This and That

I apologize it has been so long since I blogged. The crossover season is a really hectic time, but I wanted to mention a few odds and ends.

Basketball season is in full swing and both teams look to be contenders in the ASC again.

The men came away with an exciting win over Mississippi College on Saturday. That is the first time the Cowboys have ever defeated MC and they did it on a night when MC played really well. MC shot 48 percent in the game and had only 15 turnovers. HSU countered by hitting 15 3-pointers. This is a really fun style of play to watch, especially when the 3’s are going in.

The women are off to a 3-1 start and are a last-second shot from being 4-0. The Cowgirls definitely have the meat of the conference schedule at the front end. HSU plays MC, Louisiana College, UT-Tyler and McMurry in the first four games and that is probably four of the top five opponents in the league this year. If they can get through the gauntlet, they will be in good shape going into ASC West play.

I am really looking forward to the games at UT-Tyler on Thursday and then on the Monday after finals (Dec. 15) the two teams will play at home against McMurry. Both games should be great games and we encourage as many students to stay around for those games as possible. It is always fun to play in front of the big crowds for our players. Both teams are exciting to watch, so come out and cheer on your teams, you will not be disappointed.

Just a quick reminder that all of the games can be heard on the Internet at www.hsuathletics.com. Jay Ashby will bring the call of all of the home games and either him or I will call the road games at least until ASC West play begins.

Congrats go out to Justin Feaster as he was named the ASC player of the year and also is one of 10 finalists for the Gagliardi trophy, given to the top player in Division III.

I just wanted to give a congrats to all of our fall sport seniors. You all had great careers and to make it four years is a special feat. Hopefully, all will finish their degrees and look back on the great times they had at Hardin-Simmons. If you see one of these seniors around campus or anywhere be sure to tell them how much they are appreciated, because they really do take a lot of time and personal sacrifice to not only be at Hardin-Simmons, but to also represent the school on their respective teams.

I hope everyone will remember the reason for the season as we hit Christmas time. Be sure to enjoy the time with your families.