Live!! Basketball (Boys) Final : BITS Pilani v/s LNIPE Gwalior

1950 hrs
AND IT’S ALL OVER!!!! LNIPE HAVE GOT THE BASKETBALL GOLD. Final score: 68-42 to LNIPE. Valiant effort by the BITSians but in the end , LNIPE were too good. Still, silver is a decent enough return. And with that, BOSM matches are over…
1948 hrs
Some wonderful skill from LNIPE…That would be counted as showing off in some places. They are pulling out of sight now. 68-42 to BITS and the errors have crept into the BITSians’ game.
1947 hrs
Schadenfreude is the best kind of pleasure it seems. Meanwhile, Antonio makes an awesome play. BITS trails 60-40.
1946 hrs
I think the fate of the match was decided the moment LNIPE successfully snuffed out Antonio’s playmaking threat. He has been absolutely ineffective in the second half. But that doesn’t take anything away from an awesome tournament he has had.
1945 hrs
CHAAR CHAWWANI THAALI MEIN!! DY PATIL NAALI MEIN!!! Some unresolved tension I see between the BITSian and the DY Patil camps.
1944 hrs
SABSE PYAARI LADKI KAUN?? KAARI KAARI… Is that another nickname for someone we know.
1943 hrs
The game now has the look of a done-and-dusted affair. LNIPE seems quite content to play it around and show off their skills. BITS seem tired. Score: 60-37 in LNIPE’s favour.
1942 hrs
Latest score: 58-37 to LNIPE. Surely, 21 points is too huge a margin for BITS to pull back.
1941 hrs
I think we can all agree that LNIPE have just too good a team. But credit to the BITSians. They have been awesome. Lathi sinks another two to make it 53-37. Is he the only one scoring?
1939 hrs
LNIPE is the first to 50. BITS trails 50-33. And there is a free throw coming up. No 4 from LNIPE sinks it. 51-33 to BITS. On the other side of the court, Lathi drives unopposed to the basket to score. 53-35 in LNIPE’s favour.
1938 hrs
Manav hits a two. 48-33 to LNIPE.
1937 hrs
All the outsti teams have united against BITS…Wonder how appreciation turns to bitterness in four days…Is it the fact that BITS has walked away with a handsome haul of medals on the back of brilliant performances by its sportspersons??
1934 hrs
Akshay has come on for Ankeet and not Manav. Score is 47-31 in LNIPE’s favour. LNIPE’s superior fitness and pace is taking a toll on the BITSians’ valiant performance. It’s going to take a miracle to get back from here. LNIPE no 12 sinks in one of his free throws to make it 48-31.
1933 hrs
Manav has now been replaced by Akshay. Lathi pulls two points back for BITS. 43-31 to LNIPE.
1932 hrs
Another two for LNIPE…They are blowing BITS away. 43-29 to LNIPE. Come on, it’s time for a timeout.
1930 hrs
The LNIPE defense has succeeded in completely snuffing out Antonio’s playmaking threat. Mowgli seems to have turned it on. Another two for him. LNIPE leads 41-29.
1929 hrs
Was that an alley hoop attempt? Meanwhile, the chants are getting quite nasty now.
1928 hrs
Mowgli sinks in a three right after the timeout. LNIPE leads 39-29. Can BITS overturn the double-digit lead?
1927 hrs
The crowd is regaining its earlier boisterousness as it bids to coax the last drops of efforts out of the BITSian team. As the teams go out for a timeout, the ref finally nails a jumper after four days’ worth of effort.
1926 hrs
Lathi with another two. BITS trails 36-29. Devdatta wants the LNIPE players to pass to him on the sideline.
1925 hrs
Mowgli makes it 36-25 for LNIPE now. Lathi makes it 36-27 though. He has scored at least fourteen till now.
1924 hrs
A quick break by LNIPE thwarted by BITS. But a three on the inbound play gives LNIPE a 34-25 lead. BITS needs to go on a roll now.
1923 hrs
Another gem from Crazy Fangirl, “This is my last BITSian game…I desperately want it to end with a win.”
Curly haired guy (earlier christened ‘Mowgli’) has been rechristened ‘Bandar’ now…Is that “The Jungle Book” coming to life?? No.4 Murgi Chor??? What are they talking about?
1921 hrs
Our sideline analyst says, “LNIPE are bigger, taller and they make sure the ball just goes into the basket every time they get possession.” Isn’t that the definition of a good basketball team? But BITS doesn’t yet seem too far behind.
1919 hrs
The whistle goes…Is it half-time already? Or is it just a timeout? Can’t figure out anything in the middle of the raucous chants and cheers of the crowd. It’s 31-25 to LNIPE now. Meanwhile, the crowd asks everyone to look at the coach. He doesn’t even look good…
1918 hrs
