Overview
- NYU’s run, the second-longest in NCAA history behind UConn’s 111, ended in the Division III Final Four after three straight undefeated seasons and two titles.
- Scranton led 30-18 at halftime, saw NYU rally to 56-52 with 46 seconds left, then closed it out at the line with late free throws by Meghan Lamanna.
- Lamanna scored 18 points and Kaeli Romanowski added a 14-point, 16-rebound double-double; NYU’s Caroline Peper had 19 and Yasmene Clark grabbed 15 boards.
- Scranton outrebounded NYU 47-34 and held the Violets to 28% shooting, improving to 32-0 on the season.
- The result sends Scranton to Saturday’s championship against Denison, while NYU takes its first loss since March 11, 2023, previously falling to Transylvania.