MBB: American Southwest Conference

[Ralph Turner]

McMurry has a home game, yes a game in Kimbrell Arena, on December 18th, with Southern Methodist University.  Press release is circulating.

[THE U - TD]

Wow that is interesting. Is McMurry still getting paid for it?

[Ralph Turner]

I am not sure of that detail, but it works for everyone.

[THE U - TD]

UTD has a stretch where 11 out of 13 are road games, including 7 straight road games.  This is due to the bleachers being redone in the middle of the season.  This is really a shame for UTD.  After losing a chance to host the first round of the National Championship in 2009, I think the program thought they had situations like this handled.  As to why this could not be done in the summer, I do not know, but this is very disappointing and frustrating for the program.  I'm sure they will not let it effect their play, but they have a right to be upset about getting kicked out of their own gym in mid season.

[Ralph Turner]

Exhibition game   McMurry 64, at D-1 Houston Baptist 60.

[THE U - TD]

Excited about the season starting back up!

Going to the UTD vs. Austin College Match-up tonight.  Will be curious to see how UTD looks losing 3 starters, even though they are returning a solid group.  Austin College should have a solid team too. From what I see they seem big.

[hasanova]

Quakers host a doubleheader tournament tonight in Ragan-Brown:

Averett vs Emory at 6 pm
Guilford vs McMurry at 8 pm

I look forward to seeing our Quaker Club members tonight at the halftime reception.  If any posters from the other three schools will be there, look me up!

[Ralph Turner]

Why cannot I not get the Sportzcast of Guilford vs McMurry?

Is it not a free site?  I do not see the pay-per-view icons.

I have the game.

Good video and the Guilford broadcast team is doing a good job.

[hasanova]

Why cannot I not get the Sportzcast of Guilford vs McMurry?

Is it not a free site?  I do not see the pay-per-view icons.

I have the game.

Good video and the Guilford broadcast team is doing a good job.

Glad you were able to get the connection, Ralph.  With the freshmen height I saw on the roster, I expect big things out of McMurry over the next few years.  By the way, is #50 on the football team?  - 6'3"/250 with a mohawk.    I wouldn't want to take a charge!

[Ralph Turner]

Final  -- McMurry 69 Averett 60.  It was never closer than a 6 point game and Averett never led.

Good road trip for McM.

[Ralph Turner]

Solid performance for McMurry today against LeTU, an 83-62 win.

Coach Garnett has assembled quality talent that look about 10-11 deep.  The new faces (there are only 4 returners) are learning to play as a unit.

[mcmfan]

Anybody know what happened to McMurry last night against UT Tyler?  How do you blow a 20-point lead?  It sounds like all our starters fouled out and the bench couldn't keep up the pace, but I only heard part of the game on the radio.

[THE U - TD]

Wow. That is a big turnaround.

UTD traveling to Abilene this week.  Should be two good games.  Wish I could be there. Its been a long time since UTD has won in Kimbrell Arena.  2002 I think was the last time. 

[Ralph Turner]

Anybody know what happened to McMurry last night against UT Tyler?  How do you blow a 20-point lead?  It sounds like all our starters fouled out and the bench couldn't keep up the pace, but I only heard part of the game on the radio.

The starters began fouling, but IMHO, the fouls were ticky-tacky stupid fouls that showed loss of focus on the necessity of demolishing a team when you have them down by 20 with 10 minutes left.

UTT just stayed in the game, and then the fans got back into the game and the momentum switched.

I am not sure what Coach Garnett said after the game or in practice today, but it was definitely a mammoth first "ugly" loss.

I thought that players #6-#8 game off the bench and played well.  It was a team effort.

[Ralph Turner]

at SRSU 68 Mississippi College 61

Mississippi College falls to 3-3 on the season.

McMurry beat UOz 83-79.