Curly hair has just been christened ‘Mowgli’ by the BITSian crowd. Boos and jeers try to put him off as he steps up to take two free throws. He misses both as the crowd shouts “INQUILAB ZINDABAD!!!” Meanwhile, four quick points give LNIPE a 29-23 lead. Seems like they are making their superior skill count. But the BITSian SHAQ, Lathi (PR Sriram to all those from Chennai) has other ideas. A SHAQ-like basket cuts the lead to four.
1917 hrs
Crazy fangirl M, is going even crazier…That’s what I call the epitome of sporting passion. Meanwhile Hemu looks spent as he lies on the court, while the teams discuss tactics on the sidelines during a timeout. The crowd is still as involved as they were at the start of the match. This is going to be brilliant!!!
1916 hrs
The elder statesman of the BITSian team sinks a three: Score is 25-23 to LNIPE.
1914 hrs
What trickery from LNIPE!!! Sometimes, you gotta just give up on your allegiances and admire the ability of an opposition player. DOPY is getting an earful from the crowd for using a flash everytime a BITSian player steps up to the free throw line.
1913 hrs
The ferocity of LNIPE’s passing is seriously scary. Wonder how many of them would make the national basketball team the way they are now playing…Their reorganized approach is giving all BITSian supporters the shivers. 23-19 to LNIPE.
1912 hrs
Some photog guy is the current villain as he just clicked Antonio with a flash while he was taking a free throw. Hemu answers the LNIPE challenge with a beautiful layup. 21-19 to LNIPE. But they sink one in from the rebound. 23-19 to LNIPE.
1911 hrs
Someone, let’s call her M, suddenly got too excited at the sight of LNIPE hassling the BITSian offence. Hema: “Now that, is a fangirl for you!!!”
Meanwhile, 19-17 to LNIPE.
1910 hrs
Ankit is like a rock in defense. The BITSian defense seems like a rock today in turn. 3 pointer by LNIPE makes the scores level at 17.
1908 hrs
LNIPE is turning on the heat now. Brilliant plays. Score: 17-14 to BITS.
1906 hrs
Nice passing move by LNIPE makes it 17-12. The match is developing nicely. No 10, Ankit seems slightly off his shooting game today. But he is picking up all the rebounds in defense. Meanwhile, brilliant defensive block by the LNIPE player, tapping the ball away just as Antonio was going to cap his full flight with a layup.
1904 hrs
Two threes taken by BITS till now. And another three-pointer gives BITS a 17-12 lead. The crowd says, “JEETEGA BHAI JEETEGA !!! BITS PILANI JEETEGA!!!” and “LAO RE LAO!! CURRY KO LAO!” Is that a codeword? Attempts at a Mexican wave follow. And another, much better one. In fact, the wave went all around the court. It seems like BITSians have left it to the last day to show the outstis what home support is! But what a support this is!!!
1902 hrs
I have never seen a more boisterous crowd at the basketball court in the three BOSMs I have seen. The team, the crowd are all united by a single purpose – the sight and feel of gold. A successful free throw by BITS makes the score 12-10. PR gives BITS a 4-point lead with one of his trademark drives to the basket. He has already scored 6 points already.
1900 hrs
Two free throws to BITS. Antonio steps up. Crazy fan girl says, “Now you know why I like him so much.” The drive earns him two free throws but he misses both. Meanwhile, BITS seems to be up for it from the start. Good steal by LNIPE. Two and a foul. 12-9 is the score in BITS’ favour.
1859 hrs
Nothing seems to be going in for LNIPE at the moment. A combination of brilliant defence and a hostile crowd against LNIPE is working in their favour. Meanwhile, a brilliant drive and basket by Lathi. Score: 12-7 to BITS.
1858 hrs
The pressure seems to be getting to LNIPE as they have begun missing shots they were making earlier. The vocal crowd seems to have got to them. Meanwhile, Hemu scores to give BITS a 10-6 lead. Brilliant assist by Antonio.
1856 hrs
Timeout. The BITSian boys have kept up and even bettered LNIPE efforts in the early running. Let’s hope this continues. Chants fill up the air. I wouldn’t want to be a LNIPE supporter today at the Basketball court. It must be intimidating for their players.
1854 hrs
LNIPE won the girls’ basketball gold, so the guys are trying to make it a double. A players from LNIPE just got a warning from the ref for excessive dissent. LNIPE seems to be the better team just at the moment but BITSians are playing with passion and have a very boisterous home crowd acting as the sixth man. Manav scores and the crowd goes into a frenzy. The three makes it 8-6 to BITS.
1852 hrs
LNIPE v/s BITS, the Basketball match is on. The stands are packed to the rafters and the atmosphere is even more electrifying than last time. Current score: 6-5. LNIPE leads.

Live Basketball (Boys) BITS Pilani v/s Zakir Hussain

FINAL SCORE: BITS DEFEATS ZAKIR HUSSAIN 56-48.
My man of the match is Lathi. Hema says Antonio. Let us know what you think about our choices...
Now the match will begin between LNIPE and DY Patil. DY Patil were promised vocal support by Zakir Hussain, but it remains to be seen whether the Zakir supporters live up to the promise after their loss. Anyway, I'm off now to ANC, to mingle with the competitors and hopefully eat something. Will be back to live blogging soon enough...Keep reading, and keep sending in the feedback.
2115 hrs
The Zakir Hussain coach has finally calmed down it seems. BITS' no 10 is on the free throw line. And the final whistle goes!!!! BITS wins!!! The crowd goes home happy and every one collides into every one else as they make their way on to the court.
2113 hrs
BITS are trying to run down the clock now with their lead of 12. Nice fake and reverse pass by blue shorts to the new guy cuts BITS' lead to 10. And then there is another one of those. BITS leads 56-48.
2112 hrs
Blue Shorts is trying to win the match on his own. But BITS are currently on a roll. Antonio is controlling the game at the moment and BITS leads 56-44.
2110 hrs
I refuse to comment on the scorekeepers' ineptitude any more. Meanwhile Antonio nails an easy layup (for a player of his ability) and BITS leads 52-42. Meanwhile, another superb drive to the basket which yields two more points. BITS leads 54-42.
2108 hrs
A nice drive to the basket by the new guy who just came on for Zakir Hussain. Score: 48-42 to BITS. And a blocking foul to BITS. 50-42 now to BITS as Lathi scores. Surely he has scored at least twenty today.
2107 hrs
Antonio makes one of two free throw attempts. 48-40 to BITS.
2105 hrs
Big rebound by Lathi!!! And that is followed by two quick baskets and some brilliant defensive play. 47-38 to BITS. They are showing their quality now.
2004 hrs
BITS leads 43-36. The Zakir Hussain support has gone strangely quiet while the BITS supporters shout on. Guess this is what you call home support!!!!

