"This is a must-win situation," Insell said, following a blowout win over North Texas on Thursday. "Making the (C-USA tournament) finals would be good enough as an at-large," Creme said. Aaliyah Chavez He won 775 games as a high school coach starting in 1977, turning Shelbyville into a national power. Ayers first caught my eye at Boo Williams last year playing in the 16U division. Miss Basketball finalist Mallory Collier has been held scoreless, missing all three of her shots. Here are three things to know about the Lady Raiders: Rick Insell of MTSU is one of the winningest and most decorated basketball coaches in the country. Listen anytime, anywhere! SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. University School of Jackson (Tenn.) Colorado (23-8 . Here you'll receive information regarding the college and details on their Women's Basketball program like who to make contact with about recruiting, names of past alumni, what scholarship opportunities are presented and ways to start the recruiting process. It was raining 3s in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sunday. MTSU rains 3s, Louisville women's basketball loses two straight for first time since 2020. The school competes in the Conference USA in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The 2020-21 season, in which several games were canceled because of COVID-19, is one of the two years they didn't reach that mark, going 17-8. "Big 12 Mexico" hopes to expand the conference's footprint with basketball, soccer and baseball games in the country, as well as plans for a football bowl game. They've been under the gun all year long. One obstacle is a potential semifinal matchup with UTEP. Her relentless style leaves a physical impression. Wayne County is led by Jacqueline Keaton who has six points. She finishes well with both hands around the rim and elevates with the best of them. Webb's 6-foot-6 Aalyah Del Rosario, an LSU signee, finished . Girls swimmer of the year: Morgan Carteaux, Ravenwood, Jr. 2d 'Big 12 Mexico' launches with basketball games, bowl plans Junior guard Savannah Wheeler (15.1), sophomore guard Jalynn Gregory (13.7) and junior forward Courtney Whitson (10.4) are also averaging double figures in scoring. 11 in these latest rankings. Here are some of the discussion topics from this update. She has always been a major presence in the paint and played hard, but she has started to couple that intensity and motor with better finishing skills. The Lady Raiders have won at least 20 games in 15 of Insell's 17 seasons. Ramer won the Class AAA state championship with the fastest time in the state championships. She is the state's top-ranked swimmer for the Class of 2023. 2 seed Western Kentucky (19-13) was hot from 3-point range early, building an 11-7 lead. The Lady Raiders last participated in March Madness in 2021, losing as a No. Still just 14, her strength and physical ability help her compete among players years older. Mentions of her play started to gain steam during the high school season in mostly regional circles. He's also a recipient of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement For High School Girls Basketball. The Michigan State signee averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals this season. Miss Basketball finalist Kylie Reynolds has 11 points and three rebounds, while Wayne County's own Miss Basketball candidate, Blair Baugus, has nine points for the Lady Wildcats. 6 seed Colorado. 1 is looking like it is going to come down to Edwards, who resides in South Carolina, and Sarah Strong of North Carolina. "That's the mentality we'll have. McCall Simms has seven points for Westview, which leads McMinn Central 12-7 in the Class 2A state championship game. She plays with a confidence not many in her class can carry. This was her second straight state championship. NCAA Women's Championship pres. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Facebook Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Football Football: Facebook Football: Twitter Football: Instagram Football . She enters at the No. At the Boo Williams event, she was fourth in overall Cerebro Sports C-RAM, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 45.5% from 3 and having an overall true shooting percentage of 68.8%. Avery Howell The LSU signee averaged 11 points, 9.3 assists, three steals and two rebounds for Webb, which garnered its third straight DII-A state title. She shows subtleties and IQ of a much older player. Halftime | @SSHSHawks 24, @hogeyehoops 19Two straight baskets by Livingston Acad has it back in this 3A championship game#tnpreps pic.twitter.com/h8leppvra7. Usually, it is a bit early to mention any players before they hit the high school level of basketball, but because these three participated