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  • Lady Jackets Release '09-'10 ScheduleHead Women's Basketball Coach Opie Butler released the 2009-2010 schedule to the public on Tuesday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/15/2009 11:15:00 AM
  • Atwood Named All-Scholar AthleteThere isn't a single honor on the competitive field that can compare to one bestowed upon those who excel in the classroom. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/10/2009 8:30:00 AM
  • Lemburg Named All-ConferenceThe 2008-2009 All-Conference team has been announced and Yellowjacket forward Katie Lemburg has received honorable mention honors. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/5/2009 11:40:00 PM
  • Jackets Fall In Season FinaleThe women's basketball team fell Monday night in their season finale to Baker, 72-61. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/2/2009 11:50:00 AM
  • GU Falls To Missouri ValleyThe women's basketball team lost to Mo Valley Thursday in Lamoni 67-62. Full box linked. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/26/2009 9:35:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Sweep Culver StocktonIt's been a season filled with injuries and changes during the 2008-2009 campaign for the Lady Yellowjackets. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/19/2009 7:20:00 PM
  • Benedictine Beats GU In AtchisonThe Jackets were in Atchison, KS Monday evening after a quick turn around from their trip to St. Charles on Saturday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/16/2009 8:15:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Fall In St. CharlesThe women's basketball team is coming off of their second conference win of the season Thursday night over MidAmerica. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/14/2009 1:45:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Get Big WinIt's been a while since the Lady Jackets last tasted victory. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/12/2009 3:25:00 PM
  • Jackets Fall To Central MethodistThe women's basketball team was in Fayette, MO Saturday afternoon looking to head into the conference play stretch run with momentum. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/7/2009 4:30:00 PM
  • Avila Takes Care Of JacketsThursday night the Jackets had the tall order of taking on HAAC front-runner Avila University. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/5/2009 1:50:00 PM
  • Crusaders Too Much For JacketsThe women's basketball team traveled to Springfield, MO Saturday afternoon for a conference matchup with the Evangel Crusaders. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/31/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • Slow Start Plagues Jackets AgainFor the second consecutive game the women's basketball team has allowed their opponent to jump out to a big early lead. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/29/2009 6:00:00 PM
  • Late Come Back Not Enough For GUThe women's basketball has refused to give up this season even though they've struggled through some tough games. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/24/2009 4:50:00 PM
  • Lady Yellowjackets Ink Iowa StarHead Women’s Basketball Coach Opie Butler has announced the signing of high-profile East High School Scarlet small forward Sara Wagner. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/23/2009 3:45:00 PM
  • Late Lead Slips Away, Jackets FallThe women's basketball is coming off of their first conference win of the season last Thursday against Culver Stockton. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/22/2009 4:15:00 PM
  • GU Captures First Conference WinThe women's basketball team has been on the cusp of turning the corner with the improvements they have made Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/15/2009 2:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Run Into Raven BuzzsawThe Lady Jackets knew that tonight's basketball game against the HAAC leading Benedictine Ravens (9-6, 5-0) would be a tall task. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/12/2009 3:05:00 PM
  • Cold Shooting Sends Jackets To LossThe women's basketball team continues to compete every time they step on the floor in the always difficult HAAC. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/10/2009 12:50:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Fall At MidAmericaThe women's basketball team was finally back in action Thursday night for the first time since December 13th. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/8/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • Graceland Falls At Home to CMUThe women's basketball was back in action Saturday afternoon in their final tune-up before Christmas break. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/13/2008 2:10:00 AM
  • Eagles Take Down Jackets In Kansas CityThe women's basketball team is still in search of their first conference win on the still young '08-'09 season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/11/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Evangel Stings Jackets In LamoniThe women's basketball team opened conference play on the road Thursday night with a tough loss to the William Jewell Cardinals in overtime. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/6/2008 2:30:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop Heartbreaker At JewellIt's been a long time since a Jacket women's basketball team has gotten a victory on the road at William Jewell. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/4/2008 2:55:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Bury Westmister CollegeThe Graceland Women's basketball team broke out to a 50-24 haftime lead in their game with Westminster College this evening Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/25/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Fall In Home OpenerThe Lady Jackets finally had the opportunity to play a game on their home court in the Closson Center on Friday evening. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/21/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Drop Second StraightOn the road at Waldorf College the women's basketball team was looking for their second win on this young season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/8/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Women's Basketball Falls To Haskell The women's basketball team traveled to Lawrence, KS Tuesday evening for their second game of the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/4/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Open Season With WinThe women's basketball season got their season off on a positive note Saturday afternoon in Clinton, IA. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/1/2008 11:00:00 AM
  • Long Time Jacket Fan Honored Long time Graceland basketball fan Bob Richardson of Eagleville, MO has been honored by Head Women’s Basketball Coach Opie Butler Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/2/2008 11:40:00 AM
  • Women’s Basketball Hosts Local AAU TeamMonday March 10, the Graceland Women’s Basketball in collaboration with American State Bank invited Clarke Lady Indians 7th grade AAU basketball team. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/11/2008 2:40:00 PM
