WBB: American Southwest Conference

[sethhpu]

Is anybody else suprised that Hope and HPU were put in the same sectional bracket? Oh and for clarification I know the NCAA doesn't have seeds but I would think they would keep undefeated teams away from each other.

[JACKET84]

I'm surprised.  I thought they would leave the potential for having undefeated teams meet in the final 4.  I guess it's all about the expense of travel.

[mcm_sid]

Just FYI - there will be livestats Wednesday night at Kimbrell.

http://livestats.internetconsult.com/mcmurry/wbball

[dballa]

Just a little side note Meia Daniels is now 3 points away from 2,000. 

Barring any early injuries she should be able to reach that very early in their playoff game this Saturday.

[Ralph Turner]

If both Hope and HPU win, would Hope most likely host?

I am thinking that they would, and HPU would catch Hope in the Elite 8 game, all things working out.

Hope goes on the road to Baldwin Wallace and that could be a tough game.  The OAC plays great women's basketball.

[golfniz1]

Pat Coleman what torks me is that earlier in the season HPU was ranked #1 then they win there next 2 games by big margins and all the sudden they are #2 behind Hope.  HPU goes thru the season undefeated and has the #1 RPI rating that is what I dont understand.  Pat please  shed some light on this for me.  I know I am a rookie on this chat line and maybe missing out on something.  I know a #2 ranking is great no doubt for I am very proud of the HPU ladies and what they have done this season.  Just please explain to me how they fell at the beginning of the season.

[JACKET84]

If both Hope and HPU win, would Hope most likely host?

I am thinking that they would, and HPU would catch Hope in the Elite 8 game, all things working out.

Hope goes on the road to Baldwin Wallace and that could be a tough game.  The OAC plays great women's basketball.

I guess all I can do is pull for HPU and Baldwin Wallace to win their games.  If that happens, then I would hope HPU would get to host the next week.  I hope McMurry wins their game against Trinity.  What a crowd we'll have in Brownwood.  Over 4,200+ fans.  I have no doubt. 

[dballa]

HPU was #1 in the WBCA poll completely different from the D3Hoops poll.  HPU was #2 in the D3Hoops Poll to start the season and moved down to #3 at that same time they moved from the #1 spot in the WBCA poll. 

Part of it has to do with the new OWP/OOWP they put into place.  Since we played two terrible teams during that stretch, TLU and Schreiner, it dropped those numbers and made the strength of schedule look awful.  Then as we got into our toughest part of the schedule against CUA, UMHB, HSU and McM then the true strength of schedule started showing and we have been able to stay at #2. 

[hoopnut]

I find it interesting that folks are already worrying about a Hope / HPU match up in the Elite 8. I might remind everyone that UPS gave HPU a rude awakening last year, and they have a stronger team this year than last. HPU probably will make it to sectionals, but don't be suprised to find a re-match with UPS. There's an awful lot of basketball still to be played!

[JACKET84]

I find it interesting that folks are already worrying about a Hope / HPU match up in the Elite 8. I might remind everyone that UPS gave HPU a rude awakening last year, and they have a stronger team this year than last. HPU probably will make it to sectionals, but don't be suprised to find a re-match with UPS. There's an awful lot of basketball still to be played!

That's why they play the game.  A rematch with UPS would be great!

[Rob Don]

Is anybody else suprised that Hope and HPU were put in the same sectional bracket? Oh and for clarification I know the NCAA doesn't have seeds but I would think they would keep undefeated teams away from each other.

hey there Seth.  I thought the same thing as soon as i saw the bracket...o well...gotta go through HOPE at some point!

GO JACKETS!!!

[dballa]

http://www.ascsports.org/News/wbball/2008/3/3/ASC_WBB_ALLCONF08.asp?path=wbball

Congrats to all the ladies that made the all conference teams.

Special congrats to Meia Daniels and Kasey Buggs for being Division Players of the Year.

[mcm_sid]

If both Hope and HPU win, would Hope most likely host?

I am thinking that they would, and HPU would catch Hope in the Elite 8 game, all things working out.

Hope goes on the road to Baldwin Wallace and that could be a tough game.  The OAC plays great women's basketball.

I guess all I can do is pull for HPU and Baldwin Wallace to win their games.  If that happens, then I would hope HPU would get to host the next week.  I hope McMurry wins their game against Trinity.  What a crowd we'll have in Brownwood.  Over 4,200+ fans.  I have no doubt. 

If only Brownwood Coliseum seated 4,200

[JACKET84]

If both Hope and HPU win, would Hope most likely host?

I am thinking that they would, and HPU would catch Hope in the Elite 8 game, all things working out.

Hope goes on the road to Baldwin Wallace and that could be a tough game.  The OAC plays great women's basketball.

I guess all I can do is pull for HPU and Baldwin Wallace to win their games.  If that happens, then I would hope HPU would get to host the next week.  I hope McMurry wins their game against Trinity.  What a crowd we'll have in Brownwood.  Over 4,200+ fans.  I have no doubt. 

If only Brownwood Coliseum seated 4,200

What's your implication?

[Ralph Turner]

Actually the Brownwood Mausoleum saw 4,356 fans at the Chapman game last season.

The NCAA had no official reports of inadequate supplies of TP from the Chapman fan in attendance.