The University of Calgary’s Jessica Franz, left, battles with the University of Regina’s Lindsay Ledingham at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament at the University of Calgary in Calgary Saturday, March 17, 2012.The 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) tournament was contested at the University of Calgary this past weekend.
I was only able to shoot one and half games of the tournament on Saturday, midway through the national championships. I wish I had had more time.
Acadia University Axewomen’s Stefanie Chapman pursues a University of Windsor player at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.Yes, the lighting is better at professional sporting events. The crowds are bigger. The financial stakes are higher.
But when it comes to visual drama, it’s all the same.
Every athlete wants to win – these women were no exception.
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The University of Windsor Lancers coach Chatal Vallee reacts to a call on the court in her side’s game with Acadia University Axewomen at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Windsor Lancers’ Miah-Marie Langlois in action against the Acadia University Axewomen at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Windsor Lancers’ Emily Abbott, left, battles with Acadia University Axewomen’s Kristy Moore at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Calgary band warms up before a U of C’s game at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Calgary’s Jessica Franz, right, battles with the University of Regina’s Lindsay Ledingham at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The Acadia University Axewomen’s mascot at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Windsor Lancers’ Bojana Kovacevic, right, battles with Acadia University Axewomen’s Lindsay Harris at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
Members of Acadia University Axewomen come to terms with a probable loss at the hands of the University of Windsor Lancers at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
University of Calgary Dinos fans at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Calgary’s Megan Lang, left, battles with the University of Regina’s Lindsay Ledingham at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Windsor Lancers’ Bethanie Wachna, centre, battles with Acadia University Axewomen’s Lindsay Harris, right, and Emma Duinker at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.
The University of Calgary’s coach Shanee Harle pushes her team on against the University of Regina at the 2012 Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament.