Women's Basketball

Zasly Twins Both Earn First Team All-PacWest Accolades

March 18 – Notre Dame de Namur junior guards Laura and Katie Zasly both garnered First Team All-Pacific West Conference accolades for their performances this season.  Laura also received the conference’s Newcomer of the Year Award. 

The Zasly’s (Foster City, CA / Aragon HS) made their mark in their first season at NDNU, leading the team to their best record ever at 16-11.  The Argos finished the season fourth in the PacWest with a 12-4 record and won nine of their last ten games. 

Laura finished the 2009-10 campaign with a team leading 15.1 points-per-game average while also leading the team in rebounds with 7.1 and steals with 79.  She was named PacWest Newcomer of the Year after finishing second in the conference in scoring, second in steals, third in rebounding, seventh is three-pointers made per game (1.4) and 12th in assist average with 2.7.  Laura also made 39 of 109 three-point attempts (35.8%) to finish ninth in the PacWest.

Additionally, Laura set the school record for steals in a season with 79, topping the previous mark of 66.  She scored in double figures a team high 23 times and recorded at least one steal in 24 games.  Laura also recorded a team high five double-doubles and scored a career high 31 points against Academy of Art on February 22nd.  She received PacWest Player of the Week honors once and was named to the Weekly Honor Roll ten times. 

Katie joined Laura on the All-PacWest First Team by averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals per game.   She led the Argos in assists for the season, ranked second in points and steals and third in rebounds.  In the conference, Katie finished fifth in thefts, ninth in assists, ninth in rebounding and seventh in scoring.

Katie was named PacWest Player of the Week twice and earned Honor Roll recognition seven other times.  She scored in double figures 21 times for the season, including a streak of 16 straight games to end the season.

Grand Canyon’s Samantha Murphy was named PacWest Player of the Year after narrowly beating out Laura Zasly.  Murphy received five first place votes and totaled 71 points while Zasly finished with two first place votes and 67 total points. 

Hawaii Pacific’s Jeff Harada was named Coach of the Year with NDNU’s Mike Rudder finishing second with two first place votes.  In just his second season at the helm of the program, Rudder led the Argos to the best record in school history with a .593 winning percentage.  All-PacWest Release

 

Argos Close Season on Six Game Winning Streak

March 6 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team capped off the most successful season in school history with a 62-58 victory over BYU Hawaii.  The Argos finished the year at 12-4 in PacWest play and 16-11 overall while Pilar Mullins led the way with 12 points and a school record 23 rebounds. 

BYU Hawaii started off strong, taking an early 11-5 lead behind seven points from Felisita Ika.  However, the Argos responded with a 17-3 run and would never trail again.  NDNU shot 37% in the first half while the visitors hit just 32% of their attempts as the Argos led 30-21 at the break.

The Seasiders pulled closer in the second half, nearly tying the game before a 5-0 Argonaut run pushed the lead back to seven.  In the closing minutes, Richelle Fenenbock nailed a couple of three to pull BYUH within three but the Argos hit their free throws down the stretch the ice the game.

For the game, the Argos held a 50-36 rebounding margin, including a 22-11 advantage on the offensive glass.   

Mullins hit 5 of 7 from the field to collect 12 points while setting a NDNU record with 23 rebounds.  She snared 11 offensive rebounds and picked up a pair of blocks.  Katie Zasly scored a game high 16 points and Natellie Saia reached double figured with 13.  Laura Zasly finished with eight points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals. 

Laura Zasly finished the season with 78 steals to set a new school single season record while her sister Katie moved into second all-time with 72.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Dispatch Silverswords

March 4 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team earned their fifth straight win with a convincing 72-40 victory over Chaminade.  The Argos improved to 11-4 in PacWest play with just one game remaining.

The Argos came out gunning, scoring the game’s first 11 points and never looking back.  After the Silverswords hit back-to-back buckets, NDNU went on a 16-0 run to take a 27-4 advantage.  The lead grew to as many as 35 with the Argos closing the half on a 16-2 run. 

In the half, NDNU shot 62% from the field while the Silverswords hit just 4 of 20 field goals. 

The Silverswords hung tough in the second half but could not get the lead under 30 points as the Argos rebounding advantage grew.  NDNU grabbed 59 rebounds while the visitors managed just 24.  In addition, the Argos grabbed a season high 27 offensive rebounds. 

Laura Zasly scored a game high 12 points and recorded a double-double with ten rebounds.  Katie Zasly also reached double figures with 11 points and tacked on five rebounds and five assists.  Bry Tatupu-Leopoldo and Nicole Burr each set career highs with eight and seven points respectively. 

The Argos close out the season on Saturday afternoon when they take on BYU Hawaii at 12:00 pm.  Saturday will also be Senior Day as the Argos will honor their four seniors; Kim Hom, Melissa Llanes, Bry Tatupu-Leopoldo and Jen Dreessen.  The ceremony will take place after the game.  BOX SCORE

 

PacWest Magazine to Air on ComCast SportsNet San Francisco

PacWest Magazine TV show will be airing in the Bay Area this week (2/25) and next week (3/4) with both episodes set to appear on ComCast SportsNet San Francisco.

NDNU women's basketball players, Laura and Katie Zasly will be featured on Episode #2.

Below is the current schedule for the two airings:

Episode #1
2/25 @ 2pm (Orignal airing)

Re-runs overnight at:
2/26 @ 2a
3/2 @ 3a
3/3 @ 2a

Episode #2
3/4 @ 2pm (Orignal airing)

Re-runs overnight at:
3/4 @ 3a
3/5 @ 1:30a
3/8 @ 3a

 

Argos Complete Season Sweet of AAU

February 22 – Laura Zasly poured in a career high 31 points as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team defeated Academy of Art 81-69.  The Argos improved to 10-4 in PacWest play and extended their winning streak to four games.

The Argos started off scorching from the field, taking an early 10 point lead before stretching it to 29-13 at the 9:20 mark.  Zasly scored 19 of the first 29 NDNU points, connecting on 8 of 10 from the field.  The Urban Knights would not back down as they went on an eight point run and close within five in the final minutes of the half.  The Argos went into the break with a 39-32 lead and shot a blistering 64% from the field. 

AAU stayed close at the start of the half, but a quick 11-2 Argonaut run pushed the margin to 15.  NDNU used free throw shooting to keep the lead, hitting all 16 of their second half attempts to lead by as many as 17.

For the game the Argos shot 51% from the field and forced 19 turnover,  14 of which came in the second half.  The Urban Knights meanwhile shot 49% from the field.

Zasly hit 10 of 15 shots to record her career high 31 points and added seven rebounds and five steals.  Katie Zasly added 18 points, 7 assists and six steals while Kim Hom reached double figures with ten.  Pilar Mullins grabbed a game high ten rebounds and Natellie Saia tacked on nine points and eight assists.

Four Urban Knights reached double figures with Jasmine English’s 14 points leading the way. 

The Argos are back in action Thursday, March 4 when they take on Chaminade at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Laura Zasly Named PacWest Player of the Week

February 8 – Notre Dame de Namur junior guard Laura Zasly has been named Pacific West Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her play during the Argonauts’ four game Hawaii road trip.
 
The award was announced by the PacWest Media Office in Phoenix, AZ, on Monday, February 8, for games contested Feb 1-7.

Zasly led the Argos to a 3-1 record on the road trip by averaging 18.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals - all while shooting 50.0% (28 for 56) from the floor.  She also connected on 8 of 17 threes. 

For the week, Zasly ranked sixth in scoring and 3-pointers made, eighth in assists and steals and 12th in rebounding and shooting.  She ranks in the top-10 in the conference for the season in points (3rd), rebounding (4th), assists (10th), steals (2nd), 3-point percentage (6th), 3-pointers made (7th) and minutes (2nd). 

In addition to Laura, her sister Katie made the Weekly Honor Roll for her performance in Hawaii.  Katie averaged 15.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals.  PRESS RELEASE

 

Argos Defeat Hawaii Hilo with Big Second Half

February 7 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball rebounded from a tough loss by taking down Hawaii Hilo 60-51.  The Argos evened their overall record at 11-11 while improving to 7-4 in PacWest play.

Both teams struggled from the field in the first half as NDNU shot 35% while the Vulcans hit just 27% of their shots.  UHH used a 10-1 run midway through the half to take a seven point lead but an 8-2 Argonaut run to close out the half sent the game into the break tied at 23-23. 

The second half was a different story as the Argos came running out of the gates with a 12-2 opening run.  Laura and Katie Zasly combined to score all 12 points with Laura pouring in eight of the 12.  NDNU kept the lead in double digits for nearly the rest of the game, building their advantage to as many as 15.

The Argos shot 47% in the second half but ran away with the game thanks in large part to 11 offensive rebounds leading to 12 second chance points. 

Laura Zasly scored a game high 18 points and added eight rebounds and six assists while Pilar Mullins tacked on 13 points and a career high 19 rebounds.  Mullins’s 19 rebounds were the most by an Argonaut since Britni Rathke grabbed 20 in 2008.  Katie Zasly also reached double figures with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. 

The Argos return to the mainland and will take on Academy of Art on Saturday evening at Kezar Pavilion.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Down Chaminade, Win Third Straight

February 3 – Katie and Laura Zasly combined for 39 points, 19 rebounds and 10 steals as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team toppled Chaminade 68-54.  The Argos picked up their third straight victory and improved to 6-3 in PacWest play.

The Argos started off strong, taking a 5-4 lead in the opening minutes and leading for the rest of the first half.  NDNU led by as many as nine in the half before a late Silverswords run cut the deficit to four at the break.  Chaminade shot 48% in the half but the Argos maintained the lead by forcing the home team into 19 turnovers.

Chaminade came out quick in the second half, scoring the first five points and taking a 34-33 lead.  The game stayed tight until the 10 minute mark of the second half when the Argos blew the game wide open.  NDNU used a 15-0 run to push their advantage to 17 points and never looked back.  Over that stretch, the Zaslys combined for 11 points while the Argos forced CU into 13 straight missed shots. 

Katie finished with a game high 21 points and added nine rebounds and five steals while Laura recorded a double-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and five steals.  They also added three assists apiece and each hit three 3-pointers.  Natallie Saia also reached double figures with 11 points. 

The Argos continue their Hawaii road trip when they take on first place Hawaii Pacific on Friday night.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Topple Seasiders, Improve to 5-3 in PacWest

February 1 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team improved to 5-3 in conference play with a 65-57 victory over BYU Hawaii.  The Argos overcame a slow start to pull away in the second half and start their four game Hawaii road trip off with a win.

The first half was back and forth the entire way with seven lead changes and three ties.  The Argos started to pull away at the end but a quick 5-0 run by BYU Hawaii pulled them even at 32-32.  The Seasiders outshot NDNU 44% to 39% in the first half but Argos tallied ten second chance points.

NDNU came out strong in the second half, coming out with a 13-4 run to take a nine point advantage.  The lead swelled to as many as 19 before the Seasiders made a run in the final two minutes.  The Argos connected on 41% of their shots in the second half and forced BYU Hawaii into 13 turnovers. 

Laura Zasly led all players with a game high 24 points and added seven rebounds and four assists.  Katie Zasly tacked on 11 points and eight rebounds while Pilar Mullins recorded her first career double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. 

The Argos are back in action Wednesday night when they take on Chaminade.  BOX SCORE

 

Five Argos Reach Double Figures in Rout of Dominican

January 29 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball returned home with an impressive 96-68 victory over Dominican.  The Argos improved to 4-3 in PacWest play with the win while setting a single game record with 96 points. 

The game started off close as the two teams swapped leads three times in the opening six minutes.  However, the Argos busted loose at the minute mark with a 25-4 run and cruised into halftime with a 51-30 advantage.

NDNU shot lights out in the first half, connecting on 66% of their shots in the first half.  The Argos made 21 of 32 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3-point range.   Senior Kim Hom made all six of her shots, including four 3-pointers to lead all players with 16 first half points. 

The second half was much of the same as the Argos scored at will and never let the Penguins get closer than 19. 

Five Argonauts reached double figures with three setting career highs.  Hom finished the game a perfect 8 for 8 from the field and made all five of her threes to score a career high 21 points.  Pilar Mullins made 7 of 8 from the field on her way to a career high 17 points and seven rebounds while Nia House poured in 12 off the bench. 

Katie and Laura Zasly also both reached double figures with a combined 30 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists and six steals.  Laura posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds while Katie scored 16 points and added nine boards.

Mac Baskerville and Kelsey Janusch both reached double figures for Dominican with 11 and 10 points respectively. 

The Argos are back in action on Monday when the head to Hawaii for a four game road trip.  BOX SCORE

 

Late Three Propels Argos over Grand Canyon

January 26 – Kim Hom’s 3-pointer with 51 seconds left gave Notre Dame de Namur the lead for good as the Argos took down Grand Canyon 63-61.  The Antelopes came into the game undefeated in conference play but the Argonaut defense limited GCU to just 37% shooting.

Just like a week prior, the Antelopes jumped out early and took a 13-6 lead.  However, the Argonauts responded with nine straight points to take the lead at 15-13.  After GCU retook the lead at 17-15, NDNU rattled off a 14-2 run and took a 29-23 lead into the break. 

The Argos kept the lead until the 8 minute mark of the second half when Ashley Hardin nailed a three to give GCU the lead at 44-43.  From that point on, the game remained tight with five ties and nine lead changes over the final eight minutes. 

Grand Canyon took a 59-58 lead on a layup but Stacy Haddow with 1:20 left before Hom’s 3 pointer put NDNU ahead in the final minute.  The Antelopes would cut the deficit back to one in the final minutes but their attempt to tie the game in the closing seconds fell short. 

The Argos shot 44% from the field and hit 8-14 from beyond the arc to move to 3-2 in conference play.

Katie Zasly led NDNU with 18 points, 8 rebounds and three steals while Natalie Saia and Kim Hom combined for 23 points and on 5-7 shooting from 3-point range. 

Samantha Murphy paced the Antelopes with 19 points.  BOX SCORE

 

Katie Zasly Named PacWest Player of the Week

January 25 – Notre Dame de Namur junior guard Katie Zasly has been named Pacific West Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season.
 
The award was announced by the PacWest Media Office in Phoenix, AZ, on Monday, Jan. 25, for games contested Jan. 18-24.

Zasly led the Argos to a dramatic win on Saturday night when the Argos toppled Grand Canyon 63-61 in Phoenix.  She scored a team high 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds and came away with three steals.  She shot 7 for 9 from the field and hit 3 of 4 free throws. 

Zasly also won the award for the week of December 14th becoming the first Argo to win the award twice in one season.   PRESS RELEASE

 

Grand Canyon Downs Argonauts after Big First Half

January 16 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team struggled from the start as they fell to Grand Canyon 83-59.  The Antelopes jumped out early, shooting 77% in the first half on their way to a big lead.

The Argos struggled from the get go, making just one of their first ten shots while Grand Canyon hit everything.  The Antelopes hit 12 of their first 15, including 6-7 from 3-point range.   GCU had runs of 16-2 and 14-0 in the half to build their margin to over 30. 

NDNU went into the break trailing 55-21 as the Antelopes hit 20-26 from the field and 9-10 from the charity stripe.

The Argos did their best to get into the game in the second but the GCU lead proved to be too much.  NDNU outscored Antelopes 38-28 in the second but they were unable to cut the deficit to under 20 points.

Laura Zasly led the Argos with 15 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and five steals while Katie Zasly and Jen Dreessen tacked on 13 and 10 respectively.

