He is not injured... I will leave it at that.... He is expected to play tomorrow against Sul Ross.

Final: Letourneu 81, Howard Payne 70

LETU: Jourdan Hughes 17 points 5-7 from the field. Will Smith 14 Points 5-7 from the field.


Note: Dale Vanwright did not play.

LeTourneau 32, Austin College 35 halftime.

Letourneau 16, Austin College 13 8 minutes left in the first half

Quote from: pistol pete 22 on February 23, 2009, 05:49:25 PM
What is the status of Van Wright for the tournament? The students at LeT have been very involved this year (with the men's team, not so much the women's). Looks like they only like them when they are winning. Im sure it would be a major disappointment if Van Wright cant play and they lose to UMHB in the first round.

Pistol Pete 22, it would be a major disappointment if they lose to UMHB with or without Dale Vanwright. I can assure you that we do not have leadership scholarships like some of the other universities in our conference.

I was at the LETU and ETBU game last night? Did you have a question? Great atmosphere to be apart of.

Let's look at the ASC-East which will host the Tourney this year.   

Current ASC-East Standings

School.........	ASC.....	Overall...	GB last tourney slot
1. UTD	10-2	15-2	7 from clinching
2. LeTU	10-3	12-6	7 from clinching
3T MissColl	8-4	12-4	8 from clinching
3T UTT	8-4	8-9	8 from clinching
5. Ozarks	7-5	9-8	1
6. ETBU	6-7	9-9	3
7. LaColl	1-11	3-13	7

With the current way that the conference was voted this year, Louisiana College can be mathematically eliminated by Jan 31st!  THAT IS NOT FAIR!

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If we only count intra-dvision games in the ASC-East Standings, then this is the way that they look as of today.

Rank/ School...	ASC-East...	ASC...	Overall...	GB last tourney slot
1T UTD	3-1	10-2	15-2	7 from clinching
1T LeTU	3-1	10-3	12-6	7 from clinching
1T MissColl	3-1	8-4	12-4	8 from clinching
4. ETBU	3-2	6-7	9-9	-
5. Ozarks	2-2	7-5	9-8	0.5 with 7 games left
6. UTT	1-3	8-4	8-9	1.5 with 8 games left
7. LaColl	0-4	1-11	3-13	2.5 with 8 games left

The biggest change is that UTT had a hot start, but look who is in the chase in this scenario.  Everyone!

I believe that a team needs about 10-12 games to work on the chemistry issues and other things.  New players get to prove themselves, and the teams get a second chance when they come back for the spring semester.

The student-athletes and student-fans need hope.

It is a fallacy to think that you must count crossover games in the season standings.  Later in the season, those crossover games may determine at-large Pool C NCAA bids and even hosting the NCAA.  The NCAA states that we have to play a certain number of South Region opponents and other in-region games.  You can follow those discussions on the Pool C board.

I feel sorry for the LaCollege players and fans. They played well, but dug a big hole early.  When they came back from the holidays, they and the other 14 teams needed to have a fresh start.

Please!  Next season, all coaches and AD's and Presidents, let's only count intra-division games towards the divisional crown...just like the baseball coaches have voted!


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Yes the East side will Host the Tournament.

LEtu beat etbu 76-66

Dale Vanwright 30 pts 8 boards
Jairus Rockmore 24 points 7 boards.

I am looking forward to Saturday when we get to play UTT.

Here is a question that I would like you guys to ponder...I would especially like your opinion on this Ralph.

Does it say more about your team to win against a good/great opponent or lose to a lousy opponent/someone you should beat??

The reason I ask is because of the current tie breaking procedure in the ASC. The first way to break a tie is head to head record, the second way is record against the highest ranking teams in order. I think if you beat a great team--that's great for you, but if you happen to lose to teams that are worse then you--the conference doesn't punish you as hard. For instance, U Ozarks may turn out to be a better loss for Dallas then an LETU loss to MissColl/Dallas/McMurry if LETU and Dallas end up tying.

Furthermore, I know the point system is very unreliable when comparing three or more teams by common opponents. However, I think the point system could end up saying more about your team when assessing head to head match ups. If one team wins a close game at home and loses to the same team by 20 on the road I think that usually depicts who is the better team.

I hope you guys could understand my rambling and mixed thoughts, your opinions are appreciated.

Just some thoughts. I hope everyone is enjoying ASC basketball because it is that time of the year again. LeTourneau had a tough 4 game road trip over the last two weekends which means a lot of travel time and missed classes. I feel good coming back 2-2 after the four game road trip. Six out of our last eight games will be at home only traveling 45 minutes to UT Tyler and ETBU. We lost a tough game against a solid UTD team that does not beat themselves. The other loss to a tough team to beat at home Mississippi College.  One thing that has became apparent to me is that we tend to wear teams down. Over Christmas Break we played White Water ranked 6 at the time and play a rough first half. We came back with a strong second half and lost. The next day White Water went on to loose to UMHB. Last Saturday we lost a tough game to UTD which we lead the majority of the game. The following Monday they loose at home against Ozarks. Thursday we lost to a tough Mississippi College team and then they lost today against ETBU. It seems to me that teams get really amped up to play against us and it takes a lot out of them to prepare and play against us. Then the following game there emotions are still taken out from them from the joyride against LeTu. This is just what I think.

Other Notes:
Seems like Dale Vanwright is coming around again after scoring 25 points against MC and 22 against LC. In both of these games his shooting percentage has been higher than the last couple of weeks which is good since these games were on the road. Can't wait to see them back in action against an athletic ETBU team that NO ONE should look past. Would be nice to see our free throw percentage  improve some.

I will be at the UT Tlyer game against Utd. I can't wait.

 I wish Davis would be a little more aggresive on the offensive end, but you can't complain about this win. 
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Josh Davis had 18 points and 12 boards in a loss at home against McMurry. I am sure he would rather have 2 boards and six assists with a tough win on the road. I do agree with you Bearkat00 he should be putting up four or five shots a game. The seniors Evers and D. Smith really played well tonight. I talked to one of the seniors on the team and he told me that they could not keep playing the way they have been playing. If so, " This will be a short season..." and he did not plan on this being a short season since it's his senior year. I can't wait to Saturday, quite a bit of LeTourneau's athletes are making the trip to watch the big game against the #22 team in the country. Go LU.

My Picks:
CUA over Tyler upset?
Let over SU
SRSU over HPU
TLU over ETBU upset?

ETBU over SU
McM over HSU
Let over TLU
TLU over SU
SRSU overLC
MC over HPU
HPU over LC
MC over SRSU 

Can Tyler keep up their play in Austin? 

From above sorry Dale, Jarius, and Josh are all from Letourneau.

Quote from: pedh34 on December 04, 2008, 11:52:19 AM
I will make some picks also...

12/4
HSU over UTT  I know UTT is pumped for this home game. I think they will be in for a shock...
LC over SU
UTD over SRSU
UO over HPU

12/6
MC over SU
UMHB over ETBU
UO over SRSU
UTD over HPU
MCM over UTT
LETU over CUA
LC over TLU

12/8
LeT over UMHB
CUA over ETBU
MC over TLU

Key notes for the week: UTT will go 0-2 at home, UTD will remain unbeaten, MC after starting 0-2 in conference will go 2-0 this week.

This week I went 11-3 picks. Although both of UTT games were at home they really impressed me with two big victories.  UTD and LET has had the same exact conference schedule so far and both teams are 4-0. Both these teams should be getting closer to the top 25. Dale Vanwright averaged 27 points and 10 rebounds this week. Jairus Rockmore continues to step up and play really well. While Josh Davis keeps doing all of the intangibles.