Concordia Women's Basketball Falls in Elite 8 to Scranton

Turnovers prove costly as Cobbers' historic season ends

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:34am

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The Concordia College women's basketball team fell to Scranton 67-42 in the NCAA Division III Tournament Elite 8 on Saturday, March 14. The Cobbers committed 20 turnovers compared to just 5 for Scranton, who shot 47% from the field. Concordia was led by Maya Metcalf's 17 points, while Scranton had four players score in double figures.

Why it matters

Concordia's appearance in the Elite 8 was their first since 1993, marking the end of a historic season for the program. The loss highlights the importance of limiting turnovers against top competition in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Concordia shot just 34% from the field compared to 47% for Scranton. The Cobbers were 2-11 from three-point range but did make 14-16 free throws. In addition to the 20 turnovers, Concordia was outrebounded 38-29. Scranton had a balanced scoring attack with four players in double figures, led by Kaci Kranson's 15 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Scranton (30-0) will now play New York University (29-0) in the National Semifinals on Thursday, March 19 in Salem, Virginia.
  • Concordia finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-5 record.

The players

Maya Metcalf

Concordia's leading scorer with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Alexa Snesrud

Contributed 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists for Concordia.

Kaci Kranson

Scranton's leading scorer with 15 points and 5 rebounds.

Katie Gorski

Scranton player who scored 13 points with 5 rebounds and 2 steals.

Scranton

The Scranton Lady Royals, who improved to 30-0 on the season with the win.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Concordia's historic season came to an end, but the team's first Elite 8 appearance since 1993 represents significant progress for the program. The loss highlights the importance of limiting turnovers against top competition in the NCAA Tournament.