April 30, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: SMU names Mandy Pearson new head women's basketball coach
March 26, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Stimmel steps down at accept head coaching post at Mount Mercy
March 1, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jess Weisbrod named First-Team All-MIAC
February 19, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' late run gives SMU plenty of positives heading into offseason
February 17, 2007: Game vs. Concordia: Cardinals' comeback bid falls short in season-ending loss to Cobbers
February 17, 2007: Senior Salute Online: End of the road for SMU seniors Jacqui Ripoli, Dusty Benham
February 17, 2007: GameDay Online vs. Concordia: Cardinals close out season against Cobbers
February 14, 2007: Game at Bethel: Cardinals' two-game winning streak comes to end with loss to Royals
February 12, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals ride one-two punch of Tanke-Weisbrod to two-game win streak
February 10, 2007: Game at Augsburg: Cardinals pick up second straight win, beating Augsburg 58-45
February 7, 2007: Game vs. Carleton: Cardinals ride Tanke to 57-51 win over Carleton
February 7, 2007: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Cardinals looking to erase memories of dismal CSC performance
February 5, 2007: Game at St. Catherine: Cardinals can't slow Wildcats in 2nd half of 91-43 setback
February 5, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Weisbrod's career effort not enough as SMU drops 5th straigth
February 3, 2007: Game at Gustavus: Weisbrod's 24 points not enough as Cardinals fall to Gusties
January 31, 2007: Game at St. Olaf: Cardinals lose second straight heartbreaker, falling to Oles 66-61 in OT
January 29, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Frustrating week ends with heartbreaking loss to Hamline
January 27, 2007: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals fall to Hamline at the buzzer
January 27, 2007: GameDay Online vs. Hamline: Cardinals look to get game going against Pipers
January 24, 2007: Game at Macalester: Cardinals can't overcome early struggles in 64-47 loss
January 22, 2007: Game at Saint Benedict: Cardinals come up short in 65-49 loss to league-leading CSB
January 22, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Long week ends on high note with win over rival Tommies
January 20, 2007: Game vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals' defense smothers St. Thomas in 59-50 win
January 20, 2007: GameDay Online vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals start Round 2 vs. St. Thomas
January 17, 2007: Game at Concordia: Cardinals can't overcome first-half deficit in loss to Concordia
January 15, 2007: Game vs. Bethel: Offense deserts Cardinals in 53-42 loss to Bethel
January 15, 2007: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Cardinals looking to deliver 2nd straight victory
January 15, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Stimmel has hand in two "special" deliveries
January 13, 2007: Game vs. Augsburg: Cardinals put end to losing ways with win over Auggies
January 13, 2007: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Cardinals look to end slide against Augsburg
January 10, 2007: Game at Carleton: Cardinals give Carleton run for their money in 63-53 loss
January 8, 2007: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals don't have enough answers in loss to St. Kate's
January 8, 2007: GameDay Online vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals looking to get back on track vs. Wildcats
January 8, 2007: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' "giving mood" proves costly in back-to-back losses
January 6, 2007: Game vs. Gustavus: Cardinals no match for high-powered Gusties in 74-43 loss
January 6, 2007: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus: Cardinals need to do better job of taking care of ball vs. GAC
January 3, 2007: Game vs. St. Olaf: Turnovers haunt Cardinals in 63-45 loss to St. Olaf
January 3, 2007: GameDay Online vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals get back into action against St. Olaf
December 11, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals stumble in final game before Christmas break
December 6, 2006: Game at Hamline: Cardinals' defense can't slow down Pipers in loss
December 4, 2006: Game vs. Macalester: First MIAC win doesn't come easy for Cardinals
December 4, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Macalester: Cardinals set sights on MIAC win No. 1 vs. Scots
December 4, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' struggles continue with back-to-back MIAC losses
December 2, 2006: Game vs. Saint Benedict: 18-point first half haunts Cardinals in 77-54 loss to Saint Benedict
December 2, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Saint Benedict: SMU can't worry about UST loss with CSB in town
November 29, 2006: Game at St. Thomas: Tommies roll to lopsided 86-35 win over Cardinals
November 27, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals head into conference play with 2-1 nonconference mark
November 21, 2006: Game vs. Martin Luther: Cardinals cruise past Martin Luther, 52-42
November 21, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Martin Luther: Cardinals kick off home season vs. Knights
November 20, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Stimmel happy with season-opening performance at Bon Appetite Classic
November 18, 2006: Game vs. Lewis & Clark: Cardinals can't keep pace in falling to Lewis & Clark 52-38
November 17, 2006: Game vs. Willamette: Cardinals open season with victory over Willamette
