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(Girls) : BITS Pilani v/s SRCC

1952 hrs
End of the match...BITS loses 20-25 to SRCC...I hope I don't pick any more favourites today...Doesn't seem to be the day for my favourite teams.
1950 hrs
Anubha scores two...BITS trails 20-25. Shouts of "Kaisa Laga Accha Laga!" shouts fill the air.
1948 hrs
Almost done it seems...BITS on the verge of losing...Come on,
1947 hrs
I am feeling pretty low right now...There doesn't seem to be much fight left in BITS.
1945 hrs
Sad jokes seem to be the order of the day. Anubha misses her first free throw and now for the second...she misses that too, first to the left and then to the right...Sounds like the Ronaldo chant, doesn't it? Score: 23-18 to SRCC.
1943 hrs
The giant COSSACAN of PCr, Kamal, chooses this very moment to make his entry on to the court. I guess with all the outstis here already, his work for this fest is pretty much taken care of. Meanwhile, all the hype associated with Nupur's free throw comes to naught. She fails to convert the free throw and as earlier, BITS don't get the rebound.
1941 hrs
The timeout worked for SRCC it seems...Seems like BITS got too charged up and forgot to continue with the cool calculated play they displayed while cutting back SRCC's lead earlier. Still 21-16 to SRCC...BITS are really missing out on the boards...No one is rebounding. Richa needs to be substituted. And that was 2 by Nupur plus she draws the foul.
1939 hrs
Richa seems to be struggling with the tempo and the physical nature of the game...Maybe a substitution is needed...No 12 from SRCC takes a rebound and SRCC scores...21-16 to SRCC (The scorers got it right this time)
1938 hrs
A three by SRCC...19-16 to SRCC...Meanwhile things are hotting up in the crowd...BITS is equally charged up, it seems...
1936 hrs
The scorers seem to be interpreting the points scored in their own way. Yet again, the referee makes them reduce a point. 16-16 now...Looks like the scorers have a 3-point obsession.
1934 hrs
The SRCC ball movement is really ravaging the BITSians' attempts at maintaining their defensive shape. Varsha seems to be the only one standing in their way as they try to overturn the lead. Anubha with two baskets now...finally BITS is fighting back 16-14 to BITS and they have the possession. And 17-16 for BITS now as Nupur scores a 3...The crowd is up, cheering and on their feet...DEKHO RE DEKHO SCORE TOH DEKHO!!!! And a timeout as SRCC try to figure out what just happened.
1932 hrs
The tussle between Varsha and Bulbul is hotting up...assuming really titanic proportions that one...Wonder who will say "That ball is mine!!!" at the end of the match. SRCC has the upper hand at the moment. 16-10 to SRCC
1931 hrs
I swear it was 14-8 a while ago...Now it is 14-7..Deja vu...
1929 hrs
The game seems to be heating up now. The teams trade baskets. 2 points to each. Score: 14-8 to SRCC. The girls from Delhi don't seem too willing to let their lead slip. Am I going to see the team I want to see on the winning side losing for the second time in one hour? By the way, the first team I am talking about were Manchester United and they lost 2-1 to Liverpool. :-( Damn scousers!!!
1928 hrs
The BITS defense went strolling about like a nightstroll in Shivganga...But this is the wrong place to do it...Neat passing move by SRCC...Score: 12-6 to SRCC
1927 hrs
Well BITS scores now...The score is 10-6...
1925 hrs
Seems like BITS is still playing as if they are up against LNIPE. Please wake up!!!! Well, that call was for BITS, not for SRCC...They score...Score: 10-3 to SRCC

Basketball(Girls) : BITS v/s LNIPE Gwalior

2052 hrs
GAME OVER!!! LNIPE beats BITS 34-10. Definitely not the result the crowd wanted. Meanwhile, I will just be off for a break...Domino's calls...and my stomach answers...
2051 hrs
Seems like LNIPE is now practicing shooting from the half-line...in the match...Full marks to the BITSian girls for efforts, but sadly they are not proving to be enough.
2050 hrs
Another altercation between two LNIPE players. Seems like team spirit might be a grave issue in the face of stronger opponents...Another timeout...Another huddle by the BITSian girls...with an animated pep talk being delivered by the coach. Still 34-10 to BITS.
2047 hrs
Meanwhile, the crowd is requesting that the BITS girls do a sliding tackle on their opponents. Still 33-10.
2046 hrs
One nice jump shot each by both teams. 33-10 to LNIPE.
2045 hrs
A change in our company...By the way, it's another timeout...
2044 hrs
LNIPE gets to 30 first...Doesn't look like BITS is going to catch up... 30-8 is the latest score.
2043 hrs
Update from the Volleyball arena...SIES is about to give walkover to BITS...De ja vu any one??
2040 hrs
An altercation between two members of the LNIPE team regarding a misplaced pass. And then they go miss an easy layup. Nice jumper on the rebound though. BITS seems to have no idea how to encounter their speed and movement.
BITS finally scores after a long while. Varsha the scorer. And another one by Richa. Latest score: 26-6 to LNIPE.
2038 hrs
Seems like we can install LNIPE as one of the favourites for the gold. Meanwhile, all hallmarks of a catfight are suddenly visible...sadly, the referee intervenes and the fight is off.
Score: 24-2 to LNIPE.
Weather Update: 37 degrees was the maximum temperature in Pilani today, according to Yahoo! weather report.
2033 hrs
LNIPE is looking like they have become a bit complacent. Missed an easy layup. Half-time: Score is still 22-2. The crowd is still going though, seems like they are expecting a miracle or they just like basketball too much. Good play by LNIPE till now.
Meanwhile, the coach looks like he is giving the BITSian team the hairdryer treatment. Go Fergie followers!!!
LNIPE is not even remotely tired and their reserves are coolly practicing their shooting. Is it some kind of powerplay and show of strength? Meanwhile, BITS' girls are still in a huddle with the coach, looking tired. Psychological powerplay or what?? Full points for the mind games to LNIPE.
2032 hrs
Our on-court specialist says, "Speed seems to be issue with the BITS team..." Score: 22-2 to LNIPE.
2030 hrs
We are now officially inviting votes for Hema's nickname: Shall it be CFG or do we go for MRF?
This discussion is better than the match, it seems...After all, LNIPE is walking away with the match, despite all the efforts of the BITSian team to the contrary.
2029 hrs
And Harsha got us an ice-cream...You rock mate!!!
2028 hrs
"You better write what I say when I say it...This is my don't mess with me face," says Hema. Rohit has suddenly realized that he is sitting next to a very dangerous person.
Meanwhile, BITS finally scores. 16-2 to LNIPE.
2025 hrs
Timeout...17-0 to LNIPE...Meanwhile the score has suddenly and mysteriously gone to 16-0 to LNIPE...Seems like the scorers are helping BITS...or was it that they were assisting LNIPE in the first place?
2024 hrs
I am going to start taking bets now on when BITS will score...17-0 to LNIPE...Is that one-sided or is there still scope for BITS to launch a comeback? Surely, it is time for the home crowd to enact the role of the 6th (wo)man...
2022 hrs
BITS can't score at the moment...13-0 to LNIPE. The tension is just too visible on every BITS players' face.
2020 hrs
Afraid we are a little late for the match...BITS is getting humped here...10-0 to LNIPE.

