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Northwest 11: Pac-12, West Coast Conference set conference tournament times
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted March 3, 2014 at 6:53pm

Here's the Northwest 11 weekly power ranking. The qualifying regional Division I schools are Washington, Washington State, Seattle U, Gonzaga, Eastern Washington, Oregon, Oregon State, Portland, Portland State, Idaho and Boise State. Idaho State will not ...more

DePaul wins revenge match, claims Big East crown
by Swish Appeal
posted March 2, 2014 at 7:23pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: It was a perfect storm of disaster for St. John's, as missed shots, defensive lapses, and unforced errors led to an 80-65 loss to DePaul in the home finale. Brittany Hrynko had 21 points for the Blue Demons, one of four DePaul pl...more

NCAA Conference Basketball Finals
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 2, 2014 at 10:13am

#8 Penn State clinched a share of the Big Ten title with a win over Michigan, 77-62.CSUN nipped UC Riverside, 77-75, to claim a share of the Big West title.DePaul clinched at least a share of the Big East title by defeating St. John's, 80-65.Idaho outlast...more

Sydney Moss scores an NCAA Division III record 63 points for Thomas More College
by Swish Appeal
posted March 2, 2014 at 9:51am

Sydney Moss, the daughter of former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss scored 63 points for Thomas More College in a 106-88 win over Waynesburg University in a Division III game yesterday. It is an NCAA record for single game scoring in the division. ...more

More of everything NCAA Basketball
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 1, 2014 at 9:57am

Player news:Louisville's Sara Hammond sets her standards high, while her senior teammates have shaken up Cardinal basketball.Kentucky's do-everything Kastine Evans is the team's leader on and off the court.Michaela Mabrey fills her role for the #2 Irish t...more

UCLA vs. Colorado preview: What happened to the Buffaloes?
by Swish Appeal
posted March 1, 2014 at 9:45am

Although we've normally used our Game of the Day space to shine a spotlight on teams experiencing success, today we look at a team that failed to meet lofty expectations. Colorado Buffaloes (15-12) vs. UCLA Bruins (12-16) 8 p.m. EST Coors Events Cent...more

WNBA collective bargaining agreement waits for final signatures
by Swish Appeal
posted March 1, 2014 at 9:35am

According to Tamika Catchings, the new collective bargaining agreement is "a done deal". But no one has signed anything yet. Sue Favor over at They're Playing Basketball reports about the progress/holdup regarding the WNBA collective bargaining agreem...more

Pac-12 Networks announces new all-access show: Tara VanDerveer: Life in a Season
by anngaff
posted February 28, 2014 at 6:53pm

Stanford Coach Tara VanDerveer has won 920 games to date, third-most in NCAA women’s basketball history, lead Stanford to two national championships and 25 Conference titles, and earn a spot in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Her proven p...more

Alyssa Thomas discusses upcoming jersey retirement and what motivates her
by Swish Appeal
posted February 28, 2014 at 5:12pm

On March 2, Alyssa Thomas will become the ninth member of the Maryland Terrapins program to have her name and number honored in the rafters at Comcast Center. Swish Appeal caught up with the two-time defending ACC Player of the Year to discuss the honor...more

WNBA CBA still awaiting final signatures two weeks later
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 28, 2014 at 5:02pm

Two weeks after the Women’s National Basketball Players Association and the Women’s National Basketball Association announced that they’d formed a Collective Bargaining Agreement, it has yet to be finalized. Both sides estimated last wee...more

Cayla McMorris Blog: The responsibility of a leader
by Swish Appeal
posted February 28, 2014 at 4:56pm

Park Center (MN) star Cayla McMorris checks in with a reflection on her role as a leader after a pair of games that went in opposite directions for her and her team. Feb 18th: PC vs Champlin   Champlin Park is a great team and one of our big rival...more

Stanford Whips Washington
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted February 28, 2014 at 4:46pm

This was supposed to be the grudge match. The Stanford Women’s Basketball Team needed to avenge its only Pac-12 loss vs. Washington, and since Washington was coming to Stanford’s house, no way were they going to let a loss happen again.One thi...more

Who's got next? The freshmen and sophomores
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 28, 2014 at 4:42pm

The future is in good hands for now:It can be argued that this is one of the top freshmen classes in history, with a total of 60 freshmen and sophomores ranked in the top 250 players in scoring this season, with 16 of those being freshmen. In 2012-13, th...more

