Championship Information
45th ANNUAL
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 19-24, 2026
Tyson Events Center
Sioux City, Iowa
First & Second Round
March 13-14, 2026
Campus Sites
Featured Headlines
Marian (Ind.) Claims 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball Red Banner
In the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship, the Marian (Ind.) Knights defeated the Dordt (Iowa) Defenders, 73–61.
Marian (Ind.) Moves on to Third Championship
In the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Semifinal, the Marian (Ind.) Knights held off the Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) Tigers, 62–54.
Dordt (Iowa) Returns to Fourth National Championship
In the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Semifinal, the Dordt (Iowa) Defenders used a dominant first quarter to pull away from the Dakota State (S.D.) Trojans for an 83–69 victory.
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