https://hurstathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Mercyhurst University Athleticsen-us60https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/womens-basketball-to-host-four-summer-camps.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/womens-basketball-to-host-four-summer-camps.aspxWomen's Basketball

Summer 2026 is finally here, and the Mercyhurst University Women's Basketball Camps are back!]]>Coach Mills in bench huddleMon, 8 Jun 2026 10:36:00 EST1434351https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/5/29/van-schaik-tabbed-nec-womens-basketball-scholar-athlete.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/5/29/van-schaik-tabbed-nec-womens-basketball-scholar-athlete.aspxWomen's Basketball

Mercyhurst senior women's basketball player Jenna Van Schaik has been named a 2026 NEC Winter Scholar-Athlete. Van Schaik was integral to the Lakers success during the 2025-26 season while maintaining a 4.0 GPA studying Business and Competitive Intelligence.]]>Jenna Van Schaik vs Le MoyneFri, 29 May 2026 14:05:00 EST1434346https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-basketball-cooper-promoted-to-associate-head-coach.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-basketball-cooper-promoted-to-associate-head-coach.aspxWomen's Basketball

Mercyhurst women's basketball head coach Erin Mills-Reid has announce the promotion of Jermaine Cooper Sr. to associate head coach.]]>Jermaine Cooper clappingThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:16:00 EST1434312https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-basketball-lakers-fall-to-binghamton-in-wnit-opening-round-81-60.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-basketball-lakers-fall-to-binghamton-in-wnit-opening-round-81-60.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Mercyhurst women's basketball team fell to Binghamton, 81-60, in the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Sofia Wilson led the way for the Lakers with 17 points, three assists, three rebounds, and a steal.]]>WNIT HuddleThu, 19 Mar 2026 20:18:00 EST1434137https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/womens-basketball-set-for-first-wnit-appearance-vs-binghamton.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/womens-basketball-set-for-first-wnit-appearance-vs-binghamton.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Mercyhurst women's basketball team and Binghamton meet for the second time ever in the Women's National Invitation Tournament Thursday. The Bearcats visit Erie for the first time since 2001 as the Lakers make their first national postseason appearance since making the move to Division I.]]>Alena Fusetti DribblingWed, 18 Mar 2026 13:11:00 EST1434133https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-earns-first-wnit-bid-hosts-binghamton-thursday.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-earns-first-wnit-bid-hosts-binghamton-thursday.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Mercyhurst women's basketball is set to host Binghamton in the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Thursday at 6 p.m. The Lakers earned the automatic qualification from the NEC after earning the 2 seed in the NEC Tournament.]]>Jenna Playoff DribbleMon, 16 Mar 2026 14:57:00 EST1434130https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-basketball-falls-to-liu-in-nec-tournament-semifinals.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-basketball-falls-to-liu-in-nec-tournament-semifinals.aspxWomen's Basketball

Mercyhurst fell to LIU, 82-64, at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Senior Jenna Van Schaik led the way for the Lakers with 28 points, going 12-of-19 from the floor.]]>Huddle SemifinalThu, 12 Mar 2026 21:42:00 EST1434112https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/11/no-2-womens-basketball-readies-for-first-nec-tournament-semifinals-appearance-thursday.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/11/no-2-womens-basketball-readies-for-first-nec-tournament-semifinals-appearance-thursday.aspxWomen's Basketball

After securing its first Division I playoff win Monday, the Mercyhurst women's basketball team moves on to the semifinals of the NEC Tournament to take on #3 LIU at the Mercyhurst Athletics Center. The Lakers and the Sharks split the regular season series 1-1 with the road team earning a win in each contest.]]>Lena Walz DefendingWed, 11 Mar 2026 19:54:00 EST1434109https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-grounds-skyhawks-70-64-host-nec-tournament-semifinals-thursday.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-grounds-skyhawks-70-64-host-nec-tournament-semifinals-thursday.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Mercyhurst women's basketball team defeated Stonehill, 70-64, with a strong fourth quarter, outscoring Stonehill 25-20. Jenna Van Schaik had a team-high 23 points while Sofia Wilson added 19.]]>Women's Basketball Bench CelebrationMon, 9 Mar 2026 20:26:00 EST1434104https://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-wilson-wins-nec-rookie-of-the-year-hernandez-named-mip-joins-van-schaik-on-all-nec-first-team.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-wilson-wins-nec-rookie-of-the-year-hernandez-named-mip-joins-van-schaik-on-all-nec-first-team.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Mercyhurst women's basketball team was well represented on the NEC postseason awards list. Sofia Wilson was named Rookie of the Year, Cici Hernandez earned Most Improved Player, and Hernadez was joined by Jenna Van Schaik on the All-NEC First Team.]]>WBB 2026 All-NEC TeamMon, 9 Mar 2026 12:06:00 EST1434102