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February 26, 2010
O'Connell Earns Rookie of the Year; Mark Named Honorable Mention
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Eight of the nine sponsored programs were represented on 2009-10 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 24, 2010
Mitchell advances with 73-65 win over Newbury
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College women’s basketball team withstood a second-half charge by Newbury College to pull out a 73-65 victory on Tuesday night in the first round of the NECC Championship at the Yarnall Athletic Center. Newbury (9-14 overall) also finished with four players in double figures. Junior Ashley Monteiro (Cambridge, Mass.) and freshman Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, Mass.) each netted 12 points while senior Katelyn Mark (Quincy, Mass.) and sophomore Morganna Machado (Attleboro, Mass.) added 10 apiece.
February 23, 2010
O'Connell Grabs Final NECC Rookie of the Week
Newbury College freshman center Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, Mass.) nabs the final weekly rookie honors. The Nighthawks finished 1-2 on the week, grabbing the sixth and final seed in the tournament. For the week, she shot 45% (13-for-29) from the field and 56% (5-for-9) from the line.
February 22, 2010
2009-2010 NECC Women’s Basketball Championship Pairings Announced
ATTLEBORO, Mass.—Daniel Webster College has claimed the top seed for the 2009-2010 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Women’s Basketball Championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites the evening of Tuesday, February 23. The Eagles (20-5 overall) earned the top spot in the upcoming NECC tournament after posting a 15-1 conference record. Newbury College (9-13, 7-9) has claimed the #6 seed and will travel to #3 Mitchell on Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00 PM
February 20, 2010
Nighthawks Enter Post-Season With Win Over Wildcats
The Newbury College women’s basketball team closed out the regular season with a comeback victory over Wheelock College, 65-57, Saturday afternoon. Freshman Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, MA/North Quincy) led the way with her 17th double-double of the season, tallying 16 points and 19 rebounds. Before the game, the Nighthawks honored seniors Katelyn Mark (Quincy, MA/North Quincy) and Rashawna Wynn (Baltimore, MD/Southwestern) for their four years of service to the program.
February 18, 2010
Mariners Hold Off Newbury for 62-51 Win
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College women’s basketball team held off a strong second-half charge from Newbury College to pull out a 62-51 victory on Thursday night at the Yarnall Athletic Center. Newbury shot 30 percent from the floor and held a 53-50 edge on the glass. Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, Mass.) pulled down a game-high 18 rebounds and contributed seven points.
February 17, 2010
Eagles Victory Over Nighthawks Clinches NECC Regular Season Title
The Newbury College women’s basketball team was defeated by Daniel Webster College Wednesday evening, 75-58. Junior Vanessa Bosques (North Windham, CT/Windham) recorded a double-double, tallying 17 points and 12 rebounds, as the Eagles clinch their first New England Collegiate Conference regular season championship. Despite the loss, Ashley Monteiro (Cambridge, MA) led the way for Newbury recording a team-high 17 points.
February 15, 2010
O'Connell, Young, & Beck Sweep NECC Awards
Three Newbury College student-athletes earned weekly conference honors as announced by the New England Collegiate Conference. Catherine O'Connell (Quincy, MA), Timothy Young (Brockton, MA), and James Beck (Havre de Grace, MD) collected accolades for women's basketball, men's basketball, and men's volleyball, respectively.
February 13, 2010
Nighthawks Prevail Over Mountaineers In NECC Action
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College women’s basketball team fought hard but came short losing to the visiting New England Collegiate Conference Nighthawks of Newbury College 65-54 Saturday night. It was senior night at SVC and forward Rachel Pannell had a double-double with a team-high 16 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in her final game on the Field House court. Sophomore guard Morganna Machado led Newbury with a game-high 19 points.
February 11, 2010
Wildcats Ground Nighthawks in NECC Women’s Basketball Action
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—Seniors’ trio Christina Calabrese (Hamilton, N.J.), Jessica Hunt (Madison, Conn.) and Kathleen Rodrigue (West Stewartstown, N.H.) helped propel the Wildcats of Bay Path College over the Nighthawks of Newbury College 74=63in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action tonight at the STCC Arena. Freshman forward Jalisa Fields (Bronx, N.Y.) tied the game high with 21 points and shelled out 14 rebounds, eleven of which were offensive.
February 9, 2010
Women's Basketball Falls to Becker
Leicester, Mass. – With all five starters in double figures the Becker Hawks defeated the Newbury Nighthawks 100-69 and avenged and early season overtime loss in New England Collegiate Conference women’s basketball action tonight. The Nighthawks were led by Katelyn Mark (Quincy, MA) who scored a game high 27 points and Morganna Machado (Attleboro, Mass.) who came off the bench to score 11 points in 20 minutes of action.
