Millikin University Women's Basketball Team Advances to Regional Championship

Strategic Insights -

The Millikin University women's basketball team made a remarkable comeback in their game against Emory University on March 3, winning 76-70 in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament Lexington, Ky. Regional. The team trailed 11-5 in the first quarter but managed to take the lead and maintain it for the rest of the game. Millikin's defense played a crucial role, forcing 14 first-half turnovers and scoring 13 points off the turnovers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Millikin University's women's basketball team defeated Emory University 76-70 in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament Lexington, Ky. Regional on March 3.
  • The team trailed 11-5 in the first quarter but managed to take the lead and maintain it for the rest of the game.
  • Millikin's defense forced 14 first-half turnovers and scored 13 points off the turnovers, which played a significant role in their victory.
  • Elyce Knudsen finished as the team's top scorer with 27 points, while Bailey Coffman added 17.
  • Sarah Ness had a big game off the bench with 10 points and five rebounds, and Miranda Fox led the team with seven rebounds.
  • Millikin University is now 24-4 on the year, while Emory University goes to 17-8.
  • The team will face second-ranked Transylvania University in the Regional Championship game on Saturday, March 4 at 7:45 p.m. ET (6:45 CT).
  • Millikin University's defense played a crucial role in their victory, forcing 17 turnovers while committing only 14.

Statistics:

  • Millikin University shot 42 percent (28-66) from the field, while Emory University made 41 percent (29-71) from the field.
  • Millikin University forced Emory University into 14 first-half turnovers and scored 13 points off the turnovers.
  • Elyce Knudsen finished with 27 points, Bailey Coffman added 17, and Sarah Ness had 10 points off the bench.
  • Miranda Fox led the team with seven rebounds, and Abby Ratsch added six.
  • Emory University's Daniella Aronsky led the team with 19 points, followed by Morgan Laudick with 13.

Sources:

  • Millikin University athletics department
  • NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament Lexington, Ky. Regional
  • Springfield news release