Oklahoma City Stars to Open NAIA Tournament Against Montana Tech

The Stars will face off against Montana Tech in the NAIA Opening Round on March 13.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Oklahoma City University Stars men's basketball team will open the NAIA National Tournament against Montana Tech on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. The game will take place in Bartlesville, Oklahoma as part of the NAIA Opening Round.

Why it matters

The Stars are a perennial NAIA powerhouse, having won the national championship in 2024. This opening round matchup against Montana Tech will be the first step in their quest to return to the NAIA Final Four and compete for another national title.

The details

Oklahoma City University, known as the Stars, are making their 12th consecutive appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. They will face off against Montana Tech, the champions of the Frontier Conference, in the opening round game.

  • The NAIA Opening Round game between Oklahoma City and Montana Tech will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8 p.m.

The players

Oklahoma City University Stars

A men's basketball team that is a perennial contender in the NAIA National Tournament, having won the national championship in 2024.

Montana Tech

The men's basketball team that won the Frontier Conference championship and earned a spot in the NAIA Opening Round.

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What’s next

The winner of the Oklahoma City vs. Montana Tech game will advance to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.

The takeaway

Oklahoma City University's men's basketball team is looking to make another deep run in the NAIA Tournament after winning the national championship just two years ago. Their opening round matchup against Montana Tech will be the first test in their quest for another title.