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wildforthecats · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 18388 Location: Matthews NC

I want to win every game we play, but I try not to stress too much when we lose games before the A-10 schedule begins.

rbarney · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 4908 Location: Upstate New York

I notice that this is only Coach McLaughlin's third year at Dartmouth, having been hired to turn around a perennial losing program. The fact that they have only lost to us on our court so far this year and beat Loyola of Maryland on the road is a substantial improvement. The last time they started 3 - 1 was 2013. Coach McKillop also seemed impressed with them. McLoughlin has not even had enough time to recruit his own team. In fact, there is only one senior on their team. His record as a head coach prior to Dartmouth is impressive:

"Prior to his tenure at Northeastern, McLaughlin was the head coach at Division II Stonehill College in the Northeast-10 Conference. Under his tutelage, the Skyhawks â€" which had been 11-45 in the two seasons before he took over â€" enjoyed terrific success with a combined 189-99 (.656) record in his nine seasons (2004-13), including a 135-80 (.630) mark in conference play. Six times Stonehill won at least 20 games, topping out at 27 during the team's run to the national semifinals in 2005-06. The Skyhawks qualified for the NCAA Tournament on five occasions (2006, '09-12), twice winning the East Regional Championship to advance to the Division II Final Four (2006, '12)."

What was McKillop's record in his third season at Davidson?

dorp · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 9388 Location: Greensboro, NC

The Baptists got Oral at the buzzer.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/video?gameId=401086082

wildforthecats · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 18388 Location: Matthews NC

"What was McKillop's record in his third season at Davidson?"

11-17

IMO, the following season, 1992-1993, was the critical one for Bob. A late season winning streak saved him. Going into a 2/21 game with ETSU, Davidson was 10-13, another losing season seemed eminent. Cats won 4 out of 5 and finished 14-14. The next season, Coach won 22 games and the rest is history.

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rbarney · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 4908 Location: Upstate New York

BDL - I think Coach McKillop would disagree with your assessment of Dartmouth, but we should get a better read on them when they go to San Francisco next week.

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wildforthecats · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 18388 Location: Matthews NC

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wildforthecats · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 18388 Location: Matthews NC

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tennis08tarheels · Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 3443 Location: Dallas, TX

Richmond beats St. Francis (NY) 88-66. Only other game tonight is LaSalle at Florida. Pookie and the Gators would be a fantastic band name.

rbarney · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 4908 Location: Upstate New York

You are right about Buffalo, but I would point out that Dartmouth's three seniors averaged 34.5 ppg. last year. This year's top three (2 sophomores and a junior) are averaging 48.3 ppg. As a team, they have also improved from 36% to 49% from beyond the arc. I think Coach McKillop is right that they will play a much stronger role in the Ivies this year. Don't sell them short!