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2026 NCBBA-W NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

April 10th – 12th, 2026


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HISTORY
The National Club Basketball Association is excited to announce the 2026 National Club Basketball Association Women’s National Championship tournament will be held in Erie, PA at Hagerty Family Events Center on April 10th. On April 11th & 12th, the tournament will change locations to the Highmark Events Center. This is the 2nd year the NCBBA-W will have their semi-final games live-streamed. Eight NCBBA-W teams will advance to the National Championship tournament, which is set to take place Friday, April 10th through Sunday, April 12th. The event will be a single elimination, three-day tournament that will ultimately determine the 2026 National Champion. On Saturday (April 11th) we will be hosting the 4th NCBBA-W skills competition.

Hagerty Family Events Center is set to host the first round of the 2026 NCBBA-Women's National Championship on April 10th

Highmark Event Center is set to host the Semi-Finals and Championship of the 2026 NCBBA-Women's National Championship on April 11th and April 12th

Erie Sports Commission instrumental in brining the 2026 Women's Tournament to Erie, PA, Hagerty Family Event Center & Highmark Events Center

The Wingate by Wyndham is one of the Host Hotels for all 2026 NCBBA-Women's National Championship Teams

The Hampton Inn is one of the Host Hotels for all 2026 NCBBA-Women's National Championship Teams

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Attendance and Travel Information

Visit Erie/Erie Sports Commission
For more information about Erie and the surrounding area and attractions, check out the official tourism sites of Visit Erie and the Erie Sports Commission.

 

Airport
If your trip to the NCBBA National Championship requires you to fly, Erie International Airport (ERI) is just 15 minutes from Highmark Event Center and Hagerty Family Event Center.  Visit ErieAirport.org for more details.  Alternate options are Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) both of which are around a 2 hour drive to Erie.

 

Lodging

The NCBBA has partnered with the Erie Sports Commission to provide discounted host hotel options for the teams and fans alike.  The NCBBA-M is thrilled to announce they have partnered with the Wingate by Wyndham and Hampton Inn to serve as the official host hotels for the 2026 NCBBA-W National Championship Tournament.  All qualifying  teams will be REQUIRED to stay at one of the host hotel properties.

 

Directions
Plug these addresses into your GPS to help you navigate around Erie during your visit to the NCBBA-W National Championship:

  • Venue (April 10th) – Hagerty Family Events Center – 501 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16501
  • Venue (April 11th & 12th) – Highmark Events Center – 620 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501
  • Host Hotel – Wingate by Wyndham – 8060 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
  • Host Hotel – Hampton Inn – 8050 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
  • Hospital – UPMC Hamot – 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550

 

Sponsors
During your trip to Erie, please consider visiting some of our local sponsor who have helped to make this a memorable experience for the participants and fans:

  • Moe’s – Official catering sponsor of the 2026 National Championship Tournament
    • All teams will receive exclusive offers and discounts

 

Tickets
All fans interested in attending the 2026 NCBBA National Championship will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival.  No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform.  Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be no on site ticket sales.  These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

 

Game Day Program
Download a copy of the Official NCBBA National Championship Tournament Program for FREE here.

 

 

Continue to check back, more information will be added as it becomes available. We look forward to seeing you at the NCBBA National Championship!

 

 

Follow Live!

During the NCBBA-W National Championship, fans not in attendance will have the opportunity to follow along with a real time statistical game tracker.

Click HERE to follow along with the first round of games being played on Friday, April 10th. On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday April 12th, the Semi-Finals and Championship game will be live-streamed! You can watch those games on CollClubSports.TV! 

Stats
Check here for box scores for each NCBBA-W National Championship Game.

Game 1: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 2: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 3: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 4: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 5: BOX SCORE HERE

Game 6: BOX SCORE HERE

National Championship: BOX SCORE HERE

 

 

 

Skills/All Star Competition

On Saturday April 11th, beginning at 9am EST, the NCBBA-W will be hosting the 4th annual NCBBA-W Skills Competition.  This competition will be held at Highmark Events Center. Contestants from around the NCBBA-W will be competing in events such as a Three Point Competition and the NCBBA Obstacle Course.

