A.U. Basketball games this afternoon and evening. A double header against Belmont Abbey of Charlotte.
We joined the Trojan club this season. After all we went to nearly every home game and a few away games also. And since we expect to do the same this year why not take advantage of the extra benefits, like parking and reserved deluxe seating.
Anyway the boys played first. It was a spirited game. The first look at the guys, the first home game. The Trojans are loaded with young talent this year. 10 freshman on the roster ( 2/3 of the team ) and a new head coach. Jason Taylor moved to the helm this year after three years as the assistant when the previous coach took a job at the Citadel.
This will be a rebuilding year but things are shaping up well from the looks of it. Two of the new players are from Kevin's high school team the Oconee Warriors. J-max and JC will add spark to the team for sure. I've seen them play and they will be an asset.
The boys overcame a deficit at the half and held off the Crusaders to win 70-66. I hope this is a sign of things to come.
The girls also played tonight and after a shaky start returned to what we know. Our amazing girls team won again their fifth in a row 69-61. Kim a senior is also from Oconee so we have developed a connection there.
These games were also the debut of the Solid Gold club a booster fan club for the students. By the looks of the t-shirts it was a success.
GO A.U.

Attending in our little group were Kristie and I, Amy, Joel and Ashley, John, Winford, Dan. Danny and Amanda had said they were coming as late as 3 hours before game time, but did not make it. I missed them. Danny Parker and his wife, and Bob and Nancy were sitting with us as well. Kevin Selman had a new PA toy that was cool, and the new floor looked fantastic. Good job John! It was nice renewing contact with several of the parents and fans from last year. We also saw J-Max's folks, and talked a while with them. It's gonna be a good season I think.