Manigrasso Selected to Daktronics Second Team All-South Region
March 14, 2013 Manigrasso Led the Lions in Scoring with 15.6 ppg [full story]
Lions' Tournament Run Ends with Loss to Rollins in SSC Finals
March 10, 2013 Chelsea Connelly and Teresa Manigrasso Named to All-Tournament Team [full story]
Lions Roll Past Tampa, Earn First Ever Trip to SSC Finals
March 9, 2013 Chelsea Connelly Posted Career Highs in Scoring and Rebounding [full story]
March 7, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Manigrasso Named First Team All-SSC and Newcomer of the Year
Manigrasso is the Seventh Player in Program History to be Named to the First Team All-SSC
March 7, 2013 | Women's Basketball
UPSET! No. 7 Lions Shock No. 2 Lynn in SSC Quarterfinals
Lions Advance to Semifinals to Face Winner of Eckerd/Tampa Game
March 6, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Sunshine State Conference Tournament - Coach Jessee's Thoughts
The Lions Play Lynn on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in Kissimmee
March 2, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Saint Leo Earns No. 7 Seed as Pairings are Released for 2013 SSC Women's Basketball Championship
No 7 Saint Leo vs. No. 2 Lynn; Thursday, March 7, 5:00 p.m.
February 27, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Eckerd Tops Saint Leo on Senior Night, 64-62
Chelsea Connelly Notched a Double-Double
February 26, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball vs. Eckerd - Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Senior Night | Wednesday | 5:30 p.m.
February 23, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Tripped up by Tars, 87-74
Chelsea Williams Scored a Career High 26 Points
February 21, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Clyburn Selected to WBCA's "So You Want to be a Coach" Program
Senior Elise Clyburn was Selected to the Exclusive Program
February 20, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Fall to Tampa in Overtime, 68-63
Teresa Manigrasso Scored 24 Points in the Loss
February 19, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball vs. Tampa - Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Coach Jessee Gives Her Thoughts Going into the Game vs Tampa
February 16, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Manigrasso Comes Up Clutch in 72-70 Overtime Victory over Top SSC Team Florida Tech
Lions Set New Program Record for Conference Wins in a Season
February 13, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Top Florida Southern on the Road, 66-59
Five Lions Score in Double Figures
February 13, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball at Florida Southern: Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Coach Jessee's Thoughts Entering Game at Florida Southern
February 9, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Green Notches Double-Double in Loss to Barry
Keishara Green Scores Career High 15 Points
February 8, 2013
Saint Leo Celebrates 27th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Chelsea Connelly was the Recipient of the 2013 Elaine Evans Spirit of Saint Leo Award
February 7, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions to “Play 4Kay” against Barry on Saturday, February 9
Ticket proceeds from the women's basketball game will be donated directly to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
February 6, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Drop Conference Game at Lynn, 68-58
Lions' Second Half Comeback Comes up Short
February 2, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Fall in Conference Action to Nova Southeastern, 78-63
Teresa Manigrasso Scores Career-High 31 Points in Effort
January 28, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Manigrasso Named SSC Player of the Week
After Leading the Lions to Two Big SSC Wins, Manigrasso is Awarded Conference Player of the Week
January 26, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Win Second Straight, Top Tars 52-48
Kinnara Lewis Scores 17 Points in the Win | Chelsea Connelly Grabs 16 Rebounds
January 25, 2013
SSC Claims Highest DII ASR Rate for Sixth Straight Year
Saint Leo Contributes to another Year atop the List
January 23, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Green Leads Lions to 53-47 Victory Against Eckerd
Keishara Green Tallied 10 Points and 11 Rebounds
January 19, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Come up Short Against Florida Tech, Fall 74-62
Chelsea Williams Led the Lions in Scoring with 20 Points
January 16, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Knocks Off No. 15 Tampa, 64-44
Teresa Manigrasso Paves Way With 23 Points
January 12, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Drop Conference Game to Barry, 81-68
Chelsea Connelly Notches Another Double-Double After a 11-Point and 11-Rebound Performance
January 10, 2013
SSC to Host "Professional Women in College Sports" Forum
Nikki Jessee and Jen Gellock to Share about Careers in College Athletics
January 9, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lions Earn Second SSC Victory in 56-46 Win Over Florida Southern
Chelsea Connelly Notches 10 Points and Nine Rebounds in the Win
January 5, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Falls to Lynn, 68-51
Chelsea Connelly Notches Double-Double With 13 Points and 10 Rebounds
