The top-seeded Valdosta State women's basketball team will face No. 4-seed Nova Southeastern in the NCAA South Regional semifinal at The Complex on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., following a 66-55 victory in the first round.

The Big Picture

The game is part of the NCAA South Regional Championship, with the winner advancing to the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Elite Eight in Saint Joseph, Mo.

By the Numbers
  • Valdosta State enters with a 30-2 record and a 27-game winning streak, the fourth-longest current streak in NCAA Division II women's basketball.
  • The Lady Blazers went 23-1 in Gulf South Conference play and are led by junior Kalifa Ford, the D2CCA South Region Player of the Year.
State of Play
  • Valdosta State faces Nova Southeastern in the semifinal, with the winner meeting Tampa or Eckerd for the South Region championship.
  • The Lady Blazers have a historical edge over Nova Southeastern, leading the all-time series 10-5.
What's Next

The winner of the Valdosta State vs. Nova Southeastern game will contend for the South Region title and a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Elite Eight.

Bottom Line

Valdosta State's dominant performance and winning streak position them as strong contenders for success in the ongoing NCAA South Regional, with eyes set on the coveted Elite Eight spot.