2011-12 News

Maier and Leong Named NEWMAC All-Conference
Maier and Leong Named NEWMAC All-Conference

March 01, 2012

The Blue’s Malia Maier and Leslie Leong were both named to the 2012 All-NEWMAC team, after a vote of the league’s 10 coaches.

Wellesley Basketball Topped by #1 Babson in NEWMAC Semis
Wellesley Basketball Topped by #1 Babson in NEWMAC Semis

February 25, 2012

Blue bested by #1 Beavers.

Blue Basketball Downs Springfield in NEWMAC Quarterfinals
Blue Basketball Downs Springfield in NEWMAC Quarterfinals

February 22, 2012

Capitalizing on a strong first-half performance, #4 seed Wellesley College powered past #5 Springfield College, 66-54, in the NEWMAC women's basketball quarterfinals on Wednesday night at Keohane Sports Center.

Basketball Set for NEWMAC Playoffs; Host Springfield on Wednesday
Basketball Set for NEWMAC Playoffs; Host Springfield on Wednesday

February 20, 2012

The Blue will host #5 Springfield on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00pm at the Keohane Sports Center.

Basketball Falls to Smith to Close Regular Season
Basketball Falls to Smith to Close Regular Season

February 18, 2012

Blue earn #4 seed in NEWMAC playoffs.

Blue Basketball Downs Coast Guard
Blue Basketball Downs Coast Guard

February 15, 2012

Sophomore Leslie Leong led all scorers with 21 points including 12 for 12 from the foul line leading Wellesley to a 54-46 win over Coast Guard in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game.

Wellesley Basketball Falls to WPI
Wellesley Basketball Falls to WPI

February 11, 2012

The visiting WPI Engineers downed Wellesley College 57-49 on Saturday afternoon at Keohane Sports Center. Wellesley is 11-10 overall, 10-6 in conference play. With two games remaining in the regular season, the Blue hope to secure third-place seed in the NEWMAC tournament.

Leong Heroics Lead Wellesley Basketball Over Wheaton
Leong Heroics Lead Wellesley Basketball Over Wheaton

February 08, 2012

Sophomore Leslie Leong scored the final nine points of the game as the Wellesley College basketball team recorded a 47-42 come-from-behind victory over Wheaton College on the road at Emerson Gymnasium.

Wellesley Basketball Holds Off Late Charge from Clark
Wellesley Basketball Holds Off Late Charge from Clark

February 04, 2012

The Wellesley College basketball team held off a late charge from visiting Clark University to post a 58-53 victory in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The win improves Wellesley to 10-9 overall, 9-5 in the NEWMAC, while Clark stands at 14-7 overall, 10-4 in league play.

Wellesley Basketball Plays 4Kay in Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Wellesley Basketball Plays 4Kay in Breast Cancer Fundraiser

February 03, 2012

The Wellesley College basketball team will be taking part in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) “Play 4Kay” initiative on Saturday, February 11th.

#17 Babson Uses Dominating Second Half to Defeat Blue Basketball
#17 Babson Uses Dominating Second Half to Defeat Blue Basketball

February 01, 2012

Despite trailing by only one at the half, the Wellesley basketball team succumbed to a dominating second-half effort by host Babson.

Wellesley Basketball Falls to Springfield in OT
Wellesley Basketball Falls to Springfield in OT

January 28, 2012

Led by 27 points from Kelly Slattery, Springfield College basketball held off a late surge from Wellesley for a 60-57 over-time win on Saturday at Keohane Sports Center. The victory lifts the Pride to 11-8 overall, 7-5 in NEWMAC play. Wellesley drops to 9-8, 8-4 in conference play.

Wellesley Basketball Smothers MIT
Wellesley Basketball Smothers MIT

January 25, 2012

With solid rebounding and an outstanding defensive effort, Wellesley College basketball defeated MIT, 44-26, on Wednesday night at Keohane Sports Center. The win lifts the Blue to 9-7 overall, 8-3 in NEWMAC play. MIT drops to 8-9, 4-7 in the conference.

Late Spark from Maier Pushes Blue Basketball Over Mount Holyoke
Late Spark from Maier Pushes Blue Basketball Over Mount Holyoke

January 21, 2012

Led by junior Malia Maier, the Wellesley College basketball team topped Mount Holyoke College 59-45 this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium.

Leong and Weaver Lead Wellesley Basketball Past Coast Guard
Leong and Weaver Lead Wellesley Basketball Past Coast Guard

January 18, 2012

Sophomore Leslie Leong and first-year Morgyne Weaver combined for 32 points as Wellesley College picked up a 61-39 victory over visiting Coast Guard in NEWMAC women’s basketball action on Wednesday night.

Leong's Career Day Leads Wellesley Basketball Over WPI
Leong's Career Day Leads Wellesley Basketball Over WPI

January 14, 2012

Leslie Leong notched game-highs of 21 points and 14 rebounds and Morgyne Weaver came off the bench to add 16 points to propel Wellesley to a 58-51 road win over host WPI in a NEWMAC women’s basketball match-up on Saturday afternoon.