By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - On a snowy Western New York afternoon, North Carolina State utilizing a distinct height advantage raced to a 17 point second half lead, only to survive a late rally by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and secure a 70-66 road victory. With a frontcourt featuring multiple players over six feet tall, the Wolfpack scored on their first … [Read more...] about Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66
Erin Shields leads St. Joseph’s to 2012 Hawk Classic Championship, 79-38
PHILADELPHIA – Behind a total team effort, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team topped UMBC, 79-38, for the 2012 Hawk Classic championship Saturday afternoon at Hagan Arena. Led by Hawk Classic MVP Erin Shields’ (Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop Carroll) 14 points and nine assists, all 12 SJU players scored a basket as the Hawks improved to 8-4 on the year. Taking control … [Read more...] about Erin Shields leads St. Joseph’s to 2012 Hawk Classic Championship, 79-38
Late rally by Temple women falls short at Michigan State, 57-47
EAST LANSING, Mich. – After narrowing a 15-point gap to just six in the final minutes, the comeback attempt ultimately fell short for Temple women’s basketball in a 57-47 loss at Michigan State (12-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Breslin Center. Victoria Macaulay recorded her sixth double-double of the season to lead the Owls (5-6), scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 … [Read more...] about Late rally by Temple women falls short at Michigan State, 57-47
Saint Louis women fall at home to Northern Iowa, 73-64
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis trailed Northern Iowa by 20 points in the second half and rallied to pull within three late, but the Billikens eventually fell 73-64 Saturday in a non-conference women’s basketball matchup at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens, who were without leading scorer and rebounder Lorreal Jones (injury), fell to 5-8. Northern Iowa halted a three-game losing skid … [Read more...] about Saint Louis women fall at home to Northern Iowa, 73-64
Furious Minutewomen comeback falls short against Siena, 57-51
AMHERST, Mass. – Senior center Jasmine Watson produced 15 points and seven rebounds against Siena on Friday evening; however, UMass women’s basketball was unable to overcome a slow start in their 57-51 loss to the Saints. Freshman guard Rashida Timbilla produced a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds while sophomore guard Emily Mital added 14 points, including four … [Read more...] about Furious Minutewomen comeback falls short against Siena, 57-51