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SHAW DEFEATED BY AUGUSTA STATE
Lady Bears Exit Quarterfinals of Regional Tournament 

 


 March 14, 2008 – Florence, SC – The Shaw University Lady Bears were selected to be the home team in their first round rendezvous with the Augusta State University Lady Jaguars. Although, the Lady Bears surged into the second half to lead by as many as five points, Shaw was stopped short of continuing on to the Semifinals as ASU defeated the Lady Bears, 88 – 70. The Lady Bears record now stands at 21 – 12 Overall. 

Head Coach Jacques Curtis guided the Lady Bears to finish with three scholar-athletes in double figures. Leading all scorers was #11 Shana Andrus (Guard / 6 – 0 / Junior / Akron, OH) with a game-high 16 points (six rebounds / three assists / two blocks / four steals). Providing additional scoring was #25 Jamie Goshen (Guard / 6 – 0 / Senior / Chesapeake, VA) with 15 points (four rebounds / one assist / two steals) as #34 Nicky Souter (Forward / Center / 6 – 0 / Senior / Brooklyn, NY) tallied a double double scoring 10 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.

 Congratulations to the Shaw University Lady Bears for their outstanding hard work, commitment, and success during this season!
 

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shaw REIGNs FOR ANOTHER RING!
 Lady Bears Crowned CIAA Champions For Fifth Time in Six Seasons
 


March 1, 2008 – Charlotte, NC – The No. 1 seeded Shaw University Lady Bears denied the hometown team, the No. 3 seeded Johnson C. Smith University Lady Golden Bulls, their chance to win the CIAA Championship in their own backyard. Shaw took to their throne after taking down JCSU with a 61 – 50 triumph. Of the last six seasons of the CIAA Women’s Basketball Championships, Head Coach Jacques Curtis and the Lady Bears have claimed five crowns.

 

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shaw secures first bid to championship circle
Lady Bears Blow Past Lady Broncos With Fiery First Half   

February 29, 2008 – charlotte, NC – The first seeded Shaw University Lady Bears fired off for 51 first half points en route to an 87 – 74 defeat of fifth seeded Fayetteville State University Lady Broncos in the Semifinals. The victory locked Shaw in as the first team to compete for the nationally televised CIAA Championship.

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shaw lady bears advance to semi-finals

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SHAW POSITIONED AT RANKING NUMBER EIGHT IN
NCAA DIVISION II SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL POLLS

 

shaw sweeps season series against vsu
 Lady Bears Conclude Regular Season with Four Game Winning Streak
 

February 19, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears hosted their “Senior Night” shootout against the Virginia State University Lady Trojans. Shaw led the Lady Trojans by as many as 11 points and bucketed 30 bench points to win the second game of round two against VSU, 49 – 45. The Lady Bears record now stands at 18 – 11 Overall, 15 – 3 CIAA, and 6 – 2 Division.


Leading the Lady Bears in scoring was #11 Shana Andrus with 10 points (six rebounds /three steals / one block). Providing scoring was #2 Jessica Davis, #15 Tammy Lanier, #21 NaKeisha Anthony, and #33 Celanese Bozeman all with six points each. In addition, Anthony was crowned Shaw’s “Rebounding Queen” as she took possession of a game high eight offensive rebounds and three defensive rebounds for a team high 11 rebounds.


The Shaw University Lady Bears will prepare for competition in the 33rd Annual CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held on February 25th through March 1st in Charlotte, NC. 

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shaw crowned queens of the west!
 Lady Bears Jail JCSU in National Spotlight Showdown
 

February 16, 2008 – Wake County, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears suited up before a physical and national television audience against the Johnson C. Smith University Lady Golden Bulls as a featured NCAA Division II Game of the Week. Shaw snapped JCSU’s six game winning streak and extended their win streak to three as they beat the Lady Golden Bulls, 65 – 54. Furthermore, the triumph treats Shaw to clinching the Western Division and eradicating the four game losing streak the Lady Bears have against JCSU. The Lady Bears record now stands at 17 – 11 Overall, 14 – 3 CIAA, and 6 – 2 Division.
 

Leading the Lady Bears in scoring was #33 Celanese Bozeman with a game high 15 points (one rebound / one assist / one block / one steal). Providing additional scoring was #3 Tanisha McGaughey as she tallied a double double scoring 10 points and securing a game high 10 rebounds.
 

The Shaw University Lady Bears will host their final regular season contest before they compete in the 33rd Annual CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Shaw will test their talent against the Lady Tigers of Saint Paul’s College on Tuesday, February 19th. The “Senior Night” shootout is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. in C. C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
 

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shaw shines in LOVE & BASKETBALL divisional dual
 Lady Bears Levitate to Sixteenth Season Success
 

February 14, 2008 – Fayetteville, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears fled to the campus of Fayetteville State University to battle the Lady Broncos.  Shaw certainly supplied the icing to their Valentine’s Day as they stole a home court upset over the Lady Broncos, 90 – 78. The Lady Bears record now stands at 16 – 11 Overall, 13 – 3 CIAA, and 5 – 2 Division.


The Lady Bears had scholar-athletes to finish in double figures. Leading the Lady Bears was #2 Jessica Davis as she scored 13 of her 15 points (seven rebounds / one assist / one block / one steal). Providing additional scoring was #11 Shana Andrus as she scored 10 of her 14 points (four rebounds / two assists / three steals), #33 Celanese Bozeman with 13 points (one rebound / one assist / two steals), #25 Jamie Goshen (Guard / 6 – 0 / Senior / Chesapeake, VA) with 13 points (three rebounds / one assist), and #21 NaKeisha Anthony (Guard / 5 – 11 / Senior / Charlotte, NC) with 12 points (six rebounds / two assists / two steals). Leading Shaw in rebounding was #3 Tanisha McGaughey (Guard / 5 – 11 / Freshman / Norfolk, VA) with a game high nine rebounds (six points / six assists / four steals).

FEATURE SUMMARY / FINAL STATISTICS

 

SHAW eliminate vuu by eleven
Lady Bears Configure Fifteenth Feat of the Season
 

February 12, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears were the home court hosts of Virginia Union University. Three Lady Bears bullied VUU to finish in double figures as collectively; Shaw stung the Lady Panthers for 35 bench points and 24 points off of 28 forced turnovers. The Bears beat the Lady Panthers 72 – 61. The Lady Bears record now stands at 15 – 11 Overall, 12 – 3 CIAA, and 4 – 2 Division.


Leading the Lady Bears in scoring was #25 Jamie Goshen with 21 points (six rebound s/ two steals). Providing additional scoring was #33 Celanese Bozeman as her four made three-pointers  led to 18 points (one assist / one steal). Shaw’s top defense and offensive threat was #21 NaKeisha Anthony. The sociology major recorded a double double with 12 points and a game high 11 rebounds.
 

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LADY BEARS BITTEN BY LADY BULLDOGS     
Shaw’s Winning Streak Snapped by Bowie  

February 9, 2008 – Bowie, MD – The Shaw University Lady Bears battled the Lady Bulldogs of Bowie State University.  Despite shooting for a wintry 27.6% (eight of 29) field goal percentage in the first half, Shaw still hustled on the hardwood to hold a lead by as many as six points over the Eastern Division’s top team. However, the Lady Bears were “home baked” by Bowie for the 82 – 57 defeat. The Lady Bears record now stands at 14 – 11 Overall, 11 – 3 CIAA, and 4 – 2 Division.

Leading the Lady Bears in scoring was #5 Shana Andrus (Guard / 5 – 9 / Junior / Akron, OH) with 18 points (a team high eight rebounds / four assists). In addition, Shaw’s #3 Tanisha McGaughey (Guard / 5 – 11 / Sophomore / Norfolk, VA) scored 17 points (seven rebounds / five assists / two steals).

