Women's Basketball

2008-09 Women's Basketball News

  • Fillion Named First Team All-West Region by D3Hoops.com
    March 23, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's basketball player Molly Fillion (Sr., F, Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) has been named First Team All-West Region by D3Hoops.com. The All-West Region squad was selected in voting by Sports Information Directors throughout the Region.
  • Molly Fillion is Chosen First Team All-Northwest Conference
    March 02, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Molly Fillion (Sr., G, Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) has been named First Team All-Northwest Conference in women's basketball, as selected by the NWC's head coaches. Fillion led the NWC in scoring and rebounding. She averaged 14.0 points and 10.2 boards per game.
  • Loggers Defeat Willamette, 70-50, in NWC Women's Basketball
    February 21, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Jocelyn Riordan scored 16 points to lead the University of Puget Sound to a 70-50 victory over Willamette University at Cone Field House on Saturday, Feb. 21. Puget Sound concluded the regular season with a 17-8 overall record, 11-5 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette finished its season at 4-18, 3-13 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Battle George Fox, Before Falling to #2-Ranked Bruins, 67-55
    February 20, 2009
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- Willamette University gave #2-ranked George Fox University a strong battle on Friday, Feb. 20, before falling to the Bruins, 67-55, in a Northwest Conference game at the Wheeler Sports Center. George Fox remained undefeated at 24-0 overall, 15-0 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 4-17 overall, 3-12 in the conference.
  • Lewis & Clark Earns Victory over Willamette, 68-59
    February 14, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College held Willamette University to 25.8% shooting in the second half (8 of 31), as the Pioneers defeated the Bearcats, 68-59, on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Cone Field House. L&C improved to 11-12 overall and to 5-9 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 4-16 overall, 3-11 in the NWC.
  • Pacific Pulls Away Late to Defeat Bearcats, 72-60
    February 13, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Molly Fillion (Sr., G, Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) and Keilyn Fujioka (So., Post, Kailua, HI/Iolani School) each recorded a double-double for Willamette, but it wasn't enough as Pacific University pulled away late for a 72-60 victory over the Bearcats, on Friday, Feb. 13 at Cone Field House. Pacific improved to 9-13 overall, 8-6 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 4-15 overall, 3-10 in the NWC.
  • Whitman Shoots Past Bearcats for 86-52 Victory
    February 07, 2009
    WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Whitman College surged out to a 43-23 halftime lead on its way to defeating Willamette University, 86-52, in a Northwest Conference women's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 7. The loss ended Willamette's three-game winning streak that featured conference victories over Linfield College, Pacific Lutheran University and Whitworth University.
  • Zennan and Fillion Lead Bearcats Past Whitworth, 73-64
    February 06, 2009
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- With Alex Zennan (So., G/PG, Sammamish, WA/Eastlake HS) and Molly Fillion (Sr., G, Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) leading the way, Willamette University defeated Whitworth University, 73-64, in a Northwest Conference game on Friday, Feb. 6. Zennan topped all scorers with 24 points, as she hit 9 of 14 field goals, including 6 of 10 three-pointers. Fillion tacked on a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds.
  • Three WU Players Reach Double Digits, as Cats Defeat Lutes, 69-56
    January 30, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Jenny Fillion scored 18 points, Alex Zennan added 16 points, and Molly Fillion contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, as the Willamette University Bearcats defeated the Lutes of Pacific Lutheran University, 69-56, in a Northwest Conference game on Friday, Jan. 30. Willamette improved to 3-13 on the season, 2-8 in the NWC. Pacific Lutheran dropped to 10-8 overall, 4-5 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Defeats Linfield for First NWC Win of Season
    January 27, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Molly Fillion (Sr., G, Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Willamette University past Linfield College, 63-50, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Cone Field House. The win was WU's first Northwest Conference victory of the season. The Bearcats improved to 2-13 overall, 1-8 in the NWC.
