vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball Game #11 Dec. 21, 2006 (7-3) vs. SMU (8-1) 7 p.m. (CT) Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Fort Worth, Texas Media Relations: Drew Harris Office: (817) 257-5378 Cell: (817) 343-2064 E-mail: d.harris@tcu.edu Website: GoFrogs.com Game Day Information Television: CSTV (Satellite Coordinates - G11 KU 22 Upper) Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Steve Lappas (analyst) will describe the action. Radio: ESPN FM 103.3 and K 88.7 FM in Fort Worth/Dallas. Brian Estridge (play-by-play) and John Denton (analyst) will call the game on the /ISP Sports Network. The game can also be heard online at www.gofrogs.com. Next on the Schedule: plays its first game after the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. when UT-San Antonio visits for a rematch from three weeks ago. What to Know Getting Defensive During s three-game winning streak, the Frogs have allowed just 51.3 points per game. Opponents have scored just 55.5 per game over the last six contests. ranks first in the Mountain West in field goal percentage defense at.402. The Frogs are second in the MWC in scoring defense (61.5), behind only top-25 Air Force. Dougherty and Doherty In addition to sharing last names with different spellings, s Neil Dougherty and SMU s Matt Doherty have another common bond, as both men were assistant coaches at Kansas under Roy Williams, and each spent seven seasons coaching in Allen Fieldhouse. They shared the same sideline for four seasons (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99) and helped the Jayhawks to a overall mark of 121-21 (.852) over that time. During the four years that the two worked together, Kansas won three conference regular season titles, three league tournament titles, and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. KU reached the Elite Eight in 1996, the Sweet 16 in 1997 and the second round in 1998 and 1999. The Horned Frogs Against the Mustangs This is the 182nd all-time meeting between the Metroplex rivals, with SMU holding a 99-82 advantage in the series history. The Horned Frogs have won six of the past eight and 13 of the past 16 clashes. Over that time, s three losses have been by an average of 2.7 points per game. is 49-39 in games played in Fort Worth and have won four straight and eight of nine. Neil Dougherty is 1-2 against the Ponies after a 52-49 loss last year in Dallas. The other loss was an 87-84 overtime decision in 2002. The two schools have met every year since 1921 except for the 2003-04 campaign. 2006-07 Schedule & Results Date Opponent Time/Result Sat., Nov. 11 Centenary W, 72-66 Tue., Nov. 14 Stephen F. Austin W, 59-53 Sat., Nov. 18 UT-Arlington (m) (2OT) W, 97-89 Tue., Nov. 21 at St. Mary s L, 53-74 Fri., Nov. 24 Grambling State W, 64-46 Wed., Nov. 29 Texas Tech (m) L, 60-70 Sat., Dec. 2 at Oklahoma L, 35-63 Wed., Dec. 6 at UT-San Antonio W, 62-46 Sat., Dec. 9 Tulane (m) W, 53-51 Mon., Dec. 18 Arkansas-Pine Bluff W, 73-57 Thu., Dec. 21 SMU (C) 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 27 UT-San Antonio 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 30 at Colorado 2 p.m. Wed., Jan. 3 New Mexico* 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 6 at Utah* (m) 8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 10 at BYU* (m) 8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 17 Colorado State* (m) 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 20 UNLV* (m) 7 p.m. Tue., Jan. 23 at Air Force* (m) 8 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27 at Wyoming* 2 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31 San Diego State* (m) 6:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 3 Utah* (m) 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 7 at UNLV* (C) 9 p.m. Sat., Feb. 10 BYU* 7 p.m. Tue., Feb. 13 at Colorado State* (m) 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 17 at New Mexico* (m) 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 24 Air Force* (m) 1 p.m. Wed., Feb. 28 Wyoming* (m) 6:30 p.m. Sat., Mar. 3 at San Diego State* (m) 5 p.m. Mar. 6-10 at MWC Championships# TBA * Mountain West Conference Game; # Las Vegas, Nev. (m) - MountainWest Television Network (mtn.) (C) - College Sports Television (CSTV) All Times Central Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.-Exp. Hometown (Previous Schools) 23 Blake Adams F 6-6 232 SR-3L Houston, Texas (Aldine Nimitz H.S.) 13 Neil P. Dougherty G 6-0 195 SR-3L Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley H.S.) 3 Jason Ebie G 6-1 173 FR-HS Houston, Texas (Alief Elsik H.S.) 2 Brent Hackett G 6-2 203 JR-2L Fort Worth, Texas (Fort Worth Southwest H.S.) 12 Femi Ibikunle F 6-9 260 SR-3L Lagos, Nigeria (New Hampton Prep) 32 Kevin Langford F 6-8 242 SO-TR Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley H.S./California) 22 Keion Mitchem G 6-0 170 FR-HS Rochester, N.Y. (Rochester East H.S.) 10 Martiese Morones G 6-0 165 FR-HS Lexington, Ky. (Millersburg Military Institute) 5 Neiman Owens G 6-3 195 JR-2L Channelview, Texas (Channelview H.S.) 33 Alvardo Parker F 6-8 218 JR-TR South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands (Frank Phillips J.C.) 41 Luke Tauscher F 6-11 240 FR-HS Fort Worth, Texas (Fort Worth Southwest H.S.) 11 Ryan Wall G 6-0 175 JR-TR Coppell, Texas (Coppell H.S./New Mexico) Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. 2 Brent Hackett G 3 Jason Ebie G 5 Neiman Owens G 10 Martiese Morones G 11 Ryan Wall G 12 Femi Ibikunle F 13 Neil P. Dougherty G 22 Keion Mitchem G 23 Blake Adams F 32 Kevin Langford F 33 Alvardo Parker F 41 Luke Tauscher F Walk-Ons 21 David Fishel; 24 Carter Dunbar; 24 Brian Abadie Coaching Staff Head Coach: Neil Dougherty (5th year at ), Cameron, 1984 Assistant Coach: Rick Callahan (5th year at ), Salem College, 1980 Assistant Coach: Chris Crutchfield (2nd year at ), Nebraska-Omaha, 1992 Assistant Coach: Jeff Luster (5th year at ), Tabor College, 1996 Director of Operations: Sean Woods (1st year at ), Kentucky, 1992 Pronunciation Guide Neil DOUGHERTY (DOOR-tee) Jason EBIE (EE-bee) David FISHEL (fuh-shell) FEMI (FEH-mee) IBIKUNLE (EE-bih-KOON-lay) KEION (KEY-ahn) Mitchem MARTIESE (mar-teese) MORONES (mah-rahn-niss) Luke TAUSCHER (TAUW-sure)
