Addison, TX - What a day of post season action for the UBL, topped off with a hard fought championship game won by the Central Texas Stars, 113-107 over the San Antonio Soul.
The Stars had to come from 25 points behind in their semi round playoff game to defeat the Texas Wranglers, 132-128. The Soul stunned the Arkansas Warriors in the other semi round contest, 97-91. That set the stage for what was a terrific battle for the championship.
Addison, TX - What a day of post season action for the UBL, topped off with a hard fought championship game won by the Central Texas Stars, 113-107 over the San Antonio Soul. The Stars had to come from 25 points behind in their semi round playoff game to defeat the Texas Wranglers, 132-128. The Soul stunned the Arkansas Warriors in the other semi round contest, 97-91. That set the stage for what was a terrific battle for the championship. 'I'm glad it's (the season) over,' said league VP Ozzie Denson, whose Wranglers came so close. 'The league has earned credibility as we have completed the season.' CEO Mac Claire offered this: 'A goal has been reached in completing our first season. While we lost two teams as the season begun, the six remaining teams played the entire season, minus a few cancellations that were unavoidable. 'This should be a feel good moment for the league, but we need to improve upon the things that we didn't do well so that we have stronger teams next season. We can't rest on our laurels. 'Overall though, this was a good inaugural season.' Congratulations go out to all of the players, coaches, owners, and other staff who made the season successful.
Addison, TX - The San Antonio Soul, a replacement playoff team proved that they deserved to be a post-season participant and not a spectator on the sidelines. They beat the Arkansas Warriors, 97-91 to earn the right to play the Central Texas Stars in the UBL Championship Game tonight. The Stars upset the Texas Wranglers earlier in the day, 132-128. The mighty have fallen.
Addison, TX - The San Antonio Soul, a replacement playoff team proved that they deserved to be a post-season participant and not a spectator on the sidelines. They beat the Arkansas Warriors, 97-91 to earn the right to play the Central Texas Stars in the UBL Championship Game tonight. The Stars upset the Texas Wranglers earlier in the day, 132-128. The mighty have fallen.
A small group believed that the Soul never did deserve to be in position to play for a championship, and perhaps they were grudgingly invited to play after being told they were the fifth place team in a four team playoff. The Hoopsters couldn't play though, and that left a void which the Soul filled.
Addison, TX - There has been an unexpected twist already today.
The Texas Wranglers with a home court advantage fell in overtime to the Central Texas Stars, 132-128.
The Wranglers had a 60-43 advantge at the half and the expectation certainly had to be that they would be waiting to play either San Antonio or Arkansas, the Game #2 contestants. But the Stars climbed back to within 111-108 with just over 3::00 in the 4th.
Addison, TX - There has been an unexpected twist already today.
The Texas Wranglers with a home court advantage fell in overtime to the Central Texas Stars, 132-128.
The Wranglers had a 60-43 advantge at the half and the expectation certainly had to be that they would be waiting to play either San Antonio or Arkansas, the Game #2 contestants. But the Stars climbed back to within 111-108 with just over 3::00 in the 4th.
The Stars will now scout the Soul and Warriors as they prepare to face the winner in the UBL Championship Final.
Below is the rest of the day's playoff schedule:
GAME #2 SAN ANTONIO VS ARKANSAS Underway GAME #3 MISSOURI VS CAPITAL CITY 3:00 PM GAME #4 DALLAS VS TENNESSEE (NON-UBL) 4:30 PM GAME #5 LOSER OF GAME #1 LOSER OF GAME # 2 6:00 PM
July 23rd, San Antonio - League Vice President Ozzie Denson said that the San Antonio Soul will replace the Oklahoma City Hoopsters in the UBL Championship Playoffs which take place Saturday in Addison, TX.
The spot became available because the Hoopsters will be without most of their players who are taking part in the NBDL camp.
For a complete schedule of playoff games, please call 210-566-7103 or 972-781-8120. You can also email info@love4hoops.com.
July 23rd, San Antonio - League Vice President Ozzie Denson said that the San Antonio Soul will replace the Oklahoma City Hoopsters in the UBL Championship Playoffs which take place Saturday in Addison, TX. The spot became available because the Hoopsters will be without most of their players who are taking part in the NBDL camp.
For a complete schedule of playoff games, please call 210-566-7103 or 972-781-8120. You can also email info@love4hoops.com.
The UBL has launched a new website. The Love 4 Hoops site will give upto date information on all things involving the UBL.
Currently the site is still under construction in some areas, but we urge you to take a look anyway.
With the UBL Championship Games coming up July 26th, the site will have plenty of playoff news.
For more information, please visit www.love4hoops.com, email info@love4hoops.com, or call 210-566-7103.
The UBL has launched a new website. The Love 4 Hoops site will give upto date information on all things involving the UBL. Currently the site is still under construction in some areas, but we urge you to take a look anyway. With the UBL Championship Games coming up July 26th, the site will have plenty of playoff news. For more information, please visit www.love4hoops.com, email info@love4hoops.com, or call 210-566-7103.
