MBC Basketball

 

Jessica Carter and Kara Hawkins

Carter and Hawkins lead in National Basketball Stats

Jessica Carter is ranked #7 Nationally in Points per Game at 21 ppg and #25 in Three-Pointers per Game with 2.6.

Kara Hawkins earned #28 in Rebounds per Game with 11 rpg.

 

 

 

USA South and ODAC Set For Senior Basketball Challenge - Jessica Carter and Lindsay Callison will be participating in the event

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - Select senior men's and women's basketball players from the Old Dominion and USA South Athletic Conferences will lace-up their collegiate sneakers one last time this Sunday. The third annual ODAC-USA South Men and Women's Basketball Senior Challenge will take place at N.C. Wesleyan College on March 16. 

The challenge, which began in 2006, provides the graduating seniors from each of the conferences' schools the opportunity to compete in the collegiate forum one last time. USA South member Averett University served as the inaugural host while the ODAC's Roanoke College housed the two contests last season.

The games also have a higher purpose. The theme of the contests is “Sportsmanship Counts.” The games are intended to place the importance of sportsmanship and the values of fair play.

The USA South will be looking to capture the women's title for the second consecutive season after defeating the ODAC seniors, 84-77, a year ago. The two-game series is tied at one game apiece. On the men's side, the USA South is still looking for its first victory. The ODAC men defeated the USA South seniors, 108-99, in last year's contest and own a 2-0 lead in the series.

This year's women's game will begin at 1:00 p.m. while the men's tilt starts at 3:00 p.m. Both senior showcases will be held in Everett Gymnasium on the campus of N.C. Wesleyan College. Tickets will be $3 and may be purchased at the game. For more information, please contact the ODAC office at 540-387-9073, or the USA South office at 910-630-7326.

 

Jessica Carter has been named a First-Team All-Conference Selection this season. She scored 526 points this season and averaged 21 ppg. She finishes her career with 1,943 points. Congratulations to Jessica and MBC Basketball.

Coverage at USA South

 

2/26 Squirrels end season at Methodist.

As the #6 seed entering the tournament, MBC looked to upset the #3 seed Methodist University.
Full Coverage [Box Score]

 

 

2/23 The MBC Squirrels earn 6th place with USA South Win over Peace College

The Fighting Squirrels would honor their Seniors today in their last conference game of the year against Peace College. The Squirrels were looking to solidify their place in the standings and finish 2 places above their pre-season poll and maintain their winning streak....Full Coverage [Box Score]

 

 

 

 

 

2/22 Mary Baldwin earns chance at 6th place in USA South with Win over Meredith University

Mary Baldwin College continued to move up in the USA South conference polls in this final week of competition before the conference tournament this coming Tuesday. In front of a capacity crowd at the Baldwin PAC, the Squirrels took the floor against the visiting Avenging Angels....Full Coverage [Box Score]

 

Kara Scores Inside

2/19 Squirrels defeat another USA South #1. Take down the Captains of CNU

The Fighting Squirrels continue their fight up the standings of the USA South against the current #1 CNU Captains.  CNU comes into the contest with a 7 game winning streak and MBC defeated Methodist, #1 at the time, and lost to Ferrum this weekend....Full Coverage

 

 

 

 

 

2/17 Squirrels Drop to Ferrum in Final Seconds

The Fighting Squirrels traveled to face the #4 USA South opponent Ferrum Panthers. The squirrels come off a win against the former #1 team Methodist, while Ferrum lost to current #1 CNU. Full Coverage [Box]

 

 

 

Hawkins Grabs 1 of 13 Boards

 

2/16 Squirrels rule Methodist Monarchs 65-62

Callison drives for 2 of 17 points
Mary Baldwin College came back to the Dray today looking for it’s  fifth USA South victory tonight against USA South #1 Methodist University in front of a capacity crowd. The game was also a part of “Think Pink” week for the USA South, as the Monarchs of Methodist donned their pink uniforms and were ready to go....Full Coverage [Box]

 

2/14 Carter Scores 39, but Squirrels Fall Short vs Hornets

STAUNTON, Va. – Mary Baldwin College looked for its fifth USA South victory tonight on the road against Shenandoah University. The game was also a part of “Think Pink” week for the USA South. The Squirrels came out slow in this early low scoring contest....Full Coverage [Box Score]

2/03/08 Squirrels vs Greensboro Pride. Teams support "Think Pink"

The game was fierce, at the beginning, for the Squirrels as they played tenacious defense and controlled the tempo of the game. MBC started with an 8-2 opening run with 16:37 in the opening half. With scoring from Jennifer Barnes, Jessica Carter, and Christie Hamilton, the Squirrels opened up a 14 point lead at 10:26 to make the score 21-7...Full Story

 

Jennifer gets the Ball on the Fastbreak for two.

