“You should never get too happy
about something. If you do, you may very well end up disappointed.” For as long as I can remember, my mother has
repeatedly stated that phrase to me. Up until this very minute, she still
speaks it. Today (Tuesday, November 24, 2015), my mother’s words could not be any
more relevant. Ever since I first took a look at Wilberforce University’s (WU)
Women’s Basketball Schedule, one game date emphatically caught my attention.
Even before the schedule was released, I could not wait to see one team come to
The Alumni Multiplex (AM). The Indiana University East (IUE) Lady Red Wolves
are the team which I have been eagerly awaiting to appear. During the 2014-2015
Season (last season), I saw the Lady Red Wolves play twice. IUE played at both
Central State University and WU. After watching the team play, it quickly
became one of my favorites which to keep up with. All season long, I kept up
with the Lady Red Wolves. Via the Internet; Social Media; Video; etc., that
process was made possible. The Lady Red Wolves’ Roster contains one name which
has received much of my attention. In all of college basketball, this young
lady has become one of my Favorite College Basketball Players! MACKENZIE
CAMPBELL is the young lady who I speak of. After stepping into the AM,
I quickly became disappointed. In the ensuing game, I was informed that
Campbell WOULD NOT be playing! Not only would Campbell not be playing in this
game, but she also would not be playing in any games. For the remainder of the season,
Campbell would be out with an injury!
While
I was already aware of Campbell’s injury, I was hoping that she would be
playing in this game. Nonetheless, I fully expect the Lady Bulldogs and the
Lady Red Wolves to play a good game. Hopefully, Mackenzie Campbell gets herself
all healed up. Next season, I hope to see her on the court again. Wilberforce
won the game’s tip-off. At 9:44, Brieanna Carter found herself at the basket.
To her dismay, she missed a 2-Point Basket. At 9:25, Indiana University East’s
Kaitlin Dobbins missed a 2-Point Basket too. Her shot rattled around the rim. Then,
it rolled out. WU’s Kendra Moss soon missed a 2-Point Basket (8:44). Ten
seconds later (8:34), the Lady Red Wolves’ Tia King made 2-Foul Shots. With
7:45 on the clock, the Lady Bulldogs’ Diamond Wright obtained a Steal. Twelve
seconds later (7:33), Moss scored the game’s first Field Goal. She made a
2-Point Basket. IUE’s Da’Sha Boyd soon intercepted a pass. However, the Lady
Red Wolves’ Offense turned the ball over.
From
6:35 to 6:13, WU outscored IUE 4-0. Brooklynn Peterson hit a 3-Point Basket.
After the Lady Red Wolves turned the ball over, IUE soon found itself with
possession of the ball again. At the 5:33 mark, King nailed a 3-Point Basket. IUE’s
Bailey Dreiman went on to steal the ball. However, the Lady Red Wolves were
unable to score. With 4:58 remaining in the 1st Quarter, Wright picked
up 2-Points. Dobbins countered with a 3-Point Basket. At 4:18, Moss committed
an Offensive Foul. However, WU was not hurt. The Lady Bulldogs ended up going
on a 4-0 Scoring Run. Da’Sha’Nay Corley scored all 4-Points. From 3:02 to 2:45,
three things happened. First, Moss blocked a shot (while positioned at the
basket). Next, WU obtained a Steal. Finally, IUE’s Defense stole the ball. At
the 2:39 mark, King made a 2-Point Basket.
WU
was soon penalized for Traveling (Turnover). That turnover led to King nailing
a 3-Point Basket. That successful conversion gave IUE its first lead of the
game (13-12). With 2:05 on the scoreboard, a Timeout was called. Coming into
this game, I fully expected the Lady Red Wolves to be faster. They are the
faster team. However, the Lady Bulldogs have taken control of the game’s
fast-pace. They have been the faster team. After the Timeout, WU went on a 4-0
run. Before the Lady Bulldogs turned the ball over (27.2 Seconds), IUE
outscored WU 5-0. Dobbins hit a 3-Point Basket. With 3.8 Seconds remaining in
the quarter, King attacked the basket. She made a 2-Point Basket. At the end of
the 1st Quarter, IUE leads WU 20-16. As the 2nd Quarter
got underway, WU had possession of the ball.