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Team and Player Notes Below is a list of the all-time meetings between the schools. 1919 L 19-30 Dallas 1919 W 36-32 Fort Worth 1921 L 20-21 Dallas 1921 L 18-19 Dallas 1922 L 17-28 Dallas 1922 L 14-23 Dallas 1922 W 15-11 Fort Worth 1922 L 16-24 Fort Worth Jan. 29, 1923 L 20-37 Fort Worth Jan. 30, 1923 L 14-21 Fort Worth Mar. 5, 1923 L 19-30 Dallas Mar. 6, 1923 L 18-20 Dallas 1924 W 29-12 Fort Worth 1924 W 16-11 Fort Worth 1924 W 19-17 Dallas 1924 W 27-13 Dallas 1925 W 28-20 Fort Worth 1925 W 43-20 Dallas Jan. 23, 1926 L 11-15 Fort Worth Feb. 23, 1926 L 19-20 Dallas Jan. 31, 1927 L 26-33 Dallas Feb. 15, 1927 L 24-25 Fort Worth Jan. 11, 1928 L 23-24 Dallas Feb. 6, 1928 L 19-21 Fort Worth 1929 L 25-34 Fort Worth 1929 W 34-28 Dallas Feb. 19, 1930 L 35-36 Dallas Mar. 1, 1930 L 22-25 Dallas Feb. 2, 1931 L 33-36 Dallas Feb. 3, 1931 W 37-29 Fort Worth Feb. 27, 1932 W 52-19 Fort Worth Mar. 5, 1932 L 30-32 Dallas Jan. 7, 1933 L 19-20 Dallas Mar. 3, 1933 W 36-24 Fort Worth Jan. 20, 1934 W 29-26 Fort Worth Feb. 17, 1934 L 27-32 Dallas Feb. 5, 1935 L 20-36 Dallas Mar. 2, 1935 L 24-41 Dallas Jan. 11, 1936 W 29-23 Dallas Mar. 4, 1936 W 33-29 Dallas Jan. 12, 1937 L 22-26 Fort Worth Feb. 23, 1937 L 22-34 Dallas Feb. 8, 1938 L 23-42 Dallas Mar. 1, 1938 L 30-37 Fort Worth Jan. 14, 1939 L 29-31 Fort Worth Feb. 25, 1939 L 39-41 Dallas Feb. 6, 1940 L 35-46 Dallas Feb. 21, 1940 L 53-63 Fort Worth Jan. 10, 1941 L 34-35 Dallas Feb. 25, 1941 L 36-38 Fort Worth Jan. 21, 1942 W 50-45 Fort Worth Jan. 24, 1942 W 39-35 Dallas Jan. 16, 1943 W 49-43 Fort Worth Jan. 23, 1943 L 44-54 Dallas Jan. 13, 1944 L 30-40 Dallas Feb. 2, 1944 W 47-37 Fort Worth Jan. 17, 1945 W 52-46 Fort Worth Jan. 30, 1945 L 38-56 Dallas Jan. 15, 1946 W 54-40 Dallas Feb. 13, 1946 W 42-34 Fort Worth Feb. 1, 1947 L 36-55 Fort Worth Feb. 19, 1947 L 52-59 Dallas Jan. 7, 1948 L 58-62 Dallas Mar. 3, 1948 L 48-63 Fort Worth Jan. 4, 1949 W 58-52 Fort Worth Feb. 4, 1949 L 36-47 Dallas Jan. 10, 1950 W 62-50 Fort Worth Feb. 3, 1950 W 51-45 Dallas Jan. 3, 1951 W 57-46 Dallas Feb. 23, 1951 W 64-54 Fort Worth Jan. 2, 1952 W 58-43 Fort Worth Mar. 1, 1952 W 64-60 Dallas Jan. 30, 1953 W 57-34 Dallas Feb. 17, 1953 W 59-48 Fort Worth Jan. 30, 1954 W 85-84 Dallas Feb. 17, 1954 W 73-65 Fort Worth Dec. 27, 1954 W 74-71 Houston Jan. 15, 1955 W 77-73 Fort Worth Feb. 9, 1955 L 70-84 Dallas Jan. 24, 1956 L 64-105 Dallas Feb. 14, 1956 L 22-26 Fort Worth Dec. 27, 1956 L 65-74 Houston Jan. 12, 1957 L 63-79 Fort Worth Feb. 26, 1957 L 77-88 Dallas Feb. 8, 1958 L 67-84 Dallas Feb. 15, 1958 W 82-71 Fort Worth Dec. 27, 1958 W 74-64 Houston Jan. 31, 1959 W 72-60 Fort Worth Feb. 28, 1959 L 71-72 Dallas Feb. 3, 1960 L 73-79 Fort Worth Feb. 20, 1960 L 67-98 Dallas Jan. 14, 1961 L 64-67 Fort Worth Feb. 14, 1961 L 68-79 Dallas Jan. 4, 1962 L 53-70 Fort Worth Feb. 24, 1962 L 86-96 Dallas Feb. 5, 1963 L 80-92 Dallas Feb. 19, 1963 L 98-109 Fort Worth Feb. 1, 1964 L 67-79 Dallas Feb. 15, 1964 L 75-85 Fort Worth Feb. 2, 1965 L 94-110 Dallas Feb. 16, 1965 L 95-96 Fort Worth Jan. 29, 1966 W 97-89 Dallas Feb. 28, 1966 L 96-100 Fort Worth Jan. 31, 1967 L 88-89 Dallas Feb. 18, 1967 L 83-85 Fort Worth Feb. 6, 1968 W 91-64 Fort Worth Feb. 13, 1968 L 63-70 Dallas Jan. 4, 1969 L 78-81 Fort Worth Feb. 18, 1969 W 87-84 Dallas Jan. 17, 1970 L 84-86 Dallas Feb. 24, 1970 W 102-93 Fort Worth Jan. 26, 1971 W 93-85 Fort Worth Mar. 6, 1971 L 78-79 Dallas Jan. 22, 1972 L 71-81 Dallas Feb. 15, 1972 W 93-84 Fort Worth Jan. 23, 1973 L 71-104 Dallas Feb. 17, 1973 W 80-76 Fort Worth Jan. 29, 1974 L 74-81 Fort Worth Feb. 23, 1974 L 60-96 Dallas Feb. 8, 1975 L 67-88 Dallas Feb. 15, 1975 W 84-64 Fort Worth Jan. 6, 1976 W 79-75 Fort Worth Jan. 12, 1976 L 84-108 Dallas Jan. 8, 1977 L 55-66 Fort Worth Feb. 5, 1977 L 84-116 Dallas Jan. 7, 1978 L 65-68 Fort Worth Feb. 18, 1978 L 53-83 Dallas Jan. 6, 1979 L 77-96 Dallas Feb. 20, 1979 L 77-89 Fort Worth Jan. 19, 1980 W 92-89 Dallas Feb. 9, 1980 L 57-76 Fort Worth Jan. 20, 1981 W 52-43 Fort Worth Feb. 14, 1981 W 52-44 Dallas Jan. 23, 1982 W 63-61 Dallas Feb. 13, 1982 W 85-60 Fort Worth Mar. 1, 1982 W 54-46 Fort Worth Jan. 29, 1983 W 68-67 Dallas Mar. 2, 1983 L 56-61 Fort Worth Jan. 26, 1984 L 59-61 Fort Worth Feb. 25, 1984 L 65-73 Dallas Jan. 19, 1985 L 70-74 Dallas Feb. 20, 1985 W 72-64 Fort Worth Jan. 15, 1986 W 63-54 Fort Worth Feb. 15, 1986 W 76-54 Dallas Jan. 14, 1987 W 57-53 Dallas Feb. 12, 1987 W 69-50 Fort Worth Jan. 30, 1988 L 48-51 Fort Worth Mar. 2, 1988 L 54-87 Dallas Mar. 11, 1988 L 74-86 Dallas Feb. 1, 1989 L 57-68 Dallas Mar. 4, 1989 W 62-57 Fort Worth Jan. 3, 1990 W 63-61 Dallas Feb. 3, 1990 W 83-43 Fort Worth Jan. 5, 1991 W 63-59 Fort Worth Feb. 5, 1991 L 57-71 Dallas Jan. 15, 1992 W 73-62 Dallas Feb. 15, 1992 W 70-59 Fort Worth Jan. 20, 1993 L 65-79 Fort Worth Feb. 16, 1993 L 53-60 Dallas Mar. 12, 1993 W 72-71 Dallas Jan. 22, 1994 W 89-75 Dallas Feb. 19, 1994 L 64-65 Fort Worth Jan. 25, 1995 W 113-101 Fort Worth Feb. 21, 1995 W 79-75 Dallas Jan. 27, 1996 L 83-87 Dallas Feb. 24, 1996 W 87-79 Fort Worth Jan. 25, 1997 W 87-63 Dallas Feb. 19, 1997 W 79-71 Fort Worth Jan. 26, 1998 W 100-82 Dallas Feb. 16, 1998 W 79-70 Fort Worth Mar. 5, 1998 W 71-69 Las Vegas Jan. 11, 1999 W 92-79 Dallas Feb. 6, 1999 L 92-94 Fort Worth Jan. 29, 2000 W 92-75 Fort Worth Feb. 26, 2000 W 86-83 Dallas Jan. 27, 2001 W 100-91 Fort Worth Mar. 3, 2001 W 84-76 Dallas Dec. 18, 2001 W 74-62 Fort Worth Nov. 24, 2002 L (OT)84-87 Dallas Dec. 12, 2004 W 65-51 Fort Worth Dec. 30, 2005 L 49-52 Dallas Neil Dougherty - Head Coach Fifth Season at Is in his fifth season in Fort Worth, where he owns a 54-78 record (.405). Hired on March 25, 2002, as s 18th head coach. Led to the 2005 National Invitation Tournament, the school s first postseason berth since 1999. The Frogs made a late-march run all the way to the NIT quarterfinals despite playing all three games on the road. It matched the furthest that a team had ever advanced in the tournament. Posted a 21-14 record in 2004-05, the 11th 20-win season in school history and the most wins for the program since 1998-99. set an all-time arena attendance record when 7,267 fans watched the Frogs play top-ranked Kansas on Dec. 1, 2003. Of Dougherty s 125 games at the helm of the program, 15 have been against top-25 teams. To compare, the Frogs played just 19 ranked teams during the entire decade of the 1990s, a span of 303 games. Helped raise money for the $6 million, 22,000-square-foot Ed & Rae Schollmaier Basketball Complex, completed in March of 2004. Led to a monumental 71-46 victory over 10th-ranked Louisville in February of 2004. It was just the fifth win over a top-10 team ever enjoyed by the program. Since the spring of 2003, 12 players have received their degrees, while three more will obtain their certificates following the 2007 spring. Spent the previous seven seasons at Kansas working as an assistant under Roy Williams. During Dougherty s years on staff, KU averaged nearly 30 victories per season, won four conference championships, and played in seven NCAA Tournaments and the 2002 Final Four. Eight of Dougherty s former Jayhawk players are currently in the NBA: Nick Collison, Drew Gooden, Kirk Hinrich, Raef LaFrentz, Paul Pierce, Scot Pollard, Wayne Simien and Jacque