Lady Jackets Fall to Rival Washington & Jefferson

Fuller and Orlosky score 14 despite the loss

It was another rendition of the “I-79 Rivalry” at the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse, as the Waynesburg women’s basketball team hosted the Washington & Jefferson Presidents on Feb. 27.  The Presidents came into the game 5-0 and tied with Grove City for first place in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. On the other side of things, the … Continue reading

Lady Jackets return to play hosting Chatham

Season resumed Thursday after 12 days off

By: Marco Parry For the Yellow Jacket The Waynesburg University women’s basketball team resumed it’s season against Chatham on Thursday, Feb. 25.  The Lady Jackets last game was on Feb. 13. Rust could have played a role for them in the game. The Yellow Jackets shot a solid 75% from the free throw line, but … Continue reading

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Junior Women's Basketball player making impact after three years off court

Junior forward and newcomer Abigail Green became a pleasant surprise for Waynesburg sports in the 2021 basketball season. In her first-ever collegiate basketball game, Green achieved a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds against the defending PAC champion Grove City Wolverines. That was Green’s first time returning to an organized basketball team in three … Continue reading

Lady Jackets drop to 0-4 at Saint Vincent

Pair of Freshman each put up over 20 points

Although the Waynesburg University women’s basketball team fell on the road against the Saint Vincent College Bearcats on Saturday, Feb. 13, there were big performances by two freshmen. Freshman guards Avery Robinson and Marley Wolf both scored over 20 points in the 82-64 loss in Latrobe, Pa.  Jackets head coach Sam Jones was proud of … Continue reading

Waynesburg Basketball Preview against Geneva

Women's team has home opener, Men's team on road.

After opening the season with two games on the road, the Waynesburg Women’s basketball team will face Geneva in their home opener Monday evening at the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.  Waynesburg (0-2) lost by 16 points at Grove City and lost by 7 points at Westminster with both games taking place within the last week.  Geneva … Continue reading

Lady Jackets come up short at Westminster

Drop second game of season to Titans on road

After falling to the defending PAC champion Grove City Wolverines, the Waynesburg Lady Jackets traveled to Westminster and competed against the Titans at Memorial Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Waynesburg never managed to obtain a lead in this game. The Lady Jackets were trailing by as many as 21 points and cut the deficit down to as … Continue reading

Waynesburg Basketball Preview Saturday against Westminster

Men's team has home opener, Women's team playing second straight on road

By: Brock Owens For The Yellow Jacket Waynesburg University Men’s Basketball is almost here. The beginning of the season had to wait a few more days, but the team is set to tip-off its season at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon against Westminster in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. The original season opener was supposed to be … Continue reading

Lady Jackets fall to Grove City during first game in almost a year

Orlosky leads team with 18 points, pair of double-doubles for debuting players

The Waynesburg University women’s basketball season started with a 67-51 loss to Grove City College last night in the team’s first game in almost a year. Two key players from last season, junior center Brooke Fuller and junior guard Kacey Kastroll did not play.  The Lady Jackets nine player roster was down to just seven, … Continue reading