Upset of the day? #17 UCLA upended #12 Texas, 62-42. Alyssia Brewer lead the Bruins with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Game picture of Brewer.
Jordan Hooper lead #25 Nebraska to a 78-77 win over #24 Florida State. She had a career-high 36 points and 12 rebounds.
#19 Dayton handed Michigan State their first loss, with a 60-53 win.
San Diego State rallied to beat San Diego on their home court, 58-54.
Wake Forest held on for the 64-63 victory over Seton Hall.
Duquesne's Vanessa Abel was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, and played today in their 70-61 defeat of Pitt.
Clutch shooting sent North Dakota past Drake in overtime, 67-63.
Arizona held off New Mexico, 58-53.
Complete scoreboard.
Other news:
At Tennessee, taking shots is an issue for Taber Spani and Cierra Burdick.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Mater Dei victory is an indication of the decline of Orange County basketball in Southern California
Mater Dei whooped Troy last night, 61-25.
There to watch was UConn Coach Geno Auriemma, University of Washington Coach Kevin McGuff, and coaches from the University of Oregon, University of San Francisco, Cal State Fullerton and Missouri State. They were likely there to watch Katie Lou and Karlie Samuelson of MD, who have been leading the Monarchs so far this season.
Absent was Khalia Lark, who is rumored to have quit the Mater Dei team.
While the win is impressive for the Monarchs, it also speaks to the fact that they are the lone big cheese in Orange County basketball anymore. Troy used to be a power, as did Brea Olinda, who had been nationally ranked for years with Mater Dei before Coach Jeff Sink left last year.
Sink, who coached the Ladycats for almost two decades, inspired cheers from the student section during games. It seems that with his fire, so has the the program gone. It makes me sad, as rivalries make the game great.
Hopefully someone in California's Southern Section can rise up to challenge Mater Dei sometime soon.
There to watch was UConn Coach Geno Auriemma, University of Washington Coach Kevin McGuff, and coaches from the University of Oregon, University of San Francisco, Cal State Fullerton and Missouri State. They were likely there to watch Katie Lou and Karlie Samuelson of MD, who have been leading the Monarchs so far this season.
Absent was Khalia Lark, who is rumored to have quit the Mater Dei team.
While the win is impressive for the Monarchs, it also speaks to the fact that they are the lone big cheese in Orange County basketball anymore. Troy used to be a power, as did Brea Olinda, who had been nationally ranked for years with Mater Dei before Coach Jeff Sink left last year.
Sink, who coached the Ladycats for almost two decades, inspired cheers from the student section during games. It seems that with his fire, so has the the program gone. It makes me sad, as rivalries make the game great.
Hopefully someone in California's Southern Section can rise up to challenge Mater Dei sometime soon.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Keeping you up to date
Tonight:
Kentucky demolished DePaul, and set a new attendance record. Over 18,000 fans packed the house for the game.
News:
As a strength and conditioning coach, I love this: players fear the workout.
The best friendship of George Washington's Tara Booker and Sara Mostafa goes way, way, way back.
Without Elena Delle Donne for many games, Delaware is regrouping.
Notre Dame Coach Muffet expects the bench points to come eventually.
UConn, heading into finals break, has work to do.
Michigan adjusts its starting lineup.
Missouri players challenge themselves in the classroom.
Colorado State remains upbeat.
Colorado is building their resume for a top 25 spot.
Weight can be a touchy subject for female athletes.
Kentucky demolished DePaul, and set a new attendance record. Over 18,000 fans packed the house for the game.
News:
As a strength and conditioning coach, I love this: players fear the workout.
The best friendship of George Washington's Tara Booker and Sara Mostafa goes way, way, way back.
Without Elena Delle Donne for many games, Delaware is regrouping.
Notre Dame Coach Muffet expects the bench points to come eventually.
UConn, heading into finals break, has work to do.
Michigan adjusts its starting lineup.
Missouri players challenge themselves in the classroom.
Colorado State remains upbeat.
Colorado is building their resume for a top 25 spot.
Weight can be a touchy subject for female athletes.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Confirmed: Whitney Hand has torn ACL
Via Oklahoma's twitter:
OU Women's Hoops @OUWomensHoops
MRI has confirmed ACL tear in Whitney Hand's left knee.
So sad.
OU Women's Hoops @OUWomensHoops
MRI has confirmed ACL tear in Whitney Hand's left knee.
