Every
gameday throughout the 2009-10 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. Fans can also follow
basketball action throughout the season at the America East Facebook page, Twiiter account and blog! For links to all the media coverage and live stats, visit the full women's basketball schedule.
Upcoming Action
Thursday, November 19
Albany at NJIT 7 p.m.
- The Great Danes play their second straight road game to open the season before returning for their home opener on Monday.
- The freshmen have been the story for Albany, scoring 35 of the team's 56 points in the season opener and accounting for more than half the rebounds.
Friday, November 20
Hartford at Providence 7 p.m.
- Coming off their upset of Louisville, the Hawks go on the road for the first time this season trying to knock off their second straight Big East opponent.
- Senior forward Erica Beverly is already averaging a double-double for the season with 15 ppg and 13.5 rpg to go with 2 bpg and 1.5 spg.
Massachusetts at New Hampshire 7 p.m.
- The Minutewomen are the second A-10 team the Wildcats are facing in their first three games after defeating St. Joseph's in the season opener.
- Through the first two games, UNH's defense has been strong, allowing just .277 opponent field goal percentage and 59.5 ppg, first and third in the league.
Recent Results
Wednesday, November 18
at Boston U. 47, Rhode Island 35 (NESN)
- Three Terriers scored a team-high eight points, including player of the game, Caitlynn Moran, who also tallied five rebounds, two assists and three steals
- The Boston U. defense forced 35 Rams turnovers, picked up 14 steals and allowed just nine points in the first half.
Tuesday, November 17
at Hartford 62, #19/23 Louisville 50 (CTSN)
- Senior forward Erica Beverly recorded her second straight double-double with 14 points and 11 boards; Diana Delva and Ilicia Mathis each added 14 points.
- On their way to upsetting a ranked opponent for the fifth straight year, the Hawks outrebounded the Cardinals, 45-36, and tallied 13 steals.
at Harvard 72, Maine 56
- Sophomore Samantha led the Black Bears with a career-high 15 points and eight boards.
- Fellow classmates Brittany Williams and Jasmine Rush both provided a spark off the bench, each adding nine points and an assist.