2020-21 Carson-Newman Women's Basketball News

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Athletic Communications racks up 12 honors in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest
Athletic Communications racks up 12 honors in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Carson-Newman's athletic communications team finished the CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest with the third most accolades in the country among schools in all NCAA divisions. 

Tri-Cities Eagle Club VIP Golf Classic set for Aug. 7
Tri-Cities Eagle Club VIP Golf Classic set for Aug. 7

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's athletic department has set the Eagle Club VIP Golf Classic for Aug. 7 in Kingsport, Tenn. with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. followed by an 9 a.m. shotgun start. 

Carter retires after four decades at Mossy Creek
Carter retires after four decades at Mossy Creek

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Long time Carson-Newman Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Eddie Carter has announced his retirement.

Alvey returns to Jefferson City to join Lady Eagles
Alvey returns to Jefferson City to join Lady Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Jefferson County High School product Makayla Alvey will join the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles, the 2020-21 South Atlantic Conference regular-season champions, putting a bow on a five-person recruiting class announced by coach Mike Mincey on Wednesday.

Wykle adds CoSIDA Academic All-District honor
Wykle adds CoSIDA Academic All-District honor

AUSTIN, Texas – Adding to a laundry list of laurels as a sophomore, Braelyn Wykle was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) presented by Google Cloud Academic All-District unit announced by the organization on Thursday.

Women's Swimming, Wykle and Coe bring home top honors at Eighth Annual Frosty Awards
Women's Swimming, Wykle and Coe bring home top honors at Eighth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman baseball's Brayden Coe and women's basketball's Braelyn Wykle brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the Eighth Annual Frosty Awards ceremony which was streamed live on the Eagle Sports Network. 

Finalists released ahead of eighth annual Frosty Awards
Finalists released ahead of eighth annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The finalists have been released for the Eighth Annual Frosty Awards Ceremony, which will take place Tuesday night at 6 p.m. inside Holt Fieldhouse.

Nominees unveiled, voting open for Eighth Annual Frosty Awards
Nominees unveiled, voting open for Eighth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The nominees for 13 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee. Winners will be announced via the Eagle Sports Network and a live stream awards show May 4 at 6 p.m.  

Eagle Club Golf Classic set for May 8
Eagle Club Golf Classic set for May 8

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's annual Eagle Club Golf Classic has been set for Saturday, May 8 at the Sevierville Golf Club.

Wykle garners All-American laurels by WBCA and D2CCA
Wykle garners All-American laurels by WBCA and D2CCA

ATLANTA – After an historic sophomore season, Braelyn Wykle became the program's first underclassmen to be an All-American since 1982 Tuesday earning honorable mention laurels from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and the Division II Conference Commissioners Association.

C-N’s season ends abruptly to Catawba
C-N’s season ends abruptly to Catawba

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In an unusual season, third-seeded Carson-Newman saw its come to a close in an uncharacteristic way falling 67-48 to sixth-seeded Catawba Friday at Holt Fieldhouse in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship.

Classic clash pits C-N and Catawba in NCAA first round
Classic clash pits C-N and Catawba in NCAA first round

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – One of the oldest rivalries in South Atlantic Conference history is renewed on Friday night at 6 p.m. when third-seeded Carson-Newman and sixth-seeded Catawba square off at Holt Fieldhouse in the opening round of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship.

Game times, ticket information released for regional
Game times, ticket information released for regional

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman released the game times for the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Championships Monday with the Lady Eagles playing at 6 p.m. on Friday in the Southeast Region opening round contest against sixth-seeded Catawba inside of Holt Fieldhouse.

LET’S DANCE! Lady Eagles selected to NCAA Tournament
LET’S DANCE! Lady Eagles selected to NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS – For the fourth year in a row, Carson-Newman is dancing being selected to the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championships released Sunday. The Lady Eagles are the No. 3 seed playing at Holt Fieldhouse on Friday night against sixth-seeded Catawba at a time to be determined.

Eagle Club begins 21-day giving challenge
Eagle Club begins 21-day giving challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman Eagle Club has started a 21-day giving challenge that will run through March 25. 

Wykle nets SAC Player of the Year highlighting postseason laurels
Wykle nets SAC Player of the Year highlighting postseason laurels

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Coming off of one of the best seasons in program history, sophomore Braelyn Wykle was named the South Atlantic Conference’s Player of the Year Wednesday leading a group of four players to earn postseason honors by the league.