Maya Moore's intensity drives UConn's run Apr 6, 2008
" Freshmen get lost on campus. Freshmen carry seniors' luggage. They do not carry their teams. A breakdown of past winners of the Wade Trophy (which Saturday went to Tennessee's Candace Parker) and the Naismith Award the two foremost tributes in the women's game reveals few freshman seasons like Moore's. Carol Blakejowski, the first true women's star, was only a part-time starter her freshman season in 1974-75 at Montclair State. The great Nancy Lieberman scored 20.9 points a game as a freshman... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Past State Farm All-America teams (1975-2008) Apr 6, 2008
1986 Cindy Brown, Long Beach State Teresa Edwards, Georgia Kamie Ethridge, Texas Wanda Ford, Drake Jennifer Gillom, Mississippi Pam Leake, North Carolina Lillie Mason, Western Kentucky Katrina McClain, Georgia Cheryl Miller, USC Sue Wicks, Rutgers. 1985 Medina Dixon, Old Dominion Anucha Brown, Northwestern Kamie Etheridge, Texas Pam Gant, Louisiana Tech Eun Jung Lee, Northeast Louisiana Kirsten Cummings, Long Beach State Cheryl Miller, USC Sheila Collins, Tennessee Teresa Edwards, Georgia Janet... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Open Practice Quotes From The Lady Monarchs Mar 30, 2008
"When I think of Maya Moore, I think of the word `yikes'. I think that we've seen the tip of the iceberg. I think under the system she's in, she will continue to flourish because there's still so much creativity in the offense that Geno (Auriemma) has created. In some regards, I have an analogy of Maya Moore. I think of when Cheryl Miller came on the scene, she was just it. (Here) was a girl who was 6-2, 6-3, had ball-handling skills, had presence, had charisma ... had so many things no one her... (Odusports.com)
Tennessee's Parker at forefront of evolving women's game Mar 21, 2008
" The package of size, versatility, smarts and desire has Parker being mentioned with players such as Cheryl Miller (USC, 1986), Teresa Edwards (Georgia, 1986), Chamique Holdsclaw (Tennessee, 1998) Diana Taurasi (Connecticut, 2004), Ann Meyers Drysdale (UCLA, 1978) as the best collegian ever. "They could all take over a game and change the game not only because of their skills but personality," Ciampi says. "Their competitive spirits were so strong. " Parker is flattered by such opinions but... (USA Today -- Sports)
NCAA women's hoops Mar 20, 2008
Southern California, with Cheryl Miller, who still gets acclaim for being the greatest female player, won titles in 1983 and 1984 and went to the 1986 Final Four. Long Beach State went to the 1987 and 1988 Final Fours. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fowler Receives Prestigious Award Mar 7, 2008
I share this award with a lot of people, including every member who has served on the grounds crew at the Little League World Series, and Little League s Cheryl Miller, who takes care of the fields the other 50 weeks out of the year. Fowler noted his first big break in baseball occurred in 1994. (Fulton County News, PA)
Wiggins may break Leslie's Pac-10 scoring record Feb 29, 2008
Cheryl Miller did score 3,018 career points at USC, but that predated the start of Pac-10 women's basketball in 1986-87. Wiggins' play has created many fans during her time at Stanford, including some from her biggest rival. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobby Hall to be inducted to WBU Hall of Honor 02-19-2008 Feb 20, 2008
Although Hall has many special memories during his time at the center of WBU athletics, including broadcasting big games such as two Flying Queens and one Pioneer national championship games, and watching the great Cheryl Miller and her USC teammates in person, he says that the time he spent working with his brother, Tom, is the most special. We spent thousands of hours together driving to games, and it was during that time that I researched and wrote most of my doctoral dissertation. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
No enthusiasm gap in Daytona coverage Feb 18, 2008
TNT's Cheryl Miller found that a bit too 21st century: "What happened to just walking out, going up and doing the dunk? Now you've got to ask someone, 'What kind of dunk should I do?' ". But when Orlando's Dwight Howard put on a Superman cape for a dramatic winning dunk, TNT's Kenny Smith concluded the event was a success: "I'm leaving the building! I quit my job! I've never seen anything like (that dunk) in my life. He's not a real person." And can leap tall buildings in a single bound. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Daily Feature for February 3 Feb 4, 2008
