Kelsey Evans Blog - Snow Days!
Written by Elon Phoenix on 1:28 PM
Hi Phoenix fans!
I am so excited to write this week’s blog following an exciting weekend for us on the road. We went 2-0 in conference play over weekend, traveling all the way to Birmingham to play Samford and Tennessee to play Chattanooga. The snow was a big factor this weekend in our travels, and even though I don’t have a bus breakdown story for you, you might enjoy what I do have!
Friday afternoon we set off on our journey to Alabama taking us about eight hours or so, with a bus driver who was quite the enthusiast. Nobody thought this was as funny as I did, but his name was Tom so I thought it was HILARIOUS to call him Tom-Tom (like the GPS system). Anyway, we made it to Birmingham safe and sound (which we don’t take for granted anymore—see last blog) and woke up Saturday morning to start what we liked to consider our two-game tournament. In our game against Samford we knew we were up against a very talented and disciplined team. With two influential players out, it forced everyone else to step up, like our freshman. Baby (Kelsey Harris—it has evolved from Baby Kelsey to just Baby) and Candice really did a great job providing a spark for us in the second half. I was so proud of the way they matured in this game and it was exciting to see us come together and really play for one another. After we caught a big lead, Samford fought their way back late, but in the end we were able to start our weekend tournament 1-0. After the game we grabbed some food and headed to Chattanooga.
My favorite thing about being in Chattanooga is definitely eating at the City Café Diner. They are well known for their great food and magnificent cakes and desserts. So, of course I had to get a slice of cake.
After we got back to the hotel the coaches discovered an indoor pool that happened to be without heat. Team ice bath! We were not too fond of the idea at first, but after being bribed with a mall trip the participation doubled.
With fresh legs thanks to our ice bath, we were ready to roll on Monday for an afternoon game. The snow almost postponed our game but luckily we were able to move the game up from 6 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our defense and rebounding proved to be just what we needed in this victory. It was exciting to win in Chattanooga and exciting to see different people stepping up each game. Aiesha Harper did an unbelievable job coming off the bench and sparking us in the second half. I was so happy to see everyone come together for that win, but now we must move onto our next task which is Furman on Friday.
Following our game we got on the road and tried to stop for food, but because of the snow the only place that was open was a Bi-Lo grocery store. It was quite comical to watch everyone roam around with lunchables, chips, cookies, easy cheese – such a well balanced diet.
Once we got on the road we decided to stop in Knoxville because of the snow but made it home safely the next morning. Now we’re back from our nearly five-day road trip with our goal complete: to win the weekend tournament. We get back on the court Friday to take on Furman at home so I hope to see everyone come out and support us as we try to continue our winning ways. Hope everyone is being safe in the snow!
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