GRANTHAM, Pa. – With the Messiah University women's basketball season opening tonight at DeSales, check out the 2024-25 season below.
2023-24 Season Recap
The Falcons finished the 2023-24 season with a 23-6 overall record with a 13-1 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Falcons advanced to their 20th MAC Commonwealth Championship game in program history, but fell to the Widener Pride, 68-62. The Falcons earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and defeated Shenandoah 58-57 in the opening round. The Falcons fell to the later National Runner-Up, Smith College 69-61, in a hard-fought game.
Roster Outlook
The Falcons during the 2024-25 season by 2023-24 MAC Commonwealth Co-Player of the Year
Reese Harden. Harden is joined by returning starters
Chloe Milanesi,
Charlotte Milanesi, and
Sydney Hoffman.
Liv Monturo,
EmmyFaith Wood, and
Hope Cook all return looking to expand their roles.
Justine Forbes and
Raegan Fogarty also returns as players to watch to have breakout seasons for the Falcons. The Falcons also add four freshman the roster that look to grow throughout the season.
2024 Schedule Preview
The Falcons open the season against the DeSales Bulldogs on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Falcons will then host the Messiah Tip-Off Tournament Nov. 16 and the 17th, with Rowan University, Salisbury University, and Washington College (Md.) all coming to Grantham. The Falcons open MAC Commonwealth play on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Jordan Court in Hitchcock Arena. The Falcons host conference rivals Widener University on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and York College on Saturday Feb. 15 as the two most highly anticipated matchups at Messiah this season.
MAC Commonwealth Preseason Poll
1. York - 46 (4)
2. Widener - 42 (3)
3. Messiah - 40 (1)
4. Eastern - 24
T5. Albright - 23
T5. Alvernia - 23
7. Stevenson - 14
8. Hood - 12
