University of Scranton Women’s Basketball Makes Elite Eight with Big Win Over Johns Hopkins, Led by Maddy Ryan and Maddie Hartnett
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 PictureScranton'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.
- 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.
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.
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