Vaughn. Served as an assistant coach under Eddie Fogler at Vanderbilt (1989-93) and South Carolina (1993-95). Coached four seasons at his alma mater, Cameron University (1984-88), where he mentored 2005-06 NBA Coach of the Year Avery Johnson, who was a sophomore guard. Attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., where he was recruited by and played one year for Mike Krzyzewski, now the legendary head coach at Duke. Transferred to Cameron University for his final two collegiate seasons. Graduated with a bachelor s degree in education from Cameron in 1984 and earned his master s in education from Oklahoma in 1987. Dougherty and his wife, Patti, have three children: a daughter, Megan, who is a graduate, and sons, Neil Patrick and Ryan. Neil Patrick is a senior guard on the basketball team. Cornelius Aaron Dougherty was born in Leavenworth, Kan., on April 14, 1961. Career Head Coaching Record Year School W L Pct 2002-03 9 19.321 2003-04 12 17.414 2004-05 21 14.600 2005-06 6 25.194 2006-07 7 3.700 /Career Totals 55 78.414 Individual Top Performances DOUBLE-FIGURE SCORING GAMES Hackett 5 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) Langford 5 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) Parker 5 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) Wall 5 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) Mitchem 3 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) Adams 2 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) Owens 2 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) DOUBLE-FIGURE REBOUNDING GAMES Adams 1 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) DOUBLE-DOUBLES Adams 1 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06)
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Team and Player Notes Conference Ties and SMU were longtime foes in the Southwest Conference, as they were partners from 1923-24 through 1995-96. Following the breakup of the SWC, and SMU were members of the Western Athletic Conference from 1996-97 through 2000-01. then left for Conference USA, where the school spent four years prior to heading to the Mountain West. SMU entered C-USA following s departure. Home For the Holidays is in the third game of a season-long four-game home stand. Except for the 2002-03 season, has had a home stand of at least four games every season since 1995-96. Not Even to Christmas Yet It took just 10 games for the Horned Frogs to surpass the team s win total (6) from 2005-06. upended Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Dec. 18 for the Frogs seventh victory of the season. No Rust Against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday, wasted little time getting back to work after an eight-day break for final exams. scored just seven seconds into the game and led 8-0 before a minute had been played. led wire-to-wire and had a 20-point lead at intermission. Local Flavor Of the Frogs 13 nonconference games, has six against Texas schools. In addition, five more are versus schools from bordering states (Louisiana-3, Oklahoma-1 and Arkansas-1). This is s seventh straight game against a school from Texas or a state that borders Texas. Home Sweet Home is 382-225 (.629) in 607 home games since Daniel-Meyer Coliseum opened in 1961. Over the past 10-plus seasons, the Horned Frogs are 122-50 (.709) in DMC and have won at least 10 home games seven times over that span. The Frogs are 6-1 at home this season, with their lone loss coming to Texas Tech. DMC The Place to Be The Horned Frogs are scoring 18.3 points more per game in their home contests (68.3 ppg) than in their road games (50.0 ppg). is shooting five percent better in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (43.6) than away from home (38.2). The team is also distributing the ball better at home, notching 103 assists on 164 made field goals (63 percent), compared to just 26 assists on 55 field goals in road games (47 percent). Benchmarks The bench has more than twice as many points as the opposing benches (300-148) through 10 games, which figures to 15 points per game (30-15). The Frog reserves have totaled 300 points, which is just 28 less than the starters (328) have accounted for. is 7-1 when its bench outscores the opposing bench, and 0-2 when being outscored. The Frog bench also holds an impressive 136-89 edge in rebounds over the opposing benches (13.6 rpg to 8.9 rpg). The bench outscored the entire Grambling team 48-46 and outscored their subs 48-4. Single-Game Team Highs POINTS 97 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOALS MADE 29 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 63 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.478 (22-46) vs. Stephen F. Austin (11-14-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 9 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 27 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.462 (6-13) vs. Tulane (12-09-06) FREE THROWS MADE 30 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 49 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE.875 (7-8) vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) REBOUNDS 53 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) ASSISTS 20 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) STEALS 15 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) 15 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) BLOCKED SHOTS 8 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) Opponent Single-Game Team Highs POINTS 89 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOALS MADE 35 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 75 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.511 (23-45) vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 11 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 29 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.500 (11-22) vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) FREE THROWS MADE 18 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 32 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE.917 (11-12) at Oklahoma (12-02-06) REBOUNDS 46 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) ASSISTS 23 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) STEALS 10 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) 10 at Saint Mary's (11-21-06) 10 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) BLOCKED SHOTS 7 at Saint Mary's (11-21-06) Scoring By Committee The Horned Frogs currently do not have a player averaging double figures in points, but have four scoring 8.5 points per game or better. has already had seven different players reach double figures in scoring this season. No player has reached double figures more than five times through 10 games, while each has done so at least twice.
