2025-26 Women's Basketball News
2026 SF Basketball Summer Camps
April 08, 2026
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's basketball programs are pleased to announce their Summer Camp offerings for the summer of 2026.
Cali Gregory Named NAIA First Team All-American
March 30, 2026
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2025-26 NAIA Women’s Basketball All-America Teams on Monday, March 30. Cali Gregory headlined the honors for the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) after being named to the First Team, earning her first career All-America selection and becoming the fourth Cougar in program history to earn First Team honors.
Saint Francis Falls to Dordt in NAIA Quarterfinals; Mantyla Reaches 1,000 Career Points
March 21, 2026
The No. 2-seeded University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars fell to the top-seeded Dordt University Defenders by a final score of 83-62 in the NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 21, at the Tyson Events Center.
Saint Francis Advances to NAIA Quarterfinals With 67-60 Win Over Hastings
March 19, 2026
The No. 2 seed University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team used a strong second-half surge to defeat No. 11 seed Hastings College 67-60 on Thursday, March 19, advancing to the NAIA National Championship Quarterfinals, marking the program's 12th appearance since its first quarterfinal in 1997.
Cougars to Battle Broncos in NAIA Round of 16
March 18, 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Battle for the Red Banner continues as the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team faces Hastings College in the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Round of 16 on Thursday, March 19.
SF Women’s Basketball Punches Ticket to NAIA Round of 16
March 14, 2026
The No. 2 seed University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars punched their ticket to the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Round of 16 after a hard-fought Second Round win over No. 7 seed College of Idaho on Saturday, March 14.
Saint Francis Advances to NAIA Second Round; Gregory Reaches 1,000 Points
March 13, 2026
The No. 6 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team advanced to the NAIA Women's Basketball Championship Second Round after defeating Brescia University 84-56 in the NAIA First Round, presented by Ballogy, on Friday, March 13.
Women's Basketball Set to Host Brescia in NAIA First Round
March 05, 2026
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. The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars earned the No. 2 seed in the Cramer Quadrant and will host No. 15 Brescia University (Ky.) on Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m. for the first game of the Fort Wayne Priority Life Care NAIA National Tournament First and Second Rounds.
Five Cougars Earn Women’s Basketball All-League Honors
March 04, 2026
The Crossroads League announced its 2025-26 Women's Basketball All-League honors on Wednesday, March 4, with five University of Saint Francis (Ind.) players earning All-League honors.
SF Women's Basketball Selected to Host NAIA First and Second Round
March 02, 2026
The No. 6 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball has been chosen as a host for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament First and Second Rounds, marking the beginning of the 64-team tournament Friday and Saturday, March 13-14.
Winter Sport NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced
March 02, 2026
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.
Gregory Named Crossroads League Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
March 02, 2026
The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from February 23 through March 1. Cali Gregory represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being named Crossroads League Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.
No. 6 Cougars Fall to No. 4 Knights in Crossroads League Championship
March 02, 2026
The No. 6 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women’s basketball team fell to No. 4 Marian University, 72-65, in the Crossroads League Tournament Championship on Monday, March 2.
No. 6 Saint Francis Advances to Crossroads League Championship with 74-53 Win over Bethel
February 27, 2026
The No. 6 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars punched their ticket to the Crossroads League Tournament Championship game with a 74-53 victory over visiting Bethel University inside the Hutzell Athletic Center on Friday, February 27.
Tourney Time: Women's Basketball Hosts Bethel for Crossroads League Semifinals
February 26, 2026
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team will host the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinal Round on Tuesday, February 24. The SF Cougars, who earned the No. 2 seed in the tournament, will host No. 6 Bethel University at the Hutzell Athletic Center starting at 6:00 p.m.
Cougars Move Up to No. 6 in Final NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll
February 25, 2026
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team is has moved up to No. 6 in the final edition of the NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll.