2014-15 News

May 21, 2015

Wittenberg Student-Athletes, Coaches Participate In NCAA Forum

Coach and administrator Sarah Jurewicz and Tiger student-athletes Kara Seidenstricker and Stephen Stuthers have plenty to share with the campus after attending April conference.

May 21, 2015

Member of Wittenberg's women's basketball program celebrate their proclamation with Springfield Mayor Warren Copeland. Photo by Sarah Jurewicz

Women's Basketball
April 29, 2015

Wittenberg Women's Basketball Earns Mayoral Proclamation

After winning the NCAC Tournament and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Tigers were honored at a Springfield City Commission meeting.

April 29, 2015

Women's Basketball
April 27, 2015

Wittenberg Womens Basketball Highlight Video 2014-2015

Produced by the Integrated Media Corps and student intern Carli Swartz, take a look back at the 2014-15 Wittenberg women's basketball season.

April 27, 2015

The Tigers fell to host Washington University in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. Photo by Jenny Haralamos

Women's Basketball
March 07, 2015

Cinderella Run Ends in NCAA Tournament Second Round

Washington University stuns Tigers with 31-7 run to close first half en route to 80-58 victory.

March 07, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 06, 2015

Tigers Take Down 20th-Ranked Transylvania In NCAA Tourney

First NCAA Division III Tournament game in 11 years goes Tigers' way thanks to clutch shooting, season-low nine turnovers.

March 06, 2015

Darbie Zirkle scored a career-high 29 points against Ohio Wesleyan on Feb. 28. File Photo | Blake Nelson '17

Women's Basketball
March 03, 2015

Darbie Zirkle Named To D3hoops.com Team Of The Week

After scoring 63 points in three games en route to NCAC Tournament MVP honors, senior guard picks national recognition.

March 03, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 03, 2015

Trio Of Tigers Earn 2015 All-NCAC Awards

Conference coaches select Darbie Zirkle and Katelyn Haralamos to first-team and Enri Small to honorable mention.

March 03, 2015

Women's Basketball
March 02, 2015

Tigers Selected To Participate In 2015 NCAA Division III Tournament

Wittenberg will travel to Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., for a first-round game against Transylvania on Friday, March 6.

March 02, 2015

The Tigers held the trophy aloft after winning the NCAC title. Photo courtesy North Coast Athletic Conference

Women's Basketball
February 28, 2015

Tigers Punch Ticket To Big Dance With Big Win Over OWU

Wittenberg races past Battling Bishops 81-57 to secure first NCAA Division III Tournament berth since 2004.

February 28, 2015

The Tigers celebrate a semifinal victory with a postgame flying W. Photo by Gary Williams

Women's Basketball
February 27, 2015

Tigers Onto NCAC Final After Breaking Free Throw Record

Women’s basketball forced overtime against the Denison Big Red and used the extra period to forge a 76-72 win in the NCAC Tournament semifinals.

February 27, 2015

Enri Small poured in a career-high 27 points in an NCAC Tournament quarterfinal win over Kenyon. Photo by Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
February 25, 2015

Tigers Hold Off Kenyon To Secure Spot In NCAC Tournament Semis

Enri Small pours in career-high 27 points as Wittenberg overcomes Kenyon rally to advance.

February 25, 2015

Ezry the Tiger will be in the house tonight for the NCAC Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Kenyon. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
February 24, 2015

Tigers Set To Open NCAC Tournament At Home Against Kenyon

Seeded second after 20-win regular season, Wittenberg squares off with Ladies with berth in NCAC Tournament semifinals on the line.

February 24, 2015

Darbie Zirkle was one of four seniors to score in double figures in a win at Oberlin. File Photo | Blake Nelson '17

Women's Basketball
February 22, 2015

Tigers Reach 20-Win Mark For First Time Since 2003-04

Tigers close regular season with 12-point road victory over Oberlin as all four senior starters score in double figures.

