Destini Hughes: What I did during spring break

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DESTINI HUGHES:
I didn't do anything spectacular over spring break but I still really enjoyed myself. I stayed in Baton Rouge for the break and really just hung out with friends, watched movies, slept, and worked out a little bit. The best part was not having to go to school and getting a much needed break!

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Taylor Turnbow: What I did during spring break

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TAYLOR TURNBOW:
This spring break I went to Savannah Georgia to visit a good friend of mine, and get a tan on the beach. I had so much fun seeing many of my friends from back home. The first night I was there, some friends and I went to go see the movie Hot Tub Time Machine and it was extremely funny. I had a chance to hear my friend sing at the Black Expo in Savannah with her Gospel Choir and it was amazing. Spring Break 2010 was awesome.

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Jasmine Nelson: What I did during spring break

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JASMINE NELSON:

What I did during spring break was travel to Panama City, Florida and did some things that I really never had gotten a chance to do... like going to the Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum. It was a lot of fun we saw a lot of great things like the tallest man in the world (who he was 8'11), part of the Wall of Berlin and a Giant Hurricane Ball form Hurricane Betsy. It a was very fun experience and I really enjoyed it.

 

 

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Duke football coach visits with the Lady Tigers

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VAN CHANCELLOR (3-19-10)
Had a great treat for our team today by inviting a dear friend of mine to come by and say hello. I've known David Cutcliffe from my Ole Miss days when he did a wonderful job of directing the Rebels football program. He's now the head football coach at Duke and doing a tremendous job battling in the ACC. He took the time out to come by and meet our team and tell them about our friendship that he was a big fan of Lady Tiger Basketball. I'm really proud to have David as a friend and glad I had the opportunity for him and our team to meet today.

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HALL OF FAME THOUGHTS: DESTINI HUGHES

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DESTINI HUGHES:

The Hall of Fame was an exciting experience. My favorite part was the video on the history of women's basketball, because it educated me on how females started playing the game and gave information that I never knew about before. My other favorite part was the behind the back skill challenge! I probably could have stayed at that station for hours, it was pretty fun. I really like that kind of stuff so I had a blast. Everything else was pretty cool to see and view all that women have accomplished so far in the game of basketball. It was also funny to see a picture of Coach Chancellor in his younger days...he was actually a nice looking young man believe it or not. But all in all, I had fun and am very thankful that I got the opportunity to see it!
NOTE: During our recent trip to Knoxville to play the University of Tennessee, we took our team to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. From time to time over the next few weeks, we will have our players blog their thoughts on this special experience.

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JASMINE NELSON: HALL OF FAME THOUGHTS

JASMINE NELSON:
I loved the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame..Its was my first time being there and it was outstanding to see the care for women and the sport of basketball. It was sooo cool. I really enjoyed the video at the beginning of the tour...it really made it interesting wanting to know more as we went along. It has such a great blend of history and entertainment. I learned so much about our game that I hadn't realized. It was definitely a special trip.

 

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HALL OF FAME THOUGHTS: THE ALL-AMERICAN RED HEADS

One of the more enjoyabe moments at the Hall of Fame was watching our team try to re-create the famous weave of the All-American Red Heads. We started our tour with a video that had footage of the Red Heads playing. We then saw their touring station wagon. It was a great history lesson. Learn more about the All-American Red Heads at: http://www.allamericanredheads.com/

 

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HALL OF FAME THOUGHTS: ADRIENNE WEBB

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ADRIENNE WEBB:

Today was a really special day for me. We started the day with a visit to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) in Knoxville, TN. We learned about the history of Women’s Basketball, and saw the pictures of players and coaches who have been inducted over the years. Our own Coach Chancellor became a member in 2001. We also toured the Rotunda to view the Ring of Honor where every year they display the jerseys of players who have made an impact on the game on a high school, collegiate, and professional level. As the 2009 Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year, I am honored to have my jersey hanging with those selected for this season. Allison Hightower’s LSU jersey is also featured with this elite group for the outstanding career she has had thus far. Even though I had visited the WBHOF last summer, this visit was even more special because I was able to share it with my teammates. I also think the visit inspired me to play with greater intensity in the big game vs. UT, by helping me focus on the things that helped me achieve that honor. With hard work, desire, and determination, I hope to be represented there again in the future.
NOTE: During our recent trip to Knoxville to play the University of Tennessee, we took our team to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. From time to time over the next few weeks, we will have our players blog their thoughts on this special experience.

 

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Ally to throw out first pitch at LSU baseball game on Saturday

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BATON ROUGE -- LSU senior guard Allison Hightower will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the LSU baseball game on Saturday when the top-ranked Tigers take on William & Mary at 2 p.m. in Alex Box Stadium. Hightower plays her final home game at 2 p.m. Sunday as No. 20 LSU hosts Mississippi State on Senior Day in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Sunday’s game represents the regular season finale for LSU, who is vying for a 12th straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The Lady Tigers were a 70-53 winner over Arkansas on Thursday night and have won four of their last five games. LSU (19-8, 8-7) is still in contention to earn a first-round bye for next week’s Southeastern Conference Tournament but the Lady Tigers need help with losses by either Vanderbilt or Georgia.

Tickets to watch Hightower’s final game are on sale now at the LSU Athletics Ticket Office, online at LSUsports.net or by calling 1-800-960-TKTS or 225-578-2184. Sunday's game will not be televised.

Tickets cost $10 for lower and prime middle seating, $8 for middle seating, $6 for upper seating and $3 for youth tickets. The “Friends & Family Four Pack” allows families four tickets, four hot dogs and four fountain drinks starting at $30. Group tickets start at $2. LSU student admission is free with a valid LSU ID.

In conjunction with Senior Day, LSU will be welcoming back several former players for its “Alumni Weekend.” Those players will be recognized at halftime of the game. The list includes Cornelia Gayden, LSU’s all-time leading 3-point shooter with 337 treys. Gayden played from 1991-95 and drained an NCAA record 12 3-pointers versus Jackson State on Feb. 9, 1995. The milestone still stands today.

Hightower will be recognized in a special pregame ceremony on the floor. The 5-foot-10 guard has won 99 games during her career at LSU and will be going for win No. 100 in her final home game. Hightower has been the Lady Tigers’ most valuable player and arguably the SEC’s most valuable player the past two seasons.

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Lady Tigers Meet Up in France

The following post and photos come from Lady Tiger Temeka Johnson who is playing overseas and ran into another Lady Tiger Hanna (Biernacka) Bouldwin thousands of miles from Baton Rouge where they once played together:

"It was so great seeing Hanna and reminiscing about the days we had at LSU. With all the years that past between us, it was still old times. Hanna has grown so much and her and her husband Maurice are making it slowly but surely over here in France. The Lady Tiger Love is strong and like the picture shows, it goes along way."

 

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