Every day throughout the 2006-07 season, America East will provide a women's basketball update that features notes on that day's matchups as well as recaps of the previous days' action. Be sure to download the PDF for complete daily update.
TODAY'S GAMES
Hartford at Purdue, 5 p.m.
After a convincing 62-45 win over defending Ivy League champion Dartmouth, Hartford continues on to play Purdue in the second round of the Preseason WNIT. The winner of this match up will advance to play the winner of the Iona/NC State game. No America East school has advanced beyond the second round of this tournament.
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday, November 11
at Maine 66, William & Mary 46
The Black Bears captured their seven-straigh home opener as they earned a convincing 66-46 win over William & Mary. Bracey Barker and Katie Whittier led Maine to the victory scoring 16 and 13 points, respectively.
Friday, November 10
at Hartford 62, Dartmouth 45
Erica Beverly posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards to lead four Hawks in double figures as Hartford advances to the second round of the preseason WNIT. The Hawks will travel to play Purdue on Sunday night at 5 p.m.
Massachusetts 60, at Vermont 48
Vermont led by as many as six in the first 10 minutes of the game, but the Minutewomen took control in the final five minutes of the opening half and held on to earn the 60-48 win. Three freshmen led Vermont in season opener. Courtnay Pilypaitis netted a team-high 11 points, grabbed seven rebounds and added four assists in her debut, while May Kotsopoulos added 10 points and Alissa Sheftic grabbed six rebounds.
at George Washington 72, UMBC 58
UMBC gave 21st ranked George Washington all they could handle, but in the end it was GW who held on for the 72-58 win. Brittnie Hughes led three Retrievers in double digits with a team-high 13 points.
LaSalle 77, at Albany 63
Amanda Ward and Britney McGee combined to score 34 points for the Great Danes, but it was not enough as Atlantic-10 foe LaSalle downed UAlbany 77-63. The Great Danes also held a commanding 25-13 advantage in rebounding in the losing effort.
at Marist 82, Stony Brook 72
Jessica Smith posted a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds, but it was not enough as the Seawolves dropped the season opener to defending MAAC champion Marist. Smith led three Stony Brook players in double figures, Mykeema Ford finished with 14 points, while Dana Ferraro chipped in with a dozen. The Seawolves also had 11 blocks in the contest.