2020-21 Bentley University Women's Basketball News
461 Bentley Student-Athletes Qualify for the NE10 Academic Honor Roll
August 12, 2021
461 Bentley University student-athletes, the second highest total in school and conference history, qualified for the spring 2021 Northeast-10 Academic Honor Roll by achieving a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the semester.
The Work Continues at Bentley with Creation of BBSA
August 06, 2021
When asked about the attitudes of Bentley University’s Black student-athletes last summer, football defensive back and co-captain Jailen Branch said, “Prior to George Floyd, Bentley was all talk. There was a great deal of talk, statements, and speeches, but no action. Being a student of color at this predominantly white institution, I can speak for myself and others than we felt a lack of support as our voices weren’t really heard.”
Naismith Hall of Famer Stevens Adds NE10 Hall of Fame to Resume
June 28, 2021
Less than two months after her induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was celebrated during Enshrinement Weekend at Mohegan Sun, former Bentley University women’s basketball coach Barbara Stevens is among the 2021 honorees for the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame. The announcement of this year’s class was made on Monday
Naismith Hall of Famer Stevens Adds NE10 Hall of Fame to Resume
June 28, 2021
Less than two months after her induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was celebrated during Enshrinement Weekend at Mohegan Sun, former Bentley University women’s basketball coach Barbara Stevens is among the 2021 honorees for the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame. The announcement of this year’s class was made on Monday
32 Falcons Receive Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence from NE10
June 15, 2021
Thirty-two recent Bentley University graduates are among the first-ever recipients of the Northeast-10 Conference Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, an honor awarded to graduating senior student-athletes for their outstanding work in the classroom during their college careers.
Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend Days Away for Stevens
May 12, 2021
After waiting for over a year after learning of her election in April 2020, and nearly nine months since the originally scheduled Enshrinement Weekend, Barbara Stevens’ induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is only days away.
On This Day, 2014: Absolutely Amazing! Incredible Last 3 Minutes Make Bentley Undefeated National Champions!
March 28, 2021
On March 28, 2014, the undefeated Bentley University Falcons were crowned the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Champions following a remarkable closing run at the Erie (Pa.) Insurance Arena.
On This Day, 2014: Final Four! Finn & Battista Power No. 1 Bentley to 74-68 Win over Drury in Elite Eight
March 25, 2021
On March 25, 2014, for the second time in three years, the Bentley women's basketball team reached the Final Four of Division II.
On This Day, 2016: Strong Defensive Effort Carries Bentley Past Virginia Union & into National Semifinals
March 22, 2021
On March 22, 2016, using a smothering defense that contained one of the nation's highest scoring teams, the Bentley women’s basketball team punched its ticket for the national semifinals with a hard-fought 53-52 victory over Virginia Union in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.
On This Day, 2014: 32-0 Bentley Earns 3rd Elite Eight Trip in 4 Years with Wire-to-Wire 82-63 Win over LIU Post
March 17, 2021
On March 17, 2014, the Bentley women’s basketball team punched its ticket for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight with a wire-to-wire 83-62 victory over LIU Post in the East Regional championship game at the Dana Center, a victory that boosted coach Barbara Stevens' team to 32-0, tying the school record for longest winning streak.
On This Day, 2011: Brennan Scores Final Seven as #15 Bentley Earns Return Trip to Elite Eight
March 15, 2021
"Big time players made big time plays," said Bentley women's basketball coach Barbara Stevens on March 15, 2011 after her team rallied past Pace University, 64-61, to earn their first trip to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight since 2003.
On This Day, 2016: Bentley Cuts Down the Nets for the 5th Straight Time
March 14, 2021
On March 14, 2016, for the fifth time in the last six years, the Bentley women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Elite Eight after capturing the 2016 East Regional with a come-from-behind 79-74 win over NYIT at the Dana Center.
On This Day, 2003: Wright, Defense Propel No. 3 Bentley to 13th NE10 Playoff Crown, 65-49
March 08, 2021
On March 8, 2003, tournament MVP Sara Wright, a six-foot senior, had 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Falcon defense yielded only four points over the final 8:45, as Bentley captured its 13th Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship with a 65-49 victory over second-seeded UMass-Lowell at the Dana Center.
On This Day, 2011: Freshman Forwards & Brennan Lead #17 Bentley to 15th NE-10 Tourney Title, 85-71 over Franklin Pierce
March 06, 2021
On March 6, 2011, Freshman forwards Lauren Battista and Jacqui Brugliera combined for 40 points, and senior guard Kim Brennan provided 17 points and seven assists, as Bentley captured the Northeast-10 Conference Women's Basketball Championship for the 15th time in 30 years, 85-71 over two-time defending champion Franklin Pierce at the Dana Center.
On This Day, 2018: Bentley Rallies to Claim 20th Northeast-10 Championship! Lewis Earns MVP Honors & Smith Shines in OT
March 04, 2021
On March 4, 2018, senior guard Macchi Smith scored all seven of the Falcons' OT points, including a game-winning three from the right side with 3.8 seconds left, and tournament MVP Megan Lewis finished with a career-best 22 points as Bentley rallied to capture their 20th Northeast-10 Conference Women's Basketball Championship, 73-72 over top-seeded Stonehill at Bryant University's Chace Athletic Center.
On This Day, 2012: Crowell 3-Balls Help #6 Bentley Survive in 2-OT, 69-65 over Franklin Pierce
March 01, 2021
On March 1, 2008, junior forward Caleigh Crowell drained a game-tying three with 6.9 seconds left in regulation and added another big three during a 7-0 run to start the second overtime as Bentley overcame frigid shooting to outlast Franklin Pierce 69-65 in the Northeast-10 women's basketball semifinals at the Dana Center.