LC Basketball Teams Open National Tournament Play

Warriors women host, men compete in Billings

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:01am

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The Lewis-Clark State basketball teams are set to open NAIA National Tournament play this weekend, with the Warrior women hosting in Lewiston and the men competing in Billings, Montana.

Why it matters

The NAIA National Tournament is a prestigious event for small college basketball programs, and the Lewis-Clark State teams have qualified to compete at the highest level of their division.

The details

The LC women's team is the #4 seed in their bracket and will face #13 seed Hope International of California in their opening game on Friday night. The Warrior men's team is the #7 seed and will take on #10 seed The Master's of California on Friday afternoon.

  • The women's team plays on Friday, March 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
  • The men's team plays on Friday, March 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The players

Lewis-Clark State Warriors

The men's and women's basketball teams representing Lewis-Clark State College, a small public college located in Lewiston, Idaho.

Hope International

A private Christian university in Fullerton, California that fields a men's and women's basketball team competing in the NAIA.

The Master's

A private Christian university in Santa Clarita, California that fields a men's basketball team competing in the NAIA.

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The takeaway

The Lewis-Clark State basketball programs have earned the opportunity to compete against the best small college teams in the country in the NAIA National Tournament, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of their student-athletes.