http://www.mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2010-11/NACDACup2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second year in a row MIT placed 11th among all Division III schools in the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. The Engineers’ Institute-best finish once again registered as the highest performance by the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2010-11/NACDACup2011 2011-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/2011052367aj9w CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the fourth time in five years the MIT women's basketball team was the recipient of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Sportsmanship Award. Voted upon by the league's student-athletes, the award recognizes the team that best demonstrates the ideals of the NEWMAC and its Code of Conduct. Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/2011052367aj9w 2011-05-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2010-11/winter_academic_all_conference CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) has announced the Academic All-Conference teams for the winter season of the 2010-11 academic year. The MIT swimming and diving and basketball teams have had 30 players tabbed for Academic-All Conference honors. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2010-11/winter_academic_all_conference 2011-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201102192e1hpy CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Rosa Drummond and Ellie Giles combined for 34 points in Smith College’s 52-39 victory over host MIT in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Saturday afternoon. Rachel Hunt paced the Engineers with 14 points and seven blocks to go along with six rebounds. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201102192e1hpy 2011-02-19T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110216ibby2p CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lauren Hannmann’s game-high 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting helped power WPI to a 56-32 win over MIT in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Wednesday night. Rachel Hunt paced MIT (8-15, 4-13 NEWMAC) with 12 points while grabbing six rebounds. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110216ibby2p 2011-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110212ikoywg CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 28-6 run during the final 12 minutes of the second half helped propel visiting Mount Holyoke College to a 44-39 victory over MIT in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game on Saturday afternoon. Angelica Pascual led all scorers with 17 points as Mount Holyoke improved to 7-15 on the year and 5-11 in conference play. Tamara Pena paced the Engineers (8-14, 4-12 NEWMAC) with 15 points to go along with five rebounds and four steals. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110212ikoywg 2011-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110210jfzr2m CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 23-6 run by MIT that brought it within two points with 58 seconds remaining in regulation would not be enough as Wheaton College held on for a 58-56 victory in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Wednesday. Tamara Pena led all scorers with 23 points, collecting 16 of them during the Engineers’ second-half run. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110210jfzr2m 2011-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110205yujj7w BABSON PARK, Mass. – Leslie Leong’s layup with two seconds remaining in regulation forced overtime and helped propel the Wellesley College women’s basketball team to a 59-51 victory over NEWMAC rival MIT on Saturday evening. The game was held on the campus of Babson College due to unplayable court conditions at Wellesley. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110205yujj7w 2011-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110203tv71ay CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The tandem of Kathleen King and Nicki Wurdeman accounted for 58 percent of Babson College’s offense in its 72-38 victory over MIT in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Thursday night. King led all scorers with 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the floor and a 2-of-3 outing at the free throw line while Wurdeman registered 15 points as the nationally-ranked No. 5 Beavers improved to 20-0 on the year and 13-0 in conference play. Lauren Sascha Burton paced the Engineers (8-11, 4-9 NEWMAC) with nine points, six rebounds, and three steals. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110203tv71ay 2011-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110129xcjme0 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game, visiting Springfield College held on for a 36-31 victory over MIT on Saturday afternoon. Kelly Slattery compiled a game-high 14 rebounds and 12 points for the Pride, who improved to 7-12 on the year and 7-5 in conference play. Rachel Hunt led the Engineers (8-10, 4-7 NEWMAC) with nine points, five blocks, and three assists to go along with five rebounds. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110129xcjme0 2011-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110127b52ozk CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A balanced scoring performance helped guide MIT to a 46-37 victory over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Thursday night. The Engineers improved to 8-9 overall and 4-7 in conference play while also sweeping the season series with the Bears for first time in program history. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110127b52ozk 2011-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201101266w4soj CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Tonight’s MIT men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader between against the Coast Guard Academy has been postponed due to potential inclement weather in the area. The Engineers will now host Coast Guard in a pair New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contests on Thursday, January 27, beginning with the women’s game at 6:00 p.m. The men will follow at 8:00 p.m. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201101266w4soj 2011-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201101229j1ujd WORCESTER, Mass. – Visiting MIT snapped an 11 game losing streak to Clark University that spanned almost a decade, with a hard-fought 56-50 win over the host Cougars on Saturday afternoon in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball action. Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201101229j1ujd 2011-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/2011012029kced WORCESTER, Mass. – Tamara Pena’s potential game-tying three pointer with 10 seconds remaining in regulation rattled out, resulted in a jump ball that gave WPI possession and allowed it to seal the 46-41 win with two free throws in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Wednesday night. Lauren Hannmann tallied a game-high 15 points for WPI along with a team-best seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Margo Batie paced MIT (6-9, 2-7 NEWMAC) with 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/2011012029kced 2011-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110115vb4o4q SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – Using a balanced scoring attack and stifling defense, the MIT women’s basketball team picked up a 42-34 victory over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College Saturday afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The Engineers outscored the Lyons 23-4 over a span of 13 minutes in the middle of the game and never looked back. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110115vb4o4q 2011-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201101135hb53i CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Despite a pair of late rallies that brought MIT within three points with 6:32 left to play and four points with 23 seconds remaining in regulation, Wheaton College held on for a 56-50 victory in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Thursday night. In 40 minutes of action, Rachel Hunt compiled a game-high 14 rebounds and five blocks to go along with nine points for the Engineers (5-8, 1-6 NEWMAC). Gabbie DePalo went 5-of-8 from the floor for 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Lyons improved to 6-7 on the year and 3-4 in conference action. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201101135hb53i 2011-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2010-11/MBasket_PPD_011111 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Due to inclement weather, MIT and all DAPER Facilities are closed today. In addition, tonight's New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) basketball games have been postponed. The men's game at WPI and the women's home tilt against Wheaton College will now be played on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2010-11/MBasket_PPD_011111 2011-01-11T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110108yuxdf8 NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Libby Dutton scored 10 of her game high 14 points in the first half as the Smith College basketball team rolled to a 54-38 win over MIT on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers (7-5, 4-2 NEWMAC) registered their fourth straight league win and sending the Engineers (5-7, 1-5 NEWMAC) to their fifth loss in six games. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110108yuxdf8 2011-01-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110105u2d7ys CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 29-5 run that spanned 13 minutes in the first half helped propel Clark University to a 63-50 victory over host MIT in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's basketball game on Wednesday night. Emily Reilly tallied a game-high 18 points, registering 11 during the pivotal stretch for the Cougars, who snapped a four-game skid and raised their record to 3-9 on the year and 2-3 in conference play. Anna Merrifield powered the Engineers (5-6, 1-4 NEWMAC) with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110105u2d7ys 2011-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110103awn81m CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In the inaugural meeting between both programs, the MIT women’s basketball team emerged with a 50-33 victory over Wheelock College on Monday night. Lauren Sascha Burton led the Engineers (5-5) with a game-high 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including a 3-of-3 performance from behind the arc, while adding seven rebounds, four steals, and a block. Keneisha Milton powered the Wildcats (2-6) with 12 rebounds, 11 points, four steals, two assists, and one block. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20110103awn81m 2011-01-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101210mevxor CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Despite a quick start by MIT, Wellesley College went on to record a 46-27 victory in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s basketball game on Friday night. Lauren Sascha Burton tallied 10 rebounds, nine points, four steals, and two assists for the Engineers (4-5, 1-3 NEWMAC). Malia Maier posted a game-high 16 points to go along with eight boards, three assists, three steals, and a block for the Blue (7-1, 4-0 NEWMAC), which extended its winning streak to five games. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101210mevxor 2010-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101208skqitp BABSON PARK, Mass. – The eighth-ranked Babson College women’s basketball team opened with a 16-0 run and never looked back as the Beavers defeated visiting MIT, 70-40, in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest at Staake Gymnasium on Tuesday night. With their 28th straight conference victory, the Beavers improved to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the NEWMAC, while the Engineers slipped to 4-4 overall and 1-2 in league play. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101208skqitp 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201012046rfkk3 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Led by a balanced attack, the Springfield College women's basketball team upped its record to 2-0 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference play by defeating MIT, 54-36, this afternoon at Blake Arena. Kelly Murphy led the Pride, now 2-4 overall, with 11 points. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201012046rfkk3 2010-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201012018izb0j CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT women’s basketball team kicked off New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play with a 59-24 victory over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on Tuesday night. The Engineers registered their first conference-opening win since the 2002-03 season and also surrendered the fewest points to a league opponent in program history. In addition, the Cardinal and Gray’s ledger of 4-2 equals its best start since the 2000-01 campaign. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201012018izb0j 2010-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101129ambcsv CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Following two solid outings in an undefeated week for the MIT women’s basketball team, freshman guard Tamara Pena was selected as the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Athlete of the Week. She averaged 8.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 steals as the Engineers topped Pine Manor College and Fisher College. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101129ambcsv 2010-11-29T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101127a2p63r CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Tamara Pena's 10 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three steals helped power the MIT women's basketball team to a 64-32 victory over non-conference foe Fisher College on Saturday afternoon. Winners of three straight, the Engineers (3-2) surrendered the program's fewest points in a game since the 2000-01 season and saw their percentage of bench scoring during the streak move to 43 percent. Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101127a2p63r 2010-11-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201011235911f6 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In a game of lead-changing runs, the MIT women’s basketball team came out on top with a 54-46 victory over non-conference foe Pine Manor College on Tuesday night. Stephanie Cooke paced the Engineers’ balanced attack with eight points to go along with eight rebounds, including six off the offensive glass. The Gators were led by Therline Dumeran, who amassed 18 rebounds, 12 points, four steals, and two blocks. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/201011235911f6 2010-11-23T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101120w905bl CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In the first meeting between both programs, the MIT women’s basketball team emerged with a 62-55 victory over Wilkes University in the third-place game of the Western New England College Golden Bear Hoop Classic on Saturday. Lauren Sascha Burton, who tallied seven points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, represented the Engineers (1-2) on the All-Tournament Team. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101120w905bl 2010-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101119zejcjj CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT women’s basketball team was defeated by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), 58-40, in the opening round of the Golden Bear Hoop Classic hosted by Western New England College on Friday night. The Engineers (0-2) will square off with Wilkes University at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Third-Place game. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101119zejcjj 2010-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101117f04b9k BOSTON, Mass. – Despite shooting 40.7 percent by MIT in the first half, the Wentworth Institute of Technology women’s basketball team battled for a 50-46 victory in the season-opener for both squads on Tuesday night. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2010-11/releases/20101117f04b9k 2010-11-17T05:00:00Z