March 20, 2008
Women's Basketball Presents Check to Kay Yow
The Monarchs raised $3,350 for the Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer Fund
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist University women's basketball team traveled to N.C. State University on Thursday afternoon to visit Wolfpack head coach Kay Yow. Last month, the Monarchs hosted a "Think Pink" game night to increase awareness and raise fund for breast cancer. The team decided to donate their $3,350 in proceeds to the Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer fund. release

 

 

March 12, 2008
Monarchs to Join USA South for Senior Challenge
Seven student-athletes will face off against the ODAC Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the USA South Athletic Conference have once again come together to conduct The ODAC/USA South Senior Basketball Challenge. The event, in its third year, will consist of both a women's and men's all-star game. The games will be played in Everett Gymnasium on the campus of the USA South's own N.C. Wesleyan College on Sunday, March 16. The event will begin with the women's game at 1:00 p.m. and conclude with the men's game at 3:00 p.m. Tickets will be $3 and may be purchased at the game. release

 

February 29, 2008
Christopher Newport Defeats Methodist in Semifinals 70-68
Senior Chelsale Hester scored 14 points with five rebounds
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- The Methodist women's basketball team was hoping the third time would be a charm, but Christopher Newport defeated the Monarchs 70-68 to advance to the USA South Tournament Championship. Methodist finishes the season at 19-8, the most wins in five years. Christopher Newport stands at 21-6 this season. release

 

 

 

February 27, 2008
Monarchs Receive All-Conference Honors
Methodist student-athletes receive season conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for women's basketball. A total of 26 student-athletes have been named to the USA South All-Conference teams for women's basketball. Methodist's Ashley Harris and Dezzire Gilliard have been honored by the conference. release

 

 

February 26, 2008
Methodist Advances to Semifinals With 77-57 Win
Monarchs to face Christopher Newport at 6 pm in Newport News, Va. Friday
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Mary Baldwin hung with the Monarchs early, but Methodist pulled away late to win 77-57 and advance to the USA South Conference Tournament semifinals in Newport News, Va. Christopher Newport defeated Averett to host the Monarchs. Methodist moves to 19-7 this season while Mary Baldwin finishes at 11-14. release

 

February 23, 2008
Monarchs Come Up Just Short To Christopher Newport
Junior Amanda Underwood led the team with 14 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist women's basketball team entered the Riddle Center Saturday afternoon with hopes of a USA South Conference Championship and an undefeated home record this season, but the Christopher Newport Captains spoiled their efforts, handing the Monarchs a 60-58 loss. Methodist finishes the regular season 18-7 overall and 14-4 in the USA South while Christopher Newport moves to 18-6 overall and 14-4 in the conference. release

 

February 22, 2008
Methodist Defeats Shenandoah 64-41
Junior Dezzire Gilliard led the team with 11 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Methodist carries momentum into Christopher Newport showdown with 64-41 win over Shenandoah Friday night. Methodist improves to 18-6 overall and 14-3 in the USA South while Shenandoah drops to 11-13 overall and 9-8 in the conference. release

 

 

February 18, 2008
Methodist Bounces Back With 63-45 Win Over N.C. Wesleyan
Senior Ashley Harris scored 11 points
ROCKY MOUNT, NC - After letting one slip away on Saturday, the Methodist women's basketball team bounced back with a 63-45 win over N.C. Wesleyan Monday night. Methodist improves to 17-6 overall and 13-3 in the USA South while N.C. Wesleyan drops to 7-15 overall and 4-12 in the conference. release

 

 

February 16, 2008
Monarchs Fall to Mary Baldwin
Junior Amanda Underwood led Methodist with 12 points
STAUNTON, VA - Mary Baldwin staged a late second half comeback to upset the Methodist women's basketball team Saturday afternoon 65-62. Methodist moves to 16-6 overall and 12-3 in the USA South while Mary Baldwin moves to 8-12 overall and 5-9 in the conference. release

 

 

