2006-07 Women's Basketball News

June 15, 2007
Former Women's Basketball Assistant Coach John Miller Joins Rider's Coaching Staff
John Miller, a former Mount St. Mary's women's basketball assistant coach, has been named an assistant coach at Rider University.

May 31, 2007
Vanessa Blair Camp For Girls Still Scheduled As Planned At The Mount
Despite the recent resignation of head coach Vanessa Blair, the basketball camps for the Vanessa Blair Basketball Camp at Mount St. Mary's University will still go on as scheduled. The Traditional Camp is scheduled for June 24-27 and the Junior Day Camp is slated for July 16-19.

May 30, 2007
Mount St. Mary?s Women?s Basketball Head Coach Vanessa Blair Resigns
Dr. Harold 'Chappy' Menninger, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Mount St. Mary's University, has announced the resignation of women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair. Blair led the Mount to a 12-17 overall record and a 10-8 mark in the NEC this past season.

May 14, 2007
Women's Basketball Adds Westbrooks To 2007-08 Recruiting Class
Mount St. Mary's women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair has announced the signing of Leah Westbrooks (Dublin, Ireland/Holy Faith Secondary School) to a National Letter of Intent. She will enroll at the Mount in the fall of 2007. She becomes the sixth member of the 2007-08 recruiting class.

April 3, 2007
Season Recap: Women's Basketball Continues To Climb Toward The Top Of The NEC
The Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team is starting to make the climb back up toward the top of the Northeast Conference. In each of the last three seasons, the Mount has increased its league win total and in 2006-07 the squad posted its first winning season in the NEC for the first time in five years.

March 3, 2007
Sacred Heart Holds Off Women's Basketball, 70-67
Sacred Heart used a strong start to the second half and then held on after a furious comeback attempt to defeat Mount St. Mary's 70-67 in the Northeast Conference Quarterfinals on Saturday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 19 points.

March 1, 2007
Green Named NEC Defensive Player Of The Year; Krumberga Earns All-NEC First Team Honors
Tiffany Green. a member of the Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team has been named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Dita Krumberga earned a spot on the All-NEC first team, announced on Thursday.

March 1, 2007
Women's Basketball Begins Quest For Fourth NEC Tournament Title At Sacred Heart On Saturday
The Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team begins its quest for its fourth Northeast Conference (NEC) tournament title on Saturday at Sacred Heart. The sixth-seeded Mountaineers will face the third seed Sacred Heart in the quarterfinals. Game time is 3 p.m.

February 27, 2007
Robert Morris Knocks Women's Basketball Into Sixth Seed, 71-58
Robert Morris scored 19 of the final 27 points to knock off Mount St. Mary's 71-58 on Tuesday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 14 points. The Mount will be the No. 6 seed in NEC Tournament and travel to Sacred Heart on Saturday. Game time is 3 p.m.

February 26, 2007
Postseason Seeding On The Line In Home Finale Against Robert Morris On Tuesday
Monday's tilt against Mount St. Mary's and Robert Morris marks the 32nd meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season. The Mount leads the series 23-8, but the Colonials have won five of the last six matchups including wins in the last three meetings. Tip off is 7 p.m.

February 24, 2007
Krumberga's Career Day Powers Women's Basketball Past Quinnipiac, 76-75
Senior Dita Krumberga scored a career-high 31 points, including a decisive free throw with 53 seconds remaining to lift Mount St. Mary's past Quinnipiac 76-75 in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Saturday. Tiffany Green added 12 points and Dominique Mazzuchi had 10 points.

February 23, 2007
Women's Basketball Hosts Quinnipiac On Saturday; Seniors To Be Honored Prior To Tip
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Quinnipiac marked the 15th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1986-87 season. The Bobcats lead the series 11-3, including a 6-0 mark at Knott Arena. Tip-off is 3 p.m. Pre-game ceremonies start at 2:45 p.m.

February 19, 2007
Krumberga Scores 1,000th Point In 68-56 Loss At Sacred Heart
Despite Senior Dita Krumberga becoming the 22nd player in program history to eclipse the 1,000-point plateau, Sacred Heart used a strong start to the second half to defeat Mount St. Mary's 68-56 in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Monday. She finished with 24 points on the night.

