A let down:
#2 Notre Dame was spanked by #3 UConn, 76-58.
It was tough medicine for the Irish.
More results:
#17 Oregon State whooped Sacramento State, 109-61.
Cal State Bakersfield rallied to edge Riverside, 66-65. They are 6-1.
Oral Roberts escaped Eastern Michigan, 63-62.
Tulane handed Arkansas-Little Rock their first loss, 74-58.
CSUN trounced Pepperdine, 74-48.
Wisconsin routed Marquette, 89-64.
Saint Mary's just now defeated USC, 64-58.
Still waiting on the Navy at Oregon game to finish.......
Full scoreboard.
Player news:
Wisconsin's Michala Johnson tore her ACL in Thursday's game against Miami, and is out for the rest of the season.
Stephanie Bairstow and Makenlee Williams are leaving Utah State for personal reasons.
The confidence of Purdue freshman Bree Horrocks is growing.
Lauren Hill:
The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ESPN have announced a $100,000 grant to fund pediatric cancer research, in honor of the Mount St. Joseph's freshman.
Mo'Ne Davis:
...made her varsity debut last night as an eighth-grader.
Basketball lineage:
You know how the Ogwumike's have little sisters? So do Shoni and Jude Schimmel. Milan Schimmel is playing high school basketball in New Mexico, and she's doing it well.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
Notre Dame and UConn set to face off again
No top 25 games today, but the showdown is real tomorrow as the rivalry resumes: #3 UConn at #2 Notre Dame.
Fort Wayne is ready.
ESPN says the secret to the game is the score with ten minutes left.
Husky cheat sheet.
Notre Dame's Brianna Turner, injured in Wednesday's game, is still being evaluated.
UConn seniors Kiah Stokes and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis are ready for redemption.
Husky junior Moriah Jefferson is rediscovering her swagger in time for the match up.
UConn believes it has something to prove.
Interesting how Connecticut papers have so much press on this game, and Indiana papers have next to nothing at the moment. And the game is in Indiana.
Team news:
Cal is riding senior Reshanda Gray's hot start into Kansas.
Michigan is selling itself.
LSU is experiencing an uncommon slump.
Virginia Tech is going through tough times. That includes yesterday's indefinite suspension of Taijah Campbell for violating team expectations.
Player news:
Georgia's Marjorie Butler is going from student athlete to player professor.
Freshman Lulu McKinney is making a quick impact at UTEP.
ASU will honor all-time scoring and rebounding leader Kym Hampton in a jersey ceremony tomorrow.
Mo'Ne Davis:
The celebrity of the Little Leaguer is an NCAA test case.
Fort Wayne is ready.
ESPN says the secret to the game is the score with ten minutes left.
Husky cheat sheet.
Notre Dame's Brianna Turner, injured in Wednesday's game, is still being evaluated.
UConn seniors Kiah Stokes and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis are ready for redemption.
Husky junior Moriah Jefferson is rediscovering her swagger in time for the match up.
UConn believes it has something to prove.
Interesting how Connecticut papers have so much press on this game, and Indiana papers have next to nothing at the moment. And the game is in Indiana.
Team news:
Cal is riding senior Reshanda Gray's hot start into Kansas.
Michigan is selling itself.
LSU is experiencing an uncommon slump.
Virginia Tech is going through tough times. That includes yesterday's indefinite suspension of Taijah Campbell for violating team expectations.
Player news:
Georgia's Marjorie Butler is going from student athlete to player professor.
Freshman Lulu McKinney is making a quick impact at UTEP.
ASU will honor all-time scoring and rebounding leader Kym Hampton in a jersey ceremony tomorrow.
Mo'Ne Davis:
The celebrity of the Little Leaguer is an NCAA test case.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Upsets and OTs
Well, now. It was another one of those nights......
Upset and overtime:
South Dakota State upended #25 Arkansas in overtime, 80-75.