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Shaw topples lady tigers   
Lady Bears On Flaming Four Game Winning Streak  

February 5, 2008 – Lawrenceville, VA – The Shaw University Bears visited the Lady Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. Shaw stole a home court upset from Saint Paul’s, 72 – 57. The Lady Bears record now stands at 14 – 10 Overall, 11– 2 CIAA, and 4 – 2 Division. Featured Summary / Final Statistics

 

SHAW victorious over lady vikings  
Lady Bears Tab Tenth CIAA Triumph

February  2, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears played hosts to the Lady Vikings of Elizabeth City. The Lady Bears scored 42 points in the paint and led by as many as 19 points to down the Lady Vikings 89 – 77. The win now possess a three game winning streak as Shaw’s record now stands at 13 – 10 Overall, 10 – 2 CIAA, and 4 – 2 Division. Feature Summary / Final Statistics

 

SHAW thumps vuu by thirty-four
Lady Bears Nab Ninth CIAA Conquest

January 29, 2008 – Richmond, VA – The Shaw University Lady Bears (12 – 10 Overall / 9- 2 CIAA / 4 – 2 Division / No. 1 WEST) hit the highway for their east versus west war with the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University (1 – 15 Overall / 1 – 10 CIAA / 1 – 3 Division / No. 4 EAST).  Shaw converted 25 points off of 30 VUU turnovers, accumulated 53 bench points, and forced four Lady Panthers to foul out of the competition as they pounced on the their opponents for the 87 – 53 triumph. Feature Summary / Final Statistics 


 

SHAW electrifies livingstone by eighteen
 Lady Bears’ Bozeman Burns Lady Blue Bears For Game High 24 Points

January 26, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears battled the Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College.  The Lady Bears brushed back the Lady Blue Bears for 35 points off turnovers and for a lead as large as 25 points to defeat Livingstone 86 – 68. Feature Story / Final Statistics

 

SHAW WOUNDED IN WAR
WITH WESTERN DIVISION FOE FAYETTEVILLE   
 Lady Bears Winning Streak Snapped in Divisional Dual    

January 24, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears ballroom danced with the Lady Broncos of Fayetteville State University.  Despite the Lady Bears outrebounding FSU 60 to 44 and having four student-athletes to finish in double figures, Shaw’s scorching hot five game winning streak was cooled off with an unfortunate 83 – 81 home court upset by FSU. More


 

SHAW slips past saint paul’s  
 Lady Bears Take Down Lady Tigers To Tab Fifth Straight Triumph
and Seventh Straight CIAA Contest

January 22, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears tangoed with the Lady Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. The Lady Bears led by as many as 14 points and held on to tally the 68 – 65 triumph. More

 

SHAW STIR-FRY LADY FALCONS
Lady Bears Snatch Sixth Straight CIAA Season Success

January 19, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears bussed to Broughton High School for their second season athletic dispute with the Lady Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College. Shaw terrorized their cross-town rivals to score 31 points off of 24 forced turnovers, out-rebounded SAC 50 – 34, and lead by as many as 22 points. The Lady Bears add on another triumph to their now four game winning streak as they defeated St. Augustine’s, 73 – 59. More
 

Shaw tip-toes past lady trojans  
Lady Bears Survive Shaky Start to Secure Fifth Consecutive CIAA Contest
 

January 15, 2007 – Petersburg, VA – The Shaw University Lady Bears visited Daniel Gymnasium to take on the Lady Trojans of Virginia State University.  The wintry temperatures in VSU’s home court arena proved to have an evident effect as Shaw shot just 16.1% (5 of 31) from the field in the first half. Nevertheless, the Lady Bears overcame the adverse atmosphere to slip away with the 41 – 37 triumph over the Lady Trojans.  More



 

coach Curtis tagged as CIAA coach of the week  
 

January 14, 2008 – Hampton, VA – All votes have been tallied in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) headquarters as Head Coach Jacques Curtis of the Shaw University Lady Bears Women’s Basketball Team has been named the CIAA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Week. More
 

lady bears tame lady bulldogs  
 Shaw Secures Fourth Consecutive CIAA Conquest

January 12, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears played hosts to the Lady Bulldogs of Bowie State University. Shaw streaked to their fourth consecutive CIAA win while handing the eastern division’s top ranked Lady Bulldogs their second loss of the season with the 71 – 66 triumph. More

 

 

Shaw victorious over lady vikings
 Lady Bears Evaporate Eight Game Losing Streak Against ECSU

