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<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#EE410A" colspan="5"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Big South Conference Standings - Updated: Feb 10, 2008</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="40%">TEAM</td><td align="right" width="15%">REC</td><td align="right" width="15%">PCT</td><td align="right" width="15%">CONF</td><td align="right" width="15%">GB</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Charleston Southern</td><td align="right">12-7</td><td align="right">.632</td><td align="right" class="active">6-2</td><td align="right">-</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Coastal Carolina</td><td align="right">10-9</td><td align="right">.526</td><td align="right" class="active">6-3</td><td align="right">0.5</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>High Point</td><td align="right">13-8</td><td align="right">.619</td><td align="right" class="active">5-4</td><td align="right">1.5</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Liberty</td><td align="right">11-13</td><td align="right">.458</td><td align="right" class="active">5-4</td><td align="right">1.5</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Winthrop</td><td align="right">14-7</td><td align="right">.666</td><td align="right" class="active">4-5</td><td align="right">2.5</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>VMI</td><td align="right">9-11</td><td align="right">.450</td><td align="right" class="active">3-5</td><td align="right">3.0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>UNC Asheville</td><td align="right">7-12</td><td align="right">.368</td><td align="right" class="active">3-5</td><td align="right">3.0</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Radford</td><td align="right">6-13</td><td align="right">.316</td><td align="right" class="active">2-6</td><td align="right">4.0</td></tr></table></body></html>

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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (11-9, 7-3 Big South) 79

Radford Highlanders (6-14, 2-7 Big South) 74

RADFORD, VA - The Radford Highlanders finally saw their first Big South contest decided by single digits in their 9th conference game. Coach Vance's Highlanders put up a rugged fight against Coastal Carolina, but playing from behind all night, Radford would come up just short and fall to the Chanticleers 79-74.

As expected, Coastal Carolina got out ahead of Radford early, by as many as 8 points. A 3-pointer by Highlanders' shooting guard Thomas Coulter with 4:01 left in the 1st half though would pull Radford back even at 29-29. Coulter would hit another 3-pointer with 1:48 left in the half to finally put Radford ahead 34-31, and the Highlanders would take a 35-33 lead into halftime.

Radford shot a very solid 12/24 (50%) in the 1st half compared to Coastal Carolina going just 10/35 (29%) and 1/16 (6%) from behind the arc. In reality, the Highlanders should have taken a much bigger lead than two points into the break. The setbacks for Coach Vance's club were 11 1st half turnovers while also being outscored by 6 points from the free throw line.

For the opening part of the 2nd half Radford would begin to extend the lead, going up 50-42 with 14:23 to play. A Garrison Nutter 3-point shot for Coastal Carolina at the 7:51 mark would finally pull the Chanticleers even at 57-57. The teams continued sparring back and forth until it looked as if Radford may finally be put away when down 68-66, Coastal Carolina's Jordan McIntyre hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1:18 left. However, the Highlanders weren't done yet as Adam Nevill responded the next trip down the court with a 3 of his own.

Still down 2, Radford took the ball and Nevill put up a shot to tie with 35 seconds left. There was a lot of contact on the freshman, but no call as the shot clanged off the rim and Coastal Carolina re-took possession. After one made Chanticleers' free throw, Bamba Sweetney had a potential game tying 3-pointer for Radford go in and out with 22 seconds left, and Coastal Carolina would then seal the game with free throws.

Garrison Nutter was huge again for the Chanticleers with 31 points while Jordan McIntyre had 18 points, and Raheim Morrison added 10 points. For Radford, Bamba Sweetney put up 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists with J.R. Cowen adding 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Thomas Coulter delivering 14 points.

Radford's losing streak has now reached 3 games, and it doesn't look good as the Highlanders next travel to play a Winthrop team who previously beat them 86-66. However, the Eagles (15-7, 5-5) have been a disappointment in Big South play after a hot start in the non-conference. Radford will need that inconsistency to strike Winthrop again if they want to halt yet another losing spell.

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="4">Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Radford Highlanders</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="52%">Feb 11, 2008</td><td align="right" width="16%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="16%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="16%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Coastal Carolina (11-9)</td><td align="right">33</td><td align="right">46</td><td align="right" class="active">79</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Radford (6-14)</td><td align="right">35</td><td align="right">39</td><td align="right" class="active">74</td></tr></table></body></html>

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Radford Highlanders (7-14, 3-7 Big South) 74

Winthrop Eagles (15-8, 5-6 Big South) 62

ROCK HILL, SC - For all of Radford's struggles this season, the Highlanders have pulled off some nice wins. They won on the road at James Madison who is currently #7 in the Mid-Major Poll, and beat West Virginia along with the #16 Mid-Major team High Point at home. Now comes a road victory over Winthrop, who entered the game #17 in the Mid-Major Poll, by a score of 74-62.

