Women's Basketball Coaches Corner

17th Annual Division II Women's Basketball
March 12-18, 2008
Tyson Events Center
Sioux City, Iowa

The Division II championship is a 32-team, single-elimination tournament featuring 23 teams from 16 affiliated conferences, 1 possible independent (if ranked in the top 25 of the final national rating), 7 at-large berths and one host. If a host berth is not awarded, then 8-9 at-large berths will be allotted (depending on independent qualifier).

GAME TIMES:

*First-Round on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13, with eight games at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., noon, 2:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:45 p.m. (Note: Last two games on Thursday are at 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.)

*Second-Round on Friday, March 14, with eight games at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., noon, 2:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:15 p.m.

*Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 15, with four games at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.

*Semifinals on Monday, March 17, with games at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

*Championship on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. - Televised live nation-wide on CSTV.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

*Special Olympics Clinic - Tuesday, March 11, 9-10:30 a.m. and 10:30 -noon - Tyson Events Center. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sioux City.

*Tournament Coaches Meeting - Tuesday, March 11, 4 p.m. - Sioux City Convention Center.

*Banquet of Champions - Tuesday March 11, 6:30 p.m. - Sioux City Convention Center. Tickets $25 per person.

*Parade of Champions - Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. - Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena.

TICKETS: Call (712) 279-4850

Single Session Tickets

Adult $10 | Child - College $5

All Tournament Pass

Adult $35 | College Student $25 | K-12 $20

Tickets are available per session. Each ticket is good for one session only. A tournament pass would include a ticket for each session.  College students must present student ID to obtain college ticket price.

Media Coordinators:

Wade Tracy

Lucas Mohrman

TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS:

NAIA Tournament Headquarters is located at the Holiday Inn in Sioux City, Iowa.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL:

Anthony Travel: (866) 284-6242

HOUSING:

All participating teams will be assigned to designated area lodging. Fans are encouraged to stay at team housing.

AmericInn: (712) 255-1800

Best Western City Centre: (712) 277-1550

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center: (712) 277-4101

Comfort Inn: (712) 274-1300

Country Inn & Suites: (605) 232-3500

Fairfield Inn: (712) 276-5600

Holiday Inn Express: (712) 274-1400

Holiday Inn: (712) 277-9400

Marina Inn: (402) 494-4000

For Additional Information contact:

Becki Almeida, NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Manager

816-595-8104