No. 8 Tennessee tops No. 7 Baylor Nov 17, 2009
The inductees include Leta Andrews, the winningest high school girls basketball coach; celebrated USA basketball player Teresa Edwards; Connecticut star Rebecca Lobo; WNBA standout Teresa Weatherspoon; and former Maryland coach Chris Weller. You saw the past, the present and the future, Mulkey said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lady Bears Fall To Tennessee, 74-65 Nov 16, 2009
" The 2010 women's Hall of Fame class was introduced as part of the State Farm Tip-Off Classic festivities. The inductees include Leta Andrews, the winningest high school girls' basketball coach; celebrated USA basketball player Teresa Edwards; Connecticut star Rebecca Lobo; WNBA standout Teresa Weatherspoon; and former Maryland coach Chris Weller. "You saw the past, the present and the future," Mulkey said. "I thought it was a great way to start off the season, except for the loss. " | | | | |... (Baylorbears.com)
Texas Tech Takes on No. 8 Tennessee in the ESPNU Road to the Championship Nov 16, 2009
Rebecca Lobo will be the sideline reporter as well. The game can be heard on the radio on the Texas Tech Sports Network as Steve Strain calls the game. (Texastech.com)
WBB in State Farm Tip-Off Classic Nov 13, 2009
Arena: Thompson Boling Arena (21,678) Television: ESPN2 Talent: Dave O'Brien (pxp), Carolyn Peck (color), Rebecca Lobo (reporter)Radio: Baylor ISP Sports Network ESPN/KRZI 1660 AM (Waco) Talent: Rick May (pxp), Lori Fogleman (color) Live Stats: Audio Web Stream. STORY LINES Baylor opens on the road for the fifth time in head coach 10 seasons. (Baylorbears.com)
Briana Stremick '09 Named 2009 ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Of The Year Sep 24, 2009
Famed Connecticut women's basketball player Rebecca Lobo captured the award in each of the first two years of its existence. 2009 ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Award Winners. (Patriotleague.com)
WNBA: Observations And Interviews Aug 8, 2009
Many of us were already thinking it, but ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo was the first prominent person to say it on record: "If NBA owners are having financial difficulties, what's the first thing they're going to look to shed? Even though a year of operations for the WNBA is less costly than the salaries of many of the NBA players, that's not what they're going to cut," the former WNBA star told The Hartford Courant in July. "They're going to look to cut the WNBA.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Morris Named to WBCA's Wade Watch List Aug 4, 2009
SDSU's Jen; Morris was named to the WBCA's Wade Watch list. Senior one of 25 student-athletes on preseason player of the year watch list. (Goaztecs.com)
Lawrie Finalist For Sportswoman Of Year Award Aug 4, 2009
Other winners include Sheryl Swoops, Rebecca Lobo, Mia Hamm, Serena Williams and Sue Bird. Fans can vote for Lawrie by logging on to the following website. (Gohuskies.com)
SDSU's Jené Morris Named to WBCA's Wade Watch List Aug 1, 2009
Past winners of the prestigious award include Maya Moore (2009), Candice Wiggins (2008), Candace Parker (2007), Seimone Augustus (2005-06), Sue Bird (2002), Rebecca Lobo (1995), Teresa Weatherspoon (1988), Cheryl Miller (1985) and Nancy Lieberman (1979-80). The 2010 State Farm Wade Trophy winner will be announced at the WBCA National Convention, held in conjunction with the NCAA Women's Final Four, in San Antonio, Texas, April 2-6. (Themwc.com)
Weller, Maryland's Winningest... Jul 26, 2009
The Class of 2010 includes three former players (Teresa Edwards, Rebecca Lobo, Teresa Weatherspoon), two former coaches (Weller and Leta Andrews) and one contributor (Gloria Ray). The 2010 Induction will mark the 12th year of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, which held its grand opening and inaugural induction in 1999. (Umterps.com)
Sports news briefs: 7/26/09 Jul 26, 2009
Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees. Lobo was joined in the Class of 2010 by Teresa Edwards, who won four Olympic gold medals for the United States; Teresa Weatherspoon, who led the New York Liberty to three WNBA finals; Chris Weller, a coach for 26 seasons at Maryland; Gloria Ray, the first women's athletic directory at Tennessee; and Leta Andrews, the winningest high school girls' basketball coach... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rangers recovering from swine flu Jul 26, 2009
Basketball Lobo headlines 2010 Hall of Fame class Rebecca Lobo has become the first University of Connecticut player voted into the Women s Basketball Hall of Fame, one of six in the Class of 2010. Lobo, who grew up in Southwick and held the Massachusetts high school scoring record for 18 years, helped UConn to its first national championship with an undefeated season in 1995. (Boston Globe)
UConn's Lobo headlines 2010 Hall of Fame class Jul 26, 2009
Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 Hall of Fame class - ESPN ... -- Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees Saturday. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Lobo tops women's Hall class Jul 26, 2009
Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees Saturday. Lobo helped UConn to its first national championship with an undefeated season in 1995. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sting draft McCarville No. 1 Jul 5, 2009
Former WNBA All-Star and ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo thinks McCarville is ready to contribute. "I think she is already the best passing post player in the WNBA," Lobo said. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball News)
Eyes on the prize May 30, 2009
Walker grew up watching UConn greats such as Rebecca Lobo and Diana Taurasi. The actual courtship with UConn was a short one. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Five Pac-10 Players Invited to USA Basketball U19 Women's Team Trials May 8, 2009
