2014-15 Wellesley Basketball News
Liza Janssen Petra '94 to be Inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame
July 27, 2015
Liza Janssen Petra '94 will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame at a major ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester on August 8th, 2015. She will join other honorees representing a variety of categories, ranging from high school players to senior adults who still play the game at age 65 and over. The New England Basketball Hall of Fame dinner has become one of the largest sports dinners in America. Approximately 1900 people will be present on August 8th.
Wellesley Lands Seven on NEWMAC Winter Academic All-Conference Teams
February 23, 2015
The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced its 2015 Winter Academic All-Conference Teams on Monday and seven Wellesley College student-athletes were honored for their academic achievements.
Smith Sinks Blue Basketball on Senior Day
February 21, 2015
Smith College opened the game on a 7-0 run and never trailed en route to a 70-61 victory over Wellesley College basketball in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.
Blue Basketball Drops 53-31 Decision at MIT
February 18, 2015
Host MIT shot 43 percent from the field and 6-of-12 from beyond the arc to defeat Wellesley College basketball, 53-31, on Wednesday evening at Rockwell Cage.
Basketball Christens Gracia Mangano Martore ’73 Court with 52-45 Win Over MHC
February 14, 2015
Playing in their first game on the newly christened Gracia Mangano Martore ’73 Court, named for the donor whose generous contributions made the new playing surface a reality, Wellesley improved to 7-15 on the season and 4-10 in conference play.
Clark Uses Late Rally to Down Blue Basketball, 41-36
February 11, 2015
Clark University rallied from an eight-point deficit with 6:51 to play to top Wellesley College basketball, 41-36, in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game on Wednesday evening at Kneller Athletic Center.
Wellesley Basketball Teams Up with Let's Get Movin' Program
February 06, 2015
For the second consecutive year, Wellesley College basketball teamed up with Let’s Get Movin’, a lifestyle-change program for children and teens that promotes physical activity, teaches proper nutrition, and helps young people make healthier lifestyle choices.
Babson's Hot Shooting Downs Blue Basketball, 71-49
February 04, 2015
Babson College senior Erin Young (Westwood, Mass.) came off the bench to score a game-high 16 points, as the visiting Beavers defeated Wellesley College basketball, 71-49, in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Wednesday night at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.
Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse Grand Re-Opening Planned for Feb. 13 & 14
February 03, 2015
Wellesley College will celebrate the grand re-opening of the Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 2015. The centerpiece of Wellesley's Nannerl O. Keohane Sports Center, Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse reopened last week following a comprehensive ten-month renovation that included the addition of a new Fitness Center.
Blue Basketball Erases Early Deficit, Tops Mount Holyoke, 48-35
January 31, 2015
Three players finished in double-figures, led by junior Chelsi Scott's (Portland, Mich.) 15 points, as Wellesley College basketball topped Mount Holyoke College, 48-35, on Saturday afternoon in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Howard Gymnasium.
Weaver Nets 1000th Point but Wheaton Spoils Blue Basketball's Return to Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse
January 29, 2015
Wheaton College outscored Wellesley College basketball 39-24 in the second half, rallying from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat the Blue, 59-53, in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest on Thursday night at Dorothy Johnston Towne Fieldhouse.
Coast Guard Sails to 64-45 Victory Over Blue Basketball
January 24, 2015
Wellesley College basketball dropped a 64-45 decision to the United States Coast Guard Academy in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference contest on Saturday afternoon. Coast Guard improves to 9-7 on and 5-4 in NEWMAC play. Wellesley slips to 5-12 overall and now stands at 2-7 in conference.
Wesleyan (Conn.) Rallies To Top Wellesley Basketball, 43-38
January 20, 2015
Wesleyan University senior Dreisen Heath (New Haven, Conn.) scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Cardinals to a 43-38 comeback victory over host Wellesley College basketball on Tuesday evening at the Lasell College Athletic Center. Wesleyan improves to 7-8 overall with the non-conference victory, while the Blue drop to 5-11 on the year.
Blue Basketball Drops NEWMAC Contest to Springfield, 54-43
January 17, 2015
Despite a game-high 18 points from senior Morgyne Weaver (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Wellesley College women’s basketball dropped a 54-43 decision to visiting Springfield College on Saturday evening in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play at Babson College’s Staake Gymnasium.
Blue Basketball Can't Keep Pace at Wheaton
January 15, 2015
Wheaton College opened the game on a 13-0 run en route to a 72-42 victory over Wellesley College women's basketball on Thursday evening in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play at Emerson Gymnasium. Wheaton improves to 10-5 on the season and 6-1 in NEWMAC play, the Blue drop to 5-9 and 2-5 in conference.
Blue Basketball Falls at Babson
January 13, 2015
Babson College shot 57.4 percent from the field en route to a 78-56 victory over visiting Wellesley College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball action on Tuesday night at Staake Gymnasium.