https://mucrusaders.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Madonna University Athleticsen-us60https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/4/29/stephanie-fisher-named-as-the-next-leader-of-the-womens-basketball-program.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/4/29/stephanie-fisher-named-as-the-next-leader-of-the-womens-basketball-program.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich. – Madonna University has officially appointed Stephanie Fisher as the new head Women's Basketball coach, effective April 27th, 2026. Fisher brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as the assistant Women's basketball coach at Aquinas College.]]>Fisher HireWed, 29 Apr 2026 12:55:00 EST116402https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/26/jaresha-obey-steps-down-as-womens-basketball-coach.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/26/jaresha-obey-steps-down-as-womens-basketball-coach.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich. –Madonna University head Women's Basketball coach Jaresha Obey  is stepping down following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season to focus on being the district athletic director for Romulus School District while continuing to serve as an officer in the Air Force national guard, concluding a notable five-season tenure in Livonia. Obey departs building the program from her start in the 2020-2021 season, Obey captured the program's best season in six years in the 2023-2024 season.]]>obey in hudleThu, 26 Feb 2026 12:57:00 EST116318https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-comeback-falls-short-as-madonna-falls-67-44-to-rochester-christian.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-comeback-falls-short-as-madonna-falls-67-44-to-rochester-christian.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich. — Madonna University fell behind early and never recovered in a 67-44 loss to Rochester Christian (Mich.) on Saturday afternoon, undone by cold shooting from the field and consistent pressure on both ends of the floor.]]>rayaSat, 21 Feb 2026 17:54:00 EST116305https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/16/womens-basketball-williams-scores-18-as-madonna-falls-at-indiana-tech.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/16/womens-basketball-williams-scores-18-as-madonna-falls-at-indiana-tech.aspxWomen's Basketball

FORT WAYNE, IN -- Indiana Tech used a decisive first-half surge and a barrage of 3-pointers to hand Madonna an 86-49 road loss Saturday afternoon at the Schaefer Center.]]>CephasMon, 16 Feb 2026 11:05:00 EST116298https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/11/womens-basketball-jungwirth-liedel-power-madonna-past-defiance-in-fourth-quarter-pullaway.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/11/womens-basketball-jungwirth-liedel-power-madonna-past-defiance-in-fourth-quarter-pullaway.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich. – Madonna used a late fourth-quarter surge and a pair of double-doubles from Faith Jungwirth and Lizzy Liedel to pull away from Defiance College (Ohio) for a 67-60 victory Wednesday evening in conference women's basketball action.]]>jungwirthWed, 11 Feb 2026 21:54:00 EST116285https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/9/womens-basketball-madonna-falls-to-ltu-in-saturday-whac-showdown.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/9/womens-basketball-madonna-falls-to-ltu-in-saturday-whac-showdown.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich. — The Madonna University women's basketball team put together a strong second-half effort but ultimately came up short in an 81–67 loss to Lawrence Technological University on Saturday afternoon at Don Ridler Fieldhouse.]]>adoreyaMon, 9 Feb 2026 13:56:00 EST116278https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/5/womens-basketball-madonna-falls-74-60-at-northwestern-ohio-despite-moores-double-double.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/2/5/womens-basketball-madonna-falls-74-60-at-northwestern-ohio-despite-moores-double-double.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIMA, Ohio — A hot start from beyond the arc and a decisive first-quarter surge proved too much for Madonna University to overcome in a 74-60 loss to Northwestern Ohio on Wednesday evening at The Garage.]]>UofM vs. WBB (Team)Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:47:00 EST116276https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-basketball-fourth-quarter-push-sends-siena-heights-past-madonna-69-59.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-basketball-fourth-quarter-push-sends-siena-heights-past-madonna-69-59.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich.-- Siena Heights used a decisive fourth-quarter surge to pull away from Madonna for a 69-59 victory on Saturday afternoon in Livonia, Mich., closing out a tight contest at the free-throw line and on the break.]]>rayaSat, 31 Jan 2026 17:17:00 EST116272https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/1/29/womens-basketball-crusaders-comes-up-just-short-in-75-69-road-battle-at-cornerstone.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/1/29/womens-basketball-crusaders-comes-up-just-short-in-75-69-road-battle-at-cornerstone.aspxWomen's Basketball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Madonna University's women's basketball team pushed Cornerstone (MI) to the final seconds on Wednesday night but fell 75-69 in a tightly contested Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference matchup at Mol Arena.]]>pierceThu, 29 Jan 2026 10:01:00 EST116270https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/1/24/womens-basketball-moore-scores-20-but-crusaders-fall-83-60-to-aquinas-at-home.aspxhttps://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/1/24/womens-basketball-moore-scores-20-but-crusaders-fall-83-60-to-aquinas-at-home.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIVONIA, Mich. — Madonna University could not overcome a hot-shooting Aquinas (Mich.) squad on Saturday afternoon, falling 83-60 in a nonconference matchup at the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Arena.]]>adoreyaSat, 24 Jan 2026 17:34:00 EST116268