Mount St. Josephs freshman Lauren Hill, who was diagnosed with an inoperable form of brain cancer, realized her dream on Sunday and played in a college basketball game, against Hiram.
Lauren Hill, a freshman at Division III Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, realized her dream of playing in a college basketball game on Sunday despite being diagnosed with a terminal brain disease shortly after committing to the school.
Hill, who has an inoperable form of brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), was given only months to live. Mount St. Joseph was originally slated to begin its season on Nov. 15, but was able to convince the NCAA to move their opening game against Hiram to Sunday at the Cintas Center, Xavier's home court, to allow the 19-year-old Hill to play.
Wearing No. 22, Hill was introduced in the starting lineup to a standing ovation. After wining the opening tip, Mount St. Joseph set up a play for Hill, who scored a layup, then received a prolonged standing ovation and was greeted by her teammates at midcourt.
"I've never felt so good in my entire life," Hill said on the Fox Sports television broadcast, and also asked that people donate to The Cure Starts Now.
Crowd goes to its feet #LaurenHill makes the opening game basket! http://ift.tt/1o60ljH
— Mount St. Joseph (@_theMount) November 2, 2014
At the game, Hill was also presented with the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Women's Sports Association Wilma Rudolph Courage Award, given to a local athlete who displays the most courageous or comeback performance.
Hill has received support throughout the sports world.
Good luck today Lauren Hill. #1more4Lauren #nevergiveup http://ift.tt/1DM5eAB
— Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) November 2, 2014
Almost time for #LaurenHill’s game! Here’s how to tune in: http://t.co/SCnhv9bier #1more4Lauren http://ift.tt/1DM5eQR
— WNBA (@WNBA) November 2, 2014
No. 22 jerseys come pouring in from across the country to support Lauren Hill's cancer research fundraiser. http://ift.tt/1ukaH2j
— NCAA (@NCAA) October 30, 2014
Almost time for #LaurenHill’s game! Here’s how to tune in http://t.co/TY1clYBusT. I’ll be watching! #1more4Lauren
— Skylar Diggins (@SkyDigg4) November 2, 2014
My next game is for Lauren Hill! Your story has inspired me & will continue to inspire after Nov 2 #1More4Lauren http://ift.tt/1DM5gZ7
— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) October 31, 2014
Lauren you are an inspiration! http://t.co/8MU7rJEXnb to learn more about her incredible courage & let's find a cure for DIPG! #1More4Lauren
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) October 29, 2014
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