November 3, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals picked to finish 10th in preseason coaches poll
October 27, 2006: Season Preview Online: Patience will be the key for Stimmel, Cardinals
June 28, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Luehmann, Launhardt named MIAC Academic All-Conference
May 31, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals name Shawn Stimmel new head coach
2005-2006 Season
April 3, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Messmann steps down as head coach
March 1, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Ashley Luehmann named All-MIAC
February 20, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Luehmann, Cardinals run out of tricks in season-ending loss
February 19, 2006: CSN Profiles of Excellence: Saint Mary's senior Ashley Luehmann is featured
February 18, 2006: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals come up just short, fall to Oles in OT, 57-53
February 18, 2006: GameDay Online vs. St. Olaf: SMU needs complete-game effort to end season with win
February 15, 2006: Game at Carleton: First-half drought proves costly in 68-40 loss to Carleton
February 13, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardianls finally put it all together in rout of Tommies
February 11, 2006: Game vs. St. Thomas: Luehmann leads charge as Cardinals bury UST, 61-33
February 11, 2006: Senior Salute Online: End of the road for SMU seniors Luehmann, Banttari
February 11, 2006: GameDay Online vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals need to find consistency vs. Tommies
February 8, 2006: Game at Hamline: Cardinals can't slow down Pipers' offense in 81-58 loss
February 6, 2006: Game at Saint Benedict: New day, same old story as first half struggles haunt Cardinals
February 6, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Nothing seems to go right in Cardinals' loss to Gustavus
February 4, 2006: Game at Gustavus: Cardinals come out flat in 72-37 loss to Gustavus
February 1, 2006: Game at Bethel: Luehmann returns to form in leading SMU to 64-62 victory over Bethel
January 30, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' defense can't carry the load in latest loss
January 29, 2006: Game vs. Concordia: Cobbers' one-man show too much for Cardinals in 60-41 loss
January 29, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Concordia: Cardinals eager for shot at league-leading Cobbers
January 28, 2006: Game at Macalester: It wasn't easy, but SMU makes it 2 straight with win over Macalester
January 25, 2006: Game vs. Augsburg: Coates' career night leads Cardinals to win over Auggies
January 25, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Auggies promise to give Cardinals a real test
January 23, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals were good, but Wildcats were better in SMU loss
January 21, 2006: Game at St. Catherine: Cardinals can't hold halftime lead in falling to St. Kate's
January 18, 2006: Game at St. Olaf: Cardinals put end to losing streak with 56-46 win over Oles
January 16, 2006: Game vs. Carleton: Cardinals' shooting touch turns ice-cold in 55-40 loss to Carleton
January 16, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Messmann, SMU must find way to snap 2nd-half woes
January 16, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals' struggles in second half continue in 2 losses
January 14, 2006: Game at St. Thomas: Cardinals come up empty again in second half of loss to UST
January 11, 2006: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals can't come up with answers down stretch in 53-49 loss
January 11, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Hamline: SMU needs to find answers to 2nd-half shooting woes
January 9, 2006: SMU SportsNews Online: Second-half struggles continue to haunt Cardinals
January 7, 2006: Game vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals turn ice-cold in second half in 63-33 loss to St. Ben's
January 7, 2006: GameDay Online vs. St. Benedict: Road doesn't get any easier for Cardinals
January 4, 2006: Game vs. Gustavus: Early-second half shooting woes doom Cardinals in 70-58 loss
January 4, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus: Cardinals put three-game win streak on line vs. GAC
January 2, 2006: Game vs. Bethel: Cardinals need to work a little overtime to beat Bethel 75-72
January 2, 2006: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Busy MIAC week kicks off against Bethel
December 31, 2005: Game vs. Coe: Cardinals put game away early in 74-56 win over Coe
December 31, 2005: GameDay Online vs. Coe: Break's over as Cardinals get back in action vs. Coe
December 12, 2005: Game at Martin Luther: Nothing easy about one-point win over Martin Luther
December 12, 2005: SMU SportsNews Online: Offensive woes haunt Cardinals in loss to Concordia
December 7, 2005: Game at Concordia: Cardinals struggle from the field in falling to Cobbers 53-47
December 5, 2005: SMU SportsNews Online: Cardinals bounce back from tough loss to beat Augsburg
December 3, 2005: Game at Augsburg: Cardinal get 4 in double figures in win over Auggies
November 30, 2005: Game vs. St. Catherine: Wildcats rain on Cardinals' home-opening parade
November 30, 2005: GameDay Online vs. St. Catherine: SMU must heat up hot-and-cold offense vs. CSC
November 21, 2005: SMU SportsNews Online: Rockford Tournament has its highs — and lows — for SMU
November 19, 2005: Game vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering: Cardinals get first win under their belt
November 18, 2005: Game vs. UW-La Crosse: Cardinals' season-opener doesn't go as planned in loss
October 25, 2005: Season Preview Online: Torch has been passed to Luehmann & Co.