Naismith Trophy semifinalists named
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 28, 2014 at 4:39pm

Semifinalists for the 2014 Women's Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T;are:Stefanie Dolson, ConnecticutBria Hartley, ConnecticutJewell Loyd, Notre DameMaggie Lucas, Penn StateKayla McBride, Notre DameChiney Ogwumike, StanfordShoni Schimmel, LouisvilleOd...more

Marquette Golden Eagles soar past St. John's Red Storm
by Swish Appeal
posted February 27, 2014 at 6:48pm

Just the Facts Ma'am: St. John's raced out to a big early lead, but Marquette dominated the game, coming back from 23 down to win 74-61. Katie Young led the Golden Eagles with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Aliyyah Handford had 21 points for St. John's. ...more

Duke’s Chloe Wells is no longer with the team, will not participate in senior night activities
by Swish Appeal
posted February 27, 2014 at 6:45pm

Multiple sources have informed Swish Appeal that Duke point guard Chloe Wells is no longer part of the team and will not participate in tonight's senior night activities along with the team's four other seniors. Although the Duke Chronicle reported on ...more

ESPN's mid-major rankings: a new number one
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 27, 2014 at 9:09am

James Madison claims the top spot in this week's top 15 mid-major rankings:1. James Madison2. Gonzaga3. Bowling Green4. Dayton5. Chattanooga6. Middle Tennessee State7. Marist8. Central Michigan9. BYU10. Wright State11. Iona12. Albany13. Green Bay14. Pacif...more

Pac-12 to feature Tara VanDerveer documentary next month
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 27, 2014 at 9:08am

Legendary Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer will be the subject of a documentary on the Pac-12 Networks next month:And now, during this milestone season, her 28th on the Farm, Pac-12 Networks is bringing college basketball fans behind the scenes, in the hudd...more

Game of the Day: #23/25 Middle Tennessee plays at East Carolina in a Conference USA match
by Swish Appeal
posted February 27, 2014 at 9:05am

We turn our attention to Conference USA with a match between two of its best teams. Read more on it here. #23/25 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (23-4; 12-1 C-USA) at East Carolina Pirates (21-5; 9-4 C-USA) 7:00 p.m. EST Williams Arena - Greenville, NC...more

High school top 25 rankings: getting serious
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 26, 2014 at 9:05am

Check out all the happenings with the nation's top high school teams:1. Mater Dei2. Duncanville3. Blackman4. Incarnate Word Academy5. Windward6. Long Beach Polytechnic7. Regis Jesuit8. New Hope Christian Academy9. Lawrence North10. Myers Park11. Bedford N...more

WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, NBA's Suns release statement on controversial Arizona SB 1062
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2014 at 9:03am

The Phoenix Mercury have tweeted out a statement denouncing Arizona's controversial Senate Bill 1062, joining the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL in opposition to the bill. The Phoenix Mercury and NBA's Phoenix Suns have joined a growing group of voices ...more

2013-14 Indiana Fever offseason: Can they get back to the top in 2014?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2014 at 9:02am

After winning the 2012 WNBA title the Indiana Fever fell short in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals. Can they get back to the top in 2014 or will competition in the East be too tough? Swish Appeal: What made you decide to partner up with the All State...more

Game of the Day: UConn Huskies vs. SMU Mustangs
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2014 at 8:55am

With only five Division I games on today's schedule, we focus on #1. #1 Connecticut Huskies (28-0) at Southern Methodist (16-10) 8 p.m. EST Moody Coliseum - Dallas, TX Online: ESPN3 WBB State preview statistics We can start by getting this part ou...more

Natasha Cloud Blog: St. Joseph's star discusses her season on and off the court
by Swish Appeal
posted February 25, 2014 at 8:43pm

St. Joseph's guard Natasha Cloud, among the 22 Division I players announced yesterday as finalists for the 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award, offered Swish Appeal a guest blog about both the A-10 season and challenges that she and her family have faced off the...more

Tamika Catchings discusses the 2014 Good Works Team, her offseason, and the work her foundation is doing
by Swish Appeal
posted February 25, 2014 at 8:16pm

Swish Appeal had the opportunity to interview Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings about the 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team, what she's doing this offseason, and her foundation. Swish Appeal: What made you decide to partner up with the All State Goo...more

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