FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Tuesday, June 13, 2017 The Buzz in Barca: Yellowjacket Hoops 2017 Spain Blog
MSUB’s women’s basketball team spends 10 days in Spain, visiting historic sites and competing in exhibition games in a unique off-season experience. BILLINGS, Mont. – With a unique and historic opportunity this spring, the Montana State University Billings women’s basketball team traveled to Barcelona, Spain both to compete and for an unforgettable cultural experience. The 5,000-mile journey took place in mid-May, with the Yellowjackets playing two exhibition contests under unfamiliar European rules. Stops along the way included numerous historic cathedrals and landmarks, the Olympic Stadium, and a trip to a world class soccer match. “I am extremely thankful that our team got to go on this once-in-a-lifetime trip,” commented Yellowjacket assistant coach Jenny Heringer. “The time we spent together was truly invaluable. The girls were able to bond with one another on a new level, and that was exciting to watch.”
The Buzz in Barca blog features highlights from the trip, with all content composed by MSUB players. The blog covers five days of the journey, with two players each contributing a report for May 17-21. “It was fun to see our team experience a new culture, and view the world from a different perspective,” said Heringer. “In 10 years the players won’t look back and remember the score of the games, but they will look back at some of the best memories they have ever had. I know this experience will make us a stronger team in the end. We want to extend a thank you to everyone who made this trip possible.” Check the Buzz in Barca home page online here to read each of the nine installments of the blog as they are released each day. The blog posts will also include photo galleries and video highlights from the team’s trip. An NCAA provision allows for member schools to send teams to a foreign country to compete once every four years. --@MSUBSports | #JacketNation--