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.

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Second Half Comeback Falls Short, Argos Fall to Grand Canyon

January 26 – The NDNU women’s basketball team had their six game winning streak snapped with a 62-58 loss to Grand Canyon.  The Argos found themselves down early, trailing the whole first half after the Antelopes came out hot.  Grand Canyon shot only 40% in the half but forced 15 Argo turnovers and grabbed nine offensive rebounds.  Down by 12 at the break the Argos turned it around early in the second half, scoring seven of the first nine points.  The Lady ‘Lopes pushed the lead back to ten before eight straight NDNU points made it a two point game.  The Argos continued to battle, tying the game with a 1:58 left on Darice Murray’s jumper as the shot clock expired.  GCU would respond by scoring the final four points to improve to 7-0 in Pac West play.  The Argos still sit in second place with a 5-2 conference mark. 

Ashley Wilson led three Argos in double figures with 14 points, including 4-6 from behind the arc.  Darice Murray added 11 off the bench while Ramona Vae tacked on 10, all coming in the second half.  Cory Riley finished with seven points, five steals, four assists and four rebounds.  Jennifer Cobb scored 14 for the Antelopes with Roslyn Nelson adding 11.  These two teams will square off again tomorrow night at 5:30 pm in Walter Gleason Gym.  BOX SCORE

Argos Make it Six in a Row With Win Over Hawaii-Hilo

January 20 – The NDNU women’s basketball team had no trouble winning their sixth straight game, downing Hawaii-Hilo 73-48.  The Argonauts improved to 5-1 in Pacific West play with the victory and are currently second in the conference.  NDNU trailed early on, falling behind 10-4 in the first five minutes.  However, sophomore guard Ashley Wilson rattled off 17 straight points, including five threes to give the Argos the lead.  After taking a 12 point margin into the half, the Argos came out firing in the second half.  Jen Dreessen poured in 14 second half points as NDNU built their lead to as many as 28.  The Argos shot 55% for the game and knocked down nine threes (eight in the first half) while hitting 12-13 from the charity stripe.  UHH hit just 34% of their shots including 25% in the second half.

Ashley Wilson led the way for the Argos with 17 points, all in the first half, and connected on five 3-pointers.  Wilson also added six rebounds, four assists and four steals.  Jen Dreessen and Ramona Vae tacked on 14 points each on a combined 11-12 shooting.  Point guard Cory Riley tied a school record with 12 assists in the game and added seven points and four rebounds.  Sheila Azevedo and Krystlelyn Omlan scored 15 and 13 points respectively for the Vulcans.  The Argos are home again next weekend for a pair of games with first place Grand Canyon on Friday and Saturday night. BOX SCORE

Argos Storm Past Chaminade, Win Fifth Straight

January 18 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team hit eight of their first nine shots and never looked back on their way to a 77-47 victory over Chaminade.  The win was the fifth in a row by the Argos who improved their Pacific West record to 4-1.  NDNU started quickly out of the gates, outscoring the Swords 18-5 over the first six minutes.  Chaminade would whittle the deficit down to two before the Argos closed the half on a 17-3 run, giving them a 16 point halftime lead.  The Swords began the second on a mission, scoring the first nine points to get the difference down to seven.  However, the Argos would not let it get any closer, pushing the lead to as many as 33.  The NDNU defense was the story of the game, holding the Swords to 30% shooting and forcing 23 turnovers.  The Argos shot 49% for the game, including 57 in the first and hit 7-12 from behind the arc.

Cory Riley turned in her finest performance of the season, tallying 19 points, six rebounds, five steals and four assists.  She also hit six of her eight shots including two from behind the 3-point line.  Jennifer Dreessen led three other Argos in double figures with 13 points and also grabbed eight rebounds (six offensive).  Grace Hartman added 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Ramona Vae tacked on 11 of her own.  Brittnee Fonnesbeck recorded her second straight double-double, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds.  Simrin Cummins added 15 points, 12 of which came in the second half.  The Argos are back in action Saturday afternoon against Hawaii-Hilo at Walter Gleason Gym at 12:00 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Down Chaminade, Make it Four In a Row

January 17 - The NDNU women’s basketball continued their hot play, winning their fourth straight game with a 63-53 victory over Chaminade.  The Argos improved their Pac West record to 3-1 with the win, giving them three consecutive conference wins.  Chaminade led the game early, using nine unanswered points to take a 19-15 lead with just over eight minutes remaining.  The Silver Swords led by five with six minute left before the Argos ended the half on a 15-2 run and took an eight point margin into halftime.  NDNU picked up their hot shooting in the second, starting the half with a 19-5 run and increasing the difference to 22 points.  However, Chaminade would not go away quietly, answering back with ten straight points to cut the Argo lead to 12.  The Silver Swords would manage to cut the deficit to seven on a pair of free throws with 1:33 left, but that would be as close as they would come.  NDNU shot 45% from the field and held Chaminade to just 34% shooting and 18% from behind the 3-point line.

Ashley Wilson led the way for the Argos, pouring in 19 points and grabbing six rebounds.  Wilson hit seven of her eleven shots and including 3-5 from behind the arc.  Jennifer Dreessen was the only other Argo in double figures, scoring 10 points and adding six boards.  Brittnee Fonnesbeck tallied a game high 20 points for Chaminade and also tacked on 15 rebounds.  Simrin Cummins netted 15 points while Katherine Carlisle added 11 for the Silver Swords.  The Argos will look to make it five in a row tomorrow when these two teams square off at 5:30 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Win Third Straight, Topple Santa Cruz

January 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team picked up their third straight victory with a 56-45 win over UC Santa Cruz.  The Argos played their most impressive defensive game of the season, holding the Slugs to just 29% shooting from the field.  NDNU never trailed in the game, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back.  With the score 9-7 with 13 minutes left in the first, the Argos rattled off eleven unanswered points to take a 13 point lead.  NDNU’s defense played spectacularly in the first, forcing the Slugs into 12 turnovers and 25% shooting.  The second half was much of the same, as the Argos stretched the margin to 18 points before taking home the 11 point victory.  NDNU shot 42% for the game including 50% in the second half.

Three Argos players reached double figures, led by Grace Hartman’s 13 points and seven rebounds.  Ramona Vae tacked on 12 points and seven boards while Darice Murray picked up 10 points and four steals.  Megan Gaynor had a game high 14 for the Slugs and added five rebounds and four assists.  Melissa Junge was the other UCSC player in double figures, scoring 13 points on 6-6 shooting.  The Argos return to Pac West play this Wednesday and Thursday with a pair of games against Chaminade University at Walter Gleason Gym.  Both games will start at 5:30 and are followed by the men’s games.

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Buzzer Beater Lifts Argos to Second Straight Win

January 6 - Sophomore Ashley Wilson followed up her career high 30 point performance on Thursday by hitting a buzzer beater to down Hawaii Pacific 51-49.  The Argos were in control for all of the first half on their way to their second straight Pacific West Conference victory.  After starting the game on a 9-2 run, the Argos pushed their lead to ten with just over three minutes remaining.  The Sea Warriors responded with a seven unanswered points before the game went to break with the Argos up 25-20.  NDNU pushed the margin back up to seven in the second before HPU rallied to take their first lead of the game with 7:13 remaining.  That would be the only time the Sea Warriors would be on top as the Argos went back up by five with three minutes left.  HPU knotted the game at 49-49 on Constance Decaires lay-up with 30 seconds remaining and a defensive stop gave the Sea Warriors the ball with three ticks left.  Wilson then stole the inbounds pass and made the game winning lay-up as time expired to give the Argos the victory. 

Grace Hartman led the Argos offensively, scoring 15 points and grabbing five rebounds.  Ramona Vae added 13 points, 11 of which came in the first half.  Constance Decaires netted 12 points off the bench for Hawaii Pacific while Jocelyne Norris tacked on 11.  The Argos return home to face UC Santa Cruz on Saturday night at 7:00 pm. BOX SCORE

Wilson Scores 30, Argos Capture First Win

January 4 - Sophomore Ashley Wilson poured in 30 points of the bench to help NDNU pick up their first win of the season.  The Argos toppled BYU Hawaii 64-59 to end their skid and improve to 1-1 in Pac West play.  The two teams battled all night long, in a game that saw five ties and seven lead changes.  The first was moved back and four with the Seasiders pilling ahead first early.  The Argos responded with a 7-0 run to give them their first lead of the game.  After the NDNU lead stretched to seven, BYU rebounded and retook the lead before heading into the half tied.  The Argos shot just 38% in the half but hit six 3-pointers, including five from Wilson.  The second half was much of the same before a 10-3 Argo spurt put them ahead for good.  The Seaiders cut the difference to two late in the game, but Wilson was able to ice the victory with two clutch free throws.  NDNU hit nine 3-pointers in the game and forced BYU into 20 turnovers.

