The University of Scranton women's basketball team defeated Johns Hopkins 65-53 in the NCAA Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019.

The Big Picture

Scranton's victory marks their 16th Elite Eight appearance in program history, showcasing a strong performance with a 18-11 fourth-quarter scoring margin.

By the Numbers
  • Scranton held Johns Hopkins to 28.6% shooting from the field.
  • Maddy Ryan led all scorers with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The Lady Royals shot 38.1% from the field and 87.5% from the free-throw line.
  • Scranton outrebounded Johns Hopkins 44-40.
State of Play
  • Scranton advances to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019.
  • They will face the winner of NYU and Hardin-Simmons for a spot in the Final Four.
  • Maddy Ryan scored the first six points of the game and contributed to a strong defensive performance.
Bottom Line

Scranton's impressive victory, led by Maddy Ryan's standout performance, propels them to the Elite Eight with a historic chance at reaching the Final Four.