Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball 2011 Game Highlights
11/12/2011 – Delaware State University
STRONG SECOND HALF POWERS DELAWARE STATE TO 80-32 ROUT OF WILMINGTON WOMEN IN BASKETBALL OPENER
DOVER, DE -- A strong second half by host Delaware State University gave the Hornets a convincing 80-32 victory over the Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University in non-conference women’s basketball action on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hall.
The Wildcats hung with the Hornets for much of the first half, and trailed just 36-20 at the break. The second half was all Delaware State (1-0), as the hosts out-scored the ‘Cats by a 44-12 margin, en route to the lopsided victory.
Wilmington (0-1) was held to just 19 percent shooting for the game, while Delaware State connected at a 44.1 percent clip. The Hornets also dominated play on the boards, out-rebounding the Wildcats by a 51-30 margin. The hosts forced 34 turnovers and turned them into 38 points.
The Wildcats were led by the trio of freshmen guards Cari Callaway and Erin Moore, along with sophomore Lauren Brown, who each netted five points.
Delaware State’s Tierra Hawkins scored a game-high 21 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, while Deanna Harmon added 20 points and seven boards. Tasia Bristow chipped in eight points, five assists, and seven steals.
Wilmington returns to action on Thanksgiving, when they travel to Honolulu, Hawaii to participate in the Hoop ‘N Surf Classic. They take on Chaminade at 9:00 PM (EST).
11/24/2011 – Hoop 'N Surf Classic
Chaminade University
Hawaii (EST)
LADY WILDCATS HOLD OFF CHAMINADE, 59-57 FOR FIRST WIN OF SEASON
HONOLULU, HI -- The Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University picked up a win in their first game in the Oahu Classic, as the ‘Cats held off Chaminade University 59-57 at McKinley High School.
It was a close contest out of the gates, as the two teams traded baskets for the game’s first three minutes. Chaminade (0-1) then scored six unanswered points to take a 14-7 lead just five minutes in. The Lady Swords held the advantage for the rest of the half, and extended their lead to as many as 12, using a 12-1 run over the period’s final six minutes. The ‘Cats went into the break trailing by ten, 30-20.
Wilmington (1-1) mounted a comeback to start the second half, starting the period on a 16-6 run to tie the game at 36 just six minutes in. The two teams stayed close, before an 8-1 Wildcat run gave the ‘Cats a 48-43 lead with just over seven minutes remaining. That lead would grow to as many as seven (57-50) with two minutes to play, but the Swords rallied down the stretch. Chaminade capitalized off three Wildcat turnovers and ran off seven unanswered points to tie the contest at 57 with 25 seconds remaining. Wilmington had the final possession and ran out the clock to eight seconds. Junior Janasie Simpkins drove down the lane and made a lay-up with three seconds left. Fouled on the play, she missed the chance to give the ‘Cats a three point lead, but a desperation three at the buzzer from the Swords did not fall, and the Wildcats prevailed with a hard-fought, 59-57 victory.
The Wildcats were led by freshman Samantha Retas, who netted 14 points and pulled down a game-high 18 rebounds. Junior Janasie Simpkins added 10 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Kimberly Walton had nine points and six boards. Freshman Cari Callaaway notched seven points, while senior Candace Phrance pulled down seven rebounds.
Chaminade was led by Rhani Kaneaiakala’s 15 points and six rebounds. Nikki Tauau recorded 10 points and 11 boards, while Glacen Florita had 13 points and five rebounds.
Neither team shot particularly well as Chaminade connected at just over 31 percent, compared to just 28.8 percent for Wilmington. The ‘Cats made their mark on the glass, out-rebounding the Swords by a 62-43 margin, including 29-11 on the offensive end.
Wilmington returns to action tomorrow evening, as they close out play at the Oahu Classic when they take on Hawaii Pacific University at 9:00 PM.
11/26/2011 – Hoop 'N Surf Classic
Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii (EST)
WILMINGTON WOMEN FALL TO HAWAII PACIFIC, 74-63 IN FINAL GAME OF OAHU CLASSIC
HONOLULU, HI -- The Sea Warriors of Hawaii Pacific University led coast-to-coast, as they defeated the Wildcats of Wilmington University 74-63 in non-conference women’s basketball action on Friday evening, closing out play at the Oahu Classic.
Hawaii Pacific (4-3)opened the game on an 11-0 run over the first five minutes, but the ‘Cats chipped away and cut the deficit to just one (15-14) with nine minutes left in the first half. The Sea Warriors stretched things out over the remainder of the period, and headed into the locker room holding a 30-22 lead.
That advantage grew to 12 (34-22) just 40 seconds into the start of the second half, and Wilmington got within seven (53-46) midway through the period. Hawaii Pacific extended their lead to as many as 15 (65-50) with 5:40 remaining, and held at least a nine-point advantage down the stretch on their way to the victory.
Wilmington (1-2) was led by junior guard Janasie Simpkins, who posted 17 points. Freshman Samantha Retas added 14 points and 11 rebounds, while classmate Cari Callaway chipped in 11.
Hawaii Pacific had four players in double-figures, led by Paris Gravely’s game-high 26 points. Mana Hopkins added 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Nicole Fenumiai and Melody Ladrido each had 10 points. Skye Savini had 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Sea Warriors.
