video for their home games? Specifically tonight's game at 7 with Del Val?
Yes they will... and in a random situation, I will be PA announcer for the game. So... enjoy?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2016, 03:39:49 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2016, 03:39:49 PM
Thank you Dave! Believe me, I will try :)!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 30, 2016, 09:02:47 PM
Post by: kate on November 30, 2016, 09:02:47 PM
Good video Dave and the Goucher Ladies certainly make those shots when they had to. As always, I'd feel much more comfortable with a deeper bench. That said, you have to work (and work) with what you have. Congratulations Goucher!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 01, 2016, 12:37:58 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 01, 2016, 12:37:58 AM
Kate - glad to hear the video worked. I have advised them not to broadcast from that side of the gym as they have to do it on the WiFi router... but I am happy to hear it worked out.
As for making their shots, I was shocked to see Goucher was shooting 50% late in the game. SO many missed shots underneath was driving me crazy. Goucher is in transition. Many of the players are from the previous coach and it ended up being VERY guard heavy - and the same style of guard as well. The new coach is very good and already I'm seeing a difference in the type of players (42 is a freshman; she has a lot of potential). The bench is nice, but man did both teams foul a LOT. I think the refs were just trying to find when to call and not call things. They could have stopped play every five seconds if they wanted to. But yeah, your depth is going to be impossible to overcome. Sad to see, to be honest. That program has seen better days. I am sure it will return.
As for making their shots, I was shocked to see Goucher was shooting 50% late in the game. SO many missed shots underneath was driving me crazy. Goucher is in transition. Many of the players are from the previous coach and it ended up being VERY guard heavy - and the same style of guard as well. The new coach is very good and already I'm seeing a difference in the type of players (42 is a freshman; she has a lot of potential). The bench is nice, but man did both teams foul a LOT. I think the refs were just trying to find when to call and not call things. They could have stopped play every five seconds if they wanted to. But yeah, your depth is going to be impossible to overcome. Sad to see, to be honest. That program has seen better days. I am sure it will return.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 01, 2016, 02:05:42 PM
Post by: kate on December 01, 2016, 02:05:42 PM
Sure hope so Dave because that program has brought us a lot of fun and joy over the past 20 years! I do feel that it goes in cycles, especially with the loads of competition for students and especially basketball playing ones, down in that area. We do love that school and that particular program, ever since the days of Jeanne Waznak!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 03, 2016, 04:01:34 PM
Post by: kate on December 03, 2016, 04:01:34 PM
That first win feels so darn good!!! Congratulations Lady Aggies and Coaches, beating Cabrini this afternoon 60/40!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 03, 2016, 10:33:24 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 03, 2016, 10:33:24 PM
Kate has come in from the ledge. ;)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 21, 2016, 11:21:07 AM
Post by: kate on December 21, 2016, 11:21:07 AM
WOW, DeSales win over Albright last night! Hate to see a MAC on MAC battle like that when one of them is going to lose, but congrats to the Lady Bulldogs! Also congrats to Coach Richter for winning his 500th game a few weeks ago. It would be fun seeing a DeSales/Scranton match-up down the line ;)!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 01, 2017, 06:45:41 PM
Post by: kate on January 01, 2017, 06:45:41 PM
Love the poll this week! Yes, we watched our Aggies in Moravian's Holiday Tourney, and though they came in third, they played LVC super tough, losing by just five and handled Penn State L.V. with no problem. Proud fans here going into League play!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 19, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 19, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
In every season there are surprises. Teams who rise to the top at some point making everyone take a second look at what is going on. For most, it is a matter of making sure they are still around come the midway part of the season. Are they still for real?
On Thursday's night's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave chats with teams who clearly aren't just start-to-the-season flash-in-the-pans. Some conference races are not shaping up how many expected when the season began and for these squads they are perfectly fine with that.
Don't forget tonight's coverage looks primarily at the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions, but will also include taking a look at this week's NCAA Convention and other news around Division III basketball.
Hoopsville hits the air live at 7:00 PM ET. You can watch the show on the following link or on Facebook Live: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2016-17/jan19. If you are unable to watch the show live, you can catch up On Demand or listen (or download) the podcasts (available when the show concludes).
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them on air tonight or on a future show.
Guests scheduled to appear (in order of appearance):
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- Chris Downs, St. Lawrence men's head coach
- Jon Miller, Hanover men's head coach
- Chris Novak, Bethel men's head coach
You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
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Don't forget you can always interact with us:
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On Thursday's night's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave chats with teams who clearly aren't just start-to-the-season flash-in-the-pans. Some conference races are not shaping up how many expected when the season began and for these squads they are perfectly fine with that.
Don't forget tonight's coverage looks primarily at the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions, but will also include taking a look at this week's NCAA Convention and other news around Division III basketball.
Hoopsville hits the air live at 7:00 PM ET. You can watch the show on the following link or on Facebook Live: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2016-17/jan19. If you are unable to watch the show live, you can catch up On Demand or listen (or download) the podcasts (available when the show concludes).
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them on air tonight or on a future show.
Guests scheduled to appear (in order of appearance):
- Mike Miller, Messiah women's head coach
- Chris Downs, St. Lawrence men's head coach
- Jon Miller, Hanover men's head coach
- Chris Novak, Bethel men's head coach
You can also tune into the podcast(s) after the show has aired:
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/hoopsville
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087
Don't forget you can always interact with us:
Website: www.d3hoopsville.com
Twitter: @d3hoopsville (http://www.twitter.com/d3hoopsville) or #Hoopsville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoopsville
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2017, 11:15:59 AM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2017, 11:15:59 AM
A few of my Facebook friends were growling about my political posts, and several of them have actually blocked my Del Val Aggie entries. For what it's worth (a heck of a lot to me), win or lose we are 100% proud of both our Aggie Women's and Men's Teams. Yes, I will say I virtually count the days until our next games! Thanks for this opportunity to voice this! Two big games with Eastern University on Wednesday night. We'll watch the video, as that trip at night is a bit hairy for us.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 22, 2017, 05:36:10 PM
Post by: Warren Thompson on January 22, 2017, 05:36:10 PM
Quote from: kate on January 22, 2017, 11:15:59 AM
A few of my Facebook friends were growling about my political posts, and several of them have actually blocked my Del Val Aggie entries.