Wilson hit 11-17 shots including 6-11 from the behind the arc and added four steals.  Ramona Vae tacked on 16 points and nine rebounds while Jen Dreessen grabbed a game high 14 rebounds.  Kayla Burnington scored 20 and Latoya Wily contributed 13 points and nine boards for the Seasiders in defeat.  The Argos continue thier Hawaii trip with the third and final game on Saturday against Hawaii Pacific. BOX SCORE

BYU Hawaii Outlasts NDNU in Conference Opener

January 3 - The NDNU women's basketball team fell in their Pacific West opener to BYU Hawaii, 86-69.  The Argos led early on, as their defense came out strong, allowing the Seasiders to hit just two of their first eleven shots.  However, BYU found their touch from the field, rattling off an 11-2 run and taking an eight point lead.  The Seasiders were just getting started, building their lead to 17 points before the half ended.  NDNU connected on just 30% of their shots in the first half while BYU hit 45% of theirs.  The Seasiders continued their run in the second, starting the half on a 13-2 run and increasing the margin to 25 points.  The Argos would not go away quietly, cutting the lead to 13 with a 12-2 spurt with just under two minutes left.  BYU Hawaii would hit six straight free throws and close out the game.

The Argos has a season high four players in double figures, led by Grace Hartman's 12 points and seven rebounds.  Ashley Wilson, Tamar Savazian and Christy Wiens each tacked on 11 points.  The Seasiders finished with five players in double figures including 23 from Kayla Burningham.  Latoya Wily added 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to record the games only double-double.  The two teams will square off again tomorrow night in Laie, Hawaii. BOX SCORE

NDNU Drops Tough Road Game to Alaska Fairbanks

December 31 - The Notre Dame de Namur women's basketball suffered another tough non-conference loss, falling to Alaska Fairbanks 74-54.  The Argonauts started the game off strong, trailing by only one with midway through the first half.  After a Cory Riley three made the score 18-17 with just over 10 minutes to play in the half, Fairbanks rattled off a 20-8 run to take a 13 point lead into the break.  The Nanooks picked up where they left off in the second, watching their lead swell to 26 points.  The Argos started off hot from behind the arc hitting 4-8 in the first half, but could only connect on 1-6 in the second.  Alaska Fairbanks was able to knock down six first half threes on their way to shooting over 50% from the field for the game.

Cory Riley led the Argonauts offense, scoring 13 points off the bench and hitting three 3-pointers.  Ramona Vae added 11 points and five rebounds while Jen Dreessen chipped in another 10 points and six boards.  UAF was led by a game high 14 from Kari Reabold, who also grabbed eight rebounds.  Sheena Brown and Cristina Bruketta also scored in double figures for the Nanooks.  The Argos are off to Hawaii for their first three Pacific West games before returning home to face UC Santa Cruz on January 13th. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Alaska Anchorage

December 29 - The NDNU women's basketball team could not half undefeated Alaska Anchorage their first lost of the season, dropping the non-conference road game 72-47.  The Argos held tough for the first eight minutes, using a swarming defense to keep the game tied at 10-10.  However, the Seawolves answered back with a 9-0 run on their way to a 40-20 halftime lead.  NDNU forced 11 turnovers in the first, but shot just 38% from the field.  After UAA started the second half on a 16-2 run the Argos ended strong, outscoring the Seawolves 25-16 over the final 13 minutes.  NDNU hit four 3-pointers in the second half while holding Achorage to 40% from the field. 