in the elite USA Basketball trials recently, we will make an exception. The NCAA is changing its penalty on players for delay-of-game violations in women's basketball and adding a new rule on flopping. McKenzie hasn't cooled off after a torrid first quarter. The 25th-ranked Lady Raiders (28-4) will play in the Seattle Regional 4, opening the tournament Saturday vs. No. She has a cool demeanor and the game to go with it -- 3-ball, pull-up jumper and finishes at the rim against contact. Southern Miss took a 4-0 lead, but a huge 4th inning followed by some more runs in the 5th gave Tennessee what they needed to win game 2 in Hattiesburg. That came after finishing 109th in 2020. The Alabama commitmenthit .562 with 42 runs scored, 22 RBIs, 11 doubles, three triples and three home runs. They've forced 544 turnovers. We've beaten some teams that a lot of people don't beat. Westview is the defending Class 2A state champions. "The good news is that not really a lot of teams can come up and get them," said Creme, referring to current bubble teams. 5 seed twice, a No. Skinner is a leader and a point guard, and she carries herself as such. She has a fundamental base of skills to go along with her physical gifts. Boys swimmer of the year: Oliver Pilkinton, MBA, Jr. Pilkinton finished first in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle during the state championship. Her offers include: UCLA, Arizona State, Ohio State, Washington, Maryland, Louisville, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma and USC. The LSU signee averaged 12 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game this past season. 3 Tennessee 87-62 in the opening round. The Ole Miss commitment won the shot put and the discus with the farthest throws of the state championships. He isn't saying MTSU would drop out of NCAA contention if it were to lose before the conference finals, but he does believe that getting to the championship game would mean a lot less sweating for Blue Raider fans. Her poise keeps her from being sped up, allowing her to make the simple and fundamental -- yet very effective -- plays that lead to her success. Entering Monday, the Lady Raiders (25-4) were ranked No. The 25th-ranked Lady Raiders (28-4) will play in the Seattle Regional 4, opening the tournament Saturday vs. No. Davis had eight points, including two more 3-pointers to give McKenzie a commanding 51-39 lead against Wayne County after the third quarter. Nevaeh Scott has nine of Bartlett's 10 points. "I've asked them to do things that I didn't know if they could handle. ET in the third league game of the season for both teams. The 1996 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament took place March 15-31, 1996. The official Women's Basketball page for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Karina Bystry led McMinn Central with 15 points. The last win came in 2007, as the fifth-seeded Lady Raiders defeated No. She is hitting 3-point shots, knocking down pull-up jumpers and finishing up near the rim with either hand and a variety of footwork. 1 prep girls basketball player in the country | Kreager, Why Webb girls are among best teams in Tennessee high school basketball history | Kreager, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Middle Tennessee State women's basketball left nothing to chance with the NCAA Tournament committee. It's MTSU's 11th appearance in the NCAA Tournament under coach Rick Insell and the 20th in program history. McDaniel jumped from No. She averaged 211 during the regular season. 24 in the nation in the Associated Press poll and have a NET ranking of 28 entering the Conference USA tournament Thursday. Girls soccer player of the year: Caroline Betts, CPA, Sr. Her recruitment includes Utah, BYU, Texas A&M, Arizona, SMU, USC, UCLA, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville, Oregon State, Cal, Duke and Oklahoma. Middle Tennessee State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. Edwards, a 6-foot-3 forward, fills all categories of the stat sheet and takes over the No. Boys golfer of the year: Evan Woosley-Reed, Cascade, Sr. 6 Trinity Jones Albany Collins has 16 points and is 4-of-4 from the 3-point line for the Lady Hawks. The Honeybears defeated Baylor 2-0 in Division II-AA to finish 12-0-3. She is a threat from the 3, although her stock will continue to rise with more consistency there. Tennessee Flight. Middle Tennessee State women's basketball advanced to the Final Four of the Women's NIT, knocking off host Toledo 73-71 in overtime at Savage Arena in front of 4,063 on Monday night. Tennessee (5-5) will try to surpass the .500 winning percentage mark for the first time this season on Sunday, as Wright State (1-7; 0-2 Horizon League) comes to Knoxville for a 2:02 p.m. The Auburn commitment won two events, winning the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Senior forward Kseniya Malashka leads the team at 15.2 points per game, is second at 5.9 rebounds, second with 43 steals and leads the team with 53 blocks, despite starting just three games. Middle Tennessee enters the national semifinals with a 27-7 record. In May, he led the boys to a 2-0 win over Valor Collegiate in the Class AA championship game. The winners will play Monday in the second round. Nevaeh Scott and her 11 points have kept the Panthers in it, but they're shooting just 30% from the field. 