Northeastern State fell to Emporia State, 76-45, in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional championship game to end their memorable season with a 28-7 record.

The Lady Hornets took a 30-17 lead into halftime and quickly increased the margin to 24 points with five three-pointers in the first five minutes of the second half.

ESU made 26-of-55 (.473) field goal attempts, while NSU was 17-for-63 (.270) from the field.

Senior Jessica White had 15 points to lead the RiverHawks, who were making their second appearance in the regional final (2004).

The Lady Hornets advance to the Elite Eight March 23 in St. Joseph, Mo., against the Michigan Tech-Drury winner from the Midwest Region.

South Central Region All-tournament team

MVP - Cassondra Boston, ESU

Alli Volkens, ESU

Sophia Lenard, ESU

Jessica White, NSU

Jamie Simmons, WTAMU