Women's Basketball - 2007-08 News Releases
March 5, 2008
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Wittenberg senior post Katie Gregorevich (Northfield, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit) has been named first-team to highlight Wittenberg's selections to the 2008 All-North Coast Athletic Conference women's basketball squad, announced today after voting by the conference's head coaches. Read More ... |
March 5, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A solid 2007-08 winter sports season wrapped up for the Wittenberg University Tigers over the last two weeks as the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) awarded 17 Wittenberg student-athletes and coaches with postseason honors. Read More ... |
March 4, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Sarah Jurewicz, class of 1998, led an injury-riddled Wittenberg women's basketball team to a share of second place in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) regular season and runner-up honors in the NCAC Tournament in 2007-08. Jurewicz can now make plans for even bigger and better things as the team's permanent head coach after a year in an interim capacity. Read More ... |
March 1, 2008
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GAMBIER, Ohio — The Wittenberg women's basketball team ended the 2007-08 season with all the intensity they poured into the rest of the season. Unfortunately, it did not amount to a win against the last-minute surprise Denison Big Red as the Tigers fell by a score of 66-55 in the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament. Read More ... |
Feb. 29, 2008
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GAMBIER, Ohio — It may be a cliche, but the third time was indeed the charm for the Wittenberg women's basketball team Friday night against Ohio Wesleyan in the North Coast Athletic Conference tournament semifinals. After two losses in the regular season the Tigers at last defused the Battling Bishops by a score of 61-45 to advance to the tournament finals Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Kenyon Athletic Center. Read More ... |
Feb. 26, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — After struggling through the first half, the Wittenberg Tigers put together a big second half to run away from visiting Oberlin in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Tournament quarterfinal action, 79-49. The win advanced the Tigers to the NCAC Tournament semifinals for the 19th consecutive year. Read More ... |
Feb. 23, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Three Wittenberg women's basketball seniors have played their final regular season home game as a Tiger. And although not all three had a great night against the Yeowomen, it cannot match the tremendous effect the trio has had on the program. Read More ... |
Feb. 16, 2008
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WOOSTER, Ohio — No matter the circumstances, Wittenberg and Wooster will play each other hard. Saturday's women's basketball contest was no different as the two injury-riddled squads battled in a lopsided 82-52 victory for the Tigers. Read More ... |
Feb. 13, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Tigers had many motives for a win against Ohio Wesleyan on Wednesday night. The team was sponsoring the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's "Think Pink Night", defending their home turf, and out for a bit of revenge against the visiting Bishops, who are right in the race towards the postseason along with Wittenberg, Denison and Kenyon. Read More ... |
Feb. 10, 2008
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sophomore guard Carrie Dyer (Copley, OH/Copley) helped Wittenberg to a 2-1 week. She posted 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 73-60 loss to Kenyon and then dropped in 22 points, a career-best by eight points, and five rebounds and two steals in a 76-75 win over Allegheny. Dyer closed out her week with 18 points, eight boards and five assists in an 86-63 win over Hiram. She finished the week with 53 points, 20 boards, eight assists and two steals in the three games. Read More ... |
Feb. 9, 2008
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HIRAM, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tigers used an 11-0 run midway through the first half to get on top of the host Hiram Terriers and they never looked back. The end result was an 86-63 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) victory that allowed Wittenberg to remain in a tie for second place in the regular season title chase. Read More ... |
Feb. 8, 2008
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MEADVILLE, Pa. — For the first time in the 2007-08 season, the Wittenberg Tigers put together a winning second-half rally to claim a key North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) victory at Allegheny, 76-75. Read More ... |
Feb. 5, 2008
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GAMBIER, Ohio — It is said that lightning doesn't strike twice. It didn't necessarily strike in the same location, but it did strike the same team Tuesday as the Wittenberg Tigers dropped a 73-60 decision to North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)-leading Kenyon. Read More ... |
Feb. 5, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — When the Wittenberg University women's basketball team hosts North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) rival Ohio Wesleyan at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, the Tigers will be playing for more than just a shot at the 2008 regular season championship. Read More ... |
Feb. 2, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Hundreds of Wittenberg University community members came together to celebrate Saturday as the arena in the campus's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) was officially dedicated to the memory of Pam Evans Smith, class of 1982. Read More ... |
Feb. 2, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Stiff defense and a couple big reasons to win propelled the Wittenberg women's basketball team to a defeat of the College of Wooster by a score of 67-35. The game followed the dedication of Pam Evans Smith Arena, giving the Tigers an added incentive to secure victory against the Scots. Read More ... |
Jan. 26, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tiger women pulled out their second big win against conference preseason favorite Denison of the season and completed the season sweep, stepping into sole ownership of second place in the conference on the strength of a 65-55 win over the Big Red. Read More ... |
Jan. 26, 2008
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DELAWARE, Ohio — The staunch Wittenberg defense Tiger fans have come to expect stumbled on Saturday, allowing Ohio Wesleyan to shoot a blazing 62% from the field in an 87-73 loss. The Red & White could not match the accuracy of the Bishops, hitting just 27-of-74 from the floor, good for only 37%. Read More ... |
Jan. 24, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Wittenberg University women's basketball team will host a sports expo and a postgame meet and greet/autograph session with its players as part of a celebration of National Girls And Women In Sports Day (NGWSD) on Feb. 2. Read More ... |
Jan. 23, 2008
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RICHMOND, Ind. — The Wittenberg Tigers put together a fine all-around effort to keep pace with the top teams in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) with a convincing 80-52 victory. Read More ... |
