And as I expected, SLU's road inconsistencies cost them a bad game. 16-57 from the field, with only 5 two point baskets.  Their rebounding problems also cost them, giving up 2 consecutive offensive rebounds on missed free throws in the final minute.  Even had 2 wide open looks from 3 at the end to tie it, not even close.  They just cannot play offense on the road. Very real chance they lose a home playoff game next week if they get swept.  One win guarantees the 4th seed, but with both games against RPI and Union the terrible loss today could loom large.

Clarkson now probably out after getting swept.  I thought they were going to finally put it together, but seems like another year coming up short.

Another great night of basketball, this is such a tough league. Vassar now in 2nd place due to the sweep of Union.  It wasn't a buzzer beater, but for once Union on the wrong end of a 3 point shot in the final seconds to send it into OT. 

Skidmore gets a critical win against Clarkson to move up into the 6th spot.  Hobart and Clarkson are going to be in the fight for their lives tomorrow.

I was worried about SLU with their road shooting woes and playing a cornered animal type team in Hobart who were desperate to break their losing streak in front of big home crowd.  Suriano got in early foul trouble, so the SLU freshmen had to step up.  There were several times in the game where all 5 players on the court for the Saints were freshmen. Aside from some spotty free throw shooting they showed great poise to get a big road win. I feel for the Statesmen who are now on an 8 game losing streak. They are in desperate need of a ball handler, as the SLU press was a big reason why they took over in the 2nd half forcing turnovers as a result. Tomorrow's game between Hobart and Clarkson could end up being one of the most physical games of the year as it is a must win game for both.   

Quote from: UfanBill on February 12, 2026, 07:02:29 PM

Quote from: stlawus on February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PMWhy am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

Not sure if you are aware of this but Frank in addition to his role with "In the D3fb Huddle" podcasts with James Baker, Frank also refs flag football and serves as Mayor of Ballston Spa, NY. I believe he can handle himself quite well since he's also an attorney. I respect and admire the guy.   

Pretty much everyone is against the Flo Sports model and putting d3 sports behind a paywall.  So far he's the only voice of "authority" I've seen that non ironically defends it. It has nothing to do with his credentials.

Quote from: saratoga on February 12, 2026, 01:02:53 PMAll I can say to that is:

The NCAA better revert back to the eye test. 
Either mens basketball as a whole is horrible this year (which I don't think is true) or...
Scranton is way, way over-rated (which I think is true).
I mean my God, they're barely beating teams with 2 conference wins right now. 

If you look at their rating on Massey their actual rating is 50 spots higher than their power rating. So far it hasn't happened yet but a disparity that big usually means regression to the mean. Just something to keep an eye on.

Why am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

All of the top 6 have rather significant injuries.  The aforementioned RPI and Union personnel, but Vassar also hasn't had Avery Lee since the beginning of January. Was averaging almost 17 a game until then. SLU lost starter Chris Downs Jr for the rest of the season after a shoulder injury sustained against Hobart several weeks ago. They have already played the whole year without Troy McPherson who was going to be the starting shooting guard.  Ithaca didn't have their best player Evan Cabral against Clarkson yesterday, not sure the extent of his injury or situation.  Skidmore looks like they have lost their leading scorer and likely rookie of the year winner Jacob Gooden to what looked like a very nasty shoulder injury last week.

Teams are going to have to dig deep in the final stretch.

Great weekend of basketball.  RPI takes over first place by virtue of a tie breaking result against Vassar (RPI swept Vassar, Union has a loss).  Going to be an exciting finish, there's a ton at stake.

Out of nowhere Clarkson has vaulted up into the final playoff spot after completing the season sweep against Ithaca. They've always had the coaching and ability, it's always been a matter of executing.  Next weekend will be critical for Clarkson and Hobart in that head to head matchup.  Statesmen are going to be out for blood to end the losing skid.

There's theoretically a chance for SLU to get up into 3rd when it's all said and done, but I think the top 3 are finalized, it's only a matter of seeding at this point. SLU shoots 50% from 3 today against RIT, and going back to last year's game in Rochester the Saints have made a combined 31 threes in those 2 games against the Tigers.  They seem to love playing in that gym, and it was only a matter of time when they would get some positive mean regression in the shooting department.

Potsdam, man.  That's really sad to see.  I hope things can turn around there.

I've said it before and I'll say it again:  The Amherst coach's decision to quit the obsession with d1 size is a huge reason for their season.  If a player has d1 size in their position and is playing d3, that's for a reason.  Yes, there are exceptions with the occasional unicorn but one or 2 skillsets are why they are not playing up a level and are therefore at a disadvantage against NESCAC caliber competition.  Guards are the engine of d3 basketball.  Always have, always will.

Add yet ANOTHER game to the heap of games SLU blows at the end after overcoming a 15 point+ deficit.  Just a baffling coaching decision to not call a timeout or call off the press after getting it within 2 with 1:48 left.  As soon as they did that Ithaca got 2 layups in a row to seal the game. Another winnable game lost in the last minute in this dynamic. I just do not understand not playing the last 1:48 out normally.

By my count SLU has now lost games in the final minute after erasing 15+ point deficits to get it within 1 possession against: Oswego, Naz, Union, RPI, WPI, Ithaca x2.  I have never seen a season like this, ever. Borderline insane.

SLU is an atrocious team on offense when playing on the road. Also every game on the road so far the opponent has gotten free points for a SLU player being injured on the other end.  I've never seen a season like this.

I'm surprised there haven't been more comments on Middlebury losing to CCNY.  A NESCAC team losing to Massey #375 is pretty much unheard of.

RPI takes over the lead in the standings by virtue of a tie breaker result against Vassar.  Looks like RPI got Union to play into their hands by winning in a very typical RPI scoreline. 
 
Skidmore getting some home results to sneak back into the playoff picture. 

Ithaca almost tripped by RIT who keep getting close to knocking everyone off but falling short.

SLU put down probably the biggest beat down I have ever seen by a SLU team. All available players got onto the score sheet. Racking my brain but I can't think of a margin of victory like that at Burkman before, let alone ever.  There was a potential recruit attending this game so that's not the worst way to showcase your program.

I don't think it's a coincidence Amherst started winning once the coach ditched the obsession with d1 height.

Downs with his best coaching job of the year so far to get the win against Vassar. Shea Fitzgerald hit 2 threes to start the game and Downs made the adjustment during the first media timeout to swarm him the rest of the game and trade 2's for 3's. Fitzgerald had 1 field goal the rest of the game. Really big win for the Saints who are dialing in on defense finally with such a young team.