2004-2005 Season
March 16, 2005: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jamie Rattunde named D3hoops.com Second-Team All-Region
March 9, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
March 2, 2005: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Rattunde, Luehmann, Weisbrod honored by MIAC
March 1, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
Feb. 28, 2005: SportsNews Online: Loss to Carleton can't take away from Cardinals' record-setting year
Feb. 23, 2005: MIAC Playoffs - Carleton 67, Saint Mary's 51: Cardinals'run comes to screeching halt with loss to Knights
Feb. 23, 2005: MIAC Playoffs - Saint Mary's at Carleton: Cardinals travel to Carleton to take on defending MIAC champs
Feb. 22, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
Feb. 21, 2005: MIAC Playoffs - SMU 77, Gustavus 67: Cardinals pick up first-ever MIAC playoff win with vcitory over Gustavus
Feb. 21, 2005: MIAC Playoffs - Gustaus at Saint Mary's: Cardinals square off against Gustavus in first-ever MIAC home playoff game
Feb. 21, 2005: SportsNews Online: Seniors lead late-game charge as SMU writes storybook ending in regular-season finale
Feb. 19, 2005: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals are home for playoff opener following overtime win over St. Olaf
Feb. 19, 2005: Senior Salute Online vs. St. Olaf: Home regular-season finale for SMU seniors Jamie Rattunde, Angie Arrington and Tessa Stranik
Feb. 19, 2005: GameDays Online vs. St. Olaf: Math is simple — one SMU win equals on home playoff berth
Feb. 18, 2005: CSN Profiles of Excellence: Rattunde, Arrington, Stranik: Cardinals' wishes are granted
Feb. 16, 2005: Game at Carleton: Knights have Cardinals number again in 62-48 SMU loss
Feb. 15, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
Feb. 12, 2005: SportsNews Online: SMU's race for home playoff berth hits speed bump with loss to St. Thomas
Feb. 12, 2005: Game at St. Thomas: Cardinals struggle in second half in falling to St. Thomas, 72-61
Feb. 9, 2005: Game vs. Hamline: Nothing fancy, just another 'W' as Cardinals roll past Hamline, 75-62
Feb. 9, 2005: GameDays Online vs. Hamline: Cardinals can't afford to take a step back vs. Hamline
Feb. 8, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
Feb. 7, 2005: Game vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals hold off late Blazers rally to snap 35-game losing streak to CSB
Feb. 7, 2005: GameDays Online vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals brace themselves for another MIAC war vs. St. Benedict
Feb. 7, 2005: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jamie Rattunde named MIAC Player of the Week
Feb. 7, 2005: SportsNews Online: Luehmann's 1,000th point not as important as her 1,020th in key win over Gustavus
Feb. 5, 2005: Game at Gustavus: Luehmann nets 1,000th career point in win over Gustavus, 61-55
Feb. 2, 2005: Game at Bethel: Rattunde's double-double carries Cardinals past Bethel, 68-59
Feb. 1, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
January 31, 2005: SportsNews Online: Cobbers break Cardinals' heart for third straight time with 65-63 win
January 30, 2005: Game at Concordia: Rattunde's double-double not enough as SMU drops heartbreaker to Cobbers, 65-63
January 26, 2005: Game vs. Augsburg: Nothing fancy as Cardinals just get the job done vs. Augsburg
January 26, 2005: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Cardinals hoping shooting touch stays red-hot vs. Auggies
January 25, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
January 24, 2005: SportsNews Online: Bombs away! Luehmann's 8 3s help get Cardinals back on the winning track
January 22, 2005: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals ride 1-2 punch of Rattunde, Luehmann to win over Wildcats
January 22, 2005: GameDay Online vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals looking to bounce back in big way vs. St. Catherine
January 19, 2005: Game at St. Olaf: Cardinals can't keep pace in second half of 58-51 loss to St. Olaf
January 18, 2005: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
January 17, 2005: SportsNews Online: SMU proving that Cardinal-Tommie rivalry has new Goliath
January 15, 2005: Game vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals make it three striaght vs. UST with 72-58 win
January 15, 2005: GameDay Online vs. St. Thomas: No extra hype needed as Cardinals get set for showdown with St. Thomas
January 12, 2005: Game at Hamline: Rattunde's double-double leads Cardinals to 10-point win over Hamline
January 10, 2005: SportsNews Online: Tough week ends with tough loss as Cardinals fall to St. Benedict
January 8, 2005: Game at St. Benedict: SMU handed third MIAC loss, fall to CSB 65-54
January 5, 2005: Game vs. Gustavus: Cardinals' second-half rally burries Gustavus, 60-53
January 5, 2005: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus: Cardinals need another total team effort against Gustavus
January 3, 2005: Game vs. Bethel: Patience pays off as Cardinals use big second half in routing Bethel
January 3, 2005: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Cardinals looking to keep momentum rolling vs. Bethel
January 1, 2005: Game at Winona State: Cardinals ring in new year with streak-snapping win vs. Winona State
