Jan. 8, 2007
The
Taking part in the Cancun Caribbean Classic, the Titans played
The Moon Palace Resort created a makeshift arena in the hotel by putting a basketball court in a second floor ballroom. With three rows of raised seating on each side and chandeliers on the ceiling, it created an intimate atmosphere for the competition. The Titans got out of the gates slowly, dropping their first game 73-50 to SMU, but then got on track with a 54-50 victory over
Although much of the team's time was spent thinking and playing basketball, the last day of the trip was reserved for a special experience. The team traveled 80 miles south of
Tulum served as a major port for trade in the Mayan empire, sitting on the
"It was a great experience for them to be out of the country," said head coach Mickey Barrett. "We were able to take them to some Mayan ruins which they thoroughly enjoyed. The tournament was exceptionally well run and the competition was excellent, so not only were we able to see a beautiful place, we were able to compete at a high level."
Through basketball, the players on the