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- ↑ 2017–18 Washburn Ichabods women's basketball media guide (PDF). Washburn University Athletics. November 16, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ Cassell, Gene (May 8, 2000). "Ron McHenry named Lady Blues head coach" (Press release). Archived from the original on May 23, 2000. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ "1988 Topeka Sizzlers Roster and Results on JustSportsStats.com" . Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ↑ 2004–05 Washburn Lady Blues Media Guide (PDF). Washburn University Athletics. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ 2005–06 Washburn Lady Blues Media Guide (PDF). Washburn University Athletics. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Women's Hoops travels to Baylor for preseason tune-up" (PDF). wusports.com. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Washburn's 2005 women's basketball team highlights Hall of Fame class". August 12, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Washburn women's basketball head coach Ron McHenry announces retirement". March 8, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.