March Madness

If you have read this blog for more than half a minute, you probably realize we are huge fans of Baylor athletics. All sports, really, but we're probably most into football and basketball at this point. Have to admit, though, that I'm relatively certain baseball and softball will be added to the "obsessive" list this spring as well.

Anyway, we decided to attend the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA women's tourney as soon as we learned Baylor would have the opportunity to host the games. We headed out Sunday afternoon to check out the first game (U of H v. WVU) so we could do a bit of scouting. You know, just in case Coach Mulkey asked our opinion. :-)

It was SUPER fun!

Here's our team watching the first game as well...

Soon it was time for the main event - Baylor v. Prairie View A&M.

May I present the competition?

I really just took photos before the game began so if action shots are what you're looking for, you will be highly disappointed. It's rather dark in there and you're not supposed to use a flash. Most importantly, I'm not brave enough to make one of our players miss a shot due to said flash. Fear the Mulk! (In a good way, of course -- I'm a HUGE fan!)

The lady on the left is one of my co-workers and she also does the radio play-by-play.

Our team warming up. During their drills, Dave looked over at me and said, "Even their drills confuse me." They're a REALLY good team. Clearly he wouldn't cut it. :-)

The ever popular Courtside Players!

Check out Griner's perfect form...

While Dave was impressed with their intricate drills, I was super impressed with their flexibility. And willingness to perform this type of stretch in public. Some things just aren't the same after college, you know...

Melissa Jones!!!

The on air talent...and if you look closely, you can see the voice of ESPN 1660 behind them with his laptop. :-)

I always wonder what they say in these huddles...

There she is, y'all, Kim Mulkey - the woman my Paw Paw watched play basketball at La Tech with braided pigtails.

The introductions were made...

...and it was time to get the party started.

Well, I'm not sure Prairie View would consider it much of a party. They set a record for scoring the smallest number of points ever in the first half of an NCAA tournament game. Ouch!

Their fans and dance team were awesome, though, and were wildly entertaining. They have tons of choreography for the songs their bands played. They even started the wave. Was the first time I've ever seen the wave at the Ferrell Center.

It was a bit of a rout and we took on WVU last night. It was frustrating because we were obviously playing by different rules. They played rugby (without repercussion, I might add) while we played basketball.

And, while it was annoying, we won anyway and are headed to Dallas for the Sweet Sixteen. My husband was also berated by an older couple for - gasp - standing up and cheering during the game. You know, just like the other 9,000 people in the building. Don't even get me started on that interaction because it was silly. And rude. (on their part, not Dave's)...

Anyway, we're heading to church tonight as we continue in our marathon week. We literally have something scheduled every night but the weekend will be here soon. Hope you're all doing well, friends!