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Shaw Women's Assistant Basketball Coach Named to NCAA Academy
 
Raleigh, NC - (April 21, 2009) History continues for the Women's Basketball program of Shaw University.  Charisse Perry, Women's Assistant Basketball Coach, was recently tapped to attend the NCAA Women's Coaches Academy that will be held June 6th - 10th in Atlanta, Georgia.
 
Perry is thrilled to attend the Academy and is notably the first Women's Basketball Coach at Shaw to be named to the Academy.  She completed her fifth season and prior to joining the Shaw University staff, Perry was a member of the Lady Bears basketball team. As a senior Perry helped her team achieve a 31-3 record, the second most wins in Shaw history and won the 2003 CIAA Championship as well as the University’s first Sweet Sixteen appearance.  She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Mass Communication in 2003 and starting her coaching career with the Lady Bears.
 

Joining the staff in 2004, Coach Perry has helped the Lady Bears continue their “Legacy,” gaining the most wins in the University’s history with a 32-2 record, along with a 3-peat CIAA Championship, 3-peat National Black College Championship, the University’s first South Atlantic Regional Championship and a 2005 NCAA Elite 8 appearance.  In the 2005-06 season, she assisted the Lady Bears to a 29-5 record, winning their fourth consecutive CIAA Championship, Back to Back South Atlantic Regional Championship as well a Back to Back 2006 NCAA Elite 8 appearance.  In 2007-08, the Lady Bears finished first in the CIAA winning their fifth CIAA Championship in the past six years.

Perry is involved with all aspects of the Lady Bears program including academic coordinating, monitoring study hall, video scouting, game film break down, daily practice instruction,  coordinating print media, scheduling, supervising all non-coaching personnel, development of wing players and development of the team’s defensive system.  She is a member of the WBCA and is completing her 4th term as WBCA Division II Conference Captain for the CIAA.

The NCAA Women Coaches Academy provides skills training for coaches at all levels to assist them in being more efficient, productive, resourceful and successful.  It gives coaches the opportunity to understand their expanding roles along with perspectives and skills to help them make the most of their situation.  In the company and understanding of other coaches, they will have the opportunity to talk and listen with others to gain support and learn new tools and strategies.
 

The Shaw Family salutes Coach Perry for this historic appointment and we congratulate her on continued excellence in Women's Basketball.

 

Shaw Suffers Defeat in 1st Round of CIAA Tournament Play

Charlotte, NC – (February 25, 2009) For only the second time in seven years, the Lady Bears of Shaw University won’t be in the big CIAA championship dance. In their first game of the 2009 CIAA Tournament, the Lady Bears (14-13) faced off against the Lady Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University (17-10) and lost in the battle under fire 66-74.   Ironically, the Bears defeated JCSU in both games of the regular season.

Taking on the #3 seed, Shaw (#6 Seed) faced the finalists of the 2008 championship game in their first round of play.  KeyAuna Jenkins (Cleveland, OH) pushed up a 3 pointer to put the Bears on the board.  With 10 minutes to play in the half, the Bears were down 16-7 following a lay-up by Jan’el Baxter (Raleigh, NC).  Substitutions were made by the bench to try to get a consistent formula for the Bears; nerves seem to have caused inconsistent play and errors in the first half for the Bears   A technical foul was assessed to the Shaw bench placing Wendy Stywalt on the line for the Golden Bulls; she hit both shots and they went up 21-7 with 9:00 on the clock.

Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) barreled inside for a lay-up and drew the foul; she missed the extra point.  With the clock ticking towards the half, the Bears were down 23-13.  Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) dropped a 3 pointer followed by a lay-up by Baxter to decrease the gap 20-25.  JCSU widened a 10 point gap over the Bears at the half; 36-26.  Davis led with 6 points for the Bears followed by Baxter, Andrus and Jackson all with 4 points each.  Andrus led with 5 rebounds on the defensive side of the ball.  JCSU shot 92.9% from the free throw line hitting 13-14.  The Bears shot 66.7% hitting 6-9.

The second half got underway.  The Bulls pulled away by 10 with 14:20 on the clock for a 42-32 score.  The momentum shifted and senior leader Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) hit her first 3 pointer of the game and the Bears were within 3 points.  She followed up with a basket and drew the foul; 3 point play good.  Bears were down 42-45.  Clearly her half, Bozeman scored another 3 pointer and the bench called the timeout; Shaw 51-55.  Guess what?  She did it again.  McGaughey scored the lay-up and the Bears were down 56-57 with 4:40 on the clock.  Bozeman was assessed a technical foul as she was also fouled; she went to the line from the hard foul and scored both baskets and the Bears were down 58-61 with 3:40 to go.  She hit another basket for two.  A turn of events on the court changed the direction for JCSU and they built a small lead as the clock expired; winning 74-66.

The Shaw Family salutes the seniors of this team; Bozeman, Davis, Jenkins and Rebecca Hyppolite (Montreal, Quebec) for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the Shaw athletic program.  They are members of the dynasty that reined five of the last six years; no other CIAA team can claim the same.

The men’s basketball team will face JCSU on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in their first game of the Tournament.  Stay tuned.

 

Lady Bears Defeat JCSU 59-45

Charlotte, NC – (February 14, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University rocked Brayboy Gymnasium in their defeat over Johnson C. Smith University 59-45.  In an amazing performance, Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) delivered 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.  She shot 3 of 4 three pointers, 7 of 9 free throws and she hit 7 of 14 field goals.  Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) followed up with 11 points, 1assist and 1 rebound for the Bears.   

The game saw four ties and 6 lead changes.  The Shaw bench contributed 20 points and their largest lead of the game came in the second half with 11:17 on the clock.

The Bears will play the rescheduled game against Virginia Union on Monday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m. in Petersburg, VA.

 

Lady Bears Fall to Broncos 83-88
 
Raleigh, NC - (February 12, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University held their annual "Think Pink" game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.  The team wore their pink uniforms and pink nets adorned the basketball rims.  Before the start of the game, Breast Cancer Survivors and those that have fallen to the disease were recognized in a moment of silence for their bravery. 
 
At the start of the game the Lady Broncos got on the board early. With 15:00 left on the clock, the Lady Bears were behind 14-7.   Tanisha McGaughey was on fire in the last 40 seconds of the first half, making the last 5 points for the Lady Bears. Going into the locker room, the Lady Bears were behind 45-37.  Leaders for the Lady Bears were Tanisha McGaughey with 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.  Shana Andrus followed with 8 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal.  They shot 56% from the field and 62% from the line.  At halftime, Latisha Anthony, a Shaw alumnus, employee and 10 year Survivor addressed the crowd who applauded at her blessing and words of enlightenment and strength.  Melinda Carter, wife of Athletic Director Al Carter, also a Survivor, recognized the voice of the Shaw Bears, Al Roseboro, whose wife lost her battle in the fight.  He is a beloved part of the Shaw Family and a beautiful pink rose was presented to him in honor of his wife, Agnes.
 
The start of the second half was evenly matched but Shaw Head Coach Jacques Curtis was assessed a technical foul for rushing onto the court following a call.  The Lady Bears lost 88-83.  Andrus led the Lady Bears with 22 points, 4 steals, and 8 rebounds.  McGaughey tossed in 17 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals.  They shot 74% from the line.  The Lady Bears play JCSU in Charlotte, NC on February 14, 2009.

