| Lady Blues fall to Drury in region semis (March 13)
 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues fell 67-55 to host No. 2 Drury in the semifinals of the South Central Region Saturday night. Washburn finished the season 26-5 despite having one lone senior (Montoya Whitfield) on the squad and won a regular season MIAA title. Juwanna Rivers led Washburn with 12 points against the Lady Panthers. Rivers was named to the South Central Region all-tournament team. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues open with 65-64 win over NWMSU (March 12)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Washburn Lady Blues moved into the semis of the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament with a 65-64 win over Northwest Missouri State. Brooke Ubelaker scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half. Juwanna Rivers scored 13 points and Carla Sintra scored 12. The Lady Blues will take on Heartland Conference Champion Drury on Saturday. The Lady Blues and the Lady Panthers met in the 2003 regional final in Topeka with the Lady Blues winning to advance to the Elite Eight. Box Score
Lady Blues set for NCAA play (March 11)
The Washburn women’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the 2004 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament, which was announced by the NCAA Sunday night. The Lady Blues are seeded No. 5 in the South Central Region at Weiser Gymnasium at the Drury University campus in Springfield, Mo. March 12, 13 and 15. Washburn faces No. 4 seeded Northwest Missouri State 8 p.m. Friday in a rematch of the MIAA Tournament semifinals. The game can be heard live on 94.5 FM (94 Country) with Mark Elliott calling the action.  Bracket | Full 64-team bracket | Notes
Lady Blues fall to No. 13 in WBCA Poll (March 9)
The Washburn Lady Blues fell to No. 13 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. All of the eight teams in the South Central Region are ranked or received votes in this week’s national poll. Washburn faces No. 17 Northwest Missouri State 8 p.m. Friday in the South Central Region first round.
Lady Blues No. 5 seed in South Central Region (March 8)
The Washburn women’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the 2004 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament, which was announced by the NCAA Sunday night. The Lady Blues are seeded No. 5 in the South Central Region at Weiser Gymnasium at the Drury University campus in Springfield, Mo. March 12, 13 and 15. Washburn faces No. 4 seeded Northwest Missouri State 8 p.m. Friday in a rematch of the MIAA Tournament semifinals. The game can be heard live on 94.5 FM (94 Country) with Mark Elliott calling the action. Bracket | Full 64-team bracket
Lady Blues fall to Northwest Missouri in semis (March 6)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Northwest Missouri State started the second half with a 13-1 run, and held defending champion Washburn to 23.1 percent shooting from the field in the last 20 minutes as the Bearcats advanced to the Sonic/MIAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game with a 76-68 decision over the Lady Blues Saturday afternoon at Municipal Auditorium. Washburn, which has likely secured an at-large NCAA Tournament berth will find out its seeding in the South Central Region Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues open MIAA Tournament with win over PSU (March 4)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The No. 11 Washburn Lady Blues held off Pittsburg State 71-58 in the opening round of the MIAA tournament in Municpal Auditorium Thursday night. With the win Washburn advances to the semifinals 2:30 p.m. Saturday against No. 3 seed Northwest Missouri State. The Bearcats beat Central Missouri State 65-58 in the opening round. Box Score | Season Stats
Squads ready for Sonic MIAA Basketball Tournament (March 3)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The No. 11 Washburn Ichabods, who captured an eighth MIAA title in 13 seasons, are the No. 1 seed and will face Missouri-Rolla 12 p.m. Friday at the Sonic MIAA Tournament at Municipal Auditorium. The No. 11 Washburn Lady Blues, who captured a share of their second MIAA title Saturday, are the No. 2 seed and will face Pittsburg State 6 p.m. Thursday night. Men's notes | Women's notes
Lady Blues capture share of MIAA title with win (Feb. 28)
WARRENSBURG, Mo. - The Washburn Lady Blues won a share of the MIAA regular season title with a 59-57 win over Central Missouri State Saturday afternoon at the CMSU Multipurpose Building. Washburn, which improved to 24-3 and 15-3 in the MIAA, is the No. 2 seed in the Sonic MIAA Tournament March 4-7 and will face No. 7 seed Pittsburg State 6 p.m. Thursday night in Municipal Auditorium. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues looking to capture at least share of MIAA title (Feb. 26)
WARRENSBURG, Mo. - The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues travel to Central Missouri State 1:30 p.m. Saturday looking to clinch at least a share of the MIAA regular season title. The Lady Blues are 23-3 overall and tied for first with Emporia State at 14-3 in the MIAA after a 51-50 win at Emporia State Wednesday night. Central Missouri State is 15-11 and 8-9 in the MIAA. Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues need a win at ESU for tie in MIAA race (Feb. 21)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues head to No. 4 Emporia State 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The Lady Blues are 22-3 and 13-3 in the MIAA and ESU is 21-2 and 14-2 in the MIAA. The Lady Hornets topped Washburn 78-76 in double overtime Jan. 7 in Lee Arena, snapping Washburn's 13-game home court and 10-game MIAA regular season winning streak. Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues alone in second in MIAA (Feb. 21)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues topped Missouri-Rolla 84-48 on Senior Day in Lee Arena Saturday afternoon. Washburn, which improved to 22-3 and 13-3 in the MIAA, beat UMR for the eighth straight time. The Lady Blues also moved into sole possession of second place in the MIAA after Northwest Missouri fell 60-59 at Missouri Southern. They are a game back of Emporia State (21-2, 14-2 MIAA) heading into Wednesday's 5:30 game at White Auditorium in Emporia. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues move into tie for second in MIAA (Feb. 18)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues topped No. 17 Northwest Missouri State 66-57 in Lee Arena Wednesday night. The Lady Blues moved into a tie for second in the MIAA with Northwest at 12-3 in the MIAA and improved to 21-3 overall. Emporia State had a one game lead at 13-2 in the conference. Box Score | Season Stats
No. 13 Lady Blues to host No. 17 Northwest Missouri (Feb. 17)
The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues host No. 17 Northwest Missouri State in Lee Arena 5:30 Wednesday night. The Lady Blues are in third in the MIAA with a 20-3 and 11-3 MIAA record, while Northwest is tied for first with a 19-4 and 12-2 MIAA record. Emporia State is tied with the Bearcats at 12-2 in the MIAA. Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues tied for No. 13 in WBCA Poll (Feb. 17)
The Washburn Lady Blues are tied for No. 13 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. The Lady Blues were alone at No. 13 in the previous WBCA National Poll on Feb. 10.
Washburn improved to 20-3 and 11-3 in the MIAA with a 97-94 double overtime win at Truman State Saturday. The Lady Blues are back in action 5:30 p.m. tomorrow against No. 17 Northwest Missouri State in Lee Arena.
Rivers earns Wilson/MIAA Player of the Week honors (Feb. 17)
Juwanna Rivers, a 5-7 junior from Cleveland, Ohio, scored 10 of her career-high 28 points in the two overtime periods, hitting key shots down the stretch as No. 13 Washburn won at Truman, 97-94, Saturday. Her efforts helped Rivers share Wilson/MIAA Player of the Week honors for the past week.
Lady Blues survive Truman in double overtime (Feb. 14)
The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues needed two overtimes to get past Truman as the Lady Blues topped the Bulldgos 97-94 as the Lady Blues improved to 20-3 and 11-3 in the MIAA. Juwanna Rivers scored 10 of her career-high 28 points over the two overtime sessions as Washburn reached the 20-win plateau for the third time during head coach Ron McHenry's four-year tenure as the Lady Blues' head coach. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues hit road for tilt with Truman State (Feb. 12)
KIRKSVILLE, Mo - The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues travel to Truman State 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Washburn is 19-3 and 10-3 in the MIAA, while Truman is 8-13 and 2-11 in the MIAA. Washburn won the first meeting 73-55 in Lee Arena Jan. 17. Truman has won five of the last six meetings against Washburn in Pershing Arena. Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues pull away in second half (Feb. 11)
TOPEKA - The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues topped Southwest Baptist 82-59 in Lee Arena Wednesday night. The Lady Blues improved to 19-3 and 10-3 in the MIAA and pulled within one game of Emporia State and Northwest Missouri State for the MIAA lead. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues No. 13 in WBCA Poll (Feb. 10)
The Washburn Lady Blues dropped four spots to No. 13 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. The Lady Blues were No. 9 in the previous WBCA National Poll on Feb. 3.
