March 17, 2009
Women's Basketball Season Recap
The Lesley University women’s basketball team captured the inaugural New England Collegiate Conference Championship a couple of weeks ago and their first ever conference championship in program history. The Lynx established a winning formula early in the season and by sticking to those key basketball principles became a versatile and confident team.

March 11, 2009
Hailee Lowe lights it up for Lesley University
Hamilton - All Hailee Lowe asked for before the season began at Lesley University was to be injury-free. The former Hamilton-Wenham standout got her wish.

February 28, 2009
Lesley wins inaugural NECC women's basketball crown
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Behind 30 points and eight rebounds from Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, Mass.), the Lesley University women’s basketball team captured the inaugural New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball title by defeating Daniel Webster College 63-55. Lowe was named NECC Tournament Most Valuable Player as she averaged 28 points and eight rebounds while shooting 65.6% from the floor in the two past two games.

February 27, 2009
Lesley advances to first ever conference championship
NEW LONDON, Conn. – In the second game of semifinal action at the New England Collegiate Conference Championships held at Mitchell College, the Lesley University women’s basketball team cruised to a 65-49 victory over Elms College to reach the conference championship game for the first time in program history.

February 26, 2009
Lowe, Wechsler, and Cabral-Pini earn All-Conference
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – All nine of the sponsored programs were represented on 2009 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy. In addition to the All-NECC honors, three separate major individual award winners and the team sportsmanship award were also voted upon and selected this week.

February 26, 2009
NECC Women's Basketball Playoff Preview
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball finished off the 2008-2009 regular season with their most successful record in the history of the program at 15-10 (14-2 New England Collegiate Conference) and now find themselves in prime position to win the NECC Championship as the number two seed.

February 23, 2009
2008-09 NECC Women's Basketball Championships Pairings
ATTLEBORO, Mass.—Mitchell College has claimed the top seed for the 2008-2009 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Women’s Basketball Championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites the evening of Tuesday, February 24. The Mariners (16-9 overall) earned the top spot in the upcoming NECC tournament after posting 14-2 conference record.

February 22, 2009
Lynx drop regular season finale; take number two seed
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team went into Mitchell College needing a victory to take hold of the number one seed going into the New England Collegiate Conference playoffs but were defeated 61-49 by the Mariners. Despite the loss, the Lynx still earned a first round bye and advance to the conference semifinals to be played Friday evening at Mitchell.

February 21, 2009
Lynx roll to 61-50 victory over Eagles on Senior Night
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team defeated Daniel Webster College 61-50 behind 20 points from junior Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, Mass.) and improved their 2008-2009 record to 15-9 (14-1 NECC). Daniel Webster dropped to 15-10 (10-6 NECC) in the loss.

February 19, 2009
Lesley splits season series with Elms after 67-56 win
CHICOPEE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team took a firm hold of the number one seed in the New England Collegiate Conference heading into the playoffs after a 67-56 triumph over Elms College on Thursday evening. Brianne Caira (Pelham, N.H.) scored a career-high 29 points in the victory.

February 14, 2009
Lesley escapes Southern Vermont with victory
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team defeated Southern Vermont College 69-61 on Saturday evening to improve to 12-1 in New England Collegiate Conference play. The Lynx move to 13-9 overall while the Mountaineers drop to 5-17 (3-10 NECC).

February 12, 2009
Lynx sweep season series against Hawks
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team defeated Becker College 64-57 on Thursday evening and with the victory have reached the highest win total in a single season for any Lynx women’s basketball team in school history. Lesley improved to 12-9 (11-1 NECC) while Becker dropped to 11-10 (7-5 NECC).

February 10, 2009
Lesley defense shuts down Wheelock
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball started another New England Collegiate Conference winning streak on Tuesday evening after defeating Wheelock College 62-40 behind four double-digit point scorers. With the win, the Lynx improved to 11-9 (10-1 NECC) while the Wildcats dropped to 2-18 (2-9 NECC).