Samantha Murphy scored a game high 25 for the Antelopes, hitting 9-14 from the field and grabbing four steals.  Kia Gibson added 16 points off the bench.

These two teams meet again next weekend when the Argos travel to Phoenix to take on Grand Canyon.  BOX SCORE

 

Zaslys Lead Argos Past Red Storm

January 14 – Katie and Laura Zasly combined for 40 points as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team toppled Dixie State 64-61.  The Argos improved to 2-1 in PacWest play with the win and moved to 6-8 overall.

The Argos and Red Storm swapped leads several times in the opening minutes as the game remained tight throughout most of the first half.  After NDNU scored to take a 13-11 with 14:39 left, the Argos clung to a small margin for the rest of the half and went into the break up 31-25.  The Argos shot 59% in the first while limiting the Red Storm to 36% from the field.

Dixie State came out strong in the second half, retaking the lead with 14 minutes left.  However, Laura Zasly quickly answered as she and Katie combined to score NDNU’s next 14 points.  The Argos would not trail again, extending their lead to as many as seven.

The Red Storm pulled within one in the closing seconds but Jane Ryabulkhina’s layup with seven seconds left pushed the Argonaut margin back to three.   DSC tried to respond but Jessie Ingraham’s 3-pointer as time expired fell short and gave NDNU the victory.

The Argos shot a season high 53% from the field while forcing 21 turnovers and holding a 32-28 rebounding edge.

Katie and Laura Zasly scored 20 points apiece with Katie adding nine rebounds, six assists and six steals.  Laura grabbed five rebounds and picked up four steals.  Jen Dreessen also reached double figures with ten points.

Johnna Brown paced the Red Storm with 19 points and six steals while Deanna Daniels added 14 points and seven rebounds. 

NDNU is back in action Saturday night when Grand Canyon comes to Walter Gleason for a 5:30 pm tip.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Fall to Hawaii Pacific

January 9 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team struggled to make their shots as they fell to Hawaii Pacific 79-57.  The Argos connected on just 34% from the field while the Sea Warriors hit at a 50% clip.

The first half was back and forth with NDNU leading most of the way thanks to eight second chance points.  However, with the scored tied at 25-25 with 3:50 left, HPU made their move.  The visitors closed the half on a 9-2 run and went into the locker room leading by seven.

The Argos missed all eight of their 3-point attempts in the half while HPU was a perfect 13-13 from the line.

The Sea Warriors picked up where they left off in the second, quickly pushing their advantage to double digits.   The Argos managed to whittle the margin down to five but HPU responded with an 11-2 run to put the game out of reach.

Hawaii Pacific was red hot in the second half, making 56% of their shots while going 13-14 from the free-throw line.  For the game, the Sea Warriors made 26-27 from the charity stripe.

Laura Zasly just missed her career high with 21 points and added six rebounds and four 3-pointers.  Katie Zasly added 12 points while Jen Dreessen finished with ten points and nine rebounds.

Paris Graverly poured in a game high 25 points while Jazzmin Awa-Williams and Courtney Buster tacked on 17 and 11 respectively. 

The Argos are back in action next Thursday when Dixie State comes to Walter Gleason Gym for a 5:30 pm tip.  BOX SCORE

Argos Cruise to Win in PacWest Opener

January 7 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team opened up Pacific West play with an impressive 75-58 victory over Hawaii Hilo.  The Argos used an excellent defensive performance and 23 offensive rebounds to push past the Vulcans.

After UHH jumped off to a quick start, the Argos responded with ten straight points and never looked back.  NDNU would not trail again as they forced 15 first half turnovers and closed the period on an 8-0 run. 

The Argos then rattled off seven of the first nine points of the second half to push their margin to 17.  The lead would eventually swell up to 30 with a 20-2 run but a late Vulcan rally cut it back down to 17.

Katie Zasly led the way with a career high 20 points and added eight assists and seven rebounds.  Laura Zasly and Jen Dreessen added 15 points apiece while combining for 13 rebounds.  Laura Zasly also added a career high seven steals.

The Vulcans had four players in double figures with Hina Kimitete leading the way with 14. 

NDNU is back in action Saturday when they face Hawaii Pacific at 5:30 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Golden Bears and Urban Knights Closeout NDNU Classic with Wins

December 19 – The Concodia-St. Paul and Academy of Art women’s basketball teams capped off the second day of the NDNU Classic with victories.  The Golden Bears toppled the host Argonauts 71-49 in the night cap while Academy of Art defeated CSU East Bay 76-67 in the early game.

Concordia and NDNU battled back and forth for nearly 30 minutes before the visitors closed the game on a 22-4 run to seal a 2-0 Classic record.  The first half was highly contested as the two teams swapped leads three times and tied the game four others.  The Argos led by as many as five early before a 9-0 Golden Bear run put the visitors on top for the remainder of the half.   The two teams headed to the locker room after a Kim Hom 3-pointer at the buzzer pulled the Argos within two at the break.

In the second, Jen Dreessen opened up the scoring with a three to give NDNU a 33-32 advantage.  The teams swapped buckets before Concordia pushed ahead by three points as the Argos held tough.   After back-to-back baskets by Dreessen and Laura Zasly pulled NDNU back within three with 10:28 left, the Golden Bears went on a tear to seal the game.  Concordia shot 10-14 to close the game, including  six straight baskets to finish on a 22-4 run.

Dreessen once again led the Argonauts in scoring with 15 points while Laura Zasly finished with nine points and 14 rebounds. 

Zoraa Quoie paced the Golden Bears with a game high 21 points and four steals while Chanica Hall and Gillian Bjerke tacked on ten apiece.  Jineen Williams racked up seven points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks while being named the NDNU Classic MVP.  BOX SCORE

The first game featured an up and down contest between Academy of Art and CSU East Bay that saw both teams push the ball all game long.  The Urban Knights built a large second half lead before seeing it deteriorate with a 22-6 Pioneer run.  After the run, CSU East Bay trailed by just one but was unable to take the lead.

Sondra Stilwell led all players with 27 points while Verity Peets added 20 points and seven rebounds.  Claudia Nelson tallied 17 points and six steals in defeat for the Pioneers.  BOX SCORE

NDNU CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Jineen Williams (Concordia) – MVP
Maurika Hickman (Concordia)
Jen Dreessen (NDNU)
Verity Peets (Academy of Art)
Claudia Nelson (CSU East Bay)

 

Argos and Golden Bears Prevail on Day 1 of NDNU Classic

December 18 – The Notre Dame de Namur and Concordia-St. Paul women’s basketball teams both looked sharp in impressive victories on the first day.  The Argonauts led from start to finish in a 66-51 win over CSU East Bay while the Golden Bears ran past Academy of Art 97-52.

Concordia opened up the classic with an incredible shooting performance, connecting on 60% of their shots.  The Golden Bears used a 27-9 run to open the game and never looked back.  In the second half, CU hit 68% from the field and 4-7 from beyond the arc to extend their lead to over 40.

Maurika Hickman led all players with 21 points and added eight rebounds and six assists for Concordia.  Gillian Bjerke added 17 while Jineen Williams finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.  Verity Peets led the Urban Knights with 13 points.  BOX SCORE

In the second game, the Argos used a big first half run to take a 31-13 lead with 3:33 left.  NDNU held the Pioneers without a basket for over 9:00 minutes before taking a 34-20 advantage into the break.  CSU East Bay closed the gap to seven in the second half but would not get any closer as the Argos used a late 16-6 run to put the game away.

For the game, NDNU shot 43% from the field and forced the Pioneers into just 29% shooting and 28 turnovers.

Jen Dreessen had a career high 29 points for the Argos and added nine rebounds while hitting 12-14 from the field.  Laura Zasly finished with 12 points, five rebounds and five steals with Katie Zasly taking on ten points and nine rebounds.  BOX SCORE

The NDNU Classic continues again tomorrow with Academy of Art and CSU East Bay meeting in the early game and Concordia taking on NDNU in the nightcap. 

 

Argo Defense Keys Victory

December 15 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team used a combination of excellent defense and a big second half to topple Sonoma State 56-39.  The Argos improved to 3-6 on the year and beat a CCAA opponent for the second straight time.

NDNU started hot from the field, scoring the game’s first eight points and taking a 10-1 lead.  However, the Seawolves quickly responded with a 12-0 run to take the lead at 13-10.  Sonoma led by as many as four but a 5-0 run to close the half gave NDNU a 20-19 lead at the break. 

The Argos held the Seawolves to just 25% shooting in the first, including just 2-11 from 3-point range.

NDNU picked up where they left off to start the second, rattling off a 15-3 run and never looking back.  The Argos kept the defensive pressure up as they built their lead to as many as 19.

For the game, NDNU shot 36% from the field while holding the home team to just 26% shooting and 15 turnovers. 

Post players Jen Dreessen and Jane Ryabulkhina came up big for the Argos, combining to score 26 points and grab 16 rebounds.   Laura Zasly just missed a double-double, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds.

The Argos will look to make it three straight wins against the CCAA when they host CSU East Bay on Friday night.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Topple CSU Stanislaus

December 12 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball used a pair of big runs to topple CSU Stanislaus 66-60 in the Humboldt State Tournament.  The Argos used a 14-0 first half run to give themselves a cushion before going on a 11-2 second half run to put the game out of reach.

The Warriors led 18-17 with nine minutes remaining in the first when NDNU rattled off 14 straight points to take a 13 point lead.  Jen Dreessen scored seven points during the run as the Argos built their lead to as many as 15 before taking a ten point advantage into the break.

The second half saw CSU Stanislaus close the gap in a hurry with an 11-4 opening run.  After the Warriors tied the game at 44-44 with 12:23, NDNU quickly took the lead back and used an 11-2 run to push the margin back to 11.  CSUS pulled within three in the final minute but would not get any closer as the Argos hit four of their last five free throws to seal the game.

Dreessen led the Argos with 20 points while Katie Zasly recorded a double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and three steals.  Laura Zasly added 13 points and Jane Ryabulkhina tacked on 10.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Fall Short at Humboldt State

December 11 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team could not overcome a tough first half in a 70-61 defeat to Humboldt State.  The Argos found themselves down early but made the game interesting with a huge second half run.

The Jacks came out gunning, taking a 24-7 lead in the opening minutes.  The Argos struggled from the field in the half, connecting on just 29% of their shots while HSU hit at a 56% clip. 

After Humboldt took a 27 point lead into the break they extended the lead to 30 at the beginning of the second.  However, the Argos began to chip away, using a 22-2 run over a seven minute stretch to pull within seven with 2:15 remaining.  That would be as close as the Argos would come as the Jacks closed out the game by hitting their free throws. 

Katie Zasly led the Argos with 16 points while Jen Dreessen and Jane Ryabulkhina combined for 21 points and eight rebounds.  BOX SCORE

 

Argonaut Comeback Falls Short Against SF State

November 17 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team put themselves in a deep hole early before nearly pulling off an impressive comeback in a 51-44 loss to San Francisco State.   The Argos struggled with their shot all night, connecting on just 13 of 63 attempts.

The Gators controlled the game from the start, scoring the first ten points after back-to-back 3-pointers by Andrea Ohlssen.  After another SFSU run put the Gators up 24-12, the Argos scored eight of the next ten points to cut the margin down to six.  However, Ohlssen struck again in the final minute with her fifth three of the half to send the Gators into the break with a nine point advantage.

SF State picked up where they left off, scoring the first six points of the second half to extend their lead to 15.  NDNU whittled the lead down to eight with just under eight minutes to play.  After a layup by Kalia Williams put the Gators up 47-38 with 2:57 left the Argonaut offense finally got going.  Natalie Saia drained four straight free throws and C’ani Kealoha hit a 3-pointer to pull the Argos within two with 1:23 left.

The Gators would respond with a key layup by Donisha Tate and a few free throws to seal the game. 

NDNU shot just 20% from the field, including 17% in the second half while their counterparts connected at a 38% clip.

Laura Zasly paced the Argos with 16 points and four steals while Kealoha added nine points on three 3-pointers.  Katie Zasly and Jane Ryabilkhina each grabbed nine rebounds.

Andrea Ohlssen poured in a game high 19 points, 17 of which came before the break to lead all players.

The Argos are back in action this weekend when they travel to Chico for a pair of games.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Drop Season Opener to Cal Poly Pomona

November 15 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team started their 2009-10 season off on the wrong foot as they dropped the opener to Cal Poly Pomona 61-44.  The Argos struggled from the floor and committed 27 turnovers in defeat.

The game started off close with each team playing exceptionally well on the defensive end.  With just under seven minutes remaining in the first half, the Broncos led 17-15 with both teams shooting under 30% from the field.  However, CPP heated up and closed the half on a 10-0 run to take a 27-15 lead into the break.

The Argos connected on just 6 of 29 shots in the opening half while not attempting a free throw.   The visitors picked up where they left off in the second, extending their lead to as many as 20.  The NDNU offense picked it up in the second, shooting 44% from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers.

For the game, the Argos outrebounded the Broncos 42-32 but were outshot at the free throw line 30-5.  CPP made 18 of their 30 free throws and forced 27 NDNU turnovers. 

C’ani Kealoha led the Argos with 14 points and four assists while making four 3-pointers.  Laura Zasly also reached double figures with 11 points and added 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Reyana Colson paced the Broncos with a game high 19 points while La’Keyna Simon-West and Megan Ford added 12 apiece. 

NDNU is back in action Tuesday night when San Francisco State comes to Walter Gleason Gym for a 7:00 pm tip.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Add Three More for 2009-10

July 6 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball program and Head Coach Mike Rudder have announced the signing of three more players for the 2009-10 season.  The Argos will welcome Pilar Mullins, Tina Diaz and Kayla Hightower to a class that already includes five signees.

Mullins comes to NDNU after spending a year at NCAA Division III Champion George Fox University.  Diaz joins the Argos from West Campus HS in Sacramento while Hightower spent the last two years at Shasta College.

Mullins, a 6’0” sophomore post from Millbrae appeared in 18 games for George Fox last season.  Before enrolling at George Fox, Mullins had a very successful prep career at Mills HS.  As a senior, she was named PAL-Central Co-MVP after averaging 15 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks per game. 

Diaz, a 5’5” guard from West Campus adds some much needed depth at the point guard position after the Argos graduated Sandy Perry and Marianne Bautista last season.  As a senior, Diaz averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 assists and 2.6 steals. 

Hightower, a 5’9” guard from Shasta College played her prep ball at Durham HS.  As a sophomore at Shasta, she averaged 5.1 points per game.

The Argos open the season on November 15th when they take on Cal Poly Pomona.    

 

NDNU Women’s Basketball Signs Five Recruits

May 27 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball program and Head Coach Mike Rudder have announced the signing of five players for the 2009-10 season.

The Argos class consists of three local products and two others from opposite sides of the country.  Laura and Katie Zasly of Skyline College headline the class while Jane Ryabukhina, Ariel Duell and Lara Bruni give NDNU three experienced post players.

The Zasly twins come to NDNU after playing basketball for one season at Skyline College under Coach Trisha Mosley.  Laura earned Second Team All-State and First Team All-Conference honors after averaging 17.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.9 steals.  Katie also earned First Team All-Conference honors with 15.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 3.5 steals per game.  Her 3.5 steals per game ranked in the top-20 for the state. 

At Aragon High School in San Mateo, the Zasly twins earned All-PAL South honors three times, including sharing the Co-MVP honors as seniors.  Prior to Skyline, the twins played soccer at Marist College in New York where they were both two year starters in the midfield.

