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Month: November 2016

2017 Naismith Women’s Watch List Announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the watch list of 50 athletes in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. Among conferences, the ACC leads with 12 players followed by the SEC.…

Connecticut takes over top spot in Hoopfeed poll, four teams debut, Colorado lands at No. 19

Connecticut takes over top spot in Hoopfeed poll, four teams debut, Colorado lands at No. 19

Full poll Connecticut (4-0) edged Notre Dame (6-0) for the top spot in the Hoopfeed women’s basketball poll this week. Only one point separates the two at the top of the rankings. The Huskies defeated…

USA Today Coaches poll for November 29, 2016

USA Today Coaches poll for November 29, 2016 Rank School Record Points Previous 1 Notre Dame (18) 6-0 779 1 2 Connecticut (11) 4-0 770 2 3 South Carolina (3) 5-0 751 3 4 Baylor…

Ohio State: Sophomore post Theresa Ekhelar to leave program

From Ohio State: Sophomore Theresa Ekhelar has decided to leave The Ohio State University, head coach Kevin McGuff announced on Tuesday. A native of Woodbridge, N.J., Ekhelar played in a total of nine games at…

The 2017 WNBA season tips off Saturday, May 13, 2017

The 2017 WNBA season tips off Saturday, May 13, 2017

The WNBA will tip off its 21st season on Saturday, May 13, 2017, with three games, highlighted by the defending WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Seattle Storm at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.…

Triple-double fest for Pac-12 Player and Freshman of the Week: Chantel Osahor and Sabrina Ionescu

Triple-double fest for Pac-12 Player and Freshman of the Week: Chantel Osahor and Sabrina Ionescu

Washington senior forward Chantel Osahor and Oregon freshman guard Sabrina Ionescu became the first player in each of the their respective programs to record triple-doubles this past week. Osahor, who is currently leading the nation…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 11-26-2016

ICYMI: Yesterday's results https://t.co/JIO2Sydfl4 Today's games https://t.co/jIvEacpAh1 Today's TV/Streaming https://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 #ncaaw -> San Francisco beats Western Carolina 73-52 in the consolation game of the Cal Classic. #ncaaw Rachel Howard 16pts/5… https://t.co/2QI1bkuwE3 -> Up next in…

Led by Courtney Range Cal remains undefeated, topping Duquesne 86-66

Led by Courtney Range Cal remains undefeated, topping Duquesne 86-66

BERKELEY, Calif.  – California (6-0) continued its winning ways Saturday afternoon with an 86-66 win over Duquesne (4-3) in the title game of the Cal Classic. The Bears defeated San Francisco 75-52 Friday to advance…

Cal dominates San Francisco, 75-52, moves to 5-0

Cal dominates San Francisco, 75-52, moves to 5-0

BERKELEY, Calif.  – California (5-0) made sure to not repeat last year’s first-game performance in its annual tournament this season after losing in the first round in 2015. The Bears dominated San Francisco (3-2) Friday afternoon…

Cal Classic features Duquesne, Western Carolina and San Francisco, Bears look to go 5-0

Cal Classic features Duquesne, Western Carolina and San Francisco, Bears look to go 5-0

Cal Classic Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA Live stream BERKELEY, Calif. – While many teams are on the road over Thanksgiving week, Cal is hosting its 38th annual Classic…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 11-22-2016

Yesterday's results https://t.co/AtWc3lBSaK Today's games https://t.co/jIvEacpAh1 Today on TV/Streaming https://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 #ncaaw -> RT @Catchin24: It's OFFICIAL the 2nd Annual Tamika Catchings Shoot Out will be hosted at my old HS, @DuncanvilleISD April 1-2, 2017! #BeThe……

Power outage causes Notre Dame at Louisiana-Lafayette game to be moved in second quarter

FINAL | Irish win 91-51 5??+ hours 2?? gyms 1?? basketball family. Thanks to @RaginCajunsWBB & @RiceWBasketball for the hospitality! — Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) November 23, 2016 When No. 1 Notre Dame traveled to…

