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!!
