Cal Poly Pomona Broncos women's basketball

Cal Poly Pomona Broncos
Women's Basketball
UniversityCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Head coachDanelle Bishop (15th season)
LocationPomona, California
ArenaKellogg Arena
(capacity: 4,765[1])
ConferenceCalifornia Collegiate Athletic Association
NicknameBroncos
Colors   
NCAA Division I tournament champions
1982, 1985, 1986, 2001, 2002
NCAA Division I tournament runner-up
1983, 1987, 1989
NCAA Division I tournament Final Four
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 2001, 2002, 2014
NCAA Division I tournament Elite Eight
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2014, 2026
NCAA Division I tournament Sweet Sixteen
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2026
NCAA Division I tournament appearances
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
AIAW tournament Final Four
Division II: 1981
Other AIAW tournament results
QuarterfinalsDivision II: 1977, 1980, 1981
AppearancesDivision II: 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981
Conference tournament champions
1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2011
Conference regular-season champions
1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2014, 2026

The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos women's basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Pomona, California. The school's team currently competes in the NCAA Divison II California Collegiate Athletic Association.[2][3]

History

Cal Poly began play in 1974. They have appeared in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament 30 times, with a record of 57-23. They have won the Tournament five times while also finishing as runner up three times. They are tied with North Dakota State for the most Division II titles (5) and most title game appearances (8). They appeared in the first Division II title game in 1982, winning 93–74 over Tuskegee. From 1982 to 1989, they appeared in the Championship six times, each winning and losing thrice.[4]

Season-by-season record

As of the end of the 2024-25 season, the Broncos have an all-time record of 1,062-412.

Season Coach Record Conference Record
1974–75 Darlene May 16–6 n/a
1975–76 Darlene May 20–6 n/a
1976–77 Darlene May 28–6 10–0
1977–78 Darlene May 31–4 10–0
1978–79 Darlene May 24–7 10–0
1979–80 Darlene May 27–13 9–1
1980–81 Darlene May 30–9 12–0
1981–82 Darlene May 29–7 12–0
1982–83 Darlene May 29–3 11–0
1983–84 Darlene May 22–7 11–1
1984–85 Darlene May 26–7 11–1
1985–86 Darlene May 30–3 12–0
1986–87 Darlene May 29–3 11–1
1987–88 Darlene May 28–4 12–0
1988–89 Darlene May 28–6 11–1
1989–90 Darlene May 29–4 12–0
1990–91 Darlene May 22–9 11–1
1991–92 Darlene May 23–6 12–0
1992–93 Darlene May 27–3 11–1
1993–94 Darlene May 21–6 9–1
1994–95 Paul Thomas 10–15 3–7
1995–96 Paul Thomas 14–13 6–4
1996–97 Paul Thomas 22–8 8–2
1997–98 Paul Thomas 18–11 8–2
1998–99 Paul Thomas 23–6 16–4
1999–00 Paul Thomas 26–3 19–1
2000–01 Paul Thomas 27–3 20–2
2001–02 Paul Thomas 28–4 19–3
2002–03 Paul Thomas 13–14 11–11
2003–04 Paul Thomas 23–7 17–5
2004–05 Paul Thomas 20–8 15–5
2005–06 Paul Thomas 11–16 8–12
2006–07 Michelle Fortier 8–19 7–15
2007–08 Scott Davis 12–16 8–12
2008–09 Scott Davis 16–14 12–8
2009–10 Scott Davis 22–7 18–4
2010–11 Danelle Bishop 28–5 19–3
2011–12 Danelle Bishop 19–9 15–7
2012–13 Danelle Bishop 14–13 12–10
2013–14 Danelle Bishop 26–7 18–4
2014–15 Danelle Bishop 21–9 17–5
2015–16 Danelle Bishop 11–17 9–11
2016–17 Danelle Bishop 17–11 14–6
2017–18 Danelle Bishop 20–9 16–6
2018–19 Danelle Bishop 25–6 19–3
2019–20 Danelle Bishop 19–10 15–7
2020–21 Danelle Bishop
2021–22 Danelle Bishop 8–15 7–12
2022–23 Danelle Bishop 18–11 14–8
2023–24 Danelle Bishop 20–10 15–7
2024–25 Danelle Bishop 25–6 19–3

Postseason

AIAW College Division/Division II

The Broncos made four appearances in the AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 6–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1976 First Round Phillips L, 63–67
1977 First Round
Quarterfinals
Eastern Montana
Berry
W, 82–47
L, 66–86
1980 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Nebraska–Omaha
Arkansas Tech
Dayton
W, 79–64
W, 59–56
L, 79–88
1981 First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Third Place Game
William Carey
Louisiana College
College of Charleston
Lenoir-Rhyne
W, 83–65
W, 81–61
L, 84–102
W, 85–65

NCAA Division II Championships

Association Division Sport Year Score Opponent
NCAA Division II Basketball 1982 93–74 Tuskegee
NCAA Division II Basketball 1985 80–69 Central Missouri State
NCAA Division II Basketball 1986 70–63 North Dakota State
NCAA Division II Basketball 2001 87–80 (OT) North Dakota
NCAA Division II Basketball 2002 74–62 Southeastern Oklahoma

NCAA Division II runner-up teams:

  • 1983
  • 1987
  • 1989

References

  1. ^ "Los Angeles Sports Council - L.A. Facilities". Lasports.org. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
  2. ^ "Cal Poly Pomona Broncos Official Website". broncoathletics.com.
  3. ^ "Cal Poly Pomona Broncos - 2011-12 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff". broncoathletics.com.
  4. ^ broncoathletics.com/documents/2016/1/4//2015_16_Women_s_Basketball_Record_Book.pdf?id=839