  • Women's Basketball Post-Season Wrap UpThe Graceland women's basketball team has a lot to be proud of following their 2007-2008 campaign. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/11/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • Three Lady Jackets Receive All-Conference HonorsAfter finishing their basketball season last week, the Lady Yellowjackets would like to announce three Graceland players have been selected all-conference. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/27/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Jackets Close Out Season With LossThe women's basketball team was in Olathe, KS on Thursday evening for their final game of the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/21/2008 3:35:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop Home FinaleThe Lady Jackets had a rough night Monday, losing their final home game to Lindenwood University 87-70. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/18/2008 3:45:00 PM
  • Graceland Struggles In AtchisonThe Graceland women's basketball team was in Atchison, KS Saturday for a 2:00 match-up with the Benedictine Ravens. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/16/2008 2:25:00 PM
  • Jackets Fall Short to CardinalsThe Lady Jackets came up short Thursday night when they lost to the William Jewell Cardinals 85-68 at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/14/2008 8:00:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Fall At HomeThe Jackets had a tough time Monday night when they took on Avila University at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/11/2008 6:20:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Fall In SpringfieldThe Lady Jackets were in Springfield, Missouri this afternoon for a conference tilt with the Evangel Crusaders. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/9/2008 7:55:00 AM
  • Jackets Lose Nail-BiterThe Lady Jackets came up just short Thursday night when they were defeated 75-72 by Baker University at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/7/2008 5:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Notch Non-Conference WinThe Lady Jackets came up with a big win Monday night, defeating the Stephens College Stars 84-54 at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/4/2008 8:20:00 PM
  • Jackets Sweep Season Series With Central MethodistComing to the court looking for the win Graceland University Women's Basketball put together a solid effort for their 13th win of the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/31/2008 10:00:00 PM
  • Graceland Loses Close OneThe Lady Jackets came up short Saturday losing a tight one 69-61 to the Missouri Valley Vikings at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/26/2008 12:55:00 PM
  • Jackets Rack Up Another Home WinThe Women’s Basketball team came up with another conference win on Thursday, defeating the Culver Stockton Wildcats by a final score of 76-66. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/24/2008 8:15:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Fall Against LindenwoodThe 11-7 Yellowjackets traveled to Lindenwood University today to face the Lions. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/19/2008 7:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Get Biggest Win of the SeasonThe Jackets came up huge by defeating the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers 84-64 on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/17/2008 7:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Fall At Closson CenterThe Yellowjackets took on the #12 ranked Benedictine Ravens on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/12/2008 9:10:00 AM
  • Graceland Plays Conference Rival William JewellBefore tonight the Yellowjackets have been showing a mixture of great offense and defense which has placed them in the top half of the conference, Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/10/2008 9:45:00 PM
  • Graceland Defense Prevails Over AvilaOn Monday night women's basketball traveled to Avila University. Graceland was looking for a big road win in the conference. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/7/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Get Key Conference WinOn Saturday, January 5th the Jacket Women played host to the Crusaders from Evangel University. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/5/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Jackets Get Final Tune-Up Before BreakPlaying in their final game before their near-month long hiatus, Graceland really wanted to get a win heading into Christmas break. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/8/2007 4:05:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Open Conference Play In Canton The Lady Jackets were in Canton, MO Tuesday night opening up conference play in the always difficult HAAC. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/7/2007 9:05:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Face WestminsterThe Lady Jackets got back to their winning ways on Tuesday night as Graceland defeated Westminster 82-44. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/6/2007 4:05:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Continue Winning WaysThe Graceland women’s basketball team seems to get better and better with every passing game. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/6/2007 11:40:00 AM
  • Jackets Lose First Conference GameThe Graceland women’s basketball team was looking to continue their hot play of late and stay undefeated in the conference Saturday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/1/2007 10:45:00 AM
  • Jackets Lose First Conference GameThe Graceland women’s basketball team was looking to continue their hot play of late and stay undefeated in the conference Saturday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/1/2007 10:35:00 AM
  • Lady Jackets Open Conference Play In CantonThe Lady Jackets were in Canton, MO Tuesday night opening up conference play in the always difficult HAAC. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/20/2007 11:15:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Face WestminsterThe Lady Jackets got back to their winning ways on Tuesday night as Graceland defeated Westminster 82-44. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/20/2007 11:00:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Come Up ShortPlaying their second game of the weekend, the Jackets had a very tough opponent in McPherson College Saturday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/17/2007 8:45:00 PM
  • Women Drop First Game of SeasonThe Lady Jackets are in Newton, Kansas for the Bethel Classic this weekend. The Jackets drew the home team Bethel College for their opening night game and came up on the losing end. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/16/2007 3:10:00 PM
  • Graceland Faces St. Louis College of PharmacyThe Lady Jackets have made the midwest "trek" over the past 5 days. They were in Denver, Colorado on Monday night where they defeated Johnson & Wales University, and Friday night they were in St. Louis, Missouri. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/9/2007 3:10:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Win Third StraightThe Graceland women’s basketball team has now won three games in their last four days as they defeated Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Colorado on Monday night. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/5/2007 3:15:00 PM
  • Jackets Win American State Bank TournamentThe Lady Jackets were back in action Saturday night in the championship game of the American State Bank Tournament. Graceland was set to face Ashford University which looked to be a pretty good match up on paper. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/3/2007 3:20:00 PM
  • Jackets Open Season With VictoryThe women’s basketball team opened their season Friday night in game two of the American State Bank Tourney. The Jackets came away with a convincing 78-57 win over the Stars of Stephens College. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/2/2007 3:20:00 PM