February 22, 2015

Haley Dannemiller dropped in eight points on 4-for-4 shooting in a win over Kenyon on Wednesday night. Photo by Erin Pence '04

Women's Basketball
February 18, 2015

Tigers Clinch Second Place In NCAC With Win Over Kenyon

Wittenberg women’s basketball has won eight of its last 10 games following a 62-59 defeat of Kenyon on Wednesday night in Pam Evans Smith Arena.

February 18, 2015

Tiger women's basketball student-athletes will again promote breast cancer awareness by selling T-shirts. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
February 16, 2015

Tigers To Host Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event Feb. 18

Wittenberg women's basketball hosts Play 4 Kay event in honor of Tiger legend and cancer victim Pam Evans Smith.

February 16, 2015

The Wittenberg women's basketball seniors (from left): Heather Schroeder, Katelyn Haralamos, Jessica Brickner, Carli Swartz, Karen Daniel-Hamberg, Enri Small, Darbie Zirkle. Photo by Blake Nelson '17

Women's Basketball
February 14, 2015

Tigers Romp On Senior Day, Win 81-46 Over Wooster

Wittenberg already had the game under control, but a 20-0 run to open the second half assured victory in an 81-46 win over Wooster on Saturday.

February 14, 2015

Katelyn Haralamos became just the 10th student-athlete in Wittenberg women's basketball history to score 1,000 points after her 21-point outing against DePauw. File Photo | Erin Pence '04

Women's Basketball
February 11, 2015

Haralamos Hits 1,000 As Tigers Fall At DePauw

Wittenberg took ninth-ranked DePauw to the brink in an overtime thriller on the road, but ultimately fell 62-58 after a valiant effort.

February 11, 2015

Enri Small and the Tigers staged a tremendous rally to beat Allegheny on the road. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
February 07, 2015

Second-Half Rally Secures Key NCAC Win At Allegheny

After trailing by 10 points at halftime, Wittenberg storms back to win by 12 and remain in second place in league standings.

February 07, 2015

The Tigers celebrated another stellar defensive effort in a 13-point win over Hiram. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
February 06, 2015

Tiger Defense Shines Again In Road Win At Hiram

Host Terriers manage just 25 percent shooting and finish without a three-pointer as Tigers move into sole possession of second place in NCAC.

February 06, 2015

February 02, 2015

Haralamos, Medlock Named NCAC Athletes Of The Week

Senior women's basketball player Katelyn Haralamos and junior women's track sprinter Brea Medlock picked up conference laurels this week.

February 02, 2015

The game-winning jump shot by Katelyn Haralamos is seen as it drops in the hoop for the Tigers' 41-39 comeback win over Denison. Photo by Hannah Yalaz '15

Women's Basketball
January 31, 2015

Tigers Thrill Home Crowd With Comeback Win Over Denison

It seemed like a lost cause, but a surge of Tiger spirit enabled a dramatic 41-39 comeback win for Wittenberg women's basketball over Denison on Saturday.

January 31, 2015

Darbie Zirkle and the Tigers evened the season series with Ohio Wesleyan. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
January 28, 2015

Tigers Square Season Series With OWU With 11-Point Win

Three double figures scorers lead Wittenberg as Tigers remain in league's top three.

January 28, 2015

Michelle Brunswick and the Tigers moved into a five-way tie for second place in the league standings with a win over Kenyon. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
January 21, 2015

Tigers Stifle Kenyon To Secure Key NCAC Road Win

Wittenberg scores season-low 49 points, but defense carries the day as Tigers limit Ladies to just 28 percent shooting.

January 21, 2015

The women's basketball alumni showed up in force for the annual alumni game, pitting former players against the junior varsity team. Contributed Photo

Women's Basketball
January 17, 2015

Tigers Outwork Yeowomen For Alumni Day Victory

Women’s basketball improved to 12-5 overall and 4-3 in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) with a 71-61 victory over Oberlin on Saturday.