January 8, 2008 – Elizabeth City, NC – With the start of the New Year, the Shaw University Lady Bears jumped back into CIAA competition against the Lady Vikings of Elizabeth City State University. The Lady Bears’ scored 33 points off of 34 forced turnovers as they collected their third straight season CIAA success with a 71 – 62 victory over eastern division foe ECSU. More


 

#23 Shaw UPset by USC AIKEN
Lady Bears Never Recover
From Loss of Large Lead & Momentum in First Half

January  2, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The #23 Shaw University Lady Bears competed in their first home contest of  New Year against the Lady Pacers of the University of South Carolina Aiken.  Although the Lady Bears led by as many as 16 points in the first half, Shaw’s frosty 24.2 % (eight of 33) field goal percentage in the second half handicapped their comeback chances as USC Aiken accelerated out of C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium with a 62 – 55 road victory. More

 

23 shaw tallies two tough road losses  
Lady Bears’ Losing Streak Sadly Stretched to Six Straight  

December 28 – 29, 2007 – Miami Shores, Florida – The #23 Shaw University Lady Bears looked to pocket two victories in the Barry University Classic before the birth of the New Year. Unfortunately, the Lady Bears drew the short end of the stick against the hosting institution, Barry University, losing 54 – 41 and then were defeated 63 – 52 to NOVA Southeastern University on day two. The Lady Bears’ record now stands at 5 – 8 Overall, 2 – 1 CIAA. More


 

#23 shaw tallies two losses in hoop-n-surf CLASSIC
Lady Bears Hampered in Hawaii
by Arctic Field Goal Shooting

December 17 - 18, 2007 – Honolulu, Hawaii – The #23 Shaw University Lady Bears propelled through air pockets and a cluster of clouds to contend in the Hoop – N – Surf Classic.  Unfortunately, the Lady Bears came up short on both days as they were eliminated by #14 Emporia State University 93 – 86 on day one and 75 – 52 by Truman State University on day two.  The Lady Bears’ record now stands at 5 – 6 Overall, 1 – 1 CIAA. More


#23 Shaw DOWNED by NOVA SOUTHEASTERN
Lady Bears First Half Scoring Surge
Severely Short-Circuited in Second Half
 

December 15, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The #23 Shaw University Lady Bears competed in their final home contest of 2007 against the Lady Sharks of NOVA Southeastern University. Despite leading by as many as 19 points early in the second half, the Lady Bears were out rebounded 50 – 37 in favor of NOVA Southeastern and forced to shoot a below temperature 36.1% (26 of 72). Unfortunately, Shaw was unable to survive the Lady Shark attack as it finalized as their fourth loss of the season, 73 – 69. More

#23 Shaw defeated by Barton
Lady Bears’ Frosty Field Goal Shooting Results in Third Season Loss
 

December 11, 2007 – Wilson, NC – The #23 Shaw University Lady Bears battled the Lady Bulldogs of Barton College. The Lady Bears were bitten for their third loss of the season after shooting a wintry 33% from the field (18 of 54) and committing 32 turnovers. Their competition on the tough terrain finished with Shaw being defeated by Barton, 64 – 48. More
 

#16 shaw upset by wingate
Lady Bears’ Early Lead Slips Away To Result in Second Season Loss

December 7, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The #16 Shaw University Lady Bears concluded their examinations with well enough time to prepare for their cross conference competition with the Lady Bulldogs of Wingate University. Despite possessing a lead as large of 14 points, the Lady Bears dropped their second loss of the season after being beaten by the Lady Bulldogs, 80 – 66. More
 

#16 Shaw defeatS Livingstone
Lady Bears Bypass Lady Blue Bears by Twenty-Four
 

December 4, 2007 – Salisbury, NC – The #16 Shaw University Lady Bears left their home turf to take on the Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College. The Lady Bears delivered Livingstone their seventh season loss after walking out of William Trent Gymnasium with a 70 – 46 win. More

 

Shaw DEFEATS university of charleston
Lady Bears Secure Fourth Feat of Season
 With Win Against Lady Golden Eagles
 

