From Beyond The Arc
11/29/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
From Beyond The Arc
Today, we play Purdue!!!! The day starts off early with a 6:30 a.m. wake-up call. This gives me time to get-up, and get ready for shoot around. We leave the hotel at 7 a.m. We go through shooting drills and work on our free throws. After an hour of that, we head back to the hotel. We have an hour before we leave for pre-game meal. I went to my room to relax, and get my things together for the game. We leave to eat at 10 a.m. We got back from pre-game at 11 a.m., and we have another hour until we leave for the gym. At noon, we leave for Mackey Arena to face off with 11th ranked Purdue. We have two hours until the tip-off, so I laced up my shoes and hit the floor early to get some extra shots in. We come back together as a team in the locker room to get our game plan for the night from Coach Reeves, then we hit the court for our warm up. With eight minutes on the clock before the game starts, we go back to the locker room for any last minute instructions. Then we say a pray for our safety, then hit the floor. The crowd is loud and our biggest challenge yet is waiting for us on the other end of the floor. At first we are holding our own with one of the top-ranked teams, but there experience takes over, and we see what it really takes to be a team that goes all the way. Even though we lost. I know that I have learned many things from this loss, and I will take memories with me forever. I played and scored against 11th ranked Purdue. After the game, we bus back to the airport and fly home. We didn?t get home until 1:30 a.m.
From beyond the ark,
KP
Monday, November 26, 2001
I got up at 7 a.m. to go to class. I have 8 and 9 a.m. classes. After class I came back to my dorm room, and took a nap (a four hour nap!!!) After my much needed nap, I got up and went to the gym and worked on my shooting. I worked on my free-throws, jump shots and 3-point shots. Then, I did a few drills that helps me with my shooting. Afterwards, I came back to the dorm and ate dinner. After dinner, I got ready for my night class. After my, class I came back to my dorm room, and got ready for bed.
From beyond the arc,
KP
Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Well, the day started off at 6:45 a.m. wake up. We had to lift weights this morning at 7:15. I have an 8 a.m. class, so I leave straight from lifting, and go to class. I have an hour and a half break before my next class, so I go to study hall to get in a few of my hours I am required to put in each week. After an hour and a half of study hall, I go to my 11 a.m. class. After class, I go back to the dorm and eat lunch. Then, I get ready for basketball practice. We have practice at 2 p.m., but I always try to get there an hour before practice starts. We watch game film, then practice. We practiced for the game we have on Thursday. After going over our game plan, the team had to shoot free throws. The men had a game, so we had to leave the gym early. I had to go to class anyway. After my class was over, I went over to support the men?s basketball team. After the game, I went to the dorm and got ready for bed.
From beyond the arc,
KP
Wednesday, November 28, 2001
I had class at 8 and 9 a.m.. After class, I had some errands I had to run. I got a quick bit to eat at the dorm, and then headed over to the gym. I got ready for practice. We had to practice in the Payne Center today, because the coliseum was being used. I did not have a very good practice today. I do not see myself getting very much playing time tomorrow night. I am having a hard time relaxing and just playing the way I know how to play. When I starting playing at my Jr. College, it took me a while to know what the coach wanted me to do, and how he wanted me to run the team. I just keep telling my self that I need to relax, and just play ball. Tomorrow is game day, and I need my rest. So off to bed I go.
From beyond the arc,
KP
Thursday, November 29, 2001
Today is game day. So many things are going on today. I have class and study hall. We have shoot-around at 2 p.m., but I like to get to shoot-around early. I will be sure to get back with you after the game, and tell you how it went. See you after the game!!! Wish me lots of luck!!!
From beyond the arc,
KP