Post Tagged with: "Women’s basketball"
New staff reinvigorates women’s basketball
By Jasmyn Wimbish Head coach of the Northern Arizona University (NAU) women’s basketball team, Sue Darling, described the energy of the team with one word, “fantastic.”...
Darling named NAU women’s head coach, hopes to re-invigorate Lumberjack offense
Formerly the assistant coach for the UA women's basketball team, Sue Darling coaches the team in a game last year (Photo courtesy of NAU Athletics / Luke Adams,...
Women’s basketball team reacts to Kelly resignation, looks forward to change
The search for a new women’s basketball coach is under way and some of the team’s top returners are excited to see the program head in a new direction. Head...
Kelly cites desire to move near family as driving force behind resignation
After nine years and a program-record 117 victories, NAU women’s basketball coach Laurie Kelly resigned this past week after accepting the head coaching position...
Women’s basketball coach Laurie Kelly departs NAU for head position in Minnesota
NAU women’s basketball coach Laurie Kelly has resigned, having spent nine years at the school, after accepting the head coaching job at Division III school Gustavus...
Lumberjacks honor seniors by closing season with win against Montana
Junior Tyler Stephens-Jenkins hops over a Montana defender in NAU's 74–70 win. (Photo by Hailey Golich) The NAU women’s basketball team pulled out a 74–70...
Womens basketball loses again: Patton scores 21 in Rolle against Northern Colorado
Junior forward Tyler Stephens-Jenkins defends a shot by a Northern Colorado player during NAU's 75-63 loss. (Photo by Sarah Hamilton) With its season nearing...
Flashes of freshmen talent gives women’s hoops hope for future seasons
With post-season aspirations over for the NAU women’s basketball team, it is refreshing to see head coach Laurie Kelly attempting to get a head start on next season. With...
Lumberjacks drop final road game, cap worst road record in 20 years
A career-high 24 points by sophomore Khyra Conerly and a third straight 20 point effort from junior Amy Patton could not push the NAU women’s basketball team to...
Late comeback falls short; Lumberjacks’ postseason dream finished
Despite a late rally that consisted of an 8-0 run, including five straight points for leading scorer Amy Patton, the NAU women’s basketball team fell to the Montana...





