George Washington Women's Basketball news

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Tajama Ngongba Named Head Coach at Radford

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:10:51 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington assistant women's basketball coach Tajama (Abraham) Ngongba has accepted the head coaching position at Radford University, the Big South school announced in a press conference Wednesday.

Women's Basketball Announces 2007-08 Team Award Winners

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:43:19 PST

2007-08 GW Women's Basketball Highlight Video

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington women's basketball team held its annual Awards Banquet in the City View Room of the Elliott School of International Affairs on E Street Monday night. GW President Steven Knapp greeted student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans at the reception and Colonials' head coach Joe McKeown and a number of presenters handed out nine awards to eight different players.

GW Women's Basketball Ranked No. 14 in Final Coaches' Poll

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:50:19 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington women's basketball team improved two spots to No. 14 in the final ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Top 25 Poll released Wednesday. The Colonials finish in the Top 15 of the coaches' poll for the second straight year after ending the 2006-07 season at No. 11.

GW's Kimberly Beck Taken by Seattle Storm in 2008 WNBA Draft

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:36:10 PST

PALM HARBOR, FL - George Washington senior Kimberly Beck was selected by the Seattle Storm in the third round of the 2008 WNBA Draft held at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, FL, Wednesday. Beck is the fourth player in GW women's basketball history to be selected in the WNBA Draft.

Kimberly Beck Tabbed WBCA Honorable Mention All-American

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:52:48 PST

ATLANTA, GA - George Washington senior Kimberly Beck was named an honorable mention All-American by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Saturday.

Sarah-Jo Lawrence Chosen to Lowe's Senior CLASS Award All-America Second Team

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:47:44 PST

TAMPA, FL - George Washington senior guard Sarah-Jo Lawrence was named to the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award All-America Second Team Saturday. The award recognizes the most outstanding senior student-athletes in Division I women's basketball.

Beck and Lawrence Invited to WNBA Pre-Draft Camp in Tampa

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:01:07 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington senior backcourt teammates Kimberly Beck and Sarah-Jo Lawrence have been invited to attend the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp, to be held at the University of Tampa's Bob Martinez Center this Friday and Saturday, April 4-5.

Kimberly Beck Named AP Honorable Mention All-American

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:57:41 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington senior guard Kimberly Beck was named an honorable mention All-American by The Associated Press for the second consecutive season Tuesday. She joins former Colonials' standouts Darlene Saar ('95), Tajama Abraham ('97) and Noelia Gomez ('99) as a two-time All-America selection.

Second Half Rally Falls Short, GW Falls to Rutgers, 53-42, in Sweet 16

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:54:24 PST

GREENSBORO, NC - George Washington clawed back from a 16-point first-half deficit to within 46-42 with 3:40 remaining, but Rutgers' Essence Carson scored seven of her game-high 25 points in the final minutes to down the Colonials, 53-42, in the NCAA Tournament Greensboro regional semifinal Sunday.

Target: Tampa - GW Begins Quest With Rutgers Rematch in Sweet 16

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:40:21 PST

NCAA Regional Semifinal Media Guide | Fan Bus Info | Ticket Information

GREENSBORO, NC - No. 6-seed George Washington makes its second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 against No. 2-seed Rutgers in the Greensboro regional semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Sunday afternoon. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN360 at 2:30 pm.

Hail to the Buff and Blue: Support the Sweet 16-Bound Colonials

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:18:00 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - Fans of the Sweet 16-bound George Washington women's basketball team will have plenty of opportunities to support the Colonials as they prepare to face No. 2-seed Rutgers in the Greensboro regional semifinals Sunday.

Kimberly Beck Among 40 Finalists for WBCA All-America Team

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:49:20 PST

ATLANTA, GA - George Washington senior guard Kimberly Beck was named one of 40 finalists for the 2008 State Farm Coaches' All-America Basketball Team the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced Monday.

Lawrence's Heroics Propel GW Into Sweet 16 With 55-53 Victory Over Cal

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:49:27 PST

STANFORD, CA - Senior Sarah-Jo Lawrence scored four points in the last 12 seconds, including the game-winning putback as time expired, to send sixth-seeded GW to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season with a 55-53 victory over No. 3-seed Cal at Maples Pavilion Monday night.

No. 20/16 GW Meets No. 10/8 Cal Monday Night for Trip to Sweet 16

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:56:33 PST

Second Round Game Notes

STANFORD, CA - No. 20/16 George Washington battles No. 10/8 California in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament at Maples Pavilion Monday at 8:00 pm ET. The first-ever meeting between the Colonials and Golden Bears will air live on ESPN2.

No. 20/16 GW Rallies to Defeat Auburn, 66-56, and Advance to NCAA Second Round

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:34:30 PST

STANFORD, CA - Junior Jessica Adair led four double-digit scorers with a 17-point, 13-rebound double-double and sixth-seeded No. 20/16 George Washington rallied in the second half to down 11th-seeded Auburn, 66-56, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Maples Pavilion Saturday.