2013-14 Basketball News
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2013-14 Basketball Year In Review
June 05, 2014Under the direction of 10th-year head coach Michelle Scecina, the Mount Holyoke basketball team posted a record of 6-19 during the 2013-14 season. The Lyons went 3-17 in NEWMAC play, anchored by junior forward Amber Legare, who was an All-Conference selection. -
Legare Earns NEWMAC All-Conference Honors
March 04, 2014The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) has announced its year-end honors and Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Amber Legare has been named to the All-Conference Second Team. Legare was one of just two players in the NEWMAC this season to average a double-double. As a team, the Lyons were also recognized by the conference’s coaches with this year’s Sportsmanship Award.
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Basketball Falls at Wellesley in NEWMAC Finale
February 22, 2014Seniors Leslie Leong and Katie Shulenberger celebrated their final regular season home game by leading the Wellesley basketball team to a 62-44 win over Mount Holyoke on Saturday at Keohane Sports Center. The Blue finish the regular season 16-8 overall, 13-7 in the NEWMAC as they prepare for the upcoming NEWMAC tournament as the fourth seed. Mount Holyoke ends the season at 6-19, 3-17 in conference play.
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Basketball Shoulders NEWMAC Loss to Springfield
February 19, 2014Junior Jaimie Bickelhaupt posted a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds to pace Springfield College to a 46-41 victory over Mount Holyoke College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Wednesday evening. The Pride move to 14-10 and 10-9 in conference play, while the Lyons drop to 6-18 and 3-16 in the NEWMAC.
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Legare Sets Record as Basketball Defeats Emerson, 68-60
February 15, 2014Junior forward Amber Legare posted a single-game record 26 rebounds, while adding 20 points to help lift Mount Holyoke College past Emerson College, 68-60 in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday. With the win, the Lyons snap a four-game skid and improve to 6-17 overall and 3-15 in conference play, while Emerson slips to 8-15 and 4-14 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Suffers NEWMAC Loss at Coast Guard
February 12, 2014Sophomore Meghan Fornaro had a game-high 19 points leading the United States Coast Guard Academy to a 64-40 win over Mount Holyoke College in a New England Women’s and Mens’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game on Wednesday. The Bears improve to 17-5 overall and 12-5 in conference play while the Lyons drop to 5-17 and 2-15 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Falls to Babson, 65-51
February 08, 2014Three players reached double-figures, including 20 points from junior guard Erin Young, as Babson College held off Mount Holyoke College for a 65-51 victory in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday. With the win, the Beavers move to 11-10 overall and 11-6 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 5-16 and 2-14 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Shoulders NEWMAC Loss to MIT
February 01, 2014The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw four players reach double-figures as the Engineers posted a 52-36 victory over Mount Holyoke College on Saturday in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action. With the win, MIT moves to 8-11 overall and 5-9 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 5-15 and 2-13 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Falls at Smith in NEWMAC Action
January 29, 2014Despite a double-digit effort from three players, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team could not close the gap in the second half, falling to Smith College, 63-56, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Wednesday evening. The win moves the Pioneers to 9-10 overall and 9-5 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 5-14 and 2-12 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Wins 61-59 Thriller at Clark
January 25, 2014Junior Amber Legare drained a layup with two seconds left to lift the Mount Holyoke College basketball team to a 61-59 win at Clark University in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action. With the win, the Lyons improve to 5-13 and 2-11 in conference play. The Cougars slip to 8-10 and 5-8 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Falls to Wheaton, 56-55
January 22, 2014Junior forward Abbie Brickley scored the go-ahead layup with 10:01 remaining and despite a furious effort in the closing seconds, Wheaton College held on for a 56-55 victory over Mount Holyoke College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) basketball action on Wednesday evening. With the win, Wheaton moves to 14-3 and 9-3 in conference play, while MHC is now 4-13 and 1-11 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Edged 63-56 in OT by WPI
January 19, 2014A layup by junior Dani Davis tied the game with 12 seconds left and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) basketball team held on in overtime for a 63-56 win against Mount Holyoke College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Sunday. With the victory, the Engineers move to 7-9 overall and 5-6 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 4-12 and 1-10 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Falls to Wellesley in NEWMAC Action
January 18, 2014Wellesley College shot a blistering 51.8% from the field to post a 72-47 victory over Mount Holyoke College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) basketball action on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Blue move to 12-2 overall and 9-1 in the conference, while the Lyons slip to 4-11 and 1-9 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Shoulders NEWMAC Loss at Springfield
January 15, 2014Despite closing the gap late in the game, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team could not fully overcome the deficit, falling to Springfield College by a 54-47 margin in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Pride saw head women's basketball coach Naomi Graves post her 400th career victory.
