Briar Cliff falls to Indiana Wesleyan 70-69 in NAIA Semifinals
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here's a look at the highlights from the Briar Cliff 70-69 loss to the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats in the NAIA Women's Basketball National semifinals.
Briar Cliff's Mallie McNair led the Chargers with 18 points, while Grace Flanagan added 13 points and 6 rebounds.
The Chargers close the season 30-6.
Indiana Wesleyan will face Dordt in the Championship game on Tuesday, March 24th, at 7 p.m.
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