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| February
7th, 2005 |
| Kate
Endress' Weekly GoBSU.com Journal Entry |
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Kate Endress - GoBSU.com
Special Contributor |
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courtesy Ball
State Athletics |
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| Monday,
February 7, 2005 |
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On the
Road Again |
| It took me
years to figure out the key to traveling when it comes to
conference play: just keep the bags packed! Last
week was definitely a situation where that travel tip came
in handy. We spent the majority of four days on road
last week as we traveled to Eastern Michigan and Northern
Illinois, which seemed like the eternal trek, partially
because our bus driver insisted on the longest routes
known to mankind! On Wednesday, we game out
extremely flat against Eastern and paid a heavy price.
They are clearly one of the best teams in our league and
jumped up to a substantial lead very early; one which we
could not dig ourselves out of despite a much better
second half. That loss ended our five-game win
streak and made us all realize that a little momentum only
takes you so far if you don’t come ready to play.
Saturday at Northern improved slightly, although we again
came out of the gates a little slow. It was a nasty
game, filled with too many turnovers and a ton of fouls,
but, thank god, we came out on top. I do think our
team showed a lot of character in the closing minutes as
we came up with big stops and scores. There is
something to be said about winning ugly. With only
six games left until the MAC tournament begins, I would
really like to see us play up to our potential.
Plus, I think that is going to be what it takes to get a
win against a very talented Bowling Green team on Tuesday
(for first place). We met with our sports
psychologist, Chris Carr, after practice today to get us
refocused on the games ahead. (I am a big believer in the
benefits of working on your mental game as well as your
physical game.) I am getting pumped about
tomorrow’s game! At this point in the year, home or
away, you just have to take ‘em one at a time.
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State Women’s Basketball player Kate Endress
is kind enough to share a weekly journal with
GoBSU.com readers. Kate, a senior from
Evansville (Evansville Memorial H.S.), was named
to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team last
season as well as being first team All-MAC. Kate
is a likely candidate for MAC Player Of The Year
this season, as well as all the academic awards
she will undoubtedly receive. It is a very special
treat to have Kate share this journal with us.
Thank you Kate! |
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