2011-2012 Holy Cross Women's Basketball News

June 21, 2012
Five Women's Basketball Players Make Academic Honor Roll
Cooper, Ganser, Lepley, Parker and Smith are honored.

June 14, 2012
17 Holy Cross Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards
Crusaders tie for the fourth-most awards in the nation.

May 10, 2012
Meredith Ward Receives Samantha Vellaccio Award
Senior earns honor at team banquet.

March 18, 2012
Women's Basketball Posts 78-63 Loss To Manhattan In WBI Quarterfinals
Lepley scores team-best 17 points.

March 16, 2012
Women's Basketball Welcomes Manhattan For WBI Quarterfinals On Sunday
Teams have not met since the 1989-1990 season.

March 15, 2012
Women's Basketball Tops New Hampshire, 63-59, In First Round Of WBI
Smith scores 20 points, sinking four three-pointers.

March 13, 2012
Women's Basketball Hosts UNH For First Round Of WBI Tournament
Crusaders are 14-7 all-time against the Wildcats.

March 12, 2012
Women's Basketball To Compete In 2012 WBI Tournament
Crusaders will play as #4 seed, host #5 seed UNH on Thursday.

March 10, 2012
Women's Basketball Falls To Navy, 57-48, In 2012 Patriot League Championship
Lepley, Smith named to All-Tournament team.

March 7, 2012
Crusaders Ready To Play At Navy For 2012 Patriot League Championship
Holy Cross is aiming for its 12th title all-time.

March 6, 2012
Patriot League Championship Game Tickets Now On Sale
Holy Cross will play at Navy on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

March 5, 2012
The Will Of Ward
Meredith Ward is wrapping up her career at Holy Cross this season.

March 5, 2012
Christine Ganser Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Sophomore forward led Holy Cross to a 59-50 win at Army in the Patriot League quarterfinals.

March 5, 2012
Holy Cross Downs #1 Seed American, 67-52, In Patriot League Semifinals
Lepley tallies career-best 24 points in victory.

March 2, 2012
Crusaders Head To No. 1 Seed American For Patriot League Semifinals
Team is 2-1 against Eagles in tournament action.

March 1, 2012
Holy Cross Posts 59-50 Win Over Army In Patriot League Quarterfinals
Ganser posts 17 points off bench.

February 28, 2012
Women's Basketball Set For Patriot League Quarterfinals At Army
Teams have faced each other in three of the last four tournaments.

February 28, 2012
Three Women's Basketball Players Garner All-League Honors
Smith named to first team.

February 25, 2012
Women's Basketball Comes Back To Defeat Colgate, 74-72
Lepley notches double-double and scores game-winner.

February 23, 2012
Crusaders Set Stage For Patriot League Tourney Against Colgate On Saturday
Senior Meredith Ward to be honored prior to tip.

February 22, 2012
Women's Basketball Loses Tough Battle At Army, 65-62
Ganser posts first career double-double.

February 20, 2012
Amy Lepley Lands Patriot League Player Of The Week Nod
Led team to 2-0 record last week in crucial league play.

February 20, 2012
Postseason Implications On The Line At Army Wednesday Night
Crusaders and Black Knights play in 50th contest all-time.

February 18, 2012
Women's Basketball Presses Out 49-38 Victory At Bucknell
Lepley scores 20 to boost Crusaders.

February 16, 2012
Women's Basketball Heads To Bucknell For Decisive League Game
Teams play Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in Lewisburg, Pa.

February 15, 2012
Crusaders Rally Past Lafayette, 61-52
Parker and Malone lead team with 15 points apiece.

February 15, 2012
Off The Court With Christine Ganser
A closer look at the sophomore forward.

February 13, 2012
Crusaders Welcome Lafayette For Wednesday Night Game Action
Contest to be broadcast on Charter-TV3.

February 11, 2012
Women's Basketball Defeated, 67-47, By First Place American
Parker leads team with game-high 17 points.

February 9, 2012
Women's Basketball Heads To First-Place American For Saturday Showdown
Crusaders aim for fifth conference win.

February 8, 2012
Women's Basketball Falls Flat, 73-56, Against Navy
Three players tally double-figure outings.

February 6, 2012
Emily Parker Takes Home Fourth Patriot League Rookie Of The Week Award
Earns honor for second straight week.

