http://mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130516ulce7l CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For eleven months per year, Karen Kinnaman ’06—a soon-to-be chief resident of the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program—is based out of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. For the other month, she can be found at Mount Auburn Hospital, a community hospital located in a quiet part of Cambridge, which is where she was on Friday, April 19, 2013. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130516ulce7l 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2012-13/NEWMAC_Winter_Academic CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A league-leading 28 athletes represented MIT on the 2013 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Winter Academic All-Conference Team. Criteria includes a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale or 4.35/5.0 scale, achieving second year academic status at his or her institution, and being a member of a varsity team for the entire season. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2012-13/NEWMAC_Winter_Academic 2013-02-27T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130216lkqfki WORCESTER, Mass. – The MIT women’s basketball team saw three players reach double-digits in scoring but it would not be enough as it fell to Clark University, 74-61, in a NEWMAC contest on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) led the Engineers with 16 points, six steals, and four assists. The Cardinal and Gray finished the season with an overall record of 11-13 and a 7-11 mark in conference play. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130216lkqfki 2013-02-16T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130215jrf6bt CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Last Wednesday, the MIT women’s basketball team had the opportunity to meet with Paula Williams Madison, chairman and CEO of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and a member of the WNBA Board of Governors. A former executive for NBCUniversal, Madison served as the keynote speaker of MIT’s 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130215jrf6bt 2013-02-15T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130213fsoqfj CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A balanced scoring attack coupled with 14 unanswered points in the second half helped power the MIT women’s basketball team past Wheaton College, 62-50, in a NEWMAC game on Wednesday night. Senior Lauren Sascha Burton (Seattle, Wash.) racked up eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals for the Engineers (11-12, 7-10 NEWMAC). Sophomore Abbie Brickley (Sandy, Utah) registered 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the free throw line and hauled in a game-high 12 rebounds for the Lyons (8-16, 5-12). Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130213fsoqfj 2013-02-13T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302119bjso3 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A pair of 18-point performances by sophomores Michelle Battipaglia (Katonah, N.Y.) and Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) powered the MIT women’s basketball team to a 55-34 victory over Springfield College in a NEWMAC game on Monday night. With the win, the Engineers improved to 10-12 on the year and 6-10 in conference play while recording their first series sweep of the Pride. Sophomore Jaimie Bickelhaupt (Brookfield, Conn.) paced Springfield (3-19, 1-15 NEWMAC) with 14 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the free throw line while grabbing five rebounds. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302119bjso3 2013-02-11T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130206dqrtud BABSON PARK, Mass. – Nationally-ranked No. 18 Babson College used a 22-4 second-half run to break open a tight game en route to a 54-39 victory over MIT in NEWMAC women’s basketball action on Wednesday night. Freshman Sabrina Drammis (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) compiled 13 points, seven steals, four rebounds, and two blocks for the Engineers whose ledger lowered to 9-12 on the year and 5-10 in conference play. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130206dqrtud 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013020275alfh CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT women’s basketball team saw four players reach double-digits in scoring as it defeated Mount Holyoke College, 57-44, in a NEWMAC contest on Saturday. Freshman Sabrina Drammis (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) led all scorers with 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in leading the Engineers (9-11, 5-9 NEWMAC) to their first series sweep of the Lyons. Sophomore Amber Legare (Chicopee, Mass.) paced Mount Holyoke (5-14, 3-11 NEWMAC) with 12 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013020275alfh 2013-02-02T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130131wb2x1f CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second year in a row, senior Lauren Sascha Burton (Seattle, Wash.) was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District women’s basketball team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday. As a result, she will represent MIT on the national ballot and will vie for Academic All-America honors to be voted on in February. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130131wb2x1f 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130130a348i4 NEW LONDON, Conn. – The MIT women’s basketball team generated a 20-4 run during the final seven minutes of the first half en route to a 62-47 victory over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in a NEWMAC game on Wednesday night. Freshman Sabrina Drammis (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) led all scorers with 14 points and had three steals as the Engineers improved to 8-11 on the year and 4-9 in conference play. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130130a348i4 2013-01-30T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301262cm6mo CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – On the strength of an 11-of-12 performance from the free throw line, the WPI women’s basketball team edged out MIT, 37-34, in a NEWMAC game on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Michelle Battipaglia (Katonah, N.Y.) tallied seven points, five rebounds, two steals, and a block for MIT (7-11, 3-9 NEWMAC) while junior Siena Mamayek (Melrose, Mass.) registered seven points and six rebounds for WPI (11-7, 7-5 NEWMAC). Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301262cm6mo 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013012399952n CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 19-5 run that spanned eight minutes in the second half helped power Wellesley College past the MIT women’s basketball team, 47-42, in a NEWMAC game on Wednesday night. Junior Rachel Hunt (Arlington Heights, Ill.) tallied seven rebounds, six points, six blocks, and three steals for the Engineers (7-10, 3-8 NEWMAC). Senior Malia Maier (Torrance, Calif.) produced a game-high 13 points and six steals to go along with five rebounds and four assists for the Blue (9-6, 8-3 NEWMAC) which picked up its sixth straight win. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013012399952n 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119zaep8v NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Host Smith College rattled off 10 unanswered points during the final six minutes of regulation to defeat the MIT women’s basketball team, 58-46, in a NEWMAC contest on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Durva Bhandare (North Brunswick, N.J.) compiled 11 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals for the Engineers who fell to 7-9 on the season and 3-7 in conference play. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119zaep8v 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130116141mwf NORTON, Mass. – In a game of runs, Wheaton College came out on top with a 61-58 overtime decision against MIT in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Wednesday night. Sophomore Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) racked up a game-high 23 points as she tallied the Engineers’ final 11 points, including the tying bucket with six seconds left in regulation and all seven of their points in the extra session. She also added five rebounds, four assists, and three steals to MIT’s cause as its ledger lowered to 7-8 on the year and 3-6 in conference action. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130116141mwf 2013-01-16T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130112p7lfzs SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – MIT outscored Springfield College, 30-10, in the second half en route to a 53-28 win in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Saturday afternoon. The 25-point margin of victory is the largest for the Engineers against the Pride (2-12, 0-8 NEWMAC) and helped them improve to 7-7 on the year and 3-5 in conference action. Freshman Maya Ramachandran (Fremont, Calif.) and sophomore Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) both registered a game-high 12 points for MIT as Ramachandran added 12 rebounds, six blocks, and two assists. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130112p7lfzs 2013-01-12T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130110a6sf2e CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Behind the strength of a game-high 22 points from senior Sarah Collins (Weymouth, Mass.), nationally-ranked No. 21 Babson College recorded a 53-35 victory over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Thursday night. The forward also tacked on 11 rebounds, four blocks, and three steals to help the Beavers improve to 12-1 on the year and 7-0 in conference play while also picking up the program’s 72nd straight NEWMAC win. Sophomore Michelle Battipaglia (Katonah, N.Y.) produced a team-high eight points coming off the bench for the Engineers (6-7, 2-5 NEWMAC). Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130110a6sf2e 2013-01-10T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130108jt0eh9 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Smith College produced a pair of big runs in the second half to lift it to a 63-47 victory over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Tuesday night. Junior Rosa Drummond (Rye, N.H.) led all scorers with 18 points as the Pioneers extended their winning streak to nine and improved to 11-1 on the year and 6-0 in conference play. Sophomore Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) posted 11 points and five rebounds for the Engineers, whose record moved to 6-6 overall and 2-4 in the NEWMAC. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130108jt0eh9 2013-01-08T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301050yccw8 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 12-2 run that spanned seven minutes late in the second half helped propel Clark University to a 49-45 victory over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Saturday afternoon. Senior Lauren Sascha Burton (Seattle, Wash.) tallied nine points, eight rebounds, and five assists for the Engineers who saw their ledger lower to 6-5 on the year and 2-3 in conference play. Junior Ashleigh Condon (Hull, Mass.) led all scorers with 16 points, including seven during the Cougars’ (8-4, 3-2 NEWMAC) pivotal run, to go along with four steals. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301050yccw8 2013-01-05T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130102dpqx8y PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In the first meeting between both programs, MIT emerged with a 55-43 victory over Johnson & Wales University in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Wednesday night. Sophomore Alexxis Isaac (San Antonio, Texas) paced the Engineers (6-4) with 18 points to go along with six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130102dpqx8y 2013-01-02T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2012122935lg3e CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In its return to action following the holiday break, the MIT women’s basketball team defeated Gordon College, 54-35, on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Maya Ramachandran (Fremont, Calif.) paced the Engineers’ (5-4) balanced attack with her third double-double of the season on 10 points and 11 rebounds to go along with three steals. Sophomore Brooke Kratche (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) led the Fighting Scots (2-7) with a game-high 13 points while adding 10 rebounds, five steals, and two assists. Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2012122935lg3e 2012-12-29T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201212079gkyhw SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – A balanced performance along with two key runs in the second half helped propel the MIT women’s basketball team to a 65-52 win over Mount Holyoke College in a NEWMAC game on Friday night. Senior Lauren Sascha Burton (Seattle, Wash.) paced the Engineers (4-4, 2-2 NEWMAC) with 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor, including a 3-of-5 performance from behind the arc and a 2-for-4 outing at the charity stripe. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201212079gkyhw 2012-12-07T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121204ixb4sc CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Freshman Meghan Fornaro (Charlton, Mass.) buried a jumper with 38 seconds left to play and then added a free throw with five ticks left to lift the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to a 36-32 victory over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s basketball game on Tuesday night. Fornaro ended the evening 10 points, nine rebounds, and three steals as the Bears improved to 4-3 on the year and 2-1 in conference play. Freshman Sabrina Drammis (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) paced the Engineers (3-4, 1-2 NEWMAC) with seven points to go along with six rebounds. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121204ixb4sc 2012-12-04T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121201hb2ywo WORCESTER, Mass. – A 20-11 run during a six-minute span in the second half helped propel WPI to a 68-56 win over the MIT women’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon. Junior Tamara Pena (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) tallied 12 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block for the Engineers (3-3, 1-1 NEWMAC). Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121201hb2ywo 2012-12-01T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121128enmg13 WELLESLEY, Mass. – In the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener for both squads, the MIT women’s basketball team emerged with a 45-39 victory over Wellesley College on Wednesday night. Sophomore Alexxis Isaac (San Antonio, Texas) tallied a game-high 13 points to go along with six rebounds and three steals for the Engineers, who improved to 3-2 on the year. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121128enmg13 2012-11-28T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201211267f3xia NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Following an impressive start to the women’s basketball season, MIT freshman Maya Ramachandran (Fremont, Calif.) was voted the New England Women’s Basketball Association/PrestoSports Rookie of the Week. Through four games, she has averaged 9.3 points, 13.8 rebounds, 5.0 blocks, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 steals for the Engineers. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201211267f3xia 2012-11-26T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201211246170jz CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT freshman Sabrina Drammis (Hilton Head, S.C.) tallied 11 rebounds, 10 points, five assists, and three steals in its 61-43 win over Emerson College in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Kristin Brice (Indiana, Pa.) paced the Lions (2-2) with 11 points, seven boards, and two steals. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201211246170jz 2012-11-24T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121120a7iyfy CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Endicott College outscored MIT, 27-4, during the last 16 minutes of regulation en route to a 48-46 come-from-behind victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Tuesday night. Freshman McKenzie Farquharson (West Haven, Conn.) paced the Gulls’ (3-0) balanced attack with nine points off the bench to go along with seven rebounds. Junior Tamara Pena (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) led the Engineers (1-2) with a game-high 15 points and added two steals. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121120a7iyfy 2012-11-20T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121118i7s8dr SALEM, Mass. – The MIT women’s basketball team saw four players reach double-digits in scoring as it defeated Bates College, 74-51, in the consolation game of the Salem State University Tip Off Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Freshman Maya Ramachandran (Fremont, Calif.) was named to the All-Tournament Team after compiling 15 rebounds, 11 points, seven blocks, and five assists for the Engineers (1-1). Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20121118i7s8dr 2012-11-18T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201211177j1c5h SALEM, Mass. – In the opening game of the Salem State University Tip Off Tournament, the MIT women’s basketball team fell to the host Vikings, 66-55, on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Maya Ramachandran (Fremont, Calif.) paced the Engineers (0-1) with 19 rebounds, 14 points, eight blocks, and four steals. MIT continues tournament play tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. against either Western Connecticut State University or Bates College. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201211177j1c5h 2012-11-17T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2012101063e24y CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The renewal of several dormant rivalries along with the team's first trip to Rhode Island in 11 years highlight the 2012-13 MIT women's basketball schedule. In addition, the Engineers square off with NEWMAC opponents in 18 games. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2012101063e24y 2012-10-10T04:00:00Z