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<P><FONT SIZE=2>It didn’t matter what the final scores were on Thursday morning, because everyone finished with a perfect game at the Red Apple Bowling Center in Bartlesville, Okla.<BR>
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The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team, along with the other seven participating teams in the Lone Star C onference Tournament women's bracket, hosted local special education students from around the area to a bowling party.<BR>
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“I really enjoyed myself this morning knowing that all eight women’s teams came out and supported the kids,” said Lions senior forward Nola Taylor. “I am just happy that we as a team put a smile on all our kids faces.”<BR>
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Approximately 40 local students bowled with the student-athletes and coaches from about 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<BR>
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According to the Lone Star Conference, the goal was “to make a positive impact on special education children in the Bartlesville community, and to help the special education students to have a memorable experience filled with plenty of smiles, encouragement, laughter and high fives.”<BR>
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“It was a fun and enjoyable experience,” said Lions senior guard Britney Jordan. “It feels good to be able to give back and be appreciated. I think everyone really enjoyed bowling!”<BR>
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Each team controlled four lanes and the special education students and student-athletes teamed up for the memorable experience.<BR>
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“Knowing they had fun and we impacted their life in a positive way is just amazing,” said sophomore guard Genevieve Campbell. “What we did today is something that I’ll never forget. I love being a part of something bigger than myself. It makes life worthwhile.”<BR>
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“It was fun,” said sophomore guard Anisha Ingram. “There was nothing but smiles."<BR>
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“It was amazing,” added Taylor.<BR>
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A&M-Commerce will return to action on Friday at 8:30 p.m. against Central Oklahoma at the Bruin Field House in Bartlesville.<BR>
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Brent Lyday<BR>
Coordinator of Media and Public Relations<BR>
Texas A&M University-Commerce<BR>
Office: (903) 886-5131<BR>
www.lionathletics.com<BR>
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