Region 13 Championship Preview

Region 13 Championship Preview
March 6, 2026

Region 13 Women's Basketball Championship Set for Sunday in The Well

The stage is set for a championship showdown as the Teton Women's Basketball Team hosts North Dakota State College of Science Wildcats women's basketball in the Region 13 Women's Basketball Championship Game on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. CT inside The Well.

Fans are encouraged to pack The Well for what promises to be an exciting title matchup between two of the region's top programs.

Ticket Information

  • Elementary school students and younger (any school): FREE admission

  • High school students and adults:

    • $10 – Green seat reserved section

    • $6 – General admission

  • Seniors: $6 – choice of seating section

Teton Women Enter Championship at 30–1

The Williston State Tetons women's basketball come into Sunday's championship game with an outstanding 30–1 overall record and the Mon-Dak Conference championship. The Tetons dominated league play this season, going undefeated against conference opponents.

Williston State has relied on a balanced scoring attack, with five players combining to score nearly 60% of the team's points throughout the season.

Leading the charge are:

  • Sophomore guard Taylah Murtagh – 544 points, shooting 49.3% from the field and 35% from three-point range.

  • Sophomore forward Jersey Berg – 529 points, shooting 53.5%, providing a strong interior presence.

  • Freshman forward Leila Heffernan – 474 points while shooting an impressive 60% from the field.

  • Freshman guard Dani Jordan – 391 points, a steady backcourt contributor.

  • Sophomore forward Lucia Bellido – 315 points, adding versatility to the lineup.

Supporting contributors such as Sophie Barker, Emily Fixico, and a strong freshman class have helped give the Tetons depth on both ends of the floor.

Defending Champions Aim to Repeat

Standing in their way is North Dakota State College of Science (23–5), the defending Region 13 champions, who will look to repeat as regional title holders.

NDSCS features one of the top interior players in the region:

  • Sophomore center Maggie Westling – 575 points, shooting 57.6% from the field.

The Wildcats also feature a strong backcourt led by:

  • Sophomore guard Lolo Carlow – 406 points, including 62 three-pointers this season.

  • Sophomore forward Ava Boyes – 329 points with the ability to stretch the floor.

Championship Atmosphere Expected

With a regional title and national tournament berth on the line, Sunday's matchup brings together two highly successful programs. The Tetons will look to cap a historic season in front of their home crowd, while the defending champions from NDSCS aim to continue their postseason success.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 8 at The Well.

Come early, wear green, and help create a championship atmosphere as the Tetons compete for the Region 13 title. ����