MBB: American Southwest Conference

[Ralph Turner]

I saw UT-Dallas beat Guilford 64-48.

I spoke with the Guilford announcer after the game.

UTD took Guilford out of its game with outstanding defense and guard play by Temaine Wright (FG 9-15 /3FG 0-3/ FT 6-7 /5 rebs/ 4 assists 2 TO/ 6 steals/24 points in 36 minutes).  Ernie Lowery 6pts and Brandon Greene 5 points contributed 26 minutes each.  Scott Rodgers came off the bench for 11 points (FG 4-10/3 FG 3-8).  The Guilford announcer, Brian Jones, said this was the lowest point total by Guilford since before the 2002-03 season.  He complimented the UT-Dallas defense!  Temaine Wright was able to slash and make points on his drives.

Mr Jones was very complimentary of the ASC ball that he has seen.

[DavidNichols]

The Choctaws won the Lon Varnell Classic in Sewanee, TN by defeating the host school, Tigers, by a score of 82-76 in the finale.  Bryan Johnson scored 18 pts. in the opener against Rust and followed that with 20 against Sewanee.  Johnson is 18-22 from the floor and 2-2 from the 3-pt. line.  Johnson and Richard Worthy were named to the All-Tournament Team.  Worthy hit four free throws in the final 30 seconds to clinch the victory.  13 players saw significant playing time in both games and the Choctaws look to be very deep, yet again.  They will get a tough test after Thanksgiving when they travel to Abilene to face Hardin-Simmons and McMurry. 

[Bearkat00]

I was looking at the play by play before you posted this an I noticed that Smith had like 3 minutes in the first half but in the box score it said he had like 12. Also it said Van Wright subs out an then like 2 possesions later he makes a shot. So it does seem that the stats are a little off.

Anyone know why Smith only played 5 minutes? And him an the highly talented D1 transfer that everyone was talking about both came off the bench?

I assume it's because of Smith's ankle injury that has limited him in the amount of playing time early in the season.  He's missed some practice time and all after twisiting his ankle just before their first scrimmage.  He looked good on Saturday night and really provides a spark when he comes off the bench. 

Vanwright asked to come off the bench.  Apparently he prefers to watch the opponents for a few minutes and then come off the bench and establish himself.  Obviously Coach plays him down the stretch.  7 for 8 at the charity stripe, including some clutch free throws.  Scored 15 2nd half points and made some big time plays when it looked like SAU might be running away with it. 

Smith also played well, however, had a couple of key turnovers late in the 2nd half.  Shot the ball very well and seems to be getting that step back. 

[#1ascfanman]

LC has played some real close games, unfortunately they have not won all of them but they will be tough this year.  I can see them making a run for the tournament!

[finnman]

I have not posted in forever on this site.  Too busy chasing young kids of my own, and I spend all my internet time on fantasy football.  Still an Indian at heart though.

What kind of team is Holmes and McM supposed to have this year?  I haven't kept up with it like I used to.  How are you doing Ralph?  Can you answer?

FinnMan

[Ralph Turner]

I have not posted in forever on this site.  Too busy chasing young kids of my own, and I spend all my internet time on fantasy football.  Still an Indian at heart though.

What kind of team is Holmes and McM supposed to have this year?  I haven't kept up with it like I used to.  How are you doing Ralph?  Can you answer?

FinnMan

I am cautiously optimistic.

It has been too long since we made the NCAA playoffs.  He has lots of talent and new players.  The start at UTSA may not be indicative of how good we are.

I think that the MissColl/LaCollege series may be more accurate.  I am trying to figure out the Cowboys!

(What I really like is how the women look.  If Berthel can take up enough slack in the post, and last year's crew can mature accordingly this year, then we might make the NCAA playoffs again.)

[Ralph Turner]

UTSA pregame release for the McMurry game.

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[fcnews]

Can anybody post thoughts on the MHB v. Trinity game?

[thejungle]

Ralph, Finnman: missed you two!

I'm with Ralph on the women, they really could be something if it all comes together. Allison Nelson is a joy to watch.

The men sound like they will be better. But well have to wait and see how they gel. Still, can't wait!

[Walter17]

UMHB v. Trinity should be a battle.  Trinity went toe to toe with #6 UW-Stevens Point, but came up short by 1 pt. in overtime.  Trinity is a grind-it-out defensive team and UMHB's great perimeter athletes whould be a great challenge for them.  I am looking forward to tonight's game and will surely post my post game thoughts.

[Bearkat00]

Im pretty sure etbu will not be adding tennis anytime soon.  We do not currently have the facillities.

Reading some old pots and came across this.  I heard ETBU will be adding tennis this year - is that true?

[etbualum]

2010 tennis will be back at etbu....new courts are going to be built next to the football field(or at least that is the rumor)...no word on how many courts.

guess i was wrong...or does 5 years count as not anytime soon

[CUAfan]

Early season returns don't make the ASC look terribly good as a whole. Counting all games, ASC teams are only scoring 93.6 points per 100 possessions while giving up 101.4 per 100 possessions in 32 total games played. I have a suspicion that those numbers would look much better if I took out the NAIA/D2/D1 games, but that's more work than I'm willing to do at the moment.

[Ralph Turner]

Early season returns don't make the ASC look terribly good as a whole. Counting all games, ASC teams are only scoring 93.6 points per 100 possessions while giving up 101.4 per 100 possessions in 32 total games played. I have a suspicion that those numbers would look much better if I took out the NAIA/D2/D1 games, but that's more work than I'm willing to do at the moment.

I think that a fair assessment for your system will be to analyze only ASC games.

[CUAfan]

Yeah, but doing it ASC-only will make it come out to .500 by definition. What I'm trying to do is get at how good the ASC is outside the conference, for which I need to do D3 only games. I could do it; I'm just not interested enough to do the work right now.