Download the 2026 NCBBA-W Skills Competition Application

Applications to compete in the skills competition must be submitted no later than April 4th.

Download the 2026 NCBBA-W Skill Competition Rules.

NCBBA-W 3-Point Contest
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Emily Ytsen Michigan 1:48 x x
Kat Jenks VCU 46.6 35.1 27.4
Bridget Markey Boston College 2:34 x x
Elise Dieterle Cal Poly 41.6 30.7 24.1 Winner
Sarah Davis Michigan State 43.1 1:01 x
Andraia DiPisa Syracuse 1:22 x x
Jael Haynes-Lee Ohio State 44.0 1:03 x
NCBBA-W Obstacle Course
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Kalena Thurston Cal Poly 1:02 48.3 x
Bridget Capone Boston College 1:44 x x
Nora Fairbanks-Lee Michigan 1:21 x x
Alison Kunzwiler Syracuse 53.4 42.0 39.3 Winner
Sierrah Driscoll Michigan State 1:04 40.2 48.1
Kaniya Cromartie VCU 1:23x x x
Maria Stack Ohio State 1:25 x x

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Obstacle Course:

2025 NCBBA-W NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

Hagerty Family Events Center – Erie, PA – April 11th – 13th, 2025

2025 was another great year for the NCBBA!  For the 4th year in a row, Erie, PA proved to once again be a fantastic home for the National Championship Tournament.  As in year’s past, eight NCBBA teams advanced to the National Championship which took place Friday, April 11th through Sunday, April 13th.  The single elimination, three-day tournament ultimately determined the 2025 National Champion, Michigan State Spartans.  Not only was a National Champion crowned, but on Saturday, April 12th, the Tournament also featured the 4th annual NCBBA Skills Competition.

 

Championship: Wash U. STL 46 vs. Michigan State 53

Champions: Michigan State

Tournament MVP: Isabella Hebert

Downloadable Information

Download a copy of the Official 2025 NCBBA Game Day Program for FREE here.

Download a copy of the 2025 NCBBA National Championship Bracket here.

Game Recaps/Highlights!

Watch all the action from the 2025 NCBBA Championship here!

Check out the statistical game summaries for each of the NCBBA Championship Games here!

Game 1: Ohio State vs. Wash U. STL: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 2: Edinboro vs. Sacred Heart: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 3: Syracuse vs. Michigan State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 4: VCU vs. Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 5: Sacred Heart vs. Michigan State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 6: Wash U. STL vs. Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 7: Wash U. STL vs. Michigan State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

 

Skills / All Star Competition

On Saturday April 11th, the NCBBA hosted the 4th annual NCBBA Skills Competition.  Contestants from around the NCBBA competed in events such as a Three Point Competition, the NCBBA Obstacle Course, and a Slam Dunk Competition.

NCBBA 3-Point Shooting Competition
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Champ Round
NCBBA Obstacle Course
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Champ Round

EAGLES SPEND ANOTHER WEEK ON TOP

Boston College remains #1 after receiving all 6 first place votes and going 8-0 to start the season.

Grand Valley State, Sacred Heart, Syracuse, and Penn round out the top 5. 27 teams received votes in the Week 13 poll. While 1 new team enters the Top 15 this week.

Check out the NCBBA-W Tytan Athletics Week 13 Top 15 Poll to see how the other 10 ranked teams.

Stay tuned… The next poll will be released on February 6th. Which is Week 15 of the season.

EAGLES STILL #1

Boston College remains #1 after receiving all 6 first place votes and going 4-0 to start the season.

Grand Valley State, Sacred Heart, Iowa, and Ohio State round out the top 5. 29 teams received votes in the Week 6 poll. While 3 new teams enter the Top 15 this week.

Check out the NCBBA-W Tytan Athletics Week 6 Top 15 Poll to see how the other 10 ranked teams.

Stay tuned… The next poll will be released on December 19th. Which will be Week 8 of the season.

