http://assumptiongreyhounds.com en-us en-us http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/SCHOLAR-NE10 Assumption College senior basketball standout LESLIE LUPIEN (Pomfret Center, CT/Woodstock Academy) and senior baseball standout MICHAEL COLEBROOK (Leicester, MA/Saint John's) have been named the 2010 Northeast 10 Conference Female and Male Scholar-Athletes of the Year as selected by the conference Faculty Athletic Representatives (FAR) Council. In addition, Greyhound sophomore lacrosse standout MARY KING (Waltham, MA/Waltham) was presented the 2009-10 Female Sportsmanship Award. All presentations were made at the conference awards banquet in Burlington, VT Monday evening. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/SCHOLAR-NE10 2010-06-07T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/BKB-parker-fraine SANFORD, Me. --- Assumption College senior KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) recently completed her collegiate basketball career however still has another game to play in April. As a recruited member of the "Sanford Townies," a group of local students and educators who will play the Harlem Rockets at the Sanford Veterans Memorial Gymnasium Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m. The Rockets are a professional basketball comedy team from New York. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/BKB-parker-fraine 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stone-NE10 EASTON, Mass. --- Senior center KELSEY SIMONDS (Middleboro, MA/Cardinal Spellman) scored 15 points and added 12 rebounds, while junior guard KRISTEN MC WHIRTER (Melvin Village, NH/New Hampton Prep) added 13 points to pace a balanced attack as No. 3 seeded Stonehill College defeated No. 6 seeded Assumption College, 73-53, in the quarterfinal round of the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs. Junior guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy) (15 points) and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (15 points, eight rebounds) paced the Greyhounds. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stone-NE10 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-snhu-NE10 WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) tied her career-high with 23 points to lead four double-figure scorers as No. 6 Assumption College beat No. 9 S. New Hampshire, 77-70, in a Northeast-10 women's basketball first-round playoff game Sunday at the Laska Gym. Senior KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford), who earned third-team all-conference honors, added 15 points with six rebounds and three blocks, while freshman point KATY HOWARD (Medway, MA/Medway) (13 points, eight assists) and sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) (10 points) played well in support. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-snhu-NE10 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/BKB-allNE10 WORCESTER, Mass. --- Assumption College senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) has been named to Northeast-10 Conference third-team all-stars as voted by the league coaches. Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) was named the co-Freshman-of-the-Year and also earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team. Backcourt mate KATY HOWARD (Medway, MA/Medway) also earned a spot on the all-rookie team. On the men's side first-year guard/forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) was named to all-rookie team. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/BKB-allNE10 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-soconnAWAY NEW HAVEN, Conn. --- Senior forward JACQUELINE JOHANNES (Southbury, CT/Pomperaug) turned in a double-double 23-point, 12-rebound performance as Southern Connecticut State University defeated Assumption College, 67-60, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Wednesday at the Moore Field House in the regular-season finale for both teams. The Hounds open play in the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs Sunday at the Laska Gym at 1 p.m. The seedings will be announced Thursday morning after all games have been completed. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-soconnAWAY 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/PINKZONE-thanks The Assumption College women's basketball team in conjunction with a nationwide initiative orchestrated by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association participated in a WBCA Pink Zone program culminating with their game against Northeast-10 Conference rival University of New Haven (Tuesday, February 9, 2009) in the Laska Gym. Nearly $3,000 was raised for the fight against breast cancer. Thank you very much! Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/PINKZONE-thanks 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-lemoyneHOME WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) scored 23 points on 10-for-12 floor accuracy to lead Assumption College past Le Moyne College, 77-63, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Saturday at the Laska Gym. Senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (15 points) and junior forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy) (15 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots) played well in support roles for the Greyhounds. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-lemoyneHOME 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-aicAWAY SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --- Basketball is game of two halves and never was that more apparent than in the Assumption College vs. American International College women's basketball game Wednesday. Down 42-22 at the half the Hounds rallied in the second half to win 67-60 in a key Northeast-10 Conference game at the Butova Gym. Senior guard JACKIE BRANCA (Hanson, MA/Whitman-Hanson) made four straight free throws in the final minutes to salt away the choice victory. The win clinched a home game for the Greyhounds in the upcoming conference playoffs as they are now 14-11 overall and 11-9 in conference play in seventh place. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-aicAWAY 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-adelphiAWAY GARDEN CITY, N.Y. --- Sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) (13 points, seven rebounds) and junior froward/guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy) (12 points, 10 rebounds) led a balanced attack as Assumption College defeated Adelphi University, 74-33, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action here Saturday. The Greyhounds moved to a quick 9-0 lead en route to a 41-17 halftime advantage led by 41-17. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-adelphiAWAY 2010-02-13T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-newhavenHOME WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) scored a career-high 23 points and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) added 20 points as Assumption College defeated the University of New Haven, 83-69, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Tuesday at the Laska Gym. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-newhavenHOME 2010-02-10T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-paceHOME WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior forward TAYLOR LOSEY (Bristol, CT/Bristol Eastern) scored 20 points to lead five double-figure scorers as Pace University defeated Assumption College, 70-49, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball Saturday at the Laska Gym. Sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) scored 24 points to lead the Greyhounds. Assumption is now 11-11 overall and 8-9 in the conference, while Pace is 17-5 overall and 14-3 in conference play. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-paceHOME 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/PINKZONE WORCESTER, Mass. --- The women's basketball team in conjunction with a nationwide initiative orchestrated by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association will participate in a WBCA Pink Zone program culminating with its game against Northeast-10 rival New Haven on Tuesday, February 9, 2009 in the Laska Gym. PINK ZONE is a global, unified effort for the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/PINKZONE 2010-02-05T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stroseA ALBANY, N.Y. --- Sophomore guard ASHLEY RATH (Victor, NY/Victor) scored 15 points to lead three double-figure scorers as the College of Saint Rose rallied to defeat Assumption College, 60-47, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball here Wednesday. Sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) (12 points, seven rebounds) and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (11 points, five rebounds) stood out for the Hounds. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stroseA 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/copy_of_WBKB-snhu WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) scored 14 points with seven rebounds and three blocked shots to lead three double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated Southern New Hampshire University, 56-50, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Saturday at the Laska Gym. Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) finished with 13 points and sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) had 10 points, six rebounds for the Greyhounds. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/copy_of_WBKB-snhu 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-pollONE The Northeast-10 Conference has five institutions ranked in the first edition of the N.C.A.A. Division II women's basketball regional rankings as released Wednesday by the N.C.A.A. Division II Women's Basketball Committee. Assumption College was ranked No. 10 in the region. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-pollONE 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-anselm GOFFSTOWN, NH --- Sophomore guard EPIPHANY SMITH scored 22 points to lead Saint Anselm College past Assumption College, 62-53, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball game Tuesday at the Stoutenburg Gym. The Greyhounds had three double-figure scorers as freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (14 points), freshman guard KATY HOWARD (13 points) and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (10 points) led the way. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-anselm 2010-01-26T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/NEWS-HAITI WORCESTER, Mass. --- The Assumption College Student Athlete Advisory Committee along with members of the student body at the College joined together for a "Hounds for Haiti" initiative which has raised nearly $6,000 to date. The groups assisted in raising the funds for the Catholic Relief Services (http://crs.org) efforts in the recovery and rebuilding programs in Haiti. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/NEWS-HAITI 2010-01-25T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stm WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Walpole) scored a season- and career-high 26 points and added 11 rebounds to lead Assumption College past Saint Michael's College, 64-44, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Saturday at the Laska Gym. Freshman guard KATY HOWARD (Medway, MA/Medway) added 11 points and four assists in a solid performance for the Greyhounds. Assumption is now 10-8 overall and 7-6 in conference play. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stm 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-franklinpierceA RINDGE, NH --- Senior guard JOHANNAH LEEDHAM (Ellesmere, England/Cheshire), the Northeast-10 leading scorer, scored 27 points to lead No. 1 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce past Assumption College, 83-63, in women's basketball here Wednesday. The Hounds, 9-8 overall and 6-6 in the conference were led by a trio of double-figure scorers: senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (17 points), sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) (16 points) and freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) (13 points). Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-franklinpierceA 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-bentley WALTHAM, Mass. --- Junior guard KIM BRENNAN (Locust Valley, NY/Locust Valley) scored 22 points to lead three double figure scorers as Bentley University won its fifth straight game, 79-69, in overtime in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball Saturday at the Dana Center. The Greyhounds got a career-best 25 points from sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin). Also in double figures for Assumption College were freshman guard KATY HOWARD (Medway, MA/Medway) (15 points) and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (10 points, nine rebounds). Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-bentley 2010-01-16T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stonehill WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior point guard EMILY ROUSSEAU (Biddeford, ME/Biddeford) scored 18 points to lead four double-figure scorers as Stonehill College defeated Assumption College, 81-68, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Tuesday at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, losing for the first time in eight games at home, were paced by freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) with a game-high 21 points. Senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (16 points) and freshman point guard KATY HOWARD (Medway, MA/Medway) (13 points, five assists) played well in support roles for the Greyhounds. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-stonehill 2010-01-12T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-merrimack NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. --- Junior forward SARAH BENISCHEK (Shrub Oak, NY/Lakeland) scored 18 points and added seven rebounds as Merrimack College led all-the-way en route to defeating Assumption College, 55-45, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Saturday at the Volpe Center. Junior forward/captain MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy) (13 points, seven rebounds) and senior guard LESLIE LUPIEN (Pomfret, CT/Woodstock Academy) (12 points, six rebounds) led the Greyhounds. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-merrimack 2010-01-09T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-masslowell WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline) and sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) each scored 18 points as Assumption College defeated the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 88-55, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball Wednesday at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds set a team record with a 58-point explosion in the first half breaking the old mark of 53 set three times . . . vs. Franklin Pierce (11-23-99), at Saint Michael's (2-9-00) and at Massachusetts Lowell (1-16-09). Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-masslowell 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-pace PLEASANTVILLE, NY --- Junior forward KRISTIN CONNOLLY (Staten Island, St. Peter's) scored 20 points as Pace University defeated Assumption College, 62-39, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action Saturday at the Goldstein Center. Junior forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline) finished with eight points and 11 rebounds while senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, MA/Sanford) had eight points to lead the Greyhounds. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-pace 2010-01-02T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-bloomfield PLEASANTVILLE, NY --- Junior forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline) scored 16 points (9 rebounds) and sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) added 15 points (9 rebounds) as Assumption College defeated Bloomfield, NJ College, 56-45, in the second round of the Pace University Mixer here Tuesday at the Goldstein Fitness Center. The Greyhound defense was also a major factor as it limited Bloomfield to a .270 accuracy from the floor as the Deacons made just 17-of-63 attempts. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-bloomfield 2009-12-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-felician2 Senior guard JANELLE BIAMONTE scored 23 points and junior forward QUAY BASKERVILLE added 11 points including five straight in overtime as Felician College defeated Assumption College, 67-64, in the Pace University Mixer Monday. Sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH scored a season-high 20 points and added eight rebounds to lead four double-figure scorers for the Hounds. Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (13 points), senior forward KAYLA PARKER (11 points, seven rebounds) and senior guard MAEGAN COOK (10 points) all played well in support roles for the Hounds. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-felician2 2009-12-28T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-snhu MANCHESTER, NH -- Senior guard JENNY MC DADE (Derry, N.H.) scored 13 points to lead Southern New Hampshire University to a 56-47 non-conference women's basketball win over Assumption College at the SNHU Fieldhouse Sunday. SNHU remained undefeated at home this season (5-0), improved to 7 4 overall. The Greyhounds, who are receiving votes in the latest WBCA Division II poll, saw a four-game win streak snapped and are now 7-2 overall. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-snhu 2009-12-20T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-sconn WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) scored and sophomore forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) each scored 18 points as Assumption College defeated Southern Connecticut State University, 77-65, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action TUESDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds are now 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the conference. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-sconn 2009-12-08T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-lemoyne SYRACUSE, NY --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) scored 15 points including the go-ahead basket with 53 seconds remaining as Assumption College defeated Le Moyne College, 68-63, in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action SATURDAY at the Ted Grant Court. The Greyhounds are now 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-lemoyne 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-aic WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) scored 19 points with five three-pointers as Assumption College rallied from a seven-point deficit to defeat American International College, 67-73, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action WEDNESDAY night at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) now has 981 points as she nears the magic 1,000-point plateau for her career. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-aic 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-adelphi WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) scored 16 points to lead three double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated Adelphi University, 67 46, in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action SUNDAY at the Laska Gym. Junior guard/captain MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy), who added 14 points and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) with 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots played well in support roles for the Greyhounds. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-adelphi 2009-11-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-newhaven Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-newhaven 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-concordia WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) scored 13 points and senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) added 10 points as Assumption College defeated Concordia, NY, 79-63, in the second-round of the Assumption College Courtyard Classic SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. In the first game, senior forward KELSEY SIMONDS (Middleboro, MA/Cardinal Spellman) scored 24 points with four blocked shots and junior guard KRISTEN MC WHIRTER (Melvin Village, NH/New Hampton Prep) added 20 points including four three-pointers as Stonehill College (4-2) defeated Felician, NJ, now 0-2, 69-52. Parker and Gibson both earned all-tournament honors for the Greyhounds, while Simonds and McWhirter were Stonehill representatives. Felician senior guard JANELLE BIAMONTE (Secaucus, NJ/Marist) and Concordia senior forward DANA ROMMEL (Staten Island, NY/Saint Joseph-by-the-Sea) also made the team. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-concordia 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-felician Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-felician 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-strose Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2009-10/WBKB-strose 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/NE-10awards-winter Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/NE-10awards-winter 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-newhaven-ne10 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-newhaven-ne10 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-bentley Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-bentley 2009-02-24T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-snhu2 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-snhu2 2009-02-21T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-fpierce2 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-fpierce2 2009-02-18T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-masslowell2 WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI (Fall River, MA/Durfee) scored a team-high 14 points and junior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) added 11 points as Assumption College defeated the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 59-53, in Northeast 10 Conference women's basketball action SATURDAY in the Laska Gym. The win was the fifth straight for the Greyhounds, who improved to 15 9 overall and 13-6 in the conference. Massachusetts Lowell fell to 8-16 overall and 5-14 in the conference. The Greyhounds are tied with American International for third-place (top four teams get a first-round conference playoff bye) behind Franklin Pierce (15-4) and Stonehill (14-5). Another key point in the game was the hard-nosed Greyhounds' defense which limited the River Hawks to 22-for-57 floor accuracy (.386) and just one-of-17 (.059) from three-point territory. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-masslowell2 2009-02-14T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-newhaven2 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-newhaven2 2009-02-10T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-aic2 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --- Senior guard/captains BETHANY PLASSKI (Fall River, MA/Durfee) and TRISH GARDNER (North Dartmouth, MA/Dartmouth) led Assumption College women's basketball past American International College, 51-44, in a key Northeast-10 Conference game SATURDAY at the Butova Gym. The Greyhounds down 42-40 with 3:44 remaining in the game outscored the Yellow Jackets, 11-2, down-the-stretch to win the defensive struggle. The Greyhounds with their second win this season over American International are now 13-9 overall and 11-6 in the conference tied with Bentley College for fourth-place. Franklin Pierce (13-4) which lost to Bentley (70-53) is first, Stonehill (12-5) which lost to Southern New Hampshire (61 58) is second followed by American International College (12-6) in third place. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-aic2 2009-02-07T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-anselm2 MANCHESTER, NH --- Sophomore forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy) had a double-double 19 points, 12 rebounds and senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI (Fall River, MA/Durfee) chipped in with 17 points and four steals (including the 200th in her career) as Assumption College defeated Saint Anselm College, 59-49, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action SATURDAY in the Stoutenburg Gymnasium. The victory for the Greyhounds improved their overall record to 12-9 and 10-6 in the conference to move into fourth place. In other key action affecting the Greyhounds in the standings Merrimack (7-13, 6-9) defeated Bentley (13-9, 9-6), 70-68 and Saint Rose (13-7, 8-7) defeated Pace (12-7, 9-6), 68-52. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-anselm2 2009-01-31T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-stmikes2 WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard/captain TRISH GARDNER (North Dartmouth, MA/Dartmouth) hit a wing jumper with two seconds left in overtime as Assumption College defeated Saint Michael's College, 71-70, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action THURSDAY night in the Laska Gym. Gardner, who scored a season-best 15 points (seven-for-eight floor accuracy) with six assists and two steals, also connected on a driving layup with 34 seconds left in regulation to send the game into the overtime period. Junior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) (16 points on six-for-seven floor accuracy), senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI (Fall River, MA/Durfee) (14 points, five assists, two steals), sophomore forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (Walpole, MA/Ursuline Academy) (11 points) and freshman forward KELLY MEREDITH (Franklin, MA/Franklin) (10 points) played well in support roles for the Greyhounds. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-stmikes2 2009-01-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-bridgeport Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-bridgeport 2009-01-26T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-lemoyneH Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-lemoyneH 2009-01-24T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-fpierce Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-fpierce 2009-01-20T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-snhu Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-snhu 2009-01-17T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-newhaven WEST HAVEN, CT -- Senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored a team-high 18 points and made key free throws down-the-stretch as Assumption College defeated the University of New Haven, 65 61, in Northeast-10 Conference wome's basketball WEDNESDAY night at the Chargers Gym. Plasski hit a three-pointer in the waning moments of the first half to draw the Greyhounds to within two-points, 29-27, at the break. Junior forward KAYLA PARKER (12 points, 12 rebounds) was superb for the Greyhounds with 10 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots in the half. The Greyhounds held a large 26-16 advantage on the boards however were doomed by 11 turnovers. Senior guard BRIANA RENDE opened the second half for New Haven with a long-range three-pointer before sophomore forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (10 points, 9 rebounds) and junior guard LESLIE LUPIEN (12 points, 7 rebounds) hit jumpers for the Greyhounds to make it 32-31. After Rende connected again for New Haven on a conventional three-point play to make it 35-31 New Haven, the Greyhounds went on a 17-0 spurt. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-newhaven 2009-01-14T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-aic Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-aic 2009-01-08T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-pace Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-pace 2009-01-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-sconn Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-sconn 2009-01-03T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-adelphi Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-adelphi 2008-12-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-masslowell LOWELL, Mass. --- Senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored a game-high 21 points, making seven-of-nine shots from the floor, as Assumption College defeated the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 65-54, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action TUESDAY at the Costello Athletic Center. The victory improved the Greyhounds overall record to 7-2 and 5-2 in the conference which ties them with American International College for second place behind Stonehill College (6-1). Massachusetts Lowell is now 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the conference. Sophomore forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS contributed 13 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots and freshman guard BRITTANY COHEN added nine points, four assists in her first career start. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-masslowell 2008-12-09T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-stonehill Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-stonehill 2008-12-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/TELEGRAM-wbkb-strose Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/TELEGRAM-wbkb-strose 2008-12-04T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-strose WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored all 17 of her points in the second half including a perfect eight-for-eight at the free throw line to lead Assumption College past the College of Saint Rose, 67-57, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action WEDNESDAY night in the Laska Gym. Junior forward KAYLA PARKER (14 points), junior guard LESLIE LUPIEN (12 points, 7 rebounds) and senior guard/captain TRISH CARDNER (season-high 9 assists, 6 rebounds) played well in support roles for the Greyhounds. The Greyhounds made 12-of-13 free throws and also drilled a season-best nine three-pointers. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-strose 2008-12-03T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-lemoyne Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-lemoyne 2008-11-30T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-poll-1 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-poll-1 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-stmike COLCHESTER, Vt. --- Senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored 18 points to lead all scorer as undefeated Assumption College won its fifth straight, 69-61, over Saint Michael's College in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball TUESDAY at the Ross Sports Center. The Greyhounds, ranked 24th in the latest USAToday/ESPN National Division II poll, led all the way and also got solid support performances from junior forward KAYLA PARKER (16 points, 9 rebounds), sophomore forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (12 points, 15 rebounds) and freshman forward KELLY MEREDITH (10 points). Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-stmike 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-anselm Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-anselm 2008-11-22T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-merrimack NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. --- Senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored 15 points and made six-of-six free throws in the final 30 seconds as undefeated Assumption College held on to defeat Merrimack College, 58-54 in the Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball opener for both teams here WEDNESDAY night at the Volpe Center. The Greyhounds, now 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the conference, also received solid performances from sophomore forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (14 points, 10 rebounds) and junior guard LESLIE LUPIEN (11 points, 4 rebounds). Merrimack (0-2, 0-1) was paced by junior guard CASEY MILLER (20 points) and senior guard AMANDA SHANNON (18 points). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-merrimack 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-shepherd EASTON, Mass. --- Junior forward KAYLA PARKER led all scorers with 20 points (6 rebounds, 9-for-12 shooting) leading Assumption College women's basketball past Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WV), 72-51, in the second day of the Stonehill College Mixer here SUNDAY at the Merkert Gymnasium. Freshman forward KELLY MEREDITH added 16 points and senior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored 15 points with a game-high four steals to pace a balanced attack for the Greyhounds, now 2-0. Senior guard ANNA KAUFMAN paced the Rams with 13 points. The Greyhounds sped to a 36-23 halftime lead as Parker scored 15 points on seven-for-10 floor accuracy and Meredith added nine points. The tenacious Hounds' defense created 16 turnovers and limited the Rams to 10 for-27 accuracy from the floor. The Hounds also got a superb off-the-bench performance from freshman point guard BRITTANY COHEN who finished with five points and six assists in 23 minutes. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-shepherd 2008-11-16T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-bloomfield Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-bloomfield 2008-11-15T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBB-HC Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBB-HC 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/TELEGRAM-mbkb Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/TELEGRAM-mbkb 2008-11-09T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-laval-exh Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/WBKB-laval-exh 2008-11-08T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/HOF Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2008-09/HOF 2008-09-20T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/MCINERNEY-hof(2008) Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/MCINERNEY-hof(2008) 2008-05-29T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-plasskiAA Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-plasskiAA 2008-03-27T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/TELEGRAM-holyfamilyWBKB-ncaa Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/TELEGRAM-holyfamilyWBKB-ncaa 2008-03-16T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBK-bentley(ncaa) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. --- Assumption College women's basketball overcame a six-point deficit over the final 11 minutes en route to a physical 67-58 win over conference rival Bentley College in the quarterfinal round of the N.C.A.A. Division II Northeast Regional FRIDAY night at Holy Family University's Campus Center Gym. The victory, the Greyhounds' third this season over the Falcons, improved the team's record to a team-record setting 22-9. It also ended the Falcons' N.C.A.A. Division II record string of 24 consecutive 20-win seasons and made the Greyhounds basketball programs the ONLY double 20-game winners in the Northeast-10 Conference---the men's team also playing in their N.C.A.A. Division II Northeast Regional is 22-10 entering Saturday's quarterfinal round game with Holy Family. The Greyhounds will now face undefeated host Holy Family (31-0), a 54-39 winner over East Coast Conference playoff-champion Molloy, SATURDAY night at 8 p.m. The game will be webcast by CACC tv. The fifth-seeded Greyhounds, the only lower seed to win in the quarterfinal round were led by a host of standout performers. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBK-bentley(ncaa) 2008-03-14T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NE-10_all-stars(bkb-hoc) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NE-10_all-stars(bkb-hoc) 2008-03-12T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NCAA-bkb WORCESTER, Mass. --- It is a double sweet day for Assumption College basketball. The Greyhounds are one of five institutions in New England---Assumption, Connecticut, Amherst, Coast Guard and Salem State---with TWO 20-game winners and the ONLY member of the Northeast-10 Conference with that distinction. The team celebrate as both of its teams have been selected to participate in their respective N.C.A.A. Division II regional championship tournaments. The men's team, which finished as the conference playoff runner-up to Bentley College Saturday, enters the competition with a 22-10 record---doubling last year's win total (11-16) as the most improved team in the region. The Greyhounds are seeded second in the three-day event which will be played at Bentley College Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, March 15, 16, 18. The Greyhounds will face No. 7 seeded Holy Family (21-9). Other matchups include: No. 1 Bentley (30-0) vs. No. 8 Merrimack (17-11); No. 4 C.W. Post (26-4) vs. No. 5 Bryant (17-12) and No. 3 Saint Rose (22-7) vs. No. 6 Philadelphia (22-7). The women, who finished their regular-season at 21-9---improving last year's record of 13-16---are seeded fifth and will play conference rival Bentley College in the first round. The Greyhounds swept the season series from the Falcons for the first time in their history winning 64-46 in Worcester and 59-58 in Waltham. The tournament will be played at top-seeded Holy Family (30-0) in Philadelphia, PA. Other first-round matchups are: Holy Family vs. No. 8 Molloy, NY (19-11); No. 7 Bryant (20-11) vs. No. 2 Stonehill and No. 6 Dominican, NY (22-8) vs. Franklin Pierce (24-5). Game times have yet to be announced for tournament expected to be played Friday, Saturday and Monday. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NCAA-bkb 2008-03-11T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NCAA_SELECTION_SHOW Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NCAA_SELECTION_SHOW 2008-03-09T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NE102008playoffs(bkb) WORCESTER, Mass. --- To say that the basketball seasons at Assumption College have been ultra successful and satisfying would be a gross misunderstatement. The Greyhounds are one of only three New England institutions with TWO 20-game winners. Only Division I Connecticut and Division III Amherst can make the same claim. The women's team has posted a 21-8 overall record tying the team-record for wins in a season (21-9 in 2003-04) and have earned the No. 3 seed in the upcoming Northeast-10 Conference playoffs. Last year the team finished 13-16 overall (9-13 in the conference) and was 1-1 as the No. 9 seed the conference playoffs. This is the fourth 20-win season for the team since 1999-00. The men's team is currently 20-9 overall, winning 20 times for the 14th time in their long and storied history. They have also earned the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. Last year the team finished 11-17 overall (9-13 in the conference) The two teams are among the most improved in the region . . . last year posting a cumulative 24-33 overall mark (18-26 in the conference) and this year with a 41-17 mark to date (29-15 conference) . . . an improvement of 17 victories! In addition, women's coach KERRY PHAYRE has improved her career win total with the Greyhounds to 196, while men's coach SERGE DE BARI '71 has improved his win total to 96. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/NE102008playoffs(bkb) 2008-02-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bentley(2)(2008) WALTHAM, Mass. --- In a night of historic facts Assumption College women's basketball defeated Bentley College, 59-58, TUESDAY night at the Dana Center. The win marked the first for the Greyhound women in Waltham since the very first meeting between the two teams in 1974-75 . . . the Hounds winning that game, 70-42 . . . 31 games ago. It also marked the first time that the Greyhounds have swept the regular-season series, having won 75-64 in Worcester (12/01/2007). The win also denied the Falcons a piece of history losing in their 1,000th game and denying the home team its 800th victory. Bentley basketball will seek the now elusive 800th Saturday at Saint Michael's. And, finally the Greyhounds are now 21-6 overall---tying the team record for most wins in a season previously set with a 21-9 record in 2003-04. They improved to 15-5 in conference play, clinching at least third-place and trailing only Stonehill (17-3) and Franklin Pierce (16-4) with two games remaining. They will host Southern New Hampshire Saturday and play at Pace next Tuesday. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bentley(2)(2008) 2008-02-19T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-merrimack(2)-2008 WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS recorded her first career double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds (11 on the defensive board) as women's basketball defeated Merrimack College, 62-51, in a Northeast-10 Conference game WEDNESDAY at the Laska Gym. The victory moved the Greyhounds into the 20-win category for fourth time in this decade with a 20-5 overall mark. They have won their last four straight and 13 of their last 15 and are 10-1 in the friendly confines of the Laska Gym. The team, tied with Franklin Pierce University for second-place in the conference with 14-4 records will host first-place Stonehill College (15-3) Saturday as part of Winter Homecoming festivities. The victory also assured the team of a first-round bye in the upcoming conference playoffs. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-merrimack(2)-2008 2008-02-13T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-strose(2008) ALBANY, NY --- Junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI (19 points) and senior forward MEGAN URBAN (18 points) combined for 37 points and the Greyhounds' defense proved stifling as the women's basketball team defeated Saint Rose, 70-53, in a Northeast-10 Conference game SATURDAY at the Nolan Gymnasium. Urban added a career-high 12 rebounds with two blocked shots for her second career double-double (first this season), while junior point guard TRISH GARDNER turned in another superb effort with eight assists and five steals directing the Greyhounds' offense. The Greyhounds, ranked No. 4 in this week's NCAA Division II Northeast Regional poll, are now 19-5 overall and 13-4 in the conference in third place. Saint Rose falls to 10-12 overall and 7-11 in conference play (tied for 10th place with Southern New Hampshire). Stonehill by virtue of its 57-38 over Bentley is in sole possession of first place at 14-3, while Franklin Pierce now 14-4 after a 64-47 win over Saint Anselm is in second place. The Greyhounds' defense was the key to the game as they limited the Golden Knights to just a .304 percentage (17-for-56) from the floor and just one-of-15 from three-point territory. They also outrebounded the Knights, 47-35 with 20 on the offensive glass. Offensively the Hounds held a 36-16 advantage in points-in-the-paint and scored 26 points off Saint Rose turnovers. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-strose(2008) 2008-02-09T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-snhu(2008) MANCHESTER, NH --- Junior point guard TRISH GARDNER drilled a three-pointer with 27 seconds left to lift Assumption College women's basketball past Southern New Hampshire University, 62-60, in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup here SATURDAY at the SNHU Fieldhouse. The Greyhounds, ranked No. 4 in this week's N.C.A.A. Northeast Division II poll improved to 18-5 overall and 12-4 in the conference with their 11th win in their last 13 outings. They are tied with Franklin Pierce University for second place in the standings one half game behind league-leader Stonehill College (12-3). The Greyhounds led 36-32 at the halftime break outscoring the Penmen 15-2 over the last 4:52. Senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD led all scorers with 16 points for the Greyhounds and added nine rebounds and three steals, while junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI was the lone other double-figure scorer with 10 points. The Greyhounds are off until SATURDAY (February 9) when they travel to the College of Saint Rose for a 1:30 tapoff. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-snhu(2008) 2008-02-02T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-aic(2008) WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS led three double-figure scorers with 18 points and two big three-pointers down-the-stretch as Assumption College women's basketball defeated American International College, 66-61, in Northeast-10 Conference action WEDNESDAY in the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds snapped a two-game losing streak and have won 10 of their last 12 games to improve to 17-5 overall and 11-4 in the conference. American International is now 11-8 overall and 8-7 in the conference. In a game of spurts, the Greyhounds moved to a 19-5 advantage out-of-the-gate before the Yellow Jackets behind senior forward ALEXIS CASTRO roared back to lead 38-36 at the half---scoring the final seven points. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-aic(2008) 2008-01-30T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-sconn(2008) WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored 20 points to lead five double-figure scorers as the Assumption College women's basketball team moved into sole possession of first place in the Northeast-10 Conference defeating defending Division II national champion Southern Connecticut State University, 84-69, SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, now 16-3 overall and winning for a team-record ninth consecutive game, are now 10-2 in the conference and coupled with Stonehill's 77-64 loss at Franklin Pierce rearranged the top of the conference standings. Stonehill, Franklin Pierce, the Greyhounds next opponent TUESDAY night, and Bentley are all tied for second place at 9-3. Southern Connecticut, ranked 17th in the latest USA Today/ESPN Division II national poll falls to 12-5 overall and 8-4 in the conference. This game was decided as the Greyhounds, leading 23-17 went on a 17-2 spurt to move to a 40-19 advantage. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-sconn(2008) 2008-01-19T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-umasslowell(2)(2008) LOWELL, Mass. -- Freshman MOLLY GRIFFITHS and junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI combined for 39 points and shot an amazing 16-for-19 from the floor as Assumption College women's basketball set a team-mark for most consecutive victories with their eighth straight en route to a convincing 87-58 Northeast-10 Conference victory over the University of Massachusetts Lowell WEDNESDAY at the Costello Gym. The Greyhounds, winners of 11 of their last 12 games, are now 15-3 overall and 9-2, tied for first-place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings. UMass Lowell is now 8-8 and 3-8. The Greyhounds stormed to a 53-25 halftime lead shooting a torrid .704 from the floor, making 19-of-27 attempts including five-of-six from three-point territory. Assumption outscored the hosts 31-7 over the final 10 minutes of the period. Griffiths was perfect for the Greyhounds making all seven of her floor attempts with a pair of three-pointers en route to 16 points, while Plasski made five-of-six and ended with 15 points. Defensively, the Greyhounds limited the River Hawks to .300 from the floor as they made just nine-of-30 shots. Senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD became the fourth Greyhound to reach both 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career with her seventh rebound of the game at the 6:47 mark of the second half. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-umasslowell(2)(2008) 2008-01-12T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-stmikes(2008) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-stmikes(2008) 2008-01-10T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bryant-2(2008) SMITHFIELD, RI -- Assumption College bolted out to a quick 10-1 advantage en route to a 58-48 women's basketball victory over Bryant University in Northeast-10 Conference action TUESDAY night at the Chace Athletic Center. The Greyhounds, who have now won six straight games and nine of their last 10, are now 13-3 overall and 7-2 in the conference. Bryant, which had won nine of its last 10 since losing to the Greyhounds, 79-49, earlier in the season at Laska Gym is now 11-4 overall and 6-4 in conference. Freshman guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS opened the game with a wing jumper off a feed from junior guard/captain BETH PLASSKI and Bryant's LYNNE ANN KOKOSKI followed with one of two free throws. Senior forward CHARDE FLOYD scored off an inside move and Plasski drilled two three-pointers to complete the opening assault. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bryant-2(2008) 2008-01-08T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-lemoyne(2008) SYRACUSE, NY --- Junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI, senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD and sophomore guard LESLIE LUPIEN combined for 44 points, 22 rebounds and seven steals as Assumption College women basketball defeated Le Moyne College, 64-48, in Northeast-10 Conference action SATURDAY at Ted Grant Court. Plasski, the sixth-leading scorer in the conference, scored 18 points, while Floyd contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds (14 on the defensive glass) for her 28th career (fifth this season) double-double as the Greyhounds sped to a 33-26 halftime lead and won going away. Assumption, now 12-3 overall and 6-2 in the conference has now won eight of its last nine games (five straight). Floyd, the leading rebounder in the conference (10.8 per game), now has 973 career rebounds. Lupien was perfect, making four shots from the floor, her only three-point attempt and all four of her free throws. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-lemoyne(2008) 2008-01-05T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBBK-uml(2008) WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior center MEGAN URBAN and freshman guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS both scored in double-figures while leading Assumption College women's basketball past the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 61-53, in Northeast-10 Conference action WEDNESDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, now 11-3 overall and 5-2 in the conference, won their fourth straight and seventh of their last eight games. The team has received votes (19) in the latest WBCA/USA Today/ESPN national poll which has them 30th overall. Six teams in the conference are among those mentioned in the poll. UMass Lowell is now 6-6 overall and 1-6 in conference play. Urban finished with 14 points (10 in the second half), while Griffiths ended with 12 points including 10 in the first half. Senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD played well in a support role chipping in nine points and a game-high 13 rebounds (10 on the defensive end). Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBBK-uml(2008) 2008-01-02T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-slippery(2007) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-slippery(2007) 2007-12-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-newhaven(2007) SAN DIEGO, California -- Junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored 25 points and added a career-high 10 steals and sophomore guard LESLIE LUPIEN added a season- and career-high 23 points as the Assumption College women's basketball team rambled past the University of New Haven, 76-55, in the Surf and Slam Tournament FRIDAY at San Diego City College's Harry West Gym. The Greyhounds, now 9-3 overall, received 12 votes in the latest USA Today/ESPN national poll (which would place them 30th overall). They have won five of their last six games. New Haven, which is 5-0 and tied for first place in the East Coast Conference, is now 5-4 overall. The Chargers will be joining the Northeast-10 Conference next year. The Greyhounds moved to a 35-30 halftime advantage as Plasski and Lupien each scored 13 points. Floyd played well in a support role for the Greyhounds finishing with her 27th career double-double, 14 points, 12 rebounds. She now has 935 career rebounds (fourth on the Greyhounds' career list) and 1,081 career points (12th). The Greyhounds continue play in the two-day mixer against Slippery Rock University SATURDAY at 1 p.m. EST. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-newhaven(2007) 2007-12-28T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBBK-merrimack(2007) NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. --- Junior guard BETHANY PLASSKI scored 18 points to lead four double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated Merrimack College, 72-59, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action THURSDAY night at Volpe Center. The Greyhounds, who received votes in the USAToday/ESPN/WBCA national poll this past week are now 8-3 on the season and 4-2 in conference play. The Greyhounds received 31 votes which would have them at No. 32. Merrimack falls to 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the conference. Playing well in support roles for the Greyhounds were sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER (12 points), senior center MEGAN URBAN (11 points, 3 blocks), and freshman guard MOLLY GRIFFITHS (10 points). Senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD finished with seven points and a team-leading 10 rebounds. She now has 923 rebounds in her bid to become the fourth Greyhound to join the 1,000-rebound club Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBBK-merrimack(2007) 2007-12-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bentley(2007) WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER scored 22 points and added seven rebounds and four blocked shots as Assumption College ran past Bentley College, 64-46, in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, now 7-2 overall, 3-1 in the conference, won for the third consecutive game against conference competition and are now 5-0 in the Laska Gym. Bentley, now 4-2 and 3-1, ranked No. 9 in the latest USAToday/ESPN/WBCA Division II coaches poll, had its win streak snapped at four straight. Bentley owns wins over both defending national champion Southern Connecticut State and American International College---both picked to be among the conference leaders by the coaches in a pre-season poll. The Greyhounds also got solid performances from junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI (14 points, 3 assists) and senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD (5 points, team-high 11 rebounds, four steals). Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bentley(2007) 2007-12-01T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bryant(2007) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-bryant(2007) 2007-11-28T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/BKB-anselm(2007) Junior guard MITCH BAJEMA came off-the-bench to score a team-leading and career-high 14 points, including four three-pointerrs, as Assumption College raced past Saint Anselm College, 75-52, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball at Laska Gym SUNDAY. In the opening game, sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER scored a career- and season-high 27 points with eight rebounds and four blocks to lead the Assumption College women's basketball team past Saint Anselm College, 82-69, also in Northeast-10 Conference action. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/BKB-anselm(2007) 2007-11-25T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-concordia(2007) WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior guard/captain BETHANY PLASSKI scored a team-high 13 points and sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER added 11 points as Assumption College ran past Concordia, NY, 75-33, for its fourth straight win in second-day action in the Courtyard by Marriott Classic SATURDAY in the Laska Gym. Plasski scored 25 points as the Greyhounds defeated Molloy, 76-61, Friday and Parker added a career-high 23 were both named to the all-tournament team as selected by the coaches. Joining them were Molloy sophomore guard KYMIRA WOODBERRY and Stonehill senior guard ERIKA STUPINSKI and junior center KELSEY SIMONDS. In the opener Stonehill, now 2-0, ran past Molloy, 71-60, behind a superb effort from Simonds (27 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks). Senior guard RANDI BENDER led Molloy, now 0-2, with 19 points including three three-pointers. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-concordia(2007) 2007-11-17T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-molloy(2007) WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior guard BETH PLASSKI scored 25 points and sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER added 23 points as Assumption College rallied from a three-point halftime deficit to defeat Molloy College, 76-61, in the first round of the Courtyard by Marriott Classic FRIDAY at the Laska Gym. In the first game Stonehill College led by four double-figure scorers eased past Concordia, NY, 83-37. In Saturday's games, Stonehill (1-0) clashes with Molloy (0-1) at 1:30 p.m. and Assumption (3-1) plays Concordia (0-1) at 3:30 p.m. in the two day mixer-format tournament. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-molloy(2007) 2007-11-16T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/TELEGRAM-wbkb(2007) Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/TELEGRAM-wbkb(2007) 2007-11-04T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-lander(2007) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. --- Freshman forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS scored a game-high 18 points to pace a balanced offense of six double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated Lander (Greenwood, SC) College, 84-71, SUNDAY in the Disney Classic. She scored 13 of her team-high 18 points in the first half to lead six Greyhounds in double figures. She shot 7-of-11 from the floor for the game and was name to the All-Tournament Team in Group Intensity after averaging 14.0 points and 5.3 rebounds for the tournament. And, when senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD did her patented spin move on the block with 14:35 left in the first half the Greyhounds led 16-8 and become the 16th Greyhound to reach the coveted 1,000-point plateau. Floyd finished with 10 points, 14 rebounds, her 25th career double-double and her second in this tournament. She now has 841 career rebounds needs 159 to become the fourth to reach both 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. She had 34 rebounds for the tournament, two shy of the tournament record. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-lander(2007) 2007-11-04T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-upperiowa(2007) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. --- Assumption College used tenacious full court pressure and an overpowering inside game in the second half en route to a 69-61 win over Upper Iowa University in the second round of the Disney Classic here SATURDAY. Senior center MEGAN URBAN scored 11 of her team-high 15 points to lead five Greyhounds (1-1) in double figures. Urban scored 12 points off-the-bench in the Hounds' opener. Also in double-figures for the Greyhounds were freshman forward MOLLY GRIFFITHS (13 points), junior guard BETHANY PLASSKI (12 points), sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER (11 points) and senior forward/captain CHARDE FLOYD (10 points). Floyd inched closer to two individual career goals: she now has 998 points and 827 rebounds in a bid to become the fourth Greyhound to reach both plateaus. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-upperiowa(2007) 2007-11-03T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-indiana(2007) Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/WBKB-indiana(2007) 2007-11-02T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/HOF-2007 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2007-08/HOF-2007 2007-09-22T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/AWARDS-NIGHT(2007) Five outstanding young people took center stage as Assumption College honored its student-athletes at the department's annual awards ceremony Monday, April 30, 2007, at the College's annual Student-Athlete Awards Reception in the Andrew Laska Gymnasium. Tennis standout MATT STOPP and soccer star KRISTIN CANNON received the Desautels Memorial Awards as the premier senior student-athletes, while football's JARED KELLY, tennis' ANTONIO RECALDE and basketball's CHARDE FLOYD are the Andrew Laska Award winners as the Athletes of the Year. In addition the department announced the individual sport Most Valuable Players, 2007-08 team captains and recognized all four-year student-athletes. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/AWARDS-NIGHT(2007) 2007-04-30T04:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/NE-10wbkbstars(2007) Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/NE-10wbkbstars(2007) 2007-03-10T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-fpc(2007ne-10) Sophomore guard BETHANY PLASSKI scored 18 points and junior forward CHARDE FLOYD tied her career high with 18 rebounds as No. 9 seeded Assumption College came-from-behind to defeat No. 8 seeded Franklin Pierce College, 64-56, in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball playoffs here SUNDAY. The Greyhounds, the only visiting team to win in the opening round of the conference playoffs, will now play at eighth-ranked and top-seeded Southern Connecticut State (25-2, 20-2) TUESDAY night at the Owls' Moore Fieldhouse in New Haven, CT. Tapoff is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday's quarterfinal winners will move on to the conference Final Four to be played at the highest remaining seed Friday and Saturday. All games will be web videocast by NE-10 TV. The contribution of junior guard BRITT BISHOP can't be overlooked. She scored 12 points---making four-of-six three-pointers---and had five assists and three rebounds (all on the offensive glass) in 33 minutes. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-fpc(2007ne-10) 2007-02-25T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/NE-10winterplayoffs(2007) The Northeast-10 Conference postseason playoffs begin this weekend for men and women's basketball and men's ice hockey. The Greyhounds will participate in all three championships beginning with two games (men's basketball, ice hockey) on Saturday and women's basketball on Sunday. The men's basketball program has competed in 23 previous championships winning the playoff title in 1983, 1991, and 1998, while the women have participated in 24 previous championships. The ice hockey team has played in all three previous playoffs. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/NE-10winterplayoffs(2007) 2007-02-23T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-merrimack(2007) Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-merrimack(2007) 2007-02-15T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-saintrose(2007) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-saintrose(2007) 2007-02-10T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/wbkb-bridgeport(2007) Freshman forward KAYLA PARKER led three double-figure scorers as Assumption College rolled past the University of Bridgeport, 70-42, in a non-conference women's basketball game TUESDAY at the Bruce Webster Court. Sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI contributed 12 points and three assists, while junior forward MEGAN URBAN added 11 points. The Greyhounds defense was once again a major contributor holding the Purple Knights to a .370 floor percentage including just .333 (making just eight-of-24 shots) in the second half. The Greyhounds domination of the board play resulted in a 15-0 advantage in second-chance points. Urban led a balanced attack in the first half with eight points (three-for-three from the floor) as the Greyhounds shot .542 from the floor (13-of-24) en route to bulding a 33-19 advantage. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/wbkb-bridgeport(2007) 2007-02-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/wbkb-SHNU(2006) Sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI scored 20 of her career-high 29 points in the second half to lead Assumption College past Southern New Hampshire University, 68 59, SATURDAY in Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball action. Freshman forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) played well in a support role with 13 points and seven rebounds, while junior forward CHARDE FLOYD (Worcester, MA/Worcester Academy) scored eight points and equaled her career-high for rebounds with 17. The Greyhounds won the battle of the boards, 42-34, with an amazing 20-5 edge (seven by Floyd) on their offensive glass. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/wbkb-SHNU(2006) 2007-02-03T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-anselm(2007) Freshman forward KAYLA PARKER scored 16 points including 12 in the second half as Assumption College defeated Saint Anselm College, 65-49, in a Northeast-10 Conference women's basketball game SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds stingy defense stymied the Hawks to just 28 percent accuracy from the floor---they made just 16 of 58 attempts from the floor and just one-of-10 from behind the arc. Junior forward CHARDE FLOYD helped the home team hold the edge on the boards (46 38) with a game-high 13 rebounds. Sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI finished with 14 points---including four three-pointerrs in the first half, while sophomore point TRISH GARDNER had 10 points and four assists in a strong performance off-the-bench. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-anselm(2007) 2007-01-20T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/bkb-lemoyne(2007) Sophomore forward PATRICK SHEA (pictured right) scored a career- and season-high 19 points with 10 rebounds and three blocked shots to lead the Assumption College men's basketball team past LeMoyne College, 76-62, in a Northeast-10 Conference game SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds are now 7-7 overall and 5-4 in the conference. LeMoyne is 6-7 overall and 3-6 in the conference. In the opener sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI was the catalyst with 17 points, 4 steals, 3 assists leading the Greyhound women past LeMoyne, 62-50. The Greyhound women are now 6-7 overall with three straight wins since the holiday break and 4-5 in the conference. LeMoyne falls to 6-7 overall and 2 6 in the conference. Sat, 06 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/bkb-lemoyne(2007) 2007-01-06T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-pace(2007) Freshman KAYLA PARKER scored a season-high 15 points as the Assumption College women defeated rival Pace University, 60 48, in Northeast-10 Conference basketball TUESDAY night at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds winning their second straight since the break moved to a 10-point lead at halftime behind their defense---limiting the Setters to a 9-for 27 performance and just 2-of-10 from behind the arc. Assumption is now 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the conference, while Pace is 10-3 and 5-3. The Greyhounds host Northeast-10 Conference rival LeMoyne College Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-pace(2007) 2007-01-03T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/wbkb-molloy-2006 Junior forward CHARDE FLOYD was the dominant player with 22 points and 15 rebounds while leading Assumption College women's basketball past Molloy, NY, 70-52, FRIDAY night at the Quealy Gym. While posting her fourth double-double this season and 19th in her career Floyd became the 12th Greyhound to pass 600 rebounds in her career. She now has 613 rebounds (11th place) just 21 behind Carol Krupa's (1981-85) 634 for 10th place. Molloy, now 5-6 overall, was paced by RANDI BENDER who poured in a season-high 26 points. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/wbkb-molloy-2006 2006-12-29T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/bkb-merrimack(2006) Junior center COREY DIETHORN scored 24 points---with 10 rebounds for his eighth career double-double---including nine points in the last three minutes leading Assumption College past Merrimack College, 97-88, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball THURSDAY at the Laska Gym. In the opener junior forward CHARDE FLOYD scored 17 points to lead the Greyhounds to a 67 49 win over Merrimack in women's Northeast-10 Conference basketball. Senior guard JESS PAULSON had 11 points and junior center MEGAN URBAN added 10 points in support roles. The Greyhound men had five other double-figure scorers to support Diethorn. Senior guard MIKE TAFT (pictured right) scored a season- and career-high 17 points and freshman guard COURTLAND BLUFORD added his season- and career-high 15 points. Junior guard LEROY BYRON added 13 points, junior forward ALEX POPP added 11 and junior forward GREG TWOMEY added 10. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/bkb-merrimack(2006) 2006-12-07T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/BKB-anselm(2006) Junior forward COREY DIETHORN scored on a nifty feed from freshman guard COURTLAND BLUFORD with three seconds left to lift the Assumption College men's basketball team past Saint Anselm, 65-62, in a Northeast-10 Conference game SUNDAY at the Stoutenburgh Gym. Diethorn led all scorers with 22 points and added 10 rebounds, while junior guard LEROY BYRON (12 points), Bluford (10 points, 8 rebounds) and junior forward GREG TWOMEY (8 points, game-high 11 rebounds) played well in support roles. In the opener sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI scored a career-high 21 points and junior forward CHARDE FLOYD provided more spark scoring all 12 of her points in the second half as the Greyhounds women's team rallied to defeat Saint Anselm, 75-71. Junior guard BRITT BISHOP and freshman forward KAYLA PARKER each had a career-best 11 points. The Greyhounds shot a remarkable 66.7 percent in the second half, making 16-of-24 attempts. Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/BKB-anselm(2006) 2006-11-26T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-mercy(2006) Sophomore guard BETHANY PLASSKI scored a career high 20 points---all in the first half---leading Assumption College past Mercy, 72-44, in the women's basketball opener for both teams last night at the Laska Gym. After Mercy's JASMINE SISTRUNK opened the scoring with a spinning layup, the Greyhounds ran off the next 10 points. Plasski drilled a corner three-pointer to start and end the streak. The Greyhounds would continue relentless defensive pressure and built a commanding 38-13 advantage as Plasski made her fifth straight three-pointer with 2:31 left on a nice feed from senior guard ASHLEY LAMBERT. Plasski also excelled defensively with a career-best five steals. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-mercy(2006) 2006-11-15T05:00:00Z http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-telegramPREVIEW(2006) Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2006-07/WBKB-telegramPREVIEW(2006) 2006-11-05T05:00:00Z