February 25, 2023
Cortland Captures 2023 SUNYAC Women's Basketball Title
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. - Cortland defeated New Paltz, 57-52, to win the 2023 SUNYAC women's basketball championship title for the eighth time overall and the first time since 2010, Saturday night at the Hawks Center. With the win the Red Dragons earned an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.
Nyia Longford was named the SUNYAC Tournament MVP after totaling 20 points, 20 rebounds, 11 assists, seven steals and a block for Cortland in the semfinal and final games.
2023 Women's Basketball All-Tournament Team
Kerry Dennis, Geneseo
Lexi Van Vorst, New Paltz
Brianna Fitzgerald, New Paltz
Emily Morano, Cortland
Sarah Tully, Cortland
MVP - Nyia Longford, Cortland
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Cortland | New Paltz |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-54) | (18-53) |
| Field Goal % | 37.0% | 34.0% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 27 |
| Assists | 11 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 15 | 18 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 3 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 26 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 8 | 3 |
| Bench Pts | 10 | 2 |
