2-1-10

College basketball: OC women can't hang on for victory

1-31-10

College basketball: OC women need to get turned around quickly

1-28-10

College basketball: Howard beats Odessa College women

1-27-10

Basketball: Odessa College's Wade is enjoying return from ACL injury

1-25-10

College basketball: Lady Wranglers fall in Hobbs

1-11-10

College basketball: Sluggish Lady Wranglers find a way to win

12-9-09

Odessa College Basketball Programs Ranked in National Polls

In the final NJCAA basketball polls for 2009, both basketball programs at Odessa College were once again ranked in the top twenty.   This is the second straight week that both Odessa College basketball programs have been ranked in the National Junior College Athletic Association polls.   Both basketball programs have completed competition and the student-athletes are currently taking final examinations for the 2009 fall term. 

The Odessa College women’s basketball team concluded play during the 2009 fall term with an undefeated 13-0 record.  Last weekend, the OC women defeated McLennan Community College of Waco, Texas 76-58 and The University of Chihuahua, Mexico by a final score of 84-52.  With the unblemished record, Odessa College currently is positioned in the number thirteen spot in the final NJCAA basketball ranking for 2009.   The Wranglers are led in scoring by Takoia Larry, a first year athlete from South Bend, Indiana, averaging 12.7 points per game.  Balanced scoring has benefited the Wranglers throughout the fall as Ali Bills, Chantelle Brockett, Shon Redmond and Judith Tabala each average over eight points per contest.   Tabala, a 6-6 sophomore, who recently signed with the University of Syracuse, continues to average right at ten rebounds per contest.   The Wranglers return to action on December 28-30, 2009 in Arizona with games against Eastern Arizona College, Pima College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.    The next home contest for the women’s team will be January 6, 2010 in a non-league battle against Clarendon College, Texas.

Odessa College broke into the NJCAA men’s rankings last week for the first time during the 2009-10 basketball season, appearing at number twenty-two in the ranking.  This week, OC breaks into the top twenty, showing up at number nineteen in the final NJCAA basketball poll of 2009.  With a 13-1 record, Odessa College is tied for the most wins in the NJCAA at this juncture in the 2009-10 basketball season.  Last Saturday evening, Odessa College concluded play for the 2009 fall term with a 81-42 victory over the University of Chihuahua, Mexico.  The Wranglers continue to be led in scoring by sophomore Josh Brown, averaging 17.2 points per contest, with Kevin Schaffartzik and Desmond Woodberry chipping in 12 and 11 points respectively per game.   Veterans Melvin Baker and Rashad Savage led the Wranglers in rebounding with nine boards per event.    The Wranglers return to action on January 1-2, 2010 in Hobbs, New Mexico with games against Cochise College, Arizona and Southwest Community College, Texas.    The contest on January 1st features two teams ranked in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll.  Cochise College is currently 10-0 and ranked number two in the nation by the NJCAA.   The next home contest for the men’s team will be January 11, 2010 in WJCAC action against Western Texas College. 

The NJCAA resumes basketball polls on January 12, 2010. 

12-2-09

Odessa College Basketball Programs Ranked in National Polls

The latest basketball rankings released by the National Junior College Athletic Association have both the men’s and the women’s basketball teams ranked, for the first time since January 2007.   With an 11-0 record, the Odessa College women’s team currently is positioned at number eleven in the NJCAA ranking.   The Wranglers defeated Cochise College 96-92 in a thrilling triple overtime contest last Saturday to remain undefeated in the 2009-10 basketball season.   Judith Tabala, Takoia Larry, Shon Redmond and Ali Bills are averaging double figures in scoring, with Tabala also leading the team in rebounding.   The Wranglers return to action this weekend with games this Friday (Dec 4) against McLennan Community College, Waco, TX and on Saturday (Dec 5) versus the University of Chihuahua.

The Odessa College men’s basketball team appears in the NJCAA poll for the first time during the 2009-10 season, showing up at number twenty-two in this week’s poll.   The Wranglers are currently 12-1 on the season after defeating the Texas Kings 86-69 in a home contest last night.  Sophomores Josh Brown, Desmond Woodberry and Rashad Savage lead the team in scoring, with newcomer Kevin Schaffartzik attacking from the three point line at a record pace.   The Wranglers return to action this Saturday for their final game of the 2009 fall term against the University of Chihuahua.

11-19-09

College basketball: Lady Wranglers headed for double dip

11-19-09

Women’s Basketball Signings

Odessa College is pleased to announce the signing of two women’s basketball student-athletes to letter of intents for the 2010-11 academic year.  Both athletes have signed with NCAA Division I institutions during the NCAA Basketball early signing period.  

Signing with Syracuse University, NY is Judith Tabala, a 6-6 sophomore from Kinshasa, Congo.  Judith was a member of the 2008-09 Odessa College team that finished the year 22-11, and runner-up in Region V of the NJCAA.  During the 2008-09 campaign, Tabala averaged 5.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest, while providing the Wranglers with a physical presence in the middle.   During the 08-09 season, Tabala recorded both her season scoring and rebounding high in a conference game against Frank Phillips College, garnering 15 points and 13 rebounds.   Seven games into the 2009-10 basketball season, Tabala is averaging 7.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. 

Signing with Lamar University, TX is Chantelle Brockett, a 6-1 freshman from Victoria, Australia.  Chantelle is a first year player for the Wranglers averaging 6.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game during the first seven games of the 2009-10 basketball season. 

11-7-09

College basketball: Lady Wranglers sweep competition at Tip-Off Classic

11-5-09

College basketball: Lady Wranglers come through in the clutch

11-2-09

College basketball: Lady Wranglers look skyward