In the Paint: Wrapping Up the 2008-09 Season, Discussing the Future
In this edition of In the Paint, Coach Piper broke down Central Connecticut's Northeast Conference Tournament quarterfinal and semifinal games. She also talked about the potential for a Blue Devils appearance in the WNIT and how much fun it has been to be a part of the nation's best turnaround.
In this extended edition of In the Paint, Coach Piper talked briefly about the team's WNIT appearance before breaking down the entire 2008-09 season. She also discussed the future of Central Connecticut women's basketball.
After winning just four games in 2007-08, CCSU went 18-14 this season. The turnaround is the best in NCAA Division I play. The Blue Devils finished 12-6 in the Northeast Conference, matching a program best for wins. They placed second in the stadnings after being slotted 11th in the preseason coaches' poll. Sophomore Kerrianne Dugan earned second team All-NEC honors, while freshman Shontice Simmons became the sixth player in seven seasons to garner an NEC All-Rookie team selection. The second place finish in the regular season standings helped guarantee a spot in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. With their WNIT berth, the Blue Devils appeared in postseason play past conference tournament action for the first time in the program's NCAA Division I era.
Kirsten Daamen and Jameilia Dillon have both signed NLIs for next season. Read the full release from December, and continue to check CCSUBlueDevils.com and the site's Twitter page for up-to-date off-season information.
