2016-17 Tartan Women's Basketball News
Lisa Murphy Signs Contract to Play Professionally in Denmark
July 05, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University 2017 graduate Lisa Murphy will continue her basketball career in Denmark where she signed a professional contract with Lemvig Basket of the Dameligaen, the top Danish league for women. Murphy concluded her Tartan career as the first player in team history to be named an All-American by both the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and D3hoops.com, a feat she accomplished in back-to-back seasons.
Murphy Repeats as WBCA and D3hoops.com First Team All-American
March 20, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) was selected as a first team All-American by D3hoops.com for the second straight year when the organization announced its yearly awards prior to the Division III women’s basketball national championship on Saturday, March 18. Murphy’s honor joins her selection as the 2017 Jostens Trophy award winner this season.
Murphy Selected as 2017 Jostens Trophy Recipient
March 14, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) has been selected as the 2017 Jostens Trophy award winner. Murphy was honored as the top women’s basketball player for her excellence on the court, in the classroom and in the community.
Murphy Named D3hoops.com Great Lakes Player of the Year
March 13, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) was named the D3hoops.com Great Lakes Player of the Year on Monday. The top honor in the region is the first for Murphy and fourth regional honor of her career from D3hoops.com.
Murphy Collects Third ECAC South First Team Honor
March 09, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) has received her third postseason award of the season, as the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced its annual awards today. Murphy was recognized for the third consecutive year on the ECAC Division III Women’s Basketball South All-Star First Team.
Tartans Complete Season with 80-69 Win for ECAC Championship Title
March 05, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball team completed the 2016-2017 season with a win Sunday, March 5 in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship presented by Visit Myrtle Beach. The Tartans, who hosted the tournament, topped Waynesburg University in the final, 80-69. With the victory, the Tartans won their second ECAC Championship in program history and tied the school record for wins in a season with 21.
Team Effort Propels Tartans to ECAC Championship Final
March 04, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball team shared the ball and locked down on defense in its Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship Semifinal victory against Stevenson University on Saturday, March 4. The Tartans topped the Mustangs, 65-50, to advance to the championship final to be played Sunday on its home court in Pittsburgh. The tournament is presented by Visit Myrtle Beach.
Tartans Advance to ECAC Semifinal with 84-59 Win
March 03, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball team shot 49.2% to top Brooklyn College, 84-59, in its first game of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women's Basketball Championship presented by Visit Myrtle Beach on Friday, March 3. The Tartans are serving as host and advance to the semifinals and now have a season record of 19-7.
Murphy Honored as CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year, Hudepohl Repeats on Team
February 28, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) has been honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as the 2017 CoSIDA Women’s Basketball Division III Academic All-America of the Year while she repeats as a first-team selection. Senior teammate Jackie Hudepohl (Saratoga, Calif./Lynbrook/Colgate) has also been recognized for the second year with selection to the first team.
Rotary Club of Salem Chooses Murphy as Finalist for Jostens Trophy
February 28, 2017
The Rotary Club of Salem, Virginia, has announced Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) as a finalist for the 2017 Jostens Trophy. Murphy is one of 10 finalists for the award, which is handed out to an outstanding NCAA Division III men’s and women’s basketball player who excels on the court, in the classroom and in the community.
Murphy Repeats as UAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Year
February 27, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) received top honors from the University Athletic Association (UAA) as the Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. The honor is her second straight as she became the first women’s basketball player in Carnegie Mellon history to be a four-time first-team selection. Joining Murphy on the All-Association team is senior Jackie Hudepohl (Saratoga, Calif./Lynbrook/Colgate) who was honored for the second time, this year on the second team.
Tartans Selected to Host 2017 ECAC Championship
February 27, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball team has been selected to host the 2017 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Women's Basketball Championship presented by Visit Myrtle Beach, making their third postseason appearance in five seasons. The Tartans are the overall top seed of a 15-team field after finishing the regular season with an 18-7 record.
Murphy Ties UAA Single-Game Rebound Record as Tartans Close Regular Season with 72-65 Win at Case Western Reserve
February 25, 2017
A 22-point fourth quarter helped the Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball team rally from a seven-point deficit to top Case Western Reserve University, 72-65, in University Athletic Association (UAA) road action Saturday afternoon. In the win, senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) tied the UAA record for rebounds with 24 and set a new offensive rebounding record with 12.
Murphy Sets Single-Season School Rebound Mark in 82-60 Win at Emory
February 19, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to play the Eagles of Emory University and came away with an 82-60 victory on Sunday, February 19. Senior Lisa Murphy (McLean, Va./McLean) continues to put her name in the school's record book, as she became Carnegie Mellon's single-season rebound leader after collecting 15 off the glass. Murphy now has 305 for the season and passes Amy Buxbaum's (90-91) mark of 304.
Four Tartans Score in Double Figures in Setback at Rochester
February 17, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women’s basketball team traveled to Rochester, New York, to play the Yellowjackets of the University of Rochester on Friday, February 17 and dropped an 86-79 University Athletic Association (UAA) contest. Carnegie Mellon is now 16-7 and 5-7 in UAA play while Rochester moves to 16-7 and 7-5.
Tartans Drop Home Contest to NYU, 66-51
February 12, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's basketball team dropped a home contest to New York University, 66-51, on Sunday, February 12. The Tartans are now 16-6 overall and 5-6 in the University Athletic Association (UAA) while the Violets improve to 13-9 and 3-8.