Week #17 - Games of Interest

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

In both the AP Top 25 Poll and the USA Today Poll just released, no A-10 teams are in the rankings. In the AP poll, Dayton gets 39 votes and VCU gets 2 votes. Dayton also gets 15 votes in the USA Today poll and VCU gets 1 vote.

The loss to UCF caused Cincinnati to tumble to #18 in AP poll and #20 in USA Today poll. Duke had its 7 game win streak snapped with losses to Syracuse and Miami, and the Blue Devils plunged 7 spots to #17 in the AP poll and is #14 in the USA Today poll. No other URI OOC opponents are in the rankings or getting votes.

Gonzaga suffered a surprise loss to BYU on its home court and lost its #1 ranking as Kansas moves into the top spot in both polls.

The cumulative won-lost record of URI OOC opponents now stands at 206-139, a winning percentage of .597, stable from the previous week.

The past week's road win over La Salle and a top 50 win over VCU brought about an improvement in the key measurements. URI is moving closer to being back on the bubble, but the Rams still need to run the table in the regular season and then perform well in the A-10's.

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Week         #10  #11  #12  #13  #14  #15  #16  #17

RPI*          41   49   47   47	  38   40   51   44
Sagarin       38   53	49   55   49   50   56   54
Pomeroy       35   49	46   48   45   44   55   53

*live-rpi.com

There is no Monday night action in either the A-10 or among URI OOC opponents.

Week #17 does see the first of the conference tournaments and that honor goes to the Atlantic Sun which begins their quarterfinal games tonight.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Limited action on Tuesday night. Only one game in the A-10:

St. Bonaventure at Davidson. 7 PM.

Two games involving URI OOC opponents:

# 15 Florida State at #17 Duke. 7 PM. On ESPN.

DePaul at PC. 8:30 PM. On FS1.

Also, the Big South Conference and the Patriot League join the Atlantic Sun and begin their conference tournaments tonight, so by the end of week #17 the first schools the NCAA dance will be known!

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

For today's bubble action I'll go back to using Assembly Call:

Last four in Seton Hall hosts Georgetown at 6:30 on FS1
Last four in Vanderbilt is at #9 Kentucky at 9 on ESPN

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 7 years ago

go Kentucky, go Georgetown

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 7 years ago

Go DePaul!!!

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Davidson leads St. Bonaventure at the half, 29-26. Davidson has led from the opening tip and built the lead to 14, but the Bonnies came on strong in the closing minutes of the half to narrow the deficit significantly. The Bonnies need to win here to keep their slim chance for a bye alive.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 7 years ago

Bonnies need to win so we keep a top 100 win.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

Bubble alert!
Seton Hall vs Georgetown

Score is 59-58 GTOWN
About a minute left

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

And seton hall wins 62-59 in a HORRIBLE game.
Georgetown is garbage and seton hall is garbage except for Angel Delgado.

The Hoyas played incredibly bad in the last 1:30 of the game.
They got one shot and it was at the end of the game and it went over the backboard.
They gave up two offensive rebounds.
Fouled a three point shooter and turned the ball over twice in the same possession.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

Kentucky better beat Vanderbilt.
A team has never made the the tournament as an at-large with 15 losses.
So the closer these bubble teams get to that number the better our chances as long as we keep winning.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

Vandy up 16-6 at Kentucky with 10 minutes left in the first half
WTF

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Now at 25-9!! Vandy.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Davidson took it from the Bonnies, 68-63.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

Vandy needs to stop playing so well

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 7 years ago

Kentucky is gonna win, up 4 with the ball with 15 seconds left

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 7 years ago

Ok Kentucky wins thanks god

PC and SH and GT win not good at all

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

At least one game went out way.
Even though Vanderbilt looked better than the teams who won.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

In yesterday's bubble action:

Last four in Seton Hall won vs. Georgetown 62-59
Last four in Vanderbilt lost at #9 Kentucky 73-67

Bubble teams are 54-45 in games I've tracked.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

In today's bubble action:

We're second to last in
Second out Kansas State is at fourth out TCU at 9 on ESPNU
Third out Illinois hosts Michigan State at 9 on the Big 10 Network
Fifth out Wake Forest hosts #8 Louisville at 9

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

I believe with the Bonnies loss to Davidson, URI is now assured of a bye for the A-10 tourney. Even in the worst case case scenario - URI loses its remaining two game and Bonnies win their remaining two - both teams would finish with 11-7 marks and URI gets the nod because the tiebreaker is the Rams win over the Bonnies.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

Correct, we have the double bye and start the A10 tournament on Friday.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

There is lots of A-10 action on Wednesday in addition to the URI at Saint Joseph's game at 7 PM.