Lady Blues to host Southwest Baptist Wednesday night (Feb. 9)
TOPEKA - The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues are back in action 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night against Southwest Baptist. Washburn is 18-3 and 9-3 in MIAA play, while Southwest Baptist is 13-8 and 5-7 in MIAA play. Washburn has won the last six matchups with SBU, including a 63-41 win Jan. 20 in Bolivar, Mo. Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues fall in overtime to Lions 63-60 (Feb. 7)
JOPLIN, Mo. - The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues fell 63-60 to Missouri Southern in overtime. The loss drops the Lady Blues to 18-3 and 9-3 in the MIAA. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues hit road for MSSU Saturday night (Feb. 4)
JOPLIN, Mo. - The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues take a six-game winning streak to Missouri Southern 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Washburn is 18-2 and 9-2 in the MIAA, while Missouri Southern is 13-7 and 4-7 in MIAA play. The game features the top two scoring defenses in the MIAA. Washburn leads the MIAA with 51.8 points a game allowed, while MSSU is second with 59.3 points allowed.  Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues cruise to victory over PSU (Feb. 4)
TOPEKA - The Washburn Lady Blues outscored Pittsburg State 42-18 in the second half to cruise to a 67-37 win in Lee Arena Wednesday night. WU opened the second half with a 14-3 run to pull away as Carla Sintra led the way with a team-high 16 points. The Gorillas hit just 13 of 48 shots (27.1 percent) from the field. PSU's 37 points tied the fewest total given up by Washburn in MIAA play in school history. WU beat Missouri Southern 73-37 Feb. 12, 1990 in its first year in the MIAA. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues turn up defense in fifth straight win (Jan. 31)
TOPEKA - The No. 10 Washburn Lady Blues won their fifth straight with a 56-40 win over Missouri Western in Lee Arena Saturday night. Brooke Ubelaker had a team-high 13 points and finished with 10 rebounds to record her second double-double (both vs. MWSC). Washburn won its fourth straight over Missouri Western and snapped a four-game skid in Lee Arena against the Griffons. The Griffons handed WU its only home loss each of the last two seasons. Washburn is back in action 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lee Arena against Pittsburg State. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues set for matchup with Griffons (Jan. 28)
The No. 10 Washburn Lady Blues take a four-game winning streak into Saturday's 5:30 p.m. matchup with Missouri Western. The Lady Blues are 16-2 and 7-2 in the MIAA, while Missouri Western is 13-5 and 5-4 in the MIAA. Washburn has won the last three meetings between the two schools but Western has won the last four in Lee Arena.
Lady Blues win fourth straight at Pittsburg State (Jan. 28)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - After trailing by four at the half, the No. 10 Washburn Lady Blues rallied for a 75-66 win at Pittsburg State Wednesday night. The Lady Blues used a 13-0 run to take a 64-56 lead with 5:15 left. Carla Sintra had a career-high 22 points and team-high six rebounds to help WU improve to 16-2 and 7-2 in the MIAA. The Lady Blues are back in action 5:30 Saturday night against Missouri Western in Lee Arena. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues drop a spot in WBCA Poll (Jan. 27)
Despite two wins last week, the Washburn Lady Blues fell one spot to No. 10 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. The Lady Blues were No. 9 in the previous WBCA National Poll on Jan. 20.
Lady Blues look to extend winning streak at PSU (Jan. 27)
TOPEKA - The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues take their three-game winning streak to Pittsburg State 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Washburn is 15-2 and 6-2 in MIAA play after a 59-47 win over Missouri Southern Saturday, while PSU is 8-8 and 3-5 in the MIAA after a 77-67 win at Missouri-Rolla.
Game Notes | Season Stats
Lady Blues top Missouri Southern to improve to 15-2 (Jan. 22)
TOPEKA - The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues topped Missouri Southern 59-47 in Lee Arena Saturday night. With the win, Washburn improved to 15-2 and 6-2 in the MIAA, while Southern fell to 11-6 and 2-6 in the MIAA. Juwanna Rivers led the way with a career-high 15 points on 5 of 7 field goals (3 of 5 3-pointers) and four assists. Lora Westling had 12 points and eight rebounds. Washburn is back in action 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night at Pittsburg State's John Lance Arena. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues host Missouri Southern Saturday night (Jan. 22)
The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues are back home 5:30 p.m. Saturday to host Missouri Southern. The Lady Blues are 14-2 and 5-2 in the MIAA and ranked No. 8 in the South Central Region rankings. Missouri Southern is 11-5 and 2-5 in the MIAA. Washburn has won the last five meetings and last six in Lee Arena. Game Notes | Season Stats
Blues No. 8 in regional rankings (Jan. 21)
The Lady Blues were ranked No. 8 in the first South Central Region rankings released Wednesday. Three automatic qualifiers (MIAA, Lone Star and Heartland champions) and five at-large teams will advance to the South Central Regional March 12-15.
