Report: Jaeger admits throwing Wimbledon final Jul 6, 2008
"I was upset and kept pounding on the door and ringing the bell until Martina's trainer, Nancy Lieberman, opened the door and took me to the kitchen," Jaeger said. "Martina was sitting in the living room. She glanced round at me briefly with a look on her face to say that I'd interrupted her preparation for the final. She stayed seated and didn't look at me again. "I couldn't have done that in her position, but all I thought at the time was: 'I've changed her routine and affected her. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Q&A with Kristi Toliver Jul 4, 2008
- After helping Maryland capture the program's first-ever National Championship as a freshman, has taken her game to new heights the past two seasons, becoming an All-American point guard, also winning the Nancy Lieberman Award, and is on pace to shatter the school's all-time assists record. Toliver is preparing for her senior season next year and umterps. (Umterps.com)
2008-09 Lady Griz schedule includes No. 2 Maryland in Cancun May 23, 2008
Maryland is ranked second in preseason polls and team members include preseason All-America candidates Marissa Coleman and Kristi Toliver, who won the 2008 Nancy Lieberman Award in April as the nation's top point guard. The Terrapins have gone 95-14 over the past three seasons and advanced to the Elite Eight this past season before falling to Stanford 98-87 in a regional final game played in Spokane, Wash. (Missoulian, MT)
Langley Joins Maryland Women's Basketball Staff May 23, 2008
Six letterwinners return for the 2008-09 campaign, including All-American and Nancy Lieberman Award winner (Harrisonburg, Va. Harrisonburg) and three-time All-ACC pick and Honorable Mention All-American (Cheltenham, Md. (Umterps.com)
Lieberman To Be Inducted Into Hampton Roads Sports Hall Of Fame May 10, 2008
Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Basketball - Official Athletic Site. NORFOLK, VA-- ('80), who led the Lady Monarchs to an astounding 72-2 record during ODU's back-to-back National Championships will be inducted into the inaugural class of the newly formed Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame. (Odusports.com)
Raunig was a superstar (1) Apr 21, 2008
Linda said that one of her biggest thrills was competing against the great Nancy Lieberman in a pickup game. In 1994, her No. 32 was retired by DU, and two years later she became a charter member of the Pioneer's Hall of Fame. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
ESPN Pit Reporter Jamie Little Wins 2008 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Apr 21, 2008
Only Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman was unable to finish, getting stuck in the tire wall on Lap 6 ... FINAL RACE RESULTS: Pos No. Name Laps Start Pos 1 1 Jamie Little 10 2 2 23 Mike Skinner* 10 13 3 10 Daniel Goddard 10 8 4 14 William Fichtner 10 4 5 26 Tony Pedregon* 10 15 6 16 Whit Bazemore* 10 16 7 5 Drew Lachey 10 7 8 24 Marty Nothstein* 10 14 9 11 Brad Lewis 10 1 10 18 Bud Gordon 10 3 11 7 Wilmer Valderrama 10 10 12 12 Craig Barto 10 6 13 3 Eric Dickerson 10 9 14 6 Raymond Cruz 10... (PR Newswire)
Danica Patrick makes Indy history Apr 21, 2008
Nancy Lieberman is the first woman to play in a pro men's basketball league. 1992. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Maryland Women Celebrate 2007-08 Campaign & Seniors Apr 14, 2008
She was tabbed the best point guard in the nation, earning the Nancy Lieberman Award. She was second on the team with 17. (Umterps.com)
GW's Kimberly Beck Taken by Seattle Storm in 2008 WNBA Draft Apr 10, 2008
Along with being named 2008 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Beck also was chosen a first team All-Conference performer and All-Defensive Team selection for the third year-in-a-row and was one of nine final nominees for the 2008 Nancy Lieberman Award, which recognizes the nation's top point guard. In 2007, Beck was one of three finalists for the Lieberman Award. (Gwsports.com)
Yawner: 24 hours of ESPN TV Apr 9, 2008
4:32: Nancy Lieberman is simultaneously on ESPN2, announcing women's basketball, and on ESPN Classic, competing in an old "American Gladiators.". 5:26: In the Texas Aessee women's regional final, the first free throw of the game comes WITH 9:48 LEFT IN THE SECOND HALF. I may never watch another men's game. (Albany Times Union)
Carson, Ajavon could go quickly Apr 9, 2008
