RSU vs. OCU

RSU Lady Hillcats had a tough game. They played with confidence, heart, and a will to win, but OCU came out with the victory. OCU came into the game 12-0 and ranked number 1 in the country. They were a very tough team and our Lady Hillcats gave them a game to remember with the level of competition that they played with. Good job ladies!

RSU Men Hillcats played the game down to the wire. OCU held the lead just about the whole game and every time the Hillcats got close they pulled away again. We went in to halftime down by 8 points to a very strong OCU team. Our halftime talk was very intense. Coach laid it on the line and told us what we had to do to get back into the game. We came out in the 2nd half and played hard but still having trouble taking the lead. We cut the lead to 2 points and OCU pulled away again. Alex Ewings came in and gave us a spark hitting a 3 pointer from the wing and got the foul and turned it into a 4 point play. Kendrell Thompson scored 2 key baskets late in the game hitting a key 3 pointer and driving into the lane for a short pull up the very next play. 25 seconds left in the game, Hillcat ball,  we were down by 2, Justin Ham brought the ball up the court passed to Alex who takes the 3. It hits the front iron goes up and falls in with 3.5 seconds left in the game. Time out OCU. OCU inbounds the ball and puts up a quick three which is tipped by Keeny Edwards and the Hillcat men win the game by 2. A very tough win. We played hard and never gave up or lost focus.

WORDS OF WISDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No matter how hard it gets or how far back you may be you have to keep fighting and keep believing.  What may seem impossible now has hope. Robert Horry said "Pressure can burst a pipe or pressure can make a diamond." Coach Barkley said at halftime "When your backs are against the ropes you have a choice, either fold up and make it to the end of the round or come out swinging." You have to have a kill or be killed mind frame at all times, in everyday life. Either im going to fall to the pressure or attack it head on.

We like to thank all the hillcat fans for coming out and showing both teams love. We truly are grateful for you and we will continue to represent RSU to the best. We love you!!!!!!!!