Quarter Finals- USA vs. Great Britain

Game Time- 2:00pm
Final Score- USA 53- Great Britain 37

USA Advances to the Semi-Final!!!

YAY...we are moving onto the next round and I would love to say that it was an easy one, but it was far from. Today we battled injuries, rough calls, a less than ideal shooting percentage, and a crowd that favored the opposing team. We battled for sure in this game, leading by about 5 at the half and we didn't really pull ahead until the end of the third quarter, beginning of the fourth.

We were ahead the whole game, but still we struggled to get into the USA rhythm that we are accustomed to. We still advance and play tomorrow against Canada, who won their game against Japan. The Germans also beat the Netherlands today. They will play the Australians, who beat China, tomorrow.

Overall, the day was a success for the United States. Our Men played Turkey and won handily. However, the day in general was a day of upsets on the Men's side. The Great Britain Men lost to France, in one of the greatest upsets of the tournament. Aside from being the at home favorite, they could have easily been one of the tournament favorites. Similarly, the Canadian men lost to Italy. The Canadian Men won World Championships in 2006. I think most people expected the final four to be Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and the United States. Now our men will meet the Aussies tomorrow in what could be the best game of the tournament on the Men's side.

We don't really know our schedule yet, but we play at either 2pm or 6:30pm. I think our men play at around 4:30, but I make no promises. Hopefully we find out tonight.

We are back at the hotel now. Time for rest and treatments. Natalie and I are enjoying an episode of Criminal Minds and waiting to get our instructions or schedule.

I had dinner with my family tonight. We went to this Thai restaurant that we walk past everyday. I always stare in the windows admiring the ambiance and smile at the lovely smell of food that radiates through the door. Finally I got to walk in and enjoy some Pad Thai and enjoy the fabulous cuisine. I was soooo excited to eat there. My family enjoyed what should have been a 10 course meal, but oh well...that's the Castle way.

Well...that was my day in a nut shell. I am off to enjoy the beautiful men of Criminal Minds. Hope all is well at home. Miss you all!! More to come tomorrow!