Marquette Women's Basketball news

Ellis Named To 2008-09 State Farm Wade Trophy Preseason List

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:03:57 PST

Senior guard Krystal Ellis was one of 25 players named to the "Wade Watch" list for the State Farm Wade Trophy Division I Player of the Year, announced Tuesday by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, on behalf of the Wade Coalition.

The 25-member list is made up of the top Division I student-athletes who best embody the spirit of Lily Margaret Wade according to the following criteria: game and season statistics, leadership, character, effect on their team and overall playing ability.

Terri Mitchell to be Featured on TMJ4's Olympic Zone Tonight

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:12:03 PST

Marquette women's basketball head coach Terri Mitchell will be featured TMJ4's Olympic Zone show Tuesday evening. The show begins at 6:30 p.m., on Milwaukee's NBC affiliate, channel 4.

Thomas-Johnson is Beijing Bound!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:35:11 PST

Lauren Thomas-Johnson, an incoming junior college transfer on the Marquette women's basketball team, is bound for Beijing, China for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games to serve as an athlete ambassador for British Basketball Federation.

Golden Eagle Q&A: Lauren Thomas-Johnson and Breann Hill

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:25:56 PST

Joining the Marquette women's basketball team this season are two junior college transfers Lauren Thomas-Johnson and Breann Hill. The duo played together at Kirkwood Junior College, winning two consecutive NJCAA Division II National titles in 2007 and 2008 under head coach Kim Muhl.

Terri Mitchell's USA Basketball Experience -- Entry 7

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:08:05 PST

I woke up this morning and took a walk around the complex one last time. To be expected it was dark in the gym, which seemed odd at first because for the last five days that place was full of so much energy and life. Last night's game against Argentina was every bit as wild as we thought it would be. The crowd was incredibly loud, and I think I'll be hearing horns in my mind for another week. If I had closed my eyes, I would have thought I was at a soccer game! The game was close at first. I knew it would be until our players settled down and not allowed the outside circumstances to dictate their game. You would expect they would be a bit nervous and they played like that at first. But once they got in the flow of the game, there was no looking back.

USA Women's U18 National Team Rolls Through FIBA Americas Championship Undefeated with 81-37 Victory Over Host Argentina

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:18:46 PST

Led by a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds from Nneka Ogwumike (Cy-Fair H.S. / Cypress, Texas), the 2008 USA Women's U18 National Team (5-0) concluded its run through the FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women unscathed with an 81-37 drubbing of host Argentina (2-3) Sunday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

USA U18 Women Secure Gold Medal Finish With Easy 96-51 Win Over Brazil

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:30:57 PST

Jumping to a 21-4 lead after just five minutes of play, the 2008 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team (4-0) once again easily defeated its FIBA Americas U18 Championship opponent in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this time capturing a 96-51 win over Brazil (2-2) Saturday night. All 12 U.S. players scored in the game, including nine players with points in the first quarter.

USA U18 Women Crush Puerto Rico 116-36

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:31:32 PST

The 2008 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team (3-0) took its first lead 19 seconds into its game against winless Puerto Rico (0-3) Friday night in the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and never looked back. Racing to an 80-point romp that featured six U.S. scorers in double digits, the 116-36 win was the USA's largest margin of victory yet.

Terri Mitchell's USA Basketball Experience -- Entry 6

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:28:03 PST

Hello Everyone! It's hard to believe it's Saturday already and that we have three games under our belt. If you missed seeing the scores, we are 3-0 defeating Venezuela, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Canada was our biggest challenge so far, however, our next two games will be tough. We play Brazil today and they are a very physical team. I thought Canada was physical but Brazil makes Canada look gentle!

USA Women's U18 National Team Rides Monster Second Quarter Past Canada for 72-56 Win

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:53 PST

Leading by two points after the first quarter, the 2008 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team outscored Canada 24-5 in the second period to pull away and secure an easy 72-56 win Thursday in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With two wins under its belt, the USA has guaranteed a top-four finish in the tournament and secured a berth into the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship.

Terri Mitchell's USA Basketball Experience -- Entry 5

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:32:05 PST

Where do I start? It's been awhile since I sent my last blog. I am at the mercy of finding internet "hot spots" where we are staying. The cafeteria was working the first day, but has been out ever since. I just found this other spot where I could connect with all of you - in a hallway outside a practice gym. The things we do to stay connected with the rest of the world! First thing I did was check the Brewer's score. Another victory over the Cards! Great job Brew Crew! I can't wait to catch them in action when I return!

USA U18 Women Open FIBA Americas Championship With 112-49 Blowout Of Venezuela

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:47:14 PST

The 2008 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team (1-0) simply overpowered Venezuela (0-1) Wednesday in its first game of the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women, scoring an astounding 78 points in the paint on the way to a 112-48 blowout in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Team USA Set to Begin Play at FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:24:53 PST

After two weeks of training camp in Colorado Springs, Colo., and Washington D.C., the U.S. Women's U18 National Team arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina Monday. The team is set for its first game of the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women.

Terri Mitchell's USA Basketball Experience -- Entry 4

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:04:43 PST

Is anyone out there a fan of the Today Show? Every once in a while I like to start my day with that show, and one of my favorite segments is "Where in the world is Matt Lauer." Matt will take a week and travel to different spots all over the globe. This year he started his adventure in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I remember watching it thinking how wonderful that part of the world looked, and wouldn't you know that is where I am headed today! We are going from steamy hot temperatures where sweat just pours off you when you walk outside, to winter temperatures in Argentina. Well, it is not quite Milwaukee winter temperatures, but it will be around a 40-degree change for us as temperatures range from 40 to 60 degrees.

Terri Mitchell's USA Basketball Experience -- Entry 3

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:33:55 PST

We arrived in Washington D.C. on Wednesday afternoon. Since it was a long travel day, we gave the team a day off from practice which gave them an opportunity to tour our nation's capital that evening. Bill, Carol and I opted to stay in so we could do our phone calls to recruits that day. For those who aren't familiar with the NCAA rules, Division I coaches are given certain time periods when we can call potential student-athletes, and Wednesday started that small window of opportunity to get in touch. However, we get another chance to tour Sunday before departing for Argentina.