Ryan Stuckey Class 2026

Tickets on Sale NOW for NAIA 1st & Second Round Basketball Action in Crisp Arena
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – [Video Announcement | 1st & 2nd Round Schedule Page | Bracket] The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) officially announced the teams and bracket for the 2026 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy Thursday. 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.
The Bethel Lady Wildcats are the No. 1 seed in the Duer Quadrant and will host the No. 16 seeded Talladega (Ala.) Tornadoes. The Cats will play Talladega at 5:30 p.m. Friday March 13th in Crisp Arena. Bethel has a home mark of 184-43 in the arena since it opened in 2012.
No. 9 Seed Huntingdon (Ind) will meet # 8 seed Oregon Tech at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. The two winners will play Saturday March 14 at 4 p.m.
Ticket information:
Tickets must be purchased through the online ticketing platform which is provided on the Bethel athletic website and are available for purchase NOW!!!!!
Don’t miss out being a part of this championship basketball experience.
Purchase your tickets now at:
https://bethelathletics.com/tickets
Based on NAIA regulations and recent championship, 2025–2026 postseason policy, there are no complimentary pass lists for NAIA National Championship Opening 1st and 2nd Round games.
The policy states:
• No General Pass Lists: For NAIA National Championship First & Second Rounds, standard season passes, student IDs, and faculty IDs are invalid for these dates.
• Any request for media credentials must be approved by the Bethel Sports Information Office 48 hours prior to the event at [email protected]
• Sponsorships are available to help support the Lady Cats in their quest for a national title
A special invitation is extended to Bethel and area fans by Bethel Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne. “We are so proud and honored to serve again as a host of the NAIA 1st and 2nd Rounds. This aids our university, the City of McKenzie, Carroll County, and the surrounding area in so many ways.” Horne added, “We would love businesses, and individuals to join our team as sponsorships are available at all levels to make these days memorable for all, especially our great Lady Wildcats.”
To join our team in their quest for a national title, call Derek Horne at 731-352-6432.