Westminster College: Athletic News

Football: Westminster 2011 Season Review

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College football team posted a 5-5 record in 2011 and a 4-4 mark for fifth place in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC). The four conference wins tied the 2002 Westminster team for most wins since the Titans joined the PAC in 2000.�

Men's Basketball Senior Day Spoiled by Saints in 75-71 Loss

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Missed opportunities in the second half out shadowed its highest shooting performance of the year as the Westminster College men's basketball team lost to Thomas More 75-71 tonight inside Buzz Ridl Gymnasium. A missed free throw and two turnovers with under a minute and a half in the second half stalled the Titans who shot 52.7% (29-for-55) from the floor.

Titans Fall to Conference-Leader Thomas More 79-42

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team was bested by the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) leaders, Thomas More Saints, 79-42. The Saints started out the game with a 9-0 run and never looked back. The Lady Titans struggled shooting in the first half and were not able to recover.

NCAA Division III Track & Field Power Rankings Released

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMIGNTON, Pa. - The NCAA Division III Track & Field Team Dual Meet Rankings have been determined for the week of February 7, 2012. The Westminster College women's track and field teams are ranked 47th with 71.25 points, while the men are ranked 51st in the nation with 66.14 points.

Lehberger Honored as PAC Swimmer/Diver of the Week for Second Week in a Row

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior Caitlin Lehberger (New Wilmington, PA / Wilmington) has been named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Swimmer/Diver of the Week for the second consecutive week (Jan. 30-Feb. 6) and the third swimmer of the week honor of her Westminster career.

Men's Basketball: Westminster SAAC Honors Donlow as Titan Athlete of the Week

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) today selected freshman men's basketball player Ben Donlow (Poland, OH / Poland Seminary) as its SAAC Titan Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5.

Track & Field: Titans Face 12 Schools at Mount Union

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

ALLIANCE, Ohio - The Westminster College men's and women's indoor track and field teams competed with 12 other schools at Mount Union at the Jim Wuske Invitational on Saturday.

Westminster Swimming and Diving Wins in Season Finale

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

ALLIANCE, Ohio - The men's and women's swimming and diving teams swept the University of Mount Union on Saturday. The women won 145-117, while the men won 142-116. The Titans won 18 of 28 events (10 for the women and eight for the men).

Men's Basketball Loses 80-78 in PAC Showcase

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

GROVE CITY, Pa. - The Presidents' Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Game of the Week featuring Westminster College at Grove City College lived up to the hype as the Wolverines won 80-78 in an exciting finish. After a Grove City missed free throw with five seconds left in the game, Westminster was unable to connect on a potential game-winning three-pointer.

Lady Titans Fall Short to Wolverines 65-54

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

GROVE CITY, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team was leading 31-24 at halftime, however Grove City went on a 13-0 run to start the second half en route to a 65-54 victory. The Titans snapped a three-game winning streak and fell to 7-13 overall and 7-7 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC). The Wolverines improved to 6-15 overall and 5-9 in conference play.

Lehberger Sets Three Pool Records; Titans Drop to Grove City

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College Presidents' Athletic Conference Women's Swimmer of the Week senior Caitlin Lehberger (New Wilmington, PA / Wilmington) set three pool records tonight during the Titans' last regular season home meet versus Grove City.

Men's Basketball Drops W&J 73-60

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Freshman Ben Donlow (Poland, OH / Poland Seminary) paced the Westminster College men's basketball team with his fourth career double-double with game-highs of 22 points and 11 rebounds in the Titans' 73-60 win over Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) foe Washington and Jefferson. The Titans improved to 5-15 overall and 4-8 in the PAC, while the Presidents dropped to 6-14 and 2-9 in league action.

Titans Knock Off Presidents 62-55 to Win Third Straight

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Down by one at halftime, the Westminster College women's basketball team came out of the locker room with a sense of urgency as they produced a 16-4 run in the first 10 minutes of the second half. The Titans stayed ahead the remainder of the game en route to a 62-55 win over Washington & Jefferson.

Coach Nocera Will Step Down After 2012 Season

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College head baseball coach Carmen Nocera will step down following the completion of the 2012 season after 13 years on the coaching staff.

Women's Basketball: Westminster SAAC Honors Cantella as Titan Athlete of the Week

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) today selected junior women's basketball player Jenn Cantella (Freedom, PA / Freedom) as its SAAC Titan Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 23-29.

PAC Honors 36 Westminster Student-Athletes

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

WEXFORD, Pa. - The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) on Jan. 25 recognized 36 Westminster College student-athletes who were named to the PAC Fall 2011 Academic Honor Roll. The PAC Academic Honor Roll honors student-athletes on fall varsity sports teams who have earned a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale during their semester of competition.

Zitt Named PAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Sophomore guard Courtney Zitt (Latrobe, PA / Greater Latrobe) helped lead the Titans in two victories this past week. Zitt was named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Women's Basketball Player of the Week for January 23-29.

Lehberger Named PAC Women's Swimmer/Diver of the Week

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Caitlin Lehberger (New Wilmington, PA / Wilmington) had another impressive week in the pool.� The senior has been named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Women's Swimmer/Diver of the week for January 23-29.