Jan. 22, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Nearly eight months after Wittenberg University lost one of its most respected coaches, administrators and faculty members, the arena in the campus's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) will officially be dedicated to the memory of Pam Evans Smith, class of 1982, in a ceremony at noon Saturday, Feb. 2. Read More ... |
Jan. 21, 2008
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A furious rally that forced a pair of overtime periods ended two points short as the Wittenberg Tigers dropped an 85-83 decision to Capital in non-conference Martin Luther King Jr. Day action. Read More ... |
Jan. 16, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — In a battle of contrasting styles, Kenyon, the top defensive team in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), turned offensive to capture a 70-60 victory over host Wittenberg, the top scoring team in the conference. Read More ... |
Jan. 12, 2008
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OBERLIN, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tigers tuned up for the biggest game of the 2007-08 season with a 66-48 road win at Oberlin. The win moved the Tigers above .500 overall for the first time this season at 6-5. More importantly, Wittenberg now stands 5-0 in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) with first place on the line against Kenyon at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Pam Evans Smith Arena. Oberlin dropped to 1-11 overall and 0-4 in the conference. Read More ... |
Jan. 9, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The usual leaderboard turned on it's head Wednesday night when Stephanie Boardman, Carrie Dyer, and Katherine Hueter were the Tigers' top three scorers. Read More ... |
Jan. 5, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tigers overcame a slow start to pull away from the visiting Hiram Terriers, 74-56, in Saturday afternoon North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) action. Read More ... |
Jan. 4, 2008
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak in a big way Friday with an 82-51 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) victory over visiting Allegheny. Read More ... |
Dec. 29, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Manchester Spartans took advantage of a season-high 29 turnovers by homestanding Wittenberg for a 61-52 victory in the consolation game of the 2007 Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic. Read More ... |
Dec. 28, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Carnegie Mellon Tartans hit 19-of-24 free throws in a back-and-forth second half to hold off the host Wittenberg Tigers, 78-74, in the second semifinal game of the 2007 Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic. Read More ... |
Dec. 27, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Wittenberg University men's and women's basketball teams welcome an outstanding field of eight teams for the 2007 Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic. The competition is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 28, and Saturday, Dec. 29, at Wittenberg's HPER Center Arena with games on both days scheduled for 12:30, 2:45, 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. Read More ... |
Dec. 19, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — On an emotional evening in newly renamed Pam Evans Smith Arena, the Wittenberg Tigers opened the home portion of the 2007-08 season with an inspired performance. In the end, it wasn't quite enough to overcome eighth-ranked Thomas More in a 56-53 loss. Read More ... |
Dec. 17, 2007
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GREENCASTLE, Ind. — Through nearly 26 minutes of basketball, the dueling Wittenberg and DePauw Tigers battled to a near standoff. The defending national champion finished the game strong, however, using a 23-5 run midway through the second half to pull out a deceiving 92-69 victory. Read More ... |
Dec. 10, 2007
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Wittenberg's Victoria Leali (Jackson, Ohio/Jackson), a 5-5, sophomore guard, scored a career-high 19 points to lead the Tigers to an 81-73 win over preseason favorite Denison in the NCAC opener for both teams. Leali added two rebounds, two assists and a steal in her 31 minutes of action. She was a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point territory, and made her only free throw attempt. She was 7-of-12 (.583) from the field. Read More ... |
Dec. 8, 2007
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GRANVILLE, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tigers put together a total team effort in their North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) opener, and the pay-off was a key early-season win over preseason favorite Denison, 81-73. Read More ... |
Nov. 28, 2007
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WILMINGTON, Ohio — A fast start provided little momentum for the Wittenberg Tigers as they dropped their first game of the 2007-08 season, 82-60 to the Wilmington Quakers. Read More ... |
Nov. 20, 2007
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CINCINNATI, Ohio — Playing in front of a large contingent of supportive Tiger fans, a new era of Wittenberg women's basketball opened with a 66-52 win over Mount St. Joseph. It was the first career win for new Head Coach Sarah Jurewicz, who replaced the late Pam Smith in August. Read More ... |
Nov. 2, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — During its Oct. 19-20 meeting, the Wittenberg University Board of Directors unanimously resolved to name the arena, located inside the campus’ Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC), in memory of Pam Evans Smith, legendary women’s head basketball coach, who passed away in June following a long battle with cancer. Read More ... |
Nov. 1, 2007
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Wooster's men and Denison and Kenyon's women were tabbed as the favorites in preseason voting by both league coaches and members of the media after the North Coast Athletic Conference's 's 24th annual Basketball Media Day, which was held today via teleconference. Wittenberg was selected to finish third by both the media and the coaches in the men's and women's title chases. Read More ... |
Sept. 5, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A member of the Wittenberg women's basketball family is returning to her roots as Sarah Jurewicz, class of 1998 and the program's all-time leading scorer, takes the head coaching reins at her alma mater for the 2007-08 season. She replaces one of her mentors, Pam Smith, the university's women's basketball head coach for 21 years who passed away in June. Read More ... |
Aug. 15, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Former Women's Basketball Head Coach and Associate Director of Athletics Pam Smith, class of 1982, had a profound impact upon the athletes she coached and the students she taught over an illustrious Wittenberg University career that spanned more than two decades. She will continue to impact young people throughout the future of Wittenberg thanks to the Pam Evans Smith '82 Memorial Scholarship. Read More ... |
June 27, 2007
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Wittenberg University Women’s Basketball Head Coach and Associate Director of Athletics Pam Smith, class of 1982 and architect of the most successful women’s basketball program in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) history, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 47. Read More ... |
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