December 13, 2004: SportsNews Online: Rare OT loss leaves Cardinals entering break with two-game losing streak
December 12, 2004: Game vs. Concordia: Defensive lapses prove costly as Cardinals fall to Cobbers in OT
December 12, 2004: GameDay Online vs. Concordia: Total team effort will be the key for Cardinals against Concordia
December 11, 2004: Game vs. Carleton: Cardinals see seaosn-opening winning streak come to screeching halt
December 11, 2004: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Cardinals eager for shot at defending conference champs
December 7, 2004: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
December 6, 2004: Game at Macalester: Cardinals make it look easy in 76-41 rout of Macalester
December 6, 2004: SportsNews Online: Cardinals keep season perfect with back-to-back conference victories
December 3, 2004: Game at Augsburg: Cardinals' offense hitting on all cylinders in 97-72 rout of Augsburg
December 1, 2004: Game at St. Catherine: Cardinals open MIAC play wiht 78-70 win vs. St. Catherine
November 30, 2004: This Week in the MIAC: News and notes from around the MIAC
November 29, 2004: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jamie Rattunde named MIAC Player of the Week
November 29, 2004: SportsNews Online: Cardinals open season in impressive fashion with back-to-back wins
November 27, 2004: Game at Colorado College: Rattunde doubles up again to lead SMU to Colorado College title
November 26, 2004: Game vs. Cal Lutheraj: Cardinals open season with impressive win over Cal Lutheran
October 11, 2004: Season Preview Online: It's no secret: Cardinals are loaded and eager to have extended post-season run
2003-2004 Season
March 5, 2004: SportsNews Online: Rattunde, Luehmann named First-Team All-MIAC
March 1, 2004: SportsNews Online: Early post-season exit not ending Cardinals wanted for stellar season
Feb. 23, 2004: MIAC Playoff Game vs. Concordia: Cardinals suffer early playoff exit with 73-65 loss to Concordia
Feb. 23, 2004: SportsNews Online: Cardinals flying high heading into MIAC playoff opener vs. Concordia
Feb. 18, 2004: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals close out regular season on a high note with 95-79 rout of St. Catherine
Feb. 16, 2004: SportsNews Online: Cardinals hoping potential playoff preview is sign of things to come
Feb. 15, 2004: Game vs. Cocnordia: Cardinals use long ball to knock off Concordia 71-58 in possible playoff preview
Feb. 15, 2004: GameDay Online vs. Cocnordia: Cardinals looking to keep the ball rolling against Concordia
Feb. 14, 2004: Game vs. Augsburg: Rattunde eclipses 1,000 career points with triple-double in win vs. Augsburg
Feb. 11, 2004: Game vs. Gustavus: Cardinals come through in clutch en route to win over Gustavus
Feb. 11, 2004: Senior Salute Online: Cardinals honor seniors Libby Kiedrowski and Beth Walch
Feb. 11, 2004: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus: Cardinals ready to butt heads with MIAC power Gustavus
Feb. 9, 2004: Game vs. St. Benedict: Blazers' zone too much for Cardinals in 82-59 loss
Feb. 9, 2004: SportsNews Online: It wasn't pretty, but it's a win as Cardinals beat Macalester
Feb. 7, 2004: Game vs. Macalester: Rattunde, Luehmann lead charge as Cardinals roll past Macalester
Feb. 4, 2004: Game vs. Carleton: Carleton puts end to Cardinals' winning ways with 79-68 win.
Feb. 2, 2004: SportsNews Online: Beating St. Thomas second time was twice as nice for Cardinals
Jan. 31, 2004:: Game vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals complete sweep of Tommies with 75-68 win
Jan. 31, 2004:: GameDay vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals have momentum of three-game win streak on their side vs. St. Thomas
Jan. 28, 2004:: Game vs. Bethel: Luehmann, Rattunde lead the way again as SMU wins third straight, 84-77 vs. Bethel
Jan. 26, 2004:: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jame Rattunde named MIAC Player of the Week
Jan. 26, 2004:: SportsNews Online: 'POW:' Dynamic duo does it again as Luehmann, Rattunde lead Cardinals to perfect week
Jan. 25, 2004:: Winona Daily News Feature: Jamie Rattunde: Cardinals' down to earth star
Jan. 24, 2004:: Game vs. St. Olaf: Luehmann, Rattunde lead the way as Cardinals drop St. Olaf
Jan. 21, 2004:: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals start slow, finish fast in 56-46 win over Hamline
Jan. 21, 2004:: GameDay Online vs. Hamline: After loss to Cobbers, SMU looking to get back on track vs. Hamline
Jan. 19, 2004:: Game vs. Concordia: So much for team efforts as Cardinals fall to Concordia 80-57
Jan. 19, 2004:: SportsNews Online: Team effort paves the way as Cardinals put together perfect 2-0 week
Jan. 17, 2004:: Game vs. St. Catherine: SMU hangs on down the stretch for key 70-64 win over St. Catherine
Jan. 17, 2004:: GameDay Online vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals hoping to keep building momentum vs. St. Catherine
Jan. 14, 2004:: Game vs. Augsburg: Cardinals' dynamic duo too much for Augsburg in 60-53 SMU victory
Jan. 14, 2004:: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Messnamm hoping Cardinals learned their lesson
Jan. 12, 2004:: SportsNews Online: Cardinals eager to quickly forget Gustavus loss and focus on future
Jan. 10, 2004:: Game vs. Gustavus: Gustavus overpowers Cardinals en route to 86-60 victory