The Wildcats shot just 30.6 percent from the floor, while Hawaii Pacific connected at a 48.2 percent clip, including 57 percent in the second half. The Sea Warriors out-rebounded the ‘Cats by a 49-39 margin and dominated play in the paint, outscoring the Wildcats, 40-18.
Wilmington returns to action on Wednesday evening, hosting the Spartans of St. Thomas Aquinas College in their home opener at 6:00 PM.
11/30/2011 – ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE
LADY WILDCATS EDGED BY ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, 56-50
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University dropped a close one at the hands of the visiting Spartans of St. Thomas Aquinas College, 56-50 in non-conference women’s basketball action at the Pratt Center.
STAC (3-3) jumped out to a quick 11-5 lead after the first five minutes, but the Wildcats rallied to tie the game at 17 with 8:30 remaining. The Spartans then went on an 8-0 run over the next three minutes to take a 26-18 advantage. Wilmington (1-3) would not go down quietly, and chipped away and tied the game at 30 just before the half, on a pair of free throws by Amanda Walters. The two teams entered the break tied at 30.
The two teams traded baskets for much of the early part of the second half. With the game tied at 46 with 2:54 remaining, the Spartans used a 7-0 run over the next two minutes, giving the visitors a 53-46 lead. The Wildcats got within four (54-50) with eight seconds to go, but STAC sunk two free throws to secure the 56-50 victory.
Wilmington was led by freshman Samantha Retas, who posted 12 points and seven rebounds before fouling out. Junior Janasie Simpkins added eight points, while sophomore Courtney Coleman chipped in with seven.
STAC was paced by Briana Sloper’s 23 points and nine rebounds. Sabrina Eggink and Riley Harrington each added eight points, while Bianca Kowgios dished out eight assists.
The Wildcats shot just 30.2 percent for the game, while the Spartans connected at 34.3 percent. Wilmington held the edge on the glass, out-rebounding STAC by a 51-42 margin, but strong defense by the visitors 20 Wildcat turnovers. Those turnovers gave the Spartans extra possessions, which proved to be the key factor in the game.
Wilmington returns to action on Saturday afternoon, when they open their Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference schedule with a game at Philadelphia University. Tip-off is slated for 5:00 PM.
12/3/2011 – Philadelphia University
WILMINGTON WOMEN TROUNCED BY PHILADELPHIA, 87-49
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Guards Megan Finn and Stephanie Agger each scored a game-high 18 points as the Philadelphia University Lady Rams were victorious in their Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) opener, 87-49 over Wilmington (Del.) University, Saturday evening in the Gallagher Center.
Guard Taylor Peltzer added 15 points in the win for Philadelphia (5-2, 1-0 CACC) and forward Kristen Blye had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Wilmington (1-4, 0-1 CACC) received a team-high 12 points from sophomore guard Courtney Coleman. Senior forward Candace Phrance added six points and nine rebounds.
The Lady Rams shot 56.6 percent (30-of-53) from the field and 76.7 percent (23-of-30) from the charity stripe. Wilmington was held to 29.8 percent (17-of-57) shooting for the game and was a 66.7 percent (10-of-15) shooting team at the line. Philadelphia dominated the glass by a count of 49-22.
Philadelphia led 9-7 before outscoring Wilmington 36-10 over the final 16:34 of the first half to take a 45-17 halftime advantage.
The Wildcats are back in action on Thursday evening, when they play host to the Griffins of Chestnut Hill College in a CACC contest beginning at 6:00 PM.
(Courtesy of Philadelphia University Sports Information)
12/8/2011 – CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
LADY WILDCATS DOWNED BY CHESTNUT HILL, 68-43
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University dropped their fourth straight game, a 68-43 decision to the Griffins of Chestnut Hill College in their Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) home opener on Thursday evening at the Pratt Center.
Wilmington fell behind 15-5 in the opening six and a half minutes, and never got back into the game, as they trailed 35-19 at the half. The Griffins extended their lead to as many as 33 (68-35) late in the second half, as they cruised to the lopsided victory.
The ‘Cats were led by sophomore guard Tianna Wagner, who posted 15 points. Freshman forward Samantha Retas added a Cats team high seven boards to go along with her five points.
Chestnut Hill was led by Lila Jones 19 points, while Lindsay Alexander added 15 and Randi Jo Farrell chipped in with 12 points. Ashlen Stayrook posted 10 points and four rebounds.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 0-2 in CACC and 1-5 overall, while Chestnut Hill improved to 1-1 in CACC and 1-6 on the season. The Wildcats return to the court on Saturday afternoon when they host on the Deacons of Bloomfield College. Game time is scheduled for 1:00 pm.
12/10/2011 – BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
WILMINGTON WOMEN DROP FIFTH STRAIGHT, FALL 72-54 TO BLOOMFIELD
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Wilmington University dropped their fifth straight contest, a 72-54 decision at the hands of Bloomfield College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s basketball action on Saturday afternoon at the Pratt Center.
It was all Deacons to start the game, as the visitors jumped out to a 10-1 lead over the game’s first five minutes. That lead grew to as many as 14 (20-6) with 11:23 remaining in the first half, but the Wildcats held Bloomfield (2-2 CACC/3-4) scoreless over the next five minutes. Despite the cold spell by the visitors, Wilmington (0-3 CACC/1-6) was unable to capitalize and only cut the deficit to seven (20-13). The Deacons closed out the half on an 11-5 run, and entered the break up, 31-18.
