Mu Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi at the University of Washington
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15 Mu's Powerhouse Basketball Finishes 6-0 in Intramural Season By Sports Chairman Drew Stender '15 T his year, Mu Chapter was well represented in the intra- mural realm. We participated in intramural basketball and saw high levels of success, not just in winning games but growing as leaders. The regular season went very well for the team, finishing with a record of 6-0 and a win differential of (plus) 20 points per game. The team roster consisted of Eli Tostengard '17, Sam Ghoads '14, Deter Hudson '16, Eric Ishimaru '16, Ngawang Choephel '13, James "Crust" Cook '16, and Drew Stender '15. Team statistician, Deter Hudson, recorded historic seasons for two players in particular. Eric Ishima- ru had an extraordinary season, averaging 12 points, 11 re- bounds, and 16 assists per game. When asked about his West- brook-eques season, Eric replied, "I credit my teammates for everything that I accomplished. I just passed the ball and everyone made shots. Cook was a sharpshooter and Drew ate in the paint all day long." Along with Eric, Drew Stender averaged a ridiculous 28 points and 26 rebounds per game. Drew said, "It just felt right, I loved getting deep into the 'D' and going to work. I pride myself on being an elite rebounder and scoring just comes easily. We had one heck of a season." However, the team success was more than just two players. Veteran (senior) guard Ngawang Choephel led the team with his experience and leadership. He was instrumental in holding the team composed and was a key piece in their deep playoff run. In regard to the playoffs, the team made it all the way to the semi-finals before ultimately falling. The team persevered through a gruesome injury to sophomore guard Eli Tostengard. During the opening game of the playoffs, Eli hurt his right knee, ending his season. But his spirits remained high. He said, "I know this team can continue to win; I trust them and love these guys… they are my brothers." The team's third- fourth placing was a great improvement to last year, where they were eliminated in the first round. We only look to build off this last season's momentum and continue to improve each year. While falling short of the championship may not have been the desired result, Mu Chapter is proud of the team's perseverance and overall tenacity. Their development as leaders aligns with our mission to "Better the Man" and continue to develop well-rounded young men. When asked about the basketball team, Vice President Micah Adams '16 said, "I am so happy for those guys. Watching them grow as men and leaders in this house is truly rewarding. I am proud to call them my brothers." This spring quarter, we have teams in soccer and softball. Historically, our softball team has done very well, win- ning the championship the last three years. We look forward to finishing the intramural season strong!