Westminster Titan Football Honors its Players at Post Season Banquet

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster Titans had their annual post-season football banquet on Sunday. Head coach Jeff Hand and his staff, gave out several awards to congratulate the top players after another hard working season.

Seven Pool Records Pace the Titans in Sweep at SVC

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

LATROBE, Pa. - Seven pool records paced the Westminster College men's and women's swimming teams on Saturday as they defeated Saint Vincent 157-103 and 154-108, respectively, in Presidents' Athletic Conference action.

Westminster Drops to PAC Powerhouse Thiel 98-61

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Greenville, Pa. - The Westminster College men's basketball team could not overcome Thiel's shooting performance as the Titans lost 98-61 on Saturday. The Tomcats shot 61% (42-for-69), while the Titans shot 36% (20-for-55). Westminster dropped to 4-15 overall and 3-8 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference and Tomcats improved to 14-4 and stay perfect in the conference (11-0).

Zitt and Dolsak lead Titans over Tomcats 61-55

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Greenville, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team has won two games in a row, after beating the Thiel Tomcats 61-55 on Saturday. The Titans improved to 6-12 overall, and have saved their best basketball for conference play as they are 6-6 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC). The Tomcats fell to 5-14 overall and 5-7 in the PAC.

Track & Field: Titans Square Off Against Talented Division I and II Schools at YSU Invite

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Westminster Titans men's and women's indoor track and field teams, along with 14 other schools, faced tough Division I and II competition at the Youngstown State Invitational on Friday.

First Half Offensive Surge Guides Titans Past Yellow Jackets 72-55

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College men's basketball team orchestrated three 10-0 runs in the first half that led to an eventual 72-55 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) win over Waynesburg. The Titans improved to 4-14 overall and 3-7 in the PAC, while the Yellow Jackets dropped to 4-15 overall and 1-9 in the conference.

Cantella's Jumper at Buzzer Stings Yellow Jackets 68-66

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team came out of the gates shooting 53.8% from the floor and 67% from beyond the arc in the first half. Junior Jenn Cantella (Freedom, PA / Freedom) finished off the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets as time expired in regulation with a jumper to win it 68-66. The Titans improved to 5-12 overall, with all of their wins coming in conference play (5-6 PAC). The Yellow Jackets fell to 13-5 overall and 8-3 in the President's Athletic Conference (PAC).

Swimming & Diving: 11 Titans Honored with Nicholson Awards

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Eleven members of the Westminster College men's and women's swimming and diving teams were awarded the 2011-12 Coach Gene Nicholson Swimmer/Scholar Recognition Award at a banquet over the weekend following the team's final Saturday home meet of the season in a double dual meet against SUNY Geneseo and Carnegie Mellon.

Women's Swimming & Diving: Westminster SAAC Honors Lehberger as Titan Athlete of the Week

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) today selected senior swimmer Caitlin Lehberger (New Wilmington, Pa./Wilmington) as its SAAC Titan Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 16-22.

Swimming & Diving: Westminster Men and Women Host Double Dual Meet Against CMU and SUNY

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College men's and women's swimming and diving teams hosted a double dual meet on Saturday against Carnegie Mellon University and SUNY Geneseo. The women lost to Carnegie Mellon 124-163 and to SUNY 132-158. The men fell to Carnegie Mellon 95-198 and 122-165 to SUNY.

The High Shooting Bearcats Top Men's Basketball 79-47

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

LATROBE, Pa. - The Westminster College men's basketball team dropped 79-47 to Saint Vincent today in a in a Presidents' Athletic Conference matchup. The Titans dropped to 3-14 overall and 2-7 in the PAC and the Bearcats improved to 13-5 overall and 6-3 in league play.

Women's Basketball Bested by Saint Vincent 66-44

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

LATROBE, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team could not recover from a 5-for-26 (19.2%) shooting performance in the first half as it lost to Presidents' Athletic Conference foe Saint Vincent 66-44.

Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Teams Open 2012 Season

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

BEREA, Ohio - The Westminster College men's and women's indoor track and field teams opened its 2012 season tonight at the Baldwin-Wallace Mid-January Meet. Participation was limited for the Titans as the women placed fifth out of seven schools with 47 points. The men scored 29.50 points for sixth place out of seven schools.

Men's Basketball Wins 82-81 Overtime Thriller Over Geneva

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - A tip-in from junior Adam Carswell (Painesville, Ohio/Notre Dame Cathedral Latin) after an intentional missed free throw with three seconds on the clock in the second half gave the Westminster College men's basketball team life as it would go on to win 82-81 in overtime over Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) rival Geneva College.

Women's Basketball Comes Out Firing in Second Half to Defeat Geneva 55-43

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team came out of halftime shooting 20% better than it did in the first half resulting in a 55-43 victory over Geneva College. The Titans improved to 4-11 overall and 4-5 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The Golden Tornadoes dropped to 3-13 overall and 2-7 in the conference. Junior Katie Hughes (Boardman, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney) led Westminster with 14 points. Senior Emily Dolsak (McDonald, Ohio/McDonald) tied a season-high with a game-high 11 rebounds.

