UNH, UMass Lowell and Albany

Let me start off by saying, you guys are ABSOLUTELY amazing. Once again we were able to reach our goal of $10,000 on our Play for Kay night. What a huge accomplishment and it wouldn’t be possible without you. Words can’t even describe how thankful and grateful we are for everything you guys are doing.

The game against New Hampshire was according to Coach Barron, “one of the worst games we have played all year,” and we couldn’t agree more. It wasn’t pretty, but it is always good to learn a lesson, without losing. Fact is, we have to do better. Especially with Albany coming on Sunday.

There were a few reasons why we were able to get the win against New Hampshire. One of those reasons wears the jersey number five. Can we just take a moment and recognize how amazing Bella Swan is playing this year? She is stepping up constantly. Beating her own career-high every other game and the sky seems to be the limit for her – literally. In the game against UNH she recorded her second-straight game of 20+, with 20 points and seven rebounds.

The other two reasons were Sigi Koizar and Mikaela Gustafsson. Sigi scored 20 points,while Mikaela finished in double digits as well with ten points and four assists.

After the win against UNH, we had a day off and started our preparation for UMass-Lowell on Tuesday, before hitting the road on Wednesday. The game was scheduled for Thursday at 7pm.

We knew to win the game we had to front the post, take away their drives and take the open shots.

Once again it was our defense, that helped us secure the win. We were able to hold UMass-Lowell under 50 points and forced a season-high 29 turnovers.

Sigi Koizar had an unbelievable performance. She finished with a new career-high 32 points, while adding five rebounds and five assists. Sophie Weckström and Mikaela Gustafsson joined Sigi in double-figures with 11 and 10.

We are currently 11-1 in conference. Our next game is this Sunday against Albany.

Albany is always a tough opponent, but we are well-prepared and ready to take them on. We lost the first game against them by five. We watched a lot of film and we know where we can and have to do better.

We need you all to be at the Cross Center tomorrow at 1pm. Bring your loved ones and have a Valentine’s Day, that you will remember for a while.

I’ll see you there! Go Blue!

Anna Heise

About Anna Heise

I am a member of the women's basketball team. I am currently a senior, journalism major with a minor in creative writing and child development. I am from Germany. When I am not in the gym I enjoy reading, traveling and trying out new food.