By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - The ability to close games can often be the last piece to develop in a young basketball team. It can be the difference between a winning or losing record, and even a trip to the postseason. With a stifling defense and opportunistic offense, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team built a sixteen point second half … [Read more...] about Bonnies women use stifling defense to hold off UMass, 61-49
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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
UMass women fall to Bowling Green in final minute, 64-61
AMHERST, Mass. – Senior center Jasmine Watson poured in 21 points on a 9-for-15 evening from the field; however, UMass women’s basketball (2-9 overall) fell at home in the final seconds to Bowling Green, 64-61. In her first collegiate start, freshman point guard Nola Henry tallied 11 assists against only four turnovers while chipping in eight points and four rebounds over 33 … [Read more...] about UMass women fall to Bowling Green in final minute, 64-61
Last minute rally by Holy Cross downs UMass, 63-59
AMHERST, Mass. – In a contest that came down to the final minute of play, UMass women’s basketball dropped a 63-59 decision to visiting-Holy Cross on Sunday afternoon. Sophomore guard Emily Mital had a team-high 14 points, including 12 in the second half. Senior center Jasmine Watson contributed 11 points and seven rebound while redshirt-junior Kiara Bomben added 10 points, six … [Read more...] about Last minute rally by Holy Cross downs UMass, 63-59
Talented duo sign NLIs to join Minutewomen
AMHERST, Mass. – UMass women’s basketball and head coach Sharon Dawley announced the signing of Kymber Hill and Meredith Tarver to letters of intent to play for the Minutewomen on Tuesday afternoon. Hill is a member of the Althoff Catholic girl’s basketball team that has averaged more than 20 wins per season during her three years with the squad while the all-conference … [Read more...] about Talented duo sign NLIs to join Minutewomen