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Stanford snaps Baylor's 42-game winning streak
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 17, 2012 at 9:25am

The best game that wasn't televised: Stanford 71, Baylor 69.Other college news:The UConn-Notre Dame game in January is almost sold out.Can Delaware find an identity without Elena Delle Donne?More on Chamique Holdsclaw:From ESPN.More class of 2013 signings...more

Mechelle Voepel: No "Set" Timetable for Washington Mystics General Manager/Head Coach Hiring
by Swish Appeal
posted November 16, 2012 at 6:23pm

On Mechelle Voepel's chat: I'll give you the entire quote she said today specifically regarding the Mystics. In fact it was the first topic of discussion: I hate to start with a downer topic, but it's been on all our minds. I was told by a Mystics s...more

Chamique Holdsclaw in custody for aggravated assault
by Swish Appeal
posted November 16, 2012 at 8:19am

Former Tennessee Lady Vols and WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw is in police custody for a dispute-turned-violent with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lacy. Former basketball star, Chamique Holdsclaw is wanted by police in which a dispute turned violent. As report...more

Memorial service planned for Seattle Storm fan, friend Karen Rolstad
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 15, 2012 at 8:03pm

Thanks for sharing your stories and condolences regarding the passing of Karen Rolstad, my friend and longtime Storm fan. They have been passed on to the family and they appreciate our sentiments. The Seattle Times published an obituary in the newspaper'...more

Washington and Gonzaga announce its national letter of intents
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 15, 2012 at 8:26am

Washington coach Kevin McGuff is still attracting guards in announcing his trio of players who signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday. Yet, with All-American post Katie Collier (6-feet-3) expected to return from injury and G Kristi Kingma graduat...more

National Signing Day excitement
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 15, 2012 at 8:19am

Hoopgurlz A-Z......S is interesting: Tyler Scaife and Ieshia Small have yet to announce.Check out the 2013 list.Individual schools 411:Tennessee signs two big recruits.UConn's got one.North Carolina's four are all-stars.Notre Dame lands four.Purdue adds t...more

Minnesota Gophers aiming for 20 wins and a NCAA tournament berth
by Swish Appeal
posted November 15, 2012 at 7:22am

Marcus R. Fuller of the Pioneer Press reports that the Minnesota Gophers are expecting things this year after winning the 2012 WBI title last year. Their optimism is buoyed by the promise of sophomore Rachel Banham, who is looking to continue her quest t...more

#1 Baylor whoops #6 Kentucky
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 14, 2012 at 7:49am

Tonight's results:#1 Baylor crushed #6 Kentucky, 85-51.#22 Oklahoma State 74, Missouri State 71.Full scoreboard.Forty-one games on tap tomorrow, including #9 Penn State at #16 Texas A&M;.Other NCAA news:Black Coaches and Administrators report on colle...more

Baylor Lady Bears vs. Kentucky Wildcats: A'dia Mathies 'was never a factor' in 85-51 loss in Waco
by Swish Appeal
posted November 14, 2012 at 7:46am

Even if a team were to come into Waco, Texas knowing exactly how to stop the Baylor Lady Bears, the challenge is actually executing that game plan. And the bottom line is that the Kentucky Wildcats simply did not execute and ultimately got routed 85-51 i...more

Washington, Seattle U prepare for inner-city showdown at KeyArena
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 14, 2012 at 7:40am

Washington (1-0) is putting the final touches on its preparation for a matchup against Seattle University (0-1) at KeyArena on Wednesday. Both played dramatic season-openers, UW defeating Saint Mary's 70-68 and SU falling 71-70 to Pacific on Friday. "Pac...more

Baylor Lady Bears vs. Kentucky Wildcats predictions: Guess the Game Outcome
by Swish Appeal
posted November 14, 2012 at 7:31am

Over at SB Nation's Kentucky site A Sea of Blue, the latest Guess the Game Outcome is asking for predictions for today's game between the Wildcats and the defending champion Baylor Lady Bears. Here they are: Women vs Baylor Who wins the game? [+/-1 ...more

Tennessee Lady Vols' bounce back from 'unacceptable' loss as simple as A, B, C: Andraya, Bashaara, Cierra
by Swish Appeal
posted November 13, 2012 at 6:46pm

