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Emmaus University

2025-26 NCCAA DII Midwest Region Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament Central

2026 NCCAA DII Midwest Region Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament Central

Schedule:

Dates: Thursday-Saturday, February 26-28, 2026 (all times are Central time zone)

All Games will be hosted by Emmaus University in Pollard Fieldhouse, located in Dubuque, IA.

Thursday | February 26 – Quarterfinals

4:00 PM Men’s Game 1 #3 Kuyper College vs. #6 Moody Bible Institute (Quarterfinal)
7:00 PM Men’s Game 2 #4 Emmaus University vs. #5 Maranatha Baptist (Quarterfinal)
The All-Region Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 6:00 PM CT at Pollard Fieldhouse in between Games 1 and 2.

Friday | February 27 – Semifinals

1:00 PM Women’s Semifinal: #1 Emmaus vs. #4 Maranatha Baptist
3:00 PM Women’s Semifinal: #2 Great Lakes Christian College vs. #3 Grace Christian University
5:00 PM Men’s Semifinal: #1 Great Lakes Christian College vs. Winner of Game 2
7:00 PM Men’s Semifinal: #2 Grace Christian University vs. Winner of Game 1


Saturday | February 28 - Championship Saturday


 12:00 PM Women’s Championship: Winners of Women's Semifinals

  • Women's Banner presentation and net cutting immediately following the game.

3:00 PM Men’s Championship: Winners of Men's Semifinals

  • Men's Banner presentation and net cutting immediately following the game.

Schools/Teams:

Emmaus University Eagles (Dubuque, IA):

Men's Roster: https://emmausathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/roster

Women's Roster: https://emmausathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/roster

Grace Christian University Tigers (Grand Rapids, MI):

Men's Roster: https://gracetigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Women's Roster: https://gracetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster

Great Lakes Christian College Crusaders (Lansing, MI):

Men's Roster: https://www.glccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/roster

Women's Roster: https://www.glccathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/roster

Kuyper College Cougars (Grand Rapids, MI):

Men's Roster: https://kuypercougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Maranatha Baptist University Sabercats (Watertown, WI):

Men's Roster: https://mbusabercats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Women's Roster: https://mbusabercats.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster

Moody Bible Institute Archers (Chicago, IL):

Men's Roster: https://www.moodyarchers.org/sports/mbkb/2025-26/roster

Seeding:

  • Seeding was determined by the NCCAA power rating system.

Halftime:

  • Halftime will always be 15 minutes.

Admission:

  • Admission for the tournament per day will be:
    • Adults - $7
    • Students $5 – College and Grades 6-12
    • Kids – Free (Grade 5 and below)

Stats:

Livestream/Video:

  • All games will be Live Streamed on YouTube at the “Emmaus University Eagles Athletics” page.

Post-Game Prayer:

  • Teams will gather after each game to pray.

Awards:

  • Awards will be presented following the 1st game on Thursday, February 26 at 6pm

    • All-Region Team, Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Freshman of the Year

Concessions:

  • Concessions will be available for purchase at the Eagle’s Nest Café in the lobby.

Hotels:

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center - 3100 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA 52003

Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Dubuque-West - 2080 Holiday Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena - 450 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque - 1151 Washington Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Local Restaurants:

  • Jimmy John’s, Subway, Culver’s, Chick-fil-a, Chipotle, Five Guys, Sonic, Pancheros, Papa John’s, Domino’s, Perkins, Red Robin, Applebee’s