Friday, July 1st @ 8:05 PM
Tim Wakefield, RHP (4-3, 4.54) vs Bud Norris, RHP (4-6, 3.36)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
Saturday, July 2nd @ 7:05 PM
Andrew Miller, LHP (1-0, 3.09) vs J. A. Happ, LHP (3-9, 5.54)
TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
Sunday, July 3rd @ 2:05 PM
Josh Beckett, RHP (6-3, 2.20) vs Jordan Lyles, RHP (0-3, 4.75)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
If you were wondering why the posting here has been erratic as of late, I’ve been experiencing some computer issues. Ever since last Friday, my computer has been very laggy when typing.
This causes things to take a lot longer than it should. The two posts I do before the daily Red Sox News * Notes post usually take about 20 mins to do. Today, it was over an hour. Same with when I tried to do them on Friday when the problem first arose.
What’s funny about the whole process is that each time it’s fixed, it’s mainly because the computer is running without antivirus. So while diagnosing that as part of problem is a good thing, it’s not the ideal thing to do. Part of the process right now is trying to find an antivirus solution that works the best with my computer.
I honestly do feel bad about not being able to post. Just know that I’m doing everything possible to get my computer back to normal as fast as I can. If in the next day or so, I can’t get this thing under control, I will move what I need to a spare laptop.
It kills me each day that I miss so I hope this thing gets under wraps sooner rather than later.
And just so everyone knows, I’m still watching the Red Sox games. It kills me not to be able to talk about them or even be out there on Twitter with everyone.
Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
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UConn Men’s Basketball links
Lamb Nets 13 in Team USA’s Loss [David Borges – New Haven Register]
Ever Think You’d See This Day? [David Borges – New Haven Register]
News And Notes From UConn Workout At Gampel Pavilion [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]
Vonleh And Auguste Visit UConn [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]
Daniels arrives at UConn, “already family” [Neill Ostrout – CT Post]
Freshman Daniels starts his UConn career [CT Post]
Daniels gets acquainted with Storrs [New Haven Register]
UConn Football links
Big East position rankings: Receiver [Andrea Adelson – ESPN.com]
UConn facing rebuilding year [The Daily Anthenaeum]
Other UConn related links
Women’s Soccer: Bussey headed to UConn – Knee surgeries don’t slow Brighton soccer standout [Livingston Daily]
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
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Tommy Hottovy: ‘I’d do [road to majors] all over again’ [Full Count]
Players of the Week, June 20-26; Luis Bastardo and Christian Vazquez [SoxProspects.com]
Pawtucket Red Sox
The PawSox got three late runs in an 8-6 win over the Rochester Red Wings.
Five-Run 2nd Inning Enough for Red Wings [PawSox.com]
Pawtucket struggles early, then hits stride [Providence Journal]
Rochester Red Wings @ Pawtucket Red Sox 6.28.11 box score [MiLB.com]
International League standings
In the first game of a doubleheader, the New Britain Rock Cats got a run in the 9th for a 2-1 win over the Sea Dogs. In the second game, the Sea Dogs got seven runs in the 6th for a 12-5 win to salvage a split.
Sea Dogs earn a split to end losing streak [Portland Press Herald]
Sea Dogs Earn Doubleheader Split [OurSports Central]
Goodwill Donations Accepted at Hadlock Field on June 30th [OurSports Central]
New Britain Rock Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs 6.28.11 game 1 box score [MiLB.com]
New Britain Rock Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs 6.28.11 game 2 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
Salem had their way with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in a 7-0 win.
Salem Red Sox finally break losing spell [Roanoke Times]
Red Sox Earn First Win of Second Half [OurSports Central]
Myrtle Beach Pelicans @ Salem Red Sox 6.28.11 box score [MiLB.com]
The Drive’s rally fell short in an 8-7 loss to the Asheville Tourists.
Drive Drop Second Straight to Tourists with 8-7 Loss [MiLB.com]
Asheville Tourists @ Greenville Drive 6.28.11 box score [MiLB.com]
South Atlantic League standings
Lowell Spinners:
The Spinners were roughed up in a 7-3 loss to the Vermont Lake Monsters.
Too Little, Too Late for Spinners [LowellSpinners.com]
Shaw shows pop [Lowell Sun]
Vermont Lake Monsters @ Lowell Spinners 6.28.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Red Sox saw their rally fall short in a 4-3 loss to the GCL Rays.
GCL Red Sox @ GCL Rays 6.28.11 box score [MiLB.com]
After salvaging the finale in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the Boston Red Sox head to the City of Brotherly Love in what is being billed as a potential World Series preview. The Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies will square off tonight in the first of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.
Tonight’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and you can watch the game on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Phillies television market, you can catch the game on Philadelphia 17. If you don’t live in either market you may be in luck as the MLB Network is scheduled to show the game as well. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.
After being scratched before his last start, Josh Beckett returns after the layoff to make his 15th start of 2011. In his previous 14 starts, Beckett is 6-2 with a 1.86 ERA. He didn’t face the Phillies in 2010. Beckett has made 19 career appearances (17 starts) against the Phils and is 8-4 with a 3.98 ERA. He’s made eight appearances (seven starts) in Philly and is 2-3 with a 4.83 ERA. Beckett is 2-1 with a 4.71 ERA in three starts as a member of the Red Sox against the Phillies.
Cliff Lee makes his 17th start of 2011 for the Phillies tonight. In his previous 16 starts, Lee is 8-5 with a 2.87 ERA. He made one start against the Red Sox in 2010 as a member of the Texas Rangers, picking up a no decision after allowing two runs in nine innings of work. He’s made 10 career starts against the Red Sox and is 2-4 with a 4.06 ERA. In 33 innings this month, Lee has allowed just one earned run while going 4-0.
Click on the read more button below to see tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day if you’re on the home page.
Here are tonight’s lineups:
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| 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF | 1. Jimmy Rollins | SS |
| 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 2. Placido Polanco | 3B |
| 3. Adrian Gonzalez | 1B | 3. Chase Utley | 2B |
| 4. Kevin Youkilis | 3B | 4. Ryan Howard | 1B |
| 5. Darnell McDonald | LF | 5. Shane Victorino | CF |
| 6. Jason Varitek | C | 6. Raul Ibanez | LF |
| 7. Mike Cameron | RF | 7. Domonic Brown | RF |
| 8. Marco Scutaro | SS | 8. Carlos Ruiz | C |
| 9. Josh Beckett | P | 9. Cliff Lee | P |
And here is how the hitters have fared against tonight’s starting pitchers:
Bobby Jenks and Franklin Morales have been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. Scott Atchison will have to clear procedural waivers before being optioned back to Pawtucket. Tommy Hottovy was optioned to Pawtucket as well.
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He recalls Philly fondly [Boston Globe]
It’s just another in a series of challenges [Boston Globe]
Clash could be Classic [Boston Herald]
Disadvantaged Kevin Youkilis [Boston Herald]
Hype beyond midseason form as Red Sox head to Philly [Boston Herald]
Ex-coach: Adrian Gonzalez one smart slugger [Boston Herald]
See you in the World Series? Not quite yet [Boston Herald]
Red-hot tickets for Red Sox vs. Phillies series [Boston Herald]
How will Josh Beckett respond on 12 days rest? [Boston Herald]
Lefty reliever Franklin Morales activated to face Phillies [Clubhouse Insider]
Pregame notes: Updates on Crawford, Buchholz, Drew [Clubhouse Insider]
Source: Ortiz to play first tomorrow [Clubhouse Insider]
Phillies series not a World Series preview [CSNNE.com]
Runs could be hard to come by vs. Phillies [ESPN Boston]
Beckett vs. Lee a historically good matchup [ESPN Boston]
Beckett, Lee face off in Sox-Phils opener [ESPN Boston]
Boston Red Sox can’t think World Series yet vs. Philadelphia Phillies [ESPN Boston]
Dropkick Murphys and Mighty, Mighty BossTones at Fenway Park Sept. 8 and 9 [Extra Bases]
Sox taking time with Buchholz, Crawford [Extra Bases]
Gonzalez to the OF? No decision yet [Extra Bases]
Here’s why Darnell McDonald is hitting fifth [Extra Bases]
David Ortiz to play first base tomorrow [Extra Bases]
Scouting the Phillies: Position-by-position breakdown [Full Count]
John Kruk on M&M: ‘Feeling-out’ process during Red Sox-Phillies series [Full Count]
Dennis Eckersley on M&M: John Lackey is ‘disturbing to watch’ [Full Count]
Tommy Hottovy: ‘I’d do [road to majors] all over again’ [Full Count]
Adrian Gonzalez Stays Strong at Home, on the Road by Eating Healthy, Planning Meals Ahead [NESN.com]
Red Sox Mailbag: Sox Could Consider Hunter Pence, Andre Ethier As Potential Trade Targets [NESN.com]
Bobby Jenks, Franklin Morales Seek Fresh Start in Red Sox Bullpen [NESN.com]
Video: Phillies’ Dominant Starting Rotation Has Helped Ease Worries About Questionable Bullpen [NESN.com]
Interleague Quickies [Nuggetpalooza]
A Series Matter: Red Sox-Phillies and RED SOX-PHILLIES! [Projo Sox Blog]
Francona still agonizing over Gonzalez-Ortiz dilemma [Projo Sox Blog]
No timetables for Buchholz or Crawford [Projo Sox Blog]
Jenks, Morales activated from DL [Projo Sox Blog]
Red Sox ready to put Lackey disaster behind them [Projo Sox Blog]
Phillies see Boston visit as good measuring stick [Providence Journal]
By moving up Hamels for Sox series, Phillies stir up the pot [Providence Journal]
Beckett’s cutter treating him well this season [Providence Journal]
When Sox meet Phils, it’ll be battle of the best [Providence Journal]
Red Sox Journal: A look at Sox free-agents-to-be [Providence Journal]
Shades of October as Red Sox hit Philly [RedSox.com]
Beckett returns to face Phils after long layoff [RedSox.com]
Jonathan Papelbon. Justin Masterson. Daniel Bard. Now Andrew Miller? [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]
In Red Sox rotation, the squeeze is on [Tony Massrotti – Boston Globe]
Photo credits: AP Photo, Getty Images
With the American League All-Star team voting winding down on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST, Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury still finds himself sitting on the outside looking in at a starting spot.
Last week, Ellsbury found himself trailing Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers by 173,000 votes. This week, Ellsbury trails by just 121,000 votes. Injured Red Sox OF Carl Crawford sits in fifth and trails Hamilton by 875,000 votes while J.D. Drew is a distant 10th 1.7 million votes behind.
Adrian Gonzalez has increased his lead over Mark Teixeira by about a million votes and unless something kooky happens, he should be the AL starting first baseman. The same goes for David Ortiz who leads Michael Young by about two million votes for the starting DH position.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia finds himself in fourth at catcher but is 1.2 million votes behind Russell Martin. Dustin Pedroia is still in second at second base but is 1.8 million votes behind Robinson Cano.
Kevin Youkilis sits in third place about a million votes behind Alex Rodriguez at third. And finally, Marco Scutaro remains in fifth at shortstop as he trails Derek Jeter by 2.2 million votes.
I can’t stress enough how important it is for you to vote, especially for Ellsbury. He’s had a heck of a season and deserves to be the starter. So do whatever you can to help him get there.
Since the Red Sox are partnering up with the San Francisco Giants in the NL, be sure to Vote the Ticket! and get our boys to starting positions at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. Get that vote in by 11:59 p.m. Thursday night.
The 2011 MLB All-Star Teams will be released on Sunday, July 3rd on TBS beginning at 12 p.m.
For a full look at the vote totals, click on the read more button below if you’re on the home page
| 2011 AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR BALLOTING (as of June 28) |
| CATCHER |
| Russell Martin, Yankees: 2,779,592 |
| Alex Avila, Tigers: 2,345,065 |
| Joe Mauer, Twins: 1,699,604 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox: 1,505,143 |
| Yorvit Torrealba, Rangers: 1,309,802 |
|
FIRST BASE |
| Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox: 4,014,722 |
| Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 3,077,242 |
| Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 2,184,480 |
| Mitch Moreland, Rangers: 1,209,258 |
| Paul Konerko, White Sox: 932,422 |
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SECOND BASE |
| Robinson Cano, Yankees: 4,724,816 |
| Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 2,979,181 |
| Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 1,896,259 |
| Orlando Cabrera, Indians: 1,127,840 |
| Ben Zobrist, Rays: 963,481 |
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THIRD BASE |
| Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: 3,735,406 |
| Adrian Beltre, Rangers: 2,935,373 |
| Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox: 2,724,286 |
| Evan Longoria, Rays: 2,000,379 |
| Brandon Inge, Tigers: 633,519 |
|
SHORTSTOP |
| Derek Jeter, Yankees: 3,392,128 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians: 2,885,778 |
| Elvis Andrus, Rangers: 1,971,514 |
| Jhonny Peralta, Tigers: 1,178,114 |
| Marco Scutaro, Red Sox: 1,099,744 |
| DESIGNATED HITTER |
| David Ortiz, Red Sox: 4,237,014 |
| Michael Young, Rangers: 2,235,504 |
| Jorge Posada, Yankees: 1,453,385 |
| Victor Martinez, Tigers: 1,234,879 |
| Johnny Damon, Rays: 1,028,366 |
| OUTFIELD |
| Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 5,263,840 |
| Curtis Granderson, Yankees: 4,582,419 |
| Josh Hamilton, Rangers: 3,173,000 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 3,051,675 |
| Carl Crawford, Red Sox: 2,294,337 |
| Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 1,912,783 |
| Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: 1,912,062 |
| Nick Swisher, Yankees: 1,648,599 |
| Brett Gardner, Yankees: 1,499,367 |
| J.D. Drew, Red Sox: 1,428,367 |
| Matthew Joyce, Rays: 1,226,439 |
| Jeff Francoeur, Royals: 1,061,445 |
| David Murphy, Rangers: 1,057,887 |
| Grady Sizemore, Indians: 1,033,014 |
| Shin-Soo Choo, Indians: 924,326 |
In case you were wondering, here are the NL All-Star voting totals.
Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below.
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UConn Men’s Basketball links
Majok Wowed Lakers in Italy [David Borges – New Haven Register]
Alex Oriakhi, El Capitan [David Borges – New Haven Register]
Daniels Arrives at UConn [David Borges – New Haven Register]
Five Players That Need To Improve [UConn Huskies Basketball]
After considering leaving for pros, Lamb aiming high again at UConn [CT Post]
Walker goes No. 9 in draft to Charlotte Bobcats [CT Post]
Joining NBA a dream come true, and Walker will keep working [CT Post]
For several reasons, Calhoun will coach again [CT Post]
UConn Bust Ater Majok A Curious Pick By Los Angeles Lakers [Hartford Courant]
UConn’s Kemba Walker chosen 9th by the Bobcats [The Day]
UConn’s Kemba lands with Bobcats [NY Post]
Drummond won’t play for UConn in 2011 [Andy Katz – ESPN.com]
KEY RETURNEES GEAR UP TO DEFEND NATIONAL TITLE FOR UCONN [NBE Basketball Report]
UConn Women’s Basketball links
UConn incoming freshmen meet with the media [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
Moore reflects on another special honor [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
The UConn Impact On The WNBA [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis And The Story Of No. 23 [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Greatest Hits From UConn Freshmen Media Meet And Greet [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Caroline Doty Definitely Coming Back For 5th Year [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Caroline Doty Is Again Ready To Lead The Huskies [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Geno Auriemma Holds Court At His Charity Golf Classic – Part 1 [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Geno Auriemma Holds Court – Part 2 [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Geno Auriemma Holds Court – Part 3 (The Big East Tournament) [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Some Thoughts About UConn Women, Big East And WNBA [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Stokes, Mosqueda-Lewis Ready To Take Next Step [Rich Elliott – CT Post]
Mosqueda-Lewis Will Be 12th UConn Player To Wear No. 23 [Rich Elliott – CT Post]
Auriemma’s Golf Tournament Still A Hit In Its 9th Year [Rich Elliott – CT Post]
UConn women: The freshmen (a video gallery) [Lee Lewis – The Republican-American]
Freshmen Stokes, Mosqueda-Lewis excited to help UConn women [CT Post]
Auriemma helps raise money for children with golf tourney [CT Post]
Freshmen Mosqueda-Lewis, Stokes, Banks Get A Taste Of UConn Basketball [Hartford Courant]
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis: The Next Great One At UConn [Hartford Courant]
UConn’s Doty Expects To Be Cleared To Play Without Any Limitation Friday [Hartford Courant]
Auriemma Set For Busy Summer [Hartford Courant]
Freshmen work toward their debut [New Haven Register]
UConn Football links
Big East impact true freshmen [Andrea Adelson – ESPN.com]
Big East position rankings: O-Line [Andrea Adelson – ESPN.com]
Taking the temperature in the Big East [Andrea Adelson – ESPN.com]
UConn Offensive Coordinator George DeLeone Talks Camps [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Commit No.9 Confirmed: DB Michael Ellis Marder (Orlando, Fla.) [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
DeLeone On A Job Well Done At UConn And… The Next Level [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
DeLeone On: The Advantage Of Installing A Multiple System [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Man Who Posed Threats After Jazz Killing Gets Probation [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
DC also answered a bunch of questions in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Getting To Know A UConn Football Coach: Hank Hughes [Hartford Courant]
UConn Offensive Coordinator DeLeone Plans Diverse Attack [Hartford Courant]
Spotlight On UConn Football Player: Dwayne Gratz [Hartford Courant]
Spotlight On A UConn Football Opponent: Western Michigan [Hartford Courant]
Other UConn related links
Baseball. Three Huskies Named ABCA/Rawlings All-Americans [UConnHuskies.com]
Baseball. LJ Mazzilli On USA National Collegiate Team [UConnHuskies.com]
Baseball. Former Husky Mike Tarsi thriving back in Connecticut [New Haven Register]
W. Ice Hockey. Linstad Announces 2011-12 Women’s Ice Hockey Schedule [UConnHuskies.com]
Field Hockey. Bolles and Davidson Star in Junior National Field Hockey Championship [UConnHuskies.com]
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
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Pawtucket Red Sox
Despite being outhit 9-4, the PawSox picked up a 4-1 win over the Indianapolis Indians.
PawSox Take Finale in Indy, Finish Trip 5-3 [PawSox.com]
Spears powers Pawtucket to victory [Providence Journal]
Pawtucket Red Sox @ Indianapolis Indians 6.27.11 box score [MiLB.com]
International League standings
Junichi Tazawa was roughed up in the Sea Dogs 15-5 loss to the New Britain Rock Cats.
Junichi Tazawa’s bump on the comeback trail [Portland Press Herald]
Portland Smashes Three Homers in Loss [OurSports Central]
New Britain Rock Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs 6.27.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans rallied with four runs in the 8th to steal a 10-8 win from Salem.
Grandmother is Salem’s biggest baseball fan [Roanoke Times]
Sox Offense Good, But Not Good Enough [OurSports Central]
Myrtle Beach Pelicans @ Salem Red Sox 6.27.11 box score [MiLB.com]
The Drive’s rally fell short in a 3-2 loss to the Asheville Tourists.