January 17, 2015

Men's Basketball
January 16, 2015

Wittenberg Salutes Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame Inductees Feb. 7

All Wittenberg Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame inductees will be saluted at halftime of the Tiger men's basketball game against Oberlin on Feb. 7.

January 16, 2015

Heather Schroeder led Wittenberg with 15 points in a loss to DePauw. Photo by Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
January 14, 2015

Tigers Come Up Just Short Against League-Leading DePauw

Wittenberg unable to hold second-half lead as 13th-ranked DePauw pulls away over game's final 10 minutes.

January 14, 2015

Wittenberg seniors and Head Coach Sarah Jurewicz present a contribution to Lauren Hill before a game on Dec. 29 at Pam Evans Smith Arena. File Photo | Jenny Haralamos

Women's Basketball
January 13, 2015

Wittenberg Women's Basketball Welcomes Inspirational Lauren Hill

On Dec. 29, Wittenberg presented Hill, who has inspired many with her fight against cancer, with a contribution to The Cure Starts Now in her honor.

January 13, 2015

Riley McDonald contributed five points, four rebounds and three assists in a 27-point win over Wooster. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
January 10, 2015

Tigers Get Back On Track With Big Win At Wooster

Wittenberg goes wire-to-wire for NCAC road victory to improve to 11-4 overall and move back above .500 in league play.

January 10, 2015

January 06, 2015

Sarah Jurewicz Named Wittenberg's Senior Woman Administrator

Women's Basketball Head Coach follows in footsteps of mentor, Pam Smith, to take leading role in alma mater's Department of Athletics

January 06, 2015

Bobbie Clayton scored four points and grabbed seven rebounds in the Tigers' one-point loss to Allegheny. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
January 03, 2015

Late Run Pushes Allegheny Past Tigers

Gators score game's last five points to pull out key North Coast Athletic Conference win.

January 03, 2015

Haley Dannemiller and the Tigers improved to 10-3 on the season with a big win over Hiram. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
January 02, 2015

Tigers Start The New Year With Fifth Straight Victory

Stout defensive performance limits Hiram to just 26.6 percent shooting in 71-51 Wittenberg win.

January 02, 2015

Katelyn Haralamos poured in 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds to secure Tournament MVP honors in a win over Hanover. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
December 30, 2014

Tigers Top Hanover To Earn Zimmerman Classic Title

Katelyn Haralamos earns Tournament MVP honors after second straight 20-point performance, capped by game-winning three-point play in final seconds.

December 30, 2014

Wittenberg and Mount St. Joseph players rally around Lauren Hill after the game. Photo by John Strawn

Women's Basketball
December 29, 2014

Tigers Open Holiday Tourney With Big Win Over MSJ

Four Tigers reach double figures offensively, led by Katelyn Haralamos with 22 points, as Tigers win third straight game.

December 29, 2014

Women's Basketball
December 20, 2014

Tiger Basketball Teams Host Zimmerman Memorial Classic

Mount St. Joseph, City College of New York, and Hanover are scheduled to join Wittenberg in two-day tournament.

December 20, 2014

Bobbie Clayton shared the team-lead with six rebounds in a non-conference win over Heidelberg on Saturday. File Photo | Jenny Haralamos

Women's Basketball
December 20, 2014

Tigers Unwrap Win Over Heidelberg Ahead Of Christmas

The Wittenberg women’s basketball team improved to 7-3 on the season with a 74-65 non-conference win over Heidelberg on Saturday and one player's record-breaking performance.

December 20, 2014

Darbie Zirkle shared team scoring honors in a 64-58 win at Denison. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
December 13, 2014

Tigers Get Back Into Win Column At Denison

Big second half propels Wittenberg to much-needed North Coast Athletic Conference road victory over Big Red.

December 13, 2014

Katelyn Haralamos led the Tigers with 14 points at Earlham on Tuesday. File Photo | Jenny Haralamos

Women's Basketball
December 09, 2014

Tigers Fall To Earlham In Midweek Road Contest

The Wittenberg women’s basketball team fell to 5-3 overall with a 67-58 loss to Earlham College on Tuesday night.

