2016-17 Women's Basketball News
Anderson & Young Selected to Play in NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic
March 23, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 23, 2017) – Senior forwards Emily Anderson (Rocky Hill, Conn.) and Paige Young (Berlin, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s basketball team have been selected to play in the New England Women’s Basketball Association (NEWBA) Senior All-Star Classic.
Second Half Rally Comes Up Short as Golden Bears Fall to Nor’easters in CCC Championship Rematch, 76-62
February 25, 2017
BIDDEFORD, Maine (February 25, 2017) – The third-seeded Western New England University women’s basketball team nearly came all the way back from a 15-point first half deficit, but top-seeded University of New England pulled away late to earn a 76-62 victory in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) championship game this afternoon at Harold Alfond Forum.
Golden Bears Headed Back to CCC Title Game After Rallying for 44-43 Victory at Roger Williams
February 23, 2017
BRISTOL, R.I. (February 23, 2017) – Senior Sammie Olson (Tolland, Conn.) knocked down the go-ahead free throw with 4.9 seconds remaining and Western New England University came up with a defensive stop on the final play of regulation as the third-seeded Golden Bears secured their second consecutive trip to the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) title game with a 44-43 victory over second-seeded Roger Williams University this evening at the Campus Rec Center.
Golden Bears Take Down Curry, 57-39, to Reach CCC Semifinals
February 21, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 21, 2017) – The third-seeded Western New England University women’s basketball team held sixth-seeded Curry College to 26.1% shooting from the field in a 57-39, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament quarterfinal victory this evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Anderson, O’Neill & Young Earn All-CCC Honors
February 20, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 20, 2017) – Three members of the Western New England University women’s basketball team were recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-Conference teams today.
Anderson Reaches 1000-Point Milestone as Golden Bears Drop Regular Season Finale at Endicott, 71-60
February 18, 2017
BEVERLY, Mass. (February 18, 2017) – Senior forward Emily Anderson (Rocky Hill, Conn.) became the 14th 1000-point scorer in Western New England University women’s basketball history as the Golden Bears dropped their regular season finale to Endicott College, 71-60, this afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at MacDonald Gymnasium.
Rebounding, Late Free Throws Help Golden Bears Secure Key 51-46 Win over Roger Williams
February 14, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 14, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team used a 47-26 rebounding advantage, including 20-3 on the offensive glass, and clutch free throw shooting down the stretch to secure a 51-46 victory over Roger Williams University this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Western New England Defeats Curry with Strong Defensive Performance, 57-43
February 11, 2017
MILTON , Mass. (February 11, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team limited Curry College to 28.1% shooting from the field and outscored the Colonels 24-12 in the second and third quarters, earning a 57-43 victory this afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Katz Gymnasium.
Emily Anderson Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
February 09, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 9, 2017) – Western New England University senior forward Emily Anderson (Rocky Hill, Conn.) has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Women’s Basketball Team, it was announced today.
Fourth Quarter Effort Lifts Eastern Nazarene over Golden Bears, 73-66
February 08, 2017
QUINCY, Mass. (February 8, 2017) – The Eastern Nazarene College women’s basketball team used a 9-0 fourth quarter run to pull ahead of Western New England University in an eventual 73-66 victory this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Lahue Physical Education Center.
Golden Bears Roll to 82-54 Victory over Wentworth on Senior Day
February 04, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 4, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team celebrated Senior Day with an 82-54 victory over the Wentworth Institute of Technology this afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Golden Bears Fall to Eastern Connecticut in Non-Conference Finale, 66-56
February 02, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 2, 2017) – The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s basketball team used a strong fourth quarter effort to hold off Western New England University, 66-56, in non-conference action this evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Third Quarter Run Seals Western New England’s 71-55 Victory at Nichols
January 31, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 31, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team outscored Nichols College by a combined 20 points in the second and third quarters en route to a 71-55 victory this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Nichols Athletic Center.
Anderson Earns Second CCC Player of the Week Award
January 30, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 30, 2017) – Senior forward Emily Anderson (Rocky Hill, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s basketball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Week, the league office announced today.
Western New England Unable to Overcome Halftime Deficit in 81-62 Loss to UNE
January 28, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 28, 2017) – The University of New England women’s basketball team opened up a 21-point halftime lead on its way to an 81-62 win over Western New England University this afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Anderson Leads Golden Bears to 72-61 Victory over Salve Regina
January 25, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 25, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team built a 12-point halftime lead and held off Salve Regina University down the stretch to earn a 72-61 victory this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.