2014-15 Carson-Newman Women's Basketball News
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Former C-N star Ashley Kyle named to top assistant role
August 11, 2015JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey announced Tuesday that former point guard Ashley Kyle has been promoted to lead assistant after spending her first season on the bench in 2014-15. Kyle replaces Ashley Tipton who coached for the Lady Eagles for four seasons after playing from 2005-09. -
Eagles place school-record 136 on South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
June 15, 2015ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman athletics saw a school record 136 student athletes named to the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll when the league office unveiled the list Monday morning.
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Former Lady Eagle Cassie Bates continuing mission in Australia
June 09, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Cassie Bates played 77 games in a Carson-Newman women’s basketball uniform from 2009 to 2012 with no thought of having a future career in a uniform, but her faith has led her to Australia. Bates is in her first season competing with the Stirling Senators of the State Basketball League in Perth, Australia. Through 14 games, she is averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per night.
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Mincey adds High Point transfer to 2015-16 recruiting class
May 30, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey has announced the signing of High Point transfer Abby Tinsley to the women’s basketball program’s 2015-16 signing class.
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Lady Eagles add Wykle and Smith to recruiting class
May 04, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey announced the signing of a pair of Tennessee guards to the program Tuesday afternoon. Ashton Wykle (Greeneville, Tenn.) and Briana Smith (Nashville, Tenn.) will join a Lady Eagle team that is returning the majority of their roster from an NCAA Tournament team.
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Lady Eagle Basketball Camp slated for June 15-18
May 01, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s basketball program will play host to its annual Lady Eagle Basketball Camp from June 15-18 in Holt Fieldhouse.
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Finalists unveiled for second annual Frosty Awards
April 27, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The finalists for 12 Frosty Awards categories have been released after fan, coach and administrator voting. The Frosty Awards are open to the public and will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.
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Frosty Awards Nominees Released, Open for Fan Voting
April 20, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The nominees for 12 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee. The Frosty Awards are open to the public and will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.
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Cougars end Lady Eagles run in the NCAA Tournament
March 13, 2015GAFFNEY, S.C. – The No. 2 seed Columbus State Cougars (31-1) defeated the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-11) Friday afternoon in the opening round of the Southeast Regional First Round 58-40 at the Timken Center.
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NCAA Tournament awaits Lady Eagles in Palmetto State
March 11, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the seventh time in program history, the seventh-seeded Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-10) take on the second-seeded Columbus State Cougars (30-1) Friday afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Timken Center in the first round of the Southeast Region of the NCAA Tournament.
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Lady Eagles dance into the field of 64
March 08, 2015INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the seventh time in school history, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are in the NCAA Tournament courtesy of an at-large bid. The NCAA announced its tournament bracket Sunday night and the Lady Eagles are the No. 7 seed in the Southeast Region and will take on the No. 2 seed Columbus State (30-1) Friday at 2:30 p.m.
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Lady Eagles await NCAA Tournament selection show
March 06, 2015INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - In the final batch of regional rankings, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles rank 6th with conference championships to be decided this weekend.
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Indians eliminate Lady Eagles with 79-52 win in SAC Quarterfinals
March 04, 2015SALISBURY, N.C. – The fourth-seeded Catawba Indians (18-10) defeated the No. 5 seed Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-10) 79-52 Wednesday evening at Goodman Gym to knock the Lady Eagles out of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.
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Burstrom, Hodge and Simerly garner postseason All-SAC honors
March 04, 2015ROCK HILL, S.C. – Junior guard Tatum Burstrom (Maryville, Tenn.) was named honorable mention All-South Atlantic Conference while freshman forwards Allison Hodge (Blaine, Tenn.) and Jecca Simerly (Talbott, Tenn.) were on the All-Freshman team the conference announced Wednesday.
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Lady Eagles set to open SAC Tournament at Catawba
March 02, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The fifth-seeded Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (18-9, 12-9 South Atlantic Conference) travel to fourth-seeded Catawba (17-10, 14-8 SAC) for a 7 p.m. tip-off at Goodman Gym Wednesday night for a quarterfinal game in the SAC Tournament.
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Lady Eagles sendoff senior with emphatic 75-44 win over Wolves
February 28, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-9, 13-9 South Atlantic Conference) allowed season lows in points, 44, and field goal percent, 26.2 percent, in a 75-44 victory over the Newberry Wolves (18-10, 14-8 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.
