Barissa Ford Archives

Women’s basketball team’s comeback bid falls short in 8-point loss to Augustana

By The Journal | 11/29/2011

Poor shooting and mistakes down the stretch cost the Webster women’s basketball team its first victory of the season.

Women’s basketball team shoots for return trip to NCAA tournament

By The Journal | 11/15/2011

With 14 players returning from last year’s 17-11 team that reached the NCAA Division III tournament, the women’s basketball team has its sights set on an even better finish this season.

Despite season-ending injury, Ford motors on

By The Journal | 02/16/2011

In the ninth game of the Webster women’s basketball season, starting guard Barissa Ford tore her ACL and lost the remainder of her senior season. At the time of the injury, Ford was averaging nearly eight points and over three rebounds per game. In spite of the injury, Ford remains an important member of the team because of her willingness to be there for her teammates.