UAH Falls to Union on Last-Second Basket in GSC Tournament Final

Chargers' quest for conference title ends in heartbreaking fashion

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) women's basketball team fell to Union University 65-63 in the Gulf South Conference tournament championship game on a last-second shot by Union's Aryn Roberts. UAH had rallied from a 16-point first-quarter deficit to take a late lead, but Union tied the game with under a minute left before Roberts' game-winning heave at the buzzer.

Why it matters

The loss denies UAH its first GSC tournament title since 2019, though the Chargers are still expected to receive an NCAA Division II tournament bid after being ranked No. 1 in the region. The game featured a dramatic comeback and a heartbreaking finish, highlighting the ups and downs of postseason basketball.

The details

UAH trailed by as many as 16 points in the first quarter before rallying to tie the game at 29-29 by halftime. The second half featured 12 lead changes, with UAH taking a 3-point lead with 1:11 remaining on a layup by Lili Wilken. But Union's Katie Yoder hit a 3-pointer with 57 seconds left to tie it, setting up Roberts' game-winning heave at the buzzer.

  • The GSC women's basketball tournament title game was played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • UAH led by 3 points with 1:11 left in the game before Union tied it with a 3-pointer with 57 seconds remaining.
  • Aryn Roberts' game-winning shot for Union came as time expired.

The players

Aryn Roberts

A player for Union University who hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer to defeat UAH.

Lili Wilken

A UAH player who scored a game-high 27 points in the loss.

Allen Sharpe

The head coach of the UAH women's basketball team.

Olivia Lee

A Union player who was named the tournament's most outstanding player after finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“The last thing I told him was that it's not done. We'll be in the NCAA tournament, and we'll still play again this coming weekend, but I need them a lot more than they need me, and it kind of got to me a little bit. What a team. What a season.”

— Allen Sharpe, UAH Head Coach (al.com)

“They poured their guts into that game: like, all they had. A lot of teams would have been done in that first quarter. A lot of teams would have rolled over and just quit and gotten beaten to death, but the fact that we came back and had the lead at the half was unbelievable. We did a good job, for the most part, of guarding them. Holding them to 65 is quite an accomplishment.”

— Allen Sharpe, UAH Head Coach (al.com)

What’s next

The NCAA Division II women's basketball selection show is set for 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. Even with the loss, UAH is still expected to receive an NCAA tournament bid and potentially host the South Regional at Spragins Hall.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking loss for UAH highlights the emotional rollercoaster of postseason basketball, as the Chargers rallied from a large deficit only to fall on a last-second shot. However, UAH's strong season has them poised for an NCAA tournament berth, giving them another chance to compete for a championship.