Crimson Wave Roll on With One Point Win
2/25/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team advances to conference championship game win a thrilling one point victory, 70-69, over cross-town rival Purdue University – Calumet.
The first half started off slow the Peregrines of PUC grabbing an early 9-3 lead at the 15:06 mark of the game. The Crimson Wave would chip away and eventually tie the game 16-16 with 10:20 left on the clock due to sophomore Mehgan Jagielski’s three three-point buckets. Both teams would exchange baskets during the rest of the first half with Purdue Calumet taking a four point half-time lead 37-33. Senior Sarah Keilman led the Peregrines with 14 first half points while junior Jackie Feldpaush carried the team with 11 points, she would finish the night with 17 points and 5 rebounds.
The second half of the heated contest became hotter as the Crimson Wave would take their first lead of the game 51-45 at the 14:57 mark of the half. Junior Chabria Survillian (11 second half points, 14 for the game) and Desiree Miller (12 rebounds for the game) contributed to the surge made by the Crimson Wave. Miller would also shut down the inside presence of Keilman by only allowing her to score four second-half points. The Peregrines continued to battle against the cross-town foes with sophomore Stephanie Beck scoring 15 second half points, 21 for the game to led all scorers. PUC would take a four point lead, 64-60, with 5:57 remaining in the game. CCSJ’s Tisa Carter would be the key player in the second half as she collected 10 of her team high 13 rebounds to prevent Purdue – Calumet any second chance opportunities late in the game. As time ticked away and each team swapping one point leads junior Lisa Upshaw (10 points, 7 rebounds) stole a Peregrine pass and drove the length of the court to give the Crimson Wave a one point led 70-69 with 35 seconds remaining in the game. Purdue – Calumet had one more chance to take the game from the host CCSJ but a missed three point basket by Beck and then an under the basket layup by Keilman was short denying the Peregrines a chance to the win from CCSJ. The Crimson Wave was able to run out the clock to seal the one point victory and advance to the conference championship on Saturday afternoon against Cardinal Stritch University.
The win over Purdue – Calumet gives the Crimson Wave their fifteenth victory of the season. The victory by the women’s team also marks the first conference championship appearance for Calumet College of St. Joseph during its ten year history as an athletic department.
Upshaw Named CCAC Player of the Week
2/23/10 - With the CCAC Tournament's No. 2 seed on the line, the Crimson Wave and Purdue-Calumet battled on Saturday for the high seed and a first-round bye. CCSJ slipped by with a 65-63 win and junior guard Lisa Upshaw was outstanding as she led the Crimson Wave to their highest CCAC finish in program history. For her performance, Upshaw has been named the CCAC Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week for the week ending February 21.
Upshaw had a game-high 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting. She hit 5-of-8 three-point field goals and converted on 4-of-5 free throws. She also had eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and four steals.
Upshaw averages 14.0 points per game which ranks fourth in the CCAC.
After not winning a game in either of the last two seasons, the Crimson Wave finished with a 5-5 conference record to finish tied for second in the standings. The Crimson Wave will host the winner of the game between Trinity Christian and Purdue-Calumet on Thursday at 7:00 pm.
Ladies Defeat PUC, Take 2nd in CCAC
2/20/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team defeated cross town rival and CCAC opponent the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines 65-63.
The women came out strong jumping to a six point lead seven minutes into play. The ladies lead did not last long and the Peregrines tied the game at 13 points apiece with 8:54 remaining in the half. Over the next seven minutes of play the Crimson Wave would go on a 20-5 run starting with Joselyn Gray field goal. Jackie Feldpausch would pour in eight of the ladies points along with two three pointers from Lisa Upshaw and four more points from Gray. The game slowed for the last minute of play and the Crimson Wave went to the locker room ahead by 13, 35-22.
Throughout the second half the Peregrines chipped away at the Crimson Wave lead, though never taking a lead of their own. Upshaw would pour in 12 points over the first 10 minutes of play to keep the Crimson Wave ahead. With 4:04 remaining in the half the ladies found themselves clinging to a four point lead. Feldpausch scored the Crimson Wave’s next eight points but the Peregrines would answer each time. With 19 seconds left in play the Peregrines Jennifer Britton hit a three from the wing to cut the Crimson Wave lead to one. The Peregrines fouled Tisa Carter in the attempt to gain back possession. Carter would hit one of two from the line. The Peregrines would come up with the rebound and headed to the offensive end. Moneva Fields came up with her only steal of the night and the Crimson Wave held on for the win.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 25 points along with Feldpausch’s 20 points. The Crimson Wave victory sealed their second place conference finish and a first round bye in the CCAC Tournament.
The ladies will host a second round conference tournament game on Thursday February 25th at 7:00 pm.
Ladies Take Loss to Stritch
2/13/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team took a conference loss to the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves 75-48.
The ladies were led by 14 points from Lisa Upshaw and 11 points from Jackie Feldpausch.
The Crimson Wave (13-16) will play their last regular season game on February 20 at 1:00 pm against cross town CCAC rival Purdue University Calumet at Alumni Court on the campus of CCSJ.
Ladies Lose to Rival Judson
2/10/10 - The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team lost to conference rival Judson University 62-52 after having a seven point halftime lead.
The ladies jumped out to an early seven point lead 12-5 at the 13:35 mark in the first half after four straight free throws by Moneva Fields and two from Jackie Feldpausch. Judson slowly chipped away and took a one point lead 17-16 with 5:55 remaining. The Crimson Wave would not let the Eagles lead last long and went into the break ahead 30-23. The Crimson Wave were 14-15 in the first half from the free throw line.
The second half the ladies came out to a slow start and gave the lead to Judson early on. The Crimson Wave would trail the rest of the half giving the game to Judson.
The ladies were led by 10 points apiece from Feldpausch and Lisa Upshaw.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Milwaukee, WI on Saturday February 13 to take on Cardinal Stritch University in a 1:00 pm match up.
Upshaw Named CCAC Player of the Week
2/10/10 - The Crimson Wave won two CCAC women's basketball games last week as they quickly climbed up to third-place in the  standings. Junior guard Lisa Upshaw (East Chicago, IN) led the team in scoring in both of those victories and has been named CCAC Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week for the week ending February 7.
In a close game against Trinity International, the score was tied with 15 seconds remaining. The Crimson Wave immediately got the ball down the court to Upshaw who missed a layup from the left side of the basket. Upshaw grabbed her own rebound and banked it in with two seconds left to give the Crimson Wave a two point lead 75-73 and eventually the victory. Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 23 points and six rebounds. She also added three assists, one block and one steal. She made all eight of the free throws she attempted.
In another tight game, this time versus Trinity Christian, Calumet came out on top once again, 53-46. Upshaw led with 16 points and six rebounds, to go along with four assists, a block and a steal. She was once again perfect at the free throw line going 4-for-4.
In the two games combined, Upshaw averaged 19.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists. She was 12-for-12 from the free throw line.
On the season, Upshaw is averaging 13.8 points per game which ranks fourth in the CCAC. She is shooting 80.7 percent from the free throw line which is the league's second-best mark.
The Crimson Wave are 13-14 overall and 4-3 in the CCAC.
Ladies Edge Out Trolls in Pink Zone Game
2/6/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team edged out the Trinity Christian College Trolls today, 53-46, in the 2nd Annual  WBCA Pink Zone game for the Crimson Wave.
The Crimson Wave fell behind 15-12 with 7:50 left in a slow moving first half of play. The lead changed four times afterward and ended in a tie at 22 a piece to end the half.
The ladies came out of the break on a 6-0 run with baskets from Lydia Aceviz, Lisa Upshaw and Moneva Fields. After a series of back and forth scoring the Crimson Wave increased the lead to 9 points and a Jackie Feldpausch three point conversion. The Crimson Wave lead became 11, 41-30, with 12:07 left when Joselyn Gray hit a six foot jumper in the lane. The Trolls would soon answer back and with 4:10 on the clock cut the Crimson Wave advantage to four points, 48-44. Chabria Survillan answered back for the Crimson Wave and made the game 50-44. With time running out the Trolls fouled out of desperation and after sinking three of four free throws the Crimson Wave came out victorious.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Feldpausch and Survillan threw in 100 and 11 points respectively.
Today’s game marked the second annual WBCA Pink Zone game hosted by the Crimson Wave. The WBCA Pink Zone was established to raise breast cancer awareness. Two IPod shuffles, Asics running shoes, Adidas draw string bags with gift certificates were raffled off along with many different types of baked goods. All proceeds from today’s event will be donated to the Kay Yow Foundation.
The Crimson Wave (13-14, 4-3) will travel to Elgin, IL on Wednesday February 10 to take on the Eagles of Judson University at 5:30 pm.
Ladies Win in Final Seconds
2/3/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team defeated the Trinity International University Trojans in the final seconds of play tonight 75-73.
The game started with an early five point Trojan lead with 14:63 remaining in the first half. The ladies kept the game close throughout the first half, stretching to the lead to seven on a Lydia Aceviz three pointer. The Trojans did not the lead last long and by the end of the half pulled back within one 36-35.
The ladies lost the lead only once during the second half when at the 11:49 mark a Crimson Wave turnover turned into a Trojan lead. The ladies took the lead back on their next possession with another Aceviz three. The Crimson Wave carried a small led throughout the rest of the half.
With 15 seconds remaining play the Trojans Lavina Price hit a jumpshot from the right side of the lane to tie the game at 73 apiece. The Crimson Wave immediately got the ball down the court to Lisa Upshaw who missed a layup from the left side of the basket. Upshaw grabbed her own rebound and banked it in with 2 seconds left to give the Crimson Wave a two point lead 75-73. The Trojans inbounded the ball when Upshaw fouled Trinity’s Price. Price missed her first shot of the bonus attempt and time ran out for the Trojans.
Upshaw led the ladies with 23 points, while Aceviz and Jackie Feldpausch each threw in 18 points for the ladies.
The Crimson Wave (12-14, 3-3) will host Trinity Christian College on Saturday February 6th at 1:00 pm. This game will be part of the WBCA Pink Zone to help raise breast cancer awareness.
Ladies Crush the Archers
1/30/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team crushed the Moody Bible Institute Archers today 69-41.
The ladies jumped out to a 10 first half lead, 28-18. The second half found the Crimson Wave in control pushing the lead to 18 with 8 minutes left in play. The ladies dominated the rest of the half reaching their biggest lead of the night at 28.
The Crimson Wave (11-14) were led by Lisa Upshaw’s 10 points and five rebounds. Lydia Aceviz added 9 along with Moneva Fields and Tisa Carter adding 8 points apiece. The ladies shot 88.9% from the free throw line going 8-9.
The Crimson Wave will host Trinity International University on February 3rd at 5:30 pm in CCAC conference match up.
Women Come Up Short at PUC
1/27/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team came up short tonight against cross town rival and CCAC opponent the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines, 89-75.
The ladies came out strong leading the first eight minutes of play despite losing Jackie Feldpausch to two early fouls 2:29 seconds into play. The Crimson Wave could not hold off the Peregrines late in the half as the Purdue Calumet caught a streak of hot shooting. The ladies trailed by 19 at the half 48-29.
The second half brought Feldpausch back into play; grabbing the Crimson Wave’s first two rebounds and four points of the half. Feldpausch seemed to be unstoppable scoring seven more points over the next four minutes of play. However the hot shooting of the Peregrines never ended, shooting 63.6% from the arc in the second half.
Feldpausch poured in 19 second half points giving her 21 total on the night. Lisa Upshaw and Lydia Aceviz scored 13 and 10 points respectively.
The Crimson Wave (10-14) will host Moody Bible Institute on Saturday January 30th at 1:00 pm.
Ladies Suffer Loss to No. 19 Wolves
1/20/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team took their second conference loss of the season tonight, 65-51, to the NAIA No. 19 Cardinal Stritch University Wolves.
The Crimson Wave women came out strong jumping to an early five point lead, 7-2, at the 16:22 mark. The ladies did not hold the lead long as the Wolves went on a 13-4 run to take a 15-11 lead at 13:12. The ladies caught a shooting slump and ended the first half trailing 39-21.
Throughout the second half the ladies fought hard to get themselves back in the game but came up short giving the game to the Wolves 65-51.
Lisa Upshaw led the ladies with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Lydia Aceviz also threw in 11 points for the Crimson Wave.
The Crimson Wave (10-13, 2-2) will play cross town rival and CCAC opponent Purdue University Calumet on January 27th at 5:00 pm. The game will be played at Purdue Calumet.
Ladies Come Up Short Against the Eagles
1/16/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team fell short in the final minutes of play against CCAC opponent the Judson University Eagles tonight.
The ladies got off to a slow start trailing by ten in the first six minutes of play. The ladies fought back over the next three minutes tying the game at 14’s on a Moneva Fields jumper. After a series of back and forth scoring throughout the rest of the half, the Crimson Wave went to the locker room trailing by two, 27-25 at the half.
The second half started with another slow start by the Crimson Wave trailing by seven early on. After back to back jumpers by Lisa Upshaw the Crimson Wave cut the Eagles lead to two at the 16:47 mark. The ladies found themselves down just a point with eleven minutes left in play when Upshaw converted a three point play that made the score 47-46.
This would be the closes the ladies would get the rest of half and the Crimson Wave fell to the eagles 59-56.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 26 points while teammate Jackie Feldpausch threw in 15 points and grabbed 8 boards.
The Crimson Wave (10-12, 2-1) will host Cardinal Stritch University January 20th at 5:30 pm.
Ladies 2-0, After Win Over Trolls
1/13/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team start the conference season 2-0 for the first time in program history with a 54-50 win over the Trinity Christian Trolls tonight 54-50.
The first bucket of the night came two and half minutes into play when Jack Feldpausch scored on a layup after a steal by Lydia Aceviz. Over the next ten minutes of play each team would only score another ten points and the Trolls would find themselves in with a 2 point lead 12-10. Over the last minutes of play each team would miss a series of baskets to produce a low half time score of 21-16 in favor of Trinity.
The second half was unlike the first and both teams came out in an offensive mindset. The Crimson Wave would take their first lead of the half with 6:40 left in play on an Ashley Kieltyka three point basket assisted by Feldpausch. The Crimson Wave would hold the lead for much of the next four minutes of play until a pair of free throws by the Tolls Emily Stursma tied the contest at 48 apiece.
With 2:08 remaining Lisa Upshaw grabbed a missed jump shot by the trolls and went the length of the floor for the layup and a two point lead. With consecutive turnovers by the trolls the Upshaw would again find herself scoring and a Crimson Wave four point advantage. The Trolls would cut the lead to two when Christine Iwema hit a baseline jump shot. With two seconds on the clock Tisa Carter stole an Iwema pass and was fouled out of desperation. Carter hit both shots from the line to seal a Crimson Wave win 54-50.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 13 points while Feldpausch threw in 8 and grabbed 9 boards in the win.
The Crimson Wave (10-11, 2-0) will host conference rivalry Judson University Saturday January 16 at 1:00 pm.
Ladies Grab First Conference Victory
1/9/10 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team has won their first regular season conference game since the 2006-2007 season when they defeated the Trinity International University Trojans tonight 73-59 in Deerfield, IL.
The Crimson Wave took a two point lead 44 seconds into the game on a Jackie Feldpausch jump shot . This would start a 20-5 Crimson Wave run that would end on a Lisa Upshaw jump shot from the right wing. The Crimson Wave pushed through the first half shooting 55.6% from the field and going to the locker room with an 18 first half lead.
The second half was no better for Trojans as the Crimson Wave came out and hit their first jumper of the half. With 7 minutes left in play the Crimson Wave hit a small rough patch and the Trojans cut the lead to nine. That would not last long as the ladies would string together a set of jumpers to push the lead pack into double digits. The Crimson Wave never lost the lead throughout the entire game, shooting 52.8% from the field and 36.4% from the arc.
Feldpausch led the Crimson Wave with 27 points and six rebounds. Teammates Tisa Carter and Chabria Survillan scored 11 and 10 points respectively. Moneva Fields grabbed 10 rebounds in the Crimson Wave victory.
The ladies (9-11 overall, 1-0 CCAC) will travel to Trinity Christian College on Wednesday January 13, for a 5:30 pm conference match up with the Trolls. The game will be broadcast live on the Crimson Wave Radio Network.
Ladies Struggle Against Eagles
1/05/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team struggled tonight in a 83-62 loss to the Robert Morris University Eagles.
The Crimson Wave came out slow tonight going to the locker room at the half down 51-31. The Crimson Wave came out in the second half and chipped away slowly going on a 7-2 run capped by a Whitney Bonham jump shot. The Crimson Wave’s shooting was ultimately the deciding factor in giving the game to the Eagles.
The Crimson Wave were led by 12 points a piece by Ashley Kieltyka and Jackie Feldpausch.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Trinity International University on Saturday January 9th for their first conference game of the season. The game will kick off in Deerfield, IL at 5:30 pm.
Upshaw Named CCAC Player of the Week
1/5/09 - The Crimson Wave women's basketball team had a big week last week defeating two nationally recognized teams in the St. Xavier University Holiday Invite. A big reason for the Crimson Wave success was the performances of junior guard Lisa Upshaw (East Chicago, IN). She led the team in scoring and rebounding in both games and was named to the All-Tournament team. She earns CCAC Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week for the week ending January 3.
With 38 seconds left against Siena Heights University, a team receiving votes in the NAIA national poll, Upshaw grabbed a rebound after a missed Saints shot and was immediately fouled. Upshaw sank both free throws to secure a 79-75 win. Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 28 points and seven rebounds. She also had three assists. She shot 11-of-17 from the field, including two three-pointers. She made all four of her free throws.
The win against No. 17 ranked Siena Heights was another game that went down to the wire with Upshaw on the free throw line. With 5.7 seconds remaining in the game Upshaw was fouled and sent to the line with the Crimson Wave down 72-71. Upshaw buried both to give the Crimson Wave the one point advantage. A Saints turnover ended the game and Calumet earned the 73-72 win. Upshaw once again led the Crimson Wave, this time with 24 points and 13 rebounds. She also contributed four assists and one steal. She made 8-of-14 shots, including five three-pointers.
In the two games combined, Upshaw averaged 26 points, 10 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. She shot 61 percent from the field (19-31), 54.3 percent from behind the arc (7-13) and 88 percent from the free throw line (7-8).
Upshaw ranks fourth in the league with a 13.2 points per game average. Calumet is 8-10 on the year so far.
Upshaw, Crimson Wave Knock Off Siena Heights
12/29/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team revenged their one point loss against the Siena Heights University Saints, 73-72, today to take 5th place in the St. Xavier Holiday Invite.
With 5.7 seconds remaining in the game Lisa Upshaw is fouled and sent to the line with the Crimson Wave down one point 72-71. Upshaw stayed focus and buried both to give the Crimson Wave the one point advantage. After a Saints turnover, the game was sealed for the ladies.
The Saints led most of the first half. With 1:14 left in the half Moneva Fields hit a layup and was fouled. Fields buried her free throw to give the ladies a one point lead. The Crimson Wave would score three more times before the break and end the half with a three point lead 35-32.
The Crimson Wave came out in the second half and picked up right where they left off. With 16:28 left in the second half Lisa Upshaw converted an offensive rebound to two points and gave the ladies a 9 point lead. The Crimson Wave would hold their lead until the 1:28 mark when the Saints Shalaha Hubbard hit a three point basket from the wing to give the Saints their first lead of the half. After two Saints free throws, Upshaw would bury her third three of the night to bring the Crimson Wave with one. The Saints would then miss a three pointer from the wing and Upshaw grabbed the biggest rebound of the night.
With 5.7 seconds remaining Upshaw is fouled and sent to the line with the Crimson Wave down one point 72-71. Upshaw stayed focus and buried both to give the Crimson Wave the one point advantage. After a Saints turnover, the game was sealed for the ladies.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 24 points and 13 rebounds, being named to the St. Xavier Holiday Invite All-Tournament team for her three day performance. Jackie Feldpausch added 15 points and Fields and Joselyn Gray added 10 apiece.
The Crimson Wave are now 8-10 overall.
Women Upset No. 17 Aquinas
12/28/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team upset No. 17 the Aquinas College Saints tonight 79-75 in the second round of the St. Xavier Holiday Invite.
After leading most of the first half the Crimson Wave went to the locker room down 4 points, 38-34, at half time.
The Saints lead would not last for long and ladies went on a 29-15 run to take a commanding 15 point lead that would end on a Jackie Feldpausch layup. The Crimson Wave could not hold the extended lead long and with 1:16 left, found themselves with a four point lead. With 38 seconds left the Saints would miss a short jumper; Lisa Upshaw grabbed the rebound and was immediately fouled. Upshaw sank both free throws to ensure the win.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Feldpausch and Whitney Bonham added 12 and 11 points respectively.
The Crimson Wave will play for the consolation championship tomorrow December 29th at 3:00 pm against Siena Heights University.
Women Lose in First Round
12/27/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team lost to the University of St. Francis (IN) today in the first round of the St. Xavier Holiday Invite 81-77.
The Crimson Wave were led by Lisa Upshaw’s double double of 24 points and 10 rebounds. Moneva Fields added 10 points and 7 rebounds for the ladies.
The Crimson Wave (6-10) will take on Aquinas College at 2:00 pm tomorrow Monday, December 28th in the second round of the St. Xavier Holiday Invite.
Crimson Wave Holiday Classic Day Two
12/19/09 – The Crimson Wave ended day two of the Crimson Wave Holiday Classic with their second straight loss. The ladies were defeated by the Marian University Knights 60-45.
The Crimson Wave came out slow and fell behind by 16 after shooting a season low 20 percent in the first half. The ladies came out in the second looking to get back on track. After chipping away for most of the half the Crimson Wave found themselves down four with 4:38 remaining after Tisa Carter three point bucket. The Crimson Wave could not hold on gave the game to the Knights.
Lydia Aceviz led the ladies with 11 points. Aceviz and Moneva Fields were named to the all-classic team. The Crimson Wave are now 6-9 overall.
In the first game of the day Iowa Wesleyan College defeated Walsh University 76-55.
Crimson Wave Holiday Classic Day One
12/18/09 – The Crimson Wave were defeated by Walsh University today in the second game of the Crimson Wave Holiday Classic 69-46.
In game one Iowa Wesleyan College cruised past Marian University 77-57.
Game two found the Crimson Wave down early on and by 13 at the half 38-25. After a slow start to the second half the Crimson Wave found themselves down and gave the game to Walsh 69-46.
Lydia Aceviz, Moneva Fields, Jackie Feldpausch and Chabria Survillan each scored 7 points for the Crimson Wave.
The Crimson Wave (6-7) will take on Marian University at 2:00 pm tomorrow in day two of the Crimson Wave Classic.
Feldpausch Named POW for Second Time
12/15/09 - Crimson Wave junior Jackie Feldpausch (Grandledge, MI) has earned her second CCAC Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week award after leading her team to two wins last week. For the week ending Dec. 13, Feldpausch averaged 12.7 points and six rebounds per game and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Crimson Wave Holiday Invite.
The Crimson Wave started the week with a near-win against Siena Heights University. The squad lost by one, 64-63. Feldpausch had six points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal.
In a 71-44 blowout win against Marygrove College, Feldpausch was only needed for 12 minutes of play but she made the most of it. The 5-10 center had eight points, eight rebounds, three steals and one assist.
In an 80-73 win against Ashford University in the championship game of the invite, Feldpausch led her team with 24 points, to go along with six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
In addition to her 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game average, Feldpausch shot 48.5 percent from the field (16-33) and averaged 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in the three games combined. She ranks 10th in the league with an 11.3 points per game average.
The Crimson Wave evened its record at 6-6 overall with last week's two wins.
Ladies Take Tough Loss to the Maple Leafs
12/15/09 - Three days after winning the Crimson Wave Holiday Invite the Crimson Wave women’s basketball team took a tough loss to the Goshen College Maples Leafs at home 77-61.
The Crimson Wave started slow but got themselves back in the game late early in the second half on a Jackie Feldpausch jumper to cut the Goshen lead to six. The Crimson Wave could not hold on and soon found themselves down with time running out. After a tough battle the Crimson Wave gave the game to the Maple Leafs.
The Crimson Wave were led by Lisa Upshaw’s 11 points and six rebounds. Lydia Aceviz, Chabria Survillan, and Jasmine Richards each had 7 points for the ladies.
The Crimson Wave (6-7) will host the Crimson Wave Classic this weekend, where they will face Walsh University on Friday night at 7:30 in the opening round.
Crimson Wave Wins Championship Game
12/12/09 - The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team beat Ashford University today in the championship game of the Crimson Wave Holiday Invite to claim the championship.
The Crimson Wave fell behind early and found themselves down 14 points in the first ten minutes of play. The Crimson Wave chipped away and went on a 10 point unanswered run to end the first half, going to the locker room down four, 33-29.
The second half started with a Lydia Aceviz three pointer followed by a Moneva Fields jumper a minute later to take a one point lead. After a back and fourth game over the next five minutes of play the Crimson Wave started to pull away on a 13-4 run capped with another Aceviz three. The Crimson Wave never looked back and beat Ashford 80-73 to take the championship.
Jackie Feldpausch led the Crimson Wave with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Fields and Joselyn Gray each had 17 points for the ladies along with 6 and 7 rebounds respectively.
Jackie Feldpausch was named Most Outstanding Player of the invite and teammate Moneva Fields was named to the all-invite team. The Crimson Wave ladies are now 6-6 overall.
Crimson Wave Holiday Invite Day One
12/11/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team will head to the championship game of the Crimson Wave Holiday Invite tomorrow against Ashford University.
Game one saw a ten point win, 64-54, by Ashford University over Mid-Continent University today in the opening round.
In game two the Crimson Wave got back on track in their twenty seven point, 71-44, win over Marygrove College. The Crimson Wave came out strong and took a ten point first half lead on a Moneva Fields jump shot. The Crimson Wave kept pushing forward and went the locker room with a fifteen point lead 32-17 at the half.
The Crimson Wave came out in the second half just as the first ended. The Crimson Wave pushed the game to a twenty seven point lead for the win.
Lydia Aceviz led the Crimson Wave with 10 points and five rebounds.
The Crimson Wave will play Ashford University in the championship game starting at 2:00 pm. The consolation game will start at 12:00 pm and will match up Mid-Continent University and Marygrove College. The invite is being held on the campus of CCSJ.
Ladies Clipped by One at Home
12/08/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team lost in the final seconds tonight against the Siena Heights University Saints 64-63.
The Crimson Wave came out strong tonight and took an early 8 point lead, 13-5 in the first six minutes of play. The lead would not last long and with a string of Saints jump shots the game was tied at 14 a piece with 12 minutes left in the first half. The Crimson Wave retook the lead and headed to the locker room on a three pointer by Lisa Upshaw to make the score 34-29 Crimson Wave.
The second half was all Crimson Wave leading by as many as seven. The Saints took their first lead of the half when they drove the length of the floor with three seconds left and put in a layup down the right side of the lane.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 21 points while Joselyn Gray had 13.
The Crimson Wave are now 4-6 overall. The ladies will host their Crimson Wave Holiday Invite this Friday and Saturday December 11-12 at home. The Crimson Wave will play the second game at 7:30 pm against Marygrove College.
Ladies Host Siena Heights
12/8/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team will host Siena Heights University at home tonight at 7:00 pm. The ladies are coming off a loss at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Lydia Aceviz and Lisa Upshaw is currently leading the Crimson Wave in scoring at 12.5 ppg. The Crimson Wave are currently 4-5 overall.
Ladies Defeated in South Dakota
11/28/09 - The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team took a loss to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tonight 80-50. Lydia Aceviz, Joselyn Gray and Lisa Upshaw all threw in 10 points apiece in the ladies loss.
The Crimson Wave will take the week off and prepare for Sienna Heights University on Tuesday December 8th at home at 7:00 pm. The game will be played at the Recreation Athletic Facility on the campus of CCSJ.
Ladies Take Tough Loss
11/27/09 - The Crimson Wave women's basketball took a tough loss today to Black Hills State University 79-53. Lydia Aceviz led the Crimson Wave with 19 points.
The Crimson Wave (4-4) will take on South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tommorow at 6:00 pm.
Feldpausch Named Player of the Week
11/25/09 - Despite two losses, Calumet College junior center Jackie Feldpausch (Grandledge, MI) had two great individual efforts to earn her CCAC Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week for  the week ending November 22. Feldpausch had two 20-plus scoring nights for the Crimson Wave.
Calumet lost to CCAC Division I foe Indiana University-South Bend, 76-64, to start the week. Feldpausch scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the loss. She also had a block and an assist and shot 8-of-11 from the field.
Indiana University Northwest was the next opponent and despite the 67-52 loss, Feldpausch scored 21 points, while also tallying six rebounds and two steals.
In the two games combined, Feldpausch averaged 22 points and seven rebounds. Calumet is 4-3 on the year.
Aceviz Earns Player of the Week Honors
11/19/09 – Crimson Wave women’s basketball player junior guard Lydia Aceviz has earned CCAC Player of the Week honors for the week ending on Sunday November 15.
Aceviz performances include 19 points and 5 rebounds against Grace College on November 11th. Aceviz was 5-7 from behind the arc and shot 60% from the field. Three days later Aceviz threw in 15 points, grabbed four rebounds, and connected on 7 assists against Ashford University. This is the first player of the week honor that Aceviz has received.
Ladies Drop Game to Titans
11/19/09 - The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team took a tough loss to CCAC division one opponent Indiana University South Bend Titans 76-64 tonight.
After a tough fought first half the Crimson Wave went to the locker room trailing by only one 33-32. The Titans came out strong in the second half and the Crimson Wave found themselves down 11 points in the first five minutes of action. With 13 minutes left in play the Crimson Wave went on an 8-0 run that started with a Lisa Upshaw free throw and ended with a Lydia Aceviz free throw. From there the ladies could not hold on and found themselves down ten the rest of the second half.
Jackie Feldpausch led the Crimson Wave with 23 points while Upshaw and Aceviz added 16 and 15 respectively.
The Crimson Wave (4-3) will travel to South Dakota next week for a match up with Black Hills State University on November 27th at 2:00 pm.
Ladies Take Loss at IUN
11/17/09 - The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team was defeated by Indiana University Northwest tonight 67-52. The Crimson Wave were led by Jackie Feldpausch’s 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The Crimson Wave (4-2) will host Indiana University – South Bend on Thursday November 19 at 7:00 pm. The game will be played at the Recreation Athletic Facility on the campus of CCSJ.
Bonham’s Last Second Layup Propels the Crimson Wave
11/15/09- Whitney Bonham’s layup with six seconds left propelled the Crimson Wave women’s basketball team to a victory today over the Ashford University Saints 61-60.
The Crimson Wave started the game in their full court press that has helped them pull out two three other victories this season. “We knew the press would not stop Ashford today but slow them down” said head coach Cristina Schmidt. That is exactly what the Crimson Wave got, a slowed down Ashford Saints. Lydia Aceviz’s shooting in a back and forth first half helped the ladies to a 35-34 halftime lead.
“We went into half time knowing we had to focus on defense and stop some of the Ashford’s key screens” said Schmidt. The second half was not much different than the first except the Crimson Wave’s half court defense came alive. After trailing by five late in the second half the Crimson Wave chipped away. With 17 seconds left Ashford’s Kelly Fisher hit a free throw to put the Saints up one. After a Crimson Wave timeout, Bonham took a pass at the top of the key from Aceviz then drove the right side of the lane for the game winning bucket. Lisa Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 17 points while Aceviz threw in 15.
“The girls came out strong and went hard all game. Ashford was a good team that has experience. We lost by thirty to them last year. Our girls came out hard and really wanted the win and they got it.” Said Coach Schmidt.
The Crimson Wave (4-1) will travel to Indiana University Northwest on Tuesday November 17th for a 7:00 pm game.
Ladies Escape the Lancers
11/11/09 – The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team escaped a loss tonight against the Grace College Lancers 55-54.
After a slow start and little defense in the first nine minutes of play going down eleven points 16-5, the Crimson Wave called a timeout and refocused their energy. Coming out in a full court press and a defensive mindset the ladies started to cause turnovers and score in transition. In the final minutes of the first half the ladies put themselves within five on back to back layups by Jackie Feldpausch and Whitney Bonham. The Crimson Wave continued to chip away and ended the half trailing by only two, 27-25.
The second half of play started just as the first and the Crimson Wave found themselves down 9 points. The Lancers put on a full court trap causing the ladies offensive to slow and turn the ball over. With nearly 13 minutes left in play the Crimson Wave defense picked up and a quick run put the women back in the game and a tied score. The Crimson Wave finished off the game in their full court press and a one point win.
Lydia Aceviz scored 19 points leading the Crimson Wave. Feldpausch dropped in 15 points and Bonham ripped down 12 rebounds in the win.
The Crimson Wave (3-1) will travel to Ashford University on Saturday November 14th for a 1:00 pm game in Clinton, IA.
Crimson Wave Rolls Over Hornets
11/6/09 - The Crimson Wave women’s basketball team rolled over Harris-Stowe State University for their second victory of the season. The 83-76 overtime win over the Hornet’s marks the best start in Crimson Wave women’s basketball history.
After a splashy start and 14 first half turnovers the Crimson Wave went to the locker room trailing 36-26. In the second half the tides turned for the Crimson Wave with a change in defense. The Crimson Wave’s full court man to man press caused 27 turnovers by the Hornets. Trailing by 10 with 7 minutes remaining in the half the ladies scored 10 unanswered points on a Lydia Aceviz three pointer, two back to back baseline jumpers by Jasmine Richardson and a three point bucket by Lisa Upshaw to cap it off.
