Darling is just latest basketball coach to struggle at NAU
Sue Darling is finding out what so many before her in the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball program have learned: Flagstaff is a tough place to recruit to – and … Read More
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First time in 6 yrs, NAU women earn Big Sky Tourney berth
It’s hard to believe it has been six years since the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball team has been able to qualify for its own conference tournament. That’s how … Read More
Improving NAU women’s hoops stunned by 35-pt. loss
You couldn’t tell it by the results of last night’s game, but the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball team has been improving as it works its way through a … Read More
Turnaround season ahead for NAU women’s basketball?
Every new head coach taking over a failed program would love to have a quick fix to get back on top. Sue Darling may have just found her version … Read More
Non-conference schedule ‘critical’ for NAU women’s hoops
The signing of a local prep standout last week is a reminder of the transformation that is taking place in the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball program. There are just … Read More
Darling throws wide recruiting net for NAU women’s hoops
Last year, the new women’s basketball coach at Northern Arizona University had to go into battle with someone else’s troops. Now she has her own recruits and her success, or … Read More
NAU women’s hoops can’t seem to get the engine started
For the new NAU women’s basketball coach, it must seem like she’s trying to start a stubborn lawn mower engine. She keeps pulling on the cord, the uncooperative machine sputters … Read More
NAU all-time basketball scoring record should fall tonight
Tonight’s 7 p.m. women’s basketball tilt between Northern Arizona University and Southern Utah should be one for the record books. Amy Patton, the senior scoring machine from McClintock High School … Read More
Another lost year? Patton seeking first NAU hoops win
The 5’10” guard with the smooth moves and sweet shooter’s touch put up 41 points in her last basketball game, setting a Big Sky Conference record. And still her team … Read More
‘New era’ of basketball at NAU gets off to a rocky start
Rome, as the saying goes, wasn’t built in a day. And college sports programs aren’t rebuilt in a season. The new head basketball coaches at Northern Arizona University know this. … Read More
Patton’s final year: NAU starts new era in women’s hoops
The women’s basketball team at Northern Arizona University is just three practices into a new season, but already there is a tinge of optimism for a program that has suffered … Read More
Sue Darling leaves UA to take over NAU women’s hoops
Lisa Campos didn’t have to look far to find her new women’s basketball coach. Just down the hill and about a hundred miles to the south on the University of … Read More