2015-16 Wellesley Basketball News

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Springfield Tops Blue Basketball in Regular Season Finale

February 20, 2016

Sophomore Kayla Jang (South Pasadena, Calif.) scored a career-high 21 points but Wellesley College basketball dropped an 85-39 decision to host Springfield College in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) regular season finale for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Blake Arena.

Julia Monaco
Smith Secures 70-32 NEWMAC Victory Over Blue Basketball

February 17, 2016

Three different Smith College players scored in double-figures to lead the visiting Pioneers to a 70-32 victory over Wellesley College basketball in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Wednesday night a Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

Blue Basketball to Play 4Kay, Host Student-Athlete Appreciation Day on Feb. 17
Blue Basketball to Play 4Kay, Host Student-Athlete Appreciation Day on Feb. 17

February 11, 2016

Wellesley College basketball will take part in the annual Play 4Kay national initiative to raise awareness and funds for women's cancer research when the Blue host Smith College at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 17 at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

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Scott Leads Blue Basketball to 41-26 Win at Mount Holyoke

February 13, 2016

Senior forward Chelsi Scott (Portland, Mich.) posted a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead Wellesley College Basketball to a 41-26 win over Mount Holyoke College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday afternoon.

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Blue Basketball Celebrates Senior Day, Falls to Wheaton, 61-49

February 06, 2016

Visiting Wheaton College earned a 61-49 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over host Wellesley College basketball on Saturday afternoon at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

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MIT Fights Off Late Rally To Down Blue Hoops, 52-38

February 03, 2016

Visiting MIT fought off a late rally from Wellesley College basketball to earn a 52-38 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory on Wednesday evening at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

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Clark Topples Wellesley Hoops, 71-55

January 30, 2016

Clark University led from wire-to-wire, earning a 71-55 victory over Wellesley College basketball in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Saturday afternoon at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

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Blue Basketball Can’t Erase Early Deficit in 50-38 Setback at Emerson

January 27, 2016

Despite a game-high 16 points from senior Chelsi Scott (Portland, Mich.), Wellesley College basketball dropped a 50-38 decision to Emerson College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Wednesday night at Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym.

Julia Monaco
Springfield Tops Blue Basketball in NEWMAC Action, 69-42

January 23, 2016

Springfield College got out to a 16-4 first quarter lead and never looked back, defeating Wellesley College basketball, 69-42, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Saturday afternoon at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

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Basketball Lets Lead Get Away in 60-53 Setback at Wheaton

January 20, 2016

Wellesley College sophomore Kayla Jang (South Pasadena, Calif.) scored a career-high 18 points, but host Wheaton College rallied from a 33-26 halftime deficit to defeat the Blue, 60-53, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Wednesday evening at Emerson Gymnasium.

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Second Quarter Run Helps Babson Past Blue Basketball, 62-41

January 14, 2016

Babson College used a 12-0 run late in the second quarter to break open a one-point game and take a 62-41 win over Wellesley College basketball in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Thursday evening at Staake Gymnasium.

Courtesy Mark Berman
Fast Start Sends Coast Guard Past Blue Basketball

January 12, 2016

The United States Coast Guard Academy jumped out to a 19-2 first quarter lead en route to a 59-36 victory over Wellesley College basketball in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Tuesday evening at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

Julia Monaco
Clark Rallies From Early Deficit To Top Blue Basketball

January 09, 2016

Trailing 15-10 at the end of the first quarter, Clark University outscored Wellesley College basketball 55-40 over the final three quarter to take a 65-55 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Wellesley College basketball on Saturday afternoon at the Kneller Athletic Center.

Courtesy Mark Berman
WPI Cruises to NEWMAC Victory Over Blue Basketball

January 06, 2016

Three WPI players scored in double-figures, led by a game-high 14 points from sophomore Ama Biney (Worcester, Mass.), as the Engineers raced to a 67-35 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Wellesley College basketball on Wednesday evening at Gracia Mangano Martore '73 Court.

Courtesy Mark Berman
Westfield State Downs Blue Basketball in Holiday Tournament Final

January 03, 2016

Despite a career-high 28 points and 19 rebounds from senior Chelsi Scott (Portland, Mich.), Wellesley College basketball dropped an 80-61 decision to Westfield State University in the final of Westfield State Holiday Tournament on Sunday afternoon at the Woodward Center.

Blue Hoops Scores 50-48 OT Victory Over Colby-Sawyer at WSU Holiday Tournament
Blue Hoops Scores 50-48 OT Victory Over Colby-Sawyer at WSU Holiday Tournament

January 02, 2016

Senior Chelsi Scott (Portland, Mich.) knocked down a pair of free throws with 20 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Wellesley College basketball to a 50-48 victory over Colby-Sawyer College on day one of the Westfield State Holiday Tournament.