Some notable athletes who have competed on past USA U19/Junior World Championship Teams are: Angela Aycock (1993); Alana Beard (2001); Essence Carson (2005); Tamika Catchings (1997); Monique Currie (2001); Crystal Langhorne (2005); Erlana Larkins (2005); Lisa Leslie (1989); Rebecca Lobo (1993); Maya Moore (2007); Vickie Orr (1985); Courtney Paris (2005); Cappie Pondexter (2001); Katie Smith (1993); Dawn Staley (1989); Ann Strother (2001); Diana Taurasi (2001); Abby Waner (2005) and Candice... (Pac-10.org)
ANNOUNCERS: Tweeting among TV personalities gaining steam Apr 29, 2009
Rebecca Lobo was a pioneer for ESPN in tweeting from the NCAA women's basketball tournament, although she said she couldn't "bring myself to say 'tweeting.' " Fox's Larry McReynolds started twittering from NASCAR tracks and Fox's Joe Buck did so from baseball games an early tweet reported he was "snuggling" with TV boothmate Tim McCarver. CBS' Jim Nantz and Showtime's Warren Sapp have Twitter accounts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Men's, women's Naismith Award winners Apr 12, 2009
Naismith Award winners. No women's winner before 1983. (MSNBC -- Sports)
MARSHFIELD FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: The day the newspapers died Apr 9, 2009
Well, I like Rebecca Lobo s and Steve Rushin s tweets, and we ve made good use of Brian s cell phone photos on our Web site, but this is too strange, I thought. Greeny and Golic weren t any help; they were just talking about football, even with the baseball season having just started and the NHL and NBA in the playoffs. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
A flawless finish: a fitting end to a perfect season Apr 8, 2009
Montgomery, who had been denied championships in her first three seasons with the team, finished her career the way UConn stars Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi did - by winning a National Championship in the final game of her career. She described the feeling as like "being in heaven.". (The Daily Campus, CT)
Opinion: Most dominant of its time Apr 8, 2009
ST. LOUIS - From just behind the court, television analyst Rebecca Lobo looked on with a knowing smile. On press row, radio analyst Kara Wolters had the same look on her face. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Experts » Apr 7, 2009
Women's Final Four: Will UConn Huskies vs. Louisville Cardinals be any different in third meeting. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
March Madness Apr 7, 2009
After the game, Auriemma said he wanted Montgomery, UConn's senior captain, to end her career the same way that former UConn stars Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi did - with a National Championship. by. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Moore, Auriemma win AP awards Apr 6, 2009
Her name will now hang high above the Gampel Pavilion court in Storrs with opast winners Rebecca Lobo, Kara Wolters, Diana Taurasi, Jennifer Rizzotti and Sue Bird. "It's really humbling to be mentioned in the same group as them," Moore said. (Florida Times-Union)
Picks » Apr 4, 2009
ESPN's panel of experts -- ESPN.com columnists Graham Hays, Mechelle Voepel and Charlie Creme, and ESPN's Kara Lawson, Rebecca Lobo and Beth Mowins -- predict the winners of Sunday's games. Louisville vs. Oklahoma. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
X factors » Apr 4, 2009
Women's NCAA tournament: Final Four X factors - ESPN. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Looking Back... North Carolina's Road to the 1994 Crown Apr 4, 2009
Smith was back in the lineup but again Carolina was facing a huge front line that included 6 7 freshman Kara Wolters and 6 4 junior Rebecca Lobo. Smith says, We thought we had a quickness edge inside and a lot of heart. (Theacc.com)
ASU Women's Basketball Faces Top-Ranked and Unbeaten Connecticut in Trenton Regional Final on Tuesday Apr 1, 2009
ASU's game vs. Connecticut can be seen live on ESPN. Pam Ward (play-by-play) and Debbie Antonelli (analysis) will call the game while Rebecca Lobo reports from the sidelines. The game can also be heard live on The Fan AM 1060 and on the sundevilsportsnetwork. (Thesundevils.com)
UConn No. 1, with a bullet Apr 1, 2009
Earlier this season, senior guard Renee Montgomery became the first active player to go on the wall, joining stars such as Rebecca Lobo, Kara Wolters, Sue Bird, and Diana Taurasi. Sophomore sensation Moore might soon join that list. (Boston Globe)
UConn women seeking history Mar 26, 2009
Star Rebecca Lobo had a big game against Tennessee years ago, and someone asked what came next. "I'm going back to practice," she said, "and be the worst post player in America.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Auburn blasts Lehigh in first round Mar 22, 2009
Monday's game will be televised by ESPN2 with Bob Wischusen and Rebecca Lobo calling the action. Tiger fans can also listen to the game live on WMXA 96. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shawsheen in Division 3 final Mar 13, 2009
8 points per game this season and surpassed Rebecca Lobo as the state's all-time leading scorer, finishing with 3,061 points. Abdul-Qaadir is also a finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award, which will be announced in mid-March. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Marist Travels To Hartford For ESPN2's February Frenzy Feb 15, 2009
com beginning at 12:45 p.m. The game will be televised regionally on ESPN2 with Bob Picozzi and Rebecca Lobo providing the descriptions. SERIES RECORD: Hartford leads the overall series 3-2. (Goredfoxes.com)
Covered in glory Feb 8, 2009
Last week, before a packed gym of friends, family, fans, and media, the 18-year-old Bilqis became the top scorer in Massachusetts high school history, breaking the mark of 2,710 points that basketball legend Rebecca Lobo set in the winter of 1991-92. Like the game she plays, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir was born in Springfield. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
