The Bryan College women's basketball team is gearing up for the AAC Tournament, set to begin this week in Kingsport, Tennessee. The No. 6 seed Lions will face No. 3 Reinhardt in the quarterfinals on Thursday, February 27, at 5:15 PM.
Season Recap
The Lions wrapped up the regular season with a 14-11 overall record and a 12-9 mark in conference play. Bryan has been tough to beat at home, finishing with a 9-2 record in Summers Gymnasium, and now they look to bring that same energy to the postseason.
Key Stats
- Scoring: The Lions have averaged 68.2 points per game, spreading the scoring among multiple players.
- Defense: Bryan has held opponents to 64.7 points per game, making defense a key part of their success.
- Steals: Bryan finished 3rd in the AAC this season averaging 10.7 steals per game.
Path to the Championship
To secure an AAC Championship and a spot in the NAIA National Tournament, Bryan will need to string together three wins in three days.
1?? Quarterfinals: No. 6 Bryan vs. No. 3 Reinhardt – Thursday, 5:15 PM
2?? Semifinals: If Bryan wins, they will face the winner of No. 2 Johnson vs. No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan/No. 10 Union Commonwealth – Friday, 4:00 PM
3?? Championship: A win in the semifinals would send the Lions to the AAC Championship Game on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
What's at Stake?
The AAC Tournament Champion will earn an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament. If Milligan (No. 1 seed) wins the tournament, Johnson (No. 2 seed) will receive the second automatic bid.
All games will be live-streamed for free on the AAC Digital Network, and tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students.
Bryan is looking to carry their momentum into the postseason and make a deep tournament run. Stay tuned for updates as the Lions take on the AAC Tournament!
