Conference play got kicked into high-gear on Monday with some big match ups. You can checkout my recap of Manhattan’s loss to Rider in the post below, but here are some things you should know about four other key games, including two non-conference wins for Columbia and NJIT.
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Conference battles highlight busy Monday night
The New Year holiday is over and it’s time for conference play. America East opens in earnest tonight and the biggest game on the schedule is Stony Brook hosting Vermont. Also, Manhattan starts MAAC play up again by hosting Rider and Hofstra hosts VCU. Here’s what to look for in all of the big games.
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CAA Projection: VCU’s not dead yet
There’s been a lot of doom and gloom about VCU this season. The Rams are suffering from a “Final Four hangover” if you listen to the typical pundit, so of course they’re 9-3 (1-0 in the CAA) and are ranked 48th in Pomeroy. Nope, Shaka Smart has his team right where he wants them as they enter conference play. Also, the CAA is down this season. It’s a one-bid league probably. Thus, who finishes first in conference play, which starts back up January 2, is even more important.
Iona to open Puerto Rico Tip-Off against Purdue
So the Gaels get a shot at the Boilermakers in Puerto Rico. It was announced today that Iona will take on Purdue in the first round of the tournament with the winner advancing to play the winner of Temple and Western Michigan. It’ll certainly be a tough game, but 2011-12 Purdue is going to look nothing like the one that was eliminated by VCU on their run to the Final Four.
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