2022-23 Wellesley Basketball News

Amy Barao Kullar '01 was one of 17 student-athletes recognized by the NEWMAC.
Wellesley Basketball's Barao Kullar '01 Named to 25 Year All-NEWMAC Team

June 26, 2023

The NEWMAC announced the Women’s Basketball 25 Year All-NEWMAC Team in recognition of the historic 25th Anniversary season. A total of 17 student-athletes have been recognized from the last 25 years, including former Wellesley College basketball student-athlete Amy Barao Kullar ‘01. The honored team was voted on by the NEWMAC membership.

Six members of Wellesley basketball made the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference
Blue Basketball Sees Six Make NEWMAC Academic All-Conference

February 22, 2023

The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced the 2022-23 Women's Basketball Academic All-Conference Team on Wednesday. Wellesley College basketball placed six team members on the list.

Anna Greenthal '24, Pujita Shukla '23, and Jiyun Chae '24
Shukla, Chae, Greenthal Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

February 21, 2023

Wellesley College basketball senior Pujita Shukla (Austin, Texas) and juniors Jiyun Chae (Chantilly, Va.) and Anna Greenthal (Orinda, Calif.) were named to College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team on Tuesday. 

Wellesley basketball celebrated senior day on Saturday
Wellesley Concludes Season Against Smith, Falls 74-31

February 18, 2023

Smith took an early lead and never looked back in a 74-31 victory over Wellesley College basketball to conclude the Blue's season on Saturday at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.

Sairah O'Brien-Forde '25 (Frank Poulin)
Blue Basketball Stopped by Clark, 55-33

February 15, 2023

Junior Alaina Schatzabel (Kennebunk, Maine) scored 20 points with eight rebounds to lead Clark to a 55-33 win in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Wednesday night at Kneller Athletic Center.

Pujita Shukla '23 (Frank Poulin)
Blue Basketball Outlasts Wheaton in Overtime, 48-44

February 11, 2023

Backed by 16 points from senior Pujita Shukla (Austin, Texas) Wellesley College basketball overcame Wheaton in a 48-44 overtime win in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) competition on Saturday at Emerson Gymnasium.

Pujita Shukla '23 (Frank Poulin)
Babson Stifles Wellesley Basketball, 77-49

February 08, 2023

Senior Samantha Smith (Greenfield, Mass.) had a double-double to lead Babson to a decisive 77-49 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) win over Wellesley College basketball at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

Yitzel Serna '26 (Frank Poulin)
Blue Basketball Defeated by WPI, 50-31

February 01, 2023

A strong offensive second quarter helped WPI defeat Wellesley College basketball 50-31 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Wednesday at Harrington Auditorium.

Arla Hofer '26 (Frank Poulin)
MIT Downs Wellesley, 68-35

January 28, 2023

Sophomore Sarah Berman (York, Pa.) scored a game-high 15 points to lead visiting MIT to a 68-35 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Wellesley College basketball on Saturday afternoon at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse. 

Jiyun Chae '24 (Frank Poulin)
Emerson Survives Late Wellesley Basketball Comeback, 63-57

January 25, 2023

Emerson staved off a late comeback from Wellesley College basketball to win a 63-57 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game on Tuesday night at Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym.

Basketball, Swimming & Diving to Host Earn The W Day "Beach Party"; Blue Crew NCAA Championship Banner Ceremony on Saturday, January 28th
Basketball, Swimming & Diving to Host Earn The W Day "Beach Party"; Blue Crew NCAA Championship Banner Ceremony on Saturday, January 28th

January 23, 2023

Welcome back, Blue Nation! It's cold outside but to celebrate the start of the semester, Wellesley Athletics will be throwing a Keohane Sports Center (KSC) Beach Party for our next Earn the W Day on Saturday, January 28, 2023!

Jiyun Chae '24 (Frank Poulin)
Wellesley Basketball Downed by Springfield, 68-34

January 21, 2023

Springfield senior Sam Hourihan (Birdgewater, Mass.) scored her 1000th career point as the Pride won a 68-34 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game over Wellesley College basketball on Saturday afternoon at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.

Shannon Li '26 (Frank Poulin)
Wellesley Basketball Victorious Against Mount Holyoke, 49-30

January 18, 2023

Wellesley College basketball earned a 49-30 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Mount Holyoke on Wednesday at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.

Pujita Shukla '23 (Frank Poulin)
Coast Guard Squeaks Past Wellesley Basketball, 65-56

January 14, 2023

Coast Guard won a hard fought 65-56 game over Wellesley College basketball in both teams' New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener on Saturday at Roland Hall. 

Anna Greenthal '24 (Frank Poulin)
Wellesley Triumphs Over Dean, 57-14

January 10, 2023

Wellesley College basketball overpowered Dean in a one-sided 57-14 victory on Tuesday night at Pieri Gymnasium.

Arla Hofer '26 (Frank Poulin)
Middlebury Outduels Wellesley Basketball, 63-42

January 03, 2023

Middlebury earned a 63-42 win over Wellesley College basketball on Tuesday at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.