MBB: American Southwest Conference

[gccfan]

It was a good night for the East Division as they won 5 of the 7 games.   Looks like it will be a dogfight all the way in the East this year, should make for some excellent ball games in the next few weeks.

[Ralph Turner]

We are only 2 1/2  games out of 2nd place and only 2 games out of 4th place.

I think that the team can gain 2 games on the #4 team in the West.

I am optimistic that this team can work thru this adversity!

Even after the loss tonight, we (McM) are still 2 games out of a tie for 4th.

[#1ascfanman]

As of right now I am 7-6 on the predictions, here are my predictions for this weekend:

Thursday:
Concordia over Ozarks-Correct
La College over HPU-Incorrect
LeT over TLU-Correct
McMurry over Tyler-Incorrect
Miss over Sul Ross-Correct
ETBU over Schreiner in a close one-Correct and Correct
UTD over HSU-Correct


Brings me to 12-8

[Ralph Turner]

We are only 2 1/2  games out of 2nd place and only 2 games out of 4th place.

I think that the team can gain 2 games on the #4 team in the West.

I am optimistic that this team can work thru this adversity!

Even after the loss tonight, we (McM) are still 2 games out of a tie for 4th.

Brandon Weasby took control last night for UT-Tyler.  He hit a long, long 3FG with the score tied at 71 with about 1:05 left and then added a layup and then 2-2 FT's.

[golden_dome]

gccfan,  I think it's clear right now that the East Division is the stronger side this season. Funny how these things go in cycles because two years ago the West was the obvious stronger division. Thus far, the East is 28-21 against the West this season and I think most would pick the East to win 4-5 games of the seven this weekend.

This sets up nicely for UMHB who will benefit from a division not as strong as it has been the last few years, similar to MC the last couple of years. I think UMHB has to be the favorite right now to finish the regular season as the #1 team in the region. I don't think they lose more than a couple games from here on out and could see them with a 22-3 regular season record this year with the team they have.

The East will be tough this year. The Choctaws have struggled somwhat with their 8-3 record, but I think they will be very hard to beat in February. Lots of talent, but taking some time with so many new players. UT-Tyler obviously is much improved under Kenny Bizot with a 5-2 ASC record. LeTournea and UTD are also very strong this year. ETBU, Ozarks and La College are all capable of jumping up and earning a spot in the tournament.

This has to be the deepest the ASC East has ever been. Ozarks is last with a 2-5 record and has wins over Division II Henderson State and Hendrix (7-4) from the SCAC.

[Josh Bowerman]

Congrats to Mardochee Jean of HSU for becoming the ASC's all-time leading rebounder last night!

[Ralph Turner]

UTD, 86, McM 68.  McM started cold and never caught up.

[gccfan]

I agree with you Chris, I still think MC is the best in the East, but there is going to be a team or two in the East that is pretty good that won't make the tournament.  LeTourneau is in a funk right now where they play to the level of their opponent whether they are really good (UMHB) or not that good (TLU, although they are improving).  There is still a lot of time left, but they are scaring me with their inability to put teams away when they should.  Of course, a couple of good wins and I will be back to feeling good again, but right now I'm a little worried.

[#1ascfanman]

Saturday:
HSU over UTTyler-Correct
Ozarks over UMHB   Upset pick of the weekend-Incorrect, but not by much
ETBU over TLU-Correct
McM over Dallas-Incorrect
LeT over Schreiner-Incorrect
Miss over HPU-Correct
LC over Sul Ross-Incorrect

Brings me to 15-12 on the season


My Wildcats had a rough weekend losing two very close games we should have won.  I hope they can pull it together down the stretch and get into the tournament.  They can be dangerous when Josh plays well but need everyone to play well.

[#1ascfanman]

Here are my pics for this weekend:

LeT. over Ozarks
LC over Tyler
HPU over TLU
Sul Ross over SU
Miss over Dallas
UMHB over HSU
McM over CUA-Upset pick!!!!

Saturday:
CUA over HSU
Sull Ross over TLU
ETBU over Ozarks
Schreiner over HPU
MC over Tyler
UMHB over MCM
LC over Dallas

[cp1123]

Letu's win over Austin College gives the ASC another good win versus D3 comp.  What is our record versus all other D3's and what was the final East vs West tally?

[tball275]

I have been kicking an idea around for the past couple of days... about hosting an online talk show about ASC sports...  However, I would like to see if there is any interest... if so, please let me know... I have the resources and some ideas.  It would be free to listen to, of course, and I could accept callers and receive some of your thoughts....  Thanks.

[Ralph Turner]

Good win tonight!

McMurry held off a good team, and won at the end!

I have not given up on this team. They are 2.5 games out of 4th place (HPU) with 12 games left!  They have both games versus HPU, too.

UMHB next on Saturday, then HSU on Monday night!  Tough stretch!

[dsc]

Way to go, Cowboys!

BIG win over the Crusaders, but ten points!

On to the weekend, then McMurry!

[Ralph Turner]

Miss Coll 62, at UT-D 58.