Sept. 2, 2008
Tonight was the most exciting and historical of all the nights on the Huskies Canadian tour.
Tuesday marked the first time any NCAA Division I basketball team had ever stepped foot on the campus of Laval University. On the way to the game, the players could see the large signs promoting the game throughout campus. Needless to say, they were excited.
As soon as the Huskies walked into the building, they were mobbed by cameramen. So much so, that one even walked into the locker room until he was escorted out. The president of the university along with other university officials were in attendance, and the school held a pregame press conference, where head coach Bill Coen spoke about the great trip the Huskies have had so far and the great hospitality of Laval.
Posters advertising the game lined the gymnasium and hallways surrounding it. The paper did not go to waste, as the gym was filled to capacity and was as loud as can be.
After exchanging gifts at midcourt and after team introductions, it was finally time to play basketball. Laval came to play; the teams were tied at 19 after the first quarter. But the Huskies took the lead late in the second quarter and would not relinquish it, thanks to a 7-0 run to end the half with a 43-36 lead.
In the third, the Huskies pushed the lead to 13 points including a thunderous one-handed breakaway slam by Chris Alvarez that kept the crowd buzzing. He finished with eight points and seven rebounds. Matt Janning led the way for the Huskies with 20 points, while Matt Smith scored 13 off the bench, including two fourth-quarter three-pointers. Baptiste Bataille stepped up once again with his pesky defense. He had 10 points to go along with three steals. Manny
Adako continued his stellar play with 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Huskies cruised to an 84-72 victory in what proved to be their toughest game atmosphere. This screams out to the whole Northeastern community: pack Matthews Arena! To say the least, the way the Huskies handled and fed off of the crowd was impressive. They will have to have the same focus this year during their tough road schedule both in and out of conference.
Tomorrow will be the last day of the tour for the Huskies. In the morning, the team will take a bus tour of Quebec City, and then travel two hours to Bishop’s University to play its final game.
After the game, it will be one last bus ride for the Huskies, arriving in Boston early Thursday morning.
Tonight was the most exciting and historical of all the nights on the Huskies Canadian tour.
Tuesday marked the first time any NCAA Division I basketball team had ever stepped foot on the campus of Laval University. On the way to the game, the players could see the large signs promoting the game throughout campus. Needless to say, they were excited.
As soon as the Huskies walked into the building, they were mobbed by cameramen. So much so, that one even walked into the locker room until he was escorted out. The president of the university along with other university officials were in attendance, and the school held a pregame press conference, where head coach Bill Coen spoke about the great trip the Huskies have had so far and the great hospitality of Laval.
Posters advertising the game lined the gymnasium and hallways surrounding it. The paper did not go to waste, as the gym was filled to capacity and was as loud as can be.
After exchanging gifts at midcourt and after team introductions, it was finally time to play basketball. Laval came to play; the teams were tied at 19 after the first quarter. But the Huskies took the lead late in the second quarter and would not relinquish it, thanks to a 7-0 run to end the half with a 43-36 lead.
In the third, the Huskies pushed the lead to 13 points including a thunderous one-handed breakaway slam by Chris Alvarez that kept the crowd buzzing. He finished with eight points and seven rebounds. Matt Janning led the way for the Huskies with 20 points, while Matt Smith scored 13 off the bench, including two fourth-quarter three-pointers. Baptiste Bataille stepped up once again with his pesky defense. He had 10 points to go along with three steals. Manny
Adako continued his stellar play with 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Huskies cruised to an 84-72 victory in what proved to be their toughest game atmosphere. This screams out to the whole Northeastern community: pack Matthews Arena! To say the least, the way the Huskies handled and fed off of the crowd was impressive. They will have to have the same focus this year during their tough road schedule both in and out of conference.
Tomorrow will be the last day of the tour for the Huskies. In the morning, the team will take a bus tour of Quebec City, and then travel two hours to Bishop’s University to play its final game.
After the game, it will be one last bus ride for the Huskies, arriving in Boston early Thursday morning.
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