George Washington Women's Basketball news

Women's Basketball Announces 2009-10 Recruits

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:40:17 EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington women's basketball head coach Mike Bozeman has announced his recruiting class for the 2009-10 season, highlighted by a trio of players ranked among ESPN HoopGurlz top prospects.

Jessica Adair Named Women's Basketball Team MVP for 2008-09

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:06:23 EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - Jessica Adair was named the women's basketball team's Most Valuable Player at George Washington University's annual Senior Honors Luncheon on the GW campus Monday.

Jessica Adair Taken by Phoenix Mercury in 2009 WNBA Draft

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:34:24 EDT

SECAUCUS, NJ - George Washington senior Jessica Adair was selected by the Phoenix Mercury in the third round of the 2009 WNBA Draft held in Secaucus, NJ, Thursday. The 34th overall selection, Adair becomes the fifth player in GW women's basketball history to be chosen in the WNBA Draft.

Adair Among Prospects for 2009 WNBA Draft Thursday

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:57:02 EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - Senior center Jessica Adair hopes to become the fifth player in GW women's basketball history chosen in the WNBA Draft, taking place at NBA Entertainment Studios in Secaucus, NJ, Thursday, April 9. The 39-player Draft's first round will be televised by ESPN2 beginning at 3:00 pm, with the second and third rounds preceding on ESPNU and NBA TV.

Women's Basketball Bows Out of WNIT First Round With 97-94 Double Overtime Loss at Florida Gulf Coast

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:03:42 EDT

FORT MYERS, FL - The George Washington women's basketball team made baskets in the final seconds to force overtime and a second extra session, but Florida Gulf Coast used 10 three-pointers through the second half and overtime periods to pull away for a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Colonials in the first round of the Postseason WNIT at Alico Arena Thursday night.

GW Visits A-Sun Champs FGCU in WNIT First Round

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:40:09 EDT

WNIT Media Guide vs. FGCU | Live Stats | Live Video

FORT MYERS, FL - The George Washington women's basketball team opens play in the 2009 Postseason WNIT with a first round match-up at Florida Gulf Coast and Alico Arena Thursday night at 7:00 pm. The Colonials, at-large bid recipients from the Atlantic 10, will face the Atlantic Sun regular-season champion Eagles for the first time.

Women's Basketball Accepts Postseason WNIT Bid

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:59:46 EDT

2009 WNIT Bracket | WNIT Media Guide vs. FGCU

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington women's basketball team has accepted an at-large bid to the 2009 Postseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) and will face Florida Gulf Coast University at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, this Thursday, March 19. The bid marks GW's third trip to the WNIT and 18th postseason appearance in the past 19 seasons.

No. 5-Seed GW Upset by 12th-Seeded Rhode Island 62-58 in A-10 First Round

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:54:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, NC - George Washington senior center Jessica Adair recorded a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double, including a game-tying lay-in with 2:26 remaining, but Rhode Island converted four free throws in the final 24 seconds to knock-off the Colonials, 62-58, in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Championship at Charlotte's Halton Arena Friday afternoon.

GW Opens A-10 Championship With Rhode Island Friday

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:39:24 EDT

A-10 Champ. Media Guide | Bozeman Interview | A-10 Championship Central

CHARLOTTE, NC - The George Washington women's basketball team travels to Charlotte, NC, and Halton Arena this weekend for the 2009 Atlantic 10 Championship. The fifth-seeded Colonials face No. 12-seed Rhode Island in a first-round game Friday at 2:30 pm.

Jessica Adair, Parrish Named to A-10 All-Conference Teams

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:12:27 EDT

PHILADELPHIA, PA - George Washington women's basketball senior center Jessica Adair highlighted the list of three Colonials to earn All-Atlantic 10 honors with her third consecutive First Team All-Conference selection in a year-end poll conducted by the Conference coaches and released by the league office on Wednesday.

GW Loses Regular-Season Finale to Temple, 59-49

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:32:49 EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - Senior Antelia Parrish scored 13 points and senior Jessica Adair and freshman Tara Booker added 12 apiece, but George Washington struggled with its worst shooting performance of the season in a 59-49 loss to Temple in both teams' regular-season finale at Charles E. Smith Center Sunday.

GW Hosts Temple For Senior Sunday, Televised Finale

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:25:45 EDT

GW vs. Temple Notes | GameTracker | GW All-Access

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington will celebrate Senior Day prior to its regular-season finale at Charles E. Smith Center Sunday against rival Temple. The contest tips-off at 1:00 pm, will air live on CBS College Sports and will determine each team's seeding for next weekend's Atlantic 10 Championship.

Lavender Layup Waived Off as GW Falls at Charlotte, 59-57

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:25:37 EDT

CHARLOTTE, NC - Senior Yolanda Lavender's potential overtime-inducing layup was waived off for failing to beat the final buzzer as George Washington fell at Charlotte, 59-57, Wednesday evening at Halton Arena.

GW Visits Charlotte In Battle For Second In Atlantic 10

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:39:37 EDT

GW at Charlotte Notes | GameTracker | Live Video

CHARLOTTE, NC - George Washington makes its second-ever trip to Charlotte and Halton Arena Wednesday night. The Colonials, who are in a tie for third in the Atlantic 10 standings with Temple, trail the second-place 49ers by one game with two regular-season contests remaining. Both GW and Charlotte have won 10 of their last 12 games.

GW Storms Back to Down St. Bonaventure, 66-60

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:33:01 EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - Seniors Antelia Parrish, Yolanda Lavender and Jessica Adair combined for 54 points as George Washington overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat St. Bonaventure, 66-60, in a key Atlantic 10 Conference matchup at Charles E. Smith Center Saturday afternoon.