Lauren Hill was one of the most inspirational figures in sports in 2015 and her message of “never give up” transcended women’s basketball to reach all of us. On Tuesday night, Hill’s memory was honored ahead of the women’s NCAA Championship between UConn and Syracuse.
Lauren Hill was honored at the women’s national championship game with an award and 2-minute standing ovation
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
The crowd was so supportive when it was announced Hill would be honored.
The loudest ovation of the night just came when it was announced that Lauren Hill was being honored.
— Doug Feinberg (@DougFeinberg) April 6, 2016
We have all been at sporting events before where a player or member of the community was honored. It’s always a touching event, but what happened during the NCAA Championship was something special.
Parents of Lauren Hill, the Mount St Joseph player who battled brain cancer, were honored on floor. Ovation of two minutes. Dad in tears.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 6, 2016
Lauren’s parents, Lisa and Brent Hill, accepted the “Love of the Game Award” from the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on their daughter’s behalf.
Lauren Hill's parents accepts her Love of The Game award from the @WBHOF at tonight's #WFinaFour game! #OurHero pic.twitter.com/jOYa1vgIQ9
— Hoop Through Life (@HoopThroughLife) April 6, 2016
Lauren Hill epitomized what we should all strive to do: Face life’s challenges no matter the odds, never stop fighting and live life to its fullest. Lauren loved basketball intensely and she will be remembered. Now her memory will live forever in the Hall of Fame.
The WBHOF was proud to present the first Love of the Game Award to Lauren Hill at the NCAA champ game. #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/SeWbVZ3dvQ
— Women's Bball HOF (@WBHOF) April 6, 2016
h/t Fox Sports
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