Kelsey MacKenzie scored nine of her team high 12 points in the second half, with all four of her field goals coming from behind the arc.  Grace Hartman added 10 points and three assists while Ramona Vae tacked on six points and nine rebounds.  Rebecca Kielpinski poured in a game high 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Seawolves.  Kielpinski hit 10-16 shots from the field and added three assists and three blocks.  The Argos are back in action Saturday night against Alaska-Fairbanks.  BOX SCORE

San Bernardino Topples NDNU

December 19 - CSU San Bernardino raced out to a 20-0 lead and would never look back, downing the NDNU women's basketball team 71-32.  The Coyotes took the early lead after starting the game off with 20 straight points.  For the half, CSUSB shot just 31% but took a 19 point lead into halftime due to the Argos hitting just 4 of 28 shots.  NDNU protected the basketball all game long, committing a season low 11 turnovers, but made just 21% of their shots.  San Bernardino came out firing in the second, knocking down 61% of their shots.

Kelsey MacKenzie scored a career high 14 points, 11 of which came in the second half.  Ramona Vae contributed 10 rebounds and three steals in 18 minutes off the bench.  San Bernardino's Vanessa Wilt led all players with 24 points and added 13 rebounds.  She shot 11-13 from the field and made both of her free throws.  The Argos are back in action December 29-30 in Alaska when they take on Alaska-Anchorage and Alaska-Fairbanks. BOX SCORE

Big First Half Leads Dominguez Hills Over NDNU

December 18 - The Notre Dame de Namur women's basketball team dropped a tough road game to CSU Dominguez Hills 61-44.  The Argos struggled in the first half and found themselves down by 20 at halftime.  With the game 15-9 with just over eight minutes to play in the first, the Toros closed out the half on a 20-6 run.  NDNU rebounded in the second half, outscoring CSUDH 29-26 but could not overcome the deficit.  The Argos committed 26 turnovers and shot just 32% for the game.  Dominguez hit 50% of their shots in the first half, but were held to just 33% in the second.

Ashley Wilson led the Argos in scoring with nine points, all coming on 3-pointers.  Ramona Vae added eight points off the bench while Jennifer Dreessen picked up ten rebounds.  Jessica Liang connected on four treys for the Toros to finish with a game high 14 points.  The Argos are back in action tomorrow night against Cal State San Bernardino at 5:30 pm.

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NDNU Falls in Game 2 of North Coast Inn Classic

December 7 - The NDNU Argonauts could not hold off the balanced attack of Northwest Nazarene, dropping their second North Coast Inn Classic game.  The Crusaders used a big second half to pull away and take the contest, 82-50.  The first half was highly contested battle with the Argos trailing by five despite shooting 50% from the field.  The second half was a different story as NNU shot a blistering 64% and forced 18 Argonaut turnovers.  The Crusaders also used a 20-4 run to push the game out of reach.

Jennifer Dreessen led the Argos offense with a career high 13 points off the bench and added four rebounds.  Cory Riley tacked on nine points and five assists while Darice Murray and Ramona Vae combined for 14 points and 14 rebounds.  Northwest Nazarene was paced by four players in double figures including a game high 17 from Ahlee Thomas.  Danielle Dwello recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Nichole Schutte added 14 points of her own.  NDNU is off until December 18th when they travel to Carsen, CA to face CSU Dominguez Hills. BOX SCORE

Lumberjacks Drop Argos in North Coast Inn Classic

December 6 - The NDNU women's basketball team dropped their opening round game of the North Coast Inn Classic to Humboldt State, 76-46.  The Argos started off strong, taking an early 5-4 lead after a Grace Hartman 3-pointer.  However, the Lumberjacks responded by scoring 12 unanswered points and taking an 11 point lead into the half.  The second half was much of the same as Humboldt outscored the NDNU 39-20 despite being held to just 34% shooting.  The difference in the game came from behind the arc as the Lumberjacks hit nine 3-pointers to only two from the Argos.

