DePauw to face Lakeland in NCAA First Round

DePauw to face Lakeland in NCAA First Round

(Story taken from DePauw website)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - After capturing the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference title with yesterday's 63-37 win over Centre, DePauw (25-3) earned a spot in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship and faces Lakeland College (22-6) in the opening round on Friday. Printable Bracket | Interactive Bracket | Host Site 

The teams will square off at Hope College's DeVos Fieldhouse. The other side of the bracket features Hope (27-1) against Denison (21-7). The winners will meet Saturday night for the right to advance to the round of 16. Game time and ticket information will be available later.

DePauw is making its seventh straight appearance in the national tournament and 11th in the last 15 years. The Tigers won the 2007 national title, finished third in 2002 and advanced to the national quarterfinals in 2006 and 2008. This season DePauw has won 21 straight since dropping a 74-66 decision at Birmingham-Southern on December 6.