Live Basketball (Boys) BITS Pilani v/s Zakir Hussain

2059 hrs
Antonio makes 2/2 free throws to give BITS a 43-36 lead. Doesn't seem like there is long to go. But this is brilliant! A basketball match of the highest order...with both sets of players going all out to win...and the crowd acting the sixth man to push them over the line...And remember, BEP is covering this all live, exclusively on this blog :)
(Feel like one of those journalists who shout out BREAKING NEWS at every possible household quarrel that comes to the fore)
2058 hrs
Wonder how much time is left on the clock. 41-36 to BITS. Another round of racuous cheering by the crowd.
2056 hrs
Latest score: BITS leads Zakir Hussain by 39-35. A nail-biting finish on the cards. Meanwhile, both Hema and Neeti gush over Antonio's stamina and fitness. And he responds by scoring a brilliant layup. 41-35 to BITS.
2055 hrs
Lathi drives to the basket and is fouled in the play immediately after Zakir break BITS' 11-0 scoring run with a three. Score: 39-33 to BITS.
2053 hrs
Blue Shorts seems to be tired and he seems to be the heart and soul of the Zakir team. Even though he proves that assessment wrong with his drive to the basket, the ref blows his whistle for an infringement.
2052 hrs
Mexican wave in the stands...And what cheer...This is awesome. It's made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
2050 hrs
Insanity in the stands as Manav nails a three. BITS leads 37-30. They have come flying out of the blocks after half-time. And two more now. 39-30 to BITS. We're on a roll...surely that is enough to break Zakir's spirit and heart.
2048 hrs
And Lathi comes up with a brilliant block. Yeah, he IS our SHAQ...And another two for BITS...They lead 34-30.
2046 hrs
BITS scores...score is level at 28-28. The atmosphere in the crowds has reached new heights of rivalry. The EPC Sec is now gathering support for BITS, Pilani. Latest score 30-28 to BITS. Newest chant - "Neeli Chaddi waale" Meanwhile Zakir score to even the scores up.
2044 hrs
Bong Uncle: Gem of a chant from yesterday, "DY Patil ki yeh pehchaan, peeli chaddi peeli banyan." Well, the current chants beat that by a mile, but then I can't really write that on a family-friendly blog. Meanwhile, Sriram (Lathi) scres the first points of the 2nd half to give BITS a 27-26 lead. The atmosphere is so electric that I feel I am inside Old Trafford on a European night.
2043 hrs
The chants are rapidly becoming personal. Will we see something more serious breaking out?
Meanwhile Hema says, "We need cheerleaders for this game. That would just take all this support thingy to a whole new level."
2042 hrs
The chants continue even during half time. Some players from Zakir Hussain are lying on the court. Seems like they are dead with exhaustion.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere is electric. MAMA is back and the enthued cheers started by HDC have just got another set of supporters to back their chants.
2041 hrs
Chants are alternating between "DELHI KA DON KAUN?" and "Delhi ka chor kaun?" Manav is keeping BITS going though. Zakir leads 26-25 at halftime.
2039 hrs
Apparently the just concluded deal included the rider that Zakir would cheer for DY in return. Wonder what will happen if the two teams face off against each other. Meanwhile, it's 26-23 to Zakir Hussain.
2038 hrs
An unwritten MoU has just been signed before our eyes between D Y Patil and Zakir Hussain. They are going to cheer for Zakir Hussain. Heard of match fixing but we haven't heard of supporter fixing. At last, the crowd is alive and kicking!!!!
2036 hrs
Blue shorts is turning it on now...24-21 to Zakir Hussain

Live Photo!!!

Live Basketball (Boys) BITS Pilani v/s Zakir Hussain

2033 hrs

It's HDC's turn to cheer now. They are furious with the opposing camp's chants. Seems like they are saying, "No one can shout louder in BITS than us." Meanwhile, it's 22-21 to BITS and a free throw is coming up.

2031 hrs

HDC has taken up the cheering mantle now. There is dance and there are chants as Manav sinks a two to give BITS a 17-16 lead. But Zakir Hussain come right back with two points of their own.

2030 hrs

Nice drive to the basket by Lathi. He scores!!! 16-15 to Zakir Hussain.

2028 hrs

Zakir Hussain seem to have overcome their shooting inability. They are in firm control of the game now. BITS is still struggling to get going.

2025 hrs

And Zakir Hussain promptly proves our analyst wrong by sinking a fifteen yard jump shot. And why is Antonio shooting from so far? Is he scared to get to the sidelines?

Score: Zakir Hussain leads 14-13. And their coach is still gesticulating wildly.

Meanwhile, a brilliant reverse layup by Zakir Hussain. They lead 16-13.

2025 hrs

Our sideline analyst, "Zakir Hussain seems to be good at taking the ball to the basket but they aren't shooting well enough today. Meanwhile, BITS has been taking too many jump shots from the perimeter. They need to drive to the basket some more. Get it to Lathi dude!!!"

2023 hrs

The scorers have done it again...They seem to have trouble in counting...Score: 13-12 to BITS...Hope that is correct though...

2022 hrs

The referee doesn't seem in shape. He missed an easy layup.

2020 hrs

I have now started to blog more about the sport, and less about BEP...Hope that change is welcome for all of you...Score-13-13

2018 hrs

Harsha: "Our sideline analyst resembles a Pokemon"

Timeout...13-10 to BITS...that's the score.

2017 hrs

Lathi is our Shaq...only 200 pounds lighter. Brilliant play to score two. Score: 13-10 to BITS.

Hema: "I can't hear myself with all the background noise made by the supporters." Well, I can't hear you either!

2015 hrs

It seems like BEP is caught in the middle of the crossfire between the two sets of supporters. Indecent gestures are seen. Hope we don't get assaulted on anything. Score: 11-8 to BITS.

