MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

I did not get a chance to watch the Mount game live, but I watched the first half later last night since that was pretty much the game with a 50-24 lead at half.  I had a little scare when Casenhiser was laying on the floor with a trainer looking at his knee, but he must have just slammed it on the floor diving for the loose ball.  Moore had a really nice game shooting the ball (5-9 3FG).  Weekly gave them good minutes and knocked down 4 triples. 

12-2 with two to go.  Ott still only a half game back so need to hold serve again Saturday.  With ONU keeping pace (10-3) the conference has developed a big gap from top 3 to 4 through 9.  Muskie is in 4th at 6-7 and it seems unlikely that they'll finish above .500 with ONU, @ Wilm, @ Ott to finish.  At one point 10-1, 3-1 with the only loss being a 3 point loss to Mount to dropping 7 of 11 games is a rough turn of events in New Concord.

Speaking of disappointing, Etta dropped their 3rd straight falling to 4-10 in OAC play.  They're now a half game up on last place Cap (3-10).  I cannot imagine anyone had that on their predictions for this season.

[raiderpa]

Etta is facing pains from a coaching change, I believe they will right the ship in the near future. Wilmington coming to Mount today,  They have proven a pain in the rear for Mount every year, hope we jump on them and keep them down.  The twin brothers are very talented and can light you up.

[Dr. Acula]

For anyone that tried to watch the replay of the Mount game like I did and found out that FloSports died a couple minutes into OT Mount did tweet out the link to Boxcast where you can watch the final 2.5 minutes of OT.

Boxcast OT video

My knee jerk thoughts are:  Wilm always gives them problems, Farrington played like a beast, some concerning careless turnovers and panicked decisions at the end, the officiating late was not good (especially if you're a Quaker fan).

[BillyRayJimBob]

For anyone that tried to watch the replay of the Mount game like I did and found out that FloSports died a couple minutes into OT Mount did tweet out the link to Boxcast where you can watch the final 2.5 minutes of OT.

Boxcast OT video

My knee jerk thoughts are:  Wilm always gives them problems, Farrington played like a beast, some concerning careless turnovers and panicked decisions at the end, the officiating late was not good (especially if you're a Quaker fan).

Thanks Doc ... I appreciate the link.
As were many, I assume, I was surprised, frustrated, and pissed when Flo's video went out! (I wish I could bundle my car insurance with reliable D3 sports coverage!!!) I scrambled to find a live audio feed and ended up with WDPN. I had the "Live Stats" up all game and it was always a ~minute ahead of the video/audio, so what I watched/heard was anticlimactic.
Too many turnovers and missed defensive coverages ... but a win. As you mentioned, Farrington had the most team on his back, but Hamilton was impressive! (Loved the commentator's remark about how Chance Casenhiser recruited him over the summer.) Chance, by chance, was not impactful on the scoreboard. Clutch free throws in overtime, but the defense's ball picks (turnovers) did not seem like him? Young Buck with phenomenal potential ... should still "Wow" us this year.
Back to Hamilton: I liked at the end where he was crouched on the floor. He seemed to be so thankful for the outcome, and well-spent on his part ... outstanding 25 points in all 40 minutes of the game. He stands tall in victory, again!!! ... A jab at the Otterbein baseball team who were trying to rile him with comments about his stature when throwing the inbounds pass at that end of the court ... with the mouthiest brat looking like he is the elementary school batboy hoping to start shaving by 2040!
Almost a third of the Purple Raider's 90 total points were from the free throw line, shooting 76% for the game.
How much did we beg for 75% free throw shooting last year?!?! "Mr. Automatic" (Farrington) made it interesting at the end, though.
Vaden made some nice bat-aways (4?) in the few minutes he played but missed a "bunny" underneath for his only scoring opportunity.
I love to watch Jarrett Taylor ... a big dude that handles the ball well. Only a sophomore ... Good!
And ... Laurich did NOT foul out (two Quakers did).
And Doc, by the way ... Can I send you pictures of this toe fungus issue I am experiencing, and get your diagnosis? I have Medicare.