That's the problem with Facebook and Twitter. When you post personal information to the world, you become a target for trolls who don't care for your points of view. And sometimes it can be dangerous.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2017, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2017, 06:11:00 PM
Hello Warren!! Sure hope my Aggie posts don't EVER become 'dangerous', the political stuff - I'll weather the storm!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on January 22, 2017, 07:00:34 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on January 22, 2017, 07:00:34 PM
Seems like Kate was talking about facebook friends, not trolls. Saw some of the same behavior among my facebook friends, arguing and bitterness among themselves over political opinions. It's why I don't post political opinions on line; if you post a strong political opinion it can easily sound very intolerant and insulting to someone who holds the opposite view. Really no room on line for nuance and dialogue as in an actual conversation, but plenty of room to alienate someone. So I discuss politics verbally with my friends/family, take action where I feel the need, and figure strangers don't care about my political opinion posts anyway.
Now on line hoops discussion, that's a whole 'nother story! Here, we all have a common interest that binds us. Opinions fly and even if some of us are blatantly "partisan" about our teams, the discussion is usually great and generally it won't get you un-friended - even if some occasional negative karma :)
Now on line hoops discussion, that's a whole 'nother story! Here, we all have a common interest that binds us. Opinions fly and even if some of us are blatantly "partisan" about our teams, the discussion is usually great and generally it won't get you un-friended - even if some occasional negative karma :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2017, 07:19:15 PM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2017, 07:19:15 PM
Hello Roundball 999! Sorry, I feel that politics are extremely important and affect us ALL! However, you're right about supporting our team!!! I've been on here for 15 years, and I honestly don't believe my support for our Aggies has ever waivered! Not to mention it's great fun and they've always given us a season to look forward to!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 29, 2017, 09:18:44 AM
Post by: kate on January 29, 2017, 09:18:44 AM
Congrats to King's picking up a nice conference win and big congrats to Misericordia knocking off powerful FDU!!! Never a dull minute in the MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 29, 2017, 11:26:10 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 29, 2017, 11:26:10 AM
Quote from: kate on January 29, 2017, 09:18:44 AM
Congrats to King's picking up a nice conference win and big congrats to Misericordia knocking off powerful FDU!!! Never a dull minute in the MAC!!!
Helps when FDU's coach is parked (more to come).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 30, 2017, 06:05:43 PM
Post by: gordonmann on January 30, 2017, 06:05:43 PM
Here's what Dave referenced:
http://d3hoops.com/notables/2017/01/fdu-mitchell-suspended
http://d3hoops.com/notables/2017/01/fdu-mitchell-suspended
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2017, 09:03:01 AM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2017, 09:03:01 AM
Thanks Dave and Gordon for the explanation. It's so sad that there has to be animosity and divisiveness in our MAC. After following this League for 19 years, with many games, I find myself pulling for both teams in any given contest. Of course, my beloved Aggies reign supreme in my b'ball heart, but just sayin... Hopefully this attitude by Coach Mitchell doesn't permeate too much to his players and the rest of the League participants. Love parity and competitive spirit, but there in that line.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 31, 2017, 09:11:22 AM
Post by: kate on January 31, 2017, 09:11:22 AM
"There is"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 31, 2017, 11:41:22 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on January 31, 2017, 11:41:22 AM
A classless act by the FDU coach and Devil players. There's no place in college sports for this garbage.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 03, 2017, 03:47:48 PM
Post by: kate on February 03, 2017, 03:47:48 PM
Two huge games for the Lady Aggies' and the Men's Teams tomorrow afternoon at 2 and 4 p.m. respectively. We play those Cougars of Misericordia, the Women's Team to stay in the fourth and final play-off spot - the guys to stay tied for first in the Freedom!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 04, 2017, 11:47:51 PM
Post by: bill on February 04, 2017, 11:47:51 PM
Hello all,
I'm not the least bit surprised about the mini "protest", statement, whatever we call it from FDU. If you look back to our posts from February of last year, you''ll see I was quite angry about the situation as well...
I still wish the best for the Devils...the rise to prominence of this program truly amazes me. FDU's basketball program was below average to mediocre at best...and now it will be news when they don't win the conference and advance in the NCAA's. Coach Mitchell, in 8 years, now has almost 35% of all the wins in FDU program's history.
Best wishes to all....
I'm not the least bit surprised about the mini "protest", statement, whatever we call it from FDU. If you look back to our posts from February of last year, you''ll see I was quite angry about the situation as well...
I still wish the best for the Devils...the rise to prominence of this program truly amazes me. FDU's basketball program was below average to mediocre at best...and now it will be news when they don't win the conference and advance in the NCAA's. Coach Mitchell, in 8 years, now has almost 35% of all the wins in FDU program's history.
Best wishes to all....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on February 05, 2017, 02:37:13 AM
Post by: saratoga on February 05, 2017, 02:37:13 AM
Bill:
Take another look at your quote from Sir Winston.
See if that can be applied anywhere close to home.
Just saying.
Take another look at your quote from Sir Winston.
See if that can be applied anywhere close to home.
Just saying.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 05, 2017, 09:03:25 AM
Post by: bill on February 05, 2017, 09:03:25 AM
Saratoga,
I'm not around the program anymore - I've moved on to a new position in the New England area. I couldn't even begin to report any current facts...
I was just commenting on how the board was discussing a situation that I had mentioned a year ago!
I'm not around the program anymore - I've moved on to a new position in the New England area. I couldn't even begin to report any current facts...
I was just commenting on how the board was discussing a situation that I had mentioned a year ago!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on February 05, 2017, 10:51:04 AM
Post by: Roundball999 on February 05, 2017, 10:51:04 AM
Quote from: bill on February 04, 2017, 11:47:51 PM
Hello all,
I'm not the least bit surprised about the mini "protest", statement, whatever we call it from FDU. If you look back to our posts from February of last year, you''ll see I was quite angry about the situation as well...
I still wish the best for the Devils...the rise to prominence of this program truly amazes me. FDU's basketball program was below average to mediocre at best...and now it will be news when they don't win the conference and advance in the NCAA's. Coach Mitchell, in 8 years, now has almost 35% of all the wins in FDU program's history.
Best wishes to all....
Discussion on a bulletin board is one one thing, people have fine debates and disagreements online all the time. But the action taken by the coach and team is a completely different thing. as evidenced by the administration's response. To your point, it's unfortunate the coach's fine accomplishments are tarnished by his choice.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 09, 2017, 12:03:28 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 09, 2017, 12:03:28 PM
The MAC Freedom was well represented in the Atlantic regional rankings with four teams in the top 7: FDU-Florham (2), DeSales (3), Misericordia (4) and Eastern (6).
