The Arkansas State Women's basketball team came out cold in the second half and fell behind rather quickly to the UALR Lady Trojans.
Sophomore forward Chastity Reed scored 27 points as the Lady Trojans won their 27th consecutive game at the Jack Stephens Center.
The Lady Trojans outscored the Lady Red Wolves 34-16 in the second half.
Junior Jazmine Taylor led ASU in scoring with 13 points in the game on Saturday. The Lady Red Wolves have yet to win a conference game after falling to both Florida International and Arkansas Little Rock.
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ark St vs UALR (MEN)
The Red Wolves own a 42-22 series lead over the Trojans. ASU is 7-3 against UALR in their last 10 meetings including splitting the two-game series last season. ASU beat UALR at the ASU Convocation Center on Jan. 5 77-62, but fell to the Trojans at the Jack Stephens Center 82-52.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 8-2 on the season and 1-0 in conference after beating FIU 61-41 in their league opener Thursday. Junior Donald Boone leads ASU with 12.3 points per game and leads the team with 16 steals. Eric McKinney is second on the squad scoring 8.9 ppg whil leading ASU with 6.9 rebounds per game (69 total) and has 21 blocked shots.
UALR opens its conference slate by hosting the Red Wolves on Saturday. The Trojans have gone 7-3 in their non conference schedule but have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In their contest, UALR pushed Memphis to the limit but eventually fell 59=51.
Sophomore guard Matt Mouzy leads UALR in total points while averaging 13.2 per game and leads the team with 14 steals. Junior forward Mike Smith leads the Trojans with 59 rebounds averaging 6.6 a game.
ASU is 8-9 in SBC road-openers dating back to 1991.
Much of ASU's early success this season has been due to the tough defense the Red Wolves have played. ASU has held opponents to a combined .363 shooting percentage, while holding eight of their 10 opponents to shooting under 38 percent from the field.
Missouri State was the only team to outrebound the Red Wolves this season.
It is time for a Wolf attack in Little Rock!
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 8-2 on the season and 1-0 in conference after beating FIU 61-41 in their league opener Thursday. Junior Donald Boone leads ASU with 12.3 points per game and leads the team with 16 steals. Eric McKinney is second on the squad scoring 8.9 ppg whil leading ASU with 6.9 rebounds per game (69 total) and has 21 blocked shots.
UALR opens its conference slate by hosting the Red Wolves on Saturday. The Trojans have gone 7-3 in their non conference schedule but have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In their contest, UALR pushed Memphis to the limit but eventually fell 59=51.
Sophomore guard Matt Mouzy leads UALR in total points while averaging 13.2 per game and leads the team with 14 steals. Junior forward Mike Smith leads the Trojans with 59 rebounds averaging 6.6 a game.
ASU is 8-9 in SBC road-openers dating back to 1991.
Much of ASU's early success this season has been due to the tough defense the Red Wolves have played. ASU has held opponents to a combined .363 shooting percentage, while holding eight of their 10 opponents to shooting under 38 percent from the field.
Missouri State was the only team to outrebound the Red Wolves this season.
It is time for a Wolf attack in Little Rock!
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs UALR Trojans (WOMENs)
Arkansas State continues Sun Belt Conference play Saturday afternoon as the Lady Red Wolves prepare for Little Rock for a match up against in-state rival UALR. Arkansas State is 5-5 on the season and 0-1 in SBC play after falling 63=51 at home against Florida International Wednesday night in the home conference opener.
The loss to FIU snapped a 14-game home conference winning streak for ASU. UALR is 8-2 entering Saturday's game and tonight's game is the conference opener for the Trojans.
Arkansas State has won 40 of the 46 meetings between the two programs, but has not won consecutive games against UALR since winning nine straight from 2001-02 to 2005-06. The Red Wolves hold a 15-4 advantage in games played in Little Rock, but ASU has never won in its three trips to the Stephens Center.