Ryabukhina, a 6-2 post from Berdyansk, Ukraine comes to NDNU from San Francisco CC.  At CCSF last season, Ryabukhina averaged 4.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.  She improved her number in conference with a 5.4 scoring average while grabbing 7.7 rebounds.

Duell, a 6-0 post from Haiku, Hawaii and Bruni, a 6-2 center from Peabody, Massachusetts will both come in as freshman for the Argos next season.  Duell earned Second Team All-Maui Interscholastic League honors last season at Seabury Hall College Prep in Makawao while Bruni helped lead Bishop Fenwich HS to a 17-6 record last season.  Bruni also led her team to the North Shore League title when she finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks in the championship game.

In addition to the five recruits, NDNU has also announced the addition on Mike Ciardella to the women’s basketball staff.  Ciardella, the Athletic Director at Notre Dame HS for the past five seasons will add a lot of experience to the Argonauts staff.  He started coaching in 1982 at Oceana HS and went on to lead the Sacred Heart Prep girls basketball team to four consecutive state titles in the early 1990’s. 

 

Three Argos Receive All-PacWest Honors

March 31 – Senior Britni Rathke was one of three Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball players to earn All-Conference honors when she was named First Team All-PacWest.  Senior Tanaia Keyes garnered Second Team honors while junior Jennifer Dreessen was named Honorable Mention.

Rathke, a forward from Snohommish, Washington, started all 26 games and turned in the best statistical season in school history, breaking several NDNU records.  She averaged 15.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.8 steals per game as a senior while playing the most minutes on the team. 

Rathke already earned Daktronics Second Team All-West Region honors after ranking 5th in the nation in rebounding and 22rd in blocks.  She finished second in the West Region in rebounding and first in blocks while ranking 4rd in the PacWest in scoring, second in rebounding and first in blocks.  Rathke was named Second-Team Cosida Academic All-District and was named the PacWest Player of the Week once and was selected to the Conference Honor Roll 12 times.

Rathke’s rebound average ranks first all-time with her points and blocks ranking second.  She also recorded a NDNU record 16 double-doubles this season and became the school’s all-time leader in blocks.

Keyes, a forward from Seattle led the team in both scoring and steals finished second in 3-pointers and blocks.  She set a single season school record for points per game after averaging 15.7 points as a senior.  Keyes ranked 3rd in the conference in scoring and blocks, seventh in free throw percentage and seventh in steals.  She has scored in double figures 21 times and has topped 20 points eight times.  Keyes was named First Team All-PacWest last season and has been named to the PacWest Weekly Honor Roll nine times this season. 

Dreessen, a forward from Danville earned her third straight All-Conference accolade after being named to the Second Team last season and Honorable Mention as a freshman.  She led the team in field goal percentage for the third straight years after connecting on 53% of her shots.  Dreessen also finished second in rebounding with 5.2 per game and third in scoring at 8.8 points. 

 

Rathke Named Second Team All-Region

March 11 – Senior forward Britni Ratke became the first basketball player in school history to earn Daktronics All-Region honors with she was selected to the West Region Second Team on Tuesday. 

Rathke (Snohomish, WA/Snohomish HS) started all 26 games and turned in the best statistical season in school history, breaking several NDNU records.  She averaged 15.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.8 steals per game as a senior while playing the most minutes on the team.  Rathke’s rebound average ranks first all-time with her points and blocks ranking second.  She also recorded a NDNU record 16 double-doubles this season and became the school’s all-time leader in blocks.

Rathke ended the season ranked 5th in the nation in rebounding and 22rd in blocks while finishing second in the West Region in rebounding and first in blocks.  She also ranked 3rd in the PacWest in scoring, second in rebounding and first in blocks.  Rathke was named Second-Team Cosida Academic All-District and was named the PacWest Player of the Week once and was selected to the Conference Honor Roll 12 times.

 

Argos Fall to Dixie State on Senior Night

February 28 – The five NDNU women’s basketball seniors combined to score 69 points in a losing effort as the Argonauts fell to Dixie State 89-77.  The Argos finished the season at 9-17 and went 5-7 in PacWest play. 

The game was back and forth from the start with the first half featuring six ties and seven lead changes.  The Argos started off strong as Britni Ratke and Ashley Wilson scored eight points apiece to give NDNU a 16-10 advantage.  The Red Storm fought back and went ahead by six with eight straight points before a pair of late free throws gave the visitors a two point lead heading in the break. 

Tanaia Keyes took over the start of the second half, leading NDNU on a 20-9 run by scoring 11 straight points.  However, Dixie State quickly responded with a 16-0 run to take a seven point lead that they would never relinquish.  The Argos narrowed the gap to three with just over two minutes remaining but the Red Storm answered with seven straight. 

The Argos shot 50% from the field but allowed Dixie State to grab 17 offensive rebounds.  Both teams hit seven 3-pointers on the night while the visitors held a 34-16 advantage from the charity stripe.

Keyes poured in a game high 28 points and added seven rebounds and three steals.  She scored 21 points in the second half on 8-14 shooting.  Rathke turned in another monster game with 18 points and 15 rebounds to record her 16th double-double of the season.  Ashley Wilson knocked down three triples on her way to 13 points and Sandy Perry also reached double figures with 10 points and five assists.

Deney Phommabout led the Red Storm with 24 points off the bench, connecting on 10-11 from the free throw line.  Courtney Boyd added 14 points, six steals and four assists while Jessie Ingraham tacked on 12.   BOX SCORE

 

Argos Topple Dixie State with Big Second Half

February 27 – It was a game of two halves as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team erased a 17 point deficit to come back and defeat Dixie State 78-66.  The Argos improved to 9-16 on the season and finish conference play with a 5-7 record.

The Argos struggled mightily in the early going, falling behind by 17 after a 12-0 Red Storm run.  NDNU managed to trim the margin to seven at the break with a 13-3 run to end the half.  Dixie State’s 26-15 rebounding advantage was the major reason for their lead as the Argos outshot from the field 43% to 37%.

The second half was a different story with the Argos scoring 13 of the first 19 points to even the game with 15:09 remaining.  After the Red Storm went ahead by one with 9:19 left, NDNU rattled off 11 straight points to go ahead by ten.  The Argos would never look back as Britni Rathke scored 11 of 13 points to push NDNU up by as many as 15.

The Argos shot 52% in the second half and made 20-23 from the charity stripe to outscore the Red Storm 47-28.

Rathke turned in her 15th double-double of the season with 21 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks and three steals.  She put up 19 points and 12 rebounds after the break and connected on 9-11 from the free throw line.  Tanaia Keyes tacked on 18 points on 6-9 shooting while Jennifer Dreessen also reached double figures with 12 points, seven rebounds and four steals.  Ashley Wilson made three 3-pointers to chip in nine.

Deney Phommabout paced the Red Storm with 19 points off the bench while Tanya Clark finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

These two teams will square off again tomorrow night as the Argos close out their season with Senior Night.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Suffer Late Loss to BYU Hawaii

February 17 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team went five minutes late in the game without a basket as BYU Hawaii came back and prevailed 64-61.  The Argos moved to 4-7 in conference play with one game remaining while the Seasiders improved to 5-4.

NDNU led the first half from start, taking an early 16-6 lead on 7-9 shooting.  The Seasiders chipped away at the deficit and cut the lead to three going into the break.  The Argos hit half their shots in the first but allowed BYU Hawaii to stay close by committing 13 turnovers.

The Seasiders took their first lead of the game in the opening minutes of the second half with five straight points.  The teams traded baskets for the next several minutes as neither one could pull ahead by more than four points.  After BYUH took a three point lead with just under 12 minutes left, the Argos responded with seven straight points to go ahead by four.

Jen Dreessen’s lay-up with 5:17 remaining gave NDNU a 56-52 lead, but they could not off the Seasiders who responded with eight straight points.  After Tanaia Keyes hit a pair of free throws to cut the lead to two with 46 second left, the Argos forced a turnover and got the ball back but could not even the score on the next possession.  The Seasiders iced the game with a lay-up and a pair of free throws in the final seconds.

Keyes led the Argos with 13 points while Ashley Wilson connected on three 3-pointers to finish with 11.  Britni Rathke just missed a double-double but finished with nine points, 11 rebounds, six blocks and three steals.

Latoya Wily scored a game high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while hitting 8-12 from the field.  Mahina Gago and Richelle Fenenbock also reached double figures for BYU Hawaii with 14 and 13 points respectively. 

The Argos close out the season with a pair of games against Dixie State on February 27-28 at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Outlast Grand Canyon in Overtime

February 14 – Five Argonauts score in double figures as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team toppled Grand Canyon 84-80 in overtime.  The Argos got 28 points from Tanaia Keyes, including 21 in the second half and overtime.

The Antelopes controlled the beginning of the game for the second straight night as they jumped out to a 28-19 advantage with less than eight minutes remaining in the half.  The Argos responded with a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to one before a buzzer beater gave GCU a three point advantage at the break. 

NDNU connected on six 3-pointers in the half to remain close with Ashley Wilson connecting on three of them.

In the second, each team gained the lead several times before the Argos reeled off a 13-2 run to take a ten point lead with 6:14 remaining.  However, the Antelopes would not go away as they used a 13-5 run to pull within a basket.  After GCU tied the game in the final minute, Britni Rathke converted a lay-up to give the Argos a two point lead with 33 second left.  Samantha Murphy responded for the Antelopes with a game tying jumper with just two ticks remaining.

With the game moving to overtime, the Argos hit 4-5 shots to take control of the game and outscore GCU 11-7.  The Argos shot 49% from the game, including 50% from behind the arc with a 12-24 performance. 

Keyes finished just off her career high with 28 points and added eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals.  She also made 10-21 shots including 4-8 from 3-point range.  Wilson hit five triples of her own to finish with 15 points while Jen Dreessen shot 6-8 on her way to 12 points and eight rebounds.  Rathke just missed a double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.  Kim Hom also reached double figures with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench.

Murphy once again was unstoppable offensively with 33 points, four rebounds, four assists and six steals.  She made 16-17 from the charity stripe.  Kristi Girdley tacked on 14 points for the Antelopes.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Struggle in First Half, Fall to Grand Canyon

February 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team struggled in the first half of their game against Grand Canyon, connecting on just 23% of their shots before falling 78-56.  The Argos moved to 4-6 in conference play while the Antelopes clinched at least a share of the PacWest crown.

The first half was all GCU as the Antelopes jumped out to an early 20-9 advantage thanks to 11 early points from Samantha Murphy.  After the Argos responded with a basket, Grand Canyon rattled off a 17-2 run and took a 37-15 lead into the break.  The Argos committed 17 first half turnovers and she just 1-12 from 3-point range.

The second half was much more evenly played but NDNU could not fight their way back into the game.  The Argos shot 58% in the half as each team scored 41 points.

Britni Rathke was the lone bright spot offensively for NDNU as she recorded her 14th double-double of the season with 25 points and 11 rebounds.  Rathke scored 19 second half points including 12 of 16 points during one stretch.  Jennifer Dreessen added seven points and seven rebounds while Kim Hom scored seven points off the bench.

Murphy did it all for the Antelopes, finishing with a game high 30 points to go along with 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals.  Stacy Haddow also reached double figures for GCU with 15 points and five steals.

The Argos and Antelopes square off again tomorrow night for their fourth and final meeting of the season.  BOX SCORE

 

Rathke, Wilson Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors

February 10 – Britni Rathke and Ashley Wilson both earned a CoSIDA Academic All- District 8 selection for their work on the court and in the classroom.  Rathke was selected to the Second Team while Wilson garnered Third Team honors.

The District 8, College Division into which NDNU falls, consists of NCAA Division II, II and NAIA schools in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska.

Rathke, a senior forward from Snohomish, Washington currently has a 3.43 GPA and is majoring in Kinesiology.  She is also leading the Argos on the court, averaging 15.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.8 steals.  Rathke currently ranks fifth in the nation in rebounding and 31st in blocks.  She is also leading the PacWest Conference in blocks and is second in board and third in scoring.  Rathke has already set a school record with 13 double-doubles this season and is averaging 20.6 points and 12.6 boards over her last five games. 

Wilson, a senior guard from San Diego currently has a 3.89 GPA while majoring in Business Management.  She is fourth on the team in scoring with 8.0 points per game and is tied for first on the team with 35 3-pointers.  Wilson ranks third in the PacWest in 3-point field goal percentage at 41% and currently ranks second in school history in 3-pointers made.  She is also the school’s record holder with seven threes in a game.

The teams are voted on by members of CoSIDA. To qualify, student-athletes must hold at least sophomore status, own a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.30, and be either a starter or key reserve for their team.

 

Argos Return Home with Victory over Hawaii Pacific

February 8 – After 12 days off, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team returned to the hardwood with a 75-63 victory over Hawaii Pacific.  The Argos moved to 7-14 on the season while they improved their conference record to 4-5. 

NDNU started off the game hot, taking an early 20-11 lead after a 14-4 run.  The Sea Warriors cut the deficit to one late in the half as the Argos went into the break with a 33-32 advantage.  The Argos connected on 46% of their shots in the first while HPU made just 33% of their attempts. 

Forwards Britni Rathke, Tanaia Keyes and Jen Dreessen combined for 29 of the teams 33 first half points, including the first 23 points of the half.

The Argos pushed their lead to seven in the early going of the second half before eight straight points gave the Sea Warriors their second lead of the game.  However, Keyes knocked down a lay-up 15 seconds later and NDNU would never trail again.  The Argos scored the last seven points of the game to bring their margin in double digits.

Rathke recorded her 13th double-double of the year with 16 points and 17 rebounds.  She also added four blocks despite playing the entire second half with four fouls.  Keyes led all scored with 23 points and added five rebounds and three steals.  Ashley Wilson also reached double figures with 12 points, all coming in the second half. 

Tiffany Wilson led the Sea Warriors with 20 points and seven rebounds while connecting on 11-12 from the free throw line.  Mana Hopkins and Genesis Lewis also reached double figures with 12 and 11 points respectively. 

The Argos continue conference play this weekend when they travel to Phoenix to face Grand Canyon on Friday and Saturday.  BOX SCORE

 

Rathke’s Big Game Not Enough as Argos Fall to Dixie State

January 27 – Senior forward Britni Rathke’s career high 31 points was not enough as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team dropped a shootout with Dixie State 83-78.  The game between the two PacWest schools was counted as a non-conference game with the loss moving the Argos to 6-14 on the season.

The first half was back and forth throughout with five lead changes and six ties.  The Argos jumped out first with a 10-5 advantage before an 11-2 run put the Red Storm up by four.  NDNU then responded with eight straight points to take a four point lead of their own.  Dixie State then went on a run of their own with a 14-2 run before Esmeralda Lopez knocked down a 3-pointer in the final seconds to cut the NDNU deficit to two at the break. 

In the second half, the Red Storm scored seven of the first eight points and never looked back.  Dixie State inflated their lead to 19 points before a late Argonaut run cut it to six with 1:25 remaining.  However, the Red Storm’s offense came up with a few big buckets to seal the game. 

Rathke recorded her 12th double-double of the season with 16 rebounds to go with her career high 31 points.  She shot 10-19 from the field and hit 10-11 free throws while also picking up four blocks.  Tanaia Keyes added 19 points and four assists off the bench.

Shanae Vaifanua led three Red Storm players in double figures with 18 points and 11 rebounds.  Jessie Ingraham tacked on 12 points while Courtney Boyd registered 11 points and eight assists.

