HEALTH

Play favorites

Don’t really care who wins or loses? It’s time get invested in the game, girlie! Pick a player at random—maybe you like his nickname, maybe he’s got a signature move (or, if you’re following the chicas, maybe her hair is totally awesome or she’s the spunkiest sistah on the court). It doesn’t matter what catches your attention. Once you’ve picked your player of the year, do your homework. Find out his stats, his strengths and weaknesses and, most importantly, when his team is scheduled to play. Then DIY a jersey and cheer it up.

Color guard

Torn between two teams (or a handful, or all of them)? Pick one team to cheer for each game and get spirited. Wear team colors or create a mani featuring their team mascot. Tie ribbons in your hair, do your makeup in crazy hues. Whatever it takes to get you riled up and having a good time from now through the championship game, just go with it!

Double dare challenge

So your buds have forced you to watch a game. Make the best of it! In between chowing down on delish game-time munchies and asking your know-it-all besties what the heck is going on, turn this showdown into an epic truth or dare match. The next time the Wildcats score a three-pointer, your BGF Brian’s gotta do his best kitty impersonation. And when BFF Laura’s team misses their fifth free-throw in a row? Time to spill her crush’s name!

by Brittany Taylor | 2/1/2016