Entries from March 2008

March 29, 2008

Northern Kentucky is pretty good

NKU has been using their length and size on both ends of the court while the shots haven’t been falling for the Coyotes.
Norse center Angela Healy has been establishing herself down in the low post and has scored seven points with three layups and a free throw.
Amber Hegge came into the game for the Yotes and [...]

March 29, 2008

We’re underway

At the first television timeout, the Coyotes lead Northern Kentucky 8-5 with 15:57 remaining.
Northern Kentucky junior forward Cassie Brannen opened the scoring with a bucket on her team’s first possession. Jeana Hoffman made the first points for the Coyotes with a 3-pointer. Jessie Slack then banked in a three for the Norse, but Ashley Robinette [...]

March 29, 2008

Pregame of the USD vs NKU game

By Justin Wolfgang
 Here are some photos from before tonight’s Division II Women’s basketball championship game.

USD Coach Chad Lavin has a pregame chat with NKU Coach Nancy Winstel before fans were let into the arena.

 USD President James Abbott talks to students in the student section before USD’s game agianst NKU.

The championship trophey sits just off the [...]

March 29, 2008

Championship Pregame: USD vs. Northern Kentucky

Coyote women’s basketball fans are coming out of the woodwork. With forty minutes until game time, the stands are just as full as they were during the semifinals - and just as loud.
There is one section of yellow behind the Northern Kentucky bench and the rest of arena is red.
The student section is already rowdy. [...]

March 28, 2008

Quick Recap of the Northern Kentucky-Alaska Anchorage Game

Yeah, I know this might be a bit out of date since we all know who the Coyotes will face, but I will quick recap the game about how Northern Kentucky beat Alaska.
Northern Kentucky jumped out to a 3-0 in the game. Alaska was able to take a 6-5 lead with 17 minutes left and [...]

March 28, 2008

Friday’s press conference for the USD vs Northern Kentucky game

By Justin Wolfgang
 Here are some photos from Friday’s press conference for Saturday’s national championship game between USD and Northern Kentucky.

Senior Jeana Hoffman is all smiles after answering a question about making it to the national championship game her senior year. 

Senior Ashley Robinette talks about how influential Coach Chad Lavin is for the USD players.

USD Coach [...]

March 28, 2008

The press conference after USD vs Delta State game

USD basketball coach Chad Lavin.  

Senior Shannon Daly. 

Senior Jeana Hoffman. 

March 28, 2008

Second half photos from USD vs Delta State

By Justin Wolfgang
 Here are my photos from the second half of the game - including celebratory photos from the Coyotes’ win.

Jasmine Mosley attempts to drive around a Delta State defender. 

Amber Hegge looks for an open pass. 

Charlie Coyote leads the crowd in a cheer. 

Usually reserved USD President James Abbott joins in the celebration of the Coyote [...]

March 28, 2008

Congratulations Coyotes!

What a way for the USD women’s basketball team to finish their stay in Division II. What a way for the USD women’s basketball team to send out head coach Chad Lavin. With most championship teams, there is a hint of destiny in the air. No disrepect to Northen Kentucky, USD’s title [...]

March 28, 2008

Down goes Delta State

She’s a freshman.
Amber Hegge drove through the lane and was fouled with 1:08 remaining. She hit both free throws and gave USD a 63-58 lead.
After a DSU miss, Brittani Calhoun fouled out fighting for a lose ball against Jeana Hoffman. Hoffman went to the line and hit both shots to put the Yotes up 65-58. [...]