[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] Women’s Intramural Basketball Playoff Game

By: Michelle Andreo

Emerson Townshend (left) and Curmya Blair (right) facing off in the women’s intramural basketball playoff game. Townshend was playing for Alpha Omicron Pi and Blair for Sister, Sister.

Blair getting possession of the ball and running down the court. The playoff game began at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Activity Center.

Charlacia Jones (left) attempting to score a two-point shot for Alpha Omicron Pi. The women’s intramural basketball league was made up of teams representing Greek life and independent teams.

A referee keeping a close eye on the game. The game was made up of four quarters, each lasting 10 minutes.

Bystanders supporting their respective team. Spectators gathered along the sidelines, cheering and reacting to key plays throughout the game.

Destiny Blalock (center) focusing as the ball heads her way. Several other players watched the ball and hoped to gain possession.

Alpha Omicron Pi substituting Reese Embry (left) for Chloe Scott (right). Alpha Omicron Pi’s team consisted of seven players.

Scott watching as Sister, Sister sets up for a free throw. A free throw is an unguarded, one-point shot awarded after fouls.

Danna Almario (left) and Townshend (right) high-fiving at the conclusion of the first quarter. Almario serves as the intramural chair for Alpha Omicron Pi.

Townshend warming up three-point shots during the halftime break. Players from both teams used the break to practice shots and regroup before the second half.

Abigail Ammons (left) and Almario (right) having a conversation during halftime. The two discussed strategy as Alpha Omicron Pi prepared to return to the court for the second half.

Makayla Cassidy (left), Michaiah McNeal (center), and Almario (right) listening as Jones speaks in their team huddle. The huddle concluded with the girls putting their hands together and participating in a cheer.

Almario (right) waiting for the third quarter to begin. Sister, Sister started the second half of the game with 29 points, while Alpha Omicron Pi had 22 points.

Rayven Thurston gaining possession of the ball. Sister, Sister’s team consisted of eight players.

Thurston preparing for a free throw. Sister, Sister’s team captain was Tiana Lamar.

Te’jah Lawson (left) and Townshend (right) guarding one another. Despite both teams being competitive, their off-court interactions were friendly and sportsmanlike.

Kyla Person focusing as she has possession of the ball. Person scanned the court for an open teammate while being guarded by defenders.

McNeal (left) attempting to gain possession of the ball as Makayla Gay (right) shoots. The women’s intramural basketball league was made up of six teams.

Alpha Omicron Pi preparing to leave after the conclusion of the game. The team lost to Sister, Sister 46-34.

Sister, Sister posing for a photo with their “Intramural Champion” t-shirts. Sister, Sister had an impressive undefeated season in the women’s intramural basketball league.