Four Teams, One Ticket to Kansas City: NAIA Opening Rounds in Orange City

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College is set to host the 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball First & Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy at the Bultman Center on March 13-14. The event will feature top teams vying for a chance to advance to the NAIA Round of 16 in Kansas City on March 19.

HOST SITE SPONSOR
Chick-fil-A Sergeant Road in Sioux City is proud to sponsor the Northwestern bracket of the NAIA First & Second Rounds. Known for its commitment to great food and genuine hospitality, Chick-fil-A Sergeant Road is honored to support the student-athletes, fans, and community that make this event special. Stop by to celebrate the excitement of tournament basketball and enjoy the flavors that have made Chick-fil-A a favorite for game day and every day.

EVENT SCHEDULE
The game schedule for the tournament begins on Friday, March 13, with Northwestern facing Taylor at 5:30 PM, followed by William Penn versus the College of Idaho at 7:30 PM. The winners of these contests will compete on Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 PM for the opportunity to progress to the Round of 16.

MEDIA SESSIONS
Media sessions for the participating teams are scheduled at the Den Hartog Complex East Room and are open to both the media and the general public. The sessions will occur on Thursday, March 12, with Taylor at 12:45 PM, College of Idaho at 2:30 PM, Northwestern at 3:00 PM, and William Penn at 4:15 PM. Media sessions will be streamed live on the GPAC Network.

FAN INFORMATION
Tickets for the games are priced at $12 for adults and $6 for K-College students. Tickets purchased online at nwcraiders.com/tickets will not incur a processing fee, whereas those bought at the gate will have a $1.00 fee. Season passes and institutional IDs are not valid for free admission, though NAIA passholders will receive one complimentary entry per pass. Additionally, fans can access a free livestream of all three games via the NAIA Channel on the Urban Edge Network.

MEDIA CONTACT
For members of the media or those seeking further details, please contact Bradley Laackmann at bradley.laackmann@nwciowa.edu or call 712-707-7268. More information can also be found at the link at the top of the story.

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