Late Women's Basketball Rally Falls Short at USC Upstate January 21, 2012 SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Despite a strong comeback effort waged late in the second half, the Belmont women's basketball team (6-14, 5-4 A-Sun) were held off on the road by USC Upstate (5-15, 4-5 A-Sun) on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Breezes by ETSU, 88-75 January 19, 2012 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- Behind an Atlantic Sun record tying three-point performance by sophomore Molly Ernst (Louisville, Ky.), the Belmont women's basketball team (6-13, 5-3 A-Sun) handily defeated in-state rival ETSU (4-14, 3-5 A-Sun), 88-75. [READ MORE] Haley Nelson Featured on WZTV Fox 17 January 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont women's basketball senior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.) was featured during the WZTV Fox 17 9:55 p.m. sports broadcast on Tuesday, January 17. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Returns to the Road for A-Sun Action This Week January 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (5-13, 4-3 A-Sun) will look to carry its winning momentum into its Atlantic Sun matchups on the road this week. [READ MORE] Nelson Tabbed Atlantic Sun Player of the Week January 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The awards continue to roll in for Belmont women’s basketball senior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.) after her stellar play over the weekend. [READ MORE] Nelson Tabbed A-Sun Player of the Week by CollegeSportsMadness.com January 16, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On heels of being honored for recording her 1,000th career point, senior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.) was named the Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Player of the Week by CollegeSportsMadness.com. [READ MORE] Stunner! Women's Basketball Topples Undefeated Stetson, 65-58 January 14, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It was almost like exacting revenge. The Belmont women's basketball team (5-13, 4-3 A-Sun) handed Stetson (16-4, 7-1 A-Sun) its first Atlantic Sun loss of the season on Saturday evening. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Closes Home Stand with Stetson on Saturday January 13, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (4-13, 3-3 A-Sun) will wrap a three-game home stand at the Curb Event Center on Saturday evening when it hosts Stetson (16-3, 7-0 A-Sun) beginning at 5 p.m. [READ MORE] Oh So Close! Women's Basketball Narrowly Misses Upset of FGCU January 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (4-13, 3-3 A-Sun) narrowly missed upsetting visiting Florida Gulf Coast (15-2, 7-0 A-Sun) on Thursday night at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts FGCU and Stetson This Week January 11, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (4-12, 3-2 A-Sun) will conclude its three-game home stand at the Curb Event Center this week with a tough pair of matchups. [READ MORE] Nelson Reaches Career Milestone as Women's Basketball Defeats Lipscomb January 7, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Senior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.) notched her sixth double-double of the season after tallying her 1,000th career point as she helped the Belmont women's basketball team (4-12, 3-2 A-Sun) defeat rival Lipscomb (3-13, 1-4 A-Sun) in part one of the annual Battle of the Boulevard on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Opens Homestand with Battle of the Boulevard on Saturday January 6, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (3-12, 2-2 A-Sun) return to the confines of the Curb Event Center for a three-game homestand beginning this weekend. [READ MORE] Comeback Rally at Jacksonville Falls Just Short for Women's Basketball January 4, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A late second half rally by the Belmont women's basketball team (3-12, 2-2 A-Sun) fell just short on the road at Jacksonville (4-10, 2-1 A-Sun) on Wednesday evening. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Wraps Sunshine State Swing at Jacksonville January 3, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (3-11, 2-1 A-Sun) will look to extend its conference win streak to two games on its final leg of a stop in the Sunshine State. [READ MORE] Explosive First Half Propels Women's Basketball to Victory at North Florida January 2, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (3-11, 2-1 A-Sun) used fiery shooting throughout the first half to handily defeat North Florida (4-9, 1-1 A-Sun) on Monday evening. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Opens 2012 Conference Slate in Florida January 1, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-11, 1-1 A-Sun) will look to use the lessons learned during its tough non-conference schedule to make a strong start in Atlantic Sun play this week. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Welcomes Luffman for 2012-13 Campaign December 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Head Coach Brittney Ezell welcomed guard/forward Jordyn Luffman (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) to the Belmont women’s basketball family during the university’s winter break. [READ MORE] Atlantic Sun Announces Pack the House Schedule December 27, 2011 MACON, Ga. – The NCAA Women's Basketball “Pack the House” initiative is underway, and once again Belmont and the other nine A-Sun teams are participating to promote their programs with a chance of becoming the 2012 champion. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Held Off Down the Stretch by Texas State December 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After building up a strong second half rally, the Belmont women's basketball team (2-11) was unable to maintain the momentum in its final non-conference matchup of the regular season. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts Texas State for Non-Conference Finale on Wednesday December 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-10) will look to conclude the non-conference portion of its schedule on a high note during a matinee matchup on Wednesday. [READ MORE] Overtime Heartbreaker: Women's Basketball Held Off by Austin Peay December 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (2-10) battled down to the wire of an overtime period against in-state rival Austin Peay (3-8) on Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts Austin Peay in Matinee Matchup on Sunday December 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-9) returns to confines of the Curb Event Center for the first of its final two non-conference matchups of the 2011-12 campaign. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls at Chattanooga December 15, 2011 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Despite a surge late in the second half, the Belmont women's basketball team (2-9) fell in its non-conference road finale. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Travels to Chattanooga for Non-Conference Road Finale December 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-8) returns to the road for its final non-conference matchup of the season this week. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Announces 'Battle of the Boulevard' Ticket Information December 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday ticket information for the upcoming ‘Battle of the Boulevard’ men’s and women’s basketball games at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Held Off at Eastern Kentucky December 6, 2011 RICHMOND, Ky. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (2-8) was unable to capitalize on a strong first half performance and was held off down the stretch on Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Returns to the Road Contest at Eastern Kentucky December 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-7, 1-1 A-Sun) returns to the road for its final contest before taking a break for final exams. [READ MORE] Second Half Comeback Falls Just Short for Women's Basketball December 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A strong comeback effort in the final four minutes of regulation fell just short on Saturday afternoon at the Curb Event Center for the Belmont women's basketball team (2-7, 1-1 A-Sun). [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Knocks Off Kennesaw State for First A-Sun Win December 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Catapulted by a strong second half performance, the Belmont women's basketball team (2-6, 1-0 A-Sun) notched its first Atlantic Sun victory of the season on Thursday night in the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Battle of the Boulevard to be Featured on ESPN3 December 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When the Belmont women’s basketball team travels down the road to take on rival Lipscomb, it will do so in front of a national audience when part two of the annual matchup will be broadcast live on ESPN3 on February 4. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Hoop Hour, Presented by Trane November 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Join Belmont men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd and Belmont women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell for the all-new Hoop Hour luncheon series, presented by Trane. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Opens Atlantic Sun Play at Home This Week November 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off its final road trip for the month of November, the Belmont women’s basketball team (1-6) returns to the confines of the Curb Event Center to open Atlantic Sun play this week. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls on the Road at Florida November 29, 2011 GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A strong shooting and defensive performance by the Belmont women's basketball team (1-6) was not enough to carry it to victory on Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Wraps November on the Road at Florida Tuesday November 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, the Belmont women’s basketball team (1-5) will close the month of November on the road. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Knocks Off Indiana State for First Win of the Season November 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (1-5) used a complete team effort to pick up its first win of the season on Sunday afternoon at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts Indiana State on Sunday November 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (0-5) will take to the hardwood at home for only the second time during the month of November this weekend. [READ MORE] Late Rally Falls Short at Ohio for Women's Basketball November 23, 2011 ATHENS, Ohio -- A late second half rally on the road by the Belmont women's basketball team (0-5) fell short on Wednesday night. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hits the Road for Pre-Thanksgiving Battle November 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (0-4) hit the road before the Thanksgiving holiday for a contest at a first time opponent this week. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Teams Up with Second Harvest for Food Drive November 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont women’s basketball will team up with the Second Harvest Food Bank for the program’s second annual Food Drive in conjunction with its game on Sunday, November 27 in the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Held Off Down the Stretch by Indiana in Home Opener November 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (0-4) trimmed a 15 point deficit down to three but was unable to hold off visiting Indiana (2-1) on Friday night in the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts Indiana in Home Opener November 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (0-3) look to pick up its first win of the season on Friday night in the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Adds Three in Early Signing Period November 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont women’s basketball Head Coach Brittney Ezell recently announced the signing of a trio of players to National Letters of Intent. [READ MORE] Discounted Women's Basketball Tickets Available for Williamson Co. Residents November 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Athletics announces a special ticket offer for Williamson County fans of the Belmont women’s basketball team. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Wraps Road Swing at Auburn on Tuesday November 15, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (0-2) wraps its three-game season opening road trip on Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls at Auburn November 15, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. -- After a hot start, brief pauses in offensive output slowed the Belmont women's basketball team (0-3) from recording its first win of the early season on Tuesday night. [READ MORE] Chilly Offensive Second Half Halts Women's Basketball's Efforts at Memphis November 13, 2011 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After a strong back and forth battle in the first half, the Belmont women's basketball team (0-2) was unable to break the ice from around its rim in the second half at Memphis (2-0) on Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls in Season Opener at UT-Martin November 11, 2011 MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (0-1) was unable to overcome an icy second half performance from behind the arc and fell in its season opener on the road on Friday night. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Opens 2011-12 Season with Three-Game Road Swing November 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team enters the second year of the Ezell era this week when it opens the 2011-12 campaign with a three-game road swing. [READ MORE] Belmont Basketball Tipoff Luncheon Set for Nov. 2 October 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Wednesday details on its Belmont Basketball Tipoff Luncheon presented by Fifth Third Bank. [READ MORE] Nelson Tabbed Preseason All-Atlantic Sun; Women's Basketball Chosen to Finish 4th October 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Senior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.) of the Belmont women’s basketball team was named a unanimous 2011 Atlantic Sun Preseason Team selection as announced by the conference on Tuesday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Opens Practice for 2011-12 Ready to ‘Build It’ October 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team will take to the hardwoods of the Curb Event Center officially on Monday, October 10 in pursuit of the first Atlantic Sun title in the Brittney Ezell era. [READ MORE] Fans Can Vote in A-Sun Preseason Women's Basketball Fan Poll on Facebook October 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fans of Belmont Women's Basketball can have their voices heard in the 2011-12 Atlantic Sun Preseason Women's Basketball Awards. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Steps Up to FIGHT PKD at Annual Walk September 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team continued its community service initiative on Saturday, September 17. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Volunteers at TKF Gift of Life Walk September 12, 2011 BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the second year in a row, the Belmont women’s basketball team took time out of its busy preseason conditioning schedule to give back to the community. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Reveals 2011-12 Schedule September 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In her second year at the helm of the Belmont women’s basketball program, head coach Brittney Ezell has lined up an ambitious schedule. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Amber Rockwell Signs with Puerto Rico's Carolina Giants July 22, 2011 Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO -- Former Belmont women's basketball player Amber Rockwell (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) has signed a contract with the Carolina Giants of the National Superior Basketball Female (BSNF) in Puerto Rico. [READ MORE] Ezell Featured in Nashville City Paper Examination of New 3-point Line for Women's Hoops June 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont women's basketball head coach Brittney Ezell was recently interviewed by the Nashville City Paper regarding the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee's decision to move the women's three-point line [READ MORE] Spots Remaining for Women’s Basketball Camps May 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball program is hosting a trio of camps during the month of June for girls of all ages and skill levels [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Standout Moore Joins Staff at Cumberland University May 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Just days before her graduation from Belmont University, women’s basketball senior Tereva Moore (Memphis, Tenn.) learned that she would be joining the staff at Cumberland University as a graduate assistant. [READ MORE] Moore Receives Hancock-Nipper Sportsmanship Award April 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After wrapping her final season as a member of the Belmont women’s basketball team, senior Tereva Moore (Memphis, Tenn.) was recently named a recipient of the A.D. Hancock-Walter Nipper Sportsmanship Award for Basketball by the Nashville City Civitan Club. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Announces 'It's Still Bruin Time' Campaign April 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - To commemorate the most successful basketball season in program history, Belmont University Athletics announced Friday the It’s Still Bruin Time campaign. [READ MORE] Four Women's Basketball Recruits Shine in State Tourney Action March 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Head Coach Brittney Ezell’s first recruiting class for the Belmont women’s basketball program continued to collect accolades and shine in their final games as high school players over the weekend. [READ MORE] At the Buzzer: Women's Basketball Edged in Semifinals of A-Sun Championship March 4, 2011 MACON, Ga. -- A heave with less than one-tenth of a second left on the clock edges the Belmont women's basketball team (12-19, 7-13 A-Sun) in the semifinals of the Atlantic Sun Championship on Friday afternoon. [READ MORE] Follow the Live Blog of Thursday's A-Sun Women's Quarterfinal -- Belmont vs Campbell March 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog as the Belmont women's basketball team takes on the Campbell Lady Camels in an A-Sun Tournament Quarterfinal Thursday evening in Macon, Georgia. [READ MORE] A-Sun Record Set as Women's Basketball Upsets No. 3 Campbell March 3, 2011 MACON, Ga. -- The Belmont women’s basketball team (11-19, 7-13 A-Sun) set an Atlantic Sun Championship record when it ousted third seeded Campbell (13-17, 12-8 A-Sun) on Thursday night. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Faces Off Against No. 2 Stetson in Semifinals March 3, 2011 MACON, Ga. -- With one upset already under its belt, the Belmont women's basketball team gears up to take on No. 2 Stetson Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2011 Atlantic Sun Championships. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Takes on Campbell in Atlantic Sun Quarterfinals March 2, 2011 MACON, Ga. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (10-19, 7-13 A-Sun) begins its quest to be the last team when it takes to the hardwood at the 2011 Atlantic Sun Championships on Thursday evening. [READ MORE] Ernst Named to Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team March 1, 2011 MACON, Ga. – After a stellar debut season as a member of the Belmont women’s basketball team, freshman Molly Ernst (Louisville, Ky.) was named to the 2011 Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. [READ MORE] Late Rally Gives Women's Basketball 50-47 Win at Kennesaw State February 26, 2011 KENNESAW, Ga. -- It came down to the wire but an amazing comeback effort by the Belmont women's basketball team (10-19, 7-13 A-Sun) helped them rally for a win in the final minute of regulation on the road at Kennesaw State (9-19, 6-14 A-Sun). [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Wraps Regular Season at Kennesaw State February 25, 2011 KENNESAW, Ga. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (9-19, 6-13 A-Sun) takes on Kennesaw State on Saturday afternoon for its final regular season matchup of the 2010-11 campaign. [READ MORE] Belmont Women’s Basketball Joins Elite Club with 800th Win February 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When the Belmont women’s basketball team defeated Mercer in overtime on the road Thursday night, it joined elite company, becoming one of only 14 teams to ever record 800 program wins. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Earns 800th Program Win with OT Win at Mercer February 24, 2011 MACON, Ga. -- The Belmont women's basketball team made history on Thursday night on the first night of its final road swing of the season. A 67-62 overtime win at Mercer gave the program it's 800th win, making Belmont only the 14th team in nation to accomplish the feat. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hits Road for Final Regular Season Games of the Year February 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (8-19, 5-13 A-Sun) will hit the road for the final time during the regular season this week with a pair of games in Georgia [READ MORE] Valiant Double OT Effort by Women's Basketball Falls Just Short February 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (8-19, 5-13 A-Sun) dug their heels in and forced its first double overtime decision of the season on Monday night at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts ETSU for Home Finale February 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (8-18, 5-12 A-Sun) closes out the inaugural season of the Ezell Era at home on Monday night at the Curb Event Center [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Held Off by USC Upstate on Senior Day February 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (8-18, 5-12 A-Sun) nearly toppled visiting USC Upstate (15-11, 11-6 A-Sun) on Saturday afternoon at the Curb Event Center. The Bruins were held off in the final 90 seconds and fell, 63-53. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts USC Upstate for Senior Day on Saturday February 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (8-17, 5-11 A-Sun) will play its final regular season home games at the Curb Event Center this weekend. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Defeats Campbell February 12, 2011 BUIES CREEK, N.C. – With the help of a strong defense and a balanced scoring attack, the Belmont women's basketball team (8-17, 5-11 A-Sun) returned to its winning ways, picking up a win over Campbell (10-14, 9-6 A-Sun), 54-45, Saturday afternoon on the road. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Wraps Road Swing at Campbell February 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-17, 4-11 A-Sun) will look to return to its winning ways when it wraps up a three-game road trip at Campbell (10-13, 9-5 A-Sun) on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls at North Florida in Final 90 Seconds February 5, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Tenn. -- A surge in the final three minutes of regulation was not enough to lift the Belmont women's basketball team (7-17, 4-11 A-Sun) on the road at North Florida (10-12, 8-5 A-Sun) on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins were edged, 61-56. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Faces Off Against North Florida on Saturday February 4, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-16, 4-10 A-Sun) returns to the hardwood on Saturday afternoon aiming for a split on the final day of its Florida road swing. The Bruins take on North Florida (9-12, 7-5 A-Sun) beginning at 3:30 pm CT. [READ MORE] Second Half Rally Falls Short at Jacksonville for Women's Basketball February 3, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (7-16, 4-10 A-Sun) rebounded from being down in the first half to nearly pick up its first win in seven tries on the road at Jacksonville (10-11, 5-7 A-Sun) on Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately, the Bruins fell short in the waning minutes, falling to the Dolphins, 68-57. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Looks to Rebound at Jacksonville Thursday February 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-15, 4-9 A-Sun) will be the hunt for its first win in six tries when it travels to Florida for Atlantic Sun action this week. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts FGCU on Monday for Televised Game January 31, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-14, 4-8 A-Sun) will look to break its recent slump in front of a televised audience on Monday night in the Curb Event Center. The Bruins host Florida Gulf Coast (16-1, 9-1 A-Sun) beginning at 6 p.m. CT live on CSS. [READ MORE] Late Threes Not Enough to Topple FGCU in A-Sun CSS Game of the Week January 31, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women's basketball team (7-15, 4-9 A-Sun) was unable to hold onto its first half momentum and fell to visiting Florida Gulf Coast (17-1, 10-1 A-Sun) on Monday night at the Curb Event Center in the CSS Game of the Week. The Bruins were held off down the stretch, 67-50, and slip to 4-9 in Atlantic Sun action. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts Stetson in the Pink Zone Saturday January 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-13, 4-7 A-Sun) will look to put one up in the win column when it hosts Stetson (9-10, 5-5 A-Sun) on Saturday afternoon at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Strong Performance Behind the Arc Not Enough, Women's Basketball Falls to Stetson January 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Despite an outstanding performance from behind the arc, the Belmont women's basketball team (7-14, 4-8 A-Sun) was unable to rebound from a late second half deficit on Saturday at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Invites Fans to get into the Pink Zone on Saturday January 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the fourth consecutive year, the Belmont women’s basketball team will participate in the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association’s (WBCA) Pink Zone®. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Readies for Boulevard Rematch January 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-12, 4-6 A-Sun) will look to sweep the Battle of the Boulevard series when it heads down the street to face off against rival Lipscomb (7-12, 4-6 A-Sun) on Thursday night. [READ MORE] Second Half Flurry Holds Off Women's Basketball in Battle of the Boulevard January 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Another second half rally falls just short on the road as the Belmont women's basketball team (7-13, 4-7 A-Sun) falls at rival Lipscomb (8-12, 5-6 A-Sun) on Thursday night. [READ MORE] Three Women’s Basketball Signees Named McDonald’s All-America Nominees January 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in program history, Belmont women’s basketball will have McDonald’s All-America nominees on its roster. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Faces Off Against ETSU on Monday January 24, 2011 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (7-11, 4-5 A-Sun) will look to snap a two-game skid on Monday night when it faces off against intrastate rival East Tennessee State (9-9, 6-3 A-Sun). Tip time is slated for 6 p.m. CT in Johnson City, Tenn. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Edged Down the Stretch at ETSU January 24, 2011 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- Despite another strong second half, the Belmont women's basketball team (7-12, 4-6 A-Sun) was unable to knock off another opponent on the road Monday night. The Bruins fell to intrastate rival ETSU, 58-49, and slipped to 4-6 in Atlantic Sun standings. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Opens Road Swing at USC Upstate January 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After splitting its four-game homestand last week, the Belmont women’s basketball team (7-10, 4-4 A-Sun) return to the road opening a three-game swing this weekend. [READ MORE] Late Rally by Women's Basketball Falls Short at USC Upstate January 22, 2011 SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Despite a strong rally in the second stanza, the Belmont women's basketball team (7-11, 4-5 A-Sun) was unable to bounce back from a large first half lead on the road at USC Upstate (9-8, 5-3 A-Sun). The Bruins fell, 69-51, and slip to 4-5 in Atlantic Sun action. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Closes Homestand with Campbell January 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (7-9, 4-3 A-Sun) hopes to build on its momentum from Thursday night’s victory into the final contest of its four-game homestand. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Edged by Campbell January 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After battling back from being down by as many as 13, the Belmont women's basketball team (7-10, 4-4 A-Sun) second half rally fell just short on Saturday at the Curb Event Center. The Bruins were edged, 60-57, by visiting Campbell (6-10, 5-2 A-Sun). [READ MORE] Battle of the Boulevard on Deck for Women’s Basketball January 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (6-9, 3-3 A-Sun) will tackle another first on Thursday– hosting its first Battle of the Boulevard game under Head Coach Brittney Ezell. [READ MORE] Round One to Belmont: Women's Basketball Defeats Lipscomb January 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It nearly came down to the wire before a winner was decided but the Belmont women's basketball team (7-9, 4-3 A-Sun) was able to hold on for a win over rival Lipscomb (7-9, 4-3 A-Sun) on Thursday evening. The Bruins won round one of the annual Battle of the Boulevard, 56-52, at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Tripped Up by Jacksonville January 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Hampered by spotty shooting down the stretch, the Belmont women's basketball team (6-9, 3-3 A-Sun) fell to visiting Jacksonville (7-7, 2-3 A-Sun), 70-60, on Monday afternoon at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Collective Effort Gives Women's Basketball Second Consecutive A-Sun Win January 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (6-8, 3-2 A-Sun) used a complete attack on both sides of the ball to extend its win streak to two games on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins convincingly defeated visiting North Florida (2-11, 0-4 A-Sun), 65-48, to improve to 3-2 in the Atlantic Sun. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Opens Homestand UNF and Jacksonville January 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After splitting its first Atlantic Sun road trip, the Belmont women’s basketball team (5-8, 2-2 A-Sun) return to the confines of the Curb Event Center to open a four-game homestand. [READ MORE] Stellar Free Throw Shooting Helps Women's Basketball Defeat Stetson January 5, 2011 DELAND, Fla. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (5-8, 2-2 A-Sun) found its offensive rhythm and was nearly unstoppable from behind the free-throw line Wednesday afternoon and pulled out a 59-45 win on the road over Stetson (5-8, 1-3 A-Sun). [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hits the Road for First A-Sun Action of 2011 January 3, 2011 FT. MYERS, Fla. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (4-7, 1-1 A-Sun) opens the 2011 portion of its schedule on the road this week with stops in Florida. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls to FGCU January 3, 2011 FT. MYERS, Fla. -- Despite a tough defensive effort, the Belmont women's basketball team (4-8, 1-2 A-Sun) was unable to topple Atlantic Sun leader Florida Gulf Coast (10-0, 3-0 A-Sun) on the road Monday afternoon. Plagued by icy shooting from the floor and behind the arc, the Bruins fell, 79-39. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Closes Non-Conference Slate with Chattanooga December 30, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a break for the Christmas holiday, the Belmont women’s basketball team (4-6, 1-1 A-Sun) will be back in action at the Curb Event Center on Thursday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Comeback Effort Falls Just Short Against UTC December 30, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A fever pitched second half effort was not enough to help the Belmont women's basketball team (4-7, 1-1 A-Sun) topple Chattanooga (4-8) on Thursday afternoon at the Curb Event Center. The Bruins were edged in the final 90 seconds of regulation and fell, 66-61, in their non-conference finale. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hits the Road for Final Game before Holiday Break December 18, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (4-5, 1-1 A-Sun) takes its two game win streak on the road this weekend with a stop at Alabama (8-2) on Saturday [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Falls at Alabama December 18, 2010 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Despite a strong comeback in the second half, the Belmont women's basketball team (4-6) was unable to overtake Alabama (9-2) on the road on Saturday, falling 64-46. [READ MORE] A-Sun Women's Basketball Attendance on the Rise December 16, 2010 MACON, Ga. - Through 35 games into the 2010-11 women’s basketball season, the Atlantic Sun Conference has already seen a dramatic increase in the attendance at their home contests. [READ MORE] Led by Strayhorn's Triple-Double, Women's Basketball Earns First A-Sun Victory December 16, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- History was made on Thursday night at the Curb Event Center for the Belmont women's basketball team (4-5, 1-1 A-Sun). Head Coach Brittney Ezell earned her first Atlantic Sun victory and senior Shaunda Strayhorn (Dyersburg, Tenn.) notched the program's first triple-double of the NCAA era as the Bruins defeated visiting Kennesaw State (2-5, 0-1 A-Sun), 71-55. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Wraps December Conference Slate on Thursday at Home December 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After taking a break from the hardwood for final exams, the Belmont women’s basketball team (3-5, 0-1 A-Sun) will be back in action on Thursday at the Curb Event Center, hosting Atlantic Sun foe Kennesaw State (2-4, 0-0 A-Sun) at 5 p.m. [READ MORE] Strayhorn Earns Atlantic Sun Player of the Week Nod December 14, 2010 MACON, Ga. – A stellar performance from the free-throw line helped senior Shaunda Strayhorn (Dyersburg, Tenn.) earn the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Knocks Off Crosstown Rival Tennessee State for First Home Win December 7, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (3-5, 0-1 A-Sun) held off a feisty visiting Tennessee State (3-6) team for its first win at the Curb Event Center in the Ezell Era on Tuesday evening. The Bruins held off down the stretch for an 80-66 victory. [READ MORE] Slow Start Hampers Women's Basketball's Effort at UAB December 5, 2010 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (2-5, 0-1 A-Sun) was hampered by a slow offensive start on the road at UAB (5-3) on Sunday. Spotty shooting down the stretch helped the Blazers take the game, 61-37, and move the Bruins' record to 2-5 on the season. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Returns to the Road to take on UAB on Sunday December 4, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-4, 0-1 A-Sun) will hit the road for the first time in the month of December, putting its unblemished 2-0 road record on the line Sunday afternoon when it travels to Alabama for a matchup with UAB. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Hosts Mercer in Atlantic Sun Home Opener December 2, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team (2-3) gets an early start to Atlantic Sun action this week, when it hosts Mercer (0-5) on Thursday night at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Drops A-Sun Home Opener to Mercer, 69-56 December 2, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (2-4, 0-1 A-Sun) was unable to fend off visiting Mercer (1-5, 1-0 A-Sun) on Thursday night at the Curb Event Center and fell down the stretch, 69-56. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Closes Month of November on the Road November 27, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team will close out the first month on the hardwood of the Ezell Era on the road this weekend. The Bruins travel south to face off against Central Arkansas (2-3) on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Holds Off Late Rally to Knock Off Central Arkansas November 27, 2010 CONWAY, Ark. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (2-3) held off a last minute surge on the road at Central Arkansas (2-4) to come away with a 78-73 victory. With the win, the Bruins snapped a three-game skid and improve in the all-time series, 3-0. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Edged by Tennessee Tech, 61-56 November 21, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tripped up by fouls midway through the second stanza, the Belmont women's basketball team (1-3) was edged in the final 90 seconds of regulation, falling to visiting Tennessee Tech (3-0), 61-56, on Sunday afternoon at the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Adds Six for 2011-12 Campaign November 19, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Head Coach Brittney Ezell has loaded her first recruiting class with players who will be able to make an immediate impact on the Belmont women’s basketball program and in the Atlantic Sun. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against UT-Martin in Home Opener November 17, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball takes to the hardwood of the Curb Event Center for the first time in the Ezell Era on Wednesday night. The Bruins host intrastate rival UT-Martin beginning at 7 p.m. [READ MORE] Follow The Women's Basketball Live Blog Against UT- Martin November 17, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Follow the Live Blog of the Belmont women's basketball team home-opener, playing host to UT- Martin at the Curb Event Center beginning at 7:00pm CT. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Drops Home Opener to UT-Martin, 73-52 November 17, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women's basketball team (1-2) was tripped up by an early deficit and dropped its home opener to visiting UT-Martin (2-1) on Wednesday night at the Curb Event Center. The Bruins fell to the Skyhawks, 73-52. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Featured on WSMV-TV November 16, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The excitement is continuing to build around the Ezell Era of Belmont women's basketball. Fans saw a sneak peek of Head Coach Brittney Ezell and the Bruins Tuesday night on WSMV Channel 4 as they practiced for their home opener against UT-Martin on Wednesday night in the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Ernst Earns Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week Honors November 16, 2010 MACON, Ga. – On the heels of an impressive debut on her first weekend of play at the collegiate level, freshman Molly Ernst (Louisville, Ky.) was named the Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week. It is the first time this award has been given by the conference office. [READ MORE] Special Promotions Usher in Ezell Era of Women’s Basketball November 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2010-11 Belmont women’s basketball team takes to the hardwood of the Curb Event Center for the first time in the Ezell Era this week and to commemorate the occasion, the Belmont Athletics Department has lined up a pair of promotions to help the Bruins “Pack the House.” [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Takes Second at Winthrop Classic November 14, 2010 ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Belmont women's basketball team was unable to duplicate its come from behind feat on day two of the Winthrop Classic. The Bruins fell to tournament champion, Central Michigan, 102-71, on Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Enters Ezell Era at Winthrop Classic This Weekend November 12, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's basketball team will open its 2010-11 slate on the road this weekend at the Winthrop Classic under first year head coach Brittney Ezell. The Bruins face off against host Winthrop on Friday night beginning at 6 p.m. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Christens Ezell Era with Win over Winthrop November 12, 2010 ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Belmont women's basketball team (1-0) turned on the afterburners down the stretch and pulled out a win over Winthrop (0-1) on the road Friday night. The Bruins came from behind the defeat the Eagles, 59-50, and advance to the winner's game at the Winthrop Classic. [READ MORE] Nelson Interviewed for 11 Days of Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball November 9, 2010 MACON, Ga. -- Each day from Oct. 29th through Nov. 12th, the Atlantic Sun Conference will preview the upcoming 2010-11 women's basketball season with 11 Days of Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball. The league office talked with Haley Nelson, a junior all-conference forward for the Belmont Bruins, and Tennessean reporter Mike Organ, who covers the team. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball to be Featured in CSS Atlantic Sun TV Package November 4, 2010 MACON, Ga. – The Belmont women’s basketball team will have one of its 2010-11 season contests televised on the Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS) network, as announced by the Atlantic Sun this week. [READ MORE] Basketball Tipoff Luncheon to be Carried Live on ASun.TV November 2, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The 2010-11 Belmont Basketball Season Tipoff Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 3 will be carried live on ASun.TV. [READ MORE] CollegeInsider.com Establishes Women's Mid-Major Top 25 October 14, 2010 BOSTON, Mass. -- Over a decade after creating the Mid-Major Top 25 for division I men’s basketball, CollegeInsider.com has joined forces with the Atlantic Sun Conference to establish the women’s Mid-Major Top 25. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Picked to Finish Fifth in Atlantic Sun Race; Nelson Preseason All-Conference October 13, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The revamped Belmont women’s basketball team under the leadership of new head coach Brittney Ezell was selected to finish in a tie fifth in the 2010-11 Atlantic Sun race by the league’s coaches. For the third consecutive year, a Bruin has been named to the Preseason All-Conference Team with the selection of junior Haley Nelson (Scottsboro, Ala.). [READ MORE] Meet the Bruins Night Set for Oct. 26 October 12, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Tuesday that its annual Meet the Bruins Night, sponsored by Pepsi, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. from the Curb Event Center. [READ MORE] Women's Basketball Volunteers at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure October 12, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the second year in a row, the Belmont women’s basketball team joined with more than 20,000 Middle Tennesseans on Saturday, October 9 to take a stand against and raise awareness about breast cancer at the 19th annual Greater Nashville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Brentwood. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Volunteers with PKD Foundation for Annual Walk September 30, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team took a break from preseason workouts and dedicated Saturday, September 25 to serving the community and raising awareness about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). [READ MORE] A-Sun Launches NCAA Women's Basketball Grant-Dedicated Web Page September 17, 2010 MACON, Ga. – The Atlantic Sun Conference launched a new web page dedicated to following the year-long women’s basketball marketing and promotions grant the conference received from the NCAA. [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball to Volunteer at Tennessee Kidney Foundation Annual Walk September 10, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont women’s basketball team will take a morning off from its individual preseason workouts and join with thousands of other Middle Tennesseans as they participate in the Tennessee Kidney Foundation’s annual Gift of Life Walk in Brentwood’s River Park on Saturday, September 11. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Launches New Website August 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Athletics proudly announces the launch of the new-look belmontbruins.com, and its partnership with web servicing provider, PrestoSports. [READ MORE] Coach Ezell to be a Guest on WNSR 560AM's Sports XTRA August 9, 2010 Ezell's segment begins at 7:05 p.m. CT [READ MORE] Women’s Basketball Unveils 2010-11 Slate August 5, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Armed with a new coach, the Belmont women’s basketball program will enter the 2010-11 campaign with a renewed drive to return to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history. Head Coach Brittney Ezell inherits a challenging non-conference slate filled with familiar opponents from eight different conferences and eagerly anticipates her first year in the competitive Atlantic Sun Conference. [READ MORE] Carley Peterson Named to Gulf South Conference All-Decade Team July 20, 2010 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Belmont women’s basketball assistant coach Carley Peterson was recently named to the Gulf South Conference All-Decade Team for her stellar career on the hardwood at Valdosta State. She was named to the Second Team in the East Division and is one of two VSU representatives on the elite list. [READ MORE] Spaces Still Available for Belmont Girls Individual Basketball Camps June 14, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont Women's Basketball Head Coach Brittney Ezell announced today that registration remains open and spaces are available for both of Belmont University's individual girls basketball camps. [READ MORE] Ezell Completes Staff for First Year at the Helm of Belmont's Women's Basketball Program June 1, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New Belmont women's basketball head coach Brittney Ezell has selected Marvis Hodges, Jonathan Davis, and Carley Peterson to join her on the sidelines in her first year at the helm of the program. [READ MORE] Ezell Adds One for 2010-11 Campaign May 26, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New Belmont women's basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced the signing of transfer Katie Brooks for the 2010-11 season. [READ MORE]