2009-10 Women's Basketball News
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Zennan and Fujioka Grab Honorable Mention All-NWC Honors
February 25, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Alex Zennan (Jr., G, Sammamish, WA/Eastlake HS) and Keilyn Fujioka (Jr., Post, Kailua, HI/Iolani School) have been named Honorable Mention All-Northwest Conference in women's basketball, as selected by the NWC's head coaches. Claire Ely (University of Puget Sound) was named NWC Player of the Year after leading the conference in scoring. Scott Rueck, head coach at George Fox University, was named Coach of the Year after leading his team to their second consecutive undefeated NWC season. -
Zennan Scores 27 Points, but Boxers Down Bearcats, 83-74
February 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Alex Zennan (Jr., G, Sammamish, WA/Eastlake HS) scored 27 points for Willamette University, but the Pacific University still defeated the Bearcats, 83-74, in a Northwest Conference game at Cone Field House on Saturday, Feb. 20. Pacific concluded the season with a 7-16 overall record, 4-12 in the NWC. Willamette ended the year at 4-21, 2-14 in the NWC.
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Defensive Effort Sends Bearcats Past Lutes, 52-44
February 19, 2010TACOMA, WASH. -- A tremendous defensive effort in the second half allowed Willamette University to rally from a 28-21 halftime deficit and defeat Pacific Lutheran University, 52-44, in a Northwest Conference game on Friday, Feb. 19. Willamette held the Lutes to just 16 points and just 2 of 33 shooting (6.1%) in the second half. PLU shot 20.6% shooting for the game (13 of 63).
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Women's Basketball Game Night: WU Hopes to Finish Strong
February 19, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Bearcats of Willamette University will conclude the 2009-10 season against Pacific Lutheran University and Pacific University in a pair of Northwest Conference games this weekend. WU travels to PLU on Friday, Feb. 19 to take on the Lutes. Willamette returns to Cone Field House on Saturday, Feb. 20 to close out the season against Pacific. Both games are set to begin at 6 p.m. (PST). The Bearcats will honor senior Nicki Clowdsley (P, Sammamish, WA/Skyline HS) before the final game of her career on Saturday.
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Basketball Games Delayed
February 12, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The men's and women's basketball games scheduled for tonight (Friday, Feb. 12) between Willamette University and George Fox University have been delayed. Officials arrived late for the men's game, which is now set to begin at 7:10 p.m. (PST). The women's game will follow.
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Fifth-Ranked George Fox Defeats Bearcats, 84-42
February 12, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- George Fox University connected on 15 of 32 three-point shots, as the Bruins defeated Willamette University, 84-42, at Cone Field House on Friday, Feb. 12. George Fox, ranked #5 in the D3Hoops.com Top 25, improved to 20-2 overall, 13-0 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 3-20 on the season, 1-13 in the NWC.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: WU Hopes to Slay Goliath
February 11, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Bearcats of Willamette University will take on Northwest Conference opponent George Fox University in a women's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. (PST) in Salem, Ore. The game will follow the Willamette men's basketball game, which starts at 6 p.m.
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Pioneers are Strong on the Boards, Down Bearcats, 70-58
February 09, 2010PORTLAND, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College hauled down 60 rebounds, allowing the Pioneers to overcome 31.0% shooting with second-chance points in a 70-58 victory over Willamette University on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Pamplin Sports Complex. L&C improved to 15-7 overall, 8-4 in the Northwest Conference.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: Bearcats Travel North To Lewis & Clark
February 08, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Bearcats of Willamette University will take on Northwest Conference rival Lewis & Clark College in a women's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. (PST) in Portland, Ore. The game will follow the Willamette men's basketball game at L&C, which starts at 6 p.m.
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Linfield Receives 35 Points from Owens, Downs Willamette, 93-69
February 06, 2010McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Gretchen Owens scored 35 points and hit 15 of 16 free throws to lead Linfield College to a 93-69 win over Willamette University at Ted Wilson Gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 5. Owens was 8 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 6 on 3-point shots. She also recorded eight rebounds, four assists and four steals.
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Ely Leads Puget Sound in Win over Bearcats, 76-33
February 05, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Senior guard Claire Ely scored 27 points, leading the University of Puget Sound past Willamette University, 76-33, on Friday, Feb. 5 at Cone Field House. Puget Sound improved to 18-3 overall, 10-2 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 3-17 overall, 1-10 in the NWC.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: WU to face Puget Sound, Linfield
February 04, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team will look to rebound after a long weekend in eastern Washington, as they face the University of Puget Sound on Friday, Feb. 5 and Linfield College on Saturday, Feb. 6. WU will host UPS on Friday, and then travel to McMinnville, Ore., to face Linfield on Saturday. Both games are set for 6 p.m. (PST).
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Bearcats Fall to Whitman, 67-35
January 30, 2010WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Whitman College held Willamette University to 16.7% field goal shooting and the Missionaries defeated the Bearcats, 67-35, in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Jan. 30. Rebecca Sexton was Whitman's top scorer with 16 points, while Michelle Krall added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Alex Zennan (Jr., G, Sammamish, WA/Eastlake HS) paced Willamette with 12 points.
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Whitworth Starts Fast, Runs Away from Bearcats
January 29, 2010SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University surged out to a 13-0 lead on its way to a 40-point halftime advantage, and the Pirates went on to defeat visiting Willamette University, 90-39, in a Northwest Conference game on Friday, Jan. 29. Whitworth shot 55.2 from the field and held the Bearcats to 22.2% shooting, as the Pirates advanced to 9-9 on the season, 5-4 in the NWC.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: Bearcats Travel East to Face Whitworth and Whitman
January 28, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team captured its first Northwest Conference win of the season last weekend. The Bearcats will look to build on that success this weekend as they head out on the road to face Whitworth University and Whitman College.