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Team and Player Notes Out of the Blocks has blocked 45 shots (4.5 bpg), while having just 35 shots rejected. Last year through 10 games, opponents dominated that category, tallying 54 blocks compared to just 20 for. In 31 games last year, had more blocks than its opponents just four times. This year, the Frogs already have done so on six occasions. had at least five blocks in a game just twice last year (2.2 bpg), but have blocked at least five shots in a game five times already this year. Getting the Close Ones The Horned Frogs have picked up a two-point triumph, a pair of six-point wins and an eight-point double-overtime victory already this season, making them 4-1 in games determined by 10 points or less. The Frogs went just 3-13 (.188) in games decided by 10 or less last year. In the first three seasons under Neil Dougherty, the Frogs were 21-24 (.467) in those games (8-6 in 2004-05; 7-9 in 2003-04; 6-9 in 2002-03). Twenty-one of the team s last 41 games (51 percent) have been decided by 10 or fewer points. Stealing the Show ranks first in the Mountain West in steals per game (8.7). Individually, Neiman Owens ranks fifth in the MWC in steals per game (1.7), while and Keion Mitchem is tied for 14th (1.4). Free But Not Easy is shooting a league-low 53.7 percent from the free throw line. Ryan Wall (37-for-44) and Keion Mitchem (11-for-12) are shooting a combined 85.7 percent from the charity line. The rest of the team is just 82- for-186 (.440). We Walk the Line The Horned Frogs are averaging 29.9 free throw attempts per game in their seven wins and 11.0 in their three losses. has averaged 28.0 trips to the charity stripe in home games and just 15.3 in road games. The Horned Frogs have gotten to the line 242 times in 10 games, an average of 24.2 times per outing. Only Wyoming (27.5) and Colorado State (26.2) have attempted more free throws per game in the MWC. Start Me Up Femi Ibikunle is the most experienced starer on the team, as he has made 84 career collegiate starts. He is followed in starting assignments by Neiman Owens (40), Brent Hackett (39), Neil P. Dougherty (13), Kevin Langford (13), Alvardo Parker (2) and Ryan Wall (1). used the same starting lineup in the first eight games this year: Dougherty, Hackett, Owens, Langford and Ibikunle. Parker started the game against Tulane in place of Ibikunle to become just the sixth different starter this year. Sir Swat-a-lot Alvardo Parker has 30 blocked shots through 10 games this year. He already has more total blocks than the team s season leader in each of the past four years. Parker currently ranks first in the Mountain West and tied for 11th nationally in blocks per game (3.0). The record for blocked shot average for a season is 3.0, set by Derrick Davenport in 1999-00. Had three highlight-reel blocks against Texas Tech, including one that turned into a Parker two-handed slam on the other end of the floor. Tallied five blocks to match the 15th-best single-game total in school history in his debut and also had five swats against Tulane. Also leads the team in rebounding at 6.5 per game, a figure that ranks sixth in the MWC. Has averaged 10.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots over his last six games. In the first four games of his career, he averaged 7.3 points, 5.3 boards and 3.0 blocks. Single-Game Team Lows POINTS 35 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) FIELD GOALS MADE 15 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 42 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.352 (19-54) at Saint Mary's (11-21-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 2 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 13 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) 13 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.154 (2-13) at Oklahoma (12-02-06) FREE THROWS MADE 3 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 8 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE.313 (5-16) vs. Tulane (12-09-06) REBOUNDS 25 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) ASSISTS 6 at Saint Mary s (11-21-06) STEALS 4 at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) BLOCKED SHOTS 2 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) 2 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) Opponent Single-Game Team Lows POINTS 46 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) 46 at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) FIELD GOALS MADE 15 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) 15 at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 45 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.294 (15-51) vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 2 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 12 at Oklahoma (12-02-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.154 (2-13) vs. Tulane (12-09-06) FREE THROWS MADE 9 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) 9 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 11 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE.458 (11-24) vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) REBOUNDS 25 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) ASSISTS 8 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) 8 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) 8 at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) STEALS 4 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) BLOCKED SHOTS 1 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) When Brent Scores, the Frogs Can Hackett Brent Hackett is averaging a team-best 11.3 points per game in the Horned Frogs seven victories this year. In the Frogs three losses, Hackett has scored just half that (5.7 ppg). He has shot 41.0 percent from the floor in the team s wins and 26.3 percent in s defeats.
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Team and Player Notes Fort Worth: Where the Scoring Begins A pair of Fort Worth natives, Kevin Langford and Brent Hackett, are the team s top scorers at 9.9 and 9.6 points per game, respectively. Each player has reached double figures five times through 10 games, tying for the most on the team. Both players have enjoyed playing in front of their hometown fans, as Langford has scored 11.9 points per game at home compared to 5.3 outside of Fort Worth. Hackett has averaged 10.3 points at home and 8.0 on the road. Finding Nemo Six-foot-3 guard Neiman Owens is tied for second on the team in boards at 5.3 per game, a figure that ranks 13th in the Mountain West. Although he is currently one field goal shy of the required number of makes, Owens also would rank among the league leaders (5th) in field goal percentage (60.4). Inside the 3-point line, he is 27-for-40 (.675). Owens scored a career-high 14 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the floor against St. Mary s and added a team-best seven rebounds in the game. He also led the team with 11 points against Texas Tech, while adding seven rebounds and tying a career high with six assists. The Low-Down on Some Low Scoring Games held Grambling to just 46 points, the fewest allowed by a team since a 71-46 victory over No. 10 Louisville on Feb. 17, 2004. Grambling shot just 29.4 percent from the floor and committed 30 turnovers in the contest. The Horned Frogs also gave up just 46 points to UTSA on Dec. 6 in a 16-point win. UTSA shot less than 33 percent from the field. scored just 35 points against Oklahoma. It was the Horned Frogs lowest point total since a 35-26 victory over East Texas State on Dec. 1, 1983 and tied for the 10th-lowest since 1940. s 12 second-half points were the fewest by a Frog team in a second half since 1940. The Horned Frogs 53 points against Tulane were the fewest in a victory since a 53-52 triumph over Iowa State on Nov. 29, 1991. The Shot Seen Round the World Kevin Langford s 15-foot turnaround jumper with 0.4 seconds to give the Horned Frogs a 53-51 victory over Tulane was named SportsCenter s No. 3 Play of the Day last Saturday. It was s third game-winning, last-second shot under Neil Dougherty. Previously, Chudi Chinweze scored on a putback at the buzzer to defeat Houston, 55-54, on Jan. 13, 2004, and Corey Santee drained a 3-pointer with 0.1 left to win at Memphis, 61-59, on Jan. 15, 2005. All s Well That Ends Wall junior Ryan Wall keyed the Frogs double-overtime victory over UTA by sinking all 10 of his free throw attempts in the extra periods. He finished with a career-high 27 points (his previous best was 12) and totaled 12 points in the two overtimes, including a driving layup to tie the score with less than 30 seconds left in the first OT. Finished 19-of-22 from the stripe, tying for the second-most free throws made in history (Dick O Neal 19-for-23 at Baylor on 2/22/55). His 22 attempts tied for fifth-most in school history (Kurt Thomas vs. Illinois-Chicago on 12/3/94). Lone Star Links Eight of s 12 players hail from Texas. Five come from the Fort Worth-Dallas metroplex, while three grew up in the Houston area. Prior to Brent Hackett s arrival in the fall of 2004, had not signed a player from Fort Worth since Juan Bragg in 1994. Get Your Programs has just five returning players, but the group had made a total of 388 appearances prior to this year, an average of 78 per player. In addition, the quintet combined for 138 starts, which figures to 28 per individual the equivalent of a full season per player. Some Real Family Trees The Frogs have two father-son combinations, as Head Coach Neil Dougherty is the father of Neil P. Dougherty, while Director of Operations Sean Woods is the father of freshman guard Martiese Morones. Some Coaching Family Trees The staff has worked for or played for six current college head coaches (Jim Boeheim, Billy Donovan, Mike Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith and Roy Williams) who have won national championships. Head Coach Neil Dougherty was recruited by and played one year for Krzyzewski at Army and served as a Williams assistant for seven seasons at Kansas. Assistant coach Rick Callahan began his career by serving six years on Boeheim s staff at Syracuse. Director of operations Sean Woods played for Pitino at Kentucky, while Donovan and Smith served as assistants on the Wilcats staff. In addition, Dougherty mentored 2005-06 NBA Coach of the Year Avery Johnson, of the Dallas Mavericks, during Johnson s lone season at Cameron University (1984-85) in Lawton, Okla. Former Frogs in the Pros Six former Horned Frogs who played for Coach Dougherty at are currently playing professional basketball. The ex- players in the pro ranks include: Jamal Brown (Australia: Geelong), Aaron Curtis (Lithuania), Bingo Merriex (Belgium: Dexia Mons-Hainaut), Nile Murry (Japan: Toyoma), Corey Santee (USA: Fort Worth) and Marcus Sloan (Germany: TV Lich). Santee returns to Fort Worth this season to play for the Flyers under coach Sidney Moncrief. Single-Game Individual Highs POINTS 27 Ryan Wall vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOALS MADE 8 Kevin Langford vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 19 Blake Adams vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (min 5 made) 1.000 (6-6) Neiman Owens at St. Mary s (11-21-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 3 Brent Hackett vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) 3 Brent Hackett at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) 3 Keion Mitchem at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) 3 Brent Hackett vs. Tulane (12-09-06) 3 Keion Mitchem vs. Tulane (12-09-06) 3 Ryan Wall vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 10 Blake Adams vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (min 2 made) 1.000 (2-2) Blake Adams vs. Centenary (11-11-06) FREE THROWS MADE 19 Ryan Wall vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 22 Ryan Wall vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (min 5 made) 1.000 (6-6) Brent Hackett at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) REBOUNDS 12 Blake Adams vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) ASSISTS 6 Neiman Owens vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) STEALS 5 Neil P. Dougherty vs. Centenary (11-11-06) BLOCKED SHOTS 5 Alvardo Parker vs. Centenary (11-11-06) 5 Alvardo Parker vs. Tulane (12-06-06)
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Updated Player Bios 23 PTS 5.0 REB 3.5 FG%.304 3FG%.242 FT%.471 MIN 15.4 Blake Adams F 6-6 232 SR-3L Houston, Texas (Aldine Nimitz H.S.) Has seen some time at the 4 this season for the first time in his career after adding nearly 20 pounds in the offseason. Netted his first career double-double with 13 points and a career-best 12 boards against UT-Arlington. Has scored just four points in his last four games after an 8- point outing against Texas Tech. Had 13 points in just 18 minutes and connected on both of his 3-pointers in s season-opening win over Centenary. Played in his 100th career game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Played one minute against Tulane after spraining his ankle against UTSA just three days earlier. Enjoyed his best season in 2005-06 as he set personal bests in scoring (5.6 ppg) and doubled his rebounding total (61) from his first two years combined. PTS 19 vs. Drake (11-26-05) RBS 12 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) AST 3 (3x); last vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) STL 2 (7x); last vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) BLK 1 (4x); last vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) MIN 37 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) Texas Tech 8 2 0 1 Oklahoma 0 1 0 0 Texas-San Antonio 0 3 0 0 Tulane 0 1 0 0 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 4 2 1 1 13 PTS 2.5 REB 2.7 FG%.296 3FG%.231 FT%.429 MIN 22.8 Neil P. Dougherty G 6-0 195 SR-3L Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley H.S.) Is the team s vocal leader and is like another coach on the floor. Ranks ninth in the MWC in assists per game (3.2 apg). Has 22 assists over his last six games (3.7 apg) after posting 10 in his first four contests (2.5 apg). Scored seven points, one shy of tying his career high, against Texas Tech. Had a career-high six rebounds and doled out five assists against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Is averaging 22.8 minutes per game this year, which is eight more minutes per game than last season. Has seen action in 85 career games, earning 13 starts. Has been recognized for his work in the classroom by both the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA. PTS 8 vs. Louisville (03-09-05) RBS 6 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) AST 6 vs. BYU (02-25-06) STL 5 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) BLK 1 at Vanderbilt (12-18-04) MIN 30 (2x); last vs. BYU (02-25-06) Texas Tech 7 4 5 0 Oklahoma 2 2 4 2 Texas-San Antonio 1 3 2 0 Tulane 0 1 2 0 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 0 6 5 1 3 PTS 1.7 REB 0.5 FG%.444 3FG%.333 FT%.333 MIN 5.2 Jason Ebie G 6-1 173 FR-HS Houston, Texas (Alief Elsik H.S.) Is an athletic point guard who possesses great quickness and explosiveness. Made his debut against Grambling State after missing the first four games of the season