Carson-Newman's Season Comes to a Close with Loss to Union in Elite Eight
Carson-Newman (32-3) finishes the year by matching a program record with 32 wins on the season and setting the SAC record for wins in a season besting the prior mark by four.
Union (Tenn.)
32-3
73
Carson-Newman
32-3
70
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Union (Tenn.)
32-3
|
18 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 73 |
|
Carson-Newman
32-3
|
16 | 11 | 27 | 16 | 70 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Union (Tenn.)
Pts:
Shumpert,Chelsey
- 24
Reb:
Goodin-Rogers,Kyvin
- 11
Ast:
Perkins,Jada
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Union (Tenn.) | Carson-Newman |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-57) | (28-74) |
| Field Goal % | 43.9% | 37.8% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 48 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 7 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 13 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 14 | 9 |
| Bench Pts | 16 | 13 |
March 19, 2018
Historic year concludes as Union survives C-N's second-half surge in Elite Eight
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Trailing by as many as 21 points in the third quarter, second-seeded Carson-Newman had six possessions to tie or take the lead in the final 2:08 but could not get a bucket to fall as seventh-seeded Union eliminated the Lady Eagles from the Elite Eight with a 73-70 triumph Monday afternoon at the Sanford Pentagon. FULL RECAP