Intramural Athletes of the Week: Feb. 16-24

Intramural Female Athlete of the Week

Name: Mia Gordon

Club: Gamma Rho

Year: Senior

Hometown: Pryor, OK

Major: Nursing

Sport: Basketball B Team

Stats:

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020: After claiming the first seed in the women’s B league, Gamma defeated the fourth seed Theta in the playoffs to advance to the championship game, where they faced the Freshmen women. In the opening play of the game Gordon drained a shot, which set the tone for the rest of the game. After a couple of lead changes in the first half, Gamma claimed the lead in the second and went on to win the championship title. Gordon finished with about 10 points.

Q: What do you enjoy about playing intramurals?

A: “I enjoy getting to release some stress and have fun with Gamma and the other clubs on campus.”

Q: Why do you enjoy playing basketball?

A: “I wanted to get to know and bond with the Gamma members who wanted to play.”

Intramural Male Athlete of the Week

Name: Sam Day

Club: Kappa Sigma Tau

Year: Junior

Hometown: Olathe, Kansas

Major: Social Studies Education

Sport: Basketball C Team

Stats:

Monday, Feb. 17, 2020: Kappa entered the playoffs in the second seed, and in the first round they battled the men of Chi Lambda Phi. In a game that came down to the wire, Kappa played lockdown defense and scored a key three to win by one point. Day lead the scoring for Kappa with 15 points. After the win, Kappa advanced to the C team championship game.

Q: What is your favorite memory from playing intramurals with Kappa?

A: “My favorite intramural memory was watching Austin Peace knock down a miracle three to help beat the freshmen earlier this season, or beating Chi is always nice.”

Q: Why do you enjoy playing basketball?

A: “I enjoy playing basketball because it’s the most competitive game on earth, and it’s always a fun time.”

Intramural Athletes of the Week are chosen weekly by the Talon’s Sports Editor, based on performances throughout each week’s intramural games. To nominate an athlete, please email Morgan Boling at m.boling@eagles.oc.edu.