MBB: American Southwest Conference

mcmfan · January 18, 2011, 05:10:08 PM

HSU is currently #1 in the West. Has this ever happened before? For years, they were also-rans in the conference. This seems to me to be a major turnaround for the HSU program.

Ralph Turner · January 19, 2011, 04:34:46 PM

Quote from: mcmfan on January 18, 2011, 05:10:08 PM
HSU is currently #1 in the West. Has this ever happened before? For years, they were also-rans in the conference. This seems to me to be a major turnaround for the HSU program.

Hmmm...

The Rangers beat the Yankees to win the AL Pennant.

The Horned Frogs, the Mustangs, the Aggies and the Bears all go to Bowl Games and the Longhorns don't.

Signs of the end times?

Ralph Turner · January 20, 2011, 09:35:27 AM

First place weekend in the ASC-West...

McMurry at CTX
HSU at UMHB

Some team(s) will wake-up Sunday morning liking where they are.

Quote from: mcmfan on January 18, 2011, 05:10:08 PM
HSU is currently #1 in the West. Has this ever happened before? For years, they were also-rans in the conference. This seems to me to be a major turnaround for the HSU program.

As for HSU having sole possession of first place with 11 games left in conference play, I cannot remember HSU being there this late in the season. They were Tri-Champs with McM and SRSU in 2004-05. Does anyone else remember?

Ralph Turner · January 20, 2011, 10:51:08 PM

A real barn-burner at CTX Tied at 82, 5.7 sec left, McMurry ball. Going to OT

McMurry 105, CTX 100.

McMurry ties HSU for 2nd in the West. McMurry trailed 24-4 at the start of the game.

This may be the best effort of the season for McMurry.

bcal · January 21, 2011, 01:07:49 AM

McM did not have their "A" game for much of the contest. However, when it really counted, the team showed their "A" courage. That was quite true for the last 5 minutes of regulation and all of overtime. McM hit their free throws and some big shots in the overtime period. Defense was a critical part of the win. UMHB will be another strong challange on Saturday.

Ralph Turner · January 21, 2011, 07:44:05 PM

Quote from: bcal on January 21, 2011, 01:07:49 AM
McM did not have their "A" game for much of the contest. However, when it really counted, the team showed their "A" courage. That was quite true for the last 5 minutes of regulation and all of overtime. McM hit their free throws and some big shots in the overtime period. Defense was a critical part of the win. UMHB will be another strong challange on Saturday.

Then why does this team not bring its "A" game for the full 40 minutes?

bcal · January 22, 2011, 09:15:24 PM

McM had it's "A" game the last ten minutes Thursday at CTX. In this afternoon's game aganist UMHB, McM did not have an "A" game in the last ten minutes. Outside shooting was a problem all game long. No one seemed to have a good feel from outside 12 feet. McM's 21 and 30 were effective scoring in the paint and 30 was strong rebounding. At times focus seemed to be a problem as it appeared concentration lapsed. McM's 34 and 44 are improving as they receive much needed playing time. Takes time for bigs who are first year to learn the college game.

UMHB has a fine team with depth. UMHB's 23 and 34 provided excellent support off the bench. They played a lot of effective minutes in the second half.

This was a game McM could have won, but did not. A game UMHB could have lost, but would not.

THE U - TD · January 22, 2011, 11:37:04 PM

UTD shot 0-20 (Yikes) from the 3-point line tonight and still won at Louisiana College 60-56.

TxFight · January 28, 2011, 05:50:15 PM

HUGE ASC West matchup this Saturday on the UTD Campus as division leading ETBU rolls into town. An ETBU win puts them in the driver seat for West crown!

Ralph Turner · February 01, 2011, 07:34:17 AM

Good morning,all!

The cold front came thru Tyler about an hour ago.

I have checked the wind chill and temperature charts from Plymouth State College (New Hampshire and Division III Little East Conference and New England Football Conference) at 0600 hours CST, 1200 Zulu and there is a 41 degree temperature difference between DFW and Shreveport

http://vortex.plymouth.edu/ustemp.gif

and a 58 degree difference in wind chill.

http://vortex.plymouth.edu/uschill.gif

mcmfan · February 01, 2011, 03:36:17 PM

McM students got everything they ever wanted last night. The women beat HSU by 2 points, the men destroyed HSU by nearly 40, and in the middle of the men's game Ron Holmes announced that all McM classes would be canceled today. Pandemonium ensued -- more cheering from the McM stands than for a slam dunk! (Of course, the reason was the incoming winter storm, not sweeping HSU...)

Ralph Turner · February 01, 2011, 04:24:38 PM

Quote from: mcmfan on February 01, 2011, 03:36:17 PM
McM students got everything they ever wanted last night. The women beat HSU by 2 points, the men destroyed HSU by nearly 40, and in the middle of the men's game Ron Holmes announced that all McM classes would be canceled today. Pandemonium ensued -- more cheering from the McM stands than for a slam dunk! (Of course, the reason was the incoming winter storm, not sweeping HSU...)

It was admirable of you to explain the reason for the cheering, and evidenced the good sportsmanship for which you are known.

mcmfan · February 01, 2011, 10:54:23 PM

McMurry professors obviously have to figure out how to make coming to class as exciting for students as not coming to class!

McM Blue Devil · February 02, 2011, 01:28:25 PM

Referencing earlier posts on this board about bringing their A game. When this McM team does bring their A game, they are capable of winning this conference. The job they did on Matt Addison the other night was incredible. They took him out of the game even before the opening tip.

The key to this McM team is defense. When they defend and rebound for an entire game, they are tough. Kudos to Coach Garnett.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 02, 2011, 03:19:11 PM

First Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2011/02/02/ncaas-mens-regional-rankings/