February 8, 2010
Fields Earns NECC Rookie of the Week
Newbury College freshman forward Jalisa Fields (Bronx, N.Y.) helped the Nighthawks to a 2-1 week including two NECC victories over Wheelock (62-43) and Mitchell (65-54) and a tough non-conference loss versus Suffolk (71-53). Fields tallied back-to-back double-doubles including 18 points and 16 rebounds against the Wildcats and came back to produce 14 points and 12 boards against the Mariners. For the week, she shot 57% (13-for-23) from the field and 63% (5-for-8) from the line.
February 6, 2010
Nighthawks Defeat Mariners
The Newbury College women’s basketball team overcame an 11-0 deficit, to begin the contest, to defeat Mitchell College, 65-54, Saturday afternoon. Junior Ashley Montiero (Cambridge, MA/Cambridge Rindge & Latin) paved the way to victory, netting a team-high 17 points.
February 4, 2010
Newbury Out-rebounds Wheelock en Route to Win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Newbury College had two players with double-doubles and four players in double digits as the Nighthawks downed Wheelock College 62-43 Thursday night in New England Collegiate Conference play. Freshman Jalisa Fields (Bronx, NY) led Newbury with a game high 18 points and 16 rebounds while fellow freshman forward Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, Mass.) grabbed 15 boards and scored ten points as head coach Katie Greene’s team improved to 6-9 on the season and 4-5 in the NECC. Wheelock falls to 4-14 overall and 3-6 in conference play.
February 2, 2010
O’Connell Makes Newbury History
Newbury College Women’s Basketball Center, Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, MA), made history this week earning both NECC Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, NEWBA (New England Women’s Basketball Assoc) Rookie of the Week and Division 3 hoops Team of the Week (Center). O’Connell was the first Newbury Women’s Basketball player to ever be named to all 4 awards in one single week and the first to be named to the D 3 hoops Team of the Week in school history.
February 1, 2010
Nighthawks Fall to Rams
Boston, Mass. – The Suffolk University Women’s Basketball (10-8 overall) team picked up their third win in a row on Monday evening. The Rams topped the Newbury College Nighthawks (5-9 overall) by a score of 71-53. Freshman Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, Mass.) played a strong game for the Nighthawks as she led all rebounders with 16 boards and also picked up 14 points as she dominated the paint.
January 30, 2010
Nighthawks Fall to Eagles
Nashua, N.H. – Junior guard Joyce Chagan (Boothbay Harbor, Maine) erupted for a game-high 28 points and sophomore Vanessa Bosques (N. Windham, N.H.) knocked down 22 as the Daniel Webster College women’s basketball team roared back from a nine-point second half deficit to down upset-minded Newbury College, 73-68 in a NECC matchup Saturday at Mario Vagge Gymnasium. unior Ashley Monteiro (Cambridge, Mass.) led the Nighthawks (5-8, 3-5 NECC) with 23 points including four three-pointers.
January 26, 2010
Nighthawks Upset Raiders
For the first time in five years, the Newbury College women’s basketball team defeated Rivier College, 62-61, Tuesday evening. The Nighthawks atoned for last year’s 100-48 loss to the Raiders with three players reaching double figures and staved off a second half Rivier comeback attempt to take the one point victory.
January 23, 2010
Newbury 56, Lesley 79
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball team defeated Newbury College 79-56 at home on Saturday afternoon, improving their season record to 5-8 (4-2 NECC). Newbury dropped to 4-7 (3-4 NECC) following the loss. Newbury’s Katelyn Mark (QUINCY, Mass./North Quincy) scored 11 of her team-high 18 points in the first half. She hit three three-point attempts and finished the game 5-of-7 from long range.
January 21, 2010
Elms Women’s Basketball Outlasts Newbury, 77-69
The Blazers overtook Newbury College, 77-69 in Thursday evening's New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) women's basketball game at Picknelly Arena. Newbury senior guard Katelyn Mark (Quincy, Mass.) had a team high 17 points in the losing effort. The Nighthawks also received major contributions from O’Connell who had 15 points and Field who chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds.
January 20, 2010
Amy Chen Helps Promote the New NCAA DIII Initiative
ATLANTA, Ga.--The New England Collegiate Conference's National SAAC Representative junior Amy Chen (Chelmsford, Mass.-Newbury College) helps the NCAA unveil their new initiative for the NCAA Division III strategic-positioning platform.
January 20, 2010
Women’s Basketball Helps Haiti
The Newbury College women’s basketball team helped raise just over $110.00 for the Haiti Earthquake victims last night in Brookline, MA during a game against New England Collegiate Conference foe, Bay Path College. All proceeds will be sent directly to the Red Cross.