February 7, 2009
Lesley overcomes first half struggles to beat Bay Path
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Bay Path College Wildcats was in the lead for much of the first half over the number one team in the New England Collegiate Conference, Lesley University, but the Lynx were able to regain composure to defeat the visitors 64-40. Lesley improved to 10-9 (9-1 NECC) while Bay Path dropped to 3-17 (1-10 NECC).

February 5, 2009
Elms tops Lesley in battle of top NECC teams
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University suffered their first New England Collegiate Conference loss of the season to the visiting Elms College Blazers 60-51 on Thursday evening. The Lynx fell to 9-9 (8-1 NECC) while the Blazers improved to 10-9 (8-2 NECC).

February 2, 2009
Hailee Lowe takes NECC Player of the Week honors
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Lesley forward Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, Mass.) earned New England Collegiate Conference honors this past week as the Lynx rolled to a 3-0 record against conference opponents. It marks the second time this season that a Lesley player has won the award.

January 31, 2009
Lesley 62, Bay Path 26
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team visited Bay Path College and the New England Collegiate Conference’s league leading scorer on Saturday evening and won 62-26. With the victory, Lesley is above a 0.500 record for the first time this season at 9-8 (8-0 NECC) while Bay Path dropped to 3-14 (1-7 NECC).

January 29, 2009
Lesley improves to 7-0 in the NECC
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball ran their win-streak to seven games with a 78-37 victory over Southern Vermont College on Thursday night. The Lynx evened up their season record to 8-8 (7-0 NECC) while the Mountaineers dropped to 5-12 (3-5 NECC).

January 28, 2009
Lesley Video Highlight - WBKB vs. Mitchell
Check out this clip from a recent women's basketball game! Jodi Fralick takes her defender baseline for a reverse lay up in this clip from a Lynx victory over Mitchell College. With the help from plays like this, Lesley was able to maintain their undefeated streak in NECC play.

January 27, 2009
Lowe scores 33 points in win over Mitchell
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, Mass.) recorded her best game of the 2008-2009 season, tallying 33 points and 15 rebounds, as the Lesley University women’s basketball won the battle of undefeated teams in the New England Collegiate Conference. The Lynx beat the Mitchell College Mariners 68-54.

January 22, 2009
Lesley 66, Wheelock 32
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball defeated Wheelock College 66-32 en route to their fifth straight victory in New England Collegiate Conference play. The Lynx improved to 6-8 (5-0 NECC) while the Wildcats dropped to 1-12 (1-4 NECC).

January 20, 2009
Lesley remains undefeated in NECC play
NASHUA, N.H. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team topped Daniel Webster College 52-38 in a New England Collegiate Conference match up. The Lynx improved to 5-8 (4-0 NECC), unbeaten in league play and winning their fourth straight contest, while the Eagles dropped to 6-7 (1-3 NECC) and lost their second straight game.

January 17, 2009
Lynx win third straight; defeat Newbury 79-35
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team capitalized on a 17 point, 11 rebound effort from Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, Mass.) to win their third straight New England Collegiate Conference game. With the win, Lesley improved to 4-8 (3-0 NECC) while Newbury dropped to 0-10 (0-3 NECC).

January 13, 2009
Lesley finishes strong to beat Becker 70-58
LEICESTER, Mass. – The Lesley University traveled to Leicester, Massachusetts to face off against the preseason #1 team in the New England Collegiate Conference, the Becker College Hawks, and won 70-58 for their second conference victory in as many games. The Lynx went on a 16-4 run in the final 6:30 of second half to solidify their triumph.

January 10, 2009
Lady Lynx open up conference play with victory
BROOKLINE, Mass. - In the first New England Collegiate Conference game of the season for the Lesley University women's basketball team, the Lynx defeated Newbury College 63-47 to break their seven game losing streak. Lesley improved to 2-8 (1-0 NECC) on the season while Newbury remained winless at 0-8 (0-1 NECC).

January 8, 2009
Suffolk 58, Lesley 46
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Suffolk University women’s basketball team got a 21-point effort out of freshman Julieanne Conrad (West Bridgewater, Mass.) in a 58-46 defeat of Lesley University on Thursday evening. With the victory, the Rams improved to 6-4 on the season while the Lynx dropped to 1-8 heading into conference play.

