Every gameday throughout the 2008-09 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 day's action.
Upcoming Action
Sunday, December 21
Loyola (MD) at UMBC 2 p.m.
The Retrievers have won five of their last six games... The Greyhounds picked up the win in last year's meeting between these cross-town rivals, 58-56... Sophomore Michele Brokans is tops in the league with a 2.6 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Vermont at No. 11 Louisville 2 p.m.
The Catamounts lead America East in rebounding margin, rebounding offense, steals and assists... Vermont's current two-game skid is its longest losing streak of the season.
Hartford at Bowling Green 2 p.m.
Hartford has been off the court for 11 days during exam period... The Hawks are tops in the conference in both defense (58.9 points allowed per game) and field goal defense (.392).
Fairfield at Maine 3:30 p.m.
Freshman Samantha Baranowski leads the Maine offense averaging 10.8 points per game through the first nine contests... Last year's match-up went the Stags' way by a 76-54 score.
Recent Results
Saturday, December 20
at Lehigh 78, Binghamton 45
Junior Erica Carter led the way for the Bearcats with a team-high 12 points... Senior Laura Franceski registered 8 points, 7 rebounds, three blocks, an assist and a steal... Binghamton went 12-for-13 (.923) from the charity stripe.
Canisius 64, at New Hampshire 37
Junior Candace Williams posted her second consecutive double-double with 12 boards and 11 points... Racheal Fowler netted 7 points on 2-for-2 field goal shooting and 3-for-5 free-throw shooting.
Friday, December 19
at St. Francis (NY) 63, Albany 60
The Great Danes finished with three players in double figure scoring, with junior guard Britney McGee leading the way with 13 points... Sophomore Janea Aiken scored 12 points, while rookie Tabitha Makopondo netted a career-high 10 points.