2025-26 Women's Basketball News
Women's Basketball Routs Friends in First Round of NAIA Tournament
March 13, 2026
(Wichita, KS) – In a rematch from a double-overtime game from earlier in the season, Hastings returned to Wichita to take on Friends in the first round of the NAIA National Championship, blowing them out 104-75.
Yates and Kissinger Earn All-GPAC 1st Team; 6 Broncos Honored
March 04, 2026
(Sioux City, Iowa) – Macy Sievers of Dordt University has been selected as the Hauff Mid-America Sports/Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Women’s Basketball Player-of-the-Year and headlines the GPAC Basketball All-Conference Teams for 2025-26.
Women's Basketball Falls at Dakota Wesleyan in GPAC Semifinals
February 28, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – Entering today, #3-seed Hastings came in winners of 10 of their last 11 games, with their lone loss occurring at #2-seed Dakota Wesleyan on Jan. 31. The Tigers outscored the Broncos by 14 in the first quarter and went on to win 86-68 in the GPAC Semifinals on Saturday afternoon.
Record-Breaking Offensive Performance Sends Broncos to GPAC Semifinals
February 25, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – For the second consecutive season, Hastings, seeded third, hosted Northwestern, seeded sixth, in the quarterfinals of the GPAC Tournament. Hastings set a record for most points in a quarter with (46) and a half (71), leading to a 116-88 win on Wednesday night. The 116 points tied a school record, while their 17 made threes set a new single-game school record.
NAIA Announces 2026 Winter Sport Daktronics Scholar-Athletes
February 24, 2026
(Kansas City, MO) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for winter sports. Each semester, the NAIA Scholar‑Athlete list celebrates student‑athletes who excel in both academic and athletic arenas. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the winter sports who have excelled academically, including basketball, bowling, competitive cheer, competitive dance, swimming & diving and wrestling.
Women's Basketball Upsets #11 Concordia, 81-71
February 21, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – In a contest to decide the #3-seed in the upcoming GPAC tournament, Hastings knocked off #11 Concordia, 81-71, on Saturday afternoon.
Women's Basketball Breezes Past Doane By 21
February 18, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – Taking on the Doane Tigers at home on Wednesday night, Hastings jumped out to a 29-9 first quarter lead, eventually winning 83-62.
Women's Basketball Puts Away Morningside in the Second Half, Win by 20
February 14, 2026
(Sioux City, IA) – In their final road game of the regular season, Hastings started slow, but outscored the Mustangs in the final three quarters to get the 79-59 win on Saturday afternoon. The Broncos turned up their defensive pressure to force 34 turnovers in the win.
Bose Secures GPAC Offensive Player of the Week
February 10, 2026
(Sioux City, IA) – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) is proud to announce the following women's basketball players-of-the-week for contests played February 2-8, 2026. Hastings’ Ann Bose received the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week.
Women's Basketball Defeats Waldorf by 51; All 5 Starters Reach Double-Figures
February 07, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – The women’s basketball team played Waldorf at home on Saturday afternoon, dominating 100-49 with all five starters reaching double-figures in scoring.
Bose Scores 23 Points in 103-60 Win Over Warriors
February 04, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – In a home matchup against the Midland Warriors, the Hastings Broncos took momentum early and never looked back, securing the 103-60 win.
#9 Dakota Wesleyan's Second Half Rally Drops Broncos, 95-77
January 31, 2026
(Mitchell, SD) – Going on the road to face #9 Dakota Wesleyan, Hastings took a 42-41 lead into halftime, but the Tigers fought back for the 95-77 win, outscoring Hastings by 19 in the second half.
Mlnarik's 5 Triples Spark 31-Point Win at Mount Marty
January 28, 2026
(Yankton, SD) – Coming off a big win over then #16 Briar Cliff, Hastings continued that momentum at Mount Marty. Hastings led by 17 at the half and ended with a 94-64 victory.
Kissinger Wins Both GPAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week
January 27, 2026
(Sioux City, IA) – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) is proud to announce the following women's basketball players-of-the-week for contests played January 19-25, 2026. Hastings’ Bailey Kissinger received the GPAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.
Kissinger Erupts for 32 Points in Win Over Chargers
January 24, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – The Hastings Broncos faced #16 Briar Cliff in a matchup between two teams tied for fourth in the GPAC with a 10-4 record, looking to improve their chances of hosting the opening round of the GPAC Tournament next month. Hastings, led by a career-high 32 points from junior Bailey Kissinger, outscored Briar Cliff by 18 in the second half to get the 102-82 win.
Women's Basketball Delivers 41-Point Home Win Over Flames
January 21, 2026
(Hastings, NE) – In a home game against College of Saint Mary on Wednesday, the Hastings Broncos held serve on their home court with a 99-58 controlling win.