It's chilly, but we're still playing...

YAKIMA, Wash. - The Tarleton Texans made their way to Yakima, Wash. on Thursday to prepare for their 2 p.m. CST kickoff against Central Washington on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the second round of the NCAA Division II national playoffs.

Kickoff is in Ellensburg, Wash. - about 30 minutes north of Yakima. But the Southwest Airlines charter plane left Abilene Thursday night and landed in Yakima about 9:45 p.m. local time. When the Texans stepped on the plane, there were decorations, purple signs with "Go Texans" and "Southwest LUVS Tarleton" signs all through the plane. There were streamers and other signs throughout the cabin, and who was in charge of that?

Former Tarleton head cheerleader Rhonda (Huddleston) Greenhaw who was our lead flight attendant. She led the plane in the Oscar P cheer as she and the other flight attendants on the plane wore game jerseys for the flight.

A fun time was had by all, and the flight was smooth.

Photo Gallery and story

Today will consist of team meetings, a walk through at the stadium in Ellensburg (or the practice fields right beside the game field) and some more meetings. The usual for the Texans on Fridays before gameday.

More about the game tomorrow, but meanwhile - It is 53 degrees and overcast here in Yakima, but nobody's complaining... Afterall, we are still playing and there a lot of teams sitting at home wishing they were here in our shoes... well, cleats.

Leave your comments and well wishes in the comments section below, and we'll try to pass them on the players.

What a win, what a win... up next, Washington.

If you missed the game in person... truly sorry.

If you saw it in person, you will never forget it. If you heard it in person, you will never forget that either.

A 64-yard school record field goal by Garrett Lindholm tied the game as tied expired at 46 all. The boot was the second longest in NCAA Division II history and the longest in Division II playoff history. (THE kick is pictured to the right).

After both teams took field goals in the first overtime (49-49), Texas A&M-Kingsville got the touchdown and extra point to go ahead 56-49. On fourth and five from the 20-yard line, Texan quarterback Scott Grantham scrambled to his right and then made one of the most determined runs ever and found the endzone. He had plenty for a first down, but the junior from El Paso was not going to stop until he hit the end zone. And instead of going for the PAT, Grantham's number was called, and he took it in on a keeper to the right, scoring the game-winning two-point conversion. Tarleton 57, TAMUK 56.

The game, the kick, the overtime... all have gotten national exposure as the 10-2 Texans now travel to No. 1 Central Washington to face the top-ranked team in Super Region Four at noon pacific, 2 p.m. CST on Saturday, Nov. 21 in Ellensburg, Wash.

To see the video and the photo albums and everything else from Saturday's double overtime win, go to Tarleton Playoff Central and choose the TAMUK game.

For more on this week's game, go to Tarleton Playoff Central and choose the CWU game.

It's a great day for football

CORPUS CHRISTI - It's a beautiful morning in Corpus Christi as you can tell by the picture here. Last night, we wandered some of the streets of downtown Corpus to get a look at the scenery while the team did their thing.

This morning, we got up and walked across the street to the bay and watched the beautiful sunrise.

Here's to hoping the outcome of the game is beautiful for the Texans and Tarleton fans as well!

Check out Playoff Central for information about the game, photo albums from Corpus and more about today's game against the Javelinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

TexAnns set to take on UT Dallas Comets

In their only exhibition of the 2009-10 basketball season the TexAnns take the floor at Wisdom Gym against the UT-Dallas Comets. The TexAnns will look to elevate their level of play as the they prepare for the start of the regular season. The TexAnns are led by their returning senior post JoAnne Jones. Last season Jones led the team in both scoring and rebounding by averaging 13.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Midway through the first half and it looks like both teams are trying to shake off some rust that has occurred throughout the offseason. The TexAnns hold a slight advantage at this point by the score of 19-14. The TexAnns have had open shots but are looking to get their feel back and have missed a couple of mid-range jumpers as well as a few easy ones in the paint. The defense, however, has been very aggressive and created plenty of turnovers which have led to a couple of fast break points. The outside shots havent quite been falling tonight as the TexAnns have gone 0-for-6 from outside the arc. Coach Hearne will surely look to improve on that total for the rest of the game.

The TexAnns really stepped up their game in the back end of that first half. The TexAnns have been pushing the ball up for the floor and being very aggressive offensively. This has given the TexAnns a 35-22 lead at the break. The outside shooting vastly improved as the girls went 3-for-4 from deep and the passing looked very crisp as the girls made smart decisions when getting the ball to their open teammates. The defense continued to be very stiff as they only allowed the Comets to score eight points in the last 10 minutes of the first half. The second half is coming up.

We're in the playoffs!

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the first time since 2003, the Tarleton Texan football team has been invited to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Tarleton will travel to Kingsville to play Texas A&M-Kingsville at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14.



The Texans (9-2) were the fifth-ranked team in the region and will play at TAMUK, the fourth seeded team.





More at TarletonSports.com.

No. 7 Texans take on West Texas A&M

A perfect night for football here at Memorial Stadium as they No. 7 ranked Tarleton Texans take on the West Texas A&M Buffaloes in this huge LSC matchup. A win tonight would give the Texans the Lone Star Conference championship all to themselves. However, West Texas A&M comes in as one of the hotest teams in the LSC right now after going on a 4 game winning streak including wins over ACU, Eastern New Mexico, and Angelo State. It looks like its going to be a great night of football.

> Buffaloes get on the board first after using a combination of runs and quick screen passes to move the ball down the field with ease. The first drive covered 90 yards in 6 plays and was capped off by a 6 yards draw play by running back Keithon Flemming. The PAT was good to put WT up by the score of 7-0 with 8:32 left to play in the first quater.

