Liberty University Lady Flames Women's Basketball 2012-13 Season Guide
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chronology 1990 Rick Reeves became the fifth head women's basketball coach in program history. July 1, 1991 Liberty became an official member of the Big South Conference. 1992 Liberty began playing all of its home games at the Vines Center. March 1, 1997 Liberty beat UNC Greensboro by an 89-82 count at the Vines Center to win its first-ever Big South Tournament title. March 14, 1997 The Lady Flames lost to host Old Dominion, 102-52, in their first trip to the NCAA Division I Tournament. Feb. 28, 1998 Liberty won its 28th consecutive game, defeating UNC Asheville, 65-53, for the program's second Big South Championship. March 14, 1998 The Lady Flames faced eventual national champion Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup marked the only time in tournament history two undefeated teams squared off. Linda Farver was the Lady Flames' head coach for nine seasons, beginning with the 1977-78 campaign. 1971 Lynchburg Baptist College was founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell, pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church. TR AINING CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST SINCE 1971 1972 Lynchburg Baptist gained affiliation with the National Christian Collegiate Association. 124 1975 Lynchburg Baptist College was renamed Liberty Baptist College, with the school colors changing from green and gold to red, white and blue. The Flames joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as an associate member. The Liberty Baptist women's basketball team played its first varsity schedule in 1975-76, under Head Coach Brenda Bonheim and Assistant Coach Curt Christians, finishing 7-1. 1977 Linda Farver became Liberty Baptist College's second head women's basketball coach in program history. Sept. 1, 1983 Liberty Baptist was accepted as a member of the East Coast Athletic Conference. 1983 Liberty Baptist joined the Mason-Dixon Athletic Conference. 1984 The Flames dropped their NAIA affiliation and became eligible for NCAA Division II postseason competition. 1985 Liberty Baptist College became Liberty University. 1986 Mike Goad took over as the third head women's basketball coach in Liberty history. Sept. 1, 1988 Liberty was accepted for NCAA Division I membership. 1980 Liberty Baptist joined the NCAA at the Division II level as an associate member. Nov. 27, 1988 Liberty defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore, 83-56, at the VCU Thanksgiving Tournament, marking the Lady Flames' first NCAA Division I triumph. 1981 Liberty Baptist became a full member at the NCAA Division II level, and also became eligible for NAIA postseason competition. 1989 Sue Kelly took the reins as the fourth head women's basketball coach in program history. June 8, 1999 Carey Green was named the sixth head women's basketball coach in program history. March 20, 2005 Liberty upset No. 4-seeded Penn State, 78-70, for the Lady Flames' first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. March 22, 2005 The Lady Flames knocked off No. 5 seed DePaul by an 88-79 margin to reach the "Sweet 16." April 16, 2005 Liberty graduate Katie Feenstra was selected by the Connecticut Sun with the No. 8 pick of the WNBA Draft's opening round. She was then traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars the same day. March 16, 2008 Liberty defeated Radford, 66-65, in the Big South Championship title game, giving the Lady Flames their 11th Big South title. Megan Frazee's gamewinning shot from close range with 0.3 seconds remaining enabled the Lady Flames to tie the school single-season record with their 28th win. April 9, 2009 Liberty graduate Megan Frazee was taken by the San Antonio Silver Stars with the No. 14 pick of the WNBA Draft (first pick of the second round). May 28, 2009 The Lady Flames' run of 10 consecutive Big South championships, between the 1996-97 and 200506 seasons, was named the No. 1 moment in the Big South Conference's first 25 years of existence. May 20, 2012 Liberty graduate Avery Warley made her WNBA debut with the Phoenix Mercury, after making the team as an undrafted free agent.