15 in the national 2025 class. Camden High (S.C.) It's one of the reasons I chose to come here. MTSU signee Jada Harrison and teammate McCall Simms each scored 17 points in the win. "Great, great game between two quality teams," Lady Raiders coach Rick Insell said. Page finished 16-5-5. That streak included a win over a ranked Louisville squad. She is lengthy and bouncy, so she is rim level as she finishes layups. Her state tournament score this year was the best in state history. Emilee Skinner META Hoops. 11 seed and begins March Madness on Saturday in Durham, North Carolina, against No. "Most of those teams are done playing. The battle for No. Teammate Ti'mia Lawson, the Class 3A state tournament MVP, had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award: Lamar Rogers, Clarkrange. Myers, a midfielder, scored 101 goals and had 45 assists this season to lead the Honeybears to the Private School state championship. The women's basketball recruits have had two live periods, one in April and one in May, where college coaches were able to attend events to evaluate and recruit their top targets in the classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026. She brings a seriousness and maturity to the court. MURFREESBORO - It's semifinal Friday for the TSSAA BlueCross Girls Basketball State Championships. 6 seed, advanced to the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals before losing to Washington State. "This was a great atmosphere and that's what you expect when you reach this . She really rises to finish and has a high release on her shot, allowing her to get it off against size and quality defenders. She is one of those hybrid-forward athletes who can be physical in traffic but smooth on her drives and, with her advanced agility, finishing at the rim. The Lady Raiders (28-4) won both the Conference USA regular-season and tournament titles to earn the automatic bid to March Madness. Socka-Nguemen plays with an activity level that has her in the discussion as the highest stock-riser of the class in the spring. Why chosen: Baugus was named the TSSAA Class 1A Miss Basketball after leading the Lady Wildcats with 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.0 blocks. "We know what we're playing for. 24 Middle Tennessee withstood UTEP for a 72-68 overtime win on . She is super skilled and confident on the floor. Watch this contest at 7:00 PM on ESPNews. 24 in the nation in the Associated Press poll and have a NET ranking of 28 entering the Conference USA tournament Thursday. After, people told him hed become a statistic. He has been selected to the Hall of Fame of numerous organizations, including the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the National High School, Tennessee Sports, Women's Basketball, Blue Raider Sports and Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee. The senior captured the Division II crown by averaging a 206 over seven matches. 1 players, risers and future girls' basketball stars, NCAA adds rule on flopping in women's hoops, KU-UH hoops, bowl plans key B12 Mexico launch, NCAA's lack of NIL pay framework a 'big mistake', AD Swarbrick to leave Irish; NBC's Bevacqua in, Griner feels love from Texas, Baylor in trip back, Pac-12 schools still waiting on expected TV deal. Journee Houston at the Nook in Pennsylvania and Live! Why chosen: Banks was a TSSAA Division II-A Miss Basketball finalist this past season after averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Bradley Central leads Bartlett 21-16 at halftime of the TSSAA Class 4A state championship game. Kseniya Malashka, who was quiet early, scored all 10 of her first-half points in the final three minutes of the second after outside shooting opened up the lane for the Lady Raiders. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: . "Win the first (tournament) game, then win the second game," Insell said. Top-seeded MTSU locked it up by winning its 10th consecutive game (after a 16-game win streak earlier in the season). Forward: Briley Burchett, Clay County, Sr. Why chosen: The Lady Wildcats finished the season 36-1, losing to two-time defending Class 1A state champion McKenzie 71-54 in the championship game. "This was a great atmosphere and that's what you expect when you reach this . "When Ksenia went back in, after I had talked to her, she hit Jalynn, who buried a 3, then hit someone else, who buried a 3. "It may depend a little on what else goes down. Whitson leads the team in rebounding (7.9) while Wheeler's 89 assists and Gregory's 53 steals leads the squad. Ellie Butler led Livingston Academy with a game-high 26 points, including 10-of-11 from the free throw line. The team also boasted Class 1A Miss Basketball Blair Baugus. Bishop McNamara High (Md.) ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme believed reaching the championship game was enough to get into the tournament and MTSU coach Rick Insell felt like the Blue Raiders had done enough following Friday's semifinal win over UTEP. Boys tennis player of the year: Hank Trondson, Ensworth, Jr. Trondson won the Division II-AA singles state championship and was the No. The location is still to be determined. Westview leads McMinn Central 37-28 after the third quarter. Middle Tennessee State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. For the seventh time in their history, the Bears of Bradley Central of state champions. Kimora Fields has nine points for the Bears but didn't score in the second quarter. McGaughy storms in at No. Jordyn Palmer Clapp completed a rare coaching sweep when he led Page to state championships in girls soccer and boys soccer during the 2021-22 school year. Leadership Award:Jacob Sanders, Gallatin Sr. Sanders, afour-year member of the Gallatin football team, graduated with a 4.0 GPA. The Lady Raiders enter the tournament on a 10-game winning streak, having won 16 in a row earlier in the season. Bradley Central pushed its lead as high as 14 points before heading into the fourth quarter of the Class 4A title game with a 38-28 advantage over Bartlett. The Vanderbilt signee closed out her career with a state title. MTSU has never reached the Sweet 16. McCall Simms has 15 points and Jada Harrison has 10 for Westview. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Ellie Butler has a game-high 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting for Livingston Academy. Girls bowler of the year: Jenna Hedgepath, Lipscomb Academy, Sr. Cal Storm. Sydney Douglas The Panthers' Carrington Jones led a 7-0 spurt midway through the period, but a 3-pointer by Avary Brewer and a technical foul on Bartlett coach Wes Shappley, after which Brewer hit both free throws, pushed momentum back in the Bears' direction. No. The 25th-ranked Lady Raiders (28-4) earned an automatic qualifier berth into the NCAA Tournament with an 82-70 win over rival Western Kentucky on Saturday in the Conference USA Tournament championship game in Frisco, Texas. He played on both the offensive and defensive line for the Big Red, who reached the football state championship game in 2021. I don't know how they could overlook us. 7 North Carolina State. Events such as the Heart of Texas, the Atlantic City Showcase, The Clash in Cincinnati, Live! Why chosen: Beaty was a TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball finalist for the Dragonettes, who finished the season 33-3 with a two-point loss to eventual state champion Westview in the quarterfinals. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders women's basketball team represents Middle Tennessee State University in women's basketball. "Big 12 Mexico" hopes to expand the conference's footprint . She has an easy stroke from 3 with a quick shot prep and release. Why chosen: Robinson, who also plays for the Canadian National Team, was a defensive whiz for the Lady Feet during the past two seasons. Velez is the No. Her offers include: Mississippi State, Kansas, Michigan, Maryland, Boston College, Northwestern, Harvard, Penn State, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Rutgers, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Tennessee. 1 seed in the league tournament, is intent on skipping the "what ifs" and winning the tournament. She has already surpassed 1,000 points for her career. The official 2022-23 Women's Basketball cumulative statistics for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. MTSU closed out the first half on a 30-11 run. 45 spot. He also anchored the winning 800 relay. Baseball player of the year: Carson Rucker, Goodpasture, Jr. Middle Tennessee is . She was named an all-state player as well as an All-American. 