#8 West Texas A&M (9-0, 2-0) vs. UT Dallas (0-8, 0-1)
| Date | Saturday, December 13 | 3:00 p.m. |
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| Location | Richardson, Texas | UTD Activity Center |
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| Watch Live | FloCollege (Pay-Per-View) | |
| Additional Links | Game Notes |
CANYON, Texas – The #8 Buffaloes of West Texas A&M hit the road for Lone Star Conference action on Saturday afternoon as they take on the Comets of UT Dallas with tipoff set for 3:00 p.m.at the UTD Activity Center in Richardson, Texas.
CAMERON REWIND
The then #13 Buffaloes finished off their homestand with another victory on Saturday afternoon as they claimed a 76-52 Lone Star conference win over the Cameron Aggies at the First United Bank Center in Canyon. Brock mishak finished with 12 points and collected six rebounds while adding four assists. James Parlow Jr. scored 16 points, converting six of his eight field-goal attempts. Brendan Ballard posted 13 rebounds and blocked three shots, contributing significantly on defense. Zach Brown added eight points, connecting on two 3-pointers and hitting both of his free-throw attempts.
SCOUTING THE COMETS
UT Dallas enters the weekend with an overall record of 0-8 following a 90-83 loss to Eastern New Mexico on Thursday night in their LSC opener. The Comets are 0-4 so far this season inside of the UTD Activity Center with non-conference losses to East Central (67-57), Southern Arkansas (100-79) and Adams State (87-86).
The comets are making the transition to NCAA Division II following a accomplished time in NCAA Division III where they registered an overall mark of 444-268 with eight NCAA DIII Tournament Trips (2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2024) and five American Southwest conference Championships.
hudson Goellner leads the way offensively for the Comets as the freshman
Lone Star Conference MenS Basketball: Preseason rankings, Polls, and Streaming Updates (December 12, 2024)
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The lone star Conference (LSC) men’s basketball season is underway, with teams gearing up for competitive action. Here’s a breakdown of the latest news, including preseason rankings, the NABC Division II Top-25 Poll, recent team achievements, and details on how to watch games this season.
LSC Preseason Standings
The LSC preseason standings reflect the anticipated competitive landscape for the 2024-25 season. Here’s a look at the rankings as of December 12, 2024:
* Angelo State and Eastern New Mexico tied for sixth with 592 points
* Midwestern State (558 points)
* UT Permian Basin (468 points)
* Texas A&M International (350 points, including one first-place vote)
* Texas A&M-Kingsville (330 points)
* Cameron (301 points)
* Oklahoma Christian (266 points)
* UT Tyler (260 points)
* Western New Mexico (193 points)
* UT Dallas (188 points)
* sul Ross State (88 points)
Damani Claxton Named Preseason player of the Year
St. Mary’s guard Damani Claxton, a Bronx, New York native, has been selected as the LSC Preseason Player of the Year. last season, Claxton averaged 17.1 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He demonstrated exceptional shooting ability, making 45 three-pointers and achieving an 80.4% free throw percentage. He was previously recognized as the LSC Newcomer of the Year and earned First-Team All-LSC honors.
NABC Division II Top-25 Poll
The West Texas A&M Buffaloes have made notable strides in the national rankings. They jumped five spots to 8th in the latest National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC) Division II Top-25 Poll, released on Tuesday.
Other South Central region teams featured in the poll include:
* Lubbock Christian (4th)
* St. Mary’s (7th)
* West Texas A&M (8th)
* St. Edward’s (14th)
* Black Hills State (19th)
* Eastern New Mexico (receiving votes – RV)
NABC division II Poll
West Texas A&M’s 2024-25 Recap
West Texas A&M University (WT) had a successful 2023-24 season, making its ninth consecutive appearance in the NCAA National Tournament. The team also excelled academically, posting a 3.48 GPA – the highest in the Lone Star conference for the second year in a row. WT was honored with the National Association of Basketball Coaches Team academic Excellence Award, and players Brock Mishak and Nicholas Jett were named to the NABC Honor Court. Notably,three freshmen were recognized on the LSC All-Freshman team.
Live Streaming Coverage on FloSports
Fans can now watch LSC men’s basketball games through a historic streaming agreement between the LSC and FloSports. This deal represents the largest streaming rights agreement in NCAA Division II history.
Subscription options include:
* Monthly: $19.99
* Annual: $107.88 ($8.99/month)
* Discounted for LSC Students/Faculty: $9.99/month or $71.88/year ($5.99/month) – requires an .edu email address from an LSC member institution.
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