  • Puget Sound Defeats Pesky Bearcats, 70-57
    January 24, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Claire Ely scored 17 points and Natasha Ludwig led all players with 17 rebounds, leading the University of Puget Sound past Willamette University, 71-57, in Northwest Conference action on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Loggers upped their record to 11-6 overall, 5-3 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 1-13 on the season, 0-8 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Battles 10th-Ranked George Fox Late into Game, but Bruins Prevail, 70-55
    January 23, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University led 10th ranked George Fox University early in the second half, 26-25, and the Bearcats trailed by just six points, 53-47, with 5:50 remaining, but GFU avoided the upset by defeating WU, 70-55, Friday, Jan. 23 at Cone Field House. The Bruins remained undefeated at 16-0, while improving to 7-0 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette dropped to 1-12 on the season, 0-7 in the NWC.
  • Lewis & Clark Rallies in Second Half to Down Bearcats, 54-49
    January 17, 2009
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College trailed by 12 points at halftime, but the Pioneers rallied in the second half to defeat Willamette University, 54-49, in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Jan. 17. L&C improved to 8-7 on the season, 2-4 in the NWC. The Bearcats fell to 1-11 overall, 0-6 in the NWC.
  • Reeves and Erbe Lead Boxers Past Bearcats, 84-59
    January 16, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Rochelle Reeves scored 23 points and Julianne Erbe provided 20 points to lead Pacific University to an 84-59 victory over visiting Willamette University, in a Northwest Conference game at Pacific Athletic Center on Friday, Jan. 16. Pacific improved to 3-10 overall, 2-3 in the NWC, while Willamette dropped to 1-10 overall, 0-5 in the NWC.
  • Fujioka, Dinovi Added to Willamette Women's Basketball Team
    January 16, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Two players have been added to the Willamette University women's basketball roster and will be in uniform this weekend for games at Pacific University (Friday, Jan. 16) and Lewis & Clark College (Saturday, Jan. 17). One player is returning to Willamette and the other has arrived at Willamette for the first time.
  • Molly Fillion is Chosen NWC Student-Athlete of the Week
    January 12, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior guard Molly Fillion (Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) of Willamette University has been named Northwest Conference Women's Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending Jan. 11, 2009. Fillion averaged 17.3 points and 13.0 rebounds in three games for the Bearcats.
  • Whitman, Ranked #24, Defeats Willamette, 61-34
    January 10, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Whitman College, ranked #24 in NCAA Division III, built a 33-19 lead in the first half on its way to a 61-34 Northwest Conference victory over Willamette University on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Cone Field House. Whitman upped its record to 11-2 overall, 3-1 in the NWC, while the Bearcats went to 1-9 on the season, 0-4 in the NWC.
  • Pirates Hit 26 of 32 Free Throws to Defeat Bearcats, 78-69
    January 09, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Alida Bower scored 20 points and Whitworth University hit 26 of 32 free throws, as the visiting Pirates defeated Willamette University, 78-69, in a Northwest Conference women's basketball game on Friday, Jan. 12 at Cone Field House. Whitworth upped its record to 7-5 overall, 1-2 in the NWC. Willamette dropped to 1-8 overall, 0-2 in the conference.
  • Willamette's Second Half Rally Falls Short as Linfield Wins, 57-50
    January 06, 2009
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College held off a late run by Willamette University, as the Wildcats downed the Bearcats, 57-50, in a Northwest Conference game at Ted Wilson Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Bearcats trailed 48-34, with just over nine minutes left, but cut the margin to 51-49 entering the final minutes. Linfield closed the contest with a 6-0 run.
  • Bearcats to Open NWC Schedule at Pacific Lutheran
    January 02, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- The Willamette University men's and women's basketball teams will open Northwest Conference play with games at Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, Jan. 2. Both games will be webcast live on the Bearcat Sports Network, with Mike Allegre providing the play-by-play. The Bearcat women's team will take on the Lutes at 6 p.m. (PST), followed by the men's game, set for 8 p.m. (PST).
  • Pacific Lutheran Defeats Willamette, 62-52, in NWC Opener
    January 02, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Pacific Lutheran University outscored Willamette University 20-7 over the final 6:40, as the Lutes rallied from a three-point deficit to defeat the Bearcats, 62-52, on Friday, Jan. 2 in the Northwest Conference opener for both teams. The Lutes improved to 7-3 overall, 1-0 in the NWC. Willamette dropped to 1-6 on the season, 0-1 in the NWC.