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Basketball Falls at Emerson in NEWMAC Play
January 11, 2014The Mount Holyoke College basketball team shouldered a narrow 52-48 loss at Emerson College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday afternoon. With the win the Lions are now 5-7 overall and 2-6 in conference play while MHC falls to 4-9 on the year and 1-7 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Drops NEWMAC Game to Coast Guard
January 09, 2014Sophomore Meghan Fornaro poured in a team-best 14 points to lead the United States Coast Guard Academy to a 57-34 victory over Mount Holyoke College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) basketball action on Thursday evening. With the win, the Bears improve to 10-1 and are now 6-1 in conference play. The Lyons move to 4-8 and 1-6 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Tripped Up in NEWMAC Play at Babson
January 07, 2014Sophomore Kristen Ferola and first-year Giovanna Pickering each scored 12 points, and Babson College used a strong defensive effort to cruise past Mount Holyoke College, 67-42, in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball action at Staake Gymnasium on Tuesday night. The Beavers are now 4-7 overall and 4-3 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 4-7 and 1-5 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Triumphs Over Simmons, 54-38
January 04, 2014Junior captain Kate Karraker boasted a game-high 22 points, including six shots from beyond the arc, to lead the Mount Holyoke College basketball team to a 54-38 victory over Simmons College in non-conference action. With the victory, the Lyons kick-off 2014 with a victory and are now 4-6 overall. The homestanding Sharks slip to 1-8 on the season.
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Basketball Falls Against Westfield State, 65-57
December 30, 2013Despite outscoring the Owls in the second half of action, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team couldn't bounce back against Westfield State, falling 65-57 in non-conference action. With the victory, the Owls move to 5-5 on the season, while the Lyons slip to 3-6 overall.
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Basketball Shoulders Loss to Oneonta State in San Juan Shootout
December 29, 2013Despite double-digit efforts from junior Amber Legare and sophomore Genelle Green, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team could not get past Oneonta State, falling 64-43 in non-conference action at the San Juan Shootout. The Red Dragons, who saw 11 of 14 players record at least two points, improve to 7-2 on the season. The Lyons slip to 3-5 overall.
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Basketball Tripped Up at MIT, 47-32
December 07, 2013Despite a game-best 16 points from junior forward Amber Legare, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team could not overcome a first half deficit, falling to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 47-32 in NEWMAC action on Saturday. The Engineers improve to 4-3 overall and move to 2-2 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in NEWMAC action.
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Basketball Drops NEWMAC Decision to Smith
December 04, 2013Powered by a double-digit effort from three players, including a game-best 15 points from junior Paulina Solis, the Smith College basketball team posted a 71-38 victory over Mount Holyoke College in NEWMAC basketball action on Wednesday evening. The victory moves the Pioneers to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the homestanding Lyons are now 3-3 and 1-3 in the NEWMAC.
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Karraker Tabbed to NEWBA Weekly Honor Roll
November 26, 2013The NEWBA has released its weekly awards and Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Kate Karraker was named to the Weekly Honor Roll after her performance last week. Highlighting her week was a 50.0% (10-for-20) performance from the three-point line to help the Lyons to a 1-1 opening week in NEWMAC action.
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Basketball Falls to Clark in NEWMAC Home Opener
November 26, 2013Despite a game-best 21 points and 19 rebounds from junior forward Amber Legare, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team could not hold off Clark University, falling 69-59 in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Tuesday evening. With the victory, the Cougars move to 3-2 and are now 1-2 in conference play. The Lyons are also 3-2 and slip to 1-2 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Shoulder First NEWMAC Loss at Wheaton
November 23, 2013Despite a game-best 19 points, including five shots from beyond the arc, from junior captain Kate Karraker, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team was unable to battle back against Wheaton College, falling 76-56 in NEWMAC action on Saturday. With the win, Wheaton improves to 4-0 and is now 2-0 in conference play, while the Lyons move to 3-1 and 1-1 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Downs WPI in NEWMAC Opener, 43-38
November 20, 2013Backed by a 19-point effort from junior Kate Karraker, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team posted a 43-38 victory over WPI in the NEWMAC opener for both teams. With the win, the Lyons improve to 3-0, while the Engineers move to 1-2. For MHC, it marks the first victory over WPI since February 25, 2007, when the Lyons posted a 51-46 win in Worcester to win the NEWMAC Championship.
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Amber Legare Named NEWMAC Basketball Player of the Week
November 19, 2013The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) has announced its weekly awards for the period ending November 17 and Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Amber Legare was recognized as the Player of the Week in basketball. Her honor comes on the heels of helping the Lyons to a 2-0 mark in their opening week.
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Basketball Wins Mariner Pepsi Classic; Beats Maine Maritime, 51-38
November 16, 2013Four players reached double figures for the Lyons to lift the Mount Holyoke College basketball team to a 51-38 victory over Maine Maritime in the Mariner Pepsi Challenge Championship game Saturday. The Lyons improved to 2-0, while the Mariners dropped to 1-1. Junior Amber Legare was named the tournament MVP and classmate Kate Karraker was named to the All-Tournament team for MHC.
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Basketball Wins Season Opener; Downs Bates, 77-63
November 15, 2013Juniors Amber Legare and Nicole DeMarchena both posted double-doubles in leading Mount Holyoke to a 77-63 win over Bates College in the Mariner Pepsi Challenge Friday night. The Lyons (1-0) advanced to Saturday's 3 p.m. championship game opposite Maine Maritime, a 56-50 winner over Simmons College in the first game. The Bobcats will play the Sharks in the 1 p.m. consolation game.
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Jessica Duff Named Basketball Assistant Coach
September 19, 2013Mount Holyoke College Director of Athletics Lori Hendricks has announced the hiring of Jessica Duff as assistant basketball coach. Additionally, she will serve as an assistant to the Athletic Director. A former standout at Wellesley College, Duff will be involved in all aspects of the Lyons basketball program alongside head coach Michelle Scecina, as well as helping with a variety of events within the athletics department.
