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Notebook: Mountaineers Ready to Hit the Hardwood
October 26, 2015 04:43 PM | Women's Basketball
Game week has finally arrived. The 2015-16 West Virginia University women’s basketball team will hit the hardwood this Saturday for the first time in an exhibition game against Shepherd for the fourth annual Haunted Hoops game, presented by Coke Zero. The game is set for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. inside the WVU Coliseum.
Haunted Hoops presented by Coke Zero is a Halloween-themed first look at the 2015-16 WVU women’s basketball team, and is free and open to the public. The evening’s events will include several children’s activities in the concourse, a highlight video of last season and performances from the Mountaineer cheerleaders and dance team.
The evening will begin in the Coliseum parking lot at 5 p.m. with Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Trunk or Treat is an opportunity for kids dressed in their Halloween costume to receive candy from various registered student organizations out of trunks of their respective vehicles. Organizations will also be set up inside the Coliseum to distribute candy as well. Those wishing to participate should bring a clear grocery bag to fill with goodies.
WVU Coliseum gates open at 6 p.m. and fans are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume.
Big 12 Campus Tour
The Big 12 Conference visited Morgantown on Monday to preview the upcoming season. The Conference sat down with co-captains Bria Holmes and Lanay Montgomery, as well as coach Mike Carey. The Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preview Show will air on Fox College Sports Central on Monday, Nov. 9 at Midnight.
The Big 12 Conference visited Morgantown on Monday to preview the upcoming season. The Conference sat down with co-captains Bria Holmes and Lanay Montgomery, as well as coach Mike Carey. The Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preview Show will air on Fox College Sports Central on Monday, Nov. 9 at Midnight.
Carey Emphasizes Importance of Practice
The Mountaineers have now practiced for a full three weeks. Coach Carey notes that his team needs as much practice time as it can get prior to the season tipping off.
The Mountaineers have now practiced for a full three weeks. Coach Carey notes that his team needs as much practice time as it can get prior to the season tipping off.
“We have 11 new players this year,” noted Carey. “Practice time is so important this time of year. We have eight freshman and three players in the system for the first time. Practice has been good. At times, we look very good and at times we look like we don’t know what we’re doing. That’s going to happen early. These players play hard, have great attitudes and have great team chemistry. We’ll continue to get better as the year goes along.”
New NCAA Rule Changes
There several new rule changes that will affect this year’s women’s basketball game. Here are a few changes to be aware of:
There several new rule changes that will affect this year’s women’s basketball game. Here are a few changes to be aware of:
Four Quarter Format – There will no longer be two 20 minute periods. Starting this season, each game will consist of four 10-minute quarters.
Option to Advance the Ball - When a timeout is charged to the offensive team during the last 59.9 seconds of the fourth period and/or any extra period(s), the team has the option to advance the throw-in spot to the 28-foot mark in the front court on the same side of the court as the scorers’ table.
Bonus Free Throws - A team is awarded two free throws for each common foul beginning with the fifth team foul in a period. There is no longer a one-and-one situation in women’s basketball.
10-Second Back Court Violation - The 10-second count shall reset on all stoppages of the game clock except when the defense causes the ball to be out of bounds, the offense retains possession after a held ball, or there is a technical foul assessed to the offensive team.
Season Tickets on Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now. Reserved seats are available for $75. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting WVUGAME.com or by calling the ticket office at 1-800-WVU GAME.
Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now. Reserved seats are available for $75. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting WVUGAME.com or by calling the ticket office at 1-800-WVU GAME.
Carey’s Crew
All Mountaineer fans eighth grade and under are encouraged to join Carey’s Crew. For $5, members receive an official Carey’s Crew t-shirt, membership card, free admission to all regular-season home games, a birthday card and other fun-filled adventures. For more information, call 304-393-3508 or email WVUWomensBasketball@mail.wvu.edu.
All Mountaineer fans eighth grade and under are encouraged to join Carey’s Crew. For $5, members receive an official Carey’s Crew t-shirt, membership card, free admission to all regular-season home games, a birthday card and other fun-filled adventures. For more information, call 304-393-3508 or email WVUWomensBasketball@mail.wvu.edu.
Hoops ‘n Heels
WVU held its annual Hoops ‘n Heels Tipoff Celebration on Sunday, October 18. The Mountaineers were able to mingle with many of the Hoops ‘n Heel members. Additionally, the members were allowed to get a behind-the-scenes look at what the basketball staff does on a daily basis. Fans can still sign up for membership. Members are given invitations to members-only events, tickets to annual team awards banquet and official Hoops ‘n Heels apparel. The Mountaineer membership is only $160 and includes one season ticket. For more information, call 304-393-3508 or email WVUWomensBasketball@mail.wvu.edu.
WVU held its annual Hoops ‘n Heels Tipoff Celebration on Sunday, October 18. The Mountaineers were able to mingle with many of the Hoops ‘n Heel members. Additionally, the members were allowed to get a behind-the-scenes look at what the basketball staff does on a daily basis. Fans can still sign up for membership. Members are given invitations to members-only events, tickets to annual team awards banquet and official Hoops ‘n Heels apparel. The Mountaineer membership is only $160 and includes one season ticket. For more information, call 304-393-3508 or email WVUWomensBasketball@mail.wvu.edu.
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