The No. 1 Sacred Heart University women's basketball team is set to face No. 4 Merrimack in the NEC Tournament semifinals on Thursday at 7 p.m., with Sacred Heart hosting the game at the Pitt Center.

The Big Picture

Sacred Heart aims to continue their dominance in the NEC Tournament, coming off a 13-game win streak and seeking their fifth NEC Tournament title.

By the Numbers
  • Sacred Heart is on a 13-game win streak, their longest since 2008-09.
  • Ny'Ceara Pryor leads the team with 23 points per game and is 42 points away from tying the program's single-season scoring record.
State of Play
  • Sacred Heart has won 6 NEC regular-season titles and is 7-1 in their last eight NEC quarterfinal games.
  • They have a history of success in postseason games at the Pitt Center, with a 21-8 record.
What's Next

Sacred Heart looks to secure their first-ever back-to-back NEC Championship and continue their impressive postseason track record.

Bottom Line

Sacred Heart University women's basketball team is on a historic winning streak, eyeing another NEC Tournament title and a shot at a back-to-back championship, led by top scorer Ny'Ceara Pryor.