2024 NCBBA-W National Championship History

Mercyhurst University – Erie, PA – April 19th – 21st, 2024

2024 was another great year for the NCBBA-W!  For the 3rd year in a row, Erie, PA proved to once again be a fantastic home for the National Championship Tournament.  As in year’s past, eight NCBBA-W teams advanced to the National Championship which took place Friday, April 19th through Sunday, April 21st.  The single elimination, three-day tournament ultimately determined the 2024 National Champion, Boston College.

 

 

 

Tournament MVP: CeeCee Van Pelt

Downloadable Information

Download a copy of the Official 2024 NCBBA Game Day Program for FREE here.

Download a copy of the 2024 NCBBA-W National Championship Bracket here.

Game Recaps/Highlights!

Watch all the Post-Game Interviews from the 2024 NCBBA Championship here!

Watch the Championship Game Simulcast from the 2024 NCBBA-W Championship here!

View all the pictures from the 2024 NCBBA Championship here!

 

Check out the statistical game summaries for each of the NCBBA Championship Games here!

Game 1: SIUe vs Penn State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 2: SUNY – Binghamton vs Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 3: Ohio State vs Nevada: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 4: Northeastern vs Grand Valley State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 5: Ohio State vs Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 6: Penn State vs Grand Valley State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 7: Boston College vs Grand Valley State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

2023 NCBBA-W National Championship History

Mercyhurst University – Erie, PA – April 21st – 23rd, 2023

2023 was another great year for the NCBBA-W!  For the 2nd year in a row, Erie, PA proved to once again be a fantastic home for the National Championship Tournament.  As in year’s past, eight NCBBA-W teams advanced to the National Championship which took place Friday, April 21st through Sunday, April 23rd.  The single elimination, three-day tournament ultimately determined the 2023 National Champion, University of Nevada – Reno.  Not only was a National Champion crowned, but on Saturday, April 20th, the Tournament also featured the 2nd annual NCBBA-W Skills Competitions.

 

Tournament MVP: Lexi Kruljac

Downloadable Information

Download a copy of the Official 2023 NCBBA Game Day Program for FREE here.

Download a copy of the 2023 NCBBA-W National Championship Bracket here.

Game Recaps/Highlights!

Watch all the Post-Game Interviews from the 2023 NCBBA Championship here!

Watch the Championship Game Simulcast from the 2023 NCBBA-W Championship here!

View all the pictures from the 2023 NCBBA-W Championship here!

 

Check out the statistical game summaries for each of the NCBBA Championship Games below!

Game 1: SIUe vs Penn State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 2: UMass vs Nevada: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 3: Villanova vs Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 4: Grand Valley State vs Ohio State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 5: Nevada vs Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 6: SIUe vs Ohio State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 7: Nevada vs Ohio State VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Skills Competitions

On Saturday April 22nd, the NCBBA-W hosted the 2nd annual NCBBA-W Skills Competition.  Contestants from around the NCBBA-W competed in events such as a Three Point Competition, the NCBBA Obstacle Course, and Shooter’s Chaos.

3-Point Champion: Tiffany Martirossian

Obstacle Course Champion: Grace Pedersen

Shooters Chaos Champion: Lauren Carey

 

2022 NCBBA-W National Championship History

Mercyhurst University – Erie, PA – April 22nd – 24th, 2022

2022 was a great year for the NCBBA-W!  After the inaugural season was cut short in 2020 due to the pandemic, the NCBBA-W picked up right where we left off. Owen McCormick Court on the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA was selected to host the first ever NCBBA-W National Championship Tournament.  Eight teams advanced to the National Championship which took place Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th.  The event was determined to be an NCAA style single elimination, three-day tournament that ultimately determined the first ever NCBBA-W National Champion. Not only was a National Champion crowned, but on Saturday, April 23rd, the Tournament also featured the 1st annual NCBBA-W Skills Competitions and All Star Game.

 

 

 

Tournament MVP: CeeCee Van Pelt

Downloadable Information

Download a copy of the Official 2022 NCBBA Game Day Program for FREE here.