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Fujioka Scores 18 Points, but Boxers Defeat Bearcats, 62-47
January 23, 2010FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Keilyn Fujioka (Jr., Post, Kailua, HI/Iolani School) scored 18 points for Willamette University, but Erica Schultz tallied 18 points and Julianne Erbe added 16 for Pacific University, as the Boxers defeated the Bearcats, 62-47, in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Jan. 23. Erbe also grabbed 13 rebounds and Schultz hauled down nine boards to help Pacific achieve the win.
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Bearcats Down Lutes, 64-49, for First NWC Win
January 22, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team picked up its first Northwest Conference win of the season by defeating Pacific Lutheran University, 64-49, at Cone Field House on Friday, Jan. 22. The Bearcats improved to 3-13 on the season, 1-6 in the NWC. Pacific Lutheran dropped to 5-11 overall, 3-4 in the NWC.
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Hoopsters for Haiti to Support Earthquake Relief Effort
January 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University's basketball teams will collect money to help with the earthquake relief effort in Haiti during Hoopsters for Haiti at the home games between the Bearcats and Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, Jan. 22. Fans will be able to donate money, which along with a percentage of ticket sales will be contributed to the relief effort in Haiti.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: Bearcats to Host Lutes, Play at Pacific
January 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team will continue its quest for the first Northwest Conference win of the season this weekend. WU will host Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, Jan. 22 and then travel to Forest Grove, Ore., to take on Pacific University on Saturday, Jan. 23. Willamette is 0-6 in the NWC and 2-13 overall.
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Defending National Champion Bruins Win against Bearcats, 74-54
January 15, 2010NEWBERG, ORE. -- George Fox University, which won the 2009-10 NCAA Division III National Championship, improved to 12-2 this season with a 74-54 victory over visiting Willamette University on Friday, Jan. 15 at the Wheeler Sports Center. The Bruins, who are the defending Northwest Conference champions, moved to 5-0 in the NWC. Willamette dropped to 2-13 overall, 0-6 in the NWC.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: Bearcats to Battle 2009 National Champions
January 14, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team will continue its quest for the Bearcats' first Northwest Conference win of the season on Friday, Jan. 15. The Bearcats will face off against George Fox University at 8 p.m. (PDT) in Newberg, Ore.
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Lewis & Clark Stays Undefeated in NWC, Defeats Bearcats 61-40
January 12, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College relied on solid defensive play to defeat Willamette University, 61-40, on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Cone Field House, as the Pioneers remained undefeated in Northwest Conference play. The Pioneers upped their record to 11-3 overall, 5-0 in the NWC. L&C climbed into first place in the NWC with their victory, one-half game in front of George Fox University (4-0). Willamette moved to 2-12, 0-5 in the conference.
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Women's Basketball Game Night: WU to Face Pioneers
January 12, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team will host Lewis & Clark College on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. (PST) in Cone Field House. This is the first of four occasions in which the women will play the second game of the men's and women's doubleheaders during Northwest Conference action. The Bearcat men will square off against the Pioneers at 6 p.m. (PST).
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Wildcats Grab Win Away from Bearcats, 68-55
January 09, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team was defeated by the visiting Linfield College Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 9. Linfield defeated the Bearcats 68-55 to earn its first Northwest Conference victory of the season.
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Puget Sound Shakes Pesky Bearcats in Final 10 Minutes, 76-49
January 08, 2010TACOMA, WASH. -- The University of Puget Sound scored 13 consecutive points midway through the second half, helping the Loggers defeat Willamette University, 76-49, on Friday, Jan. 8. The Northwest Conference win improved UPS to 11-2 on the season, including 3-1 in the conference. Willamette moved to 2-10 overall, 0-3 in the NWC.
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Whitman Pulls Away from Bearcats with Three-Pointers, 75-40
January 03, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Whitman College connected on 14 of 29 three-point shots, including 9 of 16 (56.3%) in the second half, as the Missionaries pulled away from the Willamette University Bearcats in a Northwest Conference game at Cone Field House on Sunday, Jan. 3. The Missionaries improved to 6-5 overall, 1-1 in the NWC, while Willamette moved to 2-9 on the season, 0-2 in the NWC.
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Pirates Steal A Win from Bearcats, 56-46
January 02, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team could not maintain their two point halftime lead and eventually fell to Whitworth University, 56-46 on Saturday, Jan. 2 at Cone Field House. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Bearcats could not overcome a cold shooting night in their first Northwest Conference game of the season.
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Concordia Defeats Willamette, 76-59, as Clauson Scores 18 Points
December 28, 2009SALEM, ORE. -- Concordia University (Ore.), ranked #24 in NAIA Division II, built a 51-35 halftime lead on its way to a 76-59 victory over Willamette University on Monday, Dec. 28 at Cone Field House. The Cavaliers improved to 8-4 on the season. Willamette, which competes in NCAA Division III, dropped to 2-7.
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Warner Pacific Pulls Away from Bearcats, 82-50
December 11, 2009PORTLAND, ORE. -- Warner Pacific and Willamette University were tied 37-37 at halftime, but the Knights dominated the second half to defeat the Bearcats, 82-50, in a non-conference women's basketball game on Friday, Dec. 11. Warner Pacific improved to 5-5 on the season, while Willamette dropped to 2-6.
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Willamette Women's Basketball Plays at Warner Pacific Tonight
December 11, 2009SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball team will travel up to Portland tonight (Friday, Dec. 11) to take on Warner Pacific College in a non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Bearcats enter the game with a record of 2-5, while the Knights are 4-5.
