Northeastern State women's basketball hosts in-state rivals

NSU looks to clinch MIAA Tournament berth with wins over Rogers State and Central Oklahoma

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

The Northeastern State women's basketball team is wrapping up the regular season by hosting a pair of in-state rivals, Rogers State on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Central Oklahoma on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. NSU enters these games in position to clinch an MIAA Tournament berth with a win in either matchup.

Why it matters

These games against regional opponents are important for NSU as they look to secure a spot in the MIAA Tournament, the conference championship event. Winning these home games could help the team build momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

NSU is currently in position to clinch an MIAA Tournament berth with a win in either of these final two regular season games. The Riverhawks will host Rogers State on Wednesday evening and then welcome Central Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon to wrap up the regular season schedule.

  • The Rogers State game is on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
  • The Central Oklahoma game is on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The players

Northeastern State Riverhawks

The women's basketball team of Northeastern State University, a public university located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Rogers State

A public university located in Claremore, Oklahoma that fields an NCAA Division II women's basketball team and is an in-state rival of Northeastern State.

Central Oklahoma

A public university located in Edmond, Oklahoma that fields an NCAA Division II women's basketball team and is an in-state rival of Northeastern State.

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The takeaway

These final two regular season games against in-state opponents are crucial for the Northeastern State women's basketball team as they look to secure a spot in the MIAA Tournament. Winning these home games could provide the Riverhawks with valuable momentum heading into the postseason.