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.
Upcoming Games:
Sunday, November 19
Maine vs. Princeton, 1 p.m.
(Subway Basketball Classic | Minneapolis, Minn.)
Maine will participate in the final day at the Subway Basketball Classic on the campus of the University of Minnesota against Princeton... The Tigers were defeated by Minnesota 85-60 in Saturday’s opening round.
Hartford at Loyola (Md.), 2 p.m.
The Hawks travel to take on Loyola (Md.)... On Friday, UMBC defeated Loyola (Md.) 58-56... Hartford hopes to keep America East’s streak against the Greyhounds alive.
Tueday November 21
Boston U. at Northeastern, 5 p.m.
In the first game of a Boston basketball doubleheader, Boston U. will face crosstown foe Northeastern... The teams have met 63 times all-time with the Terriers holding a 33-30 advantage.
Towson at UMBC, 5 p.m. (MASN)
The Retrievers once again make a television appearance as they welcome in Towson to the RAC Arena in a game televised by Mid Atlantic Sports Network... UMBC earned its first win, 58-56, on a buzzer beater against Loyola (Md.) last time out.
Albany at Virginia Commonwealth, 7 p.m.
One of three America East vs. CAA games on the night, the Danes travel to VCU... America East is 1-0 against CAA schools in 2006-07 as Maine earned a 66-46 win over William & Mary in its season opener.
Wednesday November 22
Fairleigh Dickinson at Binghamton, 3 p.m.
The Bearcats welcome in Fairleigh Dickinson into the Events Center... The Knights participated in the UCF Golden Knight Classic and earned a win over host Central Florida in the opening round before losing to Bowling Green in the finals... UAlbany also participate in the tournament.
New Hampshire at Army, 7 p.m.
Fresh off its first win of the season, New Hampshire travels to West Point... The Black Knights were selected as preseason favorite to win the Patriot League... Last year, first-year head coach Maggie Dixon, who led the Black Knights to its first Patriot League Championship and subsequent trip to the NCAA Division I Tournament, passed away in April... During her one season at Army, Dixon led the Black Knights to a 20-11 overall record and 11-3 mark in Patriot League play.
Recent Results
Saturday, November 18
Middle Tennessee 87, vs. Maine 60
(Subway Basketball Classic | Minneapolis, Minn.)
The Black Bears were defeated 87-60 by Middle Tennessee State in the opening round of the Subway Basketball Classic... Bracey Barker netted a team-high 15 points, while Lindsey Hugstad-Vaa scored eight points in her Minnesota homecoming.
Boston U. 68, at Missouri-Kansas City 66
The Terriers remain perfect capturing a 68-66 win over Mid-Con foe Missouri-Kansas City... Cherri Raffo scored a team-high 17 points to lead three Boston U. players in double figures, while Erica Kovach had 13 boards.
at University of Cental Florida 59, Albany 51
(Golden Knight Tournament | Orlando, Fla.)
Despite holding UCF scoreless for nearly five minutes in the first half and building a 25-21 halftime lead, it was the Golden Knights who came away with a 59-51 win in the consolation game.
Akron 55, vs. Binghamton 44
(Florida Atlantic Tipoff | Boca Raton, Fla.)
The Bearcats came up short of a perfect weekend in Florida falling to Akron 55-44... Senior guard Rebecka Lindgren was named the tipoff’s Most Valuable Player... She had a game-high 14 points against Akron and poured in 27 against against Winthrop.
Stony Brook 71, vs. Yale 69
(DePaul Tournament | Chicago, Ill.)
The Seawolves earned their first win of the 2006-07 campaign with a 71-69 win over Yale... Cheri Davis and Jessica Smith each scored a dozen points to lead five players in double figures.
at Vermont 57, E. Carolina 43
(TD Banknorth Classic | Burlington, Vt.)
The Catamounts won the TD Banknorth Classic with ease as they downed East Carolina 57-43 in the championship game... Amy Rosenkrantz scored scored a team-high 14 points, while Andrea Cihal had 10 rebounds... Vermont’s Courtnay Pilypaitis was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Friday, November 17
Bowling Green 73, vs. Albany 40
(UCF Golden Knight Tournament | Orlando, Fla.)
Senior guard Amanda Ward scored 12 points, but the Danes could do little against Bowling Green falling 73-40 in the opening round of the UCF Golden Knight Tournament.
Binghamton 53, vs. Winthrop 40
(Florida Atlantic Tipoff | Boca Raton, Fla.)
Rebecka Lindgren scored a career-high 27 points on 7-of-10 shooting from behind the arc to led the Bearcats to a convincing 53-40 win over Winthrop. Lindgren and the Bearcats held Winthrop to just 28 percent shooting for the game.
Illinois St. 73, vs. Stony Brook 63
(DePaul Tournament | Chicago, Ill.)
The Seawolves held a 63-62 lead with just over two minutes to play, but Illinois State ended the game with an 11-0 run to hand Stony Brook a 73-63 loss in the opening round of the DePaul Tournament. Mykeema Ford scored a team-high 17 points for the Seawolves.
Hartford 62, at St. Joseph’s 52
In a battle of Hawks, Hartford came out on top for the second-straight year with a 62-52 win at St. Joseph’s. Hartford was won five-straight over Atlantic-10 foes last year including a 64-58 win over Temple in the NCAA’s.
at UMBC 58, Loyola (Md.) 56
Amanda Robinson’s jumper with 2.1 seconds left in regulation gave UMBC its first victory of the season, a thrilling 58-56 win over local rival Loyola (Md.). Brittnie Hughes scored a game-high 21 points and was a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point territory.
at New Hampshire 80, Wagner 70
The Wildcats earned their first win of the season in their home opener against Wagner College. Danielle Clark scored a game-high 17 points to lead four New Hampshire players in double figures.
at Vermont 67, Holy Cross 53
(TD Banknorth Classic| Burlington, Vt.)
Vermont freshman guard Courtnay Pilypaitis scored 19 points, handed out five assists and grabbed seven steals to lead the Catamounts past Holy Cross in the opening round of the TD Banknorth Classic. Vermont will play East Carolina in the championship game of the Classic.
Wednesday, November 15
Albany 72, vs. Siena 52 (Pepsi Arena)
The Great Danes captured a convincing 20-point win over its crosstown foe... The winning margin is the largest since Feb. 23, 2005 and marks the first time since 1977-78 Albany defeated its Capital counterpart... Sherri Mikus led five Danes in double figures with 18 points.
Tuesday, November 15
Coppin State 59, at UMBC 48 (MASN)
Retriever freshman guard Carlee Cassidy scored 17 off the bench, shooting 6-for-11 from the floor, including 3-for-5 from long distance, but it was not enough as the two-time defending MEAC champion captured a 59-48 win in UMBC’s home opener.
Boston University 82, at Rhode Island 66
The Terriers made a statement in their season opener capturing an impressive 82-66 win over Atlantic-10 foe Rhode Island... Freshman Kristen Folk recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds and Cheri Raffo had a team-high 16 points... Five players scored in double digits and each Boston U. player on the court scored at least two points.
at Massachusetts 60, New Hampshire 38
Danielle Clark scored a team-high 11 points, while Ray Williams had eight points and seven rebounds, but it was not enough as the Wildcats dropped their season opener 60-38 at UMass.
Sacred Heart 57, at Binghamton 53
Defending Northeast Conference Champion Sacred Heart spoiled Binghamton’s home opener as it edged out the Bearcats 57-52... Binghamton outscored the Pioneers 17-6 in the final eight minutes.