2013-14 Juniata Women's Basketball News

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Video: Eagles in Flight, Jordan Hileman
Video: Eagles in Flight, Jordan Hileman

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata women's basketball graduate Jordan Hileman (Williamsburg, Pa. / Williamsburg) talks about her athletics experience, favorite Juniata professors, and plans post graduation.

Landmark Hosts First Ever Women's Coaching Symposium
Landmark Hosts First Ever Women's Coaching Symposium

MADISON, N.J. - The Landmark Conference held its first Women's Coaching Symposium June 2-3 at Drew University. Over 30 female administrators, coaches, and student-athletes attended the event.

Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing
Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - On May 19 the Juniata College Athletic Department hosted the annual Golf Outing at Scotch Valley Country Club. Here are some highlights from that day.

Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement
Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement

Huntingdon, Pa. - On May 17, 2014, 75 Juniata College student-athletes received degrees at the 136th Annual commencement ceremony.

75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement
75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – With each of their respective athletic careers at Juniata College officially over, the Eagle senior student-athletes had their sights on one more milestone, graduation. There were 75 student-athletes who participated in the 136th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 17 to receive their degrees.

Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night
Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – It was a night of reflection for the Juniata College athletics department as student-athletes recounted their seasons and the Big Five awards were announced at the annual Athletic Awards Night Sunday evening.

2013-14 Season-in-Review: Women’s Basketball
2013-14 Season-in-Review: Women’s Basketball

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s basketball team had ups and downs over the course of the 2013-14 season. Plagued by injuries and small numbers, the Eagles had to overcome adversity and persevere through a tumultuous year. After starting the season 5-0, being ranked as high No. 24 in the USA Today/Coaches poll, Juniata found itself 7-8 overall and 0-4 in Landmark Conference play with less than a third of its season remaining.

Juniata Moves to Fifth in Landmark President's Cup Standings
Juniata Moves to Fifth in Landmark President's Cup Standings

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – At the conclusion of the winter season, Juniata College has moved to fifth in the Landmark Conference President’s Cup Standings. The Eagles had three programs finish top four in their respective sports during winter.

McDonald Named D3Hoops.com All-Region
McDonald Named D3Hoops.com All-Region

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College women’s basketball senior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College Area) was named D3Hoops.com Second-Team All-Region, the organization announced Monday. This is her third consecutive season garnering all-region honors. McDonald was a D3Hoops.com Preseason All-American in 2012.

Landmark Announces Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams
Landmark Announces Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams

TOWSON, Md. – In the fall of 2013, the Landmark Conference announced the formation of the leagues’ All-Sportsmanship Team. Created by the conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the teams include one student-athlete from each institution for each sport selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams. The teams were established as a way to recognize those who are making an impact through their fair play.

Juniata Places 29 On Winter Landmark Honor Roll
Juniata Places 29 On Winter Landmark Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. – At the end of each season the Landmark Conference announces the Academic Honor Roll recognizing student-athletes that have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher. For Juniata College, 29 student-athletes from the men’s and women’s track and field team, the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and the women’s swimming team were recognized as honor roll members.

McDonald Named Landmark Defensive Player of the Year
McDonald Named Landmark Defensive Player of the Year

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Senior Kate McDonald (Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa./State College Area) was voted Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Wednesday. This is the second time in three years she has garnered the honor and it is her third player of the year award.

Eagle Extra: Emily Fox, Women's Basketball
Eagle Extra: Emily Fox, Women's Basketball

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – First generation college student Emily Fox (Fleetwood, Pa./Brandywine Heights) is a determined and dedicated student-athlete for Juniata College women’s basketball.

Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics
Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College indoor track and field excelled at the Landmark Conference Championships, women’s basketball made its seventh consecutive Landmark tournament appearance, and men’s volleyball played four matches in four days.

Juniata Falls 74-53 to Top Seed in Landmark Semifinals
Juniata Falls 74-53 to Top Seed in Landmark Semifinals

SCRANTON, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s basketball team fought hard Wednesday night on the road in the Landmark Conference semifinal bout with University of Scranton before falling 74-53 to the top seeded Royals. Juniata (14-12) had an early lead, but Scranton would push ahead by 17 before the break and never look back.

Eagles Face Top Seeded Scranton in Landmark Semifinals
Eagles Face Top Seeded Scranton in Landmark Semifinals

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s basketball team had their backs against the wall and their season on the line at the beginning of February. Sitting at 2-7 in the conference, the Eagles needed to win out the remainder of the season in order to have chance at making their seventh consecutive Landmark Conference Tournament. Juniata has never missed a dance in the Landmark and their two seniors made sure the streak continued. The Eagles face No. 1 seed University of Scranton in the 2014 Landmark semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.