WBB: American Southwest Conference

The Jinx · January 21, 2009, 11:46:34 PM

I believe Amber Horton has returned. Don't know whats going on, but thats nwhat I hear. We'll see V SLSU.

Ralph Turner · January 23, 2009, 07:27:53 AM

Around the Nation features HPU-McM women!

It is a great read.

Matt captures the flavor of that rivalry!

lcwildcatfan · January 23, 2009, 09:21:55 AM

I have some disheartening news that I would like to inform you about. Coach Richard was just diagnosed with cancer in the spine. The girls came out Thursday night with pink beads on their shoes and some even had pink shoe strings. They also had pink pre-wrap and pink wristbands. She had her first treatment yesterday. I would like to see if I can get the college world of basketball to show some support for her and if it is only Division III that's fine. She lost her job in San Jose State 3 years ago because she was diagnosed with breast cancer that is how she wound back at her alma mater. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers!

This hits me really hard because I lost my dad to cancer 3 years ago this father's day. So anyone with any ideas on what I can do to spread the word to other coaches or anyone knows how to setup a foundation or charity because I want to start one.

I created a website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/coachjanicejosephrichard if you would like to leave her a message!

Thanks so much and God bless!

JACKET84 · January 23, 2009, 09:44:37 AM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on January 23, 2009, 07:27:53 AM
Around the Nation features HPU-McM women!

It is a great read.

Matt captures the flavor of that rivalry!

After watching HPU play Concordia, I thought HPU had finally turned the corner. After watching them play MHB and HSU, I'm not so sure any more. Even when HPU had their best team, it was very, very hard playing McMurry in Abilene. Always a hard place to win. After seeing how McMurry blew out SR, HPU will have to play above their heads to be competitive Saturday night. I know it's early, but odds are the tournament will be in Abilene this year.

lcwildcatfan · January 23, 2009, 11:49:15 AM

I have some disheartening news that I would like to inform you about. Coach Richard was just diagnosed with cancer in the spine. The girls came out Thursday night with pink beads on their shoes and some even had pink shoe strings. They also had pink pre-wrap and pink wristbands. She had her first treatment yesterday. I would like to see if I can get the college world of basketball to show some support for her and if it is only Division III that's fine. She lost her job in San Jose State 3 years ago because she was diagnosed with breast cancer that is how she wound back at her alma mater. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers!

This hits me really hard because I lost my dad to cancer 3 years ago this father's day. So anyone with any ideas on what I can do to spread the word to other coaches or anyone knows how to setup a foundation or charity because I want to start one.

I created a website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/coachjanicejosephrichard if you would like to leave her a message!

Thanks so much and God bless!

SabineBBall · January 23, 2009, 01:42:20 PM

Nice win last night for UTD at UTT. They broke a nine game losing streak to UTT in the process. Team is so balanced and had 5 players last night with 12 or more. Next week's games at LC and MC will be big in determining the East Champion. This will be their last hard road trip with those 2 and UTT still having to go to UTD. HPU and McM game should be a good one. I am rooting for MCM just because I would rather go to Abilene than Brownwood for the conference tourney (a little more to do there lol)

Ralph Turner · January 25, 2009, 01:52:32 AM

Good to see you fanstand!

Great game by McMurry. McM 61 HPU 50.

There are no seniors on the HPU team.

(I would like to double-promote Hope Hohertz, tho'!

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fanstand · January 25, 2009, 04:07:22 AM

You too Ralph. Nice to be able to visit and discuss some basketball with you. I was very impressed with our defense today, especially in the first half. When was the last time HPU was held to 19 points in the first half? Hopefully we will continue to improve. HPU is down but oh so far from out of the mix. It would really be nice to host the tourney this year, but we will have to knock off HSU on Feb. 2nd. Lots of ball still left to play. Go LIB...........

The Jinx · January 26, 2009, 12:25:14 AM

This was my first McM v HPU game to attend, I could feel the electricity in the building 30 minutes before start. Needless to say I had butterflies throughout. I cant get enough of American Lonestar Conference. I love it!!!!

Ralph Turner · January 26, 2009, 12:45:41 AM

Welcome to the boards, Jinx!

If you think that HPU-McM was fun, you will get more of the same with HSU at McM.

Pat Coleman saw this game and took these pictures. Look at the young Tarra Richardson, before she began her conditioning program with Brittany Densman!

HSU 78, at McM 77 2OT gallery

Game story Look at those names...HSU's Diana Martinez, McMurry's Symbri Tuttle and Tarra Richrdson! Each an All-American!

I also encourage you to drive to Brownwood for the re-match in the "Brown County Mausoleum"! (Get yourself some Underwood's Barbecue before the game.

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Here are photo (please scroll to Feb 25, 2007) of the 2007 ASC championship game where 3680 fans saw the HPU-McMurry ASC Championship game.

mcmfan · January 26, 2009, 11:23:22 AM

Check out the picture from the Abilene Reporter-News at
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/24/triumphant-day-for-mcm/
It is from the McM-HPU game. It shows McM's Anna Berthel blocking a shot by HPU's Elaine Hobbs. Didn't the refs call a foul on Anna for the block?

fanstand · January 26, 2009, 11:29:54 AM

Looks like all ball to me......

JACKET84 · January 26, 2009, 11:37:16 AM

The picture shows a clean block. It's just you can't see what's taking place between them. She may have gotten her with the lower body. That's what usually happens.

By the way, I enjoyed the band at MCM. Do they make it to all the home games? If so,
could HPU borrow them when we're playing at home and MCM is on the road?

The HPU band can't seem to find the time to come to home games. They only show up for playoffs.

And, then they have to compete with the boom box at the announcers table.
It was really nice to hear live music vs. the CD mix that one person thinks is great.

mcmfan · January 26, 2009, 06:01:32 PM

Saturday was the first time for the band at McM. I think we're taking a leaf from the HSU playbook, which has their band at home games a lot. While it would be great to have a repeat performance when we play HSU, this was probably a one-shot deal for Saturday's student preview day. We'll find out in a week...

JACKET84 · January 26, 2009, 08:47:21 PM

They did a great job. I hope they continue to come back and support your BB teams.