 

Lady Bears Fall in Defeat to Saint Paul's College 65-57

Raleigh, NC – (February 3, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University squared off against the Tigers of Saint Paul’s College in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.  Following the National Anthem, the Bears paused for a moment of silence to honor Jan’el Baxter (Raleigh, NC) in the loss of her grandmother.  Her mom, Agnes Baxter is a Shaw alumnus and employee and the Shaw Family extends heartfelt condolences to the family.  Please keep them in your prayers.

 The tipoff went to the Bears to start the game.  KeyAuna Jenkins (Cleveland, OH) put up a 3 pointer to put the Bears on the board.  In the first five minutes of the game, Jenkins had 5 of the 7 total points for the Bears.  The score was tied 7 all with 13:35 left in the first half.  As the clock ticked away toward the half, the Tigers gained their biggest lead; 20-13.  The Bears were fouled and Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) converted both free throws.  Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) pushed out a basket from the corner and with 2:31 left in the half, the Bears got closer 21-26.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) found her shot and effortlessly dropped a 3 pointer at the buzzer and the Tigers went into the locker room ahead 28-24.  Both Andrus and Davis had six points in the first half.  The Bears shot 10 of 13 from the free throw line for a super 76.9%.  DeAudra Brown led all players with 11 at the half.

The second half got underway and Andrus put up a lay-up for the Bears.  Andrus hit two free throws and the Bears were within a basket 32-20 with 17:01 in the game.  Andrus hit a lay-up and the score was tied at 32.  Both teams battled on the court and with 12:19 left, the Tigers were ahead 48-13; their biggest lead of the game.  Kennay Fleming (Norfolk, VA) put points in the book with two back to back baskets and she was fouled; she hit one of two and the Bears were down by eight points.  She came to play and was fouled once more; both baskets were good.  Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA) got on the books with a 3 pointer and the score changed; 53-49 Tigers.  Baxter hit two lay-ups to get on the board and the Bears were down seven; 60-53 with 3:44 on the clock.  The clock ticked toward the finish of the game and the Tigers held on for the win 65-57.

Andrus finished as the top scorer with 18 points and 4 rebounds.  Davis added 8 points and 1 rebound; Fleming scored 7 points and 3 rebounds and Jackson scored 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist for the Bears.  Tatiana Ellis finished with 19 points as the lead scorer for the Tigers.

The Bears will face Bowie on Saturday, February 7th at 5:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

 

Lady Bears Skirt By Vikings of ECSU 60-58

Elizabeth City, NC – (January 31, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University skirted by the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University to take the win 60-58 at the RL Vaughan Center.   Jessica Davis scored 13 points, 1 assist and 5 rebounds for the Bears.  KeyAuna Jenkins dropped 9 points; Jan’el Baxter scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Shana Andrus rounded out the top scorers with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Bears got off to an early lead and held it building a lead by 10 points for a 12-2 score with 14:51 left on the clock in the first half.  The Vikings fought back and took the lead for the first time to go up 14-13 with 9:33 left and held on as they took a 30-28 lead into the locker room.

The second half got underway and the game remained pretty even for the half. The second half had 9 ties and 7 lead changes.  The Lady Bears first shot at the game winning basket was denied when Joyce Freeman blocked Baxter’s jumper out of bounds with 3 seconds remaining.  After a Shaw time out and a quick inbounds pass Baxter found Jenkins and with 2 seconds left on the clock, KeyAuna Jenkins tossed up a 3 pointer to push the Bears ahead by a basket for the win 60-58.

The Bears will take on Saint Paul’s College on February 3rd at  5:30 p.m. at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

 

A Tale of Two Lady Bears; Shaw Defeats Livingstone 61-60 
 
Salisbury, NC - (January 24, 2008) A tale of two bears; the Shaw University Bears and the Livingstone College Blue Bears kicked off in New Trent Gymnasium.  The five starting Bears of Shaw University; Jan'el Baxter (Raleigh, NC), Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH), Shana Andrus (Akron, OH), Octavia Trammell (Leesburg, VA) and KeyAuna Jenkins (Cleveland, OH) faced the Blue Bears.
 
With 14:05 in the first half, the Shaw Bears took the lead following a 3 pointer, a layup and two free throws by Davis for an 11-10 point lead.  With 8:41 in the half, the Blue Bears regained the lead and went up 18-17.  With the clock ticking towards the half, Chrystina Smith (Miami, FL) dropped in a basket to push the Bears up 24-20.  She followed that basket with two 3 pointers.  The Blue Bears answered back with a basket but the first half clearly belong to Davis, one of the senior team leaders who scored 13 points.  The Bears went to the locker room ahead 30-25 against the Blue Bears.
 
The second half got underway and both teams scrambled and tussled their way towards the basket.  A technical foul was assessed against the Shaw Bench and the Blue Bears scored 1 of 2 free throws; the Bears remained ahead.  The Blue Bears followed with two baskets and pulled within one point of the Bears 33-32.  Following a steal they went ahead for the first time in the half 34-33; clearly they found their rhythm. 
 
Two free throws by Jackson sent the Bears ahead 51-50 with 5:50 left in the game.  The Blue Bears rallied back pulling ahead 56-51 and fouled Shaw.  With 2:19 on the clock, the Blue Bears were up 58-55.  Davis continued to step up big for the Bears; she scored a basket, made a key steal and scored another basket to tie the game 59 all with 1:02 left in the game.  The Blue Bears called time out.  Shaw stepped up with intensive defense and caused the Blue Bears to lose the ball.  The clock ticking away, the Bears brought the ball down court but walked.  Livingstone crossed the court with the ball; Shaw got fouled and Jackson went to the line to shoot two; 10.3 seconds left.  She dropped them both and the Bears went up 61-59.  The Shaw bench called time out to strategize completion of the game.  The whistle blew and Shana Andrus fouled the Blue Bears who hit one of two free throws.  Shaw finished this exciting and hard fought game with the win 61-60.
 
Davis finished with 21 points and 2 assists; Jackson added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist.  Smith finished with 10 points and 3 rebounds.  Baxter added 6 rebounds and 2 assists and Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA) finished with 7 rebounds. 
 
The Bears will face Virginia Union at home on January 27th in the C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium at 5:30 p.m.
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Hard Fight Ends in Defeat for Lady Bears vs. FSU 85-77
 
Fayetteville, NC - (January 22, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University played against the Broncos of Fayetteville State University in Felton J. Capel Arena.  Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) led all players in the first half with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
 
In the first half, the Bears went up 16-13 with 10:40 on the clock.  The Bears were tough on the boards out rebounding the Lady Broncos.  The score exchanged lead by a point for several minutes of the game and then they tied the score at 24 with 5:52 in the game.  Quaticqua Jones (Atlanta, GA) shot a three pointer and put the Bears up 29-27 and then the score tied again at 29 all.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) hit a three pointer sending the Bears up 32-31 and the Bears held on to the lead going into the locker room with a score of 35-34.
 
In the second half, the Broncos took a five point lead with 15:26 left in the game.  The lead continued to change within a basket and with 6:42 in the game, Shaw led 65-63.  Broncos continued to battle and the score was tied again at 68 with 4:12 left.  The Broncos took a six point lead with 1:15 left for a 79-73 score.  They held the lead for the remainder of the game and took the win over the Bears 85-77.
 
