2006-07 News

Bridget Benshetler Resigns as Head Women's Basketball Coach at Salisbury
Bridget Benshetler Resigns as Head Women's Basketball Coach at Salisbury

June 25, 2007

Bridget Benshetler, the winningest women's basketball coach in Salisbury University history, has resigned from her position as head coach and instructor in the Health, Physical Education and Human Performance Department. Benshetler will leave the University on August 14 to become an assistant professor of Health and Wellness at Wor-Wic Community College.

Mary Washington Captures Third Place in 2007 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament
Mary Washington Captures Third Place in 2007 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament

March 19, 2007

The University of Mary Washington women's basketball team defeated New York University, 74-63, in the NCAA Division III Championship Consolation Game on Saturday in Springfield, Massachusetts.

2007 Women's Basketball All-CAC Teams Announced
2007 Women's Basketball All-CAC Teams Announced

February 27, 2007

The University of Mary Washington, the 2007 Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) tournament champion put two players on the women’s basketball All-CAC teams as released today by the conference office.

Mary Washington Claims Second CAC Title in Past Three Seasons with 53-42 Victory over Marymount (Va.)
Mary Washington Claims Second CAC Title in Past Three Seasons with 53-42 Victory over Marymount (Va.)

February 26, 2007

#1 seeded Mary Washington captured their second conference championship in the past three seasons with a 53-42 victory over #2 seeded Marymount (Va.) on Saturday evening in the 2007 Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) women’s basketball tournament final.

Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week

February 26, 2007

University of Mary Washington junior center Liz Hickey (Virginia Beach, VA/Bishop Sullivan) has been named as the Capital Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 25.

UMW's Baker, Bruen Named Finalists for Jostens National Players of the Year Award
UMW's Baker, Bruen Named Finalists for Jostens National Players of the Year Award

February 21, 2007

University of Mary Washington seniors Justin Baker and Debbie Bruen have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy, as announced today by members of the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The club is responsible for the initial review of annual nominations and narrowed the pool down to ten men and ten women finalists.

Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week

February 19, 2007

Salisbury University senior forward Jessica Mills (Ijamsville, MD/Urbana) has been named as the Capital Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 18.

2007 Women's Basketball CAC Tournament Bracket Unveiled
2007 Women's Basketball CAC Tournament Bracket Unveiled

February 17, 2007

The 2007 Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) women’s basketball tournament pairings are now set after the completion of the conference’s regular season schedule on Saturday afternoon. The University of Mary Washington will look to win their second conference title in the past three seasons after claiming the top seed in this year’s tournament.

Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week

February 12, 2007

St. Mary’s College of Maryland freshman guard Stephanie Saint-Aubin has been named as the Capital Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 11.

Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week

February 05, 2007

University of Mary Washington senior forward Debbie Bruen (Centreville, VA/Paul VI) has been named as the Capital Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 4.