My question is, why cant UT-D get a little credit for their accomplishments over the last few years? I know teams in the West have a more storied history but it is the guys at UT-D that are not only competing in the tournament but winning as well. I think UT-D is doing a great job putting the ASC on the map even though support from the conference seems nonexistent. UT-D run last year was marked with more comments about the opposing team instead of support for them. As far as I know only one other team the in men's ASC conference history has went as far them. Now they are embarking again on a similar journey yet no one on this board has said anything about it. UT-D may not have the flash that other teams have, nor the prestige but they are presently building a legacy for not only UT-D basketball but also for ASC basketball that hopefully people in the future will come to appreciate.
So i ask the question again, how is it UT-D has won the most games over the past two years, went further in the NCAA tournament, been nationally ranked, and now hosted and won a second round NCAA tournament game but people still don't give them the respect they deserve?

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I disagree with you, The UTT game you dont call a foul with .7 seconds left  on the opposite free throw line. If you were watching the game, about the middle of the game the ref made three straight calls against the UTT pg while he was just guarding the ball, not even on drives.... This was right after the a heated discussion between Bizot and the ref. Needless to say, that same ref made the call to end the game.

Refs tend to swallow the whistle at the end of the game, kinda like they did in the UTD UO game. Im not saying UTD cheated or its the refs fault UTT lost, but it should have gone to OT.

And to the UTD UO game? Were you there? First of all the foul that send barnes to the line when they were down 3 was completely bogus. The defender might not of even touched him and they called a hold, he was even wide open coming off the screen. Then yes all they had to do was inbounds the ball, but rodgers got about 3 fingers on the ball reaching over an across the UO players shoulder and they call a jump ball. The call doesnt get made if the game is anywhere else. And then the theres the travel and the scoreskeeper starting the clock late. Those games really didnt effect the standings but still, I dont agree with the stuff the happened. Especially at UTD.

To the tourney, I dont like UTD to repeat unless Greene plays. They just dont look as good without him. UTT is hot right now, only game they lost in last 5 was the one point loss to UTD. And the played UMHB close early this season. Had the lead late and only lost by 4.

I will say UMHB is the favorite because of the support they get at home. But watch out for MC, they always find a way to get to the finals.

Utt-UTD, yes the ref called a foul with .7 secs, could he have swallowed the whistle, yes but he didn't. The basic facts are this, Rodgers got fouled, it wasn't a phantom call, it was blatant.
As far as Oz goes, i had a great seat for that game, although i do not remember it as detailed as you what say seems correct. All I know is this and i learned this from playing in the ASC, if your an underdog you can not keep a game close at someone elses house bc of situations like what happened. I don't believe Rodgers fouled the kid on the jump ball. The guy who the pass was intended for made no aggressive move toward the ball. He stood there and let the ball come to him which allowed Rodgers to get the jump ball. You can always look back on games and find calls that are questionable, that is the nature of the beast. I'm not justifying the calls that were made, I'm just stating that blame cannot solely be placed on the refs when the players in both games had chances to keep the refs out of the conclusion. UT-T lost that game and so did Oz, very hard lessons to learn but it will only make them better in future. I know how both teams feel, it sucks but you gotta capitalize on ever possession especially on the road. They aren't the first teams to have questionable calls go against them and wont be the last.

Greene is definitely missed this year, his experience and offensive and defensive presence is missed but they had guys step up in place of him and bring diff things to the table. They may not look as good without Greene but it hasn't stopped them winning. UT-d has beat everyone is conference except MCM, so my question is why do people not consider them the favorites to win? Out of all the teams in conference they have been the most consistent

Congrats to ETBU, congrats to Robert on a great career. Had the opportunity to play against him for two years, absolutely hated his quick hands. I'm sure if he was healthy things would have ended differently. ETBU length can cause any teams problem especially their 2-3. IT seemed to slow MCM down some imo.

MHB  and Mc should be a good game, good tournament so far

Im not sure who is going to win the tourny, I'm pulling for UT-D though. I think if the lady comets can pull together when times get difficult then they'll win this thing. They definitely  have the route they want to get to ship. They have to do it together on the boards!!!

I dont see MCM making it out of the first round nor do i see HSU. HPU-UMHB-UTD-LC will make the 2nd round. UT-d will have to avenge their upset last year if they want to make it ship.

THis is my first time posting posting, so let me start off by saying that it  is very interesting getting different opinions on the teams in the ASC. Second, I'm a recent UT-D grad and player so I'm pulling for UT-D.

The UTT UTD game was not the refs fault. If anybody saw the game Tyler  lost that game. Rodgers was fouled, are refs supposed to stop officiating bc there is a few secs left on the clock? The Tyler player made a bad play, he fouled, they called it. That is not cheating, that's just not being smart. Tyler also took a terrible shot to try and win the game.
The Ozarks game, Ozarks has a right to be upset with how that ended. Once again, it didnt have to come to that, all Oz had to do was inbound the ball and they would have won. I repeat all they had to do was INBOUND the ball and they couldnt even do that. Rodgers once again made a great play and got a jump ball. All these close games have one thing in common, the opposing teams had plenty of opportunities to win but didnt, it is nobodies fault but their own.

Onto to the Tournament, I'm going UT-D to repeat. They got a great group of experienced players who won it last year and want to win it again.

Gotta lookout for ETBU, they could cause some problems with their athleticism and length. Should Be a good tournament down in UMHB.