With only one regular season game remaining, a majority of the playoff bound NEC squads continue to fight for seeding, and in some cases, the ability to host a first round playoff game. Getting into the coveted top four of the regular season standings affords a team the opportunity to host a first round playoff game. It’s one of the goals these coaches set at the beginning of the season. Continue reading “A Brief History of the NEC Tournament – Does Home Court Matter?”
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NEC Roundup – February 27
On the final Thursday of the NEC regular season, several teams were jockeying for playoff position and seeding. Let’s recap all five games from tonight. Continue reading “NEC Roundup – February 27”
NEC Roundup – February 22
The days of the NEC regular season are dwindling. You can tell because teams are starting to clinch the playoff positions we’ve only spoken about as hypotheticals for much of the season. A big congratulations to Andy Toole and the Robert Morris Colonials for clinching the No. 1 seed in the NEC tournament. All roads to the NCAA tournament now go through Moon Township, PA.
NEC Roundup – February 20
After another exciting night of NEC hoops, the standings are really starting to take shape with LIU Brooklyn and Sacred Heart needing a miracle to qualify for the postseason tourney. Here’s another NEC roundup of the action from the second to last Thursday of the regular season. Continue reading “NEC Roundup – February 20”
Tempo-Free NEC: The Player of the Year Chase
The race for the NEC Player of the Year is picking up steam. I think most pundits would have Robert Morris’ Karvel Anderson leading Bryant’s Alex Francis at the moment. It certainly makes sense. Continue reading “Tempo-Free NEC: The Player of the Year Chase”
Tempo-Free NEC: We Agree Now
A weird thing happened on the way to an NEC championship, the tempo-free metrics and standings decided to agree. Yeah, I know it’s weird. Robert Morris’ blowout of St. Francis Brooklyn has pushed the Colonials to the top. Continue reading “Tempo-Free NEC: We Agree Now”
NEC Simulations: LIU Fighting For Its Life
There are just three weeks left in the NEC season. I don’t know about you, but this makes me a little wistful. There are still a ton of important games though. Teams are jockeying for position and for home NEC tournament games. A few teams are fighting just to make it into the tournament. Continue reading “NEC Simulations: LIU Fighting For Its Life”
NEC Roundup: Feb. 8
I’ve given in. Robert Morris is the best team in the NEC. I don’t care that they’re playing with eight players. They’re just that good right now. Bryant though is working hard to try and stay in shouting distance, just in case the Colonials slip up. The problem? The Bulldogs’ only two losses are to RMU. The rest of the league? What a mess. There are now three teams tied for third at 6-4 after another wild Saturday.
NEC Roundup – February 6
The start of week number five in the NEC season featured several favorites playing on the road. Could they take care of business and avoid a possible upset? Big Apple Buckets recaps all of the action from the first Thursday night of February. Continue reading “NEC Roundup – February 6”
NEC Roundup – February 1
With four games on the slate for the first Saturday of February, we’re here to once again recap all of the action. Continue reading “NEC Roundup – February 1”
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