> Tarleton strikes back quickly going 60 yards in just 5 plays. The touchdown came on a 2 yard run by fullback Keith Demby. The drive was highlighted by a deep ball down the left sideline from quarterback Scott Grantham to wide receiver Jahmeel Hobson for 55 yards. Lindholm added the extra point to tie the game at 7-7 with 6:09 left in the first quarter.

> The Texan defense was able to force a WT fumble at the Tarleton 30 yard line. However, after a first down and then a Tarleton three and out the Texans pinned the Buffaloes at their own 2 yard line. Two plays later quarterback Taylor Harris dropped back and threw a slant pass to wide receiver Brittan Golden that he took 92 yards for a touchdown. The extra point put the Buffaloes up 14-7.

> The Texan defense forces another turnover, this time in their own endzone as quarterback Taylor Harris threw a short pass over the middle that was tipped several times before linebacker Matt Knicky came down with the ball and brought it out to Tarleton 2 yard line. The Texan offense will now look to drive down the field to put some more points on the board.

> The Texan defense was able to hold the WT offense to a nothing but a long field goal attempt that came up short. The offense then took over at their own 36 yard line. A couple of big completions from Grantham put the Texans inside the WT 10 yard line. On 3rd and 6 Grantham dropped back and threw a strike to the backside of Hobson. Hobson used great concentration to haul in the pass with the defender draped all over him. The extra point tied the game up at 14-14 with :43 left to play in the first half.

HALFTIME NOTES: WT running back Keithon Flemming has had a huge first half with 7 receptions for 72 yards and 9 rushes for 53 yards and a touchdown... Buffalo quarterback Taylor Harris has gone 20 for 22 for 305 yards passing in the 1st half... Evan Robertson has had a strong 1st half averaging just under 7 yards per carry on 7 rushes in the first half... Screen passes seem to be a huge part of both offenses tonight as they have provided huge sparks for both teams in critical situations. Second half is going to be huge and is coming up in just under 3 minutes.

> The Texan defense comes up with a huge stop but on the punt return wide receiver Devin Guinn had the ball slip through his arms and roll around on the ground until it was recovered by the Buffaloes on the Tarleton 15 yard line. Four rushes later by running back Keithon Flemming and he finally punches it in from 1 yard out to give the Buffaloes a 21 to 14 lead with 11:22 left in the 3rd quarter. On the ensuing kickoff Robertson brings the ball out to the Tarleton 28 yard line. The Texan offense is in need of a good drive here.

> Tarleton offense was unable to do anything on their drive and after the Tarleton punt the Buffaloes took the ball at their own 25 yard line. After 5 plays Taylor Harris dropped back and threw another short slant to wide reciever Brittan Golden. This time the slant pass covered 53 yards as he raced down the left sideline and dove into the endzone. With the extra point the Buffaloes now lead the Texans by the score of 28-14.

> The West Texas offense has stayed sharp in this 3rd quarter as they pull in front of the Texans by the score of 35-14. After a blocked punt by the Buffaloes they started at the Tarleton 25 yard line. Two false start penalties later quarterback Taylor Harris dropped back from the 35 yard line and fired a pass to wide receiver Stephen Burton. The extra point put the score at its current standing. Texan offense will look to remedy their 3rd quarter problems.

> The Texans finally realized that something needed to be done as they came out with some very aggressive playcalling to pull Tarleton within 14 points. The score now stands at 35-21 after a little trickery was called to catch the WT defense off guard. A swing pass from Grantham to Demby and then Demby threw a 51 yard pass to a wide open Devin Guinn. WT offense coming up.

> It didn't take the Buffaloes long as they get within the Texan 10 yard line after a 42 yard slant pattern to Stephen Burton. Keithon Flemming again punches the ball in from 1 yard out to give West Texas a 42-21 lead. The Texan offense desperately needs to get something going as they head into the final quarter.

> Keith Demby is giving the Texan offense a small spark here in the 2nd half. After a 48 yard pass to Jahmeel Hobson and a pass interference call on 4th down in the end zone, Demby ran the ball in from 3 yards out. The drive went 10 plays for 79 yards. Texan defense needs a huge stop!

> Texan defense comes up with the huge stop they need. WT punted the ball as it rolled dead at the Tarleton 42 yard line. After a huge 43 yard completion to Devin Guinn the Texans had the ball at the WT 15 yard line. An Evan Robertson 5 yard run and then Grantham hit Guinn in the end zone from 10 yards out. The drive covered 58 yards in just 3 plays as it pulled the Texans within 7 points. The score is now 42-35.

> The Buffalo offense seemed to turn on their light switch as they moved the ball with ease on their next drive. Taylor Harris and wide receiver Tyson Williams seemed to nearly just be playing pitch and catch on that drive with plays of 31 and 21 yards, the second of which gave the WT offense their seventh touchdown of the night. The touchdown gives the Buffaloes a 49-35 lead with 6:09 remaining.

> West Texas A&M is victorious in this one as they once again take down the Tarleton Texans by the score of 49-35. For the fifth straight year West Texas A&M has defeated the Tarleton Texans. A hard fought game throughout it just seemed that the Buffaloes were slightly more prepared for this one. Not everything is lost for the Texans however, as the selection show will give them what they are looking for. The selection show will be aired tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. and can be seen on ESPNews.

GAME NOTES: 1,078 total yards of offense were racked up in this one. The Buffaloes racked up 635 yards while the Texans gained 443 yards... West Texas A&M wide receiver Brittan Golden amassed 201 yards on 6 catches and 2 touchdowns... Devin Guinn also had a pretty good game with 161 yards on 8 catches and 2 touchdowns.