The Argos return home to face Hawaii Pacific on February 8th at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Storm Past Vulcans

January 23 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team poured in 53 second half points on their way to an 80-71 victory over Hawaii Hilo.  The Argos moved to 3-4 in PacWest play with the victory, while the Vulcans dropped to 2-4. 

The Argos struggled in the early going, falling behind Hawaii Hilo for much of the first half.  The Vulcans led by as many as nine before a late NDNU run tied the score at 25-25.  UHH led by one at the break thanks to a late 3-pointer by Hina Kimitete.

Both teams struggled a bit from the field in the half with the Argos shooting just 35% and the Vulcans connected on 41% of their shots. 

The second half was a different story as both teams shot over 50%, including a 66% conversion rate by NDNU.  The Argos made 19-29 shots in the half on their way to a 53 point half. 

The game stayed close through the first ten minutes of the second half before the Argos broke the game open with a 13-4 run.  NDNU connected on 15-19 free throws, including 7-8 in the final minute to ice the game. 

Britni Rathke led the Argos with 24 points, 18 of which came after the break.  Rathke made 8-9 shots in the second half and also pulled down seven rebounds.  Jennifer Dreessen and Tanaia Keyes tacked on 15 points and five rebounds apiece while Marianne Bautista recorded a double-double with 11 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and four steals.

Sheila Acevedo poured in a game high 29 points for the Vulcans and also grabbed six rebounds.  Kimitete also reached double figures with 11 points.

The Argos continue conference play on Monday when they take on Dixie State in St. George, Utah.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Finish 1-3 in Hawaii with Loss to BYU Hawaii

January 15 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball finished out their four game Hawaii road trip with a tough 69-61 loss to BYU Hawaii.  The Argos never led in the game but nearly overcame a double digit second half deficit. 

BYU Hawaii came out strong, opening the game up with a 12-2 run before ultimately going up by 17 with 8:26 remaining in the half.  The Argos close the margin to five at halftime after they found their shooting stroke from long distance.  Marianne Bautista knocked down a pair of treys while Kim Hom hit the Argonauts third 3-pointer of the season. 

The Seasiders once again came out firing, scoring the first nine points of the half to push their advantage up to 14.  After falling behind by 15, the Argos went on a run of their own, cutting the lead to four with 3:33 remaining.  BYU Hawaii quickly responded with a pair of buckets to put the game away for good.

The Argos were outrebounded 40-28 for the game and trailed 16-4 in free throws made.  NDNU committed just 13 tburnovers and shot 46% for the game, but made just 5-20 from beyond the arc.

Tanaia Keyes led the Argos with 16 points and five assists while Britni Rathke recorded her tenth double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  Bautista, Jen Dreessen and Ashley Wilson added eight points apiece.

Latoya Wily poured in a game high 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds while Richelle Fenenbock tacked on 18 points and five assists.

The Argos return home to face Hawaii Hilo on Friday night at 5:30 pm at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Stumble at Hawaii Pacific

January 15 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team suffered another tough loss despite leading at the break, falling to Hawaii Pacific 67-61.  The Argos led by six at the break but could not hold off the Sea Warriors in the second. 

Hawaii Pacific came out clicking, taking an early 12-3 lead.  The Argos clawed their way back into the game and trailed by six with 9:22 remaining.  NDNU then rattled off nine straight points as part of a 16-4 run and took a six point advantage into halftime.

After a bucket to open the second gave the Argos an eight point lead, HPU scored eight in a row to tie the game at 31-31.  NDNU would go back ahead and lead until the final five minutes when an 11-0 Sea Warrior run gave the home team the lead for good.

Hawaii Pacific held a 23-10 free throw advantage for the game, including 17-5 in the second half.  Both teams shot under 40% for the game, but HPU’s 46% shooting in the second half helped ignite their comeback. 

Marianne Bautista poured in a career high 20 points to lead all scorers, hitting 8-9 from the field.  Britni Rathke recorded her ninth double-double of the year with 12 points, 17 rebounds and three steals. 

Mana Hopkins and Taylor Craig led four Sea Warriors in double figures with 14 points apiece while Tiffany Wilson and Paris Gravely added ten points each. 

The Argos close out their Hawaii road trip on Saturday when they take on BYU Hawaii in a Pacific West Conference game.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Topple Chaminade

January 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team pulled even in conference play with a 67-51 victory over Chaminade.  The Argos never trailed in the game and opened up a 15 point halftime lead to cruise to victory.

The first half was all about defense as NDNU held the Swords to 27% shooting and 15 turnovers.  The Argos offense came out clicking as they opened up a ten point lead in the first two minutes after back-to-back threes from Ashley Wilson and Kim Hom.  NDNU used a 10-2 run later in the half to push their advantage to 15.

The Argonaut lead grew to 24 in the opening minutes of the second with an 11-2 run.  Chaminade was able to cut the margin down to 12 in the half, but were unable to close the gap any further. 

Britni Rathke scored a game high 23 points on 9-12 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds.  Hom turned in an excellent all-around game with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and five steals while Wilson hit three 3-pointers on her way to 11 points.

Samantha Saito paced the Swords with 16 points while Jasmine Dulan added 14 points.

The Argos continue their Hawaii road trip on Thursday evening as they take on Hawaii Pacific.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Stumble in Second Half, Fall to Hawaii Hilo

January 10 – For the first 20 minutes the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team looked to be on their way to a second PacWest win.  However, the Argos surrendered an eight point advantage to Hawaii Hilo and ultimately fell 56-47.

The game started out perfectly for the Vulcans as they scored the first eleven points of the contest.  The Argos then got their offense going as they used a 13-0 run to take the lead at 18-14.  After a brief tie at 18-18, NDNU scored 13 of the final 18 points to take a eight point margin into the break. 

The Argos limited the Vulcans to 24% shooting in the first, including 0-6 from 3-point range.  NDNU connected on 48% of their attempts and made 6-10 from beyond the arc.  

The second half was a completely different story as the Vulcans quickly cut the deficit to one point with 17:01 remaining.  After tying the score at 40-40 with ten minutes left, Hilo rattled off ten straight points to bust the game wide open. 

NDNU shot just 22% in the second half and connected on just one 3-pointer in ten attempts.  The Vulcans on the other hand made 50% of their field goals and forced the Argos into 18 turnovers.

Tanaia Keyes led NDNU with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals.  Marianne Bautista and Ashley Wilson added nine points each while Britni Rathke tacked on seven points and eight rebounds.

Sheila Azevedo paced three Vulcans in double figures with an 11 point, 10 rebound performance.  Jessica Hanato and Amanda Adams added ten points apiece. 

The Argos continue their Hawaii road trip on Tuesday when they take on Chaminade.  BOX SCORE

 

Big Second Half Leads to Argonaut Victory

January 6 – For the first 20 minutes the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team struggled to stop Chaminade before erupting for a 44 point second half on their way to a 74-52 victory.  The Argos outscored the Swords by 29 points in the second half to improve to 1-1 in PacWest play and 4-9 overall.

The first half was all about Chaminade’s 3-point shooting as the Swords connected on 7-9 from long distance.  The visitors also hit all eight of their free throws and take a 37-30 lead into the break dispite committing 20 turnovers.

The Argos came out clicking in the second half, scoring the first 14 points and never looking back.  NDNU out rebounded the Swords 31-12 in the half and made 16 field goals.

Tanaia Keyes led all scorers with 24 points off the bench and added five rebounds, four assists and four steals.  Jennifer Dreessen tacked on a double-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

Jasmine Dulan knocked down five 3-pointers, four of which came in the first half, to lead Chaminade with 19 points.

The Argos are off to Hawaii for four conference games starting with Hawaii Hilo on January 10th.  BOX SCORE

 

Late Three Lifts Grand Canyon over NDNU

January 3 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker to Grand Canyon on a late 3-pointer by Jacque Stevens.  The Argos and Antelopes struggled to make baskets all night long as the game ended with a score of 43-42.

The first half was controlled early by NDNU with Tanaia Keyes hitting a pair of threes to push the score to 12-5.  With the Argos leading by two at 16-14, Grand Canyon answered back with 12 straight points to go ahead by ten.  NDNU responded with the final two baskets of the half to head into the break down 26-20.

In the second, both teams struggled mightily with the Antelopes hitting just 19% from the field and the Argos committing 11 turnovers.  The spread stayed around four points until the final three minutes when Keyes hit a pair of free throws to give NDNU a one point lead with 2:33 remaining. 

Samantha Murphy then broke a five minute scoring drought to put the Antelopes up by two with 1:53 left.  Keyes brought the Argos back once again with back-to-back baskets to put NDNU up by two with 41 seconds remaining.  After a missed shot, Grand Canyon ran a perfect inbounds play that left Stevens wide open for the go-ahead three.  She knocked down the triple with 13 seconds to give the visitors the win. 

Keyes led all players with 20 points on the game while Britni Rathke recorded her eighth double-double of the season with 10 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, five blocks and four steals.  Jennifer Dreesen grabbed ten rebounds and added six points.

Rosalyn Nelson and Samantha Murphy both reached double figures for Grand Canyon, scoring 14 and 12 points respectively.  They also combined four 14 rebounds, seven steals and six assists.

The Argos are back in action Tuesday night when Chaminade comes to Walter Gleason Gym for a Pacific West Conference game.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Drop Conference Opener to Grand Canyon

January 2 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team fell in their 2009 PacWest opener to defending champion Grand Canyon.  The Argos fell hung tight for most of the game before the Antelopes pushed ahead in the second half to win 72-59.

The first half was controlled by the Antelopes as they built an early 11 point lead.  The Argos cut the lead to three with 2:30 left but headed into the break trailing by six.  GCU shot 48% in the first half and made four 3-pointers while NDNU managed to hit just 34% of their attempts. 

After the Antelopes scored the first bucket of the second half, NDNU responded with seven straight points to cut the deficit to one.  However, that would be as close as the Argonauts would get.  The ‘Lopes used a late 13-2 run to bust the game open.

Grand Canyon hit all 14 of their free throws and shot 49% for the game while NDNU made 40% of their field goals.

Jennifer Dreessen scored a season high 21 points while Britni Rathke recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 12 points, 12 rebounds and five steals.  Ashley Wilson hit 4-5 from 3-point range to finish with 12 points and Kim Hom dished out a career high nine assists.

Rosalyn Nelson paced the Antelopes with 19 points, four assists and four steals while Samantha Murphy scored 16 points and added nine rebounds and five assists.

These two team square off again tomorrow night for their second of four meeting on the season.  BOX SCORE

 

Rathke Lifts Argos over Academy of Art

December 17 – Senior forward Britni Rathke turned in one of the best games in school history, becoming just the second player at NDNU to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in the same game.  Rathke dominated the game at both ends with a 28 points and 20 rebounds performance while the Argonauts downed the Academy of Art 73-60. 

The first half was tight throughout with the Urban Knights taking an early six point lead but were unable to increase the margin.  NDNU closed the half on a 8-0 run to take a two point lead into the break.  The Argonauts shot just 37% in the half but limited AAU to 34% shooting and 15 turnovers.

The Argos picked up where they left off, scoring 12 of the first 17 points in the second half to go up by nine.  However, the Urban Knights rallied back with eleven straight points to take a two point advantage.  The score remained close until the final minutes when the Argos went on 16-2 run to bust the game wide open.

In addition to Rathke’s 20-20 game, she also added four blocks and three steals while hitting 13-23 from the field.  Jen Dreessen added a season high 16 points while Kim Hom tacked on 11 points and four assists.  Leading scorer Tanaia Keyes struggled from the field but dished out seven assists and recorded two blocks.

Sondra Stilwell paced the Urban Knights with 21 points, six assists and five rebounds while Levalasi Key added ten points and six rebounds. 

NDNU opens their Pacific West Conference schedule in two weeks when they face 2008 champion Grand Canyon on January 2nd at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Rathke Named PacWest Player of the Week

December 15 - Notre Dame de Namur senior forward Britni Rathke earned Pacific West Conference Player of the Week honors after a 14 point, 18 rebound performance in a two-point loss to San Francisco State.

Rathke added three blocks and two steals to her career high 18 rebounds while posting her fifth double-double of the season.  She is averaging 13.4 points and 11.1 rebounds on the year and is first in the conference with 2.1 blocks per game.

In addition to Rathke, Jen Dreessen, Kim Hom, Tanaia Keyes and Ashley Wilson were all named to the PacWest Weekly Honor Roll. 

 

Argos Rally Falls Short at San Francisco State

December 9 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team nearly erased an 18 point second half deficit before falling to San Francisco State 58-56.  The Argos found themselves in a deep hole half way through the second, but fought their way back to within two in the closing seconds.

NDNU started the game off strong, leading by four at 16-12.  However, the Gators closed the first half with a 16-5 run to take a six point lead into the break.  For the half, the Argos shot just 38% and committed 13 turnovers but stayed close after holding SFSU to just 35% shooting. 

The second half continued with the Gators building their lead as it peaked at 18 points with 9:53 remaining.  NDNU then began chipping away as Tanaia Keyes and Ashley Wilson knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers to cut the lead to 11.  Wilson would hit another three with three minutes to go before Kim Hom 3-pointer with 42 seconds left cut the NDNU deficit to two. 

That would be as close as the Argonauts would get as Desiree Butler hit three of four free throws in the final seconds to seal the game.

Britni Rathke recorded her fifth double-double on the season with 14 points and a career high 18 rebounds.  She also added three blocks and two steals.  Hom and Wilson combined for 21 points on 7-8 shooting from three.  Keyes also reached double figures for NDNU with 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals.

ZaLisha Oliver turned in a double-double for the Gators with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Argos close out their non-conference schedule next Wednesday, December 17th when Academy of Art comes to Walter Gleason Gym for a 5:30 pm tip.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Split at Dixie State Tournament

December 6 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team rebounded from a tough loss on Friday night to rally back and defeat Western New Mexico 86-81.  The Argos fell 82-68 to Mesa State on Friday night, but used a big second half to down WNMU and earn their second win of the season.

On Friday, NDNU never led as Mesa State shot 49% from the field to build a double digit advantage.  The Argos hit just 35% of their shots, including 5-21 from beyond the arc.  Britini Rathke turned in another double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals.  Kim Hom added 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench while Tanaia Keyes recorded 12 points and three blocks.  BOX SCORE

The Argos regained their shooting touch on Saturday as they hit 43% of their attempts and held a 33-22 free throw advantage.  NDNU came out gunning, taking an early 12 point lead before Western New Mexico stormed back and led by four at the break.

The game remained back and forth in the second half as there were 14 ties and 16 lead changes in the contest.  With NDNU leading by one with nine minutes remaining, WNMU ripped off a 12-2 run to take a nine point advantage with five to play.

The Argos refused to go away as a jumper by Keyes and three straight lay-ups by Jennifer Dreessen evened the score at 79-79 with 2:34 left.  After a free throw gave Western New Mexico the lead with 1:26 to play, Keyes nailed a 3-pointer to put NDNU up for good.

Keyes scored a career high 30 points on the night, 25 of which came in the second half.  She hit 7-13 shots from the field and made 14-16 from the charity stripe.  Keyes also added five steals, three assists and three rebounds.  Rathke just missed a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds while Hom added nine points, seven rebounds and four assists.

NDNU is back in action on Tuesday night when they face San Francisco State on the road.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Stumble at CSU Stanislaus

November 29 – After jumping out to a big first half lead, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball could not hold off CSU Stanislaus and fell 74-66.  The Argos led by as many as 22 in the opening half before the Warriors stormed back to take the game.

