Aiesday - January 27, 1998
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Aggies looking for first Big 12
road win against KU Jayhawks
By Philip W. Peter
Staff writer
BheTexas A&M Women’s Basketball Team will be
l n l oking to post their firstBig 12 Conference road win
p--f the year against the Kansas Jayhawks Tuesday at
p.fn. in Lawrence, Kan.
Texas A&M (5-11, 1-5) is coming off of a 64-72
l s l >ss io Colorado Saturday, in which the Aggies led
by eight points in the first half
but, due to streaky shooting
were scoreless in the final 4:32
of the half as Colorado mount
ed a 10-0 run to take and hold
the lead.
The Aggies are not the only
team who suffers from streaky
shooting. The Jayhawks are
coming off of a 56-72 road loss
to Texas Tech. The Jayhawks
opened the game by missing 14
of their first 17 shots. They did
itaraf
plin:
Harvey
otjlnake consecutive baskets until Shandy Robbins
iade two straight shots with 1:33 left in the first half.
JKansas is lead by 6-foot-2-inch sophomore Lynn
ride, who is averaging 15.6 points and 6.5 rebounds
erpame. Texas A&M coach Candi Harvey said Pride
ill score, but she is not unstoppable.
“She’s going to get her (points),” Harvey said,
"she’s good off the dribble. She’s good facing the
basket. She’s physical, but I think the key with Lynn
is not letting her get second and third shots. We’ve
got to box her out.”
Pride plays both guard and forward and is no
stranger to Texas A&M forward Prissy Sharpe.
“We played on some Junior Olympic teams and
all-star teams together,” Sharpe said. “I’m not going
to say it’s personal, but you definitely want to go out
and play as best you can against someone you know.”
Defensively, Texas A&M junior guard KimTark-
ington said she thinks the Aggies can stick with
the Jayhawks.
“We get a bunch of steals off of our (fullcourt)
press,” Tarkington said. “If we pressure the ball and
play good defense on them, we can win.”
Working in the Jayhawks’ favor is the fact they are
undefeated at home this season.
“They are big and athletic,” Harvey said. “They
are a quality basketball team, and they protect their
home court very well. It will be one of those situa
tions where we’ll have to play extremely well to get
a win. But that’s why we play the non-conference
schedule that we do.”
So far this season the Aggies have played on the
road against No. 8 Arizona, No. 1 Tennessee and No.
20 Nebraska.
“We haven’t won all of our games on the road, but
we’ve been competitive against great teams,” Harvey
said. "We just need to stay relaxed and stay focused
and go out and concentrate on the task at hand.”
ates, Tarkington have big weeks for
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The Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Team went
this past week with a 91 -83 victory over the Ok-
oma Sooners, and 72-64 loss to the Colorado
'faloes. The wipjagainst Oklahoma was the
m’s first conference Win of the season and end-
afsix-game losing streak. In upcoming action,
Ags go on the road to take on the Kansas Jay-
Vks in Lawrence, Kan. Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Ags
|irn to the comfy confines of G. Rollie White Col-
: urn Saturday for a home game against the Mis-
iri Tigers at 2 p.m.
me Cooking
With the 91-83 victory over Oklahoma, the Aggies
nged a 84-76 defeat suffered against the Sooners ear-
in the season. The win improved their series record
inst the Sooners to 8-5. In recent years, the outcome
he game has become dependent upon who is play-
at home. In the past two years, A&M has played OU
r times. Of those four games, A&M has won both
aes at home, and lost both games in Norman.
From Way Down Town ... Bang!
Sophomore guard Amy Yates is currently tied with
former A&M star Lana Tucker in second place in the Ag
gie record book for three-pointers made in a career with
102. Last year, Yates led all Big 12ffeshmen in three-point
ers with 55.This year Yates has made 47 three-pointers in
16 games, twice hitting seven in a single game.
Money Player
Sophomore foiward Kera Alexander takes her game
to another level when playing in the Big 12. In non-con
ference games, Alexander
is averaging 9.5 points per
game. In conference play,
Alexander is second on
the team in scoring, pour
ing in 13.8 points per i
game. For the season,
Alexander is averaging
10.9 points per game.
Notables
In the 91-83 victory over the Sooners, A&M was led
by junior point guard Kim Tarkington. Tarkington
scored a career-high 22 points to go along with four
rebounds, four assists and two steals. The 22 points
was the most scored by an Aggie point guard since
Lisa Branch scored 22 against SMU in 1996.
Sophomore foiward Prissy Sharpe ranks second in
the Big 12 in rebounding, pulling down 10.8 boards per
game. Cunently, Sharpe ranks second in the Aggie record
book with a career average of 8.1 rebounds per game.
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Stoudamire on trading block;
All-Star Game starters announced
NOTEBOOK
Tired of Super Bowl pregame? You’re not alone. Now
that Super Sunday has passed, our Sunday attention
can mercifully be focused on NBC’s NBA slate.
