By Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program UConn has forgotten how to lose, at least according to Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman. “We have a chance on Tuesday night to play against a dynasty and play against a team that really forgot how to lose,” said Hillman. The Huskies’ seniors have only lost …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — It was nearly impossible to talk to players in Lubbock Christian’s locker room after its 78-73 win over Alaska-Anchorage on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Every few seconds, as players, coaches, and staff members entered and exited the room, new screams of excitement and …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Oregon State held UConn star senior Breanna Stewart to two points in the first half, a feat no other team has accomplished. Yet it wasn’t enough to stop UConn’s dominance, as the Huskies’ 80-51 victory over the Beavers sent the Huskies (37-0) to their …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program Hosted by the Women’s Professional Basketball Association and presented by Connor Sports, the Women in Sports and Business panel on Sunday afternoon addressed questions of diversity in the sports business world and how players can and do transition from the athletic world to new careers. The …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — When Oregon State and UConn tip off in tonight’s semifinal game, it will be a showdown between two teams with two very different backgrounds in the recent past. No matter the outcome, the game itself will showcase remarkable achievements made by each squad. OSU …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Each member of the 2016 WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America Team received cheers and applause, yet Oregon State senior Jamie Weisner heard a deafening roar. Waiting only a few feet away from the OSU pep band for her name to be announced, Weisner …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma brought levity and emotion to his remarks after he received the Associated Press Coach of the Year award for the eighth time, and the first since 2011. “I want to be sure my name’s there,” he said to laughs …
Read MoreBy Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Connecticut senior Moriah Jefferson led laps around the court at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, followed closely by sophomore Kia Nurse. Open practice meant that with each pass, the crowd cheered. With each cheer, the 5-foot-7 Jefferson cracked a grin as she shook her head, glanced …
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