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily Black History Month 2008 "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3: CHERYL MILLER Profile America for the third day of Black History Month. One of the key figures in women's basketball has been Cheryl Miller ... She then coached women's basketball for the University of Southern California and for a team in the WNBA. Cheryl Miller is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, and for some years has... (PR Newswire)
Celebrating 25 Years of Carver-Hawkeye Arena Jan 30, 2008
Lynette Woodard (16 points) along with Cheryl Miller (12) and Cindy Noble (12) led the winning squad. The men's Olympic team faced an NBA all-star team and came away with a 92-79 win over the professionals. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Georgia Tech's Roberto Castro Receives NCAA Top VIII Award Jan 4, 2008
The list of past recipients of the Top VIII Award includes Heisman Trophy winners Pat Haden, Archie Griffin, Doug Flutie, Ty Detmer, Gino Torretta and Danny Wuerffel, Olympic swimmers John Naber, Tracy Caulkins and Jenny Thompson, basketball All-Americans Darrell Griffith, Cheryl Miller, David Robinson and Rebecca Lobo, and Olympic volleyball player Karch Kiraly. The Top VIII Award winners are selected by the NCAA Honors Committee, which comprises eight athletics administrators at member... (Theacc.com)
Candice Wiggins Honored As USA Basketball's 2007 Female Athlete Of The Year Jan 4, 2008
In its 28th year, the USA Basketball Athlete of the Year has been earned by notable athletes such as Diana Taurasi (2006); Crystal Langhorne (2005); Dawn Staley (2004, 1994), Seimone Augustus (2003); Lisa Leslie (2002, 1993); Ayana Walker (2001); Teresa Edwards (2000, 1996, 1990, 1987); Natalie Williams (1999); Lisa Leslie (1998); Chamique Holdsclaw (1997); Sylvia Crawley (1995); Katrina McClain (1992, 1988); Ruthie Bolton (1991); Venus Lacey (1989); Jennifer Gillom (1985); Cheryl Miller (1986,... (Gostanford.com)
UConn expedition: Elite Huskies arrive to face resurgent Aztecs Dec 20, 2007
Burns never had a chance to recruit Charde Houston, a 6-foot-1 forward from San Diego High who in 2004 broke the California career scoring mark held by the legendary Cheryl Miller and selected powerhouse Connecticut from among a host of ardent suitors. Of course, Burns wouldn't have had much to sell a prep superstar like Houston, given that she would produce a 3-24 record -- and a humiliating 0-16 in the Mountain West Conference -- in her first season back on Montezuma Mesa. (North County Times)
Edwards Named To Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List Dec 20, 2007
Other notable winners include Diana Taurasi (Connecticut), who won it in back-to-back years, Cheryl Miller (USC), Dawn Staley (Virginia) and Chamique Holdsclaw (Tennessee). Edwards and the Panthers return to action Thursday, hosting North Dakota State. (Uwmpanthers.com)
McCoughtry Named to the Naismith Award List Dec 19, 2007
Other notable winners include Cheryl Miller (USC), Dawn Staley (Virginia) and Chamique Holdsclaw (Tennessee). (Uoflsports.com)
UCLA To Face Love & Basketball In Final Tune-Up For Regular Season Nov 6, 2007
USC, led by sophomore Cheryl Miller, won the NCAA title in Olivier's first year (1984) and reached the championship game in her third season (1986). The former Kathy Ricks, Olivier was a standout player at Cal State Fullerton and then at UNLV. As a freshman (1977-78) at CSUF, she averaged 15. (Uclabruins.com)
Standing tall: Dukes coach makes SI list Oct 27, 2007
Norm Nixon, who led the Dukes to their most recent NCAA tournament in 1977, is the third alternative choice at 6-2 behind Jerry West, Hal Greer and Cheryl Miller. Connie Hawkins, who played professionally in Pittsburgh with the Rens and Pipers, is the first runner-up at 6-8 behind Jerry Lucas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mercury fans have spoken Sep 22, 2007
Cheryl Miller, Michelle Timms, Jennifer Gillom and Bridgett Pettis really raised the roof. It has been exciting to watch the league grow and to watch the girls of summer. (AZCentral -- Sports)
1998 title slipped from Mercury's grasp Sep 5, 2007
Cheryl Miller was gone as coach after a two-and-out playoff run in 2000, replaced by Cynthia Cooper. After Cooper's tenure, Linda Sharp, John Shumate and Carrie Graf each had a turn leading the Mercury before Westhead's arrival last season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Abilene BOE approves $15.2 million budget for 2007-08 Aug 16, 2007
