Sunday, March 03, 2013

Feel Good Moments

Today's regular season finale between the Terps and Wake Forest at Comcast was full of feel good moments.  First and foremost, it was Senior Night, and Maryland's Senior Extraordinaire, Tianna Hawkins, left on a high note, notching the umpteenth double-double of her career, with 18 points and 11 boards. All the fans, her teammates, and her coaches felt really good that T-Hawk finished her last ACC game at Comcast the way she's played for four years . . . . simply great! 

The Terps' other departing Senior, volleyball-player-turned-basketball-player Caitlin Adams, entered today's game with about three minutes left, and brought the crowd to its feet -- cheering and shouting her name -- when she scored on two free throws.  Definitely a feel-good moment.

And how 'bout Sequoia Austin?  A career high 15 points (including the play of the game) and 2 beautiful assists. Plenty to feel good about there.  And then there was Maryland's All-American Alyssa Thomas . . .sporting her signature feel-good grin for most of this afternoon's 40 minutes.  Thomas-the-Terrific scored 16 points, grabbed 8 boards, and dished out 7 assists. Good reason to smile!  Alicia DeVaughn and Malina Howard were feeling good as well, as they too finished in double figures (14 and 13, respectively).  In fact, everyone played, and everyone scored as the Terps routed Wake Forest, 88-61.   The only discordant note was that Tierney Pfirman missed today's game . . . she was out sick.  We wish her the best and hope she gets well soon!

After the game, the Rebounders held a "social" with the team. Q & A, laughs, dancing (by the 3-ACLers and Sequoia . . . thankfully, not by the Rebounders), emotional goodbyes from T-Hawk and Caitlin and, as always, nice upbeat remarks from Coach B.   More (and more) feel good moments!

A great ending to the regular season, and a great way to send off the Terps as they (and plenty of their Red Sea of fans) head to Greensboro for the ACC Tournament, which starts this Thursday.

This may have been a season with way more than its share of adversity for Maryland's players and coaches.  But, despite all that, this team always played hard, fought through every obstacle, and never gave up.  If that's not something to feel good about, well, what is? These Terps never let the the problems define them. This was truly a feel-good season, and the BCs couldn't be more proud to be Maryland fans!  

Go Terps . . . Beat Whoever!Georgia Tech/Wake Forest, Friday, 6 PM!

14 Comments:

At 9:22 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well said, BCs--I mostly through the years have felt privileged to watch MD women's BB, and these wonderful athletes, play the game so well, but this year I have felt PROUD.

I think Coach B and the assistants have done their very best job this year, and the team has reflected them. This is a team of girls any of which you could wish were your own child for the character they showed.

 
At 4:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I AGREE - BRENDA IS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF HER GIRLS AND FAMILIES AT HEART. WHETHER IT BE A WARM TOUCH TO AN INJURED PLAYER OR A TECHNICAL TO SUPPORT HER PLAYER WHEN AN OFFICIAL FAILED TO MAKE A CALL - BRENDA IS THERE TO TAKE CARE OF THE SITUATION. NO WONDER SHE IS THE COACH OF THE YEAR!

 
At 10:14 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great job ladies and coaches coul"nt be more proud to be a terp fan while the end run may not be what we all thought at the start of the year by giong to the final four you poued your heart and soul in every bouncing way, so go enjoy the rest of the ride no matter where it takes us, Great job

 
At 11:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with the point "enjoy the rest of the ride" these girls have done so well. So much fun to watch Terp Women's Basketball.

 
At 3:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congrats to Coach Freese for being selected ACC Coach of the Year by her fellow ACC coaches! In the face of great adversity, the team never used it as an excuse and just kept fighting; a true reflection of faith and hard work by all involved!!

 
At 10:00 PM, Blogger Rebecca said...

You guys looking forward to the Maryland reunion at the A-10 tournament? Natasha Cloud on St. Joe's, Marah Strickland on Fordham.

 
At 9:39 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

How is M Strickland still playing? I mean...how?

 
At 9:07 AM, Blogger vmaione said...

Marah transferred from S. Carolina to Fordham, sat out a year, and is currently a grad student. http://www.fordhamsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/strickland_marah00.html

 
At 1:09 AM, Blogger xwomynjoc said...

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At 7:40 AM, Anonymous GCM said...

Gene Wang's column in today's Post special section on the NCAAs reports that Tierney Pfirman has mononucleosis and is out indefinitely.

When it rains, it pours....

 
At 9:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Geez..no pfirman. Of well, I'll be there on Sat and Mon. Shock the world Terps! Shock the world!

 
At 1:05 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

BCs - are you going to cover the W draft, or are you thru with the Mystics? I'm wondering who they'll pick in the four spot.

 
At 9:12 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Where have the BCs gone? Are they ok?

 
At 1:28 PM, Blogger vmaione said...

I have been concerned, too. Hope there is no problem.

 

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