Go Cougars!

Dan and I were able to sneak away yesterday to cheer the Cougars' men's basketball team onto victory against Virginia Tech. When was the last time a Cougar team played on the East Coast? The last time we watched one was a football match-up between BYU and UVA down in Charlottesville in 2000. So due to the scarcity of opportunities, we didn't want to miss this one. The drive took just under 4 hours and we had just enough time to grab a bite to eat at Macadoo's--a legendary Blacksburg venue that our neighbor Ann Woody recommended. The Cougars started off the game with a commanding lead and then the Hokies picked up steam and took the lead at various points throughout the 2nd period. The Cougars managed to stay on top and pulled off a 70-68 win!

Dining a Macadoo's. That's King Kong behind us!

Our seats were in the nose-bleed section--with a few other like-minded Cougar fans who enjoy a good bargain.

Hartsock lead the team in scoring, despite the Hokie fans cheering "Rogaine" every time he shot free throws.

Why do the opposing team's jerseys say "VPI"? Good question. I thought we were here to play against VA Tech! We found the answer to the question as we hiked the 3 miles back to our car and passed the football stadium. Across the top of the stadium entrance reads the official name of the university: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. How's that for a mouthful?

Here's the proof--I was there to cheer them on to victory. (Dan was too--he just happens to be behind the camera.)