Lady Blues defense stiffens at SBU (Jan. 20)
BOLIVAR, Mo. - The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues topped Southwest Baptist 63-41 in Davidson Fieldhouse Tuesday night. SBU's 41 points were the fewest by a Washburn opponent since the Lady Blues 89-38 win over Lincoln Feb. 14, 1990. The mark was also the all-time low by SBU in the series against Washburn. Lora Westling had a team-high 15 points, while Brooke Ubelaker had 11 points and seven rebounds. The Lady Blues are back in action 5:30 Saturday in Lee Arena against Missouri Southern. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues fall to No. 9 in WBCA National Poll (Jan. 20)
The Washburn Lady Blues fell one spot to No. 9 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. The Lady Blues were No. 8 in the previous WBCA National Poll on Jan. 13. Washburn improved to 13-2 and 4-2 in the MIAA with a 73-55 win over Truman State Saturday afternoon in Lee Arena. The Lady Blues are back in action 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, Mo.
Erin Menard named Wilson/MIAA Player of the Week (Jan. 20)
Erin Menard, a 5-foot-7 sophomore from Burlington, Kan., was named MIAA Player of the Week after averaging 23.0 points in 21.0 minutes of action per game for the Lady Blues off the bench in two games last week. Menard broke the Washburn record with 10 3-pointers against Truman State, which was a season high among NCAA Division II women.
Lady Blues set for matchup at Southwest Baptist (Jan. 19)
BOLIVAR, Mo. - The No. 8 Washburn Lady Blues hit the road for a 5:30 p.m. MIAA matchup at Southwest Baptist Tuesday. The Lady Blues are 13-2 and 4-2 in the MIAA after a 73-55 win over Truman Saturday. SBU is 11-4 and 3-3 in the MIAA. Washburn has won the last five meetings with SBU, including the last two in Bolivar.
Game Notes | Season Stats
Menard leads WU to win over TSU (Jan. 17)
TOPEKA – Behind a career-best effort from Erin Menard, the No. 8 Washburn Lady Blues beat Truman State 73-55 in Lee Arena Saturday afternoon. Menard hit 10 of 15 3-pointers to finish with a career-high 30 points to help Washburn improve to 13-2 and 4-2 in the MIAA. Menard broke the school record and was one shy of the MIAA record for 3-pointers made in a game. The Lady Blues are back in action 5:30 Tuesday night at Southwest Baptist.
Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues start slow in 67-59 loss to Bearcats (Jan. 14)
MARYVILLE, Mo. - The No. 8 ranked Washburn Lady Blues fell behind early and could not make a second half comeback in a 67-59 loss to Northwest Missouri. With the loss the Lady Blues fell to 12-2 and 3-2 in the MIAA. The Lady Blues committed 17 first half turnovers and found themselves behind 37-20 at intermission. Washburn was held to 29 percent shooting from the field. In the second frame, the Lady Blues cut the lead to as little as six at 50-44 with seven minutes remaining, but could not get any closer.Erin Menard led the Lady Blues with 16 points off the bench. Lora Westling scored 11 and Montoya Whitfield scored 10. The Lady Blues will be back in action on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. against Truman State. Box Score | Season Stats
No. 8 Lady Blues set for matchup at Northwest (Jan. 13)
The No. 8 Washburn Lady Blues will travel to Maryville, Mo. to take on Northwest Missouri State 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The Lady Blues are 12-1 and 3-1 in the MIAA, while the Bearcats are tied for first in the MIAA with an 11-2 overall and 4-0 MIAA record. Washburn has won the last six meetings between the two schools. The Lady Blues fell three spots from No. 5 to No. 8 in the latest WBCA National Poll.
