There’s something about that last road trip of the season. The bags feel heavier, the moments feel bigger, and everything—every hotel breakfast, every bus ride, every pregame warmup—suddenly carries just a little more weight. Whether you’re a veteran with one last ride in your jersey or a young player soaking in your first full season, the final road trip always hits different.
So when you start it off with a win? Yeah—there’s no better way to kick off our final road trip.
Maybe it was the energy in the locker room. Maybe it was the extra focus in shootaround. Or maybe it was just the urgency of knowing what’s at stake. Whatever it was, we showed up ready, and the result spoke for itself. From the opening tip, the squad played with purpose—locked in defensively, sharing the ball, crashing the boards. Every possession mattered, and you could feel the intensity grow with every stop and score.
These are the kinds of games that define teams. Not just because of the final score, but because of how you respond to the moment. Are you mentally tough when the crowd gets loud? Can you close out quarters with discipline? Can you trust each other when things get tight? On this night, we answered all of those questions with a collective yes.
The veterans led by example, as they’ve done all year. Whether it was vocal leadership in huddles or clutch plays when we needed them most, they made sure the tone was set. And the young guys? They followed that lead and brought their own energy—diving for loose balls, making the extra pass, stepping up when it was their time.
It wasn’t a perfect game by any means. We had stretches where the shots didn’t fall, or where the opposing team went on a run that could’ve flipped momentum. But we stayed composed. We leaned into what got us here—defense, hustle, and chemistry—and found a way to finish strong. That’s what the best road teams do. They find ways to win, no matter the circumstances.
But beyond the scoreboard, what made the night special was everything around the game. The support from traveling fans who made the trip. The laughs during the team meal the night before. The quiet moment on the bus ride where you look around and realize this group, this team, won’t be together forever. That’s what this time of year is about—cherishing the moments, embracing the pressure, and making memories that will stick long after the final buzzer.
There are still a few more stops on this road trip. A few more challenges to face. Every game means more now—whether it’s positioning for the postseason, leaving a lasting impression, or just doing it for each other. And if this first win is any indication, we’re locked in and ready to finish strong.
This group has been through a lot. We’ve had injuries, setbacks, tough losses, and gritty wins. But through it all, we’ve stayed connected. And now, as the journey winds down, we’re writing the final chapter together. One game at a time. One bus ride at a time. One win at a time.
So yeah—there’s no better way to kick off our final road trip than with a statement win. But this is just the beginning of the last ride. The goal hasn’t changed, and the mission isn’t over. Let’s finish this trip the same way we started it: together, hungry, and chasing greatness.
