Lander University

Women's Basketball 3/1/2026 3:28:00 PM Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Lander Women’s Basketball Secures No. 8 Seed in 2026 PBC Tournament

GREENWOOD - The Lander women's basketball team secured the No. 8 seed in the 2026 Peach Belt Conference Tournament after concluding the regular season with a 7-13 mark in conference play.

Results across the league fell in favor of the Bearcats on the final weekend, allowing Lander to finish eighth in the standings and clinch a spot in the eight-team field.

The Bearcats will open postseason play on Wednesday, March 4, traveling to Columbus, Georgia, to face top-seeded Columbus State in the quarterfinal round. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Columbus State enters the postseason ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 3 in the most recent NCAA Southeast Region poll. The Cougars claimed the PBC regular-season title and carry a 24-3 overall record and an 18-2 mark in conference play into the tournament.

With the postseason berth secured, Lander will look to build momentum as it prepares for the conference tournament matchup.

For more information and updates, visit landerbearcats.com or peachbeltconference.org.

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