Bloomfield extended their advantage to as many as 21 (47-26) with 14:18 remaining, but the ‘Cats rallied with a 14-6 spurt over the next five minutes, capped by an old-fashioned three point play from freshman Sam Retas, to cut the lead to 13 (53-40). Bloomfield responded with a 10-2 run of their own, to push their lead back to 21 (63-42). Wilmington got as close as 13 two times in the game’s final two minutes, but the rally was too little, too late as the Deacons held on for the 18-point victory.
Wilmington was led by junior guard Janasie Simpkins, who came off the bench to net a team-high 14 points, as she was 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Freshman Erin Moore chipped in with 12, while classmate Megan Fox had a team-high six assists. Fellow frosh Joune Reed had nine points and four rebounds for the Wildcats.
The Deacons were led by Lauren Deverin’s game-high 18 points, six rebounds, and four blocks. Emily Hall netted 12 points, recorded four steals, and dished out five assists, while Delaware native Tierra Scott added 11 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Shaniqua Bacote chipped in nine points and eight rebounds, while Bianca Celi also added nine points.
Bloomfield connected at almost 55 percent for the game, while holding Wilmington to 36 percent from the floor. Both teams struggled from the foul line, with Wilmington hitting just 12-of-25 (48%) and the Deacons making 13-of-31 (42%). Bloomfield dominated play on the glass, out-rebounding the Wildcats by a 41-28 margin. The visitors pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and turned them into 21 second-chance points. The Deacons out-scored the ‘Cats in the paint in convincing fashion, 44-12, and turned 25 Wildcat turnovers into 24 points. Wilmington’s only advantage came from behind the arc, where the hosts hit 8-of-16 three point opportunities, while holding the visitors to just 1-of-8 (13%).
The ‘Cats return to action on Monday, December 19th, when they host the Marauders of Millersville University in a non-conference tilt. Tip-off is slated for 6:00 PM.
12/19/2011 – MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
LADY WILDCATS LOSE SIXTH IN A ROW, DOWNED 72-52 BY MILLERSVILLE
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University dropped their sixth consecutive game, as the hosts fell to the visiting Marauders of Millersville University, 72-52 in non-conference women’s basketball action on Monday evening at the Pratt Center.
It was all Millersville (6-2) to start this contest, as the Marauders bolted out to a 15-3 lead in the game’s opening eight minutes. That lead grew to as many as 21, and the visitors held a 20-point (39-19) lead at the break.
Millersville would extend that advantage to 28 (50-22), five minutes into the second half. The Wildcats played much better down the stretch, cutting the lead 16 on two different occasions, but could not get any closer. Wilmington (1-7) matched the Marauders’ points (33) in the second half, but the deficit was too great to overcome, as the ‘Cats dropped their sixth in a row.
The Wildcats were led by freshman guard Erin Moore, who posted a career-high 19 points. Classmate Cari Callaway added 14 points and four steals, while fellow frosh Megan Fox had seven points, six rebounds, and five steals.
Millersville was paced by Sohpia Walter’s 17 points. Aurielle Mosley added 14 points and 7 rebounds, while the trio of Leola Pinkney, Carrie Sheffey, and Miesha Cousins each added eight points.
Wilmington held the edge shooting, as the ‘Cats connected at almost 48 percent, while Millersville hit at a 43 percent clip. The Marauders held a distinct advantage at the free throw line, going to the charity stripe 35 times, where they made 19. Wilmington was just 4-of-14 from the foul line. The visitors also had a slim 37-35 edge on the glass, but pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and were able to outscore the Wildcats 40-26 in the paint. The Marauders also forced an astounding 39 turnovers and turned them into 31 points.
The Wildcats have an extended break before returning to the court. Their next game is Tuesday, January 3rd, when they host the cross-town rival Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College in a CACC contest beginning at 6:00 PM.
1/3/2012 – GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE
WILMINGTON WOMEN DOWNED BY GOLDEY-BEACOM, 59-42
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Despite a strong second half, a 22-point halftime deficit was too much for the Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University to overcome, as the hosts fell victim to their seventh straight defeat. This time it was a 59-42 loss at the hands of the visiting Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s basketball action on Tuesday evening at the Pratt Center.
Wilmington (0-4 CACC/1-8) was coming off an extended break, having not played a game since December 18th and the rust showed early as the ‘Cats allowed 10 unanswered points midway through the first half, that gave Goldey-Beacom (3-2 CACC/8-4) a 25-9 lead with just under 10 minutes remaining in the period. That lead grew to as many as 22, as the Lightning closed out the half’s final five and a half minutes on a 9-3 run and headed into the locker room up by 22 (39-17). The Wildcats were ice cold from the floor, connecting at a dismal 18 percent and committed 16 turnovers that lead to 14 points for the visitors.
The ‘Cats were down by as many as 30 (55-25) with 8:50 remaining in the second half, before they began to chip away at the deficit. Unfortunately, they waited too long, and despite ending the game on a 17-4 run, Wilmington was able to get any closer than 17 points, and fell to their rivals by a 59-42 score. The hosts did have the better half, out-scoring the Lightning 25-20 in the stanza, but it was too little, too late.
