2022-23 Sandburg Women's Basketball News
39 Chargers, 4 Sandburg Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Awards
July 20, 2023
This marks the third straight year Sandburg has had at least 30 individuals receive NJCAA All-Academic honors for having a GPA of at least 3.60.
76 From Sandburg Named Academic All-Arrowhead Conference
July 03, 2023
All 11 Chargers teams had at least one player named academic all-conference.
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 15: Bye Bye Bailey — Mike Bailey
June 22, 2023
On Episode 15 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, just days away from retirement, former Chargers coach/athletic director and current academic advisor Mike Bailey reflects on his time at Sandburg
Carl Sandburg College Youth Summer Basketball Camp July 17-19
June 15, 2023
Led by Chargers men’s basketball coach Ryan Twaddle and women’s basketball coach Kellen Fernetti, campers will learn fundamentals in dribbling, ball-handling, passing and shooting from Sandburg coaches and players.
For 3-Sport Athlete Righi, No Break in the Action at Sandburg
April 06, 2023
In addition to playing significant roles in three sports (plus a brief stint on the women's golf team), sophomore Natalie Righi has been on the dean’s list each of her first three semesters at Sandburg and was named to the NJCAA All-Academic First Team as a freshman.
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 12: I Don't Think You're Ready for This 'Netti — Women's basketball coach Kellen Fernetti
March 28, 2023
On Episode 12 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Chargers women's basketball coach Kellen Fernetti talks to us about why he was running on the treadmill hours before he was placed in a walking boot, if his players know he was a scoring machine back in high school and which Galesburg restaurant gave him a Christmas card for being a loyal customer.
Pair of Chargers Freshmen Voted All-Arrowhead Conference
March 27, 2023
A pair of Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball freshmen earned spots on the All-Arrowhead Conference Team after leading the Chargers in numerous statistical categories this season.
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 11: D1 Ellyte — Elly Bentley & Lilly Isenhour
March 03, 2023
On Episode 11 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, women's basketball freshmen Elly Bentley and Lilly Isenhour explain the origin and meaning of "D1 elite," their ties to Sandburg before coming here and their extremely different sleep habits as roommates.
Chargers Bow Out of Region IV Quarterfinals to Unbeaten No. 1 Panthers
March 02, 2023
Sandburg finishes coach Kellen Fernetti’s first season with a 12-20 overall record, more than doubling its win total from last year.
Chargers Power Past Elgin in Postseason Opener
February 28, 2023
The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team built a double-digit lead after a quarter and extended its season with a 75-57 win over Elgin on Monday at John Lewis Gym in the opening round of the Region IV Division II District B tournament.
Chargers Guard Bentley Voted 2nd-Team All-Region IV District A
February 28, 2023
An outstanding freshman campaign netted Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball player Elly Bentley a spot on the All-Region IV Division II District A Second Team.
Chargers Win at Lincoln Trail to Wrap Up Regular Season; Begin Region IV Tourney Monday at Home
February 27, 2023
Elly Bentley’s team-best 28 points helped the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team to a season-high in scoring as the Chargers closed their regular season with a 92-86 win at Lincoln Trail on Saturday.
Bentley Scores 18 for Chargers in Road Loss to Chiefs
February 20, 2023
Elly Bentley led the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team with 18 points, but the Chargers dropped an 83-58 decision at Waubonsee on Saturday afternoon.
Bentley’s 26 Points Power Chargers to Win Over IVCC on Sophomore Night
February 15, 2023
Elly Bentley put up her 10th 20-point game of the season — and second in as many nights — as the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team held on of a 64-62 Sophomore Night win over Illinois Valley on Tuesday night at John Lewis Gym.
Last-Second Shot by Vikings Sinks Chargers at Home
February 14, 2023
The Carl Sandburg women’s basketball team fell just short in the closing seconds to Augustana JV 72-70 on Monday night at John Lewis Gym.
Chargers’ Isenhour Named Region IV Player of the Week
February 13, 2023
Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball player Lilly Isenhour has been named the Region IV Division II District A Player of the Week on the heels of a pair of dominant outings.