Andrus finished with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.  Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) finished with 13 points and 3 rebounds.  Ashley Jackson (Hobbs, NM) with 12 points and dominated the boards with 9 rebounds and 1 assist.  Bozeman finished with 9 points for the Bears.
 
The Lady Bears will play Livingstone College on Saturday, January 24th at 5:30 p.m. in Salisbury, NC

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Lady Bears Lose to St. Paul's 81-76
 

Lawrenceville, VA - (January 20, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University traveled through inclemnt weather conditions to face St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, VA.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) scored big with 25 points in the losing effort for the Bears.

Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) played another outstanding game dropping 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.  Octavia Trammell (Leesburg, VA) contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 blocked shot.

St. Paul's led most of the first half with the biggest lead of 10 points at the 3:31 mark on the clock.  They held on to take the lead into the locker room 33-27.  The Bears came out in the second half and battled taking the lead 42-41 at the 17:02 mark.  The score was was tied at 64 with 7 minutes left in the half.  St. Paul's went ahead and held the lead for the win 81-76.

The Lady Bears will play on January 22nd at Fayetteville State University at 5:30 p.m.

 
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Lady Bears Route Virginia State Trojans 64-50

Raleigh - NC (January 13, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University defeated the Lady Trojans of Virginia State University 64-50 in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium before a packed crowd. 

Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) finished the game with 16 points.  She dropped three 3 pointers in the first half.  Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) followed suit with 13 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds.  Ashley Jackson (Hobbs, NM) put up 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot.  Back from injury, Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) dropped 10 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist.  Rebecca Hyppolite continues her dominance on the boards with 11 rebounds, 6 points and 1 assist.

The Bears were up 14-4 in the first half at the 13:50 mark.  Two back-to-back 3 pointers by Bozeman pushed them ahead 20-4.  The Trojans fought to regain some ground but the Bears kept the lead going into the half 33-27.

The Bears maintained a 10 point lead for much of the latter part of the second half.  Andrus and Angela Brown of VSU were assessed technical fouls with 51.1 seconds left in the game.  Andrus went to the line and dropped both free throws.  They held onto the lead and rallied at the end for an exciting finish; 64-50.

The Lady Bears will face Saint Augustine's College on 1/17 at St. Aug. at 5:30 p.m.

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Shaw Women Denied by Bowie State 66-47

Bowie, MD – (January 10, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University faced a tough loss handed down by Bowie State University 66-47 in the A.C. Jordan Arena.  Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) continued skillful athleticism and execution as she led the Bears across the board with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Point for point, she was evenly matched with Bianca Lee who led Bowie with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 blocked shot and 12 rebounds.  Bowie built a large lead as they headed into the locker room at the end of the first half with a score of 45-24.

Ashley Jackson (Hobbs, NM) put up 9 points and 4 rebounds and Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) added 7 points in the effort for the Bears.

Bowie started the second half with the same level of intensity; the Bears battled but never closed the gap. Bowie finished with a 66-47 win over the Bears. 

The Bears will play Virginia State University on Tuesday, January 13th at 5:30 p.m. at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

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Lady Bears Blitz Lady Lions of Lincoln University 70-42

 

Raleigh, NC - (January 8, 2009) With many former Lady Bears in the stands, the Lady Bears of Shaw University blitzed the Lady Lions of Lincoln University 70-42.  The first half ended with the Bears ahead 42-14.
 
Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) continued big play and led the Lady Bears with 15 points and 2 assists in the first half.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) the senior leader, dropped in 8 points and 2 assists.  Rebecca Hyppolite (Montreal, Quebec) commanded the boards and pulled down 6 rebounds.  Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA) held up the half and added 6 points.  The Bears shot 90% from the free throw line, holding the Lions to 33%.
 
Dr. George Debnam, Board of Trustee member of Shaw University, also known around campus as "Mr. Shaw" stated, "Tonight Shaw University, the oldest historically black university in the South, is playing against the oldest historically black university in the country.  Shaw was formed in 1865 and Lincoln was formed in 1854.  Together Shaw, Lincoln, Hampton University, Howard University and Virginia Union  collaborated to form the CIAA conference in 1912.  Professor Charles Frazier, Sr. called the meeting to order."  Dr. Debnam, a proud 1947 graduate continues to be present at all University events supporting and cheering the students on.
 
The second half started and with 14 minutes left in the game, the Bears pulled away 51-23. With 3:40 left, the Bears were up 66-38.  With the wide gap in score, the Bears continued their level of intense play.  Hyppolite yelled to teammates, "Hands up; let's go!  Let's finish this."  The Lady Bears did indeed finish it and won by an impressive score of 70-42. 
 
McGaughey proved to be the star of the evening finishing the game with 27 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.  She shot 7 of 8 free throws; 4 of 8 three pointers and 8 of 14 field goals.  Bozeman finished with 11 points, 3 assists and 1 rebound.  Hyppolite continued to dominate and finished with 11 rebounds, 7 points and 1 block.
 
The Lady Bears will take on Bowie State on Saturday, January 10th.

 

Lady Bears Bounce Over Vikings of ECSU 76-62

Raleigh, NC – (January 6, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University squared off in the first game of the New Year in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium on the campus.  Before a excited crowd of spectators, the Bears took the early lead in the first half by as many as 14. 

The first half was the Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) and Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) show for the Bears.  Bozeman hit the first three pointer of the half; the first of three.  McGaughey led all scorers in the first half with 13 points.  Ashley Jackson (Hobbs, NM) added nine points.  On one of her fast breaks, the alumni yelled to Jackson to, ‘Dunk it!”  She put in the lay-up for the two points.   The Bears went up by as many as 20 with two minutes left on the clock for the half; 41-21.  Rebecca Hyppolite (Montreal, Quebec) dominated the boards with six rebounds.  As the clock ticked away towards halftime, the Bears held the big lead and finished 44-23.                                                 

The second half came with a new resolve for the Vikings.  With their defense into fifth gear, they scored nine points early on.  Bozeman’s hot hand continued in the second half with her first at the 15:57 mark; the Bears went up 50-32.  Jan’el Baxter (Raleigh, NC) dropped in the last basket of the game to seal the win for the Bears.  Newcomers Octavia Trammell (Leesburg, VA), KeyAuna Jenkins (Cleveland, OH) and Saundra Proctor (Denver, CO) provided more depth to the Bears team.  Bozeman finished as the leading scorer for the Bears with 18 points.  McGaughey was all over the court with 15 points, 3 assists, 1 block and 2 rebounds.  Jackson had a great game and finished with 13 points, 1 assist and 2 rebounds. 

The Bears will take on Lincoln University on Thursday, January 8th at 5:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

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Lady Bears Defeated by USC-Aiken 80-60

Aiken, SC – (January 2, 2009) The Lady Bears faced off against USC-Aiken in their first game of the new year in the Convocation Center.  The Bears fell shy of victory 80-60.

The Bears led most of the first half.  A three pointer by Octavia Trammel put the Bears ahead 16-12 at the 12:58 mark.  They bridged the gap by 10 with a jumper by Ashley Jackson (Hobbs, NM) to go up 25-15.  USC rallied to stay close and tied the game at 29 with 4:34 left in the first half.  A couple of free throws by Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) and Jackson sent the Bears to the locker room with a 38-35 lead. 

