The 2023-24 Sacred Heart University women's basketball team clinched their second consecutive Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship with a commanding 69-48 win over Le Moyne, led by NEC Tournament MVP Ny'Ceara Pryor and All-Tournament Team member Amelia Wood.

The Big Picture

The victory signifies the successful attainment of the team's season goals and highlights their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Sacred Heart Record: 24-9, 15-1 NEC
  • Le Moyne Record: 18-14, 14-2 NEC
State of Play
  • Sacred Heart held Le Moyne to 48 points, marking their ninth game of allowing 50 or fewer points this season.
  • SHU limited Le Moyne to a .293 field goal percentage, the fourth-lowest by a SHU opponent during the season.
What's Next

The Pioneers will advance to the NCAA Tournament for a First Four matchup against Big South champions Presbyterian on Wednesday, March 20.

Bottom Line

Sacred Heart's dominant performance in securing the NEC Championship underscores their defensive strength and sets the stage for a competitive NCAA Tournament appearance.