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Wellesley Falls to Springfield in NEWMAC Quarterfinals, 69-55
February 25, 2009
Corey Finch scored 14 points to lead the Springfield College women's basketball team to a 69-55 victory over Wellesley College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal game this evening at Springfield College's Blake Arena. With the win, the Pride is now 16-10 overall, while Wellesley ends its season at 10-12.
Wellesley Drops Season-Closer to Smith, 57-53
February 21, 2009
Wellesley basketball closed out its regular season with a heart-breaking loss to Smith College this afternoon during Senior Day at Keohane Sports Center. The visiting Pioneers were perfect at the line, shooting 10-10 from the charity stripe, to seal the 57-53 win in coach Kathy Hagerstrom's final home game for the Blue.
Wellesley Falls to Clark in Overtime, 64-61
February 18, 2009
On "Pink Zone" night at Wellesley College, the Blue fell short despite a strong comeback,dropping a hard-fought game to Clark University. The win lifts the Cougars to 13-11 on the season, 9-3 in NEWMAC play. Wellesley falls to 10-10 overall, 4-9 in conference competition.
Thomas Nets 23 as Blue Basketball Defeats MIT
February 14, 2009
Led by Julia Thomas’ game-high 23 points on 11-of-15 shooting, the Wellesley College women’s basketball team defeated host MIT, 58-44, in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game on Saturday afternoon. Clara Yuan paced the Engineers (4-17, 0-11 NEWMAC) with 15 points.
Wellesley Basketball Falls to Wheaton, 63-54
February 11, 2009
Wheaton College used a 17-2 run over the final seven minutes of the game to upend Wellesley College in a Wednesday evening NEWMAC (New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference) women's basketball game at the Keohane Sports Center. The win lifts the Lyons to 13-9 overall with a 7-3 conference record. The Blue drop to 9-9, 3-7 in the NEWMAC.
Richter Leads Wellesley to Victory Over Mount Holyoke
February 07, 2009
– A conventional three-point play by senior Courtney Richter (Sinking Spring, PA) with five seconds remaining in regulation boosted the Wellesley College women’s basketball team to a thrilling 54-52 triumph over New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe Mount Holyoke College this afternoon at the Mildred Howard Gymnasium. Trailing 52-45 with 3:45 to go, the Blue rallied for the final nine points of the game to secure their second straight win over the Lyons.
Wellesley Falls to WPI, 72-56
February 04, 2009
Despite senior Jessica Duff (Milton, Abingdon, UK) scoring the 1000th point of her career, the Wellesley basketball team fell to NEWMAC leader WPI, 72-57, at Keohane Sports Center. The win lifts WPI to 16-5 overall, 8-1 in conference play. The Blue fall to 8-8 on the season with a 2-6 mark in the NEWMAC.
Wellesley Falls to Babson, 62-46
January 31, 2009
Despite a strong first-half performance, Wellesley basketball fell to Babson College 62-46 this afternoon at Keohane Sports Center. The Blue drop to 8-7 on the season, 2-5 in conference play. Cross-town rival Babson moves to 12-7 overall, 5-2 in the NEWMAC competition.
Thomas, Duff Lead Wellesley Basketball to 77-52 Win Over Lassell
January 29, 2009
Wellesley seniors Julia Thomas (Concord, CA) and Jessica Duff (Milton, Abingdon, UK) combined for 43 points to lead the Blue basketball team to a 77-52 win over Lasell College on Thursday night at Keohane Sports Center. The non-conference win lifts Wellesley to 8-6 overall, while the Lasers fall to 6-12 on the year.
Orama Nets Career-High in Loss to Wheaton
January 24, 2009
Wellesley first-year Elisha Orama (Miramar, FL) scored a career-high 16 points, but it wasn't enough as the Blue fell to Wheaton College, 64-49 in a NEWMAC match-up on Saturday afternoon. The win improves Wheaton to 10-7 overall with a 4-1 mark in conference play. Wellesley falls to 7-6 and 2-4 in the NEWMAC.
King, Babson Rule Over Wellesley Basketball
January 21, 2009
First-year forward Kathleen King (Framingham, MA) matched her career high with 24 points to lead the host Babson College Beavers to a convincing 78-44 victory over crosstown rival Wellesley College in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game at Staake Gymnasium on Wednesday night. With the win, Babson improved to 10-6 overall and 3-1 in the conference, while the Blue slipped to 7-5 overall and 2-3 in the NEWMAC.
Wellesley Basketball Wins Second Straight; Blue Down Coast Guard 53-42
January 17, 2009
Wellesley basketball picked up their second straight NEWMAC win with a 53-42 victory over Coast Guard on Saturday afternoon at the Keohane Sports Center. The win lifts the Blue to 7-4 overall with a 2-2 conference mark while the Bears fall to 1-11, 1-3 in the NEWMAC.
Offensive Explosion Powers Wellesley Over MIT, 98-56
January 14, 2009
Hitting 60% from the field and 85% from the line, Wellesley basketball shot its way to a 98-56 win over MIT this evening at Keohane Sports Center. Tonight's game marks the Blue's best offensive performance since scoring 101 in a win over Bryn Mawr in 1999. The victory lifts the Blue to 6-4 overall, 1-2 in the NEWMAC. MIT falls to 4-8 on the season, 0-2 in conference play.
Wellesley Falls to WPI, 75-40
January 10, 2009
Serena Dubois (Bangor, ME) notched a double-double to highlight four WPI players in double figures as the Engineers defeated visiting Wellesley 75-40 in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. With the win, WPI ups it record to 10-4 on the season and 2-0 in conference play while Wellesley falls to 5-4 overall and 0-2 in NEWMAC action.
Wellesley Basketball Falls to Springfield to Open NEWMAC Play
January 07, 2009
Senior center Lauren O'Connor (Valhalla, N.Y.) scored a game-high 21 points, including her 1,000 career point as the Springfield College women's basketball team opened up New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference play with a 83-55 win over Wellesley on Wednesday evening.
Late Rally Leads Wellesley Past RIC, 73-62
December 09, 2008
With the support of a raucous home court crowd, Wellesley College staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Rhode Island College 73-62 this evening in Dorothy Towne Field House. After facing a 19-point deficit midway through the second half, the Blue outscored the Anchorwomen 29-2 in the final eight minutes of the game to grab the come-from-behind victory on Fall Sport Recognition Night. The win lifts the Blue to 5-2 on the season. RIC drops to 4-5.