Central Connecticut Blue Devils women's basketball explained

Current:	2023–24 Central Connecticut Blue Devils women's basketball team
Central Connecticut Blue Devils
University:	Central Connecticut State University
Record:	524–818
Conference:	Northeast Conference
Location:	New Britain, Connecticut
Coach:	Way Veney
Tenure:	1st
Arena:	William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Capacity:	2,654
Nickname:	Blue Devils
H Body:	06519B
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H Shorts:	06519B
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A Body:	06519B
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A Shorts:	06519B
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Ncaasweetsixteen:	1986 (Division II)
Ncaatourneys:	1986 (NCAA Division II)
Conference Season:	2015

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils women's basketball team represents Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference.^{[1] [2]}

History

Central Connecticut began play in 1971. They played in Division II from 1971-1986. As of the end of the 2015-16 season, the Blue Devils have an all-time record of 467-673. They have never made the NCAA Tournament, but they have made the WNIT in 2009 and 2015.^[3]

Head coach Beryl Piper was placed on administrative leave on January 16, 2020.^[4] In May 2020 Piper announced her retirement from CCSU.^[5] She retires as the most winning head coach in CCSU women's basketball history. Assistant coach Kerri Reaves has taken over the head coaching position on an interim basis.^[6]

In April of 2023, Central Connecticut State announce that Way Veney would become the new head coach of the women's basketball program.^[7]

Season-by-season results

Division I Postseason NCAA Division II tournament results The Blue Devils made one appearance in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament. They had a combined record of 1–1. 1986 Regional Finals Elite Eight Quinnipiac Philadelphia Textile W, 87–63 L, 66–84 WNIT results First Round L 60–79 First Round L 67–70 External links

Notes and References

1. Web site: CCSU. CCSU.
2. Web site: Northeast Conference . 2023-11-22 . Northeast Conference . en.
3. Web site: CCSU. CCSU.
4. Web site: CCSU women's basketball head coach Piper on administrative leave. The Bristol Press. December 29, 2020.
5. 2020-05-08 . Beryl Piper Announces Retirement as CCSU Women's Basketball Head Coach . en.
6. Web site: CCSU women's basketball head coach Piper retires after 13 seasons. New Britain Herald. December 29, 2020.
7. Web site: Way Veney Named CCSU Women's Basketball Head Coach . 2023-11-22 . northeastconference.org . en.