Last night'ss game was a tough one.
Things are not going well for us right now. I can't even begin to tell you how many games we have lost under 10 points! It's really unbelievable that we keep coming up short. Hopefully we can turn things around and get out of this slump.
It was a good game. ACU is a very good and determined team, but it will be a different game when they come play us on our home court. Shelby and JoAnne both had a really good game.
Again, I think we are a great team - but I also think that our conference is really tough. Everyone is good and anyone can win.
Thanks to everyone who came out to Abilene. The game against Midwestern will be a better one.
Till then Go TexAnns!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Dingler talks: Jan. 25, 2009
HEART... That is what our team showed on Saturday night. Everything about that game was going our way and everyone fought really hard to win. We just fell short. Even though we lost I was really proud of the team and their efforts. This game was important to all of us and it showed.
Every time I have played WT it has always been a rivalry with them. I always want to beat them. They are a good team and in the past years have always been the team to beat! I think when we travel to WT it will be a different story.
We had a lot of people do good tonight! Shelby again had a great game and showed a lot of heart. I'm proud of this team and can't wait to play WT again!
Thanks for the all the support we had, it is always nice to see a full crowd watching our game! Tuesday is going to be another tough game so hope to see you all there.
Till then Go TexAnns!
Every time I have played WT it has always been a rivalry with them. I always want to beat them. They are a good team and in the past years have always been the team to beat! I think when we travel to WT it will be a different story.
We had a lot of people do good tonight! Shelby again had a great game and showed a lot of heart. I'm proud of this team and can't wait to play WT again!
Thanks for the all the support we had, it is always nice to see a full crowd watching our game! Tuesday is going to be another tough game so hope to see you all there.
Till then Go TexAnns!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Dingler talks: Jan. 22, 2009
Our last trip to Eastern New Mexico was a good one! We pulled off a win, and to everyone it felt good. It was good to know that all of our hard work that we had been putting into basketball finally paid off.
I can now say I will not have to take/make that 7 hour bus ride again. It's kind of sad if you think about it. This year and every other year goes by so fast! Time really does fly.
About the game... all of us were ready to play and win because we were tired of falling short in the last few seconds! We started the game off strong and did well throughout the whole game. A lot of people stepped up for us on Wednesday. Lisa Parker did awesome and Kelsey Benford came off the bench playing very strong! It's good to know that we have that much depth to help us win! Sonya did well too, they just called too many fouls on her! But Shelby finished strong... Lisa scored when we needed her too... and Kelsey came out ready to play and made some crucial shots and some important rebounds! Tori played solid just like she always does. I'm proud of everyone.
Even though we had a 7 hour trip on the way home I could handle it following our win! Thanks for the support we had at the game. That trip wasn't easy on you all either!
We all slept on the way home and pulled into Stephenville at 6:15 the next morning! We had a light practice and film session on Thursday and we are all ready to play West Texas A&M! We have always had a rivalry with them and I think it's about time we beat them. It's set up perfect - we are at home, its a Saturday and we are coming off of a win! I'm ready and so is the whole team.
See you guys then! Be sure to wear your white as we "White Out" the gym on Saturday.
Till then Go TexAnns!
I can now say I will not have to take/make that 7 hour bus ride again. It's kind of sad if you think about it. This year and every other year goes by so fast! Time really does fly.
About the game... all of us were ready to play and win because we were tired of falling short in the last few seconds! We started the game off strong and did well throughout the whole game. A lot of people stepped up for us on Wednesday. Lisa Parker did awesome and Kelsey Benford came off the bench playing very strong! It's good to know that we have that much depth to help us win! Sonya did well too, they just called too many fouls on her! But Shelby finished strong... Lisa scored when we needed her too... and Kelsey came out ready to play and made some crucial shots and some important rebounds! Tori played solid just like she always does. I'm proud of everyone.
Even though we had a 7 hour trip on the way home I could handle it following our win! Thanks for the support we had at the game. That trip wasn't easy on you all either!
We all slept on the way home and pulled into Stephenville at 6:15 the next morning! We had a light practice and film session on Thursday and we are all ready to play West Texas A&M! We have always had a rivalry with them and I think it's about time we beat them. It's set up perfect - we are at home, its a Saturday and we are coming off of a win! I'm ready and so is the whole team.
