PHILADELPHIA – With a big run early in the first half, Rutgers established a lead that would prove too great for Temple women's basketball to overcome, and the Scarlet Knights came away with an eventual 66-50 win on Wednesday night in McGonigle Hall. Rutgers (2-1) was led by Erica Wheeler with 14 points and Betnijah Laney with 13, while Tyonna Williams scored a career-high 15 … [Read more...] about Temple rally comes up short, falls to Rutgers, 66-50
Jones and Eggert lead St. Louis to 51-42 victory over Nebraska Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. – Lorreal Jones and Mallory Eggert combined for 24 points and 16 rebounds to lead Saint Louis to a 51-42 victory over Nebraska Omaha Wednesday afternoon at Sapp Fieldhouse. The Billikens, who take on Western Illinois Saturday at 2 p.m. in their home opener, improved to 1-3. Nebraska Omaha fell to 3-1. Jones and Eggert tied for game-high scoring honors with 12 … [Read more...] about Jones and Eggert lead St. Louis to 51-42 victory over Nebraska Omaha
Dayton women’s hoops in the Top 25
The University of Dayton women’s basketball team is ranked No. 24 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. It’s the first time the Flyers have been in the Top 25 since Dec. 7, 2009. It is the third time in history that UD is in the Top 25. “We are honored that people are recognizing what our coaches and kids have done here at Dayton,” said UD Head Coach Jim Jabir. “If we are still … [Read more...] about Dayton women’s hoops in the Top 25
Talented duo sign NLIs to join Minutewomen
AMHERST, Mass. – UMass women’s basketball and head coach Sharon Dawley announced the signing of Kymber Hill and Meredith Tarver to letters of intent to play for the Minutewomen on Tuesday afternoon. Hill is a member of the Althoff Catholic girl’s basketball team that has averaged more than 20 wins per season during her three years with the squad while the all-conference … [Read more...] about Talented duo sign NLIs to join Minutewomen
Pachko’s double-double powers Xavier over High Point, 77-48
CINCINNATI – The Xavier women’s basketball team moves to 2-1 on the season after beating the High Point Panthers, 77-48, Monday evening in Cintas Center. Senior Jessica Pachko led the Musketeers with her first double-double of the season, scoring 10 points and grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds. Senior Amber Gray had a season-high 14 points and junior Shatyra Hawkes added 14 … [Read more...] about Pachko’s double-double powers Xavier over High Point, 77-48