due to a knee injury suffered prior to the first day of practice. Scored five points and had two steals in his first game. Had three points, one rebound and one steal at UTSA. Ranked as the fifth-best point guard in the state according to Texas Roundball Magazine. Rated among the Class of 2006 s Top 250 Seniors nationally according to Bob Gibbons All-Star Report. Ranked as the No. 42 recruit in the state by TexasHoops.com following his senior season. PTS 5 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) RBS 2 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) AST 1 (3x); last vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) STL 2 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) MIN 8 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) Texas Tech 0 0 0 0 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 Texas-San Antonio 3 1 1 0 Tulane 0 2 1 1 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 2 0 1 0 2 PTS 9.6 REB 1.8 FG%.375 3FG%.339 FT%.739 MIN 27.3 Brent Hackett G 6-2 203 JR-2L Fort Worth, Texas (Fort Worth Southwest H.S.) Has switched to the 2 spot after playing the point for two years. Had offseason surgery on his left shoulder after having right shoulder surgery following his freshman year. Posted a season-high 15 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the second overtime against UTA. Is averaging 14.0 points per game over his last three games after scoring just 4.3 points per game over the previous four outings. Has played in 72 games in three seasons, starting 39 times. Has scored in double digits 23 times and eclipsed the 20-point plateau once in his career. Is the team s top returning scorer (10.4 ppg) and assist man (2.5 apg) from a year ago. PTS 21 vs. Grambling State (12-28-05) RBS 6 (2x); last vs. St. Mary s (01-03-06) AST 7 vs. Jackson State (11-22-05) STL 3 (3x); last at BYU (01-25-06) BLK 1 at St. Mary s (11-21-06) MIN 36 (2x); last at Colorado State (02-22-06) Texas Tech 8 1 1 2 Oklahoma 3 0 0 0 Texas-San Antonio 15 2 1 0 Tulane 15 2 1 1 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 12 2 3 1
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Updated Player Bios 12 PTS 2.6 REB 3.3 BLK 0.3 FG%.333 FT%.471 MIN 14.1 Femi Ibikunle F 6-9 260 SR-3L Lagos, Nigeria (New Hampton Prep) Has started eight of 10 games of the season, but has played just 14.1 minutes per game. Has yet to miss a game in his three-year career, appearing in 105 games and starting 84 times. Has played and started more games than any other current Horned Frog player. Needs just 29 rebounds for 500 and three points for 400 in his career. Owns two career double-doubles, both of which came during the 2004-05 season. Received his undergraduate diploma at the university s Dec. 18 ceremony, just 3 1/2 years after arriving at. PTS 12 vs. Houston (01-19-05) RBS 12 vs. Houston (01-19-05) AST 3 at Marquette (02-03-04) STL 3 (2x); last at Tulane (12-07-05) BLK 2 (2x); last vs. UT-Arlington (12-10-05) MIN 31 at Marquette (02-03-04) Opponent PTS RBS AST BLK Texas Tech 1 2 0 0 Oklahoma 0 2 0 0 Texas-San Antonio 5 4 0 0 Tulane 0 3 0 1 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7 3 0 0 32 PTS 9.9 REB 5.3 BLK 0.8 FG%.525 FT%.263 MIN 30.1 Kevin Langford F 6-8 242 SO-TR Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley H.S./California) Hit a 15-foot turnaround jumper with 0.4 seconds left to lift to a 53-51 victory over Tulane. Has averaged 11.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over his last two games. Was just one rebound shy of his first collegiate double-double against UT-Arlington (18 points, 9 rebounds). Is first on in scoring (9.9) and second in boards (5.3). Has reached double figures five times this season. Played one year at Cal, and saw action in 26 games. Became just the second player in North Crowley history to top the 1,600-point mark, and is the school s all-time leader in rebounds (870) and blocked shots (270). Is the younger brother of former Kansas standout Keith Langford, who was recruited by and played for Neil Dougherty. PTS 18 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) RBS 9 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) AST 3 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) STL 3 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) BLK 2 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) MIN 36 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) Opponent PTS RBS AST BLK Texas Tech 10 5 2 1 Oklahoma 10 2 2 0 Texas-San Antonio 0 0 1 0 Tulane 8 8 3 2 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 15 8 3 2 22 PTS 7.2 REB 1.7 FG%.383 3FG%.395 FT%.917 MIN 16.9 Keion Mitchem G 6-0 170 FR-HS Rochester, N.Y. (Rochester East H.S.) Is a sharp-shooting, quick guard who can be an ignitor off the bench for the Horned Frogs. Has averaged 9.7 points over the last three games. Had a career-high 13 points in s two-point win over Tulane, including a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute. Netted 11 points and had a key steal and layup to tie the game in the first extra period in s double-overtime win over UT- Arlington. Notched 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals against Grambling State. Averaged 25 points, 8.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.1 steals as a senior at Rochester East High School. Finished his career with 1,162 points to go along with more than 700 assists, 400 rebounds and 300 steals. PTS 13 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) RBS 5 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) AST 3 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) STL 4 at St. Mary s (11-21-06) MIN 25 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) Texas Tech 5 0 1 1 Oklahoma 2 1 0 1 Texas-San Antonio 9 3 1 1 Tulane 13 1 0 1 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7 3 3 1 10 PTS 0.1 REB 0.6 FG%.000 3FG%.000 FT%.333 MIN 4.2 Martiese Morones G 6-0 165 FR-HS Lexington, Ky. (Millersburg Military Institute) Is a speedy, left-handed point guard with a strong basketball pedigree. Made his collegiate debut against Centenary and had three rebounds in eight minutes of action. Had a career-high two assists and added a steal at UTSA. Scored his first career point in the victory over Tulane. Averaged 14 points and a team-best eight assists per game for Millersburg Military Institute s Gold team in 2005-06. Helped lead his Lexington Catholic High School team to the 2001-02 Kentucky state title. Father, Sean Woods, is in his first year as s director of operations and was one of Kentucky s Unforgettables on the 1992 team that fell 104-103 to Duke in the NCAA Elite Eight in perhaps the greatest college basketball game ever played. PTS 1 vs. Tulane (12-09-06) RBS 3 vs. Centenary (11-11-06) AST 2 at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) STL 1 (2x); last at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) MIN 10 at UT-San Antonio (12-06-06) Texas Tech -- -- -- -- Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 Texas-San Antonio 0 1 2 1 Tulane 1 0 1 0 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 0 0 1 0
