Women's Basketball Begins Practicing for Spain
August 15, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Aug. 15, 2011
BOSTON - The Boston University women's basketball team got a jump start on the 2011-12 campaign on Saturday afternoon as it began preparations for the upcoming 12-day trip to Spain.
Head coach Kelly Greenberg and the team are allowed to hold 10 practice sessions by the NCAA in advance of the tour, which will take place from Aug. 22 - Sept. 2. Visiting Barcelona and Madrid, the Terriers will face Spanish club teams in the Sant Julia Tournament, while also getting the opportunity to take in the sights of these two historic European cities.
With practices now under way, the three incoming freshmen (Mollie McKendrick, Troi Melton, Nicole Tamanosky) get the added benefit of practicing with the team before departing for Spain.
"We have all been very eager to get back in the gym and start preparing for Spain," said senior Alex Young. "The freshmen have meshed well so far and it will be good for them to get a few practices under their belt and a leg up before the season starts. This is an exciting time and we are extremely thankful for this opportunity."
Practices will continue up until the team departs for Barcelona on Monday (Aug. 22). Among the highlights of the trip to Spain, the Terriers will get the opportunity to visit several famous landmarks, such as the La Sagrada Familia, the famous gothic chapel designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, and Madrid's Royal-Place, an 18th century masterpiece.
More information on how to follow the team in Spain will be available on Thursday (Aug. 18). For all the latest information, notes, pictures and related links on BU basketball, follow the Twitter account @BUAthletics and check GoTerriers.com. The Terriers are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/buathletics.
