THE OCCASIONAL ORBITER Hello once again Cowboys of the Space variety. A lot has been going on with the 'boys in the last week or so, so we'll get right to it. **** Sunday Morning League Complete **** The Cowboys completed the their most successful league to date this past Sunday, the 1st. If you weren't in attendance it was just great basketball. There was a surprise upon arrival at Sports of All Sorts. When approaching the court, the team noticed that the P.W.A. "thuggy thugs" were already playing against the Hitachi "asses". So, much to their surprise the Cowboys were to play the MCSI "basketball team". In their one meeting earlier in the season, the Cowboys came out on top by a slim two (2) point margin. Even with the surprise opponent our 'boys weren't "fazed". But since it was a week ago, i can't exactly remember all the details. I do know, however, that after letting a 12 point lead disappear they were able to hold on for a one (1) point victory. MCSI's "ringer" from the PWA "thuggy thugs" "AP", held the ball for the last shot, only to throw up some garbage over the always sexy number twenty three (#23), for no avail. After their heart stopping win, the Cowboys had little time to regroup, as the championship game against the "asses" was to start just 10 minutes after the completion of their first game. Even with no time to rest, they still remained pumped and ready to go. But in the end they would need more than that to over come the "asses" and their three (3) ringers. Again, this game was also a week ago so details are sketchy. I do recall that rebounds and made shots were hard to come by, which put together led to the demise of our beloved Space Cowboys. After defeating the MCSI "basketball team", and coming up a little short against the Hitachi Power Tools "asses", the Space Cowboys finished with their best record, of an impressive, eight (8) wins and four (4) losses. Also worth mentioning, Mike, one of the 'boys big men was MIA at the tournament Sunday. Early reports say he was out with a knee injury and a stomach virus. Needless to say, he has not been asked back and put on waivers just moments after the completion of the league. **** Tuesday League Underway **** Before the first game had even begun, the Space Cowboys were informed that their star forward, David Isles will not be participating in this league. Mr.. Isles informed the team early Monday that his crack addiction has just become too much to deal with, in addition with coming up with the extra money ($) for the league. Dave, our prayers are with you, and all of us here at the Occasional Orbiter wish you the best. We all know you can beat this. Now, on to basketball. After the loss of two (2) players from the previous league the Cowboys still came into the new league Tuesday night upbeat. They looked very "good" in warm-ups and were thought to be on the right track. But then the game started. The first half was one of "poor" basketball for the home team. So poor, in fact, that they found themselves trailing by twelve (12) points going into halftime. The 'boys didn't let this deficit get to them though. They came out strong in the second (2nd) half, led by "good" shooting by the team as a whole. After the Fillabong "preppy thugs" missed a few crucial free throws down the stretch, the Cowboys had a chance to take the lead. The "preppy thugs" fouled the "clutch" Dan Resing near midcourt. Being in the bonus, Mr. Resing had one (1) foul shot plus the bonus to give the Space Cowboys the lead with four point nine (4.9) seconds remaining. And he did just that. Fillabong inbounded the ball under their own basket, getting to half court untouched as the 'boys didn't want to pick up a foul. Just as it appeared the ball handler was going to put up a desperation shot, he whipped the ball to a wide open mad under the basket for the easy two (2) and the sixt seven (67) to sixty six (66) win. This was a heartbreaking loss for the home team as the "preppy thugs" would give the "asses" a run for their money for their nickname. All is not lost though. This is just the first of the ten (10) game season. The 'boys plan to come out strong this Tuesday, April 10th, at 6 P.M. at Sports of All Sorts, against the J.T.C. "nickname pending". They also hope to have completed their roster, as they are still looking for another big man to take the spot of either David or Mike. Tryouts have been held and the decision is a tough one, so it may not be decided upon for another week or so. **** Box Score April 3rd, 2001 **** Player No. Fgm Fga 3ptm 3pta Ftm Fta TP Jeffires 24 2 13 0 8 1 2 5 Lubbers 23 8 18 5 11 0 0 21 Keene 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ash 30 2 8 2 7 0 0 6 Resing 50 5 9 2 5 4 5 16 Suedkamp 35 7 13 0 2 4 5 18 Total 206 24 61 9 33 9 12 66 Attendance: 5 That's it for this edition of th Occasional Orbiter. Don't forget to show up for week two (2) of the Tuesday night league. This Tuesday, April 10th at 6 P.M. at Sports of All Sorts. Side Note for KB: This league will run until June 12th, not counting the tournament, so be in "basketball shape" when you return from Bellarmine University. Editor-in-Chief Nick "Stud" Lubbers wee eee wee eee