November 26, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The #17 Shaw University Lady Bears tightly bow-tied up their black Nike athletic footwear as they hosted their post-holiday contest against the University of Charleston Lady Golden Eagles.  The CIAA versus WVIAC cross-conference competition concluded with the Lady Bears defeating the Lady Golden Eagles 73 – 62. More

 

Shaw Upset by JCSU

November 20, 2007 – Charlotte, NC – The #13 Shaw University Lady Bears bussed to Brayboy Gymnasium for their CIAA contest against Western Division foe, Johnson C. Smith University Lady Golden Bulls. The Lady Bears marched in the forefront with the lead for a majority of the game. Unfortunately, a late second half momentum shift in favor of JCSU led to Shaw losing its first regular season road game, 48 – 47. More

 

 

 Lady Bears Navigate North
for Preseason Exhibition

 

October 31, 2007 – Norfolk, VA – Seventh year Head Coach Jacques Curtis and the Shaw University Lady Bears hit the road early for their preseason exhibition against the Old Dominion University Lady Monarchs at the Ted Constant Center. The Lady Bears, of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), displayed tough teamwork and electrifying chemistry during their late night Halloween challenge with the Colonial Athletic Association’s (CAA) Lady Monarchs. More


 

    LADY BEARS RANKED IN
USA TODAY ESPN DIVISION II TOP 25 

October 31, 2007 – The Shaw University Lady Bears have climbed the ladder early in the women’s basketball preseason polls. The USA TODAY ESPN Division II Coaches Poll has Shaw University positioned as the 13th rank in the Top 25. This is a prestigious achievement as the Lady Bears were not ranked at the conclusion of 2006 – 2007 season as they finished with a record of 18 – 10. More

 

SHAW HOSTS HOME OPENER AGAINST HOUSTON
 

October 24, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The CIAA’s Preseason Picked #1 Shaw University Lady Bears hustled to the hardwood for the first time of the season in an unofficial game against the Houston Jaguars of the National Women’s Basketball League. C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium was packed to capacity as the elbow-to-elbow seated supporters were wowed by Shaw’s team chemistry and exciting play. Since the season-opener was an exhibition, there were no official scores and statistics computed. More
 

Lady Bears Ranked 10th
by Women’s Division II Bulletin

October 12, 2007 - Beaverton, OR– The votes and nominations have all been tallied by Gary Rubin, publisher of  Women’s Division II Bulletin, and supporting persons.  Congratulations are in order to the Shaw University Lady Bears as they are ranked 10th on the Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Top 25 Ranking. More
 

CIAA RELEASE PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
FOR MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL
 

Charlotte, NC – On Thursday, October 11, 2007, administrators and associates of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association met at the Charlotte Convention Center for the Men & Women's Basketball Press Conference. More


 Shaw’s Curtis Among A Trio Of Head Coaches Selected To Assist At 2007 USA Basketball’s 2007 Women’s National Teams Trials

 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 25, 2007) – Shaw University head women's basketball coach Jacques Curtis is among a trio of collegiate head coaches selected by the USA Basketball Women’s Collegiate Committee to serve as court coaches at the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Trials. More

 

 

February 22, 2007

ladY bEARS COME UP BIG ON SENIOR night

Shaw downs Livingstone, 78-68

 

RALEIGH, NC – The Lady Bears wrap up their regular season the way they started the season which was on a winning note. Shaw finish the regular season 18-9 overall and 14-6 in conference play while the Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College fall to 12-14 overall and 9-10 in the CIAA. More

 

February 20, 2007

Lady Bears Cruise by Virginia State, 68-55

Three Lady Bears’ Score in double-figures

 Ettrick, VA – Shaw University held Virginia State University to a season-low 17 first half points and cruised to a 68-55 victory.  Shaw improves its record 17-9 overall, 13-6 in the CIAA and 8-2 in the Eastern Division and the Lady Trojans fall to 8-17 overall, 5-15 in the CIAA and 3-5 in the Eastern Division.  More

 

February 17, 2007

Lady Bears fall to the Lady Golden Bulls, 61-53

An Enormous 62 Turnovers Were Committed in the Contest

 