USC found their chemistry and jumped ahead by eight with 13:22 left in the second half.  They continued to pull away and the Bears never recovered from the gap in the second half.  In her best game of the season, Ashley led the Bears with 18 points and seven rebounds shooting 7-13 from the floor and Davis tossed in 14 points. 

The Bears will take on Elizabeth City State University on January 6th in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium at 5:30 p.m.

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Lady Bears Fall to Barry University 52-40 in Tournament Play

Miami, FL – (December 31, 2008) – The Lady Bears of Shaw University lost in the final game of the Barry Holiday Classic vs. Barry University 52-40, Wednesday night at the Health and Sports Center.

The game remained close in the first half and Celanese Bozeman’s (Hampton, VA) three-pointer tied the game for Shaw at 18.

Shaw (5-4) kept the game close in the second half, as the Bears remained within four points most of the way until the final minutes.

Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) put up a lay-up that cut Barry’s lead to two at the 4:36 mark, but then the Bucs went on a 12-2 run to finish the game.

Bozeman was the leading scorer for the Bears with 10 points and 1 assist.  McGaughey added 8 points and 2 rebounds.  Bozeman was chosen to the Barry Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team.

The Bears will take on the University of South Carolina-Aiken in Aiken, SC on January 2nd at 5:30 p.m.

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Lady Bears Defeated by Nova Southeastern 75-60

Miami, FL (December 30, 2008) The Lady Bears of Shaw University were defeated by Nova Southeastern 75-60 in the Barry University Classic.  A tip-in by Rebecca Hyppolite (Montreal, Quebec) put the Bears on the board.

Nova Southeastern capitalized on early errors by the Bears and developed a broad lead 21-10 with 12:58 on the clock in the first half.  Following a couple of free throws and a three pointer by Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta,GA) the Bears worked to chip away at the lead.  With adjustments made in personnel, Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) dropped in a lay-up and the Bears were down 23-15.  Jan’el Baxter (Raleigh, NC) added a lay-up and the Bears were down by six with 9:52 left in the first half.  With momentum shifting for the Bears, Nova made a couple of personnel changes.  Johnson scored on a jumper at the 8:33 mark and the Bears were down 23-19.  Nova scored following a steal and lay-up by LaShawna Edwards.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) answered right back with a 3 pointer and a jumper by Baxter and the Bears pulled within two points 31-29 with 1:36 left on the clock.  Nova found their rhythm and answered with two 3 pointers and a lay-up and ended the first half ahead 39-29.

At the start of the second half, Bozeman’s hot hand continued with two 3 pointers.  Hitting the boards defensively, the Bears continued to battle.  With the momentum on their side, Nova pulled away with the biggest lead of the game 54-40 at the 11:48 mark on the clock in the second half.  Playing in front of her home town crowd, Chrystina Smith (Miami, FL) dropped a 3 pointer.  Nova stretched their lead and the Bears could not recover, falling 75-60 in the effort.

Bozeman led the Bears with 18 points and 2 rebounds.  McGaughey added 11 points and 2 assists.  Hyppolite dominated with 12 rebounds for the Bears.  The Bears will face Barry University on 12/31 at 5:00 p.m.

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Lady Bears Defeat UPR Rio Piedras 65-44

Raleigh, NC – (December 18, 2008) The Lady Bears routed UPR Rio Piedras 65-44 in their final game of the Puerto Rico Classic in San Juan, PR. 

Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) led the Lady Bears with 16 points and 3 rebounds.  Ashley Jackson (Hobbs, NM) dropped 14 points, 2 assists and 5 rebounds and Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) added 12 points, 2 assists and 3 rebounds for the Lady Bears.  They finished the first half shooting 63.2% from the free throw line.  The first half ended with the score Shaw 32 and UPUPR 25.  The Lady Bears capitalized on mistakes by UPR scoring 22 points from turnovers.  The competition rendered five lead changes and four ties. 

The Lady Bears will play December 30th in the Barry University Classic in Miami, FL.

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Bears Fall to UPRB Vaqueras 72-59 in Puerto Rico Classic

Raleigh, NC – (December 16, 2008) The Lady Bears of Shaw University traveled to San Juan, PR to participate in the Puerto Rico Classic.  They met UPRB Vaqueras in the first round of tournament play and lost in the effort 72-59.

Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) led the Lady Bears with 30 points, 5 rebounds, six steals and hit 4 of 4 free throws; the leading scorer of the game.  Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

The largest lead of the game came in the second half with UPRB ahead of the Lady Bears 70-57.  The Lady Bears shot 55.6% at the free throw line.  There were five lead changes and three game ties.

The Lady Bears will play UPR – Rio Piedras on December 18th at 5:00 p.m.

 

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Lady Bears Take First Loss From Cross Town Rivals
 
Raleigh, NC – (December 2, 2008)  The #17 ranked Lady Bears off Shaw University took on cross town rivals Saint Augustine’s College in a high energy game in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.  The Bears moved up on the USA Today ESPN Division II Polls from the 25th position last week.  The Lady Bears lost in the hard fought effort 77-71.

 

Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) quickly got the game off to a start by dropping the first two points of the game.  With five minutes gone from the half the score favored the Lady Falcons 12-5.  On the comeback, Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA) made a quick jump shot and a steal and another jump shot pulling the Lady Bears within three points.  With 5:58 on the clock, Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) dropped one of two free throws and the Bears were down 27-18.  The momentum on the free throw line changed for the Bears as Andrus put down two more and the Bears got closer 27-21.  Playing in control, the Falcons capitalized on errors by the Bears and they broadened the lead 34-21.  Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) led the Bears with 8 points, 3 assists and 4 rebounds.  The first half ended with the Bears down by seven points 37-30.

The second half got started and Andrus was fouled under the basket after scoring the lay-up.  The Bears pulled within five points 37-32.  The momentum changed in favor of the Bears and the Falcons came out making errors.  Bozeman dropped a three pointer from the corner and after a steal a lay-up by Andrus tied the game at 37 all.  First lead of the half for the Bears came with a lay-up by Bozeman and the score changed 39-37 at the 17:45 mark.  Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) put in an easy lay-up and the Falcons turned over the ball.  Davis tossed up another lay-up and the Bears forged ahead 43-39.  At the 13:59 mark, the score was tied at 47. 

With 9:50 on the clock, Rebecca Hyppolite (Montreal, Quebec) tossed in a lay-up and the Bears were down 55-52.  Baxter fouled out at the 7:03 mark.  McGaughey hit a three pointer and the Bears were within five 64-59.  An intentional foul by Brittany Parker of the Falcons provided opportunity for the Bears.  Bozeman missed both free throws and the Falcons remained ahead 65-61.  With the clock ticking at 3:45, Davis hit a two pointer from the corner and on a fast break, she dropped in the lay-up 67-65 Bears.  On the line, Davis hit the free throw and the Bears were within one 67-66.  A turnover by the Falcons set the Bears up to take the lead.  Andrus drove to the basket but the play was called back and she was charged with the foul; her 5th of the game.   It came down to the last minute of the game.  The Falcons were up 70-66.  McGaughey hit a three pointer with 32.7 seconds and the Bears called a timeout to strategize for the last play of the game.  Fighting until the end, the Lady Falcons gave the Bears their first loss of the season 77-71.