PROJECTED STARTERS
ASU RED WOLVES
Guard Jazmine Taylor (Memphis)
Guard Brittney Hiles (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Guard Veronica Smith (East St. Louis, Illinois)
Forward Shay Scott (North Little Rock)
Forward Lyndsay Schlup (California, Missouri)
UALR TROJANS
Guard Asriel Rolf (Dallas)
Guard Anshel Cooper (Marion, Ark.)
Forward Chastity Reed (New Orleans)
Center Marian Kursh (Fort Smith, Ark.)
The loss to FIU snapped a 14-game home conference winning streak for ASU. UALR is 8-2 entering Saturday's game and tonight's game is the conference opener for the Trojans.
Arkansas State has won 40 of the 46 meetings between the two programs, but has not won consecutive games against UALR since winning nine straight from 2001-02 to 2005-06. The Red Wolves hold a 15-4 advantage in games played in Little Rock, but ASU has never won in its three trips to the Stephens Center.
PROJECTED STARTERS
ASU RED WOLVES
Guard Jazmine Taylor (Memphis)
Guard Brittney Hiles (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Guard Veronica Smith (East St. Louis, Illinois)
Forward Shay Scott (North Little Rock)
Forward Lyndsay Schlup (California, Missouri)
UALR TROJANS
Guard Asriel Rolf (Dallas)
Guard Anshel Cooper (Marion, Ark.)
Forward Chastity Reed (New Orleans)
Center Marian Kursh (Fort Smith, Ark.)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Quote of the night
"The referees never see the first punch, but they always see the second," head coach John Brady said Thursday after the 61-41 win over conference foe Florida International.
Brady was referring to when forward Shawn Morgan intentionally hit a Florida International player after the FIU player hit Morgan. The intentional foul was Morgan's fourth foul of the night. It came almost immediately after Morgan picked up his third foul.
His actions got him the bench for most of the remainder of the game. Brady said he would not tolerate stupid mistakes, especially when you have a 17 point lead.
Referring to the movie "50 First Dates" was also pretty funny too.
Brady was referring to when forward Shawn Morgan intentionally hit a Florida International player after the FIU player hit Morgan. The intentional foul was Morgan's fourth foul of the night. It came almost immediately after Morgan picked up his third foul.
His actions got him the bench for most of the remainder of the game. Brady said he would not tolerate stupid mistakes, especially when you have a 17 point lead.
Referring to the movie "50 First Dates" was also pretty funny too.
Ark St 61 FIU 41
8:03 Donald Boone leads all scorers with 11 points and Mike Lance came off the bench with seven points in the first half. ASU shot 43 percent from the field in the first half. ASU holds a 33-21 lead during Thursday's conference opener against Florida International.
8:04
The second half gets under way and FIU gets things started with a nice pick and roll by the two big guys underneath. Freddy Asprilla fed it to Nikola Gacesa to cut the lead to ten.
8:05
Shawn Morgan answers right back with his second bucket off the night to get the lead back to 12. He has five points.
8:07
Ifeany Koggu draws a foul and makes the basket. But his fall to the floor prevents him from going to the line. Daniel Bryant shoots for him but misses.
8:09
Asprilla pulls down a rebound for FIU and puts back in to cut it 37 to 25. ASU's Eric Mckinney answered right back though with a basket of his own and the lead goes back to 14.
Bryant palms the ball and the Red Wolves turn it over to FIU.
8:11
Donald Boone tips a pass away and causes his own fast break to get a Simmions "Super Slam". ASU is now up 41 - 25 with less than 15 minutes left in the game.
8:13
The Red Wolves have racked up 34 blocks so far this season through seven games. Junior Eric Mckinney leads the Red Wolves with 19 blocked shots, which ranks second in the Sun Belt.
Mckinney has one block tonight. Shawn Morgan, who is second on the team with seven blocks, also has a block tonight.