December 09, 2014

Enri Small had 11 points and seven assists for the Tigers, but Ohio Wesleyan won a 61-56 decision on Wednesday night. File Photo | Erin Pence '04

Women's Basketball
December 03, 2014

NCAC Slate Opens At Ohio Wesleyan With Loss

The Wittenberg women’s basketball team suffered only its second loss on the season in falling to Ohio Wesleyan 61-56 on the road on Wednesday night.

December 03, 2014

Freshman Haley Dannemiller grabbed a team-best nine rebounds in the Tigers' 66-55 loss to Case Western on Saturday. Contributed Photo | Jenny Haralamos

Women's Basketball
November 29, 2014

Season-Opening Winning Streak Ends At Case Western

Wittenberg fell to Case Western Reserve by a score of 66-55 on Friday, but the Tigers’ season-opening five-game winning streak did not end without a fight.

November 29, 2014

Heather Schroeder was one of eight players with at least seven points in a dominating win over Otterbein. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
November 25, 2014

Tigers Streak To 5-0 With Big Win Over Otterbein

Fifty-two percent shooting, 19-rebound advantage and 20-point first half run combine to propel Tigers to 49-point victory.

November 25, 2014

Teddi Tankersley went 2-for-3 from long range and contributed eight points off the bench for the Tigers in a 89-35 win over Aurora. File Photo | Erin Pence '04

Women's Basketball
November 22, 2014

High-Volume Offense Leads Tigers To Win Over Aurora

Wittenberg women’s basketball team concluded their road trip to the with a convincing 89-35 victory over Aurora.

November 22, 2014

Riley McDonald sank a pair of key free throws in the final seconds of a 74-71 victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Friday afternoon. File Photo | Erin Pence '04

Women's Basketball
November 21, 2014

Tigers Continue Hot Start Over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

Women’s basketball is off to a strong start, continuing with a 74-71 victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the opening game of the Beth Baker Classic.

November 21, 2014

November 17, 2014

Katelyn Haralamos Named NCAC Player Of The Week

Senior Katelyn Haralamos was 5-of-5 from three-point range in a win over Capital, earning the NCAC's weekly award.

November 17, 2014

Darbie Zirkle led the Tigers with 19 points and came up with eight steals, one shy of the school record. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
November 17, 2014

Tigers Pull Away From Marietta For Second Straight Win

Darbie Zirkle leads four players in double figures with career-high 19 points as Wittenberg defeats second straight OAC rival to open campaign.

November 17, 2014

Ali Miller and the Tigers kicked off the 2014 season in the best way possible, with a hard-fought 70-67 win over Capital. Photo by Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
November 15, 2014

Tigers Hold Off Capital To Start 2014 Season

After trailing by as many as 12 points in the first half, Wittenberg rallies for 70-67 home win behind 23 points from Katelyn Haralamos.

November 15, 2014

Erin Small is one of four seniors leading the Tigers in 2014-15. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
November 07, 2014

SEASON OUTLOOK: Strong Senior Class Guides Tigers In 2014-15

Four seniors lead a cast of eight returning letterwinners in hopes of leading Wittenberg back to the head of the NCAC class in 2014-15.

November 07, 2014

Women's Basketball
November 05, 2014

Tigers Picked To Finish Fifth In NCAC Preseason Poll

Preseason poll of North Coast Athletic Conference coaches puts Wittenberg fifth with 47 total points.

November 05, 2014

Heather Schroeder is among four seniors returning to the line-up to lead the Tigers in the 2014-15 season. File Photo | Erin Pence

Women's Basketball
October 16, 2014

Tiger Basketball Season Tickets Now On Sale

Season ticket packages are now available for Wittenberg University fans to catch all of the action during the 2014-15 Tiger men's and women's basketball campaigns.

October 16, 2014