RALEIGH, NC – The Lady Bears committed 31 turnovers on the night, which aided Smith in a 61-53 victory. The Lady Bears fall to 16-9 overall and 12-6 in the CIAA while the Lady Golden Bulls improves to 14-11 overall, and 9-9 in conference play. Shaw was led by Celanese Bozeman (5’9, SO, Guard, Hampton, VA) who tied game high 19 points on the night. More

February 13, 2007

LADY BEARS WIN IT AT FREE THROW LINE

Shaw 45 – Virginia Union 40

 

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Union University held Shaw University to only 21 first half points, but the Lady Bears would bounce back and pull out the victory at the charity stripe 45-40.  The final eight points for the Lady Bears were made at the free throw line to improves their record to 16-8 overall, 12-5 in the CIAA and 7-2 in the Eastern Division.  The loss drops Virginia Union to 7-15 overall, 4-13 in the CIAA and 2-6 in the Eastern Division. More

 

February 10, 2007

SOUTER HELP GUIDE SHAW PAST BOWIE STATE, 65-39

 

RALEIGH, NC– Shaw University held Bowie State University to a season-low 12 first half points and cruised to a 65-39 victory.  Shaw improves its record 15-8 overall, 11-5 in the CIAA and 6-2 in the Eastern Division and the Lady Bulldogs fall to 14-8 overall, 10-6 in the CIAA and 3-4 in the Eastern Division. More

February 6, 2007

Goshen Scored Game High 21 in Lady Bears 93-69 Win Over St. Paul’s

Raleigh, NC – Jamie Goshen (6’0, JR, Guard, Chesapeake, VA) scored a game high 21 points in the Lady Bears (14-8; 10-5 CIAA) 93-69 win over the Lady Tigers of St. Paul’s (9-11; 5-8 CIAA). Shaw took the lead in the first half and never looked back. The Lady Bears were up by as many as 23 points in the first half to take the lead 44-24 at the half. In the second half the Lady Bears really got things rolling as they shot an outstanding 60.7% from the floor and scored 49 points to go on to defeat Saint Paul’s by 24 points. More

 

February 3, 2007
 

Too Many Miss Shots Hurt Lady Bears in 82-63 loss to ECSU

 

Elizabeth City, NC – The Lady Bears of Shaw University (13-8, 9-5 CIAA) shot 32.9% on the night making only 24 of 73 shots while the Lady Vikings of ECSU (16-5, 13-1 CIAA) shot 49.3% on the night. Shaw got off to a slow start in the first half shooting 31.3% and scoring only 25 points to ECSU’s 42. The Lady Bears would improve in the second be it seemed too little to late as they fell 82-63 to the Elizabeth City State. More

 

January 30, 2007
 

Bozeman Scored Game High 21 in 74-41 Victory over Virginia Union

 

Raleigh, NC – Celanese Bozeman (5’9, SO, Guard, Hampton, VA) does it again as she scored 21 points for her game high against the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University (6-10, 3-8 CIAA, 2-3 East). Bozeman scored 11 points in the first half and came out in the second half balling. She hit three 3-pointers in a row to add 10 points in the second to her game high. She shot 4-6 from beyond the 3-point arc to come up big for the Lady Bears, who improved to 13-7 on the season (9-4 CIAA, 4-1 East) as they dropped the Lady Panthers by 33 points. More

 

January 27, 2007
 

Lady Bears Prevail 67-55 over the Lady Blue Bears

McGaughey, Anthony, Goshen, and Bozeman all scored in double figures

 

Salisbury, NC – The Lady Bears had four players in double figures in a victory over Livingstone College led by Celanese Bozeman with 17 points, Tanisha McGaughey and Na’Keisha Anthony with 13 points and Jamie Goshen with 12 points.  Nicky Souter snatched 12 rebounds as they helped guide the Lady Bears of Shaw University (12-7; 8-4 CIAA) past the Lady Blue Bears (7-11; 4-7 CIAA). More

 

January 25, 2007
 

Bozeman Scores Big as Shaw defeats Fayetteville State 86-55

 

Raleigh, NC – Championship form returned to Spaulding Gymnasium as the Lady Bears (11-7; 7-4 CIAA) of Shaw University destroyed Fayetteville State (12-6; 8-3 CIAA) 86-55 before a packed house. Celanese Bozeman (5’9, SO, Guard, Hampton, VA) scored a season high 28 points.  The second meeting was nothing like the first match up in Fayetteville. More

