Month: December 2019

Bucknell's Tessa Brugler. (Marc Hagemeier photo)

Patriot League roundup: Bucknell’s Tessa Brugler; another Lehigh nail-biter; and more news and notes

Paige Bueckers named USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

Cheryl Reeve: Liberty down to their “final three” in coaching search

Around the Pac-12: non-conference by the numbers

TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) celebrates winning the game after a college women's basketball game between the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and the Arizona Wildcats on November 5, 2019, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Arizona’s Cate Reese steps out of the shadows with Pac-12 Player of the Week nod

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 24: A basketball goes through the net before a college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the South Carolina Gamecocks on February 24, 2019, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Myrrah Joseph looking to expand her role for Hawaii

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 19: Alexis Jones #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun during Game Two of the 2019 WNBA Semifinals on September 19, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Having a sister in the WNBA inspires not one, but two Texas men’s basketball players

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: NC State Wolfpack guard Kai Crutchfield (3) during the 2019 Div 1 Women's Championship - First Round college basketball game between the Maine Black Bears and NC State Wolfpack on March 23, 2019, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Michael Berg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Podcast: Big Ten/ACC Challenge with Eric Nemchock

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 01: Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Becky Hammon reportedly showing interest in New York Knicks head coach position

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: NC State Wolfpack center Elissa Cunane (33) and NC State Wolfpack forward Kayla Jones (25) celebrate after the bucket during the 2019 Div 1 Women's Championship - First Round college basketball game between the Maine Black Bears and NC State Wolfpack on March 23, 2019, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Michael Berg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Crutchfield shines, No. 13 N.C. State dominates the glass, beats No. 9 Maryland

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 29: Oregon Ducks guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) dribbles the ball down court during the NCAA Division I Women's Championship third round basketball game between the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Oregon Ducks on March 29, 2019 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USBWA announces Ann Meyers Drysdale Award watch list

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Michigan Wolverines forward Kayla Robbins (5) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Anaya Peoples (21) during a regular season non-conference game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Michigan rallies to beat Syracuse; Big Ten defeats ACC in Challenge

COLLEGE PARK, MD - JANUARY 05: Head Coach Kevin McGuff watches the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 5, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)

Ohio State knocks off No. 2 Louisville in ACC-Big Ten Challenge

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Basketball player Breanna Stewart poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic shoot on November 22, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Breanna Stewart says she’ll return to the court for Team USA-UConn exhibition

Bucknell's Ellie Mack. (photo courtesy of Bucknell Athletics)

Patriot League roundup: Bucknell in Puerto Rico; Navy home for the holiday; and more news and notes

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Asjha Jones of the Washington Mystics speaks to young fans during the WNBA Her Time to Play Clinic on September 30, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics promote Asjha Jones to assistant coach

VICTORIA , BC - NOVEMBER 19: Nadia Fingall #4 of the Stanford Cardinal shoots the ball while being chased by a member of the California Baptist Lancers at the Greater Victoria Invitational at the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) on November 28, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Around the Pac-12: best of Thanksgiving weekend

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 20: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury (C) adresses the media with head coach Corey Gaines (L) and President/COO Amber Cox (R) during a press conference for her introduction to the team on April 20, 2013 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Amber Cox wins WISE Women of Inspiration 2019 award

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 17: Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher address the media at conclusion of game 1 of the WNBA semifinal between Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun on September 17, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Derek Fisher discusses Candace Parker, lessons from first Sparks’ season

ANN ARBOR, MI - FEBRUARY 08: Northwestern Wildcats forward Abi Scheid (44) goes in for a layup during a regular season Big 10 Conference basketball game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Michigan Wolverines on February 8, 2018 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.(Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What we learned from Northwestern’s heartbreaker loss to DePaul

PALO ALTO, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Oregon Guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) roars in celebration during the women's basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion on February 10, 2019 in Palo Alto, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Does lack of women’s college basketball television coverage violate Title IX?

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Michigan Wolverines head coach Kim Barnes Arico gives instructions to her team during a regular season non-conference game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Michigan soundly defeats Morgan State at home; weekend Big Ten notes

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 05: Satou Sabally #0 and Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks hug during their game against the Baylor Bears at Amalie Arena on April 5, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

No. 1 Oregon and No. 2 Baylor suffer first losses on the same day

EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 9: Nnemkadi Ogwumike #16 of the USA Women's National Team moves the ball against the Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball Team during an exhibition game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on November 9, 2019. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Eric Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

Team USA’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament opponents revealed