Nov
27
Leuven Bears
Filed Under AIA Track & Field Ministry, Life
Roel and I went to a Leuven Bears game last. It was so fun and so American! From the songs they played during the game to the blimp to the other team’s coach getting kicked out…very…very American!
I was fortunate to get free tickets from Ian Hanavan. He has been on an AIA basketball tour and I had met him Friday evening. I am hoping we can brainstorm some ideas and work together to spread Jesus throughout Leuven through sports! I also found out another player, Jamel McLean, went to Xavier and ALSO went on an AIA basketball tour! So fun!
They’re not the greatest photos, but Ian is on the left and Jamel is on the far left in the photo on the right.
It was a pretty intense game as both teams were really good. I had heard the Bears had not lost a game yet. The Bears trailed the majority of the game, but tied it right at the end of regulation, sending the game into overtime. They lit it up in overtime and won 96-90!
The non-American part of the game was at the very end when the team, coaches, cheerleaders and some fans went onto the court and sang “Sweet Caroline.” I cracked up!
It was so fun and I am excited to have a Belgian basketball team to cheer for 