2015-16 Women's Basketball News

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Stopera Caps Career with GNAC Second Team Selection
Stopera Caps Career with GNAC Second Team Selection

NEWTON, Mass. (2/29/16) – Lasell women’s basketball senior guard Katie Stopera (Hollis, N.H.) earned Great Northeast Athletic (GNAC) Second Team honors as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

Women's Basketball Falls 76-57 in the GNAC Quarterfinals
Women's Basketball Falls 76-57 in the GNAC Quarterfinals

A trio of Lasers scored in double figures, but the women's basketball team couldn't overcome a 30 point fourth quarter outburst by Johnson and Wales.

Stopera Milestone Highlights 77-58 Senior Day Victory over USJ
Stopera Milestone Highlights 77-58 Senior Day Victory over USJ

The women's basketball team started the day by recognizing their senior class, and capped off their 77-58 victory over the University of St. Joseph's (Conn.) with Katie Stopera becoming the program's all-time leading scorer.

Wildcats Escape Women's Hoops 68-64
Wildcats Escape Women's Hoops 68-64

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (2/13/16) – The Lasell women’s basketball came up short against top seeded Johnson and Wales University 68-64 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Saturday evening inside the Wildcat Center. The Lasers fall to 11-13 overall and 4-6 in the GNAC, while the Wildcats move to 21-1 this season and 9-1 in league play.

Stopera Nets 28 in 77-67 Setback to Pine Manor
Stopera Nets 28 in 77-67 Setback to Pine Manor

NEWTON, Mass. (2/9/16) – The Lasell women’s basketball team fell to Pine Manor 77-67 in its final non-conference test of the season Tuesday evening at Brunelli Court in Chestnut Hill. The Lasers shift to 11-12 overall while the Gators stretch their winning streak to seven at 9-12.

Falcons Shoot Past Women's Hoops 73-50
Falcons Shoot Past Women's Hoops 73-50

NEWTON, Mass. (2/6/15) – Lasell College fell to the visiting Falcons of Albertus Magnus 73-50 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) women’s basketball action Saturday afternoon inside the Athletic Center Gym. With the setback the Lasers drop to 11-11 overall and 4-5 in conference play, while the Falcons jump to 14-7 this season and 6-2 in the GNAC.

Mustangs Battle Back to Top Women's Hoops 66-57
Mustangs Battle Back to Top Women's Hoops 66-57

NEWTON, Mass. – The Lasell women's basketball team dropped a 66-57 decision to the Mustangs of Mount Ida College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Tuesday evening.

Balanced Effort Leads Lasell Past Rivier 78-66 in GNAC Women's Hoops
Balanced Effort Leads Lasell Past Rivier 78-66 in GNAC Women's Hoops

Brianna Hoffman and Katie Stopera led four players in double figures to help Lasell ease past Rivier in GNAC women's basketball action.

Women's Basketball Outlives Simmons 55-51
Women's Basketball Outlives Simmons 55-51

NEWTON, Mass. (1/28/16) – The Lasell College women’s basketball team downed the visiting Sharks of Simmons College 55-51 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Thursday night inside the Athletic Center Gym. With the win the Lasers shift to 10-9 overall and even out at 3-3 in league play, while the Sharks drop to 7-10 this year and 1-5 in the GNAC.

Suffolk's Campellone Pours in 43 Points to Down Women's Basketball 85-63
Suffolk's Campellone Pours in 43 Points to Down Women's Basketball 85-63

BOSTON , Mass. – The Suffolk women’s basketball team returned to the win column Saturday and did so in style as the Rams ran past Lasell, 85-63, and Chelsea Campellone set the program’s scoring record during the Ed Leyden era inside Regan Gymnasium.

Lights Out Shooting in Final Quarter Sends Rams over Women's Hoops 84-42
Lights Out Shooting in Final Quarter Sends Rams over Women's Hoops 84-42

NEWTON, Mass. (1/21/16) – The visiting Rams of Framingham State University defeated the Lasell women’s basketball team 84-42 in non-conference action Thursday evening in the Athletic Center. With the setback the Lasers shift to 9-8 overall, while the Rams advance to 11-5 this season.

Women’s Basketball Outlasts Cadets 74-72
Women’s Basketball Outlasts Cadets 74-72

NEWTON, Mass. (1/19/16) – The Lasell College women’s basketball team topped the visiting Cadets of Norwich University 74-72 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Tuesday evening in the Athletic Center. The Lasers jump to 9-7 overall and 2-2 in the GNAC, while the Cadets drop to 9-8 on the year and 2-3 in league play.

Monks Roll Over Women's Hoops 64-34
Monks Roll Over Women's Hoops 64-34

NEWTON, Mass. (1/16/16) – The visiting Monks of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine defeated the Lasell women’s basketball team 64-34 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) tilt on Saturday afternoon in the Athletic Center Gym. With the setback the Lasers drop to 8-7 overall and 1-2 in league play, while the Monks climb to 11-3 and 2-0 in the GNAC.

Strong Second Half Secures Women's Hoops' 54-46 Win over Anna Maria
Strong Second Half Secures Women's Hoops' 54-46 Win over Anna Maria

PAXTON, Mass.—The Anna Maria College women's basketball team suffered a 54-46 loss to the Lasers of Lasell College on Wednesday evening in the AMCATS' first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) pairing of the 2015-16 season.

Saints Down Women's Basketball 81-54 in GNAC Opener
Saints Down Women's Basketball 81-54 in GNAC Opener

NEWTON, Mass. (1/9/16) – The Lasell women’s basketball team fell to Emmanuel College in its Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opener 81-54 Saturday afternoon inside the Athletic Center Gym.

Balanced Offense Shoots Bobcats Past Women's Hoops 76-47
Balanced Offense Shoots Bobcats Past Women's Hoops 76-47

NEWTON, Mass. (1/5/16) – The visiting Bobcats of Bates College defeated the Lasell women’s basketball team 76-47 in non-conference action on Tuesday night in the Athletic Center. The loss snaps the Lasers’ four-game winning streak, as they fall to 7-5 overall while the Bobcats climb to 3-7.