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No. 2 Dakota Wesleyan women's basketball prepares for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

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Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball, ranked No. 2 nationally, sets its sights on the 2026-27 season. The Tigers, under 17th-year head coach Jason Christensen, return numerous veterans, including All-Americans Avery Broughton and Emma Yost. Last season, DWU finished with a 29-7 overall record and won the GPAC tournament. They reached the national semifinals before losing to Marian (Ind.). The upcoming season includes expectations for a competitive campaign in the GPAC, where DWU is co-favored alongside Dordt University.

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•Tigers finished 2025-26 with a 29-7 record, winning the GPAC tournament.
•Avery Broughton and Emma Yost lead a strong returning group for DWU.
•DWU has posted five consecutive 20-win seasons.
•The Tigers will face tough competition in the GPAC this season.
•Skyler Volmer joins as a key newcomer after transferring from North Dakota.

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12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Strong foundation sets up new season for No. 2 Dakota Wesleyan women's basketball

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Oct. 23—MITCHELL — A strong foundation for Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball has made competing at the national level an annual expectation for the Tigers. The upcoming 2026-27 season should be no exception to that for DWU. The Tigers are ranked No. 2 nationally, tied for the highest preseason ranking in team history with the 2003-04 Tigers and the 2018-19 team. DWU is also the ...
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