The tears and other emotional byproducts briefly concealed the fulfilled smile on Angel Elderkin‘s face.
Repeating what her players had done earlier — not only moments earlier, but as far back as 13 months earlier — Elderkin climbed the steps of a Holmes Center ladder, cut the last hanging strands of net and extended it toward an approving audience gathered on the confetti-covered floor.
App State’s 76-59 victory against North Texas in front of a record-breaking home crowd capped a WBI Championship run that was meaningful for the Mountaineers’ head coach, team and program.
“You don’t cry because it’s over,” Elderkin said.