Georgia Tech women's basketball earns a spot in the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) and will face Mississippi State in the opening game on March 21. The Yellow Jackets have a 17-15 record and will seek to advance to the next round against TCU or North Texas. The tournament includes 32 teams and games will be held at campus sites with semifinals and finals at Butler University in Indianapolis on April 1 and 3, respectively.

The Big Picture

The creation of the WBIT adds a new postseason opportunity for women's college basketball teams beyond the traditional NCAA Tournament and WNIT, expanding the competitive landscape for programs nationwide.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Tech has a 17-15 overall record and a 7-11 record in ACC play.
  • Mississippi State finished the season with a 21-11 record and Jerkaila Jordan leads the team with 16.0 points per game.
State of Play
  • Georgia Tech will face Mississippi State in the opening game of the WBIT on March 21.
  • The winner of the game will advance to the second round to play against either TCU or North Texas on March 24.
  • The tournament features a total of 32 teams with games held at campus sites and the semifinals and finals at Butler University in Indianapolis on April 1 and 3.
What's Next

Georgia Tech women's basketball will be aiming to make a successful postseason run in the WBIT as they face tough competition in the upcoming games, advancing towards the championship rounds in Indianapolis.

Bottom Line

Georgia Tech's entry into the WBIT provides an exciting opportunity for the team to showcase their talent in a new postseason setting, aiming to make a mark in the tournament and continue their strong performance from the ACC season.