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, Twitter account and blog! For links to all the media coverage and live stats, visit the full women's basketball schedule.
Upcoming Action
Sunday, December 13
Northeastern at Hartford (CTSN) 2 p.m.
- The Hawks, who are always a strong home team, have not lost yet this season at Chase Arena, recording a +13.7 scoring margin in those games.
- Guard Jackie Smith leads the league in free-throw percentage, hitting 20 of her 22 foul shots this season (.909). Diana Delva (.806) is also in the top ten.
Oklahoma State at Vermont 4:30 p.m.
- Behind the two senior guards of Courtnay Pilypaitis and May Kotsopoulos, freshman Kendra Seto is making her presence known by averaging 9.9 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game and 1.1 steals per game.
- This is the first all-time meeting between these two program.
Recent Results
Saturday, December 12
at Quinnipiac 68, Maine 59
- Senior Kristin Baker and sophomore Samantha Wheeler each finished in double figures with 17 and 10 points each.
- Senior Katia Bratishko recorded a team-high 11 rebounds, while rookie Katelyn Vanderhoff had a solid game with seven points, seven boards, three assists and five steals.
at Coppin State 55, UMBC 54
- The Retrievers outrebounded the Eagles, 47-45, and shot 40% from three-point range, but 25 turnovers ultimately proved too costly.
- Sophomore Michelle Kurowski tallied her third double-double of the year, while three other Retrievers scored double-digit points. Junior Meghan Colabella led with 11 rebounds.
Marist 81, at Boston U. 73
- Rookie Caitlin Moran drained a team-high 20 points, while classmate Chantell Alford had an all-around fantastic day with 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, five blocks and three steals.
- Boston U. registered eight blocks, tied for a team season high, and shot 42.6% from the field for the game.
at Albany 63, Wagner 56
- The Great Danes remained perfect at SEFCU Arena this season, jumping out to a big early lead and holding on despite a late Wagner rally.
- Freshman Julie Forster completed an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double, while senior Charity Iromuanya finished with 17 points, eight boards and four steals.