2023-24 Wellesley Basketball News
Wellesley Basketball's Chae, Serna Receive CSC Academic All-District Recognition
March 26, 2024
Wellesley College basketball senior Jiyun Chae (Chantilly, Va.) and sophomore Yitzel Serna (Palmdale, Calif.) have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.
Chae, Serna Named to NEWMAC Women's Basketball Academic All-Conference
March 14, 2024
The NEWMAC announced the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Academic All-Conference Team on Thursday. Wellesley College basketball senior Jiyun Chae (Chantilly, Va.) and sophomore Yitzel Serna (Palmdale, Calif.) represented the Blue.
Wellesley Basketball Falls to Smith in Regular Season Finale
February 17, 2024
Wellesley College basketball dropped a 94-54 NEWMAC contest to No. 18 Smith College in the team's regular season finale at Ainsworth Gym on Saturday.
WPI Fends Off Blue Basketball Comeback in 52-41 NEWMAC Contest
February 14, 2024
Despite a fourth quarter comeback effort from Wellesley College basketball, WPI earned a 52-41 NEWMAC win on Wednesday night at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.
Wellesley Athletics to Host "Basketball Bingo" as Part of Love Data Week
February 12, 2024
Wellesley Athletics and Wellesley College Library & Technology Services (LTS) will be hosting "Basketball Bingo" during basketball's NEWMAC game against WPI on Wednesday, February 14. Keep an eye on the scoreboard and your bingo board for a chance to win a Wellesley Athletics tshirt as you engage with data available during the game.
Blue Basketball Picks Up 67-39 NEWMAC Win over Mount Holyoke
February 10, 2024
First year Mirella Funari (Phoenix, Ariz.) filled up the stat sheet with eight assists and seven steals to help Wellesley College basketball record a 67-39 NEWMAC win over Mount Holyoke College at Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium on Saturday.
Wellesley Basketball Drops 56-44 NEWMAC Contest to Wheaton
February 07, 2024
Wheaton College utilized a second quarter run to earn a 56-44 NEWMAC win over Wellesley College basketball on Wednesday night at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.
Wellesley Basketball Earns 70-60 NEWMAC Victory against Salve Regina on Senior Day
February 03, 2024
Senior Jiyun Chae (Chantilly, Va.) tied a season-high 21 points to lead Wellesley College basketball to a 70-60 NEWMAC victory over Salve Regina at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse on Saturday.
Blue Basketball Stumbles Against Babson
January 31, 2024
14 members of Babson College scored to give the Beavers a 80-51 NEWMAC victory over Wellesley College basketball at Staake Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
Wellesley Basketball Falls to Coast Guard in NEWMAC Matchup
January 27, 2024
Coast Guard Academy grabbed an 11-0 lead in the first quarter of its NEWMAC contest against Wellesley College basketball and never looked back. The Bears (15-4 Overall, 4-1 NEWMAC) earned a decisive 71-41 victory over the Blue (7-10 Overall, 0-5 NEWMAC) on Saturday at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.
MIT Grabs NEWMAC Victory against Blue Basketball
January 24, 2024
MIT scored early and often to secure a 73-43 NEWMAC win over Wellesley College basketball on Wednesday night at Rockwell Cage.
Wellesley Basketball Drops NEWMAC Contest at Springfield, 73-56
January 20, 2024
Four student-athletes scored in double figures to help Springfield College earn a 73-56 NEWMAC win over Wellesley College basketball on Saturday at Blake Arena.
Emerson Ekes Out 56-54 NEWMAC Win Over Blue Basketball
January 17, 2024
Senior Charlotte Levison (Atherton, Calif.) recorded a 14 point, 13 rebound double-double to help Emerson College win a hard-fought 56-54 game over Wellesley College basketball at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse. Levison, classmate Ella Bushee (Walpole, N.H.) and sophomore Bri Frongillo (Hopedale, Mass.) all scored in double figures for the Lions (11-5 Overall, 2-0 NEWMAC). Emerson took advantage of 18 assists and 30 points in the paint to earn the victory.
Barrow Receives Second NEWMAC Women's Basketball Defensive Athlete of the Week Award
January 16, 2024
Wellesley College basketball first year guard Trinity Barrow (Evans, Ga.) was named the Co-NEWMAC Women's Basketball Defensive Athlete of the Week for the week ending January 14, 2024. Barrow recorded an eye-popping 14 steals over two games this past week for the Blue. The sensational first year is now averaging a NEWMAC leading 3.5 steals per game this season. Barrow added 40 points (20 per game), 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Barrow Scores NEWBA Rookie of the Week Award
January 16, 2024
Wellesley College basketball first year Trinity Barrow (Evans, Ga.) added New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Rookie of the Week to a growing list of honors on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Barrow was named the NEWMAC Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week.
Clark Squeaks Past Wellesley Basketball, 66-61
January 13, 2024
First year Kailey Rios (Hesperia, Calif.) scored 24 points on eight made three pointers to lift Clark University past Wellesley College basketball 66-61 at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse. Saturday was the first NEWMAC contest of the season for both teams.