Women's Basketball - News
December 4, 2007
Williams Receives Second Nod as TranSouth Conference Player of the Week
From the TranSouth Athletic Conference:
Cumberland University's Renae Williams was selected as the TranSouth Athletic Conference's Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 2, 2007. It is the second time Williams, a senior forward for the No. 15-ranked Lady Bulldogs, has received the honor in this young season.
Williams helped lead the Lady 'Dawgs to a 2-0 record on the week. In Cumberland's 97-91 win over the University of St. Francis, Williams produced 34 points, 10 rebounds and a steal while sinking 10-of-12 from the field, 4-of-5 from three-point range and 10-of-14 from the foul lines. In Cumberland's 85-40 win over NCAA Division III Fisk University, Williams poured in 28 points and 10 rebounds while hitting 11-of-15 from the field, 4-of-7 from beyond the three-point line and both of her free throw attempts.
For the week, Williams averaged 31 points and 10 rebounds while hitting 21-27 (78%) from the field, 8-12 (67%) from three-point range and 12-16 (75%) from the foul line.
The Lady Bulldogs are now 6-0 on the year.
Williams Receives Second Nod as TranSouth Conference Player of the Week
From the TranSouth Athletic Conference:
Cumberland University's Renae Williams was selected as the TranSouth Athletic Conference's Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 2, 2007. It is the second time Williams, a senior forward for the No. 15-ranked Lady Bulldogs, has received the honor in this young season.
Williams helped lead the Lady 'Dawgs to a 2-0 record on the week. In Cumberland's 97-91 win over the University of St. Francis, Williams produced 34 points, 10 rebounds and a steal while sinking 10-of-12 from the field, 4-of-5 from three-point range and 10-of-14 from the foul lines. In Cumberland's 85-40 win over NCAA Division III Fisk University, Williams poured in 28 points and 10 rebounds while hitting 11-of-15 from the field, 4-of-7 from beyond the three-point line and both of her free throw attempts.
For the week, Williams averaged 31 points and 10 rebounds while hitting 21-27 (78%) from the field, 8-12 (67%) from three-point range and 12-16 (75%) from the foul line.
The Lady Bulldogs are now 6-0 on the year.
Renae Williams
November 12, 2007
Senior All-American Renae Williams Named TranSouth Conference Player of the Week
From the TranSouth Athletic Conference:
Cumberland University senior forward Renae Williams of Oak Ridge, Tenn. became the first-ever player in the history of the Cumberland University women's basketball team to claim TranSouth Conference Player of the Week honors for her performance in the Lady Bulldogs' recent match-ups with Milligan College and Johnson & Wales University.
Williams helped lead the No. 15-ranked Lady Bulldogs to a perfect 2-0 record on the week. In Cumberland's 81-56 win over Milligan College, she led the team with 26 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and four steals while sinking 10-of-16 from the field, 3-of-5 from three-point range and the free-throw line. In the Lady Bulldogs' 98-55 win over Johnson & Wales University, Williams produced another double-double with 31 points, 18 rebounds, a block and two steals while hitting 11-of-19 from the field and 9-of-13 from the free-throw line. For the week, Williams sank 21-of-35 (60%) from the field, 3-of-7 from three-point range and 12-of-17 (71%) from the foul line.
Senior All-American Renae Williams Named TranSouth Conference Player of the Week
From the TranSouth Athletic Conference:
Cumberland University senior forward Renae Williams of Oak Ridge, Tenn. became the first-ever player in the history of the Cumberland University women's basketball team to claim TranSouth Conference Player of the Week honors for her performance in the Lady Bulldogs' recent match-ups with Milligan College and Johnson & Wales University.
Williams helped lead the No. 15-ranked Lady Bulldogs to a perfect 2-0 record on the week. In Cumberland's 81-56 win over Milligan College, she led the team with 26 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and four steals while sinking 10-of-16 from the field, 3-of-5 from three-point range and the free-throw line. In the Lady Bulldogs' 98-55 win over Johnson & Wales University, Williams produced another double-double with 31 points, 18 rebounds, a block and two steals while hitting 11-of-19 from the field and 9-of-13 from the free-throw line. For the week, Williams sank 21-of-35 (60%) from the field, 3-of-7 from three-point range and 12-of-17 (71%) from the foul line.
September 6, 2007
Cumberland University Releases 2007-08 Women's Basketball Schedule
Lady Bulldogs to battle Vanderbilt University on Oct. 31
The Cumberland University Women's Basketball team has released their schedule for the 2007-08 season. The schedule is highlighted by two exhibitions against NCAA Division I opponents Vanderbilt University and Southeast Missouri -- two teams who reached the NCAA Tournament last season.
The Lady Bulldogs will open their season with a trip to Nashville to take on the Lady Commodores on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.