Jan. 7, 2004:: Game vs. Macalester: Messmann talks, Cardinals listen in 66-44 win over Macalester
Jan. 7, 2004:: GameDay Online vs. Macalester: Cardinals' focus is on the present and Macalester, not the past
Jan. 5, 2004:: Game vs. Carleton: Carteton proves to be too much in 67-55 loss
Jan. 5, 2004:: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Cardinals armed and fully loaded for battle with Goliath No. 3
Jan. 5, 2004:: SportsNews Online: Cardinals run out of ammunition, can't slay second of three straight Goliaths
Jan. 3, 2004:: Game vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals can't hold off St. Ben's down stretch in 69-64 setback
Jan. 3, 2004:: GameDay Online vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals looking for repeat of UST victory against St. Benedict
December 15, 2003: SportsNews Online: Streak-ending win over St. Thomas the perfect early Christmas present for Cardinals
December 10, 2003: Game vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals put end to streak in impressive fashion with 71-49 rout of St. Thomas
December 8, 2003: Game vs. Bethel: Cardinals leave little doubt in posting fourth straight win, 72-61 over Bethel
December 8, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Cardinals put perfect MIAC record on line vs. Bethel
December 8, 2003: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jamie Rattunde named MIAC Player of the Week
December 8, 2003: SportsNews Online: Home fans finally get to see what all the buzz is about as Cardinals rout St. Olaf
December 6, 2003: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals give home crowd a treat with 82-62 rout of St. Olaf
December 6, 2003: GameDay Online vs. St. Olaf: Balanced offensive attack has Cardinals flying high
December 3, 2003: Game vs. Hamline: Arrington, Rattunde lead charge as SMU slips past Hamline, 67-62
December 1, 2003: SportsNews Online: Cardinals head into MIAC season on a high - thaniks to lopsided win over Coe
November 26, 2003: Game vs. Coe: Rattunde leads the way as Cardinals top Coe for first win of the season
November 24, 2003: SportsNews Online: Washington weather not the only thing that was cold as Cardinals open season 0-2
November 22, 2003: Game vs. Puget Sound: Shooting woes continue as Cardinals drop second straight, 58-54
November 21, 2003: Game vs. Whitworth: Cold shooting haunts Cardinals in season-opening loss to Whitwroth
October 29, 2003: Season Preview Online: Cardinals have the experience, talent to make extended MIAC tournament run
2002-2003 Season
March 18, 2003: SportsNews Online: Messmann sheds interim title, named SMU's permanent head coach
March 6, 2003: SportsNews Online: SMU's Jamie Rattunde doubles up o MIAC post-season honors
March 3, 2003: SportsNews Online: Third time (or 38th time) is no charm as Tommies continue to hvae Cardinals' number
February 24, 2003: MIAC Playoff Game vs. St. Thomas: Late 1st-, early 2nd-half runs too much for Cardinals in loss to UST
February 24, 2003: SportsNews Online: Rested and ready to go, Cardinals hoping third time's a charm vs. Tommies
February 23, 2003: SportsNews Online: Cardinals earn No. 5 seed for MIAC tournament, travel to St. Thomas on Monday
February 19, 2003: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals lock up playoff spot with clutch win over St. Catherine
February 19, 2003: GameDay Online vs. St. Catherine: Playoff hopes riding on victory in regular-season finale vs. St. Catherine
February 17, 2003: SportsNews Online: One down, one to go as Cardinals keep playoff hopes alive
February 15, 2003: Game vs. Augsburg: Playoff push begins for Cardinals against Augsburg
February 15, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Playoff push begins for Cardinals against Augsburg
February 12, 2003: Game vs. Gustavus: Cardinals can't keep red-hot Gusties from school-record win No. 21
February 10, 2003: SportsNews Online: Cardinals run for MIAC playoffs takes slight detour with loss to Cobbers
February 9, 2003: Game vs. Concordia: Cardinals' second-half rally comes up just short in 66-65 loss to Concordia
February 9, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Concordia: All-for-one attitude key for SMU vs. Cobbers
February 8, 2003: Game vs. Macalester: Everyone gets into act as Cardinals snap mini-slump with big win over Macalester
February 5, 2003: Game vs. Carleton: Cardinals' offense improves second time around, but the result is the same in 67-51 loss
February 5, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Cardinals look to hand Knights their first loss
February 3, 2003: SportsNews Online: Cardinals just run out of time in dropping decision to St. Thomas
February 1, 2003: Game vs. St. Thomas: Streak continues as St. Thomas pulls away from Cardinals
February 1, 2003: GameDay Online vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals pumped to give Tommies a run for their money
January 29, 2003: Game vs. Bethel: Cardinals bring road show home with rout of Bethel
January 29, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Cardinals glad to finally bring act back home
January 27, 2003: SportsNews Online: After impressive 4-1 run, road warriors are eager for a little home cooking
