2014-15 Alfred State Women's Basketball News

2015 Alfred State End of the Year Awards
2015 Alfred State End of the Year Awards

May 12, 2015

Recently the Alfred State athletic department hosted their annual end of year awards ceremony. The ceremony held in the Cappadonia Auditorium featured recaps of every team, award presentations, and the honoring of the first group of four-year Pioneer student athletes.

Witchella Named USCAA All-American, Preston All-Academic
Witchella Named USCAA All-American, Preston All-Academic

April 07, 2015

Alfred State senior Haley Witchella (Oxford) was named a 1st team USCAA All-American during the National Championships in March. Sophomore Steffanie Preston (Groton) was also honored during the championship banquet by being named to the USCAA All-Academic Team.

Witchella Named to All-Tournament Team
Witchella Named to All-Tournament Team

March 07, 2015

Haley Witchella (Oxford) has been named to the USCAA National Championship All-tournament team. Witchella recorded double-doubles in both of the Lady Pioneers contests at the championships.

Late Run Lifts Berea over Alfred State
Late Run Lifts Berea over Alfred State

March 06, 2015

Berea used a 16-1 run in the final 6:38 to earn a spot in the USCAA Division I Championship game with a 71-56 victory over Alfred State. The Lady Pioneers led for most of the first 33 minutes of the contest.

Lady Pioneers Win Double OT Thriller
Lady Pioneers Win Double OT Thriller

March 04, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team won a thrilling double-overtime contest, 84-79, over #2 seed Iowa Wesleyan in the quarterfinals of the USCAA Divison I tournament. The Lady Pioneers advance to the semifinals to take on #3 Berea on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Lady Pioneers Heading to Nationals
Lady Pioneers Heading to Nationals

February 23, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball has earned the #7 seed for the USCAA Division I National Championships next week. The team will face off with #2 Iowa Wesleyan in their first round match-up on March 4th.

Pioneer Trails - Q&A with Pioneer Student Athletes
Pioneer Trails - Q&A with Pioneer Student Athletes

February 20, 2015

Interviews with women's basketball player Megan Bailey, men's basketball player Jared Bard, and swimmer Bryce Cutler.

Lady Pioneers Roll to Regular Season Finale Victory
Lady Pioneers Roll to Regular Season Finale Victory

February 17, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team rolled to a 70-32 victory over Davis College on Tuesday as they wrapped up the regular season. The Lady Pioneers, ranked #4 in the latest USCAA DI poll, are now 18-6 on the year.

Big Second Half Lifts Lady Pioneers Past Canton
Big Second Half Lifts Lady Pioneers Past Canton

February 15, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team began the 2nd half on a 20-2 run and outscored the Kangaroos 42-19 in the half en route to a 75-55 victory to close out the home portion of the season. The Lady Pioneers, ranked #4 in the USCAA, improve to 17-6 on the season.

Lady Pioneers Climb Up to #4
Lady Pioneers Climb Up to #4

February 14, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team climbed up one more spot in the lastest USCAA poll. The 16-6 Lady Pioneers are now ranked #4 in the last regular season poll of the season.

Lady Pioneers Win 16th
Lady Pioneers Win 16th

February 10, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team recorded their 16th victory of the season with a hard fought 71-68 victory over Niagara CCC. The Lady Pioneers, ranked #5 in the USCAA, improve to 16-6 on the year while NCCC is now 20-5.

Meehan Nets 26 but Lady Pioneers Rally Falls Short
Meehan Nets 26 but Lady Pioneers Rally Falls Short

February 08, 2015

Briana Meehan (Whitesville) scored a game high 26 but the Alfred State women's basketball team could not overcome a twelve point 2nd half deficit and fell 69-65 to Finlandia (MI) University.

Big Run Leads Lady Pioneers to 15th Victory
Big Run Leads Lady Pioneers to 15th Victory

February 07, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team used a 14-0 run to start the 2nd half to expand a two-point halftime lead en route to a 62-50 victory over Rochester (MI) College. The Lady Pioneers improve to 15-5 on the year and have won 10 of their 12 contests in 2015.

Lady Pioneers Move to #5 in Latest USCAA Poll
Lady Pioneers Move to #5 in Latest USCAA Poll

February 06, 2015

The Alfred State women's basketball team moved up to #5 in the latest USCAA poll. The Lady Pioneers have won nine of their eleven games in 2015 and are 14-5 on the season.

Lady Saints Trip up Lady Pioneers
Lady Saints Trip up Lady Pioneers

February 05, 2015

Mercyhurst North East outscored Alfred State 41-29 in the 2nd half en route to a 69-61 victory over the Lady Pioneers. The blue & gold are now 14-5 on the year.

Witchella Named USCAA and #PioneerPinpoint Athlete of the Week
Witchella Named USCAA and #PioneerPinpoint Athlete of the Week

February 04, 2015

Haley Witchella (Oxford) has been named the USCAA DI player of the week and the Alfred State #PioneerPinpoint athlete of the week. This is the second time this year she has garnered these honors.