Hastings Broncos Women's Basketball Team Advances to NAIA Tournament Round of 16

Local stars Adyson Mlnarik and Josilyn Miller lead Broncos in tournament run

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:19am

The Hastings Broncos Women's Basketball Team has made it to the NAIA Final Site for the Round of 16 of the national tournament. The team, led by local standouts Adyson Mlnarik and Josilyn Miller, will face the #2-seed St. Francis in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 pm at the Tyson Event Center. A win would advance the Broncos to the next round on Saturday, March 21.

Why it matters

The Hastings Broncos' tournament run is a major accomplishment for the small Nebraska school and highlights the talent of local players Mlnarik and Miller. A deep tournament run would bring national attention to the program and the community.

The details

The Hastings Broncos earned their spot in the Round of 16 by advancing through the earlier rounds of the NAIA national tournament. They will now face a tough test against the #2-seed St. Francis team in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday night. A win would propel them to the next round on Saturday.

  • The Hastings Broncos will play St. Francis on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 pm.
  • If the Broncos win on Wednesday, their next game will be on Saturday, March 21.

The players

Adyson Mlnarik

A local standout player for the Hastings Broncos women's basketball team.

Josilyn Miller

Another local star player for the Hastings Broncos women's basketball team.

Hastings Broncos Women's Basketball Team

The women's basketball team from Hastings College in Nebraska that has advanced to the Round of 16 in the NAIA national tournament.

St. Francis

The #2-seed team that the Hastings Broncos will face in the Round of 16 of the NAIA tournament.

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What’s next

If the Hastings Broncos win on Wednesday, their next game will be on Saturday, March 21.

The takeaway

The Hastings Broncos' tournament run showcases the talent of local players Adyson Mlnarik and Josilyn Miller, and provides an opportunity for the small Nebraska school to gain national attention with a deep postseason run.