Ajavon, a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award given to the nation's top point guard, was a first-team All-Big East selection after averaging 12. 2 points and a team-high 5. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Mitchell Lauded as One of the Top Point Guards in Division I Apr 8, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY - University of Utah women's basketball player has been named one of the top three point guards in Division I this season, having finished the 2008 campaign as one of three finalists for the Nancy Lieberman Award ... The criteria for the award are the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills that personified Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman during her career. (Utahutes.com)
Maryland's Toliver Selected Lieberman Top Point Guard Apr 8, 2008
- The Rotary Club of Detroit announced that junior Kristi Toliver has been selected the 2008 Nancy Lieberman Award winner, recognizing the nation's top collegiate point guard in Division I women's basketball ... The criteria for the award are floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills that personified Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman during her career. (Theacc.com)
Parker honored as AP player of year; Auriemma wins coach of year Apr 7, 2008
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Lady Vols' Parker top player, but'best ever?' Apr 6, 2008
Vols' Parker top player, but is she 'best ever. - College basketball- nbcsports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Final Four notes: Wiggins takes Wade Trophy honor Apr 6, 2008
Parker, a 6-4 guard-forward-center and three-time All-American as a senior, was considered the favorite to join Nancy Lieberman as the only two-time winner of the award. "If you were betting the house, you would bet on Candace," said Wiggins. (USA Today -- Sports)
Parker, Auriemma Win AP Awards Apr 6, 2008
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Four-Time All-American Candice Wiggins Caps Off Career with The 2008 State Farm Wade Trophy Apr 6, 2008
Seimone Augustus (2005 and 2006) and Nancy Lieberman (1979 and 1980) are the award's only two-time recipients. The Wade Trophy Coalition was established in June of 2000 when the WBCA partnered with The National Association of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS). (Pac-10.org)
Lack of respect annoys LSU coach Apr 6, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008. Published: Apr 06, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Apr 06, 2008 02:24 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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)
Toliver time: Terp guard wins Lieberman Award Apr 6, 2008
Maryland's Kristi Toliver won the 2008 Nancy Lieberman Award as the nation's top point guard. Toliver helped guide Maryland to its second Elite Eight appearance in three years. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Wiggins wins Wade Trophy Apr 6, 2008
Many expected Parker to become just the third two-time Wade winner, joining the likes of Seimone Augustus (2005-06) and Nancy Lieberman (1979-80). Instead, Wiggins -- who last Tuesday became the first player in women's NCAA tournament history with multiple 40-plus-point performances -- stole the show, also becoming just the seventh player in Division I history to be picked to the All-America team for all four seasons. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Past State Farm All-America teams (1975-2008) Apr 6, 2008
1980 Denise Curry, UCLA Tina Gunn, BYU Pam Kelly, Louisana Tech Nancy Lieberman, Old Dominion Inge Nissen, Old Dominion Jill Snyder, Tennessee Susan Taylor, Valdosta State Rosie Walker, Stephen F. Austin Holly Warlick, Tennessee Lynette Woodard, Kansas. 1979 Cindy Brogdon, Tennessee Carol Chason, Valdosta State Pat Colasurdo, Montclair State Denise Curry, UCLA Nancy Lieberman, Old Dominion Jill Rankin, Wayland Baptist Susan Taylor, Valdosta State Rosie Walker, Stephen F. Austin Franci... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Kimberly Beck Named AP Honorable Mention All-American Apr 2, 2008
Along with being named A-10 Player of the Year, Beck also was chosen a first team All-Conference performer and All-Defensive Team selection for the third year-in-a-row and is one of nine final nominees for the 2008 Nancy Lieberman Award, which recognizes the nation's top point guard. In 2007, Beck also was an AP honorable mention All-American and one of three finalists for the Lieberman Award. (Gwsports.com)
Terps Reach Elite Eight; Face No. 2-Seed Stanford Mar 31, 2008
is a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top point guard ... Toliver Moves into 2nd On MD's Assist List A finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top point guard, junior has become an even stronger floor general. (Umterps.com)