December 30, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Fall in Final Non-Conference Game, 64-51
Offense Struggles in Final Game of the Saint Leo Classic
December 29, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Chelsea Williams Leads Lions to 60-55 Win Against Ursuline
Williams' 23 Points and 16 Rebounds too Much for Arrows to Handle
December 19, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Drops Double Overtime Thriller to Valdosta State, 69-64
Lions Come Back from 14-Point 2nd Half Deficit, Fall in 2OT
December 10, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Drops Regional Contest to PBA, 68-56
Manigrasso Adds 16 Points in Regional Loss
December 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Chelsea Williams Nets Women's Basketball Weekly Honors
Lions Earn First POW Honor Since 2008
December 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Top No. 17 Nova Southeastern in SSC Upset, 73-69
Chelsea Williams and Kinnara Lewis Led Saint Leo's Offensive Attack
November 27, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Continues to Assist the Community
Lions Beautify Saint Leo
November 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Roll in Non-Conference Game, Beat Warner 92-43
Christina Granville Notched 14 Points and 11 Rebounds in the Win
November 21, 2012 | Women's Basketball
PBA Rallies to Edge Saint Leo, 81-79
Manigrasso Scores Career-High 25 in Defeat
November 17, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions End Saint Leo Invitational with 73-66 Win
Saint Leo Defeats Lindenwood and Improves Record to 3-1
November 16, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Upend UPR-Bayamon To Open Home Action, 72-39
Lions Led by 16-Rebound Night from Chelsea Connolly
November 16, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Hosts Home Invitational: Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Lions Prepare for Puerto Rico-Bayamon and Lindenwood
November 13, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Jessee Tabs Shawn Brown as Assistant Coach
Local Coach Joins Lions’ Bench
November 10, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Falls to Ave Maria, 69-58
Chelsea Connelly Collects Season’s First Double-Double
November 9, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Overturn Virginia Intermont in Season-Opener, 68-45
Teresa Manigrasso Leads Team with 23 Points
November 8, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball at Tampa Classic: Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Lions Prepare for Season-Opening Tournament
November 6, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Season Outlook
Nikki Jessee Discusses Her Team's Upcoming Season
October 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Reveals 2012-13 Schedule
Lions to Compete in 26 Regular Season Games
October 2, 2012
Learning with the Lions: Dr. Carol Walker
Dr. Carol Walker, the Faculty Athletic Representative at Saint Leo University, discusses Her Role with Student-Athletes
September 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Saint Leo to Host "An Evening with Lions' Basketball"
Coach Randall and Coach Jessee to Formally Kick-off 2012-13 on Tuesday, October 23
September 19, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Contributes to the Community
Jessee and Company Lend Hand to Coastal Cleanup
August 22, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Jessee to Speak at USF Coaches Clinic
Lions’ Head Coach to Lend Instruction to High School Coaches
August 3, 2012
Stretch Internet Rejoins Saint Leo University as the Lions' Streaming Partner
Lions Announce Partnership with Premier Streaming Company
July 30, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Managrasso Fills Out 2012-13 Women’s Basketball Roster
Teresa Manigrasso Joins Lions from St. Peters College
July 9, 2012 | Men's Basketball
2013 SSC Basketball Championships to be Held at Kissimmee's Silver Spurs Arena
Lions’ Men and Women Look for Postseason Success
June 25, 2012
Reidy Named Under Armour Southeast Region Athletic Director of the Year
Saint Leo Athletics' Top Administrator Earns Well-Deserved Honor
June 21, 2012
Saint Leo Places 95 Student-Athletes on Spring SSC Honor Roll
Lions Continue to Impress in the Classroom
June 9, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Jessee Announces Three Additional NLI Signings
Three Signees Bolster Lions’ Roster
May 29, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Gellock Selected Newest Women’s Basketball Assistant
Gellock to Assume Duties on July 2
March 23, 2012 | Women's Basketball
2011-12 Women's Basketball Season Reflections - Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Lions' Coach Discusses the Year That Was
March 19, 2012
Leadership Saint Leo Student-Athlete Graduation Ceremony March 25th
15 Lions to be honored at Ceremony in TECO Hall
March 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Nikki Jessee Announces Summer Camp Dates
Women’s Basketball to Host Three Summer Camp Sessions
February 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Williams Nets 23; Lions Drop Regular Season Finale to Barry, 71-51
Connelly Collects Fourth Double-Double
February 22, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Drop Double Overtime Contest to SSC foe Eckerd, 65-61
Lewis Pours in Game-High 19 Points
