The Cairn University Women's Basketball team secured their first United East Women's Basketball Championship berth by defeating Saint Elizabeth University 78-68. Although trailing in the first quarter, Cairn's strong performance, led by freshman forward Ella Quince's 25 points and 7 steals, enabled them to clinch the victory. This win marks their first postseason bid in the United East and their most conference wins since 2005-06, signaling a new era for Women's Basketball at Cairn University.

By the Numbers
  • Quince scored 25 points and made 7 steals
  • Raines scored 23 points and made 5 assists
  • Bright secured 20 rebounds and scored 10 points
  • Hinson provided 10 points and 12 rebounds
State of Play
  • Cairn University secures their first United East postseason bid
  • Cairn University achieves 10 conference wins in a season for the first time since 2005-06
  • The team is set to close the regular season by hosting Bryn Athyn on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Bottom Line

Cairn University's victory over Saint Elizabeth University not only secures their first ever United East postseason bid but also marks a significant milestone by achieving their most conference wins in a season since 2005-06, signaling a new era for Women's Basketball at the university.