Spalding is making a return trip to the postseason and Head Coach Charlie Just, in his final year of coaching, will be looking to capture a tournament title for the 3^rd time. Spalding was 15-10 overall and 13-5 in the SLIAC this season. They have won four straight and are the league's top defense, limiting opponents to just 61.6 points per game.

KEY PLAYERS
They are led by a pair of sophomores in Hunter Wright and Maleah Hirn. Wright's growth on the court has seen her increase her output to 14.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game while shooting 53-percent from the field. Hirn meanwhile is a steady hand averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Seniors Allison Just and Megan Goeing have provided not just leadership for the team but valuable scoring. Just is 3rd on the team at 10.8 points per game while Goeing is the team's top three-point shooter with 47 triples while averaging 9.2 points per game.

REGULAR SEASON MATCHUPS
The Golden Eagles achieved a win against each team and also a loss. Spalding's first matchup against Webster went well with a win of 89-82. Followed by a loss later in the season of 61-69. Spalding started slow against Greenville with a loss of 63-77, however, they came back and avenged their loss, taking home a win with 64-56. Finally Spalding cruised past Fontbonne in their first matchup winning 80-49. However, Fontbonne fought back in their second matchup, winning 65-55. 


Contributions by SLIAC