So sad.
#17 Kansas, #22 Iowa State upset
Arkansas handed #17 Kansas their first loss of the season with a 64-56 victory.
#22 Iowa State also sustained their first loss, to Iowa, 50-42. Crazy thing was, the Hawkeyes had been up by much more.
#10 Penn State made it a game with #2 UConn most of the way, but like Notre Dame last night, they ran out of gas. Final: Huskies 67, Lions 52.
#13 Oklahoma's Whitney Hand went down with a knee injury early in the game, but the Sooners still managed to slip past North Texas, 71-68.
#16 Oklahoma State continues their undefeated ways, besting Stephen F. Austin, 85-41.
#4 Duke, also loss-less, hammered Georgia Tech, 85-52.
#9 Maryland slammed Virginia, 79-55.
#15 Purdue survived IFPW, 69-54.
Tomorrow is that big DePaul at Kentucky game......it's sold out, and will be loud.
#22 Iowa State also sustained their first loss, to Iowa, 50-42. Crazy thing was, the Hawkeyes had been up by much more.
#10 Penn State made it a game with #2 UConn most of the way, but like Notre Dame last night, they ran out of gas. Final: Huskies 67, Lions 52.
#13 Oklahoma's Whitney Hand went down with a knee injury early in the game, but the Sooners still managed to slip past North Texas, 71-68.
#16 Oklahoma State continues their undefeated ways, besting Stephen F. Austin, 85-41.
#4 Duke, also loss-less, hammered Georgia Tech, 85-52.
#9 Maryland slammed Virginia, 79-55.
#15 Purdue survived IFPW, 69-54.
Tomorrow is that big DePaul at Kentucky game......it's sold out, and will be loud.
The usual news hosing
More on last night's Notre Dame-Baylor rematch:
Odyssey Sims ignited the Bears past the Irish.
Baylor was too tall of a task for Notre Dame.
College news:
The ACC says rumors of more defections are "totally false."
What's in a conference name? Increasingly less.
The media states the obvious: women's basketball deserves more exposure.
BYU's leader scorer, Lexi Eaton, has torn her ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
Lady Vol report: getting focused.
Pat Summitt has received an AARP award.
UConn Coach Geno Auriemma has been granted an extension on responding to the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him.
Husky freshman Breanna Stewart is progressing nicely.
Old Dominion Coach Karen Barefoot says defense first.
Maryland is facing a rigorous 18-game ACC schedule, starting tonight.
Utah is out to prove themselves.
Rutgers' youth and lack of perimeter shooting has made for a rough start to the season. But Coach C. Vivian Stringer isn't stressed about it.
Wisconsin's Morgan Paige has turned up production on both ends of the floor.
North Texas freshman Alexis Hyder is adding substance to her game.
Sooner report: turning the tables.
WNBA:
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve has signed a multi-year contract extension. The terms weren't disclosed.
Maya Moore-to-Brittney Griner reflections.
WNBA around the world: five things to know.
Odyssey Sims ignited the Bears past the Irish.
Baylor was too tall of a task for Notre Dame.
College news:
The ACC says rumors of more defections are "totally false."
What's in a conference name? Increasingly less.
The media states the obvious: women's basketball deserves more exposure.
BYU's leader scorer, Lexi Eaton, has torn her ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
Lady Vol report: getting focused.
Pat Summitt has received an AARP award.
UConn Coach Geno Auriemma has been granted an extension on responding to the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him.
Husky freshman Breanna Stewart is progressing nicely.
Old Dominion Coach Karen Barefoot says defense first.
Maryland is facing a rigorous 18-game ACC schedule, starting tonight.
Utah is out to prove themselves.
Rutgers' youth and lack of perimeter shooting has made for a rough start to the season. But Coach C. Vivian Stringer isn't stressed about it.
Wisconsin's Morgan Paige has turned up production on both ends of the floor.
North Texas freshman Alexis Hyder is adding substance to her game.
Sooner report: turning the tables.
WNBA:
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve has signed a multi-year contract extension. The terms weren't disclosed.
Maya Moore-to-Brittney Griner reflections.
WNBA around the world: five things to know.
UC Santa Barbara 79, Loyola Marymount 69
UC Santa Barbara beat Loyola Marymount at home last night, 79-69. It was the Lions' first home loss.