 

January 23, 2007 
 

Souter records yet another double-double in 63-54 victory over

 St. Paul’s

 

Lawrenceville, VA - Nicky Souter (6’2, JR, Forward, Brooklyn, NC) recorded yet another double-double on the season with 14 points and season high 19 rebounds as the Lady Bears of Shaw University (10-7; 6-4 CIAA; 3-1 East) made it four in a row as they defeated the Lady Tigers of Saint Paul’s College (5-10; 2-6 CIAA; 1-2 East) 63-54. The Lady Bears are on a roll as they just came off of a big win over their cross-town rival, St. Augustine’s College for the second time this season, while St. Paul’s won an important game over power house Johnson C. Smith. More

 

January 20, 2007
 

Lady Bears make it three straight with 61-58 win over St. Augustine’s

 

Raleigh, NC – The second meeting between the Lady Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College (4-12; 3-7 CIAA) and the Lady Bears of Shaw University (9-7; 5-4 CIAA) wasn’t anything like the first as the Lady Falcons looked like a totally different team. Shaw defeated the Lady Falcons 65-48 the first game of the season and they have been up and down since, but with the help of Na’Keisha Anthony (5’10, JR, Guard, Charlotte, NC) who scored 18 points and grabbing five rebounds for the Lady Bears made it harder on the lady Falcons to get a win. More

 

January 16, 2007
 

Souter grabbed 16 rebounds as Shaw sneak by Virginia State 51-50

 

Raleigh, NC – In a game that came down to the wire in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium every rebound, turnover, block shot, and steals were important in determining which team was going to win this contest. Nicky Souter (6’2, JR, Forward, Brooklyn, NY) made sure that she made a different in the game as she grabbed a season high 16 rebounds tonight to help guide the Lady Bears of Shaw University (8-7; 4-4 CIAA; 2-1 East) to a hard fought victory over the Lady Trojans of Virginia State University ( 4-9; 1-5 CIAA; 0-2 East).  More

 

January 11, 2007

Lady Bears lose tough one to NC Central, 58-70

  

Raleigh, NC – The Lady Bears of Shaw University (6-7; 2-4 CIAA) shot 33% from the floor tonight in a 12 point loss to the Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University (8-5; 3-3 CIAA) a game that the Lady Bears did not want to lose. This is the second game in a row that the Lady Bears have lost at home in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium, which is something that does not happen on a regular basis. Despite the loss the Lady Bears put forth a great effort and stayed in the game until the end. More

 

January 9, 2007

Lady Bears fall 62-87 to Elizabeth City State

 

Raleigh, NC – The Women’s Basketball game that everyone has been waiting to see all season was between the Lady Bears of Shaw University (6-6, 2-3 CIAA, 0-1 East) who have won the last four CIAA Championships and the Lady Vikings of Elizabeth City State University (7-4, 5-0 CIAA, 1-0 East) whom were defeated by the Lady Bears in 2005 for the CIAA Championship. Well as the two team faced off tonight it was a different story as the Lady Vikings would gain 25 point victory over the Lady Bears. More

 

January 5, 2007
 

Lady Bears lose tight one to JCSU, 56-59
 

Charlotte, NC – The last time the Lady Golden Bulls and the Lady Bears met was March 4, 2006 CIAA Championship game. Shaw would come out on top by three points. Here, 10 months later in Brayboy Gymnasium, it would be the Lady Golden Bulls who would come out on top by three. The last time the Lady Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith (7-4, 2-3 CIAA) defeated the Lady Bears of Shaw University (6-5, 2-2 CIAA) was in 2001 when they loss 115-82. More

 

January 3, 2007
 

Souter records another double-double as Shaw downs Mt. Olive

65-58
Mt. Olive, NC – Nicky Souter (JR, Forward, Brooklyn, NY) added another double-double to her résumé as she scored 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the Lady Bears 65-58 win over the Trojans of Mt. Olive College (4-5). More

 

