INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Phoenix women’s basketball are headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season.
Top-seeded Green Bay (24-8) defeated second-seeded Youngstown State Penguins women’s basketball (24-8) 57-49 in Tuesday’s Horizon League Championship Game in Indianapolis.
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It was a defensive battle through much of the contest, but the Phoenix pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the automatic bid.
Horizon League Player of the Year Jenna Guyer led the way with 21 points, delivering a performance that underscored her conference honors. Maddy Skorupski added 13 points to help seal the victory.
Horizon League Coach of the Year Kayla Karius now has two NCAA Tournament appearances in her tenure and has guided the program to three straight tournament bids.
Green Bay is currently projected as a No. 13 seed, though its official placement will be revealed on Selection Sunday, scheduled for March 15 at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
The Phoenix were an 11-seed in 2024, falling to Tennessee, and earned a 12-seed last year before losing to Alabama.
