TWU, Milligan to Meet for Women’s Basketball Tournament Title

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (MWSN) — Cinderella still has her dancing shoes on as No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan pulled off another upset, downing third-seeded Reinhardt 88-69 in the semifinal round of the 2025 WinWon Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women’s Basketball Tournament on Friday.

The tournament is being played at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort in Kingsport, Tenn.

Tennessee Wesleyan will take on No. 1 Milligan in the championship game on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. The Buffaloes dispatched No. 4 Pikeville 82-54 earlier on Friday.

Tennessee Wesleyan scorched the nets from long range, hitting 12-of-18 3-pointers in the first half in building a 47-31 lead. The Bulldogs finished the game 18-of-29 from behind the arc. Tennessee Wesleyan shot 62.1 percent from 3-point range while making only 50.9 percent from anywhere on the floor.

Abbey Barr led Tennessee Wesleyan in scoring, going 5-for-5 from 3-point land and 6-for-6 overall for 17 points. Jalaya Lindsey added 14 points, and Jacelyn Stone chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.

SESN, known for its comprehensive collegiate sports broadcasts—including last year’s high-energy “The Show” basketball showcase—will deliver extensive, multi-platform coverage of this year’s championship. Whether you’re planning to attend in person or tune in from home, you won’t miss a single three-pointer, fast break, or last-second shot.

How to Watch:

• Amazon Fire TV: Access SESN’s free Fire TV app on Amazon Firestick or Amazon-enabled TVs for live and archived matches.
• SESNsports.com: Watch the games live on the official SESN website, sesnsports.com, optimized for streaming on any device.
• Twitch TV & YouTube: Tune in to live coverage on Twitch TV and YouTube, providing fans with multiple viewing options.

Make sure to tune in starting Wednesday, February 26, at 2:30 p.m. as the opening round tips off in Kingsport. Join SESN for every jump ball, slam dunk, and final buzzer as these teams chase the dream of AAC Tournament glory and a trip to the NAIA National Championship.

Milligan outscored Pikeville 31-10 in the third quarter to break the game wide open. Jaycie Jenkins led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, with Semaj Clark helping out with 18 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Milligan is looking for its first women’s basketball tournament title in over two decades, while Tennessee Wesleyan last won it in 2016.

Tournament Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Game 1 – No. 8 Columbia (19-11) def. No. 9 Truett McConnell (12-17), 71-62 (box)
Game 2 – No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (16-12) def. No. 10 Union Commonwealth (10-19), 60-57 (box)

Thursday, Feb. 27
Game 3 – No. 4 Pikeville (22-7) def. No. 5 Montreat (17-12), 89-73 (box)
Game 4 – No. 1 Milligan (22-7) def. No. 8 Columbia (19-12), 86-59 (box)
Game 5 – No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (17-12) def. No. 2 Johnson (24-5), 52-35 (box)
Game 6 – No. 3 Reinhardt (22-7) def. No. 6 Bryan (15-13), 64-52 (box)

Friday, Feb. 28
Game 7 – No. 1 Milligan (23-7) def. No. 4 Pikeville (22-8), 82-54 (box)
Game 8 – No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (18-12) vs. No. 3 Reinhardt (22-8), 88-69 (box)

Saturday, March 1
Game 9 – Championship Game – No. 1 Milligan (23-7) vs. No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (18-12), 1 pm

Kingsport offers a wide variety of dining, shopping, and recreational activities, making it a great destination for teams, families, and fans. Plan your stay and enjoy all that Kingsport has to offer while cheering on your favorite programs in this high-stakes conference showdown.

Location: MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort, Kingsport, Tennessee
Dates: Wednesday, February 26 – Saturday, March 1
Ticket Prices: $10 for adults / $5 for students
Tickets will be available online or on-site at MeadowView.

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