Le Moyne women's hoops celebrate Senior Day with win over New Haven

Ashley Buragas led the Dolphins with 17 points.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The Le Moyne College women's basketball team hosted New Haven in their regular season finale and came out on top, 53-48, over the Chargers on Saturday afternoon. The Dolphins now sit with a 12-18 record and a 9-8 mark in conference play, placing them in a tie with Wagner for fourth in the NEC standings. Prior to the 'Phins victory, the team celebrated Senior Day at Ted Grant Court and recognized guards Sierra Linnin and Michelina Lombardi for their contributions to the women's basketball program over the past four years.

Why it matters

The win over New Haven marks the end of the regular season for the Le Moyne women's basketball team, who are looking to make a strong showing in the upcoming NEC tournament. The Senior Day celebration also highlights the importance of recognizing the hard work and dedication of the team's veteran players.

The details

Junior forward Ashley Buragas led the 'Phins with 17 points on a 7-of-15 mark from the field and a 3-of-3 day at the free-throw line. She registered a double-double by adding a game-high 12 rebounds. Freshman guard Kayden Clark finished with 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers in 19 minutes on the court. Linnin finished just behind Clark with nine points. Sophomore guard Eli Clark led the way with three assists and tied Linnin and junior guard Jessica Wangolo with six rebounds.

  • The Dolphins now sit with a 12-18 record and a 9-8 mark in conference play, placing them in a tie with Wagner for fourth in the NEC standings.
  • Prior to the 'Phins victory, the team celebrated Senior Day at Ted Grant Court on Saturday afternoon.

The players

Ashley Buragas

A junior forward who led the Dolphins with 17 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.

Kayden Clark

A freshman guard who finished with 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers.

Sierra Linnin

A senior guard who was recognized for her contributions to the women's basketball program over the past four years.

Michelina Lombardi

A senior guard who was recognized for her contributions to the women's basketball program over the past four years.

Eli Clark

A sophomore guard who led the way with three assists and tied Linnin and junior guard Jessica Wangolo with six rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Dolphins will close out the 2025-26 regular season on the road at Mercyhurst on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

The Le Moyne women's basketball team's victory over New Haven on Senior Day is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team's veteran players, and sets them up for a strong showing in the upcoming NEC tournament.