8:18
Offensively, ASU continues to show signs of weakness. But they make up with good defensive efforts at the other night. Tonight has not been as bad as in previous games but every so often glimmers of offensive struggles do appear.
8:24
FIU's Freddy Asprilla picked up a double double at the 11:12 minute mark. He has 10 points and 10 rebounds. Asprilla is 6-10 and weighing in at 280 pounds. He has a football attributes to him but plays center for the Golden Panthers.
8:26
Shawn Morgan picks up his fourth foul of the night after a "controversial" intentional foul call. Nikola Gacesa made both of the free throws to cut the lead to 48 - 33 with under nine minutes left in the game.
8:28
A fast break was halted when ASU was called for stepping out of bounds in front of the student section. ASU regained possesion after an over the back foul was called on Jonas Karosas. Karosas finds a place on the bench as he now has four fouls.
8:31
With eight minutes left in the game, ASU now has a 17 point lead over conference foe Florida International. Nick Taylor gets called for walking and ASU will regain possesion.
Time out on the floor. 7:33 left in the game.
8:34
Boone now has 15 points in the game which leads all scorers. Michael Lance picks up his fifth basket of the night and now has 12 points in the game. Lance and Boone have definitely been the "surprise" leaders of the team. Everybody knew Shawn Morgan would do well. It's refreshing to see new talent take it upon themselves to lead this program.
8:40
Boone steals another pass. Boone now has four steals to go along with his 15 points. ASU leads FIU 56 - 35 with under four minutes left in the game. Eric McKinney has 12 points tonight.
8:44
Freddy Asprilla of FIU has definitely been a dominate force for the Golden Panthers tonight. But one player can not help a team win. Most of his points have been from rebounds. It doesn't have a quick step.
8:46
Boone steals another. With 20 seconds left in the game ASU is up by 20 points. This is their biggest win on the season.
8:47
Arkansas State 61 Florida International 41 FINAL
8:04
The second half gets under way and FIU gets things started with a nice pick and roll by the two big guys underneath. Freddy Asprilla fed it to Nikola Gacesa to cut the lead to ten.
8:05
Shawn Morgan answers right back with his second bucket off the night to get the lead back to 12. He has five points.
8:07
Ifeany Koggu draws a foul and makes the basket. But his fall to the floor prevents him from going to the line. Daniel Bryant shoots for him but misses.
8:09
Asprilla pulls down a rebound for FIU and puts back in to cut it 37 to 25. ASU's Eric Mckinney answered right back though with a basket of his own and the lead goes back to 14.
Bryant palms the ball and the Red Wolves turn it over to FIU.
8:11
Donald Boone tips a pass away and causes his own fast break to get a Simmions "Super Slam". ASU is now up 41 - 25 with less than 15 minutes left in the game.
8:13
The Red Wolves have racked up 34 blocks so far this season through seven games. Junior Eric Mckinney leads the Red Wolves with 19 blocked shots, which ranks second in the Sun Belt.
Mckinney has one block tonight. Shawn Morgan, who is second on the team with seven blocks, also has a block tonight.
8:18
Offensively, ASU continues to show signs of weakness. But they make up with good defensive efforts at the other night. Tonight has not been as bad as in previous games but every so often glimmers of offensive struggles do appear.
8:24
FIU's Freddy Asprilla picked up a double double at the 11:12 minute mark. He has 10 points and 10 rebounds. Asprilla is 6-10 and weighing in at 280 pounds. He has a football attributes to him but plays center for the Golden Panthers.
8:26
Shawn Morgan picks up his fourth foul of the night after a "controversial" intentional foul call. Nikola Gacesa made both of the free throws to cut the lead to 48 - 33 with under nine minutes left in the game.
8:28
A fast break was halted when ASU was called for stepping out of bounds in front of the student section. ASU regained possesion after an over the back foul was called on Jonas Karosas. Karosas finds a place on the bench as he now has four fouls.
