2017-18 Women's Basketball News
Lauren Chadwick to Represent USA at U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Washington, D.C.
July 02, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 5, 2018) – Most college student-athletes spend their summers working, going on vacation, and trying to stay in shape for the upcoming season.
Dorothy O’Neill to Represent Western New England at NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic
March 21, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 21, 2018) – Senior guard Dorothy O’Neill (Staten Island, N.Y.) has been selected to represent Western New England University in the New England Women’s Basketball Association (NEWBA) Senior All-Star Classic, the organization announced last week.
Golden Bears Fall to UNE in CCC Semifinals, 77-60
February 22, 2018
BIDDEFORD, Maine (February 22, 2018) – The fourth-seeded Western New England University women’s basketball team fell to top-seeded University of New England, 77-60, in the semifinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament on Thursday night at Harold Alfond Forum.
Golden Bears Advance to CCC Semifinals with 64-49 Victory over Salve Regina
February 20, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 20, 2018) – Fourth-seeded Western New England University outscored fifth-seeded Salve Regina University by a combined 20 points in the second and third quarters on its way to a 64-49 victory over the Seahawks in the quarterfinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Women’s Basketball Tournament on Tuesday night at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
O’Neill & Orbann Receive All-CCC Recognition
February 19, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 19, 2018) – Senior guard Dorothy O’Neill (Staten Island, N.Y.) and sophomore forward Meghan Orbann (East Hampton, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s basketball team were both recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-CCC selections on Monday afternoon.
Nor’easters Rally Past Golden Bears on Senior Day, 61-54
February 17, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 17, 2018) – The University of New England outscored Western New England University 11-0 over the final three minutes of regulation to earn a 61-54 win over the Golden Bears on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) women’s basketball action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Golden Bears Roll to 69-43 Road Win at Wentworth
February 13, 2018
BOSTON, Mass. (February 13, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team pulled away in the second half to earn a 69-43 victory over Wentworth Institute of Technology on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Tansey Gymnasium.
Courtney Carlson Earns First Career CCC Player of the Week Award
February 12, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 12, 2018) – Sophomore forward Courtney Carlson (Woodbury, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s basketball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Week for the first time in her career, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
Western New England Overcomes Slow Start in 60-52 Win over Nichols
February 10, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 10, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team used a 10-0 fourth quarter run to help overcome a slow start in a 60-52 win over Nichols College on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Defensive Effort Helps Western New England Earn 53-35 Victory at Curry
February 08, 2018
MILTON, Mass. (February 8, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team used a strong defensive performance to earn a 53-35 victory over Curry College on Thursday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Katz Gymnasium.
Golden Bears Pull Away from Fighting Scots with Big Fourth Quarter, 60-46
February 03, 2018
WENHAM, Mass. (February 3, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team outscored Gordon College by 13 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 60-46 victory over the Fighting Scots on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Bennett Center.
Endicott Holds off Western New England Late, 56-47
January 30, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 30, 2018) – The Endicott College women’s basketball team held off Western New England University in the fourth quarter to earn a 56-47 victory over the Golden Bears on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Short as Seahawks Edge Golden Bears, 65-62
January 27, 2018
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 27, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team nearly came all the way back from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit, but Salve Regina University held on late to earn a 65-62 victory over the Golden Bears on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Rodgers Recreation Center.
Western New England Falls to Roger Williams in Overtime, 67-56
January 24, 2018
BRISTOL, R.I. (January 24, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team was outscored 15-4 in overtime as Roger Williams University came away with a 67-56 win over the Golden Bears on Wednesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Campus Recreation Center.
Golden Bears Extend Winning Streak to Five with 68-55 Victory over Eastern Nazarene
January 20, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 20, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to five games with a 68-55 victory over Eastern Nazarene College on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
NEPA Basketball: "Montrose Graduates Have Western New England Women Rolling"
January 19, 2018
January 18, 2018 - Meghan Gilhool had found many other ways to contribute to the Western New England women’s basketball team, but she had never scored in double figures when she took the floor Dec. 29 against Framingham State.