We officially started spring semester on Wednesday (Jan. 26th) although it didn’t look a lot like spring with the cold and snow that was predicted to fall. It’s just hard to believe that February is upon us and basketball season is winding down. Makes me sad to think about it … so I won’t.
We had a great win over cross-town rival Eastern Mennonite on Tuesday night. It was a tremendous atmosphere as the Eagles defeated the Royals for the second time this season. Although it was a five point win at times we were ahead by as many as 14. EMU didn’t back down and hit some key shots down the stretch to make it close. We were able to convert at the free throw line and come away with the victory. Senior Jordan Burkholder had 30 points in the win, and sophomore Jessica Mullen had 20. The two of them scored over half our points!! Wow!! Jordan is closing in on the all-time BC scoring record …only 15 points away. What a great career she has had here at BC. I would love to see her break the record at home next Tuesday when we face Roanoke but if it means us winning tonight at LC and her scoring 17 then that’s what we will do.
It seems as though we have been on the road forever this season but we finally can get off the bus and play some home games during the month of February. Make plans now to attend our Saturday, February 19th game against E & H. We will honor our five seniors (Lacey Barnett, Brittani Criss, Bianca Booker, Emily Lambert, and Jordan Burkholder) before the game and we will also be participating in the WBCA Pink Zone. All our fans are being encouraged to make a $2 donation and wear pink for admission to the game. Last year we were able to raise $1,700 and our goal this year is $2,000. Help us raise breast cancer awareness because no one should fight alone.
Until next time …bleed gold, wear crimson, and GO EAGLES!!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Mid-Way Point
I find it hard to believe but we are now thru the mid-way point of the season. It seems like only yesterday we were brain storming ideas on raising money for our trip and now that has past and we are in the “heart” of the season.
This weekend we welcomed back the 2010 team that we had not seen in our two losses. Two big road wins!! Defensively we were just so impressive and that led to easy points in transition. We are always telling our players you have to win games at home and “steal” some on the road …this weekend was no exception. We now stand alone in 3rd place with two conference losses, with EMU & W & L right behind with three. This weekend we will travel to league leading RMC who is currently 8-1 in the O.D.A.C.
I recently checked out the NCAA rankings. Out of 441 teams BC is ranked 18th in scoring offense, 28th in steals per game, 46th in scoring margin and field goal percentage, and 47th in free throw percentage. Individually, out of 500 players, senior Jordan Burkholder leads the nation in steals at 5.2 spg. Sophomore Jessica Mullen is 7th in free throw percentage and junior Jenny Logan ranks 109th in assists. The Eagles are off to a good start both team and individually. There are still a lot of games to be played and room for improvement. Our goal is to “climb ladders, cut down nets.”
Our next home game is January 25th versus Eastern Mennonite. I hope you will be able to come out and cheer us on to a victory over our cross-town rivals.
Until next time …bleed gold, wear crimson, and go Eagles!!
This weekend we welcomed back the 2010 team that we had not seen in our two losses. Two big road wins!! Defensively we were just so impressive and that led to easy points in transition. We are always telling our players you have to win games at home and “steal” some on the road …this weekend was no exception. We now stand alone in 3rd place with two conference losses, with EMU & W & L right behind with three. This weekend we will travel to league leading RMC who is currently 8-1 in the O.D.A.C.
I recently checked out the NCAA rankings. Out of 441 teams BC is ranked 18th in scoring offense, 28th in steals per game, 46th in scoring margin and field goal percentage, and 47th in free throw percentage. Individually, out of 500 players, senior Jordan Burkholder leads the nation in steals at 5.2 spg. Sophomore Jessica Mullen is 7th in free throw percentage and junior Jenny Logan ranks 109th in assists. The Eagles are off to a good start both team and individually. There are still a lot of games to be played and room for improvement. Our goal is to “climb ladders, cut down nets.”
Our next home game is January 25th versus Eastern Mennonite. I hope you will be able to come out and cheer us on to a victory over our cross-town rivals.
Until next time …bleed gold, wear crimson, and go Eagles!!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I am so sorry that I have not posted a blog since, hmmm …the season started. We are entering 2011 with an 8-0 record and hope to continue the momentum tomorrow night as we travel to Roanoke for a key-ODAC game.
After a couple of years of fundraising the Eagles played in the Cruzin’ Classic in Fort Lauderdale, FL before the Christmas break. It was a great opportunity to face some quality out of conference opponents. We left Bridgewater very early (2:30 a.m. is very early) on December 16th and arrived in Florida to some warm weather! We practiced on the 19th and played Ottawa University on the 20th. We won 85-67 and then on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. we defeated Manchester College 73-56. It was great to have the break from conference games and to defeat two quality opponents. Then we set sail on the Carnival Sensation for a four day, three night cruise.
The players and coaches, as well as fans that joined us, really enjoyed the trip and the weather was fantastic. We had stops in Freeport and Nassau and one day at sea. I think one of the best things about our team is the camaraderie we have amongst teammates. So often on the ship we would see four or five of them together but then later you would see a some of the same ones with different teammates. Team chemistry is a MUST for teams to be successful and I am really happy with the way this group of young ladies has bonded. When you are willing to sacrifice your stats for the good of the team, it can carry you a long way.
Big week coming up for the Eagles as we head to Roanoke tomorrow, host Hollins on Friday, and then travel to Lexington to W & L on Saturday. This is what we call “the 2nd part” of the season, the “meat” of the schedule. You’ve played your non-conference games and now each opponent you face is a rung on the ladder to help you reach the championship. It’s going to be a fun climb!!
I hope to do a better job in the future with my posts. I hope you will be able to come out and catch us in action soon, although we only have a couple of home games until February. Until then, GO EAGLES!!
After a couple of years of fundraising the Eagles played in the Cruzin’ Classic in Fort Lauderdale, FL before the Christmas break. It was a great opportunity to face some quality out of conference opponents. We left Bridgewater very early (2:30 a.m. is very early) on December 16th and arrived in Florida to some warm weather! We practiced on the 19th and played Ottawa University on the 20th. We won 85-67 and then on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. we defeated Manchester College 73-56. It was great to have the break from conference games and to defeat two quality opponents. Then we set sail on the Carnival Sensation for a four day, three night cruise.
The players and coaches, as well as fans that joined us, really enjoyed the trip and the weather was fantastic. We had stops in Freeport and Nassau and one day at sea. I think one of the best things about our team is the camaraderie we have amongst teammates. So often on the ship we would see four or five of them together but then later you would see a some of the same ones with different teammates. Team chemistry is a MUST for teams to be successful and I am really happy with the way this group of young ladies has bonded. When you are willing to sacrifice your stats for the good of the team, it can carry you a long way.
Big week coming up for the Eagles as we head to Roanoke tomorrow, host Hollins on Friday, and then travel to Lexington to W & L on Saturday. This is what we call “the 2nd part” of the season, the “meat” of the schedule. You’ve played your non-conference games and now each opponent you face is a rung on the ladder to help you reach the championship. It’s going to be a fun climb!!
I hope to do a better job in the future with my posts. I hope you will be able to come out and catch us in action soon, although we only have a couple of home games until February. Until then, GO EAGLES!!
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