On to the Final Four as the Dodge City women's basketball team avenged an earlier season loss to New Mexico beating the Thunderbirds in the Elite Eight of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Casper, Wyoming. 

The win moves the Conquistadors to 31-4 on the season and rolls them into the program's first-ever final four as they avenged an earlier season loss and an opening-round loss to New Mexico from the 2023 national tournament. The Conqs will now take on Shelton State in the Final Four on Monday, March 31st at 5:00 pm (4:00 pm MST) after Shelton State beat Chipola 61-60 in the Elite Eight. 

After an early 2-0 and 3-2 lead the Conqs would find themselves behind in the first quarter but keeping it tight as both teams struggle to find the bottom of the net. A layup in the final minute of the first quarter by New Mexico gave them a 15-10 advantage entering the second quarter. The Conqs would open the second quarter on a 6-0 run to take the lead but it was short-lived as New Mexico snatched it back and led 19-18 with just under five minutes left in the first half. To finish the first half the Conqs would outscore the Thunderbirds 6-3 and carry a 25-21 lead into intermission. The Conqs would get to the rim to open the second half with three layups and mount a 6-0 run to take the first double-digit lead of the game at 31-21 and force a New Mexico timeout. Throughout the third quarter the Conqs would continue to hold off New Mexico and ultimately outscore them 18-11 before capping the game with a 15-9 fourth quarter to secure the 58-41 victory. 

Conqs defense was next level yet again as they held the Thunderbirds to just 25.4% shooting and just 4-25 from three-point range while forcing 13 turnovers. Offensively the Conqs shot just 31.3% and overcame a 3-30 shooting performance from three-point range, as they took care of the ball and had just eight turnovers. 

Shorna Preston recorded her 20th double-double of the season and was named the Jersey Mike's Player of the Game by the NJCAA finishing with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Layla-J Cameron finished with 11 points and seven rebounds, while Tayah Morgan added 11 points. Morane Dossou had a strong game on the boards grabbing nine rebounds for the Conqs. 

The Conqs will now prepare for Shelton State out of Alabama in the Final Four looking to earn a spot in the NJCAA DI National Championship. The Final Four matchup is set for Monday, March 31st at 5:00 pm (4:00 pm MST) in Casper, Wyoming at the Ford Wyoming Center.