December 30, 2006
 

Harrell lifts Lady Bears past Adelphi with Game High 24 points

McGaughey, Anthony, Harrell, & Cothran finished in double figures for the Lady Bears

 

San Diego, CA – Carletta Harrell (Senior, Forward, Cleveland, OH) did what she has been known to do time after time in the past; score big. Harrell has always been known as a “go to” player for the Lady Bears in the past and that is just what she did against the Lady Panthers of Adelphi University on Saturday. More

 

 

December 29, 2006
 

Anthony records double-double in Shaw’s 72-58 loss to Shippensburg

 

San Diego, CA – Na’Keisha Anthony (JR, Guard, Charlotte, NC) in just her second showing with the Lady Bears records her first double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds despite a hard 72-58 loss to Shippensburg. In her previous game against Nova Southeastern Anthony scored 18 points in the second half to finish with 20 points. More

 

 

December 15, 2006

Shaw falls 67-82 to #22 Clayton State

 

Morrow, GA – The Lady Bears of Shaw University (3-3; 1-1 CIAA) traveled to Atlanta, GA to take on #22 Clayton State University (7-1).  Shaw was coming off of a 57-53 win of CIAA foe North Carolina Central while the Lady Lakers were coming off of a home loss to #11 Delta State University.  The Lady Bears were looking to continue their winning ways as they faced Clayton State. More

 

December 9, 2006
 

Lady Bears win a tight one 57-52 in Durham

 

Durham, NC – Coming into the contest the Lady Bears of Shaw University (3-2, 2-1 CIAA) were looking to do what they are known to do time after time; win against their opponent. After being off for two weeks and coming off a two game losing streak, Shaw was looking to get back into action.  They traveled to Durham to take on the Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central (3-4, 1-2 CIAA) who themselves were looking to get back in the winning column.  In the end the strongest survived and that proved to be the Lady Bears with a score of 57-52. More

 

November 25, 2006
 

The Lady Bears fall 59-74 to Armstrong-Atlantic

 

Savannah, GA - After a tough loss to Fayetteville State on Tuesday, the Lady Bears of Shaw were looking for a victory to get back on the winning track. They (2-1) traveled to Savannah, GA to take on the Lady Pirates of Armstrong Atlantic University (1-0). More

 

November 21, 2006
 

Lady Bears a lose Tight one 85-81 at Fayetteville State

 

Fayetteville, NC –  The Lady Bears of Shaw University (2-1 Overall; 1-1 CIAA) obtained their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) loss in 78 tries.  The Lady Bears were handed their first CIAA loss since 2001 by the Lady Broncos of Fayetteville State University (2-1). More

 

November 17-18, 2006
 

3rd Annual Vivian M. Sansom Classic Successful

 

Raleigh, NC –  Shaw University hosted the 3rd Annual Vivian Sansom Classic, which consisted of Barton College, Saint Augustine’s College and Shaw University. Coming into the Classic, the Lady Bears were undefeated and wanted to stay that way.  The Lady Falcons had only one loss to Shaw and Barton had beaten Chowan University. More

 

November 15, 2006
 

Shaw downs St. Augustine’s 65-48 in Season Opener

 

Raleigh, NC – There was no better stage set for a season opener for the Lady Bears of Shaw University (1-0) than to make their 77th consecutive CIAA conference win in front of a packed house of more than 2,500 with a 65-48 victory over the Lady Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College (0-1) in Broughton High School’s Holliday Gymnasium. More

Shaw makes Top 25 in WBCA Pre-season Women's Basketball Poll

November 1, 2006

The WBCA/USA Today ESPN Division II Women’s Basketball Poll (Pre-Season) was released today, and making the list were the Shaw Lady Bears and Fort Valley State University Lady Wildcats. Shaw is listed at #18 while Fort Valley State is ranked #22 in the country.

Grand Valley State (Mich.), the defending Division II Champions, leads the poll followed by the University of North Dakota and Emporia State (Kan.) University.

Shaw begins its quest for a fifth consecutive CIAA title when it meets crosstown rival Saint Augustine's College, November 15 in Raleigh. Fort Valley State will put its national ranking to the test early when it hosts #13 Delta State University (Miss.) in its season opener on November 17 (More)