2013 hrs

And now it's not just the teams which are doing battle. The two sets of supporters seem to be competing for the cheering honours as well. Score: 8-6 to BITS.

P.S. Seems like the Zakir Hussain coach needs to take a break. His rants are useless as his players aren't even looking at him.

2011 hrs

Intense concentration and then, psssshhhh...Did you see his eyes? There was nothing in there except the trajectory of the ball, the shot and the whoosh...Our sideline analyst's immortal words

Two quick points by BITS after the senior citizen of the team, Manav pulls them level with a long range jumper...Score: 6-4 to BITS. And another basket by BITS...8-4, BITS leads.

2010 hrs

Trouble in paradise? A player from Zakir Hussain yells at one of his teammates.

2010 hrs

"Ref do something!!!" Seems like Hema just lip-read the Zakir Hussain coach's words as he rants and gesticulates on the sidelines.

2009 hrs

Brilliant coordination by the Zakir Hussain players. They lead 4-2.

2008 hrs

Score Update: 2-2.

2006 hrs

P R Sriram aka Lathi just scored the first points of the match. He says he likes the blog but it would be better if we referred to him by Sriram instead of Lathi, so that his folks back home can follow his performance. Sadly mate, most of the BITSian crowd wouldn't understand if we used Sriram...So for all you folks back in Chennai, Lathi = Sriram.

2005 hrs

And the match is about to start...Finally we can turn our attention to the basketball instead of the general vetty comments make by BEP members.

2004 hrs

Harsha, who has also taken up the mantle of "OFFICIAL BLOG STATS ANALYZER" says - "Our fifth highest city wise hits are from Chicago, Illinois...Are you reading the blog, Senator Obama?"

2002 hrs

News from the Informalz booth: Pawas wins Scrabble...It is official. We are not joking!!! Okay, let me put it this way, "WE ARE NOT JOKING!!!!" Pawas IS the scrabble champion. Somebody is going to spend a lot of money treating people today.

2000 hrs

Pawas: "Is it not about basketball any more?" Good question, dude...How about you people out there comment on that. A debate about who is gushing over who breaks to my left...We'll announce the winners soon enough as Neeti takes on Hema...Meanwhile, the warmup continues.

1958 hrs
The teams are warming up. Shouts of "Go Hema" go up in the air every time a certain member of the BITSian team comes up to take his warmup layups.

Basketball Girls

And with that loss, BITS is officially out of the girls' basketball competition.
Meanwhile, the BITS boys' team takes court to racous applause from the crowd. Their warmup seems to be more like a show of strength.
Hema: "Now they are huddling around the basketball like those crazy aliens from ET"
If I remember correctly, the aliens in ET were the nice guys...the humans were the crooked ones.

Live!!! Basketball BITS Pilani v/s PEC

2003 hrs

GAME OVER!!! BITS WINS 46-32!!!! And the crowd go home happy...But a good performance from the PEC guys as well.

Meanwhile, Harsha says, "Home is where the pizza is!"

2002 hrs

DEKHO RE DEKHO!!! SCORES KO DEKHO!!! To which I say, "Dekha Dekha!!!" 46-32 to BITS.

2000 hrs

As the clock chimes 8 pm...BITS leads 44-32...Kids chant, "KAALE WAALE HAARENGE!!!" Adults chant, "KABADDI KABADDI!!!"

1958 hrs

BITS walking away with it now. Finally PEC score. 42-28 to BITS. Meanwhile, crazy fanboy says, "Anto is GOD!!!"

1956 hrs

"That was so cool. He just did what he had to do. Calm, cool..stood there...no expressions...just shot and scored" - Crazy fangirl about Antonio.

1953 hrs

The game sees to have slowed down...BITS has gone off into the distance with regards to the score.

Meanwhile Rohit comes in with the news that the Volleyball match is ended with BITS getting a walkover. The other team was SIES. If all of you can find them, please send them to Gym-G.

Meanwhile, Hema to the PEC guys, "The ball doesn't like them. Brilliant approach play, brilliant run, brilliant final passes...but it simply won't go in."

1951 hrs

Hema is gushing over Antonio's steal...Have to admit myself that the steal was awesome though the move in total didn't pay off. Live score: 38-24 to BITS. Timeout.

Crowd: "LAO RE LAO..." Can anyone fill in the blanks?

