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Women’s basketball establishes record number of wins during season

The women’s basketball team dispelled any doubts or concerns it had at the outset of the 2011-12 season by posting a program record 24-win season, capturing the Empire 8 Conference Championship and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Basketball: Blue and Gold lose battle against Bowdoin College to end 2011-12 season

From left, sophomore guard Kathryn Campbell defends the lane as Bowdoin College senior guard Amy Hackett tries to drive to the lane during the at the Hill Center Gymnasium

The women’s basketball team (24—5) suffered a 55-51 defeat at the hands of Bowdoin College (21—7) last night. The loss ended Ithaca’s season in the second round of the NCAA Championship Tournament, while the Bowdoin Polar Bears advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year.

Women’s Basketball: Historic win propels Blue and Gold into second round of NCAA Tournament

From left, Elms College senior forward Erika Murphy goes up for a rebound against junior forward Devin Shea during the NCAA Regional semifinal game in Ben Light Gymnasium.

The women’s basketball team (24—4) opened up NCAA Championship Tournament play in dominant fashion, as they defeated the Elms College Blazers (20—9) by a score of 84-37. The 47-point margin of victory was the largest in an NCAA playoff game in Ithaca history.

Bombers seize automatic playoff bid

From left, junior forward Devin Shea drives past Hartwick College senior center Samantha Fox during the South Hill squad’s 43-38 win in the Empire 8 Conference Championship game Saturday.

With the women’s basketball team trailing by five points to Hartwick College in the Empire 8 Conference Tournament Final and time dwindling, junior forward Devin Shea was not thinking about the Bombers’ previous postseason shortcomings.

Women’s Basketball: Bombers win Empire 8 Conference title after defeating Hartwick

Junior forward Devin Shea drives to the basket during the Blue and Gold's game against Hartwick College yesterday. The Bombers won 43-38 to capture the Empire 8 Conference title.

The women’s basketball team (23–4) grinded out a 43-38 victory against Hartwick College in yesterday’s Empire 8 Tournament Championship game in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers’ win earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.

Team sets sight on erasing bitter loss

From left, junior forward Liz Conti tries to block a shot from sophomore guard Elisabeth Wentlent during practice Monday in Ben Light Gymnasium. Wentlent has 22 steals this season.

The upperclassmen on the women’s basketball team have a chance to erase three years of frustration and season-ending disappointment when they step on the floor of the Ben Light Gymnasium for a playoff game this weekend.

Post pair injects infectious chemistry into paint

Sophomore forward Jenn Escobido goes for a layup during practice Monday in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers are 20—4 overall this season.

When a guard for the women’s basketball team dribbles the ball up to the frontcourt, every opponent knows what’s coming next — but they still haven’t found a way to stop it.


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