https://www.d3hoops.com en-us https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2024/01/recap-women-0103 Upset birds flocked together on Wednesday night as the Elizabethtown Blue Jays and North Central (Ill.) Cardinals knocked off ranked foes. Elsewhere, UW-Stout dominated its Top 25 showdown, Smith bounced back in a big way, and Occidental continued its post-Christmas surge. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2024/01/recap-women-0103 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2021-22/contrib/20220209kf15li Taking on the top team in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), the North Central College women's basketball team took Millikin University down to the wire and earned a hard-fought overtime victory, 70-69. An Elle Sutter free throw with 0.2 seconds left in the overtime period lifted the Cardinals past the Big Blue. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2021-22/contrib/20220209kf15li https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2021-22/contrib/202201253bv9dc Winning their second straight College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) game, the North Central College women's basketball team rolled to a 72-50 win over Elmhurst University on Monday evening inside Gregory Arena. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2021-22/contrib/202201253bv9dc https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2018-19/contrib/201811102xthoe Beginning a new chapter in the North Central College women's basketball history, the Cardinals opened the 2018-19 season on a high note, scoring Maggie McCloskey-Bax her first career victory in a 62-54 win over Knox College on Saturday in front on a tenacious crowd inside Gregory Arena. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2018-19/contrib/201811102xthoe https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/07/carthage-assistant-moves-to-north-central After spending the last five seasons at Carthage, Maggie McCloskey-Bax is the Cardinals' new women's basketball head coach. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/07/carthage-assistant-moves-to-north-central https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2016-17/system-here-to-stay Some call it an gimmick but Grinnell's system is more than 20 years old and here to stay. In fact, it has spread to Tennessee, Massachusetts and Illinois and even made an appearance in the NBA D-League. Ryan Scott gives you an in depth answer to the frequent question, "They scored what?!" Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2016-17/system-here-to-stay https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2016/06/colorado-college-menendez-hire After coaching as an assistant for two seasons at Division I Colgate, Katherine Menendez is returning to Division III as Colorado College's next coach. She was previously an assistant at Emory and Illinois Wesleyan and played four years for North Central (Ill.) Tue, 24 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2016/06/colorado-college-menendez-hire https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160210lfq35q Leading for over 39 minutes of play on Wednesday, the North Central College women's basketball team cruised to a 109-87 victory over Carthage College, closing out the home portion of the schedule and improving to 6-6 in College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160210lfq35q https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160206ogwjv0 The North Central College women's basketball team overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and outscored Illinois Wesleyan University by 11 points in the second half, completing a second half comeback for the first time this season to take down the Titans on Senior Night, 87-81. Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160206ogwjv0 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160130c4b6qk The North Central College women's basketball team threatened to shoot Wheaton College out of Gregory Arena early in Saturday's matchup, but the 23rd-ranked Thunder bounced back with a strong third-quarter effort and left with a 98-85 victory over the Cardinals. Sat, 30 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160130c4b6qk https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/2016012757dwvq The North Central College women's basketball team cruised past Millikin University, 104-65 on Wednesday behind 23 three-point field goals to get back to .500 in College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/2016012757dwvq https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160123qi2dp4 A night in which all 15 players on the roster recorded a point, the North Central College women's basketball team used that balanced attack to cruise past Elmhurst College, 100-75 while snapping a two-game skid. Sat, 23 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160123qi2dp4 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160113irwwdp Shooting a season-high 42 percent from three-point range, the North Central College women's basketball team used a 32-point second quarter to roll past Augustana College, 98-75 on Wednesday evening. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160113irwwdp https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160109mv274x Held to its lowest point total of the season, the North Central College women's basketball team trailed by just two in the fourth quarter but never eclipsed the lead over No. 17 Wheaton College, falling 78-67 on Saturday evening at King Arena. Sat, 09 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160109mv274x https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160102yg5ai6 The North Central College women's basketball team's defense had no answer for the North Park University attack, allowing a season-high point total in a 118-108 loss on Saturday to open College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play. Sat, 02 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20160102yg5ai6 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151229qdewmp After finishing with just eight three-point