Athletics: Basketball

Bates Bests Basketball in Opening Round of Brandeis Tip-Off Tournament, 74-51

The Bates basketball team downed Mount Holyoke 74-51 in the opening round of the Brandeis Tip-Off Tournament this evening

Basketball Downs WNEC in Opener, 71-65

The double-double machine has returned. Powered by Jess Olson, the Mount Holyoke basketball team picked up a 71-65 triumph WNEC this evening.

Basketball Presents Midnight Madness

The Mount Holyoke basketball team is slated to kick off its 2009-10 season with a Midnight Madness event on Thursday.
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Mount Holyoke to Host Sports Career Night

Mount Holyoke will host a Sports Career Night on Thursday, November 5.
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Kendall Complex Grand Opening

We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the renovated Kendall Sports & Dance Complex on September 25.
Kendall Sports & Dance Complex Membership Webpage

Game of the Week Schedule Unveiled

The Mount Holyoke College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has released its 2009-10 Game of the Week schedule.
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Mount Holyoke Athletes Enjoy Annual Barbeque

The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics kicked off its 2009-10 campaign with an outdoor barbeque outside of the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.

Lyons Athletics on Twitter

Lyons fans can now sign up to receive free text message score and news alerts on their mobile devices and computers via Twitter.

2008-09 Year in Review

Over the past 12 months, Mount Holyoke's 14 varsity athletic teams have produced memories that will last for a lifetime.
2008-09 Highlights and Achievements

Austen Represents Mount Holyoke at NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic

Katie Austen recently participated in the 2009 NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic.

NEWMAC Announces Winter Academic All-Conference Squads

Seven Mount Holyoke student-athletes were selected to the 2008-09 Winter Academic All-Conference Teams.

Basketball Nabs NEWMAC Postseason Awards

The NEWMAC recently announced its women’s basketball award winners for the 2008-09 season. Erin Cain earned All-Conference Second Team accolades.

WPI Ousts Basketball, 52-42

Top seeded WPI picked up a 52-42 victory over eighth seeded Mount Holyoke in a NEWMAC Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal round contest this evening.

Babson Too Much For Basketball, 55-40

The Babson College women’s basketball team downed NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College 55-40 this afternoon at Staake Gymnasium.

Coast Guard Downs Basketball in OT, 73-66

Melissa Martinelli racked up 26 points to power the Coast Guard basketball team to a thrilling 73-66 overtime victory over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke this evening.

Basketball Team Joins the “Pink Zone”

The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics recently partnered with the WBCA to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer through the “Pink Zone” initiative.

Basketball Completes Sweep of Smith, 56-52

Using a balanced scoring attack, the Mount Holyoke basketball team held on to defeat NEWMAC rival Smith College 56-52 this afternoon at the Ainsworth Gymnasium.

Springfield Overpowers Basketball, 80-44

The Springfield College women’s basketball team cruised to an 80-44 triumph over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College this evening at Blake Arena.

Wellesley Stuns Basketball, 54-52

A conventional three point play by Courtney Richter boosted the Wellesley basketball team to a thrilling 54-52 triumph over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke this afternoon.

Clark Pulls Away From Basketball, 54-46

The Clark University women’s basketball team downed NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College 54-46 this evening at the Kneller Athletic Center.

WPI Downs Basketball, 44-33

Elle Fontaine registered game highs of 14 points and 12 rebounds to boost the WPI women’s basketball team to a 44-33 win over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College today.

Basketball Rallies Past Smith, 53-45

Paced by Erin Cain, the Mount Holyoke basketball team earned a thrilling 53-45 triumph over NEWMAC rival Smith this evening at the Mildred Howard Gymnasium.

Christine Chancy Garners "Lyon of the Week" Accolades

First year basketball player Christine Chancy has been named “Lyon of the Week” for the week of January 19-25.

Second Half Surge Pushes Basketball Past MIT, 64-54

Basketball Shuts Down Coast Guard, 47-36

Led by Kate Shafir and Tricia Chase, the Mount Holyoke basketball team downed Coast Guard 47-36 this evening.