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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 11:29:00 GMT -5
Massey makes HC a 16 point favorite (72-56) with a 90% chance for the win.
The River Hawks are 3-4 (wins over St Peter's, LIU Brooklyn, Fisher) / (Bryant, Cornell, Butler, Seton Hall).
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 12:50:17 GMT -5
PROBABLE STARTERS
4 Rudolph, Brianna G (GS 5'11")
50 Smith, Katherine F (GS 6'2")
10 Rolling, Ren'Cia G (Jr 5'2")
34 McKie, Katie G/F (So 5'11")
22 Idom, Kharis G (Fr 5'8")
TOP SUBS
5 Svenne, Linda G (So, 5'9")
21 Shackelford, Oda F (Sr 6'2")
14 Stiers, Brianne F (Jr 5'11")
12 Power-Cassidy, Saoirse G (So 5'6')
HC will have a clear height advantage, but the River Hawks have more grad students. 
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 13:31:36 GMT -5
HC was trailing 8-5 then ran off 13 straight to end the 1st quarter
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 2, 2018 13:46:07 GMT -5
Women are playing well today. Swords is coming into her own. The band sounded great yesterday at the men's game. I wonder why they are not at this game?
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 13:56:53 GMT -5
The teamwork is impressive and this group is looking more cohesive than some recent clubs.
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 2, 2018 14:42:58 GMT -5
Lauren Manis reminds me of Amy O'Brien with her bursts of determination around the basket and the skill to execute at full speed.
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Post by nhteamer on Dec 2, 2018 14:44:56 GMT -5
Women are playing well today. Swords is coming into her own. The band sounded great yesterday at the men's game. I wonder why they are not at this game? because it would double the attendance |
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 14:53:34 GMT -5
HC wins 63-54 after getting a bit sloppy for part of the second half (17 turnovers in the game) and letting UML get within 4 points.
Manis was (again) most impressive, but she was not alone. HC used 7 players and 6 scored. The only player not to score was Morrs and she had 3 rebounds and 4 assists. HC is now
Hofstra comes to Worcester on Wednesday.
Massey makes HC a 7 point favorite (68-61).
GO CROSS
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 2, 2018 14:58:23 GMT -5
Watched the last qtr. Manis simply took over or this could have been a loss. Probably have to play better on Wednesday vs. CAA team, Hofstra
5-2 record is our best after 7 games in a long time
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 16:51:57 GMT -5
Rollin has a nice shot. Her points and assists were virtually the whole UML attack in the first half. For someone who is only 5'2", she makes quite an impact.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Dec 2, 2018 19:47:51 GMT -5
Lauren Manis reminds me of Amy O'Brien with her bursts of determination around the basket and the skill to execute at full speed. Manis could start for any D1 school. I just watched UConn/ND and I think she could play for either of them. She is very strong, fast and can jump. If HC only had a couple more quality players..... |
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 2, 2018 19:51:35 GMT -5
If you have been watching, you have seen that they do. Not at that high level, but quality none the less. The way you say it seems somewhat insulting to our athletes.
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Post by bfoley82 on Dec 2, 2018 20:22:15 GMT -5
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Dec 2, 2018 20:46:39 GMT -5
If you have been watching, you have seen that they do. Not at that high level, but quality none the less. The way you say it seems somewhat insulting to our athletes. I have been watching HC men and women play, in fact, for a very long time. If it is wrong to wish that Manis and several others did not have to carry the load almost every game, I plead guilty. |
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 2, 2018 22:31:11 GMT -5
While our once-proud program is playing cupcakes in order to accumulate some W's, I noticed two scores this week of New England mid-majors who are challenging themselves - Northeastern (now 7-0) won at Florida by 11, and Maine won at North Carolina by 12 (led by 21 in the 4th qtr).
The point that Manis is really the only top notch D.1 talent is absolutely true. rgs should not be concerned that anyone is insulting our players, the 'eye test', if you watch our games objectively tells the story. I am waiting for BG to compete for the league title this season with Manis and his complementary players
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Post by bison137 on Dec 3, 2018 1:57:38 GMT -5
Lauren Manis reminds me of Amy O'Brien with her bursts of determination around the basket and the skill to execute at full speed. Manis could start for any D1 school. I just watched UConn/ND and I think she could play for either of them. She is very strong, fast and can jump. If HC only had a couple more quality players..... I love her game, but she certainly wouldn't start for those two teams. There isn't a D1 coach in the country who would support your view. Having said that, UConn doesn't have a deep bench, so she might well see playing time. |
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 3, 2018 6:08:16 GMT -5
The point that Manis is really the only top notch D.1 talent is absolutely true. rgs should not be concerned that anyone is insulting our players, the 'eye test', if you watch our games objectively tells the story. I am waiting for BG to compete for the league title this season with Manis and his complementary players Thanks for the mini-lecture, delivered indirectly. When you say HC has only one top rate player and could be very good "if HC only had a couple more quality players," that, in itself, is demeaning to every one of her teammates, especially those who play alongside her every game. If you can't see that, then there is little more to say. |
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 3, 2018 8:24:26 GMT -5
Here’s what I reported to my 1970 Classmates:
“The ladies basketball team is on a 4 game winning streak and have a 5-2 record. The team is led by pre-season Patriot League Player of the Year, senior Lauren Manis (6'1") who has amazing stats: 22.4 ppg; 12.7 rpg and 85% free throw shooter. When she is on the floor, the Crusaders are so much better than when she sits on the bench. She is being ably assisted by junior Megan Swords (6'3") with 11.4 ppg and 6.1 rpg. If the name "Swords" sound familiar it is because her great uncle is Raymond Swords, S.J '38 who was president of the College during our 4 years. Another very nice addition to the team is first year student, Avery LaBarbera (5'6") who averages 12.1 ppg; 3.9 apg.”
Laren is a big, big part of the team’s success but she DOES have a supporting cast. She could not win by herself.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Dec 3, 2018 8:40:45 GMT -5
Seems about right to me. Swords, especially, is much improved. Pedi and Ezemma are also pretty good.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Dec 3, 2018 9:55:05 GMT -5
Manis could start for any D1 school. I just watched UConn/ND and I think she could play for either of them. She is very strong, fast and can jump. If HC only had a couple more quality players..... I love her game, but she certainly wouldn't start for those two teams. There isn't a D1 coach in the country who would support your view. Having said that, UConn doesn't have a deep bench, so she might well see playing time. How about the coach of the Electoral College? |
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 3, 2018 20:58:30 GMT -5
Didn't we play the Hanging Chads from the Electoral College in a pre-season exhibition game a few years ago? As I recall we won by one and they wanted a recount.
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Post by hchoops on Dec 3, 2018 21:00:30 GMT -5
And the game was in Florida.
The Supreme Court decided it 5-4.
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