Game Notes | WBCA Poll
No. 5 Lady Blues hold off Lady Miners (Jan. 10) Rolla, Mo. - The No. 5 ranked Waswhburn Lady Blues improved to 12-1 and 3-1 in the MIAA with a 64-53 win over MIssouri-Rolla. The Lady Blues will now travel to take on 11-2 and 4-0 Northwest Missouri who topped Missouri Southern 70-51 on Saturday afternoon Box Score | Season Stats
No. 5 Lady Blues fall in double overtime to No. 9 ESU (Jan. 7) TOPEKA- The No. 5 Washburn Lady Blues fell 78-76 to No. 9 Emporia State in double overtime in Lee Arena Wednesday night. Montoya Whitfield led the Lady Blues with 17 points, while Lora Westling added 13 points and nine rebounds. With the loss, Washburn fell to 11-1 and 2-1 in the MIAA, while Emporia State improved to 10-0 and 3-0 in the MIAA. The loss also snapped Washburn's 13-game home court winning streak. The Lady Blues are back in action 1:30 Saturday night at Missouri Rolla. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues stay put at No. 5 in WBCA poll (Jan. 6)
The Washburn Lady Blues stayed put at No. 5 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. Washburn, which received one first place vote this week, was No. 5 in the previous WBCA National Poll on Dec. 16.
Washburn improved to 11-0 and 2-0 in the MIAA with a 71-61 win over Central Missouri State in Lee Arena Saturday night. The Lady Blues will host No. 9 Emporia State 5:30 p.m. tomorrow night in Lee Arena. The Lady Blues and Hornets are among the seven undefeated teams in Division II women’s basketball.
No. 5 Lady Blues hold off Central Missouri State (Jan. 3)
TOPEKA- The No. 5 Washburn Lady Blues held off Central Missouri State 71-61 in Lee Arena in their MIAA home opener Saturday night. Montoya Whitfield had a career-high 20 points, including 15 in the first half. The Lady Blues will host No. 12 Emporia State 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night in Lee Arena. Both squads are among the seven undefeated NCAA DII women's teams. Box Score | Season Stats
No. 5 Lady Blues top Western to open MIAA slate (Dec. 30)
St. Joseph , Mo. - The Washburn Lady Blues won their 10th straight game to open the season in a 68-53 win. The Lady Blues led by 19 at the break shooting 48 percent from the field hitting 4 of 7 3-point attempts. The Lady Blues also outrebounded the Griffons 42 to 32 and hit five more 3-pointers in the game. Freshman Brooke Ubelaker led the Lady Blues recording her first double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Junior Lora Westling scored 12 and senior Montoya Whitfield scored 10 off the bench. The Lady Blues missed their first six shots from the field, but the Lady Blues' defense held the Griffons to 7 of 27 from the field in the first half. The Lady Blues will take on Central Missouri on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The Jennies beat Pitt State in Pittsburg in their MIAA opener. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues hammer Avila to improve to 7-0 (Dec. 11)
TOPEKA - The No. 7 Washburn Lady Blues used a 20-0 run in the first half and a 23-0 run in the second half to beat Avila University 98-41 in Lee Arena Thursday night. Carla Sintra had a career-high 17 points to lead Washburn. The Lady Blues are back in action 1 p.m. Tuesday(Central Time) against Texas A&M-Kingsville in the South Central Regional Challenge in Las Vegas, Nev. Box Score | Season Stats
Lady Blues top Benedictine to stay unbeaten (Dec. 9)
TOPEKA - The No. 7 Washburn Lady Blues topped Benedictine College 92-56 in Lee Arena Tuesday night to improve to 6-0. Carla Sintra had her first career double-double at Washburn with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Lady Blues are back in action 7 p.m. Thursday in Lee Arena against Avila University. Box Score | Season Stats
The Washburn Lady Blues moved up six spots to No. 7 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was released by the WBCA Tuesday. The Lady Blues were No. 13 in the preseason WBCA National Poll after reaching the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in 2002-03.