BITS Girls Beat GITS in Basketball !!!

2023 hrs
The game seems to have evened out now...Still 21-14. And there goes the final whistle. BITS wins 21-14.

2022 hrs
Still typing offline...Still 21-14...Meanwhile Photog is doing a brilliant job of capturing the scene. Tripod
and cameras make them look like professionals. And looking at their pics, you wouldn't disagree either.

2019 hrs
Anubha finally breaks the GITS scoring run. 21-14 to BITS. Meanwhile, the latest in the long series of MAMA buckets has breathed its last. Also, poor CEL first yearites are also doing scoring alongwith BOSM controlz for their SLAM DUNK event. So please play the game to make their efforts worthwhile.

2017 hrs
The technical glitch is still there...I am typing offline as I speak...or type...The bandanna is not red or orange...It is pink...That's Harsha's observation. Meanwhile, BITS leads 19-14. Some semblance of a fightback from GITS.

2010 hrs
We're back after that huge technical glitch. BITS has started off the second half well. 15-6 to BITS. Meanwhile, Soumya asks "Does anyone know the outsti with the red bandanna"? Udit says "It's an orange bandanna!"

Meanwhile, news has just come in that BITS Boys have won their volleyball match. And at a timeout, the MAMA train goes once around the court.

Latest update : BITS leads the match against GITS 19-10.

1958 hrs
And after all the missed free throws, finally Varsha sinks one in. 9-3 to BITS. We are onto odd numbers now...Another cool shot from No. 10, Nupur. Latest: 11-3 to BITS.

1957 hrs
And Richa and Varsha have a mix up and give the ball away to GITS. They fail to capitalize though...

1956 hrs
Some comments about the last match:

"SRCC played well. The match wasn't interesting!! It was pre-decided. 26-8 for God's sake!!!" (Somebody needs to get the scores right)

Some MEite, "Was a very good match, SRCC passed well." (Well, they outshot and outscored the opponents as well"Meanwhile 8-3 to BITS.

1954 hrs
Too many timeouts already. It's a jittery sort of match till now. But hey, BITS is leading...No complaints there!!!

1952 hrs
And now HDC gets into the act. "DAALO RE DAALO KOI TOH DAALO"
And Varsha seems to have heard it!! 6-0 to BITS.

1950 hrs
And finally the DOPY-MAMA cheering rivalry makes an appearance. DOPY has the numbers though and many more kids on their side. Score: BITS leads 4-0. I swear it was 5-0 some time ago. Meanwhile, a pizza makes its way across the sidelines.

1946 hrs
The crowd is relatively quiet again. It seems that teams are more defensively oriented this time, making points a more precious and rare commodity than they already are.

1944 hrs

How do you pronounce "Chrrrrrrrrrakkkaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrr
Chrrrrrrrrrakkkaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrr" and what does that mean? The hoo-haas are understandable though. But that's what the crowd does as Anubha gives BITS a 4-0 lead.

1942 hrs
And there goes Vivek Krishnan, asking the referee to shoot a three pointer. It looks like he is going to oblige but sadly doesn't.

1939 hrs
The jerseys are really clashing. Nobody from the crowd knows who is in possession of the ball. The only indication of the teams is the side they are aiming for. Early score: BITS leads 2-0

1936 hrs
The updates are going to come thick and fast now. The teams have taken court and are waltzing their way through the warmup routines. The whistle goes and now, the match shall begin. But all is not well as the tipoff has to be taken again.

Swimming (Girls) 100m Breaststroke Results

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

Gold - Pallavi Goyal (MITS Jaipur)
Silver - Esha Vyas (BITS Pilani)
Bronze - Poorva Agarwal (BITS Pilani)

Congratulations to the winners!!