It was a day for celebration in the Jon M. Huntsman Center as the University of Utah women’s basketball team wrapped up non-conference play with a 75-46 win over Weber State and head coach Lynne Roberts claimed her 300th career win. The Utes ended the non-conference season 7-4 overall. Roberts, who is in her 18th
Bethune-Cookman’s Blair-Lewis collects win #300
Camary Harris scored 13 points as Bethune-Cookman gave Head Vanessa Blair-Lewis her 300th career coaching victory with a 61-44 victory in the Hatter Classic Thursday afternoon. In her 12th season at BCU and 21st overall, Blair-Lewis has led the Lady Wildcats to three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular season championships, three WNIT appearances, the 2019 MEAC
Northern Iowa Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach takes leave of absence
University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball assistant coach KK Armstrong is taking a leave of absence, starting immediately. Her return date is unknown at this time. Armstrong is in her fourth season on the UNI women’s basketball coaching staff. Armstrong, is a former point guard at UNI (2008-12). She saw action in 128 games, tying
How To Eliminate Jumpers Knee In Your Athletes
Jumpers knee – inflammation of the patellar tendon – is a common injury among basketball players that, because it is an overuse injury, typically happens as the season progresses. So if it’s an overuse injury should we rest our players? We can’t do that, we’re trying to win games. We’re trying to win championships! Ibuprofen
UConn’s Auriemma to undergo surgical procedure on Wednesday
University of Connecticut Head Women’s Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma will undergo a surgical procedure tomorrow. UConn Women’s Basketball tweeted the following earlier this afternoon: | NEWS | Geno Auriemma is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure on Wednesday to alleviate symptoms caused by diverticulitis. A short stay in the hospital and quick recovery are expected.
Week 5: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 5 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2019-20 college
Southern Utah Head Women’s Basketball Coach Sanders inks contract extension
Southern Utah University and Director of Athletics Debbie Corum announced that women’s basketball head coach Tracy Sanders has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2023-24 season. “It is an honor to be a part of Southern Utah University and the Cedar City community. I am extremely proud of our women’s basketball players and
Week 4: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 4 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2019-20 college
Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Coach takes leave
Tennessee State head women’s basketball coach Jessica Kern has announced through Twitter that she is taking a temporary leave from her position. She posted the following to her personal account: “After speaking with my family & continuous prayer, I am choosing to take a temporary cessation of work to focus on my health. My life’s
Emory & Henry College Announces Two New Assistant Coaches
Emory & Henry College head women’s basketball coach Jaclyn Dickens is pleased to announce the hiring of a pair of assistant coaches. Kyle Sensabaugh and Antwan VanBuren joined the Wasps’ staff six weeks ago in conjunction with the start of the season. Sensabaugh and VanBuren previously coached together on the E&H men’s basketball staff. “We