2022-23 Acadia Women's Basketball News

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Basketball Axewomen add McDonald to 2023-24 season coaching staff
Basketball Axewomen add McDonald to 2023-24 season coaching staff

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Acadia Axewomen basketball head coach Len Harvey is pleased to announce that former basketball Axewoman Haley McDonald will be joining his coaching staff this coming fall.

Axewomen basketball's Harvey renews contract for coming seasons
Axewomen basketball's Harvey renews contract for coming seasons

WOLFVILLE, NS – Acadia University’s Director of Athletics Brian Finniss today announced the contract extension of Axewomen Basketball head coach Len Harvey.

Axewomen grab wild card spot for U SPORTS National Championship
Axewomen grab wild card spot for U SPORTS National Championship

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. (U SPORTS) — The Carleton Ravens, who won the OUA conference title with a 70-57 win over then-No. 1 Queen’s on Saturday, will be the top seed going into this week’s Protocase U SPORTS Women’s Final 8, presented by Bell.

McDonald, Helmig, Russell and Iseyemi bring home the hardware in AUS announcement
McDonald, Helmig, Russell and Iseyemi bring home the hardware in AUS announcement

HALIFAX, N.S. - Atlantic University Sport is pleased to announce the 2022-23 AUS women's basketball all-stars and major award winners including Axewoman Haley McDonald named AUS MVP.

Axewomen finish the regular season with a seven game winning streak
Axewomen finish the regular season with a seven game winning streak

FREDERICTON, NB - The first place Acadia Axewomen clinched first place in their win over STFX last week and ended the regular season with a win against the UNB REDS in Fredericton.

Haley McDonald receives a hero’s send off in final home game at Acadia University
Haley McDonald receives a hero’s send off in final home game at Acadia University

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — Haley McDonald gave Acadia Axewomen basketball fans plenty of reasons to stand up and cheer during a prolific five-year career playing for her hometown team.

Axewomen clinch first place with win over STFX
Axewomen clinch first place with win over STFX

ANTIGONISH, NS – The U SPORTS No. 6 ranked Acadia Axewomen won their sixth consecutive game with an 81-52 victory over the STFX X-Women Tuesday night on Coach K Court at the Saputo Centre.

McDonald concludes career at The Stu with 32 points in win over X
McDonald concludes career at The Stu with 32 points in win over X

WOLFVILLE, NS – With a final score of 90–67 against the visiting STFX X-Women, the Acadia Axewomen secured a win in their final home game of the season.

Axewomen pickup important win vs. Sea-Hawks in the hope to clinch first place
Axewomen pickup important win vs. Sea-Hawks in the hope to clinch first place

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axewomen improved to 13-3 with a one-sided 88-61 win over the visiting Memorial Sea-Hawks in a rare 2:00 pm game on a Tuesday afternoon.

McDonald named AUS Female Athlete of the Week ending Jan. 29, 2023
McDonald named AUS Female Athlete of the Week ending Jan. 29, 2023

Halifax, NS - The AUS Athletes of the Week ending Jan. 29, 2023 includes Acadia's Haley McDonald. McDonald posted 32 points in Acadia's win over UNB on Saturday night.

McDonald's 32 points highlight's win over UNB
McDonald's 32 points highlight's win over UNB

WOLFVILLE, NS – With tonight’s 92–71 win over the UNB REDS, the Acadia Axewomen extended their winning streak to three games.

Delorey leads Axewomen in 93-60 win over Tigers
Delorey leads Axewomen in 93-60 win over Tigers

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – After a split against the Cape Capers last weekend, the U SPORTS No. 8 ranked Axewomen got back on track with a 93-60 win over the visiting Dalhousie Tigers and improve to 11-3.

Axewomen edge Capers in back-and-forth AUS basketball battle
Axewomen edge Capers in back-and-forth AUS basketball battle

SYDNEY, N.S. – In a see-saw battle marked with plenty of playoff-like intensity, the Acadia Axewomen (10-3) defeated the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers (7-7) 80-73 in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) basketball action at Sullivan Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon.

Capers pick up big win at home vs No. 5 ranked Axewomen
Capers pick up big win at home vs No. 5 ranked Axewomen

SYDNEY, N.S. – The Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers (7-6) scored an 87-73 win over the first-place Acadia Axewomen (9-3) in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) basketball action at Sullivan Fieldhouse on Friday evening.  

Axewomen extend winning streak to four with win over visiting Huskies
Axewomen extend winning streak to four with win over visiting Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axewomen defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 80 – 70 in their first home game of 2023.

Iseyemi named U SPORTS Basketball Player of the Week
Iseyemi named U SPORTS Basketball Player of the Week

TORONTO, ON - Congratulations to third-year forward Elizabeth Iseyemi who was named this week's U SPORTS Basketball Player of the Week with an impressive outing in the opening of a new year.