February 2, 1998
For Immediate Release
Contact: Judy Willson, SID
505.562.4309 or 356-4755
Thur., February 5
*Texas A&M-Kingsville at Eastern New Mexico 7:30 pm (MT)
Greyhound Arena, Portales, New Mexico
Sat., February 7
*Texas A&M-Commerce at Eastern New Mexico 7:30 pm (MT)
Greyhound Arena, Portales, New Mexico
Mon., February 9
*Eastern New Mexico at West Texas A&M 6:00 pm (MT)
WTAMU Fieldhouse, Canyon, Texas
*=LSC-South Division Game
The Greyhounds (6-13, 1-6 LSC-South)...played two tough games last week. On Wednesday, the Greyhounds lost to Oklahoma Panhandle State, 80-64. Sophomore Matt Vail (Grants) poured in 27 points, including 8 three-pointers. Junior post Aaron Buckmister (Mesa, Ariz.) Was the leading rebounder with 8.
Saturday, the Hounds lost a tough LSC-South game to nationally-ranked West Texas A&M, 64-49. Vail was ENMU's leading scorer for the sixth game in a row with 18. Senior post Angel Gutierrez (Fabens, Texas) led the team in rebounds (6) and blocked shots (5).
Vail continues to lead the Hounds in scoring with 19.1 points per game. He has 52 three-point baskets this season. Gutierrez is the leading rebounder on the squad with 6.3 per game. He also has 15 blocked shots.
This Week....the Hounds will try to stop a seven-game losing streak against Texas A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&M-Commerce in LSC-South action.
The Javelinas are 10-10 overall and 4-4 in the LSC-South. Des Stewart leads TAMUK in scoring with 17.0 points per game. He is also the leading rebounder with 7.5 per game and shooting 58.3% from the field. They beat the Hounds, 73-49, earlier this season in Kingsville.
The Lions are 15-3 overall and 7-1 in LSC-South action following Saturday's 69-67 win over TAMUK in Commerce. TAMUC is led by Darrell Waters with 17.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. They beat ENMU, 95-50, on Jan. 24.
Hounds in LSC Stats(1/25)...Team: scoring offense (15th); scoring defense (7th); scoring margin (13th); free throw % (11th); field goal % (16th); field goal % defense (10th); 3-point field goal % (12th); 3-point field goal % defense (10th); rebounding offense (7th); rebounding defense (7th); rebounding margin (7th); blocked shots (11th); assists (16th); steals (12th); turnover margin (11th); assist/ turnover ratio (16th); offensive rebounds (5th); defensive rebounds (12th).
Individual: scoring - Matt Vail (7th); rebounding - Angel Gutierrez (18th); free throw % - Matt Vail (11th); 3-point made - Matt Vail (4th); offensive rebounds - Angel Gutierrez (6th).
On the Airwaves...107.5 KSMX-FM will be broadcasting all of the Greyhound basketball games. Don Elder will handle the play-by-play for all ENMU home games. KSMX will pick up feeds of the Greyhound road games whenever possible.
Weekly Radio Show...Don Elder will also be hosting the ENMU Coaches Show on 107.5 KSMX-FM every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm from Juanito's Restaurant on Avenue C in Portales. Different ENMU coaches will join Elder to give updates on the progress of their teams throughout the winter and spring.
SportsLook...will broadcast on KENW-TV Channel 3 on Thursday nights. The show, hosted by Dallan Sanders, will resume this week. Sports Look is an ENMU student-run production.
Look Out for the Green Monster...ENMU students with a current I.D. can win a free chance to sit courtside on a big green couch at all remaining Zia and Greyhound basketball games. Domino's Pizza and Pepsi will be provided for those enjoying the view from the Green Monster.
Ticket Prices...general admission tickets for Greyhound and Zia basketball games are $4.00 for Adults (out of high school) and $3.00 for Kids kindergarten thru 12th grade. Under kindergarten age are free.