Women's Basketball

2012-13 Women's Basketball News

  • Wilson Chosen Honorable Mention All-NWC
    February 21, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Four years of hard work in the Bearcat women's basketball program came to fruition for team captain Sophie Wilson (Sr., G, Port Townsend, WA/Port Townsend HS), as she was selected for Honorable Mention recognition on the 2012-13 All-Northwest Conference team. 
  • Linfield Downs Willamette in Final Game of Season, 66-45
    February 19, 2013
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College built a 34-20 halftime lead and went on to defeat a short-handed Willamette University team, 66-45, on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Ted Wilson Gymnasium, in the final regular season game for both teams.
  • Whitworth Hits 20 of 23 Free Throws to Defeat Willamette, 66-53
    February 16, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Whitworth University sank 20 of 23 free throws and scored 15 points off turnovers, as the Pirates defeated Willamette University, 66-53, on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Cone Field House. Emily Travis made 9 of 11 free throws and scored a game-high 23 points for the Pirates, while Kendra Lahue added 18 points and hit 6 of 7 three-point shots.
  • Whitman Plays Strong Defense in Victory over Bearcats
    February 15, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Whitman College held Willamette University to 23.4% shooting from the field, as the Missionaries defeated the Bearcats, 75-34, on Friday, Feb. 15 at Cone Field House. Willamette hit just 11 of 47 shots during the game. Whitman shot 48.5% from the field (32 of 66), while making 16 of 33 field goals in each half.
  • Lewis & Clark Uses Defense and Rebounding to Control Bearcats
    February 09, 2013
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College, ranked #10 in the USA Today Division III Top 25, limited Willamette University to 29.3% shooting, and achieved a 57-29 rebounding margin, as the Pioneers defeated the Bearcats, 78-47, in Northwest Conference action on Saturday, Feb. 9.
  • Willamette Stages Rally to Defeat Pacific Lutheran, 59-54
    February 08, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University womenâ??s basketball team overcame a 39-30 halftime deficit, storming back in the final 20 minutes to rally past Northwest Conference foe Pacific Lutheran University, 59-54, on Friday, Feb. 8, at Cone Field House.
  • Puget Sound Downs Willamette, 82-59, in Women's Basketball
    February 02, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior guard Sophie Wilson (Sr., G, Port Townsend, WA/Port Townsend HS) scored a career-high 24 points for Willamette University on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Cone Field House, but the University of Puget Sound defeated the Bearcats, 82-59.
  • George Fox Surges Out to Early Lead in Win over Bearcats
    February 01, 2013
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- George Fox University, ranked #18 in the D3hoops.com Top 25 Poll, scored 13 of the first 15 points and went on to defeat Willamette University, 73-28, in a Northwest Conference game at the Wheeler Sports Center on Friday, Feb. 1.
  • Jensen Leads Pacific to 67-55 Win over Willamette
    January 25, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior forward Paige Jensen of Pacific University, scored 14 of her 16 points in the second half to help the Boxers secure a 67-55 victory over Willamette University on Friday, Jan. 25 at Cone Field House. The Boxers improved to 12-5 on the season, 5-4 in the NWC, while Willamette dropped to 1-17 overall, 1-8 in the NWC.
  • Wilson Scores 20 Points as Bearcats Defeat Wildcats, 58-49
    January 22, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior guard Sophie Wilson (Port Townsend, WA/Port Townsend HS) scored a career-high 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting, including 6 of 9 on 3-pointers, to lead Willamette University to a 58-49 win over Linfield College on Tuesday, Jan. 22 for the Bearcats' first victory of the season.
  • Whitman Surges Out to Big Early Lead in Win over Bearcats
    January 19, 2013
    WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Whitman College connected on 12 of its first 16 shots to zoom out to a 24-4 lead in the first nine minutes, as the Missionaries started on their way to a 72-41 win over Willamette University in a Northwest Conference women's basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 19. Whitman shot 53.3% (32 of 60) for the game, including 65.5% in the first half (19 of 29).
  • Willamette Set For Eastern Washington Road Trip This Weekend
    January 18, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University's women's basketball team will travel to Eastern Washington this weekend for road games against Northwest Conference foes Whitworth University and Whitman College.
  • Whitworth Pulls Away from Willamette, 69-50
    January 18, 2013
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- Willamette University received a double-double from Jo Johnston (Fr., C, Missoula, MT/Florence-Carlton HS), but Whitworth University capitalized on 21 Bearcat turnovers and came away with a 69-50 victory in a Northwest Conference women's basketball game at the Whitworth Fieldhouse on Friday, Jan. 18.
  • Lutes Hit 6 of 9 Free Throws in Final 1:05 to Edge Bearcats 54-50
    January 12, 2013
    PARKLAND, WASH. -- Pacific Lutheran University held a 48-45 lead over Willamette University with 2:17 remaining, and the Lutes hit 6 of 9 free throws the rest of the way, as PLU defeated the Bearcats, 54-50, in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Olson Auditorium.
  • Lewis & Clark Grabs Early Lead, Defeats Willamette, 77-43
    January 11, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College, ranked 10th in the nation by D3hoops.com, scored the game's first six points, then gradually pulled away from Willamette University in a Northwest Conference women's basketball game at Cone Field House on Friday, January 5.
