Cal Poly Pomona Broncos women's basketball

Summary

The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos women's basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Pomona, California. The school's team currently competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.[3][4]

Cal Poly Pomona Broncos
2017–18 Cal Poly Pomona Broncos women's basketball team
UniversityCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Head coachDanelle Bishop (7th season)
ConferenceCalifornia Collegiate Athletic Association
ArenaKellogg Gym
(Capacity: 4,765[1])
NicknameBroncos
ColorsGreen and gold[2]
   
NCAA tournament champions
1982, 1985, 1986, 2001, 2002
NCAA tournament runner-up
1983, 1987, 1989
NCAA tournament Final Four
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 2001, 2002, 2014
NCAA tournament Elite Eight
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2014,
NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2015
NCAA tournament second round
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2015
NCAA tournament appearances
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015
AIAW tournament Final Four
Division II: 1981
AIAW tournament Elite Eight
Division II: 1977, 1980, 1981
AIAW tournament appearances
Division II: 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981
Conference tournament champions
1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2011
Conference regular season champions
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2014

History edit

Cal Poly began play in 1974. They have appeared in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament 25 times, with a record of 56-20. They have won the Tournament five times while also finishing as runner up three times. They are tied with North Dakota State for the most Division II titles (5) and most title game appearances (8). They appeared in the first Division II title game in 1982, winning 93–74 over Tuskegee. From 1982 to 1989, they appeared in the Championship six times, each winning and losing thrice.[5]

Season-by-season record edit

As of the end of the 2016-17 season, the Broncos have an all-time record of 927-345.

Season Coach Record Conference Record
1974–75 Darlene May 16–6 n/a
1975–76 Darlene May 20–6 n/a
1976–77 Darlene May 28–6 10–0
1977–78 Darlene May 31–4 10–0
1978–79 Darlene May 24–7 10–0
1979–80 Darlene May 27–13 9–1
1980–81 Darlene May 30–9 12–0
1981–82 Darlene May 29–7 12–0
1982–83 Darlene May 29–3 11–0
1983–84 Darlene May 22–7 11–1
1984–85 Darlene May 26–7 11–1
1985–86 Darlene May 30–3 12–0
1986–87 Darlene May 29–3 11–1
1987–88 Darlene May 28–4 12–0
1988–89 Darlene May 28–6 11–1
1989–90 Darlene May 29–4 12–0
1990–91 Darlene May 22–9 11–1
1991–92 Darlene May 23–6 12–0
1992–93 Darlene May 27–3 11–1
1993–94 Darlene May 21–6 9–1
1994–95 Paul Thomas 10–15 3–7
1995–96 Paul Thomas 14–13 6–4
1996–97 Paul Thomas 22–8 8–2
1997–98 Paul Thomas 18–11 8–2
1998–99 Paul Thomas 23–6 16–4
1999–00 Paul Thomas 26–3 19–1
2000–01 Paul Thomas 27–3 20–2
2001–02 Paul Thomas 28–4 19–3
2002–03 Paul Thomas 13–14 11–11
2003–04 Paul Thomas 23–7 17–5
2004–05 Paul Thomas 20–8 15–5
2005–06 Paul Thomas 11–16 8–12
2006–07 Michelle Fortier 8–19 7–15
2007–08 Scott Davis 12–16 8–12
2008–09 Scott Davis 16–14 12–8
2009–10 Scott Davis 22–7 18–4
2010–11 Danelle Bishop 28–5 19–3
2011–12 Danelle Bishop 19–9 15–7
2012–13 Danelle Bishop 14–13 12–10
2013–14 Danelle Bishop 26–7 18–4
2014–15 Danelle Bishop 21–9 17–5
2015–16 Danelle Bishop 11–17 9–11
2016–17 Danelle Bishop 17–11 14–6

Postseason edit

AIAW College Division/Division II edit

The Broncos made four appearances in the AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 6–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1976 First Round Phillips L, 63–67
1977 First Round
Quarterfinals
Eastern Montana
Berry
W, 82–47
L, 66–86
1980 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Nebraska–Omaha
Arkansas Tech
Dayton
W, 79–64
W, 59–56
L, 79–88
1981 First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship
William Carey
Louisiana College
College of Charleston
Lenoir-Rhyne
W, 83–65
W, 81–61
L, 84–102
W, 85–65

NCAA Division II Championships edit

Association Division Sport Year Score Opponent
NCAA Division II Basketball 1982 93–74 Tuskegee
NCAA Division II Basketball 1985 80–69 Central Missouri State
NCAA Division II Basketball 1986 70–63 North Dakota State
NCAA Division II Basketball 2001 87–80 (OT) North Dakota
NCAA Division II Basketball 2002 74–62 Southeastern Oklahoma

NCAA Division II runner-up teams:

  • 1983
  • 1987
  • 1989

References edit

  1. ^ "Los Angeles Sports Council - L.A. Facilities". Lasports.org. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
  2. ^ "Cal Poly Pomona Web Colors". Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  3. ^ "Cal Poly Pomona Broncos Official Website". broncoathletics.com.
  4. ^ "Cal Poly Pomona Broncos - 2011-12 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff". broncoathletics.com.
  5. ^ broncoathletics.com/documents/2016/1/4//2015_16_Women_s_Basketball_Record_Book.pdf?id=839