The Nassau Community College Women’s Basketball team has won the 2015 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XV championship.
Coached by Kristine Abrams, the Lady Lions defeated Sullivan Community College to win the title. Second-year student guard Mo Jones (Freeport) was named the tournament MVP for her outstanding play, while first-year forward Jayda Hyatt (Uniondale) was named to the All-Tournament team.
“In the beginning of the season we knew we had talent, so we set the goal of having a championship season,” said Coach Abrams “We also knew it would take self-discipline and a lot of hard work. We lost a few games towards the end of the season, but these ladies were set on focusing on our larger goal of a winning a regional championship. When we entered post-season I could tell they were very prepared, and it showed in the quarters, semis and finals. I’m proud of how hard they worked and I look forward to coaching them at the NJCAA Tournament.”
Abrams was named Region XV (Division III) Coach of the Year.
The Lady Lions now advance to the 2015 NJCAA National Championship to be held March 12 through 14 in Bethlehem, PA.