approved the 2006-07 substitute teacher roster, which includes Jean Ann Aker, Angie Casteel, J.M. Frey, Tracie Haller, Crystal Kohman, Cheryl Miller, Shelli Panzer, Amy Pruente, Loney Riffel, Christine Shehi, Cristy Smith, Sharon Sweatland, Peggy Stoffer and Joan Wyatt. More information regarding the meeting will be included in an upcoming Reflector-Chronicle. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
A trip down memory lane Aug 14, 2007
Other enshrinees with state ties include Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Lute Olson; Nate "Tiny" Archibald, who began his basketball career at Arizona Western; former Suns players Gail Goodrich and Connie Hawkins; former women's basketball standout Ann Meyers, now the general manager of the Mercury; and Cheryl Miller, a former Mercury coach. Jerry Colangelo joined Connie Hawkins and Bob Lanier (right) when he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. (AZCentral -- Sports)
High schools Jun 23, 2007
He is the fifth coach in a PHS softball program that has had just one winning season in 11 years, following Kim Hubble, Eric Tinley, Cheryl Miller and Hartz. Volunteer assistant Vanessa Madison, a candidate for the head job, was named as James assistant. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Field Hockey's Infante Finalist for Honda-Broderick Cup Jun 21, 2007
Past winners of the Cup include Nancy Lieberman (basketball), Cheryl Miller (basketball), Jackie Joyner (track ), Lisa Fernandez (softball) and Mia Hamm (soccer). -TERPS. (Umterps.com)
Candace Parker, Monica Abbott make cut Jun 21, 2007
Other past winners include some of the most talented and accomplished collegiate athletes in recent history: Jackie Joyner-Kersee (track , 1984); Mia Hamm (soccer, 1994), Cheryl Miller (basketball, 1983), Ann Meyers (1978, basketball), Tracy Caulkins (1982, 1984, swimming g), (basketball, 1998) and Lisa Fernandez (softball, 1993). In 2001, Joyner-Kersee was honored as the Top Collegiate Woman Athlete for the Past 25 Years. (InsideTennessee.com)
Holdsclaw UT's best ever? Jun 15, 2007
Since UT historically plays the NCAA's toughest schedule, I've gotten to see most of the top women in action Nancy Lieberman of Old Dominion, Teresa Edwards of , Cheryl Miller of Southern Cal, of UConn and of to name just a few. Still, I'd take the collegiate version over any of those players any day of the week. (InsideTennessee.com)
Ex-Hawk gets Washington job Apr 9, 2007
She also has WNBA experience; she played for a Phoenix Mercury squad coached by Cheryl Miller during the league's inaugural season. - by Brendan Stiles Page 1 of 1. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Jackson Named UW Women's Basketball Coach Apr 8, 2007
" Linn Dunn, Former Seattle Storm Head Coach As a junior, Jackson helped Iowa to a 27-4 record, a berth in the NCAA Final Four and was named to the NCAA Mideast Regional all-tournament team. She completed her college career ranked 10th on Iowa's all-time list for rebounds with 507 and seventh in steals with 168. For her career, she averaged 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Jackson was honored as an all-Big Ten Conference selection twice. Upon graduation, Jackson accepted a... (Pac-10.org)
Washington makes history with hiring of Jackson Apr 7, 2007
" Turner said he wanted to put "buzz" back into Washington women's basketball when he fired June Daugherty and her entire staff on March 18. Friday, there was plenty of that. Turner and Jackson both mentioned the new coach will be at more camps, clinics and public appearances around Seattle than Daugherty was in her 11 seasons at Washington. Daugherty's leadership could not reverse a steep decline in attendance at Hec Edmundson Pavilion over recent seasons, despite six NCAA tournament... (USA Today -- Sports)
Duke assistant Jackson named Washington coach Apr 7, 2007
She played in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury and former All-American player Cheryl Miller. As an assistant at Stanford, Jackson learned strategies and how to meticulously break down film from coach Tara VanDerveer. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Price reaches legend status with her career Apr 6, 2007
This season, Price, a 5-9 guard, joined former USC star Cheryl Miller as the only players in NCAA women's basketball history with more than 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 steals. Price helped Ole Miss make it all the way to the championship game of the NCAA Dayton Regional this season by averaging 19. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Honors roll in for Price Apr 3, 2007
