Penn State women’s basketball falls out of Big Ten Tourney contention in Senior Day loss
With its season ticking down, Penn State needed a win on Thursday to stay alive in the Big Ten Tournament – a race it had fallen to last place in
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‘Thankful to be a part of this team’ | Penn State women’s basketball celebrated senior night
Penn State celebrated its senior night in the team's final home contest against Purdue. The Lady Lions fell to the Boilermakers 92-85, marking the team's ninth straight loss.
Elliott, Hall shine on senior night despite Penn State women’s basketball loss to Purdue
Emotions were high in the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday night, as Penn State played its last home game of the season, celebrating senior night for five of its players.
When 1 conference win Penn State, on senior night on their own home court plays visiting 2 conference win Purdue and can not win the game…there is good news, things will eventually get better…
A 5 point loss at Rutgers to finish 1 and 17 in conference. Rutgers finishes the year with 3 conference wins (2 against the Lady Lions).
Any idea on how many years left that Coach K has on her contract?
However many it might be, I believe there will be a mutual agreement to move on after this.
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My hope would be that Kraft already developed a short list more than a month ago…Coach K gone today…and calls are already being made.
In the era of social media, it would be wise for the AD to maintain a perpetual shortlist for all of the teams.
Kieger received an extension in April ‘22. Terms were undisclosed. I’d assume we’ll move on this week. I’d have Aaron Rousell at Richmond on my short list.
Grab Nicki Collen from Baylor. Won't be cheap. She was just extended in 24, but a serious hire.
| 2021–22 | Baylor | 28–7 | 15–3 | 1st | NCAA Second Round |
| 2022–23 | Baylor | 20-13 | 10–8 | T–4th | NCAA Second Round |
| 2023–24 | Baylor | 26–8 | 12–6 | T–4th | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 2024–25 | Baylor | 23–5 | 13–2 |
I doubt it will be "mutual"...but I'm sure that we're a few days away from officially opening the search.
Hard pass for me...last thing I want to do is get into an arms race in a sport that already bleeds money.
Dueling columns | Should Penn State keep women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger?
Penn State hired Carolyn Kieger to follow in the footsteps of former coach Coquese Washington, who left the team after the 2018-19 season.
Is this one of those "hey, we need to come up with some content, so please write an article taking the point of view that Coach Kieger should be retained? Or is there really someone out there that thinks that bringing her back next season is the best option? It's a completely obvious, no-brainer decision at this point.Dueling columns | Should Penn State keep women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger?
Penn State hired Carolyn Kieger to follow in the footsteps of former coach Coquese Washington, who left the team after the 2018-19 season.www.psucollegian.com
Dueling columns | Should Penn State keep women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger?
Penn State hired Carolyn Kieger to follow in the footsteps of former coach Coquese Washington, who left the team after the 2018-19 season.
She has to be sh|tcanned.
With B1G honors coming out yesterday, the Athletic Department wouldn’t want to distract from Campbell’s and Merkle’s accomplishments. I’d imagine an announcement will come today or tomorrow.
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Report: Penn State women's basketball bringing back coach Carolyn Kieger
Lyle Alenstein | The Daily Collegian
Lyle Alenstein | The Daily Collegian
I'm absolutely shocked if that report is accurate. Off the court issues, a limited amount of time left on her contract, and a horrible performance on the court...thought it was a slam dunk that we'd be moving on.
'It Really Is Trauma': Former Players Allege Misconduct Under Lady Lions Head Coach Carolyn Kieger
Players said the culture Kieger instituted in her programs hurt many players’ mental health and incorporated aspects of racism, body shaming, bullying, and more.
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Suspect Kieger can’t be dismissed because the men’s team also preformed poorly. If Kieger is dismissed and Rhoades is not dismissed, then there is a discrimination lawsuit
There is no chance that this is the case...that lawsuit would get thrown out in a heartbeat.
'It Really Is Trauma': Former Players Allege Misconduct Under Lady Lions Head Coach Carolyn Kieger
Players said the culture Kieger instituted in her programs hurt many players’ mental health and incorporated aspects of racism, body shaming, bullying, and more.
I considered that to be on the court issues. When I think of off the court issues, I think legal or academic problems.
I'd consider "on the court" to be things like wins/losses, the offense you're running, playing time, etc...where as racism, bullying and body shaming are off court issues.
But regardless how it's categorized...trying to recruit while other coaches can point to your "racism, body shaming, bullying, and more" is hard enough when you're putting good teams on the court year after year. Combine that with 6 years of no NCAA and a 1-17 record this year, and I'm not sure what she's selling right now. This seemed like such an obvious time to hit the reset button.
Column | Grading the 2024-25 Penn State Lady Lions’ season
Penn State saw a lot of new faces this season with only four returners coming back during the offseason.