2012-13 Women's Basketball News
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King ranks sixth in WBCA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 18, 2013BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year under head coach Josh Thompson, the King University women’s basketball team ranked in the top-10 of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) Academic Team Honor Roll. The Tornado ranked sixth among NCAA Division II women’s basketball team in the 2012-13 season with a cumulative team GPA of 3.572. -
King/Limestone Game Time Changed
March 04, 2013King's Women's Basketball game vs. Limestone on Tuesday has been moved up to a 5:30pm tip-off.
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King Second Half Charge Comes Up Short Against Coker
February 23, 2013The Lady Tornado had four players who scored in double figures, including Chelsea Bowling, who went 11-for-12 at the line as part of her 14 points.
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Lady Tornado Charge Comes Up Just Short at Limestone
February 20, 2013Bonnie Durrett had 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Lady Tornado effort against the top team in the conference.
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Women’s Basketball Falls to Mount Olive
February 16, 2013Bonnie Durrett tallied 13 points and 9 rebounds and Chelsea Bowling added 10 points, but it was not enough as the Lady Tornado fell to Mount Olive, 56-53.
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King Athletics Announces Schedule Alterations
February 14, 2013Due to weather and other conflicts, Tornado Athletics has announced multiple schedule alterations for the weekend and next week.
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Lady Tornado Storm Back in Second Half at Lees-McRae
February 13, 2013Stephanie Brantley came off the bench to score 15 and was one of five players to score at least nine points for the Lady Tornado.
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Second-half Surge Lifts Lady Tornado to Victory
February 09, 2013Bonnie Durrett led King with 12 points while turning in her ninth double-double of the season in a 51-48 win over the Crusaders.
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Lady Tornado Grounds Flying Fleet, 55-36
February 06, 2013King defense held the Erskine Flying Fleet to just 20 percent shooting, aided by Alley Sprouse’s four blocks and 14 rebounds.
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Turnovers Marr King in Loss to Barton
February 02, 2013King’s shooting hardships continued and were coupled with 22 turnovers in their 54-43 loss to Barton College in the Student Center Complex, Saturday night.
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King to Hold Youth Basketball Night Saturday
January 31, 2013This Saturday evening, King will hold Youth Basketball Night. Any child playing in an area parks and/or rec basketball league will have free admission to both games.
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Crusaders Overcome Lady Tornado
January 30, 2013Brooke Johnson led the King women’s basketball team with 15 points in their 84-67 loss to North Greenville University.
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Lady Tornado Conquered by Cobras
January 26, 2013Despite sophomore Bonnie Durrett’s eighth double-double of the season, the Coker Cobras held on to a double-digit lead for most of the game in their 73-63 win over King.
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Saints Break Away from Tornado Late
January 24, 2013With eight minutes remaining and a tie game in place, Limestone held King to two points for the duration of the game and raced to a 72-52 win.
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Tornado Athletics Announces Military/Veteran Appreciation Night
January 22, 2013King will host Military and Veteran Appreciation Night on Jan. 24. Active or veteran military personnel and their families are welcome to both basketball games, free of charge.
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Lady Tornado Muscle Way to 61-44 Victory Over Bobcats
January 21, 2013King dominated the boards and the paint while Bonnie Durrett notched her seventh double-double of the season in the team’s win over Lees-McRae.
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King Athletics to Host Make-A-Wish Night for Local Youth
January 19, 2013Enjoy a night of King Basketball and help grant Kellan's wish to go to Disney this Thursday night!
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Queens Shoots Way Past Lady Tornado, 78-53
January 19, 2013King’s offense struggled while Queens (N.C.) shot north of 40 percent in Saturday’s 78-53 loss for the Lady Tornado. Stephanie Brantley led King with 11 points.
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Four Straight! Durrett Records Another Double-Double in Win
January 16, 2013Bonnie Durrett put up 16 points and 14 rebounds for her fourth consecutive double-double while Stephanie Brantley’s career-high 25 led King to a 73-58 win over Converse.
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King Athletics to Hold First Responder Appreciation Night
January 15, 2013On Jan. 21 will be First Responder Appreciation Night. All local EMS, fire, and police department staff members and their families will be granted free admission.
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Johnson, Durrett Lead King to Upset Win
January 12, 2013Brooke Johnson led the Lady Tornado with 21 points while Bonnie Durrett’s fifth double-double of the season helped knock off Pfeiffer.
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King Athletics Invites You to Community Appreciation Night
January 10, 2013Admission will be free to Saturday evening’s women and men’s basketball games for all Bristol, TN/VA and TriCities residents.
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Durrett Turns in Career-High 21, Lady Tornado Defeat Erskine 63-47
January 09, 2013Sophomore Bonnie Durrett recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds in King’s victory.
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Comeback Falls Short in Loss to Belmont Abbey
January 05, 2013Stephanie Brantley scored a career-high 18 points to help spur a comeback, but fell just short in a 60-56 loss, Saturday night.
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Bulldog Defense Stalls Lady Tornado
January 03, 2013King was held to 29.2 percent shooting in its 57-43 loss to the Barton Bulldogs. Bonnie Durrett was one of three players with eight points.
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Women’s Basketball Signs Four to National Letters of Intent
December 18, 2012Women’s Basketball head coach, Josh Thompson, has announced the signing of four student-athletes to NLIs for the 2013-14 season.
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Lady Tornado Defeat Salem International Again for Third Straight Win
December 18, 2012Senior Allison Bosse was one rebound short of a double-double and led the Lady Tornado with 11 points in their 65-45 victory of the Tigers.
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Bowling's Double-Double Leads King to 71-47 Win
December 04, 2012King had another strong shooting night behind Allison Bosse and Chelsea Bowling's first double-double in their win over Salem International.
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Johnson, Lady Tornado Hold Off Royals in OT
December 01, 2012Brooke Johnson helped force overtime versus Queens (N.C.) while Bonnie Durrett and Kelly Jackson turned the tide during OT to edge the Royals, 85-82.
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Trojans Edge Lady Tornado Despite Second Half Comeback, 60-56
November 27, 2012Brooke Johnson led the Lady Tornado with 12 points despite a 60-56 loss to Mount Olive on Tuesday night. King is now 0-2 in Conference Carolinas play.