February 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Nipped By Sharks, 69-57
Clyburn Paces Lions with Career-High 14 Points
February 15, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Drops Road Contest to Florida Southern, 83-64
Connelly Nets Career-High 21 Points in Loss
February 11, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Falls to Rollins in SSC Road Contest
Williams and Lewis Collect Nine Points Apiece
February 10, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Preview vs. Rollins - Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Saint Leo @ Rollins, 2 P.M., Warden Arena
February 8, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Upends Tampa in SSC Tilt, 74-68
Lions Collect First Conference Win in Win Over Tampa
February 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Vs. Tampa - Coach Jessee's Thoughts
Saint Leo vs. Tampa, 5:30 p.m., Marion Bowman Activities Center
February 4, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Saint Leo Falls in SSC Contest with Florida Tech, 87-46
Chelsea Williams Posts 12 Points in Loss to Panthers
February 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Falls to Fighting Knights, 62-52
Williams Leads Lions with 16 Points
January 30, 2012
Saint Leo University to Induct Five at 2012 Hall of Fame Ceremony
Former SID and Four Student-Athletes will be Inducted in March 1 Ceremony
January 27, 2012
Sunshine State Conference Hosts "Professional Women in College Sports" Symposium
Erika Brennan Serves on Panel to Help Guide Female Student-Athletes
January 25, 2012
First National Bank of Pasco ROARwards Ca$h Jackpot Rolls On
Two $125 Winners Already Claimed their Checks
January 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Falls to Barry 59-49
Connelly Collect Third Double-Double of the Season
January 23, 2012
45 Lions Earn Spot on Fall President’s Club
Soesemann Recognized As Seven-Time Recipient
January 23, 2012
Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. Student-Athlete Scholarship – Nominations Being Accepted
Link to Nominate Deserving Saint Leo Student-Athletes Inside
January 21, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Falls in SSC Road Contest to Nova SE, 74-45
Williams and Hill Record Double-Digit Performances
January 20, 2012
Sunshine State Conference again Posts Highest ASR in NCAA Division II
Saint Leo Helps Conference Maintain Top Spot Nationally
January 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Drops SSC Road Game to Tritons, 79-56
Chelsea Connelly Leads Lions with 19 Points
January 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball
No.11 Rollins Surges Late to Upend Saint Leo, 60-41
Hill Leads Lions with 12 Points
January 11, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Lions Battle, But Fall Short to Mocs, 59-44
Chelsea Williams Leads Club with 12 Points
January 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Downed by Florida Tech, 97-62, in SSC Action
Hill Posts Team-Best 18 Points in Loss
January 4, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Jessees Make History; Lions Upended by Rival Spartans, 61-30
Connelly and Green Led the Lions with Seven Points
January 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball
WTSP Channel 10 to Highlight Historical Coaching Match-Up Tonight
Local Television Station to Preview SSC Showdown
December 31, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Lions Drop SSC Heartbreaker to Lynn, 56-54
Connelly Posts Second Consecutive Double-Double in Loss
December 28, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Lions Fall Short to Maryville (Mo.), 65-56
Three Lions Score Post Double Figure Point Totals
December 19, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Falls to No.23 Delta State, 59-47
Chelsea Williams Tallies Team-High 16 Points in Loss
December 18, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Dealt 86-59 Setback to Alabama-Huntsville
Three Lions Post Double Figures in Loss
December 13, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Newberry Trips-Up Saint Leo, 59-46
Lions Fall For the First Time In 2011-12
December 9, 2011
Sunshine State Conference to Host "Professional Women in College Sports" Forum
Saint Leo’s Erika Brennan to Address Female Student-Athletes
December 7, 2011
Judy Sweet to Highlight 2012 Saint Leo University Girls & Women in Sports Day
26th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, February 2nd
December 3, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Extinguishes Fire, 54-40
Lions Early Run Sparks Team to Victory
November 30, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Saint Leo Denies Warner in Non-Region Clash, 65-57
Lions Begin Season 5-0
November 29, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Recognizes Saint Leo Professors
Story by Katie Gwinn
November 26, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Outduels Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 52-38
Christina Granville Registers 11 Points in Victory
November 23, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Defense Reigns Supreme in Lions 60-37 Triumph
Saint Leo Out-Rebounds Bayamon, 51-37
November 19, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Lions Cool-Off Blazers in South Region Showdown, 55-43
Hill Nets 17 in Win
November 18, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Come Support the Lions on Saturday!
