Great Falls, Montana – The NAIA national women’s tournament began with a thrilling start as Providence hosted the first and second-round games at the McLaughlin Center. In the first game, the fifth-seeded Argos faced off against the No. 12 College of Idaho Yotes. Providence seemed poised for a win until the Yotes staged a comeback in the fourth quarter, forcing overtime with a game-tying basket by Taryn Riley. Ultimately, College of Idaho pulled off an upset with a 58-56 victory, led by Anna Mooney and Riley.
In the second game, No. 4 Georgetown dominated No. 13 Jamestown, outscoring them 25-18 in the first quarter and setting the tone for the game. Georgetown’s 35-point second quarter secured a halftime lead of 60-33, leading to a final score of 93-62 in favor of the Tigers.
Georgetown and College of Idaho will face off in the next round for a chance to advance to the NAIA final national site in Sioux City, Iowa. The winners of these games will move on to the Round of 16 in the tournament.
The tournament continues to showcase high-level competition and exciting games, with teams battling it out for a chance to advance and make a mark in the NAIA women’s basketball scene. Fans can look forward to more intense matchups and upsets as the tournament progresses.
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