West Hartford, CT - The University of Hartford women's basketball team (27-5) is heading back to the Big Dance with its third America East Championship in four years. The Hawks defeated Boston University 61-45 for their fourth title in program history and will learn their next opponent during tomorrow night's NCAA selection show on ESPN at 7:00 p.m.

Fans can join the Hartford players and coaches as they watch the NCAA bracket announcement live on ESPN. The Hawks will gather on the first floor of the newly constructed freshman dormitory, Hawk Hall, located on campus. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event is open to the public. For more information or directions to Hawk Hall call the Malcolm and Brenda Berman Athletics Ticket Office at (860) 768-HAWK (4-2-9-5).

The Hawks, behind a career high 19 points from the Most Outstanding Player of the America East Championship Lisa Etienne, defeated the Terriers for the third time in four seasons in the title game. Etienne also tied her season high with eight rebounds while shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-5 at the free throw line.

Joining Etienne on the All Championship Team was Danielle Hood and Erica Beverly. Hood finished today's game with 14 points, averaging 13.3 points in the three championship games. Also named to the All Championship Team were Boston University's Jesyka Burks-Wiley and Cheri Raffo. Burks-Wiley led the Terriers (20-12) with 12 points in the championship game.

Hartford finished the game shooting 43 percent from the field (21-of-49), while holding Boston University to 26 percent and a total of just 15 field goals (15-of-57). The Hawks also finished the game with a 44-32 advantage on the boards, led by Etienne and Beverly who both finished with eight. The Hawks never trailed and saw its largest lead of 19 come in the second half with 6:33 to play.

Today's win tied Hartford's program record for wins in a season (27), which the 2006 team accomplished. That same team also became the first team in program history earn a victory in the NCAA Tournament, defeating sixth-seeded Temple as an 11 seed.

The Terriers 26.3 field goal percentage set an America East Championship record for the lowest field goal percentage in championship play. Their 15 field goals tied the low in a Championship game, and undercut the previous low of 18 in a title match. Boston University's 45 points scored matched the fewest points scored in a final in tournament history.