2010-11 Wellesley Basketball News
Maier Named to NEWMAC All-Conference Team
March 01, 2011
The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced the 2011 Women's Basketball post-season award winners on Tuesday. Wellesley sophomore Malia Maier earned an All-Conference selection.
Springfield Bounces Blue Basketball from NEWMAC Playoffs
February 23, 2011
Kelly Slattery poured in a game-high 25 points to go along with 12 rebounds to lead the Springfield College women's basketball team to a 72-58 victory over Wellesley College in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship Quarterfinals at Blake Arena on Wednesday evening.
Blue Basketball Set for NEWMAC Tournament
February 22, 2011
The Wellesley College basketball team is set for the upcoming NEWMAC Women's Basketball Tournament, beginning with the quarterfinal round on Wednesday, February 23rd.
Overtime Bid Falls Short as Blue Basketball Drops 61-54 Game to Springfield
February 19, 2011
Abby Connors netted a game-high 17 points to lead the Springfield College women's basketball team to a 61-54 win over Wellesley College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday.
Blue Basketball Enters the PINK Zone
February 16, 2011
Hey fans! Don't forget tonight's basketball game vs. Wheaton College is a Pink Zone Breast Cancer Fundraiser! Wear PINK to support the BLUE tonight! Game action begins at 7:00pm!
Wellesley Secures NEWMAC Bid with Win Over Wheaton
February 16, 2011
In Wellesley basketball's final home game of the 2010-11 campaign, the Blue grabbed a key 63-58 win over Wheaton College, securing a berth in the NEWMAC Tournament. The win lifts the Blue to 12-11 on the season, 9-8 in the NEWMAC. Wheaton drops to 10-14 overall, 7-10 in the conference.
WPI Hands Blue Basketball 63-50 Loss
February 12, 2011
Lauren Hannmann and Elle Fontaine registered 29 of their combined 43 points in the first half to lift WPI to a 63-50 victory over visiting Wellesley in a NEWMAC women’s basketball contest played on Saturday afternoon.
Wellesley Falls to Nationally-Ranked Babson
February 09, 2011
Despite a solid first-half performance, Wellesley basketball fell to unbeaten Babson College 75-49 on Wednesday night at Keohane Sports Center. The win lifts the Beavers, ranked #4 in the USA Today poll, moves to 23-0 on the season, 15-0 in the NEWMAC. Wellesley drops to 11-10, 8-7 in conference play.
Blue Basketball Handles Coast Guard, 66-55
February 07, 2011
Sophomore Becca Kimball led four Wellesley players in double figures with 20 points as the Blue beat Coast Guard 66-55 in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference game.
BASKETBALL VS. MIT MOVED TO BABSON AT 6:00PM
February 05, 2011
Today's basketball game against MIT will now be played at nearby Babson College at 6:00pm.
Blue Basketball Outlasts MIT in Overtime
February 05, 2011
Leslie Leong's lay-up with two seconds remaining in regulation forced overtime where the Wellesley College basketball team pulled away with a 59-51 victory over NEWMAC-rival MIT on Saturday evening. The game was played on the campus of Babson College due to unplayable court conditions at Wellesley.
Basketball at Coast Guard Pushed to Monday
February 02, 2011
Wellesley's basketball game at Coast Guard, originally scheduled for today at 7:30pm has been moved to Monday, February 7th at 7:00pm.
Blue Basketball Drops Heartbreaker in Overtime
January 29, 2011
Junior forward Tricia Chase knocked down a short jumper in the final seconds of overtime to push the Mount Holyoke College women’s basketball team to a thrilling 48-46 triumph over Wellesley College this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. With the win, the Lyons avenged an early season setback at Wellesley. It was their third NEWMAC victory of the year.
Kimball Leads Blue Basketball Past Clark
January 26, 2011
Powered by 21 points and 15 rebounds from Becca Kimball visiting Wellesley escaped with a hard-fought 51-47 win over Clark University in a crucial New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Wednesday evening.
Wellesley Basketball Falls to Smith in Defensive Battle
January 22, 2011
Smith College used a solid defensive showing and a strong bench performance to upend Wellesley College 44-35 on Saturday afternoon at Keohane Sports Center. The win lifts the Pioneers to 9-6 overall, 6-3 in NEWMAC competition. The Blue drop to 8-8 on the season, 5-5 in the conference.
Blue Basketball Rebounds with 60-58 Win over Wheaton
January 19, 2011
The Wellesley College basketball team came out on top in a tight 60-58 contest at New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opponent Wheaton College on Wednesday night in Emerson Gymnasium.