Wilmington was led by freshman forward Joune Reed, who posted 10 points. Classmate Megan Fox added eight, while fellow freshman Cari Callaway chipped in with seven. Sophomore guard Tianna Wagner also added seven, while freshman Samantha Retas had a game-high 10 rebounds.
Goldey-Beacom had three players score in double-figures, led by Irene Hudson’s 15 points and eight boards. Akilah Sewell added 12 points and five rebounds, while Ashley Rosario chipped in with 11 points and five assists.
The Wildcats shot just 23 percent from the floor for the game, while Goldey-Beacom connected at a 38 percent clip. The Lightning dominated the glass, out-rebounding Wilmington by a 48-35 margin. Goldey-Beacom also forced 24 Wildcat turnovers, and turned them into 20 points, giving the Lightning the edge in almost every facet of the game.
Wilmington is back in action on Thursday evening, when they travel to take on the Tigers of Holy Family University in a CACC contest beginning at 6:00 PM.
1/5/2012 – Holy Family University
Moore’s Career High 24 Points Not Enough to Overcome Holy Family, 88-46
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- A slow start loomed large for the Wilmington University women’s basketball team, as the Wildcats fell in an early 10-0 hole to start the game, falling 88-42 to perennial Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference power Holy Family on Thursday night at the Campus Center.
Wilmington (1-9, 0-5 CACC) dropped its seventh straight contest despite a career high 24 points from freshman guard Erin Moore off the bench. Classmate Samantha Retas pulled down double digit rebounds for the second consecutive game, 10, and fourth time on the season, but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers (8-6, 4-1 CACC) raced out to a 42-14 halftime lead and cruised to the finished line.
Moore shot 8-for-14 from the floor, including all three of the Wildcats’ made three pointers. The ‘Cats went 3-for-14 from beyond the arc for the game. Moore also went a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line and grabbed four rebounds in 26 minutes.
Wilmington was held to two field goals in the first 13:05, both Moore baskets, as the Tigers jumped out to a 27-5 lead with 8:14 remaining in the first half. Moore scored the ‘Cats first 11 points of the game on three three-pointers and a jumper inside the arc before fellow freshman Cari Callaway sank a free throw at the 2:46 mark of the half.
Callaway finished with five points for the Wildcats, adding a block and a steal off the bench. Candace DeShields and Joune Reed chipped in four points each while Reed was second on the team with five rebounds.
It was the second straight contest Retas grabbed 10 rebounds, and the fourth time this season she tallied at least 10. The freshman’s career best was 18 boards in Wilmington’s win over Chaminade at the Hoop ‘N Surf Classic in Hawaii. Retas also pulled down 11 boards against Hawaii Pacific earlier this season.
Holy Family was led by Erin Mann who collected 16 points, all in the first half. Mary Ellen McCollum and Carolyne Heston added 11 points for the Tigers who had 11 different players score on the night.
The team has a quick turnaround as it prepares to take on Caldwell on the road on Saturday in CACC action. The game is slated for a 1 p.m. tip.
1/7/2012 – Caldwell College
Caldwell’s Second Half Surge Enough to Slip Past Lady Wildcats, 56-50
CALDWELL, N.J. - - Tied at 39 with 9:26 remaining in regulation, Caldwell used a 17-11 run to close out the game, denying the Wilmington University women’s basketball team its first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference win of the season, 56-50, on Saturday afternoon at the George R. Newman Center.
The Wildcats (1-10, 0-6 CACC) took a one point lead into the halftime break, 27-26, and led as late as 9:49 into the second half on a bucket by Samantha Retas, but Cadwell (9-5, 6-1 CACC) stormed back and took the lead for good with 7:54 left in the contest.
Wilmington took its largest lead of the game on a fastbreak layup by freshman Cari Callaway in the first half, giving the ‘Cats a 19-15 lead. The lead would change hands four different times, and be knotted on five separate occasions the rest of the first half. Megan Fox gave Wilmington the lead heading into the locker room on a pair free throws as time expired, giving the Wildcats a 27-26 advantage at the break.
The Cougars grabbed the lead six seconds into the second half with a put-back lay in and extended the lead to three with another bucket by Gillian Felix less than a minute into the half. Caldwell took their biggest lead of the game on a pair of foul shots with 13:27 left in the game, leading 36-29.
Wilmington fired back with a 9-0 run, aided by five free throws and back-to-back baskets by Retas to grab a 38-36 lead with 10:11 remaining. But that would be the final lead the Wildcats would see. Candace Phrance tied the game for the eighth and final time at 39 with 9:26 remaining, hitting one of two from the charity stripe.
Caldwell’s Torey Jones hit a three-pointer on consecutive trips down the floor for a six-point lead, putting the dagger in the Wildcats. Wilmington was able to cut it to two on three separate occasions, but couldn’t get over the hump. The last effort came with 31 second let, as Erin Moore put in a lay up to cut it to 52-50. But Jones hit all four of her remaining free throws down the stretch to ice the game.
Moore led the Wildcats with 17 points, shooting 5-for-11 on the night, but going 5-for-5 from the line. Callaway added 10 points on 4-for-10 shooting as the only other ‘Cat in double figures. Phrance led the rebounding effort, finishing with seven. Fox chipped in with four points and six boards.
Caldwell outshot the Wildcats, 32.8 percent to 29.8 percent, but the ‘Cats got to the line five more times, shooting 13-for-18 from the foul line. The Cougars only shot 10-for-13.
