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MINNEAPOLIS -- Three Augsburg University women's basketball players -- Wakinyela Bear (SR, Morrison, Colo./Meskawki HS), Saylor Gallagher (JR, Mounds View, Minn./Irondale HS) and Sydney Hazuga (JR, Eau Claire, Wis./Memorial HS) -- were named to the Academic All-District Team, as selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), it was announced on Tuesday.]]>Action photos of Augsburg's Wakinyela Bear, Saylor Gallagher and Sydney Hazuga. On the photo are the Augsburg eagle and Academic All-District logos, and the text: "Augsburg University Women's Basketball, 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District," and the players names.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:50:00 CST1112109https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/21/wbb022126.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/21/wbb022126.aspxWomen's Basketball

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. -- Augsburg University's women's basketball team ended its 2025-26 season with a 79-57 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference loss to the College of Saint Benedicton Saturday at Claire Lynch Hall. The Auggies converted 20 of 23 free throws and collected 38 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. The Bennies capitalized on their 30 points in the paint and 34 bench points to maintain control throughout the game.]]>Wakinyela Bear handles the ball during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:43:00 CST1112069https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/18/wbb021826.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/18/wbb021826.aspxWomen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University fell to Bethel University 72-50 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball game on Wednesday evening at Si Melby Hall. The game marked the final home contest for Augsburg seniors Wakinyela Bear and Melanie Delestrez. The Auggies struggled to keep pace, scoring 22 points in the paint and collecting 33 rebounds. The Royals capitalized on their opportunities, scoring 21 points from the free-throw line and securing a 48-33 rebounding advantage.]]>Augsburg women's basketball seniors Wakinyela Bear and Melanie Delestrez pose with their families and Augsburg coaches.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:15:00 CST1112064https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/14/wbb021426.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/14/wbb021426.aspxWomen's Basketball

NORTHFIELD, Minn. -- Augsburg University fell to St. Olaf College 54-48 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball game at Skoglund Athletic Center on Saturday. Despite forcing 18 turnovers and recording eight steals, Augsburg trailed throughout the game and could not overcome the Oles' advantage in free throw attempts, where the home team converted 14 of 28. The Auggies' bench contributed 17 points, but the Oles' 28 points in the paint helped secure the win.]]>Sydney Hazuga faces a defender during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:30:00 CST1112058https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/11/wbb021126.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/11/wbb021126.aspxWomen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University fell to Saint Mary's University 88-43 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball game on Wednesday at Si Melby Hall. The Auggies struggled with 31 turnovers, resulting in 47 points for the Cardinals, and were outscored 56-22 in the paint. The Cardinals, receiving votes in the D3hoops.com Division III national poll, also capitalized on fast breaks, adding 32 points in transition to secure the win.]]>Wakinyela Bear drives against an opponent during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:48:00 CST1112052https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/7/wbb020726.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/7/wbb020726.aspxWomen's Basketball

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Augsburg University (5-16, 2-12 MIAC) fell to St. Catherine (11-10, 6-8 MIAC), 73-60, at the Butler Center on Saturday. The Auggies struggled with turnovers, committing 23 that led to 24 points for the Wildcats. Despite the loss, the Auggies' defense recorded eight steals and scored 20 points off turnovers. St. Kate's capitalized with a 44-20 advantage in points in the paint, securing the home victory.]]>Sydney Hazuga puts up a shot during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Sat, 7 Feb 2026 15:30:00 CST1112045https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/4/wbb020426.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/4/wbb020426.aspxWomen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University fell to Hamline University 64-44 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball contest on Wednesday. The Auggies struggled offensively, committing 32 turnovers, which the Pipers converted into 35 points. Augsburg's defense recorded 13 steals. Augsburg was host to a special halftime celebration for National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Si Melby Hall, adding a festive atmosphere to the game.]]>Tyliah Frazier takes a shot during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Wed, 4 Feb 2026 21:21:00 CST1112040https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/1/31/wbb013126.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/1/31/wbb013126.aspxWomen's Basketball

NORTHFIELD, Minn. -- Augsburg University narrowly fell to Carleton College 74-72 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball contest on Saturday at West Gym. The Auggies' bench contributed significantly with 34 points, and the team matched the Knights in points in the paint with 32. However, Carleton capitalized on free throws, making 33 of 40 attempts, which proved decisive in the tight contest.]]>Sydney Hazuga handles the ball during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:25:00 CST1112034https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/1/28/wbb012826.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/1/28/wbb012826.aspxWomen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University fell to the College of St. Scholastica 63-50 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's basketball contest on Wednesday at Si Melby Hall. The Auggies were led by a strong fourth-quarter performance, scoring 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Saints' balanced attack. St. Scholastica capitalized on turnovers, scoring 17 points off Augsburg's 18 giveaways, and held a 32-18 advantage in points in the paint.]]>Wakinyela Bear handles the basketball during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:27:00 CST1112028https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/1/24/wbb012426.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/1/24/wbb012426.aspxWomen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg University women's basketball team fell to Gustavus Adolphus College 79-50 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contest on Saturday at Si Melby Hall. The Auggies were unable to overcome a 22-point second-quarter deficit, despite forcing nine steals and contributing 15 points from turnovers. The Gusties capitalized with a 44-30 advantage in points in the paint and secured the victory with a significant rebounding edge, totaling 43 boards to Augsburg's 26.]]>Lani Fonoti takes a shot during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's basketball game.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:22:00 CST1112014