"We are grateful to Coach (Melanie) Balcomb and Vanderbilt University for giving us the opportunity to play a SEC powerhouse who has a rich tradition in women's basketball," Cumberland University Head Coach Clint Mason said.
Cumberland will open its regular season schedule with the University of Mobile on Nov. 2 as part of the Lionbacker Classic at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. Other non-conference games include contests against Houston Baptist University, Berry College and NAIA Division II National Runner-up College of the Ozarks.
The Lady Bulldogs will once again compete in the TranSouth Athletic Conference, which is widely regarded as the best conference in NAIA Women's Basketball. The conference sent five teams to the national tournament last year, and three of those teams made an appearance in the NAIA Final Four. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off the best season in school history, where they finished 27-8 and reached the NAIA National Championship game.
"We are hoping that this non-conference schedule will prepare us for conference play and a trip back to the national tournament for a fourth straight year," Mason commented.
To view the Lady Bulldogs' 2007-08 schedule, please click here.
Cumberland University Releases 2007-08 Women's Basketball Schedule
Lady Bulldogs to battle Vanderbilt University on Oct. 31
The Cumberland University Women's Basketball team has released their schedule for the 2007-08 season. The schedule is highlighted by two exhibitions against NCAA Division I opponents Vanderbilt University and Southeast Missouri -- two teams who reached the NCAA Tournament last season.
The Lady Bulldogs will open their season with a trip to Nashville to take on the Lady Commodores on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.
"We are grateful to Coach (Melanie) Balcomb and Vanderbilt University for giving us the opportunity to play a SEC powerhouse who has a rich tradition in women's basketball," Cumberland University Head Coach Clint Mason said.
Cumberland will open its regular season schedule with the University of Mobile on Nov. 2 as part of the Lionbacker Classic at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. Other non-conference games include contests against Houston Baptist University, Berry College and NAIA Division II National Runner-up College of the Ozarks.
The Lady Bulldogs will once again compete in the TranSouth Athletic Conference, which is widely regarded as the best conference in NAIA Women's Basketball. The conference sent five teams to the national tournament last year, and three of those teams made an appearance in the NAIA Final Four. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off the best season in school history, where they finished 27-8 and reached the NAIA National Championship game.
"We are hoping that this non-conference schedule will prepare us for conference play and a trip back to the national tournament for a fourth straight year," Mason commented.
To view the Lady Bulldogs' 2007-08 schedule, please click here.
July 9, 2007
Lady Bulldogs Sign Three Players
Cumberland University Women's Basketball Head Coach Clint Mason has announced the signing of three post players. Lapinia Roe, a 6'3" center from Detroit, will transfer to CU from Austin Peay State University where she red-shirted last year. Roe will have four years of eligibility remaining.
Said Mason, "Lapinia is a long 6'3" athlete who has a tremendous upsize, and the fact that she will be a freshman is good for the future of Lady Bulldog Basketball."
Lucie Luprichova, a 6'2" post from Prague, Czech Republic, will transfer from Kent State University with three years of eligibility remaining, Mason added.
"Lucie is a skilled post player who can face the basket and shoot well from the outside," he said.
Bona Ogada, a 6'2" post from Nairobi, Kenya, will transfer from Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, Ill. Ogada red-shirted last year and will have two years of eligibility left in her collegiate career.
"Bona will add more depth inside and is a strong post who will be a solid defender and a good rebounder," Mason remarked.
The three signees bring the Lady Bulldogs' recruiting class to nine new players.
Lady Bulldogs Sign Three Players
Cumberland University Women's Basketball Head Coach Clint Mason has announced the signing of three post players. Lapinia Roe, a 6'3" center from Detroit, will transfer to CU from Austin Peay State University where she red-shirted last year. Roe will have four years of eligibility remaining.
Said Mason, "Lapinia is a long 6'3" athlete who has a tremendous upsize, and the fact that she will be a freshman is good for the future of Lady Bulldog Basketball."
Lucie Luprichova, a 6'2" post from Prague, Czech Republic, will transfer from Kent State University with three years of eligibility remaining, Mason added.
"Lucie is a skilled post player who can face the basket and shoot well from the outside," he said.
Bona Ogada, a 6'2" post from Nairobi, Kenya, will transfer from Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, Ill. Ogada red-shirted last year and will have two years of eligibility left in her collegiate career.
"Bona will add more depth inside and is a strong post who will be a solid defender and a good rebounder," Mason remarked.
The three signees bring the Lady Bulldogs' recruiting class to nine new players.
Ashley Matthews
April 5, 2007
Lady Bulldogs Ink Two from Livingston Academy
Cumberland University Women's Basketball announces the signing of Ashley Matthews, a 5'6" point guard, and Alison West, a 5'8" wing, both from Livingston Academy. The duo helped lead Livingston Academy to a 29-9 record and a trip to the AA State Semifinals.
