A Special Day With Special Olympics
Saturday’s Lady Tiger game versus Houston was an important game in and of itself but was also very important because it was Special Olympics Day at the Maravich Center. LSU had the chance to host a number of athletes, coaches, volunteers and friends of Special Olympics Louisiana and it turned out to be great day. Seventeen Special Olympic athletes who participate in basketball were involved in the pregame ball exchange, which is a Lady Tiger gameday tradition. Additionally, three other athletes were recognized at timeouts for their individual accomplishments. Also, halftime featured an exhibition basketball game between two teams that drew cheers from the crowd for the athlete’s tremendous ability. Special Olympics Louisiana President and CEO Pat Carpenter Bourgeois sat on the team bench and served as guest coach for the game as well. It certainly was a pleasure to have the members of Special Olympics Louisiana at the game this past Saturday and the Lady Tigers look forward to becoming more involved with their program.