When she hit the final layup in the last nine seconds of the game , thunderous cheers underscored the significance of the shot , which could be the last of Hill 's collegiate career and her life . Mount St. Joseph University freshman Lauren Hill played in season opener . Hill is dying from a rare form of brain cancer called Diffuse ##ly Pontine Glioma . Her school asked NCAA to move season opener so she could play . Her death inspires pro athletes to to raise money for pediatric brain cancer .
Mount St. Joseph University freshman Lauren Hill played in season opener . Hill is dying from a rare form of brain cancer called Diffuse ##ly Pontine Glioma . Her school asked NCAA to move season opener so she could play . Her death inspires pro athletes to to raise money for pediatric brain cancer .