2014-15 Carson-Newman Women's Basketball News

Women's Basketball
August 11, 2015

Former C-N star Ashley Kyle named to top assistant role

JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey announced Tuesday that former point guard Ashley Kyle has been promoted to lead assistant after spending her first season on the bench in 2014-15. Kyle replaces Ashley Tipton who coached for the Lady Eagles for four seasons after playing from 2005-09.

August 11, 2015

June 15, 2015

Eagles place school-record 136 on South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman athletics saw a school record 136 student athletes named to the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll when the league office unveiled the list Monday morning.

June 15, 2015

Women's Basketball
June 09, 2015

Former Lady Eagle Cassie Bates continuing mission in Australia

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Cassie Bates played 77 games in a Carson-Newman women’s basketball uniform from 2009 to 2012 with no thought of having a future career in a uniform, but her faith has led her to Australia. Bates is in her first season competing with the Stirling Senators of the State Basketball League in Perth, Australia. Through 14 games, she is averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per night.

June 09, 2015

Women's Basketball
May 30, 2015

Mincey adds High Point transfer to 2015-16 recruiting class

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey has announced the signing of High Point transfer Abby Tinsley to the women’s basketball program’s 2015-16 signing class.

May 30, 2015

Women's Basketball
May 04, 2015

Lady Eagles add Wykle and Smith to recruiting class

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey announced the signing of a pair of Tennessee guards to the program Tuesday afternoon. Ashton Wykle (Greeneville, Tenn.) and Briana Smith (Nashville, Tenn.) will join a Lady Eagle team that is returning the majority of their roster from an NCAA Tournament team.

May 04, 2015

Women's Basketball
May 01, 2015

Lady Eagle Basketball Camp slated for June 15-18

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s basketball program will play host to its annual Lady Eagle Basketball Camp from June 15-18 in Holt Fieldhouse.

May 01, 2015

Football
April 27, 2015

Finalists unveiled for second annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The finalists for 12 Frosty Awards categories have been released after fan, coach and administrator voting. The Frosty Awards are open to the public and will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.

April 27, 2015

April 20, 2015

Frosty Awards Nominees Released, Open for Fan Voting

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The nominees for 12 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee. The Frosty Awards are open to the public and will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.

April 20, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 13, 2015

Cougars end Lady Eagles run in the NCAA Tournament

GAFFNEY, S.C. – The No. 2 seed Columbus State Cougars (31-1) defeated the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-11) Friday afternoon in the opening round of the Southeast Regional First Round 58-40 at the Timken Center.

March 13, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 11, 2015

NCAA Tournament awaits Lady Eagles in Palmetto State

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the seventh time in program history, the seventh-seeded Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-10) take on the second-seeded Columbus State Cougars (30-1) Friday afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Timken Center in the first round of the Southeast Region of the NCAA Tournament.

March 11, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 08, 2015

Lady Eagles dance into the field of 64

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the seventh time in school history, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are in the NCAA Tournament courtesy of an at-large bid. The NCAA announced its tournament bracket Sunday night and the Lady Eagles are the No. 7 seed in the Southeast Region and will take on the No. 2 seed Columbus State (30-1) Friday at 2:30 p.m.

March 08, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 06, 2015

Lady Eagles await NCAA Tournament selection show

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - In the final batch of regional rankings, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles rank 6th with conference championships to be decided this weekend.

March 06, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 04, 2015

Indians eliminate Lady Eagles with 79-52 win in SAC Quarterfinals

SALISBURY, N.C. – The fourth-seeded Catawba Indians (18-10) defeated the No. 5 seed Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-10) 79-52 Wednesday evening at Goodman Gym to knock the Lady Eagles out of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.

March 04, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 04, 2015

Burstrom, Hodge and Simerly garner postseason All-SAC honors

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Junior guard Tatum Burstrom (Maryville, Tenn.) was named honorable mention All-South Atlantic Conference while freshman forwards Allison Hodge (Blaine, Tenn.) and Jecca Simerly (Talbott, Tenn.) were on the All-Freshman team the conference announced Wednesday.

March 04, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 02, 2015

Lady Eagles set to open SAC Tournament at Catawba

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The fifth-seeded Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (18-9, 12-9 South Atlantic Conference) travel to fourth-seeded Catawba (17-10, 14-8 SAC) for a 7 p.m. tip-off at Goodman Gym Wednesday night for a quarterfinal game in the SAC Tournament.

March 02, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 28, 2015

Lady Eagles sendoff senior with emphatic 75-44 win over Wolves

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (19-9, 13-9 South Atlantic Conference) allowed season lows in points, 44, and field goal percent, 26.2 percent, in a 75-44 victory over the Newberry Wolves (18-10, 14-8 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.

February 28, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 27, 2015

Lady Eagles set to honor three seniors against Newberry

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (18-9, 12-9 South Atlantic Conference) will honor three seniors, Jassmine Franklin, Whitney Kyle and Lacy Miller, Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. when the Newberry Wolves (18-9, 14-7 SAC) come to Holt Fieldhouse for the 2014-15 regular season finale.

February 27, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 25, 2015

Offensive onslaught leads Lady Eagles past Railsplitters 79-57

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (18-9, 12-9 South Atlantic Conference) defeated the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (14-13, 11-10 SAC) 79-57 Wednesday evening at Holt Fieldhouse. Carson-Newman has won back-to-back games for the first time in a month while setting a new high for wins in the Mike Mincey era best the 17 won by the 2011-12 team.

February 25, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 24, 2015

Play 4 Kay night part of contest against LMU

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (17-9, 11-9 South Atlantic Conference) prepare for their Play 4Kay night at Holt Fieldhouse as the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (14-12, 11-9 SAC) come to Mossy Creek for a 3 p.m. tip-off Wednesday night.

February 24, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 23, 2015

Late shutdown defense leads Lady Eagles to 57-50 win

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (17-9, 11-9 South Atlantic Conference) held the Queens (N.C.) Royals (5-20, 3-17 SAC) scoreless for 6:08 in the second half while using a 9-0 run to pull away for a 57-50 victory at Curry Arena Wednesday night.

February 23, 2015

Men's Basketball
February 21, 2015

C-N hoops doubleheader at Queens moved to Monday

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Due to plethora of frozen precipitation which enshrouded the greater Lakeway Region Saturday morning, Carson-Newman's roundball rumbles at Queens have been transplanted to Monday at 5 and 7 p.m.

February 21, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 20, 2015

Lady Eagles take final road trip to take on Royals

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the final time in the 2014-15 regular season, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-9, 10-9 South Atlantic Conference) hit the road to take on the Queens (N.C.) Royals (5-19, 3-16 SAC) Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. tip-off at Curry Arena.

February 20, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 19, 2015

Lady Eagles ranked seventh in first regional rankings

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA published its first round of regional rankings Wednesday afternoon and the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are in seventh place in the Southeast Region.

February 19, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 18, 2015

Simpson’s jumper caps dramatic finish in Trojans 73-71 victory

ANDERSON, S.C. – Senior guard Sierra Simpson hit a jump shot from the right elbow with 0.6 seconds to play to help the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (20-3, 17-2 South Atlantic Conference) edge the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-9, 10-9 SAC) Wednesday evening at the Abney Athletic Center.

February 18, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 18, 2015

Hoops moves up Wednesday's doubleheader at Anderson to 4 and 6 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's men's and women's basketball teams have moved up Wednesday's doubleheader with Anderson. The game's were initially scheduled for 6 and 8 p.m., but have been moved up to 4 and 6 p.m. to accomodate the wintry weather affecting the area.

February 18, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 17, 2015

Trip to the Trojans ahead for Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-8, 10-8 South Atlantic Conference) continue their road swing with a journey to the Abney Athletic Center Wednesday night at 6 p.m. for a clash with the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (19-3, 16-2 SAC).

February 17, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 14, 2015

Contrasting second halves leads Wingate over C-N

WINGATE, N.C. – A 17-4 run to begin the second half propelled the Wingate Bulldogs (18-7, 16-2 South Atlantic Conference) to a 78-51 victory Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena over the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-8, 10-8 SAC).

February 14, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 13, 2015

Trek to league-leading Wingate up next for Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-7, 10-7 South Atlantic Conference) will look to make it two wins in a row Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena as the Wingate Bulldogs (17-7, 15-2 SAC) play host to the Lady Eagles at 2 p.m.

February 13, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 11, 2015

16-0 run assists the Lady Eagles in 75-62 dispatching of Tornados

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In a game of runs, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (16-7, 10-7 South Atlantic Conference) used a 16-0 run stretching from the end of the first half to the beginning of the second half to defeat the Brevard Tornados (7-14, 5-12 SAC) 75-62 Wednesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

February 11, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 10, 2015

Trying to stop skid, Lady Eagles host Tornados

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Looking to stop a four-game losing streak, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-7, 9-7 South Atlantic Conference) play host to the Brevard Tornados (6-13, 5-11 SAC) Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Holt Fieldhouse.

February 10, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 07, 2015

Bears lead wire-to-wire as C-N drops fourth straight, 68-62

HICKORY, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (7-13, 6-10 South Atlantic Conference) never trailed as they held on for a 68-62 victory over the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-7, 9-7 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Shuford Gymnasium.

February 07, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 06, 2015

Jaunt to Hickory up next for Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Looking to get back to their winning ways, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-9, 9-6 South Atlantic Conference) travel to Hickory, N.C. Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. tip-off against the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (6-13, 5-10 SAC).

February 06, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 04, 2015

Railsplitters capture a victory from Lady Eagles 90-85 in OT

HARROGATE, Tenn. – After an errant inbound pass allowed the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-6, 9-6 South Atlantic Conference) to send the game to overtime, the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (11-10, 8-7 SAC) shot 7 of 9 from the floor in the extra session to earn a 90-85 win Wednesday night at Tex Turner Arena.

