(Editor's note: Purdue senior Katie Douglas, a 1999-2000 Kodak All-American, will share a weekly diary with ESPN.com throughout the season.)

Feb. 12, 2001

Dear Diary,

	Katie Douglas led the Big Ten in scoring last season with a 20.4 average.

We just completed our two-game road trip, compiling a 1-1 record along the way. Thursday at Iowa, we lost our first conference game. It was a tough game for our team, but it also served as motivation and a learning experience for the games ahead. On Sunday, we defeated Ohio State in double overtime. We played pretty badly, but a positive was that we kept our composure throughout the game and came out of Columbus with a win.

With the weekend complete, we have three regular-season games remaining. Fortunately, two out of the three are at home. If we win both of the games this next week, we will have clinched the regular-season title -- something that we have been reaching to do. But the race is a long way from being over and there is still a lot of basketball to be played.

Other than basketball, my life seems to be uneventful. I haven't done much; just been trying to get a lot of rest. I know this is the time of year when your body gets tired, so I am trying to stay healthy for the last part of the season.

One of the ways I was able to get more rest was by releasing my dog to his "baby sitter." It has been such a well-deserved break from the canine, but I do miss him and expect him to be home today.

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With Scooby's absence, I was able to hang out with one of my friends who came into town this past weekend. We haven't seen each other much, but I enjoyed reminiscing about all the good times we have had. That probably was the most exciting thing that has gone on this week. It is not often that you get to see a long lost pal for a couple of days.

As for school, I am approaching midterms and will likely start getting busy with homework. This semester has been great, as far as class work. I haven't had much, but I have two tests and a paper coming up very soon. After that, I am clear from heavy work for about four to five weeks. I think that is one of the luxuries of being a senior.

Well, I am about to go and enjoy my day off. I haven't got any plans, and am excited that I might just be able to rest.

In the meantime, happy Valentine's Day to all!

KT