W&L Women’s Basketball Quarterfinal Upset: No. 6 Wartburg Prevails Over No. 9 in NCAA Tournament Clash
The ninth-ranked Washington and Lee women's basketball team's NCAA Tournament run ended in the Elite 8 with a 68-58 loss to sixth-ranked Wartburg after a fierce second-half comeback fell short.
The Big PictureThis game marked the end of Washington and Lee's historic season with program records for wins and winning percentage along with the first three NCAA Tournament wins in program history.
By the Numbers- Washington and Lee finished with a program record of 29 wins and a winning percentage of .906.
- Sophomore Mary Schleusner led the team with 22 points and 18 rebounds in her final game of the season.
- Sophomore Quinn McGuinness ignited the team with a three-pointer, contributing to a 16-5 run which brought the game close at 48-47 in the fourth quarter.
- Despite the Generals' efforts, Wartburg outscored them 20-11 in the final minutes to secure the victory and advance in the tournament.
Washington and Lee's memorable season comes to an end in the Elite 8, capping off a historic run with program-best achievements and a strong fight against Wartburg.
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