Tag: Women’s Hoops

Tennessee State women’s hoops takes on Wright State in home opener

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content, Tennessee State University NASHVILLE – Tennessee State women’s basketball returns to the Gentry Center on Friday night for the 2025-26 home opener, hosting Wright State at 7 p.m. The contest is the second game of the season for the Lady Tigers under head coach Candice Dupree. Tennessee State (0-1) opened the year with a gritty 59-53 road battle at Middle Tennessee on Monday morning. The Lady Tigers erased a double-digit deficit and briefly led in the fourth…

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Alabama A&M extends Dawn Thornton

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M University   | After the most successful season in program history at the NCAA Division I level, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant announced Wednesday a three-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton. “Coach Dawn Thornton has brought a new era of excellence to Alabama A&M women’s basketball. Her commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court, her strategic acumen, and her passion for HBCU athletics have made an immediate impact. Extending her contract reflects…

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UAPB women’s hoops stuns Memphis 69-64

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image via UAPB Athletics 69 Winner Ark.-Pine Bluff 1-0,0-0 SWAC 64 Memphis 0-1,0-0 American Team 1 2 3 4 F Ark.-Pine Bluff 12  14  18  25  69 Memphis 14  22  18  10  64 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions opened the 2025–26 season in unforgettable fashion, earning their second consecutive victory over Memphis, 69-64, inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The win also marked the program’s first 1-0 start since 2020, setting the tone for a new era under head coach Erica Leak.Junior guard Indiya Bowen made an immediate statement in her UAPB…

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SWAC announces time coordinates and location for 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day

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The SWAC announced the dates for its 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day. The annual event will take place October 7-8 at the Embassy Suites in Birmingham, Alabama.  Beginning at 10 A.M. on both days, Media Day brings together coaches and a pair of players from each member institution to speak with the media regarding the upcoming 2025-26 season.  The conference will also announce the 2026-26 predicted order of finish for both the men’s and women’s sides.  A complete list of the attending student-athletes will be released at a…

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Norfolk State Women’s Basketball Sets Home-and-Home Series with Ole Miss

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image via Matt Patterson Norfolk State women’s hoops has finalized a home-and-home agreement with Ole Miss commencing with the upcoming basketball season.  “This is an exciting moment for our women’s basketball program and the entire Norfolk State community. Hosting a nationally ranked SEC opponent at Echols Hall speaks volumes about the direction we’re headed and the reputation we’re building. With two nationally ranked programs set to visit over the next two seasons, our fans can look forward to elite-level basketball right here in Norfolk.” The series tips off when the…

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JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Player of the Year

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JuJu Watkins was named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year. The Trojans star completed her second stellar season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists as she helped lead USC to a 31-4 overall record and 16-1 within the Big 10 on the path to a no.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.  When the Trojans stepped up against tougher competition, Watkins was even better, averaging 26.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks against AP top ten opponents.  Watkins became the first player, be it Division I, WNBA, or NBA since 2000 to…

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JuJu Watkins named U.S. Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Year

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Wednesday afternoon the U. S Basketball Writers Association named University of Southern California guard JuJu Watkins their Player of the Year. After a phenomenal freshman campaign, the Lady Trojans sophomore sensation averaged 23.9 points 6.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game as she helped lead USC to a 30-3 overall record and a 16-1 mark in the Big 10. In another season chock full of accolades including Sporting News National Player of the Year, USBWA, Sporting News, and AP First Tram All-America and Big Ten Player of the Year.  She…

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Norfolk State’s Kierra Wheeler enters the transfer portal

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Norfolk State forward Kierra Wheeler has entered the transfer portal per reporting from BTN Scouting  This past season Wheeler was second on the team in scoring, 15.8 points per game, and steals, 1.9 per game, while also leading to Lady Spartans in rebounds (8.9 rpg) and blocks (2.4 bpg).

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JuJu Watkins tears right ACL against Mississippi State

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Juju Watkins hold her right knee in pain after tearing her ACL( image via Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) USC star guard JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL.  The injury occurred with 4:43 left in the first quarter of the Lady Trojans matchup against Mississippi State. Watkins was driving to the basket when she went down in between a pair of MSU defenders. She grabbed her knee and appeared to be in a great deal of pain.  She had to be…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops claims third straight MEAC Tournament

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image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics  The Norfolk State women’s basketball team punched its third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament with a 68-56 win over Howard in the MEAC Championship on Saturday afternoon. Kierra Wheeler led the Spartans with 19 points, adding seven rebounds, six blocks, and four steals, while Diamond Johnson tallied 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Wheeler was named MEAC Most Outstanding Player while head coach Larry Vickers earned Most Outstanding Coach honors. Norfolk State started off strong, opening the championship game on…

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