Today (Saturday, November 23, 2019) is a
special day. Today, I finally get to do something which I have wanted to do for
two years. Inside of Cedarville University’s (CU) Callan Athletic Center (CAC),
I am presently sitting. Since November 2017, I have not been to CAC. Being a
Freelance Sports Writer takes me to so many different arenas and stadiums.
Going to so many places provides me with a vast array of experiences. No matter
where my writing (and love of sports) both take me, only one place takes the #1
Spot within my heart. That place is CU’s CAC. I have never been to any arena or
stadium where I have been treated in such a great manner. As soon as I walk
through CAC’s doors, I feel the love. The CU Athletic Department Staff makes
sure that I am always comfortable. I truly appreciate the concern for both my
comfort and needs. Added to today’s overall experience is one simple fact. It
is one thing to be able to write about any basketball game. It is another thing
when the basketball game (which I am about to cover and will eventually write
about) involves my Favorite College Basketball Team. Almost more important than
my love of writing is the fact that I am a SPORTS FAN. I am a HUGE Fan
of CU’s Women’s Basketball Program. Any chance I get, I will forever be willing
to cover one of the team’s games. Today’s forthcoming game is no different.
Salem
University’s (SU) Lady Tigers Basketball Team finds itself as today’s opponent.
Playing against CU’s Women’s Basketball Team (inside of CAC) is never an easy
task. I have witnessed many teams succumb to the pressures of playing in this
gymnasium. For SU’s Lady Tigers, will today provide a positive outcome or a
negative outcome? I am about to find out. Salem University won the Official
Tip-Off. The Lady Tigers was unable to score. At 9:41, a Jump Ball was called
at the basket. Cedarville was awarded possession. Just like Salem, Cedarville
was unable to score too. After ending up with the ball again, Salem’s Offense committed
a Traveling Violation (Turnover). With 9:09 on the clock, the game’s first
points were scored. The Lady Yellow Jackets’ Abby Wolford hit a 3-Point Basket.
Fifteen seconds later (8:54), SU’s Nia Bishop countered with a 3-Point Basket.
Soon thereafter, CU’s Emily Chapman nailed a 3-Point Basket. From 8:23 to 5:39,
gameplay was messy. Salem committed 5-Turnovers. Cedarville had 1-Turnover.
Cedarville managed to only outscore Salem 4-0. By the score of 10-3, CU leads
SU.
Before
a Media Timeout at 4:51, each team nailed one 3-Point Basket. Salem’s Precious
Price was first. Cedarville’s Stevie Johnting soon followed. This game has
started with a rather quick pace. Cedarville is doing rather well with its
shooting. Plus, the team is spreading the floor in a positive manner. After the
Media Timeout, Johnting soon nailed another 3-Point Basket (4:36). Near the
4:00 mark, the Lady Yellow Jackets ended up with the ball again. This time, the
team turned the ball over. A minute later, the Lady Tigers’ Aaliyah Holmes
successfully converted 2-Foul Shots. CU leads SU 16-8. From 1:39 to
26.0-Seconds, the Lady Tigers’ Bishop and teammate Kayla Hall each made a
2-Point Basket. With 3.5 Seconds remaining in the 1st Quarter,
Chapman dropped another 3-Point Basket. At the end of the 1st
Quarter, Cedarville leads Salem 20-12. The 3-Point Basket has been Cedarville’s
best friend. It has allowed the team to keep distance between itself and Salem.
When
the 2nd Quarter got underway, Salem started with possession of the
ball. The Lady Tigers soon went on a 4-0 Scoring Run. During the process,
Cedarville committed an Offensive Foul (Turnover). From 8:39 to 6:19, the Lady
Yellow Jackets outscored the Lady Tigers 8-0. Isabelle Bolender made 1-Foul
Shot. Chapman hit a 3-Point Basket. Ashlyn Huffman made two 2-Point Baskets.
CU’s lead became 28-16. At 5:28, Salem’s Reeva Jackson made 2-Foul Shots. Right
before a Media Timeout (4:40), Cedarville’s Paige Garr made a 3-Point Basket. Cedarville
now leads Salem 31-18. With the 3-Point Basket, Cedarville is increasing its lead.
The team is beginning to take full-control of this game. Coming out of the
Media Timeout, Salem went on to commit 3-Turnovers. Cedarville committed
1-Turnover. The Lady Tigers’ Tamia Tart made 1-Foul Shot. The Lady Yellow
Jackets’ Lexi Moore made 2-Foul Shots. Cedarville’s lead is 14-Points (33-19).
During
the 2nd Quarter’s final 2:11, Cedarville outscored Salem 7-5. During
the process, Wolford scored 5-Points. At the end of the 2nd Quarter
(and First Half), Cedarville leads Salem 40-24. Salem is lucky to be down by only
16-Points. With the way Cedarville is playing, the lead could be much higher.
After the Halftime Break, each team started with 1-Turnover. At 8:45, Garr
scored the first points. She nailed a 3-Point Basket. The Yellow Jackets’
Defense ended up with a steal. However, the team did not score points. With
6:44 on the clock, the Lady Tigers’ Endia Jones made 1-Foul Shot. Bolender
countered with a 4-0 run. Salem turned the ball over. That led to CU’s Abby
Freeman making a 3-Point Basket. With 4:42 remaining in the 3rd
Quarter, a Media Timeout was called. CU leads SU 50-25.
At
4:13, Bishop hit a 3-Point Basket. How does Cedarville respond? Cedarville
outscores Salem 8-2. Alli Roh and Isabelle Bolender each scored 4-Points. At
the 2:24 mark, a Timeout was called. Salem trails Cedarville 58-30. Eight
seconds after the Timeout (2:16), Holmes made 2-Foul Shots. However, Cedarville
did not take its foot off the pedal. The Lady Yellow Jackets came right back
with a 4-0 run. Then, Holmes nailed a 3-Point Basket. The 3rd
Quarter’s final 35.2-Seconds had Johnting picking up 2-Points. Salem’s Nerea
Arambarri Fernandez made 1-Foul Shot. The Lady Tigers’ Defense acquired a Steal
too. At the end of the 3rd Quarter, CU leads SU 64-36. When the 4th
Quarter started, Cedarville had possession of the ball. The Lady Yellow Jackets
did not score. At 9:24, Salem’s Tamia Tart hit a 3-Point Basket.
With
8:54 on the scoreboard, Roh made a 2-Point Basket. During the play, she was
fouled. Her 1-Foul Shot was good. Seven seconds later (8:47), Bishop was standing
at the Free Throw Line. She completed
1-Foul Shot Attempt. Eventually, Cedarville’s Offense committed a 3-Second
Violation (Turnover). An ensuing Injury Timeout soon took place. From 6:51 to
5:05, each team scored 4-Points. At the 4:57 mark, a Media Timeout was called.
Cedarville’s lead is now 71-44. After
the Media Timeout, Cedarville ended up committing 2-Turnovers. Salem outscored
Cedarville 8-0. Price scored 4-Points. With 3:46 remaining in the game, a
Timeout was called. Salem trails Cedarville 71-52. When the latest Timeout
concluded, each team turned the ball over once. Then, each team nailed a
3-Point Basket. At 1:04, Cedarville’s Abby Freeman put a final capitalization
on the game. She nailed a 3-Point Basket. By the Final Score of 81-59, the game
would go on to end.
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