Duquesne at George Mason. 7 PM.

George Washington at Fordham. 7 PM.

Richmond at UMass. 7 PM.

VCU at Dayton. 8 PM. On CBSSN.

La Salle at Saint Louis. 8 PM.

There is no action among URI OOC opponents.

Some other bubble games of note:

Georgia at Auburn
Michigan at Northwestern
Marquette at Xavier.

Tonight also sees the beginning of conference tournaments for the Northeast Conference, America East Conference and the Ohio Valley Conference. This brings to six the number of conferences that have their tourneys underway this week.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

Let's go UMass, Dayton, and La Salle!

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

Another bubble game doesn't go our way.
Georgia beats Auburn by one.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 7 years ago

Tennessee going to lose. Michigan had ball and chance to win with 10 seconds. Looks like ot

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 7 years ago

Correction, Northwestern pulls it off when they got the ball with 1.7 left

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 7 years ago

giovanni wrote:Correction, Northwestern pulls it off when they got the ball with 1.7 left

Winning games like that must be nice...

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

Some day we will win one on a buzzer beater. Maybe next week. That would be nice.

When it's your time, it's your time. Not going to jinx it, though.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 7 years ago

Man I am such a big fan of the deep ball. This URI group never looks for it - tho Dowtin did hit Hass with a nice half court pass tonight.

Pollard off the floor with 4 fouls hopefully the Richmond area Rams can make a move here!!

We need favorites to win low D1 and mid major tournaments also to feel comfortable.

It's almost too much to keep track of. Obadiah's weekly threads are a huge help and are much appreciated.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Northwestern, a school that has never gone to the NCAA ,looks to be a team of destiny this year as they beat Michigan 67-65. With 1.7 seconds left they inbounded the ball on a perfect full court pass to their big guy who laid it in.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

Goodman just tweeted that Alec Peters' career at Valpo is over.....tough break for him, and them......

Some kind of stress reaction.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 7 years ago

Ugh poor Alec Peters

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

VCU-Dayton is now a barn burner...2 point game with 2 plus to go.

LaSalle has quit....got blown out by St. Louis......

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 7 years ago

Cmon u VA Rams!!! Get this!

jmck · Unread post by **jmck** » 7 years ago

hrstrat57 wrote:Cmon u VA Rams!!! Get this!

Everyone rooting for Richmond and VCU tonight. AM I the only one that wants Dayton as the 1 seed and URI as the 4? I feel like we need to beat them in the semis to have the best chance at an at large. Also the 4 seed means we play Bonnie's which would be a much better win for the resume then whoever finishes 6th in the A10. Also for selfish reasons I want the 4 seed so I can get out of work early and start drinking at 2

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

Nope. Couldn't make a shot in the last minute....VCU had their chances......

You know you could make a case that we deserve a bid over VCU......especially if we could have played and beat them in the A10T semi.

They were gifted those 2 wins against St. Bona and GW.....if those were losses I think we would have the edge on them for the 2nd A10 bid.

Even if they lose to GM [which they won't], Richmond isn't going to lose to St. Louis, so we're getting Dayton on Sat. if we win Fri.

Also, what happens if Richmond plays VCU in the semis and beats them? If we make the final and lose to Richmond, we're likely out, unless the committee picks us over VCU.....the A10 isn't getting 4 in no how no way.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

jmck wrote:
hrstrat57 wrote:Cmon u VA Rams!!! Get this!
Everyone rooting for Richmond and VCU tonight. AM I the only one that wants Dayton as the 1 seed and URI as the 4? I feel like we need to beat them in the semis to have the best chance at an at large. Also the 4 seed means we play Bonnie's which would be a much better win for the resume then whoever finishes 6th in the A10. Also for selfish reasons I want the 4 seed so I can get out of work early and start drinking at 2

Totally with you jmck!
Would much rather play Dayton since it would be a better win than beating VCU.
I also want revenge over them!
I feel like we'd have to beat them the third time.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 7 years ago

Great game winner by Northwestern

I hear you on playing Dayton in the semis but I feel our chances of beating VCU are better than Dayton

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Summarizing Wednesday action in the A-10:

George Mason edged Duquesne, 63-62. The Dukes made a strong effort and led the Patriots by as much as eight points in second half. GMU took a lead at the 8 minute mark and the game was close to the end. Duquesne is now 1-11 in road games.

