Pacific Tigers women's basketball

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Pacific Tigers
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University University of the Pacific
Head coachBradley Davis (9th season)
Conference West Coast Conference
Location Stockton, California
Arena Alex G. Spanos Center
(capacity: 6,150 (all seater) to 8,000)
Nickname Tigers
ColorsBlack and orange [1]
   
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The Pacific Tigers women's basketball team is an NCAA Division I member that represents the University of the Pacific part of the West Coast Conference. The team is based in Stockton, California. They play their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center. [2]

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History

Pacific began play in 1975. They played in the NorCal Conference from 1975 to 1982. They played in the Big West Conference from 1984 to 2013.

They haven't played in the NCAA tournament, but they have played in the WNIT in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019. To date, Pacific has recorded just four wins over a team ranked in the top 25 of AP Poll, with none since 2003. As of the end of the 2015–16 season, the Tigers have an all-time record of 544–612. [3]

Conference history

ConferenceYears
NorCal1975–1982
NorPac1982–1984
Great West Conference 1984–2013
West Coast Conference 2014–present

Postseason history

WNIT appearances

The Tigers have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament five times. They have a record of 4–5.

YearRoundOpponentResult
2012 First Round
Second Round
Arizona State
San Diego
W 77–62
L 75–83
2013 First Round
Second Round
Third Round
Arkansas–Little Rock
Washington
Utah
W 69–65
W 85–78
L 55–60
2014 First RoundOregonL 63–92
2015 First RoundSacramento StateL 79–83
2019 First Round
Second Round
Fresno State
Arizona
W 77–72
L 48–64

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The 2019–20 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Tigers were led by fourth-year head coach Damon Stoudamire and played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California as members of the West Coast Conference. They finished the season 23–10, 11–5 in WCC play to finish in a tie for third place. They lost in the third round of the WCC tournament to San Francisco.

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The 2021–22 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Tigers were led by first-year head coach Leonard Perry and played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California as members of the West Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2003–04 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2003–04 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Tigers were led by 16th-year head coach Bob Thomason and played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California as members of the Big West Conference. Pacific finished tied with Utah State atop the Big West regular season standings and followed by winning the Big West tournament to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as the No. 12 seed in the St. Louis region, the team upset No. 5 seed Providence in the opening round. Playing in the Round of 32 for the first time in school history, the Tigers were beaten by No. 4 seed Kansas to end their season at 25–8.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2004–05 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2004–05 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Tigers were led by 17th-year head coach Bob Thomason and played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California as members of the Big West Conference. Pacific swept through the Big West regular season schedule to finish a sparkling 18–0 in conference play. The Tigers lost to Utah State in the championship game of the Big West tournament, but did receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as the No. 8 seed in the Albuquerque region, the team defeated No. 9 seed Pittsburgh in the opening round. Playing in the Round of 32 for the second straight season, the Tigers were beaten by No. 1 seed Washington to end their season at 27–4.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2005–06 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2005–06 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Tigers were led by 18th-year head coach Bob Thomason and played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California as members of the Big West Conference. Pacific won the Big West regular season, finishing with a 12–2 record in conference play. The Tigers lost to Utah State in the championship game of the Big West tournament, but did receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as the No. 13 seed in the Minneapolis region, the team was beaten by No. 4 seed Boston College to end their season at 24–8.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023–24 Pacific Tigers women's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

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References

  1. Pacific Tigers Graphic Identity Sheet (PDF). October 18, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. "Pacific Tigers Women's Basketball Official Athletic Site – Pacific". Pacifictigers.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  3. "Pacific Coaching History – Pacific". Pacifictigers.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.