2005-2006 Headlines

AUSTIN, TX -  The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team suffered its first loss in over a month Friday when they were downed by Saint Edward’s University 73-72 in overtime....more.
 

Lady Jackets’ Langford Receives Academic Award (2/9/06)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings senior Jenny Langford was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII second team on Thursday....more. 

Lady Jackets Fall in Regional Poll (2/8/06)
BILLINGS, MT – Despite winning two games over the weekend—and extending their season winning streak to 14 games—the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team experienced a freefall in this week’s NCAA South Central Region poll....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #12, 2/6/06

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 2/6/06

Lady Jackets Dominate Lincoln, 72-42 (2/4/06)
BILLINGS, MT – A strong second half put away the fourteenth consecutive victory for the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team Saturday as the Yellowjackets downed Lincoln University 72-42....more.

Lady Jackets Unstoppable (2/3/06)
BILLINGS, MT –  Thirteen in a row.  That is the number of consecutive wins the Lady Jackets’ have put on the board.  The team earned their seventh Heartland Conference win Friday night at Alterowitz where they downed Lincoln University 62-45....more.

Lady Jackets Debut in Regional Poll (2/1/06)
BILLINGS, MT – After winning a school-record 12 consecutive games—nine of them against in-region opponents—the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team has finally made an appearance in the NCAA South Central Region top 10 poll....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #11, January 31, 2006

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 1/30/06

Lady Jackets Roll On, Top Hilltoppers (1/28/06)
BILLINGS, MT – The one-two inside punch of Michelle Lieber and Tanya Petersen combined to score 42 points Saturday night to lead the Montana State-Billings women to a 78-64 Heartland Conference win over St. Edward’s University....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #10, January 25, 2006

Lieber, Langford in NCAA’s Top 10 (1/24/06)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings women’s basketball players Michelle Lieber and Jenny Langford are each ranked in the national top 10 by the NCAA for field goal percentage and 3-point shooting....more.

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 1/23/06

Road Trip Gives Lady Jackets Eleventh Straight “W” (1/21/06)
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As if the Billings skies knew it was coming, the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team laid down a hail storm of points toppling Lincoln University 78-56....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #9, 1/17/06

Lieber Receives another POTW Award (1/17/06)
BILLINGS, MT – For the second time in as many weeks—and the third time this season—Montana State-Billings junior Michelle Lieber has been named the Heartland Conference player of the week....more.

Heartland Conference Update for week of 1/16/06

Jackets Earn Tenth Straight Win (1/14/06)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Hitting the hardwood for the third road game in four days, the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team earned their fourth Heartland Conference win in a row downing St. Mary’s (TX) 70-57...more.

Lady Jackets Ranked in NCAA Stats (1/13/06) 
BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team was ranked in the top 50 by the NCAA in four statistical categories in the most recent NCAA Division II statistical rankings....more.

Lady Jackets Earn Tough Win over Cardinals (1/12/06)
SAN ANTONIO, TX–   The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team claimed their second win in as many nights downing University of the Incarnate Word 61-53....more.

Lady Jackets Hold off Cardinals, 75-62 (1/11/06)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team held off Heartland Conference opponent Incarnate Word winning 75-62 Wednesday night in San Antonio....more.

Lieber Named Heartland Conference POTW (1/11/06)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings forward Michelle Lieber was named this weeks Heartland Conference player of the week for the week of January 2-8....more. 

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #8 - January 9, 2006

Heartland Conference Update for week of 1/9/06

Lady Jackets Deny Aggies, 89-68 (1/7/06)
BILLINGS, MT – The Lady Jackets claimed their seventh straight win Saturday downing Heartland Conference opponent Oklahoma Panhandle 89-68....more.

Lady Jackets Take Game One Over Aggies, 86-52 (1/6/06)
BILLINGS, MT - The Lady Jackets downed Oklahoma Panhandle Friday night in Alterowitz Gymnasium winning 86-52....more. 

Lady Jackets’ Lieber, Petersen Ranked by NCAA (1/5/06)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings forwards Michelle Lieber and Tanya Petersen were each ranked nationally in two statistical categories by the NCAA....more.

