The Carson-Newman Eagles are NCAA Women's Basketball Southeast Region Champions
For the first time since 2010, a SAC women's basketball team is heading to the Elite Eight, as Carson-Newman defeats North Georgia 75-71.
North Georgia
29-5
71
Carson-Newman
33-2
75
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 71 |
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19 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 75 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
North Georgia
Pts:
Abbie Franklin
- 24
Reb:
Julianne Sutton
- 6
Ast:
Julianne Sutton
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | North Georgia | Carson-Newman |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-61) | (27-70) |
| Field Goal % | 47.5% | 38.6% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 43 |
| Assists | 20 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 11 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 5 | 9 |
| Pts in the Paint | 34 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 9 | 15 |
| Bench Pts | 16 | 13 |
March 12, 2018
REGION CHAMPS! #6 C-N holds off #25 UNG to advance to Elite Eight
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Sixth-ranked Carson-Newman, the top seed in the Southeast Region, held off a late charge from No. 25 North Georgia, the third-seeded team, to match a program record for wins and advance to the school's first-ever Elite Eight with a 75-71 triumph Monday night at Holt Fieldhouse. FULL RECAP