Converse University women's basketball team, co-champions of the Northwest Division, secured a historic 73-65 double-overtime victory over UNC Pembroke, marking the first win over the Braves in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Senior guard Alisa Davenport led the Valkyries with a career-high 22 points, including six three-pointers.
  • Junior guard Elisa Solé Sanchez contributed 12 points, while junior guard Zariah Washington grabbed 10 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Converse set the tone early by winning the tip-off and maintained a competitive edge throughout the game.
  • The game witnessed multiple lead changes with Converse ultimately securing the win in the second overtime.
What's Next

The Valkyries will wrap up their regular season by facing the Erskine Flying Fleet on Feb. 28.

Bottom Line

Converse University's historic victory over UNC Pembroke cements a breakthrough season for the women's basketball team, marking a significant milestone in the program's NCAA era.