DRC: UNT to honor 1986 women's NCAA tourney team today

Brett Vito · January 30, 2016

DRC: Former UNT coach Judy Nelson's gamble to remake her team by adding 4 junior college transfers resulted in magical season

http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/sports-headlines/20160129-basketball-unt-to-honor-1985-86-tournament-team-today.ece

KRAM1 · January 31, 2016

We had a really nice crowd at this game...over 1700 I believe. Sadly, a friend of mine mentioned it looked like about what we draw for the men's games these days. It was great to welcome back Judy Nelson and several of her NCAA team members in the MGC Green Room before the game and then to see them honored on court at half-time. You could tell that they were all very much enjoying the experience. Since I recalled seeing them all play for UNT, it was a reminder for me how good that team was and the great job Coach Nelson did in blending a bunch of returning players with several new JUCO players she brought in to " right the ship" as they say. No small coaching feat in sitting prior years starters in favor of the newly recruited JUCO's and yet still getting the team to bond and play together for the greater good.

Then, we were treated to another battle against Rice. Five over times this season decided the winner in our two games with Rice. Unfortunately, Rice won both. They better enjoy it this year becasuse next year these ladies will return the favor. There is absolutely ZERO ... Nil ... NO quit in this team. They were pretty much out of it at the end of regulation, but were able to dig deep and tie the game just before time expired. With a dwindling bench...not really adequate to begin with...Coach Mitchell and the team battled to a draw in the first overtime, but a lack of depth pretty much sealed the deal in the second overtime.

What was really great was to see our new walk-on, Orianna Shillow, freshman guard out of Round Rock, get the start. I was asking..."who the heck is that and where has she been all season"? It seems this young lady can play!

Anyway, I am sure Jalie and Co. Are not happy with the loss, but, man, they gave it what they had. Better things are definitely ahead for Jalie and Company. Even now, really ejoyable games to watch.

drex · February 1, 2016

I have issues with the athletic department relative to promotions, but I must say they did a good job on this one. Really enjoyed the game and atmosphere created by the athletic department. All involved, please take a bow.