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes Basketball - Updated Player Bios 5 PTS 6.9 REB 5.3 FG%.604 3FG%.250 FT%.450 MIN 29.1 Neiman Owens G 6-3 195 JR-2L Channelview, Texas (Channelview H.S.) Is a well-rounded, athletic wing who can be a defensive stopper as well as a potent offensive threat. Ranks among the league s leaders in steals (5th) and rebounds rebounds (13th). Had a career-high 14 points and added a team-best seven rebounds against St. Mary s. Topped in points (11), rebounds (7) and assists (6) against Texas Tech. Matched a career high with nine boards against UT-Arlington. Has played in 73 games over three seasons, making 40 starts, the second most by any current Horned Frog player. PTS 14 at St. Mary s (11-21-06) RBS 9 (2x); last vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) AST 6 (2x); last vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) STL 4 (2x); last vs. San Diego State (01-18-06) BLK 1 (10x); last vs. Utah (03-01-06) MIN 37 vs. BYU (02-25-06) Texas Tech 11 7 6 0 Oklahoma 7 2 1 1 Texas-San Antonio 9 4 1 1 Tulane 9 6 2 2 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 3 2 0 1 33 PTS 9.3 REB 6.5 BLK 3.0 FG%.500 FT%.531 MIN 23.7 Alvardo Parker F 6-8 218 JR-TR South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands (Frank Phillips J.C.) Is an extremely athletic player who will be relied upon to contribute his first year in Fort Worth. Ranks first in the MWC in blocked shots (3.0 bpg) and fifth in rebounds (6.5 rpg). Has averaged 10.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots over his last six games. Set career highs in points (13) and rebounds (9) against Grambling, narrowly missing his first career double-double. Had a stellar debut, scoring 12 points, tying for the team lead with seven rebounds and blocking five shots vs. Centenary. Played two seasons at Frank Phillips Junior College in Borger, Texas, but appeared in just 12 games after being hampered by a knee injury during his sophomore season. PTS 13 (2x); last vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-18-06) RBS 9 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) AST 2 vs. Texas Tech (11-29-06) STL 2 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) BLK 5 (2x); last vs. Tulane (12-09-06) MIN 30 vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) Last 5 Games (Points-Rebounds-Assists-Blocks) Opponent PTS RBS AST BLK Texas Tech 8 4 2 3 Oklahoma 11 8 0 2 Texas-San Antonio 12 8 1 4 Tulane 7 8 1 5 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 13 7 0 3 41 PTS -- REB -- FG% -- 3FG% -- FT% -- MIN -- Luke Tauscher F 6-11 240 FR-HS Fort Worth, Texas (Fort Worth Southwest H.S.) Enjoyed an impressive early practice season and was expected to figure heavily into s plans in the early going. Has not played in a game yet this season due to a back injury. Earned first-team all-state and all-region accolades his senior season. Named the district s Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP as a senior. Averaged 14 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocked shots his final season. Ranked as the No. 41 recruit in the state by TexasHoops.com following his senior season. PTS -- RBS -- AST -- STL -- BLK -- MIN -- Opponent PTS RBS AST BLK Texas Tech -- -- -- -- Oklahoma -- -- -- -- Texas-San Antonio -- -- -- -- Tulane -- -- -- -- Arkansas-Pine Bluff -- -- -- -- 11 PTS 8.5 REB 1.9 FG%.340 3FG%.364 FT%.841 MIN 18.3 Ryan Wall G 6-0 175 JR-TR Coppell, Texas (Coppell H.S./New Mexico) Heady, versatile player who will make a big impact after sitting out last year as a transfer. Is fourth on the Horned Frogs in points (8.5 ppg) and tied for first in double-digit scoring games (5). Hit three treys en route to 10 points against UAPB after being held to just eight points (2.0 ppg) over the previous four games. Poured in 27 points against UT-Arlington, more than double his previous career high, by hitting 19-of-22 free throws, including 10-of-10 in the two overtime periods. Played in 41 career games at New Mexico, where he averaged 1.1 points and 0.8 rebounds per game. Father, Jim, is a high school basketball coach and a former assistant coach at Texas Tech. PTS 27 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) RBS 5 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) AST 4 (2x); last vs. Northwestern State (12-28-03) STL 3 (3x); last vs. Grambling State (11-24-06) MIN 31 vs. UT-Arlington (11-18-06) Texas Tech 2 0 2 2 Oklahoma 0 1 0 0 Texas-San Antonio 6 3 3 0 Tulane 0 1 1 0 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10 2 3 0
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes 2006-07 Game-By-Game Statistics Game W/L FG FGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT PF A TO B S PT W 23 50.460 5 15.333 21 37.568 10 27 37 29 11 19 5 15 72 Centenary 22 59.373 4 15.267 18 32.563 20 26 46 31 8 22 2 10 66 W 22 46.478 5 19.263 10 21.476 11 24 35 21 11 22 5 10 59 Stephen F. Austin 19 53.358 3 14.214 12 17.706 11 18 29 24 13 19 3 6 53 W (2OT) 29 63.460 9 27.333 30 49.612 16 37 53 22 17 22 2 9 97 Texas-Arlington 35 75.467 8 29.276 11 24.458 11 24 35 33 23 15 1 6 89 L 19 54.352 5 16.313 10 16.625 9 24 33 19 6 23 6 10 53 at St. Mary s 25 54.463 7 15.467 17 21.810 7 29 36 16 14 17 7 10 74 W 20 55.364 7 21.333 17 39.436 18 25 43 19 13 25 4 15 64 Grambling State 15 51.294 4 15.267 12 19.632 14 27 41 23 8 30 4 8 46 L 23 51.451 7 23.304 7 8.875 10 15 25 19 19 14 4 6 60 Texas Tech 23 45.511 11 22.500 13 19.684 7 18 25 14 14 15 3 4 70 L 15 42.357 2 13.154 3 9.333 8 18 26 17 7 21 2 6 35 at Oklahoma 23 48.479 6 12.500 11 12.917 8 22 30 14 13 13 3 10 63 W 21 48.438 8 21.381 12 21.571 11 24 35 19 13 19 4 4 62 at Texas-San Antonio 15 46.326 5 21.238 11 19.579 10 21 31 18 8 16 3 6 46 W 21 51.412 6 13.462 5 16.313 10 27 37 15 12 17 8 6 53 Tulane 20 56.357 2 13.154 9 11.818 10 28 38 21 12 16 3 9 51 W 26 60.433 6 19.316 15 26.577 14 27 41 16 20 11 5 6 73 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 21 55.386 6 21.286 9 14.643 10 24 34 21 16 16 6 9 57 SMU Texas-San Antonio at Colorado New Mexico at Utah at BYU Colorado State UNLV at Air Force at Wyoming San Diego State Utah at UNLV BYU at Colorado State at New Mexico Air Force Wyoming at San Diego State
vs. SMU Dec. 21, 2006 Official 2006-07 Basketball Game Notes 2006-07 Box Scores Game 1: 72, Centenary 66 Nov. 11, 2006 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (3,340) Fort Worth, Texas Centenary (0-1) 05 STARR, Alexander (f) 5 9 0 0 3 6 4 6 10 4 13 3 4 0 4 35 30 BONHAM, Jerrald (f) 0 5 0 0 2 5 2 2 4 4 2 1 2 0 0 29 33 LOGAN, Larry (f) 4 6 0 1 1 3 1 5 6 5 9 0 1 2 3 19 00 HAMILTON, Tyrone (g) 4 17 0 4 3 6 2 2 4 5 11 4 5 0 2 30 01 STALLINGS, Nick (g) 3 7 1 3 1 2 0 4 4 2 8 0 1 0 0 31 11 ADAMS, Chase 2 4 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 7 0 1 0 0 16 22 BAUMANN, Bryan 2 6 2 6 2 2 1 1 2 2 8 0 3 0 0 19 34 HILL, Lance 1 4 0 0 4 6 5 3 8 2 6 0 2 0 1 13 40 ZUSPERREGUY, Xabi 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 2 0 2 0 0 8 TEAM 3 1 4 1 Totals... 22 59 4 15 18 32 20 26 46 31 66 8 22 2 10 200 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 11-29 (37.9%) 2nd Half: 11-30 (36.7%) Game: 37.3% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 2-6 (33.3%) 2nd Half: 2-9 (22.2%) Game: 26.7% F Throw % 1st Half: (7-16 43.8%) 2nd Half: 11-16 (68.8%) Game: 56.3% (1-0) 12 IBIKUNLE, Femi (f) 0 3 0 0 2 4 2 3 5 4 2 0 0 0 0 11 32 LANGFORD, Kevin (f) 6 12 0 1 4 10 2 5 7 2 16 1 2 0 1 34 02 HACKETT, Brent (g) 4 10 2 7 3 6 1 2 3 3 13 3 2 0 1 28 05 OWENS, Neiman (g) 2 5 0 1 2 2 1 5 6 2 6 1 3 0 3 29 13 DOUGHERTY, Neil P. (g) 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 3 0 3 5 0 5 26 10 MORONES, Martiese 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 11 WALL, Ryan 1 3 1 2 7 8 0 0 0 4 10 1 1 0 3 17 22 MITCHEM, Keion 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 23 ADAMS, Blake 4 4 2 2 3 5 0 2 2 4 13 1 6 0 1 18 33 PARKER, Alvardo 6 8 0 0 0 1 3 4 7 2 12 1 0 5 1 21 TEAM 2 2 Totals... 