Lambuth was crowned NAIA Division I champion with a 63-50 win over Cumberland University. Cumberland couldn't recover from the loss of Kiana Robinson, who tore her achilles in the Lady Bulldogs semi-final win. Without Robinson - who had averaged nearly 16 points in her last four games - Cumberland was held to its lowest point total of the season after shooting only 31 percent, including a 3-of-20 showing from 3-point range.

Of interest, under coach Joe Reints (South Dakota native) Lambuth's program has been rebuilt around Division I transfers: Meghan Fuqua (Tennessee Martin), Dee Preyer (Arkansas-Little Rock) and Clemson transfer Reggie Maddox. A first team All-American and national tournament MVP, Maddox averaged 19 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists during the tournament.

This was Lambuth's first title.