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UVM Women's Basketball Headed to Louisville for Division I Tournament
Catamounts earn third America East title in four seasons, will face #3 seed Louisville in Regional 3
Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:04am
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The University of Vermont women's basketball team has earned a spot in the 2026 NCAA Division I Tournament after winning their third America East championship in four seasons. The Catamounts, seeded #14, will take on the #3 seed Louisville Cardinals in Louisville for the Regional 3 - Fort Worth matchup, which will be broadcast on ESPN.
Why it matters
This marks the third time in four years that the UVM women's basketball team has qualified for the NCAA Division I Tournament, a remarkable achievement for the program. Their success highlights the strength of the America East conference and the growing prominence of the Catamounts as a force to be reckoned with in women's college basketball.
The details
The Catamounts secured their tournament berth with a decisive 61-43 victory over Maine in the America East championship game on Friday night. UVM finished the regular season with a 27-7 record and a 13-3 conference mark under head coach Alisa Kresge.
- The Catamounts' matchup against Louisville will take place on Saturday night, with the tip-off time yet to be announced.
- UVM won the America East championship on Friday, March 15, 2026.
The players
Alisa Kresge
Head coach of the UVM women's basketball team, leading the Catamounts to three America East titles in four seasons.
University of Vermont Catamounts
The women's basketball team from the University of Vermont, a Division I program that has emerged as a powerhouse in the America East conference.
Louisville Cardinals
The women's basketball team from the University of Louisville, a perennial NCAA Tournament contender and the #3 seed in the Regional 3 - Fort Worth bracket.
What’s next
The winner of the UVM-Louisville matchup will advance to the next round of the NCAA Division I Tournament.
The takeaway
The UVM women's basketball team has established itself as a consistent contender in the NCAA Division I Tournament, showcasing the program's growth and the talent of head coach Alisa Kresge and her players. Their tournament appearance is a point of pride for the university and the Burlington community.