George Washington beat Fordham, 67-66. Great comeback by the Colonials as they overcame a 16 point second half deficit. GW's Tyler Cavanaugh was fouled on a three point attempt with 0.7 seconds left and converted all three FT's to seal the win..

Richmond wins at UMass, 75-64. UMass totally collapsed in this one as the Spiders erased a 11 point deficit to end first half and began the second with a 13-2 run. UMass went almost 9 minutes without a bucket. With the loss UMass, with one of best recruiting classes in the A-10, is practically assured a losing season. The natives are getting restless with Coach Kellogg as a sparse Senior Night crowd of 2,434 showed up.

Dayton beats VCU, 79-72. The win gives the Flyers the regular season A-10 crown and top seed in tourney. Dayton led through out this game, but VCU put on a furious rally to close to within two with 3 minutes in game. The Flyers held their composure by hitting five of six FT's in the closing seconds

La Salle collapsed at Saint Louis losing 70-55. SLU now has six conference wins, larger than their fans would have predicted earlier. With a very good incoming class, the Billikens future prospects are looking up.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 7 years ago

Good points on the Spiders.

They are fully capable of ruining our summer

Ram1019 · Unread post by **Ram1019** » 7 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote:
jmck wrote:
hrstrat57 wrote:Cmon u VA Rams!!! Get this!
Everyone rooting for Richmond and VCU tonight. AM I the only one that wants Dayton as the 1 seed and URI as the 4? I feel like we need to beat them in the semis to have the best chance at an at large. Also the 4 seed means we play Bonnie's which would be a much better win for the resume then whoever finishes 6th in the A10. Also for selfish reasons I want the 4 seed so I can get out of work early and start drinking at 2
Totally with you jmck!
Would much rather play Dayton since it would be a better win than beating VCU.
I also want revenge over them!
I feel like we'd have to beat them the third time.

Be wary of this thinking. I assumed the law of probability would be in our favor this year vs Providence

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

If we get Dayton, it had better not come down to the last minute.......they are easily the best of the A10 when it comes to the close ones.

Of course we made it possible the last time by clanking FT's.......

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

Well it's gonna be Dayton.
I can't see them losing at GW
Can't see Richmond losing to SLU either.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

No A-10 games on Thursday evening.

In games involving URI OOC opponents:

Houston at #18 Cincinnati. 7 PM. On ESPN2

Holy Cross at Navy. 7 PM. Patriot League Quarterfinals game.

Marist at Canisius. 7 PM. On ESPN3. MAAC Quarterfinals game.

Old Dominion at UTEP. 8 PM.

Three more conferences begin their tournaments tonight - the Metro Atlantic, the Missouri Valley, and the Ohio Valley. This brings to nine the number of conference tournaments now underway.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

In yesterday's bubble action:

We're second to last in
Second out Kansas State won at fourth out TCU 75-74
Third out Illinois won vs. Michigan State 73-70
Fifth out Wake Forest won at #8 Louisville 88-81

Bubble teams are 57-46 in games I've tracked

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

In today's bubble action:

First out California is at Utah at 11 on ESPNU

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

And a big upset in the just beginning Conference Tournaments goes to the Campbell Fighting Camels as they beat UNC Ashville (15-3) 81-79 behind 51 points by 5'9" Soph Guard Chris Clemons.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

#18 Cincinnati in a romp over Houston, 65-47. This was the Bearcats 26th straight win on their home court. Cincy completes their regular season at UConn at Saturday.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 7 years ago

Holy Cross ends their season on a 49-42 loss to Navy in the Patriot League Quarterfinals

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

Talk about a potential bid stealer: The Fucking UConn Huskies....they get their conference tourney at the XL Center in Hartford.

I don't think they are capable of running the table this year with all of their injuries.....but I'll bet Cincy remembers their loss to UConn when that kid threw in that 70 footer at the buzzer to force OT.......

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