8:31
With eight minutes left in the game, ASU now has a 17 point lead over conference foe Florida International. Nick Taylor gets called for walking and ASU will regain possesion.
Time out on the floor. 7:33 left in the game.
8:34
Boone now has 15 points in the game which leads all scorers. Michael Lance picks up his fifth basket of the night and now has 12 points in the game. Lance and Boone have definitely been the "surprise" leaders of the team. Everybody knew Shawn Morgan would do well. It's refreshing to see new talent take it upon themselves to lead this program.
8:40
Boone steals another pass. Boone now has four steals to go along with his 15 points. ASU leads FIU 56 - 35 with under four minutes left in the game. Eric McKinney has 12 points tonight.
8:44
Freddy Asprilla of FIU has definitely been a dominate force for the Golden Panthers tonight. But one player can not help a team win. Most of his points have been from rebounds. It doesn't have a quick step.
8:46
Boone steals another. With 20 seconds left in the game ASU is up by 20 points. This is their biggest win on the season.
8:47
Arkansas State 61 Florida International 41 FINAL
Ark St 23 FIU 15 4:48
Junior guard Donald Boone had a career scoring night against Indiana State, tossing in 26 points to lead the Red Wolves to a 56-54 victory over the Sycamores. Boone has led the Red Wolves in scoring three times this season and is averaging 10.7 ppg while leading the Red Wolves in steals.
So far tonight Boone has 11 points and is 4-6 from the field and 2-4 from behind the arc. Lance proves to be a consistent leader for the Red Wolves. ASU is shooting 47 percent from the field while FIU is shooting a measly 48 percent.
A missed dunk by FIU led to quick foul to put ASU on the line.
WIth less than a minute left in the half, ASU 31 FIU 20.
So far tonight Boone has 11 points and is 4-6 from the field and 2-4 from behind the arc. Lance proves to be a consistent leader for the Red Wolves. ASU is shooting 47 percent from the field while FIU is shooting a measly 48 percent.
A missed dunk by FIU led to quick foul to put ASU on the line.
WIth less than a minute left in the half, ASU 31 FIU 20.
Ark St 12 FIU 6 12:00 1st half
Donald Boone's three pointer put ASU up by four and a fast break layup by Shawn Morgan put ASU up by six with less than 12 minutes left in the first half.
ASU continues its defensive minded style of play. It is why ASU has been able to win seven games on the season. Last year, ASU only won 10 games. It is amazing what a year and a new head coach make.
ASU 14 - FIU 6
Michael Lance's two pointer increases the lead the eight for ASU.
ASU 17 - FIU 6
Donald Boone hits a three pointer with under 10 minutes left.
ASU 17 - FIU 8
Mike Lance had a career high game off the bench against Mississippi Valley State with 18 points in only 20 minutes. Lance was 7-9 from the field and 4-6 from three point range.
ASU continues its defensive minded style of play. It is why ASU has been able to win seven games on the season. Last year, ASU only won 10 games. It is amazing what a year and a new head coach make.
ASU 14 - FIU 6
Michael Lance's two pointer increases the lead the eight for ASU.
ASU 17 - FIU 6
Donald Boone hits a three pointer with under 10 minutes left.
ASU 17 - FIU 8
Mike Lance had a career high game off the bench against Mississippi Valley State with 18 points in only 20 minutes. Lance was 7-9 from the field and 4-6 from three point range.
ASU vs FIU December 18
School might be out for ASU students but the Red Wolves have no time for a break. Following Monday's 75-58 win over Mississippi Valley State, the ASU men's basketball team will face Florida International for its 2008 conference opener.
The Red Wolves are undefeated at home this season in four regular season games with their only losses coming against Ole Miss and Missouri State with a record of 7-2. Junior Donald Boone leads ASU with 12 points per game. Boone is also second in steals (11) and assists (18). Eric McKinney is second on the squad scoring 8.4 points per game while leading the squad with 6.9 rebounds per game.