See you guys then! Be sure to wear your white as we "White Out" the gym on Saturday.
Till then Go TexAnns!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Dingler talks: Jan. 19, 2009
So second conference game was on Saturday. We had a little shoot around that morning to get ready for the game and I thought we were prepared. Former TexAnn Katie Crawford showed up to shoot around to tell us all good luck as she stopped to say "hello." It was nice to see her.
The trip to San Angelo wasn't too bad, only 3 hours and this time we had plenty of time to warm up and get ready. After our loss to Kingsville we knew we had to step up and win this game.
Starting off the game both teams seemed to drag a little - it wasn't until after halftime that everyone started to play together and seem to go all out.
Every time I have played Angelo, it has always been a tough game and always a close one. It comes to within a few points and that's what happened on Saturday. It came down to defense and I thought as a team we did a great job. We worked in the last practices on defense and that helped us. At the end we didn't have enough points to win. I missed a free throw and I tried to take a charge - but I was called for a block instead. Believe me - I'm disappointed! But we just have to forget about this one and get ready for the next game on Wednesday. It's going to be tough game and a really long ride to get there - Eastern New Mexico!
Thanks for all the fans who came on Saturday. We appreciate it! See you soon.
Till then Go TexAnns!
The trip to San Angelo wasn't too bad, only 3 hours and this time we had plenty of time to warm up and get ready. After our loss to Kingsville we knew we had to step up and win this game.
Starting off the game both teams seemed to drag a little - it wasn't until after halftime that everyone started to play together and seem to go all out.
Every time I have played Angelo, it has always been a tough game and always a close one. It comes to within a few points and that's what happened on Saturday. It came down to defense and I thought as a team we did a great job. We worked in the last practices on defense and that helped us. At the end we didn't have enough points to win. I missed a free throw and I tried to take a charge - but I was called for a block instead. Believe me - I'm disappointed! But we just have to forget about this one and get ready for the next game on Wednesday. It's going to be tough game and a really long ride to get there - Eastern New Mexico!
Thanks for all the fans who came on Saturday. We appreciate it! See you soon.
Till then Go TexAnns!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Dingler talks: Jan. 14, 2009
Getting up this morning and heading to shoot around we all had one thing in mind and that was this game tonight. First conference game of the year, it's a big deal. I believe it sets the tone of how conference will go. We had a shoot around this morning and we knew we couldn't take this team too lightly. All of us were excited, and ready to make our mark in the Lone Star Conference.
During the game I thought during the first half we played real well! We had the momentum going into halftime but Kingsville wasn't going to go anywhere! They came out the second half and shot really good and took over the game. We couldn't score it seemed like! JoAnne and Shelby did great - JoAnne with 25 points and Shelby with 18 points and 8 steals. It was awesome. I feel like the whole team did very well tonight, I thought we never gave up and played our hardest.
I believe that the Lone Star Conference is one of the best, most competitive conferences that is out there. Any game on any night with any team anyone can win. Playing all my years here I have witnessed how important each game is and can be. But unfortunately tonight we didn't pull out on top!
Emotions are high right now, everyone is sad, mad, angry and upset that we didn't win tonight and that is understandable. We wanted this game and we didn't give up. But in reality we have to put this game behind us and focus on what is coming up with Angelo State on Saturday and again it is another conference game that we all need to be focused on. We have two full practices in the next two days and we will do nothing but get better and be ready on Saturday.
Thanks for all the fans who came tonight, the gym was full and it was a fun game to play in front of everyone. Tarleton has so much spirit and support it is a great atmosphere to play in, I love it! We will see you all on Saturday when we play Angelo.
Till then, Go TexAnns!!! :)
Monday, January 12, 2009
Rowdy headed to town Wednesday
Dallas Cowboys' mascot Rowdy will join the Texans and TexAnns and all the Tarleton fans on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 and 8 p.m. as the two teams open Lone Star Conference South Division play at home against Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Come join us!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Dingler Talks: Jan. 11, 2009
Today was a fullfilled day! I Got up pretty early, hopped on the bus, ate breakfast in Stephenville and headed out to Oklahoma for our game at Cameron.
Once we finally made it to Lawton, we didn't have much time before we had to be on the court - Gametime!