February 14, 2008
Methodist Dominates Peace 86-48
Methodist women's basketball fans donate more than $2,500 towards Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer Fund
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The March F. Riddle Center was covered in pink Thursday night, and not just because it was Valentine's Day. The Methodist players and fans were wearing everything pink in recognition of the WBCA's "Think Pink" Week to raise awareness for breast cancer. The Monarchs have gone 3-0 in the uniforms thus far including an 86-48 win over Peace Thursday. Methodist improves to 16-5 overall and 12-2 in the USA South while Peace drops to 5-16 this season and 1-13 in the conference. release

 

February 12, 2008
Monarchs Run By Averett 61-43
Senior Chelsale Hester scores 16 points with 16 rebounds
DANVILLE, VA- Averett hung out with Methodist early, but the Monarchs started to pull away in the first half before finishing with the 61-43 victory. Methodist improves to 15-5 overall and 11-2 in the USA South while Averett is 8-13 overall and 6-8 this season. release

 

February 9, 2008
Methodist Sweeps Ferrum With 71-60 Win
Senior guard Courtney Bissette records first career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds
FERRUM, VA- Things started slow for the Methodist women's basketball team on Saturday, but things started coming together as they overcame a 12 point deficit to earn the 71-60 win over Ferrum College. Both teams are now at the top of the USA South standings with 10-2 conference records while Methodist does hold the edge in head-to-head competition over Ferrum. Methodist is 14-5 overall this season while Ferrum stands at 12-7. release

 

February 6, 2008
Methodist Takes Care of Business Against Greensboro
Junior Amanda Underwood led the team with 14 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Last month, the Methodist women's basketball team looked like they were going to defeat Greensboro before the Pride came back and won by six. This time around, the Monarchs took care of things early and held on for the 79-68 win. Methodist moves to 13-5 this season and 9-2 in the USA South. release

February 3, 2008
Monarchs Rebound With 65-47 Win Over Shenandoah
Senior Ashley Harris scored 19 points to lead the team
WINCHESTER, VA- After a slight setback against Christopher Newport on Saturday, the Methodist women's basketball team battled back to earn an 18 point victory over the Shenandoah Hornets. Methodist moves to 12-5 this season and 8-2 in the USA South. release

February 2, 2008
Methodist Falls to Christopher Newport
Junior Dezzire Gilliard led the team in scoring with 17 points
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- Christopher Newport used a late run in the first half to take the lead and never trailed again as they defeated the Monarchs 71-63 on Saturday. Methodist moves to 11-5 this season and 7-2 in the USA South while Christopher Newport is now 11-4 overall and 6-2 in the conference. release

January 31, 2008
Methodist Holds Off Meredith 75-60
Freshman Adriana Wilson led the team in rebounds with seven
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - It was a tight first half, but the Monarchs shot better than 72 percent from the field in the second half to cruise to a 75-60 win over Meredith College. Methodist won their fifth straight to improve to 11-4 this season and 7-1 in the USA South. Meredith falls to 5-12 overall and 2-9 in the conference. release

January 31, 2008
Methodist University Announces Annual “Take a Kid to the Game" Day
Come support the Monarchs at their men’s and women’s basketball games February 6
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Methodist University has set a date for its annual NCAA® Basketball Take A Kid to the Game® day for February 6, 2008 where they will host the Greensboro College Pride at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm in the March F. Riddle Center on the campus of Methodist University. Area youth 14 and under are invited to attend this special event free of charge. Youth will have the opportunity to experience the college game-day atmosphere and some exciting action as they watch the Monarchs compete for a win over the Pride. release

 

January 28, 2008
Women Remain Undefeated at Home With 70-45 Win
Junior Amanda Underwood led the team with 10 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist defense held North Carolina Wesleyan to 26.9 percent shooting from the field as they cruised to a 70-45 victory Monday night. Methodist improves to 10-4 this season and 6-1 in the USA South while N.C. Wesleyan drops to 4-9 overall and 1-6 in the conference. release