Florida International stands at 4-6 and has lost five of their last six outings. Nikola Gacesa leads the Golden Panthers with 11 ppg and is their second leading rebounder with 48. FIU holds wins over E. Kentucky (57-54), Monmouth (80-61), Toledo (50-46) and Florida Memorial.
ASU is 9-8 in Sun Belt Conference openers dating back to 1991.
It's time for a Wolf attack!
The Red Wolves are undefeated at home this season in four regular season games with their only losses coming against Ole Miss and Missouri State with a record of 7-2. Junior Donald Boone leads ASU with 12 points per game. Boone is also second in steals (11) and assists (18). Eric McKinney is second on the squad scoring 8.4 points per game while leading the squad with 6.9 rebounds per game.
Florida International stands at 4-6 and has lost five of their last six outings. Nikola Gacesa leads the Golden Panthers with 11 ppg and is their second leading rebounder with 48. FIU holds wins over E. Kentucky (57-54), Monmouth (80-61), Toledo (50-46) and Florida Memorial.
ASU is 9-8 in Sun Belt Conference openers dating back to 1991.
It's time for a Wolf attack!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Breaking the century mark with one final note as Sports Editor
What a long strange trip it has been. It's been real. It's been fun. But it hasn't been real fun. The grass is always greener. What other back of the yearbook cliche phrase can I say as the 2008 comes to a close?
I have definitely enjoyed my time as Sports Editor for the Herald. It has definitely been an experience. Learning how to better manage my time between school, work and life has not been easy. But I have some how managed to get past this semester.
And as my time as Sports Editor comes to close I want to recall some of my favorite moments of the fall.
ARKANSAS STATE 18 TEXAS A&M 14
What a way to kick off the 2008 fall football season. An upset victory over Texas A&M at College Station in September was probably one of the biggest moments in program history. The victory was the Red Wolves against a Bowl Championship Series (BCS) since joining the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision.
The win was also the school's first in 15 tries over current members of the Big 12 conference. For the game against A&M, three Red Wolves were named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week. Junior quarterback Corey Leonard won SBC offensive player of the week, junior kicker Josh Arauco was named SBC special teams player of the week and senior linebacker Ben Owens was named the SBC defensive player of the week.
HOWL
Introduced during the 1st and 2nd quarter of the home opener against Texas Southern, HOWL has made his mark as the new 'Spirit Character' or 'mascot' of Arkansas State. For every home game, HOWL has lead the Red Wolves football team onto the field with his motorcycle. He is definitely fun to watch. Much better than 'RED' ever was.
JOHN BRADY
New head men's basketball coach John Brady has definitely made his presence known this fall. He has put a fire under the men's basketball team, who are currently 6-1 with their only loss coming against Ole Miss on the road. His post-game antics and open-door policy make a him a great acquisition for the Red Wolves. My favorite line so far, "I don't think I have ever coached or seen a team win shooting the ball as bad as we did tonight." Talk about honesty.
I have definitely enjoyed my time as Sports Editor for the Herald. It has definitely been an experience. Learning how to better manage my time between school, work and life has not been easy. But I have some how managed to get past this semester.
And as my time as Sports Editor comes to close I want to recall some of my favorite moments of the fall.
ARKANSAS STATE 18 TEXAS A&M 14
What a way to kick off the 2008 fall football season. An upset victory over Texas A&M at College Station in September was probably one of the biggest moments in program history. The victory was the Red Wolves against a Bowl Championship Series (BCS) since joining the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision.
The win was also the school's first in 15 tries over current members of the Big 12 conference. For the game against A&M, three Red Wolves were named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week. Junior quarterback Corey Leonard won SBC offensive player of the week, junior kicker Josh Arauco was named SBC special teams player of the week and senior linebacker Ben Owens was named the SBC defensive player of the week.
