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Freshmen making a splash in college hoops
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 12, 2012 at 1:17am

You can see it in teams across the country, whether they're bigger schools or mid-majors: this year's freshmen class is making waves. ESPNW agrees. Their top five are:Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis of ConnecticutElizabeth Williams of DukeAriel Massengale of Tenne...more

Hartley, UConn too much on both ends for Providence
by HoopFeed.com
posted January 12, 2012 at 1:14am

Image: Bob Child/AP You had to figure that in the aftermath of a rare Connecticut loss to Notre Dame this past Saturday, somebody on the Huskies’ schedule was going to pay and last night at the XL Center it was Providence. After a slow start that ...more

Duke Sophomore Guard Chloe Wells to miss remainder of the 2011-12 season
by Swish Appeal
posted January 12, 2012 at 12:55am

Image: Duke Photography Duke Sophomore Guard Chloe Wells to miss remainder of the 2011-12 season Duke sophomore guard Chloe Wells will not be enrolled for the 2012 spring semester and will miss the remainder of the season. Wells has violated a u...more

Guard Erika Johnson leaves California
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 12, 2012 at 12:33am

UPDATE: G Erika Johnson enrolled at North Carolina this week. ******************** Former Holly Names High star Erika Johnson didn't return to California after the brief holiday break. Instead the guard opted to transfer, beginning the recruiting proces...more

Pac-12 Power Rankings: Stanford still the team to beat
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 12, 2012 at 12:28am

A once-promising season for Washington stumbled across an obstacle this week. F Marjorie Heard suffered a torn left ACL during practice on Monday. Heard's minutes were previously part of debate as fans questioned why she wasn't playing much after a stron...more

Upsets Continue as #14 Texas Tech and #10 Texas A&M; Fall in Big 12 Action
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 12, 2012 at 12:22am

Image: Sue Ogrocki/AP Two NCAA upsets tonight:Oklahoma handed #14 Texas Tech their first loss.Texas upset #10 Texas A&M;.Full scoreboard.After tonight's Baylor-Oklahoma State game, players from both teams prayed together. This is a beautiful pictur...more

And now college athletics ‘reform’ season begins
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted January 11, 2012 at 7:22pm

Alabama had barely hoisted the BCS national championship trophy late Monday night when the long-winded explications of the entire college athletic landscape were being churned out. Actually, those missives have been continuing for a good long while. But ...more

Baylor Holding Strong in USA Today/ESPN College Hoops Poll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 10, 2012 at 9:44pm

Image: Charlie Neibergall/AP Notre Dame, predictably, has swiped the number two spot this week. Among the rises and falls, previously-unranked Nebraska enters at the 23rd position:1. Baylor2. Notre Dame3. Connecticut4. Stanford5. Maryland6. Duke7. Tenn...more

7 Things You Need to Know About College Recruiting
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 10, 2012 at 9:32pm

Written by Jen Croneberger 1. “It doesn’t take talent to hustle and be on time.” For many coaches, this is the first thing noticed. Who shows up early? Who runs on and off the field EVERY TIME regardless of what others are doing? You ...more

Best in the West: Stanford Holding Strong in West Coast Power Rankings
by Left Coast Hoops
posted January 10, 2012 at 2:15am

Image: Jason Watson/US Presswire 1. Stanford (13-1, 4-0). Saturday’s Oregon State win was not a good look for the Cardinal, who are struggling to get more production from their guards while the Ogwumike sisters carry the scoring load. Next up are...more

Red Storm Clips Louisville's Wings, 72-64
by Swish Appeal
posted January 10, 2012 at 2:09am

Image: RedStormSports.com Just the Facts, Ma'am: Strong second-half play from the Red Storm gave St. John's the 72-64 win over the Cardinals of Louisville. Eugeneia McPherson led St. John's with 16 points, while Louisville's Becky Burke led all scorers ...more

BCS BS?
by Draft Day Suit
posted January 9, 2012 at 2:33am

The 2011 College Football bowl season is almost over. Thank God. (And if you know me, you know that is a hard statement to make.) Oh don’t tell me you haven’t noticed how awful it’s been, and not just the ‘lesser’ non-BCS bo...more

Track & Field College Athletes of the Week
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted January 9, 2012 at 2:31am

