https://lesleyathletics.com en-us https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170227jgb4ij Sophomore forward Abby Henderson (Rochester, N.H.) was named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) All-Sportsmanship Team, announced by the conference Monday afternoon. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170227jgb4ij https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170222dn0bg2 The 2016-2017 came to a close for the Lesley University women’s basketball team, falling to first seed Regis College, 95-33, in the first round of the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Tournament, Tuesday evening. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170222dn0bg2 https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170220fa2760 First year guard Linda Wallentine (Monroe Township, N.J.) earned New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week honors for the first time this season, announced Monday afternoon. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170220fa2760 https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170218xowztr The Lesley University women’s basketball team are a back in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championship Tournament for the first time in five years, announced Saturday evening. Sat, 18 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170218xowztr https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170216zz8y1k The Lesley University women's basketball team closed out the regular season with a 69-55 to Bay Path University, in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Thursday evening. First year guard Linda Wallentine (Monroe Township, N.J.) led three in double figures for the Lynx netting 20 points. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170216zz8y1k https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170214y9l4jp The Lesley University women’s basketball team dropped the season series to Regis College, 83-47, in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Tuesday evening. Senior forward Amanda Hawkesworth (Abington, Mass.) was a dominant force in the paint, shooting 10-of-16 from the floor to net a game-high 25 points in the victory. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170214y9l4jp https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170212sa7gej The Lesley University women’s basketball team split the season series against Mitchell College following a 74-40 loss in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Saturday afternoon. Junior guard Theresa Pereira (Hopedale, Mass.) came off the bench to net a game-high 21 points in 33 minutes for the Lynx. Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170212sa7gej https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/201702091e9c6i The Lesley University women's basketball team dropped the season series to Elms College, falling to the Blazers 75-47 in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Wednesday night. First year guard Linda Wallentine (Monroe Township, N.J.) came one point shy of tying her career single-game high, netting a game-high 20 points on the Blazers in the loss. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/201702091e9c6i https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170206etz63x First year forward Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) was named New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week honors for the fifth time this season, announced Monday morning. Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170206etz63x https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170204p60x5c The Lesley University women’s basketball team dropped the season series to Becker College falling 56-40 in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Saturday afternoon. First year forward Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) had a monster game in front court, ripping down a career single-game high 21 rebounds. Sat, 04 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170204p60x5c https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170202yg6bfl The Lesley University women’s basketball team dropped the season series to Wheelock College, 74-43, in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Thursday evening. First year guard Linda Wallentine (Monroe Township, N.J.) led the way for the Lynx netting a team-high 13 points. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170202yg6bfl https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170131xbn8sr The Lesley University women’s basketball team dropped the season series to Newbury College, falling 74-49 in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action, Tuesday evening. Sophomore forward Abby Henderson (Rochester, N.H.) netted a team-high 17 points, shooting seven-of-11 from the field in 31 minutes. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170131xbn8sr https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170129phfr5v CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University led from wire-to-wire and used a team-high 14 points from junior Theresa Pereira (Hopedale, Mass.) to sink Southern Vermont College 45-36 in a New England Collegiate Conference matinee on Sunday afternoon. Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170129phfr5v https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170126z3giin NASHUA, N.H. – Lesley University sophomore Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) notched her eleventh double-double of the season but it was not enough to down Daniel Webster College as the Eagles salvaged a season-series split following a 70-57 victory over the Lynx tonight at Mario Vagge Gymnasium. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170126z3giin https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170123ia9o8v ATTLEBORO, Mass. – For the third time in as many weeks – and the fourth time this season – Lesley University freshman Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week. NECC Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Rebecca Mullen made the announcement today in the conference Weekly Report. Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170123ia9o8v https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170121wkn7a4 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University survived a fourth quarter run from University of Maine-Presque Isle and held on to top the Owls 61-53 in a non-conference tilt tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. Sat, 21 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170121wkn7a4 https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170118zi9uw5 WESTON, Mass. – Regis College used a 55-24 rebounding advantage over Lesley University to propel the Pride to a 70-33 victory over the Lynx tonight on Higgins Court. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170118zi9uw5 https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170117joegnl ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The awards continue to roll in for Lesley University freshman forward Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) as she has been tabbed with her third New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week honor of the season. NECC Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Rebecca Mullen made the announcement yesterday in the conference Weekly Report. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170117joegnl https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170116u33zkc CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University freshman Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) tied the program single-game record with 20 rebounds and turned in her ninth double-double of the season with ten points to lead the Lynx to a 60-52 comeback victory over Bay Path University this evening at the Nicholas Athletics Center. Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170116u33zkc https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170114tdf1i8 NEW LONDON, Conn. – A strong second quarter was enough to propel the Lesley University women’s basketball team to a 66-58 victory over Mitchell College on Saturday afternoon in New England Collegiate Conference action at the Yarnall Athletic Center. Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170114tdf1i8 https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170112yfiq5c CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A big first half surge from visiting Elms College proved to be too much for Lesley University to overcome as the Blazers sunk the Lynx 69-52 in New England Collegiate Conference action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. The win pushes the Blazers to an even 6-6 on the season and 4-2 in the NECC while the loss drops the Lynx to 3-9 overall and 2-4 in conference play. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170112yfiq5c https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170112yfr6so CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A big first half surge from visiting Elms College proved to be too much for Lesley University to overcome as the Blazers sunk the Lynx 69-52 in New England Collegiate Conference action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. The win pushes the Blazers to an even 6-6 on the season and 4-2 in the NECC while the loss drops the Lynx to 3-9 overall and 2-4 in conference play. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170112yfr6so https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170110y7sk3y CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Wheelock College proved to be too much for Lesley University as the Wildcats downed the Lynx 72-44 in New England Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. The victory bumps Wheelock to 4-7 overall and 2-3 in the NECC while the Lynx slide to 3-8 on the season and 2-3 in conference matchups. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170110y7sk3y https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170109me3der CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University freshman Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) has been recognized as the New England Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week, announced today by Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Rebecca Mullen. This is the second time in her rookie campaign Jones has been honored with the award as she was also recognized back on November 21, 2016. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170109me3der https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170107o8v0hd LEICESTER, Mass. – Lesley University junior Theresa Pereira (Hopedale, Mass.) tied a season-high with 20 points while draining a career-best six three-pointers, but it was not enough to stump Becker College as the Hawks downed the Lynx 63-51 in New England Collegiate Conference action this afternoon. Sat, 07 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170107o8v0hd https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170105yf8lii CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A monster second half from Lesley University freshman Dakota Jones (Torrance, Calif.) powered the Lynx to a 63-52 comeback victory over visiting Green Mountain College in the 2017 opener for both schools on Thursday night. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20170105yf8lii https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161212pgx6wb ATTLEBORO, Mass. – For the second time in as many weeks, Lesley University freshman Kylie Lounder (Belchertown, Mass.) has been tabbed as the New England Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week. NECC Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Rebecca Mullen made the announcement today in the Conference Weekly Report. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161212pgx6wb https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161210p4uozm FRANKLIN, Mass. – Lesley University freshman Kylie Lounder (Belchertown, Mass.) finished with team-highs of 17 points, eight rebounds, and three steals but it was not enough to unseat Dean College, as the Bulldogs ran away with a 77-46 victory to spoil the first semester finale for the Lynx. Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161210p4uozm https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161207xtrd94 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Lesley University had their first semester home finale spoiled by the University of Saint Joseph as the Blue Jays coasted past the Lynx 91-52 in non-conference action tonight at the Nicholas Athletics Center. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161207xtrd94 https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161205qgr07y ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Lesley University freshman Kylie Lounder (Belchertown, Mass.) has been named New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week, announced today by Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Rebecca Mullen. Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://lesleyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2016-17/releases/20161205qgr07y