Hoops Falls in Playoffs; Baxter Scores 1,500 points
A.J. Martelli
Issue date: 3/24/09 Section: Maverick Sports
In addition to the conscientious effort put in by the coaching staff, members of the team reached personal milestones this season. Baxter netted her 1,500th career point during the playoff game against Dowling, and gained All-ECC second team honors.
"I didn't even realize I came to that milestone until I read it online!" Baxter exclaimed. "As for making the All-ECC second team, it is truly an honor. It feels great to know that others think highly of me."
Along with being only the fourth player in Mercy College history to score 1,500 career points, Baxter also shattered the record for assists in the lady Mavs' 82-64 win over NYIT on Feb. 28. With 12 assists in the game, Baxter set a new record of 534 for her career, passing the mark of 523 set by Joyce Lenoir.
"It was great to receive the game ball when I broke the assists record," she stated.
With personal landmarks accomplished, Baxter also expressed her deep emotions, as this past season was her final go-round with the lady Mavericks.
"It was a great experience," she said. "It was a pleasure to play for Coach Kelly, and our team has reached a new level of intensity. It was very emotional on senior day, and I cried and just let my emotions out."
Along with Baxter, freshman guard Aimee Levine was named to the All-ECC rookie team. Overall, Kelly is proud of the individual accomplishments for both players.
"It is an honor for both of those young ladies," stated Kelly. "To see them get those accolades is just great, and I am very proud of both of them."
In comparison to last year, the team made a vast enhancement. According to Kelly, the direction the women's basketball troop moved in this season had a lot to do with finally having home-court advantage.
"It is so wonderful to be back on campus," she said. "Our gym may be small compared to some of the other schools, but we now have our own fans, our own court, and there is so much positive energy that comes with that."
Prior to the inaugural season in the gym, the basketball games were played at the Westchester County Center in White Plains and Dobbs Ferry High School.
Looking to the future, Kelly sees bigger and better things for the team next year. With a youthful look and coming off a winning season, the lady Mavs will set new goals for the 2009-10 campaign.
"I am excited for the upcoming year," Kelly said. "For right now, we are just going to rest and take it all in. On March 30, our team will sit down and discuss the goals for next year."
"I didn't even realize I came to that milestone until I read it online!" Baxter exclaimed. "As for making the All-ECC second team, it is truly an honor. It feels great to know that others think highly of me."
Along with being only the fourth player in Mercy College history to score 1,500 career points, Baxter also shattered the record for assists in the lady Mavs' 82-64 win over NYIT on Feb. 28. With 12 assists in the game, Baxter set a new record of 534 for her career, passing the mark of 523 set by Joyce Lenoir.
"It was great to receive the game ball when I broke the assists record," she stated.
With personal landmarks accomplished, Baxter also expressed her deep emotions, as this past season was her final go-round with the lady Mavericks.
"It was a great experience," she said. "It was a pleasure to play for Coach Kelly, and our team has reached a new level of intensity. It was very emotional on senior day, and I cried and just let my emotions out."
Along with Baxter, freshman guard Aimee Levine was named to the All-ECC rookie team. Overall, Kelly is proud of the individual accomplishments for both players.
"It is an honor for both of those young ladies," stated Kelly. "To see them get those accolades is just great, and I am very proud of both of them."
In comparison to last year, the team made a vast enhancement. According to Kelly, the direction the women's basketball troop moved in this season had a lot to do with finally having home-court advantage.
"It is so wonderful to be back on campus," she said. "Our gym may be small compared to some of the other schools, but we now have our own fans, our own court, and there is so much positive energy that comes with that."
Prior to the inaugural season in the gym, the basketball games were played at the Westchester County Center in White Plains and Dobbs Ferry High School.
Looking to the future, Kelly sees bigger and better things for the team next year. With a youthful look and coming off a winning season, the lady Mavs will set new goals for the 2009-10 campaign.
"I am excited for the upcoming year," Kelly said. "For right now, we are just going to rest and take it all in. On March 30, our team will sit down and discuss the goals for next year."
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