Women's basketball headed for the nationals

For the first time in school history, Emory has been selected for the NCAA Division III national women's basketball tournament. The Eagles, ranked No. 2 in the South region, begin tournament play this Wednesday, March 1. The opponent and location had not been announced at press time. If Emory wins Wednesday, they will advance to the next round on Saturday, March 4. The regional finals are Friday, March 10, followed by the sectional finals Saturday, March 11, and the final four March 17-18. Emory set a school record with 18 wins, heading into the regular-season finale, and was ranked in the top 15 nationally by three basketball publications. The Eagles compiled their best ever University Athletic Association record at 11-3, including a 62-47 win against Rochester (N.Y.) Feb. 17. Freshman Alicia Moore of Palm Bay, Fla. (pictured right), led Emory in that game with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Women's basketball becomes the 16th of Emory's 17 varsity sports to qualify for an NCAA national championship since 1990.