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NYU Women's Basketball Streak Ends; Scranton Advances to Finals

3/20/2026

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New York University (NYU) women's basketball team saw its 91-game winning streak end with a 60-52 loss to Scranton in the Division III Final Four.
The Violets had the second-longest NCAA history streak and trailed 30-18 at halftime.
Caroline Peper scored 19 points for NYU.
Scranton advanced to the national championship for the first time since 1985.
The defeat ended NYU's unbeaten run, during which it won two national titles.

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New York University (NYU) women's basketball team saw its 91-game winning streak end with a 60-52 loss to Scranton in the Division III Final Four.
The Violets had the second-longest NCAA history streak and trailed 30-18 at halftime.
Caroline Peper scored 19 points for NYU.
Scranton advanced to the national championship for the first time since 1985.
The defeat ended NYU's unbeaten run, during which it won two national titles.