SALEM, Va. –  History continues to be written for No. 8 Denison women's basketball. With an 82–61 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin–Oshkosh, the Big Red punched their ticket to the NCAA National Championship, while also setting a new program record for most wins in a season, surpassing the 28–1 mark from 2010–11. Denison dominated from the opening tip, never letting up, and extended their remarkable postseason run on the sport's biggest stage.

First Quarter: Denison came out firing, opening the game on a 6–0 run before Wisconsin–Oshkosh could get on the board. The Big Red's defense set the tone early, holding the Titans to just two points through the first seven minutes of play. Denison kept its foot on the gas as Ada Taute knocked down a three-pointer to extend the lead to 20–2, forcing an Oshkosh timeout. The Big Red closed the quarter in complete control, taking a commanding 22–7 advantage into the second.

Second Quarter: Denison stormed out of the gate in the quarter with a 10–2 run, fueled by two three-pointers from Brooke Toigo to stretch the Big Red lead to 23. Wisconsin–Oshkosh attempted to respond, but Denison had an answer every time, maintaining the 23-point cushion and heading into halftime in control, 42–19.

Third Quarter: Wisconsin–Oshkosh opened the quarter on a 7–2 run, but Denison kept the margin around 20. Brooke Toigo steadied the Big Red with a runner, followed by a layup from Abby Cooch to halt the momentum. Anelly Mad-Toingué, Violet Mitchell, and Molly Dorighi then helped Denison close strong, carrying a 59–39 lead into the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter: In the final frame, Wisconsin–Oshkosh and the Big Red traded baskets, but Adelyn Moore and Abby Cooch each knocked down a three-pointer with under five minutes remaining to keep the lead at 21, 72–51. From there, Denison cruised through the closing minutes to secure an 82–61 victory.

Key Highlights

• Brooke Toigo and Abby Cooch led the Big Red in scoring with 13 points each, while Adelyn Moore added 11 points off the bench.

• Ada Taute added 12 points and nine rebounds in a strong all-around performance.

• Anelly Mad-Toingué contributed 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals.

• Violet Mitchell scored nine points, and Molly Dorighi added eight points while going a perfect 4-for-4 from the field.

• Denison shot 50.0% from the field (30-60), 50.0% from three-point range (9-18), and 61.9% from the free throw line (13-21).

• The Big Red out-rebounded Wisconsin–Oshkosh 45–32 and recorded eight steals and four blocks.

• Denison maintained a consistent lead throughout the game, never allowing the Titans to get closer than 16 points in the second half.

• With the win, Denison improves to 29–2, tying the program record for most wins in a single season (28–1, 2010–11).

• The victory also secures the Big Red a spot in the NCAA National Championship for the first time in program history.
  
  Up Next for the Big Red
  
  Denison plays in the National Title Game this Saturday, March 21 against undefeated University of Scrantion at 4 pm.