Texas Showdowns
As expected, the Spurs waltzed into the Alamodome
Friday night and
made quick work
of the hapless Dal
las Mavericks, 81-
75. The “TWin Tow
ers” became
triplets when Spurs
coach Gregg
Popovich started
three 7-footers—Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Will
Perdue. The trio combined for 41 points and 37 rebounds.
When the dust settled from the almost-trade that
caused some Rockets to say goodbye prematurely, they
found themselves in the midst of a five-game losing
streak. They broke out in a gargantuan way by embar
rassing the Spurs 112-87 in the Compaq Center. Hous
ton coach Rudy Tomjanovich got his 300th NBA coach
ing victory and lit up a stogie afterwards.
The Spurs and Rockets were paired in a San Antonio
rematch Monday night, and the outcome was a 115-90
Spurs victory. The evening was highlighted by spectac
ular play from Spurs point guard Avery Johnson, who
scored a season-high 27 points and added 11 assists.
David Robinson also enjoyed one of his finest perfor
mances of the year with 34 points. The Rockets found
themselves down early in the fourth quarter and were
unable to catch the Spurs after clutch baskets from
Johnson and Robinson. The Rockets’ fortunes were fur
ther damaged when forward Charles Barkley was
thrown out in the fourth quarter. Barkley was ejected
after his second technical, handed out when he kept
shouting profane phrases at the official.
Nuggets Win!
Denver finally broke out of their 23-game losing
streak with a win over the Clippers. Denver is on pace
to finish 6-76 to break
the 1972-73 Philadel
phia 76ers’ record for
futility. Next on the
slate for the Nuggets is
Eastern Conference
foe New Jersey. So
much for a two-game
win streak.
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Raw Deal
After a deal between the Houston Rockets and
Toronto Raptors seemed consummated, other NBA
teams upped the ante for point guard Damon
Stoudamire and the whole thing fell through. The
much-publicized deal had Stoudamire, forward Walt
(The Wizard) Williams and center Zan Tabak going to
Houston for a package that included Mario Elie, Kevin
Willis, Matt Maloney, Emanual Davis, Matt Bullard and
draft picks. A flurry of offers ensued, most notably one
from the Lakers that included Nick Van Exel, Sean
Rooks and Elden Campbell. The Indiana Pacers offered
a package that included either Antonio or Dale Davis
and guards Travis Best and Jalen Rose. However, the
most likely trade now seems to be Stoudamire going to
Portland for guard Kenny Anderson and center Kelvin
Cato. Anderson’s current six-year contract provides a
long-term point guard the Raptors needed and gets rid
of the unhappy Stoudamire. Marcus Camby was also
shopped around the league and garnered the interest
of the Nets and Wizards, but no trade is expected until
a Stoudamire deal is made. When trade rumors began,
Toronto won three straight games.
Avery Attitude
Stoudamire also expressed interest in the San An
tonio Spurs organization during trade talks. He said
while Spurs floor general Avery Johnson is a nice guy,
the team needs a bigger playmaker at guard. John
son’s response when Sports Illustrated brought this
to his attention?
“That’s OK. I wish Damon luck. I hope he finds him
self a winning team,” Avery said.
Jordan Leads All-Star Voting... again
Starters have been announced for All-Star Weekend
at Madison Square Garden in New York. The East ros
ter will include guard Michael Jordan, forwards Grant
Hill and Shawn Kemp and center
Dikembe Mutombo. Guard Anfer-
nee Hardaway is injured and will be
replaced by Eastern Conference
coach Larry Bird. Jordan led the vot
ing for the ninth time in his career.
The Western Conference lineup will
include Lakers guard Kobe Bryant,
the youngest starter in All-Star his
tory at 19 years, five months old.
Bryant is the youngest starter since
a young Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jordan
earned the honor at an age of 20 years
and five months.
Joining Bryant on the Western Conference squad
will be guard Gary Payton, forwards Karl Malone and
Kevin Garnett and center Shaquille O’Neal. Malone
led the voting in the West. Their coach will be Seattle’s
George Karl, who led the Sonics to an NBA best 33-9
mark as of Sunday.
Trade that Keeps on Giving
Exactly how good was that deal in the summer of‘92
that sent Chris
Webber to the
Warriors for An-
fernee Hardaway
and three draft
picks? The Orlan
do Magic still pos
sess Golden State’s first round pick for next year, one
that is expected to be in the top five this season.
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Game of the Week ! ’
Seattle SONICS@ Utah JAZZ 8 p.m.
Utah (28-13) are looking to knock off Seattle (33-9) ’
to continue their giant-killing spree. The Jazz knocked •
off Michael and the Bulls in Chicago, revenge for their '
1997 NBA Finals defeat. The Sonics defeated the Lakers '
at home to preserve their NBA-best record. Watch the •
matchup of forwards Vin Baker and Malone in this one. 1
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