Photo Feature: President Kennedy takes in UCCS basketball victories against Fort Lewis

Chancellor Reddy, President Kennedy and First Lady Kennedy cheer on the Mountain Lions
CU President Mark Kennedy cheers on the UCCS men’s basketball team during the first half with Chancellor Venkat Reddy and First Lady Debbie Kennedy.

UCCS men’s and women’s basketball rang in the New Year in the first home games of 2020 with their biggest fan, CU President Mark Kennedy, in a pair of victories against Fort Lewis College in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Jan. 10 in the Gallogly Events Center.

Down 18-6 at the start of the second quarter, UCCS women’s basketball used an 18-4 run and enjoyed a 24-22 halftime lead against the Skyhawks. UCCS shot 69 percent from the field, and went a perfect three-of-three from the three-point line, in the fourth quarter to secure a 62-48 win. Abby Feickert led the Mountain Lions with 18 points, helped by 4 three-pointers.

The UCCS men’s basketball team led start-to-finish against Fort Lewis in an 80-70 victory. Padiet Wang scored 25 points and Alijah Comithier added 20. Blend Avdili finished one rebound short of a double-double with 18 points and a team-high nine rebounds. The Mountain Lions shot 54 percent from the field and outrebounded the Skyhawks 33-27.

President Kennedy watches UCCS basketball
President Kennedy watches the first half of the UCCS women’s basketball game against Fort Lewis. The Mountain Lions won 62-48 against the Skyhawks.
President Kennedy cheers on the women's basketball team
President Kennedy cheers on the UCCS women’s basketball team after a three-pointer by Abby Feickert at the end of the first half gave the Mountain Lions at 24-22 halftime lead.
President Kennedy with Chancellor Reddy in the Gallogly Events Center.
President and First Lady Kennedy enjoys the women’s basketball halftime with Chancellor Reddy in the Gallogly Events Center.
President Kennedy and Benek Altayli
President Kennedy speaks with Benek Altayli, director of mental health services, during halftime of the women’s basketball game.
President Kennedy and Coach Hajek
President Kennedy talks about the upcoming baseball season with Head Coach Dave Hajek.
Ricki Rothbauer-Stubbs meets with President Kennedy to talk about the upcoming softball season.
Ricki Rothbauer-Stubbs meets with President Kennedy to talk about the upcoming softball season.
President Kennedy and Bill Lueck
President Kennedy meets with Bill Lueck, executive director of strategy and sports medicine for Centura Health, at the Gallogly Events Center.
President Kennedy and Chancellor Reddy with athletic director and basketball coaches
President Kennedy and Chancellor Reddy pose before the men’s basketball pregame activities with Jeff Culver, head men’s basketball coach; Nathan Gibson, executive director of athletics; and Lynn Plett, head women’s basketball coach
President Kennedy and Coach Plett
President Kennedy discusses the women’s basketball win with Head Coach Lynn Plett.
Blend Avdili with President Kennedy and Chancellor Reddy
Starter Blend Avdili gives a fist bump to President Kennedy and Chancellor Reddy during the starting lineups of the men’s basketball game.
President Kennedy delivers the game ball to the referee
President Kennedy delivers the game ball to referee Warren Smith before the start of the men’s basketball game against Fort Lewis.
President Kennedy, Chancellor Reddy, Executive Director Gibson with Bill Lueck from Centura Health.
President Kennedy joins Chancellor Reddy and Executive Director Nathan Gibson to recognize the partnership with Centura Health for the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Kennedy is shaking the hand of Bill Lueck, executive director of strategy and sport performance and co-director of the Hybl Center.

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