February 18, 2007
Women's Basketball Concludes Road Schedule At Sacred Heart On Monday
Monday's tilt between Mount St. Mary's and Sacred Heart marks the 16th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1999-00 season. The Pioneers lead the series 12-3, including wins in the last 11 matchups and all seven meetings at the Pitt Center.

February 17, 2007
Monmouth Edge Women's Basketball, 60-57
Despite a 14-point rally from Mount St. Mary's, Monmouth took the advantage with two minutes remaining and held on for a 60-57 victory in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Saturday. Senior Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 25 points and seven rebounds.

February 16, 2007
Women's Basketball Battles Monmouth At Knott Arena On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Monmouth marks the 39th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1977-78 season. The Mount leads the series 27-11, including a 13-4 mark in Emmitsburg. Tip-off is 3 p.m.

February 13, 2007
Krumberga Named Choice Hotels NEC Player of the Week
Dita Krumberga, a member of the Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team, has been named the Choice Hotels Northeast Conference Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 5-11. It is her second career league weekly honor after earning NEC Rookie of the Week honors in her first season.

February 13, 2007
Butler-Krumberga Tandem Power Women's Basketball Past St. Francis (N.Y.), 62-52
Seniors Dita Krumberga and LaToya Butler fueled a crucial second half run to lead Mount St. Mary's past St. Francis (N.Y.) 62-52 on Monday. Krumberga finished the game with 22 points while Butler added 14 points and Tiffany Green posted 17 in the win.

February 11, 2007
Women's Basketball Travels To St. Francis (N.Y.) On Monday
Monday's tilt between Mount St. Mary's and St. Francis (N.Y.) marks the 36th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1989-90 season. The Mount holds the only unbeaten streak against a league opponent after winning the first 35 meetings, including a 16-0 mark in Brooklyn.

February 10, 2007
Balanced Attack Leads Women's Basketball Past Saint Francis (Pa.), 75-68
Mount St. Mary's defeated Saint Francis (Pa.) 75-68 on Saturday. Dita Krumberga (21), LaToya Butler (14), Brianna Gauthier (14), Ashley Liller (11) and Dominique Mazzuchi (11) all recorded double-figures for the Mount. Tiffany Green dished out a career-high 10 assists in the win.

February 9, 2007
Women's Basketball Faces Saint Francis (Pa.) At Home On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Saint Francis (Pa.) marks the 45th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season. The Mount leads the series 23-21 after winning two of the last three matchups, including a 65-63 win in Loretto 20 days ago. Tip-off is 3 p.m.

February 5, 2007
Liller Lifts Women's Basketball Past Central Connecticut State For Second Time This Season, 56-52
Ashley Liller scored the go-ahead basket with 2:12 remaining to lift Mount St. Mary's past Central Connecticut State 56-52 on Monday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 22 points and Brianna Gauthier added 13 points in the win.

February 4, 2007
Women's Basketball Wraps Up Road Trip At Central Connecticut State On Monday
Monday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Central Connecticut State marks the 20th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1997-98 season. The Mount leads the series 15-4, including wins in the last three matchups. Game time is 7 p.m.

February 3, 2007
Quinnipiac Downs Women's Basketball, 54-50
Quinnipiac closed the game on a 15-8 run to defeat Mount St. Mary's 54-50 on Saturday. Junior Dominique Mazzuchi tied a program record with eight 3-pointers to pace the Mount with 25 points. Sophomore Brianna Gauthier chipped in 10 points, seven assists and six rebounds in the loss.

February 1, 2007
Women's Basketball Heads To Quinnipiac On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Quinnipiac marks the 14th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1986-87 season. The Bobcats leads the series 10-3, including wins in the last nine matchups. Game time is 3:30 p.m. The game will be shown live on CN8 and on tape delay on MASN on Sunday at 12 p.m.

January 29, 2007
Women's Basketball Hosts Wagner On Monday
Monday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Wagner marks the 28th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1986-87 season. The Mount leads the series 27-10, including wins in the last four matchups. Game time is 7 p.m.

January 29, 2007
Women's Basketball Extends Winning Streak To Three With 61-45 Win Against Wagner
Senior Dita Krumberga scored 16 points to lead Mount St. Mary's past Wagner 61-45 in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Monday night. Dominique Mazzuchi added 14 points and Brianna Gauthier chipped in 12 points in the winning effort.

