March 4, 2025
The United Tribes Women’s Basketball Team clinched the NJCAA Region 13 Championship with a 71-63 victory over Dakota College at Bottineau on March 2, 2025, at James Henry Gymnasium, also known as the "Thunderdome." The win sends the Thunderbirds to the District Championship, where they will face the Kirkwood Eagles for a chance to advance to the national tournament. Leading the charge were Natalie DeCoteau, Alionna Lawrence, and Ronessa Sazue, with strong contributions from their teammates.
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