SWOSU women's basketball secures a spot in the 2024 GAC Women's Basketball Championship after defeating No. 17/23 Harding 79-72 in the semifinals with a strong defensive performance and a season-high 79 points.

The Big Picture

The Lady Bulldogs advance to their seventh GAC Tournament Championship game in program history, holding a 4-2 record in championship games.

By the Numbers
  • SWOSU shot 52.9% overall and 50% from three, setting new season highs.
  • Harding finished shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from deep.
State of Play
  • SWOSU will face No. 4 seed Henderson State for the championship title.
  • Defensively, SWOSU limited Harding to 2-11 shooting in the first quarter and only allowed six points in the paint in the first half.
  • The Lady Bulldogs had a blistering final period, scoring 27 points with over 60% shooting and 10 made free throws.
Bottom Line

SWOSU women's basketball advances to the 2024 GAC Women's Basketball Championship after a solid victory over Harding, showcasing strong defense and offensive prowess to secure a spot in the title game.