I'm out of the loop, been gone. But gag me with the love crap. Heck, the way this board is going, why don't you just give HPU a ticket to the Final Four. Did I miss something? Last I checked there is a tournament to play and regions to be won. National recognition sure can give you a big head, watch out, its just one game at a time.

Calhsu...This is all I have to say about you....get over yourself and HSU!  You want to talk about the past, lets talk about last year when your team did when the West but they lost in the second round of the tournament to McM.  Yes, they might be coming together but things can change in the span of one game.  I hope that a whole lot of HPU students show up at the game tomorrow...and when they win they give good ole HSU the "Overrated" chant.  Best of luck to everyone in the games tomorrow and may the best team win!

pirateonthebrazos, just to get the facts straight and numbers, McM bench has outscored every team's bench except HSU on the night they lost. McM 7 points to HSU 12 points. McM's bench had 44 points against SU who when they played had ALL THEIR STARTERS playing their usual minutes unlike when they played HSU and McM's bench had 31 points against TLU. McM's bench is playing well. HSU has a strong bench player with Singletary, but she is the only one receiving quality minutes from the bench. Her game has just stepped up after bringing HSU from behind at HPU earlier this season. Today's game is going to be intense along with the rest of the regular season games left to play. The 4th place spot is up for grabs and everyone will be playing their best ball. I am ready for the tournament to see what matchups will take place. The ASC is on the rise and the best of luck to all the teams in their remaining games!

calhsu you are a typical HSU fan. Either team has to get by MC in their house. There are 6 games between now and then. One game at a time my friend. 

Correction. the monkey is off their back!   

I was at the HSU game on Monday.  McM is the better team, but when you shoot 14% from the floor in a half and 29% overrall, you couldn't beat a junior high team.  With all that said, McM was only down by 6 at half, take that as you will. Hardin Simmons played their best against McM's mid season slump. The score at the end of the game says nothing, but who won or lost. HSU knew the only reason they won was because McM couldn't get the ball to drop. That's why they aren't saying anything or gloating. Lady Indian's are just as focused and are glad to have whatever monkey was on their back. Now all they have to do is win the WEST and get to the tournament where they will be peaking and reaching their highest level of play. The torched has passed and L.I.B. will get the last laugh! 

At the game last night, I thought the crowd was loud and annoying, the band was loud and annoying, the announcer was annoying. I was just trying to sit and watch a nice friendly game of basketball. Heck the cheerleaders were even trying to compete for attention. Then the coaches got into it. From where I was sitting, Coach Howard came out on the floor way out on the floor. He should have been T'd up at that point. The officials got him back to his bench and then Coach Holmes came over to the bench, I think he was trying to get both of them a T. Probably a smart move. People wouldn't sit down, like I said they were annoying, so I couldn't see real well but I didn't see anyone touch or chest butt each other, it sure was exciting though. Don't you just LOVE this game and this rivalry? (I like it better when we win)

In the paint, help me out here. HSU didn't spank HPU in Bwood, they were down the whole game and won in the last minute or so. McM handled them in Bwood. HSU seems to be coming on strong but I still feel like McM has stronger players on most given days. I think some of the best play will come in the next 3 weeks.

McM over TLU by 27. 62-35  Venekamp 14 pts. Engleke 10pts and 9 boards, Burton 10 pts. Everybody played, everybody scored.

golfnut,
I am sorry for your loss and the sadness that has been brought upon the Austin College campus. But in response to your post I believe you owe everyone an apology. Every team suffers tragedy throughout their season. There have been two losses to the Lady Indians of McMurry in one semester. We are still dealing with those deaths everyday. I think it is unfair to accuse of us not caring and only thinking of basketball being important in one's life. Secondly, everyone in Division III plays for fun. WE, the WEST, do not get paid for being a member of any team, there are no athletic scholarships, and we are here to get an education first. I was a former player and had a passion for the game, that is why I played. Basketball is not life, but it is unfair to the WEST to say that is all we care about.  Div. III athletes only play for the love of the game. Sports are just an added bonus to the degree we earn and work so hard for.

See on the scoreboard that MC beat LA college by 1. Lacey Kennedy not in the boxscore. Where is millie when we need the scoop? Is Lacey hurt or are they letting her heal from the other night? Must have been a close game.

I predict a high scoring game tomorrow night. A high score to me would be in McM favor, a low scoring game might favor HPU, but I think McM has too many weapons and depth. If the coaches keep their cools and the officials call a good game, I think McM by 5 in a low scoring game and 10 in high scoring game. If McM cold on the outside or foul trouble for posts, then maybe HPU could pull it out.

Maybe so Mcmfan but I know there are some local girls on that team that don't get to be quoted very often and they play well.  HSU would be struggling without her, so I guess all the attention is warranted. I'm glad she's there. McM played without her last year and did fine, they are on a roll this year without her, so HSU obviously needs her more and that's where she wants to be. We'll just keep Maigen and Coach Densman the transfers from HSU over at McM!!!

O where O where would HSU be if West hadn't transferred, all the articles I have seen on HSU have been about her. Does the rest of the team like that? Even when she isn't the high scorer seems like its all about her. Just a thought.

Yeah, everybody who doesn't think she said that raise your hand..............Not me, she said it and in that context.