NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament Bracket Announced

Teams set to compete at Brownwood Coliseum from March 11-14

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship tournament teams have been announced, with Minnesota West Community and Tech Lady Jays, Anoka-Ramsey Community College Golden Rams, Community College of Rhode Island Knights, and Monroe University-Bronx Express earning the top four seeds. The tournament will take place at the Brownwood Coliseum from March 11-14, with the Tournament Tip-Off Festival scheduled for March 10.

Why it matters

The NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship is a prestigious event that showcases the top community college women's basketball talent in the country. The tournament's return to Brownwood, Texas provides an economic boost to the local community and an opportunity for fans to witness high-level collegiate basketball.

The details

The 12-team tournament field was announced during the NJCAA selection show on March 4. Minnesota West Community and Tech, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Community College of Rhode Island, and Monroe University-Bronx earned the top four seeds, respectively. The tournament will tip off on March 11, with the #8 seed Onondaga Community College Lazers facing the #9 seed Bronx Community College Broncos in the opening round.

  • The NJCAA selection show was broadcast live at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 from their national office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Teams will begin arriving Sunday night, March 8 and Monday morning, March 9 to the Brownwood area.
  • The Tournament Tip-Off Festival will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at the Brownwood Event Center.
  • The tournament begins on Wednesday, March 11 at noon with #8 Onondaga vs #9 Bronx at the Brownwood Coliseum.
  • The NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship tournament will take place from March 11-14 at the Brownwood Coliseum.

The players

Minnesota West Community and Tech Lady Jays

The No. 1 seed in the NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship tournament, hailing from Worthington, Minnesota.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Golden Rams

The No. 2 seed in the tournament, representing Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Community College of Rhode Island Knights

The No. 3 seed in the tournament, from Warwick, Rhode Island.

Monroe University-Bronx Express

The No. 4 seed in the tournament, representing Bronx, New York.

Brownwood Coliseum

The venue hosting the NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship tournament in Brownwood, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“The NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship tournament is always an exciting event, and we're thrilled to host it in Brownwood this year.”

— Derrick Stuckly, Tournament Organizer (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship tournament are available for purchase online. The Tournament Tip-Off Festival on March 10 will provide fans with an opportunity to meet the teams and get excited for the upcoming action.

The takeaway

The NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball National Championship tournament is a showcase of the top community college talent in the country. Hosting the event in Brownwood, Texas will bring an economic boost to the local community and provide fans with the chance to witness high-level collegiate basketball.