1949 hrs

Disagreement in the BEP area!!! Is the person standing on the sidelines a coach or a player? Live Score: 36-22 hrs...

Meanwhile, BITS cheerleaders to PEC, "DAALO DAALO KUCCH TOH DAALO...IDHAR NAHI JAATA TOH UDHAR DAALO."

1948 hrs

Lathi is the new crowd favourite. By the way, Lathi is a nickname...Real name: P R Shriram. 34-20 to BITS meanwhile.

1947 hrs

The largest amount of enthu is still coming from the kids banging their bottles against the benches. More enthu needed desperately!!! Score: 31-20 to BITS.

1946 hrs

Harsha, the BEP Ed, "We look like a proper press booth man...With a cam and all."
1944 hrs

Defending from the forward line...That seems to be the BITSian strategy...27-19 is the latest score...Antonio with a 3.

1943 hrs

Quick start for BITS after the restart. 24-19 to BITS...Any bets on the final score???

1940 hrs

Half time now. 20-17 to BITS. And the referee isn't too smooth with his skills...Missed a simple jumper after the whistle went. Meanwhile, the Volleyball match starts at 8.15 pm...Will cover that as well.

1938 hrs

Pawas, our man, is here...All the photos on our blog are courtesy him and our friends at the Photog club. Meanwhile, 2 more points added to the BITS score. 20-17 to BITS. Still the first half.

1937 hrs

Nice pass by Antonio to Lathi. BITS regains the lead...18-17 to BITS.

1936 hrs

The BITSians shooting radar is off today. Saahas, a 10-year old but 6 yrs by size says, "JEETEGA BHAI JEETEGA!!! BITS PILANI JEETEGA!!!" Way to go mate!!!

1935 hrs

I think it's BEP's turn to take the lead in cheering now...Everyone else seems tired...Maybe that is why we should all have holidays during BOSM...Better energy among the crowd. 17-16 to PEC.

1934 hrs

It's almost eerily silent here...Is everyone ruminating after having food?? Timeout...and score is 16-16.

1933 hrs

The crowd around me has at least 6 basketball coaches delivering sideline coaching tips...Do they seriously think the BITSians can hear them on court. Meanswhile, PR (Lathi) scores with a powering drive to the basket. PEC quickly responds with a reverse layup f their own. Latest score: 16-16.

1932 hrs

Somehow the retaliatory chants of "PEC!!PEC!!" from the PEC contingent can't compare to BITSian enthu. Sheer numbers and quality - deadly cheering combination. Score:14-12 to PEC..Breakaway...2 points...Scores level at 14.

1931 hrs

"Ek do, Ek do!! PEC ko phek do!!!" Need I say more??

1928 hrs

Antonio seems to be the Kobe Bryant of this team. Proper point guard stuff, as the breakaway yields two points from a brilliantly taken layup. Score: 14-8 to BITS. The crowd is now really into it.

1925 hrs

PEC seem to have got the idea that taking the direct long ball route is the way to go. Not working though...No wonder BITS began extending their lead after this strategy came to the fore.

And Maharashtra Mandal is here...in blue and black...at last hope for the cheerleading tribes.

1924 hrs

At the time of the first timeout(that rhymes, doesn't it?) 12-6 to BITS.

1923 hrs

Soumya - "Where is MAMA tonight?" Waiting for someone???

1921 hrs

The crowd is really off its usual vigorous cheering today. Though PR's basket has them off their seats and cheering "JEETEGA BHAI JEETAGA!!! BITS PILANI JEETEGA!!" Score: 10-6 to BITS...No make that 12-6.BITS on the move...

1919 hrs

Foul by PEC. A free throw to go along with the two points despite the foul. However, the throw is missed. Score: 8-6 to BITS. It seems to be a very even match, with both teams showing attacking and defensive abilities in equal measure. Brilliant drive to the basket by the PR although he is fouled.

1917 hrs

Cool moves by the BITS players...All those days of practicing together are paying off it seems. The slick passing moves are having the crowd on their feet, though the shooting seems to be a little off. Score: 6-6.

1916 hrs

The early cheers from the PEC crowd has got the BITS crowd started as well. Interesting rivalry between the two sets of cheerleaders. Though I must admit that the PEC guys aren't doing badly cheering their team, despite smaller numbers. Score: 6-4 to BITS

1914 hrs

And the match has begun...Manav sinks the first points for BITS...Current score 4-4...Enough to get the crowd started...

