Women’s Basketball
Lady Bears off to NCAA record ninth semifinal
“Revenge is sweet.” The words of senior, co-captain Zoë Unruh resonated throughout the Washington University Field House after the No. 6 Washington University women’s basketball team defeated the defending NCAA Division III champion George Fox University 59-52. With the win, the Bears earned a trip to the semi-finals of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball tournament. The No. 5 Bruins defeated the No.
Women’s basketball: Ladies roll to Kentucky
After reaching the Final Four twice in the last three years, the Washington University women’s basketball team certainly has its work cut out as it attempts to extend that streak.
Female Athlete of the Week: Janice Evans
The No. 6 Washington University women’s basketball team is on top of the University Athletic Association conference with a 20-2 record (10-1 UAA), and the team’s seniors have provided veteran leadership that has played a huge part in the team’s success.
Women’s basketball: Bears play great defense, sweep weekend on road
Washington University’s women’s basketball team may be known for its many offensive threats, but it was their defensive efforts that punctuated this weekend’s sweep. The Bears (20-2, 10-1 UAA) defeated New York University 58-50 on Sunday and Brandeis Univesity 50-37 on Friday to maintain their one-game lead in the University Athletic Association standings over the University of Chicago.
Bears avenge loss in weekend sweep at home
After falling 61-53 at the University of Rochester for their first conference loss of the season, the Washington University women’s basketball team was back home this weekend—and they had little trouble returning the favor. In both of the weekend’s games, the Bears grabbed control early on and never gave up the lead.
Athlete of the Week: Zoë Unruh
Senior Zoë Unruh faced a dilemma in the game against Emory University on Jan. 31. Down 13 points in the first half, the Bears faced their second loss in just as many University Athletic Association conference games. That’s when Unruh, a co-captain, caught fire, scoring 11 of a career-high 25 points in the 70-60 victory. Her actions have earned her Student Life’s Athlete of the Week award.
Bears suffer first UAA loss, split weekend
In a conference as tough as the University Athletic Association, even the best teams hit a couple of setbacks now and then. This season, the Washington University women’s basketball team is no exception.
Varsity Red: Two squads, one team
Every Washington University women’s basketball season, there is a team that goes unnoticed by most of the Wash. U. community.
Varsity Red, the junior varsity-esque squad, exists as a “training team” to develop players’ skills. Varsity Red’s purpose is to serve as a way for players who normally don’t receive much, if any, playing time in regular varsity games. In Varsity Red games, they may hone abilities that will be used in the more physical, faster-paced varsity matches. The roster is constantly rotating, depending on which personnel are needed and on recent performances on the court. For an away game, which requires plane travel, the varsity squad generally takes 14 players. If the squad travels by bus, it usually takes between 15 and 17.
Bears keep streak alive on road
Facing a pair of road games for the first time in over a month, the Wash. U. women’s basketball team held its ground once again. The Bears broke away in the second half of both contests and won their first two UAA road matches of the season, defeating Case Western Reserve University 65-57 in Cleveland and taking out Carnegie Mellon 64-57.
Bears struggle in weekend split
The Washington University women’s basketball team ended a four-game losing streak against rival DePauw University Friday night before falling to No. 6 Illinois Wesleyan University on Saturday. The 1-1 weekend was good enough for a second place finish at the annual Tip-Off Tournament, hosted this year by Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington, Ill.
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