February 04, 2015

Women's Basketball
February 02, 2015

Road tests begin for Lady Eagles at LMU Wednesday

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The first of a stretch of five out of six games away from home for the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-5, 9-5 South Atlantic Conference) begins Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in Harrogate, Tenn. against the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (11-9, 8-6 SAC).

February 02, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 31, 2015

60-point second half gives Catawba 87-78 win over C-N

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Catawba Indians (11-8, 8-6 South Atlantic Conference) shot 51 percent in the second half and overcame an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-5, 9-5 SAC) 87-78 Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.

January 31, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 30, 2015

Indians invade Mossy Creek as next foe for Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Next up on the docket for the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-4, 9-4 South Atlantic Conference) is a meeting at Holt Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. against the Catawba Indians (10-8, 7-6 SAC).

January 30, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 28, 2015

Offensive rebounds carries Trojans past Lady Eagles 78-65

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Anderson Trojans (14-3, 11-2 South Atlantic Conference) corralled 24 offensive rebounds which they converted into 23 second chance points to earn a 78-65 victory over the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-4, 9-4 SAC) Wednesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

January 28, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 27, 2015

Second-place Trojans enter Mossy Creek to take on Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After a dramatic 53-50 victory at Newberry on Saturday, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (15-3, 9-3 South Atlantic Conference) return to Holt Fieldhouse Wednesday evening for a 6 p.m. start against the Anderson Trojans (13-3, 10-2 SAC).

January 27, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 24, 2015

C-N hangs on in the Palmetto State 53-50 over Newberry

NEWBERRY, S.C. – Carson-Newman (14-3, 8-3 South Atlantic Conference) held Newberry (12-5, 8-3 SAC) without a point for a six-minute span in the second half while the Eagles whipped out a 23-2 run to turn an 11-point deficit into a 10-point lead en route to a 53-50 win over the Wolves Saturday afternoon at Eleazer Arena.

January 24, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 23, 2015

Third-place battle ensues for Lady Eagles and Wolves

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Coming off of their biggest win of the season against Tusculum Wednesday night, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (14-3, 8-3 South Atlantic Conference) take on the Newberry Wolves (12-5, 8-3 SAC) in a battle of third place teams Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.

January 23, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 22, 2015

Bennett Rank lists Simerly as one of six freshman gems

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Bennett Rank, a leader in advanced metrics for collegiate athletics, named freshman forward Jecca Simerly (Talbott, Tenn.) as one of six freshman to its Division II women’s basketball freshman gem list.

January 22, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 21, 2015

Brooks’s career-high leads Lady Eagles in win over Pioneers

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – 11 players scored for the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (14-3, 8-3 South Atlantic Conference) led by sophomore guard Kailyn Brooks (Lafayette, Tenn.) who poured in a career-high 24 points on 9 of 19 shooting in a 91-54 rout of the Tusculum Pioneers (3-11, 3-8 SAC) Wednesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

January 21, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 19, 2015

Tusculum tilt up next for Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – One bad week does not define a college basketball team. Every eventual national team has blemishes on its record. What tells the true story of a team is how they bounce back after adversity.

January 19, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 17, 2015

Free throws doom Lady Eagles in loss to Cobras

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (13-3, 7-3 South Atlantic Conference) entered Saturday’s game with the Coker Cobras (7-9, 3-7 SAC) ranked 32nd in the country in free throw shooting, but in a 68-61 loss at the DeLoach Center, head coach Mike Mincey’s group went 6-for-14 or 43 percent from the stripe.

January 17, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 16, 2015

Aiming for redemption Lady Eagles venture to Palmetto State

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After a gut-wrenching loss to the Brevard Tornados on Wednesday night, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (13-2, 7-2 South Atlantic Conference) travel to Hartsville, S.C. to take on the Coker Cobras (6-9, 2-7 SAC) Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. contest.

January 16, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 14, 2015

Bounces fall to Brevard as Lady Eagles upset in OT

BREVARD, N.C. – Katie Williams banked in a 25-foot three-point as the buzzer sounded in regulation to force overtime as the Brevard Tornados (3-9, 2-7 South Atlantic Conference) held on to defeat the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (13-2, 7-2 SAC) 77-76 in overtime Wednesday night at Boshamer Gymnasium.

January 14, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 13, 2015

SAC play continues for Lady Eagles with trek to Brevard

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – With a week full of road trips, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (13-1, 7-1 South Atlantic) make the short journey to the Brevard Tornados (2-9, 1-7 SAC) Wednesday evening for a 6 p.m. tip-off.

January 13, 2015

Women's Basketball
January 10, 2015

Suffocating first half defense powers Lady Eagles to 76-59 win over Royals

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – A first half defensive effort that resembled velcro aided the No. 25 Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (13-1, 7-1 South Atlantic Conference) to a 76-59 victory over the Queens (N.C.) Royals (4-9, 2-6 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.

January 10, 2015