2025-26 Women's Basketball News
FORT WAYNE, In. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team faced off against the #2 seed, Saint Francis (Ind.), in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament. The women’s team fell to the Cougars, 84-56, to end their season. The Lady Bearcats finished 24-8 on the season barring an impressive two-year turn around.
KANSAS CITY, Mo - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the teams and bracket for the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy. The 64-team bracket will begin with the First and Second Rounds at host sites nationwide on March 13-14. The 2026 NAIA Second Round winners will meet in Sioux City, Iowa, at the NAIA Championship final site presented by Bomgaars and Sterling. The 45th annual championship occurs at the Tyson Events Center from March 19-24.
RIO GRANDE, Oh. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team fell on the road in the River States Conference Championship game to defending champions, Rio Grande, 83-64. The Lady Bearcats record runs to 24-7 after the matchup against the #8 team in the nation. BU will look forward to the NAIA National Tournament after making their first appearance in 18-years.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team defeated #2 Shawnee State at home, 82-61, to advance to the River States Conference Championship game. With the win against the Bears, the Bearcats also earn an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament after an 18-year drought.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team cruised past #4 WVU Tech in the first round of the River States Conference Championship, 76-44. The 32-point win improves their record to 23-6 and home gym advantage in the Semifinals.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team secured the RSC West Division following their win over IU Kokomo Saturday. The Lady Bearcats will represent the #1 seed of the West as they take on the #4 seed of the East, WVU Tech. BU concluded the regular season with a 22-6 overall record and a 13-3 conference record.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team earned a top 25 win over #23 Shawnee State, 93-82, Saturday afternoon. The win improves the Lady Bearcats record to 19-5 overall and 10-2 in RSC play.
COLUMBUS, In. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team continues to dominate conference play after a 25-point win over IU Columbus on the road. The Lady Cats improve their record to 18-5 overall and 9-2 in RSC play.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team cruised by St. Mary of the Woods for the second time this season, 75-42. The Lady Cats remain at the top of the West Division in the River States Conference and improve their overall record to 16-5 and RSC record to 7-2.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team defeated the IU East Red Wolves at home this past Friday, 69-59. The Lady Cats improved their record to 15-5 overall and 6-2 in RSC play.
OAKLAND CITY, In. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team maintained their #1 spot in the RSC West Division following their win over Oakland City. The 68-45 win improved the Lady Cats record to 14-5 overall and 5-2 in conference play.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women's basketball team earned a 36-point win over the visiting Grenadiers of IU Southeast in the River States Conference Game of the Week. The Lady Cats extend their overall record to 13-4 and 4-1 in RSC play as they secure the #1 seed in the division.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team has won eight straight games after defeating IU Columbus, 86-64, Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats improve their record to 12-3 overall and 3-0 in RSC play.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team improved to 10-3 overall Tuesday evening after defeating the nearly ranked Gray Wolves of Lourdes University.
TERRE HAUTE, In. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team earned their first win in conference play over St. Mary of the Woods, 60-48, on the road. The Bearcats move to 8-3 overall and 1-0 in RSC play.
LAWRENCE, Ks. – The Brescia University women’s basketball team continues their hot streak with a win over Mission University, 73-52, for their seventh win of the year. The Bearcats improve their record to 7-3 overall on the season.
