When the Cavaliers’ 46-game home winning streak ended at the hands of conference foe Immaculata, it was evident this season’s Cavaliers team was not quite the same as the one that came within three points of a national championship one season ago.
After losing to Keystone on Jan. 19, the Cavaliers had dropped two conference games on the season, both to the opponents they defeated in the CSAC tournament last season. Both games were hard-fought and came down to the wire.
However, the Cavaliers have answered the call. What didn’t work in those two games this season appears to have found its way back into the Cavaliers gameplan and execution.
With their 94-79 win over Keystone on Saturday, Jan. 26, the Cavs regained the top spot in the conference, breaking a tie with the Giants.
But that is only half the battle.
The Cavaliers have five games remaining on the season. Among the opponents: Immaculata, Gwynedd-Mercy and Rosemont – three very formidable opponents this season.
With their sights set on a fourth-straight CSAC title and a return trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Cavs need to focus on staying atop the standings. With the team appearing to hit its stride at the right time, the Cavs are working towards a first-round bye and automatic berth in the CSAC semi-final.
This is the team that sent everyone on a wild and crazy ride all the way to the cusp of a national title. This is the team that all Cabrini fans came to love. This is the team that gives their all every night and causes trouble for all opponents.
This year’s Cavs could be just as dangerous. But in order to make a similar run to last year’s quest for glory, they must keep their foot on the gas.
