Danielle Sanderlin now eligible for UMass following NCAA’s blanket waiver
UMass junior Danielle Sanderlin drives to the basket during practice. Sanderlin was sitting the year out after transferring from Canisius, however, the NCAA’s Division I Council granted blanket waivers to transfers on Wednesday, making Sanderlin eligible to play immediately. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
Christmas came early for Tory Verdi and the UMass women’s basketball team.
The Minutewomen added a versatile wing when Danielle Sanderlin was deemed eligible by the NCAA.
“It allows us a little more depth, especially with our guards,” Verdi said. “She’s competitive and a scorer by nature. I think that having another weapon allows us to do some different things, especially getting downhill and attacking the basket.”
Danielle Sanderlin now eligible for UMass following NCAA’s blanket waiver
UMass junior Danielle Sanderlin drives to the basket during practice. Sanderlin was sitting the year out after transferring from Canisius, however, the NCAA’s Division I Council granted blanket to waivers to transfers on Wednesday, making Sanderlin eligible to play immediately. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
Modified: 12/18/2020 5:56:47 PM
Christmas came early for Tory Verdi and the UMass women’s basketball team.
The Minutewomen added a versatile wing when Danielle Sanderlin was deemed eligible by the NCAA.
“It allows us a little more depth, especially with our guards,” Verdi said. “She’s competitive and a scorer by nature. I think that having another weapon allows us to do some different things, especially getting downhill and attacking the basket.”
Notebook: UMass women’s hoop takes much-needed break
UMass women’s coach Tory Verdi, center, leads the celebration after the Minutewomen beat St. John’s at the buzzer, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
Destiney Philoxy, front, drives against Emma Nolan, of St. John’s, Sunday at the Mullins Center. UMass’ Sam Breen follows the play. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
UMass guard Destiney Philoxy runs a play against St. John’s, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
UMass guard Sydney Taylor drives against Raven Farley, of St. John’s, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMAS ATHLETICS
Sam Breen’s buzzer-beater caps UMass’ 63-61 comeback win over St. John’s
The UMass women’s basketball team celebrates with Sam Breen after she scored a layup at the buzzer for a 63-61 win, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
The UMass women’s basketball team celebrates with Sam Breen after she scored a layup at the buzzer for a 63-61 win, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
Published: 12/13/2020 7:41:04 PM
Sam Breen didn’t allow a few missed layups to take her out of her game.
The UMass senior forward kept looking ahead to the next play and the Minutewomen are glad she did. Breen grabbed Sydney Taylor’s airball with seconds left and scored the winning layup at the buzzer to give UMass a hard-fought 63-61 win over St. John’s, Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Center.
Sam Breen’s buzzer-beater caps UMass’ 63-61 comeback win over St. John’s
The UMass women’s basketball team celebrates with Sam Breen after she scored a layup at the buzzer for a 63-61 win, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
The UMass women’s basketball team celebrates with Sam Breen after she scored a layup at the buzzer for a 63-61 win, Sunday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS
Modified: 12/13/2020 7:58:20 PM
Sam Breen didn’t allow a few missed layups to take her out of her game.
The UMass senior forward kept looking ahead to the next play and the Minutewomen are glad she did. Breen grabbed Sydney Taylor’s airball with seconds left and scored the winning layup at the buzzer to give UMass a hard-fought 63-61 win over St. John’s, Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Center.