Check out Gregory Major's fine photo gallery of the close match up, which includes the pictures below.
Nicole Nesbit tries to get around Hazel Ramirez.
Alex Cowling puts up a shot over UCSB defenders.
Check out Gregory Major's fine photo gallery of the close match up, which includes the pictures below.
Nicole Nesbit tries to get around Hazel Ramirez.
Alex Cowling puts up a shot over UCSB defenders.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Baylor bests Notre Dame in rematch
It was a close game most of the way, but Notre Dame ran out of gas and Baylor won the championship rematch, 73-61. Brittney Griner lead the Bears with 24 points and 14 rebounds.
Also tonight, Creighton upset #25 Nebraska, 66-57.
Other stuff:
The Western Athletic Conference adds Chicago State, and keeps their tournament hopes alive.
Chelsea Gray and Elizabeth Williams keep Duke flying high.
Kentucky is set to break their school attendance record Friday with their game against DePaul.
Marist has signed Coach Brian Giorgis to a contract extension that runs through 2021.
Tennessee's Ariel "Mama" Massengale is in a familiar role.
The Duke Blue Devils had a locker room and lounge-naming ceremony.
UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis is questionable for tomorrow's game against Penn State.
Penn is in search of a traveling groove.
Cornell, Harvard and Princeton are emerging as title frontrunners in the Ivy League.
Siena are comeback queens.
FGCU is not about to over-use "team engine" Brittany Kennedy.
Arizona is treading water.
Colorado's Jen Reese has found her niche coming off the bench.
Georgia State's Cody Paulk is a shot-blocking monster.
ODU: five thoughts from Cal and Dartmouth last weekend.
Dartmouth's Abbey Schmitt has returned to the hardwood in a big way.
Professional:
Temeka Johnson blogs from Europe - in the holiday spirit.
Who should coach the Connecticut Sun?
Also tonight, Creighton upset #25 Nebraska, 66-57.
Other stuff:
The Western Athletic Conference adds Chicago State, and keeps their tournament hopes alive.
Chelsea Gray and Elizabeth Williams keep Duke flying high.
Kentucky is set to break their school attendance record Friday with their game against DePaul.
Marist has signed Coach Brian Giorgis to a contract extension that runs through 2021.
Tennessee's Ariel "Mama" Massengale is in a familiar role.
The Duke Blue Devils had a locker room and lounge-naming ceremony.
UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis is questionable for tomorrow's game against Penn State.
Penn is in search of a traveling groove.
Cornell, Harvard and Princeton are emerging as title frontrunners in the Ivy League.
Siena are comeback queens.
FGCU is not about to over-use "team engine" Brittany Kennedy.
Arizona is treading water.
Colorado's Jen Reese has found her niche coming off the bench.
Georgia State's Cody Paulk is a shot-blocking monster.
ODU: five thoughts from Cal and Dartmouth last weekend.
Dartmouth's Abbey Schmitt has returned to the hardwood in a big way.
Professional:
Temeka Johnson blogs from Europe - in the holiday spirit.
Who should coach the Connecticut Sun?
Plenty this morning
Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins have found success in their own backyards/comfort zones.
They are three to see.
Learning life as a Lady Vol.
"Tenn questions" for freshman Bashaara Graves.
Bright lights for lone UConn recruit Saniya Chong.
Rutgers is suing the Big East over their exit fee, and the wait time.
They are three to see.
Learning life as a Lady Vol.
"Tenn questions" for freshman Bashaara Graves.
Bright lights for lone UConn recruit Saniya Chong.
Rutgers is suing the Big East over their exit fee, and the wait time.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Notre Dame-Baylor rematch tomorrow night
It's a rematch of last year's NCAA title game between Notre Dame and Baylor, and the Bears are the favorites.
LaChina Robinson previews the game.
Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli podcast.
On Thursday, Penn State will be at Connecticut, which will pit former high school teammates Maggie Lucas and Caroline Doty against one another. Lucas blogs about it.
Bonus:
Elena Delle Donne talks about the WNBA and her Olympic future.
LaChina Robinson previews the game.
Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli podcast.
On Thursday, Penn State will be at Connecticut, which will pit former high school teammates Maggie Lucas and Caroline Doty against one another. Lucas blogs about it.
Bonus:
Elena Delle Donne talks about the WNBA and her Olympic future.
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