Drive Come Up Short Versus Tourists, 3-2 [OurSports Central]
Asheville Tourists @ Greenville Drive 6.27.11 box score [MiLB.com]
South Atlantic League standings
Lowell Spinners:
The Spinners got three runs in the 6th for a 4-2 win over the Vermont Lake Monsters.
Back-to-back blasts power Spinners to win [LowellSpinners.com]
Digging long ball in Lowell [Lowell Sun]
Vermont Lake Monsters @ Lowell Spinners 6.27.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Rays got a run in the 12th to beat the GCL Red Sox 6-5.
GCL Rays @ GCL Red Sox 6.27.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Tuesday, June 28th @ 7:05 PM
Josh Beckett, RHP (6-2, 1.86) vs Cliff Lee, LHP (8-5, 2.87)
TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
Wednesday, June 29th @ 7:05 PM
John Lackey, RHP (5-6, 7.36) vs Vance Worley, RHP (2-1, 4.83)
TV: NESN, ESPN2, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
Thursday, June 30th @ 1:05 PM
Jon Lester, LHP (9-4, 3.66) vs Cole Hamels, LHP (9-4, 2.59)
TV: NESN, MLB Network MLB.tv
Former UConn Huskies women’s basketball All-American Maya Moore has been named the top female collegiate athlete for the second straight year.
Here’s the release from The Collegiate Women Sports Awards:
The Collegiate Women Sports Awards today announced that Maya Moore, University of Connecticut basketball star and current forward for the WNBA Minnesota Lynx, has won the Honda-Broderick Cup, designating her as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Moore’s history-making win is only the second time in all 35 years of the program that an athlete has won the Honda-Broderick Cup twice (swimmer Tracy Caulkins,1982 and ’84), and she is the first-ever back-to-back winner. The announcement was made in the Low Library Rotunda at Columbia University in New York City.
The other two “Top Three” finalists for the 2011 award included distance runner Sheila Reid from Villanova University, a two-time Honda Sports Award winner this year (cross country and track & field) and Blair Brown from Penn State University (volleyball).
Moore was selected as the winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup by a voting of nearly 1,000 NCAA member schools and the Board of Directors of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Program. Previous winners include: basketball superstar Candace Parker (2008), track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee (1985), soccer great Mia Hamm (1994) and volleyball star Misty May (1999). Last year, Maya shared the award in a rare tie with Penn State volleyball player Megan Hodge.
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Moore was the #1 draft pick for the WNBA this year. She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, and grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was a Honda Sports Award nominee in all four years of her college career. Maya led her team to four Final Four appearances, two national titles and a 150-4 record. She is the fourth-leading scorer in NCAA history, with 3,036 points. Honored as the Capital One University Division Academic All-American of the Year and BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2010 and 2011, Moore was also selected as a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2009. A three-time WBCA Wade Trophy honoree and four-time WBCA State Farm First Team All-American, she won the Naismith Trophy, the Associated Press Player of the Year Award and the USBWA Player of the Year Award in 2009 and 2011. She was also the John R. Wooden Award honoree in 2009 and 2011.
Moore is one of only two players to earn AP First Team All-America status in each of her four years in college. She is the winner of the 2010-11 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award for women’s basketball, was honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Tournament and voted Most Outstanding Player of the Philadelphia Regional (2011), the Dayton Regional (2010) and the Trenton Regional (2009). She was also named BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2008, 2009 and 2011 and the 2009 and 2011 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Moore finished her college career with 50 double-doubles and registered double-figure points in an NCAA record 149 games.
A student athlete whose academic prowess matches her outstanding achievement on the basketball court, Moore holds a 3.669 GPA in sports media and promotion. She is the winner of the NCAA Elite 88 Award for achieving the highest GPA of all student-athletes competing in the Final Four.
The New York awards ceremony was hosted by ESPN SportsCenter’s Sage Steele and was also attended by former Columbia University swimmer Cristina Teuscher, winner of the 2000 Honda-Broderick Cup and Olympic Gold Medalist.