Tar Heel shows 'poise' beyond her years Mar 29, 2008
"It's never easy replacing a superstar," ESPN analyst Nancy Lieberman said. "[DeGraffenreid's] never missed a beat."Lieberman gave the freshman high marks for ball distribution, ball-handling, penetration and aggressive defense, while saying her shooting percentage (43. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Top-Seeded Maryland Women Travel to Spokane for Sweet Sixteen Mar 29, 2008
is a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top point guard. Top-Seeded Maryland Travels to Spokane for Sweet Sixteen The No. 1 seed in the region, Maryland heads to Spokane for the Sweet Sixteen. (Umterps.com)
'07 winner Parker among Wade Trophy finalists Mar 27, 2008
Seimone Augustus (2005, '06) and Nancy Lieberman (1979, '80) are its only two-time recipients. More Women's Basketball Headlines. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Kimberly Beck Among 40 Finalists for WBCA All-America Team Mar 26, 2008
A two-time final nominee for the Nancy Lieberman Award, which recognizes the nation's top point guard, Beck ranks third in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio and is the only player in Division I women's basketball history with at least 1,300 points, 700 assists, 300 rebounds, 200 steals and 60 blocks in her career. The 40 finalists will all be in the running for selection to the 10-member State Farm Coaches' All-America Team. (Gwsports.com)
Terps Receive No. 1 Seed in Spokane Region and Host First & Second Rounds Mar 21, 2008
TV Talent: Nancy Lieberman (Analyst), Pam Ward (PxP), Holly Rowe (sideline) Radio - WMUC Radio (audio link available at www ... is a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top point guard ... Pam Ward will be the play-by-play with Nancy Lieberman providing analysis. (Umterps.com)
Rare Rematch: No. 20/16 GW Faces Auburn in Stanford Sub-Regional First Round Mar 21, 2008
Senior , a two-time Nancy Lieberman Award final nominee, and classmates , and will look for their 100th career victory against Auburn Saturday. Joining Beck, Lawrence and Allen in the starting lineup is junior leading scorer , a two-time first team All-Atlantic 10 performer who averages 15. (Gwsports.com)
Two Terps Earn WBCA Region All-American Honors Mar 20, 2008
Toliver has been named a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, an honor given to the nation's top collegiate women's point guard. Both Langhorne and Toliver were first team All-ACC picks. (Umterps.com)
Kimberly Beck Named WBCA All-America Regional Finalist Mar 20, 2008
A two-time final nominee for the Nancy Lieberman Award, which recognizes the nation's top point guard, Beck ranks third in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio and is the only player in Division I women's basketball history with at least 1,300 points, 700 assists, 300 rebounds, 200 steals and 60 assists in her career. The State Farm Coaches' All-America Team selection committee will review these 52 candidates and cut the list to 40 finalists on Thursday, March 20. (Gwsports.com)
Terp Women Enter ACC's With Highest Seed in 15 Years Mar 7, 2008
is a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top point guard. Terps Enter ACC's With Highest Seed in 15 Years The fifth-ranked Terrapins enter the ACC Tournament after recording one of the most successful league seasons in school history. (Umterps.com)
Maryland coach rejoins team Mar 6, 2008
She is a candidate for the Nancy Lieberman Award as the nation's top point guard. Coleman hurts teams from all over the court, while Harper complements them all in the paint. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kimberly Beck Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year Mar 6, 2008
A two-time Nancy Lieberman Award final nominee, Beck became the 11th player in NCAA Division I history to pace her conference in assists all four seasons during her career after pacing the A-10 with 6. 32 assists per game this season. (Gwsports.com)
Maryland Women Receive Record Number All-ACC Nods Mar 4, 2008
A two-time ACC Player of the Week pick, Toliver is a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top collegiate point guard. Junior (Cheltenham, Md. (Umterps.com)
Kelli AndersonINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Feb 27, 2008
