Jackie Ward was a graduate assistant at Smith two short seasons ago. Now, after two years as an assistant at Hartwick, she's coming back to the NEWMAC as the head coach at Mount Holyoke.
Senior captain Angelica Pascual poured in a game-best 22 points, including six three-pointers, and two others reached double figures as Mount Holyoke College held off Clark University, 61-59 in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Wednesday. With the win, the Lyons move to 5-13 overall and are now 3-10 in conference play. The Cougars slip to 11-9 with a 6-7 NEWMAC record.
Despite a 38-25 scoring advantage in the second half, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team could not get past visiting Babson College, falling 70-52 in NEWMAC action on Saturday. The #22/#24 Beavers, led by game-high double-double efforts from senior forward Sarah Collins, improves to 17-2 overall and remain perfect in league play with a 12-0 mark. The Lyons slip to 4-13 and 2-10 in the NEWMAC.
In a battle of the Lyons, Mount Holyoke College came out victorious as it defeated Wheaton College by a score of 51-49 in NEWMAC action on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, MHC improves to 3-7 overall and is now 1-4 in conference play. The Lyons of Wheaton slip to 5-6 and 2-3 in the NEWMAC.
Fresh off its holiday break, the Mount Holyoke College basketball team saw three players reach double-figures as the Lyons posted a 70-51 non-conference win over Simmons College on Thursday. MHC, which was led by a game-high 18 points from senior Angelica Pascual, improves to 2-7 overall. The Sharks slip to 1-7 on the season.
Mount Holyoke celebrated senior day with a dramatic 66-62 triumph over NEWMAC foe Wheaton this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. Trailing 59-55 with just over three minutes remaining in regulation, the Lyons reeled off nine straight points at never looked back. It was their third win in a row and fourth in their final five outings.
Using a balanced scoring attack, Mount Holyoke knocked off NEWMAC foe Springfield 64-53 this evening at the Mildred S. Howard. After falling behind 17-8 in the early going, the Lyons erupted for a 22-4 run and never looked back. It was their second win in a row and first over the Pride since the 2006-07 season. Senior guard Christine Chancy led the hosts with 13 points.
First year forward Amber Legare exploded for a career-best 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor to lead Mount Holyoke to a thrilling 59-57 triumph over Coast Guard this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. With the win, the Lyons completed the season sweep of their NEWMAC counterparts.
Mount Holyoke suffered a 53-36 setback to NEWMAC foe WPI this evening at Harrington Auditorium. First year forward Amber Legare set the tone for the Lyons with eight points, eight rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.
Led by junior Angelica Pascual, Mount Holyoke rolled to a 58-46 triumph over NEWMAC foe MIT this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The guard poured in 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the floor and drained three shots from beyond the arc. With the win, the Lyons snapped a five-game losing streak and avenged a 43-36 setback at MIT earlier this season.
Mount Holyoke dropped a 65-52 decision to NEWMAC foe Clark despite 14 points and six rebounds from senior forward Tricia Chase this evening at the Kneller Athletic Center. The Lyons fell victim to a 16-4 run over the final seven minutes of the first half and never recovered.
Mount Holyoke fell 85-36 to nationally-ranked Babson this afternoon at Staake Gymnasium. First year guard Kate Karraker scored a career-best seven points to lead the way for the Lyons. Babson entered the contest ranked 16th in the latest D3hoops.com National Poll.
Mount Holyoke fell 70-45 to longtime rival Smith in NEWMAC action at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium this evening. First year forward Amber Legare paced the Lyons with 11 points and 10 rebounds for her third career double-double. Junior guard Angelica Pascual added 14 points.
First year forward Amber Legare matched her career high with 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor in Mount Holyoke's 59-45 to NEWMAC foe Wellesley this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The Lyons trailed 44-41 midway through the second half before Wellesley closed out the game on a 15-4 run.
Mount Holyoke suffered a 66-57 setback to Springfield this evening at Blake Arena despite 16 points from junior guard Angelica Pascual. After closing the gap to 44-43 midway through the second half, the Lyons surrendered eight straight points and never recovered. They have now reached the midpoint of their 18-game NEWMAC schedule.
