2022-23 Women's Basketball News

Women’s Basketball Announces 2023 Summer Prospect Camp
Women’s Basketball Announces 2023 Summer Prospect Camp

June 14, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England University women’s basketball team has announced their 2023 summer prospect day, which will be held on Friday, August 18. 2023 inside the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM with an optional campus tour following the camps conclusion. 

Garaban, Cooney Garner All-CCC Accolades
Garaban, Cooney Garner All-CCC Accolades

March 01, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 1, 2023) – Western New England senior guard Abby Garaban and sophomore forward Shaina Cooney both were awarded All-CCC Second Team distinction as announced by the Commonwealth Coast Conference today for their yearly end of the season resignation. 

Women’s Basketball Falls in CCC Semifinals
Women’s Basketball Falls in CCC Semifinals

February 23, 2023

BRISTOL, R.I. (February 23, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball played in the CCC Semifinal playoff round against Roger Williams University Hawks. The Golden Bears lost to the Hawks 56-40 bringing their 22-23 season to an end.

Senior Abby Garaban Named to Final NEWBA Team of the Week
Senior Abby Garaban Named to Final NEWBA Team of the Week

February 22, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 22, 2023) – Western New England senior guard Abby Garaban has been named to the Week 13 New England Women’s Basketball Association’s final weekly awards, being named to the NEWBA Second Team. 

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Garaban’s 16 Points Sends WNE Past Salve Regina in the CCC Quarterfinals

February 21, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 21, 2023) – The fifth seeded Western New England women’s basketball team rode a 17-point second quarter and tough defense to get past the four seeded Seahawks of Salve Regina University on Tuesday night, taking down the Seahawks 62-50. 

Women's Basketball Dropped in CCC Regular Season Game, Places 5th in Upcoming CCC Tournament
Women's Basketball Dropped in CCC Regular Season Game, Places 5th in Upcoming CCC Tournament

February 18, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 18, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team traveled to Gordon College for their final regular season game before playoffs. A back-and-forth one until the end, but the Golden Bears fell short and lost to the Fighting Scots 59-53.

Cooney's 20 Points Lead Golden Bears to Win Over Suffolk
Cooney's 20 Points Lead Golden Bears to Win Over Suffolk

February 15, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 15, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team hosted the Suffolk University Rams who they defeated after four quarters, 83-67.

Women's Basketball Falls Short to Salve Regina on Senior Day
Women's Basketball Falls Short to Salve Regina on Senior Day

February 11, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 11, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team had a battle against the Salve Regina Seahawks during their senior day celebration. The Golden Bears fell to the Seahawks 59-56.

Strong Third Quarter Pushes Gulls Past Women’s Basketball
Strong Third Quarter Pushes Gulls Past Women’s Basketball

February 07, 2023

BEVERLY, Mass. (February 7, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team took a road trip to Endicott College where they lost to the Gulls in a close game for a final score of 83-80.

Women's Basketball Survives Second Half Comeback for a 72-62 Victory over Curry
Women's Basketball Survives Second Half Comeback for a 72-62 Victory over Curry

February 04, 2023

MILTON, Mass. (February 4, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team got their second defeat against Curry College in a full game battle on the road for a final score of 72-62.

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Women's Basketball Falls to Roger Williams, 53-43

February 01, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 1, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team battled the Roger Williams University Hawks for their second match-up of the season. The Golden Bears lost to the Hawks 53-43.

Five Golden Bears Score in Double Figures, Lead WNE Past Nichols
Five Golden Bears Score in Double Figures, Lead WNE Past Nichols

January 28, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 28, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team matched up with the Nichols College Bison who they defeated for the second time this season, 97-81 final score.

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Balanced Offensive Attack Sends Golden Bears over Leopards

January 24, 2023

BOSTON, Mass. (January 24, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team traveled to Boston, Mass. to take on the Wentworth Institute Leopards, where the Golden Bears came out on top 72-30 after four quarters of play.

UNE Tops Women’s Basketball in Overtime, 80-79
UNE Tops Women’s Basketball in Overtime, 80-79

January 21, 2023

BIDDEFORD, M.E. (January 21, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team lost in a gut crunching overtime battle against the University of New England Nor’Easters, final score 80-79.

Women's Basketball Drops 58-50 Decision to Gordon College
Women's Basketball Drops 58-50 Decision to Gordon College

January 18, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 18, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team where home for their face off with the Gordon College Fighting Scots who came back to defeat the Golden Bears 58-50.

Kahn's Hot Shooting Lifts WNE Women's Basketball over Curry
Kahn's Hot Shooting Lifts WNE Women's Basketball over Curry

January 14, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 14, 2023) – The Western New England women's basketball team hosted the Curry College in a double-header lineup with Men’s basketball. The Golden Bears defeated Curry 60-50 after 4 quarters of play.