"I think we can do really well in the postseason," says Mitchell, one of nine finalists for the Nancy Lieberman Award, given to the best point guard in the country. "The coaches are always coming up with new things, so we're not just running the same offense. If we otherwise stay consistent, I think we might surprise some people.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Frisky Wildcats confident heading to Missoula Feb 19, 2008
was named to the Nancy Lieberman Players Making a Buzz list earlier this season. Bengals control destiny. (Missoulian, MT)
No. 4/4 Maryland Women Travel to Duke for a Nationally Televised Contest Feb 17, 2008
She was also named a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award ... Toliver Selected Finalist for Top Point Guard Honor Junior was selected a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top Division I women's basketball player. (Umterps.com)
Lady Raiders and Aggies Square-Off in College Station Feb 16, 2008
On the Air The game is being televised on ESPN2 with Pam Ward (play-by-play) and Nancy Lieberman (color analyst) calling the game. The game can be heard on the radio on the Texas Tech Sports Network as Ryan Hyatt calls the game. (Texastech.com)
Beck Chosen Lieberman Award Final Nominee for Second Straight Year Feb 16, 2008
Senior Kimberly Beck was named one of 10 final nominees for the 2008 Nancy Lieberman Award Thursday ... DETROIT, MI - George Washington senior women's basketball player has been named one of 10 final nominees for the Rotary Club of Detroit's Nancy Lieberman Award, which honors the nation's top Division I point guard ... The criterion for the Lieberman Award is the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills that personified Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman during her career. (Gwsports.com)
Mitchell Named Lieberman Finalist Feb 15, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY - University of Utah point guard has been named one of nine finalists for the Nancy Lieberman Award. The award is a national project of the Rotary Club of Detroit honoring the nation's top collegiate point guard in women's Division I basketball. (Utahutes.com)
Bobbitt, Montgomery lead Lieberman finalists Feb 15, 2008
Nancy Lieberman Award nominees ... Nine point guards, including the top ballhandlers for the country's top two teams, have been named finalists for the 9th annual Nancy Lieberman award ... The finalists exemplify the floor leadership, playmaking and ball-handling skills that personified Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman during her career. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Ajavon, a Nancy Lieberman Award Nominee Feb 15, 2008
The 9th annual Nancy Lieberman award, an honor granted to the top point guard in the nation, has named its finalists ... the senior Guard from Newark, NJ, has been named as one of nine finalists for the 9th annual Nancy Lieberman award ... The Nancy Lieberman award honors the nation's top collegiate point guard in women's Division I basketball. (RutgersInsider.com)
No. 8 Lady Bears at Texas on Wednesday Feb 12, 2008
Doug Bell (Play-by-play) Nancy Lieberman (Color analyst). Internet Feeds Webcast: None. (Baylorbears.com)
Holiday Builders taps Lieberman for campaign Feb 2, 2008
Melbourne-based Holiday Builders has tapped Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman to serve as a company ambassador to promote "the benefits and timeliness of homeownership," Holiday representatives said Thursday. Lieberman, 49, won a silver medal as part of the United States women's basketball team at the 1976 Olympics. (Florida Today)
Two Terp Women Make Wooden Award Top 20 Cut Feb 1, 2008
A finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award last year, she is listed as one of the players to watch for the honor this season. Earlier this year, she eclipsed the 1,000-point plateau and also broke the school record for career threes made. (Umterps.com)
Terp Women Look to Return to Winning Ways vs. Miami on Thursday Jan 30, 2008
is among the Nancy Lieberman' Award Players to Watch ... Toliver Among Top Five Dishers A top 11 finalist for last year's Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation's top point guard, junior has returned as an even stronger floor general. (Umterps.com)
Tigers Travel To Texas For Start Of Two-Game Road Trip Jan 26, 2008
Tip-off: 1:00 p.m. CT Arena: Frank Erwin Center (16,775) TV: ESPNU (David Reiff, play-by-play; Nancy Lieberman, color) Radio: KWWC 90. 5-FM (David Lile, play-by-play / , color) Rankings: Texas (RV: AP, USA Today/Coaches) Series: UT leads 14-1 (Last meeting: Texas 79, Missouri 77 [OT]; Jan. 10, 2007) Coaches Missouri: (Illinois, 1984); 158-131 at Mizzou (10th season) Texas: Gail Goestenkors (Saginaw Valley State, 1985), 14-5 at UT (First season). (Mutigers.com)
