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[ Updated Wednesday, April 5, 2000 ]
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After Final Four, Lady Lions looking to next season
When Helen Darling walked off the First Union Center floor Friday night, it was for the last time. It would be the last time she would wear the blue and white uniform she wore proudly for the last four seasons. |
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Connecticut's defense shuts down Penn State
PHILADELPHIA — With five minutes to play in the game, Lisa Shepherd's eyes began to swell. |
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Barnes, Carr come up big off bench for Penn State
PHILADELPHIA — After the final, blaring horn sounded, there was nothing more for Helen Darling and Andrea Garner to do but embrace, stand and congratulate the winners. |
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| 1999-2000 SCHEDULE | ||
| Nov. 5 | Russian Olympic Team | 116-52 |
| Nov. 14 | Tallin Pedagogical University | 74-45 |
| Nov. 20 | Villanova | 79-54 |
| Nov. 23 | at Maryland | 91-60 |
| Duke Ronald McDonald Women's Basketball Classic, Durham, N.C. | ||
| Nov. 27 | St. Joseph's | 96-64 |
| Nov. 28 | Third Place Game/Championship Game | 2 p.m./4 p.m. |
| Dec. 2 | St. Francis | 101-62 |
| Honda Elite Four Classic, Orlando, Fl. | ||
| Dec. 5 | vs. Connecticut | 87-74 |
| Dec. 8 | at LaSalle | 78-64 |
| Big Ten/SEC Challenge | ||
| Dec. 11 | Auburn | 77-65 |
| Lambo Arena, Myrtle Beach, S.C. | ||
| Dec. 19 | vs. Clemson | 69-54 |
| Dec. 21 | Pittsburgh | 79-56 |
| Dec. 30 | Iowa | 80-63 |
| Jan. 2 | Northwestern | 114-49 |
| Jan. 6 | at Purdue | 55-50 |
| Jan. 8 | Florida | 91-67 |
| Jan. 10 | at Minnesota | 82-30 |
| Jan. 13 | Illinois | 76-66 |
| Jan. 16 | at Iowa | 78-64 |
| Jan. 20 | Ohio State | 73-62 |
| Jan. 23 | at Michigan State | 71-63 |
| Jan. 27 | Michigan | 85-71 |
| Jan. 30 | Wisconsin | 68-54 |
| Feb. 6 | at Wisconsin | 57-52 |
| Feb. 13 | Purdue | 78-67 |
| Feb. 17 | at Indiana | 74-36 |
| Feb. 20 | at Northwestern | 66-34 |
| Feb. 24 | Minnesota | 92-43 |
| Feb. 27 | Ohio State | 56-50 |
March 29: Portland heading to first Final Four
March 28: Lady Lions advance to NCAA Final Four
March 27: Darling hits crucial shot with 12.6 remaining to seal victory
March 27: PSU's Darling hits game-winner from confined space
March 24: Philly just two games away for lady lions
March 23: Penn State has final destination in sight
March 23: PSU-Iowa St: battle of point guards
March 21: Seniors lead Lady Lions in postseason
March 20: Penn State beats Auburn in second round matchup
March 20: Shepherd's fight helps propel Lady Lions
March 17: Four teams look for their one shining moment
March 17: Auburn, SW Missouri St. battle in first contest
March 16: Questions never loom around Garner
March 14: Shepherd remains crucial part of Lady Lions team
March 13: Lady Lions earn NCAA spot
March 13: Darling, Douglas split Big Ten player of the year honors
March 13: Women's Big Ten Tournament goes almost exactly to plan
March 2: Leadership second nature for Darling
March 2: 'Do or die' weekend full of talent
Feb. 28: PSU triumphs in defensive struggle
Feb. 25: Lady Lions clinch outright Big Ten title
Feb. 25: Seniors honored in pre-game ceremony
Feb. 24: Lady Lion seniors end home careers
Feb. 23: Home cookin'
Feb. 23: Portland confident heading into final weekend
