Minnesota Black Ice

The Minnesota Black Ice is a semi-professional women's basketball team of the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League. Founded in 2014, the Black Ice play its home games at North Central University in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Black Ice
Founded2014
LeagueWBCBL
Team historyMinnesota Black Ice (2014–present)
Based inMinneapolis, Minnesota
ArenaNorth Central University
ColorsRed, yellow, white
OwnerDedric Willis 2014–2015; TBA 2016.
Head coachMelissa Young
Websiteofficial website

History

Minnesota Black Ice played their first-ever game on May 17, 2014 losing to the visiting Kansas Nuggets, 80–75.[1] [2] Minnesota led 63–60 going into the final quarter of play, but could not hold on for the victory. Former Minnesota Golden Gophers center Ashley Ellis-Milan led all scorers with 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

The team picked up the first win in franchise history on May 24, 2014 by defeating St. Louis Surge 48–46.[3] It was the only loss the Surge suffered all season, finishing 14–1[4] and winning the WBCBL championship. Minnesota ended their inaugural season at 3–5, fifth place in the six-team WBCBL Midwest Division.

Season-by-season record
Season W L Playoffs W-L Playoffs Result
2014350–0DNQ
2015TBDTBDTBDTBD

References
  1. "Game Summary". WBCBL. 17 May 2014.
  2. "Kansas Nuggets vs Minnesota Black Ice". YouTube. 13 June 2014.
  3. "St. Louis Surge closes in on title". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 2 August 2014.
  4. "St. Louis Surge Schedule". WBCBL. 3 August 2014.
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