Romana Vae led the Argos with her second double-double of the season, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds.  Darice Murray added 10 points while Jen Dreessen tacked on nine points and seven rebounds off the bench.  The Argos shot just 31% as a team, but did connect on 14-20 free throws in the game.  Humboldt State was paced by three players in double figures, including 13 points apiece from Mia Spasowska and Katie Wilder.  Wilder also added six assists and hit three 3-pointers.  Jennifer Enos knocked down 3-4 threes on her way to 11 points.  The Argos will face Western Oregon on Friday night for the second game of the Classic.  BOX SCORE

Dixie State Topples NDNU

December 2 - The Dixie State College women's basketball team proved to be too much for the Argos, taking the game 82-49.  NDNU kept it close for the first five minutes, using back-to-back 3-pointers by Grace Hartman to tie the game a 10-10.  However, the Rebels responded by ripping off ten straight points.  Later in the half, Dixie State would go on a 17-0 run to push the lead to 27 points at halftime.  The Argos played much better in the second half, holding the Rebels to just 39% shooting including 0-10 from behind the arc but the damage was already done.

Cory Riley led the Argos with 11 points, four assists and three steals from the point guard position while Romana Vae added eight points and four rebounds off the bench.  Forwards Ashley Wilson and Darice Murray combined for 13 points and 13 rebounds.  Tiara Bowman netted a game high 21 points off the bench for the Rebels.  She knocked down all five of Dixie State's 3-pointers on the game.  Maggie Apt picked up a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  The Rebels also got a great all-around performance from Jessica Carver who tacked on 13 points, nine rebounds, four steals and four blocks.  The Argos are on the road again this week with games against Humboldt State and Northwest Nazarene in Arcata, CA. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Mesa State

December 1 - The Notre Dame de Namur Argonauts could not hold off Mesa State in a non-conference tilt in St. George, Utah.  The Argos found themselves down early and could not get back into the game, losing 89-69.  MSC forced NDNU into 17 first half turnover on their way to a nine point halftime lead.  The Argos picked it up in the second half, shooting 61% from the field but could not close the gap.

Ramona Vae turned in the best Argo performance of the season, scoring 24 points and adding 13 rebounds.  Cory Riley pitched in 12 points and three steals while Grace Hartman added seven points.  Allison Piekarski led the Mesa State attack, pouring in 21 points and grabbing 10 boards.  Three other Mavericks scored in double figures, led by Abby Hancock's 13 points.  The Argos are back in action tomorrow night against Dixie State College in St. George, Utah.  BOX SCORE

NDNU Suffers Tough Loss in Santa Cruz

November 29 - The NDNU women's basketball team dropped their third straight game, losing to UC Santa Cruz 61-55.  The Argos found themselves down early before a second half comeback erased the deficit.  Santa Cruz took a six point lead into halftime thanks mostly to holding NDNU to just 26% shooting.  The second half was a different story as the Argos shot 42% from the field and hit four 3-pointers.  The game remained close throughout the half, with NDNU taking their first lead of the game with 11 minutes remaining.  With six minutes left and the game tied at 43, the Banana Slugs went on a quick 6-0 run and would never look back.  The Argos continued to battle, cutting the lead to three on Ashley Wilson's 3-pointer with 18 seconds left.  However, Kayleigh Calandri would hit three straight free throws to close out the game.

Grace Hartman led all scorers in the game with 19 points and was 4-8 from 3-point range.  Freshman Jen Dreessen added six points and 14 rebounds in her first collegiate start.  Darice Murray tacked on seven points, eight rebounds and two steals.  Calandri paced the UCSC offense, pouring in 15 points, 11 of which came from the charity stripe.  Rachel Ocampo added 10 points off the bench while Megan Gaynor picked up eight points and 10 boards.  The Argos are off to Utah to face Mesa State and Dixie State this weekend.  BOX SCORE

Hartman Named to All-Tip-Off Classic Team

November 22 - NDNU forward Grace Hartman was named to the All-Tip-Off Classic Team for her performance last weekend.  Hartman averaged 10.5 points per game while adding three 3-pointers, three steals and two blocks.  The team consisted of one player from each of the eight teams who participated in the Classic.  Grand Canyon's Brandi Steinke won the Tournament MVP after averaging 23 points and 9.5 rebounds and leading the Antelopes to a 2-0 record.  Also named to the team were; Tina Stetson (CSU Monterey Bay), Jessica Carver (Dixie State), Alicia Flaaten (Dominican), Rosalyn Omoruyi (Cal State L.A), Laina Sobczak (Seattle), and Jessi Reome (Saint Martin's).