Being such a young team, Coach Wilson gave me some good advice to tell the team right before the game. We had to take this game seriously and not jump ahead of ourseleves and not to take people too lightly. She sure was right. This team was good and we had to fight to win this game!
Both teams struggled shooting the whole game and it made us have to win the game on the defensive end. You can have a bad offensive game but you should never have a bad defensive game. If you were at the game you saw Tomika step up and help us out by playing great defense! Let's just say we were all proud of her as she kept us in the game by guarding their quickest player! Good job Tomika!!!!
Winning this game was fun. It was such a close one I was glad to come out on top! Thanks for all the Tarleton fans that came! Cameron's gym was loud and it was nice to hear some purple-cheering fans!
This trip was a good trip as a team. We had our own bus so we had a lot of space. We had a lot of team bonding - playing pointless little games and getting to know each other better. We got to get a little snack at Coach Hearne's favorite place on the way back (Braum's). I think it was because his birthday is tomorrow! :) shhhh!
We get a day off tomorrow. This will be a good rest for all of us just finishing 4 games in 7 days! A little stressful on us all. Plus school starts back up on Monday! We all need this day to get back to normal! Sleep!!!!!!
Conference (South Division play) begins on Wednesday! I'm excited, the team is excited and to top it off it's at home! Kingsville is going to be tough but I think we will be just fine! We need to work hard and it'll come!
Well thanks again everyone for coming to Cameron and we will see you all Wednesday!
Go TexAnns!!
Happy birthday Coach Hearne!
Once we finally made it to Lawton, we didn't have much time before we had to be on the court - Gametime!
Being such a young team, Coach Wilson gave me some good advice to tell the team right before the game. We had to take this game seriously and not jump ahead of ourseleves and not to take people too lightly. She sure was right. This team was good and we had to fight to win this game!
Both teams struggled shooting the whole game and it made us have to win the game on the defensive end. You can have a bad offensive game but you should never have a bad defensive game. If you were at the game you saw Tomika step up and help us out by playing great defense! Let's just say we were all proud of her as she kept us in the game by guarding their quickest player! Good job Tomika!!!!
Winning this game was fun. It was such a close one I was glad to come out on top! Thanks for all the Tarleton fans that came! Cameron's gym was loud and it was nice to hear some purple-cheering fans!
This trip was a good trip as a team. We had our own bus so we had a lot of space. We had a lot of team bonding - playing pointless little games and getting to know each other better. We got to get a little snack at Coach Hearne's favorite place on the way back (Braum's). I think it was because his birthday is tomorrow! :) shhhh!
We get a day off tomorrow. This will be a good rest for all of us just finishing 4 games in 7 days! A little stressful on us all. Plus school starts back up on Monday! We all need this day to get back to normal! Sleep!!!!!!
Conference (South Division play) begins on Wednesday! I'm excited, the team is excited and to top it off it's at home! Kingsville is going to be tough but I think we will be just fine! We need to work hard and it'll come!
Well thanks again everyone for coming to Cameron and we will see you all Wednesday!
Go TexAnns!!
Happy birthday Coach Hearne!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Dingler talks: Jan. 9, 2009
This trip to Oklahoma was a true test of what kind of team we are and what kind of team we will be in the future.
We played Southeastern Okla. on Monday in a game that I would say wasn't our best!! So playing Southwestern Okla., we needed to prove who we were as a team.
We won! - and we answered any questions I had of what kind of team we are going to be in conference! As long as we work hard, stay focused and all have the same goal of winning we will be just fine.
After tonight's game, coach Hearne told us that we were prepared and did a good job turning around so fast on a loss. For us as players and a team, he tells us that we must have short-term memory loss - meaning if we lose, we can't stay mad and upset for long. We have put it behind us and get ready and prepare for the next game coming up. But it is the same with winning as well. We need to use this win as a stepping stone to get ready for our last crossover game - and for conference (it's coming up so soon)!!!
Tonight's game was a good one. JoAnne stepped up and played awesome. Also the bench stepped up. Everyone was prepared to come in and it was fun to see everyone get in and play. I was proud of everyone tonight. It sure makes a five-hour trip on a bus a lot easier. But tomorrow is another day and another practice to get prepared for Cameron on Saturday.
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