TOPEKA- The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues routed Baker University 99-34 in Lee Arena Saturday night. The win gives the Lady Blues their third straight 5-0 start. The Lady Blues are back in action 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in Lee Arena against Benedictine University.Box score | Season Stats
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues tied a school record with 12 3-pointers en route to an 89-46 win at Rockhurst in Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse Tuesday night. The win was Washburn's largest in the all-time series againt Rockhurst (WU won 83-53 in 1982-83) and was the 15th straight non-conference regular season win for the squad. The Lady Blues are back in action 3 p.m. Saturday in Lee Arena against Baker University. Box score | Season Stats
TOPEKA - The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues topped NAIA foe Saint Mary 106-38 in Lee Arena Saturday night by hitting a school record 12 3-pointers as a team. It was also the first time in 360 games that the Lady Blues scored 100 points. Washburn defeated Missouri-St. Louis 120-86 on Feb. 23, 1991. The Lady Blues are back in action 7 p.m. Tuesday night in Kansas City, Mo. against Rockhurst. Box score | Season stats
Lady Blues roll over Southeastern Oklahoma (Nov. 18)
Duarnt, Okla. - The Washburn Lady Blues improved to 2-0 this season with an 82-55 route over Southeastern Oklahoma State. The Lady Blues trailed at 2-0, but led the rest of the game building a 37-18 halftime lead. In the second half, the Lady Blues would increase the lead to as many as 31 points. Lora Westling led the Lady Blues with a career-high 23 points. Montoya Whitfield scored 13 and Juwanna Rivers added 10. The Lady Blues outrebounded Southeastern Oklahoma 44-26. Washburn is back in action on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. when they play host to St. Mary. Box score | Season stats
TOPEKA - The No. 13 Washburn Lady Blues topped NAIA No. 6 Evangel 74-50 in Lee Arena in their season opener Saturday night. Washburn was led by Montoya Whitfield, who netted a team-high 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Washburn had a 47-24 rebounding edge. The Lady Blues are back in action 7 p.m. Saturday night in Durant, Okla. against Southeastern Oklahoma State. Box Score
Lady Blues open regular season against No.
6 Evangel (Nov. 15)
The Washburn host Evangel University 7 p.m. Saturday
night in Lee Arena to open the 2003-04 season. The Lady Crusaders
are No. 6 in the preseason NAIA Division II Poll, while Washburn
is No. 13 in the WBCA NCAA Division II Poll. Both squads were quarterfinalists
in their respective national tournaments last season. Game
Notes
The Washburn Lady Blues were ranked No. 13 in the
USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, which was releasedy
by the WBCA Friday. The Lady Blues finished the 2002-03 season ranked
No. 6 after reaching the Elite Eight with a 30-4 record. Washburn
opened its exhibition season with a 73-51 loss to Kansas State in
Manhattan, Kan. Wednesday night. The Lady Blues were led by freshman
Brooke Ubelaker's 14 points and junior Lora Westling's 10 points.
The Lady Blues finish the exhibition season 5:30 p.m. Saturday night
against the Washburn Alumni squad, before opening the regular season
7 p.m. Nov. 15 against Evangel (Mo.) in Lee Arena. The Alumni squad
will feature five seniors off the 2002-03 squad, including first
team All-American Crystal Walker. Release
in PDF format
MANHATTAN, Kan. - The Washburn Lady Blues fell
73-51 to Kansas State in their exhibition opener in Bramlage Coliseum
Wednesday night. Brooke Ubelaker led Washburn with 14 points by
hitting 5 of 6 shots from the field, while Lora Westling added 10
points. The Lady Blues finished the game 16 of 48 (33.3 percent)
from the field, including 6 of 23 (26.1 percent) from beyond the
arch. Washburn is back in action Saturday 5:30 in an exhibition
game against the Washburn Alumni team. The squad opens the regular
season 7 p.m. Nov. 15 against Evangel in Lee Arena. Box
Score
Lady Blues open 2003-04 season with exhibition
at KSU (Nov. 4)
The Washburn women's basketball team opens the 2003-04
season with an exhibition game at Kansas State University Wednesday
night at 7:30 p.m. The Lady Blues finished with a 30-4 record last
season after falling in the first round of the Elite Eight. The
Lady Blues have to replace five seniors from last year's squad,
including WBCA All-American selection Crystal Walker. No. 5 Kansas
State was 29-5 last season and returns all five starters. Game
Notes
Washburn University head womenÕs basketball coach
Ron McHenry has announced that Dustin Odum has been promoted to
full-time assistant after spending the past season as a restricted
earnings coach. Odum spent the past season as an assistant for the
Lady Blues, helping the team to a 30-4 record.
Washburn women's basketball coach Ron McHenry has announced that
Spring Hill High School standout Megan Sullivan will join the Lady
Blues next season. Sullivan, a 6-1 center from Spring Hill, Kan.,
averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds a game as a high school senior
last season.
Washburn women's basketball coach Ron McHenry has announced that
three more players will join the Lady Blues for the 2003-04 season.
South Plains College forward Carla Sintra, Paris Junior College
forward Montoya Whitfield and Dodge City High School guard Holly
Henrichs.
Women's basketball assistant coach Lisa Curliss has resigned to
take the head women's basketball coach position at East Texas Baptist
University in Marshall, Texas. The Lady Tigers play in the American
Southwest Conference in NCAA Division III. |
