DURHAM, N.C. – Well, we finally made it home – but not for long! Tuesday night was a great game versus Arizona State, and despite the not so friendly support from the Terrapins fans, we were able to pull out the win.

 
In case you didn’t catch the game, Chante Black was a minor 26-point, 13-rebound reason for our success. It’s pretty safe to say that this game was largely dependant on the post play seeing as ASU has Lauren Lacey and Sybil Dosty on the inside – which would explain why I avoided the paint for the entire game! Other than our 8-0 start from the tip, it was a tight game until we closed the game with free throws at the end.
 
So about 10 minutes to go in the first half, I had a literal run in with Charli Turner Thorne. Quick rewind: Charli was my assistant coach this summer while I played with the U21 USA World Championship team, and it was so great to see her again before we played. Charli could be the all-time most fashionable coach, and Tuesday night was no exception.
 
Unfortunately, her stylish heels were a detriment to us both. I shot a three in the corner (and no, it was not my one make of the night...that would be the wide open lay up in the first three minutes!) and as I ran back, it clearly was not in a straight line because I managed to step out of bounds and directly on Charli’s foot.
 
Seeing as how I am:
 
A. Not so coordinated/graceful in the least bit...
 
B. Have zero elasticity in my ankles, my right ankle turned and I found myself on the ground like I too often do. I’m pretty sure Charli also took a spill, but I had to watch as my team attempted to guard 5 on 4. A quick tape job and re-lacing later, everything was fine. I’m not sure if I can say the same about Charli’s heels...
 
So here is what’s on tap for the next few days in Durham:
 
1. Laundry is a must; unfortunately I can’t talk Dave, our equipment guy, into throwing my personal laundry in with my practice gear.
 
2. Catching up on classes (Hear that, Coach P?) – Coach P is always sure to send us friendly reminders/threats to get to class once we get back... not saying that it would take a threat for us to go to class, of course!
 
3. Briefly scanning the 594 packet that will be waiting on my locker from Coach Brown regarding everything one might need to know about Texas A&M – favorite colors, shoe sizes, and sibling’s ages included.
 
Can’t wait to tell more from Oklahoma City, Go Duke!