#3 University of Scranton (28-0) defeated Saint Joseph's College (23-6), 64-45, in the first round of the NCAA DIII Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday evening.
Emmanuel sophomore Yannie Chan has been named the 2023 GNAC Women's Basketball Player of the Year and an All-GNAC First Team selection, as announced on Monday afternoon.
Despite trailing for 32 of the 40 minutes, Saint Joseph's of Maine controlled the fourth quarter to take down GNAC rival Emmanuel, 74-67, on Saturday in the league title game.
Top North Division seeds Saint Joseph's (Maine) and Emmanuel both won in the GNAC Semifinals on Friday night, including EC upsetting the top overall seed Albertus on the road.
Emmanuel's Yannie Chan averaged 20.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists in a 2-0 week for the Saints, including a major 73-69 victory over GNAC rival Saint Joseph's of Maine.
USJ junior Jordan Oullette averaged 29 points and 12 rebounds in a 1-1 week for the Blue Jays, including a 31-point, 16-rebound effort in triple OT thriller against rival Albertus.
Albertus Magnus sophomore Jakara Murray-Leach captured her sixth Player of the Week award after the Falcons got a huge win over Saint Joseph's of Maine.
SJC junior guard Angelica Hurley averaged 14.5 points in just 25.0 minutes per game in a 2-0 week, which included an impressive victory over GNAC rival Emmanuel.
Regis senior Pam Gonzalez averaged 17.5 points and 9.5 rebounds last week for the Pride, including a 23-point, 15-rebound performance against GNAC powerhouse Emmanuel.
Averaging 26.0 points and 11. rebounds on the season, Albertus Magnus' Jakara Murray-Leach garnered her third straight GNAC Player of the Week award on Monday.
Albertus Magnus sophomore Jakara Murray-Leach repeated as GNAC Player of the Week following a 20-point, 13-rebound performance in a win over Western New England.
Albertus Magnus sophomore Jakara Murray-Leach went off for 29 points on 48% shooting and nine rebounds in the Falcons' season opener at Farmingdale State.
Albertus Magnus and Emmanuel have been selected atop their respective divisions in the 2022-23 GNAC Preseason Poll, as voted upon by the league's head coaches.