Leading the Bears with 16 points each were McGaughey (9 assists and 6 rebounds) and Davis with (2 rebounds and 1 assist).  Bozeman followed with 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. 

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Lady Bears Move up to #17 in National USA Today ESPN Poll

Raleigh, NC – The Lady Bears basketball team of Shaw University have moved up to the #17 spot in the national USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches Polls.  Previously ranked 25th, the Lady Bears continue their undefeated winning streak with an impressive record (DIV: 2-0, CIAA 2-0, Overall 4-0).  They are currently tied with Minnesota State University-Mankato

The USA TODAY ESPN Board of Coaches is made up of 28 head coaches at Division II institutions. All are members of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)

Congratulations to Jacques Curtis, Head Coach, and the Lady Bears basketball program of Shaw University!

Rank

Institution - First Place Votes

Previous Ranking

Record

Points

1.

Northern Kentucky University (22)

1

2-0

664

2.

Washburn University (Kan.) (2)

2

5-0

648

3.

West Texas A&M University (3)

3

5-0

623

4.

California University of Pennsylvania

6

4-1

530

5.

University of Alaska Anchorage

9

7-1

517

6.

Franklin Pierce University (N.H.)

7

3-1

484

7.

University of South Carolina, Aiken

11

6-0

481

8.

Stonehill College (Mass.)

5

5-1

442

9.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

8

4-1

432

10.

Hillsdale College (Mich.)

15

4-0

405

11.

University of Central Oklahoma

14

4-0

395

12.

Emporia State University (Kan.)

10

5-1

314

13.

Lake Superior State University (Mich.)

22

6-0

296

14.

Tusculum College (Tenn.)

16

5-1

290

15.

Seattle Pacific University (Wash.)

t19

3-0

288

16.

Wingate University (N.C.)

13

4-1

217

t17.

Minnesota State University-Mankato

NR

6-0

192

t17.

Shaw University (N.C.)

25

4-0

192

19.

Michigan Technological University

t19

2-1

164

20.

Drury University (Mo.)

4

3-3

161

21.

Arkansas Tech University

12

4-2

150

22.

Minnesota State University-Moorhead

NR

6-0

122

23.

Shippensburg Univ. of Pennsylvania

NR

4-0

112

24.

Barry University (Fla.)

NR

6-1

100

25.

Augustana College (S.D.)

18

4-1

97

 

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2008-2009

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Women's Basketball

Weekly Results

 

NOVEMBER

24

Virginia State University

64

Chowan University

53

25

Fayetteville State University

77

Virginia Union University

67

25

Elizabeth City State University

58

Johnson C. Smith University

76

25

Bowie State University

80

Saint Paul's College

69

25

Livingstone College

56

Shaw University

70

25

Saint Augustine's College

 

Chowan University - Cancelled

 

28

Johnson C. Smith University

60

Lenoir Rhyne

66

28

Virginia State University

50

Bloomfield

49

28

Virginia Union University

62

Catawba

71

28

Saint Paul's College

66

West Virginia State

77

29

Johnson C. Smith University

83

Catawba

68

29

Virginia State University

70

West Virginia State

62

29

Virginia Union University

43

Lenior Rhyne

67

29

Saint Paul's College

74

Bloomfield

67

29

Fayetteville State University

74

Saint Augustine's College

72

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Lady Bears Continue Winning Streak in Defeat Over Lincoln 82-54
 
Raleigh, NC - (November 29, 2008) The winning ways of the Lady Bears of Shaw University have continued as they defeated Lincoln University 82-54 in Manuel Rivero Hall in Lincoln, PA.  Rebecca Hyppolite ((Montreal, Quebec) put up the first points of the game with a layup and was immediately fouled.  She scored the extra point and the Bears were on the board 3-0. 
 
Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) dropped a three pointer at the 11:07 mark of the game as the Bears continued to stretch their lead.  As the clock ticked away, the Bears continued to dominate the boards.  Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) hit three free throws within one minute and the Bears had the biggest lead of the game 30-13.  The first half ended 36-25 with the Bears scoring 18 points inside the paint, 11 points from turnovers, and 13 from the bench.
 
The second half got off to a start with a steal by Hyppolite and a jumper by Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA).  Bozeman continued with the hot hand with a three pointer and a layup as the Bears went up 47-29 at the 16:29 mark.  20 points separated the teams with a free throw by Chrystina Smith (Miami, FL).  Jan'el Baxter (Raleigh, NC) and Hyppolite battled and dominated the defensive boards.  Lincoln hit key shots but never got close as they were out manned on the defensive and offensive sides of the court.  Three throws by Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) at the end of the game gave the Bears the win 82-54 over Lincoln.
 
Bozeman was the leading scorer for the Bears with 20 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound.  Davis held her own dropping 14 points, 3 assists and 4 rebounds; Baxter battled with 9 rebounds and added 12 points and 6 assists.  Hyppolite tied Baxter with 9 rebounds and dropped 11 points.  Andrus rounded out the top scorers with 11 points, 4 assists and 5 rebounds.
 
The Lady Bears will take on Saint Augustine's College on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium on the campus of Shaw University.

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Lady Bears Breeze by Lady Blue Bears 70-56

Raleigh, NC – (November 25, 2008) The Lady Bears (3-0, 2-0) of Shaw University easily  breezed by the Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College on the campus of Shaw University.

The first five minutes of the game saw exchanges between both teams and at the 16:14 mark, the Lady Blue Bears were ahead 4-8.  Shana Andrus (Akron, OH) scored under the basket and brought the Bears within two points.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) dropped a three pointer and the Bears were down 9-13.  Chrystina Smith (Miami, FL) added a three pointer at the 10:33 mark and the Bears were tied for the first time of the game 15-15.  The Bears went ahead after a three pointer from Smith and the score changed 20-17 followed by an immediate lay-up by Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA) to broaden the lead 22-17.  At the 6:45 minute mark on the clock the Bears were up 27-17.  The lead continued for the Bears as Jan’el Baxter (Raleigh, NC) scored her first basket of the half and sent the Bears up 35-22.  The Blue Bears answered right back but Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) added a three pointer for a score of 38-24.  The first half ended with the Bears ahead 46-26 and the biggest lead of the half.

The Bears shot 50% total field goal and three point percentage of the half and an amazing 75% on the free throw line.  Andrus was the leading scorer for the Bears with 10 points, one assist and one rebound.  Both Bozeman and Johnson added nine points as McGaughey added seven points and four rebounds; the leading rebounder for the Bears.

The Lady Blue Bears shot 37.5% total field goal percentage.  They were also 75% on the free throw line for the half.  Brittany Wright scored 12 points and 6 rebounds for the Blue Bears; their leading scorer and rebounder.

The second half got off to high start for the Bears with a three point shot by Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) and a jumper sending them up 53-30 at the 15:51 mark.  McGauhey dropped a two point jumper and the Bears lead mounted 62-36 with 8:27 on the clock.  The Lady Blue Bears went on a seven point run to pull within 19 for a score of 62-43 with 6:11 on the clock.  McGaughey held the ball as the clock ran down for the win by the Bears 70-56.