Price led the NCAA in steals per game with 131 on the season and became just the second player in NCAA history to record over 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 steals in a career joining the legendary Cheryl Miller. Price finished her Ole Miss career ranked third on the all-time scoring chart (2,165), second on the all-time rebounding chart (1,198) and first on the all-time steals chart (403). (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
CANDACE PARKER NAMED STATE FARM WADE TROPHY PLAYER OF THE YEAR Apr 1, 2007
The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. FAN ZONE THE LOCKER ROOM. (Utladyvols.com)
Price again recognized on national level Mar 29, 2007
She was the NCAA leader in steals per game and became just the second player in NCAA history to record more than 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 steals in a career joining former Southern Cal star Cheryl Miller. Tennessee coach Pat Summitt called Price an All-American after Tuesday's game. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Women's All-America: Lady Rebs' Price gets third-team selection Mar 29, 2007
Former Southern Cal star Cheryl Miller is the other. This season, Price led the Lady Rebels in scoring (19. (The Clarion-Ledger)
NCAA FINAL FOUR COACHES TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Mar 29, 2007
We started out with Southern Cal with Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper. I remember that loss vividly, but I also thought our team did a great job of staying in there. (Utladyvols.com)
QUOTES FROM NCAA TOURNAMENT PRESS CONFERENCE Mar 27, 2007
On talking about the country seeing Armintie Price play: "The SEC has been aware of her ever since she was a young player. For me personally, it is great to know that she is going to have the national spotlight and for her to have that, our team knows that we have to keep winning. I'm happy for everybody, but, it would really be a sad, sad day if a player of her caliber is not recognized for her greatness. Certainly, if she's not a Kodak All-American, they don't need to have a team. She is one... (Utladyvols.com)
Rebels Dismiss Oklahoma Sooner Rather Than Later Mar 26, 2007
With her steals total Price became just the second player in NCAA history (Cheryl Miller) to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 thefts in a career. In her final game of the season Paris recorded her 61st straight double-double, the longest known streak in the history of NCAA Division I basketball for women. (ABC 7 News, DC)
SECond To None Mar 26, 2007
" LADY VOLS STRICTLY BUSINESS By Graham Hays DAYTON, Ohio -- Business or pleasure? After dispatching Marist in brutally efficient fashion in a 65-46 win Sunday afternoon, there's little doubt which box Tennessee checked before departing for Dayton. Tennessee hasn't won a national championship since beating Louisiana Tech in 1998 and hasn't played for the title since losing to Connecticut three years ago. That's a drought of Dust Bowl proportions for a program with arguably the richest history in... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Lady Vols in command Mar 26, 2007
She joined Cheryl Miller. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tennessee is next test for Ole Miss Mar 26, 2007
She joined Cheryl Miller. Alliesha Easley added 12 points for the Rebels, who will be making their fifth trip to a regional championship game. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sweet 16 Preview: Oklahoma vs. Mississippi Mar 25, 2007
Price is second on the Ole Miss all-time rebounding charts and with four steals would join former great Cheryl Miller as the only two players in NCAA history with over 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 steals. Mississippi went 9-5 in the SEC, including a big home win over LSU. They rank sixth in the nation in scoring (77. (OUInsider.com)
For RU's Ray, it's a family affair Mar 23, 2007
Siblings that are athletic tend to succeed together - Peyton and Eli Manning, Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Reggie and Cheryl Miller - part of it you can attribute to genetics, but the youthful sibling rivalries probably cant hurt in making sure that everyone is on top of their game. Rutgers freshman Brittany Ray and her brother Allan, who played his college ball at Villanova and is now with the NBA's Boston Celtics, have both seen their share of success on the Big East hardwood but it was a little... (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Rebel Rousers Mar 21, 2007
