http://www.brownbears.com en-us en-us http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013seniorawards The Fifth Annual Brown Athletics Senior Celebration and Awards Luncheon was held at Andrews Dining Hall on Monday, May 20, 2013. Over 275 student-athletes, coaches, staff and distinguished guests were in attendance at the banquet to celebrate another year of success in competition, in the classroom and in the community. President Christina Paxson and Director of Athletics Jack Hayes each took the opportunity to address the room and acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions of the class of 2013. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013seniorawards 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130521gr2dny PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Jean Marie Burr, head coach of the Brown women’s basketball team, has announced the three members of the Class of 2017 who will be joining the roster in the fall of 2013. Brown’s Class of 2017 includes Emily Dinger (Sunnyvale, Calif.), Rebecca Musgrove (Plainview, N.Y.) and KJ Veldman (Spirit Lake, Iowa). Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130521gr2dny 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130426x8r9wl PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown women’s basketball team celebrated the 2012-13 season by honoring seven student-athletes at the team’s annual awards banquet Thursday evening at the Faculty Club on campus. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130426x8r9wl 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130405y69iql PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior Caroline King (Valencia, Pa.) of the Brown women’s basketball team will be heading to the 2013 NCAA Women’s Final Four in New Orleans this weekend to be recognized as a member of the WBCA Good Works Team, which was selected by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Allstate Insurance Company. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130405y69iql 2013-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130314qe5xit Two members of the Brown women’s basketball team (9-19, 3-11 Ivy League) have been named to the 2013 All-Ivy Basketball Team in a vote by the Ivy League’s eight head coaches. Junior Lauren Clarke (Colts Neck, NJ) received second team All-Ivy honors, while senior tri-captain Sheila Dixon (Schenectady, NY) was named honorable mention All-Ivy. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130314qe5xit 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130309b6ofwb The Brown women’s basketball team (9-19, 3-11 Ivy League) concluded its 2012-2013 season this evening with an 80-51 loss to the Princeton Tigers (21-6, 12-1 Ivy League) at Jadwin Gym. With the win, the Tigers clinched the Ivy League title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division ! Women’s Basketball Tournament. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130309b6ofwb 2013-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201303081nzhgu The Brown women’s basketball team (9-18, 3-10 Ivy League) fell at the hands of the Penn Quakers (16-10, 9-3 Ivy League) in tonight’s Ivy League match-up at The Palestra. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201303081nzhgu 2013-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130302cif5b3 The Brown women’s basketball team (9-17, 3-9 Ivy League) dropped a heartbreaker this evening at the Pizzitola Sports Center, falling to the Columbia Lions (4-21, 2-9 Ivy League) by a score of 58-55. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130302cif5b3 2013-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130301lqedkd The Brown women’s basketball team ( 9-16, 3-8 Ivy League) carried its momentum from last weekend into tonight’s game at the Pizzitola Sports Center, taking the lead from the early moments of play and never looking back to earn a 58-51 win over a solid squad from Cornell (11-13, 3-7 Ivy League). Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130301lqedkd 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130228m06ich Coming off 1-1 weekend, Bears prepare to avenge earlier losses to Big Red and the Lions Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130228m06ich 2013-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130226mxilap The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Allstate Insurance Company today announced the 20 men’s and women’s college basketball student-athletes named to the inaugural Allstate NABC Good Works Team® and Allstate WBCA Good Works Team®. Brown senior forward Caroline King (Valencia, PA) was one of five Division I women’s basketball players selected to the team. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130226mxilap 2013-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130222ej2wyy A Sheila Dixon (Schenectady, NY) three-pointer brought the Brown women’s basketball team within two points of Harvard with 29 seconds left in the game. However, the Crimson would end the game on a 6-2 run, en route to a 77-71 victory. Brown falls to 8-16 overall and 1-8 in the Ivy League. Harvard improves to 5-3 in the Ivy League and 14-8 overall. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130222ej2wyy 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130222ouod55 Bears showed tenacity by erasing double-digit deficit in most recent two-point defeat to Cornell; Watch for Dixon as she nears 1,000-point milestone Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130222ouod55 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130215l24pab In the first of four consecutive road games, the Brown women’s basketball team (7-14, 1-6 Ivy League) fell 62-51 to the Columbia Lions (3-17, 1-5 Ivy League) in tonight’s Ivy League contest, held in the Francis S. Levien gymnasium. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130215l24pab 2013-02-15T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130210xdjmh7 After a snowy weekend, the Brown women’s basketball team (7-13, 1-5 Ivy League) dropped a 65-48 decision to the Penn Quakers (10-9, 3-2 Ivy League) in tonight’s Ivy League contest, held in the Pizzitola Sports Center. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130210xdjmh7 2013-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130209u3fcqd After a series of schedule changes made necessary by Winter Storm Nemo, the Brown women’s basketball team (7-12, 1-4 Ivy League) welcomed the Princeton Tigers (13-5, 4-0 Ivy League) to the Pizzitola Sports Center tonight for an Ivy League contest. The Bears ultimately fell to the visiting squad, 68-37, but senior co-captain Sheila Dixon (Schenectady, NY) provided a bright spot for Brown, scoring a game-high 17 points, including 2-of-5 from long range. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130209u3fcqd 2013-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130208n6edmi The Brown women's basketball game vs. Princeton scheduled for today at noon has been changed due to the impending snowstorm. Brown will now host the Tigers tomorrow evening, Saturday, February 9, with tip-off scheduled for 7 pm at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Brown will also host Penn on Sunday evening, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. In addition, Brown's gymnastics meet vs. RIC, Bridgeport, Cortland, and Springfield on Sunday (2/10) is now scheduled for 1pm. Please stay follow brownbears.com for the latest in schedule changes. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130208n6edmi 2013-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302046l7yap Head women’s basketball coach Jean Marie Burr is excited to announce the dates for the 2013 Women’s Basketball Summer Camps. The Brown Elite Basketball Camp is slated for the weekend of June 21-23, 2013, immediately followed by the Shooting Stars Basketball Day Camp the week of June 24-27, 2013. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302046l7yap 2013-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013020168hux7 In spite of a second half rally, the Brown women’s basketball team (7-10, 1-2 Ivy League) fell, 49-41, to the Dartmouth Big Green (4-13, 2-1 Ivy League) in tonight’s Ivy League contest at the Pizzitola Sports Center. The Bears, down 22-19 at the half, built a commanding lead in the second 20 minutes of action, but couldn’t overcome the visitors’ combination of staunch defense and dependability on the free throw line. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013020168hux7 2013-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301257tu8v3 Providence, RI – The Brown women's basketball team will look to earn a season sweep against Yale when it hosts the Bulldogs at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Brown won the first meeting between the two teams on Jan. 19, when it handed Yale a 68-67 loss in New Haven to improve to 7-8 on the year (1-0 Ivy). Video (for a fee), live stats and radio will be available on brownbears.com. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301257tu8v3 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130125v4hzp4 PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Brown women's basketball team (7-9, 1-1 Ivy) fell 59-47 to the visiting Yale Bulldogs on Friday night at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Yale's Sarah Halejian led all scoring with 21 points and 10 rebounds to improve its record to 6-10 (1-1 Ivy), while Sophie Bikofsky led Brown with 11 points. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130125v4hzp4 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130122228btj PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Junior point guard Lauren Clarke helped lead the Brown women's basketball team to a 2-0 week with victories over NJIT and Yale to earn Ivy League Co-Player of the Week honors. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130122228btj 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301194lru6o NEW HAVEN, Conn - With the game tied at 67-67, senior captain Sheila Dixon drained a free throw with one second left in the game to give the Brown women's basketball team an exciting win in its first Ivy League game of the 2012-13 campaign. The win improved the Bears to 7-8 overall and 1-0 in the Ivy League, while Yale dropped to 5-10 and 0-1 in the league. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301194lru6o 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119u5hpkd PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Brown women's basketball team (6-8) travels to New Haven to kick-off its Ivy League schedule and begin its quest for an Ivy title at 4 p.m. today vs. Yale (5-9). Video, for a fee, will be provided, as well as live stats. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119u5hpkd 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130117g38bwx Both the Brown men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaching staffs hosted a clinic for Rhode Island Special Olympics on Wednesday, January 9 at the Olney Margolies Athletic Center on the Brown campus. Brown players demonstrated the fundamentals of basketball and participated in drills with Special Olympians from throughout the State of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. Nearly 150 Special Olympians and 50 guests participated. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130117g38bwx 2013-01-17T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130115igayky Providence, R.I. - Sophomore Sophie Bikofsky connected on a 17-foot jump shot from the corner with 3.5 seconds remaining in regulation to lift Brown to a 53-51 victory over the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Tuesday afternoon at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130115igayky 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130108mhw1e9 The Brown University women’s basketball team (5-8) dropped a 83-66 decision to the Holy Cross Crusaders (8-7) during the second annual “Get Fit with the Crusaders Day” on Tuesday afternoon at the Hart Center. Junior point guard Lauren Clarke led Brown in scoring for the second straight game with a team-high 16 points. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130108mhw1e9 2013-01-08T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130104pm48om Providence, R.I. – The Brown women’s basketball team (5-6) will travel to Easton, Pa., for a 2 p.m. game at Lafayette on Saturday, Jan. 5. The Bears have won their last two consecutive, and are coming off an exciting come-from-behind, 48-45, victory over the visiting Army Black Knights on Wednesday evening. Gametracker and video will be available for the game. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130104pm48om 2013-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130105titgt2 EASTON, Pa. – Led by Jamie O'Hare's career-high 18 points, the Lafayette Leopards rolled to a 56-32 victory over the Brown women's basketball team on Saturday afternoon at the Kirby Sports Center. With the loss, the Bears fall to 5-7 on the season, while Lafayette improves to 6-8. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130105titgt2 2013-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130101clepfr Providence, R.I. - The Brown women's basketball team (4-6) is back in the friendly confines of the Pizzitola Sports Center when it hosts Army at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Video streaming, live stats and play-by-play will be available on brownbears.com. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130101clepfr 2013-01-02T05:00:00Z