January 2, 2009
Grand Canyon Classic Recap
Mesa, Ariz. – After several months of fundraising dating back to last season, the Lesley University women’s basketball team finally completed their holiday season trip to Mesa, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, to play in the Grand Canyon Classic. The Lady Lynx played in two games during the week-long trip against The College of New Jersey and Plattsburgh State University.

December 16, 2008
Lesley Video Highlight - WBKB vs. Emmanuel
Check out this clip from a recent women's basketball game! Through 40 minutes of basketball, the Lady Lynx played a hard-fought game with Emmanuel College. In this clip, Jodi Fralick scrambles to gain control of a loose ball and with the help of some crisp passing up the court, the Lynx eventually find a wide open Lani Cabral-Pini for a three-pointer.

December 13, 2008
Lesley falls to Emerson 73-55
BOSTON, Mass. – In their final game before making their trip to Phoenix, Arizona for the Trip Sports’ Grand Canyon Classic, the Lesley University women’s basketball team was defeated by Emerson College 73-55. The Lady Lynx fall to 1-5 in the early season while the Lions improved to 6-3.

December 9, 2008
Saints beat Lynx; Emmanuel coach wins 600th
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Although the Emmanuel College Saints trailed by one point in the first half to the Lesley University Lynx, the visiting Saints were able to put together a huge second half performance to win 73-59. With the victory, Emmanuel Head Coach Andy Yosinoff earned his 600th career coaching victory.

December 6, 2008
Bridgewater State knocks off Lesley 73-56
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team got 22 points out of Kaitlyn Wechsler (Merrick, N.Y.) and a double-double from Brianne Caira (Pelham, N.H.) but it was not enough to beat Bridgewater State College on Saturday afternoon. The Lynx fell to the Bears 73-56 and dropped their record to 1-3 on the season. Bridgewater State improved to 4-2 with the victory.

November 25, 2008
Babson registers big first half in win over Lesley
BABSON PARK, Mass. – In the first half of the game between Babson College and Lesley University, the Beavers outscored the Lynx 40-13 in the final 16 minutes to take a commanding lead that they would not relinquish. Babson would go on to win 84-54 to improve their 2008 record to 2-1 while Lesley drops to 1-2.

November 22, 2008
Caira has monster game in Lynx victory
PAXTON, Mass. – Lesley University women’s basketball sophomore Brianne Caira (Pelham, N.H.) scored 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting and added six blocks as the Lynx defeated Anna Maria College 64-45 for their first victory of the 2008-2009 season.

November 16, 2008
Colby-Sawyer defeats Lesley 74-51
NEW LONDON, N.H. – In the season opener for the Lesley University women’s basketball team, the Colby-Sawyer Chargers defeated the Lynx 74-51 behind 26 points and 13 rebounds from junior Terri Duffy (Marshfield, Mass.).

November 13, 2008
Becker tops NECC Women's Basketball Preseason Poll
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Becker College has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to capture the New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball championship, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy. Voting for the preseason poll was conducted among the NECC's head women’s basketball coaches.

November 3, 2008
Lesley Women's Basketball Season Preview
The Lesley University women’s basketball team comes into the 2008-2009 season with tremendous optimism and enthusiasm towards winning a New England Collegiate Conference title. The returning players have invested a lot of time and effort into adopting a system that has been in place since 2006 and they truly believe that this is the season when that hard work will finally pay dividends.

October 20, 2008
Field experience lets women's hoopsters make an impact
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – At Lesley University, all students from all academic degree programs are required to complete early field experience or internship hours. Each of the Lynx women’s basketball players have participated in this program and found that not only has the experience improved their professional development, but also their own personal growth.

September 17, 2008
Lesley promotes Tom Fay to head coaching job
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Former assistant coach for the Lesley University women’s basketball program, Tom Fay, has been named the head coach for the upcoming 2008-2009 season. Fay had spent the last two seasons rebuilding the women’s basketball program and will now have his opportunity to take the team to the next level.