ture looks bright. With a host of transfers and freshmen, this year's squad look like they're a year or two away from being a force in the Little East Conference. In the meantime, though, there's a season to be played and the Huskies' success will rely on getting better every game.
It was a busy off-season for the USM women's basketball team. After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Brandeis, the Huskies have since had to rebuild their roster and install a new coach. But despite all of the changes, the Huskies are still picked to finish second in the Little East behind Eastern Connecticut and even received votes in the D3hoops.
It's hard not to marvel at the skill and dedication of student athletes. Balancing school, sports and social life isn't an easy task. With commitments all over the place, scholar-athletes are often faced with critical time-related decisions. Should I go out tonight or do my required reading? Go to the gym or the library? But there are some decisions our athletes shouldn't have to make - like what's more important, failing a class or playing in your final collegiate soccer game.
It's still dark out as I hop in my car and head west on Route 25 towards the New Hampshire border. The drive lasts about 45 minutes until I finally reach my destination as the sunrise takes full effect. I'm just off Route 160 in Brownfield, at the trailhead for Burnt Meadow Mountain.