Jones finished with a game-high 19 points, while Kaitlyn Lambert and Felix added 10 each to lead the Cougars. Felix completed the double-double by adding a game-high 12 boards. Jones was honored before the game for reaching the 1,000-point mark for her career earlier this season.
It was the eighth straight victory for the Cougars, while the Wildcats fell for the ninth consecutive game.
Wilmington has a 10-day layoff but will return to the court when they host the University of the Sciences on January 17. The game is slated for a 6 p.m. tip.
(Dan Lauletta)
1/17/2012 – UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES
Slow Start, Turnovers Cripple Wilmington Women's Basketball as Wildcats Fall 67-29 to USciences
New Castle, Del - - Finding themselves down 11-0 before the ball broke through its own basket, the Wilmington University women’s basketball team dropped its 10th straight contest, this time a 67-29 loss to the University of the Sciences in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action on Tuesday night at the Pratt Center.
Before a Kimberly Walker jumper at the 14:39 mark got them on the board, the Wildcats (1-11, 0-7 CACC) found themselves in an 11-0 hole to start the game. The Devils (8-7, 4-3 CACC) had every player on the bench see action and score at least three points in the victory.
Before they knew what hit them, the Wildcats found themselves trailing 31-6 with 4:26 remaining in the first half. The 25 points were the largest lead of the first half for USciences, as they went into the locker room up 38-14.
Even playing on their home court, the iron was unkind to the ‘Cats as they could get a basket to fall early in the first half. They shot 7-for-24 in the opening 20 minutes, including 0-for-8 from beyond the three-point line. Wilmington also didn’t get to the line once in the first half, as the Devils made eight of its nine free trips to the line.
The 'Sciences didn’t let their foot off the gas in the second half, as they continued to expand on their lead and reached its largest margin of 42 with 5:10 left to play.
Wilmington was led by its bench, as the Wildcats’ reserves outscored the USciences bench players, 24-16, for the game.
Sophomore Tianna Wagner led the Wildcats with eight points off the bench, shooting 3-for-6 and 2-for-3 from three point territory. She also grabbed two rebounds and collected two steals on the night. Courtney Coleman and Walton each chipped in six points while Walton finished with a team high five rebounds.
USciences finished with three players in double figures, as freshman sensation Brianne Traub knocked in 17 points to lead all scorers. Becca Ruggear added 11 points while Sarah Hickman contributed 10. Hickman finished with a double-double as she pulled down 10 boards, a game-high.
Wilmington forced 23 turnovers and got 12 steals for the game, but gave the ball up 26 times. The Wildcats were outshot 44.3 percent to 23.5 percent, and outrebounded 49-24 on the night.
The Wildcats remain home this weekend, as they will welcome Concordia to the Pratt Center on Saturday, January 21 for a CACC matchup starting at 1 p.m.
1/24/2012 – Goldey-Beacom College
Baskets Won’t Fall as Wilmington Women’s Basketball Can’t Solve Goldey-Beacom, 66-37
WILMINGTON, Del. – On a night in which it was tough to grab and keep a hold of the ball, the Wilmington University women’s basketball team had an even tougher time finding the bottom of the net while falling to Goldey-Beacom, 66-37, in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action at the Joseph West Jones Center on Tuesday night.
Wilmington (1-12, 0-8 CACC) shot 13-for-53 for the game, finishing with a 24.5 field goal percentage from the floor. The Wildcats hit only 1-of 13 shots from beyond the three-point arc as well, dropping their 11th consecutive contest. Goldey-Beacom (11-6, 6-4 CACC) stayed in the hunt for the CACC playoffs with the victory.
The Wildcats were able to pick the pockets of the Lightning multiple times on the night, finishing with 11 steals, and forcing GBC into 30 turnovers. But, the visitors were unable to counter very often as they gave up the ball 29 times for the contest.
Trailing 25-11 in the first half, the Wildcats went on a 7-2 run to cut the gap to nine points with 3:30 on the clock before the half. But the Lightning retaliated with a 13-3 run of their own to head into the locker room with a commanding lead.
After the break, Goldey-Beacom opened the second frame with another 9-2 run to open the lead to 26 with 17 minutes remaining in regulation. The Wildcats would not get any closer the rest of the game.
Courtney Coleman paced the Wildcat offense with 11 points, shooting 5-for-11 from the floor and 1-for-3 from three-point territory. Kimberly Walton and Megan Fox chipped in six points each, while Coleman and Candace Phrance had a team-high five rebounds.
Goldey-Beacom’s Devonne Richardson led all scorers with 15 points, as she collected a double-double by adding 10 rebounds. She also dished out a game best six assists on the night. Irene Hudson scored 10 points off the bench for the Lightning, closing out the only double-digit scorers for the game.
The Wildcats shot 1-for-13 from beyond the arc, but shot 10-for-15 from the free throw line. GBC shot 4-for-10 from three-point land and hit 6-of-7 from the foul line.
Wilmington has a full slate of games this week, as they will be back on the hardwood on Thursday as the Wildcats welcome Georgian Court to the Pratt Center for a 6 p.m. tip.