 

2/03/08 Squirrels vs Averett Cougars. Play with 4 in the final moments

The MBC Squirrels took to the hardwood again for their second game of the weekend. Last evening, MBC lost on the road against the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan, and were looking to rebound back into the winners’ column....Full Story

 

 

 

 

 

2/02/08 MBC Basketball Drops Game vs NCW Battling Bishops

The Fighting Squirrels traveled to Rocky Mount, NC to face the Battling Bishops of NCW....Full Coverage

 

2/02 MBC Fighting Squirrels Gains Coverage in Staunton News Leader...Full Story

 

NBC29 - Against the Odds: Jessica Carter's Story

"I can't describe my game, it's unpredictable," said Jessica Carter.

Unpredictable is the perfect way to describe senior guard Jessica Carter's game. Her ability to shoot from anywhere on the court at anytime is legendary at Mary Baldwin.
Full Coverage by NBC29 with Video

 

1/27/08 MBC Defeats the Peace Pacers!! Earning 6th place in USA South Current Standings.

Opening up today against the Peace Pacers, the MBC Squirrels achieved victory yesterday afternoon against the Avenging Angels of Meredith University. Baldwin hoped to earn its 4th conference win. ...Full Coverage

 

1/26/08
Mary Baldwin wins close game against the Avenging Angels of Meredith U.

Jessica Carter earns all-time scoring record!!

Mary Baldwin College is searching to move up in the USA conference polls, while Jessica Carter is working to become the schools all-time scoring leader. Both teams could use the win to help solidify their standings in the first half of the season. The Squirrels started with a record of 5-8. 2-5 in the USA South, while Meredith is coming off an overtime loss to Averett and have a 5-10 overall record and are 2-7 in the USA south. ...Full Coverage

 

1/23/08 MBC Basketball Battles Shenandoah Hornets.
Team Looks For 3rd USA South Win! Carter Scores 30.

Mary Baldwin College looked for its third USA South victory tonight vs. Shenandoah University. The game was fast and competitive from the beginning. Shenandoah looked to run early and the Squirrels had a difficult time trying to stop the Hornets...Full Coverage

 

 

Mary Baldwin College student shoots to eclipse record
Carter expected to break MBC's scoring record

Jessica Carter is expected to break MBC's scoring record in a few games. Come out and support the basketball team as she goes for the record, and check out the latest coverage by the News Leader article. We hope to see you out at the games. She currently has 1,688 points and needs 1,697 points for the record. Good luck Jessica and MBC basketball!

 

1/20/08 MBC Basketball takes on NCW Battling Bishops.
Carter looks to add to career point total.

The Fighting Squirrels were off for most of the week, since the game vs. Shenandoah University was cancelled due to weather
on Wednesday evening. Baldwin came out slow early on in the game, looking sluggish and uninspired early in the first half and
down 5-15 with 12:40 to play in the first half. After a MBC timeout, the Squirrels started to get back into the game...[Story]



1/13/08 Mary Baldwin Basketball battles against CNU

MBC faced off against the Captains of Christopher Newport today.  The Fighting Squirrels
came off a win against Averett University yesterday and were looking to extend their winning
streak.. [story]

1/12 MBC Basketball Wins First USA South Game vs Averett!
Women's basketball was looking to stop a 6 game skid away from the squirrel's drey today
against the Averett University Cougars tonight. The fighting squirrels jumped out to an early [story]

1/8 MBC Basketball faces off againt Ferrum College in USA South Action!
Mary Baldwin’s Fight Squirrels basketball team played their third consecutive USA South
conference game tonight at home at the PAC for “Pack the PAC” night at MBC. With the
bleachers fully packed, the squirrels were ready for action against the Ferrum Panthers. [story]

1/6 Basketball Action vs. Greensboro College
The Mary Baldwin fighting squirrels faced off against the Pride of Greensboro College today in
Greensboro, NC. Playing the second game in as many days, the Squirrels got off to a hot start
in this one with three 3-point baskets from... [story]

1/6 First USA South Basketball Game vs. Methodist University
The Mary Baldwin fighting squirrels played their very first USA South basketball game against
Methodist University Saturday afternoon. In their first game back since the holiday break...[story]

12/7 Basketball Team Struggles After Exam Week. A week of exams and a tough Eastern Mennonite squad proved deadly for the Mary Baldwin basketball team as they fell to the Royals 78-64 at Yoder Arena. [story]

12/1 Southern Virginia University Out-Shoots Mary Baldwin. Southern Va. shot 48% from the floor to Mary Baldwin’s 23% to cruise to an 85-61 win in non-conference play. Jessica Carter led the scoring attack for MBC with 20 points.[story]

11/27 MBC Loses Heartbreaker to Washington and Lee. After leading the entire first half and five minutes into the second half, Baldwin dropped a close 62-59 decision to W&L in women's basketball. [story]

11/19 Carter Named Athlete of the Week. Senior Jessica Carter was named the USA South Athlete of the Week in basketball for the first week of competition. [story]