Each week I’ll make selections for College Athletes of the Week. Every conference does it, but I’m not aware of any national honors like this. If no one else is doing it, I will. Men’s Athlete of the Week Andre Walsh, Maryland-Eastern...more

Cal Rolls Past Oregon, 90-67
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 9, 2012 at 2:09am

Berkeley, Calif. - I checked out the Oregon at Cal game yesterday, making the trip to Haas Pavilion for the first time. I loved the intimacy of the arena and the caring of the fans. They know each player by name, and are very supportive.After the Bears wo...more

Guard Erika Johnson leaves California
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 9, 2012 at 2:02am

Former Holly Names High star Erika Johnson didn't return to California after the brief holiday break. Instead the guard opted to transfer, beginning the recruiting process over this week. "Erika has a desire to get closer to home and also to get more imm...more

Notre Dame Knocks off Connecticut in Day Full of Upsets
by Swish Appeal
posted January 8, 2012 at 1:37am

Image: Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune Notre Dame Knocks of Connecticut in Day Full of Upsets There were quite a few upsets out of the Top 25 polls today, starting near the top of the list. It took #3 Notre Dame an overtime period to top #2 Co...more

Utah Outlasts Washington 49-36 in OT
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 8, 2012 at 1:31am

Image: Ellen Banner/The Seattle Times HUSKIES LOSE: Davis and Heard said they like defensive grudge matches, opting for 0-0 scores and a needed defensive play to then win it off one shot. Well, they got that on Saturday, it just didn't work out in thei...more

Preview of a Big East Showdown: #2 UConn @ #3 Notre Dame
by Swish Appeal
posted January 7, 2012 at 3:03pm

Pregame notes and stories are interesting to write because you are playing with a bunch of what ifs. If the first 1/3 of the 2011-2012 season has shown us anything is that teams on paper of what they could do and should do are good for one thing. Kindli...more

Catching Up on a Busy Week of WNBA and College Hoops News
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 7, 2012 at 3:01pm

Tonight's NCAA action: Image: Duke Photography Duke freshman Elizabeth Williams made quite a statement in her team's win over Wake Forest - she had 18 points, 16 rebounds and 12 blocks. Williams broke the Atlantic Coast Conference blocks record.#5 Maryl...more

Open Thread: As Conference Play Gets Underway, UConn/Notre Dame Headline Saturday's Action - 4 p.m. ET
by Swish Appeal
posted January 7, 2012 at 2:50pm

Contrary to popular Big East belief, there is more than just one women's basketball game being played today. And while that #2 vs. #3 matchup is indeed the game of the day, if you're so inclined you can immerse yourselves in hoops pretty much all day! Ga...more

Can Seattle Draft Skylar Diggins or Brittney Griner?
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted January 7, 2012 at 2:07pm

One trade and suddenly the WNBA draft is one of the bigger topics among Storm fans. Seattle coach and GM Brian Agler swapped stars Swin Cash and Le'coe Willingham and one of the team's second-round picks to Chicago in exchange for the No. 2 overall select...more

San Diego State too much for Longwood in 79-37 rout
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 5, 2012 at 10:27pm

San Diego - The San Diego State Aztecs routed the Longwood Lancers last night, 79-37.SDSU commanded at the start, and though Longwood got on the scoring board at the charity stripe, they didn't score a field goal until the first half 12:31 mark. The Aztec...more

Big 12 Opening Night: #9 Texas A&M; Falls to K-State in OT, Baylor Continues to Dominate
by HoopFeed.com
posted January 5, 2012 at 10:19pm

K-State’s Brittany Chambers. Photo: Cheryl Vorhis While it was business as usual for No. 1 Baylor on opening night of Big 12 conference play as the Lady Bears beat Missouri 90-46, upsets set the tone in other contests around the league. Texas A&a...;more

Shenneika Smith Surpasses 1,000 Career Points as St. John's Claims First Conference Win
by Swish Appeal
posted January 5, 2012 at 10:14pm

Image: RedStormSports.com Just the Facts, Ma'am: A late run salted away the Red Storm's first conference win, as St. John's defeated the visiting Providence Friars 57-41. Shenneika Smith had 14 of her 18 points in the second half, including the 1000th o...more

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