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Lisa Stone

Lisa Lea Stone (née Anderson; born August 14, 1962)[1] is an American college basketball coach who was previously the head women's basketball coach at Saint Louis University.

Lisa Stone
Biographical details
Born (1962-08-14) August 14, 1962 (age 62)
Madison, Wisconsin
Alma materIowa
Playing career
1980–1984Iowa
Position(s)Point guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1985–1988Cornell College
1988–2000Wisconsin–Eau Claire
2000–2003Drake
2003–2011Wisconsin
2012–2022Saint Louis
Head coaching record
Overall667–375 (.640)
Tournaments2–3 (NCAA D-I)
24–11 (NCAA D-III)
8–8 (WNIT)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
  • 3× Midwest Southern Division (1986–88)
  • 8× WIAC regular season (1990, 1992–93, 1995, 1997–2000)
  • WIAC Tournament (2000)
  • MVC regular season (2001)
  • A-10 regular season (2016)
Awards
  • 5× WIAC Coach of the Year (1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 2000)
  • WBCA Division III Coach of the Year (1997)
  • D3 News/Molten Division III Coach of the Year (2000)
  • MVC Coach of the Year (2001)
  • Big Ten Coach of the Year (2010)
  • A-10 Coach of the Year (2016)

Early life and education

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Born Lisa Lea Anderson in Madison, Wisconsin and raised in the nearby town of Oregon, Stone earned lettered in tennis, basketball, and track at Oregon High School. Helping Oregon qualify for the Wisconsin state basketball tournament in both years, Stone earned second-team all-state honors as a junior in 1979 and first-team honors as a senior in 1980.[1]

She played college basketball at the University of Iowa from 1980 to 1984 under future Hall of Famer C. Vivian Stringer.[2] Playing at point guard, Stone had 1,129 points, 332 assists, and 177 steals in her career. She won the 1984 Big Ten Medal of Honor for combined athletic and academic achievement.[2] Stone earned a bachelor's degree in 1984 and a master's degree in athletic administration from Iowa in 1986.[2]

Coaching career

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Cornell College (1985–1988)

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Stone began her coaching career in 1985 as head coach of Cornell College, a Division III college in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Entering her job as the youngest four-year coach in the U.S., Stone compiled a 34–32 record in three seasons and led the Rams to three consecutive Southern Division titles in the Midwest Conference.[2]

Wisconsin–Eau Claire (1988–2000)

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From 1988 to 2000, Stone was head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Inheriting a program that had only one winning season in history, Stone compiled a 277–59 (.824) record in 12 seasons at Eau Claire,[3] which ranks second all-time for most wins in the league's history. Her teams had 20-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances in every year except 1990–91.[2]

In 1997, Stone led the Blugolds to the NCAA Division III national championship game, losing to New York University.[3] Stone earned five Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors (1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, and 2000)[4] and two Division III National Coach of the Year awards, from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association in 1997 and Molten Corporation in 2000.[2]

Drake (2000–2003)

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On May 1, 2000, Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa hired Stone as its head women's basketball coach.[5] Drake went 64–27 in Stone's three seasons as head coach with two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the Sweet 16 in 2002, and the 2001 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular season title.[2][6]: 167  Stone was the MVC Coach of the Year in 2001.[2]

Wisconsin (2003–2011)

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Returning home to the Madison, Wisconsin area, Stone became head coach at Wisconsin on March 31, 2003.[7] Stone inherited a program that went 7–21 the previous season.[8] Wisconsin went 10–17 in Stone's first season. Reaching a program record number of wins in 2006–07, Wisconsin went 23–13 and made the WNIT championship game. The team featured All-American guard and future WNBA draft pick Jolene Anderson.[2]

After two more WNIT appearances in 2008 and 2009, Wisconsin had another 20-win season in 2009–10, with a 21–11 record and first appearance in the NCAA tournament in Stone's tenure. Stone won Big Ten Coach of the Year honors following the season.[2]

Wisconsin fired Stone on March 21, 2011, following a 16–15 season and WNIT appearance. Stone finished her eight-year tenure with a 128–119 record at Wisconsin. Athletic director Barry Alvarez explained the firing: "On the court...our women’s basketball program has not reached and maintained the level of success I believe is possible."[9]

Saint Louis (2012–2022)

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Stone was hired as head women's basketball coach at Saint Louis University on May 4, 2012.[10] Inheriting a program that had nine straight losing seasons, Stone led Saint Louis to a 26–8 record, the program's first Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) regular season title, and a third round WNIT appearance by her fourth season. That season also had Saint Louis' first-ever All-American player in Jackie Kemph. Stone won A-10 Coach of the Year and College Sports Madness High Major Coach of the Year honors after that season.[11] In 2016–17, Saint Louis had another successful season, with a 25–9 record and second-round WNIT appearance.[12] Her contract was not renewed in 2022.

