Rutgers vs Buffalo Round 1 Game Thread

[ChasRC69]

Glad we didn't face them on the men's side...could have been swept swept by buff this year in Fball, mens and women's bball.
Shameful for. B1G program.

You realize, of course, that Syracuse men's basketball lost to Buffalo. You realize, of course, that our top point guard never played a minute this year, our top rebounder was removed from the team as a result of charges that were eventually dropped, our best free throw shooter left the team after the B1G tournament, and one of our best 3-point shooters was injured during the 1st quarter.

Disappointed in the outcome of the game, but this team is still one of the bright spots in RU athletics. But please, for crying out loud, can we please make more layups!!

 

[Bon1674]

They totally ran out of gas in the fourth. Shots were short and turnovers mounted. Losing Noga in the first half didn’t help an already thin bench. If Calhoun really quit yesterday, that’s a really rotten thing to do at this juncture of the season.

We will miss Carey next year for sure. Hoping the new additions learn fast. Zippy and Noga got lots of quality time this season plus you have Singleton and Sanders coming back from injury. We need some more depth so hopefully we pick up another player or two to supplement the bench in the offseason.

I never expected this team to have the season it did so. While I’m disappointed with the final outcome, they weathered a ton of adversity to make the NCAAs after flaming our last season.

I totally agree about the 4th quarter. They needed Noga & Sierra if Eatman was going to have them press the entire game. And what’s with Calhoun? The commentators said that she decided to leave the team and not make the trip to the tournament? Wow. Even without Noga getting injured, they needed 10 to hockey sub.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

You realize, of course, that Syracuse men's basketball lost to Buffalo. You realize, of course, that our top point guard never played a minute this year, our top rebounder was removed from the team as a result of charges that were eventually dropped, our best free throw shooter left the team after the B1G tournament, and one of our best 3-point shooters was injured during the 1st quarter.

Disappointed in the outcome of the game, but this team is still one of the bright spots in RU athletics. But please, for crying out loud, can we please make more layups!!

You realize I wasn't singling out the women? You realize that in spite if all the considerations Rutgers losing to Buffalo in all three major sports would be an issue regardless?

Btw.. Still no one answered who quit? To me that in itself could be the biggest issue tonight. Turmoil overload. Pull the plug.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

You realize, of course, that Syracuse men's basketball lost to Buffalo. You realize, of course, that our top point guard never played a minute this year, our top rebounder was removed from the team as a result of charges that were eventually dropped, our best free throw shooter left the team after the B1G tournament, and one of our best 3-point shooters was injured during the 1st quarter.

Disappointed in the outcome of the game, but this team is still one of the bright spots in RU athletics. But please, for crying out loud, can we please make more layups!!

Ps..also...which top pg never played?

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

I just looked at the 1st half vs. 2nd half stats.

Seriously 4 of 21 from three when we out shot them by like 8 from the line first half to only taking like 4 foul shots to their 14 2nd half?

What the he'll was the plan? Shooting 3s is Never Ruthers game since Quincy Douby and Crappie Poindexter.

 

[BOGDANOVICH]

My question is how did the University of Buffalo become an athletic power overnight in football and men's and women's basketball? What is the story here?

 

[rut08]

RU MAN,
That's what's planned from what I remember being said.
But she also was supposed to return after the regular season was over in time for the B1G Tourney .
So I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't return if her health is still questionable.
Hoping health doesn't force her to retire, much rather have her decide if she come back or retire without health being an issue.

I'm sure with this time off because of her health ,she has a good idea if retirement would suit her or not when she gets back to full health and if coaching again wouldn't cause a health problem to flare up

I don’t think this is correct. When the news broke that Coach was taking a Medical leave of absence , she was always expected to be back after the Big10 tournament.
I imagine that her health issue has to be somewhat serious if it has kept her away from the team for such a long time.

 

[rut08]

I totally agree about the 4th quarter. They needed Noga & Sierra if Eatman was going to have them press the entire game. And what’s with Calhoun? The commentators said that she decided to leave the team and not make the trip to the tournament? Wow. Even without Noga getting injured, they needed 10 to hockey sub.

When Noga went down I wondered how the team would hold up towards the end of the game. We know that you have to exert a lot of energy to play the “55”. I got my answer towards the end of the 3rd quarter. Everyone just looked gassed in the 4th. I even noticed that the coaches didn’t look into the game towards the end. Usually you can see the assistant coaches yelling out instructions and talking to the players But I didn’t see as much of that this game.

 

[RUClassof67]

Ps..also...which top pg never played?