Download a copy of the 2022 NCBBA-W National Championship Bracket here.

Game Recaps/Highlights!

Watch all the Post-Game Interviews from the 2022 NCBBA Championship here!

View all the pictures from the 2022 NCBBA Championship here!

 

Check out the statistical game summaries for each of the NCBBA Championship Games below!

Game 1: Ohio State vs Kennesaw State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 2: SIUe vs Syracuse: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 3: SUNY – Cortland vs Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 4: Northeastern vs Penn State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 5: SIUe vs Boston College: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 6: Northeastern vs Ohio State: VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Game 7: Ohio State vs Boston College VIEW GAME SUMMARY

Skills / All Star Competition

On Saturday April 23rd, the NCBBA hosted the 1st annual NCBBA-W Skills Competition.  Contestants from around the NCBBA-W competed in events such as a Three Point Competition, the NCBBA-W Obstacle Course, and the newly added Shooter’s Chaos. Following the Skills Competition, the 1st annual NCBBA-W All Star Game took place featuring participants from the NCBBA-W National Championship Tournament field.

NCBBA-W 3-Point Contest
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Bailey Wallbaum SIUe 40.84 1:16 Eliminated
Jessie Goodwin Kennesaw State 1:14 Eliminated Eliminated
Kelsi Bales SIUe 37.37 45.03 33.38
Bridget Byrnes SUNY-Cortland 48.4 24.38 38.31
Lily Kennedy Boston College 1.24.80 Eliminated Eliminated
Victoria Wittgen Boston College 52.28 56.19 Eliminated
Noa Dalzell Northeastern 43.34 47.31 Eliminated
Daylan Bonner Syracuse 57.87 Eliminated Eliminated
Tess Broermann Ohio State 47.31 26.25 32
Caren Williams Ohio State 1.26.59 Eliminated Eliminated
Saliah Ponteah Kennesaw State 59.59 Eliminated Eliminated

3-Point Champion: Tess Broermann

NCBBA-W Obstacle Course
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Bri Lavell SUNY-Cortland 37.93 45.09 39.69
Kerrianne Diese Ohio State 53.75 1:18 Eliminated
Sarah Deighan Northeastern 58.72 47.03 Eliminated
Kerri Daniel Ohio State 58.47 42.6 34.81
Jaydn Rice Kennesaw State 33.78 39.81 33.59
Lillian Northrup Syracuse 2.37.4 Eliminated Eliminated
Kelly Cruise SIUe 1:23 Eliminated Eliminated
Gabby Siekmann SIUe 1:05 Eliminated Eliminated
Julianne Ross Northeastern 1:02 Eliminated Eliminated
Kayla Shines Kennesaw State 1:00 Eliminated Eliminated
Aylee Weiss Syracuse 58.47 1:00 Eliminated

Obstacle Course Champion: Jaydn Rice

NCBBA-W Shooter’s Chaos
Participant 1st Round 2nd Round Third Round
Cori Dilsavor Ohio State 13 Eliminated Eliminated
Riley Wilson Ohio State 13 Eliminated Eliminated
Kaitlyn Connelly Boston College 21 3 Eliminated
Marley Lopez-Paul Northeastern 18 22 Eliminated
Grace Lombardi Boston College 12 Eliminated Eliminated
Lindsey Toper Syracuse 4 Eliminated Eliminated
Carena Colo Syracuse 15 24 30
Morgan Wenzel SUNY-Cortland 14 13 Eliminated
Rachael Ashadele Kennesaw State 5 Eliminated Eliminated
Skylar Shaffer SIUe 22 24 32
Elicia Threatt Kennesaw State 23 27 21

Shooter’s Chaos Champion: Skylar Schaffer

All Star Game: Team Orange 72 vs. Team Black 67

All Star Game MVP: Jaydn Rice

2021 NCBBA-W National Championship History

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2021 season was cancelled.

2020 NCBBA-W National Championship History

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 season was cancelled during the middle of the season. A champion was named despite the Pandemic. To view the statement we issued that season, click here!