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 09, 2017, 08:24:32 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 09, 2017, 08:24:32 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on February 09, 2017, 12:03:28 PM
The MAC Freedom was well represented in the Atlantic regional rankings with four teams in the top 7: FDU-Florham (2), DeSales (3), Misericordia (4) and Eastern (6).
Not that hard when most of the rest of the region isn't that good. NJAC is about the only other competition. There won't be a lot of bids coming from that region. Whereas on the Commonwealth side, well represented there in one of the deepest regions in the country.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 09, 2017, 09:32:24 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 09, 2017, 09:32:24 PM
I wasn't comparing regions. Simply found it interesting that half of the MAC Freedom is in the top seven in their region.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 10, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 10, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on February 09, 2017, 09:32:24 PM
I wasn't comparing regions. Simply found it interesting that half of the MAC Freedom is in the top seven in their region.
I wasn't comparing either... but I was indicating that it isn't that hard for the Freedom this year to have that many teams in the region. The Atlantic on the whole is not great. In an average region, the bottom half of these rankings would have a lot of trouble making a regional rankings.
My comment about the Mid-Atlantic and Commonwealth was just the juxtaposition right next door.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on February 22, 2017, 11:28:15 AM
Post by: gordonmann on February 22, 2017, 11:28:15 AM
Just in time for the MAC Freedom playoffs to start...
http://d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/atlantic/2016-17/desales-baird-finding-range
http://d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/atlantic/2016-17/desales-baird-finding-range
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 22, 2017, 12:48:09 PM
Post by: bill on February 22, 2017, 12:48:09 PM
Good luck and best wishes to my (former) Devils as they go for the conference title, and hopefully far beyond!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: lefty2 on February 23, 2017, 07:07:02 PM
Post by: lefty2 on February 23, 2017, 07:07:02 PM
Congratulations to DeSales on a thrilling win at Misericordia last night. Kudos to DeSales head coach for his praise of the Cougars and their head coach Jason Rhine in today's Times Leader: http://timesleader.com/sports/637310/misericordia-womens-basketball-posts-big-rally-in-double-overtime-loss
(http://timesleader.com/sports/637310/misericordia-womens-basketball-posts-big-rally-in-double-overtime-loss)
(http://timesleader.com/sports/637310/misericordia-womens-basketball-posts-big-rally-in-double-overtime-loss)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 23, 2017, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 23, 2017, 10:37:00 PM
In case anyone missed it, Stevenson's Sara Tarbert broke the NCAA D3 record for consecutive double-doubles in the loss to Messiah. 27-straight. She then earned her second-consecutive conference POW. Thrill to watch her play.. too bad it won't end up with another game(s) in the NCAAs.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 25, 2017, 03:58:21 PM
Post by: bill on February 25, 2017, 03:58:21 PM
Congrats the Devils - and good luck in the tournament. Here's hoping for another hosting opportunity!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2017, 05:16:58 PM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2017, 05:16:58 PM
Congrats to the FDU Lady Devils! Please represent the MAC Freedom well! Best Luck!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 27, 2017, 04:03:43 PM
Post by: bill on February 27, 2017, 04:03:43 PM
Well, congrats to FDU - hosting the NCAA's again.
It's FDU v. Gwennyd Mercy, and Messiah v. Babson
Wish I could be there - good luck to the Devils...
It's FDU v. Gwennyd Mercy, and Messiah v. Babson
Wish I could be there - good luck to the Devils...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2017, 10:30:35 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2017, 10:30:35 AM
Good Luck FDU!!! Also in the ECAC's good luck to DeSales and Misericordia!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 03, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
Post by: bill on March 03, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
Best to all the Freedom on NCAA/ECAC women's and men's....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 03, 2017, 11:02:31 PM
Post by: bill on March 03, 2017, 11:02:31 PM
Congrats to FDU for its opening win...on to Babson!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 05, 2017, 05:00:51 PM
Post by: bill on March 05, 2017, 05:00:51 PM
Congrats to Babson...a tough one to lose for FDU.
Congrats go to the two graduating players - Alyssa & Rachel. They leave with an astounding 108-13 career record...1 national title, 4 NCAA appearances, and 4 conference championships. WOW.
Congrats go to the two graduating players - Alyssa & Rachel. They leave with an astounding 108-13 career record...1 national title, 4 NCAA appearances, and 4 conference championships. WOW.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 11, 2017, 05:23:51 PM
Post by: kate on March 11, 2017, 05:23:51 PM
Would anyone out there know where Aja Blount from Northampton Area High School might be playing her college basketball?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 24, 2017, 10:36:40 AM
Post by: kate on March 24, 2017, 10:36:40 AM
Last night we were watching the Bethlehem Catholic/Villa Maria Championship 4A game - B.C. won and congratulations to them. Posted this because we heard that one of the stars of B.C. is Tessa Zamolyi who will be headed to Misericordia! And now, does anyone know where Northampton Area High School's, Aja Blount, will be playing her college ball? They, too, made a deep run in the States, losing last week by one point.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on March 24, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Post by: ronk on March 24, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: kate on March 24, 2017, 10:36:40 AM
Last night we were watching the Bethlehem Catholic/Villa Maria Championship 4A game - B.C. won and congratulations to them. Posted this because we heard that one of the stars of B.C. is Tessa Zamolyi who will be headed to Misericordia! And now, does anyone know where Northampton Area High School's, Aja Blount, will be playing her college ball? They, too, made a deep run in the States, losing last week by one point.
Tried to interest Tessa in Scranton; she's a good get for Miseri. Haven't heard about Blount.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 27, 2017, 10:38:20 AM
Post by: kate on March 27, 2017, 10:38:20 AM
Thanks Ronk! We will look forward to seeing her play when the Cougars come to Del Val! Aja Bount is a great post player. I suppose I could message her through facebook, but I don't want her to think I'm a stalker 8-) - It was fun seeing Scranton get that far in the NCAA's and FDU did well,too. Always looking forward to November!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 06, 2017, 09:26:17 AM
Post by: kate on April 06, 2017, 09:26:17 AM
D1 Lafayette here in Easton needs a coach. Still wondering where Aja Blount will be playing in college, if indeed she will be attending college and playing basketball. We all know it's not always easy, but for us, the fans, it's so very worth it! I would imagine, too, that it's a memory the player will have for the rest of her life!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on April 06, 2017, 11:09:54 AM
Post by: Roundball999 on April 06, 2017, 11:09:54 AM
Quote from: kate on April 06, 2017, 09:26:17 AM
D1 Lafayette here in Easton needs a coach. Still wondering where Aja Blount will be playing in college, if indeed she will be attending college and playing basketball. We all know it's not always easy, but for us, the fans, it's so very worth it! I would imagine, too, that it's a memory the player will have for the rest of her life!
