Lewis-Clark State Women's Basketball to Face Bethel in NAIA Tournament

The Warriors and Bethel University will meet in the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday morning.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:00am

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The Lewis-Clark State women's basketball team, seeded 4th in the Duer Quadrant, will take on 1st-seeded Bethel University, Tennessee in the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday morning. The Warriors enter the matchup with a 25-8 record on the season, while Bethel is 27-5.

Why it matters

This is a high-stakes matchup between two of the top teams in the NAIA tournament, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. Lewis-Clark State is looking to make a deep run in the tournament, while Bethel is aiming to solidify its status as one of the favorites to win the national title.

The details

The game is scheduled to tip off at 9 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, March 20th at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City. Fans can listen to live radio coverage of the game in the LC Valley on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE, as well as stream it for free online at koze.com.

  • The game is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time.

The players

Lewis-Clark State Women's Basketball Team

The Lewis-Clark State women's basketball team is the 4th seed in the Duer Quadrant of the NAIA National Tournament, entering the game with a 25-8 record on the season.

Bethel University Women's Basketball Team

Bethel University, Tennessee is the 1st seed in the Duer Quadrant of the NAIA National Tournament, coming into the game with a 27-5 record.

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The takeaway

This quarterfinal matchup between Lewis-Clark State and Bethel University features two of the top teams in the NAIA tournament, setting the stage for an exciting and high-stakes clash with a spot in the semifinals on the line.