NDNU opened up the game with a 19-2 run in the first eight minutes as Ashley Wilson and Tanaia Keyes combined for 11 of the points.  The Argos hot shooting continued as Keyes’s 3-pointer with 8:31 remaining pushed the margin to 22.  The Warriors managed to cut the lead to twelve at the break as the Argos started getting into foul trouble.

The foul issues continued in the second half as three Argos were sent to the bench with four personals.  CSU Stanislaus took advantage of the opportunity and went on a 17-6 run to take their first lead of the game.  Over the final ten minutes, the two teams battled back and forth with nine lead changes before the Warriors pulled ahead for good in the final two minutes.

Tanaia Keyes paced the Argonauts with 18 points, four rebounds, five steals, three blocks and four 3-pointers while Britni Rathke added 15 points and eight rebounds.  Ashley Wilson scored 14 points and 4-8 shooting from the behind the arc.

Gwendolyn Page led all players with 20 points and added eight rebounds while Katie Busi chipped in a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.  Lysandra Williams and Christin Gowan also reached double figures with 12 and 10 points respectively. 

The Argos are back in action next weekend as they travel to Utah to face Mesa State and Western New Mexico at the Dixie State Tournament.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Drop Tough One to CSU Monterey Bay

November 28 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team fell just short of picking up their second win, falling 67-65 to CSU Monterey Bay.  The Argos were outscored by a point in each half and could not hold a double digit lead to move to 1-4 on the season.

The first ten minutes were back and forth with each team taking a lead before the Otters forged ahead by seven.  The Argos fought their way back and took the lead with just over a minute to play.  CSUMB then hit a pair of free throws to take a one point advantage into the break.

The Argos came out firing in the second half as they opened up 12 point lead with a 17-4 run.  The Otters clawed their was back in and managed to take a one point lead with 2:23 left to play.  Tanaia Keyes gave NDNU the lead once again with just over a minute left before Dana Andrews hit a pair of free throws with 58 second left to give Monterey Bay the win. 

NDNU shot 44% from the field and held the Otters to 36% shooting.  However, the difference in the game was the 14-2 offensive rebound advantage by CSUMB. 

Tanaia Keyes paced three Argonauts in double figures with 20 points and five rebounds.  Ashley Wilson and Britini Rathke tacked on 14 and 13 points respectively while Marianne Bautista finished with six points, seven assists and six rebounds.

Janet Oseguera poured in a game high 23 points and 10 rebounds while Dana Andrews added 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Argos are back in action tomorrow night as they face tournament host CSU Stanislaus at 2:30 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Suffer Loss to Saint Martin’s

November 22 – For the second straight game, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team suffered a setback at the Phoenix Inn DII Shootout.  The Argos fell behind early and could not overcome a double digit halftime lead in a 77-63 loss to Saint Martin’s.

The Saints took a ten point lead into the break thanks in large part to 44% shooting in the first half.  In the second, Saint Martin’s started the half with seven straight points and never looked back, building their lead to as many as 18. 

The Argos shot 41% in the second half but the difference in the game was the 17 of 18 from the charity stripe by the Saints. 

Ashley Wilson scored a game high 17 points to lead four Argonauts in double figures.  She hit 7-11 from the field, including three 3-pointers.  Britni Rathke recorded her third straight double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds and also added three steals and two blocks.  Rachel Brunson scored a career high 12 points while Tanaia Keyes tacked on 10 points and seven assists.

Michelle Short paced four Saints in double figures with 17 while Dara Zack added 12 points and 12 rebounds. 

NDNU is back in action next weekend when they head to Turlock for the CSU Stanislaus Tournament.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Fall to Western Oregon

November 21 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball struggled to get going in a 85-53 loss to Western Oregon.  The Argos could not find their shot, hitting just 36% from the field and committing 27 turnovers. 

In addition to NDNU’s poor shooting night, the Wolves made matters worse by hitting 12 of 20 three-point shots and holding a 21-4 free throw advantage.  The first half was all Western Oregon as the home team closed the half on an 11-2 run to go ahead by 15 at the break.

Things did not get much better for NDNU in the second as the Wolves scored ten unanswered points to push their lead to 30 points.

Tanaia Keyes once again led the Argos on offense with 17 points off the bench and knocked down three from behind the arc.  Britni Rathke recorded her second straight double-double with 15 point and 11 rebounds while adding four blocks.

Katie Torland paced three Wolves in double figures with 24 points and nine rebounds while Danielle Bellando and Alissa Brasel scored 13 and 11 points respectively.

The Argos are back in action tomorrow for their second and final game of the Phoenix Inn Division II Shootout against St. Martin’s.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Rally Back to Topple Cal Poly Pomona

November 16 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team overcame a big first half deficit to rally back and defeat Cal Poly Pomona 59-54.  The Argos used excellent defense and timely shooting to earn their first victory of the season. 

The Broncos started the game hot and took a ten point lead at 26-16 with just over eight minutes remaining in the first.  However, the Argos responded, shutting down Cal Poly Pomona and scoring the final nine points of the half to go up by two at the break.  Britni Rathke keyed the defensive charge with four first half blocks and a pair of steals. 

The second half was back and forth throughout with the Broncos taking the largest lead at 51-46 with three minutes remaining.  NDNU once again responded as Tanaia Keyes hit back-to-back threes to give the Argos a one point lead.  Rathke then hit a pair of jumpers to move the lead to five before Keyes iced the game from the free throw line. 

The Argos held Cal Poly Pomona to 32% shooting for the game, including just 2-9 shooting from three-point range.  NDNU shot 41% from the field but connected on seven threes. 

Rathke earned NDNU Tip-Off Classic MVP honors after turning in a stellar all-around game.  She finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds, six blocks, three assists and three steals while shutting down the Broncos post players.  Keyes was selected to the All-Tournament Team after finishing with a career high 25 points. 

Ally Smith paced the Broncos with 18 points and seven rebounds while Megan Ford grabbed 11 boards. 

The Argos are back in action next weekend when they travel to Western Oregon for the Wolves Tournament.  BOX SCORE

 

Buzzer Beater Highlights Day 2 of NDNU Tip-Off Classic

November 16 – Maria Weigelt listed the University of Mary over Humboldt State as she drove the length of the court in the final four seconds and hit a runner in the lane as the buzzer sounded.  The Marauders overcame several second half deficits to storm back and take the game 65-64.

The two teams went into the break knotted at 31-31 before the Jacks took the lead early in the second half with a 14-4 run.  After the lead swelled to twelve with 6:46 remaining, the Marauders ripped off eleven straight points to pull within one.

Mary could still not get over the hump until Sonny Schulz tied the game at 63-63 on a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left.  Paige Peterson put Humboldt State up by one with a free throw with four second left before Weigelt lifted the Marauders to victory with her buzzer beater.

Schulz led all players with 29 points and nine rebounds off the bench while Peterson paced three Jacks in double figures with 18. BOX SCORE

In the early game, Western Oregon toppled CSU Monterey Bay 71-57 thanks in large part to a 19-1 run to close out the first half.

The Wolves held a 22-6 free throw advantage and out rebounded the Otters 51-38.

Katie Torland led all players with 26 points and 15 rebounds while Shayla Corder added 13 points.  Helen Suarez was one of four Otters in double figures, finishing with 10 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals.  BOX SCORE

2008 NDNU Tip-Off Classic All Tournament Team
Helen Suarez - CSU Monterey Bay
Katie Torland - Western Oregon
Sonny Schulz - University of Mary
Katie Franci - Humboldt State
Ally Smith - Cal Poly Pomona
Tanaia Keyes - NDNU
MVP - Britni Rathke - NDNU

 

CCAA Teams Sweep Opening Day of NDNU Tip-Off Classic

November 15 – The California Collegiate Athletic Association had a good day as all three teams from the conference won their games.  CSU Monterey Bay took home the victory in a double overtime shootout while Cal Poly Pomona and Humboldt State had easier times in the victories at the NDNU Tip-Off Classic.

In the early game, CSUMB overcame an early deficit to University of Mary to force overtime.  The game then went into double overtime before the Otters pulled away to earn the 95-87 victory.  The two teams battled throughout the physical game that saw 17 ties, 18 lead changes, 71 fouls and 94 free throws.

With the Marauders up by one with just four second left in regulation, Dana Andrews hit one of two free throws to send the game into overtime.  In the first overtime, Mary took and early four point lead, but soon found themselves down two with less than 30 seconds left.  However, Sonny Schulz hit a pair of clutch free throws to force a second overtime. 

The second overtime was all CSU Monterey Bay as the Otters opened up with a 10-2 run to put the game out of reach. 

Andrews finished with a game high 27 points while Helen Suarez had a terrific all-around game to record 24 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals.  Suarez also hit 20 of 25 free throws and registered a block.

Liz Sipma paced four Marauders in double figures with 19 points.  Schulz scored 16 points and dished out seven assists off the bench while Anna Skala and Abby Reiter tacked on 14 and 10 respectively.  BOX SCORE

The second game appeared to be header for another nail biter as Cal Poly Pomona and Western Oregon battled back and forth in the first half.  The Broncos took a two point lead into the break before busting the game wide open in the second. 

CPP opened up the second period with a 16-4 run and never looked back on their way to a 77-64 victory.  The Broncos shot 47% for the game and held a 23-8 free throw advantage that proved to be the difference.

The Wolves hung tough for the first half, thanks in large part to their 5-11 shooting from behind the arc.  However, they struggled in the second half, making just one in 14 attempts.

Megan Ford led all players with 26 points and nine rebounds while Ally Smith and Unique Anderson combined for 22 points and 14 rebounds.

Katie Torland led Western Oregon with 16 points and six rebounds with Shayla Corder grabbing a game high ten boards.  BOX SCORE

The final game of the tournament was controlled by Humboldt State as they toppled host NDNU 96-65.  The Jacks came out of the gate firing, taking a 15-5 lead early in the contest.  The Argos did their best to hang around, but struggled from the field in the first half, hitting just 9 of 28 shots. 

Humboldt State shot 54% in the first to take a 49-25 lead into the break.  The Argos improved their play in the second half, scoring 40 points on 52% shooting but could not get any closer to the visitors. 

Katie Franci hit 9 of 12 shots to lead all players with 21 points while Bree Halsey racked up a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.  Taylor Kigore shot 5-6 from three-point range to score 19 points and Sallye Alexander tacked on 16 points and seven boards.

Three Argonauts scored in double figures, led by Kim Hom’s 14 point debut.  Hom also added four assists and a steal.  Tanaia Keyes and Britni Rathke each added 11 points. 

The NDNU Tip-Off Classic will come to a close tomorrow as three more games are on the slate, starting with CSU Monterey Bay against Western Oregon at 1:00 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Dreessen Named Preseason All-PacWest

October 31 – NDNU junior forward Jennifer Dreessen was selected to the Pacific West Preseason All-Conference team for the second straight season.  The Argos were picked to finish fifth this season after coming in second place last year behind Grand Canyon.

The Argos return four of their top five scorers including Dreessen who finished second on the team with 9.0 points per game.  Dreessen also led the team with 7.1 rebounds, a 53% field goal percentage and finished second in steals with 39.  She ranked second in the PacWest in field goal percentage and third in rebounds. 

Dreessen, a forward from Danville earned Second Team All-Conference last season after garnering Honorable Mention status as a freshman.

NDNU opens the season on November 15th against Humboldt State at the NDNU Tip-Off Classic. 

 

NDNU Names Mike Rudder Head Women’s Basketball Coach

BELMONT, CA (August 13, 2008) – The Notre Dame de Namur athletic department has named Mike Rudder as its new head women’s basketball coach. 

Rudder, an assistant with the NDNU men’s team and head coach of women’s tennis will take over for Jessica Mazeau who left the program after last season. 

“I am extremely excited about the opportunity I have been given here.” Rudder said.  “I know the school and community very well and feel that I can continue to help this program grow. 

The Argos went 13-13 last season but compiled a 13-5 conference record and finished second in the Pacific West.  Rudder takes over a team that returns four of their top five scorers as well as their three leading rebounders.  Tanaia Keyes and Jennifer Dreessen both return after earning All-PacWest honors last season.

“We have a great group of players returning.” Rudder said. “I think we are in a great position to make another run at the conference title.”

Rudder has been coaching in the Bay Area for over 25 years  The last seven have been as an assistant with the NDNU men’s basketball team were he was primarily responsible for player development at the guard positions and recruiting. 

Prior to NDNU, Rudder spent eight years at various high schools in San Jose.  He was the boy’s head varsity coach at San Jose High Academy from 1993-1995 and 1997-2000 where he led the team to two conference championships.  From 1995-1997, Rudder was the head coach at Leland High School.  His other coaching experiences came as assistants at Willow Glen HS and Los Gatos HS.

Rudder played at De Anza College and Wenatchee Valley College in Washington before moving on to play at Sacramento State University.  At Sacramento State, he helped the team win the Far West Conference Championship in 1978. 

“We are all excited that Coach Rudder is taking over the women’s basketball program.” Athletic Director Josh Doody said. “He is a positive influence for our student athletes and knows the community very well.”

 

Three Argos Garner Conference Honors

March 11 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team capped off their 2007-08 season with three players earning All-Pacific West Conference honors.  Tanaia Keyes became the first NDNU player to earn First Team All-PacWest honors while Corazon Riley and Jennifer Dreessen received Second Team recognition. 

Keyes, a junior forward from Seattle was named First Team All-PacWest after finishing third on the team in scoring and second in rebounding.  For the season, Keyes averaged 8.9 points and 4.4 rebounds but stepped it up in conference play to 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists.  She was at her best over the final six games, leading the Argos to a 4-2 record and averaging 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 three-pointers per game.  Keyes saved her best performance for the two must win games to close out the season.  She scored a career high 22 points against Dixie State to give NDNU sole possession of second place and followed it up with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the final game against Chaminade. 

Riley, a senior guard from Antioch received Second Team All-PacWest honors after leading the team in scoring, steals and three-pointers while finishing second in assists.  Riley averaged 9.9 points, 2.7 assists, 2.2 steals and made 51 three-pointers on the season.  In conference play, she upped those averages to 11.6 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 steals and over two three-pointers per game.  Riley scored in double figures 11 times, including four games of 20 points or more.  She poured in a career high 25 points and added six assists and four steals in a January 3rd victory over BYU Hawaii.  Riley concluded her career at NDNU as the career leader in steals and finished second all-time in assists.

Dreessen, a sophomore forward from Danville earned All-PacWest honors for the second straight year.  She was to the Second Team this year after earning Honorable Mention status last season.  Dreessen finished second on the team in scoring with 9.0 per game while leading the team in rebounding (7.1) and field goal percentage (53%).  She ranked third in the conference in rebounding and second in field goal percentage.  Dreessen reached double figures in scoring nine times and rebound in six games.  She also recorded three double-doubles, including a 14 point-14 rebound performance against Hawaii Hilo on January 25th.  Dreessen registered a career high 23 points and added nine rebounds in a victory over Dixie State on February 1st.

The Argos concluded the season in second place in the Pacific West with a 13-5 conference record.

 

Keyes Named Pacific West Player of the Week

March 3 – Junior guard Tanaia Keyes was chosen as the PacWest Player of the Week for the final week of the season, February 25-March 2.  Keyes led the Argos to a 2-0 week with victories over Dixie State on Wednesday and Chaminade on Saturday.  With the wins, NDNU clinched second place in the conference with a 13-5 record.