Local paper said Blount was undecided but had an upcoming visit to Caldwell University in NJ....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 06, 2017, 03:35:57 PM
Post by: kate on April 06, 2017, 03:35:57 PM
Many thanks Roundball - absolutely no one from the Express-Times was commenting on this. She is a great post player!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Roundball999 on April 06, 2017, 06:01:06 PM
Post by: Roundball999 on April 06, 2017, 06:01:06 PM
Quote from: kate on April 06, 2017, 03:35:57 PM
Many thanks Roundball - absolutely no one from the Express-Times was commenting on this. She is a great post player!!!
It was in a Morning Call article last week, she was their POY:
"Blount wants her future to include basketball even though she has letters of interest for track (discus) from schools such as Lehigh, Bucknell and Niagara. She's looking at a few schools for basketball and will visit Caldwell College in New Jersey this week. She'll compete in track in her last months as a scholastic athlete and then make a final decision."
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 07, 2017, 07:11:42 PM
Post by: kate on April 07, 2017, 07:11:42 PM
Wow, Roundball, I had no idea of Aja's other athletic talents! Glad the Morning Call carried her story. We stopped with the Call when they no longer had their Quakertown office and therefore no longer covered our Aggies! Thanks again. Hopefully others on here will keep up the who's going where chatter. I don't believe our Express-Times has even had the b'ball all-area teams this year!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 23, 2017, 03:47:22 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on May 23, 2017, 03:47:22 PM
Just popping in to mention I have been told Mackenzie Yori will be transferring from Scranton to King's next season. Could be a significant player for the Monarchs next season. Could be fun to watch. I was told she was heavily recruited by King's out of high school. Spent a year at Scranton was a significant player her freshman campaign. Shall be fun to see how she helps King's next season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 06, 2017, 04:09:48 PM
Post by: kate on June 06, 2017, 04:09:48 PM
If it all comes to pass, Good Bye Arcadia/Beaver - we hardly knew ya! Good luck in your new league and may your grass always be greener.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 06, 2017, 04:57:51 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 06, 2017, 04:57:51 PM
What kate is referring to:
http://www.d3sports.com/notables/2017/06/new-conference-shuffle-coming
http://www.d3sports.com/notables/2017/06/new-conference-shuffle-coming
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: nescac1 on June 15, 2017, 09:11:38 AM
Post by: nescac1 on June 15, 2017, 09:11:38 AM
Noteworthy: Crystal Griner, one of the two heroic police officers who prevented a massacre during the congressional baseball practice shooting, is a Hood basketball alum.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-hero-cops-who-prevented-a-congressional-massacre?via=twitter_page
http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-hero-cops-who-prevented-a-congressional-massacre?via=twitter_page
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: ronk on June 22, 2017, 09:24:04 AM
Post by: ronk on June 22, 2017, 09:24:04 AM
Johns Hopkins replacement for Nancy Funk as HC is Dickinson HC Katherine Bixby.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 26, 2017, 02:36:00 PM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 26, 2017, 02:36:00 PM
Here's a belated but sincere note of congratulations to Bill Klika, FDU's long time AD. His retirement was announced back in late May. Bill was a 44 year employee of FDU Madison. I will always remember him as a person who deeply cared for FDU Devil scholar athletes. My view is that he was a personable and cordial professional who I will always show due respect. I hope the existing coaches of the Madison school thanked him for the chance he gave them to learn from his mentorship.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on November 17, 2017, 12:34:06 AM
Post by: bill on November 17, 2017, 12:34:06 AM
Congrats to FDU, kicking off this season with a win over R-Newark...
Here's hoping a safe and healthy season to all!
Here's hoping a safe and healthy season to all!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 29, 2017, 09:33:43 PM
Post by: kate on December 29, 2017, 09:33:43 PM
Wow, can DeSales knock off Tufts tomorrow in Montclair State's Winter Tourney and can Del Val beat undefeated Juniata in Juniata's winter outing? Stay tuned - Best of luck to both teams!!! Also congrats to Abright beating No. 1 Tufts this afternoon! Go MAC!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 30, 2017, 05:28:19 PM
Post by: kate on December 30, 2017, 05:28:19 PM
We will get there! Juniata 68/Del Val 52 - Tufts 81/DeSales 42 or 82/41, but hey, they are ranked # 1!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 14, 2018, 11:16:15 AM
Post by: kate on January 14, 2018, 11:16:15 AM
Most certainly don't want to jinx them, but the Del Val Aggies are getting better with each game. Yesterday, despite a two-hour power outage, they beat a solid Misericordia team 65/59. They had been behind much of the first half, but went on several prolific runs in the second. Big test on Wednesday night at Manhattanville, though King's beat them yesterday. Can't wait to watch them play next Saturday when FDU comes down to James Work! Go Aggies!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 14, 2018, 07:07:44 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 14, 2018, 07:07:44 PM
Let me guess...another squirrel munching on the wires in the barn??? :o
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 14, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
Post by: kate on January 14, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
:) - Not sure exactly what happened Saratoga - can't believe they won without us watching live (son's birthday) - but just glad they were able to get both women's and men's games in yesterday. Incidentally, you wouldn't recognize the barn :) - new floor AND new bleachers with steps AND a railing for us oldies! Gotta love it!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 05, 2018, 01:05:42 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 05, 2018, 01:05:42 PM
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 05, 2018, 03:48:10 PM
Post by: kate on February 05, 2018, 03:48:10 PM
Thanks Dave! Caitlin H. is a super good kid! She graduated decades and decades after I did from Belvidere (NJ) High School and Marywood U. Just an all-around winner! Thanks for talking with her!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 07, 2018, 02:38:10 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 07, 2018, 02:38:10 PM
Women's first regional rankings of the season are out: http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/women-regional-rankings-first
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 10, 2018, 09:53:46 AM
Post by: kate on February 10, 2018, 09:53:46 AM
Del Val travels to FDU-Madison today for a 1 pm game. You have it the other way around. The Aggies will travel and FDU is home. Go Del Val!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 14, 2018, 03:11:38 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 14, 2018, 03:11:38 PM
New women's regional rankings: http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/women-regional-rankings-second
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 21, 2018, 03:03:28 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 21, 2018, 03:03:28 PM
The NCAA released the third set of women's basketball regional rankings with few changes from last week's version. This is the final set that we'll see before the Tournament bracket is released on Monday. Full list here: http://d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/women-regional-rankings-third
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 24, 2018, 02:51:51 PM
Post by: kate on February 24, 2018, 02:51:51 PM
Good Luck to the FDU-Madison Lady Devils representing the MAC Freedom in the NCAA's! We'll be watching!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 24, 2018, 11:56:18 PM
Post by: bill on February 24, 2018, 11:56:18 PM
Congrats to the FDU Devils....6 in a row is incredible! :o I'll be pulling for them up here in RI...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 25, 2018, 11:06:08 AM
Post by: kate on February 25, 2018, 11:06:08 AM
Was getting ready to start my day, and was thinking about the up-coming NCAA's - WOW, if one wants diversity, we have Messiah representing the MAC Commonwealth and the FDU-Madison Devils representing the Freedom :D - doesn't get any better than that! BEST LUCK to both our MAC Teams!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on February 25, 2018, 04:13:54 PM
Post by: bill on February 25, 2018, 04:13:54 PM
That's for sure. If the SID is creative, it can make for some interesting headlines. One of my favorites from the late 1990s - we played Daniel Webster College in Florida on our spring trip (baseball). Next day's headline:
"Devils Defeat Daniel Webster"
"Devils Defeat Daniel Webster"
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on March 02, 2018, 06:45:13 PM
Post by: bill on March 02, 2018, 06:45:13 PM
Congrats to FDU on their first round win....