Argos Fall to Monterey Bay 81-68

November 18 – The NDNU women’s basketball team could not hold off CSU Monterey Bay in the final game of the NDNU Tip-Off Classic.  The Argos could not get ahead of the Otters, trailing throughout game.  Monterey Bay used a hot start from Krista Herr, who poured in the teams first eight points.  The Otters connected on 50% of their shots in the first, compared to just 27% from the Argos.  The NDNU defense managed to force 16 turnovers in the opening half, but found themselves trailing 41-28 at intermission. 

The second half was a highly contest battle, as the Argos chipped away at the lead.  After the Otter lead swelled to 18 points, NDNU got back within eight points thanks to some excellent free throw shooting.  The Argos connected on 30 of 36 free throw attempts for the game, including 21 for 22 in the second half.  Monterey Bay’s big advantage on the night was 23 offensive rebounds, several of which came in the closing minutes.  Cory Riley paced the NDNU offense, scoring a game high 17 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.  Ashley Wilson hit two 3-pointed on her way to 12 points.  The Argos once again got strong bench play, as Jennifer Dreessen scored 7 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.  The Otters were led by four players in double figures, including a team high 16 points from Krista Herr.  Dana Andrews and Tina Stetson added 11 points apiece off the bench.  The Argos are back in action November 29 against UC Santa Cruz.  BOX SCORE

Dominican, Cal State L.A and Grand Canyon Win on Day Two

The second day of the NDNU Tip-Off Classic saw Dominican and Cal State L.A pick up their first victories while Grand Canyon improved to 2-0.

Dominican took the first game of the day with a 74-55 victory over Dixie State College.  The Penguins jumped out early, scoring the games first ten points and never trailing in the game.  Dixie State cut the lead to three in the second half before a 16-0 Dominican run put the game out of reach.  Alisha Flaaten led all scorers with 20 points and connected on six 3-pointers.  Olivia Williams added 19 points for the Penguins, who forced 27 turnovers for the game.  The Rebels were led by 12 points from Chelsea Robinson on four 3-pointers.  Jessica Carver grabbed 10 rebounds and added four steals in the loss. BOX SCORE

The second game of the proved to be a much closer affair as Cal State L.A edged past Seattle University 52-49.  CSULA found themselves down early, not scoring for the first ten minutes and trailing 12-0.  Seattle relied on their defense to hold the Golden Eagles to 23% shooting and forcing 20 turnovers in the first half.  However, CSULA rebounded in the second half to shoot 65% and erase a 15 point deficit.  The Golden Eagles took their first lead of the game on a jumper by Brenae Perkins with only 49 seconds left.  They would go on to add a free throw and force a late turnover to preserve the win.  Rosalyn Omoruyi paced Cal State L.A with 23 points off the bench, 21 of which came in the second half.  Seattle’s offense was led by Laina Sobczak’s 14 points while their defense forced 34 turnovers. BOX SCORE

Grand Canyon become the only team in the tournament to go 2-0, downing Saint Martin’s 79-66.  After trailing in the first few minutes, the Antelopes rushed ahead and never looked back.  Rosalyn Nelson narrowly missed a triple double, finishing with 15 points, 11 assists and 9 steals to lead the Grand Canyon attack.  Jennifer Cobb poured in a tournament high 30 points, going 6-9 from 3-point range.  Brandi Steinke added 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks for the ‘Lopes.  Saint Martin’s was led by Jessi Reome who scored 23 points and hit five 3-pointers.  Whitney Golob tacked on 8 points and 9 rebounds in defeat.  BOX SCORE

Big Second Half Pushes Seattle Past NDNU

November 17 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team dropped their season opener to Seattle University 74-59.  The Argos and Redhawks squared off at Walter Gleason Gym for the fourth game of the NDNU Tip-Off Classic.  The eight team tournament started at 12:00 pm, with the NDNU-Seattle game closing out Day 1 with a 6:00 pm tip.  The Argos jumped out early, taking a 30-22 lead at halftime thanks to strong defensive play.  NDNU held the Redhawks to just 25% shooting from the field and forced 12 turnovers.  

