UNC Pembroke women's basketball team secured a 72-51 victory against Belmont Abbey in the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship by hitting a program-best 15 3-pointers. This victory marks the second consecutive year the Braves have defeated the Crusaders in the conference finals.

The Big Picture

The UNC Pembroke women's basketball team's back-to-back victory against Belmont Abbey signifies their dominance in the Conference Carolinas Tournament and establishes them as a formidable force in collegiate basketball.

By the Numbers
  • UNC Pembroke made a program-best 15 3-pointers during the game.
  • Kalaya Hall led the team with 25 points and 8 rebounds.
  • Kelci Adams set a single-season record for most three-pointers.
  • The team shot 51.1% from the floor and 55.6% from the perimeter.
  • UNC Pembroke held the lead for 55.7% of the game.
State of Play
  • UNC Pembroke's victory secures them an automatic qualifier bid to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.
  • The team, earning the eighth seed, will face Catawba in the upcoming tournament.
  • Kalaya Hall was named the Tournament Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row, solidifying her exceptional contribution to the team.
What's Next

After securing the conference title, UNC Pembroke looks ahead to the NCAA Tournament where they aim to continue their success as they face Catawba in the upcoming games.

Bottom Line

UNC Pembroke's women's basketball team's remarkable victory with a program-best performance in 3-pointers underscores their dominance in the conference and sets a strong foundation for their upcoming NCAA Tournament appearance against Catawba.