1/26/2012 – GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Second Half Comeback Falls Short as Georgian Court Outlasts Wilmington Women’s Basketball, 69-50
NEW CASTLE, Del. -- The Wilmington University women’s basketball team extended its losing streak to 12 games as the Wildcats dropped a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup against Georgian Court, 69-50, on Thursday night at the Pratt Center.
Wilmington (1-13, 0-9 CACC) had the deficit as close as nine points with three minutes remaining, but couldn’t get any closer as Georgian Court (3-16, 2-10 CACC) made 10 of its final 12 free-throws to close out the contest.
Samantha Retas hit the team’s first three-pointer of the game with 5:51 remaining to cut the deficit to 11 at 48-37, and Kim Walton hit a jumper on the next possession to cut it to nine points for the first time since 1:30 into the second half. Cari Callaway had a toe on the line on a long two-pointer at the 4:54 mark, cutting the Lions’ lead to nine once again.
Back came Georgian Court however, gathering two offensive rebounds on the following possession and put home the third chance to slice any momentum. Megan Fox’s layup with 4:10 to play cut it to nine again, 52-43, but a wide open layup off the hand of Walton rimmed out, deflating the home team. The Lions’ Christina White got another offensive rebound at the other end, putting home the board for the four-point swing. Callaway hit another long jumper, cutting the visitor’s lead to nine for the final time.
From there, the Lions hit 10 of their next 12 foul shots, and put the final nail in the coffin with a three-pointer from the corner to take a 63-48 lead with 1:19 showing on the clock.
The Wildcats shot 18-for-59 for the game and was led by Walton’s 11 points while Courtney Coleman contributed 10 off the bench. Retas grabbed a game-high eight rebounds and four steals. Wilmington shot 6-for-29 in the first half, but bounced back and found a rhythm by shooting 12-for-30 to close out the game.
Georgian Court committed 39 turnovers for the game but picked the pockets of the Wildcats 21 times. The Lions shot 22-for-47 for the night, including 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. They also held the advantage on the foul line, going 22-for-37 from the stripe.
Wilmington will look to rebound on Saturday, as they travel to CACC foe Dominican for its third game in five days. The game is slated for a 1 p.m. tip.
Game Notes: The Lady Wildcats had a special group of fans in the stands tonight, as the fifth grade class from Pleasantville Elementary School came to help root on the team. The women’s team and the fifth graders have been sharing letters back and forth as part of a Pen Pal buddy system through the course of the season. The children made signs and were cheering loudly through the entire contest.
1/28/2012 – Dominican College
Callaway’s Career High Not Enough as Wilmington Women’s Basketball Fall to Dominican, 60-52
ORANGEBURG, N.Y. - - In its closest contest in four games, the Wilmington University women’s basketball team pulled to within eight points but couldn’t complete the comeback against Dominican, falling, 60-52, on the road in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action on Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats (1-14, 0-10 CACC) dropped its 13th consecutive game but didn’t go down without a fight, clawing to the final buzzer. With the win, Dominican (9-7, 9-2 CACC) stayed a game ahead of Felician in the CACC North Division.
Down 14-2 to start the game, the Wildcats used a 7-0 run to close the gap to five, capped by a pair of free-throws from Erin Moore with 7:05 to play before the break. Now down 17 less than five minutes later, Candace DeShields hit a three-pointer and sank a jumper in the paint in the final minute of play to cut the deficit to 30-18 at the break.
The division leading Chargers extended it to as many as 24 in the second half, as a layup by Bianca Harris put the home team up 51-27 with 8:47 remaining in the game. For the next eight minutes and 22 seconds, the Wildcats went on a 22-6 run to make it an eight point contest with 25 seconds remaining in the game.
Trailing 55-32 with 5:58 on the clock, Candance Phrance started a 17-2 run with a jumper and hitting one of her two foul shots. Cari Callaway hit a three-pointer, followed by a free-throw from Lauren Brown, jumper by Megan Fox, two more from the foul line for Phrance and another layup by Callaway to make it 55-45 with 1:15 left in the game.
Domincan’s Lashonda Hathorne ended the rally with a layup with 45 seconds to play, but Wilmington’s Tianna Wagner and another lay-in by Callaway cut the deficit to eight with 25 left on the clock. But, the Chargers converted 3-of-5 foul shots to close out the game. Erin Moore hit a final three-pointer to close out the scoring, 60-52.
Callaway led the Wildcats with a career best 15 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Phrance collected a game-high nine rebounds as Kim Walton and Fox each added six boards. Lauren Brown finished with five assists on the afternoon.
The Wildcats return to the hardwood on Tuesday, January 31 as they welcome Philadelphia to the Pratt Center for a 6 p.m. tip. Tuesday is the state of Delaware’s first Domestic Violence Awareness Night and the teams will wear purple warm-up shirts to help spread awareness.
1/31/2012 – PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Christine Wooding’s Double-Double Leads Philadelphia Past Wilmington University, 74-43
NEW CASTLE, Del. - - Philadelphia University’s do-it-all senior Christine Wooding scored 18 of her game-high 33 points in the second half to turn a seven point halftime contest into a 74-43 victory over the Wilmington University women’s basketball team on Tuesday night at the Pratt Center.
Wilmington (1-15, 0-11 CACC) jumped out to an early five-point lead in the first half and held onto a one point lead until the 5:59 mark of the first half before Philadelphia (13-6, 8-2 CACC) proved why it is among the top of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference South Division.
