Lesley women's basketball news

  • Five advance in NCAA Woman of the Year process
    July 27, 2016
    The NCAA announced the 142 athletes who have been nominated by their conference for recognition as the Association's Woman of the Year, and they include five Division III basketball players. Find out whom was selected and what happens next inside.
  • Lesley Falls to Wheelock
    February 04, 2016
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University fell to Wheelock College 82-34 in New England Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. Wheelock saw three players finish in double-figures, including a game-high 31 from junior Michelle Woods (Wilmington, Mass.), as the Wildcats earned their third straight win to improve to 15-4 overall and 11-2 in NECC matchups. The loss drops the Lynx to 1-17 on the season and 0-13 in the conference.
  • Newbury Fends Off Lesley's Late Push
    February 01, 2016
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Newbury College freshman Savannah Olsen (Battle Creek, Mich.) posted a double-double with a game-high 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead the visiting Nighthawks past Lesley University 63-52 tonight in New England Collegiate Conference play at the Nicholas Athletics Center.
  • DWC's Quick Start Too Much To Overcome for Lesley
    January 28, 2016
    CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Daniel Webster College junior Jillian Gilman (Weare, N.H.) and freshman Desiree McGee (Spring Hill, Fla.) both posted double-doubles to help propel the visiting Eagles past Lesley University 76-57 in New England Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center.
  • Wildcats Claw Past Women's Basketball
    January 26, 2016
    HOLYOKE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team saw three players finish in double-figures, but it was not enough to slow down Bay Path University as the Wildcats scored a 75-48 win tonight over the Lynx in New England Collegiate Conference play.
  • Mariners Sail Past Lynx
    January 16, 2016
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A balanced offensive attack that saw 12 different players score propelled Mitchell College past the Lesley University women’s basketball team 68-26 in New England Collegiate Conference play tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center.
  • Lesley Stifled By Blazers Hot Start
    January 14, 2016
    CHICOPEE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team was not able to overcome a hot start by host Elms College as the Blazers opened the game with a 19-3 run and went on to capture an 85-32 New England Collegiate Conference win tonight at Picknelly Arena.
  • Wheelock Too Much For Lesley
    January 12, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team was tripped up by Wheelock College 65-30 in New England Collegiate Conference action tonight at Winsor Court. The loss drops the Lynx to 1-10 on the season and 0-5 in NECC play while the Wildcats jump to 8-2 overall and 4-1 in conference matchups.
  • Trio of Becker Double-Double's Sinks Lesley
    January 09, 2016
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Becker College received double-doubles from Ciara McKissick (Charlton, Mass.), Adrianna Dowdy (East Haven, Conn.), and Gabrielle Gallo (Northport, N.Y.) as they Hawks sprinted past Lesley University 67-47 in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action today at the Nicholas Athletics Center.
  • Lesley Falls at Newbury
    December 03, 2015
    BROOKLINE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team dropped their second New England Collegiate Conference matchup tonight following a 52-27 decision to Newbury College. The win improves the Nighthawks to 2-5 overall and evens their conference record to 1-1 while the Lynx slide to 0-6 on the season and 0-2 in NECC play.
  • Eagles Soar Past Lynx
    February 21, 2015
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Daniel Webster College spoiled the season finale for Lesley University with a 69-54 victory in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action this evening at the Nicholas Athletics Center. The win improves the Eagles to 7-18 on the year and 7-11 in NECC play as they have locked up a trip to the conference tournament for the seventh straight season.
  • Late Runs Sends Lesley Past Bay Path
    February 19, 2015
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University junior Ari Dimou (Manchester, N.H.) registered a team-high 16 points to go with her seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Lynx past Bay Path University 67-58 in New England Collegiate Conference action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. The win avenges a loss to the Wildcats on Monday as the teams split the season series 1-1.
  • Comeback Effort Falls Short for Lesley at Bay Path
    February 16, 2015
    HOLYOKE, Mass. - Bay Path University defeated the Lesley University 56-44 tonight in a rescheduled New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) match from a January snow storm cancellation. The Wildcats improve to 5-15 overall and 5-11 in NECC play while the Lynx slip to 1-21 on the season and 1-13 in conference action.
  • First Half Surge Carries Mitchell Past Lesley
    February 14, 2015
    NEW LONDON, Conn. – Mitchell College shot over 50-percent in the first half as they secured the regular season sweep of Lesley University with a 78-44 victory this afternoon in New England Collegiate Conference action. The win is Mariners sixth in their last seven games as they improve to 10-12 on the year and 10-6 in the NECC while the Lynx fall to 1-20 overall and 1-13 in the conference.
  • Becker's Second Half Comeback Downs Lesley
    February 07, 2015
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Becker College senior Brooke Martel (Griswold, Conn.) scored 20 of her game-high 24 points in the second half to lead the Hawks to a 64-59 comeback win over Lesley University today in New England Collegiate Conference action at the Nicholas Athletic Center. The win avenged a 48-40 loss to the Lynx on January 10th as the two teams split the regular season series.
