When Moran Lonning was named head coach at UW-La Crosse, it was more than a new job. It's an opportunity to continue her career in the same place where her father won WIAC titles decades ago and bring her family closer together. She takes us on her journey from "growing up in her father's arms" to following in his footsteps in this month's ATN podcast.
On paper, it looked like the 22 ranked teams in action could sweep through Saturday afternoon. On the court, three of the Top 10 teams lost as Hamilton upset No. 5 Amherst, UW-Oshkosh knocked off No. 6 UW-Whitewater and Luther swept No. 8 Loras. Get the recap here.
Top-ranked Swarthmore survived a scare on the road at Ursinus to stay undefeated while No. 21 Carthage edged No. 19 North Central in the teams' conference opener. On the women's side, Luther picked up its first W by hanging an L on No. 17 Loras.
If you follow the IIAC, you might know her as Luther's All-American who transferred from Central. There is a lot more to her story that you probably don't know, including her battle with clinical depression. Claire has decided to tell that story to help others going through the same struggle.
No. 22 Scranton defeated No. 17 Messiah in overtime and the fourth time was the charm for Luther in its win over No. 11 St. Thomas. Plus FDU-Florham's sensational sophomore erupts and Marietta moves a step closer to program history. Get the recap of Saturday's women's action here.
"I am not a patient person at all," says Luther women's coach Amanda Bailey. But the three-time D3hoops.com All-American has the Norse riding high in her fifth season. More in Around the Nation.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave talked to many coaches who are succeeding on the court and off of it because of what coaching has taught them. Also coaches who are facing challenges no one should face off the court. You can watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand here:
The road bug bit hard Wednesday night, claiming victims in UW-Whitewater, Wartburg and Bethel, among others, in a big night of conference play in Division III women's basketball. That and more in our recap.
The Knights have made the most noise, by far, in starting the season 10-1. But there are other Iowa Conference women's basketball teams who have the potential to grow quickly. More in Around the West.
Nebraska Wesleyan, the lone remaining dual member of the NAIA and NCAA Division III, is giving up its NAIA affiliation effective July 2016 and joining the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference that fall.
Although a three-game slide pushed Luther out of Top 25 contention and back into a tie for first place in the IIAC, the Norse have put it back together. After all, none of it could be harder than what Luther did in the preseason.
Each season there are teams at this point who are surprising and this year is no exception. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks with No. 24 Johns Hopkins, Mount St. Joseph, and St. Olaf men's teams along with No. 25 Stevens and Luther, women's teams who have all had terrific seasons. You can watch the show On Demand now!
Luther has announced that after 27 years at the helm of the women’s basketball program, Jane Hildebrand has resigned to accept the position of assistant dean for student life.
ATN: Right where we're supposed to be
July 19, 2023When Moran Lonning was named head coach at UW-La Crosse, it was more than a new job. It's an opportunity to continue her career in the same place where her father won WIAC titles decades ago and bring her family closer together. She takes us on her journey from "growing up in her father's arms" to following in his footsteps in this month's ATN podcast.
