NYU women’s 91-game win streak ends in Division III Final Four

SALEM, Va. — NYU‘s report 91-game successful streak is over after a 60-52 loss to Scranton in the Final Four of the Division III NCAA match on Thursday night time.

The Violets (29-1) had the second-longest successful streak in NCAA historical past, trailing solely UConn’s 111-game run.

The two-time defending champion Violets received off to a gradual begin and trailed 30-18 on the half to Scranton (32-0). NYU rallied in the second half, chopping the Lady Royals’ result in three early in the third quarter, however Scranton answered.

Down 13 in the fourth, NYU received inside 56-52 with 46 seconds left however might get no nearer as Scranton hit free throws down the stretch, together with two by Meghan Lamanna to sign the win.

The Violets final loss was March 11, 2023, after they have been crushed by Transylvania in the Elite Eight. Senior Caroline Peper was the one participant on the crew who had misplaced a sport in her profession. She had 19 factors in the loss and is the lone senior on the squad.

NYU had been successful by a median of greater than 35 factors this season. The Violets broke the Division III report for many consecutive wins, held by Washington University of St. Louis, on Feb. 8 with their 82nd consecutive win.

Scranton had crushed Pitt in an exhibition sport earlier this yr.