University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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Jeff Johnson inbounds a pass to a teammate. Larry Robinson goes for two against Ouachita. BEALER EXCELLS IN ’78-'79 It came as no surprise that Theodis Bealer was one of the top choices for honors following the '78-79 season. The junior from Little Rock averaged 22.6 points per game and finished as the sec- ond leading scorer in the AIC. He was selected to both All-AIC and All-District 17 all-star teams. It was the second year Bealer was an all-district recipient. In addition, junior Karl Smith re- ceived honorable mention from the all-district committee. 186 Athletics

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Monticello finished out the first round with wins over Harding and Arkansas Tech, but fell to Southern Arkan- sas, Hendrix, Arkansas College and Central Arkansas in the process. The Weevils then put together three straight tri- umphs, the first an impressive showing against Delta State. The second OBU victory followed and then came the shootout with Henderson. Barnes was able to-play his style of game against the talented Reddies as UAM deliberately worked for the sure shot. HSU overcame a five-point deficit in the last two minutes, but a turnover gave the Weevils possession with five seconds remaining. Bealer canned the winning bucket from the top of the circle as the buzzer sounded. Bedlam broke out immediately. Following losses to Harding, SAU and Hendrix, the Weevils nailed down their much wanted playoff berth with a road victory against Tech. UAM didn’t finish the regular season successfully either as UCA and Arkansas College won easily. Hendrix built a comfortable first-half lead in the play- off game at Barton Coliseum. But Larry Robinson's dead-eye shooting brought the Weevils back to within one with six minutes left. The Warriors’ experience and free throws was the difference in the final two minutes. The Weevils left Little Rock disappointed, knowing down deep they’ll return again. The experience points toward next season. Joey Anders and Mitch Myrick battle for a rebound. elhaven College : Belmont College ‘Henderson Nicholls State Xavier Harding Southern Ar ‘Hendrix Arkansas Tech — Arkansas College Central Arkansaie Delta State — - Ouachita : Henderson Harding day Clas Ozatks “eo | : te a. SE . Caiftererieaasifhes Bi ' « District 17 playoff ¥ Athletics 185

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The support was vocal. Connie Cobbs slows things down. give extra effort for UAM Theodis Bealer keeps Hendrix off guard with two easy points. SSS SSS Athletics 187