Andrus finished as the leading scorer for the Bears with 18 points, 8 rebounds and one assist.  Johnson added 11 points, four rebounds and one assist.  Both McGaughey and Smith contributed 10 points, with McGaughey adding six rebounds.   

The Lady Bears are now 2-0 in the conference and 3-0 overall.  They are ranked 25th according to the USA Today ESPN Division II Poll released today.  They will play Lincoln University on Saturday, November 29th at 1:00 p.m. in Lincoln, PA.

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Lady Bears of Shaw U Defeat JCSU 67-65 in Exciting Overtime
 

Raleigh, NC – ( November 22, 2008) The Lady Bears of Shaw University defeated the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith 67-65 in an exciting overtime dual that went down to the last second of regulation in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium before a packed crowd.  The annual Vivian Sansom Tip-Off was filled with excitement ringing through the rafters and the Lady Bears were determined to go out fighting hard in honor of Dr. Vivian M. Sansom, an educator of 36 years at the University who looked on with pride.

The Bears dominated the boards in the first half.  Celanese Bozeman (Hampton, VA) led the Bears with eight points in the first half of the game.  The Bears trailed for most of the half but Jessica Davis (Cleveland, OH) scored two points combined with three from Bozeman and the Bears pulled within four with the score board reflecting 25-21.  JCSU seemed to have difficulty at the line with many of their players going one for two throughout the first half.  Both teams were in double bonus by the end of the first half.  Tanisha McGaughey (Norfolk, VA) went 2 for 2 and brought the Lady Bears within two points of JCSU as the clock was winding down.

The Lady Golden Bulls scored two and the score changed to 28-24 with 1:47 left.  Jan’el Baxter (Raleigh, NC) went to the line on a shooting foul and went one for two; Shaw recovered the rebound but failed to make the basket.  With ten seconds on the clock, JCSU scored a three pointer to continue their lead and they finished the half ahead of the Bears 36-29. 

Bozeman led the Lady Bears with 8 points, 1 steal, and 2 rebounds at the end of the first half.  Davis followed with 7 points, 1 assist, and one rebound.   Quaticqua Johnson (Atlanta, GA) and McGaughey each threw in 4 points and  combined for three rebounds.  With a field goal percentage of 34.5% and free throw percentage of 58.3% the Lady Bears went to the locker rooms to decide the best strategy to overcome the opposition. 

The second half turned with better momentum for the Lady Bears.  With a spectacular block by Shana Andrus (Akron, OH), the crowd cheered on the Lady Bears as they started to play at their full potential.  With 10:50 to go in the second half, the Lady Bears still trailed by five.  McGaughey scored a lay-up and put the Lady Bears within two.  McGaughey  scored two putting the Bears within three points with the score at 54-51 with 4:18 left in the final half.  Andrus was fouled and went to the line where she went 2 for 2, putting the Bears back within one point of the Lady Golden Bulls. 

After a quick timeout Shaw’s defense regained control and the Bears were battling as the clock ticked away.  Shaw refused to be denied and the game was tied and overtime ensued.  The Lady Bears took control of the game in the overtime and capitalized on shots and free throws.  The Lady Bears defeated the Golden Bulls 67-65, winning their first conference game of the season. 

Davis was the leading scorer of the game for the Bears with 15 points, five reounds and one assist.  McGaughey added twelve points, six assists and six rebounds; Bozeman added 10 points and two rebounds and Andrus proved to be the defensive force of the game with eleven rebounds, nine points and five assists. 

The Lady Bears will play Livingstone College on Tuesday, November 25th at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Vivian Sansom Tip-Off Slated at Shaw University

Raleigh, NC - (November 12, 2008) The Vivian M. Sansom Tip-Off is scheduled for November 22nd in honor of Mrs. Vivian Merrick Sansom, a former professor for 36 years at Shaw University and one of its proudest supporters.  The format for the Tip-Off, usually a weekend basketball tournament has changed but the recognition and appreciation of the prestigious honoree remains the same. The featured game is against Johnson C. Smith University at 5:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

Mrs. Sansom began her career at Shaw in 1960 and taught health and wellness, tennis, swimming, golf, archery, golf, jazz, tap and modern dance.  Also during her tenure, she served as the cheerleading coach.  Mrs. Sansom retired in 1996.

During the course of a successful 36-year career at Shaw, she inspired, mentored and encouraged students to excel against all odds and remains very true to the University.  She can be seen attending men and women’s basketball games and other Shaw and CIAA athletic events.

Mrs. Sansom has maintained a desire to serve as a positive role model, building the self-esteem of young women who have had limited                opportunities and resources.  At one time when housing was unavailable for female students, she gave a young woman the opportunity to reside in her home and continue the pursuit of education.  This act, like many others that she had done, encouraged others to make housing available to female students; no small feat. 

Her early career included volunteer and part-time physical education work at North Carolina Central University.  She co-founded the play school at W.D. Hill Recreation Center in Durham. While at North Carolina Central she worked with the legendary John McLendon, one of the founders of the CIAA basketball tournament, and has been witness to every CIAA basketball tournament since the first tournament began in 1946. She also served as the Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the YMCA in Winston-Salem, NC. 

Mrs. Sansom resides in Raleigh and is a member of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; NC Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; National Dance Association; The Link’s, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Please make plans to attend this game in honor of a “true steward of excellence, humanity and service.” 

Shaw University salutes Mrs. Vivian M. Sansom!

 

 

Lady Bears Defeat Central State University 61-52
 
Raleigh, NC - (November 15, 2008) The Lady Bears of Shaw University have opened the regular season with a 61-52 win over the Lady Marauders of Central State University in Wilberforce, OH.  Quaticqua Johnson scored the first baskets of the game from the free throw line after a foul by Shayla Henderson of Central State.  A lay-up by Rebecca Hyppolite and a jumper by Tanisha McGaughey sent the Bears ahead 6-4 in the first three minutes of the game.   
 

Following several opportunities to score by both teams, the Bears pulled ahead 9-8.  Hyppolite and McGaughey dominated the boards pulling down key rebounds and the Bears continued their lead.  With 12:21 on the clock Shana Andrus dropped in a jumper and was fouled on the play by Ijeoma Ofamata and she sank the free throw.  The Bears continued to dominate the inside defensively pulling down rebounds.  Johnson hit a three pointer followed by a lay-up by McGaughey.  Central State continued with fouls against the Bears and Andrus put in two more sending the score ahead for the Bears 22-16 at the 4:57 minute mark.  Central State battled back after a couple of steals and a foul by Andrus.  They scored and went ahead 28-27 after Ofamata hit one of two free throws.  Hyppolite answered back and was fouled after pulling down the rebound for the Bears.  She scored on the free throw line and the score was tied 28-28 with the clock ticking away towards the end of the first half.  McGaughey assisted in the last play of the game with the rebound of a missed jumper by Central State.  She passed the ball off to Johnson who hit Celanese Bozeman for the three point jumper.  The Bears ended the first half in the lead with the score at 31-28.

