Women’s three-on-three basketball tournament seeks more participants

LANDA MCCLURE
Staff Writer
staffwriter2@occc.edu

Lady basketball players are needed for the upcoming women’s three-on-three intramural basketball tournament at 1 p.m. Friday, in the Wellness Center gym.

Charlie Tarver, Recreation and Fitness sports assistant, said nine participants have registered for the tournament.

“We have three teams, but I would like to see more teams register for the event,” Tarver said.

He said at least one more team is needed to even out the elimination rounds.

Tarver said if one more team registers, there would be two games in round one with the winners facing each other in the finals round.

If not, the three teams would have to face each other in three rounds.

Eric Watson, Recreation and Fitness specialist, said the tournament is just another part of Intramurals at OCCC.

“We like to offer a variety of intramurals,” Watson said. “Getting all students involved in activities such as the intramurals is important.”

Jaleesa Robinson, psychology major and Hot Shots female champion, said she encourages more women to form a team and participate in the three-on-three basketball tournament.

Robinson said she is excited there are three established teams.

“There are three teams, but it is a lot more fun when you have four or five teams playing,” she said.

“I enjoy the competitiveness,” Robinson said.

“The guys are the ones usually involved in the Intramurals and it would be nice to see female athletes get involved.”

She said she anticipates the talent of the other athletes, seeing other female students ability to compete and how competitive the tournament will be.

To sign up, e-mail ctarver@occc.edu, ewatson@occc.edu or fill out a registration form at the Recreation and Fitness Center office or at the cage located by the cardio and weight room inside the Wellness Center.