Baylor loses a close game to UCONN!! 65-64

On November 16, 2010, Baylor lost a close game to the girl's great team, UCONN.  The game actually came down to the last 6 seconds when Uconn's player Maya Moore missed a basket.  Baylor's Jones got the rebound and Baylor flew down the court.  They were unable to make the game winning shot as it was like 32 feet away from the basket. Baylor and their star Brittney Griner were supposed to give the Huskies a good game, but no one knew it would be that good!!!  To me, Uconn had an advantage playing at their gym and also Baylor had played 4 games in 5 days!  After last season's loss for Baylor, they were back for revenge after losing by 20 last time the two teams played.  The game was televised and at the game was one of Uconns greats, Sue Bird. The game ended with the final score of 65-64, Uconn.

If Baylor would have won it would have been the first time that Uconn has lost in exactly two years. Uconn is eight wins short of matching the 88-game string put together by UCLA's men's team in the 1970s.

Providence Day Lady Chargers Basketball

Providence Day School's Girl's Varsity Basketball team has started off their season.  The first game of the season was in Virginia vs. Oak Hill.  The Lady Chargers varisty basketball team had a slow start last night (November 17) as they fell to the Oak Hill Lady Warriors.  The Lady Chargers faught hard and cut the Warrior's lead to 4 points with 3 minutes remaining in the game.  However, their rally wasn't enough to grab the win.  The Chargers lost to a talented Oak Hill team 68-61.  Tiffany Mitchell lead the way in points with 17.  Jatarie White added 14, Olivia Parker 13, Jada Brayboy 9, Emma Pixley 6 and Dacia Thompson 2.  This was the first game of the Chargers season.  Their record is now 0-1.  The girls next game is on December 1st vs. Rabun Gap. 

The team's lineup:

#3      Tiffany Mitchell             Jr.               G      5’11”

#10    Stephanie Davis           So.              G       5’3”

#15    Emma Pixley                 Fr.              G       5’5”

#20    Nikyah Morgan            Fr.              G       5’4”

#21     Olivia Parker                 Jr.                F        6’1”

#22    Morgan Mosack           Fr.              G       5’3”

#23    Jada Brayboy               So.              G       5’6”

#34    Sarah Burnick              Sr.              F       5’11”

#40    Jatarie White                Fr.                F       6’3”

#44    Dacia Thompson          Jr.               F      6’0”

The Miami Heat 2010

Did the Miami Heat get lucky this season with free agents Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh?  Everyone who is a fan of the Miami Heat have bought their tickets and are ready to see the talent and this team win! Everyone who is an NBA fan knows that with this talent, this team SHOULD win everything.  However, is too much talent on a team a bad thing?  Will one star want to shine over another?  I mean, I was seriously expecting an undefeated pre-season with the talent the Heat have.  However, their pre-season record was 6-4.  Those numbers just do not sound good with big names like James, Wade, and Bosh!  Will their season be better?  I hope so with all the tickets that every single team playing against this team sold in general. 

Other questions about the Heat:  Will Lebron, who everyone thinks is Michael Jordan, shine brighter than Wade?  Will Miami throw away their first love, Wade, and be all about Lebron?  Will the Miami Heat win the title?

Wade and Lebron have different talents in different areas.  I do not think one will outshine the other.  Some nights, yes.  Everyone has their on and off nights.  Miami will always show their love for Wade.  When Lebron made his decision to come to Miami, I heard a "buzz" that many Heat fans said, "No. Don't come." because they love Wade.  Now, will the Heat win the title?  They should, but I am sure there is another team that is going to work harder.  Hardwork and heart will beat talent any day.