WBB: American Southwest Conference

Riley Zayas · January 13, 2022, 09:43:22 AM

Very excited to see how this one plays out tonight in Marshall! No. 14 ETBU hosts UMHB, who is 8-0 in ASC play.

Preview: https://truetothecru.com/2022/01/13/womens-basketball-gameday-preview-umhb-at-no-14-etbu/

Riley Zayas · January 14, 2022, 09:36:49 AM

Huge road win for UMHB women's basketball. The Cru overcame an early 21-6 deficit in the first quarter to earn the win in OT. Very impressive performance from the Cru, who are now 9-0 in ASC play. I think the ASC will have 3 ranked teams by next week (ETBU, HSU, UMHB) with UT-Dallas just on the outside, though I'm not sure. I really like what ETBU has and think they are a team that could go deep in March. I'd say the same about UMHB and the way they have performed in some critical late-game situations against UT-Dallas, LeTourneau, and now ETBU.

Game Story, including quotes from UMHB head coach Mark Morefield: https://truetothecru.com/2022/01/14/umhb-womens-basketball-earns-marquee-win-at-no-14-etbu-in-thrilling-overtime/

Riley Zayas · January 19, 2022, 01:50:02 AM

Bethany McLeod scored 17 points and tallied 4 steals on Tuesday night as UMHB moved to 10-0 in ASC play with a 67-58 win at Concordia:

Game Story: https://truetothecru.com/2022/01/18/mcleod-scores-17-as-no-22-umhb-womens-basketball-moves-to-10-0-in-asc-play/

Riley Zayas · January 26, 2022, 11:19:22 AM

HUGE game in Belton tomorrow night. No. 20 UMHB battles No. 22 Hardin-Simmons in what should be a competitive contest. The difference for the Cru this season? The last 8-10 minutes of every game. UMHB HC Mark Morefield believes that is why the Crusaders are 11-0 in the ASC right now.

https://truetothecru.com/2022/01/26/no-20-umhb-womens-basketball-aims-at-fourth-top-25-win-in-rivalry-game-against-hardin-simmons/

Riley Zayas · January 27, 2022, 10:29:47 AM

It's a Top 25 matchup tonight in Belton...
https://truetothecru.com/2022/01/27/womens-basketball-gameday-preview-no-22-hardin-simmons-at-no-20-umhb/

Riley Zayas · January 28, 2022, 09:27:10 AM

No. 20 UMHB comes away with the Top 25 win over No. 22 Hardin-Simmons in Belton. A couple thoughts from the game...

-The FT shooting really kept HSU in the game, especially in the second quarter. The Cowgirls shot 18 FTs, making 11, in the 2nd quarter alone.

-For as good of a 3pt shooting team as HSU was coming in, UMHB defended the perimeter very well. The Cru defense was on its game in the first half. A lot of forced TOs, good defensive rebounding from the Cru.

-UMHB closed it out, but it really did come down to the wire. HSU had a chance to tie it, down 3, with 19 seconds left, but missed back-to-back threes. Two FTs from UMHB made it 73-68, but a 3 with 5 seconds left from HSU cut it to 2. Both teams ended up shooting foul shots within the last four seconds before UMHB managed to run out the final second and get the 74-72 win.

Up next: UMHB hosts McMurry and HSU travels to Concordia.

Full game story: https://truetothecru.com/2022/01/28/no-20-umhb-womens-basketball-defeats-no-22-hardin-simmons-in-rivalry-showdown/

Riley Zayas · February 06, 2022, 09:50:18 AM

UT-Dallas hosts No. 15 UMHB today in Richardson. The Crusaders have been unstoppable, rattling off 15 straight victories. Can they keep it going? UTD is certainly a tough opponent, led by Paris Kiser. But the Cru has tremendous depth. This marks both teams' first game in eight days. Tip at 3 p.m. CT.

Gameday Preview: https://truetothecru.com/2022/02/06/womens-basketball-gameday-preview-no-15-umhb-at-ut-dallas/

Riley Zayas · February 06, 2022, 08:13:20 PM

What went well, how it went down, and what's next for No. 15 UMHB women's basketball following today's 55-46 win at UT-Dallas:

https://truetothecru.com/2022/02/06/no-15-umhb-womens-basketball-defeats-ut-dallas-55-46-behind-strong-effort-defensively/

Riley Zayas · February 19, 2022, 09:44:20 PM

Big win for #22 ETBU today at #14 UMHB...Cru really struggled offensively...we have highlights, quotes along with our game story for you here: https://truetothecru.com/2022/02/19/no-14-umhb-womens-basketball-falls-to-no-22-etbu-in-regular-season-finale/

Conference tournament up next...I have a good feeling this will not be the last time UMHB and ETBU battle in the near future...ETBU has been really impressive all year...a lot of depth, and phenomenal defense...those are the things that can win you games in the tournament

Riley Zayas · February 24, 2022, 09:13:25 AM

In Saturday's regular season finale, the UMHB women's basketball team suffered its first loss since November, losing to ETBU 71-57. But the Cru has responded to that in a big way entering this week's ASC Tournament, which might just set up a rematch of the league's top two teams again on Saturday.

https://truetothecru.com/2022/02/23/entering-the-asc-tournament-top-seeded-umhb-womens-basketball-looks-to-avenge-uncharacteristic-loss/

Riley Zayas · February 26, 2022, 01:39:45 AM

Crazy turn in the ASC Tournament...both top seeds, UMHB and ETBU, lost in the semis, setting up a championship game between UTD and HSU tomorrow. Hearing that HSU may have an injury or two on its roster, which might improve the Comets' chances. Really solid defensive performances from both HSU and UTD today. I expect a low-scoring contest tonight. 6 pm tip off in Marshall.

TroyP · February 27, 2022, 09:50:36 AM

I wonder if the two late losses will affect the Cru come selection time on Monday?
Then, preseason ranked #2 ETBU having 5 losses on the season do they have a shot with the selection committee on Monday? That was an interesting Friday night for the ASC.

Ron Boerger · February 27, 2022, 12:07:22 PM

Quote from: TroyP on February 27, 2022, 09:50:36 AM
I wonder if the two late losses will affect the Cru come selection time on Monday?
Then, preseason ranked #2 ETBU having 5 losses on the season do they have a shot with the selection committee on Monday? That was an interesting Friday night for the ASC.

Both ETBU and UMHB are likely to receive bids.

Riley Zayas · February 28, 2022, 01:46:53 AM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on February 27, 2022, 12:07:22 PM
Quote from: TroyP on February 27, 2022, 09:50:36 AM
I wonder if the two late losses will affect the Cru come selection time on Monday?
Then, preseason ranked #2 ETBU having 5 losses on the season do they have a shot with the selection committee on Monday? That was an interesting Friday night for the ASC.

Both ETBU and UMHB are likely to receive bids.

Exactly. And pretty easily too, in my opinion. Definitely don't think ETBU or UMHB will be last off the table in Pool C. Both played pretty strong schedules, and did well against RROs, which helps big-time in a situation like this one.

Riley Zayas · February 28, 2022, 06:08:40 PM

UMHB will face Webster, ETBU will face Rhodes and HSU battles Trinity in the first round. Really impressive that the ASC got 3 teams in this year. I don't believe that has ever happened.

https://truetothecru.com/2022/02/28/umhb-womens-basketball-receives-at-large-bid-will-face-webster-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament/