Aug. 7, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - Penn State women's basketball coach Coquese Washington will throw out the first pitch at the State College Spikes game on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:05 p.m. The Spikes will face the Lowell Spinners in the second of a three-game set.
Penn State women's basketball season ticket holders are eligible to pick up two free vouchers for Wednesday night's Spikes game at the Penn State Athletic Ticket Office, located in the Bryce Jordan Center, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Washington is entering her first season as Lady Lion head coach after eight seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Notre Dame. During Washington's eight seasons on the bench in South Bend, Notre Dame amassed a 188-69 record with eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including four Sweet Sixteen runs. While at Notre Dame, Washington coached and developed three All-Americans and two Frances Naismith Pomeroy Award winners for the nation's top player 5-8 or under, including Niele Ivey and Megan Duffy. Washington also directed Alicia Ratay, who is the NCAA's career three-point field goal percentage leader.
The Lady Lions open the 2007-08 season as they host the WBCA/Basketball Travelers Classic at the Bryce Jordan Center November 9-11. Penn State will face Arizona on Nov. 9, before meeting Charlotte (Nov. 10) and in-state rival Pittsburgh (Nov. 11).