The Bears immediately established dominance in the second half by controlling the boards and hitting shots early on.  The Bears went ahead 42-30 after Bozeman hit two three point shots back to back.  Jessica Davis sent the Bears up 51-39 with a jumper at the 7:55 minute mark.  Davis continued the scoring rally hitting two free throws and a basket by Jackson sent the score up 55-44.  Andrus pulled down the last rebound of the game and was fouled.  She hit both free throw shots.  The Bears called  a timeout and Andrus came out and scored the final layup of the game and the Bears defeated Central State 61-52.

The Bears were controlled the game with incredible team play on the offensive and defensive ends.  Bozeman was the leading scorer with 13 points.  Andrus scored points and pulled down four rebounds; Hyppolite had eight points and ten rebounds; McGaughey had six points, eleven rebounds and four assists; Johnson scored seven points and pulled down two rebounds and Davis scored five points and had two rebounds. 

Poised on the court following exhibition play that included play as the only Division II school against the top 20 ranked Old Dominion University, the reigning CIAA Champions are off to a great start in regulation.  They will return and play their first conference game in Raleigh, NC at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium for the Vivian Sansom Tip-Off on November 22nd at 5:30 p.m. against Johnson C. Smith University.  Congratulations to the Lady Bears!

Lady Bears Basketball: "One Heart, One Mind, One Soul, One Goal!"

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Lady Bears Finish Exhibition Play with Loss to Old Dominion

Raleigh, NC – (November 11, 2008) The Lady Bears of Shaw University have completed their Exhibition portion of this season’s schedule with a loss to Old Dominion University 69-48.  Playing at the Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion, the Lady Bears put up the first basket of the game with a layup by Tanisha McGaughey. 

Answering back, ODU scored a layup and the game was tied 2 all. The Lady Bears stayed within a seven point range for the early portion of the first half but a three pointer by Jen Nuzzo stretched ODU’s lead to 23-14 with 5:08 on the score clock.  Following several exchanges on the court, Curtisha Jones shot a three pointer to bring the Lady Bears within ten.  ODU ended the first half with a lead of 35-23. 

McGaughey shot a three pointer at the beginning of the second half and the score changed to 37-26.  ODU made several key layups and went on to stretch the lead to 47-30 with 14:37 on the clock.  Battling on the boards, the Lady Bears missed several layups and three point attempts.  ODU finished the game 69-48. 

McGaughey was the leading scorer for the Bears with 13 points, 6 assists, six rebounds; Jessica Davis finished with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Chrystina Smith finished with 10 points and 3 rebounds.  Rebecca Hyppolite finished with six points and 7rebounds.

The Lady Bears will take on Central State University on November 15th at 2:00 p.m. in Wilberforce, OH.

 

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Lady Bears Fall to Premier Players 84-54 in Exhibition Play
 
Raleigh, NC - (November 6, 2008) The Lady Bears of Shaw University proved to be no match for the Premier Players as they took on their first loss of the season 84-54 in Exhibition play at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. 
 
Following a couple of missed attempts on both ends of the court, the Players finally put two baskets on the board.  Jessica Davis answered back and put the Lady Bears on the scoreboard with a lay-up for the first two points the of the game.  The Bears were on a roll and Tanisha McGaughey added a lay-up to tie the game and Rebecca Hyppolite tossed in a jumper to send the Bears ahead 6-4. With 12:12 on the clock in the first half, the Players finally regained the lead after a three pointer by Sherell Sowho.  The Bears regained the lead only once more after a three pointer by Curtisha Jones making the score 15-14.  Brianna Phillips made a lay-up with 9:45 left on the clock and the Players went ahead for the remainder of the first half.  The momentum shifted in favor of the Players and they found their rhythm.  They widened the gap by dominating rebounds, converting layups and sinking three pointers.  The first half ended with the Players up 23-40.
 
In the second half, Quaticqua Johnson immediately shot two good free throws for the Bears.  Hyppolite dominated the boards for the Bears and following several plays and a stretch of missed shots, Johnson scored a lay-up and brought the Bears within ten points to 34-44.  The Players continued to mount a big lead following fouls and turnovers by the Bears.  The Players would finish the game 84-54 over the Lady Bears.
 
Davis was the high scorer for the Bears with 14 points, five assists and eight rebounds.  Hyppolite and Ashley Jackson both dominated the boards with twelve each for the Bears.  Jones, Jackson and Johnson tossed in seven points each for the Bears.
 
The Lady Bears will hit the road and take on Old Dominion University on November 10th in Norfolk, VA at 7:00 p.m.  They will play their first conference game on November 22nd versus Johnson C. Smith at home.

 

 

Lady Bears Victorious in Exhibition Game vs M.I. Express 74-66
 
Writer: Crystal Sanders, Mass Communications Intern (First Article)
 

Raleigh, NC – (October 29, 2008) In their first game of the 2008 season, the Lady Bears of Shaw University were victorious over the M.I. Express 74-66 in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.  The Bears took an early lead in the beginning of the first half with the Express trailing close behind.  Chrystina Smith of the Bears was 1 for 2 in her first trip to the free throw line and Jessica Davis gave a great assist to Smith, who scored and roused Shaw’s defense, as well as the crowd. The next play resulted in a Shaw rebound and a score by Quaticqua Jackson which sending the Bears ahead 13-9.

The Bears went on a 5-2 run before the Express were forced to call a timeout with 7:49 left in the first half.  Ashley Jackson went 1 for 2 in her first trip to the free throw line and upped the Bears score to 19-11.  A steal by Rebecca Hyppolite resulted in a turnover at the opposing goal, but a rebound by the the Express and a steal by the Bears on a fast break resulted in an easy basket for Hyppolite. With 4:50 left in the first half the Bears led 25-15.  Smith fouled Leia Roach which resulted in a failed attempt at a 1 and 1 for M.I the Express.

With a minute to go, the Lady Bears defense caused another turnover.  Not to be outdone, Tasshwanda Glover scored with five seconds left in the first half for the Express.  The Bears continued to go to the line and went 18 for 22 at the end of the first half while the opposing team went 4 for 9.  At the end of the first half the Bears led with a 39-26 score.  Tanisha McGaughey was the lead scorer for the Lady Bears with 10 in the first quarter.  Hyppolite dominated the boards with five rebounds, six points and one block.    Jessica Davis and Ashley Jackson tossed in seven points each and a combined three total rebounds for the first half effort by the Lady Bears. 

At the beginning of the second half the Express scored the first four points of the half and Shaw followed suit by scoring two of their own.  Fouls began to plague the Express early in the second half.  Glover went to the line after only four minutes into the second half and went 2 for 2.  At the top of the second half the Lady Bears continued to lead 43-35.  The Lady Bears gathered three team fouls with 14:33 to go in the second half and five turnovers.  Smith made the first team three pointer of the second half and raised the Lady Bears score to 46-39.  The Express was in comeback mode and raised their score by two points.  Johnson responded to their two points by scoring a three pointer for the Lady Bears.  A jump ball was in favor of the Express which resulted in a three pointer by Amanda Parrish. 

Seemingly frustrated, the Lady Bears acquired three more team fouls late in the second half.  Jackson subbed for Hyppolite after she acquired her fourth individual foul.  Jackson and McGaughey each followed  with three fouls each.  Smith fouled out with just under nine minutes remaining in the second half.   The Express steadily came back within two points from fouls from the Lady Bears.  Davis received a technical foul with 8:13 left, which raised her individual fouls to three.  The Express came back and made two of 4 free throws. 