January 24, 2008
Methodist Tops Peace 67-52 For Fifth Conference Win
Senior Courtney Bissette led the Monarchs with 10 points
RALEIGH, NC - The Methodist women's basketball team earned their fifth USA South Conference win on Thursday night in a 67-52 win over the Peace Pacers. Senior Courtney Bissette scored first for the Monarchs and they never trailed as they cruised to victory. Methodist improves to 9-4 this season and 5-1 in the USA South while Peace dropped to 5-7 overall and 1-5 in the conference. release

 

January 22, 2008
Monarchs Win 59-48 Over Averett
Senior Chelsale Hester recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Monarchs won their second straight on Tuesday night in a come from behind victory over Averett. Methodist improves to 8-4 this season and 4-1 in the USA South while Averett drops to 3-9 overall and 1-4 in the conference. release

 

 

January 19, 2008
Methodist Holds Off Ferrum 62-58
Junior Zan Messer sealed the win with a free throw in the final seconds
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Ferrum tried to make a late second half comeback, but the Methodist women held them off in a 62-58 USA South win. Methodist improves to 7-4 this season and 3-1 in the USA South while Ferrum moves to 5-6 overall and 3-1 in the conference. release

 

 

January 16, 2008
Greensboro Stops Monarchs 72-66
Senior Ashley Harris scored 20 points for Methodist
GREENSBORO, NC - The Methodist women's basketball team led early against Greensboro, but the Pride came back to deal the Monarchs their first USA South loss. Methodist moves to 6-4 this season and 2-1 in the USA South while Greensboro improves to 5-4 overall and 2-0 in the conference. release

 

 

January 16, 2008
Methodist Women's Basketball to Host "Think Pink" Event
T-shirts on sale to benefit Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer Fund
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association is sponsoring a national "Think Pink" Week from February 8-17, 2008 to raise breast cancer awareness. Head coach DeeDee Jarman and the Methodist women's basketball team will be hosting their own "Think Pink" event February 14 as they take on the Peace Pacers at 7 pm. release

 

January 15, 2008
Methodist Holds Off Avenging Angels in 71-63 Win
Junior Kristen Whitehurst scored 22 points to lead the team
RALEIGH, NC - The Monarchs trailed early but took the lead for good just seven minutes into the game and held off a late surge from Meredith to win 71-63 Monday night. Methodist moves to 6-3 this season and 2-0 in the USA South while Meredith drops to 5-6 overall and 2-3 in the conference. release

 

 

 

January 5, 2008
Monarchs Back on Track With 70-54 Win
Junior Ann Forsberg led the team with 15 points for a season-high
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist women opened USA South Conference play with a 70-54 win over the Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels Saturday afternoon. The Monarchs used an early lead to set the tempo and held off the Squirrels late to wrap up the win. Methodist moves to 5-3 this season and 1-0 in the USA South while Mary Baldwin stands at 3-4 overall and 0-1 in the USA South. release

 

 

January 3, 2008
Piedmont Knocks Off Methodist 50-40
Senior Chelsale Hester led the Monarchs with 8 points and 5 rebounds
DEMOREST, GA- Methodist defeated Piedmont earlier this season in its Turkey Shootout, but Piedmont sought revenge on Thursday 50-40 on their own court. It was a tight game early before the Lions pulled away for the win. Methodist moves to 4-3 this season while Piedmont improves to 10-2. release

 

December 15, 2007
Methodist Falls to Oglethorpe
Junior Amanda Underwood scored 13 points to lead the Monarchs
ATLANTA, GA- The Methodist women's basketball team took on Oglethorpe for the second time this season and almost doubled their point production but lost 70-92. Ranked 17th in the country, Oglethorpe came from behind to stay undefeated at 8-0 this season. Methodist moves to 4-2 on the year. release

 

December 2, 2007
Methodist Defeats Agnes Scott 58-46
Senior Chelsale Hester led the team with 12 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Both teams pressed hard on defense keeping the score low, but Methodist prevailed 58-46 over Agnes Scott Saturday afternoon. The Monarchs improve to 4-1 on the season while Agnes Scott falls to 2-3. release