Keyes averaged a conference high 19.5 points per game and added 8.0 rebounds per game.  She made 87.5% of her free throw attempts (14-16) and averaged 1.5 steals per game. 

The Argos broke a tie for second place with Dixie State with 65-58 victory over the Rebels on Wednesday.  Keyes led all players with 22 points off the bench and added six rebounds.  She made 11-12 free throws and broke a 44-44 tie with 10 straight NDNU points. 

On Saturday, Keyes recorded her first career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.  She scored 14 of her points in the second half and added three steals to lead the Argos past Chaminade 82-60.

Keyes is the second Argo to win Player of the Week this season with Jennifer Dreessen earning the honor on February 4.

Seniors Cory Riley and Darice Murray along with junior Britni Rathke were also selected to the PacWest Weekly Honor Roll this past week. 

Riley averaged 17.0 points per game, shot 53% from the field and averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game.  Murray started both games at forward and ended the week with averages of 9.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.0 steals.  Rathke finished with 15.0 points per game, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and shot 60% from the field.

 

Riley Shines on Senior Night, Argos Clinch Second Place

March 1 – In her final game as an Argonaut, senior guard Cory Riley poured in 22 points to lead the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team to an 82-60 victory.  The Argos used a huge second half to race past the Swords.  NDNU also clinched second place in the PacWest with the win and end the season with a 13-5 conference record.

The first half was close throughout with Chaminade leading most of the way after shooting 50% for the half.  The Swords built their margin to as many as seven in the final minutes before the Argos closed it to one to end the half.

In the second the Argos pushed ahead but Chaminade would not go away, keeping it within five points.  However, NDNU ended the game on a 24-4 run in the final seven and half minutes to earn the victory.  The Argos shot 46% in the half and forced 23 Chaminade turnovers.

To go along with her team high 22 points, Riley added four three-pointers and six steals.  Britni Rathke added a career high 21 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and three steals while Tanaia Keyes recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. 

The four other NDNU also made their presence felt, with Darice Murray finishing with 10 points and eight rebounds.  Ramona Vae picked up four steals while Tamar Savazian scored a pair of big baskets in the second half and Ashley Cavalieri knocked down a three for the Argos first points.

Simrin Cummins scored a game high 25 points for Chaminade to go along with nine rebounds.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos to be Featured on CSTV Broadband Webcast

February 29 - On Saturday, March 1, the Notre Dame de Namur University men and women's basketball teams will close out their 2007-08 season with a doubleheader against Chaminade University.  The doubleheader will be captured live and webcasted by the College Sports Television (CSTV) at CSTV.com.  The games are part of the network's national broadband video webcast package partnership with NCAA Division II.

The NDNU women can clinch second place in the Pacific West with a victory over the Swords while the men look to clinch fifth place with a win over the Conference Champions.

Action gets kicked off with the women's game at 5:30 pm.  The men's game will follow at 7:30 pm
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Saturday will also feature senior day for the two programs, with the women honoring five seniors and the men honoring seven. 

Website for the live feed:  http://www.cstv.com/ncaa/divii/

 

Argos Defeat Dixie, Take Sole Possession of Second Place

February 27 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team won the battle between second place teams with a 65-58 victory over Dixie State.  The Argos completed the season sweep of the Rebels and moved into sole possession of second place in the PacWest with a 12-5 record.

NDNU jumped on the Rebels early, taking an 18-7 lead with 8:24 left in the first half.  Dixie answered with seven straight points before the Argos eventually took a five point lead into the break.

After the Rebels cut the lead to three to open the second, NDNU answered with 11 straight points to take a 14 point advantage.  However, Dixie State responded with a 17-2 run and took a one point lead with 8:26 left. 

With the score tied 44-44, junior Tanaia Keyes ripped off 10 straight NDNU points to put the Argos up for good.  Dixie shot just 31% for the game while the Argos hit 46% of their shots. 

Keyes led all players with 22 points, including 16 in the second half and added six rebounds.  Cory Riley tacked on 12 while Sandy Perry, Britni Rathke and Darice Murray each scored nine points.  Rathke also finished with nine rebounds and Murray came up with five steals.

Jessica Carver recorded a double-double for the Rebels, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds. 

The Argos can clinch second place with a victory over Chaminade in the season finale on Saturday.  The game will tip-off at 5:30 pm and can be seen on CSTV.com.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Struggle in Second Half, Fall to Grand Canyon

February 23 – After a back and forth first half, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team struggled in the second before falling to Grand Canyon 65-44.  The Argos moved to 11-5 in conference play while GCU clinched the PacWest title.

The first half remained close throughout, with the lead changing five times.  The Antelopes started strong out of the gate, but NDNU scored nine straight points to take a 16-12 lead.  However, Grand Canyon ripped off an 8-1 run and took a two point margin into the break.

The Argos struggled from the start in the second half as the ‘Lopes opened the period with an 18-5 run to push the difference to 13.  NDNU managed to cut the lead to nine before GCU made their free throws down the stretch to pull away. 

NDNU shot 28% for the game, including just 22% in the second half but stayed in the game by forcing 28 turnovers.

Tanaia Keyes came off the bench to lead the Argos in scoring with 17 points.  Jennifer Dreessen added six points and four steals while Britni Rathke grabbed nine rebounds.

Samantha Murphy led three Antelopes in double figures with 23 points and added nine rebounds and four assists.  Kristi Girdley added 12 while Stacy Haddow finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds.  Ashley Hardin led all players with 13 rebounds.

The Argos play their final road game of the year on Wednesday when they travel to St. George, Utah to face Dixie State. BOX SCORE

 

Argos Topple Hawaii Pacific

February 16 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team closed out their Hawaii road trip with a 70-55 victory over HPU.  The Argos improved to 11-4 in conference play and went 4-2 in games played in Hawaii.

The first half was close throughout with each team taking leads in the final minutes.  The Argos finished the half strong and took a 30-28 margin into halftime. 

In the second half, NDNU’s defense took over, holding the Sea Warriors to 19% shooting.  The Argos on the other hand hit 44% of their shots, including five three-pointers.

Jennifer Dreessen led the Argonauts with 13 points while Tanaia Keyes also reached double figures with 10 points, five rebounds and five assists.  Ramona Vae just missed a double-double, finishing with eight points and 11 rebounds. 

A day after scoring 37 points, Ashley Jenkins was held to 10 points on 3-19 shooting.  Karras Blate tacked on 10 points while Angela Spence and Emily Kruetter grabbed 11 and 10 rebounds respectively. 

The Argos return home this weekend for a 5:30 tip-off against first place Grand Canyon.  BOX SCORE

 

Big Second Half Dooms Argos

February 15 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team could not continue their winning ways, falling to Hawaii Pacific 82-60.  The Argos moved to 10-4 in conference and remain in second place while HPU evened their record at 7-7.

The Argos stayed close in the first half, trailing 38-34 despite shooting just 38% from the field.  However, the Sea Warriors took over to start the second half, opening with a 26-3 run to put the game out of reach.  HPU shot 52% in the half while NDNU was held to 29% shooting.

Tanaia Keyes led the Argos with 13 points and six rebounds while Jennifer Dreessen just missed a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.  Cory Riley finished with a team season high six steals.

Ashley Jenkins poured in a career high 37 points on 14-20 shooting and grabbed six rebounds.  Jocelyn Norris added 12 points and eight rebounds.

These two teams square off again Saturday night for the final game of NDNU’s Hawaii road trip.  BOX SCORE

 

 

Argos Keep Rolling, Outlast BYU Hawaii

February 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team continued their winning way, toppling BYU Hawaii 68-61.  The Argos have won nine of their last ten games and improved to 10-3 in the PacWest with the victory.

BYU Hawaii took an early lead at 6-4 before the Argos ripped off an 11-4 run and never looked back.  NDNU led for the final 36 minutes and did not allow the Seasiders to cut the lead below five in the second half. 

The Argos shot just 41% from the field for the game, but forced BYU Hawaii into 31 turnovers.  NDNU also held an 8-4 advantage from beyond the arc.

Cory Riley knocked down four three-pointers on her way to a team high 20 points.  She also added four steals while Jennifer Dreessen picked up five steals.  Tanaia Keyes also reached double figures for the Argos with 16 points.

Agnes Tuilevuka led the Seasiders with 20 points and nine rebounds while Richelle Fenenbock tacked on 15 points.

NDNU closes out their Hawaii trip with a pair of games against Hawaii Pacific this weekend.  BOX SCORE

 

 

Argos Rebound, Defeat Grand Canyon

February 7 – A day after Grand Canyon snapped the Argonauts seven game winning streak the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team rebounded with a 56-52 victory over the first place Antelopes. 

The Argos improved to 9-3 in conference play and moved within half a game of GCU for first place.

NDNU was hot from downtown with 15 of their 20 field goals coming from behind the 3-point line.  The Argos also played excellent defense, holding the ‘Lopes to just 33% shooting. 

Grand Canyon took an early 13-7 lead before NDNU rallied back to take a three point margin into the break.  The Argos started strong in the second, pushing the difference to six points in the opening minutes.  However, after the Antelopes took the lead at 40-38, NDNU rattled off a 12-2 run to take over the game for good.

Ashley Wilson set a career high with seven 3-pointers on her way to a game high 21 points.  Sandy Perry also reached double figures with 11 points and five assists while Jennifer Dreessen grabbed 13 rebounds. 

Samantha Murphy and Rosalyn Nelson led the Antelopes with 15 and 12 points respectively.

The Argos look to move into first place next week when they travel to Hawaii for three games.  BOX SCORE

 

 Grand Canyon Snaps Argos Win Streak

February 6 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team had their seven game winning streak snapped with a 67-52 loss to first place Grand Canyon.  The Argos remain in second place with a 8-3 conference record while the ‘Lopes improved to 10-2.

NDNU came out strong in the first half leading most of the way before taking a three point lead into the break.  The Argos shot just 40% in the half but knocked down five threes while holding the ‘Lopes to 35% shooting. 

The Argos continued to lead through the first nine minutes of the second building their margin to as many as seven.  However, the tide started to change with ten minutes remaining as the ‘Lopes ran off a 22-3 run to take a 14 point lead.

Cory Riley led the Argos with a team high 14 points and five assists.  She also hit four 3-pointers while Tanaia Keyes and Ashley Wilson each added eight points.

Four Antelopes reached double figures led by Samantha Murphy’s 18 points.  Ashley Hardin turned in a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds while Rosalyn Nelson added 12 points, six assists, five rebounds and seven steals.  Jacque Stevens tacked on 17 points and six rebounds. 

These two teams battle again tomorrow night at 5:30 pm with the Argos trying to pull back within half a game of Grand Canyon.  BOX SCORE

 

Dreessen Named Pacific West Player of the Week

February 4 – Sophomore forward Jennifer Dreessen was chosen as the PacWest Player of the Week for the week of January 28 – February 3.  Dreessen led the Argos to a 2-0 week with victories over Dixie State on Friday and Saturday.  The two wins moved the Argos into sole possession of second place with an 8-2 record.

Dreessen averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the week and shot 67% from the field. 

The Argos defeated Dixie State 65-60 on Friday with Dreessen scoring a game high 23 points and grabbing nine rebounds.  She shot 11-15 from the field and scored 14 of her 23 points in the second half. 

On Saturday, the Argos stormed past Dixie State 66-54 behind an excellent all-around game from Dreessen.  She finished with seven points, seven rebounds and a career high five assists. 

NDNU is back in action Wednesday and Thursday night against first place Grand Canyon.  The Argos are currently half a game behind the Antelopes.

 

Argos Keep Rolling, Win Seventh Straight

February 2 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team stayed hot, winning their seventh straight game and improving to 8-2 in PacWest play.  The Argos defeated Dixie State for the second straight night, outlasting the Rebels 66-54.

The first half remained tight into the final minutes before NDNU ran off six straight points to take a ten point margin.  Dixie State closed out the first with a pair of buckets to send the game into the break at 29-23.

The Rebels could not manage to take the lead in the second as every run was answered by the Argos.  After DSC cut the deficit to two with eight minutes left, NDNU rattled off seven straight to provide some breathing room.  Down the stretch, the Argos hit their free throws to put the Rebels away.

The Argos shot 51% for the game while holding Dixie State to just 33% shooting.  NDNU also held a 25-16 free throw advantage and made 18-21 from the charity stripe in the second half.

NDNU’s three leading scorers came off the bench with Tanaia Keyes leading all players with 15 points.  Ashley Wilson tacked on 12 with Britni Rathke adding nine points and six rebounds.  Jennifer Dreessen had seven points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Jessica Carver paced the Rebels with 12 points and seven rebounds while Courtney Boyd also reach double figures with 10.

The Argos are back in action next Wednesday and Thursday when they battle first place Grand Canyon in Phoenix, AZ.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Win Sixth in a Row, Move into Second Place

February 1 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team continued their winning ways, earning their sixth straight victory with a 65-60 win over Dixie State.  The Argos and Rebels both came into the contest tied for second place in the PacWest with 6-2 conference records.

NDNU opened the game with a 21-10 run before Dixie State responded with a 15-2 run to take their first lead.  The Argos and Rebels would change leads three more times in the first and go into halftime knotted at 32-32.

The Rebels opened the second half with a 9-4 run to take their biggest lead of the game.  However, NDNU responded and took a five point advantage with just over eight minutes to play.  Dixie State would never lead the game again as the Argos built their margin to eight points in the final minutes.

The Argos shot 46% for the game including 52% in the first and held Dixie State to 37% from the field.

Jennifer Dreessen led all scorers with 23 points on 11-15 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.  Cory Riley also reached double figures for the Argos with 14 points.  She also grabbed three steals and set the school record for steals in a career with 142.  Sandy Perry added six points, four assists and four steals.

Jessica Carver recorded a double-double for Dixie State 14 points and 10 rebounds while Lindsay Chettinger and Jessica Jones scores 13 and 11 respectively. 

The Argos and Rebels square off again tomorrow night at 5:30 pm at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Bench Leads Argos to Fifth Consecutive Win

January 26 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team posted their fifth consecutive win, defeating PacWest rival Hawaii Hilo 69-56.  The bench carried the offensive load for the Argos, scoring 49 of the team’s 69 points.

The first half was owned by the Vulcans after a 9-2 run put them up by six points at the break.  UHH picked up their run in the second, leading for the first 14 minutes of the half.  However, back-to-back threes by Tanaia Keyes put NDNU up for good. 

The Argos outscored the Vulcans 21-12 at the free throw line, including a 19-5 advantage in the second half.

All three Argos in double figures came off the bench with Britni Rathke scoring a game high 16 points.  Keyes added 15 points and seven rebounds while Ashley Wilson tacked on 12 points.

Shiela Azevedo led the Vulcans with 12 points and seven rebounds.  Samantha Nordstrom hit 7-8 from the free throw line and finished with 11 points.

NDNU improved to 6-2 in Pacific West play and are tied for second with Dixie State.  The Argos and Rebels meet twice next weekend at Walter Gleason Gym with each game starting at 5:30 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Big Second Half Helps NDNU Win Fourth Straight

January 25 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team improved to 5-2 in Pacific West play with a 66-55 victory over Hawaii Hilo.  The Argos outscored UHH 40-27 to earn their fourth straight win.

The NDNU defense set the tone early, forcing the Vulcans to miss their first 16 shots and commit ten turnovers in the first ten minutes.  However, UHH responded by hitting eight of their next ten shots and took a two point lead into the break. 

