Ladies Play Historic First Home Basketball Game

Katelyn Hutton blows by her defender on her way to the basket.  
Hutton, a 2nd year Secondary Education major from Embro, ON, 
was chosen CUC Player of the Game by the coaches.

Saturday night's basketball game against the visiting St. Mary's University College's Lady Lightning basketball team was historic in that this is the first time in CUC's history we have had ladies' varsity basketball team.  "Although our team lost, I must say they played with unflagging courage, scrappy tenacity and outstanding sportsmanship," said CUC President Mark Haynal. 

Canadian University College's women's basketball team is coached by Randy Chenowith, assisted by Rainbow Ford.  "We are long on physical talent but short on experience," said Coach Chenowith. "And we're playing against teams where most players have been playing since junior high school. So we have a lot of work to do, but the ladies are willing to work hard and they don't give up."

The three teams our ladies have played thus far are the best three teams in the league. "The fact that we have improved our play with each game is an indication of the ladies' determination and competitive spirit," said Chenowith.   

Ardent fans cheer for CUC's women's basketball team, with special support for their favourite player, Hazel Fronda.

Jeremy Purviance, a 2nd year Adventure Based Youth Leadership major from Garden Valley, Idaho,
takes a shot at Saturday night's game against St. Mary's University College.
What is impressive is that he is shooting over the outstretched arms of the defending centre
who is 7 feet tall!