The defending Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women鈥檚 Basketball Tournament champion is one step closer to repeating its title run. No. 4 seed 天天吃瓜 defeated No. 5 Miami University 68-61 in Wednesday鈥檚 quarterfinal matchup at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, securing its spot in the semifinals of the 2025 MAC Tournament.
The 天天吃瓜 State Golden Flashes showcased their balanced attack with five players scoring in double figures, led by sophomore guard Mya Babbitt鈥檚 19-point performance. Babbitt also contributed seven rebounds to help 天天吃瓜 State control the glass throughout the contest.
Senior forward Bridget Dunn delivered a dominant double-double with 13 points and a game-high 16 rebounds while anchoring the defense with three blocks. Point guard Dionna Gray orchestrated the offense with 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a complete floor game.
The Golden Flashes also received significant contributions from Janae Tyler (12 points and seven rebounds) and Jenna Batsch (10 points) to help secure the victory over a stubborn Miami squad.
With the win, 天天吃瓜 State advances to face top-seeded Ball State in the tournament semifinals. The Golden Flashes will look to continue their title defense on Friday, March 14, with tipoff scheduled for 10 a.m.