HOWL
Introduced during the 1st and 2nd quarter of the home opener against Texas Southern, HOWL has made his mark as the new 'Spirit Character' or 'mascot' of Arkansas State. For every home game, HOWL has lead the Red Wolves football team onto the field with his motorcycle. He is definitely fun to watch. Much better than 'RED' ever was.
JOHN BRADY
New head men's basketball coach John Brady has definitely made his presence known this fall. He has put a fire under the men's basketball team, who are currently 6-1 with their only loss coming against Ole Miss on the road. His post-game antics and open-door policy make a him a great acquisition for the Red Wolves. My favorite line so far, "I don't think I have ever coached or seen a team win shooting the ball as bad as we did tonight." Talk about honesty.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Water Cooler Talk
Did you see that hockey game last night? The one where that guy threw his glove to try to stop a player from scoring during the last few seconds of the game. That was pretty something.
Philadelphia Flyer forward Scott Hartnell threw his glove at the puck during Tampa Bay's Ryan Malone break away. Malone was awarded a penalty shot with 16.3 seconds left but missed it.
Hartnell said it didn't cross his mind that a penalty shot would be called.
Here are the highlights from the game. Hartnell's glove throwing is closer to the end.
Philadelphia Flyer forward Scott Hartnell threw his glove at the puck during Tampa Bay's Ryan Malone break away. Malone was awarded a penalty shot with 16.3 seconds left but missed it.
Hartnell said it didn't cross his mind that a penalty shot would be called.
Here are the highlights from the game. Hartnell's glove throwing is closer to the end.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
News Reporting Story: Governor Mike Beebe
Below is a story written by News Reporting Student Todd Fogle:
Arkansas State! Red Wolves! The fans at an ASU Red Wolves home football game stand up and shout back and forth in support Among those fans howling for the Red Wolves is Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe who graduated from ASU in 1968 with a degree in political science.
He said he usually only misses one or two games, but attends all of the home games he can. This year Beebe said he has not missed any. If he does, it is usually because of a time conflict.
“I make time. I make a priority on a Saturday afternoon or evening to go to Jonesboro,” he said about finding time for traveling from Little Rock for the games.
The governor has four season tickets and has been sitting in the same seat for more than 30 years in the front row of his section. He started attending the games after he graduated from law school at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
It varies whom he sits with from game to game. Sometimes it is only family, while for others some of his friends join him.
Chancellor Robert Potts said Beebe “doesn’t come to socialize. He comes for the game.”
Beebe said people are friendly but are mostly interested in the game.
“Most of the time, except at halftime, folks don’t pay any attention to me. They are watching the game and so am I.”
Potts said, “We are just so pleased he comes up to our games…we respect his privacy.”
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Sources: www.mikebeebe.com
Robert Potts: (870) 972-3030
Mike Beebe (501) 682-2345
Arkansas State! Red Wolves! The fans at an ASU Red Wolves home football game stand up and shout back and forth in support Among those fans howling for the Red Wolves is Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe who graduated from ASU in 1968 with a degree in political science.
He said he usually only misses one or two games, but attends all of the home games he can. This year Beebe said he has not missed any. If he does, it is usually because of a time conflict.
“I make time. I make a priority on a Saturday afternoon or evening to go to Jonesboro,” he said about finding time for traveling from Little Rock for the games.
The governor has four season tickets and has been sitting in the same seat for more than 30 years in the front row of his section. He started attending the games after he graduated from law school at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
It varies whom he sits with from game to game. Sometimes it is only family, while for others some of his friends join him.
Chancellor Robert Potts said Beebe “doesn’t come to socialize. He comes for the game.”
Beebe said people are friendly but are mostly interested in the game.
“Most of the time, except at halftime, folks don’t pay any attention to me. They are watching the game and so am I.”
Potts said, “We are just so pleased he comes up to our games…we respect his privacy.”
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Sources: www.mikebeebe.com
Robert Potts: (870) 972-3030
Mike Beebe (501) 682-2345
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