Junior guard Angelica Pascual poured in a season-best 23 points on 9-fof-15 shooting from the floor to lead Mount Holyoke to a 63-51 victory over Coast Guard this afternoon. In the process, the Lyons snapped a three-game slide and secured their first NEWMAC win of the season.
Led by junior Theresa Logan, the WPI basketball team picked up a thrilling 63-59 overtime victory over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The forward racked up 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots for the Engineers, who snapped a five-game slide.
Mount Holyoke sustained a 55-42 setback to NEWMAC foe Wheaton this afternoon at Emerson Gymnasium. Senior guard Christine Chancy paced the Lyons with 10 points. Junior guard Angelica Pascual added nine points, four steals and three assists.
Mount Holyoke fell 59-39 to NEWMAC foe Wellesley this evening at the Keohane Sports Center. Junior guard Angelica Pascual set the tone for the Lyons with 11 points, while first year forward Amber Legare matched her career high with 12 rebounds to go with six points.
Junior guard Angelica Pascual racked up 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor to lead Mount Holyoke to a convincing 55-33 triumph over Simmons this evening at the Holmes Sports Center. The Lyons closed out the first half on a 22-5 run to gain control and never looked back. It was their first outing since December 13.
First year forward Amber Legare racked up a career-best 14 points to go with seven rebounds, three blocked shots and a pair of steals in Mount Holyoke's 72-49 loss to non-conference foe Worcester State this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. Junior guard Angelica Pascual added 10 points for the Lyons.
Mount Holyoke fell 43-36 to NEWMAC foe MIT this afternoon at the Rockwell Cage. Junior guard Angelica Pascual paced the Lyons with 13 points, four rebounds, four steals and a pair of assists. First year forward Amber Legare added nine points and five boards.
Four players reached double digits in the scoring column for Mount Holyoke, in its 70-59 loss to NEWMAC foe Clark this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. Senior forward Tricia Chase set the tone for the Lyons with 15 points, six rebounds and four steals.
Mount Holyoke fell 63-33 to nationally-ranked Babson this afternoon in NEWMAC action at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The Lyons were paced by sophomore guard Annabel Barrett, who posted team highs of eight points, four rebounds and three assists.
Mount Holyoke opened up NEWMAC play with a 66-33 setback to longtime rival Smith this evening at Ainsworth Gymnasium. First year forward Amber Legare paced the Lyons with seven points and six rebounds.
Mount Holyoke put an early scare into top-ranked Amherst before falling 67-41 in its 2011-12 home opener this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. First year forward Amber Legare recorded 11 points and six rebounds for the Lyons, who challenged the reigning national champions with an impressive first half.
Led by junior guard Angelica Pascual, Mount Holyoke rolled to a 66-53 triumph over Western New England in the consolation game of the Golden Bears Hoops Classic this afternoon. Pascual poured in a game-high 20 points for the Lyons, who picked up their first win of the year. Sophomore guard Annabel Barrett was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Mount Holyoke suffered a 63-48 setback to Suffolk in the opening round of the Golden Bear Hoops Classic this evening at Western New England. Sophomore guard Annabel Barrett paced the Lyons with a career best 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the floor.
Mount Holyoke fell 48-41 in its 2011-12 opener at Johnson and Wales despite 12 points and 10 rebounds from senior guard Christine Chancy this evening at the Harborside Recreation and Athletic Center. Chancy knocked down a pair of three-pointers en route to her sixth career double-double.
Eleven players scored points for Mount Holyoke in their 2010-11 finale against fifth ranked Babson this afternoon. Sophomore guard Angelica Pascual paced the Lyons with 20 points. Prior to the contest a senior day celebration took place to honor Emilie Methot, Jacquie MacDonald and Joanna McDonough for their contributions to the program over the past four years. Mount Holyoke also took part in the Pink Zone initiative.
Ward returns to NEWMAC, as head coach
April 25, 2018Jackie Ward was a graduate assistant at Smith two short seasons ago. Now, after two years as an assistant at Hartwick, she's coming back to the NEWMAC as the head coach at Mount Holyoke.