Athletics: 800 metres Boys Results

Event: 800 metres boys
Venue: Gym-G

Gold - Sagar U Shetty (MNIT Jaipur)

Silver - Pitabash Panda (IPS academy)

Bronze - Varun Kashyap (PEC Chandigarh)

Congratulations to the winners!!

Swimming (Boys) 100 m Breaststroke Results

Event: 100 metres Breaststroke.
Date: 11th September 2008.

Gold - Ankur Dalal (BITS Pilani)
Silver - Vaibhav Shashtri (BITS Pilani)
Bronze - Prakrit (IPS Indore)

Congratulations to the winners!!!

LIVE - Inaugural Match : The Entire Commentary

2005 hrs

And the match is over...BITS Pilani has won 18-8. Brilliant performance by the BITS Baski boys.

Stands are now gradually emptying. The Chief Guest too has just left, while the basketball court has been hijacked by random people who were inspired by the match and now want to play.

Meanwhile, great news for all of you who are in Pilani tomorrow. We just received confirmation from Mr G.K.Pillai, the Chairman cum Managing Director of Heavy Engineering Corporation, BITS alumnus of 1968 batch. He is on his way to Pilani and will be participating in the Panel Discussion tomorrow at 5 pm on Basketball court. The topic is "Revitalizing Sports in India - Campus Involvement and Policy Changes".

More on the panel discussion a little later.

Meanwhile, as the lights dim upon the basketball court, the centre of attention now is the Domino's stall. So, we will have a small break in the BEP updates. Keep reading.

P.S. For those who are wondering, it's 120 bucks a pizza.

P.P.S. Request from BITS Powerlifting team: "It's going to be one of the most impressive events this BOSM. It is at 6.30 pm tomorrow (11th September) at SAC Amphitheatre."

A First Yearite: "I have no clue what to do next. I am zonked and confused."

1952 hrs

Finally the first points of the second quarter. BITS Pilani leading 12-6.


1950 hrs

No points scored in the second half yet. The teams seem strangely afraid of attacking each other.


1949 hrs
DOPY seems to be half asleep, though it hasn't stopped one of them from coming and asking us for our snaps. And we, always glad to look like proper journalists, are only so happy to oblige.

Meanwhile, the second half has started.


1946 hrs
BITS finally manages to halt the 6-0 scoring run of Indraprastha. The match is still a bit jittery at the moment. And there the whistle and the team make their way to the sidelines at the end of the first half

Current score: BITS Pilani leading 10-6.

Meanwhile, the guys from IPS Academy, Indore, who arrived just an hour ago and are at BITS for the first time, say, "The fest has been glamorized very well. And it's like a open national tournament."


1942 hrs

Where is DOPY? Their usual cheer isn't cheerful enough. Seems like the lack of competition has put them off. The BITS team though is doing slightly better...in fact much better. As I type this, Indraprastha seems to be fighting back. Commentator's jinx maybe??

Score: BITS leading 8-6.


1940 hrs

And the whistle has gone, and the match has started. There seems to be quite some confusion regarding the jerseys won by both teams. Both are in red vests and black shorts. Though the BITS team has quite a bit of black on their vests. The audience already seems to be into the game. And as BITS begins the scoring with two points, a huge cheer goes up from the crowd. Both teams seem to have started well defensively. Lots of rebounds and steals going through. But it seems that the BITS team is starting to turn it on offensively as they establish an early lead.

Current score: 8-2 BITS Pilani is leading.

1935 hrs

The teams are now greeting the Vice-Chancellor of BITS Prof L.K. Maheshwari. Surely, words of encouragement being said there.


1932 hrs

The great cheerleading rivalry between DOPY and Maharashtra Mandal (MAMA) hasn't come to the fore yet, although there are many DOPY members visible, doing their usual bit - taking snaps and generally getting in the way of people. MAMA seems to have given up on their claim though, the members don't seem visible as a group.

And with that the whistle has gone. The warm-up time is over. As the teams go into a huddle, the audience waits with bated breath for the action to start.

1927 hrs

BOSM is kicking off with an inaugural friendly Basketball match BITS Pilani boys and Indraprastha College, Delhi. Like every year, with basketball usually being the most watched sport, the stands are full. As the teams run on to the court and start warming up, they are greeted by huge cheers from the stands - people who just can't wait for the action to start.