  • Wheelock Claws Past Lesley
    February 05, 2015
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Wheelock College defeated Lesley University 66-43 tonight in New England Collegiate Conference action at the Nicholas Athletic Center. The win secures the Wildcats’ regular season sweep of the Lynx as they topped Lesley 48-43 back on January 13th and improve their record to 9-10 on the year and 7-5 in NECC play. The loss drops Lesley to 1-17 overall and 1-10 in the conference.
  • Mountaineers Cruise Past Lynx
    January 31, 2015
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Southern Vermont College defeated Lesley University 77-51 in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action tonight at the Nicholas Athletic Center. The Mountaineers improve to 11-7 on the season and 9-2 in NECC play while the Lynx fall to 1-15 overall and 1-8 in the conference.
  • Regis Cruises Past Lesley
    January 21, 2015
    WESTON, Mass. – Regis College freshman Brittany Stone (West Bridgewater, Mass.) posted a double-double of 14 points and 22 rebounds as the Pride defeated Lesley University, 91-39, on Wednesday night in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action. Stone also added a pair of steals and a block for the Pride, who improve to 10-4 overall and a perfect 8-0 in NECC play with the win. The Lynx fall to 1-13 on the year and 1-6 in conference games in the loss.
  • Late Push Falls Short for Lesley at Wheelock
    January 13, 2015
    CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.- A late run by Lesley University fell short tonight as the Lynx fell to Wheelock College 48-43 in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action on Brunelli Court. Wheelock improves to 5-7 oveall and 3-2 in the NECC while Lesley falls to 1-10 on the season and 1-3 in conference play.
  • Blue Angels Race Past Lesley
    January 11, 2015
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The College of New Rochelle raced to a 74-46 victory over Lesley University this evening in NCAA Division III non-conference action at the Nicholas Athletic Center. The win propels the Blue Angels to a 7-4 record on the season while the Lynx drop to 1-9 with the loss.
  • Lesley Falls in First Semester Finale
    December 08, 2014
    WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team dropped a non-conference tilt to the University of St. Joseph (CT), 62-34, in the first semester finale this evening at the O’Connell Center. With the win, USJ snapped a three-game losing skid and improves to 5-4 overall while the Lynx fall to 0-6 on the season.
  • Newbury Claims NECC Opener Over Lesley
    December 04, 2014
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Newbury College Nighthawks topped Lesley University 54-28 in the New England Collegiate Conference opener for both schools tonight at the Nicholas Athletic Center. The Nighthawks improve to 2-6 on the season while the Lynx fall to 0-5.
  • Sharks Clamp Down in Second Half to Close Out Women's Basketball
    November 25, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons College sophomore forward Liz Brasa (East Hartford, Conn.) posted a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sharks over Lesley University, 54-33, this evening at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. With the win, the Sharks improve to 1-3 on the season, while the Lynx fall to 0-3.
  • Second Half Surge Send Mt. Ida Past Lynx
    November 20, 2014
    NEWTON, Mass. – A thunderous second half powered Mount Ida College past Lesley University 71-38 in non-conference women’s basketball action tonight at the Mount Ida Athletic Center. The
  • Pine Manor Races Past Lesley in Season Opener
    November 15, 2014
    NEWTON, Mass. – Junior Ari Dimou (Manchester, N.H.) finished with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting with a team-high four assists, but it was not enough as Pine Manor College raced
  • Lesley hires former D-III standout
    June 28, 2011
    Leah Lipschitz, a former Division-I and D-III player at Boston University and Emmanuel, respectively, has been named head coach at Lesley.
  • O'Mara's career night lifts Lesley over Plymouth State, 61-52
    February 17, 2011
    Rachael O'Mara scored a career-high 32 points, helping Lesley open a 40-20 halftime lead as the Lynx knocked off Little East Conference foe Plymouth State, 61-52 Thursday night. Kaitlyn Wechsler added 13 points and 13 rebounds as Lesley won its third straight.
  • Wechsler joins Lesley lore in big win over Wheelock
    February 15, 2011
    Kaitlyn Wechsler became only the second Lesley player to reach the 1,400-point career milestone in the Lynx 54-36 win over Wheelock Tuesday.
  • Wechsler Powers Lesley University Past Women’s Basketball, 63-53
    January 29, 2011
    Elms College junior forward Erika Murphy (Torrington, Conn.) netted a team-high 19 points but Lesley University’s Kaitlyn Wechsler (Merrick, N.Y.) poured in a game-high 26 points to help pace the Lynx to a 63-53 win over the Blazers in Saturday’s New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) women’s basketball game in Cambridge, Mass.
  • Wechsler sets Lesley single-game mark with 33 in win at Rivier
    January 27, 2011
    Kaitlyn Wechsler set Lesley's single-game scoring record, pouring in 33 points in Lesley's 75-69 victory Thursday night at Rivier.
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