College defenses are not easily deterred, of course, and Boone answered by adding offense off the dribble. A triple threat with the ball is tough on even the staunchest opponent. While offense produces points and pandemonium in the stands, it's really defense that defines Boone. A steals leader, she relishes those moments when Colgate needs a stop desparately just as she covets the ball in crunch time at the other end of the court. Defense has always been my game.
Offense comes and goes, but defense can be steady.
When most little kids were having cereal and watching cartoons, Boone was dragging a friend or cousin to the park to play sports. She grew up with basketball and actually came to Colgate playing softball, too. During her two springs on the diamond, Boone had a gaudy slugging percentage and helped the team to a Patriot League championship and a trip to the NCAAs, where she had three hits in her five at-bats. Recognized with a berth on the regional Northeast All-America team, Boone nonetheless knew two sports was too much. She was worn out physically and overall fatigue was having an effect on both sports.