January 27, 2007
Green And Krumberga Power Women's Basketball Past Fairleigh Dickinson, 71-53
Junior Tiffany Green nailed a clutch 3-pointer with 4:18 remaining to fuel a Mount St. Mary's 15-4 run to close the game and lead the Mount past Fairleigh Dickinson 71-53 on Saturday. Green finished with 16 points while senior Dita Krumberga led all-scorers with 21 points.

January 26, 2007
Women's Basketball Welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson To Knott Arena On Saturday
Saturday's game between Fairleigh Dickinson and Mount St. Mary's marks the 36th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1989-90 season. The Mount leads the series 19-16, including four wins in the last five meetings. Tip off is 3 p.m.

January 23, 2007
Butler's Layup Lifts Women's Basketball Past Saint Francis (Pa.), 65-63
LaToya Butler scored on a put-back layup with 1.6 remaining to hand Mount St. Mary's a 65-63 victory against Saint Francis (Pa.) on Monday night. Dita Krumberga and Brianna Gauthier paced the Mount with 18 points apiece.

January 20, 2007
Robert Morris Downs Women's Basketball, 64-52
Robert Morris defeated Mount St. Mary's 64-52 on Saturday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 21 points and seven rebounds while Brianna Gauthier added 20 points, four rebounds and a career-high seven steals in the loss.

January 20, 2007
Women's Basketball Travels To Saint Francis (Pa.) On Monday
Monday's tilt against Mount St. Mary's and Saint Francis (Pa.) marks the 44th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season. The Mount holds a slim 22-21 advantage in the series after the two teams split the season series last year. Tip off is 7 p.m.

January 18, 2007
Women's Basketball Starts Pennsylvania Road Trip At Robert Morris On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Robert Morris marks the 31st meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season. The Mount leads the all-time series 23-7, but the Colonials have won four of the last five meetings. Tip off is 4:30 p.m.

January 15, 2007
Liller Sparks Women's Basketball Comeback In Final Minutes Against CCSU, 75-68
Senior Ashley Liller scored 10 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:09 remaining to lift Mount St. Mary's past Central Connecticut State 75-68 in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Monday.

January 14, 2007
Women's Basketball Battles Central Connecticut State At Knott Arena On Monday
Monday's tilt between Mount St. Mary's and Central Connecticut State marks the 19th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1997-98 season. The Mount leads the series 14-4, including sweeping the season series last season. Tip off is 7 p.m.

January 13, 2007
Gauthier-Krumberga Tandem Fuels Women's Basketball Past St. Francis (N.Y.), 74-61
Brianna Gauthier and Dita Krumberga combined for 40 points to lead Mount St. Mary's past St. Francis (N.Y.) 74-61 in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Saturday.

January 11, 2007
Women's Basketball Tangles With St. Francis (N.Y.) At Home On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and St. Francis (N.Y.) marks the 35th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1989-90 season. The Mount holds the only undefeated mark in the Northeast Conference against a league opponent after winning all 34 meeting in the series. Tip off is 7 p.m.

January 9, 2007
Women's Basketball Inks Five For 2007-08
Mount St. Mary's women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair has announced the signings of Mary Dunn, Lauren Howell, Taleia Moton, Kristin Scheitrum and Mallory Short to National Letters of Intent. This quintet will enroll at the Mount in the fall of 2007.

January 8, 2007
Women's Basketball Falls to Long Island, 76-41
Dita Krumberga paces Mount with 14 points and seven rebounds

January 7, 2007
Women's Basketball Travels To Long Island On Monday
Monday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Long Island marks the 34th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1989-90 season. The Mount leads the all-time series 25-8, but the two teams have split the last two season series. Tip off is 4 p.m.

January 6, 2007
Monmouth Outlasts Women's Basketball In Double Overtime, 95-91
Monmouth took the advantage with three minutes remaining in the second overtime and held on for a 95-91 victory against Mount St. Mary' in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Saturday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with a career-high 30 points.

January 4, 2007
Women's Basketball Heads To Monmouth On Saturday
Saturday's tilt between Mount St. Mary's and Monmouth marks the 38th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1977-78 season. The Mount leads the series 27-10, including a 13-5 mark in West Long Branch. Tip off is 3 p.m.

