The University of Scranton women's basketball team (32-0) is set to compete in the NCAA Division III National Championship at the Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia, taking on Denison University (29-2) on Saturday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m. (EST).

The Basics:

• National Championship Game: Scranton vs. Denison
• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
• Location: Cregger Center at Roanoke College | Salem, Va.
• Scranton will be the designated home team and will wear their white uniforms.
• The Lady Royals will look to secure the program's second national title (1985) and finish off the first undefeated season in program history.

Fans:

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Links to all fan resources are available below:

• Tickets
• Bracket
• Live Stats
• Radio Broadcast with Dean Corwin on WUSR 99.5
• ESPN+ Streaming
• Media Information
• Hotel Information
• Dining Information
• City of Salem
• Directions to the Cregger Center

Scranton:

• Record: 32-0
• The Lady Royals secured their spot in the title game and set a new program record with 32 wins following a 60-52 victory over NYU in Thursday's national semifinal.
• Scranton will appear in its first National Championship game in 41 years, dating back to when the 1984-85 team won the title.
• The Lady Royals have also earned tournament victories over Concordia-Moorhead (67-42), Bates (76-59), Otterbein (82-43), and Framingham State (104-39).
• Scranton's success has been fueled by a balanced and efficient style of play on both ends of the floor. Offensively, the Lady Royals emphasize ball movement and spacing, consistently generating high-percentage looks while shooting efficiently from the field and from three-point range. Multiple players average double figures, making them difficult to defend.
• Defensively, Scranton is known for its aggressive, disruptive approach, forcing turnovers and converting them into transition opportunities. The Lady Royals apply consistent pressure on the perimeter while protecting the rim, creating a well-rounded defensive unit that has limited opponents throughout the season. Their ability to control tempo, take care of the basketball, and capitalize on mistakes has been a defining factor in their undefeated run.

• Kaci Kranson (Sr., G): 17.9 PPG, 5.4 RPG, .510 FG%, .435 3PT%; reached double figures in all but three games; WBCA All-American, 2025-26 Landmark Player of the Year, D3Hoops.com Region V Player of the Year, First Team All-Region & All-Conference; 8 points shy of 2,000 career points
• Kaeli Romanowski (Sr., G): 5.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 124 STL; WBCA Honorable Mention All-American, Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, D3Hoops.com All-Region First Team; set program & Landmark single-season steals record
• Elizabeth Bennett (Jr., F): 12.1 PPG, .380 3PT%, 4.4 RPG, 36 BLK; All-Landmark Conference Second Team
• Katie Gorski (Jr., F): 11.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG, .527 FG%, 34 BLK; All-Landmark Conference Second Team
• Meghan Lamanna (Jr., G): 10.6 PPG, .419 3PT%; All-Landmark Conference Second Team
• Jenna Sloan (Sr., G): 96 AST, 62 REB, 36 STL; leads the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (8.72)
• Sophia Talutto (Fr., G): 7.8 PPG, 70 STL; D3Hoops.com Region 5 Rookie of the Year, Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year

Head Coach Ben O'Brien:

• O'Brien has rapidly established himself as one of the premier coaches in Division III and now leads the Lady Royals into the national championship game in just his fourth season at the helm.
• In his fourth season at Scranton, he owns a remarkable 117-6 record and became the fastest coach in NCAA history to reach 100 wins earlier this year (106 games – no data to suggest otherwise).
• O'Brien and his staff were named the Landmark Coaching Staff of the Year, and he earned D3Hoops.com Region 5 Coach of the Year honors this season.
• Under his leadership, Scranton has made four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including three Sweet 16s, back-to-back Elite Eight runs, and now a Final Four and National Championship appearance.
• With a 12-3 record in NCAA Tournament play, O'Brien has proven his ability to elevate his team on the biggest stage, guiding the Lady Royals to one of the most dominant stretches in program history.

Scranton NCAA Tournament & Final Four History:

• This marks Scranton's second appearance in the NCAA national title game, as the Lady Royals aim to join the 1984-85 team in capturing the program's second NCAA Championship while becoming the first undefeated team in program history.
• Scranton is making its NCAA Tournament appearance for a record 38th time in program history and the 13th consecutive season — the longest active streak in Division III.
• Scranton has reached the NCAA Final Four for the 10th time in program history and the first time since 2019.
• Scranton has reached the Elite Eight three consecutive years and owns an 80-40 all-time record in NCAA Tournament play.
• The Lady Royals advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season and the 28th time overall in program history. Last weekend marked the second consecutive season Scranton hosted the round of sixteen. 

Denison:

• Record: (29-2)
• Denison has also set a program record for single-season wins and is in the midst of a historic campaign, highlighted by its first-ever NCAA Final Four and National Championship game appearance.
• The Big Red defeated Wisconsin-Oshkosh 82-61 in Thursday's national semifinal to advance to the championship.
• Denison's tournament run has included wins over Southern Virginia (82-47), Trine (63-54), John Carroll (86-67), Washington & Lee (77-64), and Wisconsin-Oshkosh (82-61).
• Denison earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after winning the NCAC Regular Season Championship. The Big Red began the season 17-0 and avenged one of their two losses to Ohio Wesleyan to secure the conference title. Their only other loss came to DePauw in the NCAC Tournament semifinals.
• The Big Red play an up-tempo style, averaging over 75 points per game, while also ranking among the nation's leaders defensively in blocks, rebounding margin, and steals. Their depth has been a key factor, with strong bench production and a balanced scoring attack throughout the season.

Big Red Players to Watch:

• Ada Taute (Jr., G): Leads Denison with 13.9 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 68 STL; WBCA All-American, First Team All-Region, First Team All-NCAC
• Abby Cooch (Jr., G): 13.3 PPG, leads team with 51 3PT, 44 STL; Second Team All-Region, First Team All-NCAC
• Anelly Mad-toingue (So., F): Leads the team with 10.1 RPG, 7.5 PPG, 88 BLK; Third Team All-NCAC

• This will be the first meeting between the two programs.