2024-25 Christendom Women's Basketball News
Read How the Crusaders Earned their Second Women's Basketball National Championship game-by-game.
Buffalo, NY — Christendom College’s women’s basketball team has secured their second consecutive United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) DII National Championship with a thrilling 63-60 victory over Miami-Hamilton on Saturday. The win capped off a remarkable season for the Crusaders, who finished with an impressive 26-2 record and clinched their ninth straight victory in dramatic fashion.
Buffalo, NY – The top-seeded Christendom Crusaders punched their ticket to the USCAA DII Women's National Championship game with a commanding 71-55 semifinal victory over the #4 Johnson & Wales Wildcats.
Buffalo, NY- The Christendom Crusaders advanced to the semifinals of the USCAA DII National Tournament in Buffalo, NY, with a dominant 86-56 win over Penn State Shenango. Behind a stellar performance from Mary Pennefather, the Crusaders showed their power on both ends of the floor, securing a commanding victory in the quarterfinals.
Christendom’s women’s basketball team is ready to defend their national title. The team defeated Central Penn over the weekend to lock up the Eastern States Conference Championship, wrapping up their season with another trophy and punching their ticket to the USCAA National Championship tournament for the third year in a row in the process.
Front Royal, VA – In a stunning display of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, the Christendom College Crusaders took down the WVU Potomac State Catamounts 91-39 in a women's college basketball game that showcased the team's remarkable depth and individual brilliance.
Front Royal, VA – Christendom College capped off a stellar season by claiming the Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) Championship with a 78-62 victory over Central Penn College. The Lady Crusaders delivered a complete performance in front of a roaring home crowd, with standout efforts from Mary Pennefather, Regina Bonvissuto, and Miranda Keller leading the way to their first ESAC title.
Front Royal, VA – In an exciting home win for Christendom College, the Lady Crusaders overcame Hagerstown Community College in a thrilling NCAA DIII matchup. The game saw some stellar performances, particularly from Mary Pennefather and Catherine Thomas, as they propelled Christendom to a 78-65 victory.
Front Royal, VA – The Christendom Crusaders delivered a dominant performance on Senior Day, defeating the Trinity Washington Tigers 102-35 at home. The victory not only marked a strong win as the regular season nears its close, but also honored the team's four seniors: Bridget McCaughey, Regina Bonvissuto, Catherine Thomas, and Miranda Keller.
Front Royal, VA – The Christendom Crusaders picked up a solid 54-43 win over the Regent Royals on Tuesday the 18th, improving their record to 18-2 on the season.
Enola, PA – The Christendom College Crusaders dominated the Central Penn College Knights on the road, securing an impressive 85-50 victory in Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) women’s basketball action on the evening of Thursday, February 6th. The game was not only a triumph for the Crusaders but also a monumental moment in the career of senior forward Miranda Keller (Senior/Harrisburg, PA), who reached an incredible milestone by scoring her 1000th career point.
Takoma Park, MD – In a thrilling Christendom women’s basketball contest on Monday, February 3rd, the Crusaders edged out the Washington Adventist University Shock, 52-47, in a tense finish that saw senior Catherine Thomas (Senior/Corpus Christi, TX) seal the win with two clutch free throws in the final seconds.
Wye Mills, MD – The Christendom College Crusaders rolled to a commanding 71-47 victory over the Chesapeake College Skipjacks in their latest women’s basketball matchup on Saturday, January 31st. The win was made even more special as point guard Mary Pennefather (Sophomore/Manassas, VA) scored her 1000th career point in the first quarter, solidifying her place in the program’s history. Alongside Pennefather’s milestone achievement, strong performances from Catherine Thomas (Senior/Corpus Christi, TX), Miranda Keller (Senior/Harrisburg, PA), and Regina Bonvissuto (Senior/Kingston Springs, TN) propelled the Crusaders to a dominant win.
Mont Alto, PA – The Christendom Crusader Women’s Basketball team faced off against the Penn State Mont Alto Nittany Lions in a USCAA match up on Wednesday, January 29th. In their second competition of the season, the Crusaders beat the Lions 68-49.
Front Royal, VA – The Christendom Crusader Women’s Basketball team faced off against the Patrick Henry College Sentinels in their second match up of the season on Thursday, January 23rd. The Sentinels came to play, but the Crusaders’ stifling defense and oppressive offense were too much for the Sentinels to compete with and the Crusaders won in 79-37 victory.
After returning for another semester of studying and playing basketball, the Crusader women’s basketball team played three games within a four-day window. On January 17th, 2025, the Crusaders lost 80-75 in a highly competitive game against the Cheyney University Wolves. The next day, the Crusaders bounced back with a decisive 90-48 victory over the Bucks County Community College Centurions. On January 20th, the Crusaders traveled to compete with the Regent University Royals, earning a 66-42 win.
