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On the last Sunday of February, New Towners cheered on the William & Mary Women’s basketball team in a game against the College of Charleston’s Cougars at the Kaplan Arena. Our neighbors joined a large crowd supporting the Play4Kay fundraiser which honors female cancer survivors, and the William and Mary players demonstrated their support by trading the Tribe’s traditional dark green for pink uniforms.

 

Before the game, participants gathered at the Wrightman Room in the arena for a pizza party.  The event attracted New Town basketball fans as well as those interested in socializing with friends and meeting new neighbors.  As they munched on pizza, veggies and cookies, William & Mary assistant coach Kenia Cole spoke briefly, promising a fast-paced game with lots of three point shots.  Attendees, including a delighted youth basketball player, won a basketball with the team’s signatures and Virginia Barch won a gift certificate provided by the New Town Commercial Association. 

 

As promised, it was an exciting contest.  Led by Bella Nascimento, who currently leads the league in scoring, the Tribe jumped out to an early ten-point lead, but Charleston fought back and it looked like they were going to take control of the game. However, William & Mary did not go quietly and had a chance at the end to tie the game with a three pointer that unfortunately rimmed out. While disappointed by the loss, resident Bob Finn declared “It was a heck of a close game” and a fun time.

 

The Activities Committee’s next event, is an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 at Lydias Park in Abbey Commons.   Feel free to bring your kids and grandkids or just stroll over to watch the fun!