The second half was a different story, as Seattle outscored the Argos 52-29 while shooting 58%.  The Redhawks were sparked by 19-5 run early in the half to bust the game open.   Grace Hartman led all scorers, pouring in 16 points for NDNU and hitting two 3-pointers.  Seattle was paced by three players in double figures, including 14 points and 7 rebounds from Laina Sobczak.  Carly Fromdahl and Quinn Brewe added 11 points each.  The Argos got strong play from their bench as Jennifer Dreessen grabbed 8 rebounds and Kelsey MacKenzie tacked on 8 points.  NDNU is back in action tomorrow night for the second day of the Tip-Off Classic against CSU Monterey Bay at 6:00 pm. BOX SCORE   

Grand Canyon, Saint Martin’s and Dixie State Prevail in Opening Day of Tip-Off Classic

November 17 – The first three games of the NDNU Tip-Off Classic went undecided until the final minute.  Grand Canyon started the day off with a 75-73 come from behind victory over Dominican University.  The Antelopes found themselves trailing by five at halftime and by as much as 11 in the second half.  However, thanks to a 28 point, 12 rebound performance by Brandi Steinke, GCU pulled out the victory.  Dominican held a three point lead until the final minute of play until Jennifer Cobb buried a three to tie the score at 73-73.  With the score still tied at 73 in the final seconds, Steinke drew a foul and was sent to the line.  She then sunk a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left to give Grand Canyon a 75-73 victory.  Dominican got 17 points and 9 rebounds from Chardonnay Nelson and 15 points and 7 assists from Alisha Flaaten in defeat. 

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The second game provided just as much excitement as Saint Martin’s edged past Cal State L.A, 63-59.  The two teams battled back and fourth all game long with the Saints sinking a pair of crucial free throws to close out the game.  Saint Martin’s was led by three players in double figures, including 16 points and 8 rebounds from Sade Smith.  Whitney Golob and Jessi Reome added 13 and 12 points respectively.  Cal State L.A was paced by 15 points and 7 rebounds from DeAnna Baldwin. BOX SCORE

The third game of the day proved to be another nail biter, with Dixie State downing CSU Monterey Bay 75-72.  Dixie State led for most of the first half, including several double digit leads.  However, CSUMB stormed back and took an eight point lead at the beginning of the second half.  The Rebels would quickly erase the deficit as the game remained tied with 9:33 left.  DSC used a free throw by Tiara Bowman to go up 61-60 and never look back.  Bowman finished the game with 18 points and four 3-pointers while Liz Lewis and Jessica Carver scored 16 apiece.  The Otters were led by 18 points and four threes from Dana Andrews and a 17 point, 16 rebound performance from Tina Stetson. BOX SCORE

The Tip-Off Tournament will continue again tomorrow with four more games.  The action will start at 12:00 pm with Dominican taking on Dixie State.  The 2:00 pm game will see Cal State L.A face Seattle University, followed by Saint Martin’s against Grand Canyon.  NDNU will close the tournament with a 6:00 pm tip-off against CSU Monterey Bay.

Argos Set to Host Tip-Off Tournament

The Notre Dame de Namur women’s basketball team prepares to host the first ever NDNU Tip-Off Tournament this weekend at Walter Gleason Gym.  The Argonauts will be joined by seven other teams for eight games over two days.  The tournament will tip-off on Friday, November 17th at 12:00 pm and continue with games at 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.  On Saturday, the four games will be played at the same times.  The Argos will play in the 6:00 pm game each night, taking on Seattle University on Friday and CSU Monterey Bay on Saturday.

The other teams participating in the event include fellow Pacific West member Grand Canyon and future member Dixie State College.  The tournament will also feature three other Division II programs, including GNAC members, Saint Martin’s and Seattle University and CCAA members Cal State L.A and CSU Monterey Bay.  The field is rounded out by Dominican University from the NAIA.