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 03, 2018, 08:33:34 AM
Post by: kate on March 03, 2018, 08:33:34 AM
FDU, tough task, but i believe you got this - GOOD LUCK!!! You, too Messiah!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on April 24, 2018, 03:23:28 PM
Post by: kate on April 24, 2018, 03:23:28 PM
Wow, i need to come on here more - Good luck to FDU Coach, Marc Mitchell, moving to St. Peters! Have you picked a new coach yet?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 01, 2018, 02:51:34 PM
Post by: kate on June 01, 2018, 02:51:34 PM
Haven't gone into their website, but any news on a new FDU Women's Coach?
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on June 01, 2018, 04:02:27 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on June 01, 2018, 04:02:27 PM
They hired someone today: https://whoopdirt.com/melissa-brooks-named-head-womens-basketball-coach-fdu-florham/
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on June 02, 2018, 04:00:16 PM
Post by: kate on June 02, 2018, 04:00:16 PM
Thanks Dave - i just shared this to facebook! Two women replacing guys this season - Wilkes and now FDU!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on June 03, 2018, 05:55:50 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on June 03, 2018, 05:55:50 PM
Quote from: kate on June 02, 2018, 04:00:16 PM
Thanks Dave - i just shared this to facebook! Two women replacing guys this season - Wilkes and now FDU!
Yes, but in other locations women have been replaced by men... maybe too often honestly.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 08, 2018, 09:40:13 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on June 08, 2018, 09:40:13 AM
Best of luck to the new Devils coach, Melissa Brooks . Also, congratulations to Jenn Noon's new assignment as AD. Based on my view, she's a class act and most deserving of the job.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on July 16, 2018, 11:15:44 AM
Post by: kate on July 16, 2018, 11:15:44 AM
Just want to say a huge thank you to Delaware Valley University's Sports Information Director, Matt Levy, for putting up the winter schedules for our teams! Especially the Women's Basketball - much appreciated, Matt!!! They've actually been up for weeks, but it's been a busy summer, so just getting to this now! THANKS, AGAIN!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 11, 2018, 11:20:26 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on August 11, 2018, 11:20:26 AM
FYI, the MAC has found a replacement for Manhattanville: http://d3sports.com/notables/2018/08/stevens-moving-to-freedom
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on August 13, 2018, 10:08:32 AM
Post by: kate on August 13, 2018, 10:08:32 AM
A big welcome next season to Stevens Institute of Technology! We will miss Manhattanville, but this definitely makes more sense in terms of miles to drive, especially for those games in January and February!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on August 13, 2018, 07:27:43 PM
Post by: saratoga on August 13, 2018, 07:27:43 PM
Makes a heck of a lot more sense for Stevens that's for sure.
They really had very little in common with the Empire 8.
Now their closest trip will be FDU at about 45 minutes as opposed to Hartwick at close to 4 hours.
Their furthest one will be to Wilkes at about 2.5 hours which I would think will be far easier than 5 plus to the Rochester/Buffalo area in the dead of winter.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: sp0rtsfan on September 11, 2018, 11:40:58 AM
Post by: sp0rtsfan on September 11, 2018, 11:40:58 AM
At least 3 players leaving FDU Devils to go join Mitchell at St. Peters...
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on September 12, 2018, 11:09:04 PM
Post by: bill on September 12, 2018, 11:09:04 PM
Sportsfan,
I'm not suggesting you are wrong about anyone leaving FDU - I'm too far removed from the program now to know. However, those ladies are willing to sit a year before playing?
And better still - if they are good enough to play D1, why didn't FDU do better last year? ;D
Marc's a good recruiter - but if he's taking D3 players to fill out a D1 roster, he won't last long at D1 :)
I'm not suggesting you are wrong about anyone leaving FDU - I'm too far removed from the program now to know. However, those ladies are willing to sit a year before playing?
And better still - if they are good enough to play D1, why didn't FDU do better last year? ;D
Marc's a good recruiter - but if he's taking D3 players to fill out a D1 roster, he won't last long at D1 :)
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 12, 2018, 11:31:58 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 12, 2018, 11:31:58 PM
I agree with Bill... that is a big assumption that three players decided parking themselves for a year was worth doing. I don't fully doubt it as Mitchell has had some interesting recruiting success for years ... but that's still a tall task.
And nothing against most of those who played at FDU under Mitchell... I don't know many who would have played much in D1.
And nothing against most of those who played at FDU under Mitchell... I don't know many who would have played much in D1.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on September 13, 2018, 12:06:11 AM
Post by: Pat Coleman on September 13, 2018, 12:06:11 AM
St. Peter's is really at the bottom end of Division I, though.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 13, 2018, 12:26:49 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 13, 2018, 12:26:49 AM
This is true ... I just don't know if a move like this makes sense or is worth it in the end.
