That the freshmen could hold their own was evident, and when the whistle blew for the second half the freshmen in the gallery applauded their team with renewed vigor.
During the brief intermission Grace and Miriam had clasped hands and vowed to outplay the sophomores in the second half or perish in the attempt.

The three other members had thereupon insisted on being included in the vow, and when the five girls trotted to their respective positions at the sound of the referee's whistle, it was with a determination to stoutly contest every inch of the ground.

Luck seemed against them, however, for the sophomores scored through the clever playing of Virginia Gaines.

The freshmen then set their teeth and resolved to die rather than allow the enemy to score again.

Then Miriam secured the ball and dodging and ducking this way and that she passed the ball to another player who made the basket and the score was tied.
This put the sophomores not only on the anxious seat, but also on their mettle, and try as they might the freshmen found themselves unable to pile up their score.
The end of the second half crept nearer and the score still remained tied.