January 3, 2007
Sacred Heart Downs Women's Basketball, 66-57
Sacred Heart rebounded from an eight-point deficit to come from behind to defeat Mount St. Mary's 66-57 in Northeast Conference (NEC) women's basketball action on Wednesday. Senior Dita Krumberga paced the Mount wiith 18 points.

January 2, 2007
Women's Basketball Hosts Sacred Heart On Wednesday
Wednesday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Sacred Heart marks the 15th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1999-00 season. The Pioneers lead the series 11-3, including wins in the last 10 contests. Game time is 7 p.m.

December 30, 2006
Towson Holds Off Women's Basketball, 72-64
Mount St. Mary's made a furious comeback attempt from an 18-point deficit, but Towson held on for a 72-64 victory in the non-conference women's basketball finale for both teams on Saturday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 23 points

December 29, 2006
Women's Basketball Concludes Non-Conference Slate At Towson On Saturday
Saturday's game between Towson and Mount St. Mary's marks the 21st meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1976-77 season. The Mount leads the series 13-7, including a 64-57 victory on Nov. 28, 2004. Game time is 4 p.m.

December 28, 2006
Drexel Downs Women's Basketball, 53-46
Drexel defeated Mount St. Mary's 53-46 in non-conference women's basketball action on Thursday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 23 points.

December 26, 2006
Women's Basketball Returns To Knott Arena Against Drexel On Thursday
Thursday's contest between Mount St. Mary's and Drexel marks the seventh meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season. The Mount leads the matchup 4-2, including wins in the last three contests. Tip-off is 5 p.m.

December 19, 2006
Morgan State Claws Past Women's Basketball, 66-60
Morgan State came back from an eight-point deficit to defeat Mount St. Mary's 66-60 in non-conference women's basketball action on Tuesday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 25 points.

December 18, 2006
Mazzuchi Named NEC Player of the Week
Junior Dominique Mazzuchi, a member of the Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team, has been named the Northeast Conference Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 11-17.

December 18, 2006
Women's Basketball Travels To Morgan State On Tuesday
Tuesday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Morgan State marks the 12th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1978-79 season. With last year's 77-59 win, the Mount took a slim 6-5 edge in the matchup. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

December 17, 2006
Mazzuchi Sparks Women's Basketball In 61-48 Win Against UMBC
Dominique Mazzuchi scored 19 of her game-high 22 points in the first half to power Mount St. Mary's past the University of Maryland-Baltimore County 61-48 in non-conference women's basketball action on Sunday.

December 15, 2006
Women's Basketball Welcomes UMBC To Knott Arena On Sunday
Sunday's game between Mount St. Mary's and UMBC marks the 36th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1974-75 season. The Mount leads the series 27-8, including a 15-2 mark at Knott Arena. Game time is 3 p.m.

December 8, 2006
Krumberga Powers Women's Basketball Past William & Mary In Overtime, 66-58
Dita Krumberga scored six of her game-high 20 points in overtime to fuel Mount St. Mary's past William & Mary 66-58 in non-conference women's basketball action on Friday. The Mount hit 18 of 23 from the foul line in the final 13 minutes.

December 7, 2006
Women's Basketball Hosts William & Mary On Friday
Friday's game between Mount St. Mary's and William & Mary marks the 10th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season. The Mount leads the series 6-3, including an 84-75 overtime win last season. Tip-off is 7 p.m.

December 5, 2006
Mazzuchi Sparks Women's Basketball Past Wagner, 83-70
Dominique Mazzuchi scored a career-high 26 points to lead Mount St. Mary's past Wagner 83-70 in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Monday.

December 2, 2006
Women's Basketball Falls To Loyola, 65-61
Mount St. Mary's made a furious comeback attempt in the second half, but Loyola held on for a 65-61 victory in non-conference women's basketball action on Saturday.

December 2, 2006
Women's Basketball Travels To Wagner To Open NEC Play On Monday
Monday's tilt between Mount St. Mary's and Wagner marks the 35th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1986-87 season. The Mount leads the series 24-10, including wins in the last two matchups.

December 1, 2006
Women's Basketball Renews Rivalry Against Loyola At Knott Arena On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Loyola marks the 29th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1974-75 season. Mount St. Mary's leads the series 21-7, but this tilt marks the first matchup since the 1996-97 season. Tip off is 3 p.m.