The Vulcans increased their lead to six early in the second half before a 15-2 Argonaut run put NDNU up for good.  The Argos shot 48% in the second half and outscored UHH from the free throw 14-1. 

Cory Riley scored a game high 18 points and added six assists and four rebounds.  Jennifer Dreessen picked up a double-double, finishing with 14 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks while Darice Murray added 11 points.

Sheila Azevedo led the Vulcans with 12 points and nine rebounds.  Jessica Hanato and Samantha Nordstrom each tacked on 10 points. 

These two teams battle again tomorrow night for their third and final game of the season.  Tipoff time is at 5:30 pm at Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Win Third Straight, Down Hawaii Pacific

January 23 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team picked up their third straight victory with a 61-55 win over visiting Hawaii Pacific.  The Argos played excellent defense, forcing 24 Sea Warrior turnovers while improving to 4-2 in Pacific West play.

The first half was controlled by NDNU for the first 15 minutes before HPU stormed back to take a 35-34 lead into the break.  Ashley Jenkins scored 27 of the Sea Warriors 35 first half points on 11-15 shooting.

HPU started the second half off strong, going up by as many as six points.  However, with just under ten minutes to play the Argos took the lead for good and never looked back.

NDNU managed to shot just 31% from the field, but did knock down nine 3-pointers.

Cory Riley led the Argos with 12 points, three assists and two steals while Jennifer Dreessen added 11 points and nine rebounds.  Britni Rathke also reached double figures with ten points, eight of which came in the first half.  Point guard Sandy Perry picked up a career high seven assists.

Jenkins finished the game with 31 points for HPU after being held to 1-6 shooting in the second half. 

The Argos remain at home for a pair of games as Hawaii Hilo comes to Walter Gleason Gym on Friday and Saturday,  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Make it Two Straight, Topple Chaminade 66-58

January 19 – For the second straight day, the Notre Dame de Namur women's basketball team used a big first half run to overtake Chaminade and improve to 3-2 in PacWest play.

With the Argos trailing by two in final seven minutes of the first half, they ripped off a 12-0 run to take the lead for good.  Chaminade would cut the lead to six at the break and managed to get within three in the second half.  However, NDNU shot 44% in the second half to preserve the victory.

Tanaia Keyes came off the bench to lead the Argos with 21 points and seven rebounds.  Starting guards Sandy Perry and Cory Riley combined 15 points, 11 assists and four steals.

Samantha Saito scored a game high 22 points for the Swords while Katherine Carlisle added 19 points. 

The Argos return home for another conference match with Hawaii Pacific on Wednesday at 5:30 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Big First Half Pushes Argos Past Chaminade

January 18 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team moved to 2-2 in PacWest play with a 78-55 victory over Chaminade.  Junior Ashley Wilson led all scorers with 21 points and hit 6-8 from behind the 3-point line.

The Argos stormed out to a 21 point first half lead after shooting 57% from the field and 62% from behind the arc.  NDNU used runs of 14-2 and 12-3 in the half.

The second half was much of the same as the Argos moved their margin to as many as 34 before the Swords cut it back down to 23 at the end of the game.  Chaminade was held to 31% shooting for the game and committed 22 turnovers while NDNU made 11-21 threes.

Wilson scored 15 of her 21 points in the first, connecting on five threes in the half.  Jennifer Dreessen also reached double figures for the Argos with 14 points and five rebounds.  Starting guards Cory Riley and Sandy Perry combined for 11 assists.

Katherine Carlisle led the Swords with 12 points and five rebounds while Marian Murphy grabbed a game high eight rebounds. 

The Argos and Swords square off again tomorrow night for the final game of NDNU’s Hawaii road trip.  BOX SCORE

 

 

Argos Fall to Hawaii Hilo

January 16 – After a quick 14-2 run to start the game the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team could not hold off Hawaii Hilo, falling 78-69.  The Argos fell to 1-2 in conference play with the loss while Hilo moved to 4-0.

The first five minutes was all NDNU as Jennifer Dreessen and Cory Riley combined for 11 points and gave the Argos a 14-2 lead.  The Vulcans quickly closed the gap, using an 11-2 run to pull within one point at 20-19.  The rest of the half went back and forth with NDNU eventually taking a two point lead into the break.

The second half was a different story with the Vulcans building their margin to as many as nine.  However the Argos battled back and cut the difference to one point with 1:34 left before UHH hit eight straight free throws to close out the game. 

Dreessen and Cory Riley each scored a game high 21 points.  Dreessen hit 9-12 shots and added seven rebounds while Riley made five 3-pointers and dished out five assists.  Point guard Sandy Perry tacked four points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals.

The Vulcans were paced by four players in double figures, including a team high 19 from Jamie Mattos off the bench.  Shiela Azevedo scored 16 while Samantha Nordstrom and Nesha Kimitete added 14 each. 

The Argos stay in Hawaii for a pair of games against Chaminade on Friday and Saturday before returning home to face Hawaii Hilo on Wednesday.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Rout BYU Hawaii, Earn First Victory

January 3 – A night after dropping a heartbreaker in the final second, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team responded with an 87-49 outburst over BYU Hawaii.  The Argos were on fire all game long, connecting on 56% from the field and 86% from the line. 

NDNU did not wait long to put the game out of reach, using an early 21-2 run to build 23 point first half lead.  In the second, the Argos refused to slow down, rattling off a 30-2 run to building their margin to over 40 points.

The NDNU defense also turned in their best performance of the season, forcing 35 turnovers and holding the Seasiders to 37% shooting. 

Cory Riley carried the Argonauts offense with a career high 25 points on 8-12 shooting.  Riley also added six assists, four steals and three 3-pointers.  Tanaia Keyes also turned in a career high with 13 points, hitting 3-5 from behind the arc.  Ashley Wilson and Darice Murray tacked on 11 and 10 points respectively, giving the Argos four players in double figures for the first time this season.

Richelle Fenenbock scored 11 and Agnes Tuilevuka added 10 for Seasiders who were just 4-15 from the line in the second half. 

The Argos are back in action on January 16th for the first game of their three game road trip in Hawaii.  NDNU opens up with Hawaii Hilo on the 16th before facing Chaminade for a pair of games.  BOX SCORE

 

BYU Hawaii Nips Argos in Conference Opener

January 2 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team dropped their conference opener to BYU Hawaii 67-65.  The Argos and Seasiders swapped leads throughout the game before BYU took the lead for good with 7 seconds left.

In the first half both teams used big runs to build early leads.  After the Seasiders went on a 12-0 run, the Argos responded with nine straight points.  NDNU largest was five in the final minutes before BYU scored eight straight and took a one point lead into the break. 

The second half was much of the same as the two teams’ swapped leads four times.  However, in the final seconds Madison Kite hit the go-ahead layup to give BYU Hawaii their first victory of the season.

The Argos were led by Ashley Wilson’s 15 points, all coming on five 3-pointers.  Britni Rathke added 11 points, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks while guards Sandy Perry and Cory Riley combined for 16 points and eight assists. 

BYU Hawaii produced four players in double figures with Richelle Fenenbock and Amanda Watts scoring 15 each.  Watts also grabbed nine rebounds.  Agnes Tuilevuka tacked on 12 points on 5-6 shooting and Kite finished with 10 points of the bench. 

These two schools will meet again tomorrow night at 5:30 for their second of three matchups this season.  BOX SCORE

 

Big Second Half Pushes San Francisco State Past NDNU

December 15 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team dropped their final non-conference game of the season, falling 60-41 to San Francisco State.  The Argos struggled mightily from the field, shooting just 28% overall and 1-26 from behind the arc.

With the score tied at 7-7 in the opening minutes, the Gators rattled off 11 straight points to open up a double digit lead.  After the Argos cut the lead to six at the break, SFSU went on a 26-3 run to open the second half and bust the game open.

The Argos shot just 20% in the second half while the Gators hit at a 54% clip.  NDNU did manage a season high 19 steals in the game.

Jennifer Dreessen led the Argonaut offense with 10 points and 11 rebounds.  Britni Rathke and Sandy Perry each picked up four steals for the game while Darice Murray and Cory Riley added three apiece. 

Krystle Mays paced the Gators with 12 points and Brio Rode chipped in nine points and six assists.

The Argos open up Pacific West play at home on January 2nd against BYU Hawaii.  BOX SCORE

 

NDNU Falls to Humboldt and Fort Hayes

December 8 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team continued their early season struggles with a pair of losses at the Humboldt State Classic.  The Argos dropped their opening game to host Lumberjacks 77-50 before falling to Fort Hayes State 50-44 on Saturday.

Against Humboldt, the Argos fell behind early and could not make up the ground.  The Jacks shot 47% from the field and made 9-21 threes while the Argos hit 40% of their shots but did make 9 of 17 3-pointers.  HSU also held a 16-7 advantage from the free throw line.

The Argos bench combined to score 39 of the team’s 50 points with Tanaia Keyes leading the way with 12 points.  Ashley Wilson knocked down three 3-pointers on the way to nine points while Britni Rathke added four points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Jennifer Enos led the Lumberjacks with a game high 15 points and Katie Franci turned in a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. BOX SCORE

On Saturday, the Argos played well defensively, holding Fort Hayes State to just 36% shooting.  However, NDNU could not find their touch either and connected on 34% of their shots.  After an 8-0 to start the game, Fort Hayes never trailed but the Argos did cut the lead to one with nine minutes remaining.    

Once again, the NDNU bench provided most of the scoring, tallying 30 of the team’s 44 points.  Darice Murray led the way with 10 points while Ashley Cavalieri tacked on nine with three 3-pointers.  Rathke added eight points and four steals.

Brianna Willhite was unstoppable for FHS, netting 21 points and nine rebounds.  Sheena Kuntzsch chipped in 16 points and made four 3-pointers. 

The Argos are back in action on Saturday, December 15th when San Francisco State comes to Belmont for a 5:30 tip-off.  BOX SCORE

 

 

Central Washington Downs NDNU

December 1 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team fell to Central Washington 70-58 on the second day of the 2007 Dave Cox Classic.  The Argos took a two point lead into halftime before the Wildcats hit seven 3-pointers in the second half to pull away. 

CWU led 49-47 with just under six minutes to play, but used a 10-0 run over the next three minutes to gain a double digit advantage.  Both teams shot 40% for the game with the Wildcats hitting 52% of their shots in the second half. 

Ramona Vae and Darice Murray led the Argos offensively, scoring 12 and 10 points respectively.  Cory Riley added eight points and four steals.  Jen Jacobs poured in 21 points off the bench for the Wildcats while Kristina Klapperich tacked on 11 points and 11 rebounds.  BOX SCORE

 

Seattle Handles Argos

November 30 - Four Redhawks reached double figures as Seattle downed Notre Dame de Namur 103-39 in the second game of the 2007 Dave Cox Classic.  The Argos struggled offensively and defensively, shooting just 30% and allowing Seattle to shoot 65%.  The Redhawks also hit 11 threes and made 65% of their shots from beyond the arc.

Jennifer Dreesen paced the Argonauts with nine points and five rebounds.  Kamrica Ary-Turner and Quin Brewe led Seattle with 15 points each while Laina Sobczak and Leah Stepovich added 14 and 10 respectively. 

The Argos are back in action Saturday against Central Washington at 3:00 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

 

Argos Struggle in Second Half, Fall to Saint Martin’s

November 28 – After a strong first half that saw NDNU shoot 48%, the Argos shot just 24% in the second half and dropped their first road game to Saint Martin’s 68-51.  The Saints on the other hand made 50% of their shots in the second and forced NDNU into 14 turnovers.

SMU opened the game with a 9-0 run and led by as many 11 with three minutes remaining.  However, the Argos closed the half on a 9-2 run and cut the deficit to four.  The second was a different story as the Saints outscored the Argos 35-22 including an 11-4 run to open the half.

Jen Dreessen turned in the best performance of the night, recording a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.  Dreessen also added two assists, two steals and shot 4-6 from the field.  Ashley Wilson also reached double figures for NDNU, draining three 3-pointers on her way to 11 points.  Sandy Perry came off the bench to register six assists and five rebounds.

Amber Harmon led the SMU offense with 14 points while Dara Zack tacked on 11.  Sade Smith and Kassie Ludeman added nine points each.

The Argos are back in action Friday and Saturday for the Seattle University Tournament that will pit NDNU against Seattle and Central Washington.  BOX SCORE

 

CSU San Bernardino and Humboldt Win on Day Two

November 17 – For the second day in a row, the Coyotes and Lumberjacks stormed past their competition in the NDNU Tip-Off Classic, CSU San Bernardino downed Western Oregon 75-52 while Humboldt shot 56% to topple NDNU 90-70.

The Coyotes jumped out to a 33-6 lead and cruised to 24 point victory.  Vanessa Wilt poured in 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while Shanae Blake, Rachel Johnson and Krystal Urzua also reach double figures.  Shayla Corder led the Wolves with 15 points and Leada Berkey tacked on 12 points and 6 boards.  BOX SCORE

Humboldt State had three players in double figures, led by Kayla Henry with 17 points and five rebounds.  Trisha Alaba tacked on 15 points and Jennifer Enos added 15 points and six assists.  The Lumberjacks shot a blistering 65% from the field in the second half to bust the game open.  Cory Riley and Jennifer Dreessen eached scored 14 points for the Argos.  BOX SCORE

NDNU Tip-Off Classic All-Tournament Team

Vanessa Wilt – CSU San Bernardino
Shanae Blake – CSU San Bernardino
Katie Franci – Humboldt State
Kayla Henry – Humboldt State
Cory Riley - Notre Dame de Namur
Shayla Corder – Western Oregon

 

Argos Fall in Season Opener

November 16 – Vanessa Wilt nearly recorded a triple double as CSU San Bernardino toppled the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team 68-36 in the second game of the NDNU Tip-Off Classic.  Wilt scored 20 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked eight shots for the Coyotes who took a commanding 47-12 lead into halftime.

The Argos struggled from start, hitting just one of their first 18 shots and shooting just 18% in the half.  Meanwhile, the Coyotes hit 15 of 37 shots, including seven three points to jump ahead.  The second half was a different story for NDNU, outscoring CSUSB 24-21 and forcing 14 turnovers.

Cory Riley led NDNU with 10 points, four rebounds and three assists while Jennifer Dreessen grabbed 10 rebounds.  Marianne Bautista hit three of four shots on her was to seven points off the bench.  Along with Wilt, the Coyotes had two other players in double figures.  Rachel Johnson scored 17 and hit five threes, including four in the first half.  Shanae Blake tacked on 13 points, 10 of which came in the first six minutes. 

CSU San Bernardino will play in the early game again tomorrow night with a 4:00 pm tip against Western Oregon, while NDNU will take on Humboldt State at 6:00 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Humboldt State Storms Past Western Oregon

November 16 – Six Lumberjacks scored in double figures as Humboldt State defeated Western Oregon 106-79 in the first game of the NDNU Tip-Off Classic.  Katie Franci led all players with 22 points and eight rebounds on 9-15 shooting to help push HSU past the 100 point mark.

The game stayed close for much of the first half with both teams battling to a 37-37 tie with two minutes remaining.  However, the Jacks closed out the half on an 11-2 run to take a nine point lead into the break.  The Wolves came out strong in the second, cutting the lead to three before Humboldt responded by scoring 21 of the next 25 points.  The Lumberjacks shot 57% for the game, including 59% in the second half on their way to 58 points.

