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November 25, 2009
We've Moved
The Big Ten Women's Baksetball Blog has moved. The new blog site can be found by clicking here.
Shooting Around
November 5, 2009
The Big Ten is previewed in this year's first installment of "Shootaround with Beth and Debbie." Click HERE to listen in!
Stay Classy
November 4, 2009
Illinois' Jenna Smith, Michigan State's Allyssa DeHaan and Penn State's Tyra Grant were named candidates for the 2009-10 Lowes Senior CLASS Award. Student-Athletes eligible for the award must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - classroom, character, community and competition. FULL RELEASE
Sneak Preview
November 4, 2009
Click HERE to catch a sneak peak of the Big Ten Network's women's basketball preview show that will air on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Coach Speak
November 4, 2009
Three Big Ten teams are ranked in the ESPN/USA Today Division I Top 25 Coaches' Poll, the WBCA announced today. Ohio State leads the conference at No. 3, followed by No. 10 Michigan State and No. 23 Purdue. In addition, two more conference squads are receiving votes outside the top 25. FULL POLL
American Girl
November 3, 2009
Ohio State junior Jantel Lavender was selected to the AP Preseason All-America Team, announced today. Lavender becomes just the second Buckeye in program history to earn the honor. FULL STORY
Tonight's Top 10
October 29, 2009
Ohio State and Michigan State are both ranked in the top 10 of the preseason AP poll, giving the Big Ten two top-10 teams in that poll for the first time since Nov. 28, 2006. FULL POLL
Meet the Media
October 29, 2009
Each of the Big Ten's coaches as well as select student-athletes participated in Big Ten Basketball Media Day today. Click HERE to read full transcripts of the coaches' press conferences.
Looking Way Ahead
October 29, 2009
Ohio State's St. John Arena and Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center have been selected as host sites for NCAA first- and second-round action in 2011. FULL STORY
Taking Home the Title
October 10, 2009
Former Iowa standout Tangela Smith recorded six points, eight rebounds and two assists to help the Phoenix Mercury claim the 2009 WNBA Championship over the Indiana Fever on Friday. Katie Douglas (Purdue) had 14 points, nine assists and four boards, while Jessica Davenport (Ohio State) tallied 18 points, two rebounds and an assist for the Fever.
FULL STORY
Wild, Wild West
September 30, 2009
Katie Douglas (Purdue) of the Indiana Fever led all players with 30 points, while Tangela Smith (Iowa) had 14 points and five rebounds for the Phoenix Mercury, who emerged with a 120-116 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals last night, marking the highest-scoring game in league history. Game 2 of the series takes place tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. FULL STORY
Final Countdown
September 29, 2009
Four former Big Ten women's basketball players will take to the court tonight in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Kelly Mazzante (Penn State) and Tangela Smith (Iowa) of the Phoenix Mercury host Katie Douglas (Purdue) and Jessica Davenport (Ohio State) of the Indiana Fever tonight at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2!
Big Ten. Big Impact.
September 16, 2009
Nine former Big Ten women's basketball players will hit the court for the WNBA playoffs. Tonight, Katie Smith and Detroit take on Atlanta, while Katie Gearlds and Tanisha Wright of Seattle face Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton and Los Angeles. Look below for the full list of Big Ten alumni in the postseason, as well as the full playoff schedule.
Detroit
Katie Smith, Ohio State
Indiana
Jessica Davenport, Ohio State
Katie Douglas, Purdue
Los Angeles
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton, Purdue
Phoenix
Kelly Mazzante, Penn State
Tangela Smith, Iowa
San Antonio
Helen Darling, Penn State
Seattle
Katie Gearlds, Purdue
Tanisha Wright, Penn State
Playoff Schedule
Headed to the Hall
September 10, 2009
Former Iowa head women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. Stringer coached at Iowa from 1983-95, collecting a 269-84 record while guiding the Hawkeyes to nine NCAA Tournament appearances in 12 seasons. FULL STORY
In the Pros
August 28, 2009
Former Penn State guard Tanisha Wright has been a major factor for the Seattle Storm, who recently clinched a spot in the playoffs.
Purdue alum Katie Douglas tells Her Story.
Get the full WNBA playoff picture HERE and see which of your favorite Big Ten alumni could be playing in the postseason.
Schedules, Schedules, Schedules!
August 26, 2009
While the Big Ten released its conference schedule yesterday, several schools also unveiled their non-conference opponents. Click the links below to see who your favorite teams will be playing in 2009-10:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Northwestern (coming soon)
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Wisconsin
Big Ten Places Five on Wooden Preseason List
August 20, 2009
The Big Ten leads all conferences with five players on the 2009-10 John R. Wooden Award Women's Preseason Top 30 List.
Candidates from the Big Ten are Illinois senior Jenna Smith, Michigan State senior Allyssa DeHaan, Ohio State junior Jantel Lavender and sophomore Samantha Prahalis and Penn State senior Tyra Grant.
Ohio State is one of just four schools with multiple players on the list, and Prahalis is the only sophomore to make the cut. Lavender was also a preseason honoree last season.
Welcome to the Big Ten Women's Basketball Blog
August 19, 2009
Welcome to the Big Ten Women's Basketball Blog - your ultimate source for Big Ten women's hoops all year long. Before, during and after the season, we'll bring you news updates, game results, links to features and much more, so be sure to check back often and see what's new with the Big Ten!
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