2025-26 Dakota Wesleyan Women's Basketball News

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Avery Broughton Named CSC Second Team Academic All-America

DWU junior athlete Avery Broughton has earned national recognition for her efforts in the classroom and on the court.

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Broughton & Yost Named 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball All-Americans

Avery Broughton earned First Team All-American and Emma Yost earned Second Team for their efforts on the court.

Four Women's Basketball Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
Four Women's Basketball Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

The CSC releases its 2025-26 Academic All-District list for women's basketball, which includes four DWU athletes.

Avery Broughton dribbling to the hoop with the ball
Historic Season for Women's Basketball Ends in Defensive Battle Against Marian in NAIA Championship Semifinals

DWU Women's Basketball was defeated by the fourth-ranked Marian Knights 62-54 in the 2026 NAIA Championship Semifinals.

The 2025-26 DWU Women's Basketball team celebrating on the court in Sioux City with their quadrant trophy
Rosenquist Drops 40-Point Career High as Women's Basketball Advances to NAIA Championship Semifinals

DWU Women's Basketball defeated the third-ranked Bethel (Tenn.) Wildcats in the NAIA Quarterfinals 82-77.

2025-26 Dakota Wesleyan Women's Basketball team posing with an updated bracket that shows them in the NAIA Championship Quarterfinals
Early Dominance Pushes Women's Basketball Past Lindsey Wilson to Advance to NAIA Quarterfinals

DWU Women's Basketball defeated the 11th-ranked and third-seeded Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders 78-53.

The 2025-26 DWU Women's Basketball team celebrating their First & Second Round Championship trophy
Women's Basketball Advances to Round of 16 Following NAIA Tournament Win Over College of the Ozarks

DWU Women's Basketball defeated the College of the Ozarks 76-53 in the Second Round of the NAIA Championships.

Rylee Rosenquist rolling a layup into the hoop through St. Francis defenders
Women's Basketball Outpaces St. Francis (Ill.) to Advance to Second Round of NAIA Championships

DWU Women's Basketball defeated 15th-seeded St. Francis in the First Round of the 2026 NAIA Championships, 83-55.

Five Athletes Earn 2025-26 GPAC Women's Basketball All-Conference, Broughton Named Defensive POTY
Five Athletes Earn 2025-26 GPAC Women's Basketball All-Conference, Broughton Named Defensive POTY

The GPAC releases its 2025-26 All-Conference teams, which includes five DWU Women's Basketball players.

The 2026 DWU Women's Basketball team holding their conference championship banner
Women's Basketball Defeats Top-Ranked Dordt to Win 2026 GPAC Championship

DWU Women's Basketball defeated Dordt Defenders 84-76 down in Iowa for the 2026 GPAC Women's Basketball Championship.

Jaida Young and Rylee Rosenquist celebrating following a big play
No. 9 Women's Basketball Advances to GPAC Championship Game After Win Over RV Hastings

DWU Women's Basketball defeated the RV Hastings Broncos 86-68 in the GPAC Semifinals.

Shalayne Nagel dribbling the ball up the court
No. 9 Women's Basketball Handles Doane to Advance to GPAC Semifinals

DWU Women's Basketball defeated Doane 74-45 in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 GPAC Championship Tournament.

31 Tigers Named Winter 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes
31 Tigers Named Winter 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes

DWU has 31 athletes awarded with NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2025-26 winter season.

Avery Broughton driving to the hoop with the ball through multiple defenders
Broughton Sets New Career High in Women's Basketball Win Over Northwestern in Regular Season Finale

DWU Women's Basketball defeated the Northwestern Red Raiders 81-65 in the final game of the regular season.

Emma Yost in her shooting motion
No. 9 Women's Basketball Falls to Top-Ranked Defenders on Senior Night

DWU Women's Basketball was defeated by Dordt 65-59 at the Corn Palace.

Emma Yost looking to shoot over a defender
No. 9 Women's Basketball Falls to Mount Marty in Road GPAC Contest

DWU Women's Basketball was defeated by the Mount Marty Lancers 75-63.