February 6, 2012
Crusaders Ready To Rebound At Home Against Navy Wednesday
Holy Cross is 7-3 at the Hart Center this season.

February 4, 2012
Women's Basketball Falls In 75-73 Heartbreaker Versus Lehigh
Lepley ties career-best with 22 points in defeat.

February 1, 2012
Crusaders Look To Hold Serve Against Lehigh On Saturday
Team to hold "Think Pink" Day and Alumni Day game.

February 1, 2012
Ann Lambiotte Inducted To Holy Cross Hall Of Fame
Former basketball player will be formally inducted on May 5.

January 31, 2012
Women's Basketball To Hold "Think Pink Day" On February 4
Event part of school-wide Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

January 30, 2012
Emily Parker Nabs Patriot League Rookie Of The Week Honor
Wins award for third time this season.

January 28, 2012
Women's Basketball Drops 74-69 Decision At Colgate
Lepley posts 19 points and career-best 14 rebounds.

January 26, 2012
Crusaders Try For Fifth League Win At Colgate On Saturday
Team is 18-3 all-time in Hamilton, N.Y.

January 25, 2012
Women's Basketball Outlasts Army, 62-59, For Fourth Straight Win
Smith and Parker combine for 41 points scored.

January 23, 2012
Women's Basketball Goes For Fourth Straight Win Against Army Wednesday
Game time set for 7:00 p.m. at the Hart Center.

January 21, 2012
Women's Basketball Tallies 70-53 Victory Over Bucknell
Alex Smith leads the Crusaders with 14 points.

January 19, 2012
Crusaders Aim To Keep Momentum With Home Game Against Bucknell Saturday
Team to celebrate National Girls & Women In Sports Day during game.

January 18, 2012
Crusaders Surge Past Lafayette, 75-61
Lepley hits nine field goals to lead team with 21 points.

January 17, 2012
Crusaders Travel To Lehigh Valley For Wednesday Night Match-Up At Lafayette
Team is 1-2 in league play so far.

January 16, 2012
Women's Basketball Overcomes Brown, 81-74, In Final Non-Conference Game
Four players notch double-figures.

January 14, 2012
Women's Basketball Falls Short, 61-58, Against American
Parker notches team-high 15 points and nine rebounds.

January 12, 2012
Women's Basketball Set To Host American For Patriot League Weekend Action
Team will hold postgame clinic for youths in attendance.

January 11, 2012
Women's Basketball Takes Down Navy, 55-38, On The Road
Parker records third double-double of season.

January 9, 2012
Crusaders Head To Navy For Mid-Week Conference Bout On Wednesday Night
Holy Cross aims for third road win of season.

January 7, 2012
Women's Basketball Opens Up Patriot League Action With 75-60 Loss At Lehigh
Lepley ties career-best with 22 points.

January 5, 2012
Women's Basketball Heads To Lehigh For Patriot League Opener Saturday
Mountain Hawks have won seven consecutive meetings.

January 3, 2012
Holy Cross Women's Basketball Wins A Thriller, 65-63, Versus Dartmouth
Christine Ganser posts career high 21 points.

January 2, 2012
Crusaders Start New Year With Home Bout Against Dartmouth On Tuesday
HC is 4-1 at the Hart Center this season.

January 2, 2012
Amy Lepley Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Junior forward averaged 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in two games at the Miami Holiday Classic.

December 29, 2011
Crusaders Come Back To Earn 73-66 Overtime Win Over Morgan State
Malone, Lepley notch double-doubles.

December 28, 2011
Women's Basketball Downed, 89-49, By No. 10 Miami At Miami Holiday Classic
Smith scores 11 points in 24 minutes of action.

December 27, 2011
Lepley & Parker Sweep Patriot League Weekly Honors
Lepley earns Player of the Week honor for first time in career.

December 22, 2011
Women's Basketball Heads South For Miami Holiday Classic
Crusaders to compete against nationally-ranked Hurricanes on Dec. 28.

December 21, 2011
Crusaders Take Down Bryant, 82-62
Team tallies season-highs in points and assists.

December 19, 2011
Women's Basketball Hosts Bryant For "Get Fit With The Crusaders Day"
Crusaders have not lost to Bryant at home.

December 18, 2011
Women's Basketball Falls Short At Boston College, 67-58
Smith scores game-high 17 points.