 

 

 

November 25, 2007
Monarchs Win Close Call Over Otterbein 58-57
Senior Courtney Bissette scored 11 points with five rebounds to lead the team
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist women's basketball team trailed Otterbein by as many as 12 in the first half, but the Monarchs kept their composure and came back for the 58-57 win. Methodist has gone undefeated in the Cross Creek InnKeeper Turkey Shootout for the past two years. The Monarchs improve to 3-1 on the season while Otterbein drops to 1-3. release

November 24, 2007
Methodist Opens Turkey Shootout With 59-54 Win Over Piedmont
Senior Ashley Harris led the team with 20 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - It took the Methodist women's basketball some time to get their offense going, but after taking an 11-9 lead with 11:19 to go in the first half, the Monarchs maintained the advantage to win 59-54. Methodist improves to 2-1 overall this season while Piedmont moves to 3-1. release

 

 

 

November 19, 2007
Methodist Donates More than 1,500 Canned Goods
Women's basketball team wins school-wide competition with 693 items donated
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The USA South Athletic Conference recently hosted its annual "Cans Across the Conference" event. Each conference member collects canned goods and non-perishable food items throughout the fall semester to donate to a local charity while competiting against the other institutions. The Methodist University community donated 1,509 items towards the conference total of 17,389 items. release

 

 

November 17, 2007
Monarchs Win 67-56 Over Emory & Henry
Senior Courtney Bissette scored 12 points in the win
EMORY, VA - The Methodist women's basketball team earned their first win of the season over Emory & Henry College on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Monarchs had a strong first half to take a 35-23 lead at halftime and went on to win 67-56. release

 

 

November 16, 2007
Oglethorpe Defeats Methodist Women 81-45
Junior Zan Messer led the team with 15 points
EMORY, VA - The Lady Monarchs tipped off the 2007-08 season on Friday night with a 81-45 loss to Oglethorpe University. Oglethorpe jumped out early to a 50-23 lead in the first half. The Lady Monarchs had a stronger second half only down by nine, but Oglethorpe prevailed with the win. release

 

 

November 16, 2007
2007-08 Women's Basketball Preview
Lady Monarchs open their season at Emory & Henry this weekend
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Methodist women’s basketball team had its fair share of highs and lows last season on their way to a 13-13 record. Head coach DeeDee Jarman was disappointed with the season’s outcome finishing fifth in the USA South and falling in the quarterfinals of the Conference Tournament. “This season we want to finish above .500.” she said. “We are not settling for mediocrity.” release

 

 

October 26, 2007
Tenth Annual Hoopla Frenzy a Success
Event dedicated to Chris Ryan with sons Caleb and Joshua pictured right
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist University basketball teams, cheerleading and dance teams as well as the Student Activities Committee sponsored their annual Hoopla Frenzy Thursday night. Student-athletes and fans had the opportunity to participate in games to win prizes. The night culminated with both teams running a ten minute scrimmage. release

 

October 17, 2007
USA South Announces Preseason Polls
Men's and women's basketball polls released today
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South Conference office released the preseason polls today for men's and women's basketball. The polls are based on votes from each conference member's head coach without voting for themselves. release

 

October 16, 2007
Methodist Women Open 2007-08 Season
Monarchs tip off season with first practice
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Methodist women's basketball team opened with two practices on Monday, Oct. 15. The team will open their competition season at the Emory & Henry Tip-Off Classic Nov. 16-17. Photo Gallery

 

 

September 23, 2007
Jarman Inducted into High School Hall of Fame
Methodist women's basketball coach part of North Lenoir Hall of Fame inaugural class
LA GRANGE, NC- Methodist head women's basketball coach, DeeDee Jarman was inducted into the North Lenoir High School Hall of Fame earlier this month. A former three-sport athlete at North Lenoir, Jarman was honored along with Johnny Shepherd and Wayne Floyd as part of the inaugural induction class. release

 

 

 

 

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