The Marietta women's team is in uncharted territory after advancing to the Round of 16, and they needed a double-digit, fourth-quarter rally to do so, after needing an at-large bid to even get in. Brian Lester has more with this pioneering ballclub in a Road to Dallas feature.
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Skidmore rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat Johns Hopkins while UW-Oshkosh lost its 13-point lead but then came back to tip Washington & Lee. Elsewhere, Marietta won a thriller in Upstate New York, Wartburg ousted Baldwin Wallace, and the SUNYAC went 2-0 in Round 1 of the 2023 Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament.
UW-Eau Claire won in overtime to stay on top of the WIAC standings but Ohio Northern stumbled into a first place tie in the OAC. Elsewhere, Tufts kept pace in the jumbled NESCAC and Stockton kept the NJAC race interesting.
LATROBE, Pa. – The Marietta College women's basketball team earned a 51-38 road victory over Saint Vincent College on Friday (Nov. 11). With the win the Pioneers improve to 1-1 on the season and with the loss the Bearcats fall to 1-1 overall.
MARIETTA, Ohio – The Marietta College women's basketball team was eliminated from the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament by the University of Mount Union. The Purple Raiders defeated the Pioneers 68-64, Tuesday (Feb. 22) evening in the quarterfinals.
TIFFIN, Ohio — Marietta College overcame a slow start to post a 58-41 win over Heidelberg University Saturday (Feb. 19) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference women's basketball action. The Pioneers finish the regular season with a 21-4 overall record and 14-4 in the OAC. Heidelberg drops to 3-21 on the season and 2-15 in conference games.
BEXLEY, Ohio — Marietta College scored the first 12 points of the game and went on to defeat Capital University by the score of 71-44 Wednesday (Feb. 16) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference women’s basketball action.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Marietta College defeated Wilmington College by the score of 55-39 Saturday (Feb. 12) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference women’s basketball action. The Pioneers improve to 19-4 overall and 12-4 in the OAC. Wilmington slips to 7-15 on the season and 3-11 in the OAC.
MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 9 ranked John Carroll University avenged and early season loss to Marietta College with an 83-67 victory Saturday (Feb. 5) afternoon in Ban Johnson Arena. The Pioneers fall to 17-4 on the season and 10-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. John Carroll improves to 17-2 overall and 12-1 in conference games.
NEW CONCORD, Ohio — Six Pioneers scored in double figures as Marietta College defeated Muskingum University by the score of 91-73 Wednesday (Fe. 2) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference women’s basketball.
MARIETTA, Ohio — Turnovers and cold shooting costly as No. 14 Baldwin Wallace University defeated No. 19 Marietta College by the score of 74-48 Saturday (Jan. 29) afternoon. The loss drops Marietta to 16-3 overall and 9-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Baldwin Wallace improves to 13-3 on the season and 10-1 in conference games.
MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 19 Marietta College scored the first 18 points of the third quarter to pull away from visiting Otterbein University as the Pioneers posted a 70-55 win Wednesday (Jan. 26) evening in women’s basketball action.
ADA, Ohio — Ohio Northern snapped No. 16 Marietta College’s nine-game winning streak with a 58-54 victory Saturday (Jan. 22) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference women’s basketball. The Pioneers fall to 15-2 overall and 8-2 in the OAC. Ohio Northern improves to 11-4 on the season and 5-3 in conference games.
MARIETTA, Ohio — The No. 16 Marietta College women’s basketball team won its ninth straight game with a 91-69 drubbing of Capital University Wednesday (Jan. 19) evening in Ban Johnson Arena.
The latest version of our Top 25 is true to the Cru after Mary Hardin-Baylor's overtime win at East Texas Baptist. Plus one set of Pioneers reaches a new highwater mark and another makes a big jump in this week's women's basketball rankings. Check out the full list here.
MARIETTA, Ohio — Kate Liston and the No. 22 ranked Marietta College women’s basketball team dropped a barrage of three-pointers on Heidelberg University as the Pioneers trounced the Student Princes, 91-52, Saturday (Jan. 15) afternoon in Ban Johnson Arena.
ALLIANCE, Ohio — Mount Union’s half-court shot at the buzzer was off the mark as No. 22 ranked Marietta College escaped with a 70-67 win Wednesday (Jan. 12) night in Ohio Athletic Conference women’s basketball action.
MARIETTA, Ohio — The No. 24 ranked Marietta College women’s basketball team held visiting Wilmington College without a field goal for over 13 minutes as the Pioneers defeated the Quakers 68-46 Saturday (Jan. 8) afternoon.
MARIETTA, Ohio — The No. 24 Marietta College women’s basketball team overcame a slow start and easily defeated Muskingum University, 94-72, Wednesday (Jan. 5) evening in Ban Johnson Arena. The Pioneers improve to 11-1 on the season and 4-1 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Muskingum slips to 7-5 overall and 2-3 in conference games.
There's no question who's No. 1, but Whitman's loss created a tight race for No. 2. Check out who's docked in that position now, plus there's a new highwater mark for Transylvania and three new teams enters the rankings. Get the full list here.
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College women’s basketball team defeated Carnegie Mellon University by the score of 71-63 Thursday (Dec. 30) in the 36th annual Jim Meagle Holiday Classic sponsored by BSN Sports.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — Marietta College had it biggest offensive output of the season and needed every single point as the Pioneers upset No. 3 ranked John Carroll University, 81-80, Saturday (Dec. 18) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference women’s basketball action.
No. 1 Hope went on the road and beat No. 7 Trine to clear the toughest obstacle in its regular season schedule and push its winning streak to 55 games. Elsewhere Marietta upended No. 3 John Carroll and the Mary Hardin-Baylor men gave their school another reason to celebrate.
The No. 11 Trine Thunder and the Wheaton Thunder each posted road wins against higher ranked conference opponents on Wednesday night, while Marietta joined the party as Division III basketball action got back into full swing.
Thomas More guard Madison Temple is the Great Lakes Player of the Year. Kole Vivian is the Coach of the Year after leading Marietta's program to new heights and two players share Rookie of the Year honors.
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois — Marietta College’s magical women’s basketball season came to an end Friday (Mar. 2) evening as No. 14 ranked Illinois Wesleyan held off the Pioneers for an 83-77 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The third time was the charm for Marietta against Ohio Northern in the OAC title game, while Chapman, Scranton and Hope won their tourneys in overtime. Plus East Texas Baptist, Mass-Boston and Oberlin are going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever.
'You never know until you see your name on the line'
March 08, 2023The Marietta women's team is in uncharted territory after advancing to the Round of 16, and they needed a double-digit, fourth-quarter rally to do so, after needing an at-large bid to even get in. Brian Lester has more with this pioneering ballclub in a Road to Dallas feature.
