Women’s basketball: End of the line, as CU Buffs fall to Gonzaga in WBIT

Colorado women fall 64-55 to Gonzaga in WBIT second round

Colorado women's basketball season came to an end on Sunday in Boulder with a 64-55 loss to Gonzaga in the second round of the WBIT.

Women’s basketball: End of the line, as CU Buffs fall to Gonzaga in WBIT

Fast break Why the Buffs lost: Shots that normally fall didn’t, turnovers hit at bad times and the Buffs couldn’t get enough stops in the second half to make a run. Three stars: 1. Gonzaga’s Yvonne Ejim: The All-American finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. 2. Gonzaga’s Allie Turner: Star freshman had 15 points, five assists, four rebounds and hit some dagger 3-pointers. 3. CU’s Lior Garzon: Scored a team-high 15 points, inclu…

Val Ackerman: A Pioneer for the Advancements of Women in Basketball – The Quad: Student News Service of WCU

Image: Val Ackerman via www.gocreighton.com (photo by Creighton Athletics) Whether it’s Adam Silver of the NBA or Roger Goodell of the NFL, leadership roles in the sports industry have traditionally been dominated by men. When considering what influential sports figure I wanted to interview, I didn’t have to look too far down the family tree.   Val Ackerman, a trailblazer for women’s representation in sports and a fellow Hopewell Valley Central …

Buffs Bow Out of WBIT - University of Colorado Athletics

BOULDER – Colorado women's basketball had its season came to an end in the second round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, falling to No. 4 seeded Gonzaga, 64-55, on Sunday at the CU Events Center.

Highlights: Gonzaga’s dynamic duo Ejim, Turner fuel WBIT upset of No. 1 Colorado, advance to quarters

BOULDER, Colo. — Gonzaga women's basketball's unstoppable and dynamic duo have done it again. Fifth-year senior Yvonne Ejim and true freshman Allie Turner combined for 30 points and led the Zags to a 64-55 upset victory over No. 1 seed…