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Lisa Bluder

Lisa Marie Bluder is a well-known figure in women's basketball. She has served as the head coach for several prominent teams including the Iowa Hawkeyes, St. Ambrose University, and the Drake Bulldogs. Her career has established her as a prominent figure in the sport.

April 16, 1961: Lisa Bluder is Born

Lisa Bluder (née Geske) was born on April 16, 1961.

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1979: Bluder Graduates High School

Lisa Bluder graduated from Linn-Mar High School.

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1983: Bluder Graduates College

Lisa Bluder graduated from the University of Northern Iowa.

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1990: Bluder's St. Ambrose team is Ranked No. 1, She Wins NAIA Converse Coach of the Year

Lisa Bluder's team at St. Ambrose University, the Bees, are ranked #1 in the NAIA, and Bluder wins the NAIA Converse Coach of the Year Award.

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1991: Bluder Coaches Academic All-American Player of the Year Jan Jensen

Jan Jensen, one of Lisa Bluder's players, wins Academic All-American Player of the Year.

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1995: Iowa's Best Record Since the 1995-96 Season

Bluder leads the Iowa Hawkeyes to their best record since the 1995-96 season.

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1995: The Bulldogs rank Fourth in the USA Today/CNN Final Top-25 Coaches Poll

Bluder's Bulldogs team ranks fourth in the USA Today/CNN Final Top-25 Coaches Poll for graduation rate success.

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1995: Drake Awarded Forfeit Victory over Valparaiso

During the 1995-96 season, Drake University, where Lisa Bluder was head coach, was awarded a forfeit victory over Valparaiso due to Valparaiso fielding an ineligible player. Despite Drake initially losing the game 79-80, they recognize this as a victory, although the NCAA's official statistics do not reflect this change.

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1996: Bluder Coaches Academic All-American Player of the Year Tricia Wakely

Tricia Wakely, one of Lisa Bluder's players, wins Academic All-American Player of the Year.

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1999: USA Wins Gold at World University Games

Lisa Bluder served as an assistant coach for the USA team at the 1999 World University Games in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The team overcame challenges, including a loss to Canada and a close game against Russia, to ultimately win the gold medal against China in a thrilling final match. Ayana Walker's record-breaking performance with 19 rebounds contributed to the team's success.

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April 7, 2000: Bluder is Introduced as Iowa's Fifth Head Coach

Lisa Bluder is introduced as the Iowa Hawkeyes' fifth head coach.

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2001: Bluder Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year, WBCA Regional Coach of the Year

Lisa Bluder wins the Big Ten Coach of the Year Award, and the WBCA Regional Coach of the Year Award.

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2004: A Team Record 8 Players are Named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team

A team record eight players are named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team under Bluder.

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2006: Bluder Wins 300th Game as a Division I Coach

Lisa Bluder wins her 300th game as a Division I basketball coach.

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2008: Bluder Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year, WBCA Regional Coach of the Year

Lisa Bluder wins her second Big Ten Coach of the Year Award, and WBCA Regional Coach of the Year Award.

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2010: Iowa Makes it to the NCAA Tournament for the Fourth Straight Year.

Bluder's Hawkeyes make it to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year.

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2010: Bluder Wins Third Big Ten Coach of the Year Award

Lisa Bluder wins her third Big Ten Coach of the Year Award.

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2012: A Team Record 8 Players are Named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team

For the second time under Bluder, a team record eight players are named to the Academic All-Big Ten team.

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January 20, 2013: Bluder Wins 600th Game of Her Career

Lisa Bluder wins her 600th game as a basketball coach.

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2015: Bluder Coaches Team USA to a Silver Medal in the Pan American Games

Bluder served as head coach of the USA Women's Basketball team at the 2015 Pan American Games, where the team took home a silver medal.

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2018: Bluder Leads Iowa to their Best Record Ever

Bluder leads Iowa to a 29-7 season, their best record ever.

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April 6, 2019: Bluder Wins the Naismith College Coach of the Year Award

Lisa Bluder wins the Naismith College Coach of the Year Award.

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2019: Iowa Makes it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament

The Hawkeyes make it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

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November 25, 2023: Bluder Wins 500th Game at Iowa

Lisa Bluder wins her 500th game coaching the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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2023: Iowa makes the NCAA Championship, Loses to LSU

Bluder's Iowa team makes it to the NCAA Championship game, where they face off against LSU and lose.

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2024: Iowa makes the NCAA Championship, Loses to South Carolina

Bluder leads the Iowa Hawkeyes to their second consecutive NCAA Championship game, but loses to South Carolina.

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2024: Bluder Announces Retirement

Lisa Bluder announced her retirement from coaching.

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