  • George Fox Breaks Open Close Game, Downs Willamette, 68-55
    January 05, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University led for the first ten minutes of the game, but nationally-ranked George Fox University scored the first 12 points of the second half and never looked back, defeating Willamette 68-55 in a women's basketball game at Cone Field House on Sat., January 5.
  • Puget Sound Defeats Bearcats in Women's Basketball, 75-45
    January 04, 2013
    TACOMA, WASH. -- The University of Puget Sound built a 12-point lead in the first half and continued to pull away over the final 20 minutes, as the Loggers defeated Willamette University, 75-45, in a Northwest Conference women's basketball game on Friday, Jan. 4 at Memorial Fieldhouse. The Loggers moved to 9-4 on the season, 2-2 in the NWC.
  • William Jessup Edges Bearcats, 75-70, in Women's Basketball
    December 28, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- William Jessup University rallied from deficits of 31-23 at halftime and 45-34 with 13:14 remaining, as the Warriors defeated Willamette University, 75-70, in a women's basketball game at Cone Field House on Friday, Dec. 28.
  • Montana State-Northern Hits 29 of 36 Free Throws to Defeat Willamette, 67-53
    December 08, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Montana State University-Northern took advantage of its many free throw opportunities against Willamette University at Cone Field House on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Skylights hit 29 of 36 charity shots on their way to a 67-53 victory over the Bearcats.
  • New Hope Christian Defeats Bearcats, 85-62
    December 06, 2012
    EUGENE, ORE. -- New Hope Christian College shot 58.9% from the floor (33 of 56) on it way to an 85-62 victory over visiting Willamette University, on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Rexius Event Center. Win the win, New Hope Christian improved to 7-9 on the season. Willamette dropped to 0-8 overall.
  • Live Stats Available for Women's Basketball at New Hope Christian
    December 06, 2012
    EUGENE, ORE. -- Statistics from the Willamette University at New Hope Christian College women's basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 6 will be available during the game on Live Stats through the Willamette website.
  • Lewis-Clark State Shoots 54.2% to Defeat Bearcats, 76-55
    December 02, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Led by Annie Kane with 17 points and Tanis Fuller with 11 points, Lewis-Clark State College shot 54.2% from the field to defeat Willamette University, 76-55, in a non-conference women's basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Cone Field House. The Warriors improved to 2-9 on the season, while the Bearcats dropped to 0-7.
  • Pacific Extends 6-Point Halftime Lead to Defeat Willamette, 69-39
    December 01, 2012
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Pacific University shot 55.0% in the second half, making 11 of 20 field goals, to extend a six-point halftime lead into a 69-39 women's basketball victory over Willamette University in the Northwest Conference opener for both teams on Saturday, Dec. 1. Pacific improved to 4-0 on the season, 1-0 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 0-6, 0-1 in the NWC.
  • Free Chalk Talk Prior to Women's Basketball Game on Sunday, Dec. 2
    November 30, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University Courtside Club will host a free Chalk Talk on Sunday, Dec. 2 prior to the women's basketball game between the Bearcats and Lewis-Clark State College at Cone Field House. The Chalk Talk will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Honors Classroom inside the Sparks Athletic Center.
  • Willamette Falls to New Hope Christian, 65-54, in Capital City Classic
    November 24, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Chelsea Dyson scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Deacons of New Hope Christian College to a 65-54 victory over Willamette University in the third place game at the Capital City Classic on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Corban University. New Hope Christian improved to 6-8 on the season, while Willamette fell to 0-5.
  • Western Oregon Defeats WU Women's Basketball, 71-53, at Capital City Classic
    November 23, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Western Oregon University defeated Willamette University 71-53 in the opening round of the Capital City Classic in women's basketball on Friday, Nov. 23 at Corban University. WOU was led by Dana Goularte, who scored a game-high 23 points on 9 of 13 field goals and 5 of 8 free throw shooting.
  • Willamette Women's Basketball Game at Linfield is Postponed
    November 21, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's basketball game at Linfield College, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27, has been postponed. No make-up date has been determined, although the teams plan to reschedule the game.
  • Willamette Falls to UC-Santa Cruz, 61-38, in Women's Basketball
    November 18, 2012
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- The University of California-Santa Cruz placed three players in double figures and held Willamette University to 31.0% field goal shooting, as the Banana Slugs defeated the Bearcats, 61-38, in the second round of the Bon Appetit Tournament at Lewis & Clark College on Sunday, Nov. 18.
  • Corban Builds 17-Point Halftime Lead in 74-60 Win over Willamette
    November 17, 2012
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Corban University built a 42-25 halftime lead and the Warriors went on to claim a 74-60 victory over Willamette University in the first round of the Bon Appetit Tournament at Lewis & Clark College on Saturday, Nov. 17. Corban improved to 2-3 on the season, while Willamette fell to 0-2.
  • Concordia Plays Strong Defense, Defeats Bearcats, 79-47
    November 15, 2012
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Concordia University used strong defensive play to hold Willamette University to 18.5% shooting in the first half, as the Cavaliers built a 44-15 lead on their way to a 79-47 win over the Bearcats, on Thursday, Nov. 15 at Cavalier Court.
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