Pink shoelaces as modeled by none other than the Terps' style diva, Crystal LanghorneTerps Fans and Pink Shoelaces. Either you were one of the 17,950 mostly Maryland fans packing Comcast or you were home watching on ESPN2, so you already know the story . . . the Terps fell behind by 20 (poor shooting, too many turnovers --- not to mention a little help from the team wearing black and white stripes -- and great play by Carolina), only to make a furious charge in the second half, closing to 1 point, but never regaining the lead. Final score: 84-71 (woulda been 2 pts closer if it hadn't been for the "cheap" shot by the Heels in the final seconds).
Nevertheless, it was an exciting night and an exciting game. In honor of Hoops for Hope (Breast Cancer Awareness) all the ACC teams playing today sported pink laces in their shoes (the BasketCases are sure it was tripping on those new laces that sent Shay Doron sprawling late in game . . . oh well, it was for a good cause!). We got to hang out with Vicky Bullett before the game . . . what an extraordinary person! VB is back home in West Virginia teaching special ed, middle school and coaching 8th grade basketball. She looks absolutely marvelous! The Heels brought a sizeable and enthusiastic bunch of fans to College Park . . . we would have preferred they'd stayed home, but we do admit that their presence signifies a growing interest in the women's game and a developing rivalry among ACC teams. The Maryland fans --- including the students --- showed up in record numbers and behaved like good fans should . . . loud and loyal! Perhaps it's time to stop writing and let some more pictures do the talking . . .
Nevertheless, it was an exciting night and an exciting game. In honor of Hoops for Hope (Breast Cancer Awareness) all the ACC teams playing today sported pink laces in their shoes (the BasketCases are sure it was tripping on those new laces that sent Shay Doron sprawling late in game . . . oh well, it was for a good cause!). We got to hang out with Vicky Bullett before the game . . . what an extraordinary person! VB is back home in West Virginia teaching special ed, middle school and coaching 8th grade basketball. She looks absolutely marvelous! The Heels brought a sizeable and enthusiastic bunch of fans to College Park . . . we would have preferred they'd stayed home, but we do admit that their presence signifies a growing interest in the women's game and a developing rivalry among ACC teams. The Maryland fans --- including the students --- showed up in record numbers and behaved like good fans should . . . loud and loyal! Perhaps it's time to stop writing and let some more pictures do the talking . . .
The largest crowd ever to watch a women's ACC game, and the first sell-out for a women's game at Comcast Center
The Terps' all-time leading scorer, Vicky Bullett, was one of three honorary captains tonight (meanwhile, ref Lisa Mattingly is whispering, "make sure you tee-up the blonde")
The Terps' Number One Fan, LaMont Jordan, and young friend with ESPN's Mark Jones 
"Onced I saw the BasketCases blog, I been fixin' to find a Heel fan who can write so mah team can have a blog too."Photo Credits: DC BasketCases
posted by BasketCases @ 11:21 PM
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AGGHHH!!
Such a frustrating game! We really thought that if the Terps had payed with the same intensity in the 1st half, as they did in the last 12 minutes of the game, we'd have a different outcome today.
Thank goodness that Shay decided she was going to make a difference in the first half, but I thought the rest of the team mostly watched her. We showed abominable ball-handling! Was it passing, or catching? They have to protect the ball better!
It was amazing to see all the UMD students in the stands! What a dramatic difference to "normal" games -- I hope they continue to attend!
It proved that you could not play catch-up when playing against great team; especially with 21 turnovers, slow speed and not being focus.
If they have to play OU, Ohio, Tenn and UConn today, can they win?
The ref who Teed Brenda is the head of the WNBA officials. Need I say more.
Susan G.
and also one of Summitt's good friends.
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