BGSU Takes On Ohio in Grudge Match Jan 12, 2008
Achter Named `Buzz Player' for the Nancy Lieberman Award Senior has been added to the 'Buzz Player' list for the Nancy Lieberman Top Point Guard Award given annually by the Rotary Club of Detroit ... the criteria for the award are the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills that personified Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman during her career. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Spartans, Penn State Face Off Before Nationally Televised Audience Jan 5, 2008
Media Coverage TV: CBS (Carter Blackburn: Play-by-Play; Nancy Lieberman: Analysis) Radio: WVFN 730 AM and msuspartans. com (Rick Berkey: Play-by-Play) Internet: Gametracker at msuspartans. (Msuspartans.com)
Kimberly Beck Nov 28, 2007
One of three national finalists for Nancy Lieberman Award, which recognizes Division I's top point guard. One of three players to start all 32 games. (Gwsports.com)
UM's Morales one of 30 preseason candidates for Wooden Award Nov 1, 2007
She was also one of 11 finalists for the 2007 Nancy Lieberman Award, which recognizes the nation's top Division I point guard. She averaged 19. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Women's Basketball Unanimous Preseason Atlantic 10 Favorite Oct 26, 2007
Beck, a two-time first team All-Atlantic 10 perfomer, was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American and finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award honoring the nation's top point guard last season. Beck was joined on the preseason first team by junior teammate , who earned first team All-Atlantic 10 honors in 2006-07. (Gwsports.com)
On Women's College Basketball Oct 25, 2007
Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, who was in the Bay Area this week to speak to student athletes at Stanford and Cal about Playbook for Life, a personal financial planning program sponsored by The Hartford, doesn't see the move as a sign of trouble for the women's game. Just a reminder that the sport needs to find its own way. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Women's Basketball Receives Preseason National Rankings Oct 3, 2007
Beck was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America selection and Nancy Lieberman Award finalist last season after averaging 11. 3 points and Atlantic 10 Conference leading 5. (Gwsports.com)
Maryland Women's Basketball Earns High Rankings in Early Polls Sep 26, 2007
Also returning is third team All-ACC pick and Nancy Lieberman Award finalist (Harrisonburg, Va. Harrisonburg) and senior (Elkins Park, Pa. (Umterps.com)
Experts: Smith, Nolan key Detroit's Game 2 victory Sep 4, 2007
ESPN analyst Nancy Lieberman. The Shock did everything right and showed exactly why they're the defending world champions. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Experts split on East finals favorite Aug 31, 2007
A look at how ESPN.com columnists Mechelle Voepel and Graham Hays and ESPN analyst Nancy Lieberman expect the East to shape up. WHO WILL ADVANCE TO THE WNBA FINALS. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
New beginning Aug 28, 2007
Forward Ann Meyers, the first selection in the inaugural draft, and point guard Nancy Lieberman, who played in men's leagues, were two of the top players in the league. Another player was Pat Roberts, who played at Emporia State from 1974-76 and was a member of the 1976 Olympic team that won the silver medal, losing to the Soviet Union in gold medal game. (SunOnline)
Expert picks Aug 21, 2007
A look at the playoff picks of ESPN.com columnists Mechelle Voepel and Graham Hays and ESPN analyst Nancy Lieberman. WNBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Experts: Jackson tops MVP list Aug 17, 2007
The Seattle Storm star was the unanimous favorite for MVP honors as ESPN.com columnists Mechelle Voepel and Graham Hays and ESPN analyst Nancy Lieberman made their selections for the WNBA regular-season awards. A look at all their picks. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Paris And Parker Head Wade Trophy Watch List Aug 15, 2007
The only other two-time winners of the Wade Trophy include Louisiana State's Seimone Augustus (2005 and 2006) and Old Dominion's Nancy Lieberman (1979 and 1980). The State Farm Wade Trophy, now in its 30th year and named after the late, legendary three-time national champion Delta State University coach, Lily Margaret Wade, debuted in 1978 as the first-ever women's national player of the year award in college basketball. (Mac-Sports.com)
