SIOUX CITY, IOWA [BOX SCORE | BRACKET] – In the 2026 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship Quarterfinals, the Marian (Ind.) Knights topped the Campbellsville (Ky.) Tigers 73–43.
The Knights jumped out early, winning the first quarter and carrying the momentum over to a 39-24 lead at the half. Campbellsville was able to trim a little of the margin in the third, scoring 12, but Marian closed with a 21–7 fourth quarter to turn the game into a 30-point final.
Off the glass, Marian out-rebounded Campbellsville 45–31. MU shot an impressive 47% from the floor while holding the Tigers to 29.4%
Marian placed three players in double figures and consistently created quality looks, finishing with 21 assists on 31 made field goals. Abbey McNally led the Knights with a massive double-double, boasting 24 points and 21 rebounds. Taylor Double added 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting, while Kiley McNally scored 10 points and Kenna Kirby filled the stat sheet with nine points, nine assists, six rebounds, and five steals.
Whitney Hay led the way for Campbellsville with 15 points and three assists. Tyra Flowers scored eight points and went 4-for-9 at the free-throw line. Paige Serafini provided a spark off the bench, knocking down two threes and scoring six.
With the loss, the Tigers are eliminated from tournament play and finish the season 24-8.
Marian returns to semifinal play for the third time, with previous trips resulting in a Red Banner. The Knights return to play Monday, March 23 at 8 p.m. CT, taking on Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.).