KK Sanders was slated to be starting pg but had a wrist injury which caused her to redshirt this year. She plans to return next season.

 

[RUClassof67]

Btw.. Still no one answered who quit? To me that in itself could be the biggest issue tonight. Turmoil overload. Pull the plug.

It’s been stated several times in this thread that Sierra Calhoun left the team earlier this week. Noga’s Injury early in the first half and the fact that Jordan Wallace wasn’t 100% left us with 7 healthy players.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

My question is how did the University of Buffalo become an athletic power overnight in football and men's and women's basketball? What is the story here?

I can explain 2 third's of that.
Bobby Hurley.
A Great QB and Wide Reciever.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

It’s been stated several times in this thread that Sierra Calhoun left the team earlier this week. Noga’s Injury early in the first half and the fact that Jordan Wallace wasn’t 100% left us with 7 healthy players.

I started on page 3. My question was page 3 and ignored. A reply that said go to beginning or just answer the Damn question would have been better than an ignore, no?

Woo is us, got it.
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[DennisHajekRC84]

It’s been stated several times in this thread that Sierra Calhoun left the team earlier this week. Noga’s Injury early in the first half and the fact that Jordan Wallace wasn’t 100% left us with 7 healthy players.

Ps., please don't position me to call out the players who committed and gave to this team . I won't.
Rutgers women's bball playing with a short bench is more the norm than the exception.

We didn't have Sanders all year yet finished 3. Dont bring that into ncaa game 1.
We lost 2 players to suspension and 1 quiting? Short bench. O u r fault! Again.

This team finished 3rd and 4 and 2 in the BiG last 6 games including win in tourney.

Today was a fail. Period.

Mens bball choked end season.
Football sucks.
Mens lax chokes too.
Happy? Not picking on ladies. Fit right in.

Now I'm done cause whatever positive vibes vibes I had got sucked out of me. #myapologies.

 

[richthedentist]

the idea of compiling a team of transfers is a recipe for disaster...evidence of that this year. In the meantime the freshmen do not get to play because they have to sit and it takes forever for them to develop.

Im down on the program because it hasnt been relevant in 12 years..thats a long time

thanks for your honesty and I have no reason to call you a hater, just a pessimist that has trouble thinking RU can improve.
As for relevant the last 12 years
It might not have been one of the top programs and missed a few NCAA invites , but it was a pretty good program that didn't have a lot of institutional support and had to rely on its HC's name to bring in the players, because its facilities wasn't going to.
2008–09 Rutgers 21–13 9–7 7th NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2009–10 Rutgers 18–15 9–7 T-6th NCAA First round
2010–11 Rutgers 20–13 11–5 4th NCAA Second Round
2011–12 Rutgers 20–13 10–6 6th NCAA First round
2012–13 Rutgers 16–14 7–9 T-9th
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (American Athletic Conference) (2013–2014)
2013–14 Rutgers 28–9 12–6 4th WNIT Champions
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Big Ten Conference) (2014–present)
2014–15 Rutgers 23–10 12–6 5th NCAA Second Round
2015–16 Rutgers 19–15 7–9 8th WNIT Second Round
2016–17 Rutgers 6-24 3-12 14th
2017–18 Rutgers 20–12 7–9 9th

edit: I do agree that building on transfers is not a good way to make a top 25 program, but filling holes quickly while the younger players get adjusted to the college game makes bringing transfers in sometimes a good idea.
To much of it is a problem , if it keeps sophomores and juniors from playing time

That’s nothing more than a mediocre record except for the sweet sixteen this program has been mired in mediocrity and there are no signs of any improvement a change is needed plain and simple

 

[RUClassof67]

I started on page 3. My question was page 3 and ignored. A reply that said go to beginning or just answer the Damn question would have been better than an ignore, no?

Woo is us, got it.
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Just responded to your questions which were asked in a rather impolite manner. Not questioning your opinion which I disagree with. Didn’t need your snarky response. Not many on my ignore list but you may have made it.

 

[ea_1]

Some of you must have really miserable lives. Spring is here. Go buy some flowers to plant; perhaps that will improve your mood and outlook on life.

I wonder how many of you follow only RU sports or mostly follow WBB or only act like you follow RU WBB after you see a game score and come onto this forum to give critiques that demonstrate you don´t actually follow the program or have very spotty memories. There are plenty of WBB teams across the country who encounter untimely injuries, academic and discipline issues, or personal situations that require a player or coach to leave a team or perform below expectation or norm.

Transfers are a regular occurrence in today´s game. Players now have more freedom of movement. Assistant coaches are often on one-year contracts. Turnover is the norm these days.

