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
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
Sunday, November 19
Maine 69, vs. Princeton 63 (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Maine improved to 2-1 with a win over defending Ivy League Champion Princeton. The Tigers, who shared the crown last year, is the preseason favorite this year. Bracey Barker led the Black Bears with 21 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
Hartford 65, at Loyola (Md.) 49
The Hawks improved to 3-1 with a convincing 65-49 win over Loyola (Md.). Danielle Hood had a game-high 19 points, while Ikea Witt scored 14 points and handed out seven assists. Hartford never trailed in the contest.
Saturday, November 18
Middle Tennessee 87, vs. Maine 60 (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 UCF 59, Albany 51 (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 (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 (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 (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.