Season Opener

Hello all,

As the three of us seniors sit together, we can't help thinking that tomorrow is our last first game of our careers. That thought brings mixed emotions. On one end, we are so excited to begin a new season, but knowing that it is our last season makes it bittersweet. But, after all of the sweat, bruises, black eyes (Dana & Cara), flu scares, and most of all hard work of the preseason, the season is finally about to begin and we can't wait. This is our first road trip of many and hopefully it is just one of many firsts this season.

As I was sitting next to Andi after practice (when we were supposed to be stretching), I started thinking about how weird it is that I really am entering my final season as a Bonnie. I thought of all of the people that I have played with since I have been here and how they are off living their lives and I am lucky enough to still be playing the sport I love. It made me realize how much those people have taught me over my last three years and how I want to represent what they have stood for and make them proud. And I can't wait to start it off right tomorrow night at Binghamton. -Dana

For me, it just doesn't seem real that this is my last first game. I was supposed to experience this all last year, but thanks to my fifty-year-old knees, I'm back! Sitting out an entire year, I was able to see the game through the coaches eyes. It was a completely different perspective than what I was used to as a player. I think totally different now when I am on the court. Even though I may not be able to physically play as many minutes as I used to, I am so thankful to be playing at all. Losing basketball for a year made me realize how much I love the game and how much I love playing and I can't wait to get out there tomorrow. Seeing how special our team was last Friday, makes me so excited to be here for another year.-Tiara

Last Friday, we opened the season with an exhibition game against Mansfield. Prior to the men's exhibition game, we unveiled the WNIT Quarterfinals Banner that we received last year. Having Kate, Ash, and Snake back (Erica was busy in Vegas) and the entire team together was amazing. When I came to Bonaventure, I told coach I wanted to help the team get a banner for the Reilly Center and we did that last year. Seeing that banner being unveiled brought tears to my eyes. My coaches and teammates know that I'm a little emotional (Thanks Mom) so of course they laughed, but seriously, when I thought about all the hard work we put in for that made me very proud and even more excited to start and achieve even more this season.-Andi

This Friday starts a long stretch of basketball for us Bonnies. We will playing four games in seven days but we are ready for the challenge and excited to start. Hopefully, you all come out to our home opener Sunday at 1:00 vs. Akron to see what we will bring to the table this year. Don't wait until the end of the season to come cheer us on..."Don't be Tardy for the Party!"...Your seniors, signing out...GO BONNIES!