Lady Bobcats are one of best in region

     For the first time this season, the Lady Bobcats (16-5, 7-3) were ranked in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Division II South Atlantic Regional Poll at No. 10 out of 10 ranked teams. They are ranked third in the Peach Belt Conference, trailing only Clayton State University and Columbus State University, teams the Lady Bobcats have yet to face.
     While rankings change constantly, the Lady Bobcats continue to have consistent success and always find a place among top teams in the PBC. The team has reached the NCAA Tournament five times (1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, and 2006) and the “Sweet Sixteen” in 2004. In 1992 and 1996, the Lady Bobcats were PBC Champions and PBC Tournament Champions in 1996, 2002, 2004, 2006.
     Amazingly, the Lady Bobcats refuse to let such a history of success go to their heads.
     “It’s less important what it is right now, it changes so much,” women’s head coach John Carrick said. “I want to be ranked when it’s over, when it matters most, and we want to keep winning games.”
     Carrick also comments on few changes in team dynamics, as the team’s ultimate goal is to win, which will give them automatic ranking. The Lady Bobcats are excited for the tough week ahead, facing off against PBC rivals.
     Starter Marquita Driskell, a junior community health major, also tries to stay realistic concerning the ever-changing world of rankings.
     “It’s there today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Numbers change so you have to keep working. We can’t get too lax because other teams and players want to be there too,” Driskell said. “It’s important to take it every game at a time.”
Lindsey Smith, a junior mass communication major, loves being a Lady Bobcat.
     “It feels good to be part of something so big, but we work hard the same every day. This region ranking doesn’t mean we can’t get beat. We have to keep going,” Smith said. “But, our ultimate goal is for us to be conference champs. Then we’ll feel our best.”
     The Lady Bobcats have the unique ability to take account of their accomplishments but stay level-headed to focus on what’s next. They know the importance of continuing to work hard to get even further. This marks their dedication and skill which are reasons they have had such a good run.
     They are currently undefeated at home. The Lady Bobcats cannot wait to see how they face off against PBC rival and top ranked Clayton State at home Saturday Feb. 10 for homecoming

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