Lady Jackets Streak Continues (1/4/06)
BILLINGS, MT – After a two-week hiatus, the Lady Jackets hosted Heartland Conference opponent Western New Mexico earning the teams fifth “W” in a row....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #7, 1/2/06

Heartland Conference Update for 1/2/06

Lieber Receives Heartland Honor (12/26/05)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings forward Michelle Lieber has been named the Heartland Conference player of the week....more.

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 12/26/05

Lady Jackets Claw Past Wildcats (12/20/05)
BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team proved Tuesday night that it can win a physical defensive struggle just as well as it can win a high-scoring shootout....more.

Lady Jackets’ Carpenter Named Heartland POTW (12/19/05)
BILLINGS, MT – On Monday Montana State-Billings guard Alira Carpenter was named the Heartland Conference player of the week....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #6, 12/19/05

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 12/19/05

Lady Jackets Bury Saints with Threes (12/16/05)
BILLINGS, MT – A barrage of 3-pointers lifted the MSU Billings women’s basketball team to a 99-56 blowout of visiting St. Martin’s University....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #5, 12/13/05

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 12/12/05

Lady Jackets Tune up with Alumni Game (12/9/05)
BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team used its annual alumni game Friday night to stay sharp during its current12-day layoff....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #4, December 6, 2005

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 12/5/05

Lady Jackets Post 82-74 Win Over Rangers (12/04/05)
DENVER, CO – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team posted their second win in as many games during the team’s road trip to Denver....more.

Lady Jackets Run by Roadrunners (12/2/05) 
DENVER, CO – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a convincing 87-62 win at Metro State....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #3, November 29, 2005

Heartland Conference Update for Week of 11/28/05

Lady Jackets Lose Conference Opener (11/28/05)
GOODWELL, OK – Oklahoma Panhandle State University welcomed the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team to the Heartland Conference by downing the Yellowjackets 67-56....more.

Lady Jackets Drop Third Straight (11/26/05)
CANYON, TX – West Texas A&M continued to roll in the early season with an 87-52 win over visiting Montana State-Billings....more.

Lady Jackets Open Road Trip with Loss (11/25/05)
CANYON, TX – The Montana State-Billings women's basketball team fell to Eastern New Mexico Friday afternoon, 82-67....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #2, Nov. 22, 2005

Petersen Named Heartland Player of the Week (11/22/05)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings senior Tanya Petersen has been named the Heartland Conference Player of the Week....more.

Heartland Conference Women's Basketball Update, Nov. 21, 2005

Holiday Inn/Chinook Wireless Yellowjacket Classic All-Tournament Team (11/20/05)
BILLINGS, MT – Five players were selected to the Holiday Inn/Chinook Wireless Yellowjacket Classic All-Tournament Team....more.

Hillsdale Charges Past Lady Jackets (11/19/05)
BILLINGS, MT – A solid defensive effort carried Hillsdale College over Montana State-Billings, 66-53, Saturday night at the Holiday Inn/Chinook Wireless Yellowjacket Classic....more.

Lady Jackets Win Opener with Balanced Effort (11/18/05)
BILLINGS, MT – All five starters scored in double figures Friday night to carry the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team to a 75-56 season-opening win over Fort Lewis....more.

Lady Jackets Ink Four During Early Period (11/17/05)
BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings women’s basketball coach Kevin Woodin announced this week that four high school players have signed national letters of intent during the NCAA’s early signing period....more.

Women's Basketball Weekly Release #1

Bobcats Down Lady Jackets in Exhibition (11/7/05)
BOZEMAN, MT – Montana State-Bozeman shored up its defense to defeat the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team, 74-54, Monday night....more.

Lady Jackets Face Bobcats Monday (11/6/05)
BILLINGS, MT – After three weeks of practicing against each other, the Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team finally gets to lace up against outside competition....more.

Lady Jackets Tabbed as Heartland Favorites (11/3/05)
BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team has been picked to win the Heartland Conference championship....more.

2005-2006 Women’s Basketball Preview: Lady Jackets Aim for Another Tourney Appearance
BILLINGS, MT – New conference.  New region.  New opponents.  Same goal....more.

Milne Receives NCAA Scholarship (July 28, 2005)
BILLINGS, MT – The NCAA announced this week that former Montana State-Billings women’s basketball player Robyn Milne has been awarded one of its 91 degree completion awards....more.