Milligan Women's Basketball Headed to NAIA Tournament

Lady Buffs to face Loyola (LA) in opening round matchup

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Milligan University women's basketball team has earned a spot in the NAIA national tournament, where they will take on Loyola University (Los Angeles) in the opening round on March 13th in Georgetown, Kentucky.

Why it matters

Milligan's women's basketball program has had a standout season, winning both the regular season and tournament championships in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. This tournament appearance marks the team's continued success and opportunity to compete against top programs from across the country.

The details

As the 13 seed in the Naismith quadrant, Milligan will face off against the 4 seed Loyola (LA) Ramblers. The Lady Buffs secured their tournament berth by winning the AAC regular season and tournament titles.

  • The game is scheduled for a 3:15 p.m. tipoff on March 13th in Georgetown, Kentucky.

The players

Milligan University

A private Christian liberal arts university located in Milligan, Tennessee, known for its strong athletics programs including the women's basketball team.

Loyola University (Los Angeles)

A private Jesuit research university located in Los Angeles, California, with a successful NCAA Division I athletics program including the Ramblers women's basketball team.

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The takeaway

Milligan's women's basketball team has had an impressive season, winning their conference titles and earning a spot in the prestigious NAIA national tournament. Their opening round matchup against Loyola (LA) will be a tough test, but an opportunity for the Lady Buffs to showcase their talent on a national stage.