January 19, 2010
Nighthawks Power Past Wildcats, 68-40
The Newbury College women’s basketball team defeated Bay Path College, 68-40 Tuesday evening. Freshman Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, MA/North Quincy) led all scorers with a game-high 16 points as well as recording her eighth double-double of the season, tallying 11 rebounds in the victory. Along with fellow freshman Jalisa Fields (Bronx, NY/St. Michael Academy), O’Connell helped the Nighthawks take an 11 point lead into the locker room at half
January 18, 2010
O'Connell, Young Take Home NECC Rookie of the Week Honors
Newbury College basketball was honored by the New England Collegiate Conference on both the men's and women's sides as freshman center Catherine O'Connell (Quincy, Mass.) and freshman guard Timothy Young each earned Rookie of the Week.
January 16, 2010
Nighthawks Drop Second Game To Lynx, 78-58
In the second game of the Saturday afternoon double-header against Lesley University, the Newbury College women’s basketball team was handed their second conference loss at the hands of the Lynx, 78-58. Senior Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, MA/Hamilton-Wenham) was one rebound shy of double-double as she led Lesley to the victory with 20 points and nine boards. Junior guard Ashley Monteiro (Cambridge, MA/Cambridge Rindge and Latin) led all Newbury scorers with a game-high 20 points.
January 14, 2010
Nighthawks Surpass Mountaineers For 2nd Straight Win
The Newbury College women’s basketball team won their second consecutive game after defeating Southern Vermont College, 72-55, Thursday evening. Freshman center Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, MA/North Quincy) led the way for the Nighthawks with her sixth double-double of season, tallying 10 points and 15 rebounds.
January 12, 2010
Newbury Holds Off Late Becker Rally
In a game that saw a combined nine players reach double figures, the Newbury College women’s basketball team defeated conference foe Becker College, 76-74 in overtime Tuesday evening. Senior Katelyn Mark (Quincy, MA/North Quincy) lead the Nighthawks with a team-high 20 points.
January 9, 2010
Elms Blazes Past Newbury in NECC Opener
The Newbury College women’s basketball team dropped their New England Collegiate Conference opener to Elms College, 73-55, Saturday afternoon. Blazers sophomore Carolyn Talmadge (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug Regional) nearly recorded a triple-double tallying 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead Elms to their second victory of the season. Junior Ashley Monteiro (Cambridge, MA/Cambridge Rindge & Latin) led the way for the Nighthawks with a team-high 17 points.
December 14, 2009
O'Connell Honored for Second Straight Week
For the second straight week, Newbury College freshman center Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, Mass.) has been awarded the Rookie of the Week honor. Despite a tough 70-68 loss against Gordon, O’Connell led the Nighthawks with a tremendous double-double shelling out 17 points and pulling down 19 rebounds, while chipping in two assists.
December 8, 2009
Nighthawks Drop Heart Breaker to Fighting Scots
The Gordon College women’s basketball team defeated the Nighthawks of Newbury College 70-68 in a battle to the finish tonight in Brookline, MA. Despite the loss first year center and NECC Rookie of the Week Catherine O’Connell (Quincy, MA/North Quincy) continued to dominate for the Nighthawks scoring 17 points and ripping down 19 rebounds. O’Connell has now put up a double-double in three out of her first four games in a Newbury uniform.
December 7, 2009
Young & O'Connell Earn NECC Rookie of the Week Honors
Two Newbury College freshmen basketball players earned New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week honors for their stellar performances on the hardwood. Guard Timothy Young (Brockton, MA) is averaging 20.6 points per game while center Catherine O'Connell (Quincy, MA) is averaging 11.5 points and 11 rebounds on the week.
December 1, 2009
Lions Tame Nighthawks
The Eastern Nazarene Women’s Basketball team defeated the Nighthawks of Newbury College 69-47 tonight in Brookline, MA. The Lions were paced by First Year forward Alexis Malloy (Greenbelt, MD) who recorded the games only double double with 11 rebounds and 12 points.
November 16, 2009
Nighthawks Win in Dramatic Fashion on Opening Night
The Newbury College women’s basketball team defeated the visiting Falcons of Albertus Magnus College 61-59 in dramatic fashion this evening at Hellenic College.
November 15, 2009
Newbury Women's Basketball Preview
The Newbury College women's basketball team enters the 2009-2010 season poised to make a run at the New England Collegiate Conference Championship. The Nighthawks, who finished with five conference victories last season and lost in the first round of the 2008-2009 playoffs, believe their mix of experience and added height and strength on the post will prove vital to their success this year.
