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Hey Big Green Fans,

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. I can't believe it is already Wednesday! Lots to do before a big weekend here in Hanover.

We were really disappointed to lose to Princeton on Saturday because we felt we had a solid game plan. Sometimes things don't go your way, but the game was certainly closer than the final score. Our team played really hard from wire to wire, so although disappointed, we couldn't be overly upset about the loss - or at least it makes it easier to swallow. Plus we know we have another shot at them at home!

Couple of important notes this week:

• First, congratulations to Betsy Williams ’10 for being named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 2nd Team. This is voted on by people like me, college sports information directors, and recognizes excellence in the classroom and the court. Our district is easily the most competitive in the nation and there were about 40 women on the ballot for 10 spots. Click here for more details on the award and for a recent feature on Betsy, click here.

• Also this weekend, on Friday during our game against Brown, we'll be celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day. It's a nationwide event meant to encourage and inspire participation in athletics by women and girls.

• Biggest of all, is one of my favorite events of the season, this Saturday night during the Yale game, we're hosting our Pink Zone Breast Cancer Awareness game! This is an initiative by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association that has been going on for the last three seasons, raising unbelievable amounts of money. Last year the WBCA formally partnered with the Jimmy V Foundation to create the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, honoring the late great NC State women's coach Kay Yow who lost a 20 year battle with breast cancer last January. Check out some truly impressive stats on the WBCA's Pink Zone Website.

We're really excited to participate in both events. Also exciting is a special $1 admission deal for ANYONE who WEARS PINK to Saturday night's game and raffles including a pink basketball signed by the team.

It's always great when our team - and teams all around the country - can use their public image and status to help good causes.

Weekend previews will be up soon.

-Dara