San Antonio, TX - The UBL will hold their first referees camp in October, the league announced. Experienced officials from high school, college, and professional minor leagues will be invited to participate and become a UBL official for the 2009 season.
The UBL will also be holding its first ever draft in October. Players wishing to play will audition in front of coaches, owners, and GM's prior to the draft.
San Antonio, TX - The UBL will hold their first referees camp in October, the league announced. Experienced officials from high school, college, and professional minor leagues will be invited to participate and become a UBL official for the 2009 season.
The UBL will also be holding its first ever draft in October. Players wishing to play will audition in front of coaches, owners, and GM's prior to the draft.
An announcement with details will be made after the conclusion of the UBL Championship Playoffs. Please email ublhoops@hotmail.com or call 210-566-7103 with questions.
The Texas Wranglers will host the UBL Championship Playoff games in Addison, TX on July 26 at the Green Hill School.
The Wramglers, Arkansas Warriors, and Central Texas Stars will join a fourth team, likely the San Antonio Soul in the quest for the UBL Championship. The playoffs will be preceded by an exhibition game between the North Missouri Hawks and the Dallas Outlaws.
San Antonio is the likely choice to replace Oklahoma City who will be unable to participate.
The Texas Wranglers will host the UBL Championship Playoff games in Addison, TX on July 26 at the Green Hill School.
The Wramglers, Arkansas Warriors, and Central Texas Stars will join a fourth team, likely the San Antonio Soul in the quest for the UBL Championship. The playoffs will be preceded by an exhibition game between the North Missouri Hawks and the Dallas Outlaws.
San Antonio is the likely choice to replace Oklahoma City who will be unable to participate. Many of the Hoopsters will be taking part in the NBDL tryouts, leaving the team short of players. While it would hve been great to have them in the playoffs, the UBL is proud of the Hoopsters who have the opportunity to advance their careers.
The first game is scheduled to tip off at 11:00 AM. For details, please call 210-566-7103 or 972-781-8120 or go to www.love4hoops.com.
Oklahoma City OnPoint Hoopers started the season on the right foot defeating the Texas Wranglers and then the Dallas Outlaws in their home gym at Southwestern Christian University. Game one against the Wranglers saw impressive play from vetran players, Taylor Lay (215-6'8-F) and Jonathan Reed (190-6'0-G). The younger players held their own as well with strong contributions from Brent Kimmel (180-6'0-G) and Milorad Damnjanac (230-6'9-C).
Oklahoma City OnPoint Hoopers started the season on the right foot defeating the Texas Wranglers and then the Dallas Outlaws in their home gym at Southwestern Christian University. Game one against the Wranglers saw impressive play from vetran players, Taylor Lay (215-6'8-F) and Jonathan Reed (190-6'0-G). The younger players held their own as well with strong contributions from Brent Kimmel (180-6'0-G) and Milorad Damnjanac (230-6'9-C). Game two verses the Outlaws showed an even stronger success, but can the Hoopers take a win on the road?
After visiting the Arkansas Warriors and suffering two defeats the Hoopers travelled to Texas to see the Wranglers. Despite some impressive highlights from the likes of Bobby Carter (180-6'1-G) and Jonathan Reed the Hoopers could not bring home the win. To see game footage from Game four for the OnPoint Hoopers visit www.onpointhoops.com.
May 31, 2008, the Oklahoma City OnPoint Hoopers will play host to the UBL Tri-State Classic in Oklahoma City. Games will be filmed and available at www.onpointhoops.com. If you can't be there in person, don't miss the action on webcast.
Weekend number two in the history of the UBL will show that the road teams ruled.
On Satruday Afternoon, the Central Texas Stars visited the San Marcos Knights who will be playing some home games in San Antonio.
At the Boys & Girls Club, the Stars won, 126-106.
The Arkansas Warriors didn't protect home court either. Satruday Evening, the Texas Wranglers escaped with a 102-98 win.
Weekend number two in the history of the UBL will show that the road teams ruled.
On Satruday Afternoon, the Central Texas Stars visited the San Marcos Knights who will be playing some home games in San Antonio. At the Boys & Girls Club, the Stars won, 126-106.
The Arkansas Warriors didn't protect home court either. Satruday Evening, the Texas Wranglers escaped with a 102-98 win.
The Warriors had no time to feel sorry for themselves as they traveled to Temple, TX for an afternoon date with the Stars. CenTex shoul have had an advantage having easily won the day before, but the Warriors manned up and won in foreign teritory, 114-107.
Finally, the San Antonio Soul took advantage of the Wranglers who were weary from their trip back home from Little Rock. The Soul won in Dallas, 98-93.
The correct up to date standings: UBL North - Arkansas 1-1; N. Missouri 0-0; OK City 0-0; Dallas 0-0 UBL South - San Antonio 2-0; CenTex 1-1; Texas 1-1; San Marcos 0-3