Overtimes:
It took #6 North Carolina two extra periods and a rally from a 12-point deficit, but they overcame #18 Rutgers, 96-93.
#16 Michigan State rallied past Georgia Tech in overtime, 79-73.
Unbeatens:
#1 South Carolina (who also got coach Dawn Staley her 300th win in the process), #7 Louisville, #17 Oregon State and #19 Georgia, Northwestern.
Full scoreboard.
More:
Forget stats - the University of Washington's Jazmine Davis wants wins.
Upset and overtime:
South Dakota State upended #25 Arkansas in overtime, 80-75.
Overtimes:
It took #6 North Carolina two extra periods and a rally from a 12-point deficit, but they overcame #18 Rutgers, 96-93.
#16 Michigan State rallied past Georgia Tech in overtime, 79-73.
Unbeatens:
#1 South Carolina (who also got coach Dawn Staley her 300th win in the process), #7 Louisville, #17 Oregon State and #19 Georgia, Northwestern.
Full scoreboard.
More:
Forget stats - the University of Washington's Jazmine Davis wants wins.
A little Mo'Ne news
Love this: eighth-grader Mo'Ne Davis, who captured the nation over the summer with her Little League performance, is too good for middle school ball. She's made the high school varsity team.
Coach/player news:
The Gatineau twins are taking Vanderbilt by storm.
If the Gators need it, Carlie Needles provides.
Kia Nurse is proving she's not the typical UConn freshman.
Coach spotlight: Nebraska's Connie Yori.
Silver anniversary winners:
Jennifer Azzi and Tamyra Rogers will receive the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award for the collegiate and professional accomplishments.
Coach/player news:
The Gatineau twins are taking Vanderbilt by storm.
If the Gators need it, Carlie Needles provides.
Kia Nurse is proving she's not the typical UConn freshman.
Coach spotlight: Nebraska's Connie Yori.
Silver anniversary winners:
Jennifer Azzi and Tamyra Rogers will receive the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award for the collegiate and professional accomplishments.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Major news flow
Only one upset today:
#12 Nebraska took down #9 Duke, 60-54.
More results:
#2 Notre Dame, #4 Texas, #5 Texas A&M and #10 Cal pounded their opponents, and are undefeated. Brittany Boyd posted a triple-double for the Golden Bears.
St. John's is also unbeaten.
Florida State edged Purdue in overtime, 67-64.
Pitt slipped by Ohio State, 78-74.
Minnesota downed North Carolina State, 60-55.
LSU bettered Louisiana Tech, 73-59.
Dayton held on to best Wright State, 79-76.
Interesting score: Middle Tennessee 69, Clemson 28.
Full scoreboard.
Team news:
Kentucky is searching for consistency.
Coach/player news news:
Basketball legend Cheryl Miller is coaching again - at Langston University.
Texas Tech's Amber Battle returned to action today after her suspension.
Georgia State senior Miranda Smith is an outdoorswoman.
Lauren Hill:
Mount St. Joseph freshman Lauren Hill is getting hospice care as her brain tumor grows.
Want to send her a card or letter? Here's the info.
Pro ball news:
Pamela Wheeler, who has headed the WNBA union since 1999, is being replaced. Michele Roberts is interim director.
The Atlanta Dream is partnering with the United States Basketball Association.
WBCA Good Works Teams:
The 251 nominees were named today. Awesome list.
#12 Nebraska took down #9 Duke, 60-54.
More results:
#2 Notre Dame, #4 Texas, #5 Texas A&M and #10 Cal pounded their opponents, and are undefeated. Brittany Boyd posted a triple-double for the Golden Bears.
St. John's is also unbeaten.
Florida State edged Purdue in overtime, 67-64.
Pitt slipped by Ohio State, 78-74.
Minnesota downed North Carolina State, 60-55.
LSU bettered Louisiana Tech, 73-59.
Dayton held on to best Wright State, 79-76.
