State Farm Tip-Off Classic
The WBHOF's Class of 2010 inductees were announced at halftime of the 2009 State Farm Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 15 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
(L-R: Jack North, President of the WBHOF's Board of Directors, Chris Weller, Gloria Ray, Rebecca Lobo, Teresa Edwards, Leta Andrews)
Tennessee wins 2009 State Farm Tip-Off Classic
No. 8 Tennessee beat Baylor (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 7 AP) 74-65 on Sunday in the State Farm Tip-Off Classic.
Baylor led by as many as seven points in the first half and entered halftime with a 26-24 lead, but Tennessee scored the first 12 points coming out of the break.
Tennessee's Shekinna Stricklen hit a fast-break layup on a steal and assist from Kamiko Williams to cap a 14-2 run that gave the Tennessee a 52-38 lead with 9:49 left.
Baylor freshman Britteny Griner scored 15 points and had four blocks but never got close enough to the rim for a chance to dunk during the game.
Click here to view the special event insert that was given out at the game!
Click here to view the official 2009 State Farm Tip-Off Classic Press Release.
State Farm Tip-Off Classic Highlights
(1993-Present)
• The State Farm Tip-Off Classic, in its 17th year, is the longest-running early-season event on ESPN
• The SFTOC is the primary fundraiser for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and serves as the platform to announce the newest class of inductees each year
• This event has become synonymous with the start of the women’s collegiate basketball season
• In 2009, the SFTOC was changed from a doubleheader to a single game and a brand new logo was unveiled (see above)
• Tennessee is making its seventh and Baylor is making its third SFTOC appearance
• This year marks the sixth time that the State Farm Tip-Off Classic has been held in the state of Tennessee, and the fourth time that Knoxville has served as host.
• Tennessee defeated Ohio State and Texas Tech defeated Vanderbilt in the inaugural State Farm Tip-Off Classic in Jackson, Tenn., in 1993
• Oklahoma and DePaul set a SFTOC record in 2006 when Oklahoma scored a record-high 105 points and the two teams combined for a record-setting 176 points at Oklahoma.
• Former LSU standout Seimone Augustus holds the record for most points scored with 33 in 2004
• Forty-one players have recorded a double-double while participating in the event
Click here for the official 2009 State Farm Tip-Off Classic Press Release.