Women's Swimming and Diving Win 121-95 Over Chatham

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's swimming and diving teams topped Chatham University 121-95. The Titans earned first place in 30 of 31 events including exhibitions.

Westminster Drops to Bethany, 76-66

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College men's basketball team never led in a 76-66 loss to conference foe Bethany College tonight inside of Buzz Ridl Gymnasium. The Titans dropped to 2-13 overall and 1-6 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC). The Bison improved to 14-2 and 6-1 in the PAC.

Lady Titans Fall 65-62 to Bethany

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball fell in a hard fought game, 65-62, versus Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) foe Bethany College. The Titans dropped to 3-11 overall and 3-5 in the PAC and the Bison improved to 9-6 overall and 5-3 in league play.

Women's Basketball Wins Convincingly Over Chatham, 57-38

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Capitalizing on its opponents' turnovers resulted in a 57-38 win for the Westminster College women's basketball team over Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) foe Chatham University. The Titans scored 27 points off 28 Cougars miscues.

Men's Basketball Falls to Penn State DuBois 61-56

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

DUBOIS, Pa. - The Westminster College men's basketball fell short to Penn State DuBois tonight 61-56. The Titans dropped to 2-12 overall and the Nittany Lions improved to 9-4.

Swimming & Diving: Westminster Men and Women Win at Division II Rollins

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Westminster College men's and women's swimming and diving teams each earned nonconference dual meet wins at Division II Rollins College on Tuesday. The women won 113-84 and the men won 109-96

Dever Earns All-Region Honors

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior defender Tyler Dever (Salt Lake City, Utah/Highland), a member of the Westminster College women's soccer team, was selected to the 2011 NCAA Women's Division III All-Great Lakes Third Team.

Gross and Hainsey Recognized for Academics

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.� - Seniors midfielder Jamie Gross (McDonald, Pa. / McGuffey) and forward Coty Hainsey (New Paris, PA / Chestnut Ridge), members of the Westminster College men's soccer team, were named to the NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Honorable Mention team.

Despite First and Second-Half Leads, Titans Drop to Saints 79-68

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. - Despite leading by 12 points in the first half and nine in the second, the Westminster College men's basketball team fell to Thomas More College 79-68.

Titans Drop 71-43 to PAC Perennial Powerhouse Thomas More

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. - The Westminster College women's basketball team fell to Thomas More College 71-43, today on the road. The Titans dropped to 2-10 overall and 2-4 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference, while the Saints stayed undefeated in the PAC at 6-0 and are 10-3 overall.

Titans Drop 69-66 Heartbreaker to Grove City

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -� The Westminster College men's basketball team could not hold off Grove City as the Titans lost�a heartbreaker 69-66. The Titans dropped to 2-10 overall and 1-4 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference, while the Wolverines improved to 6-6 overall and 2-3 against league foes.

Titans End Two-Game Skid With 61-53 Win Over Grove City

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's basketball team ended a two-game skid tonight with a 61-53 victory over Presidents' Athletic Conference foe Grove City College. The Titans improved to 2-9 overall and 2-3 in the PAC, while the Wolverines dropped to 2-10 and 1-4 against league foes.

Women's Basketball: Titans Lose at Denison in Final Nonconference Game

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

GRANVILLE, Ohio - In its final nonconference game of the season, the Westminster College women's basketball team lost 61-40 at Denison Friday. The Titans fall to 1-9 on the year and the Big Red improve to 8-3.

Men's Basketball: One-Loss Medaille Tops Titans in SJF Consolation Game

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

PITTSFORD, N.Y. - Medaille rebounded from its only loss of the season by beating the Westminster College men's basketball team, 84-66, Friday afternoon in the consolation game of the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Tournament hosted by St. John Fisher. Westminster drops to 2-9 on the season and Medaille, which lost to Dickinson in overtime in the opening round on Thursday, improves to 11-1.

Men's Basketball: Titans Downed by Hosts at St. John Fisher Tournament

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

PITTSFORD, N.Y. - In the first night of the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Tournament hosted by St. John Fisher, the Westminster College men's basketball team lost 85-62 against the host Cardinals.� Westminster will play in the consolation game against Medaille on Friday at 1 p.m. after Medaille lost to Dickinson, 75-73, in overtime Thursday.

Women's Basketball: Muskingum Holds Off Visiting Westminster

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

NEW CONCORD, Ohio - The Westminster College women's basketball team lost 63-52 at Muskingum Thursday in nonconference play. The Titans fall to 1-8 on the year and the Muskies improve to 6-4.

Men's Basketball: Smith's Six 3-Pointers Not Enough as Titans Fall at Hiram

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

HIRAM, Ohio - Junior guard Doug Smith (South Park, Pa./South Park) drained six 3-pointers and scored 20 points for the Westminster College men's basketball team, but it was not enough as the Titans lost 91-75 at Hiram Thursday night in nonconference action. The Titans fall to 2-7 on the season and the Terriers improve to 6-3 on the year.