Feb. 23: Big Ten coaches: depth important, not polls
Feb. 21: Penn State secures Big Ten title
Feb. 18: Lady Lions too much for Hoosiers
Feb. 17: Barnes, Lady Lions look to deny Hoosiers' bid at upset
Feb. 16: Confidence, Lady Lions' record both soar
Feb. 16: Lady Lions control Big Ten race
Feb. 15: Purdue's Douglas tough in defeat
Feb. 14: PSU reigns over Purdue in Big Ten showdown
Feb. 14: Walseth earns redemption, leads Lions past Purdue
Feb. 10: Portland gears up for Purdue
Feb. 9: Discount store helps Lady Lions' Walseth target talents
Feb. 9: NCAA tournament selection draws near
Feb. 7: Lady Lions hang on to beat Badgers
Feb. 4: Lady Lions rest during week off
Feb. 3: Lady Lions frontcourt earns stellar marks
Feb. 2: February brings second round of Big Ten conference games
Feb. 1: Mid-season injuries plague PSU
Jan. 31: Lady Lions run away after taking early lead
Jan. 31: Brilliant moments, fatigue apparent during PSU game
Jan. 28: Walseth's 35 smokes UM
Jan. 28: Walseth's tallies 35, sets Bryce Jordan scoring mark
Jan. 27: After loss to Spartans, Lions try to avoid Michigan sweep
Jan. 26: Graby anything but mini with off-court teachings
Jan. 26: Surprises, upsets highlight Big Ten week
Jan. 24: Penn State loses its first Big Ten game of the season
Jan. 21: Lions follow Shepherd to 11 point victory
Jan. 21: Shepherd reaches milestone, scores 1,000th career point
Jan. 20: Lady Lions seek 12th-straight win
Jan. 19: Lions guarding key to success
Jan. 19: No rest for the weary as Portland prepares for weekend
Jan. 17: PSU continues Big Ten run
Jan. 14: Lady Lions wear down Illini
Jan. 14: Two legends grace BJC's hardwood
Jan. 13: Lady Lions (Illin)eye first place
Jan. 13: Big Ten seeks national respect
Jan. 12: Senior captains helping Lady Lions reach goals
Jan. 11: Falcone lights up Minnesota for 17
Jan. 11: Lady Lions tally eight straight wins during break
Jan. 10: No. 6 Lady Lions cruise past Florida as Garner gets 21
Jan. 10: Garner leads PSU against Florida
Dec. 8: Lady Lions travel to take on LaSalle; Falcone takes Carr's spot as guard
Dec. 3: W. hoops roll over Red Flash, 101-62
Dec. 2: St. Francis' Zinobile out to make statement against Lady Lions tonight in BJC
Nov. 29: Lady Lions suffer first setback to Blue Devils
Nov. 23: Nov.Tournament on Thanksgiving table
Nov. 22: Women's basketball
crushes Villanova, 79-54
Nov. 22: Davis shines in debut for 'Cats
Nov. 19: Women's basketball set to open season with Villanova
Nov. 17: Lady Lions entertain Villanova Saturday with wounded roster
Nov. 15: With Garner out, Walseth steps up for women's basketball
Nov. 15: Lack of players leads to problems for W. Hoops
Nov. 12: Friday games a thing of past for women's hoops
Nov. 8: Luke shoots, Anaejionu sits
Nov. 5: Lady Lions to tip off exhibition schedule
Nov. 2: Team to beat
Nov. 1: Boilermakers expecting same success from new coach Curry
Oct. 28: Darlings dance to Philly
Oct. 28: Lady Lions guard spots experienced, talented
Oct. 28: Forwards ready to mix it up
Oct. 28: PSU centers standing tall for Portland
Oct. 14: Lady Lions already planning trip to Philly
Oct. 14: Freshmen Luke, Anaejionu to get big time on court
Sept. 2: Portland gets Upshaw for PSU
Sept. 2: Lady cagers experience some je ne sais quois
R E L A T E D L I N K
- Penn State Women's Basketball from Penn State Sports Information
- 1999-2000 Penn State Women's Basketball Roster from Penn State Sports Information