At
9:52, Tivia Hylton made a 2-Point Basket.
IUE comes right back with a 2-Point Basket. From 9:00 to 6:53, WU went
on a 7-2 run. At 7:34, Moss blocked a Shot Attempt. Then, she stole the ball.
She ended up scoring a 2-Point Basket. The Lady Bulldogs’ run only served to
make the Lady Red Wolves mad. IUE went on an 11-2 run (6:47 to 4:04). During
the run, IUE committed 2-Turnovers. WU committed 1-Turnover. Sarah Cook scored
4-Points. After the run, Moss made a 2-Point Basket. Then, IUE’s Da’Sha Boyd
nailed a 3-Point Basket. After the Lady Bulldogs committed 1-Turnover, WU
outscored IUE 8-2. Moss scored 4-Points. WU trimmed IUE’s lead to 3-Points
(40-37). With 52.2 Seconds remaining before the Halftime Break, IUE called a
Timeout.
The
Lady Red Wolves had separated themselves from the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Red
Wolves had a 10-Point Lead. However, WU has cut the lead down to 3-Points
(40-37). At the 42.6 Seconds mark, IUE’s Da’Sha Boyd made 2-Foul Shots. Moss
countered with a 3-Point Basket. At the end of the 2nd Quarter (and
First Half), IUE led WU 42-40. I am very surprised that WU has been able to run
with IUE. The Lady Red Wolves are a fast team that knows exactly how to get
up-and-down the court. However, for the most part, the Lady Bulldogs have
possessed the speed advantage. IUE has caught up with WU. Now, the Lady Red
Wolves have taken the lead. Of course, it is a very slim one. The Lady Bulldogs
just will not go away. After Halftime, IUE started with the ball’s possession.
Ten seconds into the 3rd Quarter (9:50), the Lady Red Wolves’
Keragan Niehoff made a 2-Point Basket.
The
Lady Bulldogs’ Peterson countered with a 2-Point Basket too. After King
successfully made 2-Foul Shots, WU went on to call a Timeout (6:49). Before the
Timeout, WU’s Defense made a good play. One of IUE’s players was attacking the
basket. The Lady Bulldogs blocked the Shot Attempt. At 7:01, Carter picked up
2-Points. Going into the Timeout, IUE led WU 46-44. From 6:06 to 1:54, WU
turned the ball over twice. IUE essentially put the game away. The Lady Red
Wolves went on a powerful 18-4 run. Cook scored 7-Points. Niehoff scored
4-Points. King scored 5-Points. With 1:47 remaining in the 3rd
Quarter, WU called a Timeout. After the Timeout, WU went on to commit
3-Turnovers. IUE outscored WU 4-2. King scored all four of the Lady Red Wolves’
points. At the end of the 3rd Quarter, the Lady Red Wolves led the
Lady Bulldogs 68-50.
From
9:07 to 8:19 (of the 4th Quarter), IUE committed 2-Turnovers. WU committed
1-Turnover. Peterson scored 2-Points. From 8:10 to 4:37, IUE outscored WU 7-4.
Cook scored 4-Points. During the final 4:25, WU outscored IUE 9-7. Wright
intercepted a pass. Moss scored
4-Points. King scored 3-Points. The Lady Red Wolves turned the ball over again.
The Lady Bulldogs were penalized for Traveling (Turnover). During this time
frame, the Lady Bulldogs put up a tough fight. However, it all meant nothing.
In the 3rd Quarter, the Lady Red Wolves had already put this game out-of-reach.
They were not going to relinquish their lead. In the 4th Quarter, I
honestly believe that IUE took its foot off of the gas pedal. The Lady Red
Wolves had loosened up on their strong Defensive Pressure. In order to preserve
the win in the 4th Quarter, IUE did just enough to stay ahead. By
the Final Score of 82-65, IUE defeated WU. The Lady Red Wolves had completed a
2-Game Sweep of the Lady Bulldogs (in the 2015-2016 Season).
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