2025-26 Women's Basketball News
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Chisholm & Dunda named to All-District Academic Team
March 24, 2026Lesley University women's basketball guard Leila Chisholm and forward Alawnah Dunda were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team as announced by the organization. -
Chisholm & Chanakara named to NAC Sportsmanship Team
March 06, 2026A member of both Lesley men’s and women’s basketball teams have been named to the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Sportsmanship Team honors, as announced by the conference earlier this week.
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New England College tops Women's Hoops in Final Game of the Season
February 21, 2026After their game earlier in the week versus Fisher College was cancelled, the Lynx headed up to New Hampshire to end their season on a high note. The Pilgrims came into the game looking to get one last win of the regular season after falling earlier in the week. The Pilgrims put up an impressive defensive performance and gained a big lead early. A strong third quarter from the Lynx gave them hope, but New England College ultimately put a stop to the comeback and won 90-34.
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SUNY Cobleskill Beats Out Women's Hoops as NAC Play Comes To A Close
February 14, 2026The Lynx, fired up after last night’s nail-biter, looked to finish NAC play on a high note. While SUNY Cobleskill, upset that their six-game win streak came to an end last night, came into Minuteman with hopes of ending their regular season on a high note. The game started neck and neck, but a slew of fouls kept the Lynx careful as the Tigers were able to create distance. Lesley ultimately fell 83-56
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SUNY Delhi bests women's hoops on senior night
February 13, 2026Hot off their win on Tuesday against VTSU Johnson, the Lynx looked to win their first back-to-back games of the season as they celebrated Senior Night. On the other side of the court, the SUNY Delhi Broncos had hopes of turning around their recent bad luck as their season wrapped up. After a neck-and-neck battle that ultimately came down to the wire, the Broncos were able to sneak out the win.
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Women's Hoops Squeaks Out Win Vs. VTSU Johnson 63-58
February 10, 2026Following a tough loss over the weekend, the Lynx looked to rebound as they took on VTSU Johnson in the final stretch of the regular season. The Badgers, also coming off a rough weekend, traveled to Lexington with hopes of securing a needed NAC win. It was all Lynx in the first half, but coming out of the locker room, the Badgers completely turned the tables. The comeback was just a little too late as Lesley narrowly got the 63-58 win.
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THomas College Bests Women's Hoops 71-36
February 07, 2026Following a big win on Tuesday, the Lynx looked to continue their success as they headed to Thomas College for the final time this season. The Terriers went into the game looking to put an end to their losing streak. The Terriers got off to a hot start, but the Lynx rallied back to keep the game close in the first. But the Terriers were untouchable in the third and ultimately took home the 71-36 win.
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Women's Hoops Wins Big Over Falcons, 77-23
February 03, 2026The Lynx returned to Minuteman after a lengthy road trip and were hungry for their first win of the new year. Fisher College agreed to this game just a few days ago, after Vermont State Randolph had to bow out. Nevertheless, they came ready to take on the team across the Charles. Lesley got off to a hot start and didn’t look back. They put up their best offensive and defensive performance of the season. The Lynx got a big 77-23 win as they head into the homestretch of their season.
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MMA top's women hoops as road trip comes to an end
January 31, 2026The Lynx headed to Maine in hopes of finding their first win of the year, while MMA entered the game looking to regain sole position of the NAC lead. The Mariners got right to work putting up big numbers in both the first and second quarters. Lesley couldn’t keep pace. They shone early in the second half, but MMA’s top-tier offense and defense sealed the game.
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UMaine Farmington tops Lynx in Women's Basketball, 66-37
January 30, 2026The Lynx headed up to Maine in search of their first win of the New Year. The Beavers had hopes of continuing their win streak. After a back-and-forth opening quarter, UMaine started to run away. The Lynx were not deterred but were no match for the Beavers. The Beavers’ win puts them tied for first place in the NAC.
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Women's hoops falls to VTSU Lyndon Hornets 67-46
January 24, 2026The Lynx returned home with hopes of getting their first win of the new year, while the Hornets came in looking to turn their previous win into a streak. VTSU got off to an early lead, but the Lynx fought their way back. Coming out of the half, the Hornets stepped up on both sides of the ball and secured a 67-46 win.
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Women's Basketball couldn't keep pace with the Eagles falling 69-49
January 17, 2026The Lynx went into the game looking to end their recent losing streak, while Husson University was hoping to turn their recent win into a streak of their own. The Eagles got off to a very hot start, but Lesley's defense got better as the game went on. The Lynx weren't able to overcome the hole they dug, falling 69-49.
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Women's Basketball falls in NAC matchup with UMaine - Presque Isle, 50 - 34
January 16, 2026The Lynx headed up to Presque Isle in the hope of snapping their losing skid against UMaine. The Owls were also going into the game looking for their first win of 2026. Both teams played hard against their NAC rival, but UMaine’s defense was too much for the Lynx. Eventually overpowering them 50-34.