With an attempt to raise the team’s spirit, Bozeman contributed to the Lady Bears efforts with a three pointer.  With a tied score of 57 the teams battled for the lead with 6:36 left in the second half.  After a Bears timeout, they went on a 4 - 2 run resulting in the score of 61-58.  After a couple of unsuccessful shot attempts by both teams, Davis and McGaughey scored two points each to raise the Bears lead to 66-61 with 3:36 remaining.  After two points, a rebound, and a turnover by the Express, Shaw struggled to maintain the lead.  Hatasha Russell made both free throws for the Express off of a Bears defensive foul raising the score to 68-65.  After an Express timeout the Bears returned to the court aggressive in defense and offense.  The Express sent Davis to the line with 1:15 left in the second half, but the attempt was missed. 

With a 68-66 score and 1:03 left on the clock, the Lady Bears were determined to keep their lead.  McGaughey was sent to the line with just under a minute left and made the first of two shots.  She missed the second but Johnson acquired the offensive rebound to give the Bears possession of the ball once more.  The Express gave the Bears another chance to score by sending Curtisha Jones to the line where she scored one of two free throws.  After a player injury and timeout to the Express team, the Lady Bears came back on the court ready to close out the game with a 70-66 score and 28.3 seconds of game time left.  The Express fouled quickly after a Bears inbound pass and sent McGaughey to the line where she scored both free throws.  A frustrated Express turned the ball over with 13.8 seconds left and fouled Davis where she also scored both free throws and raised the Bears score to 74-66.  With the remaining few seconds left in the half, the Express was unable to comeback.  The Lady Bears were victorious with an ending score of 74-66.

 M.I. Express vs Shaw (10/29/08 at Spaulding Gym, Raleigh, NC)


Box Score

 

Box Score

 


M.I. Express vs Shaw
10/29/08 7:30pm at Spaulding Gym, Raleigh, NC

M.I. Express 66

     

Total

3-point

  

Rebounds

##

Player

p

fgm-fga

fgm-fga

ftm-fta

off-def

tot

pf

tp

a

to

blk

stl

min

11 

ROACH,Leia 

* 

4-8 

0-1 

1-3 

0-4 

4 

3 

9 

3 

3 

0 

1 

24 

12 

PARRISH,Amanda 

* 

2-4 

2-3 

2-2 

0-0 

0 

3 

8 

0 

1 

0 

0 

10 

15 

WOODARD,Juel 

* 

5-10 

1-2 

5-7 

5-8 

13 

3 

16 

3 

6 

0 

0 

26 

32 

DENHAM,Meghan 

* 

2-3 

0-0 

0-1 

0-3 

3 

2 

4 

1 

3 

0 

2 

18 

34 

RUSSELL,Hatasha 

* 

1-3 

0-1 

4-7 

1-11 

12 

4 

6 

1 

5 

1 

1 

26 

02 

JOHNSON,Whitney 

- 

0-3 

0-0 

0-0 

0-4 

4 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

23 

03 

RICKENBACKER,Linda 

- 

2-2 

0-0 

0-2 

0-0 

0 

1 

4 

1 

2 

0 

0 

16 

10 

KING,Latora 

- 

2-8 

2-4 

2-2 

1-0 

1 

2 

8 

0 

2 

0 

0 

17 

20 

EDWARDS,Candice 

- 

2-2 

0-0 

0-0 

0-0 

0 

1 

4 

0 

2 

0 

0 

9 

23 

TAYLOR,LaToya 

- 

0-3 

0-2 

3-4 

1-1 

2 

4 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

33 

FRISBY,Cassandra 

- 

0-3 

0-1 

0-0 

1-0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

42 

WILLIAMS,Monique 

- 

1-4 

0-2 

0-0 

0-1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

1 

0 

0 

9 

52 

Glover,Tasshwanda 

- 

1-1 

0-0 

0-0 

0-1 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

TM 

TEAM 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2-1 

3 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 

Totals.............. 

- 

22-54 

5-16 

17-28 

11-34 

45 

27 

66 

10 

26 

1 

4 

200 
 

40.7% 

31.3% 

60.7% 

                  
                             
 

Team summary:

  

FG

3FG

FT

                  
 

1st Half: 

  

10-17 

2-4 

4-9 

                  
 

58.8% 

50.0% 

44.4% 

                  
 

2nd Half: 

  

12-37 

3-12 

13-19 

                  
 

32.4% 

25.0% 

68.4% 

                  

Shaw 74

     

Total

3-point

  

Rebounds

##

Player

p

fgm-fga

fgm-fga

ftm-fta

off-def

tot

pf

tp

a

to

blk

stl

min

03 

McGAUGHEY,Tanisha 

* 

2-10 

0-1 

12-15 

1-6 

7 

2 

16 

5 

6 

1 

1 

34 

11 

DAVIS,Jessica 

* 

3-8 

1-1 

5-8 

2-1 

3 

4 

12 

2 

5 

0 

5 

37 

33 

BOZEMAN,Celanese 

* 

2-9 

2-7 

3-4 

2-0 

2 

0 

9 

0 

0 

0 

1 

20 

41 

HYPPOLITE,Rebecca 

* 

3-3 

0-0 

1-2 

1-5 

6 

5 

7 

1 

2 

1 

2 

31 

52 

JACKSON,Ashley 

* 

4-10 

0-0 

5-6 

5-6 

11 

4 

13 

0 

4 

0 

1 

32 

02 

SMITH,Chrystina 

- 

2-7 

1-4 

1-2 

1-3 

4 

5 

6 

2 

0 

0 

0 

18 

21 

JOHNSON,Quaticqua 

- 

2-5 

1-1 

2-2 

0-0 

0 

2 

7 

1 

2 

0 

1 

13 

34 

JONES,Curtisha 

- 

1-4 

1-1 

1-2 

0-0 

0 

2 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

15 

TM 

TEAM 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1-3 

4 

- 

- 

- 

2 

- 

- 

- 

 

Totals.............. 

- 

19-56 

6-15 

30-41 

13-24 

37 

24 

74 

11 

22 

2 

11 

200 
 

33.9% 

40.0% 

73.2% 

                  
                             
 

Team summary:

  

FG

3FG

FT

                  
 

1st Half: 

  

10-26 

1-4 

18-22 

                  
 

38.5% 

25.0% 

81.8% 

                  
 

2nd Half: 

  

9-30 

5-11 

12-19 

                  
 

30.0% 

45.5% 

63.2% 

                  

 

Score by Periods

 1st 

 2nd 

 Total 

 

M.I. Express  

26 

40 

66 

  

Shaw  

39 

35 

74 

  

 

Officials: Ponce Gerald, Earnest Brown & Stephanie Britt
Technical fouls: M.I. Express-None. Shaw-DAVIS,Jessica.
Attendance:

 



 

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!
 

Feature summary / FINAL STATISTICS

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

Feature summary /
FINAL STATISTICS

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Feature summary / FINAL STATISTICS



shaw lady bears advance to semi-finals

game recap / final statistics


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. 

Feature summary / FINAL STATISTICS

 

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.
 

Feature summary / FINAL STATISTICS

 

 

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.
 

feature summary / final statistics
 



 

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).

Feature summary / final statistics

 

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)

 

 

 
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