January 25, 2003: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals end road trip the way it began — with a victory
January 22, 2003: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals' win-streak comes to screeching halt with one-point loss to Hamline
January 20, 2003: Game vs. Concordia: Five-game road trip continues to have smooth sailing as Cardinals drop Concordia
January 20, 2003: SportsNews Online: Start of long road swing gets off on right foot as SMU wins pair
January 15, 2003: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals come to life in second half en route to 67-60 win over St. Catherine
January 15, 2003: Game vs. Augsburg: Cardinals shake off slow start to post 50-45 win over Augsburg
January 13, 2003: SportsNews Online: Messmann must feel like scheduling gods have a bone to pick with his Cardinals
January 11, 2003: Game vs. Gustavus Cardinals dig themselves first-half hole in 74-50 loss to Gustavus
January 11, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus Cardinals' goal a simple one: Hand Gustavus its first loss of the season
January 8, 2003: Game vs. Macalester: Cardinals have plenty to smile about in 73-43 win over Macalester
January 8, 2003: GameDay Online vs. Macalester: Cardinals need to regroup for Macalester
January 6, 2003: Game vs. Carleton: Carleton scores game's first basket and never looks back in 78-37 rout of SMU
January 6, 2003: SportsNews Online: No sneaking up on Blazers this time as Cardinals fall 83-60
January 4, 2003: Game vs. St. Benedict: Second time around no different as Cardinals fall to St. Benedict 83-60
December 19, 2002: Game vs. Loras: Sluggish second half does in Cardinals in loss to Loras
December 16, 2002: SportsNews Online: Close not enough for SMU in loss to league power St. Thomas
December 11, 2002: Game vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals come out on short end of see-saw affair with St. Thomas
December 9, 2002: Game vs. Bethel: Rattunde's third double-double of season not enough as Cardinals fall to Bethel
December 9, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Jamie Rattunde named MIAC Player of the Week
December 9, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals get defensive in posting perfect 2-0 week
December 7, 2002: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals' defense stifles St. Olaf in 60-44 win
December 7, 2002: GameDay Online vs. St. Olaf: With first win finally secured, Cardinals are looking for more
December 4, 2002: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals are finally rewarded for their efforts wtih a victory
December 4, 2002: GameDay Online vs. Hamline: 0-3 record doesn't tell the whole story for Cardinals
November 26, 2002: Game vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals give defending champs a scare before falling 74-67
November 26, 2002: GameDay Online vs. St. Benedict: Conference opener is no walk in the park for Cardinals
November 25, 2002: SportsNews Online: Season-opening losses don't even come close to telling the whole story for Cardinals
November 23, 2002: Game vs. Wartburg: Second half letdown proves costly again as SMU drops second straight
November 22, 2002: Game vs. Luther: Strong start not enough as Cardinals come up short in season-opening loss to Luther
October 28, 2002: Season Preview Online: Despite all the new faces, Cardinals still expecting post-season invitation (download pdf)
2001-2002 Season
May 31, 2002: SportsNews Online: Dan Messmann named new head women's basketball coach
May 5, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' O'Hearn honored at end-of-year banquet
March 21, 2002: SportsNews Online: Fierke steps down as Cardinals' head coach
March 19, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals land six on MIAC Academic Honor Roll
February 26, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Rattunde named to MIAC's All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams
February 22, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Burns named to Verizon Academic All-District V First Team
February 18, 2002: MIAC Playoffs vs. Gustavus: Season comes to abrupt halt with 78-57 loss to Gustavus in MIAC playoff opener
February 18, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals must put losing streak out of minds as they open playoffs vs. Gustavus
February 16, 2002: Game vs. St. Benedict: Regular season-ending loss to St. Ben's not exactly way SMU wanted to go into playoffs
February 16, 2002: GameDay Online vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals hope to snap out of late-season funk against St. Benedict
February 13, 2002: Game vs. Macalester: Cardinals lock up playoff berth, despite loss to Macalester
February 11, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals looking to head into post-season on a high note
February 9, 2002: Game vs. Carleton: Carleton's seniors too much for Cardinals to handle in 73-57 loss
February 6, 2002: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals hold off Hamline for 14th win of the season
February 6, 2002: Senior Salute Online: Cardinals bid farewell to graduating seniors Burns, Erichsen, Hammel, O'Hearn
February 6, 2002: GameDay Online vs. Hamline: Lopsided win over Bethel has Cardinals' offensive back on right track