Erin Moore nailed a three-pointer for the Wildcats with less than seven minutes remaining in the first half to reclaim the lead 19-18. The Rams’ Najah Jacobs put home a layup as the teams went back and forth. Kim Walton hit one of two free-throws to tie the game at 20-20 with 5:20 remaining in the half, but it was all Philadelphia from there on out.
Wooding hit a free throw to claim the lead for good with 4:33 on the clock, and scored her 15th point of the half on a layup less than two minutes later to put the Rams up 23-20. Jacobs scored a lay-in and Taylor Peltzer added a jumper to close a 7-0 run to end the half.
The Rams came out of the locker room and scored eight of the next ten points to extend the gap and put a strangle hold on the CACC matchup.
Megan Fox scored off the tip, six seconds into the contest to put the Wildcats on the board first. After the Rams tied it at 2-2, Walton hit a jumper and Moore came back with a three-pointer to give the home team its largest lead of the game at 7-2. After Wooding cut the lead to one with a layup, Moore hit a foul shot and Lauren Brown put home a bucket in the paint to take a 10-6 lead with 12:50 to play in the first half.
Moore and Brown led the Wildcats with 12 points apiece, as Walton added seven and Courtney Coleman chipped in with six. Coleman also grabbed a team high six rebounds off the bench.
Philadelphia was led by Wooding’s 33 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists as she shot 9-for-15 from the floor and 15-for-20 from the free throw line. Kristen Blye added 11 points for the Rams, while Jacobs contributed 10 points.
Wilmington held the Rams to 8.3 percent shooting from three-point territory for the game, as Philadelphia missed 11 of the 12 shots attempted. The Wildcats were ranked 92nd in the country while holding teams to a 28.9 percent clip from beyond arc coming into tonight’s contest.
The Wildcats will look to bounce back this weekend as they return to the Pratt Center on Saturday against Felician. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. tip.
2/4/2012 – FELICIAN COLLEGE
Callaway’s Second Half Effort Falls Short as Lady Wildcats Drop Tough 46-41 Decision to Felician
NEW CASTLE, Del. - - Cari Callaway’s game-tying attempt at a three-pointer with five seconds left in regulation fell short as well did the Wilmington University women’s basketball team spirited effort against Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference North Division leaders Felician, 46-41, on Saturday afternoon at the Pratt Center.
The three-pointer off the hand of Callaway in the waning moments of the game didn’t diminish the effort the freshman guard put forth in the second half while trying to notch Wilmington’s (1-16, 0-12 CACC) first conference win of the season. She went 4-for-7 from the floor in the second half for eight points, while also dishing out two assists and swiping two balls from Felician (16-5, 10-2 CACC). All her points came in the second half.
The entire game was a close, hard fought battle, as the largest lead of the game came late in the second half after Felician’s Trina Plummer hit a three-pointer to make it a 41-35 game. The Wildcats’ largest lead was five after Tianna Wagner banked home a three in the first half with 8:42 left to play.
Leading by five, 14-9, the Wildcats went cold from the field to close out the first half, ending the first frame on a 2-for-10 slump from the floor, and 2-for-4 from the foul line to see there five point lead turn into a 24-20 deficit at the halftime buzzer.
The Wildcats were never able to retake the lead in the second half, but had the CACC North Division leaders in their sights the entire half. The Golden Falcon lead grew to as many as five on three different occasions in the first eight minutes, but the Wildcats always responded.
Trailing 32-27 with 12:08 left in regulation, Megan Fox hit a layup and Joune Reed nailed a jumper to cut it to a one-point game. After Felician put home an offensive rebound, Callaway hit a mid-range shot to make it 34-33 with 10:18 on the clock. Another offensive rebound and layup put Felician back up three, but Lauren Brown hit a jumper to make it 36-35 with 7:55 left in the game. But that would be as close s the Wildcats would get in reclaiming the lead.
Inside the final 30 seconds, Erin Moore grabbed the front end of a 1-and-1 that Plummer missed, giving the home team one more chance. Down three, Brown got into the paint and was fouled, but missed the ensuing free-throw. Kim Walton snared the rebound with 17 seconds left, giving Wilmington life once again.
Brown tried for the quick two once again, but was denied by Jessica Ford underneath. On the following out-of-bounds play for the Wildcats, Callaway couldn’t shake the defense and put up an off balanced three that fell short. Destiny Barnette came back down and hit both of her foul shots to ice the game.
Callaway led the ‘Cats with her eight points, while Fox, Moore, Wagner and Reed all chipped in with six points each. Reed pulled in a team-high six rebounds for the afternoon. Wilmington shot 16-for-42 from the floor for the game, but went 9-for-18 in the second half.
CACC leading scorer Barnette was held under her average, but still picked up 17 points to lead all scorers. Que Lyles pulled in eight boards to lead the Falcons. Felician shot 15-for-55 from the floor for the game, and 12-for-26 from the foul line, but had 28 second chance points for the game.
Wilmington will make up its January 21 postponed game versus Concordia on Monday, February 6 at the Pratt Center. The game has been moved up an hour and will start at 5 p.m.
2/6/2012 – CONCORDIA (ppd from 1/21)
Lady Wildcats Battle Back Late but Concordia Staves off Comeback for 78-71 CACC Win
NEW CASTLE, Del. - - For the second game in a row the Wilmington University women’s basketball team came up empty handed on a late game surge, as Concordia held off the Wildcats for a 78-71 victory on Monday night in a rescheduled Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup at the Pratt Center.