Interesting score: Middle Tennessee 69, Clemson 28.
Full scoreboard.
Team news:
Kentucky is searching for consistency.
Coach/player news news:
Basketball legend Cheryl Miller is coaching again - at Langston University.
Texas Tech's Amber Battle returned to action today after her suspension.
Georgia State senior Miranda Smith is an outdoorswoman.
Lauren Hill:
Mount St. Joseph freshman Lauren Hill is getting hospice care as her brain tumor grows.
Want to send her a card or letter? Here's the info.
Pro ball news:
Pamela Wheeler, who has headed the WNBA union since 1999, is being replaced. Michele Roberts is interim director.
The Atlanta Dream is partnering with the United States Basketball Association.
WBCA Good Works Teams:
The 251 nominees were named today. Awesome list.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Bruins pick up their first win
Today's results:
Nothing earth shattering in today's games, unless you count UCLA notching its first victory of the season: a 66-58 win over Cincinnati.
People in the news:
Coach Joanne Boyle takes a different approach with Virginia's nonconference scheduling.
Team news:
The Lady Vols are sticking to their defensive game plan despite two recent losses.
Maryland wants to upset Notre Dame after their own upending this past weekend.
Courtney Williams and South Florida are aiming for new heights.
Iowa's ability to win on the road will make them a great team.
Ohio State is hoping to build on their success with Pitt.
Referees:
For Violet Palmer, basketball is a way of life.
Pro news:
Phoenix's US Airways is now Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Connecticut Sun coach Anne Donovan is back in state with a lot on her mind.
Nothing earth shattering in today's games, unless you count UCLA notching its first victory of the season: a 66-58 win over Cincinnati.
People in the news:
Coach Joanne Boyle takes a different approach with Virginia's nonconference scheduling.
Team news:
The Lady Vols are sticking to their defensive game plan despite two recent losses.
Maryland wants to upset Notre Dame after their own upending this past weekend.
Courtney Williams and South Florida are aiming for new heights.
Iowa's ability to win on the road will make them a great team.
Ohio State is hoping to build on their success with Pitt.
Referees:
For Violet Palmer, basketball is a way of life.
Pro news:
Phoenix's US Airways is now Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Connecticut Sun coach Anne Donovan is back in state with a lot on her mind.
Tops
Who is the nation's top Division I scorer?
UC Riverside junior Brittany Crain.
Team news:
GPS technology is giving Notre Dame a training and competitive edge.
UConn has rebuilt confidence since losing to Stanford two weeks ago.
Tennessee coach Holly Warlick is being patient with senior Isabelle Harrison's injury recovery.
UMaine is improving defense and rebounding.
Wintrop is taking part in a school Bullying Prevention Month program.
Individual news:
South Carolina assistant coach Nikki McCray-Penson says "every day is a blessing" in fighting cancer.
Former collegiate and professional star Ruth Riley is being honored internationally for her community service work.
UC Riverside junior Brittany Crain.
Team news:
GPS technology is giving Notre Dame a training and competitive edge.
UConn has rebuilt confidence since losing to Stanford two weeks ago.
Tennessee coach Holly Warlick is being patient with senior Isabelle Harrison's injury recovery.
UMaine is improving defense and rebounding.
Wintrop is taking part in a school Bullying Prevention Month program.
Individual news:
South Carolina assistant coach Nikki McCray-Penson says "every day is a blessing" in fighting cancer.
Former collegiate and professional star Ruth Riley is being honored internationally for her community service work.