Ashley averaged 13.6 points per game, and she was chosen District 7-AA Most Valuable Player as well as being named to the Region 4AA All-Tournament Team.
"Ashley is a true point guard who sees the floor well, and she can shoot the ball extremely well from outside," CU Head Coach Clint Mason said.
Alison West
Alison averaged 11.2 points per game, and she was named to the District 7AA All-Tournament Team, Region 4AA All-Tournament Team and the AA All-State Tournament Team.
"Alison is a great defensive player who has a great feel for basketball," Mason said. "It is important for our program to recruit student-athletes from winning programs so we can continue the winning tradition at Cumberland University."
Keela Henry
April 5, 2007
CU Signs Transfer from Tennessee Tech
Cumberland University Women's Basketball announces the signing of Keela Henry, a 5'11" small forward from Sparta, Tenn. Keela player her high school ball at White County High School and will be transferring from Tennessee Technological University. She will have three years of eligibility remaining this fall when she enrolls at Cumberland University.
"Keela is a fundamentally sound player who is a very hard worker," CU Head Coach Clint Mason said. "She can score with her back to the basket, and she can also knock down the three-point shot."
CU Signs Transfer from Tennessee Tech
Cumberland University Women's Basketball announces the signing of Keela Henry, a 5'11" small forward from Sparta, Tenn. Keela player her high school ball at White County High School and will be transferring from Tennessee Technological University. She will have three years of eligibility remaining this fall when she enrolls at Cumberland University.
"Keela is a fundamentally sound player who is a very hard worker," CU Head Coach Clint Mason said. "She can score with her back to the basket, and she can also knock down the three-point shot."
Chaquailia Gaten
April 5, 2007
Junior College Guard Signs with Lady Bulldogs
Cumberland University Women's Basketball announces the signing of Chaquailia Gaten, a 5'5" guard from Cleveland State Community College. She hails from Marietta, Ga., where she played at Wheeler High School. Chaquailia will have two years of eligibility remaining when she enrolls at Cumberland University this fall. She averaged 15 points, four assists and three steals per game for Cleveland State while being named to the All-TJCAA/NJCAA Region VII Team.
"Chaquailia is a natural fit for our system because she is a very athletic guard who can score off the dribble, and she can shoot the ball well from behind the arc," CU Head Coach Clint Mason said.
Junior College Guard Signs with Lady Bulldogs
Cumberland University Women's Basketball announces the signing of Chaquailia Gaten, a 5'5" guard from Cleveland State Community College. She hails from Marietta, Ga., where she played at Wheeler High School. Chaquailia will have two years of eligibility remaining when she enrolls at Cumberland University this fall. She averaged 15 points, four assists and three steals per game for Cleveland State while being named to the All-TJCAA/NJCAA Region VII Team.
"Chaquailia is a natural fit for our system because she is a very athletic guard who can score off the dribble, and she can shoot the ball well from behind the arc," CU Head Coach Clint Mason said.
Jan. 17, 2007
Renae Williams, a 5’11” junior from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, scored her 1000th career point as a Lady Bulldog against Georgetown College on November 28, 2006. Her career total stands at 1,095 points. C’Kala Humes, a 5’10” senior from Spring Hill, Tennessee, scored her 1000th career point as a Lady Bulldog against Wilberforce University on December 16, 2006. Her career total stands at 1,059 points. Ashley Cross, a 5’5” senior from Clarksville, Tennessee, dished out her 500th career assist against Houston Baptist on November 25, 2006. Her career total stands at 550 assists.
Three Cumberland University Women’s Basketball Players Reach Milestones
Renae Williams, a 5’11” junior from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, scored her 1000th career point as a Lady Bulldog against Georgetown College on November 28, 2006. Her career total stands at 1,095 points. C’Kala Humes, a 5’10” senior from Spring Hill, Tennessee, scored her 1000th career point as a Lady Bulldog against Wilberforce University on December 16, 2006. Her career total stands at 1,059 points. Ashley Cross, a 5’5” senior from Clarksville, Tennessee, dished out her 500th career assist against Houston Baptist on November 25, 2006. Her career total stands at 550 assists.
Jan. 17, 2007
Keshia Brown is a 5'8" freshman guard from Clarksville, Tenn. While at Clarksville High School, Keshia led the Lady Wildcats, averaging 16.3 pts., 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 steals and 4.2 assists per game. Keshia comes to CU from Labette Community College where she was red shirting last fall. "Keshia is an outstanding athlete who will be a great defender. She has an extremely quick first step off the dribble," Mason said. "As Keshia continues to develop her outside shooting, she will be a tremendous asset to our program. Keshia is currently enrolled at CU and will have four years of eligibility remaining."
