By: Isaiah Shim
Sports Editor
The difference a year can make is astounding and a prime example of this is the Pacific Lutheran women’s basketball team (11-5, 4-4 NWC). Last season, with an overall record of 5-20, the Lutes have already doubled the amount of wins they had last year, in the first half of the season. Head coach Jennifer Childress leads the team with a “More WE” philosophy and believes that this team’s ability to buy into this has been a key to their success.
“Our chemistry off the court transitions on to the court helping us when we’ve faced strong opponents or adversity. We all make sacrifices for the greater good of the whole.”
Senior Kristin Sturdivan feels the same way saying “I think we have been successful because we have learned to rely on each other and play as a team. We all know our importance, and we help each other play to one another’s strengths. We believe in our system and are sticking to it.”
“This year we are not only friends on the court but off the court as well. We have a foundation of trust and encouragement built that helps us stick together in tough situations.”
Heading into the second half of the season, both Sturdivan and Childress believe that this year’s team can do great things.
Sturdivan said “Our potential lies within the hands of running our system, and believing in each other with hard work in practice, and execution in close games.”
Childress felt the same way about the team, saying “We have the talent and experience to do something very positive this season…whether through wins and losses, or via the improvement continuum, we will have a successful year. Focus on what matters and let the outcome surface.”