Saint Leo vs. Valdosta St. 11/18/11
November 15, 2011 | Men's Basketball
Basketball Game Times Changed
Teams Announce Wednesday Time Changes
November 15, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Inks Abbey Steudler for 2012-13
Lions Begin Building 2012-13 Class
November 11, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Sinks Argos in Season-Opener, 63-56
Three Lions Score in Double Figures
November 9, 2011 | Women's Basketball
A Season of Change: 2011-12 Women's Basketball Season Preview
Nikki Jessee Prepares Her Squad for the 2011-12 Season
October 27, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Family Feud Adds to Already-Roaring Conference Rivalry
Story by Katie Gwinn
October 14, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Unveils 2011-12 Schedule
Lions to Host 16 Home Games
October 7, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Competes in Buddy-Olympics
Lions Partner-Up In Team Bonding Showcase
September 13, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Donates Time to Women’s Shelter
Lions Spend Saturday Morning Helping Those in Dade City
August 25, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Former Lion Shines in CBC Championships
Guerero Earns First Team Honors
June 8, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Jessee Announces Additional Signing of Shalisa Hill
SAINT LEO, Fla. – In addition to last week’s four signings, Women’s Basketball Coach Nikki Jessee has announced the signing of the team’s fifth Lion as transfer Shalisa Hill will join Saint Leo for the 2011-12 season.
June 2, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Jessee Announces 2011-12 Incoming Class
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo Women’s Basketball Coach Nikki Jessee has announced the signings of Rachel Burnett (Largo, Fla.), Christina Granville (Clewiston, Fla.), Kinnara Lewis (Miami, Fla.), and Sarah Winans (Mount Prospect, Ill.) to National Letters of Intent. The quartet, consisting of three freshmen and one transfer, will hit the floor for the Lions in 2011-12.
May 25, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Jessee Tabs Jessica Cooley as Assistant Coach
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo women’s basketball coach, Nikki Jessee, has announced Jessica Cooley as the team’s first assistant coach, it was announced Wednesday. Cooley joins the Lions as a recent graduate of Northwood University (FL) where she competed for four seasons under the tutelage of legendary basketball coach Rollie Massimino .
April 11, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Saint Leo University Selects Nikki Jessee Next Head Women's Basketball Coach
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo University Director of Athletics, Francis X. Reidy, has announced the selection of Nikki Jessee as the next head women’s basketball coach for the Lions. Previously, Jessee served as the assistant women’s basketball coach at Sunshine State Conference perennial contender the University of Tampa. Jessee is the 11th coach in program history.
March 3, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Williams Named to Conference All-Freshman Team
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Lions’ freshman forward Chelsea Williams became the first Saint Leo women’s basketball player since 2004 to be named to the Sunshine State Conference All-Freshman team, it was announced Thursday by SSC Commissioner Jay Jones.
February 26, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Sees Season, Era Come to An End with Loss to Barry
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo women’s basketball team (9-18, 1-15 SSC), despite holding as much as a five point lead in the second half, fell to the Barry University Buccaneers (12-13, 5-10 SSC), 62-49, Saturday afternoon from a emotion-filled Marion Bowman Activities Center.
February 23, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Lions Fall to Eckerd in Final Road Contest, 74-45
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Saint Leo women’s basketball team concluded its 2010-11 road slate with a 74-45 loss to the Eckerd College Tritons, Wednesday evening from the McArthur Center.
February 16, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Spartans' Perimeter Shooting Prevents Lions' Upset; Fall, 60-48
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo women’s basketball team (9-16, 1-13 SSC) could not keep pace with the perimeter shooting of the University of Tampa Spartans (18-5, 10-3 SSC) as they torched the nets for 11 three-point field goals in taking down the home standing Lions, 60-48, Wednesday evening from the Bowman Center in Sunshine State Conference action.
February 15, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Olds Bows Out after Six Seasons as Women's Basketball Coach
SAINT LEO, Fla. – “The Lord will place upon your heart when it’s time to go, and I now know that time has come for me.”
February 15, 2011 | Women's Basketball
Lions to Host Spartans in WBCA Pink Zone Event
SAINT LEO, Fla. - On Wednesday, the Saint Leo women’s basketball team will play host to the University of Tampa. Aside from the usual festivities normally associated with the rivalry that is Saint Leo/Tampa, the Lions and Spartans will participate in the annual WBCA ‘Pink Zone’ Game in hopes of raising awareness and funds for the Kay Yow Foundation.
| Women's Basketball
Cover It Live to Tip-Off Tonight in Tampa with Conference Basketball
| Women's Basketball
CoverItLive Follows Basketball to Lynn for Key SSC Contests Tonight
Men's and Women's Team Prepared for Tough Road Showdowns
2012-13 Team Essentials
2012-13 Individial Season and Career Highs
2012-12 Season Preview
2012-13 Season Highlights
2012-13 Video Highlights
2012-13 Awards
2012-13 Tournaments
An Evening with Lions Basketball Pictures




























