The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 77-46 Lancaster Bible
Record: Roberts Wesleyan 26-7 | Lancaster Bible 24-5
Location: Voller Athletic Center – Rochester, N.Y.


ROCHESTER, N.Y. –With a resounding 77-46 win over Lancaster Bible in the NCCAA Midwest Region championship, Roberts Wesleyan women's basketball is now headed to the NCCAA National Championship tournament.

The Redhawks earned the region's automatic bid to the eight-team tournament, which is held in Winona Lake, Ind. on the campus of Grace College.

How It Happened
The Chargers, who were the two-seeds in the regional tournament, shot out to an 18-15 lead through the first 10 minutes as Lancaster Bible's Aubrey Folger scored 10 points to lead the visitors  in the first quarter.

Roberts Wesleyan then took control in the second quarter, going on runs of 11-0 and 9-0 as they outscored the Chargers, 22-4 in the quarter to head into the locker room leading 37-22.

In the second half, the Redhawks used a 13-0 run in the third quarter, giving the top-seeds a 53-29 kead with 3:49 remaining in the third.

Key Stat
Roberts Wesleyan's bench scored 20 points compared to zero points from the Chargers' bench.

Inside the Numbers
- The Redhawks dominated under the basket, outpacing Lancaster Bible 48-28 in the paint.
- Samantha Courtney picked up her 19^th double-double of the season with 17 points and 14 rebounds
- A total of 11 players scored for Roberts Wesleyan as Lucy Covley added 13 points while Brooke Fields chipped in 11 points.
- This was the first meeting between the two programs. Lancaster Bible in an NCAA Division III program that compete in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.

"Courtney's" Impact
The senior forward finished the game with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and four steals for the Redhawks. Courtney shot 7 of 15 from the field and was a perfect 3 of 3 at the line.

Up Next
Roberts Wesleyan will learn who they play in the first round of the NCCAA National Championships Sunday evening when the seeds are released.