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One Last Game

Billy Cole , , , , , , , ,

It was an emotional night for the veteran Tommies basketball player. In her fourth season and just months away from graduating, Lainy Dow played her final home game for the St. Thomas University women’s basketball team.

Dow gears up for what will be her last game in the Lady Beaverbrook Gym. (Billy Cole/STU)

The Tommies were just behind first place in the ACAA standings and with just two games remaining in the regular season, it was time to prepare for playoffs.

Though the night would be heavy with emotions, the Tommies were still able to get the job done and taking down the University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves, in a 64-53 win.

The Tommies stayed focused despite the emotions that would follow the game. (Billy Cole/STU)

Dow made sure to make her final home game count. She showed her leadership by scoring a game high 14 points while grabbing four rebounds and dishing out two assists. Eight of her points came in the second quarter.

Dow led the game in scoring with 14 points while shooting 6/13 from the field. (Billy Cole/STU)

After the Tommies certified their win, head coach Fred Connors spoke highly of his only senior player on his squad.

“She has such great character,” Connors said afterwards. “…she led us. Which is what she does. I’m really proud of her.”

Head coach Fred Connors gives Dow instruction during play. (Billy Cole/STU)

After the game, Dow was honoured  with a speech from her coach, flowers and lots of hugs from her teammates.

It was an emotional night for the graduate. (Billy Cole/STU)
Dow was given flowers after the game. (Billy Cole/STU)

Though her time with the Tommies has come to an end, Dow has many memories and lifetime friends from her time as a Tommie.

The Tommies give Dow one last group hug. (Billy Cole/STU)

Billy Cole

Originally from Riverview, New Brunswick, Billy Cole came to St. Thomas University to pursue a job in journalism. An avid sports fan, Billy enjoys writing for the sports section for the Aquinian.