2010–11 Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball team
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The 2010–11 Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball team represented the University of Pittsburgh
in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Panthers, coached by Agnus Berenato
, suffered their first losing season since 2004-05. The Panthers are a member of the Big East Conference
and play their home games at the Petersen Events Center
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
.
and Coaches'
national polls. Finishing with the 12th seed in the Big East Tournament
, the Panthers lost in the first round of the tournament to Louisville
, but still earned its fifth straight post-season national tournament appearance in the 2010 Women's National Invitation Tournament
. However, Pitt lost its opening game in the WNIT at Toledo
.
, Patty Coyle, along with Khadija Head, and former Pitt point guard Mallorie Winn.
The women's basketball team enters the season with modest external expectation having been picked to finish 13th in the Big East Conference
in a preseason poll of conference coaches. The Panthers started the season receiving two votes in the preseason national top 25 AP Poll
.
* Dismissed from the team during the season following the St. Francis (PA) game on December 1, 2010 for a violation of team rules.
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Big East Women's Basketball Championship
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Panthers, coached by Agnus Berenato
Agnus Berenato
Agnus Berenato , is the head women's basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh, a role she has held since 2003.-Early life and education:Berenato is the eighth of ten children born to Peter and Theresa McGlade...
, suffered their first losing season since 2004-05. The Panthers are a member of the Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
and play their home games at the Petersen Events Center
Petersen Events Center
Not to be confused with Petersen Sports Complex.The John M. and Gertrude E. Petersen Events Center is a 12,508-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It hosts the men's and women's Pitt Panthers basketball teams...
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
.
Previous season
The 2010-11 Pitt women's basketball went 16-15, a disappointing finish considering that in December, the team had climbed as high as 15th in the nation in both the APAP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
and Coaches'
Coaches Poll
The USA Today Coaches' Poll is the current name for a weekly ranking of the top 25 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football and Division I college basketball teams....
national polls. Finishing with the 12th seed in the Big East Tournament
2010 Big East Women's Basketball Tournament
The 2010 Big East Women's Basketball Tournament took place in March 2010 at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The winner will receive the Big East Conference's automatic bid to the 2010 NCAA Tournament. This was the second consecutive year Big East tournament to include all 16 of the...
, the Panthers lost in the first round of the tournament to Louisville
2009–10 Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team
The 2009–10 Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team will represent the University of Louisville in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Cards, coached by Jeff Walz, are playing their final season at Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky...
, but still earned its fifth straight post-season national tournament appearance in the 2010 Women's National Invitation Tournament
2010 Women's National Invitation Tournament
The 2010 Women's National Invitation Tournament is a single-elimination tournament of 64 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I teams that did not participate in the 2010 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament. The tournament is played entirely on campus sites...
. However, Pitt lost its opening game in the WNIT at Toledo
Toledo Rockets
The Toledo Rockets are the athletic teams that represent the University of Toledo. The Rockets are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision team in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play in the Mid-American Conference . The school's colors are midnight blue and gold.Toledo's...
.
Offseason
The Panthers return four starters, losing only starting forward sophomore Pepper Wilson. The offseason was characterized with an unusual turnover in both players and coaching staff. Center/forward Pepper Wilson, sophomore forward Kate Popovec, and sophomore guard Sarah Ogoke transferred, while assistant coaches Jeff Williams, Caroline McCombs, and Yolette McPhee-McCuin all left to pursue additional opportunities. Incoming players include forward Kyra Dunn as well as guards Marquel Davis, Yasmin Fuller, and Asia Logan. This leaves the Panthers with an unusual distribution of players by academic class, with five seniors and six freshman, but with no juniors or sophomores. New coaches include the former head coach of the WNBA's New York LibertyNew York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
, Patty Coyle, along with Khadija Head, and former Pitt point guard Mallorie Winn.
The women's basketball team enters the season with modest external expectation having been picked to finish 13th in the Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
in a preseason poll of conference coaches. The Panthers started the season receiving two votes in the preseason national top 25 AP Poll
AP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
.
Roster
| Number | Name | Height | Position | Class | Hometown |
| 23 | Ashlee Anderson | 5-9 | Guard | Freshman (RS) | Chicago, IL |
| 42 | Leeza Burdgess | 6-5 | Center | Freshman (RS) | Miami, FL |
| 22 | Chelsea Cole | 6-3 | Forward | Senior | Lumberton, NJ |
| 13 | Marquel Davis | 5-9 | Guard | Freshman | Fredericksburg, VA |
| 33 | Kyra Dunn | 6-3 | Forward | Freshman | Sacramento, CA |
| 55 | Yasmin Fuller | 5-8 | Guard | Freshman | Seattle, WA |
| 10 | Taneisha Harrison | 6-0 | Guard | Senior | Bowie, MD |
| 0 | Asia Logan | 6-0 | Guard | Freshman | Baltimore, MD |
| 24 | Jessica Renaud | 5-11 | Guard | Freshman | Downingtown, PA |
| 25 | Shayla Scott | 6-1 | Forward | Senior | Monroeville, PA |
| 14 | Jania Sims | 5-7 | Guard | Senior (RS) | Newark, NJ |
| 12 | Brittaney Thomas* | 5-8 | Guard | Senior (RS) | Montgomery, AL |
Schedule
Pitt's 2010-11 schedule.|-
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Big East Women's Basketball Championship
2011 Big East Women's Basketball Tournament
The 2011 Big East Women's Basketball Tournament took place in March 2011 at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The winner will receive the Big East Conference's automatic bid to the 2011 NCAA Tournament. This was the second consecutive year Big East tournament to include all 16 of the...
Rankings
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Awards and honors
- Shayla Scott was selected as the College/University winner of the Pat Blayden Spirit of Sport Award.
- Taneisha Harrison was selected to the All-Big East Women’s Basketball Second Team
- Chelsea Cole was tabbed Honorable Mention All-Big East.
- Chelsea Cole became just the fourth player in Pitt women’s basketball history to record 1,000 rebounds over a career. She finished with 1,003 boards.
See also
- Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketballPittsburgh Panthers women's basketballPittsburgh Panthers women's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate women's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt women's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games...
- Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketballPittsburgh Panthers men's basketballPittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in...
- 2010–11 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team2010–11 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball teamThe 2010–11 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2010-11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their Head Coach was Jamie Dixon, who was in his 8th year as head coach at Pittsburgh and 12th overall at the University...
- Pittsburgh Panthers
- University of PittsburghUniversity of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
- Big East ConferenceBig East ConferenceThe Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...