Shayla Corder turned in a strong outing for Western Oregon, netting a team high 20 points while Alison Crumb added 14 points and four assists.  Kayla Henry scored 17 and grabbed seven boards for Humboldt while Biava Arganda, Brittney Taylor, Paige Peterson and Trisha Alaba each topped 10 points. 

Western Oregon will play in the early game again tomorrow night with a 4:00 pm tip against CSU San Bernardino.  Humboldt will take on host school Notre Dame de Namur at 6:00 pm.  BOX SCORE

 

Dreessen Selected to Preseason All-Conference Team

November 7 – NDNU sophomore forward Jennifer Dreessen was selected to the Pacific West Preseason All-Conference team.  The Argos were picked to finish fourth after returning four starters from last season. 

Dreessen, a freshman forward from Danville was one of seven players selected to the All-Conference squad.  Last season, she garnered Honorable Mention All-PacWest status after a terrific debut season that also earned her the NDNU Female Freshman of the Year award.  She appeared in every game as a freshman and led the team in rebounds (6.6 per game) and field goal percentage (49%).  Dreessen also finished second on the team in steals with 39 and sixth in the conference in rebounds.

The Argos will open their season on November 16th against CSU San Bernardino at the NDNU Tip-Off Classic in Belmont. 

 

Argos Add JUCO Transfer to Class of 2007

June 20 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team added their fourth newcomer to the 2007 roster with addition of Sandy Perry.  Perry, a 5-4 transfer from Ventura College will join a class that already includes incoming freshman Rachel Brunson, Katelyn Gilliam and Stephanie Segura. 

Perry gives the Argos another versatile guard with experience running the point.  She started every game over her two years at Ventura and led the team in minutes played both years.  Perry, a two year Team Captain at Ventura earned First-Team All-Conference honors twice while also leading the team in assists both seasons.  During her sophomore season, Perry averaged 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals.

Perry graduated from Palmdale HS in 2005 after lettering four years for the Falcons.  She earned All-Golden League honors three times and was named the Golden League MVP her senior year.  She also received Team MVP honors as a senior and led the Falcons to three straight Golden League championships.

“I am thrilled that Sandy has chosen NDNU to continue her college career.” Coach Jessica Mazeau said.  “She is an excellent point guard with great vision and passing ability.  She is an accomplished floor leader and tenacious defender and I am looking for her to make an immediate impact on our program.”

 

NDNU Adds Third Recruit

May 21 – The NDNU women’s basketball team added a third recruit for the 2007 season with the signing of Stephanie Segura.  Segura, a 5-7 guard from Tucson, Arizona will join a class that already includes Rachel Brunson and Katelyn Gilliam.

Segura played four years of basketball at Salpointe Catholic High School and was a team captain for three of them.  She was named to the 2006-07 All-Region Team and Hispanic Student Athlete of the Year.  Segura led Salpointe in steals while being named the team’s best defensive player.  She also excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society, made the Honor Roll all four years and graduated with a 3.75 GPA. 

Segura will add versatility to the Argos on offense and defense with her ability to play any of the guard spots.  Coach Jessica Mazeau expects Segura to contribute right away.  “Stephanie will be a great addition to NDNU women’s basketball.  She is a tenacious defender and gets a lot of tips and steals.  She is also talented on the offensive end with her biggest strength being her passing ability.  Stephanie will fit in perfectly with out style of play on both ends of the floor.  We are very excited that she has chosen NDNU as her new home.”

 

Argos Add Another to 2007 Class

May 8 - The NDNU women's basketball team added another recruit to their 2007 Class with the addition of Kateyln Gilliam.  Gilliam, a 5-9 guard from Sanger, California played basketball for four years at Sanger High School and earned numerous accolades.

Gilliam was named First-Team All-County Metro Athletic Conference three times and earned First-Team All-Central Section her senior season.  She was also named Honorable Mention All-State her junior season and was a nominee for the McDonald’s All-American Game this year.  Gilliam made seven All-Tournament teams in her career and was Sanger’s Most Outstanding Player three times.  She averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4.5 assists her senior year while leading Sanger to a 25-7 record. In addition to her outstanding play on the court, Gilliam also excelled in the classroom as a scholar athlete for four years.

Gilliam joins fellow incoming freshman Rachel Brunson on an NDNU team that returns nine players.  Coach Jessica Mazeau expects Gilliam to contribute right away.  “I am extremely excited that Katelyn has chosen NDNU to continue her basketball career.  She will have an immediate impact on our program, with her ability to play any of the three guard spots.  Katelyn had an exceptional high school career and has a very bright future at NDNU.  I am thrilled to welcome her to the NDNU women’s basketball family.”

 

Argos Sign First Recruit

May 1 – The NDNU women’s basketball team signed their first recruit for the 2007 season in Bret Harte Union High School center Rachel Brunson.  Brunson, a 6’1” post player from Angels Camp, California played four years of basketball at Bret Harte Union.  She earned 1st Team All-Academic honors her junior and senior seasons and was named 2nd Team All-League this past year.  Brunson also was selected to the All Tourney Team at the West Coast Jamboree in December. 

 “I chose NDNU because of the location, the promising academic and athletic programs, and the kindness displayed through the students and staff on all of my visits.”  Brunson said of her decision.  Rachel also considered Sonoma State, Lewis and Clark and Menlo College before deciding to become an Argo. 

Coach Jessica Mazeau expects big things from Brunson.  “Rachel will bring a strong presence in the post for us this season.  She is a great athlete with a lot of potential.  NDNU is very excited to have a student-athlete like Rachel. She will be a tremendous addition to our university and our basketball program.”

In addition to basketball, Brunson is also an outstanding student. She is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship at NDNU after finishing in the top-10 of her class and making the Honor Roll all four years of high school.

 

Three Argos Receive All-Pac West Honors

April 5 – In their first season of Division II play, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team had three players earn All-Conference recognition.  Grace Hartman was named to the second team while Ashley Wilson and Jennifer Dreessen received honorable mention status.

Hartman, a senior forward from Brentwood was named Second Team All-Pac West after starting all 28 games for the Argos this season.  Hartman led the team in scoring, averaging 10.0 points per game while also recording team highs in 3-pointers made and blocks.  She finished tied for second in the conference with 54 3-pointers made and ended the season strong, averaging 17.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.2 threes over the her final five games.

Wilson, a sophomore guard from San Diego earned honorable mention recognition after finishing second on the team in scoring with 9.6 points per game.  Wilson finished second in 3-point percentage at 41% and fifth in threes made with 50.  In conference play, she upped her scoring average to 13.1 points, placing her sixth in the Pacific West.

Dreessen, a freshman forward from Danville also earned honorable mention status after a terrific debut season.  She appeared in every game this season and led the team in rebounds (6.6 per game) and field goal percentage (49%).  Dreessen also finished second on the team in steals with 39 and sixth in the conference in rebounds.

The Argos finished the season with a 9-19 record, but finished third in conference play with an 8-7 record.

 

Argos Fall to Grand Canyon in Final Game

March 3 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team could not hold off Grand Canyon, dropping the final game of the season 84-65.  The Argos started off strong, shooting 52% in the first half and leading the conference champions six at the break.  The ‘Lopes led by as many as nine early on, but a 19-2 run, including 14 straight points by the Argos gave NDNU a 12 point lead.  The second proved to be a much different half as Grand Canyon took over.  With the game tied at 51-51 with 11:16 left, the ‘Lopes put together two separate 10-0 runs to put the game out of reach.  The Argos shot 50% in half, but they could not overcome 19 second half turnovers.  Grand Canyon shot just 43% for the game but out scored NDNU at the free throw line 23-8.

Grace Hartman led four Argos in double figures, recording her third double-double of the season with 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.  Jennifer Dreessen added 12 points and eight rebounds off the bench while Kelsey MacKenzie and Darice Murray tacked on 10 points apiece.  Rosalyn Nelson led all players with 24 points, four assists and four steals while added 22 points on 4-5 shooting from behind the arc.  The Argos finished the season with a 9-19 record, but finished third in conference play with an 8-7 record.  BOX SCORE

 

Grand Canyon Drops Argos in Pac West Finale

March 2 – The NDNU women’s basketball team finished up their 2006-2007 conference schedule with a defeat at the hands of Grand Canyon, 93-64.  The Argos finished Pacific West play with an 8-7 record, good enough for third in the conference.  Grand Canyon used runs of 9-0 and 17-3 in the first half to take a 22 point lead into the break.  The Lady Lopes started the second with ten straight points and never looked back, shooting 57% in the half.  Grand Canyon, who improved to 15-0 in conference play shot 51% for the game and forced 21 turnovers.  NDNU connected on ten 3-pointers in the contest, but shot just 40% from the field.

Grace Hartman scored a game high 20 points and added eight rebounds, four assists and a career high six 3-pointers.  Ramona Vae was the other Argo in double figures with 10 points and six rebounds.  Grand Canyon had four players in double figures, led by Jennifer Cobb’s 16 points.  Jill Mahoney and Brandi Steinke added 13 points each while Joey White tacked on 10.  Rosalyn Nelson scored nine points while adding nine assists and six steals.  The Argos finish up their season tomorrow night with a non-conference match up with Grand Canyon.  BOX SCORE

 

Second Half Comeback Pushes Hawaii-Hilo over NDNU

February 15 – The NDNU women’s basketball team could not hold onto their first half lead, dropping a Pac West game to Hawaii-Hilo 68-62.  The Argos led throughout the first half and for most of the second before a late Hilo rally pushed the Vulcans ahead.  Ashley Wilson and Grace Hartman each hit a 3-pointer in the opening minutes as the Argos scored the games first nine points.  The Vulcans would claw their way back to three, but NDNU was able to take a six point lead into the break.  The Argos continued to lead until the ten minute mark when Hilo tied the game for the first time.  With the score tied at 50-50 and 7:30 left, Amy Kaaiakamanu’s three sparked a 7-0 run.  NDNU would never lead again as Hilo hit clutch shots down the stretch. 

Grace Hartman scored a career high 24 points and recorded her first double-double by adding 11 rebounds.  Ashley Wilson and Ramona Vae tacked on 13 and 10 respectively for the Argos.  Sheila Azevedo picked up a double-double for the Vulcans with 22 points and 10 rebounds while Ashley Kualii added 19 points.  The Argos will take on Chaminade in their final game of the Hawaii trip on Saturday afternoon. BOX SCORE

 

Argos Topple Hilo in Hawaii

February 14– The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team used ten 3-pointers and a great defense to down Hawaii-Hilo 73-56.  The Argos picked up their second win over the Vulcans this year and seventh victory in Pacific West play.  Both teams battled back and forth in the first half with each taking small leads throughout.  However, with the game tied at 32-32 with 2:38 left, the Argos closed the half on an 11-1 run and would never look back.  During the run, Ashley Wilson and Grace Hartman combined for three 3-pointers in less than one minute of play.  NDNU would carry the momentum into the second half, never letting their lead dip into single digits.  The Argos hit 10 threes on the game and shot 44% from the field.  Hilo connected on 37% of their shots for the game including just 25% in the second half.

Ashley Wilson knocked down five 3-pointers on her way to 20 points and six rebounds.  Grace Hartman hit three shots from behind the arc and scored 14 points while Tamar Savazian added 10 points and six boards.  Sheila Azevedo led UHH with 16 points while Amy Kaaiakamanu tacked on 11 points and 11 rebounds.  The Argos will go for a season sweep of the Vulcans on Thursday night before traveling to Chaminade on Saturday.  BOX SCORE

 

BYU Hawaii Downs NDNU

February 10 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team could not hold off Pacific West rival BYU Hawaii, falling 72-55 in their final home game of the year.  The Argos started off slowly, falling behind 8-0.  However, the offense picked it up as the Argos went on top 20-18 with just over seven minutes remaining.  The Seasiders battles right back, scoring twelve straight and taking a nine point lead into the break.  The shot well from the 3-point line in the first half making 5-11, but hit just 5-22 from inside the arc.  BYU Hawaii connected on 53% in the half and hit all six of their free throws.  The second half was much of the same as NDNU shot just 29% and were outscored by eight.  The Argos forced 24 turnovers and hit eight 3-pointers, but shot just 30% for the game.

Ashley Wilson paced the Argos offensive attack knocking down four threes on her way to 20 points.  Wilson also grabbed five rebounds and had four steals.  Senior Grace Hartman scored 15 in her final home game as an Argo.  BYU Hawaii had four players in double figures led by Latoya Wily’s 21 points and 16 rebounds.  Kayla Burningham added 19 while Juanita Afamasaga and Lesina Funaki tacked on 12 and 10 respectively.  The Argos are off to Hawaii for three Pac West games starting February 14th.  BOX SCORE

 

Argos Down Hawaii Pacific

February 8 – The NDNU women’s basketball team snapped their three game conference losing streak with a 69-62 victory over Hawaii Pacific.  The two teams battled back and forth all night in a game that saw 12 ties and 13 lead changes.  The first half was close throughout with neither team leading by more than five.  HPU took a two point lead into halftime on a late jumper by Ashley Jenkins.  The second half started with the Sea Warriors going up by four before a quick six points gave the lead back to NDNU.  The game continued to seesaw until the eight minute mark when the Argos went ahead for good.  Cory Riley’s four late free throws sealed the victory in a game where the Argos forced a season high 25 turnovers.  Hawaii Pacific out shot NDNU 43% to 40% for the game, but connected on just 37% in the second half.  The Argos also outscored the Sea Warriors 21-10 from the free throw line. 

Cory Riley poured in a career high 21 points for the Argos and added six rebounds, four assists and four steals.  She hit 5-10 from the field and all ten of her free throws.  Ramona Vae tacked on 13 points and nine rebounds while Christy Wiens picked up 10 points and eight boards.  Ashley Jenkins once again paced the Sea Warriors with 18 points off the bench and Kanani Thomas knocked down four threes on her way to 14 points.  The Argos are back in action Saturday afternoon for their final home game of the season when they take on BYU Hawaii at noon.  The Argos will also honor seniors Grace Hartman, Elin Kjoelseth and Nicole Catania after the game.  BOX SCORE

 

NDNU RETIRES TAMSEN LEE'S NUMBER

The Notre Dame de Namur Argonauts athletic program honored the school’s all-time leading scorer on Saturday with the retiring of Tamsen Lee’s number.  Lee was a four year starter for the Argos and wore the #21 from 2002-2006.  She set the school record for career scoring on January 20, 2006 with a 29 point performance against CSU East Bay.  Lee finished her career with 1152 career points, tops for both the men’s and women’s program, passing Gina Rosen who held the mark at 1,016 since the 1999-2000 season.  Lee, a graduate of Gunderson High in San Jose, also holds the school record for career 3-pointers with 180.  Tamsen graduated last December with a degree in business and currently works for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

 

 Tamsen Lee Career Highlights:

• Recorded nine points and six rebounds in first career game (11/9/02)
• Selected to the 2002-03 Cal Pac All-Freshman Team
• Earned 2003-04 Women’s Basketball Scholar Athlete Award
• Led team in scoring with 11.7 ppg in 2004-05
• Named NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete in 2005
• Selected to the 2004-05 Cal Pac All-Conference Team
• Named 2004-05 Team MVP and Scholar Athlete
• Led team in scoring with 14.2 ppg in 2005-06
• Named 2005-06 Team MVP
• Scored a career high 30 points on December 30, 2005 against Walsh
• Set school record for career scoring on January 20, 2006
• Set school record for career 3-pointers on January 21, 2006
• Scored over 20 points in a game nine times in her career
• Scored 15 or more points thirty times in her career