2012-13 Headlines

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Juniata Recognizes Big Five at 17th Annual Athletics Awards Night
Juniata Recognizes Big Five at 17th Annual Athletics Awards Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College Athletics reviewed its year in sports and acknowledged the accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 17th Annual Athletic Awards Night. Held Sunday night on campus, the event also recognized the departments “Big Five”, the top five senior student-athletes who have made incredible contributions not only to their respective sports, but the institution as a whole over the course of their four years.

MAC-100 All-Century Team Voting Ends Friday
MAC-100 All-Century Team Voting Ends Friday

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Fan voting for the winter Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) all-century teams will end this Friday, March 8 at 11:59 p.m. Juniata fans still have time to help some of their favorites get recognized for their accomplishments, but the window is closing. There are nominees in men and women’s basketball, men and women’s swimming and men’s wrestling.

Rally Falls Short For Eagles in ECAC Semis Against Moravian
Rally Falls Short For Eagles in ECAC Semis Against Moravian

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Juniata women’s basketball overcame a 12-deficit against Moravian College in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) south region semifinal Saturday afternoon but could not come away with the win and fell 68-64 to end their season. Juniata (19-9) won three of its last five games and finished the season 1-2 against the Greyhounds.

Eagles Soar to Next Round With 94-80 Win Over Carnegie Mellon
Eagles Soar to Next Round With 94-80 Win Over Carnegie Mellon

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Senior Jordan Speck (Huntingdon, Pa./Southern Huntingdon) scored a game and career-high 29 points to help lead the Juniata women’s basketball team to a 94-80 win over Carnegie Mellon Wednesday night in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) quarterfinals. Speck made a career-best six three’s and went 7-for-8 from the free throw line.

Head Coach Danny Young-Uhrich on ESPN Radio
Head Coach Danny Young-Uhrich on ESPN Radio

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata women's basketball head coach Danny Young-Uhrich sat down for an interview with State College's 1450AM ESPN Radio.

Eagles Dominate Drew on Senior Night, McDonald Scores 1,000th Point
Eagles Dominate Drew on Senior Night, McDonald Scores 1,000th Point

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College) scored her 1,000th career point as the Juniata women’s basketball team cruised past Drew University 96-48 Saturday night in the Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center. Juniata (18-7, 9-5 Landmark) held the Rangers scoreless for over 10 minutes in the first half to remain undefeated at home against the league rival.

Eagles Battle Back to Defeat Susquehanna 61-47
Eagles Battle Back to Defeat Susquehanna 61-47

SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Juniata women’s basketball team used a 10-2 run at the beginning of the second half to slingshot themselves past Susquehanna University 61-47 on the road Wednesday night. Juniata (17-7, 8-5 Landmark) went from trailing the Crusaders by one at the half, to leading by as much as 14 points.

Eagles Help Playoff Cause With 62-45 Road Win Over Goucher
Eagles Help Playoff Cause With 62-45 Road Win Over Goucher

TOWSON, Md. – Juniata women’s basketball pulled away from Goucher College in the second half to earn the 62-45 road win Wednesday night. The win helps Juniata (15-6, 6-4 Landmark) in the Landmark Conference playoffs picture as the Eagles now fight for the final position.

McDonald Earns Additional Honors
McDonald Earns Additional Honors

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After earning Landmark Conference Player of the Week honors, junior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College Area) was named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) South Player of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday. This is the second time this season McDonald has garnered the honor.

McDonald Named Landmark Player of the Week
McDonald Named Landmark Player of the Week

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – For the second time this season junior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College Area) has been named the Landmark Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The 5-10 forward is ranked nationally in seven different categories and currently leads the team in several categories, including points, rebounds, steals and blocks.

Juniata Upsets No. 19 Moravian 73-63, Improve to 6-4 in Landmark
Juniata Upsets No. 19 Moravian 73-63, Improve to 6-4 in Landmark

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College Area) had a career-high 34 points and game-high 15 rebounds to pace the Juniata women’s basketball team to its 73-63 upset of No. 19 Moravian College Saturday night in the Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center.

Rally Falls Short Against No. 13 Catholic
Rally Falls Short Against No. 13 Catholic

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata women’s basketball team erased a 15-point deficit against No. 13 Catholic University Wednesday night but could not pull out the win as the Eagles fell 77-74 at home. Juniata (14-6, 5-4 Landmark) had five starters finish in double-figures and made 13-of-14 from the free throw line in the second half.

Junior Kate McDonald Interviews with ESPN Radio
Junior Kate McDonald Interviews with ESPN Radio

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Junior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College Area) of the Juniata women's basketball team sat down for an interview with State College's ESPN Radio to talk about the season and playing basketball in College.

Juniata Pulls Out 70-60 Win Over Susquehanna
Juniata Pulls Out 70-60 Win Over Susquehanna

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior Jordan Hileman (Williamsburg, Pa./Williamsburg) scored a game and career-high 24 points to help lead the Juniata women’s basketball team to a 70-60 win over Susquehanna University Wednesday night. The Eagles (14-4, 5-2 Landmark) are on a four-game win streak and currently sit third in the Landmark Conference.

Juniata Battles Past Merchant Marine, 69-60
Juniata Battles Past Merchant Marine, 69-60

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata women’s basketball team pulled out the 69-60 win over Landmark Conference rivals the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Saturday afternoon in the Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center. Juniata (13-4, 4-2 Landmark) has won seven of its last eight games and currently sits third in the league standings.

Eagles Trounce Goucher 71-33, Improve to 12-4 Overall
Eagles Trounce Goucher 71-33, Improve to 12-4 Overall

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata women’s basketball team rode a 25-point halftime lead to its 11th straight win over Landmark Conference rival Goucher College Wednesday night in the Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center. Everyone saw playing time as the Eagles (12-4, 3-2 Landmark) cruised to a 71-33 victory, their largest win margin of the season.