December 15, 2011
Women's Basketball To Play At In-State Rival Boston College On Sunday
The Eagles have won 13 straight meetings.

December 14, 2011
Women's Basketball To Hold "Get Fit With The Crusaders Day"
A total of nine Worcester Public Schools to participate.

December 12, 2011
Alex Smith Tabbed Patriot League Player Of The Week
Wins award after leading team to 1-0 record last week.

December 12, 2011
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December 7, 2011
Off The Court With Meredith Ward
A closer look at the women's basketball captain.

December 7, 2011
Women's Basketball Wins Last Minute Thriller Over Northeastern, 70-68
Parker hits game-winner with 30 seconds to go.

December 5, 2011
Women's Basketball Signs Four Players To Letters Of Intent
Athletes will play for Crusaders next winter.

December 5, 2011
Crusaders Look To Continue Success Versus Northeastern On Wednesday Night
Tip off set for 7:00 p.m. at the Hart Center.

December 3, 2011
Women's Basketball Rallies Past New Hampshire, 61-50
Gibbons earns 500th career win.

December 1, 2011
Crusaders Prepared For Saturday Afternoon Bout At New Hampshire
Game time set for 2:00 p.m. in Durham, N.H.

November 30, 2011
Women's Basketball Drops 63-54 Decision At Central Connecticut
Malone and Smith combine for 26 points.

November 28, 2011
Crusaders Meet Up With Central Connecticut On Wednesday Night
Gibbons eyes 500th career win.

November 28, 2011
Alex Smith Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Sophomore guard averaged 18.0 points and 7.5 assists in two victories.

November 27, 2011
Women's Basketball Grinds Out 73-68 Victory Over Harvard
Smith notches first career double-double.

November 25, 2011
Women's Basketball Set Sights On Harvard This Sunday Afternoon
Crusaders and Crimson compete at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge.

November 22, 2011
Off The Court With Kelly Hamner
A closer look at the sophomore guard.

November 22, 2011
Women's Basketball Bests UMass, 76-64
Ward notches first career double-double.

November 21, 2011
Crusaders Ready To Rebound Against UMass on Tuesday Evening
Contest will wrap up three game homestand for Holy Cross.

November 19, 2011
Women's Basketball Falls Flat Against Fordham, 54-43
Lepley goes 6-for-11 from the field.

November 17, 2011
Women's Basketball Continues Homestand Against Fordham On Saturday
Both teams enter contest with one win.

November 16, 2011
Off The Court With Amy Lepley
A closer look at the Crusaders' starting forward.

November 16, 2011
Women's Basketball Defeats Quinnipiac On Home Turf, 80-70
Four players notch double-figure outings.

November 14, 2011
Women's Basketball Hosts Quinnipiac For Home Opener On Wednesday
All-time series is tied 1-1 in Worcester.

November 14, 2011
Emily Parker Named Patriot League Rookie Of The Week
Wins honor after posting double-double in first career game.

November 13, 2011
Women's Basketball Defeated At #4 Connecticut, 77-37
Three players score team-high eight points.

November 12, 2011
Crusaders Continue Travels With Contest At #4 Connecticut On Sunday
Tip off set for 2:00 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.

November 11, 2011
Women's Basketball Falls, 77-71, At Yale In Season Opener
Parker notches 17 points off the bench.

November 9, 2011
Women's Basketball Jump Starts Season At Yale On Friday
Crusaders are 0-3 in the last three meetings with the Bulldogs.

November 6, 2011
Women's Basketball Tops Assumption, 63-50, In Exhibition Game
Four players score in double-figures.

November 4, 2011
Basketball Teams Set For Exhibition Games This Weekend
Both the men and women will play against Assumption.

November 3, 2011
Alex Smith Named To Preseason All-Patriot League Women's Basketball Team
Crusaders picked fifth in preseason poll.

November 1, 2011
Women's Basketball Shaping Up For Successful 2011-2012 Campaign
Team returns eight letterwinners, including three starters.

October 25, 2011
Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Graduation Success Rate
Twenty-one Crusader teams post a perfect 100 GSR score.

October 12, 2011
2011-2012 Holy Cross Basketball Tickets Now On Sale
Both the men and women will play 13 home games this season.

September 20, 2011
Women's Basketball Releases 2011-2012 Schedule
Crusaders to play 13 games at the Hart Center.