2014-15 Lasell Women's Basketball News

Season
Stopera Placed on GNAC Second Team
Stopera Placed on GNAC Second Team

NEWTON, Mass. (3/3/15) – As voted upon by the 12 head coaches of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), junior guard Katie Stopera (Hollis, N.H.) has been named to the women’s basketball Second Team. Junior forward Breeana Williams (Bloomfield, Conn.) was also elected as the Lasell College representative for the All-Sportsmanship Team.

Women's Basketball Falls to Norwich 77-63 in Season Finale
Women's Basketball Falls to Norwich 77-63 in Season Finale

NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich University women’s basketball team locked up the second seed in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament with a 77-63 win over Lasell College on Saturday afternoon at Andrews Gymnasium.

Total Team Effort Boosts Women's Hoops Past Gators 77-53
Total Team Effort Boosts Women's Hoops Past Gators 77-53

NEWTON, Mass. (2/19/15) – Behind a total team effort from the Lasers with 11 different scorers and all 12 recording at least one rebound, the Lasell College women’s basketball team defeated Pine Manor College 77-53 in non-conference action on Thursday evening inside the Lasell College Athletic Center Gymnasium.

Women's Hoops Falls Short to Raiders 60-57
Women's Hoops Falls Short to Raiders 60-57

NEWTON, Mass. (2/17/15) – A layup from sophomore forward Rebecca DeBaldo (Pelham, N.H.) with 1:55 remaining in the contest was the deciding factor as the Lasell College women's basketball team fell to Rivier University 60-57 on Tuesday evening in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action inside the Lasell College Athletic Center Gymnasium.

Women's Hoops Upends AMCATS 49-46 on Senior Day
Women's Hoops Upends AMCATS 49-46 on Senior Day

NEWTON, Mass. (2/14/15) – The Lasell College women’s basketball team came out on top against Anna Maria College 49-46 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest on Saturday afternoon in the Lasell College Athletic Center. The win pushes the Lasers to 8-14 (3-6 GNAC) and the AMCATS 9-14 (4-5 GNAC).

Lasell Basketball Hosts Annual Play 4Kay Event
Lasell Basketball Hosts Annual Play 4Kay Event

NEWTON, Mass. (2/14/15) – Lasell College, in conjunction with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), hosted the annual Play 4Kay event this afternoon in a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against Anna Maria in the Lasell Athletic Center.

Stopera Musters Eighth Double-Double in 64-53 Women’s Hoops Defeat over Mustangs
Stopera Musters Eighth Double-Double in 64-53 Women’s Hoops Defeat over Mustangs

NEWTON, Mass. (2/12/15) – The Lasell College Lasers took down the Mount Ida Mustangs in a 64- 53 victory Thursday evening in the Lasell College Athletic Center. The Lasers pick up the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) win making their record 7-14 (2-7 GNAC), while the Mustangs drop to 6-17 (0-9 GNAC).

Wildcats Clip Women's Basketball 62-52
Wildcats Clip Women's Basketball 62-52

NEWTON, Mass. (2/7/15) – Johnson and Wales University took a 62-52 victory against Lasell College in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) women’s basketball battle Saturday afternoon in the Lasell College Athletic Center. The loss sets the Lasers back to 6-14 (1-6 GNAC), while the Wildcats climb to 12-9 and break 500 in conference play at 4-3.

Women's Basketball Downs Panthers 60-37
Women's Basketball Downs Panthers 60-37

NEWTON, Mass. (2/5/15) – The Lasell College women’s basketball team led from start to finish and snapped their five game losing skid as the Lasers defeated the Plymouth State Panthers 60-37 in non-conference action on Thursday evening inside of the Lasell College Athletic Center Gymnasium.

Women's Hoops Drops 62-56 Decision to Monks
Women's Hoops Drops 62-56 Decision to Monks

STANDISH, Maine – Saint Joseph’s College (13-5, 5-1 GNAC) outlasted Lasell College (5-13, 1-5 GNAC), 62-56, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) women’s basketball action at the Harold Alfond Center on Tuesday evening. Freshman forward Norma Waggett (Saugus, Mass.) tallied 13 points and six rebounds in the victory.

Women's Hoops Falls to Top-Seeded Emmanuel College 68-38
Women's Hoops Falls to Top-Seeded Emmanuel College 68-38

BOSTON, Mass. – The Lasell College women’s basketball team dropped a 68-38 decision over Emmanuel College Saturday afternoon at the Jean Yawkey Center in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action. With the win, EC improves to 10-9 overall and a perfect 5-0 in GNAC play while the loss drops the Lasell to 5-12 and 1-4 in the GNAC.

Suffolk Rams Pull Away from Women’s Basketball, 82-62
Suffolk Rams Pull Away from Women’s Basketball, 82-62

NEWTON, Mass. (1/22/15) – The Lasell College women’s basketball team dropped a Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest to Suffolk University on Thursday evening inside the Lasell College Athletic Gymnasium 82-62. The Rams improved to 5-10 overall and 2-1 in GNAC play and the defeat sent the Lasers to a record of 5-11 and 1-3 in GNAC play.

Blue Jays Edge Women's Basketball in 67-65 Overtime Battle
Blue Jays Edge Women's Basketball in 67-65 Overtime Battle

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The Lasell College fell short to the University of Saint Joseph 67-65 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference overtime thriller Tuesday evening at the O'Connell Center. Lasell drops to 5-10 overall (1-2 GNAC) while USJ improves to 6-9 (1-1 GNAC).

Falcons Soar Over Lasers 81-59 in Women's Basketball
Falcons Soar Over Lasers 81-59 in Women's Basketball

New Haven, Conn. (1/17/15) - Freshman Olivia Bolden (South Windsor, Conn.) led the Albertus Magnus women’s basketball team to a 81-59 Great Northeast Athletic Conference victory over the Lasell College Lasers Saturday afternoon. Laser drops to 5-9 overall (1-1 GNAC), while the Falcons improve to 6-9 (1-3 GNAC).

Stopera Dominates the Court with Career-High 35 Points To Boost Lasers Over Simmons 74-62
Stopera Dominates the Court with Career-High 35 Points To Boost Lasers Over Simmons 74-62

BOSTON, Mass. – Junior guard Katie Stopera (Hollis, N.H.) poured in a career-high 35 points to lead the Lasell College women’s basketball team over host Simmons College, 74-62, this evening in the first Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest of the season for both teams at Moore Gymnasium on the campus of Simmons in Boston, Mass. The Lasers improve to 5-8 overall and 1-0 in league play, while the Sharks fall to 4-9 and 0-1.

Stopera Scores 20 points in 75-55 Loss to New England College
Stopera Scores 20 points in 75-55 Loss to New England College

HENNIKER, N.H. – Lasell College fell to New England College in women's basketball action by a score of 75-55 on Tuesday evening. With the win the Pilgrims improve to 11-2 on the season, while the loss drops the Lasers to 4-8 overall.