Central Washington Wildcats win NCAA Division II tournament game with Aliyah Finch

Aliyah Finch

Mar 15, 2026

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Former Chelan High School player Aliyah Finch and her Central Washington Wildcats secured an 81-73 victory over the Vanguard Lions in the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 14.

The competition kicked off against the Vanguard Lions at 7:30 p.m. inside Nicholson Arena, marking the teams’ first tournament matchup.

The Wildcats are set to compete in their next tournament game at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, again at Nicholson Arena.

Aliyah Finch

Aliyah Finch — Center — Senior — 6′1″ — Hometown: Chelan

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