Radford was off to a 10-5 start when Winthrop lost starters Issa Bro and Stephen Demond to foul trouble with 14:05 still left in the 1st half. Taking advantage of this, the Highlanders extended their lead to 19-9 by the 8:45 mark. An Adam Nevill basket inside with 3 seconds left in the half would see Coach Vance's club take a surprising 37-26 lead to the intermission. This lead was on the back of 57% shooting by Radford (12/21), compared to Winthrop's 38% (9/24).

The Highlanders would continue to hold strong in the 2nd, as half way through the period they still had a solid 53-43 lead. As a result of the solid distance Radford kept between themselves and the Eagles, Winthrop's crowd was neutralized and unable to help spur a run. Radford finished with an extremely strong 49% shooting for the game (24/49) which allowed for a comfortable win.

Bamba Sweetney in particular was huge for Radford with 30 points on 9/15 FG and 11/11 FT. Thomas Coulter and Harlan Bright each added 11 points and 6 assists as well. For Winthrop, Ed Keita was the top scorer with 18 points and Issa Bro managed 12 points.

Finally back in the win column after a 3-game slide, Radford will host UNC Asheville (8-13, 4-6) next. If Radford can knock off the Bulldogs, both teams would have a 4-7 Big South record, meaning the Highlanders would not be alone at the bottom of the conference. That will not be easy though, as in their trip to Asheville, Radford suffered a crushing 94-62 defeat.

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="4">Radford Highlanders at Winthrop Eagles</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="52%">Feb 16, 2008</td><td align="right" width="16%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="16%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="16%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Radford (7-14)</td><td align="right">37</td><td align="right">37</td><td align="right" class="active">74</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Winthrop (15-8)</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">36</td><td align="right" class="active">62</td></tr></table></body></html>

Re: Jack Vance's Coaching Life - CH2K8

Big-time win over Winthrop. Hopefully that'll give you some momentum as you win down conference play and begin the conference tournament.

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Originally Posted by xlegendkillax (Post 2044810232)

Big-time win over Winthrop. Hopefully that'll give you some momentum as you win down conference play and begin the conference tournament.

I hope so. That certainly wasn't a game I was expecting to win.

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February 17, 2008 - Projected NCAA Bracket

EAST - Charlotte, NC

1. Kansas (21-3)
16. Hampton (13-9)

8. Oklahoma State (15-9)
9. Temple (15-9)

5. Syracuse (18-8)
12. Western Kentucky (16-7)

4. Texas A&M (17-6)
13. Houston (15-9)

6. Gonzaga (16-10)
11. Texas (14-10)

3. Arizona (17-7)
14. Cal State Fullerton (15-8)

7. Butler (21-5)
10. Stanford (16-9)

2. Missouri (20-6)
15. East Tennessee State (16-9)

SOUTH - Houston, TX

1. Michigan State (20-4)
16. Eastern Illinois (15-10)

8. Rider (20-4)
9. Colorado (14-9)

5. Utah (17-5)
12. George Washington (13-8)

4. George Mason (20-5)
13. South Carolina (13-9)

6. Oregon (16-9)
11. Indiana (15-9)

3. Connecticut (18-7)
14. Fresno State (15-9)

7. Mississippi State (16-8)
10. Pittsburgh (14-10)

2. Georgia (17-4)
15. UT Arlington (13-7)

MIDWEST - Detroit, MI

1. Memphis (20-3)
16. IPFW (14-9)

8. Nebraska (14-7)
9. Dayton (14-9)

5. Georgia Tech (14-9)
12. Kansas State (11-11)

4. Marquette (19-5)
13. Wyoming (17-6)

6. Saint Joseph's (16-7)
11. Miami(FL) (14-8)

3. Xavier (21-4)
14. Charleston Southern (14-7)

7. Penn State (16-7)
10. Kentucky (14-11)

2. Auburn (18-4)
15. Arkansas Pine Bluff (14-7)

WEST - Phoenix, AZ

1. Washington (20-4)
16. Albany (15-10)

8. UNLV (16-8)
9. Minnesota (15-8)

5. Virginia Tech (16-9)
12. UNC Greensboro (20-4)

4. Florida State (20-6)
13. Wagner (20-5)

6. Tennessee (15-9)
11. New Orleans (17-6)

3. Louisville (20-6)
14. Indiana State (15-9)

7. Akron (19-5)
10. Yale (14-6)

2. North Carolina (21-5)
15. Navy (17-8)

BUBBLE WATCH

(RPI)
44. Yale (14-6)
38. Pittsburgh (14-10)
49. Stanford (16-9)
67. UNC Greensboro (20-4)
37. Texas (14-10)
42. Indiana (15-9)
41. Miami(FL) (14-8)
75. Wagner (20-5)
35. Kansas State (11-11)
60. New Orleans (17-6)
34. George Washington (13-8)
54. Western Kentucky (16-7)
46. Houston (15-9)
50. South Carolina (13-9)
62. Wyoming (17-6)