American Southwest Conference: Season 2024-25

Q.Finals Semis Final 2025 Semis Q.Finals
Howard Payne81
ETBU71
HSU101
Howard Payne75
HSU73
UMHB62
LeTourneau97
UMHB89
Standings 2024-25
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Cowboys win 2025 ASC Championship-Mar 7, 2025
The Hardin-Simmons University men’s basketball team won the 2025 American Southwest Conference Men’s Basketball Championship with a 73-62 win over Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday afternoon in Marshall.
Hardin-Simmons pulled ahead 8-4 to start the championship contest. Mary Hardin-Baylor took their first lead 10-8 at the 15:09 mark after scoring six unanswered. The Cowboys reclaimed the high ground as they went on an 11-2 run with less than ten minutes remaining. UMHB tied it back 23-23 at the 4:48 mark after an 11-4 run sparked by a Maurice Pinnock (5'11''-PG) layup. The final minutes played even, closing the half with Hardin-Simmons ahead 34-31.
UMHB’s Maurice Pinnock recorded eight points in the first three minutes to put the Cru ahead 39-38. The Cowboys quickly responded with a 13-2 run to reclaim a 51-41 lead with 14:24 on the clock. Hardin-Simmons added another 10 unanswered points, led by DJ Jones with eight, to push their lead to 17. UMHB fought back in the last seven minutes, outscoring the Cowboys 12-2 to cut the gap to 69-62. Hardin-Simmons sealed the win in the final two minutes with a pair of free throws and a dunk from Christian Bryant (6'8''-F) for the 73-62 win.
UMHB’s Maurice Pinnock led with 23 points while HSU’s Christian Bryant totaled 20 points with four blocks and three steals. Asher Fleming (6'6''-F) recorded a double-double for the Cowboys with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Courtesy of ascsports.org

ASC Final:
Hardin-Simmons - Mary Hardin-Baylor 73-62
ASC Semifinals:
Hardin-Simmons - Howard Payne 101-75
LeTourneau - Mary Hardin-Baylor 97-89
ASC Quarterfinals:
Howard Payne - East Texas Baptist 81-71
All-ASC Awards 2025-Mar 7, 2025
Deonte Jackson, point guard from the LeTourneau University, was named the Player of the Year at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. He received multiple other awards, was selected to the First Team and Tournament Team. He played in the final of the ASC Tournament in 2022.
Christian Bryant, forward from the Hardin-Simmons University, was voted the All-Tournament MVP of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. He collected multiple other honors, was chosen to the First Team and Defensive Team and Tournament Team. Among many awards Bryant's team made it to the ASC Tournament Semifinals in 2024. He was selected to the ASC All-Freshman Team in 2024.
Will Bartoszek, forward from the Hardin-Simmons University, was selected as the Sportsmanship Award at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. He received multiple other awards, was named to the First Team and Tournament Team. Among many awards Bartoszek's team made it to the ASC Tournament Semifinals in 2021, 2022 and 2024. He was also selected as the All-ASC Player of the Year in 2024. Bartoszek was selected to the Texas All-District 11-6A First Team back in 2020. He was also selected to the All-ASC Second Team in 2023. Bartoszek was selected to the NABC Division III All-Americans Third Team in 2024.
Elijah Beard, point guard from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, earned a spot in the First Team of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. He was also voted to the Tournament Team. Among many awards he played in the final of the ASC Tournament in 2024. He was selected to the D3hoops.com All-Region 10 Second Team in 2024. Beard was also selected as the TABC All-Star Game back in 2021.
Austin Brewer, center from the Hardin-Simmons University, was selected to the First Team at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Among many awards Brewer's team made it to the ASC Tournament Semifinals in 2022 and 2024. He was selected to the ASC All-Defensive Team in 2024. Brewer was also selected to the All-ASC Second Team in 2024. He was selected as the All-ASC Honorable Mention in 2023.
All-Tournament MVP: USA Christian Bryant (6'8''-F) of HSU
Player of the Year: USA Deonte Jackson (5'9''-PG) of LeTourneau
Defensive Player of the Year: USA Armonie Ramey (6'3''-G) of Howard Payne
Freshman of the Year: USA Matthew Alexander (6'1''-G) of HSU
Newcomer of the Year: USA Trey Jackson (6'2''-G) of Howard Payne
Sportsmanship Award: USA Will Bartoszek (6'4''-F) of HSU
Coach of the Year: Matt Brackett of HSU

All-ASC First Team 2025
Jackson
Bartoszek
Beard
Bryant
Brewer
First Team

USA Deonte Jackson (5'9''-PG) of LeTourneau
USA Will Bartoszek (6'4''-F) of HSU
USA Elijah Beard (5'11''-PG) of UMHB
USA Christian Bryant (6'8''-F) of HSU
USA Austin Brewer (6'10''-C) of HSU

All-ASC Second Team 2025
Ramey
Johnson
Goings
Justice
Liebengood
Second Team

USA Armonie Ramey (6'3''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Hudson Johnson (6'1''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Josh Goings (6'1''-G) of UMHB
USA Jason Justice (5'9''-PG) of ETBU
USA Caedmon Liebengood (6'5''-F) of LeTourneau

All-ASC Third Team 2025
Mayes
Roberts
Davis
Roberts
Pondant
Pinnock
Third Team

Canada Jackson Mayes (6'3''-G) of LeTourneau
USA Michael Roberts (6'6''-F) of ETBU
USA Silas Davis (6'0''-PG) of HSU
USA Colin Roberts (6'8''-F) of ETBU
USA Ryan Pondant (6'8''-F) of UMHB
USA Maurice Pinnock (5'11''-PG) of UMHB

All-ASC Honorable Mention 2025
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Fornerette
Day
Alexander
Phillip
Jackson
Peterson
Honorable Mention

USA Walker Blaine (6'4''-F) of LeTourneau
USA Riley Fornerette (6'0''-PG) of Howard Payne
USA Jerry Day (6'2''-G) of UMHB
USA Matthew Alexander (6'1''-G) of HSU
USA Ben Phillip (6'5''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Donta Coady (6'5''-F) of UMHB
USA Trey Jackson (6'2''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Cooper Peterson (6'4''-G) of HSU

ASC All-Defensive Team 2025
Ramey
Bryant
Alexander
Pinnock
Roberts
All-Defensive Team

USA Armonie Ramey (6'3''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Christian Bryant (6'8''-F) of HSU
USA Matthew Alexander (6'1''-G) of HSU
USA Maurice Pinnock (5'11''-PG) of UMHB
USA Michael Roberts (6'6''-F) of ETBU

ASC All-Freshman Team 2025
Alexander
Smith
McGowan
Eddy
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All-Freshman Team

USA Matthew Alexander (6'1''-G) of HSU
USA Cooper Smith (6'3''-G) of LeTourneau
USA Mason McGowan (6'4''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Carter Eddy (6'3''-G) of Howard Payne
USA Zach May (6'4''-G) of UMHB

ASC All-Tournament Team 2025
Bryant
Bartoszek
Fleming
Beard
Pinnock
Fornerette
Jackson
All-Tournament Team

USA Christian Bryant (6'8''-F) of HSU
USA Will Bartoszek (6'4''-F) of HSU
USA Asher Fleming (6'6''-F) of HSU
USA Elijah Beard (5'11''-PG) of UMHB
USA Maurice Pinnock (5'11''-PG) of UMHB
USA Riley Fornerette (6'0''-PG) of Howard Payne
USA Deonte Jackson (5'9''-PG) of LeTourneau