https://www.d3hoops.com en-us https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/all-region/2025-26/region-1-women Before we let it go, let's take one more opportunity to celebrate the career of Bates center Elsa Daulerio. She's our Player of the Year, Conn College's Sofia Tavarez is Rookie of the Year, and Bates' Alison Montgomery Coach of the Year. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/all-region/2025-26/region-1-women https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260313uolgt1 The undefeated and No. 2 nationally ranked University of Scranton Royals used a 12-0 first quarter run to take command on Friday, defeating No. 12 Bates women's basketball by a count of 76-59 in the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA Division III Championship tournament. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260313uolgt1 https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2025-26/mar12 32 teams still think they will win a national championship. By the end of the weekend, 20 teams dreams will end. How are coaches and players prepping to come out of Sectionals weekend undefeated? Tune in to Thursday's Hoopsville and hear how some programs plan to still be playing. Watch the archive or listen to the podcast here! Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2025-26/mar12 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260308pcg3e4 The No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team pulled off a comeback for the history books, rallying from 18 points down to defeat No. 6 Smith 74-70 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament Saturday night at a packed Alumni Gymnasium.  Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260308pcg3e4 https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/women/2026/second-round-recap Bates found some late game magic and ousted Smith from the NCAA Tournament in Lewiston, while Southern Maine turned back the clock in a road win over Bowdoin. Elsewhere, Johns Hopkins set a new record, WashU pushed past OWU, Hope outlasted Illinois Wesleyan, and the top four seeds moved on. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/women/2026/second-round-recap https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202603078llnv9 The No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team got off to a fast start and got huge performances from junior Sarah Hughes and senior Sophie Spolter in a 71-57 win over The United States Merchant Marine Academy in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championship tournament Friday night at Alumni Gym. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202603078llnv9 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202603010is8xo Junior Sarah Hughes scored a season and game-high 24 points on 7-9 shooting and the Bobcats defeated Bowdoin 61-56 at Morrell Gymnasium to clinch the second NESCAC championship in program history. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202603010is8xo https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260228710qoq Senior captain Elsa Daulerio scored a game-high 24 points, junior Sarah Hughes added 21, and first-year Claire Gaetani had the best game of her young career as the No. 2 seed Bates women's basketball team defeated No. 3 seed Amherst 80-68 Saturday afternoon in their NESCAC semifinal, advancing to the conference championship game for the third time in the past five seasons. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260228710qoq https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2026/02/recap-0221-women Denison edged Ohio Wesleyan for the NCAC regular-season title, while Bates rallied into the NESCAC tournament semifinals, and the NJAC and Empire 8 playoffs opened with upsets in Saturday's Division III women's basketball action. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2026/02/recap-0221-women https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202602215czeal The No. 2 seed Bates women's basketball team rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit and prevailed 67-64 in overtime Saturday afternoon over the No. 7 seed Hamilton College Continentals in NESCAC quarterfinal action at Alumni Gymnasium. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202602215czeal https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260208fhh5bm The visiting Wesleyan University Cardinals did all they could to spoil No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball's Senior Day on Sunday, but junior guard Sarah Hughes didn't let that happen, scoring 10 of her season-high 19 points in the fourth quarter to propel the Bobcats to a 65-61 win at Alumni Gym. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260208fhh5bm https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260118xwqlkb Senior captain Elsa Daulerio scored a game-high 16 points, classmate Sophie Spolter added 15, and the No. 14 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team never trailed in a 57-52 win over Colby Sunday afternoon at Alumni Gym. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260118xwqlkb https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2025-26/week7 D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2025-26/week7 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202601113y55ka Senior captain Elsa Daulerio recorded a double-double and the No. 13 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team notched a seventh straight win with a 69-60 victory over Hamilton Sunday afternoon in NESCAC action at Alumni Gym. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202601113y55ka https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260109hv49cz Three Bobcats finished in double figures scoring and the No. 13 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team never trailed in a 63-54 win over No. 19 Amherst Friday night in the NESCAC opener for both teams. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20260109hv49cz https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202601035j67ei Junior Sarah Hughes tallied her second career double-double, four Bobcats finished in double figures scoring, and the No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team took care of business with a 74-51 win over UMass Dartmouth Saturday afternoon. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/202601035j67ei https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251231imygxn Senior captain Elsa Daulerio earned Most Valuable Player honors at the WPI Winter Invitational and the No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team capped off their undefeated showing at the tournament with a 73-37 win over Hunter College Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251231imygxn https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251230o936zt Senior captain Elsa Daulerio scored a season-high 22 points and first-year Claire Gaetani added a career-high 14 as the No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team rolled to a 65-44 win over Roger Williams Tuesday evening at the WPI Winter Invitational. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251230o936zt https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251220gyswdj The No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team clamped down on defense and defeated Emmanuel College 49-42 Friday evening at the Cruzin Classic. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251220gyswdj https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251218jwpo5d Senior captain Elsa Daulerio scored a game-high 20 points and the No. 12 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team rallied from seven points down in the second half to prevail 62-56 over Central College at the Cruzin Classic on Thursday. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251218jwpo5d https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2025-26/dec15 It is the season of giving and a season where there is plenty. For some DIII teams, they seem to have plenty to go around. Wins, points, tenacity, and more. Catch up on Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast to hear from programs seemingly enjoying the season - right here! Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2025-26/dec15 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251130qvp3xn Sophomore Lily Brown scored a career-high 18 points on 5-5 shooting from three-point range and the No. 10 nationally ranked Bates women's basketball team rolled to an 88-56 win over the University of New England Sunday afternoon at Alumni Gymnasium. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251130qvp3xn https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2025/11/recap-1125 No. 8 John Carroll headed into the Thanksgiving break with a sweet win over No. 15 Baldwin Wallace while No. 10 Bates needed an extra helping to beat Southern Maine. On the men's side, No. 14 Montclair State and No. 20 TCNJ opened NJAC play with wins. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2025/11/recap-1125 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251126t1ofy8 Senior captain Elsa Daulerio became the 22nd player in Bates women's basketball history to score 1,000 career points and the No. 10 nationally ranked Bobcats defeated the University of Southern Maine by a score of 70-66 in an overtime thriller Tuesday evening at Alumni Gym. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2025-26/contrib/20251126t1ofy8 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250307p4c19k Junior Sophie Spolter drove to the hoop with 10 seconds left in regulation and made a spectacular layup as she fell to the ground, propelling the Bates women's basketball team to a 55-53 win over Southern Virginia Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250307p4c19k https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250216n3d01t Bates women's basketball made the most of team captain Alexandra Long's Senior Day, defeating Tufts 62-46 Sunday afternoon at Alumni Gym, securing the fifth seed in the upcoming NESCAC tournament. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250216n3d01t https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250207ggzibi Junior Elsa Daulerio recorded her seventh double-double of the season and the Bates women's basketball team won their third straight NESCAC game with a 63-46 victory over Trinity Friday night. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250207ggzibi https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250107uvqb2z Bates women's basketball junior Ava James tallied a career-high 15 points and classmate Elsa Daulerio notched a double-double as the Bobcats defeated Babson 70-65 Tuesday evening at Alumni Gym. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20250107uvqb2z https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/202501062302cp Junior Elsa Daulerio scored a game-high 21 points and the Bates women's basketball team turned a slim halftime lead into a convincing 70-45 win over Wheaton College Sunday evening at Alumni Gym. Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/202501062302cp https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20241219vroajl The Bates women's basketball team got off to a hot start and sophomore Sarah Hughes played the role of closer with a game-high 16 points as the Bobcats defeated WPI by a score of 62-50 Thursday afternoon in a road contest at Harrington Auditorium. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/women/2024-25/contrib/20241219vroajl