Miles wins SIAC basketball championship

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2026 SIAC Women's Basketball Tournament Overview:

Champion: Miles College Golden Bears (3rd consecutive title).

Runner-up: Lane College (59-52, March 7, 2026).

Tournament MVP: Samarian Franklin (Miles).

Significance: Miles completed a historic "three-peat," the first in the conference since 2003.

All-Tournament Team: Samarian Franklin (MVP), Nayla Wesley, Makayla Rieves (Miles); Dyani Bernstine, Lauren Lain (Lane); Atreonia Garner (Clark Atlanta); Na'Haviya Paxton (Albany State).

Key Tournament Details

Location/Dates: Held at the Clayton County Convocation Center in Morrow, GA, concluding on March 7, 2026.

Streaming/Advancement: Games were streamed on the SIAC Network, with both Morehouse and Miles advancing to the NCAA Division II Regional tournaments.