2016-17 Women's Basketball News

Season
Atkinson Honored with Second Team Recognition
Atkinson Honored with Second Team Recognition

TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference awarded junior guard Dani Atkinson with Second Team recognition for her standout 2016-17 season.

Eagles Fall to Drew in Final Game of the 2016-17 Season
Eagles Fall to Drew in Final Game of the 2016-17 Season

MADISON, N.J. - The Eagles fell at Drew in their final game of the 2016-17 season, ending it with a 10-14 record. The Rangers pulled ahead with a 25-19 fourth quarter to defeat Juniata 82-70.

Juniata Earns 70-64 Road Win Over Goucher
Juniata Earns 70-64 Road Win Over Goucher

TOWSON, Md. - Dani Atkinson, Katy Leamer and Bri Wasser record double-digits at the net in Juniata’s 70-64 victory over Goucher on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Leamer marked her second-consecutive double-double with 11 rebounds on the night as well.

Hnatuck, McDonald Named to Landmark All-Decade Team
Hnatuck, McDonald Named to Landmark All-Decade Team

TOWNSON, Md. - In celebration of the Landmark Conference’s 10-year anniversary, the conference announced its All-Decade Team for women’s basketball. The team features two Juniata players, Jen Hnatuck and Kate McDonald.

Juniata Falls in Well-Fought 76-70 Loss to Moravian on Senior Day
Juniata Falls in Well-Fought 76-70 Loss to Moravian on Senior Day

Coming down to the final seconds of the game, the Eagles lost 76-70 to Moravian on senior day.

The Eagles Fall at E-Town 78-54
The Eagles Fall at E-Town 78-54

Elizabethtown, Pa. - Juniata fell to the Blue Jays at Elizabethtown on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 78-54.

Scranton’s Late-Game Push Hands JC 76-62 Loss
Scranton’s Late-Game Push Hands JC 76-62 Loss

Huntingdon, Pa. - JC was on the wrong end of a 20-7 run, resulting in the Eagles' 76-62 loss. Juniata held and maintained the lead until the final quarter of play.

Susquehanna Downs JC 72-56
Susquehanna Downs JC 72-56

Huntingdon, Pa - Susquehanna maintained a steady lead over the Eagles in the second half to defeat JC 72-56 in Memorial Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Juniata Stopped by Landmark-Leading Catholic
Juniata Stopped by Landmark-Leading Catholic

Washington, D.C. - The Eagles fall below .500 on the season with an 89-71 loss at Catholic University. Juniata held with the Cardinals until the Landmark-leaders tallied a 52-41 second half.

Eagles End First Round of Conference Play with 74-63 Loss
Eagles End First Round of Conference Play with 74-63 Loss

Huntingdon, Pa. - Juniata suffered a 74-63 loss to Elizabethtown, as time ran out on Juniata’s second half rally. Completing the first round of conference play, the Eagles sit at 1-6 in the Landmark and Elizabethtown moved to 3-4.

A 29-14 Fourth Quarter Not Enough to Overcome Moravian
A 29-14 Fourth Quarter Not Enough to Overcome Moravian

Despite three double-figure scoring performances, Juniata (9-8, 1-5) dropped a 77-65 decision at Moravian (12-5, 4-2) on Saturday, Jan. 21.

River Hawks Pull Ahead Late to Defeat Juniata 71-52
River Hawks Pull Ahead Late to Defeat Juniata 71-52

Selinsgrove, Pa. - Juniata (9-7, 1-4) suffered a 71-52 loss at Susquehanna (11-5, 2-3) on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Dani Atkinson and Katy Leamer each scored in double-digits for the Eagles.

Women's Second Quarter Run Not Enough to Defeat Drew
Women's Second Quarter Run Not Enough to Defeat Drew

Huntingdon, Pa. - Juniata’s women suffered a 66-51 loss against Drew University on Saturday, Jan. 14, falling to 1-3 in the Landmark Conference.

JC Earns First Conference Win Against Goucher
JC Earns First Conference Win Against Goucher

Huntingdon, Pa. - Backed by five double-digit performaces, Juniata earns their first conference win of the 2016-17 season with a 79-60 victory over the Goucher Gophers on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Catholic Halts JC in 79-54 Loss
Catholic Halts JC in 79-54 Loss

Huntingdon, Pa. - With a 79-54 loss to Catholic University, Juniata falls to 0-2 in conference play on Saturday, Jan. 7.

21-5 Second Quarter Secures Win Over Swarthmore
21-5 Second Quarter Secures Win Over Swarthmore

Gettysburg, Pa. - With an offensive surge in the second quarter, Juniata secured their eighth win of the season with a 68-48 victory over Swarthmore College at the Gettysburg Holiday Tournament.