The Central Connecticut Blue Devils women's basketball team represents

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History

Central Connecticut began play in 1971. They played in Division II from 1971-1986. As of the end of the 2015-16 season, the Blue Devils have an all-time record of 467-673. They have never made the NCAA Tournament, but they have made the WNIT in 2009 and 2015. Head coach Beryl Piper was placed on administrative leave on January 16, 2020. In May 2020 Piper announced her retirement from CCSU. She retires as the most winning head coach in CCSU women's basketball history. Assistant coach Kerri Reaves took over the head coaching position on an interim basis. In April 2023, Central Connecticut State announce that Way Veney would become the new head coach of the women's basketball program. She resigned in April 2025 with an overall record of 20–40.CCSU Women's Basketball Update
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Season-by-season results

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Postseason

NCAA Division II tournament results

The Blue Devils made one appearance in the

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WNIT results

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References

External links

* {{Northeast Conference women's basketball navbox