November 29, 2006
Georgetown Downs Women's Basketball, 59-50
Georgetown defeated Mount St. Mary's 59-50 in non-conference women's basketball action on Wednesday. Junior Tiffany Green paced the Mount with 14 points and six steals.

November 28, 2006
Women's Basketball Welcomes Georgetown To Knott Arena On Wednesday
Wednesday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Georgetown marks the 16th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1977-78 season. The Hoyas lead the series 10-5, including wins in the last 10 matchups. Tip off is 6 p.m.

November 25, 2006
Strong Second Half Fuels Navy Past Women's Basketball, 57-46
Navy used a strong shooting second half to come from behind to defeat Mount St. Mary's 57-46 in non-conference women's basketball action on Saturday. Senior Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 16 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth career double-double.

November 22, 2006
Women's Basketball Heads To Navy On Saturday
Saturday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Navy marks the 24th meeting in the all-time series dating back to the 1976-77 season. The Mount leads the series 17-6, including an 80-72 decision last year. The Midshipmen's last win in the matchup was a 71-66 victory in 1995. The game starts at 2 p.m.

November 17, 2006
Pittsburgh Upends Women's Basketball, 77-55
Pittsburgh defeated Mount St. Mary's 77-55 in non-conference women's basketball action on Friday. Dita Krumberga paced the Mount with 19 points while Brianna Gauthier tallied 12 points in the loss.

November 15, 2006
Lafayette Downs Women's Basketball, 68-55
Lafayette used a strong first half to down Mount St. Mary's 68-55 in non-conference action on Wednesday night in the Mount's season opener.

November 15, 2006
Women's Basketball Heads To Pittsburgh On Friday
Friday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Pittsburgh marks the first meeting between the two teams in program history. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip.

November 14, 2006
Women's Basketball to Have Live Stats and Video and Audio Streaming Tonight
Mount fans can follow the action tonight through live video streaming, live audio streaming and live stats. Live stats are a free service while the streaming is part of the Mount's premium service, the Mount Corner.

November 13, 2006
Women's Basketball Opens Season Against Lafayette At Home On Wednesday
Wednesday's game between Mount St. Mary's and Lafayette marks the first meeting between the two teams in program history. The Mount is 33-16 all-time against the Patriot League and 13-8 since joining Division I, including 8-1 at home, 5-6 on the road and 0-1 on a neutral site.

November 1, 2006
Women's Basketball Selected Sixth In NEC Preseason Coaches Poll
The Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team has been picked to finish sixth in the Northeast Conference according to the NEC Preseason Coaches Poll, announced on Wednesday.

November 1, 2006
Krumberga Sparks Women's Basketball In Annual Blue-White Game
Dita Krumberga posted 18 points and eight rebounds to lead the Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team in the annual Blue-White Game on Wednesday. The White team came from behind to defeat Blue, 68-63.

October 25, 2006
Women's Basketball To Hold Blue-White Scrimmage On Nov. 1
The Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team will hold its annual Blue-White scrimmage on Nov. 1 at 4:15 in Knott Arena. The event is free and open to the public.

September 25, 2006
Former Mount Standout Riley Inge Named Women?s Basketball Assistant Coach
Mount St. Mary's women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair has announced the hiring of former Mount men's basketball standout Riley Inge as an assistant coach. Inge replaces Mark Miller, who was named the women's basketball coach at Norwich University.

September 14, 2006
Mark Miller Named Norwich Women?s Basketball Head Coach
Mark Miller, the assistant women's basketball coach at Mount St. Mary's, has been named the Norwich University women's basketball head coach.

August 24, 2006
Women's Basketball Announces 2006-07 Schedule
Mount St. Mary's women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair announced the 2006-07 schedule on Thursday. The schedule includes 14 home games and six contests against teams from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. The Mount opens the season at home against Lafayette on Nov. 15. This marks the first meeting between the two programs.

August 3, 2006
Women's Basketball Looks To Show Maturity And Experience In 2006-07
The 2006-07 Mount St. Mary?s women?s basketball team hopes to culminate a rebuilding process this season. Two years ago after the loss of three 1,000-point scorers, the Mount won nine games with the core group of players being freshmen and sophomores. Head coach Vanessa Blair hopes that her team will show its maturity and experience, and take a leap to return the program back to its winning tradition.