field goals in last night's loss, the North Central College women's basketball team regained its composure from beyond the arch, converting 18 three-point attempts in a 100-73 win over St. Mary's College to close out play at the Smokey Ballenger Classic hosted by Otterbein University. Tue, 29 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151229qdewmp https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151228hehrhg Despite a 18-point third quarter comeback, the North Central College women's basketball team could not hang on in the opening game of the Smokey Ballenger Classic, hosted by Otterbein University, falling at the hands of Denison University, 97-81 on Monday evening. Mon, 28 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151228hehrhg https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/201512196rpwbz The North Central College women's basketball team led early and often against the University of Dubuque on Saturday, cruising to a 109-97 win, improving to 5-4 this season as the Cardinals have eclipsed the 100-point mark in each of the five wins. Sat, 19 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/201512196rpwbz https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151217cwpakj A diversified offensive attack and a strong fourth quarter helped get the North Central College women's basketball team back to the .500 mark for the season Tuesday evening, as the Cardinals turned away a second-half comeback effort and overwhelmed the Benedictine University Eagles, 104-88, at Gregory Arena. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151217cwpakj https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/2015120897otbm Despite a slow start Tuesday evening, the North Central College women's basketball team found its groove in the second half, wearing down Carroll University to cruise to a 109-81 victory. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/2015120897otbm https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/201511281b2973 Making up for a season-low six three-point field goals on Friday, the North Central College women's basketball team responded with 19 three-point field goals Saturday in a 123-70 rout of Colorado College, while shooting a season-high 46 percent from the field. Sat, 28 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/201511281b2973 https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/central/2015-16/north-central-lauren-hernandez-drive-to-compete It’s hard to question the love of basketball that North Central’s Lauren Hernandez possesses considering the hardships she has endured to return to the court this season. Tue, 24 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/central/2015-16/north-central-lauren-hernandez-drive-to-compete https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151121nlnekg Despite holding a seven-point fourth quarter lead, the North Central College women's basketball team was unable to upend 13th-ranked Maryville College in the 2015 Tip-Off Tournament championship, as the Cardinals were outscored 13-7 over the final four minutes to fall 87-85. Sat, 21 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151121nlnekg https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151120iw517d Opening play in the 2015 North Central College Tip-Off Tournament, the women's basketball team tied the program record for single-game scoring, while breaking three additional program records in a 124-68 win over Principia College. Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151120iw517d https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151113gkwpzj Opening up the 2015-16 season against 10th-ranked Calvin College, the North Central College women's basketball team dropped a 106-80 decision at the hands of the Knights on Friday night inside Gregory Arena. Fri, 13 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2015-16/contrib/20151113gkwpzj https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150306csbzwz In a back-and-forth battle inside Calvin College's Van Noord Arena, the North Central College women's basketball team found itself on the wrong end of a 87-82 contest against 25th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, eliminating the Cardinals from the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship. Fri, 06 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150306csbzwz https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150228y1r3z9 In a back-and-forth battle in front of an electric atmosphere inside King Arena, the North Central College women's basketball team fell just short in its bid for the program's first College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament Championship, falling 92-80 to host Wheaton College. Sat, 28 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150228y1r3z9 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/201502275m74oi Overcoming a double-digit deficit early, the North Central College women's basketball team fought back to earn its first College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament victory in program history Friday evening, holding on late to grind out a 89-87 victory over Elmhurst College at Wheaton College's King Arena. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/201502275m74oi https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150221hakga0 Needing a victory to clinch the No. 2 seed in next weekend's College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament, the North Central College women's basketball team took care of business Saturday evening, sending the Senior class out in style with a 103-70 win over North Park University in the regular-season finale. Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150221hakga0 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150214twgn1g Dropping back-to-back games for the first time this season, the North Central College women's basketball team suffered another slow start Saturday afternoon and never regained its stride, falling 91-64 at Elmhurst College. Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2014-15/contrib/20150214twgn1g