February 4, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals make a statement wtih streak-ending victory over Bethel
February 2, 2002: Game vs. Bethel: Cardinals snap losing streak in a big way with rout of Bethel
January 30, 2002: Game vs. Augsburg: Cardinals' second-half rally falls just short in loss to Augsburg
January 28, 2002: Game vs. St. Thomas: End result not as thrilling as SMU's Amy Burns netting 1,000th point
January 28, 2002: GameDay Online vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals not about to beat themselves in showdown with league-leading UST
January 28, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals pick the wrong time to suffer season's first two-game losing streak
January 26, 2002: Game vs. Gustavus: Gustauvs rallies in second half to beat Cardinals 59-54
January 23, 2002: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals wear out in 65-42 loss to St. Olaf
January 23, 2002: GameDay Online vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals can't afford another cool down tonight against St. Olaf
January 21, 2002: SportsNews Online: After warming up against St. Catherine, Cardinals determined not to go cold again
January 19, 2002: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals get back on winning track with 78-66 win over St. Catherine
January 19, 2002: GameDay vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals looking to rebound from disappointing loss vs. St. Catherine
January 16, 2002: Game vs. St. Benedict: Cardinals pick wrong time to go cold in lopsided loss to St. Benedict
January 14, 2002: Game vs. Macalester: Cardinals get everyone into the action in 73-49 rout of Macalester
January 14, 2002: GameDay Online vs. Macalester: Cardinals determined to get back on winning track against Macalester
January 14, 2002: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' streak comes to screeching halt with "meltdown" vs. Concordia
January 12, 2002: Game vs. Concordia: Concordia not about to let history repeat itself with win over SMU in teams' rematch
January 9, 2002: Game vs. Carleton: Lee's last-second shot carries Cardinals to win over Carleton
January 9, 2002: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Road doesn't get any easier for Cardinals as Carleton comes to town
January 7, 2002: Game vs. Hamline: Cardinals turn up the heat in beating Hamline for second straight win
January 7, 2002: SportsNews Online: Numbers don't tell who story in loss to St. Thomas, win over Augsburg
January 5, 2002: Game vs. Augsburg: Balanced effort carries Cardinals to 49-46 win over Augsburg
January 5, 2002: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Cardinals look to get back on winning track against Augsburg
January 2, 2002: Game vs. St. Thomas: Loss to St. Thomas not exactly way Cardinals were hoping to kick off new year
December 10, 2001: SportsNews Online: Loss to Gustavus just a speed bump in Cardinals' drive to top of MIAC heap
December 9, 2001: Game vs. Concordia-Moorhead: Cardinals return to winning ways with 69-58 victory over Concordia
December 9, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Concordia-Moorhead: No time to dwell on first MIAC loss with Cobbers in town
December 8, 2001: Game vs. Gustavus: Cardinals drop heartbreaker to Gustavus, 78-74
December 8, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus: Red-hot Cardinals put perfect MIAC record on the line against Gustavus
December 5, 2001: Game vs. St. Olaf: Cardinals stay perfect in MIAC with victory over St. Olaf
December 3, 2001: Game vs. Loras: Burns enjoys career night as Cardinals top Loras for 3rd straight win
December 3, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Loras: Cardinals kick off busy seven-day stretch with game vs. Loras
December 3, 2001: SportsNews Online: No time to savor 3-1 start as Cardinals enter hectic week
December 1, 2001: Game vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals cruise to second straight MIAC victory
November 28, 2001: Game vs. Bethel: Burns clutch free throws down stretch preserve SMU's 76-70 win over Bethel
November 28, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Conference opener against Bethel has SMU's undivided attention
November 19, 2001: SportsNews Online: Seniors' farewell tour gets off on right foot as Cardinals take 2nd in Tip-Off Classic
November 17, 2001: Game vs. Puget Sound: Puget Sound's 1-2 punch too much for Cardinals in Tip-Off Classic title game
November 16, 2001: Game vs. Trinity: Erichsen, Burns lead Cardinals to season-opening win over Trinity
November 2, 2001: SportsNews Season Preview Online: Cardinal seniors determined to make last season best yet
February 28, 2001: SportsNews Online: SMU lands 17 on MIAC Academic Honor Roll
February 27, 2001: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' Burns, Gilles named to All-MIAC Team
February 26, 2001: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' playoff run comes to abrupt halt with loss to St. Benedict
February 19, 2001: SportsNews Online: SMU looking to finally solve St. Benedict in playoff opener
February 12, 2001: GameDay Online vs.Concordia: Concordia is next "Goliath" for Cardinals to attempt to slay
February 12, 2001: SportsNews Online: OT loss to Carleton proves Fierke's point — SMU can be as good as anyone
