No. 3 Anderson University women's basketball (24-10) comeback bid fell just short against No. 6 Carson-Newman (23-8), 75-71, in the first round of the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball ...

It took a game-winning basket in the final six seconds and a whole lot of grit and perseverance, and Belmont Abbey finally is back in the women’s NCAA ... No. 8 Carson-Newman (21-11), 5 p.m ...

Ohio State already has four players graduating from the program this season. Carson's departure puts the roster at nine players. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

It all comes down to this. NCAA D2 women's basketball will crown a new champion Friday. No. 1 Grand Valley State will face No. 3 Cal State Dominguez Hills in Pittsburgh in the grand finale.