Tag: Basketball
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Texans start conference play off strong
The South Plains College men’s basketball team started the first month of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference play strong, winning four out of five games. The Texans had a three-game winning streak snapped with an unfortunate 95-80 loss to conference leaders Odessa College on Jan. 29 in Odessa. The Texans took a 34-31 lead…
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Rough start for Lady Texans in WJCAC play
The South Plains College women’s basketball team started off shaky with multiple losses in the first month of Western Junior Texas College Athletic Conference play. The face-off against Odessa College on Jan. 29 unfortunately didn’t end in the Lady Texas’ favor, as the Lady Wranglers held on for a 60-57 victory in Odessa. Turnovers seemed…
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Dorris takes unexpected path to play basketball at SPC
Maddie Dorris never thought her basketball career would land her in West Texas. Having attended a 6A high school in Weatherford for four years, Dorris never thought she would be a member of the South Plains College women’s basketball team. Before attending SPC in the fall of 2016, Dorris thought she would be going to…
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Dominant Lady Texans prepare for strong conference play
After dominating the beginning of the season, the South Plains College women’s basketball team is entering competitive conference play. With a team consisting of mainly freshmen, the No. 16 Lady Texans powerhouse had strung together a 10-game winning streak. The Lady Texans were defeated by Midland College 58-55 on Nov. 29 in Midland at the…
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Bryant deserves both Laker jerseys retired
Kobe Bryant has given his best years to the NBA. Now, the NBA is deciding to celebrate the former Laker the best way possible.
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Future of college basketball in need of reform
After the FBI released its findings in an investigation citing coaches, agents and high-level employees of Adidas for corruption and bribery, the overall image of college basketball has been tarnished.
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Texans finish third at national tournament after falling short of perfect season
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s basketball team finished the season in third place after advancing to the national for fourth time in six years. The Texans finished the season with 33-2 record, following a perfect regular season. “It was an outstanding season,” said Steve Green, head men’s basketball coach at SPC. “We…
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Lady Texans end season after falling in second round of national tournament
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant After earning a trip to the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Tournament, the South Plains College women’s basketball team advanced two rounds before having the season come to an end. Finishing the season at 28-6, the ninth-ranked Lady Texans fell in the round of 16 to Seward County Community College, 87-69,…
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Impressive seasons earn basketball players multiple honors
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant After earning a trip to the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Tournament, the South Plains College women’s basketball team advanced two rounds before having the season come to an end. Finishing the season at 28-6, the ninth-ranked Lady Texans fell in the round of 16 to Seward County Community College,…
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Texans suffer first loss before national tourney
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s basketball team is looking to bounce back from the first loss of the season while preparing for the NJCAA National Tournament. The top-ranked Texans had been undefeated entering the Region V tournament that took place March 8 to March 11 at Frenship High School in Wolfforth. The…
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Lady Texans receive national bid after regional loss
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College women’s basketball team gained a national tournament bid after falling short of a NJCAA Region V Tournament championship. After finishing the regular season with a string of victories in conference play, the Lady Texans entered the regional tournament ranked as the No. 2 seed from the Western Junior…
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Brangers uses positive college experiences to influences daily life
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Leading the South Plains College men’s basketball team in offense and helping the top team in the nation get to their goal of a national championship is what Jordan Brangers has on his mind. The 6-foot-2 sophomore shooting guard has put his mark on the SPC men’s basketball program, leading the Texans…
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March madness conference bids hinder tourney talent
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor With the biggest tournament in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball ongoing, each conference should send its best programs, not those that happen to win a conference’s post-season tournament. When you use a post-season conference tournament to decide who the automatic bid should go to, this creates several problems that…
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Texans gunning for perfection as season nears end
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s basketball team looks to continue their momentum as the post-season approaches. While looking to keep their undefeated season, the No. 1-ranked Texans defeated Clarendon College 93 – 62 on Feb. 23 in the Texan Dome. The Texans’ offense was working all night, and they were able…
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Calipari upset with practice of early season firings
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With March Madness approaching for men’s basketball, Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari recently made his opinion clear about colleges firing coaches midway through the season. With a disappointing season for the NC State men’s basketball program, the university came to a decision in late February to fire Head Coach Mark Gottfried.…
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Trading Cousins may favor Pelicans
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor After a few season were big named players stayed on their teams, we finally see a star one move to another team, for next to nothing. The Sacramento Kings decided to trade their superstar center, DeMarcus Cousins, and forward Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for guard Buddy Hield, guard…
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Texans keep undefeated streak alive in conference play
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College men’s basketball team has dominated throughout the season against tough opponents. With an undefeated season on the line, the No. 1-ranked Texans went on the road to defeat Odessa College 93-80 on Feb. 9. Being ranked fourth in the nation, the Wranglers attempted to stall the Texan offense…
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Lady Texans showcase dominant offense before playoffs
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Offense has been key for the South Plains College women’s basketball team through the final stretch of the season and Western Junior College Athletic Conference play. With the momentum of a four-game winning streak, the No. 7-ranked Lady Texans stumbled on the road against Odessa College, falling 53-51 on Feb. 9. After…
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James crosses line by calling out journalist
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With midseason tensions brewing, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Lebron James recently made his feelings clear to journalist Frank Isola after a released article. After an impressive comeback victory against the Washington Wizards, James was asked about rumors of him wanting teammate Kevin Love to be traded for a better option and close…