.. A Crowded House One of the main attractions on the H arding campus had always been basketball games in the Rhodes Field House. Bison basketball games attracted more than 1,000 students every week as the intensity of the fans made for memorable games. However, basketball at H arding was not entirely focus ed on the Bisons. Club basketball games became exciting events that brought in fans from every corner of the campus. The atmosphere that the students brought to club basketball games really made an impact on the players who fueled off the cheers. "Whether it was guys or girls playing, club basketball games never failed to bring a memorable atmosphere. "1 think a crowd at the games really helps the rest of the team out when we play," senior Molly Richey , a member of Ju Co ju, said. "Personally, it makes me really nervous, but it's all in good fun." VVhether rooting for your club's team or simply coming as a spectator, cheering the players on gave them the boost of energy they needed to perform their best. "1 love playing in front of the crowds; it's one of the best parts of the whole club basketball process," T NT member, senior D rew Dell said. "The crowd really does get us pumped up ." The girls' games brought the same level of energy that the guys did. Everyone who stepped on the floor had that deep burning passion to win. "My favori te thing about playing club basketball is the level of intensity and competitive nature of it," Richey said . "It is just a lot of fun playing with girls in my club." As the games began, everyone in attendance had to choose their side. Club members we re not limited to Simply cheering for their fellow members. Many spectators had no club affiliation, but were Simply there to watch the game. But many clubs brought everything they had to cheer on their team . "There are a lot of clubs that really support their basketball teams; I feel like Knights always brings the most fans," Dell said. "They always come in packs and bring numerous amounts of fans, banners, costumes and chants." But for the players, it 's just as big of an event. It 's more than playing for the win, it's playing for pride and for fun. Despite the desire to take home the victory, the players had the chance to play against close friends . "Most of us are fri ends anyway, so even ifwe lose , we still won in the game of friendship," Dell said. Joel Slake A crowd of students packs In the GAC to show their support for TNT and Sub-To The fans are always an influential part of the outcome of the game. Nick Michael Freshmen Morgan Jones dribbles down the court during her Tuesday night club basketball game. Jones pledged Shantih this fall and s represented her club through basketball. Nick Michael A Sub-Tplayer goes up for a shot while two TNT players defend the basket on Jan. 26. Sub-Twen t on to beat TNT. Nick Michael The members of Zeta Rho's A team huddle up for a game plan during a time out on Jan. 26. Zeta Rho played on Tuesday night and defeated their opponent. Nick Michael 252 social clubs
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