" NOTABLE NUMBERS 25 -- North Carolina leads the nation with 85 points per game, but was held 25 below its average in a 60-51 win. The Tar Heels used a 15-0 run to come back from an eight-point deficit. 20 -- Ole Miss took a 47-30 lead at halftime after harassing defending champion Maryland into 20 first-half turnovers. The Terps ended up with 29, including 10 from point guard Kristi Toliver. 12 -- Since coach Kay Yow -- who is in the third fight of her life with cancer -- returned from a... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Maryland vs. Mississippi Mar 20, 2007
She needs seven steals to join Cheryl Miller as the only players in NCAA women's history to accumulate 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 400 assists and 400 steals. Freshman Alliesha Easley scored 14 points in her first NCAA tournament game. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Women's tournament will have its own style Mar 17, 2007
"Always," said Cheryl Miller, a former Southern California All-American who won her share of backyard H-O-R-S-E shootouts growing up ... "Everybody in the men's game wants to be a highlight," Cheryl Miller said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
USC Pushes Into Pac-10 Semis With 81-77 Win Over Washington Mar 5, 2007
is now one assist away from tying Cheryl Miller at No. 4 all-time in career assists at USC. Hagiya now has 413 career assists. (Pac-10.org)
USC Women Line Up For Pac-10 Tournament Feb 28, 2007
With a 23-point night at South Dakota State, Murphy hit the 1,000 career point-mark on the money on Nov. 17 -- her 91st career game, including herself on a legendary list of 19 other Women of Troy who have hit that heralded career mark, including USC greats Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, who had their jerseys retired and hung in the Galen Center on Nov. 10 ... Having displaced Cooper, Hagiya now ranks No. 5 all-time and holds 408 career assists -- within six of tying up another USC legend,... (Usctrojans.com)
Price wraps up her time at Tad Smith Sunday Feb 25, 2007
Headlining national names from women's basketball history - Cheryl Miller, Chamique Holdsclaw, Tamika Catchings and Sophia Young. Price has been named SEC Player of the Week four times this season, which brings her total to nine overall selections for the award. (OleMissInsider.com)
Oklahoma's young leader Feb 21, 2007
She's the fifth player in NCAA history to surpass 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 300 steals and 300 assists, joining Southern California's Cheryl Miller, Baylor's Sophia Young and Tennessee's Chamique Holdsclaw and Tamika Catchings. Posted 2/20/2007 11:52 PM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
USC Closes Pac-10 Play with Bay Area Road Trip Feb 21, 2007
She has become the 20th Trojan to break through the 1,000-point plateau, joining USC greats Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, who had their jerseys retired and hung in the Galen Center on Nov. 10 ... Having displaced Cooper, Hagiya now ranks No. 5 all-time and holds 398 career assists -- within 15 of tying up another USC legend, Cheryl Miller. (Usctrojans.com)
Ole Miss guard takes place among greats of the game Feb 20, 2007
Price joined an exclusive club that also includes Cheryl Miller (USC, 1982-86), Chamique Holdsclaw (Tennessee, 1995-99), Tamika Catchings (Tennessee, 1997-2001) and Sophia Young (Baylor, 2002-06) ... I don't know all the numbers, but for her to walk in the same shoes as a Cheryl Miller, Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw, that's pretty strong company. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Women's basketball: Violent collision flips script for Rebs Feb 19, 2007
"For her to walk in the same shoes of a Cheryl Miller, Tamika Catchings, Chamique Holdsclaw (and Sophia Young), that's pretty strong company," Ole Miss coach Carol Ross said. But the historic mark didn't always seem destined. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rebels' Price Joins Holdsclaw, Miller and Others In Elite Group Feb 19, 2007
Cheryl Miller of , 's Chamique Holdsclaw and Tamika Catchings, and Sophia Young of are the other players in the exclusive group. Price made the winning shot with 3. (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 3 Tennessee Lady Vols Top Ole Miss, 81-69 Feb 16, 2007