23 50 5 15 21 37 10 27 37 29 72 11 19 5 15 200 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 11-23 (47.8%) 2nd Half: 12-27 (44.4%) Game: 46.0% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 3-6 (50.0%) 2nd Half: 2-9 (22.2%) Game: 33.3% F Throw % 1st Half: 7-15 (46.7%) 2nd Half: 14-22 (63.6%) Game: 56.8% Officials: Scott Thornley, David Hall, Winston Stith Centenary 31 35 66 32 40 72 Points in the Paint: CEN 32, 28 Points off Turnovers: CEN 18, 29 2nd Chance Points: CEN 10, 8 Fast Break Points: CEN 10, 13 Bench Points: CEN 23, 35 Game 3: 97, Texas-Arlingon 89 (2OT) Nov. 18, 2006 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (2,785) Fort Worth, Texas Texas-Arlington (2-1) 03 GRIFFIN, Jermaine (f) 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 5 6 5 4 0 2 1 1 20 32 VEREEN, Anthony (f) 9 17 1 3 3 9 4 3 7 5 22 3 2 0 2 38 45 POSEY, Larry (f) 9 12 2 2 2 3 3 7 10 5 22 2 1 0 0 46 01 GUIGNARD, Ro'ger (g) 3 11 2 9 3 6 1 2 3 4 11 8 0 0 2 44 13 EPPS, Rodrick (g) 7 14 2 7 3 5 0 1 1 4 19 6 7 0 0 46 05 HENRY, Terrell 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 12 10 HUNTER, Cardell 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 20 READ, Matt 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 7 23 LONG, Brandon 1 6 1 5 0 0 0 1 1 4 3 1 1 0 0 19 34 MOFFITT, Tommy 2 6 0 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 4 1 1 0 1 14 TEAM 1 1 2 Totals... 35 75 8 29 11 24 11 24 35 33 89 23 15 1 6 250 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 14-27 (51.9%) 2nd Half: 15-32 (46.9%) Game: 46.7% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 2-10 (20.0%) 2nd Half: 5-12 (41.7%) Game: 27.6% F Throw % 1st Half: 6-12 (50.0%) 2nd Half: 5-12 (41.7%) Game: 45.8% (3-0) 12 IBIKUNLE, Femi (f) 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 4 5 4 2 0 3 0 2 23 32 LANGFORD, Kevin (f) 8 13 0 0 2 10 5 4 9 3 18 2 4 0 3 36 02 HACKETT, Brent (g) 5 8 3 6 2 2 1 2 3 4 15 2 4 0 0 33 05 OWENS, Neiman (g) 2 3 0 1 0 0 2 7 9 4 4 4 4 0 1 32 13 DOUGHERTY, Neil P. (g) 2 4 1 3 0 2 0 1 1 1 5 3 1 0 0 23 10 MORONES, Martiese 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 11 WALL, Ryan 3 6 2 4 19 22 2 3 5 1 27 2 1 0 1 31 22 MITCHEM, Keion 3 6 1 3 4 4 0 2 2 0 11 0 0 0 1 21 23 ADAMS, Blake 5 19 2 10 1 3 3 9 12 0 13 3 2 1 1 37 33 PARKER, Alvardo 0 2 0 0 2 4 2 2 4 5 2 0 3 1 0 12 TEAM 3 3 Totals... 29 63 9 27 30 49 16 37 53 22 97 17 22 2 9 250 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 11-31 (35.5%) 2nd Half: 13-20 (65.0%) Game: 46.0% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 5-16 (31.3%) 2nd Half: 3-7 (42.9%) Game: 33.3% F Throw % 1st Half: 9-12 (75.0%) 2nd Half: 11-23 (47.8%) Game: 61.2% Technical Fouls: Texas-Arlington-GRIFFIN, Jermaine Officials: Lonnie Dixon, Ronnie Hernandez, Bobby McRoy SCORE BY PERIODS 1st 2nd 1OT 2OT Final Texas-Arlington 36 40 6 7 89 36 40 6 15 97 Points in the Paint: UTA 40, 32 Points off Turnovers: UTA 20, 14 2nd Chance Points: UTA 13, 12 Fast Break Points: UTA 10, 11 Bench Points: UTA 11, 53 Game 2: 59, Stephen F. Austin 53 Nov. 14, 2006 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (3,287) Fort Worth, Texas Stephen F. Austin (1-1) 00 ALEXANDER, Josh (f) 3 12 1 5 3 3 4 4 8 4 10 0 3 0 1 32 30 WEAVER, Scott (f) 2 5 1 3 0 0 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 1 1 19 33 MILLER, Antuane (c) 6 10 0 0 2 4 2 3 5 4 14 0 2 0 0 21 05 FONZIE, Gerald (g) 1 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 3 2 7 1 0 0 30 14 DYKES, Chaz (g) 3 11 0 3 4 5 0 1 1 2 10 0 5 0 2 27 02 RAGLAND, Corwin 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 0 1 13 11 JOHNSON, Will 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 10 22 JACOBS, Kyle 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 2 0 0 17 32 GUY, Trevor 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 8 42 HARDAWAY, Keith 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 44 KINGSLEY, Matt 1 5 0 0 2 3 1 2 3 3 4 0 0 2 1 19 Team 2 2 Totals... 19 53 3 14 12 17 11 18 29 24 53 13 19 3 6 200 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 9-23 (39.1%) 2nd Half: 10-30 (33.3%) Game: 35.8% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 1-4 (25.0%) 2nd Half: 2-10 (20.0%) Game: 21.4% F Throw % 1st Half: 6-9 (66.7%) 2nd Half: 6-8 (75.0%) Game: 70.6% (2-0) 12 IBIKUNLE, Femi (f) 2 3 0 0 2 2 0 4 4 4 6 0 3 1 0 17 32 LANGFORD, Kevin (f) 3 5 0 0 1 3 1 2 3 4 7 0 2 1 0 27 02 HACKETT, Brent (g) 3 8 2 7 1 2 0 4 4 2 9 3 2 0 1 35 05 OWENS, Neiman (g) 2 2 0 0 0 4 1 3 4 2 4 3 4 0 3 31 13 DOUGHERTY, Neil P. (g) 3 4 0 1 1 2 0 2 2 2 7 3 1 0 1 25 10 MORONES, Martiese 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 11 WALL, Ryan 2 8 0 2 0 0 1 2 3 2 4 1 3 0 2 19 22 MITCHEM, Keion 3 6 2 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 8 0 2 0 2 16 23 ADAMS, Blake 2 6 1 4 2 3 3 2 5 1 7 0 3 1 1 16 30 HAWKINS, Zach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 PARKER, Alvardo 2 4 0 0 3 5 3 3 6 3 7 1 2 2 0 14 TEAM 2 1 3 Totals... 22 46 5 19 10 21 11 24 35 21 59 11 22 5 10 200 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 13-24 (54.2%) 2nd Half: 9-22 (40.9%) Game: 47.8% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 3-10 (30.0%) 2nd Half: 2-9 (22.2%) Game: 26.3% F Throw % 1st Half: 4-7 (57.1%) 2nd Half: 6-14 (42.9%) Game: 47.6% Officials: Jim Danner, Kelly Self, Darron George Stephen F. Austin 25 28 53 33 26 59 Points in the Paint: SFA 24, 28 Points off Turnovers: SFA 14, 18 2nd Chance Points: SFA 10, 7 Fast Break Points: SFA 4, 6 Bench Points: SFA 12, 26 Game 4: St. Mary s 74, 53 Nov. 21, 2006 McKeon Pavilion (2,138) Moraga, Calif. St. Mary s (4-2) 04 O'LEARY, Ian (g) 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 1 2 0 1 25 22 SMITH, Tron (g) 2 5 0 0 3 4 0 4 4 2 7 2 5 0 1 20 24 GOLDEN, Todd (g) 1 3 1 3 4 4 0 5 5 0 7 3 2 0 2 29 20 SIMPSON, Diamon (f) 4 7 1 2 2 3 3 5 8 1 11 1 3 3 1 25 23 COLLINS, Brett (f) 2 8 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 4 6 3 0 0 2 19 02 HUNTER, Wayne 3 5 3 4 4 4 0 0 0 3 13 0 2 0 0 19 05 SMITH, Yusef 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 1 2 0 1 1 0 11 32 WINSTON, John 2 6 0 1 1 2 0 4 4 1 5 4 2 0 3 22 33 SHOLBERG, Blake 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 50 SAMHAN, Omar 7 10 0 1 2 2 2 6 8 3 16 0 0 3 0 27 TEAM 1 2 3 Totals... 25 54 7 15 17 21 7 29 36 16 74 14 17 7 10 200 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 15-32 (46.9%) 2nd Half: 10-22 (45.5%) Game: 46.3% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 4-12 (33.3%) 2nd Half: 3-3 (100%) Game: 46.7% F Throw % 1st Half: 5-7 (71.4%) 2nd Half: 12-14 (85.7%) Game: 81.0% (3-1) 02 HACKETT, Brent (g) 1 5 1 4 3 4 0 1 1 5 6 1 0 1 0 28 05 OWENS, Neiman (g) 6 6 0 0 2 2 2 5 7 1 14 0 3 0 2 25 13 DOUGHERTY, Neil P. (g) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 3 0 1 2 0 0 16 12 IBIKUNLE, Femi (f) 0 3 0 0 1 2 2 2 4 3 1 0 5 0 0 16 32 LANGFORD, Kevin (f) 3 8 0 0 0 2 1 4 5 4 6 0 5 1 1 30 10 MORONES, Martiese 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 11 WALL, Ryan 4 8 2 4 2 3 0 3 3 0 12 1 3 0 2 24 22 MITCHEM, Keion 2 8 2 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 1 1 0 4 19 23 ADAMS, Blake 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 15 33 PARKER, Alvardo 3 9 0 0 2 3 2 2 4 1 8 1 3 4 0 22 TEAM 1 1 2 Totals... 19 54 5 16 10 16 9 24 33 19 53 6 23 6 10 200 TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 5-25 (20.0%) 2nd Half: 14-29 (48.3%) Game: 35.2% 3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 1-8 (12.5%) 2nd Half: 4-8 (50.0%) Game: 31.3% F Throw % 1st Half: 2-4 (50.0%) 2nd Half: 8-12 (66.7%) Game: 62.5% Technical Fouls: -OWENS, Neiman. Saint Mary's-COLLINS, Brett; HUNTER, Wayne. Officials: Tim Gabutero, Bruce Hicks, Frank Harvey II 13 40 53 Saint Mary's 39 35 74 Points in the Paint: 18, SMC 24 Points off Turnovers: 12, SMC 28 2nd Chance Points: 7, SMC 10 Fast Break Points: 4, SMC 11 Bench Points: 26, SMC 38