WBB: American Southwest Conference

lewis · November 11, 2009, 10:23:39 AM

HPU lost to D-I UT-Arlington in an axhibition 58-46. Was only down two points at half and down only two with ten minutes to play. UT-Arlington is picked to finish 2nd in the Southland Conference.

dballa · November 20, 2009, 07:53:27 PM

HPU 75 UT Tyler 48 Final

nash · November 28, 2009, 05:35:40 PM

Final MC 70 - HSU 58. Mississippi State beat Ole Miss today in the Egg Bowl. It's a great day to be from Mississippi.

Ralph Turner · November 28, 2009, 09:21:25 PM

Louisiana College 70 McMurry 40. This was a solid performance for the Lady Wildcats who led 36-20 at the half.

The McMurry defensive effort was missing completely. I have not seen the stats and only caught the last 2 minutes of the game.

lcwildcatfan · November 29, 2009, 04:05:27 PM

Louisiana College led 36-20 after the first half. Three Lady Cats reached double-digit scoring, among them Christy Pantallion, who scored 21 points, 3 boards, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a blocked shot. Tillisha Givens added 15 points and 8 boards and Roslyn Wilmer added 11 points for the win. Freshman post player Voneshia Williams was also solid in the game, scoring 8 points and grabbing 8 boards.

Louisiana College also beat William Carey in their season opener 79-67. Tillisha Givens led with a 27-point performance while grabbing 7 boards and 3 steals. Voneshia Williams a freshman also had 15 points and 7 boards. Senior guard Joanna Tate also had 12 points hitting 4-6 from behind the arc.

Tomorrow, we play Hardin-Simmons who has been a nemisis since I have been around LC. Dating back to the 2000-2001 we have played them all but 1 year 2001-2002 and we have yet to beat them. I think this is the only team in the conference we haven't beat yet 0-9. I have feeling this year will be the year we pull one off at H.O.W. Fieldhouse.

mcmfan · December 01, 2009, 01:11:18 PM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on November 28, 2009, 09:21:25 PM
The McMurry defensive effort was missing completely.

What is missing are people like Amber Horton. Someone said last year that she was what made our defense scary. The team has yet to figure out how to replace her, I think.

Ralph Turner · December 01, 2009, 01:38:04 PM

Last night's defensive effort was much better. I am not sure whether LC is the cream of the ASC-East or all of the new players are just learning to play with each other better.

I like the new point guard, Rikeita Thomas. She is a true freshman, so she might aproach former McMurry All-American Symbri Tuttle's numbers over a 4-year career.

You hate to let a lead in the last minute over MC on the road, or anywhere, slip away.

dballa · December 03, 2009, 11:06:42 PM

HPU 51 Ozarks 49 Final.

HPU struggled on offense shooting only 26%. They needed a last second shot by Hope Hohertz to win the game.

Wasn't as bad as HSU's fate though as they lost to UTTyler 79 to 75 at home.

nash · December 05, 2009, 09:11:59 PM

Ralph, who is the best in the West this year? It doesn't seem to be any domination as in the year's past.

dballa · December 05, 2009, 09:56:33 PM

HPU is still undefeated and ranked #8 in the nation I would think it's pretty obvious they are the best in the west and in the conference.

JACKET84 · December 06, 2009, 09:24:14 PM

It's always hard to know who is best, until they play each other. Especially when HPU, McMurry & Hardin Simmons play each other. There's always a lot of emotion involved, and home court is a great advantage.
A good team can find ways to win when they don't play well. That was the case with HPU against the Ozarks. HPU played much better against UT-Dallas. I believe HPU, by the end of the season, will be a better team than last year. Two new juco transfers are starting to make an impact for the team. I was very impressed with the Freshman Kayla Scott out of Azle against UT-Dallas. She's got a bright future in the ASC.
HPU will be putting on a lot of miles in approx. 18 days starting the middle of the month. LC and MC on the road, then going to California Luthern (beat George Fox the other night), then out to Alpine. After those 3 trips, HPU will be battle tested, and ready to play at home.

I must say the Ozark team will beat a lot of teams this year. This is not the same Ozark team from the past. You can tell the coach knows what he's doing and will have that team contending. I was impressed.

Ralph Turner · December 06, 2009, 09:54:21 PM

What makes no sense is TLU beating Louisiana College!

LaCollege beat McMurry by 30.

nash · December 07, 2009, 11:38:58 PM

Thanks to live video I got to watch a good game between MC and TLU. Double overtime, it doesn't get any better (unless MC had won). Both teams had chances and opportunities to win and TLU came out on top. Congrats to TLU, and McMurray and HSU better come prepared to play when they visit Seguin.

Ralph Turner · December 07, 2009, 11:49:46 PM

Quote from: nash on December 07, 2009, 11:38:58 PM
Thanks to live video I got to watch a good game between MC and TLU. Double overtime, it doesn't get any better (unless MC had won). Both teams had chances and opportunities to win and TLU came out on top. Congrats to TLU, and McMurray and HSU better come prepared to play when they visit Seguin.

I believe you.

The TLU win over LC was no fluke!

JACKET84 · December 08, 2009, 08:36:15 AM

Coach Long started improving TLU her first year. She's a good coach and TLU will not be just another Win for teams. They will be getting plenty of wins of their own. TLU will help determine who wins the West this year. I think there will be more parity in this conference this year than ever before. You better play your best game, or it may result in a loss.