McMurry University Athletics

The 1968-69 Indians basketball team was the 10th team coached by McMurry’s legendary Hershel Kimbrell and is the second squad from the Kimbrell era – along with the 1974-75 squad – to be recognized by the Hall of Honor. The team posted a record of 18-9 and, at that time, set the school record for victories in a season. The team featured the 1-2 scoring threats of Randall Caussey, 512 points, and Jimmy Adams, 503 points. It was just the second time in school history that teammates had both eclipsed the 500-point plateau in the same season. Caussey’s and Adams’ totals that year rank 23rd and 25th, respectively, on McMurry’s season scoring chart. Both men also can be found on the program’s career scoring leaders with Adams at #12 with 1,485 points and Caussey #13 with 1,450 points. Max Mainord set a school season record for rebound average at 12.6 boards per game.  The team had signature wins over Abilene Christian – twice – Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin, Hardin Simmons and Texas Tech to its credit.