Still pinching myself realizing that Jake and I got to drive to Madison yesterday and watch Coach K and the #4 Duke Blue Devils take on the #2-ranked Wisconsin Badgers and Coach Bo Ryan last night for the Big 10/ACC Challenge - was an INCREDIBLE game!
Duke 80, Wisconsin 70 - Box Score
Seven years ago (pre-kids stage), Jake and I were fortunate enough to travel to Durham, NC - to watch Coach K and the Blue Devils in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
I'll never forget that experience.
The kids were excited for Jake and I to go watch Duke play!
Go Duke!
Andray made a sign for us to bring to the game...I swear we don't "brainwash" our kids ;)
The excitement at the Kohl Center was indescribable!
WE MADE IT!
Jake and I got to stand next to a Pacers NBA Scout in line at the Will Call window to get our tickets.
It was meant to be! I got to sit in Row "C", Seat #11!
Got to meet Wisconsin's #15 Sam Dekker prior to the game ;)
Puts into perspective how tall these college bball players really are!
(or maybe I'm just that short!)
Our first glance of the court with both teams warming up!
We didn't stop smiling the entire night!
What an awesome event!
The National Anthem was breath-taking!
Warm ups were so much fun to watch!
Quinn Cook and Tyus Jones (Apple Valley, MN native) - the point guard leaders.
#15 Jahlil Okafor (freshman center stand-out) and #21 Amile Jefferson (junior forward).
Both teams were so focused during warm-ups.
Love this action shot of Tyus - he is absolutely incredible to watch play in person!
So cool that he's originally from MN!
Jahlil Okafor is going to have a bright future in the NBA!
He's a monster on the court!
Coach Ryan and Coach K greeting each other before tip-off!
Without a doubt two of the top coaches in NCAA.
Pre-game team huddle...the Kohl Center was jamming!
Tyus Jones shaking hands with Wisconsin player prior to the opening tip-off.
Let the game begin!
Duke time-out huddles are so intense!
The ESPN broadcast crew at half court.
Tyus Jones led Duke with 22 points.
Love watching this guy coach his team!
The Duke coaching staff has the utmost "Respect for the Game!"
Might be framing this photo in our basement of Coach K and Tyus Jones!
Was an awesome day/night trip with Jake to watch Duke at Wisconsin!
Looking forward to our next trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium!
Just hope we don't have to wait 7 more years :)
A HUGE thank you and "shout-out" to my fellow SCSU friends Stef and Dean who hooked Jake and I up with tickets - nights like these make me miss working in athletics!
Another great Duke experience in the books!
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