Buena Vista, VA - The Southern Virginia women's basketball team is making a exciting return to the NCAA Tournament, having previously reached the second round in the 2021-2022 season. The Knights, with an impressive record of 22-6 overall and 18-1 in conference play, are set to face DeSales University (25-2, 14-0) on Friday, March 1st, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM EST.

This matchup is set to unfold in Center Valley, PA, signifying the inaugural meeting between the two teams during the Knights' second appearance in the D3 National Championship Tournament. In contrast, the Bulldogs are making a notable statement with their 17th NCAA tournament appearance, and they have the added advantage of playing on their home court as hosts for the first and second rounds of the tournament.

Key players from the successful 2021-2022 season, such as Addison Newman, Emma Camden, Taylor Miyasaki, and Madisen Staples, bring valuable experience to the team, contributing depth for another exciting tournament run. Newman, the USA South All-Tournament MVP, aims to once again lead the offense in the upcoming game.

The victor of this contest will advance to face either NYU or Millsaps College on Saturday at 7:00 PM, setting the stage for an intense journey through the tournament.

The Knights look towards their balanced attack, featuring five players averaging over 7 points a game. Ruth Kempler leads all scoring with 9.2 points per game, followed by Maria Savvun with an average of 8.7. This diversified scoring approach enhances the team's versatility and offensive strength heading into the tournament.

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