CANCUN, Mexico-- Richmond had its two-game win streak snapped against Wisconsin-Green Bay, 79-48, Saturday at the Cancun Challenge. Richmond fell to 3-4, while Wisconsin-Green Bay (who is receiving votes in the Top-25 poll) improved to 4-1. The Spiders walked away from theCancun Challenge with a 2-1 mark. No team went undefeated. Green Bay started hot early, pushing its … [Read more...] about Richmond comes up short against Wisconsin-Green Bay, 79-48
Niners rally comes up short against Kansas State, 67-63
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte 49ers women's basketball team dug itself a first half hole before closing within one possession on numerous occasions in the second half but, unfortunately could not mount the full comeback, in falling 67-63 to Kansas State Saturday evening inside Halton Arena in Charlotte, N.C. Leading the way for the 49ers in the grueling second half was the … [Read more...] about Niners rally comes up short against Kansas State, 67-63
Big second half propels #24/25 Dayton over Buffalo, 68-44
DAYTON, Ohio -- The University of Dayton women's basketball team broke open a tight game in the second half, turning a six-point halftime lead into a a 68-44 win over Buffalo Friday in the first round of the Dayton Flyer Marriott Classic. Dayton, ranked 24th in the latest AP poll and 25th in the coaches poll, improved to 5-0, while Buffalo fell to 1-4. The Flyers were led … [Read more...] about Big second half propels #24/25 Dayton over Buffalo, 68-44
Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
CANCUN, Mexico-- The Spiders overcame a halftime deficit and hung on late to beat Wichita State,49-46, Friday at the Cancun Challenge. The Spiders improved to 3-3, while Wichita State fell to 2-3. "I was very pleased with our ability to dig deep and find a way," said head coach Michael Shafer. "We only took 36 shots for the game and the way it was being played, it was … [Read more...] about Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
Xavier women win second straight, 73-58
CINCINNATI - Led by junior Shatyra Hawkes with a career-high 24 points, the Xavier women's basketball team soared past the visiting Morehead State Eagles, 73-58, Wednesday night at Cintas Center. Hawkes was the game's leading scorer and grabbed a season-high six rebounds. Also for Xavier (3-1), sophomore Lakeisha Crouch scored a career-high 14 points, grabbed seven rebounds … [Read more...] about Xavier women win second straight, 73-58