Upon arrival at Bangor University in South Wales, we had to wait about an hour before we could get into the gym, as there was a class being conducted. Referees can't, but love my husband. Oh.... we're in the middle of the game.
What an exciting game!! The last time we played them we defeated them badly, so they were prepared for us.
Deborah and Damla stepped it up and brought the ball back into play. In the second half, we suffered with lots of fouls, but it didn't deter the points going on the board.
A time out gave the girls time to regroup. To the left of the photo you see a gentleman named Arnot. He's been doing stats and enjoys coming to away games. It does help that he's Damla's boyfriend:)
The final on the score board showed we won by 31 points,
Lancaster 69 and Bangor 38. It definitely made the 3 hour bus ride back to campus nicer. Some of the girls did admit they could improve and that's a great attitude!!!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013, ....a bit tense, a bit nervous.......!!!! Lancaster University Girls Basketball team had the challenge of competing against Liverpool University, whom we lost to before Christmas 2012. Had they improved enough to beat them on home court? By the way Claire, with pen in hand did the stats for the game.
Several fans came early for the game. Sorry :( .....didn't get a photo when the court was packed.
With a little bit of fuzz, you can still get the idea the game was intense. At the half the score was Lancaster 33 and Liverpool 20. So far so good!
The girls definitely were determined to win this game!!!!
Now! If you know me well, I can bite
my fingernails to the bone with such an intense game. Even though Liverpool did have the thought that they could easily win over Lancaster, we did prove them wrong. Do you see Steve? He's up in the air, with all the girls when they were jumping up and down after the win. Some of their shots, we think...... were guided by God. Why? Because it couldn't have happened any other way:)
This is the final score. Yes!! We did tire Liverpool out and our shots went in, especially Vas's shot at the end of the 3rd quarter. Wow!!! All the girls got to put their effort into winning this game.
GREAT TEAM WORK GIRLS!!!
Having a birthday party with the basketball girls was a total delight :)
We all dug into the meal and enjoyed the company together!!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. the Lancaster Women's Basketball Team played against Manchester Metro University.
Vas (captain) was a great defender for the Lancaster team.
Damla made sure Manchester could not make it to the basket and Claudia was backing her up.
Scrambling for the ball.
The final at the end of the game was Lancaster 103 - Manchester 17.
WHAT
EXCITEMENT!!!!
Driving down to Liverpool in the bus was about an hour and 10 minute drive. Some slept, some talked and some were.......
.....just plain silly!!!! But it made for a fun trip to the basketball game in Liverpool. We had a little snow on the way but it didn't stop us from getting to John Moore's Liverpool University.
Here's Stella and Belen shooting hoops before the game.
I just love this photo, because I know they do all work together. They have done quite well to represent their......
"Lancaster
University."
WE WON!!! 65 - 29
Basketball practices with Coach Steve are very instructive. The girls really want to learn and win their games.
This exercise is .....ooooh..... ouch!!!! Although it does strengthen those calf muscles.
No! no!! He's not saying, "Give up!" He's letting them know "hands up" and defend your position. He's a good coach.
It was a good scrimmage and great preparation for the coming game.
GO LANCASTER!!!!!
Coach Rutt had the daunting task of cutting 15 of the 30 women that came for the tryout. He had some help from Michael (Steve's assistant in the photo on right) along with Vasceleki ( the young lady in the orange shirt), the captain of the
team. Just watching the workout and seeing the skills of all the girls, made it hard to let some go.
The most interesting thing about the team is the variety of countries that are represented on the team.
Vas, the team captain is from Greece. We have them from Africa, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, India, Australia, China, France, Germany, Turkey, and, of course, England.
