http://babsonathletics.com en-us en-us http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100323wurdemanallamerica After leading the Babson College women's basketball team to a program-record 28 wins and its first-ever trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Tournament, sophomore forward Nicki Wurdeman capped off her incredible season by earning All-America Honors from multiple organizations this winter. Wurdeman was named Third Team All-America by D3hoops.com and Honorable Mention All-America by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in conjunction with State Farm. Wurdeman's national honors come after a brilliant season that saw her average 15.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 59.0 percent (186-315) from the field, 45.7 percent (16-35) from three-point range, and 68.6 percent (83-121) from the free throw line. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100323wurdemanallamerica 2010-03-23T04:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100316wbnewba The New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) announced its annual award winners on Tuesday, and head coach Judy Blinstrub and sophomore forward Nicki Wurdeman (Rowley, Mass.) were each honored. Blinstrub was named the 2009-10 NEWBA Coach of the Year, while Wurdeman received All-New England First Team recognition. Blinstrub was named NEWBA Coach of the Year for the second time in her illustrious career. Under her direction, the Beavers closed out the season with a record of 28-4 - the most wins in program history - and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sectional Finals for the first time ever. Wurdeman was named NEWBA All-Region for the second straight year after earning Second Team honors as a first-year. The sophomore star enjoyed a brilliant season this winter, averaging 15.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 59.0 percent (186-315) from the field, 45.7 percent (16-35) from three-point range, and 68.6 percent (83-121) from the free throw line. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100316wbnewba 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100313wb Babson College was within three points of national number one Amherst College with 11 minutes left in the second half, but the Lady Jeffs were simply too strong down the stretch as they defeated the Beavers, 80-65, in the Sectional Finals of the 2010 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. With the win, Amherst (31-0) advances to its second straight National Semifinal in Bloomington, Illinois, while the Beavers see their spectacular season come to a close with a record of 28-4. Babson received a magnificent performance from sophomore forward Kathleen King (Framingham, Mass.), who scored a career-high 27 points while shooting 10-for-16 from the field and 7-for-10 from the free throw line. The second-year standout also contributed eight rebounds, two blocked shots, two assists, and three steals. Fellow sophomore forward Nicki Wurdeman (Rowley, Mass.) shot 6-for-10 from the floor to finish with 14 points for Babson, while first-year center Sarah Collins (Weymouth, Mass.) amassed eight points, five boards, two blocks, and two steals. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100313wb 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100312wb First-year point guard Allanah Wynn (Quincy, Mass.) hit four huge free throws in the final 37 seconds of overtime to lead the Babson College Beavers to a thrilling 71-68 victory over the Gettysburg College Bullets in the Sectional Semifinals of the 2010 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship Tournament at Amherst College on Friday night. With the win, Babson (28-3) advances to the Sectional Finals (Round of 8) for the first time in the 36-year history of the program. The Beavers, who extended their program-record winning streak to 20 games, will now play host and number-one ranked Amherst in the Section Finals on Saturday at 6 p.m. Babson was led by another brilliant performance from sophomore forward Nicki Wurdeman (Rowley, Mass.), who shot 9-for-14 from the field to finish with 21 points and 10 rebounds. First-year center Sarah Collins (Weymouth, Mass.) tacked on 15 points, six boards, and three blocked shots, Wynn finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists, and junior forward Damisi Adewumi (Bronx, N.Y.) chipped in with 10 points off the bench. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100312wb 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100309wbwurdeman The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced the regional finalists for its 2010 State Farm Coaches' All-America Team on Tuesday, and Babson College sophomore Nicki Wurdeman (Rowley, Mass.) was one of just five players named from New England. A 6-foot-1 forward, Wurdeman currently leads Babson with 15.0 points per game and a .588 field goal percentage while also ranking among the team leaders with 7.3 rebounds and 1.93 blocks per contest. She was recently named NEWMAC Player of the Year for the first time in her young career, and she received her second straight All-Conference First Team selection. The conference Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-New England honoree as a first-year in 2009, Wurdeman has led Babson to back-to-back NEWMAC Championships and consecutive berths in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100309wbwurdeman 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100308wbncaapreview After posting back-to-back wins in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament at Colby this past weekend, the Babson College women's basketball team is heading to the Round of 16 for the third time in program history and the first time since 1994. The Beavers will now head to Amherst College where they will take on the Bullets of Gettysburg College in the Sectional Semifinals on Friday, March 12, at 5 p.m. The winner of that game will then advance to Saturday's Sectional Final against either Williams College or the host Lady Jeffs at 6 p.m. Ticket prices will be $7 for adults and $4 for students with ID, senior citizens, and children. Babson returns to the site of its tough 77-54 first round loss to Amherst a year ago. However, unlike last season, this year's team carries some valuable tournament experience under its belt, as the Beavers blasted Emmanuel, 76-56, in the first round and then outlasted 20th-ranked Colby in double-overtime, 76-73, in the second round on the Mules' home court. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100308wbncaapreview 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100306wb The Babson College women's basketball team defeated Colby College, 76-73 in double overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament hosted by Colby. This marks the first time in program history that the Beavers recorded multiple wins in an NCAA Tourney. With the win Babson also set an all-time record for most wins in a season with an overall record of 27-3. Babson was led by sophomore Nicki Wurdeman who finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds. She was followed by sophomore Kathleen King, who tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds, and first-year Sarah Collins, who had a game-high six blocks and 14 rebounds while scoring 16 points. The Beavers will now play Gettysburg in the Sweet 16 next weekend at a site yet to be determined - the program's third Round of 16 appearance. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100306wb 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100305wb Sophomore forward Nicki Wurdeman (Rowley, Mass.) scored a career-high 29 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Babson College women's basketball team to a 76-56 victory over Emmanuel College in the first round of the 2010 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament at Colby College's Wadsworth Gymnasium on Friday night. With their 18th straight victory, the Beavers improved to 26-3 - tying the program record for wins in a season - and advanced to Saturday's second round where they will meet either Husson College or the host Mules at 7 p.m. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://babsonathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/2009-10/releases/100305wb 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z