It is also a risky move if you think about it. Mitchell can't use them this year and is already recruiting. Those players are betting Mitchell won't get anyone better in the next year to replace them... or the year after that. The team may seem like a place that has opportunities ... now, but if Mitchell is even remotely successful, those chances are going to be gone quickly. Also, Mitchell would be using scholarship spots for them. Basketball is full-ride only.
That really feels like a risky venture to me ... for both sides. I don't doubt Mitchell, especially with his ego, would want to have them come along with him ... but that doesn't sound like the smartest idea.
It is also a risky move if you think about it. Mitchell can't use them this year and is already recruiting. Those players are betting Mitchell won't get anyone better in the next year to replace them... or the year after that. The team may seem like a place that has opportunities ... now, but if Mitchell is even remotely successful, those chances are going to be gone quickly. Also, Mitchell would be using scholarship spots for them. Basketball is full-ride only.
That really feels like a risky venture to me ... for both sides. I don't doubt Mitchell, especially with his ego, would want to have them come along with him ... but that doesn't sound like the smartest idea.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 13, 2018, 10:14:53 AM
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 13, 2018, 10:14:53 AM
He is going to have three upperclasswomen who know the system and can lead the freshmen and sophs he's bringing in now. Even if they don't get a ton of minutes, he's getting to reward some of his players with scholarships and he's rounding out the leadership - presumably he's planning to change the culture significantly and this will help from a chemistry standpoint, even if they never see the floor.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 13, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 13, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 13, 2018, 10:14:53 AM
He is going to have three upperclasswomen who know the system and can lead the freshmen and sophs he's bringing in now. Even if they don't get a ton of minutes, he's getting to reward some of his players with scholarships and he's rounding out the leadership - presumably he's planning to change the culture significantly and this will help from a chemistry standpoint, even if they never see the floor.
But would a student-athlete want to transfer up ... and not play? That doesn't seem like a win even with a scholarship in hand.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: bill on September 13, 2018, 10:01:06 PM
Post by: bill on September 13, 2018, 10:01:06 PM
That siren song must be strong!
Gabrielle and Kendra - definitely two of FDU's best players - are listed on the St. Peters roster already. Both played at least two years in college already.
Neither one played at the DI version of FDU - a team that St Peter's will play...and St Peter's has won a grand total of 7 games the past two years. They're transferring from a D3 school - which is now a perennial NCAA tournament team - to a team that wins as often as FDU loses!
I won't even mention the academics...but they can always say they were on a D1 basketball team, even if it was for one year and no scholarship :)
Maybe with the 5 years to play 4 seasons rule they might be able to play a second season there...but again, if Marc hasn't recruited their replacements by then, he's in big trouble!
Please note - this is not an attack on Marc...I worked with him for years and want to see him successful! I'm just surprised that D3 ladies ended up switching schools along the way. Just hope this is in THEIR best interests.
Gabrielle and Kendra - definitely two of FDU's best players - are listed on the St. Peters roster already. Both played at least two years in college already.
Neither one played at the DI version of FDU - a team that St Peter's will play...and St Peter's has won a grand total of 7 games the past two years. They're transferring from a D3 school - which is now a perennial NCAA tournament team - to a team that wins as often as FDU loses!
I won't even mention the academics...but they can always say they were on a D1 basketball team, even if it was for one year and no scholarship :)
Maybe with the 5 years to play 4 seasons rule they might be able to play a second season there...but again, if Marc hasn't recruited their replacements by then, he's in big trouble!
Please note - this is not an attack on Marc...I worked with him for years and want to see him successful! I'm just surprised that D3 ladies ended up switching schools along the way. Just hope this is in THEIR best interests.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 14, 2018, 06:25:01 AM
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 14, 2018, 06:25:01 AM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 13, 2018, 12:34:13 PMQuote from: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 13, 2018, 10:14:53 AM
He is going to have three upperclasswomen who know the system and can lead the freshmen and sophs he's bringing in now. Even if they don't get a ton of minutes, he's getting to reward some of his players with scholarships and he's rounding out the leadership - presumably he's planning to change the culture significantly and this will help from a chemistry standpoint, even if they never see the floor.
But would a student-athlete want to transfer up ... and not play? That doesn't seem like a win even with a scholarship in hand.
I'm sure they've got a chance to earn minutes like everyone else. I'm just saying from the coach's perspective, there's not a lot of downside.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 14, 2018, 03:01:13 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on September 14, 2018, 03:01:13 PM
I get it Ryan ... I just with Bill on this one ... I am not sure this has the student's best interests in mind. We shall see.
In the meantime, FDU will fall a bit I am sure.
In the meantime, FDU will fall a bit I am sure.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 15, 2018, 02:10:17 PM
Post by: kate on October 15, 2018, 02:10:17 PM
Does practice start today? Was pretty sure that it did - Good luck and stay healthy to our Delaware Valley University Lady Aggies! See you all next month!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on October 15, 2018, 03:42:33 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on October 15, 2018, 03:42:33 PM
Yep. Oct. 15 timeline for practices has not changed ... unless a school, conference, or otherwise decides to start later.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 16, 2018, 07:43:38 AM
Post by: kate on October 16, 2018, 07:43:38 AM
Thanks Dave - was pretty sure that it did. It seems like an early start to the season, too. Del Val plays on Saturday, Nov. 10th. Not that i'm complaining mind you!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on October 16, 2018, 11:25:47 AM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on October 16, 2018, 11:25:47 AM
Yes... the start of the season has changed. Games now can begin as early as Nov. 8, BUT to get that passed by DIII there couldn't move the practice date up. That would have killed the proposal before it had a chance (presidents would have shut that down fast).
I'm a little surprised Nov. 8 passed as easily as it did. I felt more would like "two Fridays before Thanksgiving" than Nov. 8 hard date.
Anyway.. season now starts Nov. 8 ... though, there won't be as many games this year to be played prior to Nov. 15 because the bill was passed last January and schedules were set. Moving forward, there may be more games. Personally, I hope the week between the 8th and 15th is more of a slow build up to the season.
I'm a little surprised Nov. 8 passed as easily as it did. I felt more would like "two Fridays before Thanksgiving" than Nov. 8 hard date.
