Dordt College wins second consecutive NAIA championship

Macy Sievers achieved a remarkable triple-double in the NAIA women's basketball championship, scoring 25 points while also recording 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Her performance helped Dordt College from Iowa win the championship for the second straight year, defeating Indiana Wesleyan 82-73. The game took place in Sioux City, Iowa. Sievers secured her triple-double during the final moments of the match. Lilli Frasure had scored for Indiana Wesleyan, narrowing the score to 78-73 with just under a minute left. Instead of fouling, Indiana Wesleyan allowed Sievers to drive into the lane. She then passed the ball to Willow Bleeker, who missed a three-point shot. Sievers grabbed the rebound and was fouled, successfully making both free throws to extend the lead to seven points. Dordt's victory marked their second consecutive title and brought their all-time record at the NAIA championship to 19 wins and 3 losses. Coach Bill Harmsen has led the team to three national championship games in four years. Gracie Schoonhoven contributed 19 points, while Janie Van Donge and Olivia Harazin added 15 and 10 points respectively. In contrast, Indiana Wesleyan was led by Maddie Lawrence with 17 points, followed by Jade Nutley with 15. The team struggled early but made a comeback in the fourth quarter, closing the gap after a brief scoring run. Dordt took control in the second quarter, starting with 12 unanswered points and limiting Indiana Wesleyan's scoring opportunities. They went into halftime with a comfortable lead of 43-29. Despite Indiana Wesleyan's efforts, they could not fully recover from the deficit.