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Washburn women's basketball falls in NCAA Central Region Quarterfinals
Reigning MIAA Tournament champions' season ends with loss to Central Missouri
Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:03am
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The Washburn Ichabods women's basketball team's season came to an end on Friday night as they lost to the Central Missouri Jennies 64-55 in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament's Central Region Quarterfinals. This was the second matchup between the two teams in less than a week.
Why it matters
Washburn was the reigning MIAA Tournament champions and had a strong 24-8 season, making their early tournament exit disappointing for the program and its fans. The loss ends the Ichabods' hopes of advancing further in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
The details
The Ichabods struggled offensively, shooting just 36.8% from the field and only 2-of-16 from 3-point range. Yiibari Nwidadah led Washburn with 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Payton Sterk added 12 points.
- The game was played on Friday, March 14, 2026.
- This was the second time in less than a week that Washburn and Central Missouri faced off.
The players
Yiibari Nwidadah
A Washburn player who scored 14 points with 6 rebounds in the loss.
Payton Sterk
A Washburn player who scored 12 points in the game.
Central Missouri Jennies
The opposing team that defeated Washburn in the NCAA Division II Tournament's Central Region Quarterfinals.
The takeaway
Washburn's early tournament exit was disappointing after their strong regular season and MIAA Tournament championship, but the Ichabods can look to build on this experience and return to the NCAA Tournament next season.