Anyway.. season now starts Nov. 8 ... though, there won't be as many games this year to be played prior to Nov. 15 because the bill was passed last January and schedules were set. Moving forward, there may be more games. Personally, I hope the week between the 8th and 15th is more of a slow build up to the season.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 17, 2018, 01:36:33 PM
Post by: kate on October 17, 2018, 01:36:33 PM
Again, thanks for the info, Dave - just a little correction, on the Del Val page here on D3 Hoops, you guys have an incorrect date for our first game. The game is with Stockton, but it's on Saturday, Nov.10 at 1 pm. Thanks, again Dave!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 17, 2018, 02:15:11 PM
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 17, 2018, 02:15:11 PM
Quote from: kate on October 17, 2018, 01:36:33 PM
Again, thanks for the info, Dave - just a little correction, on the Del Val page here on D3 Hoops, you guys have an incorrect date for our first game. The game is with Stockton, but it's on Saturday, Nov.10 at 1 pm. Thanks, again Dave!
Thanks. We ask schools for help punching in schedules, but when we don't get it and have to punch in 3,000 or so games ourselves, it's inevitable that we might fat-finger some of them. :'(
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on October 22, 2018, 02:30:38 PM
Post by: kate on October 22, 2018, 02:30:38 PM
Sad to report that this week is the last week at Del Val for our 26-year, excellent Sport's Information Director, Matt Levy. He is leaving some pretty big shoes to fill as he heads to PS Abington. I told him that he'll miss Aggie football. Good Luck Matt! You will be missed!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 20, 2018, 04:09:30 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on November 20, 2018, 04:09:30 PM
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2018, 09:02:22 AM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2018, 09:02:22 AM
Huge game tonight between the MAC's DeSales and the University of Scranton. I'll be checking in - Go Lady Bulldogs!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on November 26, 2018, 09:08:53 PM
Post by: kate on November 26, 2018, 09:08:53 PM
Scranton erased a 16 point deficit in the second half and won it 63/58. Congrats to them.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on December 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Post by: kate on December 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
This season's Aggies may not be undefeated, but they sure have heart! Erased a 13-point deficit yesterday to beat Eastern 63 - 57! All after our starting Center left the game at the half with an injury. They really pulled - TOGETHER!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on December 09, 2018, 12:40:45 PM
Post by: saratoga on December 09, 2018, 12:40:45 PM
Good for them.
Kids can certainly be resilient in the toughest of times.
That's why we play the game.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 09, 2018, 05:57:58 PM
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- Alisa Kintner, Widener women's coach
- Marlon Sears, Montclair State men's coach
- Ryan Scott, Around the Nation Columnist ("Top 25 Double-Take")
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 16, 2018, 10:06:02 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 16, 2018, 10:06:02 PM
It might be after we aired, but still worth promoting ... watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast!
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The first semester is coming to a close. With it comes an opportunity to look back and evaluate what we've seen throughout Division III basketball so far. Did we get any early Christmas gifts? Or did some teams get some coal?
This is also the time of the year one starts to look around to see if any teams are flying a little under the radar. Off to good starts that maybe haven't been noticed or a big win or two here and there have people scratching their heads.
Sunday on Hoopsville, we not only shined a light on some programs off the radar, but also start pondered the opening, nearly, six weeks of the season. Be sure to tune in as we take the new "Buy or Sell" up a few notches.
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Guests Schedule (order subject to change):
- Charlie Mason, New England men's coach
- Kate Vlahakis, Manhattanville women's coach
- Alex Richey, Oglethorpe women's coach
- Ryan Scott, Around the Nation Columnist, & Bob Quillman, DIII basketball aficionado ("Buy or Sell")
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The first semester is coming to a close. With it comes an opportunity to look back and evaluate what we've seen throughout Division III basketball so far. Did we get any early Christmas gifts? Or did some teams get some coal?
This is also the time of the year one starts to look around to see if any teams are flying a little under the radar. Off to good starts that maybe haven't been noticed or a big win or two here and there have people scratching their heads.
Sunday on Hoopsville, we not only shined a light on some programs off the radar, but also start pondered the opening, nearly, six weeks of the season. Be sure to tune in as we take the new "Buy or Sell" up a few notches.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's episode is available to watch, in two parts, On Demand in the video player(s) above. You can also listen to the show, in it's entirety, via the audio-only podcast. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/2rFVWsQ
Guests Schedule (order subject to change):
- Charlie Mason, New England men's coach
- Kate Vlahakis, Manhattanville women's coach
- Alex Richey, Oglethorpe women's coach
- Ryan Scott, Around the Nation Columnist, & Bob Quillman, DIII basketball aficionado ("Buy or Sell")
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 13, 2019, 04:29:27 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 13, 2019, 04:29:27 PM
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The risk with basketball (and other sports) season? Weather. One or two storms can throw a monkey wrench into a well thought out schedule and travel plans.
The same can be said about trying to play with within a conference. Programs know each other so well that games can suddenly become rockier than anyone thought looking at the matchup on paper.
On Sunday's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave will take a look at the "stormy weather" that both Mother Nature and conference schedules seem to have brought us. From postponements and travel challenges to head-scratching results and season-turning outcomes.
Tonight's highlights include a Williams men's team off to the best start in program history, a DeSales women's program that is blowing the doors off of games, and a Greenville men's squad that seems to have mastered the "System" pretty darn fast.
We will also debut the "NABC Coach's Corner" with a former DIII coach, turned administrator. Schreiner Athletics Director Bill Raleigh talks about his former days coaching and why being an athletic director is what drives him now. He also talks about his work on the NCAA Basketball Rules Committee and his continued work with the NABC in support of Division III.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's episode hits the air at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be watched here: http://bit.ly/2VRm3Lh (or via Facebook Live & Periscope simulcasts).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change):
- Kevin App, No. 3 Williams men's head coach
- Morgan Birmelin, No. 22 DeSales women's senior guard
- Bill Raleigh, Schreiner Athletics Director (NABC Coach's Corner)
- George Barber, Greenville men's coach
- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com lead columnist
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The risk with basketball (and other sports) season? Weather. One or two storms can throw a monkey wrench into a well thought out schedule and travel plans.
The same can be said about trying to play with within a conference. Programs know each other so well that games can suddenly become rockier than anyone thought looking at the matchup on paper.
On Sunday's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), Dave will take a look at the "stormy weather" that both Mother Nature and conference schedules seem to have brought us. From postponements and travel challenges to head-scratching results and season-turning outcomes.
Tonight's highlights include a Williams men's team off to the best start in program history, a DeSales women's program that is blowing the doors off of games, and a Greenville men's squad that seems to have mastered the "System" pretty darn fast.
