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Cobbers Women's Basketball Poised to Host NCAA D-III Tournament
Concordia College's women's basketball team is ranked No. 13 in the NCAA Power Index and has a chance to host the opening rounds of the national tournament.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Concordia Cobbers women's basketball team is ranked No. 13 in the NCAA Power Index for Division III and is in strong position to host the first and second rounds of the national tournament if they continue winning. The Cobbers have won 9 of their last 10 games and can clinch at least a share of the MIAC regular-season title with a win over St. Olaf on Wednesday. However, they may not earn the No. 1 seed for the MIAC tournament if they finish tied with St. Mary's, who holds the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Why it matters
Hosting the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament would be a significant accomplishment for the Concordia Cobbers program, as they haven't won a MIAC regular-season championship since 2013. It would provide a home-court advantage and allow their loyal fans to attend the games.
The details
The Cobbers (20-3, 13-2 MIAC) are ranked No. 13 in the NCAA Power Index, which puts them in strong position to be one of the 16 host sites for the first and second rounds of the national tournament. They have two regular-season games remaining, including a matchup against St. Olaf on Wednesday that could clinch at least a share of the MIAC title. However, if Concordia finishes tied with St. Mary's (19-4, 13-3), the Cardinals would be the No. 1 seed for the MIAC playoffs due to a head-to-head win.
- The Cobbers next play at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, against St. Olaf.
- Concordia then closes out the regular season Saturday, Feb. 21, at St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota.
- The NCAA Division III first- and second-round games are scheduled for March 6-7.
The players
Concordia Cobbers
The women's basketball team at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Rachel Bergeson
The athletic director at Concordia College.
Kim Wagers
The head coach of the Concordia Cobbers women's basketball team.
St. Mary's Cardinals
The women's basketball team at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.
What they’re saying
“If things stay status quo, we have a really good opportunity to host the first and second rounds”
— Rachel Bergeson, Athletic Director, Concordia College (inforum.com)
“Even considered to be someone who can host is awesome. If we can continue to win a few more games here, we might be someone that will host a first-round (pod).”
— Kim Wagers, Head Coach, Concordia Cobbers (inforum.com)
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