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Jimmie women win opener, NAIA basketball nationals

Sioux City, IA   In the opening round of the NAIA national basketball tournament in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday, the University of Jamestown women’s basketball team defeated Oregon Tech 87-63

A year ago, Oregon Tech upset the Jimmies in the opening round of the nationals.

Next, the Jimmies play Number 6-ranked Davenport (30-3) of Michigan on Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Sweet 16.