USA Today top 25 poll
Some movement in this week's USA Today top 25 poll:
1. Notre Dame
2. South Carolina
3. Connecticut
4. Texas
5. Texas A&M
6. North Carolina
7. Louisville
8. Duke
9. Stanford
10. Maryland
11. Baylor
12. California
13. Kentucky
14. Tennessee
15. Nebraska
16. Michigan State
17. Oklahoma State
18. Oregon State
19. Iowa
20. Rutgers
21. West Virginia
22. Syracuse
23. Georgia
24. DePaul
25. Mississippi State
1. Notre Dame
2. South Carolina
3. Connecticut
4. Texas
5. Texas A&M
6. North Carolina
7. Louisville
8. Duke
9. Stanford
10. Maryland
11. Baylor
12. California
13. Kentucky
14. Tennessee
15. Nebraska
16. Michigan State
17. Oklahoma State
18. Oregon State
19. Iowa
20. Rutgers
21. West Virginia
22. Syracuse
23. Georgia
24. DePaul
25. Mississippi State
Monday, December 1, 2014
AP poll: whole lotta shakin'
As predicted, this week's AP top 25 poll has a lot of shaking, dropping and moving going on:
1. South Carolina
2. Notre Dame
3. Connecticut
4. Texas
5. Texas A&M
6. North Carolina
7. Louisville
8. Stanford
9. Duke
10. California
11. Baylor
12. Nebraska
13. Kentucky
14. Tennessee
15. Maryland
16. Michigan State
17. Oregon State
18. Rutgers
19. Georgia
20. Oklahoma State
21. Syracuse
22. Iowa
23. Mississippi State
24. West Virginia
25. Arkansas
25. DePaul
1. South Carolina
2. Notre Dame
3. Connecticut
4. Texas
5. Texas A&M
6. North Carolina
7. Louisville
8. Stanford
9. Duke
10. California
11. Baylor
12. Nebraska
13. Kentucky
14. Tennessee
15. Maryland
16. Michigan State
17. Oregon State
18. Rutgers
19. Georgia
20. Oklahoma State
21. Syracuse
22. Iowa
23. Mississippi State
24. West Virginia
25. Arkansas
25. DePaul
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Make it last forever
It's hard to believe the season is only 16 days old with the number of upsets, overtimes and close games that have gone down so far. It's feeling more like February than November at the moment. Right now I'm wondering:
Will this madness continue?
What will tomorrow's top 25 poll look like in view of the upsets that have taken place this week?
We shall see.
Upset:
#6 Texas remains on fire - and unbeaten. They upended #4 Tennessee, 72-59.
Close games:
#7 Texas A&M rallied to beat #8 Duke, 63-59.
Indiana State held on to defeat Indiana in overtime, 65-61. It was the Hoosiers' first loss.
Minnesota edged Georgia Tech, 72-69.
Arizona State outlasted Vanderbilt, 72-67.
#15 Nebraska had to hold off Northern Colorado, 63-56.
#11 North Carolina topped Hawaii, 74-65.
Thrashings:
#2 Notre Dame, #3 UConn, #5 Stanford, #12 Louisville, #13 Baylor, #16 Michigan State and #21 Rutgers crushed their respective opponents.
Full scoreboard.
More news:
Chattanooga freshman Keiana Gilbert is ESPNW's player of the week.
Lin Dunn talks UConn basketball.
Will this madness continue?
What will tomorrow's top 25 poll look like in view of the upsets that have taken place this week?
We shall see.
Upset:
#6 Texas remains on fire - and unbeaten. They upended #4 Tennessee, 72-59.
Close games:
#7 Texas A&M rallied to beat #8 Duke, 63-59.
Indiana State held on to defeat Indiana in overtime, 65-61. It was the Hoosiers' first loss.
Minnesota edged Georgia Tech, 72-69.
Arizona State outlasted Vanderbilt, 72-67.
#15 Nebraska had to hold off Northern Colorado, 63-56.
#11 North Carolina topped Hawaii, 74-65.
Thrashings:
#2 Notre Dame, #3 UConn, #5 Stanford, #12 Louisville, #13 Baylor, #16 Michigan State and #21 Rutgers crushed their respective opponents.
Full scoreboard.
More news:
Chattanooga freshman Keiana Gilbert is ESPNW's player of the week.
Lin Dunn talks UConn basketball.
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