REGION CHAMPS! Lady Eagles clamp down No. 18 Lenoir-Rhyne to claim Southeast Regional Crown
Carson-Newman
24-10,15-7 SAC
72
Lenoir-Rhyne
26-6,20-2 SAC
53
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 72 |
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13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 53 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Carson-Newman | Lenoir-Rhyne |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-59) | (16-61) |
| Field Goal % | 45.8% | 26.2% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 37 |
| Assists | 16 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 9 |
| Pts in the Paint | 38 | 18 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 6 | 17 |
| Bench Pts | 6 | 14 |
March 16, 2026
HARROGATE, Tenn. – Defense proved championship-worthy for fifth-seeded Carson-Newman (24-10), as the Lady Eagles delivered a defensive masterclass, shutting down second-seeded No. 18 Lenoir-Rhyne (26-6) to capture the Southeast Regional title Monday night at Tex Turner Arena.
Carson-Newman's defense held the second-highest scoring offense in DII this season to a season-low 53 points and a season-low 26.6 percent shooting. In the two regular season meetings, C-N allowed a combined 196 points in the two meetings and lost both games. But, the third time around was the charm.