To the Editor:
I am a diehard fan of the women’s basketball team and am appalled at the lack of support given by the students of this University. The team achieved a home game in the Division III tournament Wednesday night and seats were empty.
This University has many accomplished sports teams and the (lack of) support for them is an embarrassment to the school. The women’s basketball program is one envied by many colleges and this student body should be cognizant of this.
High school games get more attention than the USM body gave their team. This team has been a perennial force in the Division III tournament and deserves better respect from the local area. The team loses only one player to eligibility next year and should be a force to be reckoned with.
Gary Fifield could be a 400 game winner with a trip through the tournament next year. Lets support our teams and come out this spring and watch the basketball team who also represents Division III with honor!
Ron Gervais
USM Commuter Student