We will also debut the "NABC Coach's Corner" with a former DIII coach, turned administrator. Schreiner Athletics Director Bill Raleigh talks about his former days coaching and why being an athletic director is what drives him now. He also talks about his work on the NCAA Basketball Rules Committee and his continued work with the NABC in support of Division III.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's episode hits the air at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be watched here: http://bit.ly/2VRm3Lh (or via Facebook Live & Periscope simulcasts).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change):
- Kevin App, No. 3 Williams men's head coach
- Morgan Birmelin, No. 22 DeSales women's senior guard
- Bill Raleigh, Schreiner Athletics Director (NABC Coach's Corner)
- George Barber, Greenville men's coach
- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com lead columnist
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 15, 2019, 03:22:18 PM
Post by: kate on January 15, 2019, 03:22:18 PM
Huge Congrats to our MAC Freedom DeSale's Lady Bulldogs - ranked #21 in this week's poll! Still the world's biggest Del Val Aggie fan, but credit where it's due. With Misericordia and Manhattanville and anyone else on any given day, we have a strong league!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 15, 2019, 04:21:44 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 15, 2019, 04:21:44 PM
Quote from: kate on January 15, 2019, 03:22:18 PM
Huge Congrats to our MAC Freedom DeSale's Lady Bulldogs - ranked #21 in this week's poll! Still the world's biggest Del Val Aggie fan, but credit where it's due. With Misericordia and Manhattanville and anyone else on any given day, we have a strong league!
I have been pretty impressed, and a little surprised, at the top of the conference. I still want to see a few more weeks of games to get a better grip on it all ... but the fact Misericordia is undefeated and Manhattanville is competitive is pretty good. That said ... this week will be big for both since DeSales plays both.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 19, 2019, 01:57:26 PM
Post by: kate on January 19, 2019, 01:57:26 PM
Weather permitting, we hope to be in James Work Gym Monday night at 6 p.m. to catch our Del Val point guard, #20 Ashley Smink hit the big 1,000! She'll be hitting it as a Junior.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on January 22, 2019, 10:08:42 AM
Post by: kate on January 22, 2019, 10:08:42 AM
Huge Congratulations to Aggie Point Guard, #20 Ashley Smink! The Junior notched her big 1,000 last night with a trey!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: gordonmann on January 22, 2019, 02:34:37 PM
Post by: gordonmann on January 22, 2019, 02:34:37 PM
Congrats to Misericordia on its fancy new ranking.
https://www.d3hoops.com/top25/women/2018-19/week7
Makes me look forward even more to Monday night's game against DeSales.
https://www.d3hoops.com/top25/women/2018-19/week7
Makes me look forward even more to Monday night's game against DeSales.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: saratoga on January 23, 2019, 06:32:36 PM
Post by: saratoga on January 23, 2019, 06:32:36 PM
Congrats indeed.
However, they are in a trap game tonight at kings.
This may be a short venture into the Top 25.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 30, 2019, 01:51:18 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 30, 2019, 01:51:18 PM
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The Hoopsville Marathon Show ... is tomorrow!
Tune in starting at 12:00 p.m. ET as we talk to guests from around the country about nothing but #d3hoops.
It is all about celebrating the season, student-athletes, coaches, and an exciting season.
For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/2HGx0N3
We will share more about the show a little later.
The Hoopsville Marathon Show ... is tomorrow!
Tune in starting at 12:00 p.m. ET as we talk to guests from around the country about nothing but #d3hoops.
It is all about celebrating the season, student-athletes, coaches, and an exciting season.
For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/2HGx0N3
We will share more about the show a little later.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 06, 2019, 02:40:18 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 06, 2019, 02:40:18 PM
First women's regional rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/women-regional-rankings-first
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 13, 2019, 02:54:41 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 13, 2019, 02:54:41 PM
Regional Rankings Week 2 released: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/women-regional-rankings-second
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 20, 2019, 03:02:28 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 20, 2019, 03:02:28 PM
The new NCAA Division III women's basketball regional rankings are posted: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/women-regional-rankings-third
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on February 23, 2019, 04:49:39 PM
Post by: kate on February 23, 2019, 04:49:39 PM
Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs of DeSales University and GOOD LUCK with whatever team you're matched with by the NCAA selection committee! Mighty MAC!!!!!
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 02, 2019, 08:16:20 AM
Post by: kate on March 02, 2019, 08:16:20 AM
Second round of the NCAA's - Good luck to Messiah (MAC Commonwealth) facing Baldwin Wallace tonight at 6 pm and to our very own DeSales playing Middlebury tonight at 7. Both teams are hosting.
Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 03, 2019, 06:55:50 PM
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 03, 2019, 06:55:50 PM
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We are down to 32. A great weekend of basketball has cut the NCAA tournament teams in half. There were some surprises, surprising outcomes, and fun environments around DIII. Even the end of the title defense of Nebraska Wesleyan.
On Sunday's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), we try and recap it all while also hearing from several of the coaches who found themselves in the thick of it.
Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com) is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's show hits the air at 7:00 p.m. ET. You can watch it in the video player above. If you miss any of the show, you can watch it On Demand or listen the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
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- Mike Schauer, Wheaton (Ill.) men's coach
- Tom Palombo, Guilford men's coach
- Randi Henderson, No. 22 WashU women's coach
- Fred Richter, No. 15 DeSales women's coach
- Bill Broderick, Christopher Newport women's coach
- Dave Hixon, No. 7 Amherst men's coach
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We are down to 32. A great weekend of basketball has cut the NCAA tournament teams in half. There were some surprises, surprising outcomes, and fun environments around DIII. Even the end of the title defense of Nebraska Wesleyan.
On Sunday's Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com), we try and recap it all while also hearing from several of the coaches who found themselves in the thick of it.
Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com) is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's show hits the air at 7:00 p.m. ET. You can watch it in the video player above. If you miss any of the show, you can watch it On Demand or listen the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to dave.mchugh@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
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- Mike Schauer, Wheaton (Ill.) men's coach
- Tom Palombo, Guilford men's coach
- Randi Henderson, No. 22 WashU women's coach
- Fred Richter, No. 15 DeSales women's coach
- Bill Broderick, Christopher Newport women's coach
- Dave Hixon, No. 7 Amherst men's coach
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Title: Re: WBB: Middle Atlantic Conference
Post by: kate on March 07, 2019, 08:10:47 AM
Post by: kate on March 07, 2019, 08:10:47 AM
Best of luck to our two MAC teams dancing tomorrow night! Messiah taking on Tufts and our very own Freedom Lady Bulldogs of DeSales playing Ithaca!