On the second to last Thursday of the regular season, all eight teams have officially punched their ticket to the NEC tournament. Now it’s all about seeding, so let’s break down the action to see where everyone stands with just three regular season games remaining. Continue reading “NEC Recap – February 19”
Three Tempo-Free MAAC Thoughts
This is a quick wrap up of some things I’ve been meaning to write about from around the MAAC, since I haven’t gotten a chance to because Vincent and Ryan Restivo have been killing it on the beat. For more of their work check out the MAAC page. Continue reading “Three Tempo-Free MAAC Thoughts”
Mount St. Mary’s: A Half-Court Defensive Juggernaut?
While you may chuckle at the very thought of Mount St. Mary’s as a defensive stalwart in the NEC, I was asking myself this very question last Thursday, as the Mount led the visiting Pioneers in the second half, 39-30. Continue reading “Mount St. Mary’s: A Half-Court Defensive Juggernaut?”
Northeastern Tops William & Mary In Shootout
When it visited William & Mary last month, Northeastern shot 2-20 from beyond the arc, its worst performance of the season. Without those outside shots, the Huskies couldn’t keep up with the hosts’ high-powered offense, losing 74-58. But in Wednesday’s rematch at Matthews Arena, needing a win to stay in the hunt for the CAA title, Northeastern’s shooting rebounded with a vengeance. Continue reading “Northeastern Tops William & Mary In Shootout”
Rider Transfer Matt Lopez Finally Finds Success
If it were up to Matt Lopez, he would have hoped to play more than a season with Rider. If it were up to head coach Kevin Baggett, he would have had the 7′ center in his lineup last season. But the NCAA had other plans. Continue reading “Rider Transfer Matt Lopez Finally Finds Success”
The Best Thing Marist Can Do Is Give Mike Maker A Vote Of Confidence
Marist appears to have found their guy in Mike Maker, a 49 year-old, experienced head coach who wants to build a program to the standards president Dennis Murray and athletic director Tim Murray have set. Continue reading “The Best Thing Marist Can Do Is Give Mike Maker A Vote Of Confidence”
Ivy League Weekly Roundup: Midseason Edition
What Happened Last Week: Harvard and Yale stayed atop the Ivy League at 7-1, 2.5 games ahead of the field. The Bulldogs swept a road trip to Penn and Princeton, while the Crimson edged Columbia on Siyani Chambers’ jumper and beat Cornell. Elsewhere, Dartmouth beat the Lions at home, while Penn was swept by big margins. Continue reading “Ivy League Weekly Roundup: Midseason Edition”
MAAC Reviewing Their Approach As Power Five Control NCAA
While the NCAA may see some drastic changes as part of the new “Power Five” claiming the power to make changes amongst the association, conferences like the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will have to weigh the multitude of ways those changes make an impact on their athletic programs. Continue reading “MAAC Reviewing Their Approach As Power Five Control NCAA”
Three Thoughts: Iona 60, Quinnipiac 57 (Gaels And Defense?)
That gutty, gritty Iona defense – as John Sterling might muse.
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Three Thoughts: St. Francis Brooklyn 71, Sacred Heart 62
Perhaps the only thing with more of a consensus in the NEC than Jalen Cannon winning Player of the Year is Glenn Braica being the guy fellow coaches would love to see win if they can’t. But even Braica – one of the best guys in college basketball – can sometimes reach, maybe not a breaking point, let’s call it a bending point. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: St. Francis Brooklyn 71, Sacred Heart 62”
NYC Buckets Archive 