Sun Mar 16 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## UNCG Spartans Dance Back to NCAA Tournament After 27-Year Drought
**Greensboro, NC** – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 1998. The Spartans clinched an automatic bid after a hard-fought 64-57 overtime victory over Chattanooga in the Southern Conference (SoCon) Championship game.
This marks the program’s eighth appearance in the SoCon Championship game, and their second victory. The team, led by Head Coach Trina Patterson, finished the regular season with a historic 13-1 record, the best in SoCon history, and boasts a remarkable 14-game winning streak. Khalis Cain was named the SoCon Tournament MVP for her pivotal contributions throughout the championship run.
The Spartans’ return to the national stage is a testament to the team’s resilience and talent. Their success is expected to boost the program’s profile, attracting top recruits and potentially reshaping the future of UNCG women’s basketball. The team will now look to carry their winning momentum into the NCAA Tournament.
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