Clinging to a three point lead, 71-68, with three minutes left the Crimson Wave let the Hornets back in the game ending regulation in tie at 68 apiece. In overtime the Crimson Wave came crashing through with an 8 point run to start. After a series of back and forth buckets the Hornets finally drowned 83-76.
Upshaw led the Crimson Wave with 21 points, while Aceviz had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Moneva Fields added to the ladies effort with 12 points and 8 rebounds.
The Crimson Wave (2-0) will take on Missouri Baptist College tomorrow at 2:00 pm in St. Louis, MO. Listen to the game live on the Crimson Wave Radio Network presented by RSN.
Ladies Crush Silver Lake
10/31/09 - The Crimson Wave women's basketball defeated Silver Lake College in their home opener today 112-38. Joselyn Gray led the ladies with 20 points. The ladies are now 1-0 on the season.
Aceviz Signs with Women’s Basketball
8/24/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing of Lydia Aceviz, a transfer from Black Hawk Community College to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
Lydia will bring great knowledge to our team this upcoming season. Lydia has a great shot and can create off the dribble. She is a fundamentally sound player with 2 years of college experience.
“Lydia's speed on defense and offense can only bring great things to the program.” Said Coach Cristina Schmidt
Arrendondo Signs with Women’s Basketball
6/22/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing of Rebecca Arrendondo, from Highland High School to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
Rebecca will bring hard work ethic to practice everyday. Rebecca can shoot the ball as well as grab rebounds down low. Rebecca will bring good size and knowledge to our program next year.
"Rebecca is a hardworker that is fundamentally sound. Rebecca will bring strength and knowledge to our program." said coach Schmidt on Rebecca Arrendondo
Bonham Signs with Women’s Basketball
5/17/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing of Whitney Bonham, from Kirtland Community College to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
While at Calumet College of St. Joseph, Bonham will study Business Management. “I wanted to be further away from home, have a new lifestyle, and continue playing basketball, while getting my education.” Said Bonham when asked why she chose the Crimson Wave.
Bonham is a hard worker and a natural leader. She will give the Crimson Wave a little extra on the boards next year, while helping with overall flow of the game.
At Kirtland, Bonham was a two year captain, All-Conference Second Team, a two year conference all-star, and won the schools Steve Oppy Leadership Award.
“Whitney is a great student that will bring leadership on and off the court. She will add size and hustle to our program next year. Whitney's experience of the game will help lead us through this upcoming season.” Said Coach Cristina Schmidt on Whitney Bonham
Taylor, New Women’s Basketball Signee
5/17/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing of 5’10 sophomore center Shanice Taylor, from Carl Sandburg Community College to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
Taylor will fill a much needed void for the Crimson Wave next season at the center position. With a hard work ethic and a mentally strong game, Taylor will look to make a strong presence in the post next season. With two years of college experience she will also use her knowledge to help the young Crimson Wave.
“Shanice Taylor will bring strength and hustle to the team, while being a big presence down low. “ Coach Cristina Schmidt on Shanice Taylor
Survillion Comes to the Crimson Wave
5/17/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing ofsophomore guard Chabria Survillion, from Oakton Community College to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
Survillion will bring speed and knowledge the Crimson Wave’s young backcourt. With a hard work ethic Survillion will bring strong defense and leadership to the team. During her time at Oakton Community College, Survillion earned All-Conference Honorable Mention Honors in the Skyway Conference.
“Chabria Survillan is a quick guard with excellent court vision. She will bring an up tempo game to our program next year.” Said Head Coach Cristina Schmidt on Chabria Survillion
Carter Signs with the Crimson Wave
5/16/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing of 5’10 sophomore guard Tisa Carter, from Oakton Community College to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
While at Oakton Community College, Carter earned the All-Conference Honorable Mention in the Skyway Conference her sophomore year. Carter will bring a high level of playing experience to the Crimson Wave next season.
“Tisa Carter will add size and a long range game to the program next year. She will bring enthusiasm to the program as well as knowledge of the game.” Said Head Coach Cristina Schmidt on Tisa Carter
Feldpausch Chooses the Crimson Wave
5/14/09 - Calumet College of St. Joseph head women’s basketball coach Cristina Schmidt has announced the signing of Jackie Feldpausch, a  MCCAA Western All-Star from Lansing Community College to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with the Crimson Wave athletic department.
The strong forward Lansing Community College is a MCCAA All-Region Team member, All-MCCAA Team member, First Team All-MCCAA Western Conference member, and a MCCAA Western All-Star Team member.
Jackie will bring a hard work ethic and leadership to the young Crimson Wave. With two years of college experience at Lansing Community College, Feldpausch will help lead the Crimson Wave as well as setting an example on and off the floor.
“Jackie Feldpausch will bring leadership and a well rounded game. Jackie is a hard worker that can play and defend any position on the floor.” Said Head Coach Cristina Schmidt on Jackie Feldpausch. |
