Jackets Stumble Against Oklahoma Panhandle (2/22/06)
Box Score
GOODWELL, OK – The
Yellowjackets' typical style is to run a fast-pace offensive game
against their opponents. Oklahoma Panhandle didn’t let that
happen Wednesday and were able to slow the game taking the
advantage away from the Jackets. The Yellowjackets fell 80-60
to the Aggies in Goodwell. The loss drops the Jackets to 19-5
overall and 9-2 in the Heartland Conference. The Aggies
are on an eight-game winning streak and have improved to 9-17
and 6-5 in league play.
The Jackets’ bench saw ample
playing time and contributed a combined 18 points. Leading the
Yellowjacket scorers was Buddy Windy Boy (Sr., Lodge Grass, MT) with 14 points.
Windy Boy shot 4-of-12 from the perimeter and drove in five
buckets. Carlin Hughes (So., Perth, Australia) added 10 points on
4-of-10 shooting from the field. Hughes connected on 2-of-7
from 3-point range, grabbed three steals and handed out five
assists. Cameron Munoz (Sr., Chino, CA) was held to just one
3-pointer in his quest for the NCAA record of career 3-pointers
made. Munoz needs seven to tie the record and eight for sole
possession. Drew Arnold (So., Phoenix, AZ) came off the bench to knock
down a career-high two 3-pointers for eight points. As a team
the Yellowjackets shot 20-of 61 from the field. They connected
on 12-of-40 from the perimeter and 8-of-12 from the charity
stripe.
“We don’t have an excuse,”
said Yellowjacket head coach Craig Carse. “We just needed to
play a little better. Our guys are tired both emotionally and
physically and are giving everything they have coming to the end
of the regular season. Hopefully we can do just a little bit
more.”
The Aggies were led by William
Preston with 21 points. Preston shot 8-of-16 from the field and
grabbed eight boards. Tim Anderson added 16 points. Eddie Moss
handed out a game-high 10 assists. As a team the Aggies shot
32-of-69 from the field, 10-of-23 from 3-point range and 6-of-11
from the line.
The Yellowjackets travel to
Silver City, New Mexico to face the Mustangs in the final two
games of the regular season. The game Friday, February 24 will
be the final conference game for the Jackets. Saturday’s match
will be a non-conference regional counter. Tip off is scheduled
for 7:30 p.m. MST following the women’s game at 5:30 p.m.
Listen live on 970 KBUL or log onto the Yellowjacket Athletics
website. The Jackets are guaranteed at least one playoff game
at home. The game is set for Wednesday, March 1 at Alterowitz
Gymnasium. Tip off for that game is 7:30 p.m. Purchase your
tickets in advance by calling the Yellowjacket Athletics
department at 657-2369
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