2023-24 Sandburg Women's Basketball News

Sandburg's Bentley, Pieper Voted to All-Region 4 Women's Basketball Team
Sandburg's Bentley, Pieper Voted to All-Region 4 Women's Basketball Team

March 20, 2024

Bentley was a first-team selection, and Pieper was named to the second team after the duo helped the Chargers post a 23-10 overall record, including a 6-2 Arrowhead Conference mark that gave Sandburg a share of its first conference title since 2017.

Conference Champion Chargers Put 3 on All-Arrowhead Team
Conference Champion Chargers Put 3 on All-Arrowhead Team

March 19, 2024

Sophomore guard Elly Bentley and freshman forward Brook Pieper were first-team selections, while sophomore guard Kelci Shelton was named to the second team. Additionally, Chargers coach Kellen Fernetti shared Coach of the Year honors.

The Sandburg women's basketball team with its runner-up plaque following the Region 4 championship game Saturday against Morton.
Chargers’ Region 4 Tourney Run Ends in Championship Game vs. Panthers

March 09, 2024

In a season that already included one championship, the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team came up one victory shy of another. Fourth-seeded Sandburg, which won a share of the Arrowhead Conference title during the regular season, ends its 2023-24 campaign with a 23-10 record.

Sandburg Women Stymie Stormers, Advance to Region 4 Championship
Sandburg Women Stymie Stormers, Advance to Region 4 Championship

March 02, 2024

The Chargers advanced to the championship game of the Region 4 Division II District A tournament after rebounding from a double-digit deficit in the second quarter to beat Milwaukee Area Technical 75-67 in the semifinals Saturday at Rock Valley College.

Chargers Roll Into Region 4 Semis as Bentley Matches Career-High 32 Points
Chargers Roll Into Region 4 Semis as Bentley Matches Career-High 32 Points

March 01, 2024

Elly Bentley tied her career-high with 32 points, helping the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team pull away from Olive-Harvey 91-71 on Thursday at John Lewis Gym in the quarterfinals of the Region 4 Division II District A tournament.

Sandburg Women Host Olive-Harvey Thursday in Region 4 Quarterfinals
Sandburg Women Host Olive-Harvey Thursday in Region 4 Quarterfinals

February 26, 2024

The Chargers, who won a share of the Arrowhead Conference title in the regular season, earned the No. 4 seed in Region 4 Division II and will host 13th-seeded Olive-Harvey at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at John Lewis Gym in the quarterfinals of the District A tournament.

Ferguson’s Big Game Lifts Chargers in Victory at Olive-Harvey
Ferguson’s Big Game Lifts Chargers in Victory at Olive-Harvey

February 23, 2024

Led by a huge night from freshman Capre Ferguson, the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team finished off its regular season with a 78-73 win at Olive-Harvey on Thursday night.

Bentley Earns Region 4 Player of the Week for 2nd Time This Season
Bentley Earns Region 4 Player of the Week for 2nd Time This Season

February 20, 2024

For the second time this season, Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball sophomore Elly Bentley has been named the Region 4 Division II Player of the Week.

CHAMPS! Sandburg Women Clinch Arrowhead Title in Blowout Win at Kishwaukee
CHAMPS! Sandburg Women Clinch Arrowhead Title in Blowout Win at Kishwaukee

February 14, 2024

Needing a win to clinch the Arrowhead Conference championship, the Chargers routed host Kishwaukee 90-46 on Tuesday, giving Sandburg its first conference title in seven years.

5 Chargers Hit Double Figures in Rout of South Suburban
5 Chargers Hit Double Figures in Rout of South Suburban

February 09, 2024

All 11 Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball players scored and five reached double figures in the Chargers’ 93-46 rout of South Suburban on Thursday at John Lewis Gym.

Chargers Rally Past Black Hawk as Bentley Reaches 1,000 Points
Chargers Rally Past Black Hawk as Bentley Reaches 1,000 Points

February 07, 2024

Elly Bentley recorded her 1,000th career point and the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team used a go-ahead run in the fourth quarter to power its way past Black Hawk 71-65 on Tuesday at John Lewis Gym to put itself on the verge of an Arrowhead Conference title.

Ferguson Drops Season-High 26 in Chargers’ OT Loss to Pride
Ferguson Drops Season-High 26 in Chargers’ OT Loss to Pride

February 05, 2024

Capre Ferguson came through with a season-high 26 points, but the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team fell short 91-87 in overtime Sunday at Clarke JV.

Chargers Knock Off Sauk Valley Behind Bentley’s Game-Winner With :01.8 Left
Chargers Knock Off Sauk Valley Behind Bentley’s Game-Winner With :01.8 Left

February 02, 2024

Elly Bentley’s game-winning jumper with 1.8 seconds left sent the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team to a 63-61 Arrowhead Conference win at Sauk Valley on Thursday night.

Sandburg Women Rally From Down 16 at Half, but Unable Finish Off Cougars
Sandburg Women Rally From Down 16 at Half, but Unable Finish Off Cougars

January 31, 2024

The Carl Sandburg college women’s basketball team stormed back from a big halftime deficit but was unable to close out Highland in a 78-75 Arrowhead Conference loss Tuesday night.

Join us Feb. 6 to Paint the House Red!
Join us Feb. 6 to Paint the House Red!

January 29, 2024

We're going to Paint the House Red for our men's and women's basketball games against Black Hawk on Feb. 6 at John Lewis Gym!

Pieper’s 29-Point Double-Double Paces Chargers in Win at Waubonsee
Pieper’s 29-Point Double-Double Paces Chargers in Win at Waubonsee

January 29, 2024

Brook Pieper and Elly Bentley each had 20-plus points as the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team picked up a 94-85 road win at Waubonsee on Saturday afternoon.