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Lady Texan basketball adds pair of veteran coaches to staff Tuesday
Lady Texan basketball adds pair of veteran coaches to staff Tuesday

LEVELLAND — The South Plains College women’s basketball program added a pair of veteran coaches to the staff Tuesday, as Julio Pacheco and Chris Godfrey will join head coach Cayla Petree on the sidelines next season.

Four Lady Texan basketball players sign with Div. I universities
Four Lady Texan basketball players sign with Div. I universities

LEVELLAND — A year after compiling one of the most successful season’s in program history, the South Plains College women’s basketball team will send four members from their 2018-2019 squad to the Div. I level next season.

Gabbie Green named Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Women’s Junior College Player of the Year, jersey to be displayed in Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Gabbie Green named Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Women’s Junior College Player of the Year, jersey to be displayed in Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

South Plains College women’s basketball standout Gabbie Green has added another pair of accolades to an already preeminent resume following a breakout sophomore season, being tabbed the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Women’s Junior College Player of the Year on Friday, and was selected to have her jersey displayed in the Ring of Honor at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, TN.

2019 Little Texan Basketball Camp set for July 29-31 in Levelland
2019 Little Texan Basketball Camp set for July 29-31 in Levelland

The South Plains College women’s basketball program is set to host the 2019 Little Texan Basketball Camp July 29-31 at the Texan Dome in Levelland.

Gabbie Green signs with the University of Pittsburgh Wednesday
Gabbie Green signs with the University of Pittsburgh Wednesday

LEVELLAND — South Plains College First Team All-American Gabbie Green signed on the dotted line Wednesday afternoon, announcing she will continue her basketball career at the University of Pittsburgh next season.

Gabbie Green tabbed as NJCAA First Team All-American
Gabbie Green tabbed as NJCAA First Team All-American

LEVELLAND — South Plains sophomore do-it-all guard Gabbie Green added yet another accolade to her resume on Monday as the 5-7 Bellville, Texas product was named an NJCAA First Team All-American, selected by the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee.

No. 10 Lady Texans fall to No. 2 Gulf Coast 68-66 Thursday in Lubbock
No. 10 Lady Texans fall to No. 2 Gulf Coast 68-66 Thursday in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas — In a matchup boasting two of the countries top perennial junior college basketball programs, the South Plains College women’s basketball team battled No. 2 Gulf Coast down to the final seconds Thursday before eventually falling 68-66 in the Elite 8 of the NJCAA Div. I Women’s Basketball National Championships at the Rip Griffin Center.

No. 10 Lady Texans advance to Elite 8, rout No. 7 Seward County 87-61 Wednesday
No. 10 Lady Texans advance to Elite 8, rout No. 7 Seward County 87-61 Wednesday

LUBBOCK, Texas — In a Sweet 16 rematch from the 2017 NJCAA Div. I Women’s Basketball National Tournament in which the Lady Texans fell to Seward 87-69, South Plains made sure of a far different outcome on Wednesday as they throttled the seventh-seeded Lady Saints 87-61 at the Rip Griffin Center.

No. 10 Lady Texans advance to Sweet 16, crush No. 23 Harford 77-52 Monday
No. 10 Lady Texans advance to Sweet 16, crush No. 23 Harford 77-52 Monday

LUBBOCK, Texas — Keke Hunter recorded her 20th double-double of the year, netting 19 points and 12 rebounds as No. 10 South Plains pummeled No. 23 Harford College 77-52 in the opening round of the NJCAA Div. I Women’s Basketball National Tournament Monday at the Rip Griffin Center.

Gabbie Green named to Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-American Team
Gabbie Green named to Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-American Team

LEVELLAND — Already touting Region V Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player of the WJCAC honors, sophomore standout Gabbie Green added another accomplishment to an already impressive resume as she was named to the WBCA All-American team on Wednesday.

Lady Texans secure at-large bid to NJCAA Women's Basketball National Tournament
Lady Texans secure at-large bid to NJCAA Women's Basketball National Tournament

LEVELLAND — The NJCAA announced the 24-team field for the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Tournament on Monday, which saw the Lady Texans earn a No. 10 national seed and a first-round matchup with the No. 23 seed, Harford College.

Four Lady Texans capture individual honors, Green named WJCAC MVP, Region 5 Player of the Year
Four Lady Texans capture individual honors, Green named WJCAC MVP, Region 5 Player of the Year

LEVELLAND — After compiling one of the most successful seasons in program history, four members of the South Plains College women’s basketball team garnered individual honors on Monday including Gabbie Green who was named the Most Valuable Player for the Western Junior College Athletic Conference and the Region V Player of the Year.

Cayla Petree tabbed as WJCAC Co-Coach of the Year, WBCA National Coach of the Year Finalist
Cayla Petree tabbed as WJCAC Co-Coach of the Year, WBCA National Coach of the Year Finalist

LEVELLAND — After leading the South Plains College women's basketball team to one of the most successful seasons in program history, Lady Texan head coach Cayla Petree was named the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Co-Coach of the Year, as well as a finalist for the 2019 United States Marine Corps Women's Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year.

No. 3 Lady Texans fall to No. 19 Odessa 72-63 Friday
No. 3 Lady Texans fall to No. 19 Odessa 72-63 Friday

ABILENE — The No. 3-ranked South Plains College women’s basketball team rallied in the final minutes of Friday’s Region V semifinal matchup against No. 19 Odessa, but a 14-point fourth quarter deficit proved too much as they fell to the Lady Wranglers 72-63 at Moody Coliseum.  

Hunter records 18th double-double as No. 3 Lady Texans defeat Ranger 50-44 Wednesday in Abilene
Hunter records 18th double-double as No. 3 Lady Texans defeat Ranger 50-44 Wednesday in Abilene

ABILENE — Keke Hunter poured in 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the South Plains College women’s basketball team grinded out a 50-44 win over Ranger College Wednesday in the opening round of the Region V Tournament at Moody Coliseum.

Texans, Lady Texans to make postseason debut March 6-9 at Region V Tournament in Abilene
Texans, Lady Texans to make postseason debut March 6-9 at Region V Tournament in Abilene

LEVELLAND — With the regular season wrapped up, the South Plains College men’s and women’s basketball teams will make their postseason debut March 6-9 at the Region V Tournament in Abilene at the Moody Coliseum on the campus of Abilene Christian University.