Notre Dame tops first-ever Hoopfeed NCAA Division I women’s basketball poll

Notre Dame tops first-ever Hoopfeed NCAA Division I women’s basketball poll

Notre Dame (4-0) tops the first-ever Hoopfeed NCAA Division I women’s basketball poll. With the majority of first-place votes from a 12-member panel, the Irish lead the pack. Connecticut (3-0), South Carolina (3-0), Louisville (6-0)…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 11-20-2016

Yesterday's results https://t.co/yLzRR8Hudr Today's games https://t.co/jIvEacpAh1 Today on TV https://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 #ncaaw -> Maryland routs Niagara 96-64 for first road win https://t.co/iX0P4B4Em1 #ncaaw -> Preseason #WNIT title game tipping off: #17 Washington at #1 Notre Dame…

Gonzaga topples No. 11 Stanford in back-and-forth battle, first-ever win for Zags vs. Cardinal

Gonzaga topples No. 11 Stanford in back-and-forth battle, first-ever win for Zags vs. Cardinal

STANFORD, Calif. – The Gonzaga Bulldogs earned their first-ever win over Stanford Friday night at Maples Pavilion, stunning the 11th-ranked Cardinal 68-63. “I am so proud of our team, we played tough mentally and physically,”…

Fever officially announce Pokey Chatman as new head coach

Fever officially announce Pokey Chatman as new head coach

Yesterday the news broke that the Indiana Fever hired former Chicago Sky coach and general manager to head the team. The official announcement from the Fever is below: Pokey Chatman has been named as head…

Indiana Fever hires Pokey Chatman as head coach

Indiana Fever hires Pokey Chatman as head coach

The Indiana Fever hired former Chicago Sky head coach and general manager Pokey Chatman as its sixth head coach, succeeding Stephanie White according to the Indianapolis Star. The move comes nearly three weeks after the…

2016 Preseason WNIT schedule/results

Round One Friday, Nov. 11 Notre Dame 107, Central Michigan 47 Fordham 60, Furman 47 Little Rock 55, North Texas 44 Missouri 52, Abilene Christian 46 Green Bay 71, Elon 56 Colorado State 69, Omaha…

2017 Naismith Trophy Girls High School Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

2017 Naismith Trophy Girls High School Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 50 players to watch as consideration of the 2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year award. The mid-season team, consisting of 25 candidates, will be announced on January…

DIII Thomas More forced to vacate 2015 national title, NCAA cites improper benefits to Sydney Moss

Thomas More, winners of back-to-back DIII national championships was forced to vacate its 2015 title due to improper benefits to Sydney Moss, the tournament’s MVP for the past two seasons, the NCAA announced Tuesday. Moss…

Q&A with Karen Aston: Texas hits the ground running with tough non-conference challenges

Q&A with Karen Aston: Texas hits the ground running with tough non-conference challenges

STANFORD, Calif. – By the time No. 8 Texas plays No. 11 Stanford Monday evening, several Division I teams will have at least two games under their belt. Coming in to Maples Pavilion, Texas is yet…

Cal survives tough West Coast Conference team Saint Mary’s, 74-67, crucial prep for another WCC squad

Cal survives tough West Coast Conference team Saint Mary’s, 74-67, crucial prep for another WCC squad

MORAGA, Calif. – California (1-0) capitalized on a chance to exact revenge on Saint Mary’s (0-1) Friday evening with a 74-67 victory over their opponent, a win characterized by key plays committed at crucial moments…

Rutgers: Redshirt sophomore Ashli Jeune to miss season due to ACL tear

Redshirt sophomore Ashli Jeune will miss the 2016-17 season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in her left knee during a preseason scrimmage earlier this week. A native of Southampton, New Jersey, Jeune…

Cal Golden Bears hungry and motivated for 2016-17 with experience and talented youth

Cal Golden Bears hungry and motivated for 2016-17 with experience and talented youth

Back in early October when Cal hosted an open practice for fans, it was obvious to observers that each returning member of the squad worked hard over the summer to get in better shape and…

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