Pretty sure the players and coaches would have liked a different ending to the season. Sometimes, though, you are just spent--physically, emotionally, or both.

Just a reminder that RU, under the guidance of CVS, and under some difficult circumstances that have been outlined before, turned the program around after some down years: two consecutive 20-win seasons and weeks in the ranking polls during both seasons. We can be optimistic about the next couple of years.

Regarding the comment about underperforming with a particular combinaton of players listed by name. My recollection is that there were medical issues and that the two years all four of those players were on the same team, they won the WNIT--mostly on the road and going all over the country--and followed that by losing to UConn in the second round of the NCAA the next year.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

Just responded to your questions which were asked in a rather impolite manner. Not questioning your opinion which I disagree with. Didn’t need your snarky response. Not many on my ignore list but you may have made it.

Go for it Mr. Or Mrs. Over sensitive. I care? Nope. Had I been on your short " list" this whole exchange wouldn't have happened lol,

Snarkey and Impolite. I've got a few adjatives and adverbs for you . I'll hold them. (Press ignore).

Been a fan of the women all year. And FOR years, find another patsy for your frustration.
Goodknight.
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[bac2therac]

so Sierra Calhoun leaves and no one knows why...do we even have one NJ reporter who covers the team

 

[Knight Time Fan]

so Sierra Calhoun leaves and no one knows why...do we even have one NJ reporter who covers the team

I was wondering the same, not that it is our business. Just the loss of bodies meant today was probably going to go like it did. But seems unfair.

 

[ScarletteK80]

so Sierra Calhoun leaves and no one knows why...do we even have one NJ reporter who covers the team

Here ya go BAC. https://www.nj.com/rutgerswomen/201...ring-4th-quarter-lead-in-loss-to-buffalo.html

 

[MADHAT1]

That’s nothing more than a mediocre record except for the sweet sixteen this program has been mired in mediocrity and there are no signs of any improvement a change is needed plain and simple

He's back after a loss, but seldom around after a win.

A mediocre record is a losing one, if you said it's not the type of production that defines a good program you'd be right.
But those who have an agenda to put down RUWBB whenever they can and , would agree with you .
When someone just posts after losses, it makes you wonder why wins don't please them enough to post ?/

 

[MADHAT1]

I don’t think this is correct. When the news broke that Coach was taking a Medical leave of absence , she was always expected to be back after the Big10 tournament.
I imagine that her health issue has to be somewhat serious if it has kept her away from the team for such a long time.

you're probably right.
My apologies for getting it wrong and thanks for the correction.

CVS' health might not be as bad as I implied ( and tend to think) because she didn't return as planned when her leave of absence was announced.

 

[RUJMM78]

Different year same story.

This team simply does not know what to do on offense. The lack of respect for possessions is frightening.

Yes, the offense in the fourth quarter was unwatchable but the team still scored 71 points.The defense loss the game by allowing over 80 points for a Rutgers team that held opponents to scoring in the 60-65 point range.

 

[RocktheRac]

We could not put the ball in the basket, and gave Buffalo a lot of open looks that they made. Oh well. At least we made it back to the NCAA tournament this year. Losing on a 13-2 run to end the game.

This is how low the bar is. Just happy to make the NCAA's???

 

[RocktheRac]

You realize, of course, that Syracuse men's basketball lost to Buffalo. You realize, of course, that our top point guard never played a minute this year, our top rebounder was removed from the team as a result of charges that were eventually dropped, our best free throw shooter left the team after the B1G tournament, and one of our best 3-point shooters was injured during the 1st quarter.

Disappointed in the outcome of the game, but this team is still one of the bright spots in RU athletics. But please, for crying out loud, can we please make more layups!!

Go back the past 5 Years. There is always an excuse. Stop it.

 

[MADHAT1]

Go back the past 5 Years. There is always an excuse. Stop it.

Howdy stranger:D
Yes there is always an excuse, but there always can be hope the flaws of the past can be overcome because of the last two winning seasons and 4 ( including this season) of the last 5 were winning ones .
Though only 2 ( including this year)made it to the NCAA and one a NIT appearance ( 2017-18 season turned down WNIT ending that season with a 20-12 regular season record 7-9 in conference )
6 years ( 2013-14) ago RU'S 28-9 season was a WNIT Championship one, but even that can't make up for not Dancing .
Find fault all you like, but there are always positives that can be pointed out.

But I'll admit those positives shouldn't be considered good enough and show this program needs to do better that just being a winner.

