There was a big send off pep rally on Saturday afternoon as the Iowa State University Lady Cyclones left to be one of the Sweet Sixteen teams in the third round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The first photo of Head Coach Bill Fennelly is a favorite of mine as it is all about reflections.....the way the team reflects on Ames and ISU, and the way the fans reflect back excitement and appreciation that sure does help to motivate the team. The Lady Cyclones face the University of Connecticut (UCON) in the early afternoon this coming Sunday, and you can watch it on your channel that carries the NCAA Women's Tournament games. The good news is the the Cyclones ARE going!!....the bad news is that UCON is the number ONE women's college basketball team in the country! In 1999, a magical year, ISU women faced UCON as well, and against all odds....they WON! Who knows it could happen again!! Let's hope so!!
The second shot is a fun one showing our mascot CY on the left and Jeff Johnson, ISU Alumni Director, in front leading some cheers between the women team members behind him, and the fans who were gathered out in front. After the fifteen minute pep rally the team hopped back on the bus and drove to the airport and immediately got on their chartered jet. A few hours later they were settling into their temporary Dayton, Ohio home, for what will be the biggest game of their lives on Sunday afternoon. GO CYCLONES!!!
Photos and text by Bob Kelly
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