UC Connections: Johnson, Lady Eagles heading to D2 Elite Eight

REGION CHAMPS! Lady Eagles clamp down No. 18 Lenoir-Rhyne to claim Southeast Regional Crown

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.

UC Connections: Johnson, Lady Eagles heading to D2 Elite Eight

Upperman's Abigail Johnson and the Carson-Newman University women's basketball team have punched their ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after defeating Lenoir-Rhyne University 72-53 on Monday in the Southeast Regional championship game.