http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb031209news Northampton, MA --- Senior point guard Natasha Deschene was named to the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) All-Senior team this week. Deschene averaged 7.3 ppg and led WPI in assists at 3.1 per game this season. Deschene piloted the Engineers to a 24-6 record this season, as well as the NEWMAC regular season title and the ECAC New England Region Tournament championship. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb031209news 2009-03-12T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030809game Dudley, MA --- Led by a double-double from tournament Most Outstanding Player Serena Dubois, WPI claimed its second ECAC Division III New England Women's Basketball Championship in the last three years with a 43-36 victory over Nichols Saturday afternoon. With the win, the second-seeded Engineers set the program's single-season wins record, finishing the season at 24-6. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030809game 2009-03-08T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030709game Worcester, MA --- Serena Dubois and Natasha Deschene each notched double-doubles to help lift host WPI to a 52-43 victory over Emerson in an ECAC New England Championship women's basketball semifinal contest Saturday afternoon. With the win, WPI improves to 23-6 on the season, equaling the school record for wins in a season. In Sunday's championship tilt, WPI will travel to take on Nichols at 2pm. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030709game 2009-03-07T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030409game Worcester, MA --- Elle Fontaine dropped in a game-high 18 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while Serena Dubois drained 13 of her 16 points in the first half, leading host WPI to a 64-44 triumph over Colby-Sawyer in an ECAC New England Championship women's basketball first round game Wednesday evening at Harrington Auditorium. With the victory, WPI improves to 22-6 and will take on Emerson in semifinal action on Saturday. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030409game 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030409news Babson Park, MA --- Three WPI women's basketball student-athletes have been named to the 2008-09 NEWMAC Women's Basketball All-Academic team. The Engineers were tied for the second most in the conference with Clark while MIT had the most with five athletes. Melissa Kuhn, Caitlin Macko and Natasha Deschene were selected to the team. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030409news 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030309news Babson Park, MA --- Three WPI women's basketball players received postseason awards from the New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tuesday afternoon. Serena Dubois received an all-NEWMAC first team selection, while Elle Fontaine and Natasha Deschene each were named to the all-NEWMAC second team. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030309news 2009-03-03T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030209news Worcester, MA --- The WPI women's basketball team has earned a bid to compete in the ECAC New England Region Championships, beginning Wednesday March 4th. The Engineers are seeded second and will host seventh-seed Colby-Sawyer on Wednesday at 7pm at Harrington Auditorium. Nichols received the tournament's top seed. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030209news 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030109game Worcester, MA --- Renay Hamilton and Nicole Wurdeman broke a 43-43 tie with baskets in the final two minutes to lift second-seeded Babson to a 51-43 win over fourth-seeded Wheaton in the NEWMAC Women's Basketball Tournament championship game Sunday afternoon at WPI's Harrington Auditorium. The win marks Babson's fourth conference championship and its first since 1999. Wheaton sees its season come to an end with a 17-11 record. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb030109game 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022809game Andrea Bailey drained four free throws in the final 10.8 seconds of the game, lifting fourth-seeded and defending tournament champion Wheaton to a 62-58 upset victory over top-seeded WPI in the NEWMAC Women's Basketball Semifinal Saturday afternoon at Harrington Auditorium. The win moves Wheaton (17-10) on to the NEWMAC Championship game, which will be held at noon on Sunday at WPI. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022809game 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022809game2 Worcester, MA --- Becky Bowman led five Babson players in double figures with a game-high 16 points, leading the second-seeded Beavers to a 72-60 victory over third-seeded Springfield in the NEWMAC Tournament's second semifinal on Saturday afternoon at WPI's Harrington Auditorium. Babson (19-8) moves on to face fourth-seed Wheaton in the NEWMAC Tournament Championship on Sunday at noon. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022809game2 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/NEWMAC_Tournament Worcester, MA --- By virtue of their first-place finish and #1 seed, WPI is proud to host the semifinals and championship game of the NEWMAC Women's Basketball Tournament after defeating #8 Mount Holyoke 52-42 in its opening round game Wednesday night at Harrington Auditorium. Tournament action will continue Saturday at noon when WPI takes on Wheaton, followed by Babson vs. Springfield at 2pm. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/NEWMAC_Tournament 2009-02-26T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022509game Worcester, MA --- Serena Dubois netted game-highs of 18 points and eight rebounds and Kaileen Selen contributed 14 points and seven rebounds, leading top-seeded WPI to a 52-42 victory over eighth-seeded Mount Holyoke in the quarterfinals of the NEWMAC Tournament. With the win, WPI improves to 21-5 and earns the right to host the semifinal and championship rounds this weekend. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022509game 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022309news Babson Park, MA --- Junior Kaileen Selen has been selected NEWMAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending February 22nd. The forward averaged 14 points per game as the Engineers won a pair of contests last week and in the process captured their second NEWMAC regular season title in the last three years. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022309news 2009-02-23T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022109game Worcester, MA --- Serena Dubois and Kaileen Selen combined for 28 points to spark WPI to a 72-48 victory over visiting MIT in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. WPI, who has now won six straight and 14 of 15 in 2009, finishes the regular season with a 20-5 mark, including a 12-1 record in NEWMAC play. It is the fifth time in program history WPI has reached the 20 win milestone and the first time in the regular season. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb022109game 2009-02-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021809game Worcester, MA --- Kaileen Selen's 16 points highlighted four WPI players in double figures to help propel the host Engineers to a hard-fought 60-56 win over Babson in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Wednesday. With the victory, WPI clinches its second NEWMAC regular season title in the last three years, and earns the top seed in next week's NEWMAC Tournament. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021809game 2009-02-18T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021609news Worcester, MA --- The WPI basketball teams will be taking part in their annual "Pink Zone" event during their home twinbill on Wednesday, February 18th. The women's team will be hosting Babson at 5:30pm while the men entertain Wheaton at 7:30pm. The Pink Zone initiative is a global, unified effort for the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021609news 2009-02-16T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021609news2 Babson Park, MA --- WPI's Serena Dubois has been named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the week ending February 15. Dubois led the Engineers to a dramatic road win Saturday at Wheaton. The junior dropped in 19 points, including the winning three-point play with 2.3 seconds to go, to lift WPI to a 58-56 come-from-behind win. It is the third time this season that Dubois has won Player of the Week honors. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021609news2 2009-02-16T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021409game Norton, MA --- Serena Dubois' traditional three-point play with 2.3 seconds to go in the game gave visiting WPI the winning margin in a 58-56 triumph in NEWMAC women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at Wheaton. Dubois poured in a team-high 19 points as the Engineers survived a back-and-forth battle to remain in first place in the conference. WPI raises its record to 18-5 on the season and 10-1 in NEWMAC play. Wheaton slips to 13-10, 7-4 in the conference. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb021409game 2009-02-14T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb020709game Worcester, MA --- The WPI defense limited Smith to just 25% shooting from the floor en route to a 54-34 home victory in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The Engineers, winners of three straight, see their record rise to 17-5 on the season and 9-1 in conference play. Smith dips to 8-12 overall and 2-8 in NEWMAC action. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb020709game 2009-02-07T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb20609news As a new feature to the WPI Athletics website, WPI alumnus and current Sports Information assistant Ray Cotrufo '98 will take you Inside the Game, providing a closer look at Engineer athletics and some of the student-athletes, faculty and staff that make it all happen. Our first Inside the Game feature takes us inside this year's edition of the WPI Women's Basketball team. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb20609news 2009-02-06T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb020409game Wellesley, MA --- Junior Kaileen Selen erupted for a career-high 28 points as the WPI women's basketball team earned a 72-57 win at Wellesley on Wednesday night. The victory improves the Engineers to a conference best 16-5 overall (8-1 NEWMAC) while the Blue fall to 8-8 (2-6 NEWMAC). Caitlin Macko and Elle Fontaine added 11 and 10 points respectively for the Crimson and Gray. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb020409game 2009-02-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb013109game Worcester, MA --- Elle Fontaine registered a double-double with game-highs of 14 points and 12 rebounds, leading host WPI to a 44-33 victory over Mount Holyoke in NEWMAC women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at Harrington Auditorium. With the win, the Engineers raised their record to 15-5 on the season and 7-1 in conference play. Mount Holyoke slipped to 6-13 and 3-4 in NEWMAC action. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb013109game 2009-01-31T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb012809game Babson Park, MA --- Babson's Kathleen King and Nicki Wurdeman combined for 34 points to help hand visiting WPI its first NEWMAC loss of the season, 62-57 on Wednesday night. The result snapped WPI's eight-game winning streak. NEWMAC/NEWBA Player of the Week Serena Dubois paced the Engineers with 19 points and seven boards. WPI slips to 14-5 overall, 6-1 in the conference. Babson improves to 11-7, 4-2 in the NEWMAC. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb012809game 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb12809news Minneapolis, MN --- WPI junior women's basketball player Serena Dubois has been named to the d3hoops.com Team of the Week. Dubois erupted for a career-high 29 points in WPI's 72-66 overtime win against Springfield last Saturday, and averaged 23.5 points and 9.5 rebounds over two games last week to help WPI remain in first place and undefeated in NEWMAC play this season. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb12809news 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb12609news South Hadley, MA --- WPI's Serena Dubois has been named Player of the Week by the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA), as well as NEWMAC Player of the Week for the second week in a row. Dubois continued her hot streak by matching her career-high 18 points in a 59-39 win at MIT, then followed that up with an jaw-dropping 29 points to lead the Engineers to a 72-66 win in an OT thriller over Springfield. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb12609news 2009-01-26T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb012409game Worcester, MA --- Serena Dubois poured in a career-high 29 points and Elle Fontaine forced overtime with a pair of 3-pointers in the final 24 seconds to help propel WPI to a thrilling 72-66 overtime victory over visiting Springfield in a battle of teams with undefeated NEWMAC records on Saturday afternoon. WPI, winners of eight straight, improves to 13-4 overall and 6-0 in conference play. Springfield falls to 9-8 (4-1 NEWMAC). Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb012409game 2009-01-24T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb012109game Cambridge, MA --- Reigning NEWMAC Player of the Week Serena Dubois netted 18 points on 9-for-12 shooting and added a team-high eight rebounds to lead WPI women's basketball to a 59-39 over MIT in NEWMAC conference action Wednesday night. With the victory, WPI improves to 13-4 on the season and remains unbeaten in conference play. MIT falls to 4-10, 0-4 in the NEWMAC. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb012109game 2009-01-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb11909news Babson Park, MA --- Junior women's basketball forward Serena Dubois has been named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the week ending January 18. Dubois averaged 16 points and 13.5 rebounds per game during a key 2-0 stretch for the Engineers last week. WPI is currently 4-0 and in first place in the NEWMAC. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb11909news 2009-01-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb011709game The WPI women's basketball team extended its winning streak to six games and remained undefeated in NEWMAC play with a 51-44 victory over Clark Saturday afternoon. WPI, which avenged an early season 46-45 loss to the Cougars, improved to 12-4 overall and 4-0 in league play. Clark dropped to 6-9 (2-2 NEWMAC). Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb011709game 2009-01-17T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb011409game Worcester, MA --- Elle Fontaine poured in a career-best 19 points and Serena Dubois corralled a career-high 16 rebounds to lift host WPI to a 58-47 victory over Wheaton in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Wednesday evening. With the victory, WPI improves to 11-4 on the year and 3-0 in conference play while Wheaton slips to 8-6 overall and 2-1 in NEWMAC action. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb011409game 2009-01-14T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb011009game Worcester, MA --- Serena Dubois notched a double-double to highlight four WPI players in double figures as the Engineers defeated visiting Wellesley 70-45 in NEWMAC women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. With the win, WPI ups it record to 10-4 on the season and 2-0 in conference play while Wellesley falls to 5-4 overall and 0-2 in NEWMAC action. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb011009game 2009-01-10T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb010709game New London, CT --- Elle Fontaine tallied 15 of her game-high 17 points in the first half to help propel visiting WPI to a 60-36 win over Coast Guard Wednesday evening in the NEWMAC opener for both squads. The Engineers, winners of three straight and five of their last six, improve to 9-4 while Coast Guard slips to 0-9. WPI connected on its first eight shots from the field en route to opening up a 16-2 advantage to start the contest. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb010709game 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb010409game Kissimmee, FL --- Tournament MVP Elle Fontaine collected 18 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds to help WPI defeat Neumann (PA) 69-57 to capture the Bracket C championship of the ECAC Holiday Festival in Kissimmee, Fl on Sunday morning. With the win, the Engineers improve to 8-4 on the season while Neumann dips to 7-4. For the second consecutive game, the Crimson and Gray shot over 50.0% from the field. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb010409game 2009-01-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb010209game Kissimmee, FL --- Kaileen Selen and Elle Fontaine each tallied 15 points to help WPI defeat Sage 88-53 in the opening round of the ECAC Holiday Tournament in Kissimmee, FL. The Engineers held Sage without a field goal for a 7:28 span midway through the first half to highlight a 18-1 run that turned a 9-7 lead into a 27-8 advantage. Fontaine was key in the spurt, notching eight points, including a 3-pointer and a traditional 3-point play. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb010209game 2009-01-02T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123108game Worcester, MA --- Tournament MVP Colleen Hart notched game-bests of 20 points and eight assists to spark Tufts to a 81-60 win over host WPI in the championship game of the WPI Holiday Invitational presented by Hilton Garden Inn. With Wednesday's result, the nationally ranked Jumbos improve to 7-1 while the Engineers slip to 6-4. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123108game 2008-12-31T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123108game2 Worcester, MA --- Brianna Peterson netted a game-best 27 points, including her team's first 14 of the game in Catholic's 91-39 victory over Maine Machias in the consolation game of the WPI Holiday Invitational presented by Hilton Garden Inn. With the result, Catholic ups its record to 7-4 while the Clippers dip to 2-8. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123108game2 2008-12-31T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123008game Worcester, MA --- WPI had three different scorers in double figures, including a career-high 12 from Melissa Kuhn, as the Engineers cruised to a 67-32 win in the opening round of the ninth annual WPI Holiday Invitational presented by Hilton Garden Inn. The Engineers advance to Wednesday's tournament championship game, while improving to 6-3 on the season. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123008game 2008-12-30T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123008game2 Worcester, MA --- Rachel Figaro and Julia Baily each recorded double-doubles, leading the nationally-ranked Tufts Jumbos to an 83-60 win over Catholic in the opening round of the WPI Holiday Invitational Tuesday afternoon at Harrington Auditorium. With the win, Tufts earns a spot in Wednesday's 3pm championship game against host WPI. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb123008game2 2008-12-30T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb122908news Worcester, MA --- WPI is the proud host of the 2008 Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament presented by Hilton Garden Inn this Tuesday and Wednesday at Harrington Auditorium. UMaine-Machias will take on the Engineers at 1pm on Tuesday, with Tufts vs. Catholic to follow at 3pm. Championship and consolation games will tip-off Wednesday beginning at 1pm. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb122908news 2008-12-29T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb120908game Worcester, MA --- Union's Maria Tobin and Michelle Rogers each registered double-doubles to lead the visitors to a 68-51 victory over WPI in non-conference women's basketball action Tuesday evening at Harrington Auditorium. Tobin led the Union attack with a game-high 24 points and 12 rebounds while Rogers finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Elle Fontaine led WPI with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb120908game 2008-12-09T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb120408game Worcester, MA --- Kaileen Selen drained layups on consecutive possessions in the final 1:21 and Caitlin Macko canned a pair of free throws in the waning seconds to boost WPI to a 65-62 win over visiting Wesleyan in non-conference women's basketball action on Thursday night. The victory was WPI's third in a row and improves the Engineers to 4-2 on the year. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb120408game 2008-12-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb113008game Providence, RI --- Serena Dubois and Kaileen Selen each canned a pair of free throws in the final seconds to help WPI rally for a 53-50 victory over host Johnson & Wales in non-conference women's basketball action at the Harborside Recreation Center on Sunday afternoon. The Engineers trailed 48-41 before embarking on a 12-2 spurt over the final nine minutes to take the contest. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb113008game 2008-11-30T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112508game Worcester, MA --- Lauren Hannmann tossed in a career-high 15 points and Serena Dubois and Natasha Deschene each added 10 to help propel host WPI to a 85-41 win over Southern Vermont in non-conference women's basketball action on Tuesday. The Engineers started the game by scoring 19 of the first 21 points during the opening seven minutes of action. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112508game 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112208game Worcester, MA --- Tournament MVP Sarah Roderique's free throw with 16.9 seconds to go lifted defending champion Clark University to a thrilling 46-45 win over WPI in the championship game of the Worcester City Tournament. It was Clark's 19th title in the 28-year history of the event, as the Cougars took the championship by winning a rematch of the 2007 final. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112208game 2008-11-22T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112208game2 Senior guard MaryLynn Skarzenski poured in a team-high 16 points, including the 1,000th of her career, as Nichols defeated Worcester State 81-61 in the consolation game of the 28th annual Worcester City Tournament hosted by WPI. The senior, who reached the milestone by sinking a pair of free throws at the 16:51 mark of the second half, added seven steals and four assists on the day. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112208game2 2008-11-22T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112108game Elle Fontaine and Serena DuBois combined for 25 points and point guard Natasha Deschene narrowly missed a double-double as WPI defeated visiting Nichols 56-48 in the opening game of Worcester City Tournament. WPI (1-1) will take on the winner of Clark-Worcester State in the Worcester City Tournament championship game at 4:00pm in Harrington Auditorium. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112108game 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112108game2 Jillian Camilleri (Lancaster, MA) notched a double-double, scoring 13 points and pulling down 12 rebounds, to lead Clark to a 64-48 victory over Worcester State an opening round contest of the Worcester City Tournament. With the win, Clark earns a trip to Saturday's 4pm championship game against host WPI. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112108game2 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112008news Worcester, MA --- WPI is the proud host of the 28th annual Worcester City Women's Basketball Tournament, set to tip off at Harrington Auditorium this Friday evening. The Engineers will take on the Nichols Bison in the opener at 6pm, while the defending tournament champion Clark Cougars will take the court in the nightcap at 8pm against the Worcester State Lancers. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb112008news 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb111708game Waltham, MA --- Brandeis junior Jessica Chapin scored 12 of her game-high 18 points in the first half to lead the Judges to victory in their season opener, 67-54, over visiting WPI. The Engineers were paced by Elle Fontaine, who finished with 15 points, one shy of a career-best. Senior guard Natasha Deschene led all players with five assists. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb111708game 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb072108news Worcester, MA --- WPI Head Women's Basketball Coach Cherise Galasso announced today that Jessica Baker will join her coaching staff as the top assistant. Baker replaces Kaitlyn O'Malley, who resigned after two years to pursue a graduate degree. Baker joins the Engineers after spending the last three years at Connecticut College as an assistant coach for the women's basketball and field hockey teams. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/news/wbb072108news 2008-07-21T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb071808news Worcester, MA --- The construction project that featured a new Harrington Auditorium floor has been competed. The new floor will get quite the workout next week as Basketball and Volleyball camps begin on Monday, July 21st. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb071808news 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z