Northern Iowa to Face Murray State in MVC Tournament

MVC Tournament TV channel and streaming options for March 14 matchup

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:36am

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The top-seeded Murray State Racers (29-3) are set to take on the No. 4 seed Northern Iowa Panthers (18-13) in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on Saturday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The game will be aired on ESPN+.

Why it matters

This matchup features two strong women's basketball programs from the Missouri Valley Conference, with the winner advancing in the conference tournament. The outcome could impact seeding and momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament.

The details

The game will be played at Xtream Arena. Murray State enters the contest as the top seed in the MVC tournament after a 29-3 regular season, while Northern Iowa is the No. 4 seed with an 18-13 record.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Murray State Racers

The top-seeded women's basketball team in the Missouri Valley Conference, with a 29-3 record in the regular season.

Northern Iowa Panthers

The No. 4 seed in the MVC tournament, with an 18-13 record in the regular season.

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The takeaway

This matchup between two strong MVC programs will determine which team advances in the conference tournament, with potential NCAA Tournament implications on the line.