2017-18 Women's Basketball News

Southern Virginia Tabs Adam Wardenburg as Head Women's Basketball Coach
Southern Virginia Tabs Adam Wardenburg as Head Women's Basketball Coach

July 15, 2018

Southern Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jason Lamb today named Adam Wardenburg as the Knights' next head women's basketball coach.

Mary Washington's Kendall Parker Named CAC Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Mary Washington's Kendall Parker Named CAC Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year

June 05, 2018

University of Mary Washington senior women's basketball guard Kendall Parker (Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford) was selected by the Capital Athletic Conference athletic directors as the 2017-18 Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Marymount's Hurst and Christopher Newport's Porter Named D3hoops.com First Team All-Region; Southern Virginia's Garrish Earns Rookie of the Year
Marymount's Hurst and Christopher Newport's Porter Named D3hoops.com First Team All-Region; Southern Virginia's Garrish Earns Rookie of the Year

March 13, 2018

Marymount senior guard Leah Hurst and Christopher Newport senior forward Sam Porter were each named to the D3hoops.com All-Middle-Atlantic First Team, while Southern Virginia freshman Katie Garrish was selected as the region's Rookie of the Year, the organization announced on Tuesday. 

Christopher Newport Women's Basketball Edged by Hope in NCAA Sweet 16
Christopher Newport Women's Basketball Edged by Hope in NCAA Sweet 16

March 09, 2018

The Christopher Newport women's basketball team saw its stellar season come to a close on Friday night with a 68-64 defeat to Hope in the NCAA Sweet 16. With the loss, the Captains conclude the year with a 25-5 record. 

Marymount and Christopher Newport Move on to NCAA Women's Basketball Second Round
Marymount and Christopher Newport Move on to NCAA Women's Basketball Second Round

March 03, 2018

Marymount and Christopher Newport each secured neutral-site victories in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday evening, advancing to Saturday's second round. 

Christopher Newport Women's Basketball Advances to NCAA Sweet 16 for Third Straight Season; Marymount Knocked Out by Rochester
Christopher Newport Women's Basketball Advances to NCAA Sweet 16 for Third Straight Season; Marymount Knocked Out by Rochester

March 03, 2018

For the third-straight season and fifth time in the last six years, No. 20 Christopher Newport is headed to the NCAA Sweet 16 following a 84-58 victory over Randolph-Macon on Saturday in Ashland, Va.

Marymount's Hurst & Rogers, Southern Virginia's Garrish Receive Top CAC Women's Basketball Honors
Marymount's Hurst & Rogers, Southern Virginia's Garrish Receive Top CAC Women's Basketball Honors

February 27, 2018

Marymount senior Leah Hurst and head coach Ashlee Rogers received top conference honors to highlight the 2018 All-CAC Women's Basketball Team for the CAC-champion Saints. Southern Virginia freshman Katie Garrish picked up the other major award as CAC Rookie of the Year. 

Marymount, Christopher Newport Earn Spots in NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Marymount, Christopher Newport Earn Spots in NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

February 26, 2018

Marymount and Christopher Newport will both hit the road this weekend for the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. CAC champion Marymount will travel to Rochester, N.Y., while runner-up CNU will travel to Ashland, Va. for the opening rounds of NCAA's. 

Hurst's Game-Winner Lifts Marymount Past Christopher Newport for CAC Women's Basketball Championship
Hurst's Game-Winner Lifts Marymount Past Christopher Newport for CAC Women's Basketball Championship

February 24, 2018

Senior Leah Hurst's game-winner with 0.3 seconds remaining gave the Marymount women's basketball team its first lead of the game and the 2018 Capital Athletic Conference championship as the No. 20 Saints rallied for a 61-60 win over No. 17 Christopher Newport Saturday at Verizon Sports Arena.

Marymount and Christopher Newport Advance to CAC Women's Basketball Championship with Convincing Semifinal Wins
Marymount and Christopher Newport Advance to CAC Women's Basketball Championship with Convincing Semifinal Wins

February 22, 2018

The top two teams in CAC women's basketball all season long - Marymount and Christopher Newport - will clash for the CAC Championship on Saturday after both posting convincing home wins in the semifinals on Thursday evening. Top-seeded Marymount won a defensive battle over fourth-seeded Mary Washington, 50-31, while second-seeded Christopher Newport raced past third-seeded York 93-69. 

York and Mary Washington Secure Home Victories in CAC Women's Basketball First Round; Semifinal Rematches Set
York and Mary Washington Secure Home Victories in CAC Women's Basketball First Round; Semifinal Rematches Set

February 20, 2018

York and Mary Washington secured home wins in the first round of the CAC women's basketball tournament on Tuesday evening to advance to Thursday's semifinals, setting up a pair of rematches of last year's final four. 

Salisbury Senior Mary McDonagh & York Junior Katie McGowan Claim CAC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week Awards
Salisbury Senior Mary McDonagh & York Junior Katie McGowan Claim CAC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week Awards

February 19, 2018

Salisbury senior Mary McDonagh and York junior Katie McGowan claimed CAC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week honors for Feb. 19, 2018.  

Marymount Earns Top Seed in CAC Women's Basketball Tournament; Playoff Matchups Set
Marymount Earns Top Seed in CAC Women's Basketball Tournament; Playoff Matchups Set

February 17, 2018

Marymount clinched the CAC women's basketball regular season title and the top seed in the CAC Tournament for the second time in the last three seasons with a 49-36 victory at Mary Washington. The Saints (17-1 CAC) posted the first one-less regular season since Salisbury accomplished the feat in 2014-15. 

Frostburg State Clinches Final Playoff Spot; CAC Tournament Field Set
Frostburg State Clinches Final Playoff Spot; CAC Tournament Field Set

February 14, 2018

Frostburg State clinched the sixth and final spot in the CAC Tournament with a 71-63 victory over Southern Virginia on Wednesday, while Christopher Newport and Marymount remained tied atop the conference standings on the second-to-last day of the regular season. York and Salisbury were also victorious in Wednesday's CAC women's basketball action. 

St. Mary's Junior Katie Robey Earns CAC Women's Basketball Weekly Honors
St. Mary's Junior Katie Robey Earns CAC Women's Basketball Weekly Honors

February 12, 2018

St. Mary's junior Katie Robey earned CAC Player of the Week honors after averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.0 steals and 3.5 assists per game in a 2-0 week, keeping the Seahawks alive in the playoff chase. Robey shot 50% from the field (14-for-28) and 75% (9-for-12) from the free throw line in wins over Salisbury and Southern Virginia. In a 61-58 victory against Salisbury on Wednesday, Robey poured in career-bests of 25 points, eight field goals (8-for-12), and seven free throws (7-for-8) as the Seahawks rallied for the win in the final 37 seconds. She scored seven points in the final five minutes of the second half, including a key defensive rebounds and a pair of free throws with four ticks on the clock to seal the win. At Southern Virginia on Saturday, Robey nearly posted a triple-double with 15 points, nine boards and a career-high eight steals to go along with three assists in a 67-65 victory. 

Christopher Newport and Marymount Clinch First-Round Byes in CAC Women's Basketball Tournament; Mary Washington and York Secure First Round Home Games
Christopher Newport and Marymount Clinch First-Round Byes in CAC Women's Basketball Tournament; Mary Washington and York Secure First Round Home Games

February 10, 2018

Nationally-ranked Christopher Newport and Marymount locked up first round byes in the upcoming CAC Women's Basketball Tournament with victories in Saturday's action, while Mary Washington and York clinched first-round home games on the second-to-last weekend of the regular season.