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Women's Basketball Play Hard Against SUNY Delhi, Ultimately Falls 53-41
January 11, 2026The Lynx looked to snap their losing streak against the wavering SUNY Delhi Broncos. Coming off a crushing loss in their previous game, the Broncos looked to rebound. A very tight first half gave the Lynx the most hope they've had during their current streak, but a strong third quarter was all the Broncos needed to put the Lynx away 53-41.
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SUNY Cobleskill's Best Offensive Performance Of The Season Handed Women's Basketball A 76-28 Loss
January 10, 2026Coming off a rough first game of the new year, the Lynx looked to turn things around to start their roadtrip. The Fighting Tigers, who were also coming off a bad loss, were able to pick things back up. Cobleskill's strong defensive performance kept Lesley's offense in check throughout the game, while the Fighting Tigers' offense delivered one of the best performances of the season.
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Thomas Tops Women's Basketball 74-39
January 07, 2026The Lesley Lynx looked to start the year on a new foot against the NAC rival Thomas College Terriers. However, the Terriers wanted to flip their previous game’s win into a streak. Thanks to their nearly unstoppable offense from a handful of players, they managed to pull out a conference win.
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Beavers Overpower Lynx in Saturday Women's Hoops Tilt
December 06, 2025LEXINGTON, Mass. - The University of Maine at Farmington women's basketball posted a wire-to-wire win over Lesley University on Saturday afternoon, 74-27, in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) action at Minuteman High School.
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Early Blitz Fuels MMA Past Women's Hoops
December 05, 2025LEXINGTON, Mass. - Maine Maritime Academy used an early surge to power past host Lesley University, 87-49, Friday evening in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) women’s basketball action at Minuteman High School.
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Balanced Attack Lifts Lyndon Over Women's Hoops
December 02, 2025LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - The Vermont State University Lyndon Hornets women's basketball team's early scoring run and all around team effort helped obtain a 73-40 home victory over the Lesley University Lynx on Tuesday night in the Hornet's conference opener.
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Mount Holyoke Completes Comeback in 45-43 Women's Basketball Final
November 25, 2025SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - Mount Holyoke College held Lesley University scoreless over the final 11:19 of regulation to come-from-behind and defeat the Lynx by a 45-41 final in NCAA Division III women’s basketball action on Tuesday evening at Howard Gymnasium.
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Eagles Ride Out Big First Half to Top Women's Hoops, 87-59
November 22, 2025LEXINGTON, Mass. - Husson University used a big first half to coast past Lesley University, 87-59, Saturday afternoon in North Atlantic Conference women’s basketball action at Minuteman High School.
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Gravitt Scores 20 in 61-52 NAC Win vs. UMPI
November 21, 2025LEXINGTON, Mass. - Junior guard Savannah Gravitt (Richmond Hill, Ga.) scored a season-high 20 points including six three pointers to propel Lesley University past UMaine-Presque Isle, 61-52, on Friday evening in North Atlantic Conference women’s basketball action at Minuteman High School.
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VTSU Johnson Slips Past Women's Hoops in NAC Opener
November 18, 2025JOHNSONVILLE, Vt. - Despite leading at halftime, Lesley University fell to VTSU Johnson on Tuesday evening by a 69-49 final in North Atlantic Conference women’s basketball action at Carter Gymnasium.
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Late Three Powers Women's Hoops Over WIT, 51-49
November 15, 2025LEXINGTON, Mass. - Senior guard Leila Chisholm (Santa Barbara, Calif.) buried a pull-up three in transition with 3.1 seconds to play to lift Lesley University past Wentworth Institute of Technology, 51-49, Saturday afternoon in non-conference NCAA Division III women’s basketball action.
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Strong Second Half Not Enough to Lift Lynx Past Mariners
November 12, 2025NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Mitchell College women's basketball team rode a barrage of three-pointers and a dominant first half to secure a 71–58 victory over Lesley University on Wednesday night in non-conference action at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
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Colby-Sawyer Charges Past Women's Hoops, 81-44
November 09, 2025NEW LONDON, N.H. - The Colby-Sawyer women's basketball team picked up their first win of the season against Lesley University at the Hogan Sports Center on Sunday, topping the Lynx by a final score of 81-44.
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Pilgrims Top Lynx in 25-26 Opener For Both Squads
November 08, 2025HENNIKER, N.H. - Host New England College used a big first half to cruise to a 75-33 win over Lesley University in the 2025-26 season-opener for both squads.
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Lesley University Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025
July 18, 2025CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University Athletic Department is excited to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame Class. The second Lesley University Athletics Hall of Fame class includes five former student-athletes, one contributor, one coach and one team.
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Pettway Tabbed as New Women's Basketball Head Coach
July 16, 2025CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Marcel Pettway has been named the next head coach of the Lesley University Women's Basketball program, as announced earlier today by Athletic Director Dan Campagna.
