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03-14 03:30

73 - 74

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In a thrilling and heartbreaking finish at Renaissance Coliseum, the Northern Iowa Panthers Women's team edged the Bradley Braves Women 74-73 in a classic NCAA tournament first-round matchup. A last-second defensive stop preserved the one-point victory for Northern Iowa, sending them to the next round in dramatic fashion. The game was a tense, back-and-forth battle throughout, with neither team able to build a lead larger than seven points. Bradley held a narrow advantage for much of the second and third quarters, thanks to strong interior play. Northern Iowa clawed back in the fourth, tying the game with just over two minutes remaining on a deep three-pointer. The final minute was a sequence of clutch plays: Bradley hit a tough jumper to go up by one with 30 seconds left, only for Northern Iowa to answer with a driving layup with 8 seconds on the clock. Bradley called a timeout and advanced the ball, but their final attempt, a contested runner in the lane, rimmed out as the buzzer sounded. The key incident was the defensive execution on the final possession. Northern Iowa's switch-everything scheme forced Bradley into a heavily contested look, a testament to their preparation and poise under pressure. A standout performance came from Northern Iowa's senior guard, who led all scorers and hit the game-winning basket, embodying the leadership required in March. The result is a season-ending heartbreak for Bradley, who fought valiantly but fell just short. Northern Iowa advances, their championship dreams still alive, having survived a major scare. "The character of this team... I'm just so proud," said the Northern Iowa coach emotionally. "We made one more play. In March, that's all it takes." The Bradley coach was gracious in defeat: "Our kids left everything on the floor. It's a cruel way to end, but I couldn't be prouder of their effort." The lineups showcased Bradley's size and Northern Iowa's perimeter-oriented attack, setting the stage for the contrasting styles that made for a compelling contest.

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The Bradley Women vs Northern Iowa Women fixture is part of the WNCAA during the season. Follow live scores, WNCAA fixtures, match statistics, WNCAA standings and WNCAA match results for Bradley Women vs Northern Iowa Women on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 13, 2026

Competition: WNCAA

Country: United States

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