Walking into the spectacular McCamish Pavilion -- named after Georgia Tech alum Hank McCamish -- was a sight to behold as this venue is state of the art: it seats over 8,600 and has theatrical lighting comparable to Madison Square Garden and the Staples...more

Reflecting on the Top 100 list: What makes a great women's basketball program?
by Swish Appeal
posted November 13, 2012 at 12:04pm

Our Top 100 Programs in Division I women's basketball list gets noticed. People may not agree with the results, but it is definitely a springboard for discussion. Over the last three years, I've gotten some mail about the list but usually from fans or ...more

Some results so far, and happy Veteran's Day
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 13, 2012 at 7:41am

Some of tonight's results, as games are still in progress:Michigan beat Xavier, 62-53, on the road.South Carolina pounded Louisiana Tech, 82-58.Close ones:Virginia came back to beat Penn, 68-65.Miami got by Richmond, 69-63.West Virginia 60, Boston U, 57.I...more

A personal goodbye for a longtime Seattle Storm fan and friend
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 13, 2012 at 7:28am

I hope this is appropriate. It's not exactly the type of thing you call a grieving family to discuss. But because she's one of my biggest fans, this is the only way I can say goodbye. Karen Marie Rolstad died at 11:11 am on Sunday. She was originally dia...more

Carrier Classic to return to USS Yorktown in 2013 despite cancellation of men's game
by Swish Appeal
posted November 13, 2012 at 7:23am

Despite a somewhat ragged women's basketball game and a cancelled men's game this past weekend, the Carrier Classic will return to the USS Yorktown in 2013, according to the AP. There were no complications earlier Friday when Notre Dame women defeated O...more

Video: Highlights from Notre Dame's 57-51 win in the 2012 Carrier Classic
by Swish Appeal
posted November 13, 2012 at 7:20am

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 57-51 in a somewhat ragged women's basketball game in the 2012 Carrier Classic. ...more

Georgia Tech's home opener is Tennessee victory
by Swish Appeal
posted November 12, 2012 at 5:55pm

    (ATLANTA) It looks like Georgia Tech has it all this year- a refurbished arena now known as the McCamish Pavilion, huge HDTV Jumbotron, and the experience of coming off a Sweet Sixteen appearance. Visiting Tennessee is a school that is u...more

NCAA Basketball: Gonzaga 63, USC 52
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 12, 2012 at 4:09pm

Gonzaga dominated USC from the opening tip today, and closed out a 63-52 win.Keani Albanez lead the Bulldogs with 17 points, Haiden Palmer added 13 and Taelor Karr, 10.Cassie Harberts notched a double-double for the Trojans, with 18 points and 10 rebounds...more

NCAA Baskeball: UCLA 66, San Diego State 52
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 12, 2012 at 3:54pm

The UCLA Bruins pulled away in the second half of a sloppy game last night to beat visiting San Diego State, 66-52.Markel Walker lead the Bruins with 15 points, while Alyssia Brewer added 12. Freshman Kari Korver had 11, which included a trio of three-poi...more

Stanford at Santa Clara
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted November 12, 2012 at 7:51am

The Stanford Women’s Basketball team traveled down El Camino Real to Mission Santa Clara to play the Broncos. C and R rode their bikes approximately one mile and saw the original Mission Wall and their stunningly clean campus on a clear and crisp fa...more

Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Second half run helps the Lady Vols win on the road
by Swish Appeal
posted November 12, 2012 at 7:42am

The last few years for the Tennessee Lady Vols have been somewhat frustrating as a women's basketball fan, even if not explicitly a Lady Vols fan. If the first two games of the 2012-13 season mean anything, it should be more of the same in head coach Hol...more

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Tennessee Lady Vols: A pivotal game for both Top 25 teams
by Swish Appeal
posted November 12, 2012 at 7:41am

The Tennessee Lady Vols will face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tomorrow at 2 p.m. EDT on ESPN3 in the brand new McCamish Pavilion in a game that will be pivotal for both teams as they move forward. Not only will Georgia Tech open against one of the ...more

College hoops, day two, and more
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 11, 2012 at 8:41pm

Notable results:#25 DePaul goes down to Dayton, 92-80, in the Maggie Dixon Classic.#16 Vanderbilt over Oklahoma State, 82-71.Green Bay barely survived Northern Iowa, 54-53.Minnesota needed two overtimes to put away Washington State, 87-83.UMass senior cen...more

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