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Last Battle of the Blvd

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Good morning Bruin Nation. Just wanted to say a few short words about the last game (Campbell game) and tonight's game against LIpscomb.  (This isn't a special edition blog, i am sorry... i mean i can't just keep putting out special edition blogs every time you know?.. they are  called special edition for a reason). So anyways, we had a great win the other night in Buise Creek, N.C.  i wish you could have been there Coach Kirchman.  It was the first and last time i would ever play in their brand new facility.  it is really nice by the way and they should be proud to have a nice arena like that.  But when Coach Byrd got a technical right before the 4 minute media timeout, i thought we were in serious trouble. i hadn't lost hope, but just new the mountain was getting steeper.  So, Campbell comes out and misses both free-throws on the technical and  so after that we were in the 4 minute media timeout with about 3 1/2 minutes left in the game we were down 18. after that i don't really remember much.. haha. All i really remember was Jon House having some incredible tip-ins, Shane getting an unbelievable rebound, Henry scoring an and-1, Alex hitting lay-ups, and Dotson's three from the corner.  i only remember 5 or 6 plays in the last 3 1/2 minutes. it was wild.  we scored 30 points in that time.  i can't remember having that much fun in game.  we were so hyped in the locker room.  let's hope that fun and confidence carries over tonight in the Lipscomb game.  
     This is the last Battle of Blvd. that i will ever get to play in.  I am really excited about it tonight and can't wait to get out there.  I love playing over there for some reason.  I love it when you go to a hostile environment and no one in the gym wants you to win.  It sounds kinda cheesy, but it feels like it is just you, your teammates, and your coaches against everyone in the whole place. (not to take away from our fans, because you guys are great).  I just love that feeling of your back is against the wall and you have to fight your way out.  One of the best feelings in the world is making a play that silences the entire crowd.  Hopefully we come out tonight and play harder than we have all year.  I feel good about our chances if we do.  I have to get back to some homework. But i want to say congratulations to Belmont alums Adam and Kelly Mark on the birth of their new baby girl, Aubrey.  That's awesome.  We are praying for you guys and i can't wait to see her. Also a happy late birthday to my boy, Will Peeples.  That's it for now. ill be back for more later. May God bless you. As always, Go Bruins!

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I feel your pain, BRUINS. Tough loss last night. Put it behind you and get ready for tomorrow night! One day at a time...seize the day!
Still love our BRUINS!
BW

Hey Andy,
I will admit that I am a Campbell Camel fan, but now, a huge fan of the Belmont Bruins...never have I seen a team play with such heart and determination...what an incredible comback....though, personally disappointed with the final score; amazed at witnessing such an exciting comback....
Scott Tompkins

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Andy Wicke
Senior G, Belmont

Andy hopes to lead the Bruins back to another NCAA Tournament bid in 2008-09, building on a season that saw him among league leaders in assist-to-turnover ratio, assists, free throw percentage and three-point field goals per game. He had 14 double figure scoring games in 2007-08, and an outstanding performance in NCAA Tournament vs. Duke, scoring 14 points on 4-for-5 three-point shooting off the bench. In 2006-07, he was a member of the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team and an Academic All-Conference after leading the team and Atlantic Sun and finishing 16th nationally in three-point field goal percentage (.440). Andy was an Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team and Academic All-Conference Team member in 2005-06. After graduation, he hopes to attend dental school.

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