" The Rebels got as close as 42-36 in the second half on a layup by Forrest. Price picked up her third foul on the next play and stayed on the court, but soon the game was out of reach. The Lady Vols capped the ensuing 7-0 run with Sidney Spencer's jumper that made it 49-36 with 15:34 left. Tennessee led by 19 with 5:56 to go. In the first half, the Rebels were ahead 20-17 on Bartee's jumper with 7:36 left in the first half. Bobbitt then hit a 3 to start an 11-0 run for the Lady Vols. They never... (Mac-Sports.com)
TENNESSEE TOPS OLE MISS, 81-69, TO STAY UNDEFEATED IN SEC Feb 16, 2007
She would follow Southern Cal's Cheryl Miller, Baylor's Sophia Young, and Tennessee's Chamique Holdsclaw and Tamika Catchings. With Price sitting on the bench with two fouls, Ole Miss kept the game close early and went ahead 14-13 on Thomas' putback with 12:02 left. (Utladyvols.com)
NORM: Goodman shoots down arena talk Feb 14, 2007
NBA great Reggie Milller and his hoop star sister Cheryl Miller are dressing up as Elvis Presley for a TV segment during Sunday's NBA All-Star Game broadcast. Longtime Elvis impersonator Brandon Paul said he got a call from a talent agency that the Millers were going to stop in to shoot some footage. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
SGVTC dinner recap with Brandon Hancock Jan 25, 2007
Jody was asked about the ceremony earlier this year to honor Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie ... I think I took it for granted as a player to be coached by Cheryl Miller but it hit me at the ceremony that I was part of history. (WeAreSC.com)
New Year's Resolutions From Top Entrepreneurs Jan 11, 2007
So, I started working with one of the top wellness coaches in the country, Cheryl Miller, and she helped me to shift my thoughts and plans for the incoming year to aNew Year's evolution. "My New Year's 'evolution' is to make going on silent retreatsanannualtradition. For the past two years, I've been saying I want to go on a silent retreat--this year, I made it happen.Alone, with no books, music, magazines, radio, internet, computer or TV, I spent three daysat a women's retreat... (MSNBC -- Business)
FSN's Mary Murphy Gives Her Tip of the Week Jan 10, 2007
The greatest offensive rebounder I have ever seen was the Hall of Famer out of USC, Cheryl Miller. She took great joy in making the first shot but even greater joy in breaking your back with an offensive rebound and a put back. (Pac-10.org)
Men Beware! NCAA Has Seen Enemy and It's You Jan 10, 2007
I measured it by asking a few questions of perhaps the best female basketball players in history, Cheryl Miller and Diana Taurasi, who both practiced against men throughout their careers. Starting from the playgrounds, playing against the guys has always been a source of extra push,'' Taurasi, a two-time NCAA player of the year who led the University of Connecticut to three tournament titles, wrote in an e-mail from Russia, where she's playing. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
PARKER, HORNBUCKLE NAMED NAISMITH TROPHY PRE-SEASON CANDIDATES Dec 13, 2006
Last year's Naismith Trophy recipient was repeat winner Seimone Augustus from LSU. Other notable women's college player of the year winners include Diana Taurasi, Cheryl Miller, Chamique Holdsclaw and Sheryl Swoopes. For more information, visit. (Utladyvols.com)
USC Women Start Home Stand with Hawai'i Dec 7, 2006
She becomes the 20th Trojan to break through the 1,000-point plateau, joining USC greats Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, who had their jerseys retired and hung in the Galen Center on Nov. 10. Her 33-point outing at Colorado on Dec. 2 made her just the 14th Trojan to have scored 30 or more points in a game, with the last such effort coming back in 2002. (Usctrojans.com)
USC Women Hit The Hills For Weekend Road Trip Nov 29, 2006
She becomes the 20th Trojan to break through the 1,000-point plateau, joining USC greats Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, who had their jerseys retired and hung in the Galen Center on Nov. 10 ... USC's Hagiya nailed a season-best three 3-pointers to finish with 15 points in the game, and Murphy tallied her 30th straight game in double figures with 11 for USC. Kerr's career-high 25 points were helped along by a stellar day at the free-throw line, as the senior match Cheryl Miller's No. 3 all-time... (Usctrojans.com)
USC Women Host Irish and Huskers This Week Nov 22, 2006
She becomes the 20th Trojan to break through the 1,000-point plateau, joining USC greats Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, who had their jerseys retired and hung in the Galen Center on Nov. 10. IN THE NATION The Women of Troy dropped out of the national rankings this week, receiving votes in the AP poll and falling out of the USA Today/ESPN poll. (Usctrojans.com)
