IND maintains its winning touch against Mercy in ‘The Game’

February 1, 2020

By Jeff Seidel/Special to the Catholic Review

Photos: Kevin J. Parks

TOWSON – Grace Taylor of the Institute of Notre Dame stood in a dimly-lit hallway outside of the locker rooms at Towson University’s SECU Arena late Jan. 31. The senior guard held a rose, stood near a wall and smiled while talking about what her basketball team had just accomplished.

About 30 minutes earlier, IND had topped Mercy, 36-29, in the 54th edition of “The Game,” the annual sporting showcase/fundraiser that is a highlight of Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

While the Penguins, who play in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference, came in with a 2-18 record and six straight losses, their winning streak in “The Game” continued. IND has now beaten Mercy (10-8 overall ) seven straight years.

Asked about being part of another senior class to never lose in the event, Taylor (10 points) blinked a few times and her eyes became moist as tears welled up. Her voice became softer.

“It’s awesome to win all four years,” she said quietly. “I feel great.”