Weekend Sports Roundup: State Tournaments, DWU Softball, and NBA Action

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This weekend features the final day of the boys state basketball tournaments, with the Class AA championship and Class B consolation and championship games. In Mitchell, the DWU softball team is hosting a Kids Day doubleheader against Hastings. The Tiger women's basketball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA national tournament and will face Bethel (TN). The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics in NBA action.

Why it matters

These events showcase the competitive spirit and athletic talent across South Dakota, with the boys basketball state tournaments culminating, DWU providing a family-friendly softball experience, the Tiger women's basketball team representing the state on the national stage, and the Timberwolves facing off against one of the NBA's top teams.

The details

On the final day of the boys state basketball tournaments, the Class AA championship will feature the No. 3 seed Huron against the No. 1 seed Sioux Falls Lincoln. In Class B, the consolation championship will be between the No. 4 seed Aberdeen Christian and the No. 3 seed De Smet, while the championship game will pit the No. 5 seed Castlewood against the No. 2 seed Freeman. The DWU softball team will host a Kids Day doubleheader against Hastings, with first pitch at 2pm. The Tiger women's basketball team, seeded No. 9/No. 2, will face the No. 1 seed Bethel (TN) in the quarterfinals of the NAIA national tournament. The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics at TD Garden.

• The boys state basketball tournament games will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
• The DWU softball doubleheader against Hastings will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with first pitch at 2pm.
• The Tiger women's basketball quarterfinal game against Bethel (TN) will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 6pm.
• The Timberwolves vs. Celtics NBA game will be on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with tipoff at 7pm.

What’s next

The winner of the Huron vs. Sioux Falls Lincoln Class AA championship game will advance to the state tournament semifinals. The winner of the Castlewood vs. Freeman Class B championship game will also advance to the state tournament semifinals. The Tiger women's basketball team will continue their run in the NAIA national tournament if they defeat Bethel (TN) in the quarterfinals. The Timberwolves will look to bounce back from this game against the Celtics as they continue their NBA season.