9:00 p.m. FINAL UPDATE The past 2 years, the games have come close with only a few points between the teams. This year the game is hosted by CNU who is looking to keep their title after winning the 3 conference championships. CNU has a history of 24-12 all-time against Salisbury. The captains have been undefeated against Salisbury for 9 games since 2016. Overall, there have been 4 notable scorers throughout the half being #55, #21, and #15. The best part was #15 SONDRA FAN flying into the fan section making everyone go crazy. Latest score 39-33
8:49 p.m. The last update before the half. Score is 28-25 and our screaming fan is still screaming. The coach has relaxed a little and looks like he is concluding how to lead his team into the second half. There have been 4 notable scorers throughout the half being #55, #21, and #15. CNU has fouled 3 times in the last 2 minutes and the score is now 30-29.
8:44 p.m. 5 Minutes left in the half and I have been hearing a consistent scream from the audience and finally figured out it was a girl in the PEP band. It is very distracting so I guess she is getting the reaction from the other team as well? On that note while the media timeout is happening, there are a lot of supporting roles in this event such as 3 different professional photographers, a panel of 3/4 stat trackers, and a larger panel of 10 clock runners and media.
8:39 p.m. The Captains are keeping their spirits high through this mildly aggressive game. I sense a small bias with the refs as they are very quick to call a foul on CNU. The score is 20-18 with time split evenly on each half of the court.
8:34 p.m. 1 minute left in the quarter and the score is 19-16. Salisbury is keeping up with the Captains speed but can we continue the intensity in the 2nd. The CNU cheerleading team takes the court and performs a routine to Poker Face by Lady Gaga as the dance team dances along on the side of the court nearest to the student section.
8:29 p.m. A notable player is #55 NATALIE TERWILLIGER, Sophomore, who played in 30 games during her first year, averaging 14.2 minutes per game she has already scored 4 out of the 16 points in the first quarter.
8:24 p.m. A brief intermission was given by the CNU dance team as Salisbury is given a free through after CNU fouled by running through a screen. Score update: 12-13. The Coach, BILL BRODERICK is very invested in this game, coaching his team on the court.
8:19 p.m. CNU #15 SONDRA FAN made the fans go crazy after a breakaway down the court and her momentum flew her into the fan section. Sondra is a sophomore who got Capital Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year last year and is a top player
8:14 p.m Salisbury scored off of a layup. 0-2 Shortly after CNU #21 BAILEY HODGES scored a 3 pointer making the score 3-2.
8:11 Salisbury wins the tip off but CNU quickly rebounds the ball and heads down the court. #2 JULIA NG took the first shot but missed.
8:00 p.m. As the game approaches, spirits are high as CNU prepares to defend their home court. The PEP band was eager to intimidate the other team by playing the CNU fight song as out Women’s Basketball team runs out out of the locker room. The CNU acapella group “Pearls” beautifully perform the National Anthem to start the event off.
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