February 10, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Carleton: Cardinals savoring the chance to slow down Carleton's charge
February 5, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Bethel: Cardinals can't afford a letdown against Bethel
February 5, 2001: Senior Salture Online: Cardinals honor graduating seniors Sandi Schaffer and Jenny Long
February 5, 2001: SportsNews Online: Pressure, what pressure? Cardinals cruise past Auggies as playoff races heat up
February 3, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Augsburg: Cardinals hoping to do everything right against Augsburg
February 1, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Gustavus: Cardinals can't afford to fret over loss to UST with Gusties in town
January 31, 2001: GameDay Online vs. St. Thomas: Cardinals kick off home triple feature against St. Thomas
January 29, 2001: SportsNews Online: Nothing fancy about SMU's 2-game winning streak heading into key week of games
January 22, 2001: SportsNews Online: Cardinals eager to forget week that included losses to Concordia, Macalester and St. Ben's
January 20, 2001: GameDay Online vs. St. Benedict: After forgettable loss, Cardinals must find way to stop Blazers
January 17, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Macalester: No time to worry about 2-game slide with Macalester in town
January 15, 2001: SportsNews Online: Split of MIAC games vs. Hamline, Carleton leaves SMU coach scratching her head
January 10, 2001: GameDay Online vs. Hamline: Cardinals can't afford to hit snooze button against Hamline
January 8, 2001: SportsNews Online: Wake-up call heard loud and clear as Cardinals get back on track with win over Auggies
December 11, 2000: SportsNews Online: First week of MIAC season turns out to be wild ride for Cardinals
December 6, 2000: GameDay Online vs. St. Olaf: With first MIAC tucked way, Cardinals turn focus to St. Olaf
December 4, 2000: SportsNews Online: Cardinals ready to put preseason in past as they turn focus to conference opener
November 29, 2000: GameDay Online vs. Winona State: Holiday layoff has Cardinals eager to get back at it vs. WSU
November 20, 2000: SportsNews Online: Cardinals' defense in mid-season form as SMU reaches tournament title game
November 1, 2000: Preseason Preview: Fierke, Cardinals hoping last year's success was just the tip of the iceberg
March 14, 2000: Press Release: 4 Cardinals named to Academic All-MIAC team
Feb. 29, 2000: Press Release: Cardinals' Jenny Long, Jenny Gilles honored by MIAC
Feb. 28, 2000: Newsletter: Season-ending loss can't dampen Cardinals' spirits
Feb. 26, 2000: Game Program vs. Concordia: Winning season, revenge on line as Cardinal seniors close out careers
Feb. 23, 2000: Game Program vs. Augsburg: With two games left, Cardinals still have plenty to play for
Feb. 21, 2000: Newsletter: Victory over Bethel keeps SMU in line for one more milestone - a winning season
Feb. 16, 2000: Game Program: Cardinals looking to keep winning ways going against Gustavus
Feb. 14, 2000: Newsletter: Cardinals making plenty of history this season
Feb. 9, 2000: Game Program vs. Hamline: Cardinals looking for a little redemption against Hamline
Feb. 7, 2000: Newsletter: Blazers' bark isn't worse than their bite as St. Ben's ends SMU's 4-game winning streak
Jan. 31, 2000: Press Release: Cardinals' Long named MIAC Player of the Week
Jan. 31, 2000: Newsletter: Victories over Bethel, Macalester and Carleton finally give SMU elusive 3-game win streak
Jan. 29, 2000: Game Program vs. Carleton: Cardinals gunning for third straight against Carleton
Jan. 26, 2000: Game Program vs. Macalester: Not even 56-point second half surprises Cardinals' Fierke
Jan. 24, 2000: Game Program vs. Bethel: Cardinals looking for fourth straight vs. Bethel
Jan. 24, 2000: Newsletter: Dismal shooting performance against Tommies just another pothole Cardinals must avoid
Jan. 17, 2000: Newsletter: Never-ending conference schedule beginning to take its toll on Cardinals, Fierke
Jan. 12, 2000: Game Program vs. St. Catherine: Cardinals eager to make amends for loss to Hamline
Jan. 10, 2000: Newsletter: Cardinals take giant step backwards against St. Benedict
Jan. 8, 2000: Game Program vs. St. Benedict: Red-hot Cardinals eager to face challenge of MIAC power St. Ben's
Jan. 5, 2000: Game Program vs. St. Olaf: With new year, Cardinals are ready for new start
Dec. 20, 1999: Newsletter: Disappointing loss to UW-La Crosse is tough way for Cardinals to head into break
Dec. 14, 1999: Game Program vs. UW-La Crosse: Win over La Crosse would be perfect present for Cardinals
Dec. 13, 1999: Newsletter: Fierke still searching for consistency as SMU tries to regroup after loss to Carleton
Dec. 6, 1999: Newsletter: Second-half lapses extend Cardinals' season-opening slide to three straight
Dec. 4, 1999: Game Program vs. St. Thomas: Road doesn't get any easier for Cardinals
Nov. 22, 1999: Newsletter: Last-second loss to River Falls tough way for Cardinals to open season
Nov. 20, 1999: Game Program vs. UW-River Falls: Preparation is finally over, Cardinals ready for Falcons
Nov. 6, 1999: Red-White Game Program: Fierke excited about seeing Cardinals in action
Nov. 1, 1999: Season Preview: Senior-led Cardinals looking to make giant leap up MIAC ladder