The fourth-seeded Wingate University Bulldogs secured an 85-69 victory over third-seeded Carson-Newman University to claim their 11th SAC tournament championship, improving to 22-9 overall while the Eagles fell to 22-9 on the season.

The Big Picture

Wingate University solidifies its basketball dominance with an impressive 11th SAC tournament win, showcasing a legacy of success in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate shot 46% from the field and went nine-for-21 from three-point range (43%).
  • Carson-Newman shot 29% from the field and connected on eight-of-36 from deep (22%).
  • The 'Dogs went 22-for-24 at the free-throw line while the Eagles were 15-for-18.
  • Wingate held a 43-41 rebounding advantage and outscored the Eagles 25-8 in the second quarter.
State of Play
  • Wingate Bulldogs claim their 11th SAC tournament title.
  • Hannah Clark named the SAC Tournament MVP, leading Wingate to victory.
  • Wingate secures an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, marking their 21st appearance of all time.
What's Next

Wingate will await the NCAA Division II bracket announcement on Sunday night to learn their postseason fate as they gear up for the national tournament.

Bottom Line

Wingate University's women's basketball team's dominant performance secures their 11th SAC tournament championship, reflecting a successful legacy in the conference and setting the stage for their upcoming NCAA Tournament appearance.