Down by 15 with less than four minutes remaining in the game, Wilmington (1-17, 0-13 CACC) started to rally and eventually cut the lead in half to make it interesting down the stretch. Concordia (7-15, 6-9 CACC) saw their lead dwindle to as few as seven points, but held on for the victory.
After the Clippers missed three consecutive foul shots, a theme throughout the night, at the 3:44 mark leading 65-50, the Wildcats went on a 7-0 to cut the lead in half in just a minute and a half. Courtney Coleman got the rally started with a layup, followed by three foul shots by Erin Moore and Coleman. Moore knocked down a jumper at the 2:19 mark of the second half to make it 65-57.
The Clippers worked it back to an 11 point lead, but a three-pointer by Moore with 1:54 remaining cut the deficit to eight once again. But the Clippers were able to hit three of their next four foul shots to extend it back out to 11 with 1:19 on the clock. But a resilient Wildcat would not roll over, and Moore knocked down another three-pointer as the score was 72-64 with 1:09 to play.
Now down nine, Moore stepped to the line and both free-throws with 49 seconds remaining in regulation, getting it to within seven for the first time since the first half. But Wilmington could not get any closer, as Concordia snuck out of Pratt Center with the win.
Moore led the late game charge and finished with a double-double, collecting 14 points and 11 rebounds. Cari Callaway led the Wildcats in scoring with 15 points, shooting 7-for-12 on the night. Coleman also ended in double figures, picking up 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting off the bench. Candace DeShields dished out a game-high eight assists while also chipping in with eight points and three rebounds.
The Clippers had four players in double digits, led by Mariah Berry with 20 points off the bench. She shot 7-for-11 from the field, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. She finished with a double-double, picking up 11 boards. Chanessa Blakemore also collected a double-double, finishing with 11 points and a game-high 17 rebounds. Sade Jones added 18 points, while Tara Ann Rock chipped in with 12.
The game was won and lost at the foul line however, as the Clippers allowed the Wildcats to stay close by only shooting 28-for-55 from the charity stripe for the game. But the ‘Cats couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity and shot just 14-for-29 themselves. Concordia also make 10-of-18 from long range while the Wildcats only shot 5-for-12 from distance.
Wilmington will look to get in the win-column in the CACC on Thursday, as they take to the road once again. The Wildcats will battle Chestnut Hill on Thursday starting at 6 p.m. They close out the week with another game on the road on Saturday, heading to Nyack for an afternoon contest.
2/9/2012 – Chesntut Hill College
Lady Wildcats Fall Short at Chestnut Hill, 54-42, Despite Wagner’s Perfect Performance
PHILADELPHIA - - The Wilmington University women’s basketball team got a perfect effort from sophomore guard Tianna Wagner, but the Wildcats dropped the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup at Chestnut Hill, 54-42, on Tuesday night at Sorgenti Arena.
Wagner finished with a game high 15 points while shooting 6-for-6 from the floor, including a 3-for-3 performance from beyond the three-point line, but it wasn’t enough as Wilmington (1-18, 0-14 CACC) dropped its 17th straight game.
The Wildcats held the Griffins (6-16, 5-10 CACC) to 22.2 percent shooting in the second half and only 30.9 percent for the game while outscoring the home team 27-21 in the second half. But it was an 18 point halftime deficit that did the Lady Wildcats in on the road.
The second half was off to a slow start and while still finding themselves down 18 with 15:30 to play the Wildcats started their second half dominance. Freshman Cari Callaway put in back-to-back buckets to cut it to 35-21 with 13:55 left on the clock.
The lone senior Candace Phrance, who pulled in a game-high 11 rebounds, made it a 12 point deficit with a jumper off an assist from do-it-all Wagner. Less than a minute later, Wagner cut it to 36-26 with one of her three three-pointers on the night.
The Griffins sank two free-throws to make it a 12 point game once again, but Wagner and Callaway retaliated with seven straight points to get within five points for the first time since the 9:08 mark of the first half. Callaway hit a jumper on the fast break before Wagner hit another three-pointer. Callaway came back down on the next possession and made it 38-33 with 9:50 to play by hitting the open shot.
But as quickly as the Wildcats cut it to a five-point game, Chestnut Hill opened it back up to as many as 13 and the Wildcats ran out of steam down the stretch, unable to get to within single digits the rest of the game.
Wagner paced the Wildcat offense with her season high 15 points, while Callaway finished with 12 points on 6-of-12 shooting. Wagner and Callaway each collected five rebounds as well. Phrance added four points to her 11 boards while Kim Walton tallied seven rebounds as well.
All 11 players that saw action scored at least two points for Chestnut Hill. Tenisha Townsend-Mobley was the lone Griffins in double figures, scoring 11 points in the win. Lindsay Alexander chipped in with six points but added a game-high 11 rebounds, six on the offensive glass.
Chestnut Hill had the advantage at the charity stripe for the game, sinking 17-of-28 while the Wildcats were held to 0-for-4 from the foul line.
Wilmington remains on the road for one more game this week, as they head to Nyack on Saturday for a 1 p.m. tip-off.
2/11/2012 – Nyack College
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