  • Molly Fillion Registers 17 Points, 19 Boards, in Loss to Cavaliers
    December 29, 2008
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Molly Fillion (Sr., G, Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) of Willamette University led all players with 17 points and 19 rebounds, but Concordia University (Ore.) committed just eight turnovers and limited WU to 26.7% shooting, as the Cavaliers defeated the Bearcats, 88-46, on Monday, Dec. 29. The 'Cats fell to 1-5 on the season. It was Willamette's first action since the death of Head Coach Bruce Henderson on Dec. 8 of an apparent heart-related incident. Concordia improved to 10-1 overall.
  • Memorial Celebration Held in Honor of Bruce Henderson
    December 15, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's basketball Head Coach Bruce Henderson, who passed way on Dec. 8, was a friend to nearly everyone he met. He had an impact on so many people with his big smile, his jokes and his willingness to help out others. So it was no surprise that a large group of people attended the memorial celebrate in Henderson's honor on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Cone Field House.
  • Women's Basketball Coach Bruce Henderson Passes Away
    December 15, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Womenâ??s basketball Head Coach Bruce Henderson collapsed during practice and died from an apparent heart-related incident Monday, Dec. 8, at Willamette University. Henderson, in his fourth year as Willametteâ??s head coach, was 47 years old.
  • Warner Pacific Excels at Foul Line to Defeat Bearcats, 84-73
    December 04, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Warner Pacific College hit 27 of 30 free throws, including 16 of 16 in the first half, as the Knights defeated Willamette University, 84-73, at Cone Field House on Thursday, Dec. 4. Warner Pacific evened its record at 4-4, while the Bearcats fell to 1-4.
  • Eastern Oregon Limits Second Half Turnovers in 68-48 Win over Willamette
    November 29, 2008
    CALDWELL, IDAHO -- Eastern Oregon University committed 13 turnovers in the first half, but made only five turnovers in the final 20 minutes, allowing the Mountaineers to rally past Willamette University for a 68-48 victory on Saturday, Nov. 29 in the second round of the Lady Yote Classic at the College of Idaho. Eastern Oregon improved to 4-1, while Willamette fell to 1-3.
  • College of Idaho Pulls Away from Bearcats, 84-53
    November 28, 2008
    CALDWELL, IDAHO -- The College of Idaho built a nine-point halftime lead, then pulled away from Willamette University in the second period, as the Coyotes defeated the Bearcats, 84-53, in the first round of the Lady Yote Classic on Friday, Nov. 28. College of Idaho upped its record to 7-1 on the season, while Willamette dropped to 1-2. The Lady Yotes held a 43-34 advantage at halftime, then limited WU to just 19 points in the second half.
  • Molly Fillion Named NWC Women's Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week
    November 25, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior guard Molly Fillion (Silverton, OR/Silverton HS/Linn-Benton CC) has been chosen Northwest Conference Women's Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts at the Al Kaly Shrine Classic, hosted by Colorado State University-Pueblo on Nov. 21-22. Fillion helped Willamette go 1-1 and was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament.
  • Zennan Scores 21 Points, as Bearcats Rout N.M. Highlands, 86-57
    November 22, 2008
    PUEBLO, COLO. -- Sophomore guard Alex Zennan (Sammamish, WA/Eastlake HS) scored 21 points and three other Bearcats chipped in 16 points apiece, leading Willamette University to an 86-57 victory over New Mexico Highlands University in the second round of the Al Kaly Shrine Classic. Willamette evened its record at 1-1, while NMHU dropped to 0-3 on the season.
  • Bearcats Battle Thunderwolves, but Lose Season Opener, 66-58
    November 21, 2008
    PUEBLO, COLO. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team put up a quality battle against Colorado State University-Pueblo in the season-opener for the Bearcats on Friday, Nov. 21 at the 2008 Al Kaly Shrine Classic, but the Thunderwolves prevailed, 66-58. CSU-Pueblo evened its record at 1-1, while Willamette started the season at 0-1.
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