2019-20 Bellevue Women's Basketball News

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BU lands Roosevelt transfer, Bellevue West alum Turner
BU lands Roosevelt transfer, Bellevue West alum Turner

Meleah Turner (Bellevue, Neb./Roosevelt/Bellevue West HS) has signed a Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletics careers at BU beginning in the fall.

Bruins announce addition of Smith to 2020 Class
Bruins announce addition of Smith to 2020 Class

Shareece Smith (Fort Dodge, Iowa/Iowa Lakes CC/Fort Dodge Senior HS) has signed a Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at BU beginning in the fall.

Little announced as second 2020 BU commit
Little announced as second 2020 BU commit

Shelby Little (Holiday Island, Ark./Eureka Springs HS) has signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at BU beginning next fall.

Hall signs to play hoops at BU
Hall signs to play hoops at BU

Aminah Hall (Denton, Texas/Braswell HS) has signed a Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at BU beginning in the fall.

Martinez repeats as Honorable Mention All-American
Martinez repeats as Honorable Mention All-American

Bellevue University junior forward Elexis Martinez was chosen as an Honorable Mention NAIA All-American on Thursday morning, according to the association’s press release.

Bruins fall to V-Hawks in OT in NSAA semis
Bruins fall to V-Hawks in OT in NSAA semis

Viterbo University rallied from a 13-point second half deficit to knock off the top-seeded Bellevue University women’s basketball team in the semifinals of the North Star Athletic Association Tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Watertown Civic Arena.

Three Bruins recognized in conference award program
Three Bruins recognized in conference award program

Elexis Martinez (First Team), Faith Ross (Second Team), and Brittany Hill (Honorable Mention) were each recognized by the NSAA at the annual Awards Banquet.

BU advances to NSAA Semis with 36-point win over Saints
BU advances to NSAA Semis with 36-point win over Saints

The top-seeded Bellevue University women's basketball team used big first and third quarters en route to a convincing 82-46 victory over Presentation College in the opening round of play of the North Star Athletic Association Tournament Tuesday night at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Hill named NSAA Player of the Week
Hill named NSAA Player of the Week

Senior Brittany Hill has been named the North Star Athletic Association's women's basketball Player of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' two victories last week over Mayville State and Dakota State, the two teams BU was tied with atop the conference standings. 

BU claims share of NSAA crown with 83-72 win over Trojans
BU claims share of NSAA crown with 83-72 win over Trojans

The Bellevue University women's basketball team claimed a share of the North Star Athletic Association regular-season title with an 83-72 victory over Dakota State University Friday night at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Hill leads BU to upset over No. 14 Comets, 87-78
Hill leads BU to upset over No. 14 Comets, 87-78

Senior Brittany Hill scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Bellevue University women's basketball team to an 87-78 upset over No. 14-ranked Mayville State University Monday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Bruins overcome slow start in win over Blue Hawks, 75-47
Bruins overcome slow start in win over Blue Hawks, 75-47

The Bellevue University women's basketball team overcame a sluggish first quarter en route to a 75-47 victory over Dickinson State University Saturday afternoon in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Balanced attack gives BU, 72-64, win over VCSU
Balanced attack gives BU, 72-64, win over VCSU

A hot-shooting and fast-paced first half combined with a balanced scoring attack led by Elexis Martinez gave the Bellevue University women's basketball team a 72-64 victory over Valley City State University Friday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. Six Bruins scored at least nine points in the win.

Big second half lifts BU over Saints, 88-55
Big second half lifts BU over Saints, 88-55

After struggling offensively for the majority of the first half, the Bellevue University women's basketball team scored 58 second-half points to pull away for an 88-55 victory at Presentation College Saturday afternoon in North Star Athletic Association action at the Strode Center. 

Shooting woes plague Bruins in loss to Comets
Shooting woes plague Bruins in loss to Comets

Bellevue shot just 22.6 percent from the floor as the Bruins were dealt a 66-50 loss at Mayville State on Friday evening.

Lights out shooting performance lifts BU over Viterbo
Lights out shooting performance lifts BU over Viterbo

Bellevue shot a season-best 58.1 percent from the floor to defeat Viterbo 81-72 on Saturday afternoon.