Marymount University’s women’s basketball team won the 2013 Capital Athletic Conference Championship with a 53-42 victory over rival Mary Washington (20-7) on Saturday afternoon.

The Saints (23-4) title is the 12th in program history, more than double than the next representative with five.  It is the first since 2010, when MU captured the title at Mary Washington by a 50-48 margin.  It's also the Saints' first title under third-year head coach Ashlee Courter after the previous 11 crowns were under retired coach and Athletic Director Bill Finney.

Marymount (23-4) advances to the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in program history. The Saints last won the CAC and advanced to the national stage in 2010 en route to a Sweet 16 run. In all, the Saints have reached one Final Four, one Elite Eight and seven Sweet 16s.

Senior captain Katelyn Fischer led the Saints with a game-high 18 points to propel the Saints to the championship. She added five steals and four assists, both game-highs as well.

Fellow senior Tynisha Parks nearly recorded a double-double with eight points and 14 rebounds despite missing the final 17 minutes of the opening frame with foul trouble. Freshman Miranda Krott hauled in nine boards for the Blue and White in the post.

Junior guard Sam Partonen led UMW with 13 points, while Aubrey Howland added nine points and eight rebounds, sharing the team lead with Carol Dye.