 

[ea_1]

That’s nothing more than a mediocre record except for the sweet sixteen this program has been mired in mediocrity and there are no signs of any improvement a change is needed plain and simple

Please refer to my post in a previous thread about labeling the team as mediocre. We all know there have been a few seasons during which the RU WBB was mediocre, and even poor. However, the last two seasons and a couple during the Laney years were not mediocre. The team has been very good but not elite. My question to the people who declare the team as being mired in mediocrity the last 10 or 12 years, who seem to think that any team that is not elite is mediocre or bad. Do you understand the meaning of the word "elite"? Do you realize that RU has been in what figures to be the top ~10% of teams the last couple of years (depending on the metric used)? Do you recall that between the two Final Four appearances in 2000 and 2007, there was a 9-win season? CVS has shown, more than once, that she can raise the level of the program.

The last three seasons: 6-24, 20-12, 22-10. That is the real world. That is improvement.

 

[RUtrumpet92]

This is how low the bar is. Just happy to make the NCAA's???

Where did I say I was just happy to make it? It's better than the last two years but I want us to be winning tournament games, too.

 

[shields]

The coach I would love eventually is beating Kentucky at the half.

 

[MADHAT1]

Where did I say I was just happy to make it? It's better than the last two years but I want us to be winning tournament games, too.

I was the one that said I was happy to make it, but there are those who will claim everyone said that .Instead of admitting many RUWBB fans were happy to make the tourney but didn't like losing the first game of it.

Remember some will attack anyone they feel don't complain enough as happy with the status quo .
Even I'm not happy with the loss, no true RU fan should be.

But won't try to make that into the end of the RU basketball world because of wanting to put the program and its supporters down every chance I get.
Then hide in the shadows when things are looking good , waiting for a chance to complain.

 

[ScarletteK80]

The coach I would love eventually is beating Kentucky at the half.

The end result is she/they lost.

 

[shields]

They were a number 11 seed by the way.

 

[Knight Time Fan]

They were a number 11 seed by the way.

Unfortunately, an Ivy is rarely going to have a good seed.

She is a heck of a game coach and appears to run a great program. The question she has to answer to herself is - does she want to go "big time" Power 5. The question that needs to be asked is whether or not she can recruit. And can she transition to coaching a game that suits more skilled players than she has.

I ask the last question because ultimately, I am almost certain the reverse is what didn't work for Carlene at UTSB, and we actually were at a game. The players were trying to play a game that they didn't have the skill set for, and lost to what was a dreadful Arizona team at the time. And in truth, that was part of the problem with Arizona under then coach Butts - she also had expectations of performance higher than the players she had.

Princeton to RU would be a kind of reverse, but I think still a valid concern.

 

[bac2therac]

her resume is impressive...again the jump from Ivy to Big 10 is substantial but that is true for most coaches who jump to higher programs.


Helping to guide Princeton to unprecedented heights, the 2015 Naismith National Coach of the Year, one of Fortune Magazine's World's 50 Greatest Leaders, Courtney Banghart is in her 12th season as head coach of the women’s basketball team. The winningest coach in program history, Banghart has amassed a 253-102 (0.713) overall record with a 137-31 (0.816) mark against Ivy League opponents.

Inheriting a program that had never played in the NCAA Tournament, Banghart has led the squad there in seven of the last nine years, capturing seven Ivy titles in the process. She has helped Princeton to many program and conference firsts and bests, including: the best regular season record and longest win streak (men or women) at 30-0 in 2015, the highest NCAA tournament seed (#8), the Ivy league’s only at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the highest AP poll and coaches poll ranking (#13), and the first program in the Ivy League to be ranked nationally in the AP preseason poll.

The 2017-18 season saw Princeton (24-6) take home the Ivy League crown and Ivy Tournament title, leading to Banghart being named the conference’s Coach of the Year. Bella Alarie earned Ivy Player of the Year and first-team All-Ivy while Leslie Robinson picked up first team honors.


Overall Conference Ivy
Season Record Pct. Record Pct. Finish
2007-08 7-23 .233 4-10 .286 6th
2008-09 14-14 .500 9-5 .643 3rd
2009-10 26-3 .897 14-0 1.000 1st
2010-11 24-5 .828 13-1 .929 1st
2011-12 24-5 .828 14-0 1.000 1st
2012-13 22-7 .759 13-1 .929 1st
2013-14 21-9 .700 11-3 .786 2nd
2014-15 31-1 .969 14-0 1.000 1st
2015-16 23-6 .793 12-2 .782 2nd
2016-17 16-14 .533 9-5 .643 2nd
2017-18 24-6 .800 12-2 .857 1st
2018-19 21-9 .700 12-2 .857 1st
Total 253-102 .713 137-31 .816