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But Coach Rick Insell's squad isn't leaving anything to chance. Boys Athlete of the year presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans:Gabe Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr. Fisher was a two-sport star at Montgomery Bell Academy. Davis has 23 points and has seven 3-pointers to lead McKenzie. "We'll live out tonight, celebrate being in the tournament. Reach Tom Kreager at 615-259-8089 or tkreager@tennessean.com and on Twitter @Kreager. She already has surpassed 1,000 points for her high school career. Boys track and field athlete of year presented by Slim Chicken of Middle Tennessee:Barion Brown, Pearl-Cohn, Sr. Brown was the fastest runner in Nashville winning the 100, 200 and 400. Middle Tennessee has put together a 25-3 record in games it scores more than 58.6 points. 24 Middle Tennessee women beat UTEP 72-68 in OT Jaylynn Gregory and reserve Kseniya Malashka scored 17 points apiece and No. Among the more outstanding parts of her game is her floor vision -- she passes with an entertaining flair at times. This is why Jaloni Cambridge is the No. Entering Monday, the Lady Raiders (25-4) were ranked No. The Blue Raiders (28-4) won the Conference-USA tournament championship to earn an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament and are the No. Girls lacrosse player of the year: Charlotte Myers, Harpeth Hall, So. She glides up and down the court. Colorado (23-8), the No. The potential here is huge. Here are some of those players who left an impression and where they debut in the ranks: No. Colorado has a 22-5 record when its opponents score fewer than 73.8 points. Her offers include: Iowa, Iowa State, DePaul and Michigan. 7 prospect in the country for the Class of 2023. Howell has a fundamental handle and knows how to get to the paint for a variety of finishes or drawing fouls. The Kentucky signee and Mr. Football finalisthad 119 tackles. The Blue Raiders play home basketball games at Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Panthers have led just once. Boys lacrosse player of the year:Harry Noel, Ravenwood, Sr. Noel helped lead Ravenwood to back-to-back state championships. The Bears are shooting 64% from the field. "I'm real proud of these young ladies. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: . 2021. We are fully immersed in the 2023 spring/summer club basketball season. He was named the Division II-AA Middle Region player of the year. 1 player in the DII-AA Middle Region this year. Her recent offers include Stanford, Ole Miss, Colorado, Maryland, Ohio State, Pitt, Baylor and Purdue. "I think (MTSU) is in pretty good shape.". ", MORE:How Rick Insell built MTSU women's basketball into the only ranked team in Tennessee, MEN'S BASKETBALL:MTSU basketball's Elias King carves niche as super sixth man in breakout season. MTSU MEN:MTSU men's basketball eliminated by FAU 68-65 in C-USA semifinals, "Now we don't get to prove we had an at-large bid," said a laughing Insell, following the game. Middle Tennessee State women's basketball earned a No. ", MORE:March Madness bound: MTSU women's basketball beats Western Kentucky for C-USA Championship. Her offers include Wisconsin, Penn State, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Miami, Florida State, Ohio State, West Virginia, Purdue, Dayton, Michigan, Illinois and Mississippi State. Page beat Central Magnet 3-1 in the fall to win the Class AA girls soccer state championship to cap a 20-3-1 season. As can be expected, she has offers from programs all over the country and every major conference. following Friday's semifinal win over UTEP, MTSU men's basketball eliminated by FAU 68-65 in C-USA semifinals, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Boys wrestler of the year: Gabe Fisher, MBA, Jr. Fisher finished the season with a 31-0 record and his second straight state tile in Division II at 220 pounds. Lubbock Monterrey High (Texas) She has filled the stat sheet at her two EYBL stops. McKenzie shot 56.5% from the field, led by Savannah Davis' 31 points and seven 3-pointers. The Final Four consisted of Connecticut, Georgia, . She is one of the elite lead guards in the country. She excels in transition, and often opponents must commit two bodies -- one primary defender and one help defender -- to slow her down. 10 line with a tournament championship, or could fall as low as No. We're not going to practice tomorrow. She was the MVP in the Private School state championship. "That's what we were trying to do with (Anastasiia Boldyreva) and (Malashka). She averaged 17.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 3.1 assists on her way to being the state tournament MVP. McKenzie has shown its ability to knock down the perimeter shots, going 4-for-5 from behind the 3-point arc in the first quarter while holding a 20-14 lead at the end of the period. Best mascot fan favorite presented by Mattress King: Bobby the Bobcat (Greenbrier). The 5-9 guard excels in transition as she is a threat soon after she crosses half court.

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