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Lady Eagles set to honor three seniors against Newberry
February 27, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (18-9, 12-9 South Atlantic Conference) will honor three seniors, Jassmine Franklin, Whitney Kyle and Lacy Miller, Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. when the Newberry Wolves (18-9, 14-7 SAC) come to Holt Fieldhouse for the 2014-15 regular season finale.
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Offensive onslaught leads Lady Eagles past Railsplitters 79-57
February 25, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (18-9, 12-9 South Atlantic Conference) defeated the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (14-13, 11-10 SAC) 79-57 Wednesday evening at Holt Fieldhouse. Carson-Newman has won back-to-back games for the first time in a month while setting a new high for wins in the Mike Mincey era best the 17 won by the 2011-12 team.
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Play 4 Kay night part of contest against LMU
February 24, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (17-9, 11-9 South Atlantic Conference) prepare for their Play 4Kay night at Holt Fieldhouse as the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (14-12, 11-9 SAC) come to Mossy Creek for a 3 p.m. tip-off Wednesday night.
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Late shutdown defense leads Lady Eagles to 57-50 win
February 23, 2015CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (17-9, 11-9 South Atlantic Conference) held the Queens (N.C.) Royals (5-20, 3-17 SAC) scoreless for 6:08 in the second half while using a 9-0 run to pull away for a 57-50 victory at Curry Arena Wednesday night.
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C-N hoops doubleheader at Queens moved to Monday
February 21, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Due to plethora of frozen precipitation which enshrouded the greater Lakeway Region Saturday morning, Carson-Newman's roundball rumbles at Queens have been transplanted to Monday at 5 and 7 p.m.
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Lady Eagles take final road trip to take on Royals
February 20, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the final time in the 2014-15 regular season, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-9, 10-9 South Atlantic Conference) hit the road to take on the Queens (N.C.) Royals (5-19, 3-16 SAC) Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. tip-off at Curry Arena.
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Lady Eagles ranked seventh in first regional rankings
February 19, 2015INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA published its first round of regional rankings Wednesday afternoon and the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are in seventh place in the Southeast Region.
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Simpson’s jumper caps dramatic finish in Trojans 73-71 victory
February 18, 2015ANDERSON, S.C. – Senior guard Sierra Simpson hit a jump shot from the right elbow with 0.6 seconds to play to help the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (20-3, 17-2 South Atlantic Conference) edge the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-9, 10-9 SAC) Wednesday evening at the Abney Athletic Center.
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Hoops moves up Wednesday's doubleheader at Anderson to 4 and 6 p.m.
February 18, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's men's and women's basketball teams have moved up Wednesday's doubleheader with Anderson. The game's were initially scheduled for 6 and 8 p.m., but have been moved up to 4 and 6 p.m. to accomodate the wintry weather affecting the area.
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Trip to the Trojans ahead for Lady Eagles
February 17, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-8, 10-8 South Atlantic Conference) continue their road swing with a journey to the Abney Athletic Center Wednesday night at 6 p.m. for a clash with the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (19-3, 16-2 SAC).
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Contrasting second halves leads Wingate over C-N
February 14, 2015WINGATE, N.C. – A 17-4 run to begin the second half propelled the Wingate Bulldogs (18-7, 16-2 South Atlantic Conference) to a 78-51 victory Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena over the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-8, 10-8 SAC).
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Trek to league-leading Wingate up next for Lady Eagles
February 13, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-7, 10-7 South Atlantic Conference) will look to make it two wins in a row Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena as the Wingate Bulldogs (17-7, 15-2 SAC) play host to the Lady Eagles at 2 p.m.
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16-0 run assists the Lady Eagles in 75-62 dispatching of Tornados
February 11, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In a game of runs, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-7, 10-7 South Atlantic Conference) used a 16-0 run stretching from the end of the first half to the beginning of the second half to defeat the Brevard Tornados (7-14, 5-12 SAC) 75-62 Wednesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.
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Trying to stop skid, Lady Eagles host Tornados
February 10, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Looking to stop a four-game losing streak, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-7, 9-7 South Atlantic Conference) play host to the Brevard Tornados (6-13, 5-11 SAC) Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Holt Fieldhouse.
