2016-17 Women's Basketball News
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Atkinson Honored with Second Team RecognitionMarch 01, 2017TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference awarded junior guard Dani Atkinson with Second Team recognition for her standout 2016-17 season.
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Eagles Fall to Drew in Final Game of the 2016-17 SeasonFebruary 18, 2017MADISON, 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.
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Juniata Earns 70-64 Road Win Over GoucherFebruary 15, 2017TOWSON, 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.
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Hnatuck, McDonald Named to Landmark All-Decade TeamFebruary 13, 2017TOWNSON, 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.
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Juniata Falls in Well-Fought 76-70 Loss to Moravian on Senior DayFebruary 11, 2017Coming down to the final seconds of the game, the Eagles lost 76-70 to Moravian on senior day.
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The Eagles Fall at E-Town 78-54February 08, 2017Elizabethtown, Pa. - Juniata fell to the Blue Jays at Elizabethtown on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 78-54.
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Scranton’s Late-Game Push Hands JC 76-62 LossFebruary 04, 2017Huntingdon, 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.
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Susquehanna Downs JC 72-56February 01, 2017Huntingdon, 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.
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Juniata Stopped by Landmark-Leading CatholicJanuary 28, 2017Washington, 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.
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Eagles End First Round of Conference Play with 74-63 LossJanuary 25, 2017Huntingdon, 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.
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A 29-14 Fourth Quarter Not Enough to Overcome MoravianJanuary 21, 2017Despite 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.
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River Hawks Pull Ahead Late to Defeat Juniata 71-52January 18, 2017Selinsgrove, 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.
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Women's Second Quarter Run Not Enough to Defeat DrewJanuary 14, 2017Huntingdon, Pa. - Juniata’s women suffered a 66-51 loss against Drew University on Saturday, Jan. 14, falling to 1-3 in the Landmark Conference.
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JC Earns First Conference Win Against GoucherJanuary 11, 2017Huntingdon, 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.
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Catholic Halts JC in 79-54 LossJanuary 07, 2017Huntingdon, Pa. - With a 79-54 loss to Catholic University, Juniata falls to 0-2 in conference play on Saturday, Jan. 7.
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21-5 Second Quarter Secures Win Over SwarthmoreJanuary 03, 2017Gettysburg, 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.
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JC Falls 81-68 on Day One of Gettysburg TournamentJanuary 02, 2017Gettysburg, Pa. - The Gettysburg Bullets pull ahead in the second half to snap the Eagles’ three-game win streak at the first game of the Gettysburg Holiday Tournament. The final score 81-68.
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Juniata Ends 2016 With 71-68 Win Over DeSalesDecember 30, 2016Huntingdon, Pa. - Juniata handed the DeSales Bulldogs their second loss of the season on Friday, Dec. 30 at the Juniata College Holiday Tournament. The Eagles played hard until the last minute to earn the 71-68 victory and move to 7-3 on the season.
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Four Double-Digit Performances Boost Eagles Over ArcadiaDecember 29, 2016The Juniata Eagles win their first game of the Juniata College Holiday Tournament 94-75 against Arcadia University. Dani Atkinson, Kelly Leamer, Katy Leamer and Rachael Anstine all put up double-digits in the 19-point victory.
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JC Comes Back Late to Beat St. Vincent 76-73December 07, 2016After trailing the entire game, Juniata pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter to beat St. Vincent 76-73 on Dec. 7.
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Royals Pull Ahead and Defeat the Eagles 76-59December 03, 2016No. 4 Scranton remains undefeated, as they defeat the Eagles 76-59 on Saturday, Dec. 3.
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JC Shows Offensive Strengths in 88-58 WinNovember 30, 2016Huntingdon, Pa. - Juniata's starters and bench players broke out offensively in their 88-58 victory over Wilkes University on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
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Juniata Battles to One-Point Victory Over FrostburgNovember 28, 2016Frostburg, Md. - The Eagles battle back from a 13-point deficit to defeat Frostburg State 65-64 to move to 3-2 on the season.
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Juniata Takes Down Delaware Valley 63-55November 22, 2016Behind Dani Atkinson and Katy Leamer's double-digit performaces, the Eagles win 63-55 at Delaware Valley to move to 2-2 in the early season.
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The Eagles Defeat Mt. Aloysius 84-74November 19, 2016Juniata's women's basketball team defeated Mt. Aloysius on day two of the McDaniel Tip Off Tournament on Nov. 19. Their 84-74 victory is the first of the season, putting them at 1-2.
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Eagles Fall to No. 6 St. Thomas at McDaniel Tip Off TournamentNovember 18, 2016The Eagles fall to 0-2 on the season with a 77-43 loss to #6 St. Thomas (Minn.) at the McDaniel Tip Off Tournament Nov. 18.
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Juniata Falls to Dickinson in Season OpenerNovember 15, 2016Huntingdon, Pa. - The Dickinson Red Devils took control in the fourth quarter to come back and beat the Eagles 72-64 in the 2016-17 season opener on Nov. 15 in Memorial Gym.
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2016-17 Women's Basketball PreviewNovember 11, 2016Juniata women’s basketball was picked sixth in the 2016-17 Landmark Conference preseason poll after finishing with an overall record of 8-17 in the 2015-16 season.
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Juniata SAAC to Hold Canned Food Drive at Home OpenerNovember 10, 2016All fans who bring a non-perishable food item to donate will get into the game for free.