SIOUX CITY, Iowa - [BOX SCORE] In a gripping contest of the 2025 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship Round of 16, Governors State (Ill.) edged past Campbellsville (Ky.) with a final score of 59-52. 

Governors State started strong, trailing by just one point at the end of the first quarter, 15-14. They quickly gained momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Campbellsville 15-12 to take a narrow lead into halftime. The third quarter saw Governors State maintaining their edge, scoring 14 points against Campbellsville's 12. Despite a valiant effort from the Tigers in the fourth, Governors State sealed the victory with a 16-point finish.

Cencere McDaniel was a standout performer for the Jaguars, contributing 18 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 60% from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Kalvina Eubanks and Tabetha Jones also made significant contributions, each adding 11 points to the scoreboard.

Campbellsville struggled with their shooting, managing just 27.9% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range. Whitney Hay led Campbellsville with 16 points, while Lauren Lee added 14.

Rebounding was a key factor in the game, with Campbellsville holding a slight edge, securing 41 total rebounds compared to Governors State's 38. However, Governors State's efficient shooting, particularly from the free-throw line, where they shot 80%, proved decisive.

Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts, with Governors State recording nine steals and six blocks, while Campbellsville tallied 18 steals. 

The Jaguars improve to 29-5 and will make their first-ever quarterfinal appearance on Saturday, March 21, at 8 P.M. CT. They will face the winner of Briar Cliff (Iowa) and Mid-America Christian (Okla.).