CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) – Lauren Hill felt so good after fulfilling her dream that she felt inspired to play another game for Division III Mount St. Joseph’s of Cincinnati.
Much depends on Hill’s health and energy as she deals with an inoperable brain tumor that has left her with just months to live. In between making two layups that started and finished Sunday’s 66-55 victory over Hiram College and brought a crowd of 10,250 to its feet, she spent much of her inspiring game sitting on the bench wearing sunglasses and headphones.
Hill’s story and “dizzy layup” challenge has attracted the attention of celebrities like Nick Lachey and Lebron James.
I accept the #layupforlauren challenge and hope you have a great game tonight, Lauren! Proud of you!!
http://t.co/TZDXiwskI3
— Nick Lachey (@NickLachey) November 2, 2014
You are simply and truly "AMAZING" Lauren Hill!!! Thank you for inspiring me and I'll try my best to… http://t.co/9pJyDjAiwH
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 3, 2014
Hill’s condition has made her extremely sensitive to sensations her teammates and opposing players take for granted, but she still enjoyed the bright gym and the cheering crowd. And she certainly savored her two baskets in a game she described as amazing and awesome.