Washington University in St. Louis (2024–)

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Stone was announced as head women's basketball coach at NCAA Division III Washington University in St. Louis on August 22, 2024.[13]

Personal life

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Stone is married to Ed Stone; they have two children.[11]

Head coaching record

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Source for Cornell College:[14]

Sources for Wisconsin–Eau Claire:[15][16][17]

Source for Drake:[6]: 135 [18]

Source for Wisconsin:[19]

Source for Saint Louis:[20][21]

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Cornell College Rams (Midwest Conference) (1985–1988)
1985–86 Cornell College 11–11 8–2 1st (Southern)
1986–87 Cornell College 12–10 8–2 1st (Southern)
1987–88 Cornell College 11–11 8–2 1st (Southern)
Cornell College: 34–32 (.515) 24–6 (.800)
Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1988–2000)
1988–89 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 24–4 13–3 2nd NCAA D-III Elite Eight
1989–90 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 21–6 14–2 1st NCAA D-III Regional
1990–91 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 15–10 9–7 T–4th
1991–92 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 23–5 13–3 T–1st NCAA D-III Elite Eight
1992–93 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 22–4 14–2 1st NCAA D-III Sweet 16
1993–94 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 23–6 13–3 T–2nd NCAA D-III Third Place
1994–95 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 24–5 14–2 T–1st NCAA D-III Elite Eight
1995–96 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 25–4 14–2 2nd NCAA D-III Elite Eight
1996–97 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 27–4 14–2 T–1st NCAA D-III Runner-Up
1997–98 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 26–2 16–0 1st NCAA D-III Regional
1998–99 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 27–2 15–1 1st NCAA D-III Regional
1999–2000 Wisconsin–Eau Claire 28–1 16–0 1st NCAA D-III Sweet 16
Wisconsin-Eau Claire: 277–59 (.824) 165–27 (.859)
Drake Bulldogs (Missouri Valley Conference) (2000–2003)
2000–01 Drake 23–7 16–2 T–1st NCAA first round
2001–02 Drake 25–8 15–3 2nd NCAA Sweet 16
2002–03 Drake 16–12 11–7 4th
Drake: 64–27 (.703) 42–12 (.778)
Wisconsin Badgers (Big Ten Conference) (2003–2011)
2003–04 Wisconsin 10–17 4–12 T–8th
2004–05 Wisconsin 12–16 5–11 8th
2005–06 Wisconsin 11–18 5–11 9th
2006–07 Wisconsin 23–13 7–9 T–5th WNIT Runner-Up
2007–08 Wisconsin 16–14 9–9 T–7th WNIT First Round
2008–09 Wisconsin 19–15 6–12 T–7th WNIT Third Round
2009–10 Wisconsin 21–11 10–8 T–3rd NCAA first round
2010–11 Wisconsin 16–15 10–6 T–3rd WNIT First Round
Wisconsin: 128–119 (.518) 56–78 (.418)
Saint Louis Billikens (Atlantic 10 Conference) (2012–2022)
2012–13 Saint Louis 12–19 5–9 T–10th
2013–14 Saint Louis 12–18 7–9 10th
2014–15 Saint Louis 15–16 7–9 T–8th
2015–16 Saint Louis 26–8 13–3 T–1st WNIT Second Round
2016–17 Saint Louis 25–9 12–4 T–3rd WNIT Second Round
2017–18 Saint Louis 17–16 9–7 7th WNIT First Round
2018–19 Saint Louis 15–16 9–7 6th
2019–20 Saint Louis 19–13 9–7 T-4th Postseason not held due to COVID-19
2020–21 Saint Louis 14–5 9–3 3rd WNIT Quarterfinals
2021–22 Saint Louis 9–18 5–9 11th
Saint Louis: 164–138 (.543) 85–67 (.559)
Total: 667–375 (.640)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Lisa Stone". Wisconsin Badgers. Archived from the original on December 21, 2009. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Lisa Stone". Wisconsin Badgers. 2010. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Manoyan, Dan (May 9, 2000). "Stone steps in to Drake basketball". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 17, 2010.
  4. ^ http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/wiacsports.com/documents/2011/6/13/WomenBasketballAllTimeCOYSA.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  5. ^ "Drake hires UW-EC coach". D3hoops. May 1, 2000. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Missouri Valley Conference 2016-17 Women's Basketball Media Guide (PDF). Missouri Valley Conference. 2016.
  7. ^ "Stone Named Women's Basketball Coach". University of Wisconsin. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  8. ^ Stewart, Mark (April 1, 2003). "Stone's pitch impresses UW". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 2, 2003. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  9. ^ "Lisa Stone relieved of her duties". Wisconsin Badgers. March 21, 2011. Archived from the original on August 26, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  10. ^ "Lisa Stone Named Head Women's Basketball Coach" (Press release). Saint Louis University Athletics. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Lisa Stone". Saint Louis Billikens. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  12. ^ "Women's Basketball".
  13. ^ "Lisa Stone Selected to Lead Women's Basketball Program". Washington University. August 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Season coaching records" (PDF). Cornell College. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  15. ^ "Women's Basketball - Year-by-Year Results". Wisconsin–Eau Claire Athletics. Retrieved July 4, 2017. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  16. ^ "WIAC Women's Basketball Regular Season Champions" (PDF). Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  17. ^ "Women's Basketball - NCAA/NAIA/AIAW Postseason Appearances". Wisconsin–Eau Claire Athletics. Retrieved July 4, 2017. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  18. ^ "Postseason History", 2015-16 Drake Women's Basketball Media Guide, Drake University, p. 26, 2015
  19. ^ 2016-17 Big Ten Women's Basketball Media Guide (PDF). Big Ten Conference. 2016. pp. 67–72.
  20. ^ "Women's Basketball - Schedule - SLUBillikens.com". www.slubillikens.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  21. ^ "- Atlantic 10 Conference Official Athletic Site". www.atlantic10.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
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