Coming off our loss at Connecticut, we had another big challenge. Villanova is a completely different team and we had a lot of preparation to do. They were in the third spot in the Big East and with us being in fourth, they had what we wanted so we needed that win. They are well-coached and have great leadership from Laura Kurz, but we got a much-needed win.

Next up, we have Pink the Pete against Cincinnati. Pink the Petersen is our breast cancer awareness day and I am glad that we get to have this opportunity to help people. One of our teammates lost her mother to the disease and I think that so many people are not aware of how serious it is. We want to make people aware that you can start at home with self checkups. It was too late when our teammate's mom found out about her cancer, but it doesn't have to be too late for other people and that is what we want to remind them.

As for the game, we have an opportunity to get our 20th win of the season. It would be the fourth 20-win season in a row for Pitt and that would mean I would have 20 wins in all four of my years here. We love playing at home because our fans are so great. But when our students pack the seats, it just gives us that little extra excitement. Regardless of the crowd, we have to be ready to play. Cincinnati is a great team and we need to be ready for them. Every win for us now is a must win.

At the beginning of the week, I found out that I was named the Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year, which is the most prestigious sports award in Western Pennsylvania. I am so honored to have won. My coach won it twice and Swin Cash, who is fantastic, won it twice, so I was very proud and very honored. I absolutely have to thank God for the opportunities I have, and to the people who voted for me. It is humbling.

Until next week...

Tae