Tip-Off Tournament Schedule

Friday, November 17

12:00 pm                         Dominican University vs. Grand Canyon University

2:00 pm                           Saint Martin’s vs. CSU Los Angeles

4:00 pm                           Dixie State College vs. CSU Monterey Bay

6:00 pm                           Seattle University vs. Notre Dame de Namur

Saturday, November 18

12:00 pm                         Dominican University vs. Dixie State College

2:00 pm                           Cal State L.A. vs. Seattle University

4:00 pm                           Saint Martin’s vs. Grand Canyon University

6:00 pm                           CSU Monterey Bay vs. Notre Dame de Namur

2005

Argos Fall Short in Final Game of the Season at CSU East Bay

The Argos outscored the Pioneers in the second half but could not overcome a first half deficit and fell short, 59-51. NDNU started hot as they have the last few games and got out to a 9-0 lead but could not turn the corner. East Bay got hot from the three point line and cut the deficit and eventually took the lead.  East Bay sank four big three-pointers to go into the intermission up 36-27. East Bay held the advantage most of the second half but then NDNU turned to their defense to cut the deficit and evntually took a one point lead with three minutes remaining. NDNU could not hang on to the lead as East Bay stormed back and hit critical baskets. The Argos had their chances in the final minutes but could not come up with the right result. The Argos went down fighting in their final game of the season. Amanda Monteith, who always play well at Hayward came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for NDNU. Darice Murray (10 points) and Grace Hartman (8 points, 8 rebounds) were strong inside for NDNU. Seniors, Tamsen Lee (7 points) and Marie Fredlake finished their last game in an Argo uniform. The Argos finish the season 10-13 and return their core for next season.

Argo Women Knock Off Dominican on Senior Night

The Argo women used poise and strong free throw shooting to secure a 74-71 victory over visiting Dominican University. NDNU got down in the early going but battled to take a 37-34 first half lead. The first half was propelled by red hot shooting as the Argos connected on 7 of 13 from behind the arc. The Argos then used the second half to get aggressive and get to the free throw line. The Argos were 22 of 27 from the line in the second half. NDNU got down by two points at the beginning of the second half but then took the lead at the 15:30 mark and got out to a six point lead until the closing minutes of the game. The tandem of Olivia Williams and Lola Browne tried their best to keep the Penguins close and tied the game up but then NDNU won the game from the line. Tamsen Lee led the balanced Argo attack with 20 points. Amanda Monteith added 15 points and 8 rebounds as was 8 of 10 from the free throw line. Point guard Helen Suarez notched 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Grace Hartman added 10 points, and senior Marie Fredlake added 8 big points for the Argos. The win marked the first victory over Dominican in the last 5 years. Lee needs just one more three point bucket to break the single season three point field goal record, which would be her third record broken in her career.

NDNU Slips Past Jessup in Final Seconds

Amanda Monteith scored the game winning lay-up with five seconds remaining to lead NDNU past William Jessup in Roseville on Tuesday night. The Argos held a two point advantage going into halftime and spread the lead to 10 in the second half but could not shake Jessup. Jessup came back to take a three point advantage before NDNU made a late offensive attack. With the game within one  point, Monteith was fouled underneith the basket and went to the line for two shots, where she made one to tie the score at 45. The Argos then forced a turnover on Jessup's next possession which led to the game winning possession. After a time-out, Jessup came out in a trapping defense and NDNU scrambled and Tamsen Lee managed to find Amanda Monteith open on the left baseline, where Monteith drove uncontested for the lay-up. Jessup launched a three-pointer at the buzzer which came up just short. Lee finished with 20 points and Monteith with 9 points and 8 rebounds. NDNU improves to 9-11 on the season.

Menlo Outlasts NDNU in OT, 63-59

Amanda Monteith hit two free throws to tie the game as time expired to lead NDNU into overtime but Menlo outscored the Argos 15-11 in the extra period. The story of the overtime period was free throws just as it was in the first half, as the Oaks were 7 of 10 from the line in overtime. NDNU began the game with aggressive defense and took the early lead and as the game went back and forth, Menlo took the halftime lead. Menlo went into the intermission with a 30-24 lead and although NDNU hit one more three-pointer then Menlo, the Oaks were 9 of 10 from the line. Menlo's, Kepua Lee put her team on her back in the extra period as she had 8 points and a game high of 26 points on 9 of 19 shooting. Tamsen Lee led the Argos with 19 points. Meanwhile, Monteith added 14 points and Grace Hartman added 13 points. Nicole Johnson was the other Oak player to score in double figures as she finished with 17 points. The two teams combined for 55 turnovers in a pressure filled game. Neither team shot well as Menlo had the slight advantage with a 35% and NDNU was 34.5% from the field.  NDNU drops to 7-11 on the season and Menlo improves to 15-3.